Norwalk Fall/Winter Parks and Rec Book

NORWALK Parks & Recreation Activities 2017 FALL/WINTER

Register at www.norwalkiowa.iowa.gov PARKS & RECREATION ACTIVITIES

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TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information Policies

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Special Events

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Early Out Activities

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Youth Activities

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Adult Programs

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Family Activities

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OPALS (Older People with Active Lifestyles) Library/Park Info

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Enjoy Norwalk’s Parks

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TOBACCO & NICOTINE-FREE Maintaining its commitment to health, Norwalk Parks and Trails (sports complex included) is now tobacco and nicotine-free. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

ALCOHOL POLICY

The Norwalk City ALCOHOL ordinance does not allow any alcohol in any of our city parks or sports complex.

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GENERAL INFORMATION NORWALK PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Address: 1100 Chatham Ave Norwalk, IA 50211 Phone: (515) 981–9206 Fax: (515) 981–5839 Hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Mon. thru Fri. (Closed Nov. 10, 23, 24, Dec 25, 26 Jan 1)

Nancy Kuehl | Director Staff: nancyk@norwalk.iowa.gov

Louise Taylor–Seibert | Program/Office Asst louiset@norwalk.iowa.gov

Adam Seibert | Parks Complex Superv. adams@norwalk.iowa.gov

HOW TO REGISTER FOR PROGRAMS Registrations can be made at the Norwalk Parks and Recreation office or directly on-line. There are 4 easy sign-up options for your convenience:

1.

Walk in and register during office hours.

2.

Place your registration form and payment in a sealed envelope, and put it in the drop box located inside our front door 24/7 (Public Safety Building).

3.

Mail your registration form and payment to the above address.

4. Online Registration: Go to www.norwalk.iowa.gov and click on “Government”, “Departments”, “Parks and Recreation”, “Recreational Programs”, then click on the white box link “Parks & Rec Program Registration”.

NEED A REGISTRATION FORM? Registration forms are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at the Norwalk Parks and Recreation office (located in the Norwalk Public Safety Building). The front door is never locked; just walk in and pick up the registration forms you need, fill them out and place them in the drop box with your payment. Registration forms are also available on our website. Go to www.norwalk.iowa.gov and click on “Government”, “Departments”, “Parks and Recreation”, “Recreational Programs” click on the highlighted form you would like to print off., complete it and drop it off at our office or send by mail.

FOLLOW US ON TWITTER Find us on Twitter to keep up-to-date on all cancellation, registration, and department information! (http://twitter.com/NorwalkPR) It’s quick, easy, and free! Follow the instructions below.

7 Easy Steps: Twitter Updates 1. www.twitter.com, click green ‘sign up now’ icon 2. Fill out the info, click ‘Create My Account’ 3.

Click blue ‘Next Step;’ icon, then click again 4.

Search ‘NorwalkPR’, click gray ‘Follow’ icon 5.

Click green ‘Mobile Phone’ icon If your phone isn’t already set up for text message updates, follow the steps below.

6. Click on ‘settings’ at the top 7. Click ‘Mobile’, fill in information, click start

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Appetizers

All Burgers, Squealers and Sandwiches are served with a Regular side. Substitute a Premium side: Add 1.50

All appetizers come with choice of dipping sauce: Ranch, BBQ, Honey Mustard, Bleu Cheese, or Marinara

Breaded Tenderloin

A tenderloin breaded in house with Panko breadcrumbs.

Served on a bun............................................................................................. 9.25

Grilled Tenderloin

6 oz tenderloin chargrilled and served on a bun............. 9.25

804 Club

A double decker of ham and turkey plus American and Swiss cheese on 3 pieces of honey wheat bread with bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on the side....................................................7.75

Burgers Burgers are made with a 1/3 lb all beef patty. Make any Burger a Double for 2.00.

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A classic cheeseburger with American cheese, onion, lettuce, tomato and pickles ...................................................8.50 Add bacon: 1.00

Mushroom and Swiss Burger *

Grilled mushrooms and Swiss cheese on a toasted bun. .....8.75

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This one may bring tears to your eyes. A burger topped with Carolina Reaper sauce, pepper-jack, banana peppers, pepper bites and double jalapenos ..............9.75

Squealers The Starter Squealer

Chicken Strips

Breaded, tender all white meat chicken strips.

Sauce it up! Try one of our wing sauces. .................. 7.75

Mozzarella Sticks

Gooey mozzarella, breaded and fried to golden brown. .............................................. 7.75

Mini Tacos

A Tex-Mex favorite crispy corn shell, beef, and cheese small tacos................................................................. 7.75

Onion Rings

Crispy, battered onion rings. .................................... 7.25

Mini Corn Dogs

Bite sized State Fair Corn Dogs. ................................. 7.75

804’s Famous Eggrolls

Inspired creations in an eggroll wrapper.

Ask your server about our Eggroll of the week.

