Fall/Winter Fun 2009

Fall/Winter Fun! Events, Sports and Programs for the Whole Family

Talladega Frights

Tot Soccer

Cheerleading

September through December 2009 Inside: Classes and Sports for Kids of all ages!

Talladega Frights is Back!

Santa Returns to NOR for the Children’s Christmas Parade!

Over 40 Sports, Classes and Activities Inside!

NOR Christmas Parade

Join the fun with your whole family!

The Fear Returns to

Fruitvale Norris Park

This October! www.TalladegaFrights.com

NOR Halloween Fright Shop

Get your little ghosts and goblins ready for the “witching hour� with this crafts class specifically designed for Halloween!

Kids will create some fun and spooky crafts to keep for the big day!

Class is ONLY $15 per child!

for Kids 7-10yrs old

Saturday, October 24 10:00 - 11:30am Greenacres Community Center call 392-2010 for more info

Sell your stuff at the

Greenacres Community Yardsale Saturday, October 3

7am to 11am

Greenacres Parking Lot Clean out your garage and make extra cash!

Each parking space is only $15.

Refreshments sold by VFW Post #10859.

register early! Spaces go quickly.

call

392-2010 for more info

register for classes and programs online at

WWW.NORfun.ORG

Spend your family movie night with us!

Bring the whole family and join us for a FREE movie in the park.

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Movies Start at Dusk

Date Saturday, September 5

Brought to you by

Movie CARS (Rated G)

Friday, Madigascar: September 25 Escape 2 Africa (Rated PG)

Location

Emerald Cove Park 4303 Patton Way

North Meadows Park 3300 McCray Street

Call 392-2000 for more info

Have Santa Visit Your Home for FREE!*

Sign-ups begin November 9th after 9am!

Visits Begin November 30th.

Sign Up Early, the spots go fast!

Have Santa visit your kids for FREE! Santa only has about 5 to 10 minutes at each house, so please plan accordingly!

Priority is given to kids 8 and under.

Available to District Residents Only!

Call 392-2020, Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm to make reservations. All reservations are on a first come first served basis as this is Santa’s busiest season!

Weekdays, November 30 to December 11 5:30pm to 9pm

Sign-ups begin November 9th after 9am!

392-2020

call to reserve a time *District Residents Only

Join the fun with your whole family!

Join us for the 37th Annual

Christmas Parade09

Saturday, Dec. 12, at 10am North Chester Avenue

MAKE IT YOUR FAMILY TRADITION!!!

Please join us for this holiday tradition. We encourage floats, bicycles, roller skates and precision marching groups. All entries must be propelled by people power.

Interested in Entering your group or family in the Parade?

If your group would like to participate in the parade contact Diane Hooper at 392-2030.

Attention Oildale Community Members, Past & Present:

Immediately following the parade, join us on North Chester Avenue to be a part of the Oildale Centennial Community photo. Form a group with friends and family and find a unique way to stand out in a crowd.

Photos will be available for purchase and all proceeds will go to the Oildale Centennial Committee.

FREE FOR EVERYONE! call

392-2030 for more details or visit www.norfun.org

register for classes and programs online at

WWW.NORfun.ORG

NORth Pole Holiday Kickoff Tuesday, December 15th, 5:00 - 7:30pm at Greenacres Park - FREE for Everyone!

Join NOR and the Bakersfield Symphony Masterworks Chorale for this FREE party in the Park. We’ll have a tree lighting ceremony, drink hot cocoa, eat cookies, and listen to wonderful holiday music from the Bakersfield Masterworks Chorale. The event starts at 5 and the concert starts at 6.

Call 392-2020 for more information.

Messiah Concert / Christmas Concert

The Bakersfield Symphony Masterworks Chorale will be performing the 77th annual Messiah Concert / Christmas Concert on Saturday, December 5th at the Harvey Auditorium. Tickets are available for $20 (adults) and $10 (students).

Adult Sports Leagues You don’t quit playing because you get old...

