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June 2, 2011
Howell City Park beach on Thompson Lake will be closed until further notice due to a decrease in water quality from recent storm activity and lots of water activity over the Memorial Day holiday causing increased levels of E coli. The park itself is still open but the beach area is closed and City officials are asking all citizens to refrain from swimming. Water re-testing took place today and a notice will go out through the City's website www.cityofhowell.org , on their facebook page, and reported to local media as soon as the beach reopens (hopefully tomorrow). We are sorry for the inconvenience.
Deborah E. Mikula
Director
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E-mail for Seniors |
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Your church sends its bulletins via eMail. Your utility company sends its bill via eMail. Your relatives send their holiday cards via eMail. Yikes, but you don't have eMail! Set up a Google eMail ("gmail") account in this class, and learn to send and receive messages. For ages 50 & up.
Class will be on Saturday, June 25, from 9:00am-12:00pm and held at the Bennett Recreation Center.
Cost will be $8 per person
Call today to register 517/546-0693 ext. 0 or online at:
www.howellrecreation.org |
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Last Day Breakaway |
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Are you in middle school or high school and excited for summer? Are you going to miss your friends? Would like to celebrate the school year being over? We'll have the event for you. The Howell Teen Center is throwing a summer bash that is sure to rock your socks off. The event includes many attractions such as a DJ, Human Sphere races, inflatable's along with many water and shaving cream based games. With special special appearance by the Howell Fire Department at 4:30pm. Come spend time running wild or just hanging out with your friends playing games. Open to both middle school and high school students.
Event will be Friday, June 10, from 2:30pm-5:00pm and held at the Bennett Recreation Center.
Cost is $5 per teen, must have permission slip.
Call today to register 517/546-0693 ext. 0 or online at:
www.howellrecreation.org
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T-Ball Clinic |
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 This clinic is for children ages 3-5 (by the time the clinic starts). The object of this clinic is to teach children the basics of baseball. We will teach throwing, catching, hitting, and running the bases. Mom and Dad are encouraged to join the fun by helping with the clinic. Please sign up to be a parent helper when you sign up your child.
Clinic will run Saturdays, June 4-June 25 and held at the Howell High School Athletic Fields.
Cost will be $30 for City of Howell and Oceola Township, $42 for Marion and Genoa Township, $60 for non-residents.
Call today to register 517/546-0693 ext. 0 or online at:
www.howellrecreation.org
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Ann Arbor Art Fair Trip |
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Established in 1960, the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair is the original of the now four award winning Ann Arbor Art Fairs. After enjoying the morning at the art fair we will have lunch (on your own) at the Grizzly Peak Brewing Company, a century old building with wood floors, tin ceilings and exposed brick walls, which creates a warm , casual atmosphere.
Leaves Thursday, June 7, at 9:00am from the Bennett Recreation Center.
Cost is $10 per person
Call today to register 517/546-0693 ext. 0 or online at:
www.howellrecreation.org |
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World's Largest Swimming Lesson |
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Join the Howell Area Aquatic Center along with kids and families at aquatic facilities around the globe for The World's Largest Swimming Lessson! We're breaking the Guinness World Record to spread the word that Swimming Lessons Save Lives! Don't miss the chance to participate in this record-breaking event and help prevent drowning, the second leading cause of injury-related deaths of children ages 1-14.
When: Tuesday, June 14
Time: 11:00am-11:45am (registration begins at 10:30am)
Cost: FREE!
Where: Howell Area Aquatic Center.
1224 W Grand River, Howell
(517)540-8355
or www.howellrecreation.org
or facebook @ Howell Area Aquatics
Call the Aquatic Center to reserve your spot today 517/540-8355! |
| Drop-in Tai Chi Classes |
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Research have 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. They 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 class is taught by Paul Christensen who has over 26 years of martial arts experience and over 12 years of teaching Tai Chi.
Drop-in classes meet Mondays & Wednesdays, from 9:30am-10:30am and held at the Bennett Recreation Center.
Cost will be $2 for City of Howell and Oceola Township residents, $3 for Marion and Genoa Township residents and $4 for non-residents.