1 roll: ......................................................................... 2.50 3 rolls: ........................................................................ 6.00

Buffalo Wings

Choose from: Naked, Honey Garlic, Teriyaki, Honey BBQ, BBQ, Cajun, Buffalo, or Carolina Reaper (hot) 8 wings: ..................................................................... 7.50 16 wings: .................................................................13.00

A Squealer burger topped with American cheese, onion, lettuce, tomato and pickles.....................................8.75

Black and Blue Squealer

A Cajun squealer topped with Bleu cheese and lettuce........... 9.50

The Texas Cowboy Squealer

A Squealer topped with bacon, cheddar, onion rings and Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce. .....................................9.50

Bacon Bacon Squealer

Double bacon tops this Squealer. 4 slices of crisp bacon, American cheese, onion, lettuce, tomato and pickles. 10.00

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This mighty burger has not one but two Squealer patties, pepper-jack and American, topped with bacon, onion rings, lettuce and tomatoes. .................................11.00

Kid’s Menu All Kid’s meals are served with fries and a small drink.

Mini Corn Dogs ................................................. 5.00 Chicken Strips

3 Chicken Strips ........................................................ 5.00

Grilled Cheese

Classic grilled cheese sandwich made with American cheese. .................................... 5.00

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POLICIES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM This program is to provide assistance to qualifying children in the Norwalk School District to help pay for recreation activity fees. It is intended to open up participation opportunities by reducing financial obstacles for those who may not be participating because they may not be able to afford to pay the registration fees. This program is for participants up to and including grade seven that reside in Norwalk or are students of the Norwalk Community School District. Call 981-9206 to find out more.

RESIDENT/NON–RESIDENT POLICY A resident is any person who lives within the city limits of Norwalk. This is not to be confused with the school district. City and School District boundaries are not the same. Even though your mailing address is Norwalk, this does not necessarily mean you are a city resident. Most programs/classes have different fees for residents and nonresidents.

City of Norwalk residents make a significant contribution to the financing and operation of the Norwalk Parks and Recreation Department through city property taxes. These taxes are paid whether or not individuals participate in programs or use facilities. To ensure equality, non-residents (those living outside the city limits) will be charged a non-resident fee in addition to the program or facility fee.

REFUND POLICY REFUNDS/CREDITS are only given if a program is cancelled/combined by the Norwalk Parks and Recreation, for a documented medical reason (program will be prorated), or if the spot can be filled with a person on our waiting list.

• A credit toward future Recreation programs may be given to a participant who withdraws from a program (prior to the first meeting) and will be posted to your park and rec account.

• A ll refunds issued will be by the City of Norwalk in the form of a check regardless of original payment method. Please allow 2-3 weeks for processing of refunds.

• Refunds and/or credit will not be given for early termination of a program by the participant.

REGISTRATION POLICY Registration for our programs shall be for a minimum of ten business days. The Norwalk Parks and Recreation Department shall establish the beginning and ending dates for registration. Registration dates will be publicized in our brochure, N/Warren Town and County News, Norwalk Living magazine and the City of Norwalk website. Where there are a maximum number of participants listed, participation will be determined on a first come, first serve basis. Registrants registering for a program after the registration deadline will only be allowed to participate if there is enough room in the program. Registrants registering for team sports after the registration deadline has passed will be required to pay a $15.00 late fee in addition to the cost of the program. Registrants registering for team sports after the registration deadline will not be guaranteed a shirt (for programs where shirts are provided), but will still be required to pay the late fee. Exception: New residents moving into the area after the registration deadline has passed will not be required to pay a late fee, however, if shirts have already been ordered, a shirt will not be provided.

CREDIT CARDS The Norwalk Parks and Recreation Department has the capability to accept credit cards for payment of all our programs and services. We accept MasterCard, Visa, Discover and debit cards. This means you will be able to pay for your pool passes, pool parties, and registration fees – basically everything – with your credit card.

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POLICIES TEAM ASSIGNMENT FOR YOUTH SPORTS POLICY Children will be placed on teams in a random manner with the exception of children living in the same household. Parents of children living in the same household may request their children be assigned to the same team, providing the children are in the same age division. To align teams fairly, volunteer coaches may pick one assistant. If a program needs more than two coaches per team, the Parks and Recreation Department will assign the additional assistant from names of volunteers appearing on the registration forms.

DEFINITION OF A FAMILY For the purpose of purchasing family pool passes, or receiving a family discount for our Tae Kwon Do program, a family is defined as all immediate family members residing at the same street address.

This would include children of divorced parents who have joint custody, stepchildren, and foster children. Babysitters, cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents, and ex-spouses are not considered immediate family members unless they appear on the same federal income tax return.

VANDALISM Each year Norwalk taxpayers must cover the cost of repairing and replacing park facilities that have been willfully damaged or destroyed. Since the parks are unsupervised, it is difficult for park staff to catch the vandals who cause this damage. You can assist by reporting any act of vandalism to the Norwalk Parks and Recreation Department at 981-9206 or the Norwalk Police Department at 2223321 (dispatch). Violators will be prosecuted.

TYPOS, ERRORS, OOPS, WE GOOFED From time-to-time, there may be an error in days, times, fees, etc, in the brochure. If so the staff will take every step to correct the situation in a timely and efficient manner. Thank you for your patience and understanding should these situations arise.

OTHER LISTINGS FOR OUR PROGRAMS 1.

N/Warren Town and County News For various reasons, sometimes it is necessary for programs to be added, deleted, or changed.

Please refer to our column “Leisure Line” in the N/Warren Town and County News to keep updated.

2.

Norwalk Living Magazine We list our current programs in this publication.

3.

City of Norwalk Website The City of Norwalk website is www.norwalk.iowa.gov. There is a complete copy of the current brochure on this website along with an on-line registration link and/or printable forms.

