Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront

FALL / WINTER

Program Guide

2014/15

Conservation

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Improving Our Community

Health & Wellness

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Social Equality

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Building a Stronger America

How to Register ONLINE:

MISSION STATEMENT

To connect public spaces and programs which grow, inspire and create inclusive social interaction through land, water and people.

Enjoyburlington.com The easiest way to register any time of the day or night! Click on the “Register for Programs Online” button on any page to register & pay for classes using Visa/MC/Discover/ AmEx

PHONE:

GENERAL INFO

DIVERSITY AND EQUITY GROWTH VISION

802.864.0123 802.540.1058 802.865.7558

DEPARTMENT VALUES

Complete the registration form on page 30 of this program guide and submit it, along with payment to: Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront 645 Pine Street, Suite B, Burlington, VT 05401

A supportive and constructive (work) environment that embraces equity through mindful decision making and daily actions.

Accessibility Emphasis on universal design principles

and financial sensitivity for all parks

and recreation programs.

Integrity Trust developed in doing our work in

the public realm.

Dependability Service oriented and responsive

customer service organization.

Health and Wellness Focus on active and healthy lifestyles.

Teamwork/Partnership Confidence in our community and our department.

Inclusive Fostering cultures of all kinds.

Stewardship Of public service and a sustainable environment.

Quality In all that we do.

Main Line Miller Center Leddy Arena

MAIL:

IN PERSON:

Miller Community Recreation Center 130 Gosse Court 7am - 6pm Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Office 645 Pine Street 8am - 4:30pm Leddy Park Arena 216 Leddy Park Road 8am - 4:30pm Come visit any of our registration sites and our staff will be happy to help you!

NON-RESIDENT SURCHARGE

There is a surcharge on user fees for non-Burlington residents as follows: • $10 per participant for programs costing $100 or less

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

• $20 for programs costing up to $200

The City of Burlington will not tolerate unlawful harassment or discrimination on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status or genetic information. The City is also committed to providing proper access to services, facilities, and employment opportunities. For accessibility information or alternative formats, please contact Human Resources Department at 865-7145.

• $30 for programs costing over $200

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY As a recipient of federal funds from the U.S. Department of the Interior, the Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront adheres to the non-discrimination requirements of Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Title VI strictly prohibits discrimination because of race, color, national origin, age or handicap in its federally assisted programs. If you believe you have been discriminated against in any program or facility of the Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront or you would like more information about Title VI, please write: Office of Equal Opportunity U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Secretary, 1849 C St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20240

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8am - 6pm 7am - 6pm 8am - 4:30pm

WHO IS A RESIDENT? Resident rates for Parks, Recreation & Waterfront programs apply to those residing within the Burlington City limits at the time registration is submitted.

AFTER YOU HAVE REGISTERED: You can assume you are in the class once you submit your registration form. If the class is full, you will be notified and placed on a waiting list.

REFUND POLICY: Unless otherwise stated, refunds will be available

only until two weeks prior to the first day of a program or activity. A $25 administrative fee will be charged for processing the refund. If a program is cancelled by Parks & Recreation, a full refund will be issued and no fee will be charged. You must register prior to the beginning of a program, NO DROP-INS unless specifically stated.

INSURANCE: Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront does not carry

medical or accident insurance for program participants, as the cost would make program fees prohibitive. Please review your own health insurance plan to be certain that you and your family have the proper coverage.

SCHOLARSHIPS: Scholarships are available for qualified Burlington residents. For an application you may download from our website or come into our office at 645 Pine Street, or complete the form on page 31 and send by mail to the above address. You will be notified within two weeks if you qualify for a scholarship. Scholarships are awarded on a first-come first-serve basis and are limited.

Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Programs • Fall / Winter 2014

Facilities Gordon H. Paquette Ice Arena at Leddy Park 216 Leddy Park Road, Burlington P 865-7558 / F 658-2543

Memorial Auditorium 250 Main Street, Burlington P 864-6044 / F 863-4322

Burlington Community Boathouse

Robert H. Miller Community and Recreation Center

College Street at Lake Champlain, Burlington P 865-3377 / F 865-7066

130 Gosse Court, Burlington P 540-1058 / F 540-1060

Lakeview Cemetery Office

Staff Directory DIRECTOR, HARBORMASTER & CEMETERY SUPERINTENDENT: Jesse Bridges, MPA

Monday-Friday 7am - 6pm

864-0123

ADMINISTRATIVE Darlene Loyer 864-0123 Customer Service Representative Sarah Jennings 865-7558 Facilities Administrator Mae LeClair 865-7247 Parks Administration Joanne Putzier 864-0124 Administrative Secretary

Parks, Recreation & Waterfront COMMISSION

Community Reference NORTH END LITTLE LEAGUE Rick Niquette Player Agent, rniquette1035@msn.com

KING STREET CENTER 658-5982

Ken Vachereau Information Officer northburlingtonlittleleague@hotmail.com

CENTER CITY LITTLE LEAGUE Jeremy Bull Communications Officer bull.jeremy@gmail.com

488-4785

865-9824

MEN’S SOFTBALL LEAGUE Tom Reardon

862-6736

SARA HOLBROOK COMMUNITY CENTER 66 North Ave., Burlington

862-6342

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF BURLINGTON bandgclub.org 62 Oak St., Burlington

864-5263

SPECTRUM YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES

SOUTH END LITTLE LEAGUE Jason Lenihan

kingstreetcenter.org 87 King St., Burlington

Commissioners John Bossange Carolyn Hanson Fauna Hurley Nancy Kaplan, Chair Jeetan Khadka

spectrumvt.org 31 Elmwood Ave., Burlington

Keep in touch with us...

enjoyburlington.com

864-7423

THE POMERLEAU FAMILY YMCA 655-0246

266 College St., Burlington

862-9622

WOMEN’S SOFTBALL LEAGUE Bruce Halliday

865-8079

CHILD CARE RESOURCES If you are having financial difficulty affording childcare in our vacation and summer camps, Child Care Resources may be able to help.

Their contact information is: Child Care Resources, 181 Commerce Street, Williston, VT 05495, 802-863-3367.

@BTVparks Program Guide photos by Patricia Braine ©2015 Silver Images Vermont

HOTLINE (802) 862-8869 • ENJOYBURLINGTON.COM • (802) 864-0123

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DIRECTORY / RESOURCE GUIDE

455 North Avenue, Burlington P 863-2075 / F 865-5309

From the Mayor Welcome...

to another packed Parks, Recreation & Waterfront fall and winter brochure!

The ambitious and successful effort to rehabilitate and reinvent the Burlington bike path is underway. With the leadership of the Parks & Rec staff, more than 61 Penny for Parks projects have been completed across the City as part of our plan to make significant progress on important community parks projects during the last two years.

Incredible progress also is underway to improve public access to Burlington’s waterfront. Longstanding events like the Special Olympics Vermont Penguin Plunge and the Vermont City Marathon can continue to flourish in Waterfront Park, and a world-class skatepark is under construction.

FROM THE MAYOR AND DIRECTOR

In the months ahead, we will break ground on the expansion of the bike path and major improvements of Waterfront Park. We will also soon complete the first-ever Parks Master Plan, a strategy that will guide and maximize the City’s parks investments over the next decade. The vision of a great parks system that the voters supported when they created the Penny for Parks program in 2008 and through their votes for waterfront and bike path investments in 2012 and 2014 is well on the way to becoming a reality.

Great parks make a great community, and we should be proud of the financial and social investment Burlingtonians have made in all corners of the City. We welcome you to take advantage of the quality programs offered by our staff and partners to help keep Burlington healthy and vibrant.

We look forward to enjoying with you all Burlington has to offer, in every season.

Warmly,

Miro Weinberger Mayor of Burlington

From the Director Greetings, Our staff welcomes you to another amazing opportunity to recreate with us in Burlington. Cooler temperatures only increase the importance of providing a variety of opportunities for people to interact and stay active. This year’s brochure offers it all, from soccer, skating, and basketball to pie making and writing workshops.

Find places for gathering with others or enjoy quiet solitude in over 35 miles of trails and 37 parks.

Year-round chances exist for all types of multi-modal recreation for you to hike, bike, or dog sled your way to health and wellness.

Continued progress comes to us this year as we bring new life and energy to the parks and recreation programs in Burlington. We hope that you take advantage of all we have to offer as we strive to deepen the positive connections and lifetime relationships between people and parks. Your input and feedback is always welcome, so please feel free to reach out by phone (802) 864-0123 or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @btvparks.

Best,

Jesse Bridges Director and Harbormaster, Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront

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Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Programs • Fall / Winter 2014

Contents Directory / Resource Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Parks Guide & Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Waterfront, Parks & Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Festivals & Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Playmobile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Itty Bitty Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13

CONTENTS

Youth Athletics Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-15 Youth February Vacation Camps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Youth Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Robert Miller Community & Recreation Center. . . . . . . . 18 Health & Wellness Adult Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-21 Adult 50+ Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23 Fees & Rental Costs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25 Community Gardening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Program Registration Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Scholarship Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

OFF-LEASH DOG AREAS STARR FARM PARK This facility is located just west of the bike path at Starr Farm Park.

It is open from April 1 to Sept. 30 from 8A to 8P and from Oct. 1 to March 31 from 8A to 6P or dark, whichever occurs first. Throughout the year on Sundays, the park opens at 11A and closes at 6P or dark, whichever occurs first.

Volunteers are needed to help monitor the sites, remove trash and inform users of park rules. Please call 865-7247 to help with this effort.

WATERFRONT - URBAN RESERVE This facility is located about 1,000 feet north or the Moran Building. It is a walk-in area only with limited parking at North Beach. The area is open from sunrise to sunset, year-round. Please note: with the construction of Waterfront Access North underway, parking is no longer available at the north end of Waterfront Park.

Dog owners must keep pets leashed until they are within the fenced enclosures of the dog areas. Dogs are allowed in other city parks but they must be leashed at all times.

Dogs are prohibited from designated beaches and picnic areas. Owners are always responsible for cleaning up after their pets!

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SPONSORS! MCNEIL WHEELS/RICE/BHS

VERMONT TENT

OPPENHEIMER FOUNDATION

FREE PRESS MEDIA

NBT BANK

PRIVATE BUSINESSES

SPARKS

DENTON PUBLICATIONS

DCF STARS GRANT

HALL COMMUNICATIONS

ARTS COUNCIL

EAGLE COUNTRY

DCF SUMMER GRANT

IBM

MCCORMICK, FITZPATRICK, KASPER & BURCHARD, PC

DARN TOUGH CO.

