The ice rink is
filled at Lakeview Park. Keep an eye on the weather and enjoy
skating with family and friends.
Don't forget about
our Birthday Party Packages and room rentals. Graduations are just
around the corner.
Off
We Go with the Park District and Travel Discoveries
Sit back and relax and travel with us as we plan ahead for some
exciting adventures for 2010. We will be visiting the International
Quilt Festival in Chicago on Saturday, April 17. Join us as we
travel to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL
to attend the World’s Fair of Quilts. View quilts from around the
world and peruse the more than 100 classes offered throughout the
day. Learn about machine piercing, quilt finishing, painting,
printing, dyeing, scrap quilting and more. We will leave the Watseka
First Christian Church at 8:00 a.m. and return at 6:00 p.m. The cost
for this trip which includes transportation and entry to the show is
$55.00.
We are also planning a trip to see the Best Musical for 2009, Billy
Elliot the Musical on Wednesday, June 16. Based on the smash hit
film, this inspirational story is about a boy’s dream to realize his
ambitions against all odds and pursue his passion for dance while
avoiding his family’s disapproval. All of this emotion set to music
composed by Elton John. We will depart the Watseka First Christian
Church at 11:00 a.m. and return at 8:00 p.m. Don’t miss this
opportunity for lower balcony seating at the beautiful Oriental
Theater in Chicago for $89.00 per person.
We are planning a trip to the Cadillac Palace in Chicago to see
great dancing, beautiful scenery and everyone’s favorite ogre Shrek
the Musical on Saturday, August 21. This production is guaranteed to
be enjoyed by everyone no matter their age. We will leave the
Watseka First Christian Church at 11:00 a.m. and return at 8:00 p.m.
Lower balcony seating and transportation is $115.00 per person.
ED’s Corner…
On behalf of the Watseka Park District staff and Board of
Directors...Happy Holidays and a very Happy New Year! We look
forward to your participation in 2010.
Sherry Johnson,
ED
Tennis and swim team registrations will be out in April.
