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NORWALK PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
LEISURE LINE
'7 By Nancy Kuehl, Director
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-
fice hours are 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
Family Open Gym, through February 27 (no pre-reg-
istration); Snowman Contest, through March 31; Adult
Cued Volleyball, through December 24; Adult Men's
Volleyball through December 24; Craft Club, through
December 31; Norwalk Family Tae Kwon Do, Decem-
ber 27 through January 7.
**NEW for Parks and Rec**
Our department is now on Facebook. You Can "like"
us to stay updated regularly on department info, new/
upcoming events, registration, etc. in addition to our
city website.
GRAEIF_LUB
This program is for children in first through fifth
grades. The children meet once a month after school to
make a special arts and crafts project. Oviatt: January
14; Lakewood: January 21; Registration: Through De-
cember 31; Time: 3:15-4:15 p.m.; Location: Art Room at
respective building; Cost per class: $10 for Norwalk
residents 0nd $11.50 for non-residents; Min/Max: 6/20.
NORWALK FAMILY TAE KWON DO
Michael Wagenknecht is the head instructor of the
school and offers programs for ages five through adults.
The classes are separated by rank (beginners and ad-
vanced) and students meet twice a week. Class meets
Tuesdays and Thursdays, in the Oviatt gym or multi-
purpose room. Beginners meet from 6:15-7 p.m. and
advanced students meet from 7-8 p.m.
We also offer a Little Dragon program designed for
children ages five to seven. Little Dragons meet twice a
week. This program is run concurrently with the begin-
ning class. Maximum number of students in the Little
Dragon program is 20, so register early.
All programs consist of hand and foot techniques,
forms, self-defense, lessons and instructions on topics
such as respect, self-discipline and perseverance.
Competition is also available for those students who
are interested. Competition teaches sportsmanship,
gives confidence and allows the students to use the skills
they have learned in class.
Families are strongly encouraged to join and train
together. We found that the kids learn better when one
or both of their parents/guardians are learning along-
side of them in class. Cost per session: Little Dragons
(twice a week): Norwalk resident, $40; Non-resident,
$46; Family Tae Kwon Do (ages 8 and above), First fam-
ily member: Norwalk resident, $50; Non-resident,
$57.50; Second and third family members: Norwalk resi-
dent, $25 each; Non-resident, $28.75 each; Maximum
family fee: Norwalk resident, $100; Non-resident, $115.
Cost of testing for belts and competition is extra. Any-
one registering for Tae Kwon Do after the registration
deadline has passed will be required to pay a $15 late
fee in addition to the cost of the program.
Registration Dates: December 27 thlough January
7; Winter Session Dates: January 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27,
February 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, March 1, 3, 8,10, 22, 24. (Dates
could vary due to school functions/concerts).
OPALS-SENIOR CITIZEN PROGRAMS
(Older People with Active Life Styles)
SENIOR CITIZEN EXERCISE
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 Good Life Retirement Center
located at 1313 Wright Road. Time: Tuesday and Thurs-
day mornings from 10-10:30 a.m. This program runs
until the end of May.
Wii BOWLING/GAMES LEAGUE
Do you miss the game of bowling? Not quite as spry
as you used to be. We invite you to try the game of Wii
bowling. This game mimics actions performed in real
life bowling without having to travel t 9 a bowling alley.
Each week teams will be assigned for those who show
up and we will have a little competition. The second
session will run from February 3 until March 17. Place:
Norwalk Public Safety Building; Time: Thursdays, 1:30-
3 p.m.
WELL SEASONED POTLUCK
(The meat as well as the people)
All are invited, age 55 and older, to attend a potluck
dinner to enjoy and socialize with the Park and Recre-
ation staff. Meat, tableware and coffee/beverage are pro-
vided. 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 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: January 7, February 4, March 4; Time:
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Place: Norwalk Public Safety Build-
ing.
SNOWMAN CONTEST
*Friends and Family Eighth Annual Snowman Contest*
This contest will run through the end of March. Points
will be awarded for creativity and originality. Prizes will
be awarded to the top place finisher per division. Take
a picture of your snowman with its creators and send it
to the Parks and Recreation office. Be sure to include
names, ages and phone numbers of the participants. The
first name listed will receive notice of any winnings.
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: January 9, 16,
23, 30, February 6, 13, 20 and 27.
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SHERIFF'S REPORT
Disclaimer: All defendants are innocent until
proven guilty in a court of law.
December 6
Asset Management
Specialists, of Pennsylva-
nia, reported a home un-
der foreclosure at the 8000
block of Buchanan Trail
was vandalized; $10,000
loss.
December 10
A vehicle owned by
Cody Moureau, Des
Moines, was reported bur-
glarized in Greenfield
Plaza; $1,140 damage to
the vehicle and electronic
items were stolen.
Decemberll
Violation of a no contact
order investigation with a
37-year-old female victim
from Greenfield Plaza;
charges are pending.
Timothy Walton, 31,
Indianola, was arrested for
OWl second offense and
speeding on Hwy 65/69.
AC_CIDENXS
Dec. 8- 2:01 p.m., At the
intersection of Rock Island
and Center Street in
Martensdale: James
Weaver, 69, Indianola, and
Cary Hollingsworth, 33,
Des Moines, were in-
volved in a two-car acci-
dent. Hollingsworth's ve-
hicle was westbound on
Rock Island and struck the
eastbound vehicle driven
by Weaver; $6,000 damage
to Hollingworth's vehicle
and $8,000 damage to the
Weaver vehicle.
Dec. 11 - 7:20 a.m., At
the intersection of R63
Hwy and Dubuque Street:
Cynthia Louch, 49,
Indianola, was north-
bound and lost control and
struck the ditch. Louch
was transported to Iowa
Lutheran Hospital by
North Warren Fire and
Rescue. No damage to the
Louch vehicle.
Dec. 11 - 1:23 p.m., At
the intersection of R63
Hwy and Blue Street:
Kristin McClarnon, 46,
Norwalk, and Diane Perry,
59, Des Moines, were in-
volved in a two-car acci-
dent. Perry was south-
bound on R63 Hwy and
struck McClarnon who
was northbound; $3,000 to
the McClarnon vehicle and
$1,500 to the Perry vehicle.
Dec. 11 - 1:23 p.m., At
the intersection of R63
Hwy and Blue Street: John
Fritz, 44, Norwalk, and
Devon Herold, 19, Des
Moines, were involved in
a two-car accident. Herold
rear-ended the Fritz ve-
hicle; $500 damage to the
Herold vehicle and $2,000
to the Fritz vehicle.
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