Youth open gym
The Presque Isle Recreation and Parks Department will begin its hours for youth open gym beginning Saturday, Nov. 15.
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.
Adult and evening programs
The recreation department has announced that its adult and evening schedule of activities will begin the week of Nov. 17.
Co-ed dodgeball will be held on Mondays from 7-9 p.m., men’s basketball will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-9 p.m., and co-ed volleyball will be held on Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m. Archery will start Dec. 7 and be held Sunday evenings.
All activities will be held at the William V. Haskell Community Center. The fee is $1 per person per night. Participants should be at least 18 years of age and out of high school to participate.
Team pictures
If your child has had his or her team picture taken and you would like an electronic copy, please email adampirec@maine.rr.com with your child’s name, sport, and team name.
LeBlanc’s Family Karate
The Presque Isle Recreation and Parks Department will host LeBlanc’s Family Karate Saturday mornings. Classes are for ages 7 and older and will run from 9-11 a.m. The classes are designed for beginners and intermediate students. The cost is $30 per class and family rates are available. There is also a yearly fee of $25 per student.
Registration can be taken at any time at the recreation center. Contact Andy LeBlanc at aleblanc5@roadrunner.com for more information.
Basketball registration
Registration for the Presque Isle Recreation and Parks Department’s grades 3rd & 4th basketball program is ongoing. The registration fee is $15 plus a $5 late fee.
The program offers leagues for both boys and girls. Practices and games are held weekdays after school at the community center and began last week.
Cross country ski rentals
The recreation department is offering cross country ski rentals for grades 1-8 through MOJO.
Forms are available at the recreation office and must be completed and returned by this Friday. The cost is $45, which includes a complete package of skis, boots and poles. A special sizing night will take place at the Presque Isle Recreation Center today from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Contact the recreation center at 764-2545 for more information.
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.
Presque Isle Indoor Pool
The Presque Isle Indoor Pool, previously expected to reopen today, instead will not open until Saturday, Nov. 15.
Pre-paid registrations for the upcoming session of swimming lessons are still be accepted.
Parent toddler and infant classes are Tuesday at 9 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. or Saturday at 9 a.m. Three year old non-swimming classes are Wednesday at 1 p.m., Thursday at 6 p.m. or Saturday at 9:30 a.m.
Four to five year old classes are Monday at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday at 9 a.m., 4:30 p.m. or 6 p.m., Wednesday at 1:30 p.m., Thursdays at 9 a.m. or 4:30 p.m., Friday at 9 or 9:30 a.m., and Saturday at 10 or 10:30 a.m. Swimming three to five year old classes, for those able to swim 10 yards without flippers or support, take place Monday at 7 p.m., Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. or Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
Learn to swim one (must be 6 year old or older) classes are Thursday at 6 p.m. or Saturday at 10 or 11 a.m. Learn to swim levels 2-3 classes for those able to swim 15 yards without support are held on Wednesday at 2 or 6 p.m., and Saturday at 9 or 11 a.m. Level 3 and 4 classes are on Tuesday at 5 p.m. or Saturday at 10 a.m. Levels 4 to 6 classes are Monday at 6 p.m, Wednesday at 2 p.m. and Saturday at 11 a.m.
Endurance swim class for those who want to improve fitness and endurance will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. Adult beginner classes are on Monday at 1 p.m. or Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Adult stroke improvement classes are Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Water exercise classes will be held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. and on Monday and Wednesday at 6 p.m. Water jogging class will be held Monday and Wednesday at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 9 a.m.
For more information, call 764-2564.
Contributed photo
LITTLE ALL-STARS — These four- and five-year-olds recently completed the fall session of Little All-Stars, which introduces the fundamentals of five different sports and is offered through the Presque isle Recreation and Parks Department. From left are Alex Pierce, Mason Allen, Ryllan Thibeault, Barrett Drost, Emily Bemis, Faith Sjoberg and Danica Haskell.
