Classes/Programs

On Track Homework Helpers

Location: Carver Recreation Center Call: 423-461-8830 Date: Monday through Thursday (during academic school year) Time: 3-5:30 p.m. Ages: 6-8 Cost: Free The program is designed for grades K-12 and features supervised homework assistance with Robert McKinney, Adrienne Tarter, & ETSU students. One on one tutoring as well as special projects assistance in school work.

Program Day Time

Gym Activities Free Fridays Computer Lab Monday - Friday Friday Monday-Thursday

4-5:30 p.m. 4-6:30 p.m. 3-5:30 p.m. Meet the Doctors Tuesdays & Thursdays 4-5 p.m.

Age

All ages 6+ 6-18 K-12

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Preschool Opportunities

Tiny Sprouts Playdate

Location: Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St. Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays, Jan. 11–April 28 Time: 9–10 a.m. Ages: 3–11 months Cost: Free Encouraging your baby to interact with others isn’t just for fun - it’s an important developmental tool. Join us and let your child interact with others to build their social skills and confidence. Parent participation is mandatory.

Story Time for Preschoolers

Location: Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St. Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Wednesdays, Jan. 12–April 27 Time: 10–11 a.m. Age: 3-5 Cost: Free Instructor: Maria Skinner Help foster a lifelong love of books in your children by bringing them to story time! Interactive activity will follow.

Tumblers and Tiaras

Location: Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St. Call: 423-434-5757 Date: Wednesdays, Jan. 12–Feb. 16; March 16–April 20 Time: 4-5 p.m. Ages: 3-5 Cost: $5/class Instructor: Krista Buchanan Beginner tumblers will learn the proper technique and execution of cartwheels, splits, backbends, round-offs and the beginning techniques of standing back handsprings. Location: Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St. Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Thursdays, Jan. 13–April 28 Time: 2:15–3 p.m. Age: 3-5 Cost: $2/class Instructor: Maria Skinner Preschoolers will have the opportunity to create and express their feelings and experiences through painting and drawing. Parental assistance is not required.

Super Sprouts

Location: Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St. Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Fridays, Jan. 14–April 29 Time: 9–10 a.m. Ages: 1-2 years old Cost: Free Instructor: Maria Skinner Develop coordination, balance and movement skills while having fun! Soft Koosh and Nerf type equipment is used so kids will build confidence and have lots of fun. Parent participation is welcome and encouraged!

Stroll. All. Out. Club

Location: Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St. Phone: 423-434-5749 Date: Mondays and Wednesdays, Jan. 17-April 25 Time: 9-10 a.m. Ages: All Ages Cost: Free Stroller walking is a great way to combine quality time with your child and a workout! Joining the club is a great way of meeting people and making friends while getting fit!

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Langston Centre Afterschool Institute: 2022 Spring Session Course Offerings

Langston Linguistics

Location: Langston Centre, 315 Elm St. Call: 423-434-5788 Date: Jan. 5-May 25, weekly Time: 3–6 p.m. Ages: Rising 3rd graders to rising 12th graders Cost: Free Students will learn basic conversational phrases, numbers, colors, and review the alphabet in Spanish, Russian, French, Japanese, Mandarin, and ASL (American Sign Language). Students will explore the cultures in which these languages originated and the geography of the countries, both historic and modern. We have partnered with the ETSU Foreign Languages Department to provide in-depth content for our students.

Game Theory & Chess Club

Location: Langston Centre, 315 Elm St. Call: 423-434-5788 Date: Jan. 5-May 25, weekly Time: 3–6 p.m. Ages: Rising 3rd graders to rising 12th graders Cost: Free Students will learn about game theory and strategy. The older students will participate in the Langston First Generation Investors Club and learn about the stock market by tracking and researching the stocks and companies they have chosen. We will also have a Langston Chess Team that will practice chess weekly then host the “Langston Chess Open” in which players from the region will compete. om the region will be welcome to compete! Location: Langston Centre, 315 Elm St. Call: 423-434-5788 Date: Jan. 5-May 25, weekly Time: 3–6 p.m. Ages: Rising 3rd graders to rising 12th graders Cost: Free Students will learn about and practice different art forms from different cultural origins and various time periods. We will learn about those cultures and why the art form is so important in their history and identity. Students will then choose a few of their pieces to include in the Spring Langston Art Show at Nelson Fine Art Gallery where families and the community will be invited to appreciate the artwork.