Fall 2009 Fee

League Registration Manager’s Meeting Start

$485/ Team,

August 11 to Sept. 8

Sept. 8

Sept. 21

Coed Volleyball

$335/ Team, $25 Late Fee

June 23 to July 6

July 6

July 27

Slow Pitch Softball Men & Coed

$450/ Team, $25 Late Fee

August 4 to August 24

August 24

Sept. 8

League

Fee

Coed Volleyball

$335/ Team, $25 Late Fee $325/ Team, $25 Late Fee

League

5-on-5 Basketball $25 Late Fee

You get old because you quit playing!

Days Monday tthough Thursday Tuesday, Thursday

Game Times

Locations

6-10pm

Standard Gym, Riverview Gym,

6-10pm

Riverview Gym, Standard Gym

Sunday through Friday

Weekday Games: 6-10pm N. Rosedale Park Sunday Games: 4-10pm

League Registration Manager’s Meeting Start

Days

Game Times

Locations

Nov. 17 to Dec. 15 Nov. 17 to Dec. 16

Tuesday, Thursday Saturday, Sunday

6-10pm

Riverview Gym, Standard Gym

4-10pm

Greenacres Gym

Winter 2010

Indoor Soccer

Dec. 15

Jan. 12

Dec. 16

Jan. 9

for more information, call 392-2000 or visit our website: www.NORfun.org

Join the fun with your whole family!

ToT Soccer

Please register early!

These classes fill up very quickly!

2 Locations to Choose From!

for boys & girls ages 3-6

This program teaches children a variety of soccer skills including: dribbling, kicking and passing, trapping, throwins, and running/agility. Teamwork is emphasized in this program. Children will learn how to play soccer in a FUN, non-threatening environment. Parent participation is required. A field instructor will be assigned to each team to assist parents in implementation of drills.

Westdale Park, 15400 Westdale Dr.

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

Fee: $54/$49 resident fee Saturdays, Aug. 22, 29, Sept. 12, 19, 26

North Meadows Park, 3300 McCray St.

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

Call 392-2000 for more info

Participants must meet age requirement by last day of class, Sept. 26.

ToT Flag Football This program teaches children a variety of football skills including: 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-threatening environment.

Fee: $54/$49 resident fee Saturdays, Oct. 10, 17, 24, 31, Nov. 7 Almondale Park, 5501 Verdugo Lane

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

Parent participation is required. A field instructor will be assigned to each team to assist parents in implementation of drills.

Call 392-2000 for more info

for Boys & Girls 3-6 years old

Participants must meet age requirement by last day of class, Nov. 7.

Tot Basketball

Your tot will learn how to play basketball in a FUN, non�threatening environment!

for Boys & Girls 3-6 years old

This program teaches children a variety of basketball skills including: dribbling, passing, shooting, rebounding and running/agility. Teamwork is emphasized in this program. Children will learn how to play basketball in a FUN, non-threatening environment. Parent participation is required. A court instructor will be assigned to each team to assist parents in implementation of drills.

Greenacres Community Center Age 3 - 9:00am to 9:45am Age 4 - 10:00am to 10:45am Age 5 & 6 - 11:00am to 11:45am

Beardsley Jr. High

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

Fee: $54/$49 resident fee Saturdays, Nov. 14, 21, Dec. 5, 12, 19

Call 392-2000 for more info

Participants must meet age requirement by last day of class, Dec. 19.

register for classes and programs online at

WWW.NORfun.ORG

Tennis Time @ Westdale Park

15400 Westdale Dr.

Register at Greenacres Community Center (2014 Calloway Drive)

Session: Beginning the week of September 8 through week of October 18

Junior Development Beginners

Tuesday

4 to 5:30pm

$52/42 resident fee

Mighty Mights

Tuesday

5:45 to 6:30pm

$40/30 resident fee

Beginners

Saturday

11am to 12:30pm

$52/42 resident fee

Adv. Beginners

Saturday

12:30 to 2pm

$52/42 resident fee

Adult and High School Classes Beginners

Thursday

7 to 8pm

$40/30 resident fee

Advanced Drills

Tuesday

6:30 to 8pm

$52/42 resident fee

Advanced Drills

Sunday

1:00 to 2:30pm

$52/42 resident fee

Session: Beginning the week of October 24 through week of December 6 (No class on Nov. 7 or 8)

