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A Parks AND Recreation, Library Guide Winter/Spring 2019

New Recreation Center Programs Discover Upcoming Special Events Plenty of Activities for Spring Break

Table of Contents

REGISTRATION

Registration Information

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Memberships & Rentals

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Recreation Center Programs

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Active Seniors

8-9

Youth & Adult Athletics

10-11

Zula B. Wylie Library

12-16

Special Events

17-19

Park Information

Register Online with Any Device!

20-Inside Back

Register online at cedarhilltx.com/online!

Rainout Lines!

Sports: (972) 480-5868 Special Event: (214) 855-9758

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Parks & Recreation Department

Pre-registration is required for all recreation programs unless otherwise listed and all fees are due at the time of registration. Please note the deadline for all programs is 3 days prior to the start of the class. All programs require a minimum number of registrants in order to operate. Programs will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. Each program fee is listed in the brochure, and additional supplies might be required if noted. Cash, check, or credit card (Visa, MasterCard and American Express) are accepted.

Online Registration Register and pay for programs, sign up for memberships and view facilities all from your computer, tablet or smart phone!

You’ll need to create an account to use it, but don’t worry! With a couple of clicks and a few taps of the keyboard, you’ll be set up and ready to enjoy the convenience of online registration.

The new system has many great benefits and is extremely easy to use! Search for your favorite programs by keyword, age, day, time, location and more! You can even register for multiple programs in one transaction making the registration and payment process faster and more convenient!

Stay Connected!

Administrative Offices 285 Uptown Blvd. (2nd Floor) (972) 291-5130 Monday-Friday 8 am-5 pm Alan E. Sims Cedar Hill Recreation Center 310 E. Parkerville Rd. (972) 293-5288 Monday-Friday 5:30 am-9:30 pm Saturday 8 am-6 pm Sunday 1-7 pm Senior Center 1740 Mansfield Rd. (972) 291-5353 Monday-Friday 8 am-4 pm Closed Saturday & Sunday

Zula B. Wylie Public Library 225 Cedar St. (972) 291-7323 Renewal Line: (972) 230-5792 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 10 am-9 pm Wednesday, Friday 10 am-6 pm Saturday 10 am-5 pm Closed Sunday

Holiday Closures: Parks & Recreation Facilities, the Senior Center and the Library will be closed on the following holidays: Martin Luther King Jr, Day – Monday, January 21 Good Friday – Friday, April 19

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MEMBERSHIPS & RENTALS Memberships

Reserve Your Meeting or Special Event Today!

The Alan E. Sims Cedar Hill Recreation Center is the perfect place to maintain your healthy lifestyle in our fitness area, learn something new participating in one of our programs, host a special event in one of our multipurpose room rentals or play a game of basketball with your family and friends. Memberships are available to both Cedar Hill residents and non-residents at the same rate. Each membership includes: •

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Access to state-of-the-art fitness equipment including three-lane walking/jogging track, a variety of cardio and strength machines, free weights and much more. (free fitness orientation available).

Two full size gymnasiums.

Game room including table tennis, foosball, air hockey, pool table and gaming systems.

Onsite childcare 6 mo to 6 yrs in our barnyard room (Included in annual membership fee, or $20/10 visits, $4/per child, per visit).

Complimentary wallet lockers located in the gymnasium & fitness area for personal items.

Age

Adult (18-54 yrs)

Annual

3-Month

1-Month

Day Pass

$150

$50

$20

$5

Youth (7-17 yrs)

$100

$40

$20

$5

Senior (55 yrs+)

$100

$40

$20

$5

Family (Up to 4)

$300

$100

N/A

N/A

Multipurpose Room Rentals With over 5,400 square feet available for rent, the Alan E. Sims Cedar Hill Recreation Center is ideal for meetings, receptions, birthday parties and weddings. Guests have the option of using the entire space or splitting it up into 4 separate rooms.

Each rental includes access to audio/video equipment and a commercial kitchen (for an additional fee). Each room is adjacent to an outdoor patio and overlooks a beautiful pond. For additional information, or to check availability, visit cedarhilltx.com/pard or call (972) 293-5288.

