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April 14, 2010
April is the time to celebrate Spring and recognize the importance of a healthy environment. We are proud to support the 40th anniversary of "Earth Day" this year by joining the Howell High School Environmental Club in downtown Howell on Saturday, April 24th for the annual earth day celebration.
A variety of local groups will have informational booths and activities, and vendors will be selling Earth-friendly products. The Howell Area Parks and Recreation Authority will have a booth where we'll be handing out seedlings, seed packets and other goodies to those that stop by.
The great part about this event - it is totally free and very family oriented. So make plans to join us from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. on April 24th on State Street and at the Livingston County Courthouse for this great event.
Thank you to Joanna Miller, the advisor for the Howell High School Environmental Club for again hosting this event and engaging us in the celebration each year.
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Cycle Howell | |
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Cycle Howell is a riding club that promotes bike riding as a way to get folks out-of-doors to enjoy good exercise, fresh air and camaraderie while touring the local neighborhoods, parks, and countryside from May through October. This is not a competitive riding group, rather a group of individuals of various ages and abilities that come together to enjoy group cycling primarily in the Howell area.
A pre-ride meeting of the Cycle Howell membership and those interested in joining will take place on Wednesday, April 28 at 7 p.m. at the Bennett Recreation Center. Please RSVP for this meeting by calling 517/546-0693 ext. 0
Membership in Cycle Howell for the entire season will be $20/person and $50/family (includes a great t-shirt with our new logo, and snacks during all rides.) |
| Pom Pon Classes (ages 6-12) |
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Over the 7 week class, participants will learn traditional Mid-American style pom. They will learn proper form and technique. They will also learn a routine to perform at the last class of the season. Students must be registered 2 weeks prior to first day of class to be guaranteed poms and shirt. The cost of the poms and shirt is $20 and is payable to the instructor first class. Students MUST wear athletic shoes. No sandals or jean bottoms. Please ndicate t-shirt size during registration.Taught by Howell Varsity Pom Pon team.
(ages 6-8)
Tuesdays 5/11-6/22 6:00pm-6:40pm
(ages 9-12)
Tuesdays 5/11-6/22 6:45pm-7:30pm
(ages 6-8)
Tuesdays 7/6-8/24 6:00pm-6:40pm
(ages 9-12)
Tuesdays 7/6-8/24 6:45pm-7:30pm
*no class 7/20
Cost will be $60 for City of Howell and Oceola Township residents, $84 for Marion and Genoa Township residents and $120 for non-residents.
Call today to register 517/546-0693 ext. 0 or online at:
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| ORV Safety Training Class |
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This course is DNR approved and provides basic riding safety material. Topics include riding techniques, basic operation, land use rules and required equipment. Successful completion of this course will result in a DNR ORV safety certificate.
Class will be Thursday, April 15, from 5:00pm-9:00pm and held at the Barnard Community Center.
Cost will be $25 per student
Call 517/546-0693 ext. 0 or register online at:
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| Boater Safety Class |
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This basic boating course is intended for boaters ages 12 and up. Because boating is often a family activity, all members of the family are encouraged to attend. Topics to be covered include: safe boating practices, state of Michigan legal requirements and regulations, boating skills, and terminology. This is a Department of Natural Resources approved course and satisfies the State of Michigan requirements for a Michigan Boater Safety Certificate.
Class will be Monday & Tuesday, April 26 & 27, from 6:00pm-9:00pm and held at the Barnard Community Center.
Cost will be $20 for City of Howell and Oceola Township residents, $28 for Marion and Genoa township residents and $40 for non-residents.
Call today 517/546-0693 ext. 0 or register online at:
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| Karaoke Fun! |
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 Bring your best singing voices to Karaoke with Richard Holcomb, retiree from Chrysler.The fun begins at 5 pm on Thursday, April 22nd. We will be serving delicious appetizers and beverages.
Cost is $7 per person. You should pre-register and pay through the Howell Parks & Recreation office by April 19th. The event will be held at the Howell Senior Center.
Call today to register at 517/546-0693 ext. 0 or online at:www.howellrecreation.org |
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World Tai Chi Day | |
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 This is a relay of special events to celebrate World Tai Chi Day which will begin in New Zealand and end 24 hours later in Hawaii, creating a "wave of healing energy" to encircle the globe.
The annual World Tai Chi Day is officially recognized by the United Nations World Health Organization and aims to promote and educate the world to the benefits of practicing Tai Chi. Research has shown that the relaxed, slow, graceful, balanced, and coordinated movements of Tai Chi can increase the flow of Chi (energy), reduce anxiety, depression, and chronic pain conditions. It can boost the immune system, improve respiratory function, burn calories, dramatically improve balance, improve cardiovascular benefit, provide powerful stress management tools, and slow aspects of the aging process.
This year World Tai Chi Day in Howell will be held on Saturday, April 24 from 10 a.m. - 12 noon at the Bennett Recreation Center on the front lawn. The morning program will include free demonstrations and lessons from Paul Christensen who has 26 years of martial arts experience and over 12 years of teaching Tai Chi.
This is a FREE event! |
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Volunteer Today! |
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Do you like gardening (veggies & flowers) and being with people? Come and learn more about Howell Community Gardens. This volunteer group meets the first Tuesday of every month at the Bennett Recreation Center (925 W. Grand River, Howell) from 8:30-9:30am.
Questions call Beth Schrader at 517/546-0693 ext. 7707 | | Woodcarving 101 |
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 Course includes instruction in low-relief and simple 3-dimensional carving. Skills developed may provide you with a lifelong hobby, gift-giving or extra income. All carving materials and on-site use of tools and equipment will be provided. A material fee of $7 for your wood will be payable to the instructor the first class.
