Winter parks and rec

Programs, Athletics and Special Events for Adults, Youth and Families

MIDDLEBURY Parks & Recreation

Winter Activity Guide

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Middlebury Parks & Recreation Department

November 2017 - March 2018

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Middlebury Parks & Recreation Department Winter Activity Guide • The Addison Independent • November 9, 2017 Middlebury Parks and Recreation February Vacation Camp Kookamunga is going to the Olympics!

Who: Kids in grades 1-6 When: Monday February 19th through Friday February 23rd 8:30-4:30pm daily Location: Middlebury Recreation Center Cost: $185 for residents, $212.75 for non-residents Description: Join us during February break for a fun filled week celebrating the 2018 Olympics. Each day we will have different arts, crafts and competitions while children represent different countries around the world. We will closely follow the medal count and our week will culminate in a field trip to Lake Placid where we will visit the ski jump, bobsled track, the Miracle on Ice Arena as well as getting to skate on

the Olympic oval track and visiting the Lake Placid Olympic Museum.

Register: Beginning Monday November 13th at 8:30am. Space will be limited to 40 participants.

Now Hiring Lifeguards and Camp Counselors We are now accepting applications for the 2018 summer season. Please visit www.townofmiddlebury.org or stop by our office to get an application. Applications must be received by Friday March 2nd.

If you have questions please email Dustin Hunt (dhunt@townofmiddlebury.org) or Brian Hald (bhald@townofmiddlebury.org).

Host your next event with us!

Adult Co-Ed Intro + Intermediate Hockey $100 per session/ $10 per night • 7:45 - 9 pm Nov. 3, 10, 17 Dec. 1, 15, 22, Jan. 5, 12, 19

Instructor Mike Morgan • 1hr 15min of Warm up, Skills Development & Games Sign up by calling Mike 388-1238 or email mike.morgan@memorialsportscenter.org Checks payable to: Friends of Middlebury Hockey

ICE TIME AVAILABLE TO RENT

DJ Skate Night Saturdays 8 - 10 pm:

November 4 & 18 December 9 & 16 January 6 & February 3 March 3 Saturday Night Public Skate

Hockey Programs for All Ages & Figure Skating Lessons Hockey Skate Rentals (youth size 8 to adult size 13)

Public Skating and Stick & Puck

Times on website & in Thursday Addison Independent

Visit our website for details: www.memorialsportscenter.org

296 Buttolph Dr, Middlebury (802) 388 1238 • info@memorialsportscenter.org

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General Information

Mission Statement

The Middlebury Parks & Recreation Department (MPR) shall provide lands, facilities, and services for community members of all ages and all income levels. It shall provide programs for both sport and leisure. The department shall serve as instructor, facilitator, and partner in efforts to promote and improve quality of life for participants.

MPR will work with an involved public and business community to provide a healthy and aesthetically pleasing environment with opportunities for cultural growth.

The department should be flexible enough to meet the changing needs and tastes of the community, while finding creative ways to deliver recreation programs and facilities that are affordable to the residents of Middlebury.

Contact Us

Middlebury Parks & Recreation Department Offices Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Closed Saturday and Sunday and Holidays Physical Address:154 Creek Road Mailing Address: 77 Main Street Middlebury, VT 05753 Other Contact Info: Phone: 388-8100 x205 or x216 Website:http://experiencemiddlebury.com/play/ middlebury-parks-recreation/ FB@ Town of Middlebury Parks & Recreation

Middlebury Parks & Recreation Committee Colby Benjamin – ACT Teen Center Rep. Elaine Orozco Hammond- ACSD Rep. Greg Boglioli –Chair and East Middlebury Rep. Tricia Allen – Ilsley Library Rep. Bill Ford- Memorial Sports Center Rep. Farhad Khan - Selectboard Rep. Carl Robinson- Member At-Large Mark Wilch - Member At-Large Megan Curran - Member At-Large Megan Mayo - Member At-Large

STAFF Terri Arnold, Director (802) 388-8100 x205 TArnold@townofmiddlebury.org

Dustin Hunt, Program Coordinator (802) 388-8100 x 216 (802) 771-7107 (Cell during hours of 9am-5pm) DHunt@townofmiddlebury.org

Brian Hald, Assistant Program Coordinator (802) 388-8100 ext. 227 Bhald@townofmiddlebury.org ADVERTISING The Addison Independent prints and distributes this publication four times per year. We welcome your advertisement for a business, program or event in our publication for a fee; please contact us for more specific information: ads@addisonindependent.com or 388-4944.