Rental Space Deposit Sun-Fri

(before 4 pm)

Fri-Sat

One Room

$150

$40/hr

$50/hr

Two Rooms

$200

$55/hr

$65/hr

Three Rooms

$250

$75/hr

$85/hr

Four Rooms

$300

$100/hr

$110/hr

Kitchen

N/A

$30/hr

$30/hr

Please take a moment to look over the Recreation Center policies and guidelines at cedarhilltx.com/pard.

Upcoming Membership Specials Get $10 off a 3-month membership during the following dates: Valentines Day Special February 11-17 Mother’s Day Special May 5-May 12

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RECREATION PROGRAMS Athletic Programs Volleyball-Adult Coed League

Age: 16 yrs+ Fee: $116 per team Location: Recreation Center

Code Session 6558 1/7-3/18

6560 1/9-3/13

6559 3/25-5/20

6562 3/27-5/29

Days M W M W

Times 7-9:30 pm 7-9:30 pm 7-9:30 pm 7-9:30 pm

Steady Warriors Yoga

Age: 12 yrs+ Fee: $40/session, FREE to all veterans and first responders - Courtesy of Warrior Spirit Project Location: Recreation Center Bring strength, resilience, and flexibility into your body and your life. This traditional Hatha Yoga class offers basic postures, breathing techniques, and meditation suitable for everyone. A one team approach ensures that every student will have the opportunity for a positive experience.

Code 6510 6511 6512 6513

Session 1/2-1/30 2/1-2/27 3/1-3/29 4/3-4/26

Days W/F W/F W/F W/F

Personal Training

Times 10-11 am 10-11 am 10-11 am 10-11 am

The Alan E. Sims Cedar Hill Recreation Center offers individual training services from certified personal trainers with various specializations to help meet your health and fitness goals. Visit the front desk or cedarhilltx.com/pard for a list of trainers.

Zumba®

Age: 12 yrs+ Fee: Unlimited-$45 2x/week-$24 3x/week-$28 4x/week-$35 Location: Recreation Center Dance to great music, with great people, and burn a ton of calories without even realizing it. Burn up to 900 calories an hour while having a blast working out to rhythms like Salsa, Reggaeton, Merengue, Cumbia and Hip-Hop. Zumba® AM Code Session 6522 1/2-1/31 6523 2/2-2/28 6524 3/2-3/30 6525 4/1-4/30

Days M/T/W/Th/Sat M/T/W/Th/Sat M/T/W/Th/Sat M/T/W/Th/Sat

Times 9-10 am 9-10 am 9-10 am 9-10 am

Zumba® PM Code Session 6522 1/2-1/31

6523 2/2-2/28

6524 3/2-3/30

6525 4/1-4/30

Days M/T/Th W M/T/Th W M/T/Th W M/T/Th W

Times 6:30-7:30 pm 6-7 pm 6:30-7:30 pm 6-7 pm 6:30-7:30 pm 6-7 pm 6:30-7:30 pm 6-7 pm

Pickleball

Age: 12 yrs+ Fee: FREE with Recreation Center Membership Registration not required.

Location: Recreation Center Play competitive and non-competitive pickleball in the gymnasium. It is open for FREE play. Call for play times.

AIKIA Karate

Age: 5 yrs+ Fee: $30/session Location: Recreation Center Channel your energy through a combined style of American Tae-Kwon-Do and American Kenpo while learning self-discipline, respect for others, and self-defense.

Camp Gladiator

Camp Gladiator Cedar Hill is held at the Recreation Center on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays at 8:00 am and also at 6:45 pm on Mondays & Wednesdays.

All fitness levels are welcome! Contact dantesmithcampgladiator.com for more details.

*Each session includes Sat. tournament practice (12-2 pm).

Code

Session

6471 1/2-1/30

6472 2/2-2/27

6473 3/2-3/27

6474 4/1-4/29

Days

Times

M/W Sat M/W Sat M/W Sat M/W Sat

5:30-9 pm 12-2 pm 5:30-9 pm 12-2 pm 5:30-9 pm 12-2 pm 5:30-9 pm 12-2 pm

Cardio Mix

Age: 12 yrs+ Fee: $40/month Location: Recreation Center Kick start your fitness in our highly aerobic cardio class. Raise your heart rate and your energy with extensive cardio fitness sure to burn 500-1000 calories.