Biology Society

Location: Langston Centre, 315 Elm St. Call: 423-434-5788 Date: Jan. 5-May 25, weekly Time: 3–6 p.m. Ages: Rising 3rd graders to rising 12th graders Cost: Free Students will study biological forms from macroscopic to microscopic views, learn about ecosystems, biomes, anatomy, and plant science. We will develop a garden of different plants (carnivorous, rare, global origins) and will make observations and lab reports regarding our findings. Students will learn about plants, how they function and the interactions of plants with the environment as a whole.

Authors’ Society

Location: Langston Centre, 315 Elm St. Call: 423-434-5788 Date: Jan. 5-May 25, weekly Time: 3–6 p.m. Ages: Rising 3rd graders to rising 12th graders Cost: Free Students will learn about many different forms of literature and create their own portfolio of written works. We will be reading two books this session and the students will aid in creating discussion topics and lesson plans for the selected works. All literature will focus on multicultural topics.

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Location: Langston Centre, 315 Elm St. Call: 423-434-5788 Date: Jan. 5-May 25, weekly Time: 3–6 p.m. Ages: Rising 3rd graders to rising 12th graders Cost: Free Students selected for the Team will participate in a National Future City Competition. Each year 6th, 7th , and 8th grade students embark on a transformative experience as they explore how to make the world a better place. Working in teams, participants spend 4 months imagining, researching, designing, and building cities of the future. Location: Langston Centre, 315 Elm St. Call: 423-434-5788 Date: Jan. 5-May 25, bi-monthly Time: 3–6 p.m. Ages: Rising 3rd graders to rising 12th graders Cost: Free Students will be exploring the world of chemicals! We will learn: what is a solution, what is a mixture, what is an atom, how do we know how they are going to react with one another, and (most importantly) what other chemical elements might we find in the future? All students will be familiar with basic chemistry and the Periodic Table of Elements.

Langston Debates

Location: Langston Centre, 315 Elm St. Call: 423-434-5788 Date: Jan. 5-May 25, bi-monthly Time: 3–6 p.m. Ages: Rising 3rd graders to rising 12th graders Cost: Free Students will learn about civil discussion, current topics, and debate strategy. They will participate in mock debates and trials.

TANK Team

Location: Langston Centre, 315 Elm St. Call: 423-434-5788 Date: Jan. 5-May 25, bi-monthly Time: 3–6 p.m. Ages: Rising 3rd graders to rising 12th graders Cost: Free Students will be exploring the world under the waves! We have a 75 gallon salt water aquarium that the students will be studying, researching, and choosing what animals will come live at Langston! We will begin with a strictly Coral Tank and then will add animals as our confidence grows!

Engineering 101

Location: Langston Centre, 315 Elm St. Call: 423-434-5788 Date: Jan. 5-May 25, bi-monthly Time: 3–6 p.m. Ages: Rising 3rd graders to rising 12th graders Cost: Free Students will explore many different types of engineering: mechanical, electrical, construction, and more! We will learn about how engineering solves humankinds’ problems and what new technology we have that will aid us in the next decades to come!

Robotics Golden Tigers Team

Location: Langston Centre, 315 Elm St. Call: 423-434-5788 Date: Jan. 5-May 25, monthly Time: 3–6 p.m. Ages: Rising 3rd graders to rising 12th graders Cost: Free Students will learn the basic of robotics including augmented reality, 3D printing, and electrical engineering. The students will eventually participate in an Underwater Rover Robotics Competition. We have partnered with Tennessee College of Applied Technology, Elizabethton to provide some unique experiences and visits for the students!

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Location: Langston Centre, 315 Elm St. Call: 423-434-5788 Date: Jan. 5 - May 25, monthly Time: 3-6 p.m. Ages: Rising 3rd graders to rising 12th graders Cost: Free Students will develop, create and produce a monthly podcast about all of the happenings at Langston Centre.

