Summer Programs
Brochures for Presque Isle’s summer programs are now available at the recreation center. Registration begins May 23 for Presque Isle residents, and non-residents may register beginning May 29. Registration must be done in person; none will be accepted over the phone or via fax. Please contact the recreation office at 764-2545 with any questions.
Mother/Son Dance
Area moms can help build memories that last a lifetime by getting escorted by their sons to the Community Center Friday, May 11 from 7-9 p.m. to our annual Mother-Son Dance. Boys in grades K-6 and their dates will enjoy an evening of dancing and refreshments. Door prizes and great music provided by “Hits on the Run” will make the night extra-special. Only $6 per couple. Tickets go on sale April 25 at the recreation center.
Adult Softball Meetings Scheduled
Presque Isle Recreation & Parks is currently accepting teams for its coed and men’s softball leagues. The team registration and deposits are due no later than May 18. Teams interested or those with questions should stop by or contact the recreation office at 764-2545.
Community Spirit Day
Presque Isle’s Community Spirit Day will be Saturday, May 19. There are several projects you can help with to prepare our city for summer. Projects include, but are not limited to: cleaning and painting at the outdoor pool, picking up garbage along the bike path, painting and clearing brush at Riverside Park, and helping clean up along Main Street. For more information or to register, contact Chris Beaulieu at 764-2545 or pirec@maine.rr.com. Please register by May 16 so we can coordinate appropriate supplies for each project.
Pitch, Hit & Run Contest
Local youth can showcase their baseball skills of throwing, hitting and base-running as the Presque Isle Recreation & Parks is again holding a Pitch, Hit and Run contest. The competition is free and open to all Presque Isle area boys and girls between the ages of 7 and 14. It will take place Sunday, May 20 at the Pine Street diamond in Presque Isle. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m., with the competition starting at 6:00 p.m.
Local winners will advance to the sectionals at the University of Maine at Orono in June. Top performers at the sectionals will be eligible to advance to the team championships in Boston and winners from there move on to the nationals during the Major League Baseball All-Star weekend in Pittsburgh, Penn.
Indoor Pool
The Presque Isle Indoor Pool will be offering an American Red Cross Lifeguard class starting May 5. Participants must be 15-years-old or older and be able to swim 300 yards doing front crawl and breaststroke. They must also be able to swim and retrieve a 10-pound brick at the deep end of the pool and tow it back in 1 minute and 40 seconds. The class will be held on May 5, 6, and 12 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. A deposit is required at the time of registration. Class space is limited. Call the indoor pool for more information at 764-2564.
