PI recreation activities
The Presque Isle Recreation and Parks Department will begin registration for summer programs for Presque Isle residents Wednesday, May 19. Non-residents may register beginning May 24. Registration will take place at the recreation center between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Registration forms are available at the center or online at www.pirec.org. In addition to regular programs, make sure to check out the new archery program for children entering grades 3-8 and the revamped arts and crafts program being held at Wintergreen Arts Center.
The Presque Isle Recreation and Parks Department is now accepting applications for the summer programs. Anticipated openings include maintenance, baseball, and adventure. Please stop by the center to pick up an application.
Area moms can help build memories that last a lifetime by getting escorted by their sons to the community center Friday, May 7 from 7-9 p.m. to the annual Mother/Son Dance. Boys in grades K-6 and their dates will enjoy an evening of dancing and refreshments. Door prizes and great music provided by “Hits on the Run” will make the night extra special. The cost is $7 per couple. Tickets are on sale now at the recreation center.
The recreation department will host a Kids’ Yard Sale on Saturday, May 8 from 1-4 p.m. Sellers must be in grades 3-8, but all are invited to come and browse the inventory. Limited booths are available for the cost of $10. The price of admission for buyers will be $1. For more information, call 764-2545.
The recreation department will offer an introductory after-school archery program beginning this week. Grades 3 and 4 will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:15-4:30 p.m., and grades 5 to 8 will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15-4:30 p.m.
Youth will be introduced to the basic skills of archery, and they will work their way up through the Junior Olympic skills set. The cost of the six-week program, which runs through June 10, is $25. Equipment is provided and registration is under way.
Contact Adam at 764-2545 or adampirec@maine.rr.com with any questions or concerns.
Local youth can showcase their baseball skills of throwing, hitting and base-running as the Presque Isle Recreation and Parks Department is again holding a Pitch, Hit and Run contest. The competition is free and open to all Presque Isle area boys and girls between the ages of 7 and 14. It will take place Friday, May 14 at Pine Street School. The competition will start at 3 p.m.
Local winners will advance to the sectionals in Bangor on May 22. Top performers at the sectionals will be eligible to advance to the team championships in Boston.
The Presque Isle Recreation and Parks Department has begun registration for residents and non-residents alike for their third session of the arts program.
The upcoming session’s themes are Puppet Theater and Mystery Box, and the session runs through June 4. Grades 1-3 will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays, while grades 4-6 will meet on Wednesdays and Fridays, with all sessions running from 3-5:30 p.m. The cost of the program is $60 for Presque Isle residents, with an additional fee for non-residents.
There will also be a Mini Monets program for children ages 2-5 and their parents. The cost is $25 for Presque Isle residents and will be held on Friday mornings from 10-11 a.m. Call 764-2545 with any questions.
The recreation department is offering Zumba classes each Tuesday and Thursday from 5:45-6:45 pm. A punch card for 10 sessions may be purchased for $40, and classes will be held throughout the summer months and for the immediate future. The drop-in fee is $6.
The recreation department is now hosting birthday parties for ages 4 and up at the community center in addition to the indoor pool. The center is available Friday and Saturday nights from 6-8 p.m., with one hour of organized gym games included in the rental.
Activities vary with age groups, but include wiffleball, soccer, basketball, and kickball.
For more information on rentals for the community center, call 764-2545 or email adampirec@maine.rr.com. Call the indoor pool at 764-2564 for information regarding rentals at that facility.
Two different types of water exercise classes are offered at the Presque Isle Indoor Pool. A shallow water aerobics class takes place Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10 a.m. and Mondays and Wednesdays at 6 p.m. and deep water exercise class Mondays and Wednesdays at 4 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 p.m. and Saturdays at 9 a.m.
Call 764-2564 for more information.
