Events in April 2021
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My Mom is the Greatest Essay Contest
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My Mom is the Greatest Essay ContestTony Bettenhausen Recreation Center8125 W 171st StTinley Park, IL 60477708-342-4200Tell us in fifty words or less why your mom is the greatest mom in the world. First and second place winners from each division receive a special prize for their mom!
Divisions:
Pre-K and kindergarten
Grades 1 and 2; Grades 3, 4 and 5.Pick up an entry form at the Recreation Center on April 2. Entries must be submitted by Apr 30. Winners announced May 7.
Open to Tinley Park Residents
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Comedy Improv Show: Awkward Conversations
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Comedy Improv Show: Awkward ConversationsTinley Park Performing Arts Center16801 S 80th AveTinley Park, IL 60477708-342-4200You know that random day it still snows in April? Well, we hope it’s not tonight because our cast worked really hard on this show, our latest comedy revue.
Director: Josh Blair; Produced by Sarah Denton
Admission: $9
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Ask An Astronomer - Virtual Field Trips
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Ask An Astronomer - Virtual Field TripsThe Cernan Earth and Space Center Team at Triton College is excited to offer ‘virtual field trips’ and a range of other resources for your enjoyment. Sign-up for any of the programs/topics below for a live video chat with one of the Cernan Earth and Space Center astronomers. Register by one week prior and have a valid email address on file. You must be able to connect to Zoom on internet (must have audio connection with microphone)!
Location: Zoom
PROGRAM# DATE DAY/TIME TOPIC
111002A Mar 3 W 4-5pm Solar System–Planets Mission Part 1 (Mars, Jupiter, etc.)
111002B Mar 10 W 4-5pm Solar System–Planets Mission Part 2 (Pluto, Saturn, etc.)
111002C Apr 9 F 4-5pm Solar System–Comets & Asteroids Missions
111002D Apr 22 Th 4-5pm Solar System–Earth, Sun & Moon
111002E May 3 M 4-5pm Exoplanets–Planets Beyond our Solar System -
Artist Reception: Irene Smith
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Artist Reception: Irene SmithVogt Visual Arts Center17420 S 67th CtTinley Park, IL 60477708-614-6503Light refreshments will be served.
Kidz Theater Presents: DodgeKidz Theater Presents: DodgeTinley Park Performing Arts Center16801 S 80th AveTinley Park, IL 60477708-342-4200By Ed Shockley
War is brewing between the Elves and the Gnomes! Dodge, an Elf, disappears when she is sent to fetch gold to paint the autumn leaves. She is really just trying to get out of painting the leaves, but the other Elves assume she has been waylaid by the winter Gnomes in an elaborate plot to create a new ice age! Registration fee includes one t-shirt.Director: Christina Halleran, Covered Bridge Playhouse
Performances:
Apr 10 Sa 6pm
Apr 11 Su 2pm -
Kidz Theater Presents: DodgeKidz Theater Presents: DodgeTinley Park Performing Arts Center16801 S 80th AveTinley Park, IL 60477708-342-4200
By Ed Shockley
War is brewing between the Elves and the Gnomes! Dodge, an Elf, disappears when she is sent to fetch gold to paint the autumn leaves. She is really just trying to get out of painting the leaves, but the other Elves assume she has been waylaid by the winter Gnomes in an elaborate plot to create a new ice age! Registration fee includes one t-shirt.Director: Christina Halleran, Covered Bridge Playhouse
Performances:
Apr 10 Sa 6pm
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Teen Tournament Tuesdays
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Teen Tournament TuesdaysTony Bettenhausen Recreation Center8125 W 171st StTinley Park, IL 60477708-342-4200Our Pit Stop Staff organizes a different tournament on select Tuesdays. Will it be pool or foosball, Madden or DDR? Stop by and join the fun! Recreation Center membership or daily pass is required for entry.
Location: Recreation Center
Fee: Free (with Rec Center membership or daily fee)
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Doggie Egg-stravaganza!
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Doggie Egg-stravaganza!Canine Campus Dog Park18200 84th AveTinley Park, IL 60477708-342-4200Celebrate Spring at the Canine Campus with a 'bone'-afide egg hunt for our four-legged friends. Will
your pet find the special golden egg for a special prize? Other activities include a spring theme photo area, Easter Bonnet contest, crafts, raffles and more!
This event is open to members and non-members of Canine Campus. Dogs who threaten/show aggression toward other dogs/owners will be asked to leave.
Location: Canine Campus
PROGRAM# DATE DAY/TIME AGE
111046A April 17 Sa 10:30am-11:15am All
111046B April 17 Sa 11:15am-12pm All -
Ask An Astronomer - Virtual Field Trips
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Ask An Astronomer - Virtual Field TripsThe Cernan Earth and Space Center Team at Triton College is excited to offer ‘virtual field trips’ and a range of other resources for your enjoyment. Sign-up for any of the programs/topics below for a live video chat with one of the Cernan Earth and Space Center astronomers. Register by one week prior and have a valid email address on file. You must be able to connect to Zoom on internet (must have audio connection with microphone)!
Location: Zoom
PROGRAM# DATE DAY/TIME TOPIC
111002A Mar 3 W 4-5pm Solar System–Planets Mission Part 1 (Mars, Jupiter, etc.)
111002B Mar 10 W 4-5pm Solar System–Planets Mission Part 2 (Pluto, Saturn, etc.)
111002C Apr 9 F 4-5pm Solar System–Comets & Asteroids Missions
111002D Apr 22 Th 4-5pm Solar System–Earth, Sun & Moon
111002E May 3 M 4-5pm Exoplanets–Planets Beyond our Solar System -
Earth, Wind and Fire StoryWalk®
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Earth, Wind and Fire StoryWalk®McCarthy Park16801 S 80th AvenueTinley Park, IL 60477708-342-4200Celebrate Earth Day with hands-on games, scavenger hunts and activities as you stroll through our StoryWalk®. The Wind will be blowing at the kite fly on McCarthy Field, bring a kite to fly and fill the sky! Stop by the warming Bon Fire for roasted marshmallows. Location: McCarthy Park
DATE DAY/TIME AGE
Apr 24 Sa 10am-12pm FamiliesThis event presented in partnership with
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TRIP: Tribute to the Stars featuring Tom Jones
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TRIP: Tribute to the Stars featuring Tom JonesMcCarthy Park16801 S 80th AvenueTinley Park, IL 60477708-342-4200There is nothing unusual about this show! John Truncali, dubbed “The Italian Tom Jones” and “The One Man Legends Show,” brings you hits from Mr. Jones himself as well as other popular musicians! Registration fee includes main floor ticket, lunch and round-trip motorcoach transportation.
Trip Coordinator: Erin Cortilet
Location: Starved Rock Lodge, Utica IL
Fee: $78 per person
Program# 105551A
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Twilight Golf on Opening Day
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Twilight Golf on Opening DayTinley Junction Mini Golf and Batting Cages16801 S 80th AveTinley Park, IL 60477708-614-1854Tinley Junction Mini-Golf and Batting Cages will open at 4:00 pm on Friday, April 30! Come out for our first event of 2021 and play a round of golf with a 'glow-ball', receive a free glow necklace and a 2 for 1 coupon to use another day from 6-9pm! The batting cages will be open too!
