Thursday, March 1, 2012 N/Warren Town and County News Page Three
NORWALK PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
OFFICE INFORMATION
Pick up registration forms 24 hours a day at the Parks
and Recreation office or print them off our website:
www.ci.norwalk.ia.us. You can mail registration forms,
place them in our drop box or walk in. Our office is
located at 1100 Chatham Ave. (Public Safety Bldg.). Of-
rice hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday.
The drop box is open 24/7! If you have any questions,
call us at 981-9206. Online registration is available. (see
website: www.ci, norwalk.ia.us)
UPCOMING REGISTRATIONS
Snowman Contest, through March 31; OPALS lunch,
March 2; Bingo at Library, March 4; Mad Science of Iowa,
March I through March 25; Babysitting Clinic, March 5
through March 16; Norwalk Family Tae Kwon Do,
March 12 through March 23; Minor & Coach pitch Base-
ball/Softball, March 19 through March 30; Flashlight
Easter Egg Hunt, March 19 through March 30; Fitness,
March 26 through April 6.
WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL STANDINGS
Final Standings
Volley Girls 38
Beavis & Bump-head 31
Chicks with Hits 28
Setting Ducks 26
Spiked Punch 22
Volleyball Mamas 20
Court Jesters 18
COED VOLLEYBALL STANDINGS
Week 7: Power League
Just Do It 53
Old Farts 41
Court Jesters 38
All Out . 37
Scared Hitless 33
1-2-3 Team 32
Week 7: Rec League
My Bad 43
Dinks R On Us 33
Net Assets 31
Safe Sets 24
KJBEAR 22
SNOWMAN CONTEST
*Friends and Family Eighth Annual Snowman Contest*
This contest will run through the end of March. Con-
LEISURE LINE
cession stand bucks will be awarded to the top place
finisher. Take a picture of your snowman with its cre-
ators and send it to the Parks and Recreation office. Be
sure to include names, ages and phone numbers of the
participants. Photos may be printed in the next Fall/
Winter Parks and Rec Brochure.
FAMILY BINGO NIGHT
Stop by the library and enjoy an evening of Bingo
and tasty treats. Bring munchies or snacks to share with
all and we will provide the beverage. All ages are in-
vited to participate. Bingo callers will be the Norwalk
Lions Club Members. Registration: Phone call to office
by Friday prior to the Sunday; Time: 6-8 p.m.; Loca-
tion: Norwalk Easter Public Library; Cost: .25/card or 3
cards for .50; Days: 1st Sunday of each month; Date:
March 4.
MAD SCIENCE OF IOWA PROGRAMMING FOR
NORWALK 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR
3rd - 5th at Lakewood - Second Semester 2011-2012
This semester Mad Science of Iowa is offering our
NEW "Discovery, Forensics & Security" Enrichment
Program for your children right after school! Session
topics for this brand new program are: Junior Detec-
tives, Spy Academy, Sleuths on the Scene, Funky Fo-
rensics, Secret Agent Locators and Evidentially Evi-
dence! This is a super fun way for your child to spark
imaginative learning outside the traditional school day.
Mad Science is hands-on, inquiry-based, interactive and
entertaining. We use trained, dynamic instructor-pre-
senters with professional equipment and materials to
deliver age-appropriate, enjoyable and enriching science
activities. The children have so much fun they almost
do not realize they are gaining a clear understanding of
what science is and how it affects the world around
them! We communicate real world practical uses of the
science principles. Each of the four - 1 1/2hour sessions
includes one to two of our popular Make-&-Takes so
enjoyed by the children and appreciated by the parents.
Register: By Sunday, March 25; Cost$68 (after March
25 for $79). Price includes all supplies, take home mate-
rials and the Mad Scientist's travel. Time: After school
from 3:15 to 4:45 p.m. Fridays, March 30, April 6, 13, 20.
KINDERGARTEN, 1ST & 2ND
AT OVIATT-SECOND SEMESTER 2011-2012
This semester Mad Science of Iowa is offering our
Come Help Your Neighbor
Community Benefit Dinner
Soup and Chili Supper
Entertainment provided by our High School students
Saturday, March lOth
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Hosted at Saint John the Apostle Catholic Church
720 Orchard Hills Drive, Norwalk, IA 50211
All Proceeds Will Go To
The Norwalk Ministerial Association
Community Benevolence Fund
Tickets are $5.00 per individual and limited to 450 seats.
Purchase tickets at:
Your Local Church and Norwalk Hardware
Contact person: Pastor Note Liedtke 285-5965
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LIBRARY HOURS
Monday - Thursday
10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday & Saturday
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, 1 - 5 p.m.
Closed Sundays
lemo6al Day-Itx)r Day)
"Awesome Chemistry!" Enrichment Program for your
children right after school! Chemistry is one of three
science areas the Nobel Prize is awarded!! Session top-
ics for this wonderful program are: Lab Works, Junior
Reactors, pH pHactor, Chem in a Flash, Super Sticky
Stuff and Glow Show! This is a super fun way for your
child to spark imaginative learning outside the tradi-
tional school day. Mad Science is hands-on, inquiry-
based, interactive and entertaining. We use trained, dy-
namic instructor-presenters with professional equip-
ment and materials to deliver age-appropriate, enjoy-
able and enriching science activities. The children have
so much fun they almost do not realize they are gaining
a clear understanding of what science is and how it af-
fects the world around them! We communicate real
world practical uses of the science principles. Each of
the four - 1 1/2 hour sessions includes one to two of our
popular Make-&-Takes so enjoyed by the children and
appreciated by the parents. Register: By Sunday, March
25; Cost: $68 (after March 25 for $79). Price includes all
supplies, take home materials and the Mad Scientist's
travel. Time: After school from 3:15 to 4:45 p.m. Fridays,
March 30, April 6, 13, 20.
BABYSITTING CLINIC
Designed for students 5th grade and above,
Babysitting Basics teaches you to become a first-rate
babysitter. Babysitting is an important job. This class
will teach you basic first aid and rescue breathing, car-
ing for infants and young children, safety and how to
handle emergencies, responsibilities of a baby sitter,
what parents expect of you, age-appropriate toys and
activities.
Upon completion of all activities you will receive a
Babysitting Basics Certificate. Registration: March 5
through March 16; Program Date: Thursday and Fri-
day, March 22 and 23; Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Location:
Norwalk Public Safety Building; Instructor: ISU Exten-
sion Warren County; Cost: Norwalk residents-S20 and
non-residents, $23; Minimum/Maximum: 10/15.
WELL-SEASONED POTLUCK
(The meat as well, as the p_¢ople)
All are invited, age 55 or older, to attend a potluck
dinner to enjoy and socialize with the Parks and Recre-
ation staff. Meat, tableware, and coffee/beverage are
provided. Dust off the cookbooks and be creative to
bring a side dish and/or dessert to share with everyone.
After the meal we will have some form of entertainment/
program from the locals. Let us know your email ad-
dress 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: March 2; Time: 11:30
a.m.-1 p.m.; Place: Norwalk Public Safety Building.
SENIOR CITIZEN EXERCISE
** New location/time**
Everyone ages 55 and older is invited to attend a free
exercise program that will include stretching and ton-
ing. We will meet at the Norwalk Christian Church, 701 "f"
Main St. Time: Monday and Thursday mornings from
10-10:30 a.m. This program will run until May 17.
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