RESERVATIONS- Facilities and Sports Fields Middlebury Parks & Recreation Department requests that all groups planning to use our facilities or fields please notify us in advance by making a reservation.

Anyone wishing to make a reservation must complete a facility use application, available in our offices or online at the Town website. Facility Use Request Forms are considered on a first come, first served basis, depending on availability.

Rental fees may apply. For additional information regarding availability, rates, and reservations, contact the MPR offices at (802) 388-8100.

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Winter Youth Sports MAWA Youth Wrestling Program

Open to boys and girls in Kindergarten through 6th grade.

Participants will learn wrestling techniques and improve coordination, balance, strength, physical fitness, and self-confidence. Wrestling will be taught through games, drills, and situation scrimmaging.

Wrestlers can compete in tournaments and meets against other teams throughout Vermont and nearby in New York, but competition is optional.

Middlebury Youth Basketball Practices begin the week of December 4th Who: Girls and Boys in Grades 3-6 Where: Middlebury Rec. Center Gym and Mary Hogan Gym When: The 3rd/4th grade boys will practice Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30-5pm The 3rd/4th grade and 5th/6th grade girls will practice on Mondays and Wednesdays 3:30-5:00pm The 5th/6th grade boys will practice on Tuesday/ Thursday 5-6:30 the first week and then will be split into 2 or 3 teams and practice schedules will be set at that point Register: Online or in person starting on November 10th Cost: $50.00 Residents and $57.50 Non-Residents, price includes a reversible jersey each player will keep at the end of the season For more information: Please contact Dustin Hunt 388-8100 ext 216 or dhunt@townofmiddlebury.org

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MAWA Tigers (Grades 2-6) Head Coach: Jonathan Ashley (14 years of youth wrestling coaching experience). Practices will be Tuesday and Thursday nights and Saturday mornings, 1.25 hours each.

Practices start the week of January 29, 2018 and season ends April 14, 2018.

Optional pre-season practices for 5-6 grade wrestlers start in early December, 2017 and will be held at MUMS – contact Coach Jon Ashley for details.

MAWA Cubs (K-1) Head Coach: David Ashley. Practices will be Tuesday and Thursday nights, 45 minutes each.

Practices start the week of January 29, 2018 and season ends the week of March 5, 2018.

A detailed schedule will be available at the Parks and Recreation Department in January, and will also be handed out at signups.

Wrestlers may sign up at the Town Parks and Recreation Depart. or at a January 23, 2018 signup meeting from 6 to 7pm in the MUHS wrestling room.

Late signups will be taken at the first few practice sessions of the season as well.

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Winter Youth Sports Little Tigers Basketball Program

For Kids in Grades K-2 Dates: Begins 1/6/2018 and continues on consecutive Saturdays 1/13, 1/20, and 1/27, for a total of 4 sessions. No pre-registration required When: Saturday mornings from 8:30-9:30am Where: Middlebury Union High School Gym What: The Little Tigers basketball program is being offered again to children in Kindergarten through 2nd grade. The MUHS boys’ and girls’ varsity basketball coaches, Kyle Lussier and Jen Heath, will direct the program. MUHS varsity basketball players will assist with the instruction.

Focus: The goal of the program is to foster interest and excitement for playing basketball. The emphasis will be on having fun while introducing important fundamental skills.

Suggested donation of $5 per session to support the MUHS basketball programs.

Middlebury Area Little League 2018 -Baseball and Softball All students in grades K-6 are invited to play.

Open Online Registration Dates: January 2, 2018 March 15, 2018 To Register: visit Middleburyparksandrec.org Like us on Facebook to stay current on events and information.

SPECIAL NOTE – To ensure the continuation of this valuable youth program, Middlebury Area Little League needs YOU! Seeking volunteers for a range of tasks including administrative support, fundraising, coaching, umpiring and much more.

