REC NEWS WEEK OF APRIL 18, 2008

MOTHER/SON APPRECIATION DANCE- Friday May 9^th 7-9pm at the Gateway Center. This is a special dress-up dance and party for boys in Kindergarten thru age 12 to spend an evening with Mom. Tickets will be on sale starting on Friday April 18^th at the Newport Recreation Department office and thereafter, between 8am-4pm. There will only be 41 tickets sold to this dance and will be available on first come first serve basis. Tickets will not be sold at the door. There will be dancing, prizes, refreshments and entertainment by DJ Double Trouble. There will also be a photographer taking pictures of the couples for purchase. For more information, contact the Parks & Recreation Dept. 334-6345.

PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP CLOSING SOON- Preschool Playgroup is held on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from 9:30-11:00am in the Municipal Building Gym for Preschool age children and younger who are looking to play, have fun and meet others. Snacks and refreshments are available. This program is sponsored by Building Bright Futures and Newport Recreation Department. Friday April 25 will be the last day of this program until October. Thank you for participating and supporting our program.

RECREATION CENTER CLOSED FOR THE SEASON- The Recreation Center in the Municipal Building Gym is now closed for the Season. Thank you for your support in this activity.

JR OLYMPIC HOOP SHOOT SKILLS COMPETITION- Boys and girls are welcome to come test their skills in this local competition on Sat. April 26^th at 1pm in the Municipal Building Gym. Shooting and dribbling skills will be tested and compare to others in your age group.

PROUTY BEACH AND CITY DOCK TO OPEN MAY 2^ND- Get ready for another great season of boating, swimming, camping and enjoying the great outdoors in and along beautiful Lake Memphremagog. Boats will be put in by crane May 10^th at the City Dock. Campers and tenters are welcome and reservations can be made at the Ticket Booth at Prouty Beach.

SUMMER APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING TAKEN- Summer jobs at Prouty Beach, Gardner Park and the City Dock are now being accepted at the Recreation Dept. 2^nd Floor of the Municipal Building until May 2^nd.

ONGOING PROGRAMS

PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP - will close for the season April 25th! Thank you for participating!

Come visit and play with other preschoolers on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 9:30-11:00am in the Newport Municipal Building Gym. Play equipment is available from pedal karts and slides, to climbing structures, swings and various mats and wedges. A great winter activity and be able to socialize with others. Snacks and refreshments are provided by Building Bright Futures of Orleans County.

STRONG LIVING EXERCISE CLASS-Offered to adults who would like to increase flexibility and strengthen muscles that may not be used as often as others. A good chance to meet new folks and feel better. Led by Certified Instructor Brenda Landry, this class is FREE and open to come join us today. Classes will be held on Tues. and Fri. at 3pm at the Meeting Place on Second Street. Call the Recreation Department at 334-6345 for more info.

RECREATION CENTER at the Municipal Building Gym. The following is a listing of the Open Gym Hours and Programs that will be available to Children and Adults. Tues & Wed: 6-8:30pm Open Gym. Fri.: Rotating Schedule of Youth, Teen Dances and Kids Night Out Events that will be posted when they come up, Sat.4-6pm Women’s’ Volleyball League, 6-8pm Open Gym, Sun.: Youth Gym Soccer League for Grades 3-8, 4-6pm-Register today, program starts Nov. 25^th. Open Gym 6-8:30pm. Call the Recreation Department for more details at 334-6345. Recreation Center will close for the season April 13th! Thank you for participating!

^{YOUTH DANCES}^- ^{Begin Sat. Sept 15th at the Newport Municipal Building. This
dance is for 4-6th graders only. The cost is $4.00 per student
and the Dance is from 7-9pm. These
dances are well chaperoned and fun for all students! Adults who
may be able to chaperone any one of the dances are welcome and
should contact the Recreation Dept. at 334-6345.}
Friday Jan. 4, 2008
Friday Feb. 1, 2008
Friday March 14, 2008
Friday April 11, 2008
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Parks & Recreation Office
Located on the 2^nd floor in the Newport Municipal Building

222 Main Street
Newport, VT 05855
Phone: 802-334-6345
Fax: 802-334-5632

Hours: M-F 8:00am-4:30pm

Email: newportrec@comcast.net

JANICE HOGAN, DIRECTOR
REG SHAFE, ASST. DIRECTOR
BRIAN ELDRIDGE, ASST. DIRECTOR
STEVE EDGERLEY, HARBORMASTER
DIANNE ZUPPE, SECRETARY
BRENDA LANDRY, SENIOR CENTER DIRECTOR
ROBERT DERICK, GATEWAY MANAGER

RECREATION COMMITTEE

Steve Edgerley- Chair, Debbie Smith, Nancy Folland, Pauline Routhier, Marcel Poulin Jr., Celine Bernier, Mark Stewart, Todd Abel, Corinna Lancaster, Steve Coulter.
New members are always welcome!

MISSION STATEMENT

It is the purpose of the Newport Parks & Recreation Department to provide the Citizens of Newport City, with a broad selection of recreational opportunities and leisure time activities. The Department strives to enhance the quality of life in local communities and to develop and maintain future programs and facilities as needed. Recreation is fun for all!

RECREATION COMMITTEE

Steve Edgerley-Chair, Todd Abel, Debbie Smith, Corinna Lancaster, Nancy Folland, Marcel Poulin Jr., Pauline Routhier, Steve Coulter, Celine Bernier, Mark Stewart

*New members are always welcome! Call the office 334-6345

REGISTRATION

Registration for all programs are encouraged through the mail or online. Walk in registrations are accepted at the Rec. Dept. office. All programs are available to City of Newport residents at a discounted rate, and to residents of surrounding communities at a slightly higher fee.

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