PI rec update

Grades 5-6 basketball registration
    Registration for the grades 5 and 6 basketball program will be held at the William V. Haskell Community Center. Registration has now begun for residents and non-residents.     The program offers leagues for both boys and girls. Practices and games will be held weekdays after school at the community center. The registration fee is $15. Contact the recreation office at 764-2545 for more information.
Christmas Light Parade party
    The Presque Isle Recreation and Parks Department will be hosting a graham cracker house making party on Saturday, Dec. 6, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
    This is a great opportunity for people to come in and spread some holiday cheer prior to watching the parade. This is open for all ages, and families are encouraged to come. There will also be refreshments for sale during the party and parade.
    The cost of making a house is $2, but people who bring non perishable food items to donate will get a 50 percent discount. Call the office at 764-2545 with any questions.
Youth open gym
    The Presque Isle Recreation and Parks Department has begun its youth open gym. Hours will be from 1-3 p.m. for elementary youth and from 3-5 p.m. for middle and high school students. These hours will be offered regularly each Saturday and Sunday.
    Available will be a pool table, table tennis, bumper pool, foosball, board games, a lounge with TV and a gymnasium for basketball and other activities.
Kids’ Christmas party
    The recreation department is once again hosting its Kids’ Christmas Party for children in grades 1-5. The event will be on Friday, Dec. 16 from 6-9:30 p.m.
    Parents can finish up some Christmas shopping while their kids enjoy an evening of fun. Activities will include: bingo, gym games, a Red Sox swap and pizza eating. Gifts don’t have to be Red Sox related; we just don’t say that nasty ‘Y’ word around here.
    Pre-registration if required as there are limited spaces available. The fee is $5 per child, plus a $3-$5 Red Sox swap gift.
    Registration is under way at the William V. Haskell Community Center. Contact the recreation office at 764-2545 for more information.
Archery
    The Presque Isle Recreation and Parks Department is offering an archery program for youth and adults on Sundays from 6-8:30 p.m.
    This is an informal, drop-in program with a $6 fee for each night of shooting. Participants may bring their own equipment, and there will be some available for those whom do not have equipment.
Cheerleading for grades 4-6
    The Presque Isle Recreation and Parks Department has started taking registration for its cheerleading program. The program is available for grades 4-6.
    The program will be held weekdays after school beginning in January. Participants will have practices and will cheer at our local league games. The cost is $15.
Laser Tag
    The Presque Isle Recreation and Parks Department will host Laser Tag on Friday, Dec. 5, from 6-8 p.m. This event is open to ages 10 and up. The cost for the two hours is $10, and participants can also pay $5 for one hour of play. Please email adampirec@maine.rr.com with any questions.
Parent/Toddler Sign Language
    The Presque Isle Recreation and Parks Department will be hosting a parent/toddler signing playgroup starting this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
    The group will meet the first Saturday of each month. This group is designed to teach children basic signs as a means of communication at an earlier age.         The cost is $2 per child per session. The group is designed for children up to age 6, but all ages may come and join in the fun.