Hi, Neighbors!
Happy last day of April. Now that May has arrived, we can breathe a sigh of relief that winter has finally lost its grip on us. The weather has been so lovely lately, and everywhere you look, you can start to see “green.” Soon, those tiny green buds on the trees will be full-grown leaves, giving us respite from the summer sun.
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and it’s time to start thinking about how you’re going to show Mom just how special she is. Children ages 3-12 may visit the Newcastle Park Recreation Center, 8050 S. Newcastle Ave., from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, May 9 to make Mom a special gift. The fee is $10 for residents and $25 for nonresidents, and advanced registration is required.
Treat Mom to an early Mother’s Day Spa Escape at the Newcastle Park Recreation Center from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 7. Moms will be treated to a seaweed facial, as well as hand and foot spa treatments. The fee is $10 per person, and advance registration is required. You may register at the Newcastle Park Recreation Center, 8050 S Newcastle Ave., or call (708) 599-2070 for more information.
St. Albert the Great Church, 5525 S. State Road, is looking for food vendors for their summer fest, which will be held Aug. 21-24. To obtain more information, call Andi at (708) 423-0321.
St. Laurence High School will be hosting incoming freshman summer sports camps during June and July. Advanced registration is required for these popular events. If you are interested in attending one of their camps (basketball, wrestling, baseball, football and soccer), or wish to obtain more information, call the athletic director at (708) 458-6900, ext. 256.
If you haven’t yet heard the Reavis High School Band and Choir perform, don’t miss your last chance of this school year. The band and choir will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, May 9 in the auditorium at Reavis High School, 6034 W. 77th St. Refreshments will be served, and freewill donations will be accepted and appreciated. For more information, call Sandi McIntyre at (708) 424-6913.
The Prairie Trails Public Library is hosting some wonderful programs for babies and children. Babies’ Lapsit, for infants up to 18 months, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, May 5. Toddler Time for children ages 18 months to 2 years will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 6 and again at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 7. Parents must be present for both of these programs.
Preschool Storytime for children ages 3-5 who are not yet in kindergarten will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 6 and again at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 7. The After School Club is held from 4 to 4:45 p.m. Thursdays, May 1 and May 8, for school children in kindergarten through second grade. All programs are held at the library, 8449 S. Moody Ave. For more information or to register for any of these programs, call (708) 430-3688.
That’s all for this week, folks! Please remember to keep me informed of your news and events. I’m just a click away at burbanklife@donnalauritzen.com.
Until we meet again…