A Special Thank You Every year dozens of volunteers with varying talents share their time helping to provide better parks and great coaches for our youth sports programs. On behalf of the Recreation Department thank you for making our parks and youth programs a success. If you have any hidden talents that can be shared through coaching youth, supervising activities, or improving our parks, please phone the Parks and Recreation Department at 981–9206 and thanks for volunteering!

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SPECIAL EVENTS

TRICK OR TREAT NIGHT (GHOSTLY GOOD TIMES) Trick or Treat night in Norwalk will be Monday, October 30 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Before you head out for a ghostly fun time in your neighborhood, be sure to stop by the Public

Safety Building. Beginning at 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. you can pick up your trick-or-treat bag and play some Halloween games to win prizes and treats.

This event is for children in preschool to 5th grade.

4TH – 5TH – 6TH GRADE VOLLEYBALL This program is for boys and girls in the 4th through 6th grades. Our goal is to have fun while teaching the fundamentals of volleyball. We will work on passing, setting and spiking with an overall emphasis on good sportsmanship. This program will begin with practice for the first two weeks and then the boys and girls will be assigned to teams and will play games for the next four weeks.

Registration: Sept 4 to Sept 15 Dates: Sundays, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Nov 5 Time: 5:00 to 6:00pm Location: Middle School Cost: $31.50 Norwalk residents $36.25 for non-residents Min Max: 12/48

JR WARRIOR CHEFS CLUBS Young chefs cooking can be quite creative, full of discovery, and a whole lot of fun! One afternoon a week join Andy Mogle at the High School foods kitchen for a fun time of making healthy after school snacks. Come and enjoy learning how to prepare special treats that you can take home to the family and prepare for them. Ages 5th-8th grade.

Registration: Aug 28 to Sept 8 Dates: Mondays: Sept 19, 26 Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 Time: 4:00 – 5:30 pm Location: Norwalk HS Food/Nutrition Classroom Cost: $45.00 Norwalk residents $51.75 for non–residents Min/Max: 12/20 students

LAKEWOOD SCHOOL INTRAMURALS The teachers along with their class get into this little competition. We will hold a Kickball and a Tic Tac Toe Relay tournament throughout the school year.

They compete with their class against other classes in their grade. This is a free program. A traveling trophy is awarded to the winning class.

Time: During Recess times Location: Lakewood Elementary

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Tentative Dates: 3rd grade Kickball dates: October 4th grade Kickball dates: November 5th grade Kickball dates: December 3rd grade Tic Tac Toe Relay dates: January 4th grade Tic Tac Toe Relay dates: February 5th grade Tic Tac Toe Relay dates: March Cost: Free

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EARLY OUT ACTIVITIES

CRAFT CLUB Get out your glue and imaginations for this program. Children in 3rd through 5th grades at Lakewood elementary are invited to join. They meet once a month after school on early out Wednesdays to make special arts and crafts projects. Instructor: Nancy Kuehl

Registration: Sept 11 to Feb 2 Time: 1:30 to 4:15 pm Dates: Oct 4, Nov 8, Dec 6, Jan 17, Feb 14 Location: Lakewood Art room Cost per class: $15.00 Norwalk residents $17.25 non–residents Min/Max: 6/24

CREATIVE ART CLASSES Lucinda Sperry, Art Love Studio, will lead the class in various art projects. Students at Oviatt elementary are welcome to participate but will need to find their own transportation to Lakewood Elementary.

Register for all classes at once or one at a time.

Registration: Aug 28 to Mar 2 Time: 1:30 to 4:15 pm Location: Lakewood Art Room Cost per class: $15.00 residents $17.25 non–residents

Sept 13 - Recycled Robot Inventions: Recycled Materials, Paint & Mixed Media Oct 11 - Clay Monsters and Dragon Eggs: Clay & Mixed Media Dec 13 - Watercolor Weaving: Watercolor, Paper & Mixed Media Jan 10 - Picasso Guitars: Paper collage Feb 7 - Sharpie Tile Art: Marker & Paint Mar 7 - Dreamcatchers: Pen, Crayon, Watercolor & Mixed Media Min/Max: 6/24

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YOUTH ACTIVITIES 5TH AND 6TH GRADE BOYS/GIRLS BASKETBALL This program is for boys and girls in 5th and 6th grades. This is a coed team unless we have enough to assign into boy/girl teams. League will practice one night a week and play games on Saturdays.

Volunteer coaches will be needed for the program.

T-shirts will be provided. Times may vary.

Cost: $ 39.50 for Residents $45.40 for Non–Residents

Grade

Location

Practice

Game Time

Dates

Registration

5th & 6th Grade Coed/ Boys

Oviatt Gym

Tues/Thur @ Oviatt

2:00 pm 3:00 pm

Nov 4,11,18 Dec 2,9,16

Sept. 11-22

5th & 6th Grade Girls (if needed)

Oviatt Gym

Tues/Thur @ Oviatt

4:00 pm 5:00 pm

Nov 4,11,18 Dec 2,9,16

Sept. 11-22

LITTLE HOOPERS This program is for boys and girls in 3rd and 4th grades. Our goal is to have fun while teaching the fundamentals of basketball. We will work on shooting, passing and dribbling with an overall emphasis on good sportsmanship. This program will practice and play on Saturdays. The boys and girls

will be assigned to teams and volunteer coaches will be needed for the program. T-shirts will be provided.

Times may vary depending on number of teams.

