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Crete Country Christmas Schedule of Events
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Winter Break Camp Kids can be a kid over winter break!
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Daddy Daughter
Registration is open! This event has limited number and fills up fast.
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n o i t i d E k e e P k a e n S E-PROGRAM GUIDE December 2 Our Sneak Peek Guide has community holiday events listed along with a peek at what is to come for our guest after the holiday season. Our full Winter/Spring brochure will go live by December 20, 2022.
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Conservation
Seasonal brochures were 36 printed pages and 8,000 copies per season.
Efficiency
Users will be able to direct link from our E-Program Guide to the registration page on our web site.
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Economics
Increased efficiency in production and distribution.
Cohesive
Administration Office 737 W Exchange Street
GUEST SERVICE HOURS Monday
9 am - 7:30 pm
Tuesday
9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday
Ability to make our web page, Thursday newsletter and E-program Friday guide all cohesive looks for the Crete Park District.
Entertaining
Ability to add videos, graphics and as we learn more, interactive games.
Registration For Winter/Spring Opens December 15, 2022 All winter/spring programs will be live on our website on December 15,2022. Our full winter/spring program guide will be available with links that take you directly to the website.
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Facilities & Hours
9 am - 7:30 pm 9 am - 5 pm 9 am - 5 pm
Willard Wood Park Center (WWPC) 515 First Street
OPEN FOR PROGRAMS Crete Park On Main (CPOM) 1374 Main Street
OPEN FOR PROGRAMS Heritage Park Sports Complex 1550 S Sangamon Street
Registration & Policies
First Time Registration When registering for the first time, residents will need to come into our Administrative Office to provide proof of residency by showing proper documentation. This includes the following: Driver's License or State ID Most recent gas, electric and/or water bill
In Person Registration All in person registration can be taken at our Administrative Office.
Online Registration Online registration is available for everyone on our website cretepark.com.
Set Up an Online Account
Returning registrants and non-resident, just give us a call at 708.672.6969 and we can set an online account over the phone. To secure the residential discount, first time registration needs to be done in person
Resident Map
Cancellations and Refunds Park District reserves the right to cancel, or reschedule programs or classes. If rescheduling the class is due to CDC guidelines, participants will be rescheduled or receive a credit. If the class is canceled and not rescheduled due to other reasons, a full refund will be given. Other refund requests will be reviewed individually and must be requested at least one week prior to the start of class. Crete Park District 02
Commissioners & Staff Mission Statement The mission of the Crete Park District is to enrich the lives of individuals and families in the community through the provision of services, facilities, and programs which improve the quality of life for the residents of Crete and surrounding areas.
Laura Stawicki President
Mike Smith Vice President
Carrie Sharma Treasurer
Jen Smith Secretary
Linda Johnson Commissioner
Renee' Chavez Executive Director
Andy Biesterfeld Superintendent
Janel Geary Superintendent
Steve Smith Supervisor
Jeremy Foster Supervisor
Owen Ericson Sports Complex Manager
Team Members Kristy Aronowitz Dylan Boley Vinny Cantu Jordan Desiderio Patty Foster Mary Harnett Clark Kelley
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Jacob Metzner Shareen Smith Charles Newton Patty Wiater James Radtke Janis Wieczorek Meredith Schulmeister
Community Info Crete Bulldogs Youth Football www.cretebulldogs.com Crete Area Youth Baseball Softball Ply2win25@aol.com 708.672.6101
Lions Recycling Center 708.672.4575 Crete Area Chamber of Commerce Crete Country Christmas
Village of Crete 708.672.5431 villageofcrete.org Crete Public Library 708.672.8017 info@cretelibrary.org cretelibrary.org
Crete Township Office 708.672.8279 cretetownship.com Will County Senior Services 815.723.9713 willcountyseniors.org Crete-Monee School District 708.367.8300 cm201u.org
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December 2nd-4th 2022 Family Activities Community Events ! s U n i Jo Visits with Santa Contests Raffles Parade of Lights and so much more!