DCF ACCOMMODATION GRANTS

CCTA (TRANSPORTATION)

PRIVATE DONORS BURLINGTON HOUSING AUTHORITY PRICE CHOPPER SUPERMARKETS POMERLEAU FOUNDATION PEOPLE’S UNITED BANK POWERED BY MVP HEALTH CARE ADVANCE MUSIC VOX RADIO GROUP FOX & ABC 22

HOTLINE (802) 862-8869 • ENJOYBURLINGTON.COM • (802) 864-0123

UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT ECHO CENTER LAKE CHAMPLAIN FERRIES POINT/MP103 ETC LET’S PRETEND CATERING LAKE CHAMPLAIN CHOCOLATES FIND AND GO SEEK PEPSI BURLINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT AREA BUSINESSES

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Ethan Allen Park 1006 North Avenue

67 acres

Schifilliti Park 126 Gosse Court

8 acres

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Homestead

Miller Community & Recreation Center 130 Gosse Court

Burlington H.S.

Starr Farm Park 250 Starr Farm Road

21.1 acres

Appletree Bay

Appletree Park 1 Edinborough Drive

4 acres Appletree Point

Leddy Park 216 Leddy Park Road

75 acres

North Beach 60 Institute Road

42 acres

Lone Rock Point

Lake Champlain Waterfront Park 10 College Street

Bike Path

Park

Restrooms Dog Park Parking

Basketball Court

11.69 acres

Facility

Legend

Boat Docks

Camping

Picnic Area

Playing Field

Swimming

Fishing

Tennis Courts Baseball Biking

Playground

Ice Skating Community Garden

Burlington Community Boathouse 1 Lake Street Perkins Pier 1 Lavalley Lane

7 acres

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Winooski River

Gorge Island

on Salm

3 acres

Schmanska Park 63 Grove Street

7 acres

Pomeroy Park 343 North Street

2 acres

Battery Park 1 North Avenue

14 acres

City Hall Park 149 College Street

2.31 acres

Smalley Park 293 St. Paul Street

2.4 acres

Calahan Park 2 Locust Street

19 acres

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60 acres ington Bike Path les along Lake Champlain

Champlain St. Park 0.2 acres 189 S. Champlain Street

Baird Park 1110 Pine Street

2 acres

Lakeside Park 1 Harrison Avenue

1.4 acres

Shelburne Bay Redrock Point

Oakledge Park End of Flynn Avenue

47.8 acres

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Roosevelt Park 62 Oak Street

Parks, Facilities & Waterfront

PARKS, FACILITIES & WATERFRONT

We manage 37 park properties for a total of 525 acres. We also maintain three cemeteries, community gardens and other open space totaling 413 acres for a total maintained acreage of 938 acres. For complete details on all parks, please go to our website at www.enjoyburlington.com. All Burlington parks are open to the public year-round. With the start of cold weather many park facilities such as rest rooms and fountains are closed until spring.

Path during the winter months! The Bike Path will be left unplowed, making it wellsuited for cross country skiing. Also of note, Oakledge and Ethan Allen Parks are also popular skiing spots. Parking lots will be plowed for access whenever possible.

BURLINGTON BIKE PATH

LEDDY PARK ARENA

We are thrilled to begin the first phase of Bike Path Rehabilitation construction this fall! Phase 1a includes improvements and reconstruction of the path from Perkins Pier through Waterfront Park.

Construction will be underway from October into December and notice of detour routes will be posted on the project website BTVBikePath.com, enjoyburlington.com and on our Facebook page. Design on subsequent phases and pause places will continue through the winter, with construction Phase 1b slated for next spring.

Continue to enjoy your waterfront Bike

OUTDOOR ICE SKATING RINKS

Winter weather permitting, there will be unsupervised ice skating available during the winter months at Starr Farm Park, Roosevelt Park, Battery Park, Calahan Park and Lakeside Park.

Olympic and Studio sized ice surfaces as well as the upstairs meeting/party room are available to rent for teams, groups and parties.

Rental Fees Per Hour: Olympic Ice $190; Studio Ice $95; Meeting/Party Room $25. For information and to schedule please call (802) 865-5399.

Skating lessons, programs and events for children and adults of all ages and abilities. For information or to register please call (802) 865-7558.

Public Skating and Stick and Puck Sessions schedules updated monthly, fees: Public Skating Adult $4 / Students $3; Stick and Puck $5 per player;

Skate Rentals $3. Leddy Arena Hotline (802) 862-8869

WATERFRONT PARK

SPLASH! AT THE BOATHOUSE The Wakefield Room, in the upper level of the boathouse, is an ideal location for meetings, receptions and parties and is available for rental year-round. Call Splash! at the Boathouse at 3435894. The Boathouse is closed for the winter and will reopen May 15.

FESTIVAL SITE

The festival site on the shores of Lake Champlain is available for a host of activities, private meetings, conferences, concerts, festivals and exhibits. The festival season runs from mid-May to mid-September. Producers of events or persons interested in renting the site can pick up an application packet at the Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Offices at 645 Pine Street, Suite B. Call 8657247 for more information.

BURLINGTON SKATE PARK

In anticipation of our new, state-of the art, skatepark facility and with Waterfront Access North construction fully underway, the old skatepark (2000-

242 MAIN Celebrating 30 years of youth programs, music and art throughout the upcoming year!

In its history, the dark corner of Memorial Auditorium has seen generations of young people able to express themselves, learn and grown through music/art and social interaction with peers. Please keep an eye on the calendar of events of 242 Main by visiting our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/242main.

Mission Statement: 242 Main is a substance free, safe space, for all ages, where people can come together with others that may share an interest in music, community service, activism and the arts.

Vision: To offer diverse programs, shows, and creative opportunities to the Burlington community, with the centerpiece being the aspirations of youth and teens.

Values: Empowerment, Personal Growth, Leadership Development and Creative Expression.

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Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Programs • Fall / Winter 2014

available for rental. The Chapel has a capacity for 80 people and is available for weddings, christenings, memorial services and similar functions. Rental rates are $100/hr. Monday-Friday 7:00 am-3:30pm. On weekends the rate is $250 for up to three hours and $450 for a full day. This 1882 structure is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. To reserve the Chapel or for additional information, call the Lakeview Cemetery Office at (802) 863-2075.

PARK & FACILITY RESERVATIONS

“Protecting and enhancing significant natural areas and open spaces within the City of Burlington.” The Conservation Legacy Program strives to protect, preserve, and enhance natural areas and open space for all residents and visitors of Burlington through: • Land Stewardship - protecting open space for future generations

Park properties and facilities are available to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. Some areas including picnic shelters may be reserved for special events and groups, team or league activities. Call (802) 8657247 for reservation and permit information.

THE BURLINGTON CONSERVATION LEGACY PROGRAM

• Acquisition Planning - providing public access and recreational opportunities • Conservation Education demonstrating the benefits and value of open space To learn more about the natural areas in your community, visit the Parks & Recreation website or give us a call at 863-0420.

RENT THE HOWARD CHAPEL

The beautifully restored Howard Chapel in Lakeview Cemetery is

CONNECT THROUGH FRONT PORCH FORUM For program updates and other community information, please join your neighborhood’s Front Porch Forum. This local online service is a great way to keep in touch with your neighbors and discover what’s going on around Burlington. Any resident of Burlington (and Chittenden County) may join his/her neighborhood’s forum.

Just go to FrontPorchForum.com HOTLINE (802) 862-8869 • ENJOYBURLINGTON.COM • (802) 864-0123

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PARKS, FACILITIES & WATERFRONT

2014) has been closed and relocated to an interim facility just north of the Moran Building. Thanks to all who have used and supported that facility through the years! The Waterfront Access North construction also includes the realignment and reconstruction nearly 1000 feet of the Bike Path, the undergrounding of overhead power lines, stormwater improvements to protect Lake Champlain and the extension and improvement of Lake Street. WAN has a project completion date slated for the end of calendar year 2015. We look forward to the realization of the new, world-class skatepark facility!

PENNY FOR PARKS AT WORK!

The new face of Parks, Recreation & Waterfront

Miller Access Improvements

Baird Garden Shelter Construction

Reinventing Rosie Partnership: Building, Court, Lighting & Landscaping Improvements

Roosevelt BB Court Improvements

In FY14, 30 PFP projects were completed! That means... we met and exceeded our goal.

In the past two years, 61 projects at more than $1.3 million have been completed through the PFP program!

We are excited about the FY15 PFP project list that includes 15+ projects with an estimated budget of $400,000. Thanks for your project suggestions - several of which are on this year’s list. Upcoming projects include a playground replacement at Starr Farm Park, restroom renovations at Oakledge Park... and more!

This fall we also look forward to the completion of the Parks Master Plan, Phase 1a construction of the Bike Path Rehabilitation (Perkins Pier through Waterfront Park) and the kick-off of Wayfinding Design for the entire Burlington Parks System!

FY16 PFP project list development is underway and we are looking for your input!

We are accepting project request forms for the FY16 project list through December 31, 2014.

To find the form and for more info on the FY15 project list visit:

enjoyburlington.com/Projects/PennyforParks.cfm

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Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Programs • Fall / Winter 2014

Festivals & Events FAMILY FLY FISHING

232100 A September 27 Saturday | 9A-5P

OPEN STREETS BTV

North Country Presents

Bike, stroll, roll, dance and skate along CAR FREE streets in Burlington’s Old North End. Activities, food & family fun for all! Burlingtonvt.gov/ openstreetsbtv & Facebook.com/openstreetsbtv.

Stop by Dewey Park’s new “parklet”, check out the new street mural and sit for a spell! This project is the first step in a permanent street closure - a collaborative effort of the neighborhood, gardeners, artists, DPW, and BPRW.”

December 13 Saturday | 2P

September 21 Sunday | 9am-2pm

Robert Miller Center Community Rm Ages 9 - 99

Resident $50 / Non-Resident $70

HAUNTED GINGERBREAD HOUSES

232101 A October 25 Saturday | 2P-4P

Robert Miller Center Community Rm Ages 8 - 12

Resident $35 / Non-Resident $45 Come with your family and decorate a haunted gingerbread house for the Halloween Season!