Class will be held on Thursdays, May 6-May 27.from 6:30pm-8:00pm and held at the Bennett Recreation Center.
Cost will be $30 for City of Howell and Oceola Township, $42 for Marion and Genoa Township and $60 for non-residents.
Call today to register 517/546-0693 ext. 0 or online at:
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Downtown Historic Tour & Lunch |
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Enjoy a leisurely walk down the path of history in the company of Jeri McKeon Andersen (co-author of "A Walk Through Time, Seven Walking Tours of Howell") whose research has unearthed a treasure of fascinating stories, both serious and light-hearted, about Howell and its people. The tour will focus on the architecture and history of Howell's fourteen historically significant buildings. The Howell Downtown Historic District was just added to the National Register of Historic Places in Michigan. Also included are interior tours of the Howell Opera House, the Livingston County Courthouse, Howell Carnegie District Library and the Train Depot Museum. Lunch is included and will take place at Cleary's Pub on Grand River. You must pre-register for this walk.
Walk will be Friday, April 30, beginning at 10:00am.
Cost will be $25 for City of Howell, Oceola Township, Marion and Genoa Township resident and $35 for non-residents.
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 Don't miss out on this adventure...
We'll be headed to Maumee, Ohio on Wednesday, April 28th for a banquet style lunch and then it's off to witness "New Odyssey", known as a "Super Group Show Band". These 3 guys play it all from 40's to swing to contemporary and they do it while playing a combined 30 instruments, simply amazing! This will make for an entertaining afternoon! Cost includes round trip transportation, three course banquet style lunch, reserved seating to the show, all taxes and gratuities, and a travel director.
Bus departs from Howell VG's at 9:45am and returns at 5:15pm.
Cost will be a $73 per person.
Call today to register 517/546-0693 ext. 0 or online at:
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Howell Area Aquatic Center | | |
New & Special programs this week!
-Teen Swim for grades 8-12 Friday 4/16 at the Aquatic Center 9-10:30pm only $2 each
-Prenatal/Postpartum Exercise class starts this Thursday from 7:30-8:20pm
-Lap Swim now on Tuesday & Thursday mornings; 6:30-7:30am in addition to all our normal times
Our new schedule started this week, so check out our new times and programs in the brochure or on the web page today!
Don't forget about our workout opportunities either in the water or on land, early morning, daytime, afternoons or evenings, we have the right time to fit your schedule and workout needs! Not looking for a workout? Try out our family, open or adult swims available during the daytime or weekends! Come check us out today! 517-540-8355.
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| Challenger's British Soccer Camp |
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Howell Area Parks and Recreation Authority is excited to announce that they are bringing back the nation's number one soccer camp this summer. Challenger British Soccer Camps will coach over 105,000 kids around the USA this summer and will bring over 900 British coaches who will provide a great week of summer camp that allows your children to advance their skills whilst having the soccer camp experience of a lifetime!
The week of camp is AUGUST 2ND - 6TH
Please register at www.challengersports.comand remember that if you register 45 days before camp you will receive a FREE jersey (valued at $39)
Pass this onto any friends that you think may be interested. Those that participate have a fantastic camp experience! |
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Adult Kickball League |
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 Do you remember playing kickball as a child? Why not gather a group of friends or co-workers and join our kickball league.
Kickball is a playground game and competitive league game, similar to baseball, invented in the United States circa 1942. Kickball is also known as soccer-base or soccer-baseball.
The game is typically played on a softball diamond with a 10- to 16-inch (250- to 400-mm) inflated rubber ball. As in baseball/softball, the game uses 3 bases and a "home plate."
League will run 10 weeks, Tuesdays, May 5-July 21, from 6:00pm-7:15pm.
Team fee: $155 Player fees: $25 for City of Howell and Oceola township residents,$35 for Marion and Genoa township residents and $50 for non-residents.
| | Classic Film and Lunch Series |
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 "For Whom the Bell Tolls" This 1943 film starring Gary Cooper and Ingrid Bergman based on a novel by Ernest Hemingway.
Spain in the 1930s is the place to be for a man of action like Robert Jordan. There is a civil war going on and Jordan who has joined up on the side that appeals most to idealists of that era -- like Ernest Hemingway and his friends -- has been given a high-risk assignment up in the mountains.
Movie will show on Tuesday, April 27, 11:00am at the Bennett Recreation Center.
Cost will be $5 which comes with a $2 coupon for lunch at Diamonds, in downtown Howell.
Call 517/546-0693 ext. 0 for more information |
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Sign up on Facebook |
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The Howell Area Parks & Recreation Authority is seeing how many friends we can get on facebook!
"Howell Recreation" now has close to 500 friends and we're always looking for more. We continue to post lots of our photos and activities on our facebook page. You can join us as one of our friends by going to our website and click on the facebook icon on the left hand side of the page, then log in or sign up for free and this link will take you directly to "Howell Recreation". You'll know you've found us when you see our logo as our photo!
www.howellrecreation.org
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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)
Mike Peterson
(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 bring communities together to enrich lives by promoting active and healthy lifestyles. Public meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.
Hours:
Bennett Recreation Center, 925 W. Grand River Ave.
Front Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Fridays 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturdays 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Senior Center Hours: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Preschool Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m.-12 noon
Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Other Hours as Scheduled
Barnard Community Center, 415 N. Barnard St.
Teen Center Hours: Monday - Friday 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Other Hours as Scheduled | |