Questions? Call 517/546-0693 ext. 0 |
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| Sand Volleyball Leagues |
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Bump, Set, SPIKE! Come out and join our new Sand Volleyball League. The league will consist of up to 6 teams vying to be the best Sand Volleyball team in Howell. Games will be played starting at 6pm at West Street Park. Gather up your friends and/or co-workers and sign up! League champion will be determined by an end of the year tournament!
Co-ed runs Thursdays, June 9-August 11, 6:00pm
Women's run Mondays, June 6-August 8, 6:00pm
Team fee is $125
Player fee is $25 for City of Howell and Oceola residents, $35 for Marion and Genoa Township residents, $50 for non-residents.
Call 517/546-0693 ext 0 or register online at:
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Protect Your Assets |
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Did you know that 50% of people 65 years or older will spend some time in a nursing home and that it costs on average $6,191/month for such care. Because neither heath insurance nor Medicare covers these costs, losing one's life savings to such costs is a natural fear. This course discusses payment options, the 2007 changes to the Medicaid eligibility rules, in-home care options, and more. The course is taught by attorney Christopher Lindsay, a member of the Elder Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.
Class meets on Tuesday, June 14, from 6:00pm-8:00pm and held at the Barnard Community Center.
Cost will be $15 for City of Howell and Oceola Township residents, $21 for Marion and Genoa Township residents, and $30 for non-residents.
Call today to register at 517/546-0693 ext.0 or online at:
www.howellrecreation.org
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A Day of Discovery in Detroit |
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Our day begins at the Federal Reserve Building where we'll take part in a guided tour, which highlights how the Federal Reserve operates and features the Historical Currency Collection. After the morning tour, we'll head to a Detroit favorite, Traffic Jam & Snug for lunch. Our tour continues as we find our way to the Pewabic Pottery Studios for an enlightening tour of this artisan specialty. Our final stop will be the Ford Picquette Avenue Plant. Built in 1904, the plant is the birthplace of the Model T. Here is where Henry Ford and his team built the first of 12,000 Model T's. Includes round trip transportation, admission and tours of each facility, full lunch, and all taxes and gratuities.
Tour departs on Tuesday, June 14, from the Howell VG's at 8:30am.
Pre-registration is required.
Cost is $81 per person
Call today to register 517/546-0693 ext. 0 or online at:
www.howellrecreation.org |
| Howell Area Aquatic Center |
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Swim Lesson Registration begins Thursday June 9th at 8am, so call today or stop by as classes fill quickly. Check the brochure or online for a list of class offerings this summer. If you have never had lesson, call and our staff can help place your children into the perfect level. 517-540-8355/www.howellrecreation.org
Sign up today for Summer Group Cycling! Classes starting June 13th with a variety of new summer times to meet your workout schedule. Sign up by Friday June 10th to keep your favorite class going! Register in person or over the phone 517-540-8355.
Be a World Record Holder!! Along with kids and families at aquatic facilities around the globe for The World's Largest Swimming Lesson, you can help break the Guinness World Record on Tuesday June 14th from 11am to 11:45am. Swimming lessons saves lives, so don't miss the chance to participate in the record-breaking even and help prevent drowning, the second leading cause of injury related deaths in children ages 1-14. Call 517/540-8355 to register.
Keep your calendar dates open, the Summer Schedule begins June 13th! Choose from many morning options to work out, swim and have a healthy lifestyle. |
| Wacky for Wikki Stix |
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What are they? Wikki Stix are a unique, patented wax formula and yarn. More creative than a craft. More fun than a toy. Create a one-of-a-kind art work using wikki stix to take home. Snack included.
Class will be Monday, June 27, from 10:00am-11:00am and will be held at Razzmetazz Toys.
Cost will be $15 for City of Howell and Oceola Township residents, $21 for Marion and Genoa Township residents, and $30 for non-residents.
To register call us today at 517/546-0693 ext. 0 or online at:
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) | |
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 every other month on the second Tuesday 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 9:15a.m.-1p.m. Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. Barnard Community Center, 415 N. Barnard St. Teen Center Hours: Monday - Friday 2:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Other Hours as Scheduled
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517/546-0693
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