Area rec news, activities announced

17 years ago

    The Houlton Parks and Rec Department has announced its hours and on going activities for the week of Week of Wednesday, Nov. 26 – Tues, Dec. 2.

Open Gym
    Grades 2-6: Wed. Nov. 26, Closed to set up the Winter Crafts Fair; Thurs. Nov. 27, Closed-Happy Thanksgiving; Fri. Nov. 28, Winter Crafts Fair 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. Nov. 29, Winter Crafts Fair 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun. Nov. 30, 1-4 p.m.; Mon. Dec. 1, 3-5 p.m.; Tues. Dec. 2, 3-4:30 p.m.
    Grades 7-12: Wed. Nov. 26, Closed to set up the Winter Crafts Fair; Thurs. Nov. 27, Closed-Happy Thanksgiving; Fri. Nov. 28, Winter Crafts Fair 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. Nov. 29, Winter Crafts Fair 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun. Nov. 30, 1-4 p.m.; Mon. Dec. 1, 3-5 p.m.; Tues. Dec. 2, 3-4:30 p.m.

Game Room
    Grades 2-6: Wed. Nov 26, Closed to set up the Winter Crafts Fair; Thurs. Nov. 27, Closed-Happy Thanksgiving; Fri. Nov. 28, Winter Crafts Fair 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. Nov. 29, Winter Crafts Fair 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun. Nov. 30, 1-4 p.m.; Mon. Dec. 1, 3-5 p.m.; Tues. Dec. 2, 3-5 p.m.
    Grades 7-12: Wed. Nov.26, Closed to set up the Winter Crafts Fair; Thurs. Nov. 27, Closed-Happy Thanksgiving; Fri. Nov. 28, Winter Crafts Fair 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. Nov. 29, Winter Crafts Fair 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun. Nov. 30, 1-4 p.m.; Mon. Dec 1, 3-5 p.m.; Tues. Dec. 2, 3-5p.m.

Aerobics class offered
    The Houlton Parks and Recreation Department will be offering a new eight-week session of Aerobics starting on December 8.  The class is held from 5-6 p.m. at the Gentle Memorial Building under the instruction of Cindy Hutchinson.
    Classes are held each Monday and Wednesday.The program consists of warm ups, aerobic phase, weights, mat work and cool down. Cost for the class is $40 for Houlton residents and $60 for non-Houlton residents. To register, call the Houlton Recreation Department at 532-1310 by December 5.
 
Hodgdon Recreation Department to start hoop
    The Hodgdon Recreation Department will be starting a Peewee Basketball Program this year, with the cooperation of Mill Pond School, for youth in grades 1-6.
    The season is scheduled to begin on December 6. Sign up forms have been distributed through Mill Pond School, with registration deadline being December 1.
    Children will have weekly practices and games on Saturday, with players in grades 1-3 performing at a halftime of a boy’s and girl’s varsity game.
    Coaches and sponsors are still needed.     For more information, call Gerald “Moose” Karnes at 532-9623 or Mill Pond School at 532-9228.