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September through November 2013

NEW to NOR

RiverLakes Ranch Community Center & Park is now open!

Come visit our NEWEST community center and park at 3825 Riverlakes Drive!

Saturday, October 19 10:00am - 4:00pm Fruitvale Norris Park (6221 Norris Rd)

Join the Kern County Animal Control and NOR as we provide an event for the animals.

• Pet Adoptions at reduced fees!

• Pet & Food Vendors • Yappy Hour at 10:30am • Contest & Prizes • Pet Parade • Children’s Activity Area Call 392-2060 for more information.

PETER PAN Friday, September 6th North Meadows Park (3300 McCray St.)

Starts at dusk.

FREE - Rated G Run time - 1:16

WRECK IT RALPH Saturday, September 14th Almondale Park (5501 Verdugo Lane)

Starts at dusk.

FREE - Rated PG Run time - 1:33

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HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA Saturday, October 5th Mondavi Park (503 Mondavi Way)

Starts at dusk.

FREE - Rated PG Run time - 1:30

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NOR Recreation

CHEER

Beginning September! Come and learn the fundamentals of CHEER for a fraction of the cost. Kids will learn age appropriate cheers, dances and jumps.

Non-Competition Cheer Ages: 6-10 Two Day Class: Thursdays 6:30pm-7:30pm Saturdays 10:00am-11:00am Monthly Fee: $68/$59 resident Tot Cheer Ages: 4-5 Saturdays: 9:00am-9:45am Monthly Fee: $44/$39 resident NO Cheer classes December-January.

Cheer classes will resume February 2014!

Riverview Community Center (401 Willow Dr.)

Play laser tag as a family, with friends, for a party activity, as a fun work outing or by yourself! All equipment and materials provided by Battlefield Live LASER TAG. All ages welcome.

Saturdays 12:00pm - 6:00pm Session 1: November 2 at Emerald Cove Park (4303 Patton Way) Session 2: November 9 at Polo Community Park (11801 Noriega Rd.) Fee: $7 per person Closed-toe shoes are required.

Call 979-1650 for more information.

You will create and take home the projects made in class. Plus, you will learn practical skills that can be applied at home for years to come. Materials will be provided.

Kids (ages 5-15): 3:00pm - 4:00pm Adults (ages 16 & up): 4:15pm - 5:15pm Saturdays Session 1: September 7 - 28 Session 2: October 5 - 26 Fee: $40 per session Registration deadline is September 6.

Greenacres Community Center (2014 Calloway Dr.)

CHESS

Classes begin by reinforcing the basics of chess (rules, piece movement, opening theory), and work toward more intermediate/advanced concepts (tactics, notation, positional theory).

4:00pm - 5:00pm Grades 7-12: Mondays September 9 - November 25 Grades K - 6: Wednesdays September 4 - November 27 (no class 11/20) Adults ages 18 and up: Fridays September 6 - December 6 (no class 11/29) Fee: $120 (12 weeks) Registration deadline is September 3.

RiverLakes Ranch Community Center (3825 Riverlakes Dr.)

Walking

for fitness

Walking is the number one form of exercise in the nation. It helps keep our bodies fit through physical activity and basic movement. Everyone is welcome to walk laps around our gymnasium.

About 10 laps = 1 mile. No charge!

Monday - Friday 8:00 - 9:00 am RiverLakes Ranch Community Center (3825 Riverlakes Dr.)

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Robots for Tots is brought to you by Chevron and NOR. Children and parents work together to create their own robot to take home. Enjoy story time and much more for FREE!

9:30am - 11:30 am Greenacres Community Center (2014 Calloway Dr.) $25/$20 resident fee Ages 6-12 Space limited!

FOR AGES 3.5 TO 5 YRS OLD.

September 28 Vanilla Cake October 26 Baked Fried Chicken November 30 Muffins Special December 28 Hot Dog Extravaganza

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Event is Friday, October 11 Space limited!

Registration September 9 - October 2 Riverview Community Center (401 Willow Dr.) Time: 10:00am Call 392-2054 or 392-2029 for more information.

Tuesdays Ages 6-10: 4:30pm - 5:30pm Ages 11-up: 5:45pm - 6:45pm Monthly fee: $45/$35 resident Greenacres Community Center (2014 Calloway Dr.)