Esports Exploration

Location: Langston Centre, 315 Elm St. Call: 423-434-5788 Date: Jan. 5 - May 24, monthly Time: 3-6 p.m. Ages: Rising 3rd graders to rising 12th graders Cost: Free Students will work closely with the ETSU Esports teams to learn the basics of gaming, the many different careers involved in the Esport world and how they can attain financial support for college through scholarships.

Culinary Corridors

Location: Langston Centre, 315 Elm St. Call: 423-434-5788 Date: Jan. 5 - May 25, monthly Time: 3-6 p.m. Ages: Rising 3rd graders to rising 12th graders Cost: Free Students will study different cultures in a vary tasty way! Each month we will focus on a different country and then create culinary masterpieces! We will host a family night where students will prepare foods from global communities. Location: Langston Centre, 315 Elm St. Call: 423-434-5788 Date: Jan. 5 - May 25, monthly Time: 3-6 p.m. Ages: Rising 3rd graders to rising 12th graders Cost: Free This is a new program for our older students that we are very excited about! Students in this group will be given independent and group community projects that require research, development and presentation. The students will develop and present lesson plans to the other students throughout the session. Langston High students will be given roles and responsibilities that will further develop their leadership skills. These students will also participate in college preparedness, scholarship research and test prep activities. Langston High: The Next Generation is intended to set our Langston graduates up for SUCCESS!

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Chess Club

Location: Carver Recreation Center, 322 W. Watauga Ave. Date: Every Thursdays (ongoing) Time: 4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Ages: 5 & up Cost: Free Learn the game of kings. Chess helps to develop five areas of the brain while impeding the development of diseases such as Alzheimer’s in seniors. No matter what age chess benefits your “Brain Fitness” and performance. Location: Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St. Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Tuesdays, March 1–April 5 Time: 4–5 p.m. Age: 13-18 Cost: Free Registration: Register by Tuesday, Feb. 22 Instructor: Lucy Timbs The free six-session course will teach cooking skills, nutrition and kitchen safety. This program is created by the University of Tennessee Extension. Minimum of three children must register.

Adventures in the Kitchen

Get Artsy – Homeschool

Location: Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St. Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Tuesdays, Jan. 11–April 26 Time: 2:15–3 p.m. Age: 6-12 Cost: $2/class Instructor: Maria Skinner Homeschoolers will have the opportunity to create and express their feelings and experiences through painting and drawing. Parental assistance is not required.

Book Bundles

Location: Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St. Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Weekdays, Jan. 12–April 27 Time: 9 a.m.–8 p.m. Age: 3-18 Cost: Free Come and read! Johnson City Public Library will deliver the materials to MPCC where books must be read inside the facility and returned in the designated book container. Location: Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St. Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Thursdays, March 3–April 7 Time: 5–6 p.m. Age: 10–12 Cost: Free Registration: Register by Thursday, Feb. 24 Instructor: Lucy Timbs Adventures in the Kitchen is a series of six hands-on cooking lessons created by the University of Tennessee Extension. Lessons last approximately 1-1.5 hours. Children who participate in Adventures in the Kitchen will learn: cooking skills, kitchen safety, nutrition, and physical activity. Minimum of three children must register.

Making Tracks with Rudy Racoon

Location: Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St. Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Thursdays, March 3–April 7 Time: 4–4:45 p.m. Age: 7–9 Cost: Free Registration: Register by Thursday, Feb. 24 Instructor: Lucy Timbs

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Join Rudy Raccoon for a series of six hands-on nutrition lessons created by the University of Tennessee Extension. Minimum of three children must register.

Afterschool Craftsy

Preregistration: Feb. 21-March 11. Register online at www.myjcparks.org or in person at MPCC. Enjoy spring break at MPCC; the kids will be out of school for the week of March 14-18. During camp they will enjoy sports, art and crafts, movies, games, and swimming. Please pack a lunch and bring swim clothes for your child every day.

