February 2017 Newsletter-- Marion Parks and Recreation

Youth Programs

Winter Olympic Day
Children Grades K–5
Looking for something to keep the little ones active for the afternoon on a no school day? Look no further than this new afternoon camp. Children will participate in variety of fun games and activities. Please dress your child accordingly as we plan to be outside for a portion of the afternoon. Limited number of spots available.
Fee: $25.00 per child
Days/Dates: Monday, Feb. 20
Time: noon–5 p.m.
Location: Lowe Park Arts & Environment Center
Registration Deadline: Feb. 3, 2017

Kid Crafters Art Class
Children Ages 3–5
Come join and socialize with other kids your age as we create different seasonal and holiday crafts and art projects each session. Parents are encouraged to participate with their child. This program is supported by the Marion Arts Council. Limit 15 participants.
Fee: $25.00 per child
Days/Dates: Tuesdays, March 7–28
Time(s): 10–10:30 a.m. OR 5:30–6 p.m. (Select One)
Location: Lowe Park Arts & Environment Center
Registration Deadline: February 24, 2017

Tiny Goal Kickers Soccer Children Ages 4–6
An instructional league designed to develop and introduce basic soccer skills, rules, and other concepts.
Registration Deadline: March 3, 2017

Kick Star Soccer Children Age 3
This 4-week program introduces players to the basics of organized soccer in a fun, non-competitive environment.
Registration Deadline: March 3, 2017

Lil' Leprechaun's Day Camp
Children Grades K–5th
It’s Spring Break! Spend the afternoon at Lowe Park with our recreation staff as they lead the kids through games, crafts, snacks, and more. We may even go searching for that leprechaun and his pot of gold! Please dress accordingly for the weather as we may be outside for a portion of the afternoon. Limited number of spots available.
Fee: $25.00 per child
Days/Dates: Wednesday, March 15
Time: noon–5 p.m.
Location: Lowe Park Arts & Environment Center
Registration Deadline: March 3, 2017

EGGStraordinary Egg Hunt
Children Ages 3–8
This event is always a hit with the kids and parents! Join other fellow egg hunters for a night your child won’t soon forget. Children will first create their own Easter craft(s), then they’re off in search of the mysterious glowing eggs. Who knows, there may even be an Easter Bunny sighting. Limited number of spots available.
Fee: $12.00 per child
Days/Dates: Saturday, April 8
Time: 7:30–9 p.m.
Location: Lowe Park Arts & Environment Center
Registration Deadline: March 3, 2017

Indoor Bags Camp
Children Ages 6–10
Program held at the Thomas Park Safe Room. Limited number of spots available.
Fee: $15.00
Days/Dates: Monday, March 13
Time(s): 9 a.m.–noon
Location: Thomas Park Safe Room
Registration Deadline: March 3, 2017

NEW! Putt-Putt Golf Camp
Children Ages 6–10
An introduction to putting using the S.N.A.G. (Starting New At Golf) golf system. Children will learn proper stance and grip as well as proper stroke and pace.. Limited number of spots available.
Fee: $15.00
Days/Dates: Tuesday, March 14
Registration Deadline: March 3, 2017

Adult Programs

Adult Team Trivia Night
Adults Ages 18+
Bring your thinking caps and useless trivial knowledge to compete against other teams of adults in fun and challenging rounds of trivia. Categories will include, but are not limited to: pop culture, movies, music, sports, history, brand recognition and more. Participants are welcome to bring food and drinks to share with their team. Prizes will be awarded to the winning teams. Minimum of 6 teams; Maximum of 12 teams.
Fee: $80.00 per team (Max: 8 people per team)
Days/Dates: Saturday, Mar. 4
Time(s): 6–9 p.m. (Doors open at 5:30 p.m.)
Location: Lowe Park Arts & Environment Center
Registration Deadline: Feb. 10, 2017

Family Programs

Snowman Selfies
Open to All Ages
It’s Iowa, it’s going to snow! Get out and enjoy the great outdoors when the white stuff starts to fly this winter. Simply get out and build yourself a snowman anytime there is snow on the ground. Snap a selfie with your snowman and send it to tireland@cityofmarion.org. Please include your contact information and name for your cool snowman. Pictures will be posted to Marion Parks and Recreation’s Facebook page and the "Snowman Selfie" with the most “Likes” at the end of the program will receive a prize from the department. Creativity will help, so make your snowman standout.
Fee: FREE
Snowman Selfie photos will be accepted Jan. 1-Feb. 28, 2017.

Register In Person, By Mail or Online

Cogran is our provider for online registration services. You will need to have a PayPal account to complete registrations.

The Lowe Park Arts and Environment Center is home to FREE senior activities throughout the week. These programs are provided and coordinated as part of the Witwer Healthy Aging Program by Aging Services.

The programs and activities are geared towards adults ages 55 and up. For more information on these programs or other sites, please contact JoEllen Haddad or Lauri Mitchell at Aging Services at 398-3644. You can also contact the Parks and Recreation office at Lowe Park at 447-3590.

Please note: If Linn-Mar Schools are canceled due to inclement weather, all senior activities scheduled are also canceled at Lowe Park.

Valentine Luncheon
February 16 at 11:30 a.m. at Lowe Park
Serving: Turkey Club Sandwich on Wheat Bread, Green Bean Casserole, Fruit and a Valentine Cookie

Cost: $3.50
RSVP: Reserve a meal by calling Summit Pointe at 730-8271 by February 14.

Program - Fresh Conversations:
Join Jo Ellen, from Witwer Healthy Aging, to learn how to stop food poisoning before it stops you, how to decode dates on food labels and enjoy a tasty berry smoothie….Yum!