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PARKS & RECREATION ACTIVITIES

FALL/WINTER2015

NOTICEABLY NORWALK.™

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General Information | 4

Policies | 6–7

Special Events | 8

Early Out Activities | 9

Youth Activities | 10–12

Community Education – Main Street School | 13–14

Adult Programs | 15–18

Family Activities | 19–20

OPALS (Older People with Active Lifestyles) | 21

Library/Park Info | 22

Enjoy Norwalk’s Parks | 23

TABLE OF CONTENTS

RECYCLED CEDAR PICNIC TABLES

Norwalk Parks and Rec was able to purchase recycled cedar picnic tables with a generous gift from the Warren County Philanthropic Partnership Grant.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

HOW TO REGISTER FOR PROGRAMS

Registrations can be made at the Norwalk Parks and Recreation office or directly online. There are 4 easy sign–up options for your convenience:

1. Walk in and register during office hours2. Place your registration form and payment in a sealed envelope, and put it in the drop box

located inside our front door 24/7 (Public Safety Building).3. Mail your registration form and payment to the address above.4. Online Registration: Go to www.norwalk.iowa.gov and click on “Departments” >

“Parks and Recreation” > “Recreational Programs” > then click on the white box link “Parks & Rec Program Registration.”

NEED A REGISTRATION FORM?

Registration forms are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at the Norwalk Parks and Recreation office (located in the Norwalk Public Safety Building). The front door is never locked; just walk in and pick up the registration forms you need, fill them out and place them in the drop box with your payment. Registration forms are also available on our website. Go to www.norwalk.iowa.gov and click on “Departments” > “Parks and Recreation” > “Recreational Programs” > click on the highlighted form you would like to print off, complete it and drop it off at our office or send by mail.

Keep up–to–date on all cancellations, registration, and department information @ www.twitter.com/NorwalkPR. It’s quick, easy, and free!7 Easy Steps: Twitter Updates

1. www.twitter.com, click green “sign up now” icon2. Fill out the info, click “Create My Account”3. Click blue “Next Step” icon, then click again4. Search “NorwalkPR” click gray “Follow” icon5. Click green “Mobile Phone” icon

If your phone isn’t already set up for text message updates, follow the steps below.

6. Click on “settings” at the top7. Click “Mobile” fill in information, click start

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Address: 1100 Chatham Ave Norwalk, IA 50211

Phone: (515) 981–9206Fax: (515) 981–5839Hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Mon. thru Fri.(Closed May 30, July 4, Sept 7, Nov 11, 26, 27, Dec 24, 25)

NORWALK PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT

Staff: Nancy Kuehl | Director [email protected]

Louise Taylor–Seibert | Office Asst [email protected]

Adam Seibert | Complex Parks Supvr. [email protected]

Jeff George| Aquatics Rec. Supvr. [email protected]

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK

Keep current with cancellations, program changes and happenings at the Park & Rec!

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POLICIESFINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

CREDIT CARDS

RETURNED CHECK FEE

RESIDENT/NON–RESIDENT POLICY

REFUND POLICY

REGISTRATION POLICY

This program is to provide assistance to qualifying children in the Norwalk District to help pay for recreation activity fees. It is intended to open up participation opportunities by reducing financial obstacles for those who may not be participating because they may not be able to afford to pay the registration fees. This program is for participants up to and including grade seven that reside in Norwalk or are students of the Norwalk Community School District. Call 981–9206 to find out more.

The Norwalk Parks and Recreation Department has the capability to accept credit cards for payment of all our programs and services. We accept MasterCard, Visa, Discover, American Express and debit cards. This means you will be able to pay for your pool passes, pool parties, and registration fees – basically everything – with your credit card.

The City of Norwalk charges $20.00 for checks returned from your bank. To retain a spot in the program for which you registered, you must pay the program price, plus the $20.00 returned check fee by cash, money order, or cashier’s check.

A resident is any person who lives within the city limits of Norwalk. This is not to be confused with the school district. City and School District boundaries are not the same. Even though your mailing address is Norwalk, this does not necessarily mean you are a city resident. Most programs/classes have different fees for residents and nonresidents.

City of Norwalk residents make a significant contribution to the financing and operation of the Norwalk Parks and Recreation Department through city property taxes. These taxes are paid whether or not individuals participate in programs or use facilities. To ensure equality, non–residents (those living outside the city limits) will be charged a non–resident fee in addition to the program or facility fee.

REFUNDS/CREDITS are only given if a program is cancelled/combined by the Norwalk Parks and Recreation, for a documented medical reason (program will be prorated), or if the spot can be filled with a person on our waiting list.

• A credit toward future Recreation programs may be given to a participant who withdraws from a program (prior to the first meeting) and will be posted to your park and rec account.

• All refunds issued will be by the City of Norwalk in the form of a check regardless of original payment method. Please allow 2–3 weeks for processing of refunds.