Location: Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St. Spring Break Camp Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Thursdays, Jan. 13 – April 28 (Washington County Schools) Time: 4–4:45 p.m. Location: Memorial Park Community Center/Freedom Age: 5-12 Hall Cost: $2/class Call: 423-434-5749 Registration: Date: Register by Jan. 12 March 28-April 1, 2022 Instructor: Maria Skinner Time: 9-4pm Class will explore painting, drawing, fun arts and Ages: 6-12 crafts and other mediums. Parental assistance is Cost: $50/child with an option for early and late pick up not required. 7:30 a.m.-5:15 p.m. for an additional $10. Preregistration: March 1-March 25. Register online at How to Crochet For Beginners www.myjcparks.org or in person at MPCC. Enjoy spring break at MPCC; the kids will be out of Location: Memorial Park Community Center, school for the week of March 28- April 1 in Washington 510 Bert St. County. During camp they will enjoy sports, art and Call: 423-434-5749 crafts, movies, games, and swimming. Please pack a Date: Wednesdays, Jan. 12 – Feb. 16 lunch and bring swim clothes for your child every day. Time: 4–5 p.m. Age: 18–50 Cost: Free Registration: Register by Tuesday, Jan. 11 Instructor: Maria Skinner You will learn the basic crochet stitches. Bring your own crochet hook (4 – 5 mm recommended) and a good yarn. Minimum of five people must register. Spring Break Fun Adventures Camp Location: Carver Recreation Center, 322 W. Watauga Ave. Date: March 14–18 Time: 9 a .m. – 4 p.m. Ages: k-12 Cost: Free if registered in After School Program ($25.00 per child if not) Camp s The camp will consist of Fun Activities & field trips for the week also lunch will be provided.

Spring Break Camp (Johnson City Schools)

Location: Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St. Call: 423-434-5749 Date: March 14-18 Time: 9-4 p.m. Ages: 6-12 Cost: $50/child with an option for early and late pick up 7:30 a.m.-5:15 p.m. for an additional $10.

Jump Start JC Summer Camp (Save the Date)

Location: TBD Call: 423-434-5749 Date: June 6–July 29 Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (early drop off 7:30 a.m. and late pick up 5:15 p.m. is available for an additional $10/child per week.) Ages: 6 - 12 Cost: $200

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Teen Center

Location: Carver Recreation Center, 322 W. Watauga Ave. Call: 423-461-8830 Date: Monday - Friday Time: 5-7 p.m. Grades: 7-12 Cost: Free The teen center is a supervised, safe and fun environment for our teens to enjoy. Daily activities include Wii, billiards, foosball and air hockey gaming opportunities, career development, guest speakers and a little chill time.

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Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Friday, April 22 Time: 3-7 p.m. Ages: 9-12TH graders Cost: Free Preregistration: April 4-April 21 This is a fun and easy way to get 4 credits toward your service hours! Join us in an afternoon of beautification of one of our local parks. We will be pulling weeds, mulching and planting flowers.

Sports and Recreation

Get Artsy – Teens

Location: Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St. Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Tuesdays, Jan. 11–April 26 Time: 4–4:45 p.m. Age: 13-18 Cost: $2/class Instructor: Maria Skinner Teens will have the opportunity to create and express their feelings and experiences through painting and drawing.

Movement Academy-Preschool PE

Location: Memorial Park Community Center (Gym Front Court) 510 Bert St. Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays, Jan. 11-April 28 Time: 1-1:45 p.m. Ages: 3-5 Cost: $2/class Together we will learn the basics and fundamentals of sports including: basketball, football, soccer, baseball, golf, recreational sports, playground games, and many more. This class encourages team building, sportsmanship, and fair play.

First Friday

Location: Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St. Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Monthly - first Fridays, Jan. 7–April 1 Time: 5:30–7:30 p.m. Age: 13–18 Cost: Free Enjoy free party food and good company.

Young Adult Reading Room

Location: Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St. Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Wednesdays, Jan.19–April 27 Time: 4–5 p.m. Age: 13–18 Cost: Free Mix and mingle with other teens who share the love of reading!

