Please find below information on events and activities taking place at or with the Niles Teen Center in the next couple of weeks.
1) Spring Programming- Newsletters and Calendars are now Available!!!
Check out our new Newsletter and Calendars for all of our great spring programs and activities.
2) Quarterly Mailing and Membership Renewals
By the end of this week, everyone should be receiving a letter from Mark in the mail with the newsletter and calendars. Many of you will also receive membership renewal forms. If you are expired or expiring soon, please sign and return the forms with proper payment so that you (or your teen) can continue to participate in our programs.
3) Movie Promotional Items- Gods of Egypt
Sometime this week, Mark will be receiving a shipment of promotional items for the Lionsgate film “Gods of Egypt” which opens nationwide on Friday, February 26. Items will include t-shirts, flash tattoos and posters. Stop by to see Mark to get yours.
These items will be completely FREE and First Come, First Serve.
The only requirement is allowing Teen Center staff to take your picture with the items so we can send to the movie promo company.
You may watch the trailer here http://www.godsofegypt.movie/videos/trailer.
GODS OF EGYPT
Cast: Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Brenton Thwaites, Chadwick Boseman, Elodie Yung, Courtney Eaton, with Gerard Butler and Geoffrey Rush
Synopsis: In this spectacular action-adventure, the survival of mankind hangs in the balance as an unexpected mortal hero Bek [Brenton Thwaites] undertakes a thrilling journey to save the world and rescue his true love. In order to succeed, he must enlist the help of the powerful god Horus [Nikolaj Coster-Waldau] in an unlikely alliance against Set [Gerard Butler], the merciless god of darkness, who has usurped Egypt’s throne, plunging the once peaceful and prosperous empire into chaos and conflict. As their breathtaking battle against Set and his henchmen takes them into the afterlife and across the heavens, both god and mortal must pass tests of courage and sacrifice if they hope to prevail in the spectacular final confrontation.
www.facebook.com/GodsOfEgyptMovie www.twitter.com/GodsOfEgypt
www.instagram.com/GodsOfEgypt #GodsOfEgypt
4) Tues. February 23 – Game Tournament- Foosball- 4:00 pm
Most Tuesdays at 4:00p.m., Nick will set up tournaments for video games and table games like Foosball, Air Hockey, Darts, NBA2K15 or Call of Duty 3. Prizes may be awarded to winners.
5) Wed. February 24 – “Girl Talk” continues from 4:00-5:00 pm
Girl Talk is a group designed to meet the social and emotional needs of teen girls. This group focuses on improving self-esteem, self-image, communication skills, conflict resolution, reducing stressors and addressing other issues teen girls face. Girl Talk meets every Wednesday from 4:00p.m. to 5:00p.m. The group is facilitated by Nicole Espinoza, LCSW of Niles Family Services in collaboration with the Niles Teen Center.
6) Thurs. February 25- Craft Project- Stencil Art
Learn to make your own custom, iron-on stencils for any type of fabric painting project! Draw or trace your design, cut it out of wax paper, iron it onto your fabric and paint away. Create a monogramed bag, an art piece for your room or even a custom decorative pillow. Feel free to bring something from home to paint as well.
One Thursday each month, Halley will lead a free arts and craft project from 4:00p.m. to 6:00p.m. Projects could include: jewelry making, nail salon, or posters and drawings.
7) Fri. March 4- Teen “In House” Movie Night- 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm- $3 each
Come to the Teen Center for Teen Movie Nights. Stop by or call to recommend a teen movie. All movies will be PG or PG-13. Bring a pillow or blanket and make yourself at home. Additional snacks and drinks will be available for purchase. Fee goes toward additional supervision. No sign-up prior to event is necessary.
Movie Choices will be …
Fantastic Four (PG-13- Action)- 100 min- In this updated sci-fi saga about the legendary Fantastic Four, a team of scientists who suddently acquire superhuman abilities are soon obliged to put them to use whehn a powerful nemesis with malevolent plans threatens Earth.
Mission Impossible- Rogue Nation (Action- PG-13)- 130 min- Legendary superspy Ethan Hunt pushes his mental and physical capabilities to the limit once again as he accepts another ridiculously dangerous assignment in this explosive globe-trotting sequel.
The Visit (Suspense/Thriller- PG-13)- 94 min- When a single mom sends her two youngsters on a weeklong visit to their grandparents’ isolated Pennsylvannia farm, the kids soon realize that their hosts are engaged in some dark doings—and the vacation turns into a nightmare.
8) March 15 Election- Ballot Referendum Question- important!!
Niles is a community that prides itself on outstanding service. We have four very unique departments at the Village: the Niles Senior Center, Niles Family Fitness Center, Niles Teen Center, and Niles Family Services Department.