Code 6500 6501 6503 6504

Session 1/2-1/30 2/2-2/27 3/2-3/30 4/1-4/29

Days M/W/Sat M/W/Sat M/W/Sat M/W/Sat

Times 8:15-9:15 am 8:15-9:15 am 8:15-9:15 am 8:15-9:15 am

Mentor Meet Up

Level Up Life is personally sending you an “invitation for Elevation.” The Mentor Meet Up is the ultimate life empowerment class for youth and young adults. This epic session of inspiration is specially designed to address life’s toughest challenges. Held every other Tuesday night. Space is limited. Text (817) 559-5740 to register.

FREE Boxing Camp

All ages are welcome to join a 5 week boxing camp sponsored by the Dallas Police Department! Held on Saturday mornings 10-11:30 am at the recreation center.

Text (817) 559-5740 to sign up.

CHAT Spring Break Camp

March 11-15, 7 am-6 pm Ages 5-13 Fee: $60/per participant Get on the bus and sign up for the CHAT Spring Break Camp!

This all-day camp will be sure to keep your child busy during spring break. Participants will go on a different field trip each day and will have fun with recreational activities. Sign up at cedarhilltx.com/online. Space is limited, so register your child early!

RECREATION PROGRAMS Cultural Arts Dancing Little Stars

Age: 3-6 yrs Fee: $48/session Location: Recreation Center A fun, energetic dance class that combines ballet & tap.

Code 6491 6492 6493 6494

Session 1/8-1/22 2/5-2/26 3/5-3/26 4/2-4/30

Days T T T T

Times 6-7 pm 6-7 pm 6-7 pm 6-7 pm

Piano

Age: All ages Fee: $45/session Location: Recreation Center Play piano like a pro in no time! Learn great techniques, ear training, the number system, and how to read music.

Code Session Days 6475 1/2-1/31 M/W

6476 2/1-2/28 M/W

6477 3/1-3/30 M/W

6478 4/1-4/30 M/W

Times 9-10 am, 10-11 am, 4-5 pm & 6-7 pm 9-10 am, 10-11 am, 4-5 pm & 6-7 pm 9-10 am, 10-11 am, 4-5 pm & 6-7 pm 9-10 am, 10-11 am, 4-5 pm & 6-7 pm

Jay’s Swing Camp

Age: 16 yrs+ Fee: $35/session Location: Recreation Center Teaches swing dance from an 8-count premise and focuses on building the person from the inside out. We teach self-confidence, posture, balance, timing, musicality of dance, and much more. This class also teaches dance choreography for public performance and swing dance competitions.

Code 6505 6506 6507 6508

Session 1/3-1/31 2/7-2/28 3/7-3/28 4/4-4/25

Days Th Th Th Th

Times 7-9 pm 7-9 pm 7-9 pm 7-9 pm

Blue Monarch Line Dancing

Age: 50 yrs+ Fee: $10/session Drop-in Fee: $3/class Location: Recreation Center Come join the fun! Blue Monarch Line Dance is ideal for people without a partner. Dance individually and add your own flavor. Not only will you have fun, you will stay active and learn set patterns. This program is proven to help improve memory and coordination.

Code 6301 6303 6305 6499

Session 1/7-1/28 2/4-2/25 3/4-3/25 4/1-4/29

Days M M M M

Times 10-11 am 10-11 am 10-11 am 10-11 am

LP’s Dance for Kids

Age: 3-15 yrs Fee: $60/session Location: Recreation Center This course brings the elegance of ballet to students. Learn basic ballet technique and French terminology. Gain poise, grace, rhythm and balance.

Age: 3-7 yrs Code Session 6341 1/2-1/30 6343 2/4-2/27 6342 3/4-3/27 6344 4/1-4/29

Days M/W M/W M/W M/W

Times 7-8 pm 7-8 pm 7-8 pm 7-8 pm

Age: 8-15 yrs Code Session 6345 1/3-1/31 6346 2/1-2/28 6347 3/1-3/29 6348 4/1-4/26

Days Th/F Th/F Th/F Th/F

Times 5-6:30 pm 5-6:30 pm 5-6:30 pm 5-6:30 pm

Teen Hip Hop

Age: 8-16 yrs Fee: $40/session Location: Recreation Center Teens can enjoy a fun and energetic dance class learning the latest moves.