Movement Academy-Homeschool PE

Location: Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St. Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays , Jan. 11-April 28 Time: 1-2 p.m. Age: 6+ Cost: $3/class Learn the fundamentals of basketball, football, soccer, baseball, golf, recreational sports and playground games.

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Location: Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St. Date: Wednesdays, beginning Jan. 5 Time: 6 p.m.–8 p.m. Ages: All ages (Children 5th grade and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian) Cost: Free Everyone is welcome to try volleyball and see what you have got! For beginners, it is a great way to continue to work on your volleyball skills while having fun!

Open Gym

Location: Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St. Call: 423-434-5749 Date: January- May Days: Monday – Friday. Saturdays added on March 12 Time: 3–5 p.m., Monday-Friday. 1-5 p.m. Saturdays Ages: All Ages (12 and under must be accompanied by adult) Cost: Free Enjoy a game of pick-up basketball or just come shoot around! Court 1 will be used for shoot around basketball and Court 2 will be used for open run. Times are subject to change due to programs and events.

Start Smart Tennis

Location: Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St. Call: 423-434-5749 Registration: March 1-March 20 Date: Wednesdays, beginning March 23-April 27 Age: 3-5 Time: 5:30-6:30pm Cost: $25/resident fee, $30/non-resident fee Start Smart Baseball is a NAYS program. This program is for ages 3-5 year old toddlers with parent participation. This six-week session will teach the basic rules and skills of the game. This program will ensure a healthy and safe environment for the kids to play and learn the game of baseball.

Open Game Night

Location: Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St. Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Mondays, March 14–April 25 Time: 6–7:30 p.m. Ages: All Ages (12 and under must be accompanied by adult) Cost: Free Families will have the opportunity to use the gym for a variety of sports and games such as cornhole, dodgeball, badminton, kickball, 4squares, etc. Join us for a great night filled with laughter and friendly game night!

Location: Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St. Call: 423-434-5749 Registration: March 1-March 20 Date: Mondays, beginning March 21–April 25 Ages: 3-5 Time: 5:30-6:30pm Cost: $25/resident fee, $30/non-resident fee Start Smart Tennis is a NAYS program. This program is for ages 3-5-year-old toddlers with parent participation. This six-week session will teach the basic rules and skills of the game. This program will ensure a healthy and safe environment for the kids to play and learn the game of tennis.

Open Pickleball

Location: Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St. Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Tuesdays, and Thursdays, March 1-April 28 Time: 6-7:30 p.m. Ages: All Ages (Children 5th grade and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian) Cost: Free Funny name; addictive game! Pickleball is played on a badminton-sized court with a whiffle ball type ball, a square ping pong paddle, and the net lowered like a tennis net. The first side scoring eleven points and leading by at least two points wins. Played with singles or doubles. Played fast or slow.

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Location: Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St. Call: 423-434-5757 Date: Friday, April 1, 8, 22, 29 Time: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Ages: 6-12 Cost: Free Registration Deadline: March 30 Instructor: Cory Richardson and Dallas Malone Come on out and show us your best swing! Beginner golfers will learn an appropriate golf stance, how to hold a club, putting techniques, stepping and driving.

Ready, Set, Run!

Location: Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St. Call: 423-434-5757 Date: Tuesdays, April 12-May 17 Time: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Ages: 8-13 Cost: Free Instructor: Krista Buchanan Youth will learn the basics of running while building confidence and character in the midst of working toward the goal of completing a 5K run. Participants will also have weekly lessons that promote healthy eating habits, positive goal setting, and healthy exercise alternatives!

Dancers Dreams Performing Arts Academy

Location: Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St. Call: 540-392-9138 Instructor: Amy Simmons Family and multi-class discounts, open to boys, girls, teens and adults.

Tumble Fairy Dancers

Date: Wednesdays, beginning Jan. 5-May 25 Time: 4:30-5:15 p.m. Age: 3-5 Cost: $45/month Beginner class acro-dance, creative movement and ballet. An exciting dance for the budding tumbling ballerina! Many dance styles taught within age appropriate dances and drills. Acting through movements and basic ballet along with tumbling.