On the ballot at the March election, voting residents will be asked whether or not these departments should continue to be funded by the Village. This vote is nonbinding, which means the vote will not result in a new law, but rather help elected officials decide the wants and needs of Niles residents.
If you are not familiar with these four village departments, I encourage you to read about them in the upcoming spring Village of Niles newsletter or visit them first hand to learn how their services provide Niles residents with a higher quality of life.
9) Notice: Effective April 1st- definition and rate change for non-residents
and New Software to expand and improve service
Due to a change in the membership software used by the Teen center, effective April 1st, there will be a change in the definition of non-resident. A Non-Niles Resident is any student who does not have a Niles address and will pay $35 per year, regardless of where the child attends school. All Niles Residents will continue to pay the $20 per year fee. These fees are only collected when you renew your membership or someone begins a new membership. This change is necessary due the new software and to bring the Teen Center into better alignment with the policies of the Niles Senior Center and Niles Family Fitness Center.
As we implement the new software, called MaxGalaxy, you will notice changes in our procedures and improved services for you and your family. MaxGalaxy will allow for in-house and online credit card payments, online membership registration, and better email communication.
Mark and Halley are spending a significant amount of time and effort on data entry and training for the new software during the February and March. There will be a transition period to MaxGalaxy. Please be patient with us and as always, thanks for your support.
10) Niles Park District- Girls Softball Leagues- grade K-8
Niles has teamed up with surrounding communities to form the Cross-Town Girls Softball League. Your games will consist of games in Niles & surrounding communities. Season play is Weeknights, April through June. 12 games & playoffs! Registration deadline is March 28.|
Instructional Division- Grades 1 & 2|
Junior Varsity Division- Grades 3 & 4|
Varsity Division- Grades 5 & 6
Senior Division- Grades 7 ,8 & 9*
*if they do not play on high school team
Fee- Resident $88; Non-Resident $109
Questions, please contact Athletics at (847) 967-1529.
11) Stay Connected to Niles News
Residents can sign up to be notified via email when emergencies arise. This includes all types of emergencies such as storms, heat and cold alerts, and any other situation that may put residents at risk. Residents may also sign up to receive important Village event and news updates via the Niles e-newsletter. Sign up here or text VILLAGEOFNILES to 22828.
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12) Niles Chamber of Commerce- Dollars for Scholars- Scholarship Program
for graduating 8th graders and high school seniors.
Deadline is Friday, March 4th
All Application information is now available online at www.nileschamber.dollarsforscholars.org.
Did you know that by living in the Village of Niles, or an employee of a Niles Chamber member that your students/children are eligible for Niles Chamber Dollars for Scholars Scholarship, if entering High School or College?
The Niles Chamber Dollars for Scholars Charter is an all-volunteer committee dedicated to our youth. This 2015-16 academic year, three $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to graduating eighth grade students entering high school and three $3,000 scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors. Applications are judged on service to the community and school, response to an essay, awards and honors, school transcripts, and letters of recommendation
All students must complete a Student Profile, this is where they will complete the activities section, transcript section and essay question.
Past recipients have been from local schools such as: St. John Brebeuf, Gemini Junior High, Clarence E. Culver School, St. Juliana, Maine West High School, Niles North High School, Niles West High School, Notre Dame High School, St. Mary of the Woods, Resurrection High School, Maine East High School and Loyola Academy.
Scholarships have also been granted to the children of Chamber Member employees like: Ed Garvey & Co., St. Benedict Nursing & Rehab Center, Fifth Third Bank, Professional Eye Care Center, Niles Public Library, Golf Mill Shopping Center, Niles Family Fitness Center and the Village of Niles
Deadline for all applications will be NO LATER than Friday March 4th at 4:30 pm NO EXCEPTIONS
13) If you are new to the Teen Center and are enjoying your time with us, PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR FRIENDS TO JOIN TOO!!!
14) We are on FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, SNAPCHAT and GOOGLE+!!!
Please “like” the Niles Teen Center on Facebook to get program updates and see photos and video.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Niles-Teen-Center/212965978871193
Also, you can follow us on Instagram @TheNilesTeenCenter- http://instagram.com/thenilesteencenter
WE ARE ON SNAPCHAT!!!- look us up @NilesTeenCenter
Ann and Halley will be working on snaps throughout our regular teen center programming.
15) Removal- If you want to be removed from this distribution list, please reply with the word “remove”, the teen center member’s name, and the email address to be removed.
Thanks,
Mark Williams
Niles Teen Center Director
Niles Teen Center
373 Golf Mill Center
Niles, IL 60714
847-588-6900- office
MLW@VNiles.com