Vernon Hills serves up high-flying fun

The Vernon Hills Park District hosts a free family kite fly at 11 a.m. Saturday at Century Park.

Updated: April 26, 2012 8:42PM

There will be plenty of airspace at the free family kite fly at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 28, in Vernon Hills’ expansive Century Park.

“It’s part of a statewide program through the Illinois Park and Recreation Association,” said Marty Walsh, recreation supervisor of the Vernon Hills Park District. “They encourage all the park and recreation agencies across the state to host a family kite fly during April or May.”

Walsh reported that each year families get acquainted with other families at the event.

“Next thing you know one parent is helping another child untangle a kite string from a tree,” Walsh said.

Participants should park near the boat dock shelter, 1001 Lakeview Pkwy., and follow the signs to the island shelter.

“They’re welcome to bring their own kites but we will have some kites for sale,” Walsh said.

Call if you wish to purchase one of the $6 kites from the park district.

For details, call (847) 996-6935 or visit vhparkdistrict.org.

All aglow

Mothers and daughters, ages 3-10, will work wonders with hair, makeup and nails, do craft projects, make jewelry and decorate pastries at Glitzy Girlz Glam: An Evening with Mom from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Thursday, May 10, at Libertyville Sports Complex, 1950 N. Highway 45. Bring a camera for the class-ending fashion show. Cost is $36 per couple, $29 per additional child. Registration is required.

For details, call (847) 918-7275 or visit libertyville.com.

There’s the rub

Parents can learn to give their babies, ages 1 to 18 months, a relaxing experience during infant massage introduction, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, April 30, at the Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Lana May of Beneficial Bodyworks will lead the hands-on session. Bring a blanket for baby. Register soon because space is limited.

For details, call (847) 566-8702 or visit fremontlibrary.org.

Early art exposure

Babies also can benefit from doing art projects. Hands-On Ones from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 1, at the Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein, will show parents how much fun they can have exploring art with their 1-year-old. Dress for a mess. Registration is required.

For details, call (847) 566-8702 or visit fremontlibrary.org.

Star quality

High-powered telescopes will be set up outside the Aspen Drive Library, 701 Aspen Dr., Vernon Hills, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, by the Lake County Astronomical Society for Moon Over Aspen Drive. Kids who check out an astronomy book before the event will receive a star reader bookmark.

For details, call (847) 362-2330, ext. 1175, or visit www.cooklib.org.

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