Dazzle Diva’s / Tennessee Tumblers

Date: Wednesdays, Jan. 5-June 15 Time: 5:15-5:45 p.m. Age: 6-10 Cost: $45/month Fun, high energy Hip Hop class that teaches combinations and routines. Hip Hop is a great class to take for fun exercise or for weight loss and building coordination.

Angel Steps - Praise Dance

Date: Wednesdays, Jan. 5-May 25 Time: 6-6:30 p.m. Age: 6+ Cost: $35/month Great class for all ages. Inspirational and uplifting, praise through dance. Easy low impact movement with a touch of basic graceful movement and fun props! No prior dance required. It’s fun!

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Date: Wednesdays, Sept. 8 - Dec. 15 Time: 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. Age: 8 - adult Cost: $35/month Fun, high energy dance class. Participants will learn Hip Hop combinations and routines. Hip Hop is a great class that can be taken for weight loss and building coordination. Popular class for teens who love to dance. Take weekly for fun or participate in the Christmas show and recital or community event.

Therapeutic Recreation Program s

Location: Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St. Call: 423-461-4851 Date: Mondays, Jan. 10 – April 25 Time: 9–10 a.m. Ages: 13+ Cost: Free Instructor: Rachel Malone Start your week by strengthening and stretching your body to stay healthy! We will be using resistance bands, light weights, and other low-impact equipment. Please wear appropriate clothing, a refillable water bottle, and athletic shoes! This program is designed specifically for individuals with special needs. Caregivers are welcome, as no personal care will be provided.

Adaptive PE Family Fridays

Location: Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St. Call: 423-461-4851 Date: Wednesdays, Jan. 12–April 27 Time: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Ages: 18+ Cost: Free Instructor: Rachel Malone Come ready to learn and play hard! We will be learning the basics of multiple sports, while having a great time! This program is designed specifically for individuals with special needs. Caregivers are welcome, as no personal care will be provided.

Crafty Creations

Location: Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St. Call: 423-461-4851 Date: Tuesdays, Jan. 11– April 26 Time: 10–11 a.m. Ages: 13+ Cost: Free Instructor: Rachel Malone Do you love drawing, painting, and creating things? If so, join us! We will be learning about different art mediums and creating fun projects. This program is designed specifically for individuals with special needs. Caregivers are welcome, as no personal care will be provided. Location: Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St. Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Jan. 28, Feb. 25, March 25, April 29 Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Ages: All Ages Cost: Free Registration: Please register in person at MPCC or by calling 423-434-5749. Join us on the last Friday of each month for some family-friendly fun! Each month’s event will have different themes and activities for families to participate in, such as a scavenger hunt, craft and movie night, and board games. This program is designed specifically for individuals with special needs and their families.

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Location: Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St. Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Thursdays, Feb. 3–Feb. 24 Time: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Ages: 13-18 Cost: Free Registration: Please register in person at MPCC or by phone by Jan. 28. Want to learn your way around the kitchen and make yummy treats? Join our beginner cooking class! This therapeutic recreation program is partnering with Washington County UT Extension to teach basic cooking skills to individuals with special needs. Caregivers are welcome, as no personal care will be provided.

March Madness Basketball Clinic

Location: Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St. Call: 423-434-5749 Date: March 8, March 10 Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Ages: 7+ Cost: Free Registration: Please register in person at MPCC or by phone by March 7. Come work on your skills and shoot some hoops! This two-part basketball clinic will work on basic skills and incorporate fun games. This program is designed specifically for individuals with special needs; caregivers are welcome, as no personal care will be provided.

Nature Walk Series

Location: Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St. Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Thursdays, April 7 – April 28 Time: 4–5 p.m. Ages: All Ages Cost: Free Registration: Please register in person at MPCC or by phone by April 6. Wear your walking shoes on this weekly outing! We will walk on paved trails, discuss a new nature topic each week and do a short activity. Please preregister. Space is limited. The program is designed specifically for individuals with special needs. Caregivers are welcome, as no personal care will be provided.