Code 6467 6468 6469 6470

Session 1/4-1/28 2/1-2/22 3/1-3/29 4/5-4/26

Days F F F F

Times 7-8 pm 7-8 pm 7-8 pm 7-8 pm

Special Interests Practical Self Defense

Age: 18 and up Fee: 4 sessions for $150, 8 for $300 Location: Recreation Center Physical abuse and rape prevention, gun and weapon defense, self defense, and martial arts training.

Code Session 6578 1/5-1/26

6579 2/2-2/23

6580 3/2-3/30

6581 4/2-4/27

Days T Sat T Sat T Sat T Sat

Times 7:30-8:30 pm 2-3 pm 7:30-8:30 pm 2-3 pm 7:30-8:30 pm 2-3 pm 7:30-8:30 pm 2-3 pm

Village Tech 4-in-1

Age: 6-17 yrs Fee: $70/session Location: Recreation Center Half day program for Village Tech students.

Students will take 4 enrichment classes for the price of 1. Programs include performing arts, cooking and karate/basketball to enhance personal and social growth in various life skills.

Code 6484 6487 6488 6489

Session 1/2-1/23 2/6-2/27 3/6-3/27 4/3-4/24

Days W W W W

Times 1-5 pm 1-5 pm 1-5 pm 1-5 pm

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SENIOR PROGRAMS The Cedar Hill Senior Center services active seniors, age 50 and older, through planned programs, activities, and trips. Participants are offered enriching opportunities in a safe, fulfilling environment. Memberships to the center are FREE of charge and can be completed at the Senior Center.

All programs are held weekly at the Senior Center, and registration is required for designated programs (up to 40 participants). Registrations are completed in person at the center, and Cedar Hill residents have first priority. For additional program information or registration, visit cedarhilltx.com/pard.

Visit cedarhilltx.com/seniors to view the monthly calendar.

SPECIAL INTEREST

FITNESS

Queen Beaders

Gold Toning Registration Required Tone your body and stay active through aerobic movement.

T 8:30 and 9:30 am Th 8:30 and 9:30 am

Learn the art of making beautiful and fun jewelry.

Th 10 am-12 pm

Hand Quilting

Quilting is a major part of history.

This class will help you enhance your personal legacy as you make your mark on history.

Th 12:30-2:30 pm

Ceramics

Paint and design pieces from green ware. Firing is included.

M 10 am-12 pm

Loom Knitting

Learn how to make your own gloves, scarves, and hats with the loom.

W 12:30-2:30 pm

DANCE Social Dancing

Yoga for Seniors Registration Required Learn how to breathe through basic Yoga movements.

M/Th 1-2 pm and 2-3 pm Zumba Gold Registration Required Move to the rhythm of the music with basic Latin dance moves.

M 8:30-9:30 am T/Th/F 10:30-11:30 am Mat Yoga

Join us with Sonia Azad from WFAA Channel 8 in mat yoga.

T 2:30-3:30 pm

Learn basic two-step and western line dances. No partner required.

Th 3-4 pm

GAMES

Line Dancing

Enjoy the game of bridge with other members.

W 11 am-3 pm

Registration Required Learn fun dances choreographed to contemporary music.

T 1-2 pm

Social Bridge

Bingo

Pay $1.00 per card and win food!

W 10 am-12 pm

Senior Events & Trips A variety of day trips are open to registered members of the Senior Center. Trips are taken every Friday.

You can check the monthly Senior Center Calendar to find out what the trips are. Advanced registration is required and availability is limited.

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ATHLETIC PROGRAMS Adult Athletics Information Registration can be completed at cedarhilltx.com/pard or in person at the Alan E. Sims Cedar Hill Recreation Center or Parks and Recreation administrative offices.

To view team schedules, standings, or player call-in lists visit teamsideline.com/cedarhilltx.

Adult Softball

Age: 16 yrs+ Last Day to Register: February 20 Season: March 4 Minimum: 5 teams per league Location: Virginia Weaver Softball Complex (631 Somerset Dr.) Join us for the adult softball league. Each team will play eight games and the top four per division qualify to play in a single elimination city tournament. Teams will register under USSSA and play under USSSA rules.

Come on out and let’s “Play Ball!”

