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Learn to Cook the Low Fat Way |
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Renee Chodkowski, our resident cooking instructor is at it again -- this time helping all of you keep your New Year's resolution to reduce fat in your diets. Her "Deliciously Lowfat" cooking class will take place on Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at the Howell High School Freshman Campus in Room 129 from 7-9 p.m. This is a popular class that showcases great low-fat and no-fat foods without compromising taste, texture or budget.
Cost for residents of the City of Howell and Oceola Township is $14, Marion and Genoa Township residents is $18, and non-residents are $24. An additional $10 lab fee is due to instructor on the night of the class.
Be sure to come hungry to this class and sample all the wonderful dishes that Renee will teach you how to make. Sign up for this great cooking class today by calling 517//546-0693 X0.
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Community Spotlight: Howell Sea Serpents Swim Team |
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LATE BREAKING NEWS!
The Howell Sea Serpents are a competitive swim club for kids ages 5 to 18 years old. They practice year round at the Howell Aquatic Center Monday through Friday usually from 4:30 -7:30 p.m. Meets are held normally on Thursdays or Fridays and Championship meets are on the weekend in December and in March.
Tryouts for their winter season take place tonight - Friday, January 4th from 5:30-7 p.m. If you can't make this tryout, please call 517/548-5840 for more information or to schedule a tryout.
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Coaches are Special People |
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Our sports leagues would not exist without the dedicated and committed coaches that volunteer their time and talents to work with your children. As our Boy's Basketball leagues begin, it give us great pleasure to publicly acknowledge those individuals that give their time and talent to make Howell such an active and healthy community for your children.
1st/2nd Grade Boys Basketball Coaches
Stu Blatt
Garth Maxam
Jeff Falzone
Mark Hornayk
Jim Metz
John Cleary
Don Lynch
Matt Smith
Ray Sells
Ward Mullens
Aaron Smith
3rd/4th Grade Boys Basketball Coaches
Andy Boss
Mike Weatherly
Mark Rossman
Chuck Delgaudio
Gary Syrett
Jeff Bonk
John Papson
Patrick Timmerman
Jeff Hauk
Ray Gage
Ray Pacek
Stu Blatt
Dave Konye
Ken Samples
Terry Jackson
Tim Waker
5th/6th Grade Boys Basketball Coaches
Jeff Falzone
John Hannah
Scott Clymer
Rich Michels
Shawn Cotton
Jason Gagnon
Bob Turner
If you know any of these individuals, make sure you give them a pat on the back next time you see them and thank them for a job well done.
If you are interested in volunteering your time to help coach a league, please contact Chris Galatis, Sports Director at 517/546-0693 X7705 or by e-mail at cgalatis@ci.howell.mi.us |
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Current PreSchool Openings and Fall Registration |
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If you are looking for an active, high energy preschool for your three or four year old, then we have just the spot for you. We have immediately openings and we are gearing up for Fall registration. We guarantee that your child will enjoy music, art, dramatic play, storytelling and much, much more in a postive, loving and learning environment.
As the new year rolls in, we have a few spaces open in our three year old preschool class that meets on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:30 - 11:45 a.m. All of our programs are play-based and offer innovative high interest activities, which are designed to keep children eager, busy and ready to learn. All children who attend the preschool must be potty trained.
Our four year old morning class is completely full but we are looking at opening an afternoon class beginning February 1st on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from 12:45 p.m. - 3 p.m. To open this session we will need atleast 8 children to be enrolled.
And if you are looking for this FALL, our pre-registration will begin the week of February 25th. So make sure that you mark your calendars.
If you are interested in signing up your child for either the three's or four's, please call Deborah Jacobs, Preschool Director at 546-0693 X7706 or e-mail her at djacobs@ci.howell.mi.us
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Yoga and Tai Chi Classes Offered |
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The practice of Yoga employs the use of various physical and mental exercises that are essential to achieve a sense of both physical and mental well being. We are partnering with Kil's Tae Kwon Do in Genoa Township to offer this class for ages 18 and up on Thursday evenings from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Bring your Yoga mat and chose the best month to participate:
January
January 8 - January 31
February
February 5 - February 28
March
March 4 - March 27
Cost ranges from $40 for residents of Howell and Oceola Township, $56 for residents of Marion and Genoa Townships, and $80 for non-residents. Call 517/546-0693 to register today.
