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October 12, 2023 Vol. 77 No. 37
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Activities Costume Party Grab your favorite Mummy (mom, grandma, aunt) & dress in your favorite Halloween costume & come to Rivers Edge Recreation Center for a fun night of games, crafts, & dancing. There will be a costume contest for the best couple, cutest costume & most creative (TK) Age R/NR Fee Date Time Day Location: Rivers Edge Rec Center Code 305075-01 3+ $35/$50 10/20 6:30-8:30 pm FRI Min/Max: 10/30 couples Additional Child $18/$22
NERF WARS OCTOBER 27TH
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
WARS Code 301211-03 301211-04
Age R/NR Fee Dates 7-9 $10 / $15 10/27 10-13 $10 / $15 10/27
Time 6-7pm 7:15-8:15pm
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ADULT Tournament Can you duck, dip, dive, & dodge? Get your team together for the fun adult dodgeball tournament! All games are played 6 on 6. Min. of 6 players on a team with a max of 8. Double elimination bracket will be played! Winners will be crowned with medals and bragging rights! (TK) Location: Rivers Edge Rec Center Min/Max: 4/8 Code 301210-01
815-547-5711 1006 W. LINCOLN BELVIDERE
Age 18+
R/NR Fee $50/$65
Date 10/28
Time 9:15 am-3 pm
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D ROCK CLIMBING WALL IN MONDAY-THURSDAY 5-8 PM R DROP FOR OPEN WALL TIME! O Our wall has three climbing routes set to challenge all types of climbers. automatic belay system offers a safe & fun experience for all. You P The must be 35 lbs. to climb. All climbers are required to sign a waiver before climbing. Parent/guardian must sign if under the age of 18. I Drop In Fees: $3/15 Minutes; $15 Unlimited Climb Rental FEE: $75/ accommodates up to 30 people. Climbing wall rentals may trump N Hour; over climb times, so please call ahead for wall availability 815-547-9557
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