Thursday, January 9, 2014
N/Warren Town and County News
Page Three
NORWALK PARKS & RECREATIOI'4 DEPARTMENT
OFFICE INFORMATION stamping involves little skill and can be applied to many
Pick up registration forms 24 hours a day at the Parks other items to create of embellish home d6cor or jew-
and Recreation office or print them off our website: elry. You bring the switch plates and we'll give you the
www.ci.norwalk.ia.us. You can mail registration forms, skills to create plates of art. Date: March 6; Time: 7-8:30
phice them in our drop box or walk in. Our office is p.m.; Cost: $15; Limit: 10 individuals.
located at 1100 Chatham Ave. (Public Safety Bldg.). Of- YOUTH DAY OFF ACTIVITIES
fice hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday. This year we will offer afternoon field trips to vari-
The drop box is open 24/7! If you have any questions, ous attractions in and around the metro area when kids
call us at981-9206. Online registration is available. (See are off from school. The trips are held on specific non-
website: www.ci.norwalk.ia, us). school days. These trips are for kids in 3rd, 4th and 5th
UPCOMING REGISTRATIONS grade. Studen will meet the bus at Lakewood Elemen-
Adult Ed Jewelr36 through January 10; Lakewood tary School to board. Important: Snacks are NOT in-
Craft Club, January 20 through January 31; Adult Ed: cluded in this year's activities; send extra money if
Home Brew, January 20 through January 31; Soccer Pro- your child wants a snack. Time: Leave I p.m. and re-
grams, January 27 through February 7. tum by 4:15 p.m.; Location: Leave from Lakewood El-
NON-REGISTRATION EVENTS ementary School (Parents, pick student up from school
Senior Exerdse, Mondays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. at no later than 4:30 p.m.); Fee: Varies by trip/activity (see
Norwalk Christian Church; Senior Wii Bowling, Thurs- below); Registration: Through March 14; Minimum/
days, at Public Safety Building, 1:30 p.m.; OPALS lunch, Maximum: 30/65.
February 7. February 20-Climb Iowa: Climb Iowa is Iowa's larg-
CRAFT CLUB est indoor climbing and training facility, with more than
Get out your glue guns and imaginations for this pro- 10,000 square feet of climbing, 200 routes and problems.
gram. Children in 3rd th?ough 5th grades at Lakewood Included in the prices is all climbing equipment and
Elementary are invited to join. They meet once a month two hours of unlimited climbing. A safety waiver must
after school on Thursday to make special arts and crafts be completed and turned in to participate in this pro-
projects. Registration: January 20 through January 31; gram. Cost: Norwalk residents $12, non-residents
Time: 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.; Date: February 6; Location: Art $13.80.
Room at Lakewood; Cost per class: Norwalk residents March 19-Incredible Pizza of Urbandale: Over 100
$11.50, non-residents $13.25; Minimum/Maximum: 6/ games, ticket games and simulators await you! Included
20. in the price will be an arcade game card and two hours
ADULT ED COMMUNITY EDUCATION AT MAIN of unlimited attractions such as bumper cars, go-karts,
STREET MONTESSORI SCHOOL mini bowling, or mini golf! Must be 50" for bumper cars.
Different classes are being offered at the Montessori Cost: Norwalk residents $25, non-residents $28.75.
School on Main St. Registrations are either online or at OPALS- SENIOR CITIZEN PROGRAMS
the Parks and Rec office. (Older People with Active Life Styles)
Jewelry Design- Join us for an evening of jewelry and SENIOR CITIZEN EXERCISE
fun! Arelaxed, casualatmosphere means no-stress jewelry- Everyone age 55 and older is invited to attend a free
making and you will go home with a sheet of reminders exercise program that will include stretching and ton-
and tips on technique. Necklaces...earrings...bracelets...a ing. We will meet at the Norwalk Christian Church lo-
whole new world will open to you when you can make cated at 701 Main St. This program will run until the
your ownjewelry. Our instructor is a professional artist who end of May. Days: Monday and Thursday; Time: 10-
will walk you through the simple basic techniques. You 10:30 a.m.
needn't bring anything with you...we will supply all the SENIOR CITIZEN WII BOWLING
tools and materials you will need for the class and you will Do you miss the game of bowling? Not quite as spry
receive a list of suppliers. Join us...making jewelry is easier as you used to be. We invite you to try the game of Wii
than you' think! Date: January 16; Time: 7-8:30 p.m.; Cost: bowling. This game mimics actions performed in real
$15; Limit: 10 individuals, life bowling without having to travel to a bowling alley.
