Schaumburg Park District notes

For more information, call (847) 490-7020.

5K Chilly Chili Race:ŒRun a cool 5K and warm up to a hot lunch at 10 a.m. Dec. 1 during the Schaumburg Park District's Chilly Chili 5K Race at Schaumburg Golf Club.

A hot chili lunch with beverage will be featured after the race. Awards will be given to top two finishers in each age/gender group and all participants receive a long-sleeved t-shirt.

Preregistration ends at 5 p.m. Nov. 30. Race day registration ends at 9:45 a.m. Registration forms may be downloaded at parkfun.com, or picked up at any park district facility.

For more information, visit parkfun.com, or call (847) 490-7020.

Santa's Flight to Schaumburg: Santa's reindeer get a break and families can enjoy breakfast during Santa's Flight to Schaumburg, held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Dec. 2 at Schaumburg Regional Airport, 905 W. Irving Park Road.

Scan the skies for Santa's helicopter and sit down for a buffet breakfast, including pancakes, sausage, eggs, pastries, juice and coffee provided by Pilot Pete's.

Admission costs $15, $22 nonresidents. The registration deadline is 5 p.m. Nov. 30. There will be no day-of registration. For more information, visit parkfun.com, or call (847) 490-7020.

Go! gets cooking with Rosebud: See what's cooking as Corporate Chef Brian Wright shares Rosebud Restaurant's recipe for success on the new Go! show.

Produced by the Schaumburg Park District and hosted by SPD Executive Director Jean Schlinkmann, Go! airs daily at 7 a.m., noon, 7 p.m. and midnight on Comcast Channel 15 and WOW! Channel 14.

Go! also provides tips to winterize your car with Steve Rode of Firestone; highlights the District's holiday events; and visits with Schaumburg Business Association President Laurie Stone and Program Director Andrea Biwer, who talk about the upcoming Business Expo slated for Nov. 14 at the Schaumburg Convention Center.

For more information on the District's cable programming, visit parkfun.com, or call (847) 985-2115.

Barracuda Swim Team registration:ŒRegistration for the winter session of the Schaumburg Park District's Barracuda Swim Team will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at Meineke Recreation Center, 220 E. Weathersfield Way, Schaumburg.

The Barracuda Swim Team is a multi-level program designed to promote competition and skill development to young swimmers. New members are welcome, and practices will be held at the Schaumburg High School pool.

There is no online or mail-in registration for this program. Registrants must bring in two checks to register. Assessed fees include program fee, ISI fee ($60 if applicable) and a $25 fundraising buy-out. Practice schedules will be distributed at registration.

For more information, visit parkfun.com, or call the Barracuda Hotline at (847) 490-4515.

Online registration: Schaumburg Park District resident registration for classes and events can be done with the online and telephone registration system, (i)SPOT.

The system is available from the District's web site, parkfun.com, or by touch-tone telephone at (847) 524-4200.

Users may check account balances, view account history, and register for programs. All functions are performed within a secure connection.

Each family has an identifying account PIN number, and each member their own client code number -- both necessary to register for programs. To set up a new account, visit the Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg, and fill out a registration card or online form. Identification and proof of district residency is required.

Residents who wish to use the online system should visit parkfun.com and click on the (i)SPOT dog logo to begin. Touch-tone users may call (847) 524-4200 and follow the prompts.

Corporate memberships: Get down to business with a corporate fitness pass from the Schaumburg Park District. Help employees relieve stress, boost productivity and enjoy exercise at the Community Recreation Center, Meineke Recreation Center and Schaumburg Tennis Plus.

Each facility offers multiple, cost-effective plans to provide fitness and recreation opportunities for businesses of every size.

For rates and facility locations, visit parkfun.com or call (847)490-7020.

Personal training and massage: Get in a rigorous workout and relaxing massage with Schaumburg Park District personal trainers and massage therapy services.

Meet fitness goals working with certified trainers at Meineke Recreation Center, the Community Recreation Center and Schaumburg Tennis Plus. One, five and 10-hour sessions are available at a variety of convenient times and competitive prices.

After training, discover the rewards of massage at CRC. Private sessions with certified therapists start at $41 for 30 minutes. Package discounts are available.

For more information, visit parkfun.com, or call the CRC at (847)490-7015.