• Refunds and/or credit will not be given for early termination of a program by the participant

Registration for our programs shall be for a minimum of ten business days. The Norwalk Parks and Recreation Department shall establish the beginning and ending dates for registration. Registration dates will be publicized in our brochure, N/Warren Town and County News, Norwalk Living magazine and the City of Norwalk website. Where there are a maximum number of participants listed, participation will be determined on a first come, first serve basis. Registrants registering for a program after the registration deadline will only be allowed to participate if there is enough room in the program. Registrants registering for team sports after the registration deadline has passed will be required to pay a $15.00 late fee in addition to the cost of the program. Registrants registering for team sports after the registration deadline will not be guaranteed a shirt (for programs where shirts are provided), but will still be required to pay the late fee. Exception: New residents moving into the area after the registration deadline has passed will not be required to pay a late fee, however, if shirts have already been ordered, a shirt will not be provided.

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POLICIESTEAM ASSIGNMENT FOR YOUTH SPORTS POLICY

DEFINITION OF A FAMILY

VANDALISM

OTHER LISTINGS FOR OUR PROGRAMS

Children will be placed on teams in a random manner with the exception of children living in the same household. Parents of children living in the same household may request their children be assigned to the same team, providing the children are in the same age division. To align teams fairly, volunteer coaches may pick one assistant. If a program needs more than two coaches per team, the Parks and Recreation Department will assign the additional assistant from names of volunteers appearing on the registration forms.

For the purpose of purchasing family pool passes, or receiving a family discount for our Tae Kwon Do program, a family is defined as all immediate family members residing at the same street address. This would include children of divorced parents who have joint custody, stepchildren, and foster children. Babysitters, cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents, and ex–spouses are not considered immediate family members unless they appear on the same federal income tax return.

Each year Norwalk taxpayers must cover the cost of repairing and replacing park facilities that have been willfully damaged or destroyed. Since the parks are unsupervised, it is difficult for park staff to catch the vandals who cause this damage. You can assist by reporting any act of vandalism to the Norwalk Parks and Recreation Department at 981–9206 or the Norwalk Police Department at 222-3221. Violators will be prosecuted.

1. N/Warren Town and County News For various reasons, sometimes it is necessary for programs to be added, deleted, or changed. Please refer to our column “Leisure Line” in the N/Warren Town and County News to keep updated.

2. Norwalk Living Magazine We list our current programs in this publication.

3. City of Norwalk Website The City of Norwalk website is www.norwalk.iowa.gov. There is a complete copy of the current brochure on this website along with an on–line registration link and/or printable forms.

A Special Thank YouEvery year dozens of volunteers with varying talents share their time helping to provide better parks and great coaches for our youth sports programs. On behalf of the Recreation Department thank you for making our parks and youth programs a success. If you have any hidden talents that can be shared through coaching youth, supervising activities, or improving our parks, please phone the Parks and Recreation Department at 981–9206 and thanks for volunteering!

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SPECIAL EVENTS

TRICK OR TREAT NIGHT (GHOSTLY GOOD TIMES)

MAD SCIENCE OF IOWA

4TH – 5TH – 6TH GRADE VOLLEYBALL

JR WARRIOR CHEFS CLUBS

LAKEWOOD SCHOOL INTRAMURALS

Trick or Treat night in Norwalk will be Friday, October 30 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Before you head out for a ghostly fun time in your neighborhood, be sure to stop by the Public

Safety Building. From 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. you can pick up your trick–or–treat bag and play some Halloween games to win prizes and treats. This event is for children in preschool to 5th grade.

SAMPLING SCIENCE This semester we have a nice “sampler plate” of science topics for your budding scientist! Your child will receive two take homes each time we meet.

FORENSICS SCIENCE Discover the evidence at crime scenes and learn how different security processes aid in preventing the crimes in the first place!

Registration: Sept 14 to Oct 2Location: Norwalk Easter LibraryCost per session: $68Dates: Session 1 – Oct 8, 29, Nov 5

Session 2 – Jan 14, 21,28 Session 3 – Apr 7, 14, 21

Time: 3:30 – 5:30pm (tentative)Min/Max: 10/18

This program is for boys and girls in the 4th through 6th grades. Our goal is to have fun while teaching the fundamentals of volleyball. We will work on passing, setting and spiking with an overall emphasis on good sportsmanship. This program will begin with practice for the first two weeks and then the boys and girls will be assigned to teams and will play games for the next four weeks.

Registration: Sept 21 to Oct 2Dates: Sundays – October 11, 18, 25

Nov 1, 8, 15Time: 5:00 to 6:00 pmLocation: Middle SchoolCost: $26.50 Norwalk residents

$30.50 for non–residentsMin Max: 12/48

Young chefs cooking can be quite creative, full of discovery, and a whole lot of fun! One afternoon a week join Andy Mogle at the High School foods kitchen for a fun time of making healthy after school snacks. Come and enjoy learning how to prepare special treats that you can take home to the family and prepare for them.