Junior Development Beginners

Saturday

11am to 12:30pm

$52/42 resident fee

Adv. Beginners

Saturday

12:30 to 2pm

$52/42 resident fee

Adult and High School Classes Beginners

Saturday

2 to 3pm

$40/30 resident fee

Advanced Drills

Sunday

1 to 2:30pm

$52/42 resident fee

These classes are for all ages from Mighty Mites (ages 4-5), to Beginners (ages 6 to 12), High School and Adults.

Lessons stress skill development through progressive learning, good manners, and tennis etiquette. Racket and balls are furnished. Sessions are 6 weeks with make-up classes available.

Call Call

392-2010

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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.

DAY Fee:

$104/$94 resident fee

CLASS

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LOCATION

Wednesdays September 16 to November 11

Mommy/Daddy&Me Tot Soccer Tot Soccer Pre-Soccer Pre-Soccer Soccer 1 Soccer 2 Soccer 3

(age 2 to 3.5) (age 3.5 to 4) (age 3.5 to 4) (age 4 to 5) (age 4 to 5) (age 5 to 6) (age 7 to 8) (age 9 to 12)

8:45 - 9:15am 9:30 - 10:00am 2:10 - 2:40pm 10:00 - 10:35am 2:40 - 3:15pm 3:15 - 4:00pm 4:00 - 4:45pm 4:00 - 5:00pm

Liberty Park 11225 Brimhall Rd.

Saturdays September 19 to November 21

Mommy/Daddy&Me Tot/Pre Soccer Soccer 1 Soccer 2

(age 2 to 3.5) (age 3.5 to 5) (age 5 to 6) (age 7 to 8)

2:10 - 2:40pm 2:45 - 3:20pm 3:20 - 4:05pm 4:05 - 4:50pm

Westdale Park 15400 Westdale Dr.

Register now at Greenacres Community Center, 2014 Calloway Drive, 392-2010 or at the District Office at 405 Galaxy Avenue, 392-2000 Call the Kidz Love Soccer Rain-Out Hotline at 1-800-871-2275

Join the fun with your whole family!

Karate/Self-Defense For Kids by

ages 3 to adult

Order of the Dragon

Master Earl Absher, 7th degree black belt, teaches a combination of Tae Kwon Do, Karate, and selfdefense for ages 3 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!

Tuesdays

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

Fridays

Beginners/White Belts: 6:00-6:45pm 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

$26 per month (one class per week) For information, contact Master Earl Absher at 588-3217

True Tai-Chi

develop speed & great power

Mondays, 7-8pm

Come experience the true and traditional methods of Tai Chi for optimum health and healthy living.

Triple play – cardio Strength Stretch

This class will focus on the “10,000 Methods of Tai Chi”, instead of the 24 movement or 48 movement short form.

Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays

Come check this unique class out! For adults 18 and older.

5:15 to 6:15pm Greenacres Center

Saturdays

Riverview Community Center (401 Willow Drive)

8:30 to 9:30am Fruitvale-Norris Bldg.

Only $37 per month! jazzercise.com (800)FIT-IS-IT

$39/$29 resident fee

Call 392-2020 for more info

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Sports

Everything a body needs for fitness: Aerobic conditioning, strength training and stretching.

Features lively routines and choreography that is always new and exciting.

Ages 16 and up.

call Denise Schneiter at 589-8950 for information

for kids ages 3 to 5 Your kids will have a great time playing indoor games with a twist.

Includes soccer, t-ball, basketball, relay races, tag games, and more!

For more info, call 392-2010

Thursdays, 11:30am - 12:15pm Session 1: Sept. 17 - Oct. 8 Session 2: Oct. 15 - Dec. 5 Fee: $40/$35 district residents

register for classes and programs online at

WWW.NORfun.ORG

Gymnastics

Mommy & Me:

Boys Level One:

with Stephanie Duncan

[4 separate classes]

[2 separate classes] Tuesday 6-7pm, Saturday 4-5pm

4 Kids

An affordable way to start your kids in gymnastics now!