Christmas Lodge Entertainment
Saturday December 2
(Heated Tent on Cass St. Between Main & Wood)
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Friday, December 2 Grinch 5k 8:00 am
2 Trailers Down 5:00 - 6:00 pm
The Saxophones 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Kris Kringle Market 11 am - 2 pm
Kris Kringle Market 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Hazzard County Band 8:30 - 11:00 pm Reindog Parade Pet Blessings 11:00 am Crete United Methodist Following Reindog Parade
Sunday, December 4
Bloody Mary Bingo 10:00 am
Breakfast w/ The Grinch 9:30 - 11:30 am
Frank Rossi 1:00 - 3:00 pm
CMHS Show Choir & Violins Bears Watch Party 12- 4 pm
Crete Country Christmas Lodge Featuring: 50/50 Raffle Crete Lions Club Saloon and Live Entertainment all weekend!
Polaris Martial Arts 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Crete Church Children's Ministry 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Crete Monee High school 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Illinois Lutheran High school 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Parade of Lights Down Main Street 6:00 pm
Smokin Jo's Band 7:30 - 11:00 pm
View all the weekend's activities at cretecountrychristmas.com
Community Activities
BIG THANKS to our Sponsors!
Saturday, December 4 Decorate Your Own Bank
Indoor Snowball Fight
Old Plank Trail Community Bank
Crete Park on Main
Gnome for the Holidays Gift Bag Hunt Begins at 9:00 am. Clues will be posted on the Crete Country Christmas Facebook!
Hot Chocolate, Crafts, Take & Make Ornaments Crete Public Library
Gold Panning Smokey Jo's
Live Nativity
Trinity Lutheran and Zion Lutheran at Zion Lutheran
Make a Snowflake Ornament Finishing Touch Florist
Give away for the kids Crete Country Store & Vintage Treasures
Christmas Photo Back Drop and Free Hot Chocolate for 12 and under The Edge Coffeehouse
Cookies & Kiddie Cocktails Chuck's Tavern
Cookie Sale Crete Woman's Club In Crete Township Hall & Kringle Market
Santa Calendar, Christmas Calm Down Bottles, Ornaments Milestones Counseling Center PLLC
Christmas Pictures & Picture Frame Decorating Lens Narrative LLC
Free Workout & Tree Ornament Crete Curves
& Crafts for Kids, Paint a Wooden Ornament Games Snacks, Raffles & Independence Physical Giveaways, Photo Therapy Backdrops, props & Polaroid Camera Christmas Open House Lotton Art Glass Gallery & Studios
Reid & Pederson Drainage
Phone Booth to the North Pole, $5 haircuts by the Grinch For Kids 5-9
Toni's Gaming Parlor
Reindeer Food Craft
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Decorate a Cupcake
Pet Pictures with Santa
Holiday Activity
Polaris Martial Arts Sharon's Custom Cakes
Most Feed and Garden
Visit Santa
Visit Santa At The Gazebo! Friday, 5:00 - 7:00 pm Saturday, 2:00 - 5:00 pm
Visit our website! Scan the QR code to visit our website for a list of all the weekend activities and information. cretecountrychristmas.com
HAY RIDES
Corner of Cass & Wood Friday, 6:00 - 9:00 pm Saturday, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Heritage Park Sports Complex
Fitness Court
Today, we find ourselves in the midst of an important and unprecedented challenge brought on by the COVID-19 Pandemic. Despite the unknown road ahead, the crisis has made it clear that parks, public spaces, and wellness practices are as important now as they have ever been in our history. With that being said, we are pleased to share that Crete Park District has just been selected as one of a few statewide partners to participate in the 2023 National Fitness Campaign grant program and bring free, world class-fitness to Crete with an outdoor Fitness Court. The Fitness Court® is a state-of-the-art, digitally connected platform for adults of all ages and abilities to develop healthy habits and maintain long-term wellness. Red Bull ranked The Fitness Court® one of the best gyms in the world, and now one is coming to Crete! It takes a community, which is why we've created different level sponsorship opportunities to make this Fitness Court possible. With your help, we can provide free outdoor fitness within a 10 minute bike ride radius to our residents. For more information on our Fitness Court Sponsorship Opportunities, or for details on all of our sponsorship opportunities, email Jordan at jdesiderio@cretepark.com.
Jordan
Marketing Supervisor
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WINTER BREAK CAMP Let's have fun in snowy winter Snow Games, Indoor Snowball Fights, Arts & Crafts, Movie, and Tons Of Fun DEC -JAN
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Crete Park
515 First Street Crete IL
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Drop In $52/$ 40
$351 $270 NON
RESIDENT
708.672.6969 www.cretepark.com
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Save The Date!