Registration: Sept 7 – 18Dates: Mondays – Sept 21, 28, Oct 5, 12, 19, 26Time: 4:00 – 5:30 pmLocation: Norwalk HS Food/Nutrition ClassroomCost: $45 Norwalk residents

$51.75 for non–residentsMin/Max: 12/20 students

The teachers along with their class enjoy this little competition. We will hold a Kickball and Dodge ball single elimination tournament through out the school year. They compete with their class against other classes in their grade. This is a free program. A traveling trophy is awarded to the winning class.

Time: During Recess timesLocation: Lakewood Elementary

Tentative Dates:3rd grade Kickball dates – October4th grade Kickball dates – November5th grade Kickball dates – December 3rd grade Dodge ball dates – January4th grade Dodge ball dates – February5th grade Dodge ball dates – MarchCost: Free

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CREATIVE ART CLASSES

Lucinda Sperry, Art Love Studio, will lead the class in various art projects. Students at Oviatt elementary are welcome to participate but will need to find their own transportation to Lakewood Elementary. Register for all at once or one at a time.

Registration: Sept 28 to Mar 4Time: 1:30 to 4:15 pmLocation: Lakewood Art Room

Cost per class: $12.00 residents $13.80 non–residents

Oct 14 – clay fairy or troll houseNov 11 – cardboard mascot headDec 16 – painted twig tree sculpture Jan 13 – sharpie tie dye shirtsFeb 10 – recycled heart sculpturesMar 9 – acrylic paint partyMin/Max: 6/24

EARLY OUT ACTIVITIES

CRAFT CLUB

Get out your glue and imaginations for this program. Children in 3rd through 5th grades at Lakewood elementary are invited to join. They meet once a month after school on early out Wednesdays to make special arts and crafts projects. Instructor: Nancy Kuehl

Registration: Sept 14 to Jan 22Time: 1:30 to 4:15 pmDates: Oct 7, Nov 18, Dec 2, Jan 6, Feb 3, Mar 2Location: Lakewood Art roomCost per class: $12.00 Norwalk residents

$13.80 non–residentsMin/Max: 6/24

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YOUTH ACTIVITIES5TH AND 6TH GRADE BOYS/GIRLS BASKETBALL

LITTLE HOOPERS

DREAM TEAM

LITTLE DRIBBLERS

This program is for boys and girls in 5th and 6th grades. This is a coed team unless we have enough to assign into boy/girl teams. League will practice one night a week and play games on Saturdays. Volunteer coaches will be needed for the program.

Cost: $39.50 for Residents $45.40 for Non–Residents

This program is for boys and girls in 3rd and 4th grades. Our goal is to have fun while teaching the fundamentals of basketball. We will work on shooting, passing and dribbling with an overall emphasis on good sportsmanship. This program will practice and play on Saturdays. The boys

and girls will be assigned to teams and volunteer coaches will be needed for the program.

Cost: $33.75 for Residents $38.80 for Non–residents

This program is for boys and girls in the 1st and 2nd grades. Children will be taught basketball fundamentals. Children will be separated into teams and play games. Volunteer coaches will be needed.

Cost: $33.75 for Residents $38.80 for Non–residents

This program is for boys and girls in Preschool (4 & 5 years olds) and Kindergarten. This activity teaches the beginning fundamentals of basketball.

Cost: $33.75 for Residents $38.80 for Non–residents

Grade Location Practice Game Time Dates Registration

5th & 6th Grade Coed/Boys

Oviatt Gym Tues/Thur @ Oviatt

2:00 pm 3:00 pm

Nov 7,14,21 Dec. 5,12,19

Sept. 14–25

5th & 6th Grade Girls (if needed)

Oviatt Gym Tues/Thur @ Oviatt

4:00 pm 5:00 pm

Nov 7, 14, 21 Dec. 5,12,19

Sept. 14–25

Grade Location Practice Game Time Dates Registration

3rd & 4th Grade Boys

Oviatt Gym 2:00 pm 2:45 pm

2:00 pm 2:45 pm

Jan 2, 9, 23, 30 Feb 6, 13 (20)

Nov. 2–13

3rd & 4th Grade Girls

Oviatt Gym 3:30 pm 4:15 pm

3:30 pm 4:15 pm

Jan 2, 9, 23, 30 Feb 6, 13 (20)

Nov. 2–13

Grade Location Practice Dates Registration

1st & 2nd Grade Girls

Oviatt Gym 9:00 am 9:45 am

Jan 2, 9, 23, 30 Feb 6, 13 (20)

Nov 2–13

1st & 2nd Grade Boys

Oviatt Gym 10:30 am 11:15 am 12:00 pm 12:45 pm

Jan 2, 9, 23, 30 Feb 6, 13 (20)