Please email middareall@gmail.com if you can help our organization.

Middlebury Area Little League sponsors 4 league levels: Farm League (ages 4-6) A great first exposure to baseball, Farm League players will meet Saturday mornings to build skills and gain awareness about the game. The focus is fun and caregivers are asked to remain with their player.

Rookie League – (League Ages 6-8) Rookie League teams play an exciting brand of coach-pitch baseball.

Teams will generally meet twice a week and will have an additional game a week once the season gets

underway. Players gain skills that will be helpful to everyone at the next level.

There is some travel within Addison County.

Minors Baseball/Softball (League Ages 8- 10) – This is the first level of player-pitch ball. Teams will generally practice two or three times a week with one or two games a week once the season begins. There will be some travel, almost all of it within Addison County.

Majors Baseball/Softball (League Ages 10 -12) - The highest level of Little League play, players can expect to practice several times a week and play in multiple games per week once the season gets underway. There will be travel, some of it outside of Addison County.

There will be mandatory assessments for all Minors and Majors players. Date to be determined.

Not sure of your player’s “League Age”? Check out www.littleleague.org and search “Age Chart.”

For more Information: middareall@gmail.com

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Youth TENNIS Club Session 1: Tennis Basics & Match Play Mon. & Wed. || Nov. 27th-Dec. 20th || 3:30-5p.m.

6th-9th Grade Middlebury Indoor Tennis FREE! Registration ends November 22nd For more information regarding this opportunity or other programs, please visit: www.acafvt.org

From beginners to advanced tennis players, this club focuses on learning the basics of tennis and match play skills. All equipment, afternoon snacks, and transportation can be provided. Youth Tennis Club is taught by instructors and volunteers from the Addison Community Athletics Foundation (ACAF) and is a collaborative program between ACAF, Addison Central Teens (ACT), and our local high school tennis players

Contact us to start playing today!

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L’il Sprouts Yoga for Kids

Instructor: Lynn Kiel- lbkiel@me.com- 314-608-7275 Who: Boys and Girls Ages 3-5 (older 2’s welcome!)

Dates and time: Wednesdays 10:30-11:00 a.m.

Session 3: 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, Session 4: 2/14, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28 *(Classes are designed to be taken in succession building on each session. Classes will run throughout the year but you can join in at anytime! Repetition builds retention.)

Location: Middlebury Recreation Center Cost per session: Resident- $50 Non-Resident- $57.50 Brief Description of Class: Program is designed to introduce yoga to kids (ages 2-5) in a fun, playful & silly manner. I use music, stories and play to engage their hearts and minds as well as their bodies. Classes are noisy and high energy most of the time but also have an element of calm, teaching kids self-control and how to listen to their bodies. All they need to do is kick off their shoes and have fun!

Friday Morning Yoga Instructor: Jaime Parmelee Contact: jaimeparmelee@ gmail.com Who: All abilities welcome!

When: Ongoing on Fridays, 8-9am Location: Middlebury Recreation Center Cost: $15 per drop-in. Please note that all previously purchased punch cards will no longer be valid starting on December 1st.

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Middlebury Snow Bowl Snow School

We have a staff of over 40 qualified instructors who are experts in skiing, snowboarding and telemarking.

Whether you’re a first timer who wants to start skiing/riding or an experienced skier/ rider who wants to perfect their turns or tour off-piste ungroomed terrain, we will do our best to insure that you have a great time out on the snow. Register online www.middleburysnowbowl.com

DECEMBER HOLIDAY SERIES: 12/26/17 -12/30/17

Five one-hour ski clinics offered to children 5 years & older OR five snowboard clinics for 8 years and older (beginner-expert) $110 for 5 days! 12/26 - 12/30 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm.

WINTER SERIES

6 one-hour ski clinics for folks 1st grade through adult OR snowboard clinics 2nd grade through adult, for all abilities. Children: $120, Adults: $200 All classes meet at 1:00 p.m.

Saturdays: Jan 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb 3, 10 • Sundays: Jan 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb 4, 11

WINTER 5-for-5 SERIES

Ski instruction specific to the 5-year-old stage of development. Participants should be 5 on or before January 15.

