NOR Fall Funbook

September through November

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FALL 2012

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NOR Junior Theatre

CASTING CALL

Auditions:

Saturday, September 8 Kindergarten - 6th Grade: 9:00 am - 11:30 am 7th - 12th Grades: 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm No Pre-registration. Must Audition for Class.

All who audition are cast.

Auditions held at Rasmussen Senior Center, 116 East Roberts Lane Registration Fee of $75/$60 resident fee due at all auditions (make check payable to NOR).

Call 392-2000 for more information.

Friday, December 14 @ 7:00 pm Saturday, December 15 @ 2:00 & 7:00 pm North High School (300 Galaxy Ave.) Tickets $7 (Group Rates Available)

NOR Teen Scene Theatre

PRESENTS Performances Friday, Setpember 14 @ 7:00 pm Saturday, September 15 @ 2:00 & 7:00 pm Tickets $7.00 (Group Rates Available) North High School, O’Neill Hall (300 Galaxy Ave) Join us for a rollicking spin on this familiar classic of royal courtship and comeuppance providing for some side-splitting shenanigans. If you thought you knew the story of ‘The Princess and The Pea,’ you may be in for a walloping surprise! Did you know that Princess Winnifred actually swam the moat to reach Prince Dauntless the Drab? Or that it may not have been the pea at all that caused the princess a sleepless night? Chances are, you’ll never look at fairy tales quite the same way again. Carried on a wave of beguiling songs, by turns hilarious, romantic and melodic, this is sure to be a crowd pleaser the whole family can enjoy!!

REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.NORFUN.ORG

Performing Arts Troupe Proud to be Drug Free!

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Mondays, September 17 - October 22 6:00 pm-7:30 pm Ages 10-18 Fee: $30/$25 resident fee Location: NOR Veterans Building

(400 Norris Rd.) Get involved, and make a difference in your community and schools! Participants will work on short plays, skits, and cheers that are designed to enlighten young audiences about the dangers of drugs and alcohol, and to challenge and inspire them to live drug free. Class will culminate in Rallies held at local area schools promoting Drug Free Campuses and Neighborhoods during Red Ribbon Week.

Call 392-2000 for additional information.

NOR Junior Theatre

CASTING CALL

A Feudin' Over Yonder Y'all come out play a spell in our first ever FAMILY DINNER THEATRE. "A Feudin' Over Yonder" is a Hillbilly Comedy that will keep you on your barefoot toes. For kids, teens, and adults, this play is rich in Ozark Mountain humor with the feudin' and fussin' Fry and Papoff families, and culminates with a hoedown weddin' full of fun and fit to pacify even the orneriest one of the bunch.

Auditions:

Saturday, December 8 Kindergarten - 6th Grade: 9:00 am - 11:30 am 7th - 12th Grades: 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Adults may Audition during either time slot.

No Pre-registration. Must Audition for Class.

All who audition are cast.

Auditions held at Rasmussen Senior Center, 116 East Roberts Lane Registration Fee of $75/$60 resident fee due at all auditions (make check payable to NOR).

Call 392-2000 for more information.

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Open Gym Basketball Riverview Gym Fee: $30 15-day pass/$3 per day

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 11:30am-2:00pm AGES 18 AND OLDER ONLY

Tennis Time These year round classes are for all ages from Mighty Mites (ages 4 to 5) and Beginners (ages 6 to 12) to High School and Adults. Lessons stress skill development through progressive learning. Racquet and balls are provided. Sessions are six weeks long. Make up classes are available.

Westdale Park (15400 Westdale Dr.)

Session 1:

Saturday (begins September 8 ends October 13) Beginning Juniors 11:00am-12:30pm $52/$42 resident fee Advanced Juniors 12:30pm-2:00pm $52/$42 resident fee

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Women’s Open Gym Basketball Riverview Gym Fee: $30 15-day $3 per day

Sunday (begins September 9 ends October 14) Adv. Drills Adults 1:00pm-2:30pm $52/$42 resident fee Monday (begins September 10 ends October 15) Beginning Adults 7:00pm-8:00pm $40/$30 resident fee Tuesday (begins September 11 ends October 16) Beginning Juniors 4:00pm-5:30pm $52/$42 resident fee Mighty Mites 5:45pm-6:30pm $40/$30 resident fee Adv. Drills Adults 6:30pm-8:00pm $52/$42 resident fee

Session2:

Fridays 5:30pm-8:00pm

AGES 18 AND OLDER ONLY We are inviting women to come out and get some exercise getting involved in our NEW women’s open gym basketball. Invite your friend(s) to join you in a game of basketball and have good time and a great workout!

