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Holiday Events If you need to register or obtain additional information for any of the programs listed below, contact the Parks and Recreation Office at 342-6757. Space is limited and advanced registration is required for all programs. Easter Egg Hunt The Parks and Recreation Department will hold the Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 12 , 2003 Children ages 1 - 10 are welcome to participate in the egg hunt. Special prizes will be awarded for the special eggs. Children will hunt for eggs based on ages and will be separated accordingly. In the event of rain, the egg hunt will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2003, at 1:00 p.m. A visit from the Easter Bunny is also planned. Portland Jr. Women's Club will be giving out special treats. Thanks to the Portland Exchange Club for a donation to this event.
Happy Notes – Morning session The winter session of Happy Notes will begin on Wednesday, February 26, 2003 at the Portland Library. The program will meet from 11:15 - noon. The dates will be February 26, March 5,12,26,and 26. The program which, consists of music, songs, movement and lots of fun is designed for the toddler up to 5 years old. The cost is $40. Happy Hands – Friday Class A new Happy Hands winter Friday session will be starting on February 21, 2003. The class is held at the Portland Library. Registration is being accepted for the 4-week program Happy Hands for pre-schoolers. This program allows your child to be creative through arts and crafts. Each week will feature a new project(s) that they will finish and take home. The program meets on Friday mornings from 10:00 – 10:45. Class dates are February 21,28 March 7 & 14. The cost for the 4-week program is $37. Interval Training Want to burn fat AND tone muscles? Well, interval training is the answer. This class combines an aerobic workout with weight training for maximum results. NO INTRICATE CHOREOGRAPHY OR COMPLEX ROUTINES TO MEMORIZE!! This 75-minute class includes a warm-up, interval training for both cardio and muscle toning, followed by stretching and abdominal work. Class is taught by an AFAA certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor. Participants are asked to bring two hand weights that they are comfortable with, a towel, water bottle and mat for stretching and ab work. This 10-week class will meet at Valley View School on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning March 18, from 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. Cost $45 – residents and $50 non-residents. Yoga Why practice yoga? It’s a unique way to integrate your body, mind and spirit. It stretches and tone muscles, invigorates circulation, helps improve concentration and connects you to your self. The 6-week sessions meet at Trinity Church, Main Street from 5:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Janet Karp leads the class. Session 1 – March 3,10, 17, 24, 31 and April 7 and Session 2 – April 14,21,28,May 5,12 and 19. Cost is $45 residents and $50 non-residents. Maximum 12 students Crafty Kids - After School Holiday Arts and Crafts program Does your child enjoy glitter and glue or have a talent with crafts. Then this is the program for them. Mary Moise (Happy Hands) will provide instruction for your child to complete a project special for the holidays. There will be 2 sessions. One will meet at Valley View School (Art Room) from 3:10 - 4:30 p.m., Feb. 4, March 11, April 8, May 6 and June 3 and a session will meet at Gildersleeve School (Room 2) from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., March 12, April 9, May 7 and June 4. A child may attend all classes or a single class. Advanced registration is required. The cost per class is $8. Your child will complete a project to take home during the class time. 2nd Class Added - Pre-Ballet Class – for girls and boys ages 2 – 4. We will be emphasizing motor skill development, coordination skills, limbering and muscle toning along with the basic ballet steps. Children are to wear comfortable clothing and slippers. Classes will be held on Tuesdays beginning April 22nd - May 27th (6 weeks) 9:15 – 9:45 a.m. in the lower level of Trinity Church on Main Street. The cost for the 6-week class will be $48. Class size is limited to 8. Beginner Tap Class – for girls and boys ages 3 and up. An introduction to the world of tap-dance. We will learn the basics of tap including toe taps, heel taps, shuffles and more! Children should wear comfortable clothing and tap shoes. Classes will be held on Tuesdays beginning February 25th – April 1st (6 weeks) 2 – 2:30 p.m. in the lower level of Trinity Church on Main Street. The cost for the 6-week class will be $48. Class size is limited to 10. Intro to Jazz - for girls and boys ages 5 and up. Class will include simple warm-up and stretches and different styles of jazz including Hip-Hop, lyrical and rock. Children should wear comfortable clothing. Classes will be held on Fridays beginning April 11th (4 weeks) 4:30 – 5:15 p.m. in the lower level of Trinity Church on Main Street. Dates are April 11, 25, May 2 and 9th. The cost for the 4-week class will be $48. Class size is limited to 12 All dance classes have limited space and advanced registration is required. If you have any questions you may contact Alicia Currier at 342-0876 Digital Photography Do you have a digital camera that you received for holidays or a birthday and are afraid to use it? Is the cameral still sitting in the box? Well here is your chance to begin sending photos to distant relatives, creating your own photos, calendars, holiday cards etc. The class will meet for 3 weeks. Topics will include learning about your camera and settings, photo enhancing and editing. Class dates are March 17, 24 and 31 from 7 – 9:30 at the Parks and Recreation Office, 265 Main Street. Cost of the class is $45 residents and $50 non-residents. Min. enrollment is 5. Seasonal
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Recreational Horseshoe League T Ball and Girls Softball Registrations
New York in a Day Bus to Boston Bronx Zoo Women’s Big East Tournament If you’re a women’s basketball fan (Go UCONN Huskies!!)The Portland Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring a trip to Rutgers University for the Big East Quarterfinals on Sunday, March 9, 2003. The trip includes admission to 2 games and bus transportation. The bus will depart to New Jersey at 9 a.m. and return after the games. The cost per person is $64.00. Seats are limited. Contact the Parks and Recreation for registrations. New York Yankee’s vs. Boston Red Sox July 4, 2003 – New York Yankee’s vs. Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium, New York. The cost is $80 per person, which includes your bus transportation and ticket to the 1:00 game. Seats are limited. Don’t miss this opportunity and register early. Bus will leave Portland at 8:15 a.m. and return approximately ½ hour after the game ends. (1 bus) New York Yankee’s vs. Boston Red Sox September 6, 2003 - New York Yankee’s vs. Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium, New York. The cost is $80 per person, which includes your bus transportation and ticket to the 1:00 game. Seats are limited. Don’t miss this opportunity and register early. Bus will leave Portland at 8:15 a.m. and return approximately ½ hour after the game ends. (2 buses)
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