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Saturday Hours Added |
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We are pleased to announce that as of January 1, 2008 we have extended our hours and are now open for your convenience each and every Saturday morning.
Cassie Matlock, one of our building/site supervisors and a familiar face to many of you, will be manning the front desk from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. so that you can come in and register for classes; pick up information for any of our sports leagues, trips and excursions, enrichment classes and special events. You can also call in at 517/546-0693 X0 as we'll be answering the phones on Saturday mornings as well.
Our large room is leased out on many weekends, but if it's not, we're also willing to have open indoor recreation time to play shuffleboard, pickleball, dodgeball, or engage in other activities yet to be defined.
And just in case these new Saturday hours aren't conducive to your busy calendars, you can also stop over during our normal weekday hours, 8:30 - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. |
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Belly Dancing - always popular and classes are filling fast |
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Would you like to learn how to shimmy, undulate and do the Egyptian Walk? Learn basic Middle Eastern Belly Dancing moves for fun, fitness and self-expression. This class will take place at the Bennett Recreation Center beginning on Tuesday, January 15th and will run for 6 classes until February 19th from 7-8 p.m. Past participants have told us how rewarding, challenging and fun these classes are so we hope that you'll join us as well. Cost for residents within the City of Howell and Oceola Township is $45, Residents who live in Genoa and Marion Township, $60 and for non-residents $90.
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Promoting being "GREEN" and Friendly to our Environment |
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 The inaugeral "Holiday in the Park" celebration throughout the month of December at the Howell City Park was hugely successful and our plans are for this to become a regular addition to the holiday season. As the decorations came down and we cleaned up the park we wanted to make sure that the evergreens that were purchased for decorating were put to use for a second life.
Tom Richardson, superintendent of the Parks & Cemetery Division for the City of Howell and his crew were key players in helping us to not only set up the "Holiday in the Park" but also to dismantle and chip up the remains which are now "free for the taking" under the watertower at the City Park.
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Seeking Enrichment Instructors and Ideas for New Classes |
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Do you have a talent that you would like to share? Do you have a skill or knowledge in a particular area that would be of benefit for others to learn?
The Howell Area Parks & Recreation Authority is the place for you! No formal training or certification is necessary. Just a desire to teach or share your expertise with others.
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Introducing Two New Building/Site Supervisors |
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Our winter schedule of classes, leagues and drop in's are very complex and we use anywhere from 7-12 facilities throughout our community each and every evening. So to make sure that we were covering our bases, it will come as no surprise that we needed a few more individuals to act as building and site supervisors.
We are pleased to introduce two new staff members - Dennis Ghrist and Craig Heger. Dennis began work with us in early December and you'll see him many evenings working at the Barnard Community Center, and Bennett Recreation Center. Craig joined us after the holidays and will be working mostly at the gyms with our boys basketball league and drop in programs.
We are pleased that both are working with us and a part of our team! |
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Rentals and Rate Increase |
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Looking for a place to hold your next event, rehearsal, bridal or baby shower? Have a family reunion coming up and need more space? Or how about holding your nonprofit group meetings in a more suitable location than your basement? If you need a space for any of these activities and more, then we have a room for you! The Howell Area Parks & Recreation Authority has rooms available to rent at the Barnard Community Center and at Bennett Recreation Center at a price that you will find affordable. We have rooms to suit just about any size - from small group meetings of 10 to full size groups up to 150. Our full-service kitchen at the Bennett Recreation Center is also an attractive feature for events where you want to cater or cook your own food. Best of all, our room rates are very comparable to other venues throughout the Howell area.
As of January 1, 2008, nonprofit rental rates for rooms at Barnard Community Center and at Bennett Recreation Center will increase to $20/hour. The board of trustees also made clear that this policy is for charitable, fraternal, religious and nonprofit organizations that are located within or do a majority of their work in Livingston County.
For further information on new rates and fees, please contact Carol Tallman at 517/546-0693 XO. |
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Howell Jr.Baseball - Sign Up |
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The Howell Area Junior Baseball Association (HAJBA) is proud to announce registration for the 2008 Spring/Summer Baseball/Softball season. Last season, HAJBA had over 975 kids that participated in over 650 games and practices.
Two in-person registrations at the Paul Bennett Recreation Center, 925 W. Grand River Ave. in Howell. These in-person registrations will take place on Saturday January 26th and Saturday February 2nd, from 9:00am until 2:00pm.
Information regarding their programs, including age restrictions and fees, and online registration can also be found at www.howellbaseball.com. Early registration is encouraged so that plans and schedules can be produced and given to participants as soon as possible. |
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Gift Certificates Available |
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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. |
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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 | |
Boys Basketball season has begun! And what a beginning this has been! I took the opportunity to "drop in" and watch the boys and their coaches begin practices at many of the gyms this past week. It was an environment full of excitement and fun and it seemed that everyone was ready for the season to get into full swing.