Home Brewing- Beer Making 101- It's to trulyEach week teams will be assigned for those who show
test your skills and give brewing a try. In this class you up and we will have a little competition. This program
learn the basics of home beer making from brewing to will continue until March. (Will take off during the holi-
bottling. Thisclass will run two sessions- the first month days.) Place: Norwalk Public Safety Bldg; Time: Thurs-
to brew, the second to bottle. Each participant will leave days, 1:30-3 p.m.
with knowledge to start their own home brewing, a WELL-SEASONED POTLUCK
list of supplies and suppliers and of course, their own (The meat as well as the people)
six pack of home brew. Date: February 6 and March 6; All are invited, age 55 or older, to attend a potluck
Time: 7-8:30 p.m.; Cost: $30; Limit: 8 individuals, dinner to enjoy and socialize with the Parks and Recre-
Switch Plate Decorating- Tired of those dull and ation staff. Meat, tableware and coffee/beverage are pro-
boring switch plates (you know, the plate that holds vided. Dust off the cookbooks and be creative to bring a
down your light switch)? Come learn a fun and func-- side dish and/or dessert to share with everyone. After
tional technique to personalize your plates. Alcohol ink the meal we will have some form of entertainment from
local talent. Let us know
your email address:and we
will send out reminders
with what meat we plan to
have on that day. Call the
office to register two days
before the event. Dates:
February 7, March 7; Time:
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Place:
Norwalk Public Safety
Building.
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Saturday, Jan. 11
Baby & Me, 9 a.m. Join us the first three Saturdays in
January for our early literacy classes. Baby & Me in-
cludes lapsit stories, finger plays and songs, all designed
for babies. Care providers should bring a soft blanket
to lay their baby on during class. Parents, expect full
interaction wihh your little ones and some helpful tips
on early literacy skills you can use at home. This story
time is designed for a 1:1 or 2:1 care provider to child
ratio and lasts approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Regis-
tration required.
Wee Ones, 9:30 a.m. Join us for this early literacy
class, designed for walkers up to 22 months. Registra-
tion required.
Tuesday, Jan. 14
Pre-School Story Time, 10:30 - 11 a.m. For 3-6 year-
olds, join us for stories, finger plays, songs and flannel
boards! Parents, expect some interaction with your little
ones and helpful tips on early literacy skills you can use
at home. This story time is also a good fit for parents
attending with several .children and for daycare groups.
Wednesday, Jan. 15
Take a Break, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. For adults and
preschoolers, join us in this collaborative program. Con-
nect with other adults who take care of preschoolers -
sharing ideas and getting resources or short programs,
while the kids do age-appropriate activities that encour-
age purposeful play and child development. Adults will
also get a chance to play! Snacks and read-aloud starts
promptly at 10:30. Meets Wednesdays through April 30
(except for March 5).
2nd - 3rd Grade Book Club, 2 - 2:45 p.m. On the
third Wednesday of each month, join us for book talks,
activities and snacks. Bring what you are currently read-
ing or come to get some ideas for new reads.
Thursday, Jan. 16
Toddler Time, 10:30 - 11 a.m. For ages 18 months to
3 years, join us for stories, finger plays, songs and flan-
nel boards! Parents, expect lots of interaction vith your
little ones and some helpful tips on early literacy skills
you can use at home.
Friday, Jan. 17
Adult Night Out, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Watch a classic
film with other adults! Showing: Romantic Comedy
"Arsenic and Old Lace." Must be 18 or older. Appetiz-
ers provided. $2 Reservation Required - Returned Upon
Admittance.
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