Registration fee is per family and covers materials for one house. Instructor: Gladys Gusha, Piece of Cake Bakery.

FAMILY PIE MAKING

232102 B November 15 Saturday | 2P-4:30P

TRUNK OR TREATING

242100 A October 18 Saturday | 1P-4P North Beach Cottage Ages 0 - 18

Resident / Non-Resident $2 Come to North Beach and enjoy a hayride up to the campground with the family and enjoy the latest popular Halloween activity of Trunk or Treating. Trunk or Treating is the latest twist on the American ritual bringing Halloween from the streets to the North Beach Campground. Come see the decorated cars/trucks and four wheel vehicles decorated and waiting to treat you and your family with the Halloween tradition. You don’t need to walk the streets but enjoy and afternoon amongst the trees trick or treating.

For participants who are ready to decorate their vehicle and participate in this Halloween event call our Parks and Recreation Office at 864-0123 for one of the camp spaces at North Beach to set up your vehicle. There is no charge to participate.

You just need to bring the candy.

Robert Miller Center Community Rm Ages 5 - 99

Resident $15 / Non-Resident $25 Learn how to make homemade flakey pie crust and filling for a delicious homemade pie with Miss Gladys owner of Piece of Cake Bakery in Essex Junction. Bring a glass pie dish and rolling pin for the class. Fee is per family and covers ingredients for one pie. Ages 8 and up do not need to be accompanied by an adult.

Robert Miller Center Community Rm Ages 50+

SHARED STREETS NOT SCARED STREETS Join hundreds of riders for a rolling Halloween costume party! The police-escorted parade begins at City Hall Park, with bike decorating and other activities at 1:30, ride departs at 2 pm and will last about an hour. Post ride gathering with bike portraits and costume prizes to follow.

Facebook.com/btvhalloweenride

Leddy Park Arena Studio Ice Ages 5 - 10

Resident $20 / Non-Resident $30 Skaters are invited to wear their fanciest outfit and be ready to skate, spin and twirl on the ice.

Fancy skaters will enjoy time on the ice with FANCY NANCY and time in the fancy party room enjoying a craft and fancy snack. No experience necessary but pre-registration is required.

FAMILY SLED DOG RIDES

332100 A January 10 Saturday | 2P-4P

Leddy Park Parking Lot Ages 0 - 99

Resident $30 / Non-Resident $40 Enjoy a sled dog ride with the sled dog team from These Woods Kennels from Jericho Vermont. These Woods Kennels is a small sled dog racing kennel and touring operation. They have been in business for over 30 years and run only purebred Siberian Huskies. Registration fee is per family.

WINTERVALE POP UP EVENT

352303 B December 10 Wednesday | 5P-8P

October 26 Sunday | 2P

FANCY NANCY GOES SKATING

315509 A February 15 Sunday | 12P-2:15P

334600 A January 18 Sunday | 12P-3P

SENIOR HOLIDAY DINNER

5TH ANNUAL HALLOWEEN BIKE RIDE

Admission by voluntary donation.

FREE Enjoy a wonderful and festive evening with friends, holiday singing and great food at the 2014 Holiday Dinner sponsored by MVP. For reservations, please call 864-0123 after Nov. 1. There is a limit of 100 for the event so call early to secure your spot! Bus transportation will be provided from senior housing and centers. While there is no charge for seniors for this event, your donation of a canned good for the COTS organization would be much appreciated.

Ages 3 -99

FREE Come join friends and family as we get together for an afternoon of cross country skiing and snow shoeing at the lovely Intervale. There will be music, local hot food and drinks to purchase, and indoor activities for the little ones. Feel free to borrow skis and snow shoes from area organizations and from the Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Dept.—or you could bring your own! Free to all. (Collaboration with the Ski Rack, BPRW, Intervale)

HOTLINE (802) 862-8869 • ENJOYBURLINGTON.COM • (802) 864-0123

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FESTIVALS & EVENTS

The day will include morning instruction for casting and equipment education with a trip in the afternoon to a local river to try your new found skills. Bring your family and start a lifelong passion. Remember to bring a lunch, beverages, rain gear, sunscreen, hat and sunglasses. All equipment will be provided for the day. Fee for the day of instruction is per participant. Youth under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult for the class.

THE LEDDY HOLIDAY SKATING SHOW “THE GIFT”

Playmobile

SPONSORED BY NBT BANK

Coming To A Neighborhood Near You! The Playmobile is available for rental use. For information on its availability to rent call (802) 864-0123 or download the on-line rental request form.

RATES

PLAYMOBILE / ITTY BITTY PROGRAMS

Itty Bitty Programs MAKING FRIENDS MUSIC

$200 $300 $400

ITTY BITTY SKATING

Leddy Park Arena Studio Ice Ages 3 - 6

Fridays | 9:30A-10:15A

Robert Miller Center Kid’s Room Ages 0 - 5

September 5 – October 10 202502 C January 9 – February 13 302529 B Resident $60 / Non-Resident $70 It is never too early to begin a lifetime love of music and music-making. Research also shows music stimulates developing brains and promotes bonding with parents. In this fun and engaging music class, children will interact and explore together through singing, movement, guided listening and instrument play. This mixedage class will offer the opportunity for great interaction: babies are often fascinated by the toddlers and the toddlers will enjoy and practice helping and sharing with the babies. This class will help families build a rich musical repertoire to enjoy for many years. About the instructor: Jen DeBedout, MM, MT-BC is a board certified music therapist and owner of Music Blooms Music Therapy Services. With degrees in both music education and music therapy, Jen has been making music with children for over twenty years.

ITTY BITTY SOCCER

214807 B September 24 – October 22 Wednesdays | 5:30P-6:15P Leddy Park Main Lighted Field Ages 3 - 4

Resident $35 / Non-Resident $45 This introduction to soccer is a program for tots ages 3 & 4. Parent and child work together to develop motor skills necessary to succeed in soccer and prepare child for team play which begins at the Kindergarten level. Coaches provide instruction for both parent and participant and kids receive t-shirt and a soccer ball.

September 16 – October 28 Tuesdays | 10:15A-11A 205501 A November 4 – December 9 Tuesdays | 10:15A-11A 205501 B January 6 – February 10 Tuesdays | 10:15A-11A 305501 C February 17 – March 24 Tuesdays | 10:15A-11A 305501 D Resident $65 / Non-Resident $75 Itty Bitty Skating Classes are for children able to easily separate from their parent/caregiver.

Skaters are encouraged to wear a helmet. No experience necessary. Skills introduced will include marching on the ice and will progress towards gliding, swizzles and stopping. Games and activities will be used to practice skills.

ITTY BITTY SKATING

Saturdays | 10:45A-11:30A Leddy Park Arena Studio Ice Ages 3 - 6

September 13 – October 25 205500 A November 1 – December 6 205500 B January 3 – February 7 305500 C February 14 – March 21 305500 D Resident $65 / Non-Resident $75 Itty Bitty Skating Classes are for children able to easily separate from their parent/caregiver.

Skaters are encouraged to wear a helmet. No experience necessary. Skills introduced will include marching on the ice and will progress towards gliding, swizzles and stopping. Games and activities will be used to practice skills.

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Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Programs • Fall / Winter 2014

Itty Bitty Programs ITTY BITTY PUBLIC SKATING

205503 A November 3 – March 26 Mondays & Thursdays | 10A-11:30A Leddy Park Arena Studio Ice Ages 2 - 6

Resident $8 / Non-Resident $8

Robert Miller Center Fitness Room Ages 3 - 6

October 18 – December 6 205900 A January 17 – March 7 305900 A Resident $60 / Non-Resident $70 Children will explore the world of movement and creative expression. Children will learn basic ballet and yoga skills while participating in age appropriate songs, games, and stories. It is suggested for parents to wait outside of the room to help with flow and behavior management.

Youth Athletics Programs BOLTON SKI & BOARD PROGRAM

Fridays | 3P-8:15P

December 19 – January 23 312002 E February 6 – March 20 312002 F

The Bolton Valley Afterschool Ski/Board Program provides opportunity for youth from ages 9-16 to enhance their skills at an affordable cost. Lessons taught by Bolton Ski Instructors with emphasis on learning, building confidence and fun. PLEASE NOTE: NO REFUNDS are available for this program.

Sign-ups begin on Sept 23. You will need to fill out a separate registration form for this program.

INDOOR SOCCER

January 11 – February 15 Sundays | 12P-1P

This is a basketball program for kids 4 years old or kindergarten. We will use 6 ft. baskets and mini-basketballs. Parent and child work together to build defensive, dribbling, shooting and passing skills. All participants receive t-shirt and ball.

YOUTH LACROSSE CLINIC

Robert Miller Center Gym 214811 A: Ages 8-10

Residents $30 / Non-Resident $40

Former professional basketball player, Vincent Mitchell, will be teaching basketball fundamentals by using a variety of drills and games. Coach Mitchell will be using age appropriate techniques to instruct participants while keeping the clinics fun.

December 19 – January 23 312002 G February 6 – March 20 312002 H Resident $100 / Non-Resident $120

Resident $35 / Non-Resident $45

MILLER CENTER BASKETBALL CLINICS

Saturdays | 3P-4P 214811 B: Ages 9-13 Resident $40 / Non-Resident $50

BHS / Hunt Middle Sch.

Robert Miller Center Gym Court “A” Ages 4 - 6

214808 B September 20 - October 11 Saturdays | 3:30P-5P

October 4 – October 25 Saturdays | 2P-3P

Ages 9 - 16 Edmunds Middle Sch. Parks & Rec Bus

ITTY BITTY BASKETBALL

314804 B January 14 – February 4 Wednesdays | 5:45P-6:30P

Calahan Park Upper Field Grades K - 4 Introduction to Youth Lacrosse for Boys and Girls, everyone is welcome! No experience is necessary. This is a non-contact introduction to lacrosse with an emphasis on having fun and learning basic skills. It will be a great introduction for anyone interested in finding out more about lacrosse and a good tune up for those who have already played. Instruction will be provided

by Seahawks Club lacrosse coaches and BHS varsity/junior varsity players.