Code 6528 6527 6529

League Softball - Adult Men’s (Monday) Softball - Adult Men’s Beginner (Monday) Softball - Adult Coed (Friday)

Fee Per Team $325 $325 $325

Associations DFW Adult Baseball Association (DFW ABA) Age: 18 yrs+ www.dfw-aba.com DFW Adult Baseball Association is an adult baseball league for adults to play America’s game, regardless of age or playing experience. Skills range from entry level to advanced.

DFW ABA is a family oriented organization which emphasizes good sportsmanship as well as good competition. Contact: JD Magee at dfwaba@gmail.com

Rainout Lines!

Sports: (972) 480-5868

Special Event: (214) 855-9758

Youth Athletics Information Cedar Hill Parks and Recreation Department has partnered with the following associations to provide exceptional youth athletics in our community. Each association is operated by volunteers dedicated to providing a positive team experience for each participant. For information regarding registration, schedules, and practices please contact the association directly.

Cedar Hill Youth Basketball Association (CHYBA) Age: 4-14 yrs Registration: October Season: Winter Contact: cedarhillbasketball@yahoo.com or call Rodney at (469) 766-9057 sports.bluesombrero.com/cedarhillbasketball Cedar Hill Youth Basketball Association provides basketball of all skill levels, ranging from beginner, intermediate and select to the youth boys and girls of Cedar Hill.

Cedar Hill Soccer Association (CHSA) Age: 3-18 yrs Registration: November-January, July Season: Spring/Fall Contact: Larry at registrar@cedarhillsoccer.org www.cedarhillsoccer.org Cedar Hill Soccer Association provides quality soccer training for boys and girls in Cedar Hill Independent School District boundaries at all skill levels, ranging from recreation, club and academy.

Cedar Hill Baseball Association (CHBA)

Age: 3-14 yrs Registration: January & July Season: Spring/Fall Contact: Clint at cedarhillbaseball@yahoo.com www.cedarhillbaseball.com Cedar Hill Baseball Association provides baseball of all skill levels, ranging from recreation, select and tournament teams to the youth boys of Cedar Hill.

Cedar Hill Girls Softball Association (CHGSA) Age: 4-15 yrs Registration: February & April-May & August Season: Recreational-Spring/Fall, Competitive-Summer Contact: Marvin at (469) 337-8934 or marvinb1018@gmail.com sports.bluesombrero.com/chgsa Cedar Hill Girls Softball Association offers recreational, select and high school level softball for the girls of Cedar Hill.

Youth Football of Cedar Hill (YFCH) Age: 5-13 yrs Registration: January-July Season: Fall Contact: Larry at (972) 207-2589 or yfch.org yfch.org Youth Football of Cedar Hill provides the opportunity for every child to play organized football & cheerleading in a family oriented environment.

Tennis Lessons Age: 7-14 yrs Fee: $35/session Instructor: Martha Franklin, USPTA Development Coach, (469) 360-4045 Young champions develop hand-eye coordination as they learn tennis fundmentals in a fun and encouraging environment. Lessons are provided at Crawford Park for varying skill levels, from beginner to competition. Each session includes 4 lessons and tennis balls are provided. Register online at cedarhilltx.com/pard, in person at Alan E. Sims Cedar Hill Recreation Center or at the Parks & Recreation administrative offices.

8U Code Date Day Times 14U Code Date Day Times 10U Code Date Day Times 6325 1/8-1/29 T 5:30-6:30 pm 6326 1/9-1/30 W 5:30-6:30 pm 6327 1/10-1/30 Th 5:30-6:30 pm 6328 2/5-2/26 T 5:30-6:30 pm 6329 2/6-2/27 W 5:30-6:30 pm 6330 2/7-2/28 Th 5:30-6:30 pm 6331 3/5-4/2 T 5:30-6:30 pm 6332 3/6-4/3 W 5:30-6:30 pm 6333 3/7-4/7 Th 5:30-6:30 pm 6334 4/9-4/23 T 5:30-6:30 pm 6335 4/10-5/1 W 5:30-6:30 pm 6336 4/11-5/2 Th 5:30-6:30 pm

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A Community Resource The Zula B. Wylie Library is a community place dedicated to enriching the lives of our patrons with a wide variety of materials, services, and events.

Our goal is to be your third place in the community, after home or work, and a virtual resource anywhere you go.

All are invited to read, learn, and have fun with us here at the library!