Cost: $ 33.75 for Residents $38.80 for Non–residents

Grade

Location

Practice

Game Time

Dates

Registration

3rd & 4th Grade Boys

Oviatt Gym

2:00 pm 2:45 pm

2:00 pm 2:45 pm

Jan 20,27 Feb 3,10,17, 24

Nov. 6 –17

3rd & 4th Grade Girls

Oviatt Gym

3:30 pm 4:15 pm

3:30 pm 4:15 pm

Jan 20, 27 Feb 3,10,17,24

Nov. 6 –17

DREAM TEAM This program is for boys and girls in the 1st and 2nd grades. Children will be taught basketball fundamentals. Children will be separated into teams and play games. Volunteer coaches will be needed. T-shirts will be provided. Times may

vary depending on number of teams.

Cost: $ 33.75 for Residents $38.80 for Non–residents

Grade

Location

Practice

Dates

Registration

1st & 2nd Grade Girls

Oviatt Gym

9:00 am 9:45 am

Jan 20, 27 Feb 3,10,17,24

Nov 6 –17

1st & 2nd Grade Boys

Oviatt Gym

10:30 am 11:15 am 12:00 pm 12:45 pm

Jan 20, 27 Feb 3,10,17,24

Nov 6 –17

LITTLE DRIBBLERS This program is for boys and girls in Preschool (4 & 5 years olds) and Kindergarten. This activity teaches the beginning fundamentals of basketball.

T-shirts will be provided. Times will vary depending on the number of teams.

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33.75 for Residents Cost: $ $38.80 for Non–residents

Grade

Location

Practice

Dates

Registration

Pre-school Boys & Girls

Oviatt Gym

9:00 am 9:30 am 10:00 am 10:30 am

Nov 4, 11,18 Dec 2, 9, 16

Sept. 11-22

Kindergarten Boys & Girls

Oviatt Gym

11:00 am 11:30 am 12:00 pm 12:30 pm

Nov 4, 11,18 Dec 2, 9, 16

Sept. 11-22

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YOUTH ACTIVITIES

BEGINNER WARRIOR WRESTLING CLUB This program is open to any student currently in Kindergarten through 2nd grade. Program designed for wrestlers with little to no experience. Throughout these practices the skills and techniques will align with the goals of developing a strong K-12 wrestling program. This level is specifically designed to introduce your student athlete to the sport while maintaining a fun, positive, and learning environment.

Parent volunteers are needed.

Coach: Major Ennen norwalkiawrestling@gmail.com

Registration: Oct 9 to Oct 20 Dates: T uesdays – Oct 31, Nov 7, 14, 21, 28 Dec 5 Saturday – Dec 9 - Tournament Time: 5:45 – 6:30 pm Location: High School wrestling room Cost: $40.00 residents $46.00 non–residents Min/Max: 6/45

JUST FOR KICKS This beginning soccer program is for children at least 4 years old that are not currently in kindergarten this school year. Participants will be introduced to the sport of soccer and will be taught the basic fundamentals of dribbling, passing and shooting.

Shin guards are required for this program. This is a six-week program including one week of practice and five weeks of games. T-shirts provided.

Registration: Jan 29 to Feb 9 Dates: Starts week of March 26, weather permitting Time: 6:00 pm/6:45 pm Days: Monday or Wednesday Location: Norwalk-McAninch Sports Complex Cost: $33.75 residents $38.80 non–residents

KINDERGARTEN SOCCER This program is for both boys and girls currently in kindergarten this school year. This is a six-week program including two weeks of practices and four weeks of games. Shin guards are required.

T-shirts provided.

Registration: Jan 29 to Feb 9 Days: Starts week of March 27, weather permitting Time: 6:00 pm/6:45 pm Location: Norwalk–McAninch Sports Complex Days: Tuesday/Thursday Cost: $39.50 Norwalk residents $45.40 for non–residents

YOUTH SOCCER (1ST - 7TH) This program is for children in 1st through 7th grade this current school year. Shin guards are required.

This is a six-week program that includes both practice and games. T-shirts provided.

Location: Norwalk–McAninch Sports Complex Cost: $51.00 for Norwalk residents $58.65 for non–residents

Divisions: 1 st & 2nd Grade Boys 4 vs. 4 Play on Tuesday & Friday 1st & 2nd Grade Girls 4 vs. 4 Play on Monday & Thursday 3rd & 4th Grade Coed 8 vs. 8 Play on Monday & Thursday 5th – 7th Grade Coed 8 vs. 8 Play on Tuesday & Friday Registration: Jan 29 to Feb 9 Days: Starts week of March 26, weather permitting Times: 6:00/6:45 pm

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YOUTH ACTIVITIES MAD SCIENCE OF IOWA SPARKING IMAGINATIVE LEARNING AFTER SCHOOL Session A: Tuesdays Sep 26th and Oct 3rd: Inviting all young budding scientists to join us for our great programming involving Atmospheres of the Planets, Water Pollution, Build a Rocket (& shoot some off!), and Engineering Basics! One Take Home-Make & Learn for each topic.

Session B: Tuesdays Nov 28th and Dec 5th: Inviting all young budding scientists to join us for our great programming involving Planets & Moons, Lights Fantastic, Living in Outer Space, and Minerals & Elements! One Take Home-Make & Learn for each topic.

Session C: Tuesdays Feb 6th and 20th: Inviting all young budding scientists to join us for our great programming involving Space Phenomena, Frozen Carbon Dioxide (Dry Ice!), Space Technology, and Reactions in Action! One Take Home-Make & Learn for each topic.

