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Moon Glow and Marshmallow Drop Coming Up! |
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 Easter is just around the corner and the Howell Area Parks & Recreation Authority staff is preparing our annual Moon Glow (an Easter Egg Hunt using flashlights), and Marshmallow Drop. These two great events have always been done seperately but this year we have combined them into one. Site to be determined. We've got games and prizes and of course photo ops with our special friend the Easter Bunny!
Two nights have been reserved on the calendar for this fun event - March 12 and March 13 beginning at 7 p.m. We've put two dates on the calendar as we can only accomodate 100 families each evening. We usually sell out this event, so reserve your spot early.
The Marshmallow Drop feature thousands of white marshmallows and a few special colored ones being tossed and eager children scrambling to find those special colored ones that will earn them prizes. We'll break the kids up into age groups - ages 3 and under, 4-5 year olds, 6-7 year olds and 8-9 year olds.
Once this event has ended, we'll then head over and surround Page Field, turn on our flashlights and seach for hundreds of brightly colored candy and prize-filled eggs.
We'll have baskets for everyone and prizes galore, so don't miss out.
Bring the entire family and your flashlights. Parents are free, and each child who is a resident of the City of Howell, Oceola, Marion and Genoa Townships pays only $6, children who are nonresidents pay
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Hoop Shoot Challenge Winners |
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The Hoop Shoot Challenge was a resounding success with over 30 children ages 8-15 participating this past Sunday. Each participant was given one minute to make as many shots as they could for different points. Each of the first place winners are now eligible to move onto the regional Hoop Shoot challenge that will take place in Saline on March 9th. Winners from the Saline competition will then move on to compete at the Palace of Auburn Hills on April 13th. Pictured below is Sports Director, Chris Galatis and our winners in each of the categories:
 BOYS 8-9 year olds1st Place: Kyle O'Donohue
2nd Place: Alexander Bremer
 BOYS 10-11 year olds1st Place: Jacob Wendel
2nd Place: Nicholas Ravid
3rd Place: Nick Olson
 GIRLS 10-11 year olds1st Place: Courtney Gustin
2nd Place: Allyson Hatter
 BOYS 12-13 year olds1st Place: Logan Bush
2nd Place: Cody O'Donohue
3rd Place: CJ Bremer
 GIRLS 12-13 year olds
1st Place: Madison Prinzing
2nd Place: Justine Hibbard
3rd Place - Skye Williams
 BOYS 14-15 year olds
1st Place: Brandin Beaudin
2nd Place: Cody Gustin
3rd Place: Connor Gamache
 GIRLS 14-15 year olds
1st Place: Karley Hatter
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Spring/Summer Program Guide Advertising |
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Our Spring/Summer Program Guide will be distributed in early April and we are now accepting advertising for this publication. The program guide is distributed quarterly to over 25,000 households throughout the Howell area and to every elementary school child within the Howell Public Schools. If you are interested in showcasing your organization or business, please contact Sara Slagell, our program guide coordinator at 517/546-0693 ext. 7701 or e-mail her for details at sslagell@ci.howell.mi.us |
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Teen Center Friday Night Leap Year Party |
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 Calling all Teenagers! Have some fun this coming Friday at the Teen Center Leap Year Late Night Party- it won't happen again for 4 more years! We've got some great events planned and we hope that you'll come over and spend some time with us.
On Friday, February 29th, the Howell Teen Center will be hosting a late night Leap Year get together from 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. at the Teen Center, 415 N. Barnard. The event includes Halo 3 LAN party, Guitar Hero tournament, dance dance revolution, pizza, pop and much more. Cost is $5 which covers food, pop and prizes. You can register at the door or pay in advance at the Teen Center.
 Call the Teen Center staff (Jeff, Kory or Kyle) at 517/546-6025 between 3-6 p.m. for more information.
Parental permission required. Flyers available at the Teen Center. |
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Garbage and Leaf Bags No Longer Available at Bennett Center |
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As we transition out of a department within the City of Howell and become a stand-alone organization, beginning on March 1, 2008, green garbage bags, leaf bags, and bulky item stickers will no longer be available for purchase at the Bennett Recreation Center.
All of these items will be available at the Howell City Hall, 611 E. Grand River Avenue, 2nd floor from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday. In addition, leaf bags will be available for purchase at the Department of Public Works, on Marion St., Howell (behind the Sunoco Station/Dunkin Donuts on Michigan Ave.)
If you have questions or need additional information, we encourage you to contact the City of Howell at 517/546-3500.