Winter 5-for-5 series begins one week after the start of the regular Winter Series.

All classes meet at 1:00 p.m. $120 SATURDAYS: Jan 13, 20, 27, Feb 3, 10 and SUNDAYS: Jan 14, 21, 28, Feb 4, 11

WEDNESDAY MORNING ADULTS

10 two-hour ski clinics for adults of all abilities.

10 out of 11 Sessions: $220. 5 of 1st 6 sessions - $175 Wednesdays, Jan. 4 - March 25. (No clinic 2/22) 10am-12pm.

Includes use of lifts until 12:30.

FEBRUARY VACATION SPECIAL

5 one-hour ski clinics offered for children 5 years & older Or snowboard clinics for children 8 years & older, for all ability levels February 19 to February 23, 11:00-12:00 - $110 February 19 to February 23 ,1:00-2:00 - $110

SPRING 5-for-5 SERIES

Ski instruction specific to the 5-year-old stage of development. Participants should be 5 on or before February 25.

Spring 5-for-5 series begins one week after the start of the regular Spring Series.

All classes meet at 1:00 p.m. $120 SATURDAYS: Feb 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24 and SUNDAYS: Feb 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25

SPRING SERIES

4 one-hour ski clinics offered for folks 1st grade through adult Or snowboard clinics for 2nd grade through adult Children: $90, Adults: $175 • All classes meet at 1:00 p.m.

Saturdays: Mar 3, 10, 17, 24 • Sundays: Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25 Clinics include lots of mileage with other students of similar age and ability. Unless otherwise noted clinics meet at 1:00 p.m.

Qualified students may use lifts with their name tags from 8:30-12:30 (rentals until 12:15) for a.m. clinics, and from 12:30-4:00 p.m. surrounding each p.m. clinic.

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Health, Wellness & Fitness

POWER Mama Early Morning fitness classes:

Holiday Boot Camp!

Dates/time: Nov. 8th - Dec. 22nd 5:45am-6:30am A) Monday, Wednesday, & Fridays (No class 11/24 or 12/6) Cost: Resident - $135 Non-resident - $153 Minimum: 3 Mamas Maximum: 8 Mamas B) Just Mondays C) Just Wednesdays (No class 12/6) D) Just Fridays (No class 11/24) Cost: Resident - $45.

Non-resident - $51 Minimum: 3 Mamas Maximum: 8 Mamas

“New Year, New Stronger You!” session Dates/time: Jan. 3rd - Feb. 26th 5:45am-6:30am A) Mondays & Wednesdays Cost: Resident - $118 Non-resident - $136 B) Just Mondays C) Just Wednesdays Cost: Resident - $60. Non-resident - $68 Minimum: 3 Mamas Maximum: 8 Mamas

FIT Mama Stroller fitness classes: “Let’s do this 2018!” session Dates/time: Tuesdays Jan. 2nd - Feb. 27th 6:00pm - 7:00pm Cost: Resident - $67.50 Non-resident - $78 Minimum: 4 Mamas Maximum: 12 Mamas Location: In the multipurpose room at the Recreation Dept. Building Annual #MOMSTRONG Challenge!!

Dates/time: March 5th - April 27th A) Monday, Wednesday, & Fridays 5:45am - 6:30am Cost: Resident - $174 Non-resident - $199 B) Just Mondays 5:45am - 6:30am Cost: Resident - $60 Non-resident - $68 C) Just Wednesdays 5:45am - 6:30am Cost: Resident - $60 Non-resident - $68 D) Just Fridays 5:45am - 6:30am Cost: Resident - $60 Non-resident - $68 Minimum: 3 Mamas Maximum: 8 Mamas E) Tuesdays 6:00pm - 7:00pm Cost: Resident - $60 Non-resident - $68 Minimum: 4 Mamas Maximum: 12 Mamas Note: A $30 fee is due on or before the first day of class for the MOMSTRONG challenge. A tee shirt, daily nutritional and exercise challenges, access to our national online community, before and after

measurements and weigh-ins are included in this fee.

This annual challenge is not to be missed! You will be a new Mama by May!