We offer: 1. Professional Training 2. A fully equipped facility 3. Individualized attention 4. Tons of classes for kids

All for a fraction of the cost of other Gyms!

Enroll Today!

Call 392-2020 for more info COST-FOR ALL CLASSES: For 1 class per week: $44/$39 resident fee/month

(1 hour class) This class is for children under the age of 4. Parents are urged to become involved and interact with the children. This class is designed to show children the basic fundamentals of gymnastics.

Tuesday: 2-3pm, Thursday: 10-11am & 2-3pm, Saturday: 10-11am

Kinder gym:

(1 hour) This class is for children 4-6 years old.

Fundamentals of gymnastics are taught. Classes include: balance beam, floor, rings, and games.

[4 separate classes]

Tuesday: 3-4pm, Thursday: 11am-12pm & 3-4pm, Saturday: 11am-12noon

Girls Level One:

(1 hour) This class is for children 6-10 years of age. This is a beginners class. Children are taught the fundamentals of gymnastics and are working on their way to level two. Class includes: bars, floor, vault, and balance beam.

[3 separate classes]

Tuesday 4-5pm, Thursday 6-7pm, Saturday 12-1pm

(1 hour) This class is for young boys (610 years old) that want to continue with gymnastics. Kinder gym is encouraged, but not a requirement. Class includes: vault, rings, floor, and bars.

Tumbling Level One:

(1 hour) Ages: 6-10. This class is designed for children that want to learn how to tumble but do not want to learn everything about gymnastics. (This is a good class for beginning cheer). Children will learn the fundamentals for tumbling (cartwheels, headstand, forward/ backwards rolls, etc.) [2 separate classes]

Thursday 4-5pm, Saturday 3-4pm

Tumbling Level Two/Three:

(1 hour) Ages: 8-12. This class is for more advanced students. Must take tumbling level one to continue to level two. Level two picks up where level one left off. (Cartwheels-both sides, round offs-both sides, back bends & bridge ups, etc.)

[2 separate classes] Thursday 5-6pm, Saturday 3-4pm

Girls Level Two:

(1 hour) This class is for children 6-12 years old. This is a more advanced class. Level one is needed to advance to level two. Classes include: bars, floor, vault, beam.

For 2 classes per week: $64/$59 resident fee/month Location: Classes are held at the Riverview Community Center, 401 Willow Dr.

[3 separate classes]

Tuesday 5-6pm, Thursday 6-7, Saturday 1-2pm

Cheerleading Come and learn the fundamentals of cheer at a fraction of the cost of other gyms in town! Kids will learn age appropriate cheers, dances, and jumps. Uniforms and pom-poms can be purchased for an additional fee at the class. Non-competition cheer is offered in the fall and girls will be cheering at NOR Tackleball games. Competition cheer begins in December.

Monthly Costs: Non-Competition Cheer (through November 2009 only, take one or two classes per week): 1 class/week: $54/$49 resident fee 2 classes/week: $74/$69 resident fee Competition Cheer (December 2009-April 2010): 2 classes/week: $74/$69 resident fee Recreational Cheer (December 2009-April 2009): 1 class/week: $54/$49 resident fee

Sept-Nov. 2009 (Take one or two classes per week) Monday and Wednesday Cheer 1 (5-7yrs): 4:00-5:30 Cheer 2 (8yrs+): 4:00-5:30

Dec. 2009-Apr. 2010 (Must take two classes per week) Monday and Wednesday Cheer 1 (5-7yrs): 4:00-5:30 Cheer 2 (8yrs+): 4:00-5:30

Friday Recreational Cheer: 4:00-5:30

Friday Recreational Cheer: 4:00-5:30 Riverview Community Center, 401 Willow Drive

call 392-2020 for info

Join the fun with your whole family!