Session D: Tuesdays April 17th and 24th: Inviting all young budding scientists to join us for our great programming involving Space Travel, Slime Polymers, Sun & Stars, and Where’s the Air! One Take Home-Make & Learn for each topic.

Registration: Sept 4 to Apr 20 Dates: Session A; Sept 26, Oct 3 Session B; Nov 28, Dec 5 Session C; Feb 6, Feb 20 Session D; Apr 17, Apr 24 Time: 3:15 – 5:15pm Location: Oviatt Art room Cost: $27 per class OR $48 per session Min/Max: 9/36

YEL (YOUTH ENRICHMENT LEAGUE) GEAR ENGINEERS & WHEELS & RACERS STEM Enrichment using LEGO® bricks for the 21st Century learner. Each class follows four basic components: Teach It!...Each class students are taught the basic STEM engineering concepts behind each project. Build It!...Students use LEGOs to build a trundle wheel, merry-go-round and design their own wicked amusement park ride for the Engineers session. For the Wheels session, they will build motorized racers, a conveyor and design their own winch. Explore It!...They use the project built to explore the basic engineering concepts. Play It!... Finally they play with their project, modify it, create extensions and have fun working with it. This class is for 1st through 5th grades.

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ADULT PROGRAMS ADULT PICK–UP BASKETBALL GAMES Pick-up basketball games will be offered for adults. Please bring clean tennis shoes to wear for the games. This program is only for residents who live within the Norwalk School District.

Program Dates: O ctober 4, 11, 18, 25 November 1, 8, 15, 22* 29 December 6, 13, 20 January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

February 7, 14, 21, 28 March 7, 14*, 21 *No school; possibility no open gym Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm Location: Middle School Gym Registration: Begins Sept 18 (closes when full) Cost: $32.10 (includes sales tax) Norwalk residents $36.92 (includes sales tax) Non–residents Maximum number of participants: 40

ADULT WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE Join a couple of friends and come out and enjoy an evening of volleyball. This league will play on Sunday nights at the Norwalk Middle School.

This league will be self-officiating. Please register as a team with a maximum of 10 players.

Registration: Sept 11 to Sept 22

Session I Dates: Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Nov 5 Registration: Dec 18 to Dec 29 Session II Dates: Jan 7, 14, 21, 28 Feb 11, 18 Times: Session I - 6:15pm and 7:00pm

Session II - 6:00pm and 6:45pm Cost per team: $34.85 (includes sales tax) Min/Max: 4/8

ADULT COED VOLLEYBALL – A & B LEAGUE Two separate leagues are offered for coed volleyball. The A league is considered an A power league, while B league is considered a recreation league. Each league will be limited to 6 teams.

Officials will be provided for each game. Please register as a team. You need a minimum of six players with a maximum of ten. This league is a first come, first serve basis until it is full.

Winter Registration Dates: Dec 18 to Dec 29 Program Dates: Jan 8, 15, 22, 29 Feb 5, 12, 19, 26 Mar 5 Days: Mondays Times: 7:30, 8:15, 9:00 pm (times could vary) Location: Norwalk Middle School Cost per team: $87.10 (sales tax included) Min/Max # of Teams: 4/12

Norwalktoberfest SATURDAY • 4PM TO 8PM

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ADULT PROGRAMS BALLROOM DANCING You could be the next dancer on ‘Dancing with the Stars’! For the next six weeks put a little zest in your evenings by learning dances such as Foxtrot, Waltz, Swing, Triple Time Swing, Rumba, or Cha-cha. No experience needed to get started, but a partner is required. Come on out and have a little fun and exercise too!

Registration Dates: Sept. 11 to Sept 22 Program Dates: Sept 25, Oct 3, 9, 16, 23, 30 Days: Monday Time: 6:45 – 7:45 pm.

Location: St John’s Catholic Church Cost: $109.25/couple for residents $125.64/couple for non–residents Min/Max Number Couples: 4/12

LINE DANCING Get up and dust off those dancing shoes! Line dances are choreographed dances with a repeating series of steps that are performed in unison by a group of people in lines or rows. Exhilarating line dances such as the Cupid shuffle, Electric Slide, and others will be taught. It is a great way to exercise without even noticing! No partner or experience needed.

Registration Dates: Sept 11 to Sept 22 Program Dates: Sept 25, Oct 3, 9, 16, 23, 30 Days: Monday Time: 8:00 – 9:00 pm Locations: St John’s Catholic Church Cost: $40.00 for residents $46.00 for non–residents Min/Max: 10/25

STEP BENCH AEROBICS/INTERVAL Step aerobics/Interval is a class of high energy aerobic routines interspersed with intense cardio segments and followed by a recovery period. Class will improve cardio conditioning. This class is for any fitness level, and can be adjusted to a low or high impact class depending on the level of fitness you are. The bench is provided and you may bring floor mat/towel and hand held weights to increase intensity and improve muscle tone. Mary Jane Sharp is the instructor.

Registration Dates: Sept 18 to Sept 29 Registration Dates: Mar 19 to Mar 30 Dates: Mondays Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Nov 6, 13 Dates: Mondays: Apr 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 May 7, 14 Registration Dates: Nov 6 to Nov 17 Time: 6:15–7:15 p.m.