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Health, Wellness & Fitness Fitness Boot Camp

Get fit and strong with this class that boosts strength, agility, cardiovascular endurance, balance, and coordination.

All levels welcome, work at your own pace. Class is high intensity/interval workout using dumbbells, kettle bells, medicine balls, and more.

You’ll love it and the hour will fly by.

When: Saturdays 8-9:00AM. $12 drop in or $60 for 6 classes.

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Zumba

Instructor: Amanda Payne apayne.zumba@gmail.com 802-349-5964 Schedule: Monday and Wednesday 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Location: Middlebury Recreation Center Cost: $10 for a drop in, $40.00 for a 6 class punch card or $75.00 for a 12 class punch card.

Description: Zumba is a high energy workout that is more fun than it is work! A dance party vibe with lots of fun people! All skill levels are welcome; you do not need to have any sort of background in dance!

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Health, Wellness & Fitness Inner Wave Silat

Instructor: Michael Bright Contact: 802-377-5159 Who: All abilities welcome When: Friday mornings 9:3011:00am open to all abilities, Where: Middlebury Recreation Center Cost: Please contact instructor for cost Description: Inner Wave Silat is a complete martial art from Indonesia that includes punches, kicks, close quarter combat, yoga, meditation, and weapons training

Free Senior Programs TAI CHI VERMONT

SUN STYLE TAI CHi - Moderate-Advanced Level Instructor: Karen Glauber

Tai Chi Vermont Certified Instructor To register: contact Karen Glauber at (802)989-7532 Dates and Time: Mondays and Thursdays 10:30-11:30am Nov 6th through Feb 23rd Location: Middlebury Recreation Center Class description: This class is designed for people who have completed levels 1 and 2 of the Sun Style Tai Chi for Fall Prevention. It will revisit the Tai Chi forms that have been taught in levels 1 and 2 courses, with greater depth into Tai Chi principles, and alignment.

This course can improve strength, balance, agility, flexibility and range of motion through the slow, flowing Tai Chi movements.

Sun-Style Tai Chi Continuing 73 Forms Instructor: Susan Wallis. Tai Chi Vermont and Tai Chi for Health Institute Certified.

To register: contact by email at swallis@wcvt.com or by phone at (802)453-5600.

Dates and time: Fridays from 1:00-2:00PM December 1st through June 15th, 2018 Location: Middlebury Recreation Center Class description: This is an intermediate-level class.

It is a continuation of the 2016-2017 Sun-Style 73 Forms class and is open to anyone with experience in this set.

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Free Senior Programs Tai Chi for Beginners

Instructor: Susan Wallis. Tai Chi Vermont and Tai Chi for Health Institute Certified.

To register: contact by email at swallis@wcvt.com or by phone at (802)453-5600.

Dates and time: Fridays from 11:00-12:00pm Dec 1st through June 15th, 2018 Location: Middlebury Recreation Center Class description: This is a continuation of the Tai Chi for beginners class that started Sept 15th, 2017.

Beginners welcome but some experience with Sun-Style Tai Chi helpful. Tai Chi improves balance, strengthens legs and decreases chances of falling. It calms the mind and contributes to a heightened sense of well-being

Bone Builders Osteoporosis Exercise Program

What: Bone Builders is a strength training and balance exercise program for men and women designed to address the issue of osteoporosis. The program is delivered by trained and certified volunteers.

Individuals that participated in a weight training program twice weekly gained in bone density, muscle strength, balance, flexibility, energy and well being.

When: Tuesday’s and Thursday’s 3:00-4:00pm at the Middlebury Recreation Center For More Information: Call (802)388-7044 or visit www.volunteersinvt.org

Drop-In Programs Adult Co-ed 30+ Basketball

Wednesdays 6:45-8:30pm until end of November then 8-9:30pm starting Dec 6th.

Location: Middlebury Recreation Center For more information please contact Bryan Jones @ 989-8399 $2.00 per drop-in or buy a punch card for 12 visits for $20.00 ($4 savings)

Adult Co-ed Volleyball

Monday’s 6:45-9pm until end of November then 8-9:30 starting Dec 4th.

