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ARTS & CRAFTS
Supervisor Megan Ulczak
Cultural Creation- Black
Aesthetics Movement
Sunday, Feb 26, 1:00-3:00P
Learn about the Black Arts Movement, established
in the 1960s, and the aim to reveal the struggles,
strengths, and celebrations of African Americans
through the creation of poetry, novels, visual art, and
theater. Ages 7+
Res Fee $11 - Fee $14
Location: Dole Center - Studio 3
NATURE & ADVENTURE
Supervisor: Hannah Szuch
Women in Nature:
Conservation in Africa -
Wangari Maathai & Leela Hazzah
Friday, Feb 10, 6:30-8:00P
e "Women in Nature" lecture series for February
features two black female scientists. Some of the
earliest naturalists and conservationists were women,
and we're here to give them a spotlight. Each month's
lecture features a different area of the natural world,
and 2-3 women who studied it, or still are today.
Ages 7+
Res Fee $11 - Fee $14
Location: Austin Gardens
FITNESS
Supervisor: Ashely Doyle
All month long our fitness instructors will
incorporate black musicians into the class playlists to
hold up important contributions from Black artists.
WERQ
Visit pdop.org/fitness for Febrary schedule
Are you interested in cardiovascular endurance and
strengthening your heart muscle while dancing to
the hottest tunes? WERQ is the fiercely fun dance,
fitness class taught be Certified Professionals.
Basic Fitness
Wednesdays and/or Fridays, 10:00-10:55A
Build strong bones and muscles while developing
cardiovascular endurance and flexibility. Individual
modifications provided as needed. Ages 50+
Active Adult Members $5 per class
Res Fee $11 - Fee $14
Location: Dole Center - Studio 1
DANCE
Coordinator: Erin Coffman
Hip Hop
Wednesdays, 6:00-6:55P
Sep 3-Dec 10 • Jan 14-Mar 18
is class focuses on the basics of hip hop such as
House, Pop/Lock, Funk and House. A great
option for raising the heart rate, reducing
stress, and increasing energy. Adults
Res Fee $136 - Fee $156
Location: GRC
AfriCaribe - African Caribbean
Dance Workshop
Saturday, Oct 1, 11:00A-1:00P
AfriCaribe is a non-profit organization dedicated
to the preservation, research, promotion, and
development of the Puerto Rican and Caribbean
cultures through music, dance,theater, and other
artistic media. AfriCaribe seeks to accomplish its
mission by developing a performance ensemble
utilizing dance, music, theater, and other artistic
forms with which to celebrate cultural traditions.
While reflecting the influence of other ethnic and
cultural groups, AfriCaribe's primary focal point is
the African culture of the Caribbean. No experience
necessary. ere will be a 90-minute master class
followed by a 20-minute demonstration/history
presentation. All ages welcome!
Location: GRC
Res Fee $40 - Fee $53
TEENS
Supervisor: TJ Hanes
Know Your Hair!
Saturday, Mar 12, 12:00-2:00P
Are your bad hair days starting to look like bad hair
weeks? Same. Join us for a workshop where we will
discuss course, textured, and coiled hair types. ere
will be great tips and tricks on styling, what products
work best for your hair type and so much more!
Ages 11-15
Location: Austin Gardens
Res Fee $21 - Fee $26
special feature
Black History Month Programs
Celebrate Black History and Culture with the Park District of Oak Park!
is winter, we're celebrating Black History Month in Oak Park with a full slate of events. You can join us for culturally-inspired art classes
and workshops, or join a fitness class and listen to some great Black American music while you exercise. We'll also celebrate this year's
theme, Black Creativity and Black Sustainability, by exploring what it means to be an artist, environmentalist, or both. We want all of our
community members to feel welcome, valued, and respected at our events. at's why we've developed an Inclusivity Statement that guides
us in addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion in our community.
Schools Out! Pop Portraiture!
Inspired by artist Andy Warhol's iconic
celebrity portraits, create your very own
versions while celebrating inspirational icons
of the civil rights movement! Ages 7+
Res Fee $13 - Fee $18
Location: Dole Center - Studio 3
Naomi Osaka
Monday, Jan 16, 8:00-10:00A
Martin Luther King Jr.
Monday, Jan 16, 10:30A-12:30P
Amanda Gorman
Monday, Jan 16, 1:00-3:00P
Find more Special Events
on pages 50-53.
