The Bucktown Apple Pie Contest is just one of many events we organize every year to raise money for the park.
Holstein Happenings
2012 Friends of Holstein Park Sponsorship Information: Click Here to Download [pdf]
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Holstein Park will be at the center of many exciting festivals and special events this summer . . . starting June 30 with a 100th year celebration of the Holstein Park field house . . . followed by The Bucktown Garden Walk July 14-15 . . . The Bucktown Arts Fest August 25-26 . . . Circus in The Park September 22-23 . . . and The 8th Annual Bucktown Apple Pie Contest October 14.
All of these events rely on community volunteers. So if you're looking for ways to get involved in some fun things this summer, please send an email to friendsofholsteinpark@yahoo.com and indicate which event you'd like to know more about. We will forward it to the appropriate person, who will contact you.
Meanwhile, don't forget . . .
Co-Ed Softball League Starts - Tuesday, May 15
Holstein Park's 16-inch softball league starts Tuesday, May 15 with games from 6 to 9 PM and continues through the summer on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Stop by and enjoy all the action.
Better yet, call Victor at the field house (312-742-7554) to enter a team or join one that is already in. Friends of Holstein Monthly Meeting - Tuesday, May 15 7 PM
The focus this month is preparing for a very special day of music, games and foodie delights to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Holstein Park. Food will be provided by an array of specialty food trucks. Learn more about it at the monthly Friends of Holstein meeting in the field house.
Drop In Yoga - Saturday, May 19 9:30 AM
This is the last Saturday of the Spring "drop in yoga" classes in the auditorium . . . and a good time to remind you that Zephyr Dance is now accepting registration for its performing arts camp in August. The camp runs from August 6 to 17, 9 am - 2 pm for boys and girls ages 6-13. Want to learn more? Go to www.zephyrdance.com or email zephyr@zephyrdance.com
Chicago Beaches Open - Friday, May 25
Chicago Park District beaches open on Friday, May 25. Outdoor pools will not open until Friday, June 15. Beaches and pools will stay open through Labor Day, September 3.
Memorial Day - Park Closed - Monday, May 28
The Holstein field house will be closed for Memorial Day this Monday. Classes and after school activities resume Tuesday.
AND FINALLY . . . Sidewalk superintendents may have noticed the Holstein Pool has been under construction lately. The liner has been removed and the park district is replacing the deep end drainage to comply with state safety regulations. When the new liner is installed, we're hoping it will have lane markings for the lap swimmers. The park district says the work will be completed in order to open June 15 along with all the other park district pools.
