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Won't you Join Us as a CHARTER MEMBER? |
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The Howell Area Parks & Recreation Authority is proud to announce our first membership campaign. The new membership campaign will allow the Recreation Authority to create and communicate with a dedicated group of our friends and supporters-anyone can join, from age 2 to 102! Serving over 15,000 individuals each year through our sports and enrichment programs, through our preschool, teen center and senior center, we invite you to join us. The Recreation Authority's charter membership will offer discounts (Dunhams, Dick's Sporting Goods, Sports Clips and more), invitations to special events, newsletters and program guides sent to your home and email, opportunities to volunteer, name on our website, a one-time voucher worth anywhere from $5-$25 (depending on your membership level) good for participation in one or more of our programs, and priority registration.
WE HOPE YOU'LL JOIN US!
Membership Fees
Student $25
Senior (over age 50) $25
Individual $35
Family $75
Community Organization $75
Business $150
Supporter $150
Patron $250
Benefactor $500+
SUPPORT HOWELL RECREATION - JOIN TODAY. Your membership will be good from now until June 30, 2009.
Call Sara or Carol in our front office and become a member today - 517/546-0693 ext.0.
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Newsletter Upgraded for those 50 & Beyond... |
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We have made a number of upgrades and streamlined our newsletter that showcases programs and activities specifically designed for those over 50 years of age. You can pick up your copy during the day at the Bennett Recreation Center or you can go on-line and download a copy by clicking the link here: Senior Monthly Newsletter. This newsletter also has includes the monthly calendar of activities and the monthly calendar of meals from Senior Nutrition.
We hope that you will pass this informative monthly newsletter along to friends and family and encourage those 50 & Beyond to get involved! |
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In-Line Speed Skating Class Now Open |
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 All ages are welcome to this class that will teach the basics of speed skating including starts, cornering, passing, technique and relays. The class includes a booklet and certificate of completion. You can bring in your own skates or regular skate rental is included in the fee. Classes begin on March 12th and run for 5 classes through April 9th from 5 - 6:30 p.m. at the Rollerama II, 6995 W. Grand River in Genoa Township. Cost is $30 for residents in the City of Howell and Oceola Township, $40 for residents in Genoa and Marion Townships, and $60 for non-residents.
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Site Selected for Moon Glow and Marshmallow Drop! |
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 We found the perfect place to hold our Moon Glow and Marshmallow Drop... Three Fires Middle School.
We are busily preparing our annual Moon Glow (an Easter Egg Hunt using flashlights in the halls of Three Fires Middle School), and Marshmallow Drop. 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 from high overhead 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 turn on our flashlights and seach the halls for hundreds of brightly colored candy and prize-filled eggs. (Special thanks to the LESA Special Education students, led by Michelle Hirschman who are stuffing all of these eggs for us.)
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
Every "Bunny" is sure to have a great time!
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Tickets Now on Sale for "Gone With the Wind" - March 25th |
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Tickets are now on sale for the every popular nostalgic classic film - GONE WITH THE WIND starring Vivian Leah and Clark Gable that will be shown at the Howell Theater on Tuesday, March 25 at 10 a.m.
 The Howell Area Parks & Recreation Authority, the Howell Carnegie District Library and the Howell Theater have joined in partnership to bring you a classic film and lunch series . Tickets are $5 and include admission to the show and a $2 off coupon for lunch after the show at Diamonds. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Bennett Recreation Center or the Howell Carnegie District Library. They can also be purchased the day of the show 1/2 hour prior to the start time at the Howell Theater.
This film is sponsored by the Howell Downtown Development Authority, Summerville at Brighton and First National Bank.
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Easter Brunch Favorites |
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The "Pie Lady" is at it again! This time Renee Chodkowski, well known to national audiences as the "Pie Lady" on Good Morning America, will be teaching one of her most popular cooking classes of all time. Learn and take home recipes for families and crowds just in time for Easter! Brunches are becoming more and more popular for family get togethers and he recipes from this class are sure to become a family favorite even if you are hosting or taking a dish to pass! Be sure to come hungry as this is a great night out!
