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N orwalk Parks and Recreation’s office is now
open to the public, Monday through Friday, 8:00
am to 4:30 pm. At this time, we ask that if you
are able, please conduct any business using
online forms, registrations, and payments.
You can reach us Monday through Friday from 8:00 ’
am 4:30 pm by phone (981-9206) or email (parks
andrec@norwalk.iowa.gov). For the most up to date
information, Visit our website at www.norwalk
parks.org.
All park playground equipment, shelters, and
the skate park are open. All restrooms are open
for the season.
Park open spaces and trails continue to be
open including Elizabeth Holland Park. CDC
guidelines must be followed when using these public
spaces.
McAninch Sports Complex is open for the
season.
At Home Recreation: At Home Recreation is our
webpage that helps with creative activities to do in a
safe, socially- distant way, including Science At Home,
Exercise At Home, Create At Home, Indoor/Outdoor
Physical Activity and more! Visit the page today at
www.morwalkparks.org and select the At Home
Recreation tab on the left.
Sign up for Parks and Recreation’s Alert
System: Receive cancellations, closures, weekly
updates, seasonal activity guide, and more via email
and text message. To register, go to www.norwalk
parks.org.
Community Garden spots are available. Contact
the office for details.
Pickleball courts are now available at
Windflower Park. Contact the office to check out
pickleball kits.
Have a news item for the paper? Email it:
news@norwalknewspaper.com
3-10 ACRE LOTS FOR SALE
Several walk-outs and flats
Private lots with mature trees
Call for more information:
Larry Hughes: 515-681-6310
Nic Hughes: 515-402-9000
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Current Programs and Registrations: Norwalk
Parks and Recreation continues to take registrations
for all open and upcoming programs. Please visit
www.norwalkparks.org for the most up to date
information on programming.
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-YEL Stem
-YEL Robotics at Orchard Hills
-YEL Fencing at Orchard Hills
-YEL Chess at Orchard Hills
-Little Dribblers Basketball
-5th and 6th Coed Basketball
-Youth Volleyball
-Adult Coed Volleyball
-Adult Women’s Volleyball
Upcoming Registrations/Non-R_egistration
Events:
-Adult Pick Up Basketball
-Circuit/Bootcamp Fitness
-Early Morning Cardio and Toning Fitness
—Craft Club
-YEL Robotics at Lakewood
-Little Hoopers (3rd and 4th Grade) Basketball
-Dream Team (lst and 2nd Grade) Basketball
-Moonlight Movie Nights
-Walking Wednesdays
OPALS
(Older People with Active Life Styles)
Senior Citizen Programs:
Senior Exercise Class: Senior exercise program
for everyone age 55 and older. Both in person and
online options available. Please email parksand
rec@norwalk.iowa.gov or call 5 15-981-9206 to receive
google meet information for class. In person class
meets Monday and Thursday at 10:00 am at Luana
Savings Bank, 9321 Marketplace Dr. in Norwalk.
Photo Printing is a full commercial
printer located in Carlisle, Iowa.
If you have a flyer, letterhead,
envelope, brochure, magazine,
newsletter, book, etc., that you would
like to have printed, give us a call for a
Free Estimate.
Photo Printing, Inc.
' 210 S. lst Street
Carlisle, Iowa 50047
515-989-3251
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Peterson Funeral Services
Founded 1946
Carlisle
415 School St i
515-989-3510
Indianola
602 E Salem Ave
515-961-2215
www.petersonfuneralservice.com
Thursday, Septembexr 2, 2021
Events at
N orwalk Easter
Public Library
1051 North Avenue 515-981-0217
The library’s service hours are: 10:00 a.m.—8:00
p.m. Monday-Thursday; 10:00 a.m.-6:00 pm. Friday;
and 10:00 a.m.-5:00 pm. on Saturday. We are closed
on Sundays. Masks are highly recommended.
The Library will be closed Monday
September 6th in observance of Labor Day. We
will reopen at 10am on Tuesday September 7th.
The Reading Challenge
Norwalk Easter Public Library’s first year-long
reading challenge! Our monthly challenges will
explore new classics, long-forgotten childhood
favorites, or have you step outside your comfort zone.
Find more information and how to enter the drawings
from our website, or go to the following link: https://
www.norwalklibrary.org/2021-take-the-reading-
challenge/ to enter the current Month’s drawings.
September Themes: a book written by a debut author,
a fantasy novel, a graphic novel.
Youth Activities
Storytimes: Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10:30am-
Join us for songs, rhymes and stories in Brownie
Park! Great for young children and their grownups.
Tuesday and Wednesday mornings in September,
10:30-11:00 am.
Early Out Wednesday Crafts: Kids can stop by
the library on Early Out Wednesdays to do a craft!
We’ll be set up in front of the library, just drop in
any time from 2:00-3:30 pm.
Adult Activities
Geri-Fit®: Mondays and Wednesdays 8:30am: A
45-minute Video-led strength training exercise class
designed for older adults. Most exercises are
performed seated, with a set of light dumbbell
weights. While designed for older adults, all fitness
levels are welcome to participate. We provide the
videos, equipment, and coaching. Participants should
dress in sturdy shoes and comfortable clothing for
movement. Participants are also encouraged to bring
their own towel and water bottle. *Participants must
complete a waiver before participating in the class.
Repeat participants only need to fill out the form
once.
Coffee & Chat: Mondays at 10:00am: Enjoy a cup
0’ joe & lively conversation with members of the
community every Monday from 10:00 am 1 1:00 am.
*We’ll have select interactive cards and games to play
while you chat. No registration required.
Special Events
Webinar: The Life of Jesse Hoover. September
10th @ 6:00pm. Norwalk Easter Public Library will
livestream the webinar in the library meeting room
for in-person viewing at a limited capacity. Attendees
who would like to View the presentation at home on
their own may also do so. Check our website for more
information. Registration Required.
FDA Approves
First COVID-19 Vaccine
On August 23rd, the FDA authorized full approval
for one COVID: 19 vaccine. The vaccine known as the
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine will now be
marketed as Comirnaty for the prevention of COVID-
19 disease in individuals 16 years of age and older.
The Comirnaty vaccine continues to be available
under emergency use authorization (EUA) for
individuals 12 through 15 years of age and for the
administration of a third dose in certain
immunocompromised individuals.
More than 3 million doses of vaccine have been
administered in Iowa and more than 1.5 million
Iowans are fully vaccinated. For more information
about vaccination in Iowa or to find a vaccine provider
near you, visit www.vaccinateiowa.gov.
Local Blood Donors Needed
LifeServe Blood Center is seeking eligible blood
donors to give blood at upcoming community blood
drives across the state. Appointments are required.
Indianola Community Blood Drive, Friday,
September 10th from 1:00-5:00pm at Trinity United
Presbyterian Church, 200 S Howard.
SE Warren High School & Community Blood
Drive, Wednesday, September 15th from 11:30am-
2:30pm at SE Warren High School & Community,
1621 Tyler Street.
Schedule a blood donation appointment online at
lifeservebloodcentercrg or call 800.287.4903.
