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75th Anniversary Year!
June 23, 2022 Vol. 76 No. 21
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BELVIDERE’S ANNUAL HERITAGE DAYS JUNE 24TH-26TH DOWNTOWN BELVIDERE & BOONE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
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2022
plug into adventure! SPECIAL EVENTS AT BELVIDERE PARK
JULY 9TH
7:30 AM - 9:30 PM As proud supporters of the 4th Annual Unplug Illinois Day, we encourage people to GET UP, GET OUT, UNPLUG, PLAY & ENGAGE WITH ONE ANOTHER through experiences throughout our parks & recreation programs. We invite all Belvidere families to spend the day at our parks enjoying the unplugged outdoors while taking in a new activity or learning a new skill. Time
Schedule of Events
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9:00 AM
Bird Watching Hike (7:30-8:30 AM): Join a seasoned guide & learn about local birds residing in the park. Pre-registration required & limited to first 15 participants. For best results, bring binoculars & a camera. Duck Derby: This annual fundraiser for Special Recreation programming features 600 rubber ducks swimming from the Baltic Mill. No registration required, come & cheer on the ducks! Call 815-547-5711 x14 to purchase Ducks. 1st Place $200, 2nd Place $125, 3rd Place $75, Last Place $25
10:00 AM
Fishing Clinic; Disc Golf Clinic (10 AM - Noon): Rockford Fishing Tightlines & Rockford Disc Golf Club will be on hand to introduce you or teach you a little more about fishing or disc golf. Can attend if you do not have equipment.
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Food Trucks (11 AM - 8 PM) • Tree Identification Hike (11 AM - 12:30 PM): From area naturalists • Story Time (11 AM - 12:30 PM): Join the Ida Public Library for a story & a craft • Fitness Class (11:30 AM - Noon): PCF Fitness will lead a free workout session. Bring water & a towel or yoga mat. Belvidere Park Party (Noon - 6 PM) : Games, music & a lot of fun throughout the day! • Mystery Trail (12-3 PM): Think of this like an escape room on a hike! Bring friends & family at any time to stroll through the park while solving puzzles! • Lawn Game Demo (12-3 PM): Love lawn games? Would you like to learn a new one? Would you like to play one? Like to know what a lawn game is? An area of loved & new classics will be set up for you to explore.
12:30 PM
History Walk (12:30-1:30 PM): Local historian from Ida Public Library will lead a walk through Belvidere Park sharing history of this loved local landmark • Chalk Area (12:30 - 1:30 PM): Great for kids, families...really anybody!
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Paint In The Park (1-2:30 PM): This is our take on a guided painting project. Belvidere Park District Special Recreation Staff will lead you to create your own masterpiece. ALL materials provided. Limited to 20 participants (pre-register). Plant Identification Hike (2:30-4 PM) : A Local Boone County Master naturalist will teach you about plants native to the area! • Bubbles Area (2:30-4 PM): We will have everything you need to bubble up to your hearts’ content. • Outdoor Cooking Demo (2:30-4 PM): Stop by this demo area, where every half hour local Boy Scout Troops will be showing you some new ideas for your next cookout or campout. Bike Ride (4-5 PM) : This family friendly ride will navigate through the parks! • Rock Painting (4-5:30 PM): We will have everything you need to create your own art on nature’s canvas! • Dance Lessons (4-5:30 PM): Celia’s Dance Education Center will teach you some Latin dance moves step by step that you can incorporate into your next party. Stargazing (8-9 PM) : NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Space Case Sarah welcomes all who want to learn a little more about getting into Astronomy. No equipment is needed.
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STOP BY DOTY PARK DURING HERITAGE DAYS! ROCKFORD RAGE ROLLER DERBY SCRIMMAGE Saturday, June 25th 2 PM
SCOTTISH HEAVY ATHLETICS Saturday, June 25th 10 AM
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KIDS SPOT YOUTH TUMBLING The Belvidere Park District and Kids Spot, Inc. have partnered up to offer high energy tumbling programs. The Kids Spot, Inc. has over 20 years of coaching experience and has received numerous regional and national awards. All classes will be held at the Rivers Edge Recreation Center and taught by Kids Spot staff. (PK) Location: Rivers Edge Recreation Center
Register Early Before Classes Fill Tiny Tumblers 1 & 2 (Age 3-5) Max: 6 This class is centered on age appropriate activities with an emphasis on socialization and group involvement through introductory gymnastics skills for tots. No prerequisite required. Code 206225-01 206225-02 206225-03 206226-01 206226-02 206226-03
Age 3 3 3 4-5 4-5 4-5
R/NR Fee $54/$69 $54/$69 $54/$69 $54/$69 $54/$69 $54/$69
Date 6/7-6/28 7/5-7/26 8/2-8/23 6/7-6/28 7/5-7/26 8/2-8/23
Time 4:15-5 PM 4:15-5 PM 4:15-5 PM 4:15-5 PM 4:15-5 PM 4:15-5 PM
Day TUE TUE TUE TUE TUE TUE
Beginning Tumbling (Age 6-17) Max: 8 This class is designed for the entry level tumbler. Students will learn rolls, handstands, cartwheels and limbering skills. No prerequisite required. Participants will be divided based on skill level. Code 206256-01 206256-02 206256-03
Age 6-17 6-17 6-17
R/NR Fee $54/$69 $54/$69 $54/$69
Date 6/7-6/28 7/5-7/26 8/2-8/23
Time 5-5:45 PM 5-5:45 PM 5-5:45 PM
Day TUE TUE TUE
Intermediate Tumbling (Age 6-17) Max: 8 Students who have mastered Beginning Tumbling and are ready for the next step will continue to perfect their skills while adding a new set of skills to their workout. Participants must complete the Beginning Tumbling program and be referred to the Intermediate Tumbling program.
All Day Rentals Only $100 (9 AM - 9PM) North: Capacity 100 • South: Capacity 150 West: Capacity 250
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Code 206258-03 206258-04 206258-05
Age 6-17 6-17 6-17
R/NR Fee $54/$69 $54/$69 $54/$69
Date 6/7-6/28 7/5-7/26 8/2-8/23
Time 5-5:45 PM 5-5:45 PM 5-5:45 PM
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