Dates: Mondays, Nov 20, 27 Dec 11, 18 Jan 8, Location: Oviatt Multi–purpose Room (door #16) 15, 22 Cost: $24.50 resident $28.20 non–resident Registration Dates: Jan 15 to Jan 26 Min/max: 10/30 Dates: Mondays: Jan 29 Feb 5, 19, 26 Mar 5, 19, 26

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ADULT PROGRAMS/FAMILY ACTIVITIES CIRCUIT/BOOTCAMP SENSATION Are you ready for this new workout that is athletic, intense and more fun than a three-ring circus??!!

Using the motivational power of teamwork and competition in combination with the balance challenges presented by the Bosu balance workout, you will discover how to change ordinary circuit workouts into extraordinary workouts. The class will also use jump ropes, medicine balls, weighted bars, and circuit stations created where you used just your body weight. Bring a mat/towel and your own hand weights (optional). Mary Jane Sharp is the instructor.

Registration Dates: Sept 18 to Sept 29 Dates: Wednesdays: Oct 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov 8, 15, 22

Registration Dates: Nov 6 to Nov 17 Dates: Wednesday: Nov 29 Dec 6, 13, 20 Jan 10, 17, 24 Registration Dates: Jan 15 to Jan 26 Dates: Wednesdays: Jan 31, Feb 7, 14, 21, 28 Mar 7, 21 Registration Dates: Mar 19 to Mar 30 Dates: Wednesdays: Apr 4, 11, 18, 25 May 2, 9, 16 Time: 6:15p to 7:15p.

Location: Oviatt Multi-purpose Room (door #16) Cost: $24.50 resident / $28.20 non-resident Min/max: 10/30

EARLY BIRD BODY SCULPTING For those of you who get up with the chickens, joining these early morning classes will work you on ultimate body sculpting, Pilates and Chico Metrics. This class is designed to maximize core strength, firm and tone your butt, thighs and arms. The class will use dumbbells and dynabands that will put you to the test with added intensity. Bring a mat/towel, hand weights are optional. Mary Jane Sharp is the instructor.

Registration Dates: Sept 18 to Sept 29 Dates: Tues/Thurs: Oct 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, 31 Nov 2, 7, 9, 14, 16

Registration Dates: Nov 6 to Nov 17 Dates: Tues/Thurs: Nov 21, 28, 30 Dec 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21 Jan 9, 11, 16, 18, 23 Registration Dates: Jan 15 to Jan 26 Dates: Tues/Thursdays: Jan 30 Feb 1, 6, 8, 20, 22, 27 Mar 1, 6, 8, 20, 22, 27 29 Registration Dates: Mar 19 to Mar 30 Dates: Tues/Thursday: Apr 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26 May 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17 Time: 5:30-6:15 a.m.

Location: Norwalk Easter Public Library ICN Room Cost: $49.00 resident / $56.40 non resident Min/max: 10/20

NORWALK FAMILY TAE KWON DO Jason Brooks is the head instructor of the school, Norwalk Family Taekwondo, which offer programs for ages 5 through adults. The classes are separated by rank (beginners and advanced) and students meet twice a week. Class meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays, in the Oviatt Multi-purpose room (door #16) with 6pm start. Times/Dates may vary depending on school activities.

We also offer Little Dragon program designed for children ages 5 to 7. Little Dragons meet twice a week. This program is run concurrently with the beginning class.

All programs consist of hand and foot techniques, forms, self-defense, lessons and instructions on topics such as respect, self-discipline and perseverance.

Competition is also available for those students who are interested. Competition teaches sportsmanship, gives confidence and allows the students to use the skills they have learned in class.

Families are strongly encouraged to join and train together.

We found that the kids learn better when one or both of their parents/guardians are learning alongside of them in class.

Session

Norwalk Residents Cost per session

Non–Resident Cost per session

Little Dragons (twice a week)

$46.00

$53.00

Family Tae Kwon Do (1st family member)

$57.50

$66.25

Family Tae Kwon Do (2nd & 3rd Family Member)

$28.75 each

$33.25 each

Maximum Family Fee

$115.00

$132.50

Cost of testing for belts, competitions and annual $30 fee is extra and is NOT included in the registration fee; it is paid directly to Norwalk Family Taeknowdo.

Anyone registering for Tae Kwon Do after the registration deadline has passed will be required to pay a $15.00 late fee in addition to the cost of the program.

Registration Dates: Aug 28 to Sept 8 Session Dates: Sept 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28

Oct 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, 31

Nov 2 Registration Dates: Oct 23 to Nov 3 Session Dates: Nov 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 28, 30

Dec 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21

Jan 4, 9, 11 Registration Dates: Jan 1 to Jan 12

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Session Dates: Jan 16, 18, 23, 25, 30 Feb 1, 6, 8, 20, 22, 27

Mar 1, 6, 8, 20, 22 Registration Dates: Mar 12 to Mar 23 Session Dates: Mar 27, 29

Apr 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26

May 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17 Days: Tuesday/Thursday Location: Oviatt Multipurpose room (Door #16) Time: 6:00-8:00 pm Min/Max: 10/30

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FAMILY ACTIVITIES MONSTER DASH 5K FUN RUN This is not your ordinary 5K Fun Run!! Norwalk Parks and Rec along with the Norwalk Pacers Running club is offering both a 5K and Mile night run in your favorite Halloween costume! We will meet at the Norwalk McAninch Sports Complex and run on the lighted cross country path. Each participant will receive glow sticks/bracelets, treats for s’mores afterwards (fire pit in parking lot), and a t-shirt if ordered. Bring your friends

to cheer you on as you finish and party the night away. Prizes for best costume.