Ballroom Dance Beginning I: Primary figures of six basic dances: Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Rumba, Swing, and Cha Cha. Mondays, 8 - 9pm or Wednesdays, 8:30 to 9:25pm Ballroom Dance Beginning II: 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.

Mondays, 6:45 - 7:45pm

s e t a B a r a b Bar

Monday Classes

Session I: Sept. 14 - Oct. 19 (6 week session) Session II: Oct. 26 - Nov. 30 (6 week session) Session III: Dec. 7 - Dec. 14 (2 week session)

Wednesday Classes

Session I: Sept. 16 - Oct. 21 (6 week session) Session II: Oct. 28 - Dec. 9 (6 week session) NO CLASS NOV. 25

6 week class fee: $44/$34 residents 2 week class fee: $16/$11 residents

Jammin’ Island Girl HAWAIIAN DANCE at Riverview Community Center

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 relaxing, fun, and definitely exercise!

Tuesdays (ongoing class, start any time) Beginners: 5:30-6:15pm Intermediate: 6:15-7:00pm Advanced: 7:00-8:00pm.

Cost is $25/person, or $40/family.

call

392-2020 for more info

All classes held at Greenacres Community Center For more information, contact Barbara Bates at 322-5765

or call Greenacres at 392-2010

Toddler Dance (ages 2 to 5)

Ballet and tap styles are used to build your child’s coordination, memory skills, sequencing, and confidence. Give your child an early start in learning how to interact with others in a group setting in these fun and unique classes. Classes start monthly.

FEE: $25/$20 resident fee Toddler 1 (ages 2 to 3) Mondays, 10 to 10:45am Toddler 1 (ages 2 to 3) Mondays, 11 to 11:45am Toddler 2 (ages 3 to 5) Mondays, 2 to 2:50pm Toddler 3 (ages 3.5 to 5) Wednesdays, 3:30 to 4:15pm

Children's Dance 1 (ages 5.5 to 8) An intro to Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Hip-Hop that will help develop coordination and memory skills and build self confidence in children ages 5.5 to 8. Classes start monthly.

FEE: $25/$20 resident fee Mondays, 3 to 4pm Mondays, 4 to 5pm Thursdays, 3:30 to 4:30pm

Children's Dance 2 (ages 4.5 to 9) An intro to Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Hip-Hop that will help develop coordination and memory skills and build self confidence in children ages 4.5 to 9. Students must audition for this class.

Classes start monthly.

FEE: $40/$30 resident fee Tuesdays, 3:30 to 5:30pm Pre Teen DANCE (ages 8 to 12) Pre Teens will learn Hip-Hop, Jazz, and Ballet.

They will also choreograph their own moves and learn advanced moves in this class. Classes start monthly.

FEE: $25/$20 resident fee Mondays, 5 to 6pm Teen Jazz DANCE (ages 13 to 17) Teens will learn Jazz, choreograph their own moves, and learn advanced moves.

FEE: $25/$20 resident fee Tuesdays, 5:30 to 6:30pm Classes are held year round at the Fruitvale-Norris Building (6221 Norris Road)

Call 392-2020 for info

register for classes and programs online at

WWW.NORfun.ORG

Dance Classes at the Rasmussen Center For people of all ages, dance classes are an ideal way to improve your fitness while having fun with friends or family! Choose from a variety of dance styles and times.

Great fun for the whole family! Classes are held at The Rasmussen Center, 115 E. Roberts Lane.

Country LINE Dancing

Learn everything from the tush-push and Tulsa-time to the Chocolate City Hustle and Silver State Special.

Tuesdays from 6:00 to 7:00pm, Beginners Class: 5:00-6:00pm Fee: $5 per person, per class

Couples Dancing

Learn couples dances, but you don’t need a partner to attend! Beginner two step & waltz classes - some swing & cha cha.

Wednesdays from 9:00 to 10:00am Fee: $2 per person or $3 per couple, per class

Line Dance Variety

This is a high beginners to intermediate level class. The instructor follows the latest dance trends and teaches a little bit of everything with a variation of music.