Toddler Class (Ages 3-5) Monthly fee: $25/$20 resident Mondays: 10am-10:40am or 11am-11:40 am Tuesdays: 10am-10:40am or 11am-11:40 am Ballet & Tap 1 (Ages 6-9) Monthly fee: $35/$30 resident Mondays 3:30pm - 4:20pm Ballet & Tap 2 (Ages 10-13) Monthly fee: $35/$30 resident Mondays 4:30pm - 5:20pm Intermediate level.

Hip-Hop & Jazz 1 (Ages 6-9) Monthly fee: $35/$30 resident Tuesdays 3:30pm - 4:20pm Hip-Hop & Jazz 2 (Ages 10-13) Monthly fee: $35/$30 resident Tuesdays 4:30pm - 5:20pm Intermediate level.

Fruitvale Norris Recreation Building (6221 Norris Road)

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Mondays 6:00pm-8:00pm Wednesdays 6:00pm-8:00pm Saturdays 1:30pm-3:30pm Tuesdays 7:00pm-9:00pm (Advanced) Must be a member of USFA. Open to all minors and adults.

New student rate: $50 first family member, $40 per additional Advance Class Rate: $80 first family member, $70 per additional (includes access to Mon, Wed, Sat) Standard School Student: $40 first participant, $30 per additional KAFF will cover fee if school indicates eligibility.

Location: Standard School & Fruitvale Norris Rec Building To register, contact 319-2235. www.KernAFF.org

Beginning

Drum Lessons For ages 6 to 12 years old.

Wednesdays 6:00pm - 7:00pm Monthly fee: $40/$30 resident fee ($15 practice pad available) Greenacres Community Center (2014 Calloway Dr.)

“Strong Spirit of Hula�

Learn basic steps, and create a beautiful Hula dance full of grace and culture.

Ages 7 and up.

Thursdays Beginners 4:00pm - 5:00pm Advance 5:00pm - 6:00pm Session 1: September 12 - September 26 Session 2: October 3 - October 24 Session 3: October 31 - November 21 Session 4: December 3 - December 19 Session 1 & 4 Fee: $23/$19 resident Session 2 & 3 Fee: $30/$25 resident Fruitvale Norris Recreation Building (6221 Norris Rd.)

Intro to Folklorico Dance (Saturdays) 12:00pm - 12:50pm Ages 4+ Monthly fee: $25/$23 resident fee The students will learn easy choreographic patterns.

Intermediate/Advanced (Saturdays) 10:30am - 11:50am Ages 8+ Monthly fee: $29/$25 resident fee Students should have previous experience in this dance.

Fruitvale Norris Recreation Building (6221 Norris Road) Students must provide their own folkloric dance shoes and practice skirt.

East Coast Swing Wednesday 6:30pm - 7:20pm Session 1: September 11 - October 16 Session 2: October 23 - December 4 Argentine Tango Wednesday 7:25pm - 8:15pm Session 1: September 11 - October 16 Session 2: October 23 - December 4 Ballroom Dance Beginning I (Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Rumba, Swing, Cha Cha) Monday 8:00pm - 9:00pm Session 1: September 9 - October 14 Session 2: October 21 - December 2 Wednesday 8:20pm - 9:10pm Session 1: September 11 - October 16 Session 2: October 23 - December 4 Ballroom Dance Beginning II One dance per session, building on the material presented in Beginning I plus Samba, Polka, Hustle, Nite Club Two Step, and more.

Monday 6:45pm - 7:45pm Session 1: September 9 - October 14 Session 2: October 21 - December 2 Greenacres Community Center (2014 Calloway Dr.) Fee per session: $54/$44 resident

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RECREATION

Beginners Gymnastics No experience required. Children learn different skills as an introduction to use the bars, floors, vault and balance beam.

Fee: $44/39 resident (one class per week) Riverview Community Center Intermediate Gymnastics (401 Willow Dr.) Must complete Beginners course.

Call 392-2020 for more information.

Fee: $54/49 Beginning September!

Recreation Tumbling Classes Beginner courses: Children learn Mommy & Me (age 2- 4) Coed fundamentals of tumbling that include: Parent participation required.