Join us on Thursday, March 13 from 7-9 p.m. at the Howell High School Freshman Campus in Room 129 to learn all you can about Easter Brunch Favorites. Cost if $14 for residents in the City of Howell and Oceola Township, $18 for residents in Genoa and Marion Townships, and $24 for non-residents. A $10 lab fee is due to the instructor on the night of class.
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Howell Jr. Football Spring Registration |
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In an effort to keep you up-to-date about opportunities in the community to engage in active and healthy lifestyles, the Howell Area Parks & Recreation Authority likes to promote and make you aware of parent-led sports organizations.
The Howell Area Junior Football League (HAJFL) begins registrations for its junior football leagues on March 29th from 9-4 p.m. at Three Fires Middle School. Registration closes on April 22nd. Practices for instructional play will take place 3 nights each week beginning in late July and Freshman/JV/Varsity practices will be 5 nights a week beginning in late July.
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Livingston County United Way Support |
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 Over the years, the Howell Teen Center and the Howell Senior Center have both received generous contributions from the Livingston County United Way. As we go through our annual review cycle, we wanted to take this opportunity to thank them publicly for their support. We hope that you have made your pledge to the United Way and that you can designate your dollars be used to support the Howell Teen Center or the Howell Senior Center. For more information, please call the United Way at 810/494-3000. |
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ORV (Off Road Vehicle) Safety Training |
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Come and spend an evening with us at the Barnard Community Center and learn the safe practices of driving an ORV. This course is DNR approved and provides basic riding safety including riding techniques, basic operation, land use rules and required equipment. Successful completion of this course will result in a DNR ORV safety certificate.
We have three dates to choose from:
March 24 from 5:30 - 9:30 pm.
April 17 from 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.
May 21 from 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.
The Howell Area Parks & Recreation Authority received a grant from the DNR this past year to offer these one day courses and can offer them for a flat rate of $25 regardless of residency.
We hope that you'll make it a priority to attend this course if you plan on riding or driving a ORV when the weather clears.
ALSO, Boater Safety is offered beginning March 10th. See the winter program guide for more information at www.howellrecreation.org
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Basic Drawing Classes Offered |
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 There is an artist in all of us!
Love the idea of drawing, but have trouble getting it on paper? Drawing begins with learning to observe and then interpreting what you see (or imagine). This program is designed to demystify the act of drawing and teach the basic skills needed to translate your vision onto paper.
Accomplished artist, Aric Liljegren will be teaching this class at the Barnard Community Center beginning on March 20th for 4 sessions.
Classes for kids ages 10-17 will take place from 5:30 - 6:45 p.m.
Classes for Adults over age 18 will take place from 7 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Cost is $70 for residents of the City of Howell and Oceola township, $98 for residents of Genoa and Marion Township, and $140 for non-residents.
Aric will also be teaching a class on Story Boarding and the Graphic Novel for ages 12 & up. Story boards are the road map for every major film, televison show, music video and commercial. They visually interpret the script and capture the intention of the director. Learn how to apply your drawing skills and create your own story board and graphic novel. Classes will take place at the Barnard Community Center beginning on March 20th for 4 sessions from 4 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Cost is $70 for residents of the City of Howell and Oceola township, $98 for residents of Genoa and Marion Township, and $140 for non-residents.
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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 | |
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517/546-0693
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HOWELL AREA PARKS & RECREATION
This coupon is good for $5 off your next class or league registration. This coupon may not be used for any event, class or league that has a fee lower than $10. This coupon also may not be used to purchase a gift certificate. This coupon must be printed and presented in person, it can be mailed in with your registration, or it can be included with your registration when using our drop box outside the Bennett Recreation Center, 925 W. Grand River Ave. No discounts will be given for phone or online registrations. This coupon is transferrable and we encourage you to share this offer with friends and family.
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