Wednesday, May 15, 2013
This year's community choir concert, 'ChiaroScuro: Light and Shadow' will premier on Friday, May 31 at the Northbrook Theatre.
The Northbrook Community Choir, a program of the Northbrook Park District, will host a grand concert on Friday, May 31. Jennifer Whiting will conduct "ChiaroScuro: Light and Shadow" at the intimate Northbrook Theatre. The highly regarded choir will be accompanied by a string quartet, piano and percussion. The 45-member choir has been rehearsing the show since January, according to the park district. Colleen Aronson, a soprano, calls the weekly rehearsals her "choral yoga." “The choir members share a love of singing and a desire for learning and growing as musicians, and theyderive satisfaction from coming together to create music that they cannot create on their own,” Jennifer Whiting said in a press release. “There is something …
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Independent Robert Lozaro is running against the Caucus-backed Paul Zima, Michael Schyman and Penny Randel.
RESULTS (UPDATED AS THEY COME IN TUESDAY NIGHT): Robert Lozaro Robert Lozaro, a 30-year Northbrook resident, is running for a position on the Park District Board as an independent candidate. Paul Zima, Michael Schyman and Penny Randel are incumbent commissioners, backed by the Northbrook Caucus in the race. Four people are running, three will be elected. Past Coverage of the Park Board Race Results do not include early voting, vote by mail or provisional ballots. Any votes for write-in candidates will be counted within a week after the election.
Spring hours of operation and cage fees have been set by the Northbrook Park District.
It's a sure sign of spring. Starting Saturday, April 13 the batting cages at Techny Prairie Park and Fields will be open to the public, weather permitting. The spring hours of operation are: Monday-Friday: 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday: 12 to 8:00 p.m. Helmets are required and provided at no charge. Tokens are $1 or six for $5. Expanded summer hours begin on June 10. For more information, customers can call (847)291-2980. For weather-related updates, call (847)291-2985. Sign up for the Northbrook Patch morning newsletter to get the latest community updates in your email.
Incumbent Park Board trustee, Paul Zima, is running for re-election to the Northbrook Park Board.
Paul Zima Age: 45 Family: Wife - Kelly, Daughter – Kaitlyn (age 3), Son- Parker (age 1) Education: BA – University of Wisconsin, MBA – DePaul University Occupation: Senior Customer Business Manager Previous Elected or Appointed Offices: Northbrook Park District Commissioner, May 2009-Present Other community involvement: Northbrook Days Volunteer Position sought: Northbrook Park District Commissioner Campaign E-mail address: pzima@nbparks.org Campaign committee: Michael Schyman, Penny Randel, and Paul Zima Campaign Websites, Facebook or Twitter: Facebook “Re-Elect Randel, Schyman, and Zima” Why are you running? I have witnessed the value and the sense of community our Park District’s facilities and services provide. From young families to …
Friday, April 5, 2013
Incumbent Park Board trustee, Penny Randel, is running for re-election to the Northbrook Park Board.
Penny Randel Age: 67 Family: 2 adult children Education: BA plus Occupation: Retired teacher, current Northbrook Bank and Trust Director Previous Elected or Appointed Offices: Park District Commissioner 20 years,District 30 School Board - 2years; Trustee for the National Recreation and Park Association 12 years (6 as officer); participant/chair several Illinois Association of Park Districts and Illinois Park and Recreation Association joint committees. Other Community Involvement: Northbrook Civic Foundation, Northbrook Days, various volunteer activites when my children were in school. Position Sought: Northbrook Park District Commissioner. Campaign Email: prandel@nbparks.org Campaign committee: Penny Randel, Michael Schyman, and Paul…
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Incumbent Park Board trustee, Michael Schyman, is running for re-election to the Northbrook Park Board.
Michael Schyman Age: 34 Family: Wife Loren, Daughter (age 9), and Son (age 6) Education: MBA, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern, and BS Mechanical Engineering, University of Rochester Occupation: Customer Operations Manager, Energy Industry Previous Elected or Appointed Offices (please include years of service): Northbrook Park District Board, 2009-present Other community involvement: Little League coach, Baseball, Soccer, and Basketball Position sought: Northbrook Park District Board Campaign E-mail address: mschyman@nbparks.org Campaign committee: Penny Randel, Michael Schyman, and Paul Zima Campaign Websites, Facebook or Twitter: Facebook “Re-Elect Randel, Schyman, and Zima” Why are you running? I love being an …
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Sportsman’s Country Club and the Anetsberger Golf Course will open for the season on Thursday, April 4.
Time to dust off those khaki shorts. The Northbrook Park District recently announced the golf courses at Sportsman’s Country Club and the Anetsberger Golf Course will open for the season on Thursday, April 4. The Classic 18 and East 9 Courses at Sportsman’s Country Club will be open from sunrise to sunset. The Anetsberger Golf Shop in Techny Prairie Park and Fields will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. everyday. The Practice Range at Sportsman’s is open already, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily, weather permitting. Sign up for the Northbrook Patch morning newsletter to get the latest community updates in your email.
Monday, April 1, 2013
A letter to the editor from Penny Randel, Michael Schyman and Paul Zima, the Northbrook Caucus backed candidates for the Park Board.
A letter to the editor from Penny Randel, Michael Schyman and Paul Zima, the Northbrook Caucus backed candidates for the Park Board.
The following letter was submitted by Penny Randel, Michael Schyman and Paul Zima, the Northbrook Caucus backed candidates for the Park Board. Two of us were able to attend the Northbrook Park District Spring Bunny Trail on Saturday. How wonderful it was to see so many people in attendance and enjoying this community event. It was a great reminder of the benefits the Northbrook Park District provides the residents. While the Northbrook Patch has not sought any input from the Caucus endorsed candidates for Northbrook Park District Commissioner, we would like to submit the following statement on our positions. We are a demographically diverse group of individuals who bring different skill sets, points of view and experiences to the board. We…
Friday, March 29, 2013
Weather permitting, the Sportsman’s Country Club practice golf range and Techny Prairie's skate park are now open for the season.
It’s beginning to feel like spring around here! The Practice Range at Sportsman’s Country Club opened for business this week, as did the Skate Park in Techny Prairie Park and Fields. The hours of the Practice Range are 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., weather permitting. The address is 3535 Dundee Road. An automated ball-dispenser accepts credit cards and prepaid cards; golfers also can obtain a pin code from the cashier. The Skate Park welcomes skateboarders and in-line skaters from sunrise to 10:00 p.m., weather permitting. The Skate Park is free and open to everyone, but children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Helmets and other protective equipment are required. The park is located at 1750 Techny Road. Sign up for the …
Mary Ann Chambers
11:49 am on Saturday, April 6, 2013
Penny Randel has served the Northbrook Park District and it's residents with integrity. She applied for and received the endorsement of the Northbrook Caucus. As anyone who has participated in the Caucus Process as a candidate or committee member knows, it's not an easy or "slam dunk" process. In the interest of disclosure, I am a current Park Board Member, and have been a caucus recommended … more ›