Nov 2–13

Grade Location Practice Dates Registration

Pre-school Boys & Girls

Oviatt Gym 9:00 am 9:30 am 10:00 am 10:30 am

Nov 7, 14, 21 Dec 5, 12, 19

Sept. 14–25

Kindergarten Boys & Girls

Oviatt Gym 11:00 am 11:30 am 12:00 pm 12:30 pm

Nov 7, 14, 21 Dec 5, 12, 19

Sept. 14–25

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YOUTH ACTIVITIESBEGINNER WARRIOR WRESTLING CLUB

BABY–SITTING CLINIC

This program is open to any student currently in Kindergarten through 2nd grade. Program designed for wrestlers with little to no experience. Throughout these practices the skills and techniques will align with the goals of developing a strong K–12 wrestling program. This level is specifically designed to introduce your student athlete to the sport while maintaining a fun, positive, and learning environment. Parent volunteers are needed. Coach: Jim McCombs [email protected]

Registration: Oct 12 to Oct 23 Dates: Tuesdays – Nov 3, 10, 17, 24, Dec 1, 8

Saturday – Dec 12 – TournamentTime: 5:45 – 6:30 pmLocation: High School wrestling roomCost: $40.00 residents

$46.00 non–residentsMin/Max: 6/45

Designed for students 5th grade and above, Baby–sitting Clinic teaches you to become a first–rate baby–sitter. Baby–sitting is an important job. This class will teach you:

• basic first aid and rescue breathing • caring for infants and young children • safety and how to handle emergencies • responsibilities of a baby sitter • what parents expect of you • age–appropriate toys and activities

This class will meet twice for 3 hours on early out Wednesdays. Upon completion of all activities you will receive a Baby–sitting Clinic Certificate.

Registration: Sept 28 – Oct 9Program Date: Wednesdays – Oct 21 & 28Time: 2:15 pm – 5:15 pmLocation: Lakewood ElementaryInstructor: ISU Extension Warren CountyCost: $21.00 Norwalk residents

$24.00 for Non–residentsMin/Max: 15/20

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YOUTH ACTIVITIESKINDERGARTEN SOCCER

1ST – 7TH GRADE SOCCER

This program is for both boys and girls currently in kindergarten this school year. This is a six–week program including two weeks of practices and four weeks of games. Shin guards are required.

Registration: Jan 25 – Feb 5

Days: Starts week of March 28, weather permittingTime: 6:00 pmLocation: Norwalk–McAninch Sports ComplexDays: Tuesday/ThursdayCost: $39.50 Norwalk residents

$45.40 for non–residents

JUST FOR KICKS

This beginning soccer program is for children at least 4 years old that are not currently in kindergarten this school year. Participants will be introduced to the sport of soccer and will be taught the basic fundamentals of dribbling, passing and shooting. Shin guards are required for this program. This is a six–week program including one week of practice and five weeks of games.

Registration: Jan 25 – Feb 5Dates: Starts week of March 28, weather permittingTime: 6:00 pm Days: Monday or WednesdayLocation: Norwalk–McAninch Sports ComplexCost: $33.75 Norwalk residents

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This program is for children in 1st through 7th grade this current school year. Shin guards are required. This is a six–week program including two weeks of practice and four weeks of games.

Divisions: 1st & 2nd Grade Boys 4 vs. 4 Play on Tuesday & Friday 1st & 2nd Grade Girls 4 vs. 4 Play on Monday & Thursday 3rd & 4th Grade Coed 8 vs. 8 Play on Monday & Thursday 5th – 7th Grade Coed 8 vs. 8 Play on Tuesday & Friday

Registration: Jan 25 – Feb 5Days: Starts week of March 28, weather permitting Times: 6:00 pm

Location: Norwalk–McAninch Sports ComplexCost: $51.00 for Norwalk residents

$58.65 for non–residents

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COMMUNITY EDUCATION – MAIN STREET SCHOOLBUILD YOUR OWN BAT HOUSE

BEGINNERS KNITTING

Learn to knit just in time for the cold weather. It’s a wonderful and relaxing way to spend the cooler seasons. This class is aimed at beginners who will be taught to cast on and knit—very basic. But with those skills you will make yourself a wonderful scarf fit for keeping you warm or sending to mom as a Christmas gift. The class will meet two weeks later to finish the scarves, so you do have a knitting deadline.

Date: Oct 27th & Nov 10Time: 6:30–8:00Cost: $15Limit: 5 individuals

Bats in your belfry? Instead of spending your fall evenings chasing them out of your house with a tennis racquet and oven mitt, why not go the ecological route and build your own bat house. In only one evening you will learn the importance of not just protecting our bat neighbors, but also encouraging their presence with a prime piece of real estate.

