Arlington Heights Park District notes
Snoopy Flies in for a Visit: "Snoopy as the World War I Flying Ace" exhibit presents Snoopy as his alter ego, the Flying Ace, through Oct. 7 at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum Heritage Gallery, 112 W. Fremont St. Schulz served as a sergeant in the army and had always wanted to draw adventure comic strips but had been told to stick with what he did best--funny kids. However, after 15 years as a cartoonist, on Oct. 10, 1965, he finally had the opportunity to create his hero: Snoopy, the World War I Flying Ace. Forty digital prints from the original drawings done by Schulz will be on view, along with accompanying photographs of the artist. The exhibit will present some of the Flying Ace's most exciting adventures -- from the time he faced a deadly bout of influenza to sparring with his archenemy, the Red Baron. In addition, Peanuts memorabilia from the personal collection of Jim Janisch, area Peanuts collector and lecturer, will be featured throughout the exhibition.
Call (847) 255-1225, or visit www.ahmuseum.org.
Halloween Gingerbread House Party: El Chef Michael Niksic will show you how to put together a Halloween gingerbread house with miniature custom lighting and novel ideas from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Oct 12 at the Olympic Indoor Swim Center, 660 N. Ridge Ave. Prizes, tricks and treats, glow sticks, goodies, and beverages will be served. Children are encouraged to dress for the occasion. Recipes and templates will be passed out along with handling instructions. You can register as an individual or a family. Open to ages 7 and older. Cost: Individual, $12; family, $30. (847) 577-3025.
Preschool Halloween Spooktacular: Children, accompanied by an adult, will play games, complete a ghostly craft, and enjoy a fun filled trick or treat lane out in the park from 1 t o 2:15 p.m. Oct. 20 at the Olympic Indoor Swim Center, 660 N. Ridge Ave. A costume parade will end the day so bring your cameras. Please dress for outdoor activities. Age: 3-6. Resident fee: $10. (847) 577-3025.
Trunk-or-Treat: Trick or treat from car to car from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 26 in the parking lot at Melas Park.
Please note: The date, day and location of this event has changed from the Fall Guide.
Businesses and organizations will decorate their vehicles and provide some "Halloween Handouts." Come in costume; we'll provide the treat bags. (Parents should accompany their children during the event.) For details regarding the event, contact Laura Oberg, (847) 577-3000. Class Code: 3434-2
Junior Historian Club: The Historical Museum's Junior Historian Club returns for its second year. Designed for boys and girls from third through eighth grade, the Club offers activities created to help members learn more about their community and its heritage.
Register through the Arlington Heights Park District's web site, www.ahpd.org or in person at any Park District facility. For details, call (847) 506-7147.
Open Wood Shop at the Senior Center: The Wood shop features six complete work stations and state-of-the art equipment. Stop by for a free tour any first Monday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon at the Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. For details, call (847) 797-5341. The Wood shop is a joint venture with the Village of Arlington Heights, the Park District and Senior Center, Inc.
National Gold Medal finalist: The Arlington Heights Park District has been selected as a finalist in the 2007 National Gold Medal Awards presented by the Academy for Park and Recreation Administration in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association.
Applicants were judged on long-range planning, stewardship of resources, citizen involvement, innovative uses of technology, programs for special populations, projects designed to meet recreational demands in the community, and other areas.
Winners will be announced in September at the NRPA Congress in Indianapolis.
Arlington Heights is a finalist in Class III, which is open to cities with a population of 50,001-100,000. The other finalists are Hoffman Estates Park District, Bolingbrook Park District and Bloomington, Indiana Parks and Recreation.
For information, call (847) 577-3000.