We are also adding an evening schedule to our Adult Tai Chi classes. This popular program employs master teacher, Doug Taylor who will help you learn to use your inner strengths to maximize your place in the universer. Tai Chi uses slow movememnt stretching and agility training to improve muscle tone, poster and balance.
New classes have been added on Monday and Wednesday evenings beginning January 21 thru mid-May from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Howell High School Field House. Costs are based on residency and can be paid on a per session basis. City of Howell and Oceola Township residents pay $2.50/session, Marion and Genoa Township residents pay $3.25/session, and non-residents pay $5.00/session. Register at the Bennett Recreation Center or pay at the door. |
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Breakfast is Now Served at the Howell Senior Center |
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On February 6th, the Howell Senior Center will be initiating a monthly Wednesday breakfast program that is sure to please all you early risers. The first Wednesday of each month from 7:30 a.m .- 9 a.m. we'll be serving up two choices of breakfast - bacon and scrambled eggs, or bacon and pancakes. The cost is $3 for the food and $1 extra for milk, juice or coffee. We hope to see you there!
Call Mark Swanson, Senior Coordinator at 517/545-0219 for more information. |
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City of Howell Retreat |
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The City of Howell will hold its annual retreat on Friday, January 11 and Saturday, January 12 beginning each day at 8:30 a.m. The Council retreat is an annual review of department projects and proposed plans and the setting of goals and objectives. The Howell Area Parks & Recreation Authority's transition planning will be part of the agenda for those days. Citizens are welcome and encouraged to attend. For more information, please contact the City Manager's Office at 517/546-0693 or look for more information on the City of Howell's website at www.cityofhowell.org |
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Be a Guitar Hero! Learn to Play! |
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 To everyone who has ever dreamed of playing the guitar - this class is for you. This enrichment class is taught by Brandon Stults from Brandon's School of Rock! He will teach the basic fundamentals to start learning guitar: tuning, reading tabs and notes, learn basic chords and power chords, and also learn the basic scales. By the end of this 6 week class you will learn blues progression and a few easy campfire songs. Please bring to class a guitar, amp and pick.
This class is taught at the Barnard Community Center on Thursday evenings beginning January 10 and continuing through February 14 from 7-8 p.m. The cost is $75 for residents of the City of Howell and Oceola Township, $95 for Marion and Genoa Township residents, and $150 for non-residents. In addition, a class book must be purchased for $25 payable to the instructor at the first class.
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About the Howell Area Parks & Recreation Authority |
| Howell Area Parks & Recreation Authority Trustees
Todd Smith
Chairman
(Genoa Township)
Sean Dunleavy
Vice-Chairman
(Oceola Township)
Steve Manor
(City of Howell)
Rick Terres
(Howell Public Schools)
Paula Wyckoff
(Marion Township) |
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The Howell Area Parks & Recreation Authority was formed in 2006 and serves residents in the City of Howell, Oceola Township, Genoa Township and Marion Township. Our mission is to enrich the lives of the citizens of the Howell area by promoting active and healthy lifestyles. Public meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Howell City Council Chambers, lower level, City Hall, 611 E. Grand River Ave., Howell.
Hours:
Bennett Recreation Center, 925 W. Grand River Ave.
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.;
Saturdays 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Senior Center Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Preschool Hours: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 12 noon
Other Hours as Scheduled
Barnard Community Center, 415 S. Barnard St.
Teen Center Hours: Monday - Thursday 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Other Hours as Scheduled
Don't Forget: The Howell Area Parks & Recreation Authority has gift certificates that allow recipients to participate in an active and healthy lifestyle all year long. Gift certificates are good for enrichment classes, special events or to join a sports league. Gift Certificates range from $5 to $100 can be purchased by calling 517/546-0693 x0 and talking with either Sara or Carol. We accept cash, check and credit cards. Gift Certificates are valid for one year from date of purchase. | |