ZULA B. WYLIE PUBLIC LIBRARY Library Services

Library Events

Library Cards

Zula B. Wylie Public Library cards are FREE to residents of Texas. You can borrow books, videos, DVDs, ebooks, audio books and magazines. Virtual electronic cards are also available to access online databases and resources. Cedar Hill, DeSoto, and Duncanville residents can receive a partnership card FREE of charge.

Date

Event

Time

1/14 Family Fun Night - Incredibles 2

1/27 MLK Community Peace March

& Celebration at Cedar Hill

Government Center

3 pm

2/11

Black History Month Celebration

6:30 pm

The community garden has been a Growing Green success and has developed into a community-wide project. Register online to participate.

This project is open to the public on a first come, first serve basis.

3/11

Family Fun Night - Magician Marty Westerman

6:30 pm

Copy, Print, & Fax

3/28

Women’s History Month Celebration

11:30 am

Ask a Librarian

This service on our library website allows you to get information on research, websites, library collections, databases, and other library services via e-mail or phone. Someone will respond to you within 24 hours. You can also call the library during business hours at (972) 291-7323 ext. 1300.

Community Garden

A coin-operated photocopy machine is provided for public use. Black and white and color computer printing is available for a small fee. Faxing is also available for a small fee. Faxing resumes and job applications is FREE.

Meeting Room

Our meeting room is available for use by non-profit organizations. To reserve the room, please call (972) 291-7323 ext. 1300.

Visit cedarhilllibrary.org for more information on library services, classes, and events.

6:30 pm

4/7-13 National Library Week 4/22

Earth Fest: An Earth & Arbor Day Celebration at Cedar Hill Government Center

5-7:30 pm

YOUTH LIBRARY PROGRAMS Children Storytime Sessions: Baby Storytime - Every Monday at 10:30 am. Parents and care-givers of children ages 0-2 are welcome. This storytime class helps develop motor, sensory, and social skills through songs, movement, and rhyme while promoting pre-literacy skills and a love of books. January 28, February 4, 11, 18 and 25. The Family Place Library Parent Playgroup will combine with storytime. These sessions will incorporate our stories, songs, and fingerplays with playtime for children ages 0-3 and their parents/caregivers. Siblings up to age 5 are also invited to this session. Community resource professionals will be in attendance with information and resources that help parents understand their role as their child’s first teacher.

Preschool Storytime - Wednesdays, 10:30 am. This fun and engaging class will help children ages 3-6 develop all important literacy skills. Interactive songs, fingerplays and activities will focus on skills needed for the first year of kindergarten. STEAM activities follow storytime.

Toddler Storytime - Fridays, 10:30 am. Stories, dance and action rhymes will engage toddlers ages 2-3 in developing pre-reading skills in this fun and active storytime class. A simple craft follows storytime.

Family Pajama Storytime - Held the 3rd Thursday of every month at 6:30 pm. Bring the whole family and wear your pajamas! We will have calming bedtime stories for all ages and a milk and cookie snack at the end!

January 17, February 21, March 21 and April 18.

Bilingual Storytime - Held quarterly and includes stories in both English and Spanish, with songs, crafts and special guests. Join us for a very special bilingual storytime January 31 and April 25 at 6:30 pm in the children’s area.

Ongoing Activities: Youth Tellers - Children in grades 3-6 are invited to learn the art of storytelling every Thursday at 5 pm.

Homework Help - Children in grades 3-6 can receive guided assistance with homework every Wednesday from 4:30-5:30 pm. Sessions are facilitated by a certified teacher. Space is limited. Register weekly by calling (972) 291-7323 ext. 1305.

Tail Wagging Tutors - 2nd Saturday of each month at 1:30 pm.

Children of all ages are invited to read aloud to friendly, trained dogs from the Dog Training Club of Dallas County.

Spring Break Activities March 11-15

Beat Spring Break boredom at the library.

We’ll have fun and engaging activities such as live performances, arts and crafts, movies and more all week long!

We will kick off Children’s Book Week on April 29. Join us for a week of fun and exciting literacy based activities for the entire family!

Tweens Tween programs are designed for ages 8-12. Held on Mondays at 4:30 pm.

Some programs require registration - call (972) 291-7323 ext. 1305.

January: Creative Writing Camp Mondays, January 7, 14, 21, and 28 at 4:30 pm. Learn how to improve your writing in fun ways. Refreshments provided.

