Community Bulletin Board
About Community Bulletin Board |
| For information about posting a community event on this page, please click HERE. |
Community Events
Class of 2014 Hoodies Available for a Limited Time
The Highland Park High School official Class of 2014 hoodies are now on sale for only $25. Click HERE to see the flyer and order yours today!
Starland Open House September 2
Starland, the North Shore’s premier creativity center for kids aged 0-13, offers an enriching environment that caters to both the child and parent. With classes from 9:30am through 7:15pm, parents can customize programming to meet their child’s needs, including lunch and school pick up/drop off, giving more time for their busy lifestyles. Fall classes begin September 7th and run through December 15th. In addition to classic music and dance, the fall 2010 offerings include unique classes such as: Little Bytes, So You Think You Can Dance, Kids Cafe', Disney Dance Jams, Behind the "Scenes," Superhero Boot Camp as well as Mommy and Me Classes for tiny tots. Please join us for Starland's Open House on September 2nd from 10 am to 4pm to see what this North Shore enrichment center has to offer. Doors will be open for parents and children to come experience Starland's facilities, staff, schedules, classes, and more.\
Family Network offers after school activity program on school vacation days
The Family Network provides a full day of after school activity programs (ASAP) during school vacation days for District 112 students attending Oak Terrace, Wayne Thomas, Indian Trail, Ravinia or Lincoln schools. The day-long program is held at Oak Terrace School's multi-purpose room from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The fee is $50 per child, which includes a lunch and a snack. For information, call Bobbie Hinden, ASAP director, at (847) 433-0377. To read the flyer, click HERE.
Youth Programs
A Big Blast offers free gymnastics lesson to special needs children
A Big Blast is offering a free introductory gymnastics lesson for special needs children in the community. A Big Blast is the second organization in the country and the first in the midwest to offer gymnastics as a new form of therapy. For information, contact Rhonda Penzell or Daniel Blank at (847) 650-8161, or visit www.abigblast.com.
Highland Park Field House offers youth soccer program
The Highland Park Field House is a not-for-profit organization, in partnership with the Park District of Highland Park and local schools,serving the community with youth and adult soccer, golf and lacrosse. The youth soccer program is designed for boys and girls, ages 3-6, to develop skills and a life long passion for the game of soccer. The program is run by the Chicago Magic's Professional coaching staff. To view the program brochure, click HERE.
Information
Parents. The Anti-Drug.
Highland Park to raise awareness of traffic courtesy
Starting in January 2010, new signage, banners, newsletter and website content will be available in Highland Park to encourage motorists and pedestrians to act responsibly. For more information, click HERE.
LEAD delivers parent education programs throughout the year
Parents, empower yourself with information, skills, and knowledge. LEAD supports parents and other adults involved in shaping the future of children from preschool through the teen years. To view information on the next scheduled speaker, Dr. Aaron Cooper in November, click HERE.
Students required to wear protective helmet when cycling
The City of Highland Park, the Highland Park Police Department and North Shore School District 112 want to remind all students about bicycle safety and the ordinance that requires every person under the age of 16 years old to wear a protective helmet. Helmets must be worn while operating any bicycle, scooter, skateboard or any other type of user propelled device. To read the letter, click HERE. For more information, call Officer Debbie Fishman, School Resource Officer for the Highland Park Police Department, at (847) 926-1123.
Bright Start provides way to save for a child's college education
The Illinois State Treasurer's Office is excited about the 529 Plan designed to make it easier and more affordable for anyone to save for a child's college education in a tax-advantaged way. This unique college savings program, Bright Start, delivers attractive tax advantages and flexible benefits. Regardless of your financial situation, investment experience, or the child's age, Bright Start provides a combination of benefits to bring higher education within reach. For more information, click HERE