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Saturday (begins October 20 ends November 24) Beginning Juniors 11:00am-12:30pm $52/$42 resident fee Advanced Juniors 12:30pm-2:00pm $52/$42 resident fee Beginning Adults 2:00pm-3:00pm $40/$30 resident fee Sunday (begins October 21 ends November 25) Adv. Drills Adults 1:00pm-2:30pm $52/$42 resident fee

ADULT SPORTS

**$25 late fee

League

Fee (per team)**

Registration

Managers Meeting

League Begins

Days

Game Times

Locations

5 on 5 Basketball $500

August 6 - August 31

September 6 at 6pm 405 Galaxy Ave.

September 17

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm

Greenacres Riverview Standard

Indoor Soccer

November 12

December 19 at 6pm 2014 Calloway Dr.

January 12

Saturday Sunday

TBA

Greenacres

$325

REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.NORFUN.ORG

Riverview Park

Disc Golf Course

For children ages 2 to 12 years old. Your child will learn speed dribbling, multi-directional dribbling, passing, shooting, defending, and much more. The emphasis is on sportsmanship, effort, learning, and fun in a non-competitive environment.

Try this exciting sport of disc golf that is popular and similar to golf, played with “Frisbee” discs. This is an 9-hole disc golf course located at Riverview Park (401 Willow Drive).

Pick up a FREE score card in the Riverview Community Center.

No fee required.

Call 392-2020 for more information.

Visit San Lauren Park (4100 Mohawk St.) for a shorter course.

Day Wednesdays

Class

Time

Tot/Pre Soccer (3.5-5yrs) September 20 - Soccer 1 (5-6yrs) November 14 Skillz & Scrimmages (7-10yrs)**

3:00-3:35pm 3:35-4:20pm 4:20-5:05pm

Tot Soccer (3.5-4yrs) Saturdays September 22 - Pre Soccer (4-5yrs) November 17 Soccer 1 (5-6yrs)

3:10-3:40pm 3:40-4:15pm 4:15-5:00pm

Saturdays

September 22 - Mommy/Daddy & Me (2-3.5yrs)* October 20

5:10-5:40pm

Fee: $100/$90 resident fee * $60/$50 resident fee **Skillz & Scrimmage, Match Play: $109/$99 resident fee includes jersey. Shin guards are required.

Location: Liberty Park (11225 Brimhall Rd.) Rain-Out Hotline: 1-888-372-5803

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Soccer

TOTSports for Boys & Girls 3-6 years of age

Tot sports help children with motor development through completing basic sport tasks that build their motor skills.

$54/$49 Resident Fee*

Flag Football

Basketball

Skills include: dribbling, kicking and passing, trapping, throw-ins, and running/agility.

Teamwork is emphasized in this program. Children will learn how to play soccer in a fun, noncompetitive environment. Parent participation is required. A field instructor will be assigned to each team to assist parents in the implementation of drills. *Fee includes t-shirt, ball, and medal.

Skills include: throwing, catching, pulling flags, running/agility, and kicking/punting. Teamwork is emphasized in this program. Children will learn how to play football in a fun, non-competitive environment. Parent participation is required. A field instructor will be assigned to each team to assist parents in the implementation of drills. *Fee includes t-shirt, ball, and medal.

Skills include: dribbling, passing, shooting, rebounding and running/agility. Teamwork is emphasized in this program. Children will learn how to play basketball in a fun, non-competitive environment. Parent participation is required. A field instructor will be assigned to each team to assist parents in the implementation of drills. *Fee includes t-shirt, ball, and medal.

August 18 – September 22 (Saturday’s) Not Sept. 1 Westdale Park, 15400 Westdale Dr.

October 6 - November 3 (Saturday’s) Almondale Park, 5501 Verdugo Lane

November 10 - December 15 (Saturday’s) Not Nov. 24 Greenacres Community Center, 2014 Calloway Dr.

Age 3 – 9:00am-9:45am Age 4 – 10:00am-10:45am Age 5 & 6 – 11:00am-11:45am

North Meadows Park, 3300 McCray St. Age 3 & 4 – 2:00pm-2:45pm Age 5 & 6 – 3:00pm-3:45pm

Age 3 – 1:00pm-1:45pm Age 4 – 2:00pm-2:45pm Age 5 & 6 – 3:00pm-3:45pm

Age 3 – 9:00am-9:45am Age 4 – 10:00am-10:45am Age 5 & 6 – 11:00am-11:45am

Beardsley Jr. High, 1001 Roberts Lane Age 3 & 4 – 2:00pm-2:45pm Age 5 & 6 – 3:00pm-3:45pm

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It’s a Great Place... at Fruitvale Norris Recreation Building 6221 Norris Road

Intermediate/Advanced - Saturdays

Learn the most popular style of swing for all ages in a supportive environment.

10:30-11:50am Ages 8+ Monthly fee: $29/25 resident Students in this class should have previous experience in Mexican Folk dance to take this class. This class focuses in different regions of all the states in Mexico, as well as make up and costumes since one of the goals is public performance. This is optional.

Argentine Tango

Folklorico for Tots - Saturdays

East Coast Swing

at Greenacres Community Center Fee: $54/$44 resident

Wednesday 6:30-7:20pm Session 1: September 12 - October 17 Session 2: October 24 - December 5 Wednesday 7:25-8:15pm Session 1: September 12 - October 17 Session 2: October 24 - December 5

Learn one of the hottest dances featured on Dancing with the Stars.

Ballroom Dance Beginning I

Monday 8:00-9:00pm Session 1: September 10 - October 15 Session 2: October 22 - November 26 Session 3: December 3 - December 10 ($18/$14 two week session) Wednesday 8:20-9:10pm Session 1: September 12 - October 17 Session 2: October 24 - December 5 Primary figures of six basic dances: Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Rumba, Swing, Cha Cha.

Ballroom Dance Beginning II

Monday 6:45-7:45pm Session 1: September 10 - October 15 Session 2: October 22 - November 26 Concentrates on one dance per session, building on the material presented in Beginning I. In addition to the dances listed previously, learn Samba, Polka, Hustle, Nite Club Two Step, and more.

12:00-12:50pm Ages 4+ Monthly fee: $25/$23 resident In this class the children will be introduced to very simple dance steps and to the fun of folklorico dance.The students will learn easy choreographic patterns-- all age appropriate. This class may be oriented to public performance as the students progress. This is also optional.

Students must provide their own folkloric dance shoes Instructor Contact: Jovita Metts (559) 790-0215

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Jammin’ Island Hula: HAWAIIAN DANCE

Learn basic hand, body, and foot motions related to graceful Hawaiian dancing. You gain an understanding of body alignment, technique, dance moves, and culture. It’s fun, relaxing, and a great exercise. Fun for the whole family, ages 4 and up!

Tuesdays Beginners: 5:30-6:15pm Intermediate: 6:15-7:00pm Advanced: 7:00-7:45pm Monthly fee: $30/$25 resident fee Neighborhood Place Riverview 437 Willow Drive Call 392-2020 for more information.

REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.NORFUN.ORG

Your kids will learn their way around a kitchen during this two hour cooking class for kids ages 6 to 12. Students will create a yummy dish to take home and share with the whole family.

Limited to the first 12 students to preregister for each one day class.

September 29 -Stuffed Chicken Vegetable Bundles October 27 -Make your own crust for Apple Pie November 24 -Decorative Pumpkin Cookies December 22 -Decorative Brownies

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9:30-11:30am at Greenacres Community Center $25/$20 resident fee

Discover Every Monday and Wednesday 4:00pm to 5:00pm $24/month for 2x a week

Beginning August 6 at Greenacres Community Center

Beginning

Drum Lessons Learn the basics of playing the drums.

For ages 6 to 12 years old Monthly ongoing classes

Wednesdays 6:00pm Greenacres Community Center $40/$30 resident fee ($15 practice pad included)

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Greenacres Community Center (2014 Calloway Dr.)

at Fruitvale Norris Rec Building (6221 Norris Rd.)

Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 5:30pm to 6:30pm

Beginning & Intermediate Mondays, Wednesdays: 6pm-9pm Saturdays: 1:30pm-4pm Ages: 8-88 Fees: $40/month

Participants will learn various skills in sport of fencing that include coordination, cooperation, and athletic abilities. Brought to you

by NOR and Kern Athletic Fencing Foundation. The focus of the program is to promote youth sport participation, promote healthy development in youth, and assist youth access to learning when necessary through partnership with California State University Bakersfield faculty and staff.

Fencing is open to all interested minors. Equipment rental is available as needed and incentives and financial assistance are available to qualified youth who access educational services in addition to fencing participation.

To register, contact 319-2235.

$5 walk in $40 per month 3 classes per week $27 per month 2 classes per week Ages 16 and up Instructor Lorrie Larribas Call 392-2010 for more information.

Advanced Tuesdays: 7pm-9pm Ages: 10-88 Fees: $80/month

www.KernAFF.org

Fitness

(ages 8 and up) Techniques and Equipment A hands-on adventure in rock climbing. You learn tying knots, climbing commands and signals. Each week you will climb in Riverview’s own specialized climbing gym, featuring 16 foot walls with overhangs, cracks, pockets, edges, pinches, underclings, and slopers. Groups are welcome!

Intro: Thursdays 6:00pm-8:00pm $60/$50 resident fee Advanced: Thursdays 6:00pm-8:00pm $30/$20 resident fee (Annual membership card available to graduating students for $10)

Climbing Member Gym Hours Monday - Thursday 8:00am-8:00pm Friday 8:00am-5:00pm One-Time Certification: $10 Annual Membership Card: $20 Daily Use Fee: $2 w/current Annual Membership Card

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YOGA Classes at Greenacres Community Center Tuesday/Thursday 8:30am-9:30am Wednesday 11:00am-12:00pm $8.00 (per class) prepaid for the month $10.00 (per class) drop in

YOGAFLOW is a sequence of strengthening and stretching movements, seated and balanced poses, and relaxation exercises. YOGA FLOW’s emphasis is on creating a fluid succession of poses which builds strength and flexibility while consciously linking breath to movement. All levels are welcome.

Members -Bring your own shoes, chalk bag and harness. Must meet competency requirements.

REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.NORFUN.ORG

Tai Chi Ba Gua Kung-Fu School Learn Tai Chi, Ba Gua and shaolin Kung-Fu under one roof. It is a fact that there are two types of Tai Chi: Real Tai Chi and false Tai Chi. Now in Bakersfield you can learn the real art of Tai Chi for optimum health and for real life self-defense skills. Also, traditional Chinese medicine will be taught because a real Tai Chi practitioner is a doctor and a warrior. For the first time in Bakersfield you can also learn the rare and secret art of Ba-Gua Chang (8 trigram palm) for health and self-defense.

Ba Gua is related to Tai Chi, and said that Ba Gua is the daughter of Tai Chi. You can also learn the real art of Shaolin Kung-Fu, the famous five animal five element style, including over 20 rare and exciting martial art weapons. These classes will be taught by a high ranking sifu (teacher) who was taught by a master from New York City who was taught by the very best master’s and grandmasters from China.

Tuesdays 7:00-8:00pm $39/$29 resident fee

Class location: Greenacres Community Center (2014 Calloway Dr.) Ages 18 and older

For more information call

392-2010

Kokondo

Martial Arts

discover authentic martial arts Jukido Jujitsu 6-13 yrs old 5:30-6:30pm Jukido Jujitsu 14 years and up 6:30-7:30pm Karate 14 years & up 7:30-8:30pm Mondays & Wednesdays Greenacres Community Center $35/$30 resident fee

Karate/Self-Defense For Kids ages 4 to adult

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Order of the Dragon

Kokondo Karate is a traditional style of karate that emphasizes strikes, blocks, kicking and prearranged drills called Kata. Kokondo offers a fun environment for the entire family to learn self-defense and gain awareness of the world around them. Jukido jujitsu defends from attacks while using joint locks, chokes, and throws.

Jukido takes advantage of the attacker’s strength and uses it against him.

$35 per month (one class per week)

$50 per month

(THREE classes per week)

Master Earl Absher, 8th degree black belt, teaches a combination of Tae Kwon Do, Karate, and self-defense for ages 4 to adult. Practical “real life” self protection program for all students. Goals are to teach self-defense, stranger dangers, and safety awareness, with an emphasis on respect and discipline. Year round program, sign up any time! For information, contact Master Earl Absher at 588-3217.