Thursdays from 1:30 to 2:30pm Fee: $4 per person, per class

For more info, call

392-2030

Riverview Park Disc Golf Course

Try this exciting sport similar to golf, played with “Frisbee” discs on our 18-hole disc golf course at Riverview Park.

Call 392-2020 for more information.

Riverview Open Gym

Ages 18 and up can play pickup basketball.

FEE: $3 per person Mon., Wed., Fri. 11:30am - 2pm

Climbing Gym Hours

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

Monday, Tuesday, Friday 8am - 8pm Wednesday & Thursday 8am - 5:30pm Riverview Community Center One-Time Certification: $10 Annual Membership Card: $20 Daily Use Fee: $2 w/ current Annual Membership Card

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

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

Wednesdays, 6:30 to 7:25pm

Wednesdays, 7:30 to 8:25pm

Session I: Sept. 16 - Oct. 21 (6 week session) Session II: Oct. 28 - Dec. 9 (6 week session) NO CLASS NOV. 25

6 week class fee: $44/$34 residents

Session I: Sept. 16 - Oct. 21 (6 week session)

All classes held at Greenacres Community Center For more information, contact Barbara Bates at 322-5765

or call 392-2010

Session II: Oct. 28 - Dec. 9 (6 week session) NO CLASS NOV. 25

6 week class fee: $44/$34 residents

Greenacres Community Center For more information, contact Barbara Bates at 322-5765

or call 392-2010

Join the fun with your whole family!

A hands-on adventure in rock climbing.

You learn tying knots, climbing commands and signals. Each week you climb in Riverview's own specialized climbing gym, featuring 16 foot high walls with overhangs, cracks, pockets, edges, pinches, underclings, and slopers.

Intro: $60/$50 resident fee Advanced: $30/$20 resident fee

(Annual membership card available to graduating students for $10)

Intro: Wednesdays, 6 - 7pm Advanced: Thursdays, 6-8pm Riverview Community Center

Special group classes available, call the Riverview Center at 392-2020 for more information.

Guitar Lessons Learn how to play the guitar in a relaxed group setting. Lessons for children 8 years through adults in 4 week sessions. Instruction by David Gamble.

Register in advance at the Greenacres Community Center. Call 392-2010 for more information.

FEE: $40/$30 resident fee Beginner Classes: Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30pm Intermediate Classes Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30pm Advanced Classes Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30pm Session 1 - Sept. 8-29 Session 2 - Oct. 6-27 Session 3 - Nov. 3-Dec. 1 (no class Nov. 24)

Greenacres Community Center

Science New TOT for kids 3-5years Children will do a different science experiment each week, they’ll even bake a grilled cheese sandwich in a make-shift oven.

Mondays, 11:30am to 12:15pm

Session I: Sept. 14 - Oct. 5 Session II: Oct. 12 - Nov. 2

class fee: $30/$25 residents Call

392-2010 for more info

register for classes and programs online at

WWW.NORfun.ORG

Beginning Computer Class Learn elementary computing skills, including:

Computer Operation Basics Writing Letters Using Your Printer Creating Forms Using The Internet Sending E-mail

Fall Production - 2009 “Into the Woods”

Have you ever wondered what happens after ‘Happily Ever After’?

Auditions: Saturday, August 29th Performances: December 4-5

at North High School O’Neill Hall Tickets: $7 Adults / Children

Winter Production - 2010 “Godspell”

Learn in our NEW COMPUTER LAB!

Drawing from various theatrical traditions, such as clowning, pantomime, charades, acrobatics and vaudeville, “Godspell” is a groundbreaking and unique reflection on the life of Jesus.

Thursdays 10am to 3:00pm 5 week series October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

This production is for ages 12-19 only.

Auditions: Saturday, December 12th Performances: March 2010

Auditions are held at the Rasmussen Center, 115 E. Roberts Lane.

Kindergarten - 6th Grade: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

7th - 12th Grades: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

$30 for 5 weeks $6 per class

Registration Fee: $75/$60 resident Registration fee due at all auditions – all who audition are cast.

Make check payable to NOR.

Classes held at The Rasmussen Center (115 E. Roberts Lane)

392-2000 for more information Cooking with Cora

call 392-2030 for info

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Your kids will learn their way around a kitchen during this two hour cooking event 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 pre-register for each 1-day class.

PIRATE WORKSHOP

FOR KIDS 3-5 YEARS

ARRG Mateys!

Cast the sail!

FEE: $15 Saturday 9:30 to 11:30am

September 19 - Cowboy Pockets October 24 - Halloween Cupcakes November 21 - Thanksgiving Surprise!

December 19 - Christmas Cookies

We be on our way to sea!

Your little one can become a pirate in this crafts class.

We will make pirate flags, hats, and boats and have a great time at Greenacres Community Center!

Mondays 12:30-1:15pm $30/$25 district residents

Greenacres Community Center

call 392-2010 for more information.

Session 1: Sept. 14 - Oct. 5 Session 2: Oct. 12 - Nov. 2

call 392-2010 for more info

Join the fun with your whole family!

FREE to families with children ages 5 & under!

Neighborhood Place Riverview Park Parent Participation Recreation Preschool This project is sponsored by

Neighborhood Place Community Learning Centers

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

Funded by Proposition 10.

place NEIGHBORHOOD

learning centers

For kids 3-5 and their parents.

Neighborhood Place Riverview Park 437 Willow Dr.

4 & 5: Ready to Strive Monday - Thursday at Riverview & Sears Park Get your child ready for kindergarten!! Our 4 & 5 Class is structured toward kindergarten readiness. Age appropriate activities will further enhance children’s educational development. Group activities will help children to expand their social skills and increase their attention span. Child must be 4 or 5 to be enrolled in this class.

Birth to 5: Ready to Learn Monday - Thursday at Sears Park Thursday at Riverview Park

Birth to 5 offers free educational, recreational, and social opportunities where the parent and child work together for kindergarten readiness.

Sears Park

Riverview Park

444 Norris Road 392-2029

437 Willow Drive 392-2054

Open Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Classes are FREE to families with children ages 5 & under!

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Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1-4pm Session I: Sept. 8 - Nov. 20 (11 weeks) Session II: Nov. 30 - Feb. 26 (11 weeks) Session III: Mar. 1 - May 21 (11 weeks) $25 registration fee District resident fee: $390/session ($130/mo) Non-resident fee: $450/session ($135/mo) Also Available at Greenacres Community Center

NOR Parent Participation Recreation Preschool for kids 4 to 5 yrs old

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30-11:30am Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 1-4pm Session I: Sept. 8 - Nov. 20 (11 weeks) Session II: Nov. 30 - Feb. 26 (11 weeks) Session III: Mar. 1 - May 21 (11 weeks) $25 registration fee District resident fee: $390/session ($130/mo) Non-resident fee: $450/session ($135/mo)

call 392-2029 for more info

register for classes and programs online at

WWW.NORfun.ORG

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NOR Park Almondale Park Emerald Cove Park Fruitvale-Norris Park Greenacres Park Liberty Park Madison Grove McCray Park Mondavi Park North Beardsley Park North Highland Park North Meadows Park North Rosedale Park Northside Center Olive Park East Olive Park West Rasmussen Center Riverview Park San Lauren Park Sears Park Standard Park Westdale Park

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www.NORfun.org Health Information

Save the Date!

Presentation Booths Exercise Demonstrations Giveaways

senior HEALTH FITNESS

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Health Screenings

(115 E. Roberts Lane)

Nutrition Counseling Blood Pressure Tests Cholesterol Screenings

Wednesday November 4 8:30am to Noon FREE to the PUBLIC

call 392-2030 for sponsorship opportunities

Join the fun with the N.B.S.A.A. as Premiere World Discovery presents South Dakota Adventure!

Featuring Mount Rushmore!

7 days, July 14, 2010 $1949 per person double $550 single supplement

Washington DC & Williamsburgh!

7 days, April 15, 2010 $1999 per person double $550 single supplement

for detailed trip information, please contact Diane Hooper at 392-2030 or come in person to the Rasmussen Center (115 E. Roberts Lane)