COED & ALL GIRLS YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE December 6 – February 14 Saturdays 314805 Hunt Middle School Gymnasium F Grades 1 - 2 | 9A-10A G Grades 3 - 4 | 10A-11A H Grades 3 - 4 | 10A-11A (Girls) I Grades 5 - 6 | 11A-12P J Grades 5 - 6 | 11A-12P (Girls)

This is a recreational league for boys and girls in grades 1-8. Participants will be assigned teams, with practices once per week and games on Saturdays. There will be ALL-GIRL Divisions at the 3rd-6th grade levels. First day of the program is Saturday, December 6 at child’s HOME SITE - Hunt, Champlain or Boys & Girls Club.

Participants come dressed to play!

314806 Champlain School Gymnasium F Grades 1 - 2 | 9A-10A G Grades 3 - 4 | 10A-11A H Grades 3 - 4 | 10A-11A (Girls) I Grades 5 - 6 | 11A-12P J Grades 5 - 6 | 11A-12P (Girls)

Edmunds Middle Sch. Gymnasium 314803 C: Ages 5 - 6

Sundays | 1P-2P 314803 A: Ages 6 - 8 Sundays | 2P-3P 314803 B: Ages 8 - 10 Resident $35 / Non-Resident $45 This is a recreational soccer league for boys and girls from Kindergarten through Grade 4. There is no practice time during the week and games are played on Sunday afternoons and last one hour. First Sunday is January 11, 2015 - have your kids come dressed to play. VOLUNTEER COACHES NEEDED! Call Gary Rogers at 865-7088 to be a coach.

314807 Boys & Girls Club Gym E Grades 1 - 2 | 9A-10A F Grades 3 - 4 | 10A-11A G Grades 5 - 6 | 11A-12P H Grades 7 - 8 | 12P-1P Resident $45 / Non-Resident $55

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ITTY BITTY PROGRAMS / YOUTH ATHLETICS PROGRAMS

Itty Bitty Public Skating provides an introduction to skating for young children and their parents/ caregivers. An instructor is on the ice to offer support and lead games and activities. During this program, younger siblings may be pulled in your plastic sled or parked in a stroller on the ice. Fee is $8 per family. Skate rentals are $1 per person.

This is a drop-in program, no registration required.

No program 11/27, 12/25, 1/1, 2/23, 2/26

ITTY BITTY MOVEMENT

Saturdays | 10:30A-11:15A

Youth Athletics Programs

BEGINNER 1 & 2 SKATING

LEDDY PARK ARENA 2014-2015

Ages 5 - 18

Saturdays | 11:30A-12:15P

216 Leddy Park Road (802) 865-7558 Burlington, VT 05408

Leddy Park Arena Studio Ice

YOUTH ATHLETIC PROGRAMS

September 13 – October 25 215500 A November 1 – December 6 215500 B January 3 – February 7 315500 C February 14 – March 21 315500 D Resident $65 / Non-Resident $75

GROUP SKATING LESSONS

Classes run in six week sessions and are held on the studio rink.

Fees: $65 Burlington residents, $75 non-Burlington residents. Exceptions noted.

Beginner 1 & 2 Classes are for those new to skating or still mastering the skills of gliding, stopping and turning. Skaters usually take Beginner 1& 2 Classes for several sessions to master all the skills presented.

BEGINNER 1 & 2 SKATING

Ages 5 - 18

Saturdays | 1:15P-2P Leddy Park Arena Studio Ice

September 13 – October 25 215501 A November 1 – December 6 215501 B January 3 – February 7 315501 C February 14 – March 21 315501 D Resident $65 / Non-Resident $75

Session A September 13 - October 31

Session C January 3 - February 13

Session B November 1 - December 12

Session D February 14 - March 27

Day Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday Sunday Tuesday Tuesday Wednesday Wednesday Friday

Time 10:45A - 11:30A 11:30A -12:15P 12:30P - 1:15P 1:15P - 2:00P 2:15P - 3:45P 3:30P - 4:15P 9A - 10A 10:15A - 11A 8A - 9A 4P - 4:45P 3:45P - 4:30P

Skating Class Itty Bitty Beginner 1 & 2 Beginner 3 & 4 Beginner 1 & 2 Jump Forward* Super Sk8** Adult Figures Clinic*** Itty Bitty Advanced Adult Clinic• Beginner 1 - 4 Skate Across the Stage••

3-5 5+

*12 week class for Basic 5-PPMIF, fee $220/$240 **12 week class for Freeskate 1-Preliminary, fee $130/$150 ***25 week session, fee $300 • 34 week session, fee $450 •• 12-week skills and performance class, fee $175/$195

Beginner 1 & 2 Classes are for those new to skating or still mastering the skills of gliding, stopping and turning. Skaters usually take Beginner 1 & 2 Classes for several sessions to master all the skills presented.

BEGINNER 3 & 4 SKATING

Ages 5 - 18

Saturdays | 12:30P-1:15P Leddy Park Arena Studio Ice

September 13 – October 25 215502 A November 1 – December 6 215502 B January 3 – February 7 315503 C February 14 – March 21 315503 D Resident $65 / Non-Resident $75

BEGINNER 1-4 SKATING Ages 5 - 18

Wednesdays | 4P-4:45P Leddy Park Arena Studio Ice

September 17 – October 29 215504 A November 5 – December 10 215504 B January 7 – February 11 315510 C

February 18 – March 25 315510 D Resident $65 / Non-Resident $75 Beginner 1-4 Skating Classes are for children ages 5 and up. Skills introduced and practiced will include gliding, stopping and turning with stroking, edges and crossovers taught as skills are mastered. Class content will include skills from Beginner 1 & 2 and Beginner 3 & 4 as the skill level of the class increases.

Beginner 3 & 4 Skating Classes are for skaters who have passed Beginner 2. Skaters will be grouped by ability as required. Skills introduced will include forward and backward stroking, inside and outside edges and crossovers. Skaters usually take Beginner 3 & 4 Classes for several sessions to master all the skills presented.

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Ages 3-5 5+ 5+ 5+

Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Programs • Fall / Winter 2014

Youth Athletics Programs JUMP FORWARD

Leddy Park Arena Studio Ice Ages 5 - 18

Leddy Park Arena Olympic Ice Ages 0 - 99

Resident $220 / Non-Resident $240

Resident $350 / Non-Resident $350

Coaches Martha Harding and Julie MacDonald are ready to help you JUMP FORWARD to the next level of skating with this new group skating lesson experience for highly motivated skaters Basic 5-Pre Preliminary MIF. Classes will focus on edge work, spins, jumps and ensemble skills and will include large group, small group instruction and individual practice. This class will learn a special number for the holiday ice show, “The Gift” to be held December 13 at 3:00p. Fee includes show preparation. Costume fee tbd.

Early morning ice time for skating practice, private or semi-private lessons. Each session is $20 or buy a 25 session punch card for $350.

Fees cover ice time, any lesson fees are paid directly to your skating professional.

315511 B

Ages 3 - 18

215508 A September 14 – December 7 Sundays | 3:30P-4:15P Leddy Park Arena Studio Ice Ages 7 - 18

Resident $130 / Non-Resident $150

November 22 – December 6 Saturdays | 2P-2:45P Leddy Park Arena Studio Ice

Resident / Non-Resident $40 Skaters enrolled in group lesson skating classes at Leddy Park Arena have the opportunity to learn a special group number to be performed at the Holiday Skating Show “The Gift” on December 13 at 3:00pm! There will be no additional costume fee.

This class is for advanced skaters who are at the Freeskate 1-Preliminary level. Coach Martha Harding will lead drills in stroking, edges, spins and jumps and help you focus on your skating goals.

DECEMBER VACATION SKATING

Leddy Park Arena Studio Ice Ages 5 - 12

December 29 – December 31 Monday-Wednesday | 10:30A-11:15A 315506 B Monday-Wednesday | 9:30A-10:15A 315506 A Resident $35 / Non-Resident $45 These fun classes for beginners and advanced beginners are a great way to introduce children to skating or to practice skills learned in fall group skating lessons.

SK8 ACROSS THE STAGE

Fridays | 3:45P-4:30P

Leddy Park Arena Studio Ice

September 19 – December 12 215505 A: Ages 5 - 18 January 9 – March 27 315505 B: Ages 6 - 18 Resident $175 / Non-Resident $195 This special 12 week class for skaters who have passed Beginner 3 and up will incorporate both skating and performance skills. Session A class will learn a special theatrical piece to perform in the Leddy Holiday Skating Show and Session B will learn a special piece for the May 9 show. No additional costume fee.

We would like to thank McCormick, Fitzpatrick, Kasper & Burchard, PC for supporting our Youth Athletic Programs!

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YOUTH ATHLETIC PROGRAMS

215510 A September 2 – May 8 Mondays-Fridays | 6A-8:45A

SUPER SK8

HOLIDAY SKATING SHOW GROUP LESSON NUMBER

EARLY MORNING ICE

215515 A September 13 – December 6 Saturdays | 2:15P-3:45P

Youth Vacation Camps FEBRUARY COOL CAMP

FEBRUARY VACATION CAMP

315508 A February 23 – February 27 Monday-Friday | 8A-12:30P

312003

Leddy Park Arena Olympic Ice Ages 5 - 14

Resident $160 / Non-Resident $180

February 23 Monday | 7:30A-9A

February 26 Thursday | 7:30A-9A

Ages 5 - 12 CP Smith Elementary School

CP Smith Elementary School

312003 P

YOUTH VACATION CAMPS

Cool Camp will include instruction in skating skills and presentation and fun off ice games, crafts and activities. Campers will be grouped by ability for on ice activities. Skaters should dress in warm layers and bring skates, water, snacks and lunch.

Edmunds Middle Sch. Cafeteria

312003 K Monday | 9A-5:30P

CP Smith Elementary School

312003 A

Edmunds Middle Sch. Cafeteria

312003 F February 24 Tuesday | 7:30A-9A

FEBRUARY ADVENTURE CAMP

312310 A February 23 – February 27 Monday-Friday | 12:30P-5P

CP Smith Elementary School

312003 Q

Edmunds Middle Sch. Cafeteria

Leddy Park Arena Lounge Ages 5 - 14

312003 L Tuesday | 9A-5:30P

Resident $100 / Non-Resident $120

CP Smith Elementary School

312003 B

Campers will enjoy an afternoon of outdoor adventures, nature and recycle art, trail walking, cross country skiing, and nature exploration.

Campers may choose to register for Feb Cool Camp and Feb Adventure Camp for a full day of vacation fun.

