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NEWTOWN ESTATES PARK

2800 Newtown Blvd., Sarasota

Also features: Little Free Library, weight room. This park offers indoor and outdoor reservable space. Visit scgov.net (keyword reservations) or contact 941-861-PARK (7275).

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

Dec. 17 / Ages: 12 and under / Fee: Free / Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon

Santa is coming to Newtown Estates Park! Enjoy listening to Christmas music, games and arts and crafts as you dine on breakfast. There will be photo opportunities with Santa. Space is limited. Registration is required. For details, call 311 or visit scgov.net/parks.

ACTIVITIES

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

December-May / Ages: Elementary and middle school / Fee: Free / Multiple rooms / Mondays-Fridays, after school through 6 p.m. Children who attend will enjoy art and literacy programs, indoor and outdoor team sports, homework help as well as access to game and computer rooms. For information, call the Boys and Girls Club at 941-358-2878.

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB SUMMER CAMP

June-July (Closed the week of July 4) / Ages: 5-18 / Fee: $55 / Various rooms / Mondays-Fridays, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Children will participate in a variety of activities including arts and crafts, athletic games, board games, reading and so much more. Breakfast, lunch and snack are provided. Must attend mandatory parent orientation. For details, call the Boys and Girls Club at 941-358-2878.

BEGINNER PICKLEBALL

December-May / Ages: 16 and up / Fee: $2 (Passes available) / Gymnasium / Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noon Join us for a day of indoor pickleball and see what the excitement is all about. Must register for all sessions. For details, call 941-316-1383.

EVENTS

CATCH THE RAINBOW

April 7 / Ages: 5-18 / Fee: Free / Gymnasium / Friday, 4-6 p.m. Children will participate in a free educational class focused on the importance of eating fruits and vegetables. As an incentive to practice what they learn, a variety of produce will be presented to participants to take home. Breakfast with Santa