Location: Middlebury Recreation Center For more information please contact Tom Randall @ 343-2652 $2.00 per drop-in or buy a punch card for 12 visits for $20.00 ($4 savings)

Tot Time Gym Hours

Who: Children ages 5 and under Location: Middlebury Recreation Center Schedule: Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10am-12pm during School Year (follows school calendar) Cost: $2.00 per drop-in or buy discounted punch cards to save money!

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Age Well Senior Meals

Clothing

When: First and Third Wednesday of the month, 11-1pm Where: Middlebury Recreation Center Who: Open to anyone 60 years up and their spouse of any age.

Cost: Suggested $5 donation.

Please bring your own place setting.

Advance reservation required; call Michelle at 802377-1419 to reserve your spot!

Outfitting active families for all seasons.

Your year’round clothing headquarters.

HUGE selection of gloves, hats, Fall & Winter clothing for the whole family!

Winter Boots Many styles to choose from!

Pet Services

Wide Selection of Pet Foods, Toys, Accessories and Grooming Supplies

PLUS

Self-service dog wash... OPEN EVERDAY

Washing your pet has never been easier! Enjoy the pleasant atmosphere in our beautiful spa-like space.

We also make Pet I.D. Tags – custom engraved while you wait!

Soils Bag Mulch & Potting Soil Grills Your Weber Grilling Headquarters!

Propane tanks filled 7 days a week!

Gas, charcoal and gas/charcoal combinations FREE ASSEMBLY & PROPANE FILL-UP with any Weber gas grill purchase!

Patios, Edging, Stone Walls • Concrete Pavers • Edging

Drop-In Programs

• Stepping Stones • Wall Stones

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Pickleball The fastest growing sport sweeping the nation has come to Middlebury! There are three indoor courts at the Middlebury Rec. Facility, 154 Creek Rd and 3+ located outdoors at Middlebury Recreation Park.

To learn more about Pickleball, view the schedule and sign-up to play http://acpickleball. weebly.com/

Sign up for Winter Session – private lessons group classes • ensembles • early childhood music.

For more info visit:

mcmcvt.org • (802) 989-7538

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Special Events/Interest 41st Annual Turkey Trot and Gobble Wobble

Sponsored by Middlebury Fitness Sunday, November 19th, 2017 12pm start time.

Middlebury Rec. Center 154 Creek Rd., Middlebury Please join us for the 41st annual running of the Turkey Trot and Gobble Wobble. 5k and 10k scenic out and back options available. Each runner will receive a race prize and bib with a timing chip attached.

Prizes for first place finishers in 5 and 10k races (male/ female) and top kids finishers under 12. Each runner will also be entered into a raffle to win prizes such as turkeys, gift certificates, and ski passes. Three dollars from each registration will be donated to the local food shelf to help feed families in need. We will also be hosting our 3rd annual food drive to benefit the local food shelter. Anyone who donates two non-perishable food items or any monetary amount will be entered into a special 2nd chance drawing to win great prizes.

For more information and to register please visit: www.middleburyfitness.com and click on sponsored events. We will also take registrations in the Parks and Recreation office until Thursday, November 16th.

Register before race day and save $5 per registration!

Pre-race registration and activities will be from 1011:30am in the Middlebury Rec. Center Gym.

Middlebury Fitness sponsors SPIN UNITED on Jan. 21st, 2018!

This 5th Annual event is six hours of non-stop action as spin cyclist individuals and teams pedal their way to a win for our community.

Anyone can join in the fun. You do not have to be a member of Middlebury Fitness. Spin as an individual or form a team with co-workers or friends to vie for prizes as the individual or team that can raise the most money for the United Way! $300 reserves a bike for the full 6 hours and recruiting some friends allows you to form a team and split the registration fee amongst the group! Bikes will go fast so don’t delay...reserve your bike now and Live United! For more information, or to register, visit www.unitedwayaddisoncounty.org Over $30,000 raised in the past four years with 100% of funds going directly to the United Way of Addison County.

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Special Events/Interest We promote waste reduction, reuse, recycling and composting, and provide for the disposal of remaining wastes for our 20 participating towns.

Addison, Bridport, