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Parks & Rec Offers Youth Swim Lessons Wednesday, July 4 is the last day to pay & register for Session 3 of Swimming Lessons that will be held July 9 - July 19! All interested participants must officially register through GVPR by visiting http:// grainvalley.recdesk.com/ or by calling the community center at 816-8476230 ext. 9. Each level in our Learn To Swim program is loaded with fun, engaging and challenging activities that motivate children to want to learn to swim. Our instructors follow a plan for each level that introduces new swimming skills and builds upon previously learned skills. Students receive progress reports throughout the session. Classes Available: Shrimp (Parent & Child Aquatics) Nemo (Preschool Aquatics) Seahorse (Level 1) Starfish (Level 2) Guppy (Level 3) Flipper (Level 4) Detailed class descriptions can be found on the Parks and Recreation website (http://www.cityofgrainvalley.org/departments/parks-andrecreation/aquatic-center-2/classes-special-events/)!* 4 Class Date Options: Session 3: July 9 – July 19 (Last day to register is July 4) Session 4: July 23 – August 2 (Last day to register is July 18) 4 Class Time Options: 10:30am – 11:00am 11:15am – 11:45am 6:15pm – 6:45pm 7:00pm – 7:30pm Class Days: All sessions are two weeks in length with classes being held Monday through Thursday. The Friday of each week is designated as a rain out make up date if needed. All classes are 30 minutes in length. Fee: $45.00 Per Participant/Per Session Information Flyer: http://www.cityofgrainvalley.org/wp-content/uploads/ Learn-To-Swim-Flyer-2018.pdf
Summer Activities Abound at Mid-Continent Public Library The Blue Springs South branch is temporarily closed for renovations. The Grain Valley branch will host several of Blue Springs South’s programs until October. Registration is required for the following programs. Contact the Grain Valley branch by phone at 816-228-4020 or register online at www.mymcpl.org. July 11 :
Amado's World Music Odyssey, 10:30 am
July 14:
Under the Big Oak Tree Presents: Local Honey, 2 pm
July 19th
Paper making, 2pm
July 21st
Meet a Guide Dog, 11 am
July 25th
Stories of Note W/Jay & Leslie, 10:30 am
July 28th
Waves of Danger Murder Mystery, 2 pm
Book Group is the first Monday of every month at 6:30 pm. The Blue Springs South Branch Book Group will meet in Grain Valley the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 6:30ppm through October. Storytime at the Grain Valley branch is held every Wednesday at 10 am. Blue Springs South Storytime will be held at the Grain Valley branch each Thursday at 10am. Registration is not required for Book Group or Storytime programs.