Registration: Now until race day. (t-shirts not available for registrations taken after Oct 9) Date: Saturday, Oct 21 Time: 6:30pm Location: Norwalk McAnich Sports Complex Cost: (includes sales tax)

Session

Norwalk Residents

Non–Resident

5K Run w/shirt*

$25.00

$28.75

5K Run w/o shirt

$15.00

$17.25

Mile Fun Run w/shirt*

$20.00

$23.00

Mile Fun Run w/o shirt

$10.00

$11.50

Family (max of 4) w/ shirt*

$65.00

$74.75

Family (max of 4) w/o shirt

$50.00

$57.50

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COMMUNITY OPEN GYM Stop by the gym to develop your shooting skills or play a pick-up game of basketball. Make sure you bring a pair of tennis shoes to play ball. This open gym is for Norwalk students in grade 5th and up, along with adults. Bring your own balls because of the limited amount at school.

Registration: Aug 21 to Sept 1

Nights: Tues/Thurs Dates: Sept 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28

Oct 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26 Times: 7-9 pm Cost: $16.05 unlimited pass (includes tax) Location: Lakewood gym Min/Max: 20/50

FAMILY OPEN GYM Shoot hoops or play a pick-up game with friends or family. Bring clean tennis shoes for the floor.

Only residents in the Norwalk school district are eligible to participate. No registration required, just show up and play.

Time: 2-4 pm

Location: Oviatt gym Adult cost: $1.00 Youth cost: $.50 Days: Sundays Dates: Nov 5, 12, 19, 26 Dec 3, 10, 17 Jan 7, 14, 21, 28 Feb 4, 11, 18, 25

FAMILY BINGO NIGHT Stop by the library on Sunday evenings and enjoy a good time with Bingo and tasty treats. Bring munchies or snacks to share with all and we will provide the beverage. All ages are invited to participate. Bingo callers will be the Norwalk Lion Club Members.

Time: 5-7pm Days: Sundays Dates: Oct 1, Nov 5, Dec 3, Jan off, Feb 4, Mar 11, Apr 1 Location: Norwalk Easter Public Library Cost: .25/card or 3 cards for .50

PICKLE BALL Pickle-ball is a lively racket game for all ages. It is a cross between badminton, tennis and ping pong. It is played with a paddle on a badminton sized court with a ball similar to a wiffle ball. This game is accessible to people of all ages and abilities. You can play singles or doubles.

Registration Dates: Aug 28 to Sept 8 Dates: Sept 17, 24 Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Nov 5 Time: 6-8pm Cost: $26.75 res/30.76 non-res Location: Oviatt gym (door #13) Min/Max: 8/24

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FAMILY ACTIVITIES/OPALS – SENIOR CITIZEN PROGRAMS BOY’S NIGHT OUT WITH MOM The Parks and Recreation Department will host the social event of the year for Mom and their son(s) Kindergarten to 5th grade. This is the night to enjoy your son and friends for an evening of dinner, games, and craft project. The evening will include dinner, a keepsake photograph and craft project. If Mom is not available, an aunt, sister or

grandmother is always welcomed.

Registration: Oct 23 to Nov 3 Date: Friday, Nov 17 Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm Location: St John’s Church Cost: $15.00 ea resident / $17.25 ea non-resident Min/Max: 50/125

DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE The Parks and Recreation Department will host the social event of the year for Dads and their daughter(s) Kindergarten through 5th grade. This is the night to enjoy your daughter and friends for an evening of dancing, dinner and fun. This will include dinner, photograph and dancing. If Dad is not available, an uncle, brother or grandfather is welcomed.

Registration: Jan 15 to Jan 26 Date: Friday, Feb 2 Time: 6:30 to 8:30pm Location: St John’s Church Cost: $15.00ea resident / $17.25ea non-resident Min/Max: 50/125

SENIOR CITIZEN EXERCISE Everyone ages 55 and older is invited to attend a free exercise program that will include stretching and toning. We will meet at the Norwalk Christian Church located at 701 Main St. This program is a

regular event that continues all year long.

Days: Monday and Thursday Time: 10:00 - 10:30 am

WELL–SEASONED POTLUCK (THE MEAT AS WELL AS THE PEOPLE) All is invited, age 55 or older, to attend a potluck dinner to enjoy and socialize with the Park and Recreation staff. Meat, tableware, and coffee/ beverage are provided. Dust off the cookbooks and be creative to bring a side dish and/or dessert to share with everyone. After the meal we will have some form of entertainment from local

talent. Let us know your email address and we will send out reminders with what meat that is prepared on that day. Call or email the office to register two days before the event.

Dates: Oct 6, Nov 3, Dec 1, Feb 2, Mar 2 Time: 11:30-1:00pm Place: Norwalk Public Safety Building

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LIBRARY / PARK INFO NORWALK EASTER PUBLIC LIBRARY Norwalk Easter Public Library offers many activities and programs for everyone throughout the year.

A few of these activities include:

• Monthly Teen Events • Story times (September – April) • Adults activities such as Craft Night,

– Story Time – Tuesdays @ 10:30am Two different Book Clubs, Trending Topic

– Rhyme Time – Thursdays @ 10:30 am Presentations and much more!

