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New "Trikes" at the Howell Recreation Preschool |
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Stop in any day of the week and you'll see one of the most active preschools in this area! The Howell Recreation Preschool and Learning Center does two major fundraising activities each year and then lets the kids decide how to spend it. And we are proud to announce that they got some new toys delivered this past week that will be the envy of everyone.
 This year, we have four handsome new red heavy-duty tricycles to ride during their indoor playtime in the big room! And when the weather gets nicer, you might even see them outside enjoying their new found joy! In all honesty, we think they spent their money wisely!
Fall enrollment is now open for children 3 1/2 - 5 years old. We've not only got our traditional morning and afternoon programs, but an extended day session that is sure to please many working parents. Come in and have a look around. We think you'll like what you see. Call Deb Jacobs at 517/546-0693 for more information. |
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Hoop Shoot Challenge |
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 The Howell Area Parks & Recreation Authority and the Michigan Recreation and Park Association will be offering a youth basketball skills competition. The competition will be for children ages 8-15, with separate divisions for boys and girls. The age brackets are 8-9, 10-11, 12-13 and 14-15 (as of December 31, 2008). Participants will have 60 seconds to score as many points from various locations on the court. Each participant will receive a certificate of participation. Winners of our competition will move on and compete at a regional competition, with the chance of moving on from there and compete at the State finals at the Palace of Auburn Hills on April 13th.
The 2008 Hoops Shoot Challenge will take place on Sunday, February 24 beginning at 1:30 p.m. at the Howell High School Field House. The event is free for all participants but you must register in advance. Call 517/546-0693 ext. 0 to register or use our online registration form at www.howellrecreation.org
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Seeking Enrichment Instructors and Ideas for New Classes |
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As we begin to put our Spring/Summer programs into place, we hope that you might be able to add to our mix. 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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Indoor Garage Sale and Used Equipment Sale |
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BROUGHT BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
We are again holding an indoor garage sale on Saturday, February 23, 2008. This is your opportunity to sell new and used merchandise, clothing and collectibles, but space is limited- $24 for a table for residents of the authority or $28 for non-residents. We only have a few tables left so call Carol or Sara in our front office at 517/546-0693 X0 to reserve your space today.
Also, on the same day and at the same place we are going to hold our first "Used Sports Equipment Sale". Now that the holidays are over and new sports equipment has replaced many of the outdated items in your basement, closets and garages, we hope that you will consider donating your old, gently used equipment to the Howell Area Parks & Recreation. We'll open the door from 9-3 p.m. that day and hopefully both you and Parks and Rec will make a few dollars to support our sports programming.
Here's how it works:
You do not need to be present to participate as all items will be tagged and sold by the Parks and Recreation Department.
All items must be dropped off prior to Friday, Feb. 22. and we will store these and tag them for the sale. You may specifiy if you would like any of the proceeds (70/30 split to your benefit) or if you would like to donate all proceeds from the sale of your equipment to the programs of the Parks and Recreation Department.
For more information please contact Chris Galatis, our Sports Director at 517/546-0693 X7705 or by email at cgalatis@ci.howell.mi.us
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Pom Pom lessons for ages 4-15 |
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Cheering for your favorite teams has never been more fun and we have the pom pom classes that will help you make friends, learn choreography and perform dance routines. You will learn the most popular cheers, chants, jumps, kicks, and several other skills required for school tryouts. Pom poms will be available to purchase at the first class. The Bennett Center will be a popular place on Tuesday evenings for an 11 week session. (No class on 3/25/08)
Classes are broken down by age as follows:
Level 1 for ages 4-6 beginning on Tuesday, March 4 from 6-6:45 p.m.
Level 2 for ages 7-9 beginning on Tuesday, March 4 from 7 - 7:45 p.m.
Level 3 for ages 10-15 beginning on Tuesday, March 4 from 8 - 8:45 p.m.
The cost is $88 for residents of the City of Howell and Oceola Township, $128 for residents of Marion and Genoa Township, and $176 for nonresidents. Register today by going to www.howellrecreation.org or by calling 517/546-0693 ext. 0.
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B.L.T. (and this doesn't mean, bacon, lettuce and tomato!) |
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So what exactly do we mean when we talk about the B.L.T. program?
It is our way of putting total focus on the lower body using calisthenics, dumbbells and balls for your Butt, Legs and Thighs!
Our own Karen Williams will again show everyone the ropes at the B.L.T. classes at the Howell High School Weight Room and Field House each and every Monday and Wednesday beginning on February 11 - March 5 from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. for an 8 week session or if you prefer, there is a drop in rate that may be more condusive to your schedule.
Cost for the 8 week session is $40 for residents in the City of Howell and Oceola Township, $55 for residents in Marion and Genoa Townships, and $70 for non-residents.
