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76th Anniversary Year!
January 4, 2024 Vol. 77 No. 49
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Published Every Thursday By Ed & Matt Branom
In This Issue January...
BELVIDERE STORE CLOSING! SAVE UP TO 50% OFF
BOONE COUNTY
SENIOR LIVING
SEE PAGES 5-8
A MONTHLY FOUR PAGE SECTION FOR SENIORS
Rink Hours: Public Skate Mon.-Thurs 4-6 PM, Fri. 4-9 PM, Sat. & Sun. Noon - 7 PM Figure Skate Times: Sun. 10-11:45 AM *Times subject to change due to weather, special events, rentals
Open Shoot Times: Youth 12 yrs. & Under Tues./Thurs. 6-7 PM, Adult 13+ Mon./Wed. 8:30-9:30 PM
For Registration Information Call or Visit
815-547-5711 belviderepark.org
*Tentative schedule. Times subject to change due to weather, special events, rentals
DISCO NIGHT • JANUARY 12TH • 5-9 PM
ICE SKATING LESSONS TOT BEGINNERS
Code 115002-01 115002-02
Age 3-6 3-6
R/NR Fee Date $26/$36 1/8-1/22 $26/$36 2/5-2/19
Day MON MON
Time 6:15-7 pm 6:15-7 pm
Code 115003-01 115003-02
Age 7-15 7-15
R/NR Fee Date $26/$36 1/10-1/24 $26/$36 2/7-2/21
Day WED WED
Time 6:15-7 pm 6:15-7 pm
This class is for children 6 & younger to develop Agility, Balance, & Coordination. Prior to first class, instructors will hold an office orientation, they will ensure all equipment is properly fitted & participants are wearing proper attire. Skates provided. (CV) Location: Riverside Ice Arena • Min/Max: 4/10
BEGINNER SKATE LESSONS
These lessons are for the older child to learn how to skate. Skill focus is march & glide, backward wiggles, forward one foot glide, forward/backward edge swizzles. Skates provided. (CV) Location: Riverside Ice Arena • Min/Max: 4/10
NERF WARS
J&J DANCE AT RIVERS EDGE
Nerf War Night is back & we are ready to have some fun! The gym is transformed into an awesome battlefield that needs defending! Goggles must be worn & will be provided. No need to bring your ammo, we will have plenty! Bring your own Nerf gun with you to battle! (TK) Location: Rivers Edge Rec Center • Min/Max: 10/40 • Registration Deadline: 1/18 for session 1 & 2/15 for session 2
CREATIVE MOVEMENT
This class serves as an introduction to dance where preliminary ballet & tap skills are taught. Code 101317-01
Age R/NR Fee Date Day 18 mos.-3 yrs. $52/$67 1/15-6/2 MON
Time 5-5:30 pm
JAZZ/HIP-HOP COMBO
In this class, dancers implement basic jazz technique & learn floor skills to create awesome routines! Code 101317-04 101317-05
Age 6-9 10-18
R/NR Fee $52/$67 $52/$67
Date 1/15-6/2 1/15-6/2
Day MON MON
Time 7-7:30 pm 7:30-8 pm
BALLET/TAP COMBO
Offered separately for athletes ages 3.5-5 & 6-9. Instructors work to expand students’ current dance knowledge. Code 101317-02 101317-03
Age 3.5-5 6-9
R/NR Fee $60/$74 $60/$74
Date 1/15-6/2 1/15-6/2
Day MON MON
Code 101211-01 101211-02 101211-03 101211-04
Time 5:30-6:15 pm 6:15-7 pm
Code 101317-06
Age 10-18
R/NR Fee $60/$74
Date 1/15-6/2
Day MON
Time 8-8:45 pm
R/NR Fee $11/$16 $11/$16 $11/$16 $11/$16
Dates 1/19 1/19 2/16 2/16
Time 6-7pm 7:30-8:30pm 6-7pm 7:30-8:30pm
Day FRI FRI FRI FRI
COOK CAMP: BREAKFAST STYLE Breakfast is delicious, nutritious & easy to make! This hands-on cooking class focuses on kitchen safety, cooking techniques & nutrition. Learn new skills as we make healthy breakfast entrees & enjoy eating everything you make. All youth will receive recipes & cooking how-to handouts. (TK) Min/Max: 10/20 Location: Special Recreation Facility Code 103013-01
LYRICAL/TAP COMBO Through ballet & lyrical styles, students have a higher focus on technique, artistry, storytelling & choreography.
Age 7-9 10-13 7-9 10-13
Age 8-15
R/NR Fee $25/$35
Date 1/20
Day SAT
Time 9am-1pm
DADDY DAUGHTER SWEETHEART DANCE FEBRUARY 3RD • REGISTER BY JANUARY 26TH
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