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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:



 




  • EARTH DAY Held by
    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. 

  • MEMORIAL DAY PARADE – Held by American Legion Post No. 791. Monday, May 26. 
    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).

  • 9th ANNUAL BLOCK PARTY @ ST.
    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!

  • FOURTH OF
    JULY PARADE – 
    Friday,
    July 4. Come out and celebrate the 4th of July in a terrific
    downtown celebration parade. 

  • SIDEWALK SALE – Held
    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.

  • ART IN THE PARK – Held by the Village of
    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.

  • SUNDAE IN THE PARK- Held by the Northbrook Historical
    Society. July 20 in Village Green. Northbrook Historical Society celebrates its 40th year
    with a Sundae in the Park. 

  • SHERMERFEST – Held
    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.

  • NORTHBROOK FARMERS MARKET- Northbrook
    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.

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