Superstar Cheer

Location: Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St. Call: 423-434-5757 Date: Fridays, Feb. 11- March 18 Time: 4-5 p.m. Ages: 7+ Cost: Free Instructor: Krista Buchanan and Rachel Malone Join us at MPCC to learn cheers, chants, dances, and much more! Participants in this activity will get the chance to work together on a team, make new friends, increase coordination and enhance selfesteem. This program is designed specifically for individuals with special needs. Caregivers are welcome as no personal care will be provided.

Langston Centre Adult Classes

Money Mondays: Investing 101

Location: Virtual (Zoom) Call: 423-434-5785 Date: Every Monday, Jan. 24 – March 7 Time: 6 p.m. EST Ages: 18+ Cost: Free Registration: Register by Monday, Jan. 10 by phone, in person at the Langston Centre, or online here: https://forms.gle/2n3Y12SUbUWn4yv86. Instructor: Investing Bae (Alaina Bradley and Jay Fleming) This is an introductory class where we’ll walk you step by step through the stock market. Over the course of six weeks, we’ll cover stock market basics including terminology, indexes, options, ETFs, dividend investing, and more. We’ll also go over how to research stocks with technical and fundamental analysis. Most importantly, we’ll cover risk management and trading psychology for beginners.

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Location: Virtual (Zoom) Call: 423-434-5785 Date: Every Friday beginning Jan. 28 Time: 1– 2 p.m. Ages: 18+

Cost: Free

Registration: Register by Friday, Jan. 14 by phone, in person at the Langston Centre, or online here: https:// forms.gle/2n3Y12SUbUWn4yv86. Instructor: Martha Michieka The primary goal of the course is to provide participants with the basic spoken knowledge of the Kiswahili language. Possible topics covered in 6 weeks – Introduction: Kiswahili and Swahili culture, the alphabet  How to greet each other – Say hello and goodbye  How to introduce oneself and tell others what you like and don’t like  How to introduce friends/family members and others  How to introduce family members – names of family members (and numbers)  Basic conversation – talking about hobbies, foods, modes of transportation in East Africa etc. (we take topic requests from students too)

Contemporary Black Issues

Location: The Langston Centre, 315 Elm St. Call: 423-434-5785 Date: Every Wednesday, Feb. 2 – March 9 Time: Noon– 1 p.m. Ages: 18+ Cost: $20 Registration: Register by Wednesday, Jan. 19 in person at the Langston Centre. Instructor: Dr. Daryl Carter This course will examine the Black American experience since 2001. We will discuss culture, politics, demographic change, war, peace, President Obama, his successor, economics, and “populist” backlash. This course is designed for everyone. Please reach out to Dr. Carter with any questions you may have concerning this course. carterda@etsu.edu.

The 5 Levels of Leadership Mastermind Group

Location: The Langston Centre, 315 Elm St. Call: 423-434-5785 Date: Every Tuesday, beginning Jan. 18 Time: 5-6 p.m. EST Ages: 18+ Cost: $10 Registration: Register by Tuesday, Jan. 4 in person at the Langston Centre. Instructor: Dave McAuley This group takes on the Mastermind Group format (interactive and discussion) based on the book entitled, The 5 Levels of Leadership by John C. Maxwell. Reading the book is recommended but not required. The facilitator will provide weekly handouts and discussion guides for the course. The 5 Levels of Leadership provides a pathway for growing as a leader and for being effective with each person you lead. The Mastermind format will tap into the various experiences and wisdom of each group participant to create discussions that will inspire and challenge every leader in the room.

Question. Persuade. Refer. (QPR)

Location: Virtual (Zoom) Call: 423-434-5785 Date: Every Thursday, Jan. 27 – March 6 Time: 9–10 a.m. EST Ages: 18+ Cost: No Cost Registration: Register by Thursday, Jan. 13 by phone, in person at the Langston Centre, or online here: https://forms.gle/2n3Y12SUbUWn4yv86. Instructor: Kayla Sharpe Individuals learn how to identify warning signs, how to interrupt the crisis, and how to direct that person to proper care. QPR is a nationally used, evidenced based training that assists people in learning how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. QPR is designed to get people comfortable with directing loved ones to care if they have never been put in a position to do so.

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