Edmunds Middle Sch. Cafeteria

312003 G February 25 Wednesday | 7:30A-9A

CP Smith Elementary School

FEBRUARY ALL SPORTS CAMP

314801 A February 23 – February 27 Monday-Friday | 9A-12P

312003 R

Edmunds Middle Sch. Cafeteria

312003 M Wednesday | 9A-5:30P

CP Smith Elementary School

312003 C

Robert Miller Center Gym Ages 6 - 12

Edmunds Middle Sch. Cafeteria

312003 H

Resident $80 / Non-Resident $90

312003 S

Edmunds Middle Sch. Cafeteria

312003 N Thursday | 9A-5:30P

CP Smith Elementary School

312003 D

Edmunds Middle Sch. Cafeteria

312003 I February 27 Friday | 7:30A-9A

CP Smith Elementary School

312003 T

Edmunds Middle Sch. Cafeteria

312003 O Friday | 9A-5:30P

CP Smith Elementary School

312003 E

Edmunds Middle Sch. Cafeteria

312003 J Resident $30 / Non-Resident $40 This week long licensed day care camp during February Break will provide your kids in grades K thru 5 with fun, excitement, thrills, and a chance to visit different fun and interesting locations in our community on a daily basis. We will be offering a week of active games, board and group games, arts and crafts, with the opportunity to get outside to enjoy the weather. Camp locations - Edmunds or CP Smith Elementary School. Your child should bring a water bottle along with appropriate clothing for outdoor activities.

Participants will play basketball, volleyball, pickle ball, tennis and many more sports during this week-long morning camp.

FEBRUARY BREAK BRITISH INDOOR SOCCER

314802 A February 23 – February 27 Monday-Friday | 1P-4:30P Robert Miller Center Gym Ages 5 - 12

Resident $180 / Non-Resident $200 Our extremely popular Challenger British Soccer summer program is now being offered indoors.

Expertly trained English soccer coaches travel around New England teaching soccer and entertaining kids. Call Gary Rogers at 865-7088 if you are interested in hosting a British coach.

BE ON THE LOOK-OUT FOR OUR SUMMER CAMP GUIDE!

FEBURARY 1ST, 2015

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Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Programs • Fall / Winter 2014

Youth Programs SAFE, SMART GIRLS

212300 C October 18 Saturday | 12P-3P

Robert Miller Center Art Room Ages 9 - 12

Resident / Non-Resident $12

YOUTH PROGRAMS

You want to stay safe when traveling with friends, walking to school, spending time alone.

This class will teach you the essential safety tips to use in any situation. It will focus on awareness of your surroundings, situations, avoiding pitfalls and hazards. You will be able to use the tools you develop in this class to help keep you and others safe, too. Female instructors.

MOTHER HELPER CLASS

212301 D November 8 Saturday | 12P-3P

Robert Miller Center Kid’s Room Ages 9 - 12

Resident / Non-Resident $15 You want to start babysitting for real, and you would like to be more confident. Come join students your age and learn the basics of child development, safety/hazards (including water, choking, poisons, heights and sharps) and first aid basics. After this course you will be able to work in a home where the parent is at hand, or runs out to do errands. A syllabus and award/ certificate will be given at end of course.

WEDNESDAY ADVENTURES

212302 D September 3 – October 1 Wednesdays | 1:50P-5:15P Leddy Park Arena Classroom Ages 8 - 12

Resident / Non-Resident $90 Are you looking for something really fun to do on Wednesdays when you get out of school early?

Miss Yvette ran a successful adventure program last year and parents have asked that she bring it back. We will: play in the woods, go to the beach, go on adventures in the van, travel to parks to do nature programs, do nature art and more. Flynn and CP Smith pickups.

HOOP KIDS

Wednesdays | 2P-3:15P Robert Miller Center Fitness Room Ages 5 - 11

October 29 – December 17 215901 A January 14 – March 11 315901 A Resident $70 / Non-Resident $80 Children will learn basic hoop dance skills, and tricks. Each session they will learn how to hoop on the whole body, how to dance while waist hooping, and so much more! This is a great way to increase physical activity, and build balance and coordination. Instructor will walk children over from CP Smith after early dismissal, have snack and then have a 60 minute class. Bring a snack and water bottle!

WOODWORKING CLASS WITH SAWMILL STUDIOS

312516 B January 22 – February 19 Thursdays | 3:15P-4:45P

Robert Miller Center Community Rm Ages 6 - 11

Resident $90 / Non-Resident $100 Do you like to build things? Want to make something out of wood? Come try your hand at woodworking! We will walk you through how to build a toolbox then let you chose from a variety of other great projects that we have. Learn how to use hand tools, make sawdust, and have some fun. There are no power tools in this class, and no experience is necessary. Returning students can move directly to a project of their choice.

Students keep the projects they build.

Fun For All Ages BASIC CHESS

325606 A January 13 – February 17 Tuesday | 7:30P-8:30P Edmunds Elementary Library Ages 13 - 99

Resident $50 / Non-Resident $60 Learn the fundamentals of chess, the “Royal Game.” The course begins with the basics of how the pieces and pawns move, the rules of the game, and basic checkmate positions.

Other sessions focus on the major themes of the central control, piece and pawn play, and developing a plan. Learn chess notation and using chess software and chess websites.

Instructor: USCF Life Master, David Carter

SUBURBAN HOMESTEADING 101

January 17: Intro to Homesteading January 31: Dense Vegetable Gardening February 7: Back Yard Poultry & Bees Saturdays | 11A-1:30P $20 Per Session Tired of wondering if your food is safe? Want to be more of a localvore? Wish you could eat homegrown food year round? Come join us for this informative and interactive series that will explore the trends and realities of Suburban Homesteading. No matter if you have a small yard or some acreage, these workshops will help you understand how to use the resources you have right now! Classes led by instructors Markey Read and Tim King of Honeydew Homestead.

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ROBERT MILLER

Community & Recreation Center

Robert Miller Community & Recreation Center MILLER CENTER PROGRAMS:

The Miller Center is a BUSY place offering a wide variety of activities for all ages and interests – Yoga, Pilates, Hoop Cardio, Hoop Kids, Senior Fitness, Dog Training, Itty Bitty Movement, Sign Language, vacation camps and much more! Please check out our program listings below and explore all that we have to offer at Burlington’s community recreation center. We are always looking for new and different program ideas to offer the community – got suggestions or a talent you want to share? Contact us at 802.540.1058 or email Melissa Cate, Facility Manager, mcate@burlingtonvt.gov.

MILLER CENTER & FLETCHER FREE LIBRARY TEAM UP!

Be on the lookout this fall for new programming between MCRC and FFL! We will be installing a rotating childrens library in the Kids Room for Miller Center visitors to enjoy, developing an adult reading club, and are working on other opportunities for New North End residents to access library services through the Miller Center! Stay tuned as we continue to develop this new & exciting partnership.

MILLER CENTER ROOM RENTALS:

The Miller Center has several spaces available to rent for a variety of activities - sports teams, businesses, private parties, conferences, meetings, etc. The Miller Center is staffed 7 days a week, has free Wi-Fi and plenty of free parking – call 802.540.1058 to reserve space.

• Art Room - $30 hour Off the gym, this room is great for small classes or meetings, has a sink and counters, seats 25-30 • Conference Room - $30/hour Quiet and comfortable small meeting space with a wall of east-facing windows, seating for 8-12 • Community Room - $50/hour or $250/day 1,800 square foot versatile room with small kitchen attached, overhead projector, wall screen, sound system and seating for up to 120 • Fitness Studio - $40/hour 1,100 square foot fitness classroom with wood floors, mirrored wall and plenty of natural light, room capacity 20-40 depending on activity • Gymnasium - $60/hour 7,000 square foot regulation size high school basketball court with synthetic flooring, mobile aluminum bleachers with seating for 70, six retractable basketball hoops, scoreboard and gym divider • Kids Room - $30/hour Great for birthday parties, play groups or even small meetings, this room has sink and counter space, toys, cubbies and kid sized tables & chairs, seats 25

DAILY DROP-IN ACTIVITIES

(MONDAY - FRIDAY THRU JUNE) Walking Program (Free)

7:30A - 9A

Pickle Ball ($3)

11A - 1P

NNEYC Middle School After School Program (Free)

2:30P - 5:30P

OTHER DROP-IN ACTIVITIES Building Brighter Futures Playgroup (Free) Mon / Wed / Thu 9A - 10:30A Table Tennis ($3)

Mon 6P - 8:30P

NNEYC High School Open Gym (Free)

Tue / Wed 6P - 9P

Pickle Ball ($3)

Sat 9A - 11A

Power Soccer-Wheel Chair ($3) Mon 5:30P - 7:30P Indoor Soccer / Women ($3)

WHAT’S UP IN THE NNE OPEN HOUSE! At the Miller Community Rec Center Thursday, September 4th | 5P-7:30P

All the information you need to know about family & youth programs offered in the New North End. Bring the kids (or come alone). FREE food, drinks & activities for the kids!

SPONSORED BY:

Walking Program & Pickle Ball are Sponsored by:

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Sun 6P - 8P

Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Programs • Fall / Winter 2014

Health & Wellness Adult Programs ADULT SKATING CLINIC

M. DAVIDIAN WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

225501

Ages 18+

September 3 – May 6 Wednesdays | 8A-9A Leddy Park Arena Olympic Ice

Resident $450 / Non-Resident $450

224806 A November 16 – March 29 Sundays | 3P-8P

September 12 - December 12 Fridays | 7:30P-10P

Memorial Auditorium Memorial Gym Ages 18+

$425 per team

Resident $600 / Non-Resident $600 This popular league for women over the age of 18 just keeps growing. Our team limit is ten so don’t delay. Participants must register as a team. Individuals looking to join a team are welcome to meet team captains at our Captain’s Meeting on Wednesday, November 5th at 7 p.m. at the Burlington Public Works and Parks and Recreation Building at 645 Pine Street. Games played on Sundays at Memorial Auditorium (Miller Rec. Center Alternate Site)11 game regular season + playoffs for the League Fee of $600 per team

Leddy Park Arena Studio Ice Put together a coed team of 8-12 players for the Fall Broomball League on the small ice at Leddy.

