Rec offers programs

    Houlton Recreation Department will sponsor the following youth programs.
    Sneakin’ In Science: The Houlton Parks & Recreation Department will be offering a four-week Sneakin’In Science program for youth between the ages of 8-12.  The classes will be held each Thursday starting on March 19 through April 9 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Houlton Recreation Center.
    Sarah McQuarrie will be the instructor for this program. In each class children will get to take something home to amaze family and friends. The cost of the program is $40 and the program is limited to 10 children. To register, call the Houlton Recreation Department by March 16 at 532-1310.
    Learn to Cross Country ski: Maine Winter Sports Center will again be offering a day of cross country skiing to Houlton area families. This free event will be held on Saturday, March 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Linneus Sno-Sports Club. MWSC will be there with fee rentals of skis, ski boots, poles and hot cocoa. This is a great opportunity to try cross country skiing on groomed trails. For more information, contact Melissa York at 227-0250 or the Houlton Recreation Department at 532-1310.  
    American Red Cross Babysitting Training: This training will take place on Saturday, April 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. This program will be held at the Houlton Recreation Center and is open youth between the ages of 11-15. Topics to be covered in the training will include everything from how to handle emergency situations, basic care routines such as diapering, feeding, dressing infants and toddlers to how to make good, responsible decisions while caring for the children.
    Registration deadline is April 3. To register call 493-4620 or e-mail zettermanb@pinetree.redcross.org  A registration fee of $45 is required before the start of class. Payments may be made directly to Pine  Red Cross at 111 High St., Caribou, ME. 04736.  This fee includes a full day of training, special portfolio, CD, training manual, certificate and healthy snacks. Participants will need to bring a lunch and drink. Registrations are limited to 12 participants. For more information call the Houlton Recreation Department at 532-1310.