– Baby Time – 2nd Saturdays @ 10:30 am • Technology Help Appointments – Pajama Story time – 2nd & 4th

Thursdays @ 7pm (all ages welcome) • Outreach Services to local preschools and community groups • Early Out Wednesday Activities @ 2:30 pm Please check our website, Facebook page, or stop in the library for a brochure with more information about what the library can offer. All programs are free, and a few require pre-registration. For questions, please contact the library at 515-981-0217.

PARKS AND REC RECEIVES GRANT The Norwalk Parks and Rec Dept is pleased to have received a $3,000 grant from the Warren County Philanthropic Partnership. Parks and Rec was one of 22 non-profit organizations in Warren County to receive a grant this year.

The grant money will be used for the purchase of trees for the new park off of Orchard Hills Dr. This grant was part of more than $86,500 WCPP awarded this year. WCPP grants were given as finishing dollars for projects totaling more than $250,00 in 2017 – money that is invested back in the Warren County communities for the betterment of the county. WCPP, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines, has served Warren County for 12 years.

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WHO LET THE DOGS OUT? The Parks and Recreation Department is committed to providing a safe and quality park system for the residents of Norwalk. Park rules exist to assure that park visitors have a pleasant experience. Two specific park rules that need to be remembered when taking a dog to Norwalk city parks are: (1) dogs are to be leashed at all times; and (2) pet owners are required to pick up and properly dispose of their pet’s waste.

CITY DOG LICENSES Norwalk’s four legged furry friends don’t always obey their masters. Wandering dogs sometimes become a nuisance to others who don’t show the same kind of love for pets as you do. For that reason residents of Norwalk need to license their dog’s EVERY YEAR at City Hall to ensure a safe return back to their owner and also to verify the dog’s rabies vaccinations are current. The licensing renewal period begins January 1 and runs through the end of March. After March 31, a late fee will be assessed on all licenses renewed after this date. If the police/Norwalk Animal Control has to pick up your pet, there is a $75 impound fee (1st offense) to get it released back to you. For more information, contact Norwalk City Hall at 981-0228, ext. 2221.

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ENJOY NORWALK’S PARKS BILLY O PHILLIPS PARK – 2500 LEXINGTON DR Billy O Phillips Park is a newly constructed park located on Lexington Dr in the Legacy development. It consists of a GameTime playground, restrooms, a new Cedar Forest shelter house (named in memory of our former mayor Jerry Starkweather), sidewalks, and trees. The park is open to all residents and the shelter is available for reserving. The cost is $15.00 up to four hours and $25.00 for a maximum of eight hours.

NORWALK CITY PARK/DOG PARK – 907 NORTH AVENUE This park has playground equipment, basketball courts, restroom facilities, an old railroad car, and an open shelter house with picnic tables. The shelter house is available by reservation. The cost is $15.00 for four hours or less and $25.00 for over four hours, but not more than eight hours. The Norwalk Dog Park is located inside of the City Park, next to the library. It has two sections; small dogs and large dogs. Anyone who has registered their dog at City Hall and purchased a pass is eligible to use the park.

WINDFLOWER PARK – 1915 NORTH AVENUE The Norwalk Aquatic Center is located in Windflower Park. This park has playground equipment, a walking path, basketball courts, a skate park, a 12-hole disc golf course and a shelter house. The shelter house has an enclosed kitchen that has a refrigerator, microwave, stove, and kitchen sink. There are also restroom facilities attached to the shelter. The shelter house is available by reservation.

Cost is $10.00 per hour, plus a $25.00 deposit; the deposit will be returned if the shelter house is left in the same condition as found. If kitchen not needed, the shelter can be reserved at the standard rate of $15.00 for up to fours or less or $25.00 for maximum of eight hours.

BROWNIE PARK – 805 CHERRY PARKWAY In 2001, the Parks and Recreation Department received a KCCI Project Mainstreet Grant and with the money created a butterfly garden along with other improvements. The park includes a garden in the shape of a butterfly, a walking trail, a white picket fence, a wooden arbor, a swing, and a couple of picnic tables. This park makes a great retreat for a small family picnic or a great little get away. There are no restrooms at this park, but enjoy a leisure walk over to the library for facilities.

MCDONALDS WOODS – 708 HIGH ROAD This park is nestled in behind town homes off of High Road. It is a forest like setting with trees and picnic tables only. No restroom facilities available.

NORWALK–MCANINCH SPORTS COMPLEX – 200 WRIGHT ROAD The majority of our spring and summer recreation programs are held at our sports complex, along with hosting outside tournaments and school activities.

It consists of six baseball/softball fields, 23 soccer fields and a cross-country course plus 4th of July fireworks. Our sports complex also has a concession stand and restrooms. The Sports Complex rules are no dogs or other pets are allowed at the Norwalk McAninch Sports complex (exception: service animals), no smoking, and no alcohol consumption permitted.

ELIZABETH HOLLAND PARK This park is the newest in Norwalk. It is located along Hwy 28. The land was donated by the Elizabeth Holland family for the use of a park. It was built as an environmental park with two retention ponds, a future bike path/walk way and the intention of natural landscape.

UNNAMED PARK - ORCHARD HILLS DRIVE This park is located off of Orchard Hills Dr. It is not open to the public yet, but coming soon. In the future it will have a stocked pond for fishing, a shelter house, restrooms and playground equipment for all ages.

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