Broomball sticks and balls will be provided, helmets and gloves are recommended. Please contact LHodgetts@gameonvt.com or visit www.gameonvt.com for more information. Teams must be paid in full prior to participating in the league and a mandatory captains meeting will be scheduled before the start of the season. (No Games 10/17 or 11/28.)

MEN’S DROP IN BASKETBALL

Starting October 5 Sundays | 9:30A-11:30A Robert Miller Center Gym Ages 18+

Resident / Non-Resident $3 Come burn off some steam on Sunday mornings with this new drop-in basketball at the Miller Center! 18 and up only please, two and off format. Come as an individual, teams to be selected randomly.

VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE

ADULT FIGURES CLINIC

Edmunds Middle Sch. Gymnasium Ages 18+

225503 A September 16 – March 24 Tuesdays | 9A-10A

Leddy Park Arena Studio Ice Ages 18+

Resident $300 / Non-Resident $300 This new clinic is for adult skaters who want to work on the art of skating figures.

OLDIES BUT GOODIES BASKETBALL

224805 B November 14 - March 29 Fridays & Sundays | 7P-10P Memorial Auditorium Gym Ages 30+

Resident $600 / Non-Resident $600 YOU STILL GOT IT! You’re not over the hill just yet, you’re an Oldie-But-Goodie. This basketball league is for Men 30+. Participants must register as a team. Individuals looking to join a team are welcome to meet team captains at our Captain’s Meeting on Wednesday, November 5th at 6 p.m. at the Burlington Public Works and Parks and Recreation Building at 645 Pine Street.

Games played on Fridays & Sundays at Memorial Auditorium (Miller Rec. Center Alternate Site)11 game regular season + playoffs for the League Fee of $600 per team

October 9 – December 18 Thursdays | 6:30P-9:30P 224807 C January 22 – April 16 Thursdays | 6:45P-7:45P 224807 D Resident / Non-Resident $185 Men and women are encouraged to enroll as a team. Limit of 8 teams.

Individuals looking to join a team are welcome to meet team captains at our Captain’s Meeting on Thursday, October 9 at 6:00pm in Edmunds Middle School Gym, however we cannot guarantee placement on a team. NO ONLINE REGISTRATION. Call Gary Rogers at 865-7088 to register a team.

MAT PILATES

Thursdays | 5:30P-6:30P Robert Miller Center Fitness Room Ages 18+

October 9 – December 4 225901 A January 15 – March 5 325904 A Resident $70 / Non-Resident $80 Let’s get to the core! This pilates mat class will help build core strength and flexibility using precise form and controlled movements that work all major muscles in the body. This is a total body workout that strengthens and tones more than just your abs! Appropriate for all levels but be prepared for a challenge. Please bring your own mat. Instructor Deb Brow.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS ADULT PROGRAMS

This class, designed especially for adult figure skaters, will feature an edge class including basic dance combinations, rhythmic steps to music, figures, jumps & spins, good music & lots of fun!

ADULT BROOMBALL LEAGUE AT LEDDY

Health & Wellness Adult Programs HIP HOP YOGA

HOOP CARDIO

325906 A January 17 – March 7 Saturdays | 9A-10A

Robert Miller Center Fitness Room Ages 18+

October 7 – November 25 Tuesdays | 5:30P-6:30P 225902 A January 13 – March 3 Tuesdays | 5:30P-6:30P 325909 A Resident $70 / Non-Resident $80

Robert Miller Center Fitness Room Ages 14+

Resident $70 / Non-Resident $80

HEALTH & WELLNESS ADULT PROGRAMS

Hip Hop Yoga is a class that’s designed to be fun and effective to keep you fit. This class will include traditional Yoga poses in combination with Hip Hop moves and music. The class will begin with a warm up of 3 Legged Dog and Sun Salutation. The infusion of Hip Hop moves will then be integrated alongside with the continuation of Yoga poses. Some Schools of Hip Hop incorporated into this class will be Breakin, Social Dance, and Boogaloo Funk. If you’re looking for a new and upbeat challenge, come check out Hip Hop Yoga.

This beginner friendly class uses an adult sized hula hoop to build balance, strengthen core muscles, and tone the entire body. The class is designed to get your heart rate up for maximum cardio conditioning. In class you will learn basic hoop dance moves, such as waist, arm, and, hip hooping. Class will also include light fitness toning to ensure a full and fun workout. This low-impact cardiovascular workout will have you burning over 400 calories per hour. Instructor: Nicole Stephenson

HOOP YOGA

225906 A October 18 – December 6 Saturdays | 9A-10A

NEW NORTH END YOGA

Ages 18+ Robert Miller Center Fitness Room

October 6 – November 24 Mondays | 5:45P-6:45P 225908 A October 8 – December 3 Wednesdays | 5P-6P 225908 B January 12 – March 2 Mondays | 5:45P-6:45P 325908 A January 14 – March 4 Wednesdays | 5P-6P 325908 B Resident $70 / Non-Resident $80 Hatha Yoga will help you restore balance between body and mind while exercising every part of your body in a systematic way. Using stretches, postures, deep breathing and deep relaxation, you will experience release from both mental and physical tension while you become more limber and toned. This yoga class is beginner friendly. Instructor: Holly Hauser Monday, Weezy Newbod Wednesday.

Robert Miller Center Fitness Room Ages 14+

Resident $70 / Non-Resident $80 HoopYogini™ is transformational fitness integrating hula hooping with hatha yoga and mindfulness meditation. HoopYogini™ utilizes the modern adult-sized hula hoop for flow, selfawareness and as a functional fitness tool to strengthen and stretch the body. Develop your core, massage the body, burn 400 - 600 calories an hour, gently improve your range of motion and ignite fun, joy and pleasure. This hour long class is for any and all levels, no previous hoop or yoga experience required. Instructor: Nicole Stephenson

ADULT BOOK CLUB Want to meet some interesting characters? Open a book. Want to meet some real-life interesting characters? Join a book group! Book groups/clubs are a great way to keep connected to friends and meet new people while expanding your reading. Learn more about the books you love and get a better understanding of the books you didn’t love so much.

It’s good for your brain! The Miller Center Book Club is starting up this fall. Books are available in several genres - fiction and non-fiction - from the Fletcher Free Library and include discussion questions to help get things started. Dates and times for book club meetings to be determined – if you are interested in getting on a list of potential participants, please email Melissa Cate, mcate@burlingtonvt.gov

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ADULT PIE MAKING

222103 B October 14 – October 28 Tuesdays | 6P-8P

Robert Miller Center Community Rm Ages 18+

Resident $45 / Non-Resident $55 Learn how to make homemade flakey pie crust and filling for a delicious homemade pie with Miss Gladys owner of Piece of Cake Bakery in Essex Junction. Bring a glass pie dish and rolling pin for the class.

Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Programs • Fall / Winter 2014

Health & Wellness Adult Programs AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE

Ages 18+ Robert Miller Center Art Room

Memorial Auditorium Loft Ages 17+

Resident $165 / Non-Resident $185 The ukulele is a wonderful instrument since it allows you to quickly master some basic skills and get playing. This course will take students with basic knowledge of simple chords and will show them how to easily apply their skills to common folk songs and simple melodies. Participants will learn how to easily jam with folk and popular songs. Participants will also learn how to work together with other musicians and singers.

Instructor: Brian Perkins.

Sign language can broaden your communication skills, stimulate your senses, and increase your ability to be expressive. This can be an excellent preparatory tool for learning theatre mime techniques or fostering a career as an interpreter as well as communication with deaf friends in social events. For more information on the appropriate class for you please email the instructor CoolAGrist@aol.com.

INTRO TO FOLK GUITAR

225601 A October 7 – November 25 Tuesdays | 6:30P-7:45P Memorial Auditorium Loft Ages 17+

Resident $165 / Non-Resident $185 This class will introduce the basic chords and strum patterns which allow students to make music alone and with others. The class will focus on the skills and ideas needed to play and sing common folk songs and to accompany traditional American fiddle tunes. Absolute beginners are welcome as well as those interested in building a stronger base for their playing.

Instructor: Brian Perkins

BASIC MANNER DOG TRAINING

225907 A October 4 – November 15 Saturdays | 9:30A-10:30A

Robert Miller Center Community Rm Ages 18+

Resident $140 / Non-Resident $160 This class will teach you how to teach your dog what s/he needs to know to be a well-mannered pet. Using positive reinforcement techniques and games, we will cover the basics of sit, down, come, focus on owner, leave it, stay, no-jump greetings, and polite leash walking. We will also cover reading dog body language, proper feeding and grooming, how to develop a confident, friendly attitude in your dog, and strengthening your relationship through fun activities.

MANDOLIN THE WOODY GUTHRIE WAY

325603 A February 17 – April 7 Tuesdays | 7:20P-8:35P Memorial Auditorium Loft Ages 17+

Resident $165 / Non-Resident $185 Woody Guthrie wrote some of America’s greatest folk songs as well as some fine mandolin tunes. This beginner mandolin class will lead you through the basics of how to play mandolin. You will learn to play basic melodies, make up solos, and play and understand chords for some of Woody’s most popular songs. Instructor: Brian Perkins

SCENT GAMES/NOSE WORK

325907 A January 10 – February 14 Saturdays | 9:30A-10:30A

Robert Miller Center Community Rm Ages 18+

Resident $100 / Non-Resident $120 Scent Games/Nosework is a fun, new sport for dogs and their owners! Using the amazing equipment that every dog has, it teaches your dog to be a “sniffer dog”–to do a focused search for things like food or essential oils. This course will teach basic skills, which can then lead to higher levels of fun challenge, and to competition if desired. Any dog with a nose and at least 2 legs can play (incl. blind, deaf, and senior dogs), and it requires minimum physical exertion from handlers.

Dogs who are not working need to be able to wait quietly by their handlers or in a crate with other dogs nearby. For a demo see: www.youtube. com/watch?v=OOIGNe-jwgk.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS ADULT PROGRAMS

September 30 – December 9 Tuesdays | 6P-7:30P Continuing in ASL 225900 I October 1 – December 10 Wednesdays | 6P-7:30P ASL 1 225900 G Wednesdays | 7P-8:30P ASL 2 225900 H January 6 – March 10 Tuesdays | 6P-7:30P Continuing in ASL 325900 A January 7 – March 11 Wednesdays | 6P-7:30P ASL 2 325900 B Wednesdays | 7P-8:30P ASL 3325900 C Resident $75 / Non-Resident $85

INTERMEDIATE UKULELE

325602 A February 17 – April 7 Tuesdays | 6P-7:15P

Especially For Adults 50+ Programs BRIDGES OF ADDISON COUNTY

252310 A September 19 Friday | 10A-3P

Pine Street Parking Lot Ages 50+

Resident $32 / Non-Resident $42

ESPECIALLY FOR ADULTS 50+ PROGRAMS

Come join Miss Yvette and a local historian as we drive the byways of rural Addison County and learn about the historical significance of the rustic, rugged local covered bridges. We will stop for a quick lunch and tour around a bit more, return home and still have time for pleasant conversation and a special treat.

FALL MYSTERY TRIP

222300 B October 3 Friday | 10A-4P

Ages 50+ Join Miss Yvette as she offers a new class this season. It meets one Wednesday a month for three months this session. She will concentrate on three sub-genres of creative writing. September 17 (Memoir), October 22 (Journaling) and November 19 (Poetry). Yvette will type your work and you can share it with others at the Center, if you wish. Fee is $3 per class if you are under 60, otherwise it is free.

SENIOR SPIRIT RIDE

Pine Street Parking Lot Ages 50+

252318 A September Time & Date to Be Announced

Resident $45 / Non-Resident $55 Come join us on our annual fall foliage tour where we will enjoy the beauty that Vermont has to offer, stop at a Vermont inn or restaurant for a hearty lunch, then tour around some more, possibly stop to browse around a shop or two, then return home.

Pine Street Parking Lot Ages 50+

Fee to be announced

SENIOR TROLLEY TOUR

252313 A September 11 Thursday | 10A-11:30A

BIG E-EASTERN STATES EXHIBITION

Heineberg Senior Center Ages 50+

252300 A September 16 Tuesday | 7A-7P

Join other seniors as we take a cruise around Lake Champlain on a narrated tour aboard the Spirit of Ethan Allen III. We will see Rock Point and the other points north and south as well as Shelburne Bay and Dunder Rock...and if we’re really lucky we might also spot our favorite lake monster, Champ!

Resident / Non-Resident $13

Leddy Park Parking Lot Ages 50+

Resident / Non-Resident $99 Join us for a full day of exploring the exhibits at the “BIG E”—This is a Swans of New England tour, so you can ride in style in one of our premier motor coaches to and from West Springfield, MA. Pickups will be at the Elk’s Parking Lot in Burlington at 7:00A, from the Winooski Senior Center at 7:15 am and from the University Mall in South Burlington at 7:30 AM. A $25 deposit will hold your seat when you register. Balance to be paid by August 15th, 2014 Deposit checks must be made out to “Swans of New England Tours.”

PUBLIC WRITING WORKSHOPS

252305 B September 2 – December 16 Tuesdays | 10:30A-11:30A Champlain Senior Center Ages 50+

Resident / Non-Resident $3 Come join an already established small group of serious writers who blog, are working on stories, articles, poetry and books for publication. Share your work and we will help you get published in any way we can by making suggestions, sharing our experiences, giving tips, etc. Fee: $3 per class for those under 60. Sixty and above: free!

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HEINEBERG WRITERS GROUP

252314 A September 17 – November 19 Wednesdays | 10:30A-11:30A Heineberg Senior Center

Come join Ric Crossman also known as “the trolley guy” on his refurbished old-fashioned wooden trolley as he tours you around the south end of Burlington to dozens of historical sites.

Tour is narrated to fit the needs of Ric’s special guests and he will stop periodically to answer any and all questions with a wink and a smile! Miss Yvette will accompany you on the trip and assist anyone needing an extra hand.

INTRO TAI CHI

Wednesdays | 10A-11A Robert Miller Center Fitness Room Ages 50+

October 1 – October 15 252311 A October 22 – November 5 252311 B Resident $49 / Non-Resident $59 Come with a friend and learn the basics of the ancient art of balance and movement—Tai Chi. PJ Braine will instruct you in how to use these movements in everyday life, the whys and how-to’s of the art, and develop your skills for a higher level of learning. Classes will take place outside “in the trees” unless weather is uncooperative. In which case, we will use our lovely new fitness room (with mirrors, a bamboo floor and soft lighting.)

Sign up for one or all sessions today!

Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Programs • Fall / Winter 2014

Especially For Adults 50+ Programs SENIOR FITNESS

Tuesdays & Thursdays | 10:30A-12P Robert Miller Center Fitness Room Ages 50+

October 7 – December 4 255901 A January 13 – March 5 355901 A Resident $100 / Non-Resident $120

SENIOR WINTER MYSTERY

352311 A February 13 Friday | 10A-2P

352313 A January 31 Saturday | 10A-2P

Pine Street Parking Lot Ages 50+

Resident $35 / Non-Resident $45 Join other seniors as we strike out on our annual winter Mystery Tour, have a special pre-Valentine’s Day lunch and enjoy the winter wonderland that Vermont can offer. You will receive clues as to our destination prior to the trip and we will promise to keep you wondering and guessing until we arrive!

Pine Street Parking Lot Ages 50+

Resident / Non-Resident $4 Come join us in attending the annual 50+/ Baby Boomer Expo...the largest in the state. It takes place at the Sheraton and is sponsored by Modern Maturity as well as other organizations that work with and for Vermont Seniors. Ride down, walk around, be entertained, and get a bag of neat “free bees” (including free coffee and snacks) and ride back with us. Lots to talk about.

Lots to enjoy.

SENIOR HOLIDAY DINNER

352303 B

December 10

Wednesday | 5P-8P

Robert Miller Center Community Rm Ages 50+ FREE

Enjoy a wonderful and festive evening with friends, holiday singing and great food at the 2014 Holiday Dinner sponsored by MVP. For reservations, please call 864-0123 after November 1. There is a limit of 100 for the event so call early to secure your spot! Bus transportation will be provided from senior housing and centers. While there is no charge for seniors for this event, your donation of a canned good for the COTS organization would be much appreciated.

SENIOR CENTERS THE HEINEBERG SENIOR & COMMUNITY CENTER

14 Heineberg Road | 863-3982 heinebergseniorcenter.org Mission: The Heineberg Senior and Community Center is a friendly, supportive gathering place for older adults. We celebrate a variety of opportunities to achieve a higher quality of life. Programming includes the content areas of Health and Wellness, Community Engagement, Nutrition, and Social and Recreation. We appreciate the collaborations we have with Burlington Parks and Recreation.

THE CHAMPLAIN SENIOR CTR

241 North Winooski Avenue 658-3585 | champlainseniorcenter.org The Champlain Senior Center provides a wealth of activities that support vital, meaningful, and engaged lives for older adults. People of all ages are welcome. If you are interested in any of the following programs please contact us. Our administrative office hours are 9A to 1:30P, Monday-Friday.

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ESPECIALLY FOR ADULTS 50+ PROGRAMS

This class will give participants the opportunity to learn the principles of a healthy lifestyle. Senior Olympic Gold Medalist Barbara Jordan (M.S. M.Ed.) will cover flexibility, strength training, cardiovascular fitness, balance, coordination, nutrition, weight management & stress reduction.

Exercises can be adapted for any level of fitness.

50+ AND BABY BOOMERS EXPO

Fees & Rental Costs GORDON PAQUETTE ARENA AT LEDDY PARK SPACE

NORTH BEACH CAMPGROUND SITE TYPE

FEE PER HOUR

Olympic Ice Studio Ice Studio Ice-Boot Hockey Upstairs Lounge

$190 $95 $80 $25

ADDITIONAL FEES

FEE

FEES & RENTAL COSTS

Skate Rental Public Skating Stick and Puck

$3/pair $4 adults / $3 students $5

242 MAIN EVENT TYPE

FEE

FEE PER NIGHT

Full Hook-up Water Electric Tent Sites

$36 $31 $26

ADULT LEAGUE FIELD TYPE FEE Tournament Fee $100 Deposit Labor $14/hr (per park attendant for all hours reserved) Regular field use during the week $30/night

YOUTH FIELD & TENNIS COURTS

Live Music Event (normal hours/individual rental)

$360 flat rate

TYPE FEE

Rehearsal Time

$20 per hour

Youth Sports Field Tennis Court Complex Rental*

Event for full 8 hour day use (organizational use) $600

$25/day $20/hr

*One court remains open.

Rates for events vary based on type of event, staff needed, etc. Please contact 242 Main staff to request use of space and for a cost breakdown.

Booking242main@hotmail.com

PLAYMOBILE TIME FEE 3 Hour Minimum

MILLER CENTER SPACE

FEE PER HOUR

Art Room $30 Community Room $50 Conference Room $30 Gymnasium $60 Kid’s Room $30 Fitness Studio $40

PARKS & SHELTERS SPACE

FULL DAY 9A-9P

HALF DAY

9A-2:30P or 3:30-9P

North Beach Shelter $225 $160 Oakledge Upper Shelter $175 $125 Oakledge Lower Shelter $175 $125 Waterfront Shelter $140 $115 Battery Park $200 $150 Battery Park (w/Amplified Sound) $500 $300 City Hall Park $25 permit fee Howard Chapel $100/hr M-F $250 (up to 3 hours) $450 (full weekend day) Any group of 20 or more in a park requires a park permit for $25 per day.

Shelter reservations include park permit fee.

