Youth cross country skiing program and rentals
The Presque Isle Recreation and Parks Department will be teaming up with the Nordic Heritage Center to hold a youth cross country skiing program this winter. The program will be for students grades three to eight. The program will run on Thursdays from Jan. 17th to Feb. 14th, then Wednesdays from Feb. 27th to Mar. 26th, from 3:15 to 5:00 p.m. There will also be meetings on Saturdays from Jan. 19th to Mar. 29th from 10:00 a.m. to noon, with the exception of Feb. 23rd. The fee for the program is $15 for Presque Isle residents, non-residents will be charged an additional fee. Skis are available for rental through the season through Mojo. Total packages are available at the Recreation Center for $40 before November 15th, $50 after. Please call 764-2545 for more information and/or with any questions.
Kids’ Christmas party
The Presque Isle Recreation Department is once again hosting a Christmas party for children in grades one to five. The event will be on Friday, Dec. 14 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Parents can finish up some Christmas shopping while their kids enjoy an evening of fun.
Activities will include bingo, gym games, a Red Sox Swap and eating pizza. Pre-registration is required with limited space available. The fee is $5 per child, plus a $3 to $5 Red Sox Swap gift. Registration begins Friday, Nov. 28 at the William V. Haskell Community Center.
Team pictures
If your child has had their team picture taken and you would like an electronic copy, please email adampirec@maine.rr.com with your child’s name, sport and team name.
Adult evening activities
Evening activities for adults have started. Activities run from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Co-ed volleyball is on Mondays, men’s basketball is on Tuesdays and Thursdays and co-ed dodgeball is on Wednesdays. There is a $1 fee per activity, and proper footwear is required.
New Year’s overnight party
The Presque Isle Recreation and Parks Department will be hosting a New Year’s overnight for children grades one to five in the S.A.D. 1 communities. Parents may drop off kids starting at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 31, and pick up is by 8 a.m. on Jan. 1.
Parents can celebrate New Year’s Eve without having to worry about their kids. The children will enjoy pizza, swimming, bingo, gym games, movies and a New Year’s celebration.
Pre-registration is required, and limited spaces are available. The cost is $20 per child. Registration is now taking place at the William V. Haskell Community Center.
Big Rock ski passes
The Presque Isle Recreation and Parks Department has discounted lift tickets for Big Rock Ski Area in Mars Hill. Junior (ages 6 to 17) lift tickets will be sold for $17, while adult lift tickets will be sold for $22. Call 764-2545 with any questions.
Presque Isle Indoor Pool
The Presque Isle Indoor Pool starts pre-paid registration Tuesday, Dec. 18. Lessons will begin the week of Jan. 7 and run until March 16.
Parent-Toddler class: Tuesdays 9:00 to 9:25 a.m. and Saturdays 9:30 to 9:55 a.m. Three year old classes: Mondays 1:30 to 1:55 p.m., Wednesdays 2:00 to 2:25 a.m., Thursdays 9:00 to 9:25 a.m. and Fridays 10 to 10:25 a.m. or Saturdays 9:30 to 9:55 a.m. Four and five year old non-swimming classes: Mondays 9 to 9:25 a.m. or 1 to 1:25 p.m., Tuesdays 10:30 to 10:55 a.m., 4:30 to 4:55 p.m., 6 to 6:25 p.m. or 6:30 to 6:55 p.m., Wednesdays at 2:30 to 2:55 p.m. or 6 to 6:25 p.m., Thursdays 9 to 9:25 a.m. or 4:30 to 4:55 p.m., Fridays 9 to 9:25 a.m. and 10:30 to 10:55 a.m. or Saturdays 10 to 10:25 a.m. Swimming three to five for those able to swim 10 yards classes: Tuesdays 9 to 9:25 a.m., Wednesdays 6:30 to 6:55 p.m., Fridays 9:30 to 9:55 a.m. or Saturdays 10:30 to 10:55 a.m. Advanced three to five year old for those who are able to swim 15 yards: Mondays at 9:30 to 9:55 a.m. or 2 to 2:25 p.m.
Learn to swim I: non-swimming. Must be 6 years old or older. Classes: Mondays at 6 to 6:50 p.m., Thursdays 6 to 6:50 p.m. or Saturdays 11 to 11:50 a.m. Learn to swim II and III classes: Mondays 6 to 6:50 p.m., Wednesdays 1 to 1:50 p.m. or 6 to 6:50 p.m. or Saturdays 10 to 10:50 a.m.
Level IV to VI classes: Tuesdays 6 to 6:50 or Wednesdays 1 to 1:50 p.m., Thursdays 6 to 6:50 p.m. and Saturdays 11 to 11:50 a.m.
Adult beginner: Wednesdays 1 to 1:50 p.m. or 7 to 7:50 p.m. and adult stroke improvement class: Wednesdays 7 to 7:50 p.m.
Water exercise classes: Monday, Wednesday or Friday 10 to 10:50 a.m. or Monday and Thursday 6 to 7:50 p.m.
Water walking classes: Tuesday or Thursday 9:30 to 10:20 a.m. Water running classes: Monday or Wednesday 4:30 to 5:20 p.m. and Thursday 6 to 6:50 p.m.