Crete Park District Presents:
Daddy Daughter Date Night Saturday, February 18 6:00 - 9:00 pm Willard Wood Park Center Dads, treat that special young lady of yours to a night of dinner and dancing. Each girl will leave the dance with a keepsake souvenir and a professional photographer will be on hand to take pictures for an additional fee. Registration Begins: December 15 09 Crete Park District
EASTER
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March 31 April 1 Ages 9-12 Ages 1-8 7:30-9:30 pm 11 am-12:30 pm Registration Begins: December 15
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SPECIAL GUEST :
Sat, January 7 | 5:30 - 6:30 pm Willard Wood Park Center - 515 1st street in Crete | $11 ticket RES: $20 | NR $26 TICKETS GO ON SALE DECEMBER 15, 2022 11 Crete Park District
Earth Day Community Unity It's a
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Community Beautification Improve our community image Lift community spirits Improve the quality of life for our residents Unite as a community and work together
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Group Fundraise Grab your group and donate your time to beautify our parks Your group will be assigned a park Opportunity to earn fundraising dollars
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Park Sponsors
Two sponsorships with one check Support the parks and a local organization at the same time Promotional opportunities with Crete Park District. (Ads on our website, social media and seasonal brochure)
Two ways to Participate: Sponsor one of our parks financially or Fundraise for your group through sweat equity. The great thing about Crete is the pride we take in our community. But to truly protect the community around us, our families, friends, and neighbors, we all have to do our part. So in the season of Earth Day, let's work together as a community to clean up and maintain our parks. To learn more about this opportunity, email us at Jgeary@cretepark.com or call our office at (708)625-6714 Crete Park District 12
Ballet
Registration Opens December 15, 2022 Classes Begin February 13, 2023 3 Year Olds 4-5 Year Olds Beginner Lower Intermediate Upper Intermediate
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Studio 1A Studio 1B Studio 2 Studio 3 Adult Adult Beginner Point
SPRING MICRO SOCCER AGES 4 - 12 FEWER PLAYERS ON FIELD PROGRESSIVE SKILL BUILDING
GAMES ON SATURDAYS TEAM SHIRT, SHORTS, AND SOCKS INCLUDED
Registration Opens December 15, 2022 RES: $85 NONRES: $110
REGISTRATION DEADLINE D E A D L I N E : M AARUCGHU S5T 5 Crete Park District 14
PARK DISTRICT EMPOWERMENT MOVEMENT IS THE ESSENCE OF LIFE
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PROGRAMS TO KEEP YOU MOVING ALL WINTER ning i a r T l a n o s Group Per Tai Chi
er n n i g e B g in Line Danc
diate e m r e t n I ing Line Danc
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New Youth Programs Coming Winter 2023 Cheerleading Learn cheer techniques and routines from Marian Catholic High School Cheerleader Taylor Medlock. Learn fundamentals and gain next level tools to be the best cheerleader you can be. Ages 9 -13
Babysitter Training Learn basic child care and first aid from the American Red Cross. This one day class will focus on providing youth with the tools and skills necessary to safely and responsibly provide care for children and infants in the absence of parents. Ages 11-15
First Aid For Little People
This Amreican Red Cross class teaches children basic health and safety tips focusing on shock, bleeding, choking, the Heimlich Maneuver, burns, poisons and more. Many hands-on activities will be provided for additional reinforcement. Ages 6-10
Learn To Stay Safe At Home This class is for the child who stays home by themselves occasionally, cares for siblings, babysits or is just ready to accept more responsibility. Ages 6-10
More Details and Programs Coming December 20, 2022
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Preschool
2023 - 2024
Open House: February 14
3-4 Year Old Morning Class Mon, Wed, Fri 9:15 - 11:45 am
3-5 Year Old Afternoon Class Mon, Wed, Fri 12:15 - 2:45 pm
4-5 Year Old Morning Class 4-5 Year Old Full Day Add On Mon, Wed, Fri Mon, Wed, Fri 9:00 am - Noon 12:15 - 2:30 pm Preschool Prep Tues & Thurs 9:00 am - 11:00 am
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