Date: Sept 29Time: 6:30–8:00Cost: $12Limit: 8 individuals

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HOME BREWING – BEER MAKING 101

Nothing is better than the countdown to Christmas. Amp up the joy and excitement in your home with a personalized version.

Date: Nov 10Time: 7 – 8:30Cost: $15Limit: 10 individuals

It’s time to truly test your skills and give brewing a try. In this class you learn the basics of home beer making from brewing to bottling. This class will run two sessions. The first to brew and about 3 weeks later to bottle. Each participant will leave with the knowledge to start their own home brewing, a list of supplies and suppliers, and, of course, their own six pack of home brew.

Date: Feb TBATime: 7–8:30Cost: $30Limit: 8 individuals

ESTABLISHING A LITTLE FREE LIBRARY

Learn what it takes to start your own “Little Free Library” and get the plans to build your own.

Date: March 8thTime: 7 – 8:30Cost: $15Limit: 8 individuals

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ADULT PROGRAMSWINTER BREAK GLOW IN THE DARK DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT

All interested “Big Kids” are invited to register for an adult dodgeball tournament. You have to be able to dodge, duck, dip and dive in the fast pace game. Join us on Sunday at the Norwalk Middle School for a one day fun filled event. This league will be self–officiating. A team consists of six players with a minimum of one female player. Please register as a team. This event is a first come, first serve until it is full.

Program Date: Sunday, Dec 20Time: TBALocations: Middle School GymRegistration: Nov 30 to Dec 11Cost: $34.50Min/Max: 4/12 Teams

BALLROOM DANCING

LINE DANCING

You could be the next dancer on ‘Dancing with the Stars’! For the next six weeks put a little zest in your evenings by learning dances such as Foxtrot, Waltz, Swing, Triple Time Swing, Rumba, or Cha–cha. No experience needed to get started, but a partner is required.

Registration Dates: Sept 14 – Sept 25

Program Dates: Oct 1, 8, 22, 29 Nov 12, 19Days: ThursdaysTime: 6:45 – 7:45 pm.Location: St John’s Catholic ChurchCost: $109.25/couple for residents

$125.64/couple for non–residentsMin/Max Number Couples: 4/12

Get up and dust off those dancing shoes! Line dances are choreographed dances with a repeating series of steps that are performed in unison by a group of people in lines or rows. Exhilarating line dances such as the Cupid shuffle, Electric Slide, and others will be taught. It is a great way to exercise without even noticing! No partner or experience needed.

Registration Dates: Sept 14 – Sept 25Program Dates: Oct 1, 8, 22, 29 Nov 12, 19Days: ThursdaysTime: 8:00 – 9:00 pmLocations: St John’s Catholic ChurchCost: $40.00 for residents $46.00 for non–residentsMin/Max: 10/25

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ADULT PROGRAMSADULT PICK–UP BASKETBALL GAMES

ADULT COED VOLLEYBALL – A & B LEAGUE

Join a couple of friends and come out and enjoy an evening of volleyball. This league will play on Sunday nights at the Norwalk Middle School. This league will be self–officiating. Please register as a team.

Session I Dates: Oct 11, 18, 25, Nov 1, 8, 15

Registration: Sept 21 – Oct 2Session II Dates: Jan 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Feb 14, 28Registration: Dec 14 – Dec 25Times: 6:15 pm and 7:00 pmCost per team: $34.50 (up to 10 players)Min/Max: 4/8

ADULT WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE

Pick–up basketball games will be offered for adults. Please bring clean tennis shoes to wear for the games. This program is only for residents who live within the Norwalk School District.

Program Dates: October 7, 14, 21, 28 November 4*, 11, 18, 25* December 2, 9, 16 January 6, 13, 20, 27 February 3, 10, 17*, 24 March 2, 9, 16*, 23 *No school; possibility no open gym

Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pmLocation: Middle School GymRegistration: Begins Sept 14 (closes when full)Cost: $31.80 (includes sales tax) Norwalk residents

$37.20 (includes sales tax) Non–residentsMaximum number of participants: 40

Two separate leagues are offered for coed volleyball. The A league is considered an A power league, while B league is considered a recreation league. Each league will be limited to 6 teams. Officials will be provided for each game. Please register as a team. You need a minimum of six players with a maximum of ten. This league is a first come, first serve basis until it is full.

Winter Registration Dates: December 14 – 25Program Dates: Jan 4, 11, 18, 25 Feb 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Mar 7Days: MondaysTimes: 7:30, 8:15, 9:00 pmLocation: Norwalk Middle SchoolCost per team: $86.25 (up to 10 players)Min/Max # of Teams: 4/12

STEP BENCH AEROBICS/INTERVAL

Step aerobics/Interval is a class of high energy aerobic routines interspersed with intense cardio segments and followed by a recovery period. Class will improve cardio conditioning. This class is for any fitness level, and can be adjusted to a low or high impact class depending on the level of fitness you are.

