Bartlett Park District notes

For information, call (630) 540-4800.

See 'The Nutcracker':ŒSee "The Nutcracker" at the Bartlett Community Center this December. Performances will be held at 7 p.m. Dec. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Dec. 15.

The production is in cooperation with the Bartlett Park District and Lisa's School of Dance, incorporating over 80 dancers of all ages.

Admission is $7. Tickets are available at the Bartlett Community Center registration counter, or by credit card at (630) 540-4873.

Resident Random Draw deadline:ŒThe winter 2008 brochure was mailed out to all residents Nov. 17-19. The In-District Resident Random Draw registration deadline for most programs within the brochure is 1 p.m. Saturday.

The brochure is available at all park district facilities, the library, and the village as well as online at bartlettparks.org.

Holly Jolly House Decorating Contest:ŒThe Holly Jolly House Decorating Contest is free for Bartlett residents. Houses will be judged on Dec. 13.

Registration is open till 25 slots are filled. To register, call (630) 540-4800.

Holiday Flick and Float:ŒBring water noodles, rafts, or innertubes to Splash Central from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Dec. 15, and float the night away while watching "A Christmas Story." Meet Santa before the event and receive a treat.

Internet registration is not available. Advance registration is $5 ($7 nonresident), increasing $1 at the door. Those with a Splash Central season passes enter free, but still must register.

Children's Christmas Toy and Book Drive:ŒDonate through Dec. 19 to the Children's Christmas Toy and Book Drive. New, unwrapped presents can be dropped off a the Bartlett Community Center, 700 S. Bartlett Road.

The drive benefits area children in need.

Gift certificates available:ŒThose looking for a special "one size fits all" gift can try Bartlett Park District gift certificates, available at $10 and up. Recipients can then choose gifts from hundreds of programs, membership services, or drop in fees.

For more information, call (630) 540-4800 or stop by the Bartlett Community Center registration desk.

Holiday open swim hours:ŒEnjoy the holidays by swimming with friends at Splash Central. Holiday open swim hours are 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 26-28, and Jan. 2-4. Regular admission rates apply.

Holiday hours:ŒThe Bartlett Community Center, Splash Central and LIFECENTER Health and Fitness Club will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.

Splash Central and LIFECENTER will be open from 5:30 to 11 a.m. on New Year's Eve.

Arctic Open:ŒEscape the winter blues and head for the Tropical Islands Jan. 19 at this year's Arctic Open. The Hawaiian-themed nine-hole tournament will feature several novelty holes, lunch, gift bags, and games.

Participants will play a round of golf in the snow. Grab a foursome and register for a day of fun and laughs. Single registrants will be placed in groups for the outing.

The event is open to ages 18 and over, and the registration deadline is Jan. 12. Tee times begin at 8 a.m. and are assigned during registration. Admission is $30 per person.

'Where the Sidewalk Ends': At 1:30 p.m. Feb. 18, see the works of Shel Silverstein at the Bartlett Community Center.

Celebrating "Where the Sidewalk Ends" is a musical produced and performed by American Eagle Productions of Chicago. The events is limited to the first 240 patrons.

Admission is $6, or $5 for groups of 10 or more. Tickets will increase $1 at the door.

All seats are reserved. Tickets are available at the BCC registration counter, or by credit card at (630) 540-4834.

Indoor Sprint Triathlon results:ŒThanks to all the racers, sponsors, and volunteers who participated in the Inaugural Indoor Sprint Triathlon Oct. 27.

Women's results are as follows: 20-29 first place, Jennifer Hermonson; 30-39 first place, Rita Falco, second place, Marnie Niziolek; 40-49 first place, Ann Greco, second place, Karin Griffin; women's overall winner, Jennifer Hermonson.

Men's results are as follows: 20-29 first place, Eric Hermonson; 30-39 first place Frank, Niziolek, second place, Jeff Carrion; 40-49 first place, Jonathon Kelly, second place, Christopher FitzSimons; 50-59 first place, Sixto Linares; 60 and better first place, Jim Wilcox, second place, Ziggy Potylicki; men's overall winner, Frank Niziolek.

Racers were given 10 minutes to swim, 15 minutes on a stationary bike, and 15 minutes on a treadmill for the greatest distance traveled.

Aquatics Manager of the Year:ŒThe Bartlett Park District announces that aquatics manager Karen Spandikow has been recognized as the Outstanding Aquatics Manager of the Year by the Facility Management Section of the Illinois Parks and Recreation Association.

The award recognizes her professional involvement as an active member of both the Illinois Park and Recreation Association and the Suburban Parks and Recreation Association. More importantly the award reflects the efforts she has made to improve the Bartlett Park District.

Cited was Spandikow's dedication to expanding programming, providing cooperative events/services with other park districts, increasing revenues while reducing expenses, and most importantly, improving staff training. Her attention to training and retraining staff prepared them this year, when they responded to a life-threatening situation in the racquetball court, resulting in the saving of a life.

Superintendent of revenue facilities Steven Karoliussen said, "Once in a great while you find that exceptional employee who has a positive attitude, is a team player, has a 'can do' spirit, a natural love for their job, never complains about the long hours, and understands that they are here to provide the finest in programs and services to our residents. This is why Karen is so deserving of this award."

Sponsorship program:ŒSponsorship opportunities within the park district include Apple Blossom Run, Summer Concert Series, Theatre, Twilight Golf Outing, Youth Fishing Derby, Preschool/Day Camp, and Special Events.

Sponsorships are also sought for Bartlett Parks Foundation events. Sponsorships can be customized for companies and a wide range of financial contributions.

For more information, call the marketing manager at (630) 540-4834.