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OFFICE INFORMATION
Pick up registration forms 24.h0urs 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.). O f-
rice hoursare 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Fri-
day. The drop box is open 24/7! If you have any ques-
tions, call us at 981-9206. Online registration is avail-
able. (see website: www:ci, norwalk.ia.us)
UPCOMING REGISTRATIONS
Adult Pick-up Basketball Games, until full;
Babysitting Clinic, through November 4; Lakewood
After School, through November 4; Early Out, Bowl-
ing, through November 11; OPALS Luncheon, Novem-
ber 4; Bingo, November 6; Open Gym at Oviatt, Novem-
ber 6; Little Hoopers (3/4 grade), November 7 through
November 18; Dream Team (1/2 grade), November 7
through November 18.
ADULT VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE
Week 7
A League
Just Do It 40
Court Jester 34
1-2-3 Team 34
Old Fart 30
All Out 27
Bump Uglier 21
B League
Net Assets 51
My Bad 44
Safe Sets 35
Dinks R on Us 34
Still Standing 24
WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL
Week 3
Setting Ducks 20
Beavis and Bump-head 17
Chicks with Hits 16
Volley Girls 16
Team Karg 15
Volleyball Mamas 13
Spiked Punch 11
ADULT PICK-UP BASKETBALL GAMES
Pick-up basketball games will be offered for adults.
Bring clean tennis shoes to wear for the games. This
program is only for residents who live in the Norwalk
School District. Program Dates: November 9, 16, 30,
December 7, 14, January 4, 11, 18, 25, February 1, 8, 15,
22, 29, March 7, 14, 21, 28; Time: 7 to 9 p.m.; Location:
Middle School Gym; Registration: Began September 19
(closes when full); Cost: $28 for Norwalk residents, $32
for non-residents; Maximum number of participants:
40.
LAKEWOOD AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
This new after school program is for students to get
involved to stay active and keep physically fit.
Tae Kwon Do: Michael Wagenknecht is the head in-
structor of the after school workout program. We will
meet after school from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday and
Thursday in the Lakewood bandroom. This program
consists of hand and foot techniques, forms, self-defense,
lessons and instruction on topics such as respect, self-
discipline and perseverance. Be sure to wear your gym
clothes (no jeans or dresses). We will be working out
barefooted, so no special shoes needed.
Yoga: Bethanie Laferty is the instructor. Yoga is for
everyone. It increases strength, flexibility and balance
for both body and mind. Regular yoga practice can help
to improve circulation, digestion and posture, stimu-
late the immune system, decrease stress level boost self-
esteem and create a sense of calmness and well-being.
We will meet after school at Lakewood. Bring a towel
or mat to lay on. Program Dates: November 15 to De-
cember 8; Time: 3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.; Location: Lake-
wood School; Registration: Through November 4; Cost:
$40, Norwalk students; Minimum/Maximum: 10/15.
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 re-
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NORWALK PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
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ceive a Babysitting Basics Certificate. Registration
Dates: Through November 4; Program Date: Thursday
& Friday, November 10 and 11; Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.;
Location: Norwalk Easter Public Library; Instructor: ISU
Extension Warren County; Cost: $20 for Norwalk resi-
dents and $23.00 for non-residents; Minimum/Maxi-
mum: 15/24.
EARLY OUT WEDNESDAYS
Back by popular demand! Again this year we will
offer afternoon early out field trips to various attrac-
tions in and around the metro area. The trips are held
on the early out Wednesday of the month (Oct.-Feb.).
These "early out" trips are for kids in 3rd, 4th and 5th
grade. Our staff will have an activity for the kids from
12:00-1:00 p.m. and then we will board the bus. Impor-
tant: Snacks are not included this year in the price of
the activity; if your child needs a snack, additional
money needs to be sent with them. Time: Leave I p.m.
and return by 4:30 p.m.; Location: Leave from Lakewood
Elementary School (Parents, pick student up from school
no later than 4:30 p.m.); Fee: Varies by trip; Registra-
tion: Varies by trip; Minimum/Maximum: 20/45; No-
vember 16 Bowling at Val Lanes. Let's have some fun
bowling! You will get to bowl 3 games! Registration
Dates: Through November 11; Cost: $10 Norwalk resi-
dents/S11.50 non-residents.