Fee: 44/$39 resident (one class per week) cartwheels, head stand, forward/backward rolls etc. Advanced courses: Children will Tots Gym (age 5-6) Coed learn additional skills. Participants will Children learn balance beam, floor and skill develop body strength, body balance and building games. self-discipline.

Fee: $44/39 resident (one class per week) Fee: $44/$39 resident (one class per week)

GYMNASTICS & TUMBLING CLASSES

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Tumbling Mommy & Me Boys & Girls Boys & Girls Ages: 6-10 Ages: 4-6 3:30pm - 4:30pm 10:30am - 11:15am Beginners Beginners Tots Gym Intermediate Gym Boys & Girls Boys & Girls Boys & Girls Ages 6-13 Ages: 6 - 9 Ages: 10 - 13 Ages: 4-6 11:30am - 1:00pm 3:30pm - 4:30pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm 11:30am - 12:15pm All classes are monthly. ** Must register one week prior to student’s first days of class.

NO classes in Dec. - Jan. Classes will resume in Feb.

Karate/Self-Defense For Kids by

Order of the Dragon

Over 42 years of experience.

A combination of Tae Kwon Do, Karate and self-defense is taught for ages 3 to adult. Goals are to teach self-defense, stranger dangers, safety awareness, respect, discipline and confidence. Year round program, sign up any time!

For information, contact Master Absher at 588-3217.

Visit us at www.orderofthedragon.com.

Tuesdays & Fridays Beginners/White Belts: 6:00pm - 6:40pm Yellow Belts: 6:45pm - 7:25pm Orange Belts & Above: 7:30pm - 8:10pm Saturdays Beginners/White Belts: 9:30am - 10:10am Yellow Belts: 10:15am - 10:55am Orange Belts & Above: 11:00am - 11:40am $30 per month (one class per week) $50 per month (THREE classes per week) Register in class only.

Greenacres Community Center

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(ages 8 and up)

A hands-on adventure in rock climbing.

You will learn knot tying, climbing commands and signals. Individuals, pairs, and groups are welcome!

Riverview Community Center (401 Willow Dr.) Intro: Thursdays 6:00pm - 8:00pm $60/$50 resident fee Advanced: Tuesdays 6:00pm - 8:00pm $30/$20 resident fee Annual membership card available to graduating students for $10.

Climbing Member Open 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

Tai Chi Ba Gua Kung-Fu School

Learn the real art of Tai Chi for optimum health and for real life self-defense skills, traditional Chinese medicine, the art of Ba-Gua Chang (8 trigram palm), the art of Shaolin Kung-Fu, the famous five animal five element style, including over 20 rare and exciting martial art weapons.

Tuesdays 7:00pm - 8:00pm Monthly Fee: $39/$29 resident Ages 15 and up Greenacres Community Center (2014 Calloway Dr.)

Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 5:30pm - 6:30pm $5 walk in $40 per month 3 classes per week $27 per month 2 classes per week Ages 18 and up Greenacres Community Center (2014 Calloway Dr.)

Riverview Park

Disc Golf Course Try this exciting and popular sport, played similarly to golf but with “Frisbee-like” discs. We offer a 9-hole course that can be played to 18-holes with different tee locations. The course is located in Riverview Park, 401 Willow Dr. It’s a walk in the park with a point!

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

No fee required.

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

Kokondo Martial Arts

discover authentic martial arts

Kokondo emphasizes strikes, blocks, kicking and prearranged drills called Kata.

Jukido Jujitsu defends from attacks while using joint locks, chokes, and throws. It takes advantage of the attacker’s strength and uses it against him.

Mondays & Wednesdays Monthly Fee: $35/$30 resident Jukido Jujitsu 6-13 years old 5:30pm - 6:30pm Jukido Jujitsu 14 years and up 6:30pm - 7:30pm Kokondo 14 years and up 7:30pm - 8:30pm Greenacres Community Center (2014 Calloway Dr.)

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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. Shin guards are required. Rain-Out Hotline: 1-888-372-5803. For more information, e-mail info@kidzlovesoccer.com or call 392-2010.

Day

Wednesdays September 18 - November 13 Liberty Park (11225 Brimhall Rd.)

Saturdays September 21 - November 16 Westdale Park (15400 Westdale Dr.)

Class Mommy/Daddy & Me (2-3.5 yrs)* 5:25pm - 5:55pm (5 wks only) Tot Soccer (3.5-4 yrs) 3:10pm - 3:45pm Pre Soccer (4-5 yrs) 3:10pm - 3:45pm Soccer 1 (5-6 yrs) 3:45pm - 4:30pm Skillz & Scrimmages (7-10 yrs)** 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Mommy/Daddy & Me (2-3.5 yrs)* 5:10pm - 5:40pm (5 wks only) Tot Soccer (3.5-4 yrs) 3:10pm - 3:40pm Pre Soccer (4-5 yrs) 3:40pm - 4:15pm Soccer 1 (5-6 yrs) 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Fee

$100/$90 resident fee *Mommy/Daddy & Me: $60/$50 resident fee

$100/$90 resident fee *Mommy/Daddy & Me: $60/$50 resident fee **Skillz & Scrimmage: $110/$100 resident fee Includes jersey.

Open Gym Basketball

Fee: $30 15-day pass/$3 per day Players AND spectators must pay fee AGES 18 AND OLDER ONLY Mon, Wed & Fri 11:30am - 2:00pm Riverview Community Center (401 Willow Dr.) Monday through Friday 11:00am - 2:00pm Greenacres Community Center (2014 Calloway Dr.) Tue, Thurs & Fri 11:00am - 2:00pm RiverLakes Ranch Community Center (3825 Riverlakes Dr.)

Ask about 15 day open gym pass cards, good at any NOR Community Center.

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**$25 late fee League Coed Volleyball

Fee** (per Registration team) $350 August 12 September 6

Coed & $450 July 15 Men’s August 14 Slow Pitch Softball 5 on 5 $500 August 5 - 30 Basketball Indoor Soccer

Managers Meeting September 9 7:00pm Riverlakes

August 15 6:00pm Greenacres

September 4 6:00pm District Office $325 November 15 - December 14 December 14 6:00pm Greenacres

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Tennis Time These year round classes are for all ages from 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: September 7 - October 28 Junior Mighty Mites (Tue.) Sept 10 - Oct 22 Beginner (Tue.) Sept 10 - Oct 22 Beginner (Sat.) Sept 7 - Oct 26 Advance (Sat.) Sept 7 - Oct 26 Adult/High School Beginner (Mon.) Sept 9 - Oct 28 Advance Drills (Tue.) Sept 10 - Oct 22 Advance Drills (Sun.) Sept 8 - Oct 27 Session 2: November 2 - December 8 Junior Beginner (Sat.) Nov 2 - Dec 7 Advance (Sat.) Nov 2 - Dec 7 Adult/High School Beginner (Sat.) Nov 2 - Dec 7 Advance Drills (Sun.) Nov 3 - Dec 8

League Begins

Days

Game Times

$40/$30 resident fee 5:45pm - 6:30pm $52/$42 resident fee 4:00pm - 5:30pm $52/$42 resident fee 11:00am - 12:30pm $52/$42 resident fee 12:30pm - 2:00pm $40/$30 resident fee 7:00pm - 8:00pm $52/$42 resident fee 6:30pm - 8:00pm $52/$42 resident fee 1:00pm - 2:30pm $52/$42 resident fee 11:00am - 12:30pm $52/$42 resident fee 12:30pm - 2:00pm $40/$30 resident fee 2:00pm - 3:00pm $52/$42 resident fee 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Locations

September 24 A Division: TBA Tuesdays Upper B & Lower B Division: Thursdays September 5 Sunday TBA through Friday

Riverlakes Standard

September 16 Monday through Thursday

Greenacres, Riverlakes, Standard, Riverview Greenacres

January 13

Saturday Sunday

6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm TBA

N. Rosedale

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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.

Teamwork and fun are emphasized.

Parent participation is required. A field instructor will be assigned to each team to assist parents in the implementation of drills. $54/$49 Resident Fee*

Soccer

*Fee includes t-shirt, ball, and medal.

Aug 17 - Sept 21 (Saturdays) Not Aug 31 Westdale Park (15400 Westdale Dr.) Age 3 - 9:00am - 9:45am Age 4 - 10:00am - 10:45am Age 5 & 6 - 11:00am - 11:45am OR North Meadows Park (3300 McCray St.) Age 3 & 4 - 2:00pm - 2:45pm Age 5 & 6 - 3:00pm - 3:45pm

Flag Football

*Fee includes t-shirt, ball, and medal.

Oct 5 - Nov 2 (Saturdays) Almondale Park (5501 Verdugo) Age 3 - 1:00pm - 1:45pm Age 4 - 2:00pm - 2:45pm Age 5 & 6 - 3:00pm - 3:45pm

Basketball

*Fee includes t-shirt, ball, and medal.

Nov 16 - Dec 21 (Saturdays) Not Nov 30 Riverlakes Ranch Gym (3825 Riverlakes Dr.) Age 3 - 9:00am - 9:45am Age 4 - 10:00am - 10:45am Age 5 & 6 - 11:00am - 11:45am OR Beardsley Jr High (1001 Roberts Ln.) Age 3 & 4 - 2:00pm - 2:45pm Age 5 & 6 - 3:00pm - 3:45pm

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New Curriculum focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Literacy and much more...!

Children must be 4 years of age by start date. Parent must work in the classroom twice monthly.

Greenacres Community Center (2014 Calloway Dr.)

Class 1 Orientation: Thurs. Aug. 29th, 9:00-11:00 am Class 2 Orientation: Fri. Aug 30th, 9:00-11:00 am Class 1: Monday, Wednesday, Friday Monday: 8:30am - 11:30am Wednesday: 1:00pm - 4:00pm Friday: 8:30am - 11:30am Class 2: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Tuesday: 8:30am - 11:30am Wednesday: 8:30am - 11:30am Thursday: 8:30am - 11:30am Session 1: September 3, 2013 - November 15, 2013 Session 2: November 18, 2013 - February 21, 2014 Session 3: February 24, 2014 - May 16, 2014 $25 one time registration fee $154/$140 resident fee (monthly) OR $462/$420 resident fee (session) Call 392-2010 for more information.

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Neighborhood Place Administered by: North of the River Recreation & Park District Community Learning Center

Riverview Co-Op Pre-school

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

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 Educational, recreational, and social opportunities for parents and children to prepare together for kindergarten.

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

Awesome Art Tuesdays 11:00am - 11:30am Ages: 3-5 Work with your child on an age appropriate art activity.

Spinning Tales Wednesdays 11:00am - 11:30am Ages: 3-5 Listen to a new storybook each week.

Fit & Fun Fridays 9:00am - 10:00am Ages: 3-5 Play activities followed by a simple science, creative, and/or hands-on activity.

Our Co-Op preschool classes are providing an additional NEW Curriculum that include hands-on age appropriate early learning experiences focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Literacy and much more...!

Parents are required to work in the classroom twice monthly.

Children must be ages: 3-5 years

Riverview Community Center (401 Willow Dr.) Preschool Orientation: Wednesday, August 28 at 1:00pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 10:00am - 1:00pm OR 1:15pm - 4:15pm Session 1: September 3, 2013 - November 14, 2013 Session 2: November 19, 2013 - February 20, 2014 Session 3: February 25, 2014 - May 15, 2014 Registration fee: $25 Program fee: $140 per month/$420 per session For more information call 392-2029 or 392-2054.

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PRESENTS

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

NOR Junior Theatre Fall Musical

Join us for this favorite Holiday Classic!

Performances: December 6 & 7 Auditions: Saturday, September 7 K-6th Grade: 9:00am - 11:30am 7th-12th Grade: 1:00pm - 3:30pm NOR Veterans Building (400 Norris Rd.) $75/$60 resident fee Rehearsals begin Monday, September 23 NOR Veterans Building (400 Norris Rd.) All who Audition are Cast.

Auditions: Saturday, December 14 9:00am - 11:30am & 1:00pm - 3:30pm Adults may audition during either time period.

Rasmussen Senior Center (115 E. Roberts Lane) $75/$60 resident fee No pre-registration.

All who audition are cast.

Call 392-2000 for more information.

405 Galaxy Ave., Bakersfield, CA

CASTING CALL

93308

NOR Family Theatre

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Musical TBD Performances: November 15 &16