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Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Programs • Fall / Winter 2014

$200

Fees & Rental Costs MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM SPACE

REGULAR

Main Hall $2550 Annex $1050

NON-PROFIT

HOURLY REGULAR HOURLY NON-PROFIT

SETUP DAY

RAIN SITE HOLD

$1875 $800

$75 $280

$800 $280

$800

$55 $60

SPACE WEEKDAY WEEKDAY WEEKDAY WEEKDAY Rehearsal <4

Rehearsal 4+

Class <10

Class 10+

WEEKEND

Loft

$8 per hour

$16 per hour

$24 per hour

$32 per hour

$40 per hour

2 hour minimum

FEES & RENTAL COSTS

PARKING PASSES PASS TYPE

STUDENT

RESIDENT

NON-RESIDENT

Season Pass* $25 $45 $60 Day Parking** $6 $8

Season Boat Trailer Business Parking Pass Commercial Boat Launch

$30 $70/month $20

$30 $70/month $20

NOTES $25 Res/$30 Non-res second vehicle in household. $30 league member fee $10 Vehicle & Trailer. Perkins Pier and Waterfront Boat Launch. $12 Event Day Vehicle and Trailer Parking

*Season Pass = (Oakledge, Leddy, North Beach, Waterfront Perkins Pier w/exceptions) **Day Parking = Oakledge, Leddy, (North Beach, Perkins Pier, Waterfront)

DAILY PARKING TYPE

FEE LOCATION(S)

Resident $6 Non-Resident $8 Car & Trailer $10 Day RV $10 Day Bus $20 Event $10 Overnight Car & Trailer $12 Overnight Car $10 Handicap Car with Trailer $3 for trailer Winter Daily Pass $5

Oakledge, Leddy, North Beach, Perkins Pier Oakledge, Leddy, North Beach, Perkins Pier Perkins Perkins Perkins, Leddy, Oakledge & North Beach Perkins Perkins Perkins Perkins

Park admission is always free by foot, bike, or other non-motorized transportation. Vehicles with Handicapped plates enter free. Burlington residents with limited incomes may apply for a free season pass in person with recent proof of income at the Burlington Parks & Recreation Office. *Season passes will not be honored at Perkins Pier marina on non-holiday weekdays before 11am unless pass holders are using marina facilities and lake access for recreational purposes. Season passes honored at Perkins Pier during weekends and holidays.

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BRANCH OUT BURLINGTON! 15TH ANNUAL AWESOME TREE CONTEST ENTRY FORM 2014 Entries accepted: September 1-30th

Name Phone: Address: E-mail:

Type of tree:

Tree Address: Location of tree on property (attach sketch if appropriate): How did you hear of the contest:

TREE CATEGORY YOU ARE ENTERING (CHECK ONE BOX ONLY):

Awesome Fruit Tree

Kid’s Choice (Ages 12 & under. Explain selection)

Tallest Tree

Tree with a Story

Unusual Spot For A Tree

*Winning trees from past years not eligible for resubmission. See our website below for a list of past winners, or contact the Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront (862-8245). Duplicate entries will be selected based on time of receipt. Only one entry form per tree allowed in each category. Officials will judge all viable trees submitted. To submit entries, mail form to: Warren Spinner, City Arborist, 645 Pine Street, Suite B, Burlington, VT 05401; Or fax to 658-2543, Or use the form on our website at www.BranchOutBurlington. org by September 30th. All trees MUST be located in the City of Burlington. Prizes donated by: Gardener’s Supply; Green Mountain Compost; Ace Bibens Hardware on North Ave; Gardenside Nursery; Vermont Dept of Forest, Parks & Recreation; Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront; Seventh Horizon Design Co.

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Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Programs • Fall / Winter 2014

COMMUNITY GARDENS GARDENING FOR A BETTER TOMORROW Need a place to grow your own vegetables, flowers and herbs? Sign up to reserve an organic garden plot at one of 14 Burlington Area Community Garden (BACG) sites. Four plot sizes are offered. A full plot is approximately 700750 sq. ft. Half plots are highly recommended for gardeners new to the program. And for gardeners who are new to gardening or garden with youth, quarter plots or kitchen plots are available at limited sites. A small seasonal fee includes BACG membership, electronic newsletter, water access, spring and fall site preparation, invitations to garden gatherings and an opportunity to meet other gardeners in your area. Depending on the weather, plots open for planting in mid-May and close in mid-to-late October. Become part of the gardening community!

Full Plot Half Plot Quarter Plot Kitchen/Perennial Plot

Resident Discount

Non-Resident Fee

$60 $37 $25 $15

$70 $47 $35 $25

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registrations are available February 1, 2015 for new gardeners. They can be found online at www.enjoyburlington. com/Programs/CommunityGardens.cfm or at the main Parks and Recreation office at 645 Pine St. Suite B. Returning Gardeners may begin to apply on September 15, 2014. All returning no-till gardeners are asked to reapply for 2015 by October 15. The returning gardener registration period ends on December 15.

Registrations are entered by the date that they are received.

Returning gardeners get priority.

Special rates including a 50% scholarship and free seeds are available to those with limited incomes; to apply, contact Chittenden Community Action at 863-6248.

Note: some sites offer no-till plots. All the plots at Lakeview, Calahan, Champlain, Baird, Rock Point and Myrtle Street are no-till. No-till plots are not tilled or plowed. Gardeners are responsible for turning over the soil themselves. Gardeners who are in no-till plots enjoy a longer growing season.

BRANCH OUT BURLINGTON

December 4th Annual Meeting & Awesome Tree Contest Award Ceremony, 6PM at Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Building, 645 Pine Street January – April Annual Tree Sale, please visit at www.branchoutburlington.org for an order form.

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COMMUNITY GARDENS

Plot Size

DAYTIME

70 Live Species Animal Demonstrations 100+ Interactive Experiences Action Lab ECHO Films Changing Exhibits: Coffee: The World in Your Cup 9/13/2014 - 1/4/2015 Playing Together: Games 1/17/2015 - 5/10/2015

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Available for weddings, rehearsal dinners, post-wedding brunches, evening celebrations, birthdays, and day-time conferences.

Visit rentecho.com.

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ECHO Lake Aquarium & Science Center @ECHOvt

Responsible Dog Ownership Campaign Pet Food Warehouse, the Humane Society of Chittenden County, and the Burlington Department of Parks, Recreation & Waterfront have joined in partnership to campaign for the best life in Burlington for the people and dogs of our community. In light of the dog-centricity of our city, we’re jointly promoting conscientious dog ownership to help ensure that Burlington stays beautiful and our city remains a safe and harmonious place to live. With input from our community, we’ve developed the following guidelines for responsible dog ownership. Please help us spread awareness!

The Ten Commands(ments) of Dog Ownership 5) Use identification.

A microchip or ID tag is the best way to ensure that your wayward pooch is returned home.

6) License your dog.

Why bother? Because dog licensing helps the city keep us and our dogs safe. We all want to know that local dogs are vaccinated against rabies, and that our neighbors are in compliance with zoning laws. Furthermore, licenses communicate to animal control that a missing dog has an owner—and where that owner lives. Finally, the fees from dog licenses pay for that well-trained animal control officer— an essential service for our dog-centric city!

7) Vaccinations save lives.

There were 14 cases of rabies in Chittenden County in 2012. Make sure your dog is never one of those cases.

8) On hot days, leave the pooch home.

Your parked car quickly becomes an oven in warm temperatures. Don’t chance it—even for a few minutes.

9) Be a good neighbor.

Some dogs have a lot to say—but your neighbors may not want to hear it! Curb incessant backyard barking by creating visual barriers along fencing.

10) Commit to the overall health and well-being of your dog!

Nutrition, training, exercise, socialization and vet care all contribute to your dog’s mental and physical health. Our community is rich in knowledge about pet care. The staff at Pet Food Warehouse or the Humane Society of Chittenden County are available to help you with any questions or concerns you have about providing the best life for your dog— and yourself, as his or her guardian.

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RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERSHIP CAMPAIGN

1) Scoop the poop!

Yeah, it’s not fun. But abandoned poop is not only stinky and unattractive, it winds up in our lake. Keep Burlington and Vermont beautiful: dispose of dog waste in designated trash receptacles!

2) Follow leash laws.

Leash laws exist to protect dogs and people. Some dogs may not welcome being approached by a strange dog, and some people are not comfortable around dogs.

In off-leash areas, dogs should be on voice command or sight control.

3) Ensure your dog has the space he or she needs with a yellow ribbon.

Would your dog rather not be greeted when on-leash? Tie a yellow ribbon on the leash to signal to others that he or she needs space. Of course, it’s always wise to check-in with any dog owner before approaching his or her dog.

4) Reign in retractable leashes.

What dog doesn’t love a longer leash? But in populated areas, long leashes equate to less control, making others nervous, and potentially leading to a negative interaction.

Program Registration BURLINGTON PARKS, RECREATION & WATERFRONT

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645 PINE STREET, SUITE B

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802.864.0123

CELL PHONE: PHONE:

Program Fee

PAYMENT OPTIONS: CHECK

CHECK #:

CREDIT CARD CREDIT CARD #:

EXPIRATION DATE:

LIST ANY SPECIAL NEEDS: PHOTOGRAPHY PERMISSION The City of Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront staff may take photos and videos of participants enrolled in our programs, classes and events. Please be aware that these photos and videos are property of the City of Burlington and may be used in future catalogs, brochures, flyers or other promotional materials without prior consent or expectation of compensation.

Yes No Parent/Guardiam Initials

In consideration of the Burlington Department of Parks, Recreation & Waterfrontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s acceptance of me/my child for asmission to the

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2015 Scholarship Application

For Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Programs

645 PINE STREET, SUITE B

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802.864.0123

• All programs are eligible for scholarship funding • Scholarships are awarded to Burlington residents only, if a child has two households (one outside of Burlington) scholarship eligibility is based on the income of the parent that resides in Burlington • Scholarships are awarded for youth ages 0-18 and senior adults ages 65 and over • Scholarships are awarded at 50% of the program cost, scholarships are limited annually to $250 per person with no household maximum.

• Scholarship awards valid for one fiscal year (July 1-June 30) • Acceptable proof of income include current pay stub, ANFC/Social Security documentation or, if self- employed, previous year’s tax return. Application must be completed annually.

• Income guidelines to qualify scholarship applicants will be 185% of federal poverty level.

• If applicant qualifies for other subsidies such as Child Care Resource, the scholarship will cover the remaining balance up to the $250 individual limit per year.

• Scholarship funds are offered on a limited basis and may be discontinued at any time due to budget constraints.

Please list all income received last month on the same line as the person who received it.

Please list gross income (income BEFORE deductions or taxes, Social Security etc.).

Any change of income must be reported to the department.

Full name of each household member

Age

Monthly earnings from work. (before deductions)

Monthly income from ANFC, child support and alimony.

Monthly income from pensions, retirement and Social Security

Total Monthly Income

All other income from last month

$

The head of household must sign the application and include proof of income as listed above before a scholarship request can be considered. I certify that all of the information above is true and correct and that all income is as reported. I understand that my proof of income may be verified. If my household is approved for scholarship assistance, I understand that we will remain eligible for scholarships through June 30 and that I will need to reapply for future scholarships. I understand that scholarship funds are limited as stated above.

Head of Household’s Signature

Date

Address Email Phone 31

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