Registration Dates: Aug 31 – Sept 11Dates: Mondays – Sept 14, 21, 28

Oct 5, 12, 19, 26 Registration Dates: Oct 26 – Nov 6Dates: Mondays – Nov 9, 16, 23, 30

Dec 7, 14, 21Registration Dates: Dec 21 – Jan 1Dates: Mondays – Jan 4, 11,18, 25

Feb 1, 8, 15Registration Dates: Feb 8 – Feb 19Dates: Mondays – Feb 22, 29

Mar 7, 21, 28 Apr 4, 11Time: 6:15–7:15 p.m.Location: Oviatt Multi–purpose RoomCost: $24.50 resident $28.20 non–residentMin/max: 10/30

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ADULT PROGRAMSYOGA CLASS

Yoga is for everyone! It increases strength, flexibility, and balance for both body and mind. Regular yoga practice can help to improve circulation, digestion and posture, stimulate the immune system, decrease stress level, boost self–esteem and create a sense of calmness and well being. Please bring your own mat, towel & water. Come in with an open mind and open heart. This class could fill up, so register now! Instructor: Bethanie Lafferty, Certified Yoga Instructor

Registration Dates: Aug 31 – Sept 11Dates: Mondays – Sept 14, 21, 28

Oct 5, 12,19,26Registration Dates: Oct 26 – Nov 6Dates: Mondays – Nov 9, 16, 23, 30

Dec 7, 14, 21 Registration Dates: Dec 21 – Jan 1Dates: Mondays – Jan 4, 11,18, 25

Feb 1, 8, 15Registration Dates: Feb 8 – Feb 19Dates: Mondays – Feb 22, 29

Mar 7, 21, 28 Apr 4, 11

Time: 7:30 – 8:30 pmLocation: Oviatt Multi–purpose RoomCost: $45.25 resident

$52.00 non–residentMin/max: 8/15

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ADULT PROGRAMS

CIRCUIT SENSATION

EARLY BIRD BODY SCULPTING

Are you ready for this new workout that is athletic, intense and more fun than a three–ring circus??!! Using the motivational power of teamwork and competition in combination with the balance challenges presented by the Bosu balance workout, you will discover how to change ordinary circuit workouts into extraordinary workouts. The class will also use jump ropes, medicine balls, mini hurdles and weighted bars.

Registration Dates: Aug 31 – Sept 11Dates: Wednesdays – Sept 16, 23, 30

Oct 7, 14, 21, 28

Registration Dates: Oct 26 – Nov 6Dates: Wednesday – Nov 11, 18, 25

Dec 2, 9, 16, 23Registration Dates: Dec 21 – Jan 1Dates: Wednesdays – Jan 6, 13, 20, 27

Feb 3, 10, 17Registration Dates: Feb 8 – Feb 19Dates: Wednesdays – Feb 24

Mar 2, 9, 23, 30 Apr 6, 13

Time: 6:15 pm – 7:15 pmLocation: Oviatt Multi–purpose RoomCost: $24.50 resident

$28.20 non–residentMin/max: 10/30

For those of you who get up with the chickens, joining these early morning classes will work you on ultimate body sculpting, Pilates and Chico Metrics. This class is designed to maximize core strength, firm and tone your butt, thighs and arms. The class will use dumbbells and dynabands that will put you to the test with added intensity.

Registration Dates: Aug 31 – Sept 11Dates: Tues/Thurs – Sept 15, 17, 22, 24, 29

Oct 1 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29Registration Dates: Oct 26 – Nov 6Dates: Tues/Thurs – Nov 10, 12, 17, 19, 24

Dec 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 29, 31Registration Dates: Dec 21 – Jan 1Dates: Tues/Thurs – Jan 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28

Feb 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18Registration Dates: Feb 8 – Feb 19Dates: Tues/Thursday – Feb 23, 25

Mar 1, 3, 8, 10, 22, 24, 29, 31 Apr 5, 7, 12, 14

Time: 5:30 – 6:15 amLocation: Norwalk Easter Public Library

ICN RoomCost: $49.00 resident

$56.40 non resident

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NorwalktoberfestSATURDAY

October 1011AM TO 2PM

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FAMILY FRIENDLY

EVENT

FAMILY ACTIVITIESNORWALK FAMILY TAE KWON DO

Jason Brooks is the head instructor of the school which is under new ownership, Voorhees Taekwondo LLC, which offer programs for ages 5 through adults. The classes are separated by rank (beginners and advanced) and students

meet twice a week. Class meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays, in the Oviatt gym or Multi–purpose room. Times will vary depending on location due to school activities.

