Fort Fairfield rec news

K of C Soccer Challenge
The Knights of Columbus Local Soccer Challenge for Fort Fairfield youth (age 10-14 as of Sept. 1, 2013) will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at the soccer kick board located beside the FFMHS boys soccer field.    The contest begins at 3 p.m. and will end as soon as the last participant has had an opportunity to kick.  There are five age groups (ages 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14), with the boys competing separately from the girls.  Each participant will have 15 attempts to kick the soccer ball at an eight- by 24-foot goal with points being scored on each kick for accuracy. The high point winner in each age group will receive an award and have the opportunity to compete in the District K of C Soccer Challenge that is scheduled to take place in Fort Fairfield on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 9 a.m. There is no charge to participate and pre-registration is not necessary for the local competition. For more information, please call 472-3882.
Halloween Bonfire
There will be a bonfire in front of the Fort Fairfield Community Center on Oct. 31 in celebration of Halloween and all are welcome. The fire will start at 6 p.m. and burn until approximately 7 p.m. Hot chocolate and treats will be handed out on site.
Zumba
Zumba class is currently being held in Fort Fairfield at the elementary school on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:30 p.m. All are welcome to join the program. The cost is $6 per class or $40 for 10 classes. Contact Jamie at 551-7170 to register or for more information.
Co-ed volleyball
Co-ed volleyball for ages 16 and over will be held at the Fort Fairfield Community Center on Sunday evenings from 6-8 p.m. beginning Oct. 27 and continuing through the end of April 2014. The program is informal, with teams being selected each night from all those in attendance. There is no charge to participate.
Open gymnasium
The Community Center gymnasium will be open to the public for free play basketball beginning this week. The hours will be: Monday-Friday from 2:45-5 p.m.; Friday and Saturday evenings from 6-8:30 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday afternoons from noon-4 p.m. All participants are reminded that street sneakers and shoes are not allowed on the gym floor. The facility will be closed Nov. 4 and 5 due to elections.
Indoor walking/running
The gymnasium is open to the public for walking and running Monday through Friday mornings from 6 a.m. to noon, except on holidays and Nov. 4 and 5 due to elections. All are welcome to use the gym and there is no cost to participate.
Adult basketball
The Community Center gymnasium is open on Monday and Thursday evenings for adult basketball from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Play is informal with teams being selected each night from all those in attendance. The cost is $2 per person for the two hours of play each night. If there is sufficient interest amongst all players, a halfcourt three-on-three league will be organized to start play in December. Those interested in entering a team in this league should call 472-3882.