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"Love Your Pet" Photo Contest Winners Announced |
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Close to 100 photographs were received for the "Love Your Pet" Photo contest from Howell area residents. The judges found it very difficult to choose between all the great photo's but in the end, they awarded first, second and third place ribbons to those photo's that they believed were the cream of the crop.
 First Place: Britney Lapum from Pinckney with Dog Sadie
 Second Place: Martina Eagle from Cohoctah Township with Dog Stew
 Third Place: Laura Larance from Genoa Township with Horse Flash
The First Place award will be featured on the City's cable station, channel 15. We have also asked Ken Manninen, who owns Nimbleart Photography to professionally matte and frame the photo's of all of the winners. In addition gift certificates ranging from $75 - $25 were issued from Pet Supplies Plus to the winners. Thanks to all that sent in photo's...they were spectacular!
For those of you who would like to have their photo's returned, please stop by and pick them up at the Bennett Recreation Center, 925 W. Grand River Ave. anytime Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. or on Saturday's from 9-1 p.m.
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Indoor Walking at the Bennett Center |
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Every morning and afternoon we invite you to come and take a WALK with us indoors at the Bennett Recreation Center!
Our new walking program will take place Monday through Thursday from 8:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. (we'll add in a few Friday's too) and from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. each and every afternoon. Our space might be small, but we've measured out how many times around the gym it takes to walk a mile (33) and we are having loads of fun.
Here's how it works! Beth Schrader, our Enrichment Director will be our leader and as soon as walkers have signed in, they will walk to lively music, and record the number of laps walked on their personalized walking sheets. Lap counters will be provided. At each month's end, laps are tabulated and converted to miles. Walkers who achieve their first 100 miles will be awarded a commemorative pin and will be acknowledged in our newsletter and in a special tribute during walk time. We will also award additional pins at significant intervals. Be sure to wear shoes for walking.
The cost is 25 cents daily or $1.00/week for residents of the City of Howell, Genoa, Marion and Oceola Townships, and 50 cents daily or $2.00/week for non-residents. If you've got nothing better to do, come on over and get active.
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Overwhelming Response to Spring Tiny Tot Soccer |
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 We are having an overwhelming response to our fun, instructional league for 3-4 year olds who want to learn to play soccer. Even though this league won't begin until late April, we have already signed up nearly 50 children for our Saturday morning league.
Volunteer coaches work with these young players on basic soccer skills; introducing hem to the sport of soccer while having fun learning the skills. Skills taught are passing, shooting, positioning, and most important - team work. All teams are co-ed.
The league runs on Saturdays for 6 weeks (from April 26 - June 7) at either 10 - 11 a.m. or 11 - 12 noon at the Howell City Park. The first two weeks will be instructional and the last 4 weeks will be 30 minutes of instruction followed by 30 minutes of game play against another team.
Deadline for registration for this program is April 1st. Any registration after that date will be subject to the $10 late fee.
Cost is $25 for City of Howell and Oceola Township residents, $35 for Genoa or Marion Township residents, and $50 for non-residents.
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$500 Grant Received from Livingston County Community Alliance |
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If you are looking for a great creative community project for your teens to get involved in, we think we have just the thing to keep them occupied for the next couple of months.
The Howell Area Parks & Recreation Authority is proud to announce that we have been selected to receive a $500 grant from the Livingston County Community Alliance to create a permanent 10' X 30' mural at the Howell Teen Center that helps to bring focus to substance abuse and ways to prevent it.
Daydra Cormican, LCCA Coordinator will be leading the conversation with the teens, and Howell artist Aric Liljegren will help put their words and ideas into a storyboard and then bring it into focus by creating a visual mural that the teens will help to paint and create by the end of April.
The project will begin on Tuesday, March 18th so please let us know if you will be joining us. Everyone is welcome to help.
If you are interested in being a part of this worthwhile project or need more information, please call Kyle Aulette at 517/546-0625 at the Howell Teen Center between 3-6 p.m. Monday - Thursday. Kyle can also be reached by e-mail at kaulette@ci.howell.mi.us |
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Lunch with Representative Joe Hune at the Senior Center |
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 Each year, Michigan House of Representatives member, Joe Hune visits the Howell Senior Center and this year was no exception. On Monday, February 25th he arrived at 11:30 a.m. and spoke to the Howell Senior Citizen Bingo Club who gathered early to talk about issues that are affecting seniors in our community and answered specific questions from audience members mostly on health insurance issues. We are very pleased that Representative Hune made time in his schedule to visit with us. |
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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 | |