Registration Dates: Oct 19 – Oct 30Session Dates: Nov 10, 12, 17, 19, 24

Dec 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22 Jan 5, 7, 12, 14

Registration Dates: Jan 4 – Jan 15Session Dates: Jan 19, 21, 26, 28 Feb 2, 4, 9,

11, 16, 18, 23, 25 Mar 1, 3, 8, 10Registration Dates: Mar 7 – Mar 18Session Dates: Mar 22, 24, 29, 31 Apr 5, 7, 12,

14, 19, 21, 26, 28 May 3, 5, 10, 12

Days: Tuesday/ThursdayLocation: Oviatt Multipurpose room (Door #16)

Dates could vary due to school functions/concerts.

Anyone registering for Tae Kwon Do, after the registration deadline has passed, will be required to pay a $15.00 late fee in addition to the cost of the program. Cost of testing for belts and competition is extra, along with an annual $30 association fee.

Session Norwalk Residents Cost per session

Non–Resident Cost per session

Little Dragons (twice a week) $46.00 $53.00

Family Tae Kwon Do (1st family member) $57.50 $66.25

Family Tae Kwon Do (2nd & 3rd Family Member) $28.75 each $33.25 each

Maximum Family Fee $115.00 $132.50

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FAMILY ACTIVITIES

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE

MONSTER DASH 5K FUN RUN

FAMILY OPEN GYM

DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE

American Sign Language (ASL) is the dominant sign language of the Deaf Americans. ASL is a manual language or visual language, meaning that the information is expressed not with communication of sounds but with combinations of hand shapes, palm orientations, movements of the hands, arms and body, location in relation to the body, and facial expressions. With this beginning class you can learn foundation skills allowing you to communicate with people who cannot hear. Class will consist of Finger–spelling, Basic structure of ASL, Family/People, Number

and Time signs, Foods, Basic use of Classifiers, and other topics as requested. Instructor: Ashlee Seibert

Registration Dates: Aug 31 – Sept 11Program Dates: Sept 15, 22, 29

Oct 6, 13, 20Days: TuesdayTimes: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pmLocation: Norwalk Public SafetyCost: $15.00 residents

$17.25 non–residentMin/Max: 5/10

This is not your ordinary 5K Fun Run!! Norwalk Parks and Rec along with the Norwalk Racers & Triathlon Running Club is offering both a 5K and Mile night run in your favorite Halloween costume! We will meet at the Norwalk McAninch Sports Complex and run on the lighted cross country path. Each participant will receive a t–shirt, glow necklaces/bracelets, and treats for s’mores afterwards (fire pit in parking lot). This fun family event is for adults and kids of all ages. Bring your friends to cheer you on as you finish and party the night away.

Date: Saturday, Oct 31Time: Mile Race 6:30 pm

5K Race 7:00 pmLocation: Norwalk McAnich Sports ComplexCost: $30.00 individual resident

$34.50 individual non–resident $100.00 Family resident (4 members) $115.00 Family non–resident

Min/Max: 50/300

Shoot hoops or play a pick up game with friends or family. Bring clean tennis shoes for the floor. Only residents in the Norwalk school district are eligible to participate. No registration required, just show up and play.

Time: 2:00 – 4:00 pmLocation: Oviatt gym

Adult Cost: $1.00Youth Cost: $0.50Days: SundaysDates: Nov 1, 8, 15, 22

Dec 6, 13 Jan 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Feb 7, 14, 21, 28

The Parks and Recreation Department will host the social event of the year for Dads and their daughter(s) Kindergarten through 5th grade. This is the night to enjoy your daughter and friends for an evening of dancing, dinner and fun. This will include dinner, photograph and dancing. If Dad is not available, an uncle, brother or grandfather is welcomed.

Registration: Jan 25 – Feb 5Date: Friday, Feb 12Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pmLocation: St. John’s ChurchCost: $15.00 ea resident

$17.25 ea non–residentMin/Max: 50/125

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OLDER PEOPLE WITH ACTIVE LIFE STYLES

OPALS – SENIOR CITIZEN PROGRAMSSENIOR CITIZEN EXERCISE

SENIOR CITIZEN WII BOWLING

WELL–SEASONED POTLUCK (THE MEAT AS WELL AS THE PEOPLE)

Do you miss the game of bowling? Not quite as spry as you used to be. We invite you to try the game of Wii bowling. This game mimics actions performed in real life bowling without having to travel to a bowling alley. Each week teams will be assigned for those who show up and we will have a little competition. This program will start October 1 and continue until March. (Will take off during the holidays.)

Place: Norwalk Public Safety BldgTime: Thursdays, 1:30 – 3:00 pm

Everyone ages 55 and older is invited to attend a free exercise program that will include stretching and toning. We will meet at the Norwalk Christian Church located at 701 Main St. This program is a regular event that continues all year long.

Days: Monday and Thursday Time: 10:00 – 10:30 am

All is invited, age 55 or older, to attend a potluck dinner to enjoy and socialize with the Park and Recreation staff. Meat, tableware, and coffee/beverage are provided. Dust off the cookbooks and be creative to bring a side dish and/or dessert to share with everyone. After the meal we will have some form of entertainment from local talent. Let us know your email address and we will send out reminders with the meat we plan to have on that day. Call the office to register two days before the event.