Drop in rates on a daily basis are $7 for residents in the City of Howell and Oceola Township, $9 for residents in Marion and Genoa Townships, and $11 for non-residents. You can register and pay at the door for drop ins or call in advance. |
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Watch for the Classic Film Series debut in March |
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 We've had to make a change in the dates for the Classic Film Series from the 3rd Tuesday of the month to the 4th Tuesday. The new dates are below. We inadvertently scheduled this at the same time as one of the senior clubs that we sponsor and we apologize for our oversight.
The Howell Area Parks & Recreation Authority, the Howell Carnegie District Library and the Howell Theater have joined in partnership to produce a 6 month "Classic Film and Lunch Series" that will show nostalgic movies from the 1930-1950's once a month in historic downtown Howell. Below is a listing of our tentative line-up of films that will be shown at 11 a.m. on the following dates at the Howell Theater:
March 25 - Gone with the Wind
Lunch at Diamonds
April 22 - Casablanca
Lunch at Mr. B's
May 27 - Great Escape
Lunch at Holiday Grill
June 24- Yankee Doodle Dandy
Lunch at Big Boy
July 22 - Ben Hur
Lunch at Cleary's
August 26 - The Great Gadsby
Lunch at Mr. B's
As you can see, we have chosen a diverse monthly line-up of nostalgic films that are sure to please our targeted audience of Livingston County seniors and stay-at-home parents/adults who love to experience and reminisce about the good 'ole days, see films on the "big screen" and want to get out of the house for a special day spent with friends and acquaintances.
The full experience for patrons is not confined to the movie theater though. We will also be promoting a group dining experience at a downtown restaurant immediately following the show with $2 off coupons, and local merchants can "get into the act" by promoting shopping at their stores by having a special activity ready before or after lunch that incorporates the time period of the film, the characters of the film, the genre of the film, etc.
We are proud to announce that the Howell Downtown Development Authority has signed on as a full sponsor and Independence Village in Brighton will sponsor both our April and August films. |
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Tai Chi returns on Wednesday mornings |
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 Come and participate with our expert Tai Chi instructor, Doug Taylor who is a master of Tai Chi Yang. Tai Chi will help reduce stress and improve balance and agility through gentle movements. Our program runs every Wednesday morning from 9:30 a.m.- 10:30 a.m. at the Bennett Recreation Center, 925 W. Grand River Ave. for 10 sessions. Residents of the City of Howell and Oceola Township pay $25, residents of Marion and Genoa Township pay $32.50, and non-residents pay $50. Call 517/546-0693 ext.0 to register. |
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Create a Winter Landscape in Just One Evening |
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 We know that there is an artist is all of us and for those of you that want to create a masterpeice in just one sitting, we have just the class for you. Our "One Stroke Painting - Winter Landscape" is being offered on Thursday, February 28 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Barnard Community Center. Places are filing quickly but we still have room for a few more folks age 10 and above.
Everyone can learn to paint a beautiful winter landscape quickly and easily usng the One-Stroke painting technique. Award winning, certified instructor Donna Roskamp, will walk you through the steps as you complete a beautiful landscape on canvas during class. A material fee of $8 is payable to the instructor on the first day of class.
Cost for residents in the City of Howell and Oceola Township is $15, residents in Marion and Genoa Townships $21, and non-residents pay $30. Register Today at www.howellrecreation.org
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Collecting VG Receipts, Pop Cans, and Ink Cartridges |
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The Howell Teen Center is collecting VG receipts, pop cans and ink cartridges in their quest to purchase new "toys" for the teen center. Your contribution of VG receipts, pop cans and ink cartridges can be dropped off at the Teen Center, 415 N. Barnard St. in Howell - Monday - Thursday from 3 - 6 p.m. or at the Bennett Recreation Center, 925 W. Grand River Ave. - Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. or on Saturdays 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. The teens are also willing to come and do a pick up at your home or business. Please call Kyle at 546-0625 to schedule a time that is convenient for you. |
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What do Butterfly's and the Oval Office Have in Common? |
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Nothing really! But we thought it would be great to spend a day in Grand Rapids and our trip would include time at the Meijer Gardens and the Gerald Ford Museum on April 3, 2008. For $95 you can experience the wonder of spring and this will be prime time for the butterfly hatch at Meijer Gardens when over 6,000 chrysalis are on exhibit in the emergence room. (sorry, we cannot guarantee that the hatch will have taken place - only Mother Nature knows this for sure.) We'll also tour the outdoor sculptures and tropical gardens.
Next on the itinerary will be lunch at the Grill at 1913 which is next door to the exquisite downtown Amway Hotel. And then it is on to the Gerald R. Ford Museum where you can experience "a day in the Oval Office" and various memorabilia from the life and times of our 38th President, Gerald R. Ford.
For more information on this and other day and extended trips, please stop by the Bennett Recreation Center during our normal business hours - Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. or Saturday from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. It will be a full and fun day to spend in Grand Rapids. |
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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 | |
