Community Corner
Northbrook Nine: Earth Day
It’s time to round up the kids and gather
your friends to enjoy family-friendly fun suburban style! These
events are presented by volunteer community organizations and their sponsors.
Together, they proudly invite residents near and afar to enjoy fantastic summer
programming for families, friends and neighbors. “Northbrook Nine”, a series of nine events occuring
between April and October sponsored by volunteer community organizations and
their sponsors. These festive events include an Earth Day celebration, Memorial
Day, Block Party, Fourth of July Parade, Sidewalk Sale with lots of savings,
Art in the Park, Sundae in the Park, Shermerfest and the beloved Northbrook
Farmers Market!
Each event is
the perfect chance to get your family out of house and spend time seeing
everything that the Northbrook community has to offer –music, art, shopping and
an all around good time. The fun won’t break the bank either. The cost to
attend the Northbrook Nine events are all free!
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“The Northbrook
Nine has become a recognized platform which brings the community together,” says
Mary Junkman, volunteer organizer of the Sidewalk Sale. “It is a great cost
savings, too!”
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Save the date for the
nine big events in Northbrook this summer:
the Village of Northbrook. Saturday, April 26. Have fun celebrating Earth
and Arbor Day in Northbrook – Rain or Shine! Clean up begins at 8:30 a.m.
with registration at the Village Green, on the corner of Shermer and
Meadow. From 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., the Northbrook Village Green
will be bustling with excitement as everyone enjoys the exhibits, games,
food and entertainment.
Parade begins at 10:30 a.m. from the corner of Cherry & Western, east
to Church and Shermer and continues on Shermer west to Meadow. Free
Popsicles after the ceremony at the American Legion Post 791 on Shermer
(while supplies last).
NORBERT
- Saturday, June 7. Northbrook at
Walters & Meadow. The fun begins at 8 a.m. with a Kid’s Fun
Run & a 5K Run. Afternoon festivities start at 3 p.m. Kid’s corner
with games, inflatables, and DJ. Live bands all day with the headliner
at 8 p.m. Food & beverage tent. Rain or Shine!
JULY PARADE – Friday,
July 4. Come out and celebrate the 4th of July in a terrific
downtown celebration parade.
by the Northbrook Merchant Association. July 11&12. Get your wagons out and walk or bike downtown
to find deals galore from your favorite local stores and outside vendors
at the Downtown Northbrook Sidewalk Sale-Friday and Saturday on the corner
of Church Street and Cherry Lane (near Sunset Foods). Balloon artists, children’s
activities, contests, food, and plenty of fun. On Saturday, come hit the
shopping early and then swing over to "Art in the Park" to
complete your day out.
Northbrook. July
12&13. Two days of wonderful art from 70+ artists, live music, good
food, children's activities, silent auction and more all in the beautiful
Village Green Park.
Society. July 20 in Village Green. Northbrook Historical Society celebrates its 40th year
with a Sundae in the Park.
by the Northbrook Historical Society.
September 21 from 12-4 p.m. on
Village Green. Take a step back in time at this fun-filled community fall
festival. Collectible and antique car show, children’s activities, hot
dogs, soup and homemade sweets.
Farmers Merchant Association. Every
Wednesdays beginning on June 18 to
Oct. 8, 7 a.m. -1 p.m. Locally grown fresh fruits and
vegetables, artisan cheeses, bakery, knife sharpening, special
events & family fun at his local farmers market.
Without the following business sponsors these events would not be
possible: Insurance through AAA, Northbrook Toyota/Scion, The Northbrook Tower,
Sunset Foods, Northbrook Dairy Queen, and George Garner Cyclery.
For more information, to
sponsor of volunteer please visit http://www.northbrooknine.com or call 847.878.2134.