Dates: Oct 2, Nov 6, Dec 4, Jan 8, Feb 5, Mar 4Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pmPlace: Norwalk Public Safety Building

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NORWALK EASTER PUBLIC LIBRARY

WHO LET THE DOGS OUT?

DOG PARK INFORMATION

LIBRARY / PARK INFO

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Norwalk Easter Public Library offers many activities and programs for everyone throughout the year. A few of these activities include:

• Story times (September – April) – Preschool – Tuesdays @ 10:30 am – Toddler – Thursdays @ 10:30 am – Pajama Storytime – 2nd & 4th Thursdays

@ 7 pm (all ages welcome)

• After school activities for kindergarten – 5th grades • Teen Events such as library lock–ins • Numerous adults activities such as Learn

at Your Library programs, Craft Club, and Novel Year Book Club.

The Parks and Recreation Department is committed to providing a safe and quality park system for the residents of Norwalk. Park rules exist to assure that park visitors have a pleasant experience. Two specific park rules that need to be remembered when taking a dog to Norwalk city parks are: (1) dogs are to be leashed at all times; and (2) pet owners are required to pick up and properly dispose of their pet’s waste.

The City of Norwalk has identified land along the northern edge of City Park to be used as a much–needed dog park. A Norwalk Dog Park Committee has formed and is looking to raise $10,000 to raise money to add a fence, sidewalk up to the park, benches, trash cans, waste bag dispensers, and a water source for our furry family members. Once the dog park is built, the Parks and Rec will maintain. The regular park hours will stay in effect. If you have questions, specific suggestion, or concerns, you may contact the Norwalk Dog Park Committee by calling (515) 981–6610, emailing [email protected], or visiting the group’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/NorwalkDogPark or www.gofundme.com/NorwalkDogPark

Please check our website, Facebook page, or stop in the library for a brochure with more information about what the library can offer. All programs are free, and a few require pre–registration. Fall programs begin the week of September 1st. For questions, please contact Mallory Inman (Youth Services Librarian) or Mary Kay Johnson (Adult Services Coordinator) at the library (515–981–0217).

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ENJOY NORWALK’S PARKS

BILLY O PHILLIPS PARK – 2500 LEXINGTON DR

NORWALK CITY PARK – 907 NORTH AVENUE

WINDFLOWER PARK – 1915 NORTH AVENUE

BROWNIE PARK – 805 CHERRY PARKWAY

MCDONALDS WOODS – 708 HIGH ROAD

NORWALK–MCANINCH SPORTS COMPLEX – 200 WRIGHT ROAD

Billy O Phillips Park is a newly constructed park located on Lexington Dr in the Legacy development. It consists of a GameTime playground, restrooms, a new Cedar Forest shelter house (named in memory of our former mayor Jerry Starkweather), sidewalks, trees, and a future practice ball diamond. The park is open to all residents and the shelter is available for reserving. The cost is $15.00 up to four hours and $25.00 for a maximum of eight hours.

This park has playground equipment, basketball courts, restroom facilities, an old railroad car, and an open shelter house with picnic tables. The park has restroom facilities. The shelter house is available by reservation. The cost is $15.00 for four hours or less and $25.00 for over four hours, but not more than eight hours.

The Norwalk Aquatic Center is located in Windflower Park. This park has playground equipment, a walking path, basketball courts, a skate park, a 12–hole disc golf course and a shelter house. The shelter house has an enclosed kitchen that has a refrigerator, microwave, stove, and kitchen sink. There are also restroom facilities attached to the shelter. The shelter house is available by reservation. Cost is $10.00 per hour, plus a $25.00 deposit; the deposit will be returned if the shelter house is left in the same condition as found.

In 2001, the Parks and Recreation Department received a KCCI Project Mainstreet Grant and with the money created a butterfly garden along with other improvements. The park includes a garden in the shape of a butterfly, a walking trail, a white picket fence, a wooden arbor, a swing, and a couple of picnic tables. This park makes a great retreat for a small family picnic or a great little get away. There are no restrooms at this park, but enjoy a leisure walk over to the library for facilities.

This park is nestled in behind town homes off of High Road. It is a forest like setting with trees and picnic tables only. No restroom facilities available.

The majority of our spring and summer recreation programs are held at our sports complex, along with hosting outside tournaments and school activities. It consists of six baseball/softball fields, 23 soccer fields and a cross–country course plus 4th of July fireworks. Our sports complex also has a concession stand and restrooms. The Sports Complex rules are no dogs or other pets are allowed at the Norwalk McAninch Sports complex (exception: service animals), no smoking, and no alcohol consumption permitted.

ALCOHOL POLICY The Norwalk City ordinance does not allow any alcohol in any of our city parks or sports complex.

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