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October 26, 2011
On Saturday, October 29, there is going to be a special event taking place at the Howell City Park that we want to make sure you know about. Local businesses and health providers have teamed up to promote and educate the Howell community on the benefits of health and wellness during the 1st annual GET HEALTHY HOWELL DAY from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. We encourage you to make time to attend this FREE event.
There will be so many fun things to do:
Obstacle course
Health Screenings
BBQ Cookout
Carnival Rides
Trampoline
Farmers Market
Fitness Stage
Beach Volleyball
Healthy Cooking Demo
Rock Climbing Wall
Face Painting
and so much more.
For more information about this event, go to www.healthyhowell.com and check it out.
P.S. If you like what you see, please take a minute to to your friends, family, and other parks and recreation enthusiasts and encourage them to subscribe by joining our mailing list! News and information from the Howell Area Parks & Recreation Authority will be forwarded to you each and every Wednesday.
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Monster Splash |
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The fun begins Friday, October 28th at 5pm with our land activities including a costume contest, a haunted sunken ship, graveyard walk as well as make and take crafts. At 6pm, put your suits on a join us in the pool for a "walk the plank" cannon ball contest, Monster Dash swim contest, and diving for pirates lost gold. The cost is $4.00 per child and adults are free!
As a bonus, all those that paid for the Monster Splash can stay and swim for FREE from 7-8:30pm at the family swim. If you didn't attend the Monster Splash and want to come, the cost is $3.00 for kids and $3.50 for adults.
1899.000 1 day F 10/28 5:00pm-8:30pm
Call 517/546-0693 ext 0 or register online at:
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| Headless Horseman 5K/10K |
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On Saturday, October 22, 1067 runners participated in the 3rd annual Headless Horseman 5K/10K. Thank you for supporting this great event at the Legend of Sleepy Howell. We look forward to having you come out again next year and making it bigger and better than ever!
5K RESULTS, click here
10K RESULTS, click here
Click here to visit our facebook page and participate in our Headless Horseman 5K/10K Survey! We are looking for some feedback regarding your experience.
We would also like to give a big THANK YOU to Tanger Outlets, Anytime Fitness, Legacy Floors and Get Healthy Howell Day for sponsoring this event.
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| Trick or Treat on Barnard Street |
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Got kids? Make sure to stop by the Barnard Community Center on Monday, October 31st from 6-8pm to enjoy cider, donuts, and spin the Wacky Witch's Wheel for a Halloween Prize! This is a FREE event. |
| Beginner Ballet |
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Beginner ballet is a fun, entertaining class for any toddler who would like to try ballet. During the course of the six week classes the students will be learning the very basics of ballet as well as a dance to show their parents during the last class. Can't wait to see you at the Barnard Community Center. This class begins on November 4th and continues each Friday through December 16th.
1339.334 6 classes F 11/4-12/16 4:30pm-5:00pm
Call 517/546-0693 ext 0 or register online at:
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Swim Lessons |
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Spots are still available for our special 5 week session of swim lessons which begin the week of November 5th. Keep your kids active and safe around the holidays!
To register or for more information please visit our website at www.howellrecreation.org or call the Aquatic Center at 517-540-8355! |
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Competitive Springboard Diving |
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Competitive Springboard Diving at the Howell Area Aquatic Center for ages 8 & up! 5 week session with spots still available. Classes begin week of Nov 12th on Saturdays from 9-10:30am.
1805.003 5 classes SAT 11/5-12/17 9:00am-10:30am
Call 517/546-0693 ext 0 or register online at:
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| Estate Planning Basics |
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Probate, health care, and estate tax laws have recently changed! Find out how to prevent your assets from going through probate, how to protect them from estate and capital gains axes, and how to protect yourself against the costs of long term care. Learn about the new "Estate Recovery" law, whereby the state can seek repayment from a person's estate for benefits bring paid, and ways to prevent that from happening. Discover the dangers of using joint accounts and quit claim deeds as estate planning tools. Learn about medical and financial powers of attorney, wills, and living trusts. The course is taught by attorney Christopher Lindsay at the Barnard Community Center.
1319.000 1 class Th 10/27 6:00pm-8:00pm
Call 517/546-0693 ext 0 or register online at:
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| Indoor Garage and Movie Poster Sale |
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Not sure what the weather will be? Rain or shine, we will be hosting an indoor garage and movie poster sale. This is your opportunity to buy new and used merchandise, clothing, and collectibles. Shoppers enter for free.
Movie Poster clearance close-out sale! Are you going away to college and want to decorate your dorm room? Do you have a theater room in your home where you can hang a theater size poster? Or do you just want to decorate your bedroom? This is the sale for you! All posters are $1 and all proceeds benefit the Howell Teen Center.
So join us on Saturday, October 29th at the Bennett Recreation Center (925 W. Grand River) from 9:00am-1:00pm.
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| Be the Star You Are! |
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Come join the ultimate class, and create a healthy and positive self-image. Discover the power of positive thinking. Michelle Rossi will show you how in the All About Me: Be The Star You Are Class! Wonderful and meaningful art projects will be involved; The All About Me Workbook, tote bag, and project materials will be given to each student along with a graduation certificate upon completion of the class. A material fee of $15.00 is due to the instructor at the beginning of class. Michelle Rossi's All About Me Workbook has been endorsed by Mort Crim and other news media and will by far help your child grow academically and socially. Michelle has been multi-published in The Chicken Soup for the Soul series. Michelle's essay was chosen by Glamour Magazine and Pandora Jewelry and she won a trip to New York and attended the Glamour 20th Annual Women of the Year Awards!
Call 517/546-0693 ext 0 or register online at:
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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 third Tuesday at the Bennett Recreation Center at 7pm.
Bennett Recreation Center, 925 W. Grand River Ave.
Front Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9 am - 7 pm,
Fridays 9 am - 5 pm, Saturdays 9 am - 1 pm
Senior Center Hours: Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm Preschool Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9 am-12 noon Tuesday and Thursday 9:15 am-2 pm Barnard Community Center, 415 N. Barnard St. Teen Center Hours: Monday - Friday 2:30 pm - 6 pm Aquatic Center, 1224 W. Grand River Ave. Monday, Wednesday and Friday 5:30 am - 8:00 pm, Tuesday and Thursday 7:30 am-8:00 pm, Saturday 7:00 am - 2:30 pm Phone: (517) 540-8355 |
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517/546-0693
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