Tuesdays Beginners/White Belts: 6:00-6:40pm Yellow Belts: 6:45-7:25pm Orange Belts & Above: 7:30-8:10pm Greenacres Community Center 2014 Calloway Drive

Fridays Beginners/White Belts: 6:00-6:40pm Yellow Belts: 6:45-7:25pm Orange Belts & Above: 7:30-8:10pm Greenacres Community Center 2014 Calloway Drive

Saturdays Beginners/White Belts: 9:30-10:10am Yellow Belts: 10:15-10:55am Orange Belts & Above: 11:00-11:40am Greenacres Community Center 2014 Calloway Drive

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Neighborhood Place

Community Learning Center We offer free educational, recreational, social programs and activities to assist children up to five years of age and their parents to learn skills necessary for adequate school preparation.

Parent Orientation: 1:00pm Tuesday, August 28 Classes begin Tuesday, September 4 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm CLASSES ARE FREE TO FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AGES 18 MONTHS - 5 YEARS! All Classes are Year Round Riverview Community Center (401 Willow Drive) 392-2029 or 392-2054 Little Learners Monday-Thursday 9:00am - 10:00am Ages: 18 months - 5 years

Little Learners offers free educational, recreational, and social opportunities where the parent and children prepare together for kindergarten readiness.

4 & 5 Ready to Strive Monday-Thursday 10:00am - 11:00am Ages: 4-5

Get your child ready for kindergarten!! Our 4 & 5 class is structured toward kindergarten readiness. Age appropriate hands-on activities are provided to help further your child’s educational development, expand their social skills, and learn in a classroom environment.

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Awesome Art: Tuesdays 11:00am - 11:30am Spinning Tales: Wednesdays 11:00am - 11:30am Fun with Science/Music & Movement: Fridays 9:00am - 10:00am Ages: 3-5

Come join the fun with your child and listen to a new storybook each week in our Spinning Tales class. On Tuesdays work together with your child on an age appropriate art activity in our Awesome Art class. On Fridays experience with your child our fun Music & Movement class followed by a simple science activity in our Fun with Science class.

REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.NORFUN.ORG

Child must be four years of age by start date and parent must work in the class room twice monthly. Two classes, three half days a week.

Call 392-2010 for more information.

Monday/Wednesday/Friday class: Start date September 5, end date May 17 Monday-8:30am-11:30am Wednesday-1:00pm-4:00pm Friday-8:30am-11:30am Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday class: Start date September 4, end date May 16 Tuesday-8:30am-11:30am Wednesday- 8:30am-11:30am Thursday-8:30am-11:30am Session 1: (September 4 - November 16) Session 2: (November 26 - February 22) Session 3: (February 25 - May 17) $25 one time registration fee $154/$140 resident fee (monthly) OR $462/$420 resident fee (session)

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Neighborhood Place Co-op Pre-school

This Parent Participantion program is designed to help your child ages 3 to 5 prepare for Kindergarten school readiness. Our program provides parents the opportunity to assist in their children’s activities in a group setting. Children participate in handson learning age appropriate learning activities that involve:

Science Math

Creative Art

Cooking Early Literacy skills and much more

Your child will have an opportunity to participate in:

Special Events

Socialization

Group Learning

Location: Neighborhood Place Riverview Community Center (401 Willow Drive) Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 1:00pm to 4:00pm Session 1: September 4, 2012 - November 15, 2012 Session 2: November 27, 2012 - February 21, 2013 Session 3: February 26, 2013 - May 16, 2013 Fee: $420 per session/$140 per month Registration Fee: $25 Call for more information at 392-2029 or 392-2054.

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405 Galaxy Ave., Bakersfield, CA

Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Bakersfield, CA Permit No. 981

93308

www.NORfun.org

It’s a Great Place...

Need a space to rent for your next party, meeting, or event?

NOR has some great facilities available for every occasion!

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Athletic fields Multi purpose fields Park shelters Gymnasiums Recreation rooms

Rates start as low as $10/hour!

Give us a call and we’ll help you find the right location for any occasion!

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Gather REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.NORFUN.ORG

Call 392-2000 or visit www.NORfun.org

Check out our NEW parks

Silver Oak

(15855 Opus One Dr.)

AND

Polo

(11801 Noriega Rd.)