Teens The Hang Out: A program for teens where they can explore technology and engage in other fun activities. Held every 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month at 4:30 pm. For ages 13-18 only. Space is limited. To register call (972) 291-7323 ext. 1314.

January 3 - Movie Day

February: Tween Game Nights

January 17 - Teen Gaming Day

Mondays, February 4, 11, 18, and 25 at 4:30 pm. Join us as we play different video games, card games, and more! Refreshments provided.

February 7-28 - Fitness Workshop

March: March Meditation

March 7 - Teen Art Studio

Mondays, March 4, 11, 18, and 25 at 4:30 pm. Join us for relaxing yoga evenings. Yoga mats provided.

March 14 - Teen Twister

April: Let’s Get Movin’!

Mondays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 at 4:30 pm. Join us as we are getting ative this month and doing different outdoor activities like soccer, frisbee, and more.

Ready 4K is an evidence-based text messaging program for parents of newborns and 1-5 year olds. Each week, parents receive fun facts, easy tips and encouraging messges to support their children’s learning. Ready 4K activities build on the things that parents already do with their children – like getting dressed,

April 4-25 - Music Making Workshop May 2-23 - Teen Career Readiness

meal time, and bath time – to make supporting child developments fast, fun, and easy. Ready 4K text messages cover early literacy, early math, and social and emotional skills, and they are currently available in English and Spanish. For more information, call us at (972) 291-7323 ext. 1323.

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ADULT LIBRARY PROGRAMS Adult Ongoing Programs Readers on the Hill Book Club - Every 1st Monday at 7 pm, January 7, February 4, March 4 and April 1. The Readers on the Hill book discussion club is open to everyone. Participants read and discuss a different book each month. Visit www.cedarhilllibrary.org for a list of books the group will be discussing.

Computer Classes - We offer FREE weekly computer classes for adults. These classes cover a broad range of topics that will provide you with the skills necessary to be computer savvy. Call (972) 291-7323 ext.

1311 to register and visit www.cedarhilllibrary.org for a schedule of topics that will be covered.

Dallas Area Writers Group (DAWG) - Every 2nd Tuesday at 7 pm, January 8, February 12, March 12 and April 9. Dallas Area Writers Group meetings are open to all writers who want to improve writing skills, meet other writers, and get published. There is no charge to attend.

Tuesday Evenings at 7 pm:

Wednesday Afternoons at 2 pm:

January 22 & 29 February 5, 19 & 26 March 5, 19 & 26 April 2, 16, 23 & 30

January 9, 16, 23 & 30 February 6, 13, 20 & 27 March 6, 13, 20 & 27 April 3, 10, 17 & 24

Living with Diabetes - January 28, February 25, March 25 and April 22 at 6 pm. Learn life skills, tips and suggestions to live with diabetes.

Sit and Sew - Every Thursday at 10 am. A group for adults who love to sew and want to learn how to sew. Space is limited. Call (972) 291-7323 ext. 1313 for more information.

Make It @ Your Library - Event featuring invention and creativity.

A celebration of the Maker movement. Saturdays, January 12, February 9, March 9 and April 13 at 2 pm.

Cedar Hill Genealogical Society - January 10, February 14, March 14 and April 11 at 6:30 pm. This society provides educational programs and training in genealogical research during their monthly meetings, which are open to the public.

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Held in the meeting room on Tuesdays, 10:30 am-2:30 pm February 5-April 9.

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CEDAR HILL PARKS Park Pavilion Rentals City parks are a great place to celebrate, whether it be a birthday party, family reunion or just a picnic in the park. There are 15 covered pavilions that can be rented at various parks throughout the city along with the Amphitheater at Valley Ridge Park. All fees are due at the time of the reservation and you are required to reserve the pavilion for the entire time you occupy it. Contact the Parks and Recreation Administrative Offices at (972) 291-5130 to check availability and all reservations must be completed in person.

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Cedar Mountain Nature Preserve 1300 W. FM 1382

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David Rush Park

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23 1313 High Pointe Rd. 24 1109 S. Clark Rd.

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26 2850 Park Ridge Dr. 27 631 Somerset Dr.

30 2415 S. Lakeview Dr. 31 1310 Watercourse Way 32 200 Lakeside Dr. 33 955 Wooded Creek Dr.

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