LITTLE HOOPERS
This program is for boys and girls in 3rd and 4th
grades. Our goal is to have fun while teaching the fun-
damentals of basketball. We will work on shooting,
passing and dribbling with an overall emphasis on good
sportsmanship. This program will practice and play on
Saturdays. The boys and girls will be assigned to teams
and volunteer coaches will be needed for the program.
Grade: 3rd and 4th Grade Boys; Location: Oviatt Gym;
Practice Times: 2 p.m, 2:45 p.m.; Game Time: 2 p.m.,
2:45 p.m.; Dates: January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11;
Registration: November 7 through November 18;
Grade: 3rd and 4th Grade Girls; Location: Oviatt Gym;
Practice Time: 3:30 p.m., 4:15 p.m.; Game Time: 3:30
p.m., 4:15 p.m.; Dates: January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4,
11; Registration: November 7 through November 18;
Cost: $25 for Norwalk residents and $28.75 for non-resi-
dents.
DREAM TEAM
This program is for boys and girls in the 1st and 2nd
grades. Children will be taught basketball fundamen-
tals. Children will be separated into teams and play
games. Volunteer coaches will be needed. Grade: 1st
and 2nd Grade Girls; Location: Oviatt; Practice Times:
9 a.m., 9:45 a.m.; Dates: January 7, 14, 21, 28, February
4, 11; Registration: November 7 through November 18;
Grade: 1st and 2nd Grade Boys; Location: Oviatt; Prac-
tice Times: 10:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 12 p.m., 12:45 p.m.;
Dates: January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11; Registra-
tion: November 7 through November 18; Cost: $25 for
Norwalk residents and $28.75 for non-residents.
BASKETBALL OPEN GYM
Shoot hoops or play a pick up game with friends or
family. Bring clean tennis shoes for the floor. Only resi-
dents in the Norwalk school district are eligible to par-
ticipate. No registration required, just show up and play.
Time: 3-5 p.m.; Location: Oviatt gym; Adult cost: $1;
Youth cost: $,50; Days: Sundays; Dates: November 6,
13, 20, December 4, 11, 18, January 8, 15, 22, 29, Febru-
ary 5, 12, 19, 26.
FAMILY BINGO NIGHT
Stop by the library and enjoy a n 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
Lion 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: First Sunday of each month; Dates:
November 6, December 4, .February 5, March 4.
WELL-SEASONED POTLUCK
(The meat as well as the people)
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: November 4, Decem-
ber 2, January 6, February 3, March 2, Time: 11:30 a.m.-
1 p.m.; Place: Norwalk Public Safety Building.
SHERIFF'S REPORT
Disclaimer: All defendants are innocent until
proven guilty in a court of law.
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October 20
Officers investigating a
possible child abuse alle-
gation at rural Indianola,
arrested Michael Coulter,
57, rural Indianola. He was
charged with being a felon
in possession of a firearm.
October 21
Becky Palmer, rural
Indianola, reported prop-
erty taken from a storage
area at rural Indianola;
taken were digital camera
equipment, stereo equip-
ment and miscellaneous
items valued at $425.
William Dunkerson, ru-
ral Indianola, reported a
shotgun, valued at $100,
taken from his residence.
The weapon was later re-
covered when an indi-
vidual who had purchased
it returned it to him;
charges are pending on a
24-year-old rural In-
dianola male.
October 23
Shirley Denny, Green-
field Plaza, reported her
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home was entered; several
jewelry items valued at
$6,500 were taken from the
residence.
Mt. Zion Church,
Greenfield Plaza, reported
vandals broke windows in
the church bus and dam-
aged paint on the bus;
$1,950 los s .
October 25
Donald Hosier, Cedar
Rapids, reported a hand-
gun, valued at $650, was
taken from a location at
rural Norwalk.
Officers investigated a
disturbance call in
Greenfield Plaza; follow-
ing the investigation,
Christine Smith, 44,
Greenfield Plaza, was
charged with disorderly
conduct.
October 26
Officers conducting a
traffic stop in the 1800
block of Hwy 5, arrested
Matthew Weaver, 20, Des
Moines, and charged him
with OWl.
ACCIDENTS
Oct. 12 - 6:45 p.m., R63
Hwy near G24 Hwy: a ve-
hicle driven by Timothy
Glick, 60, rural Indianola,
struck a deer; $5,000 dam-
age.
Oct. 15 - 7:30 a.m., R63
Hwy near Harrison Street:
a vehicle driven by Dan
Berry, 55, Des Moines,
struck a deer; $5,500 dam-
age.
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
(Memoal Day-tatxx Day)
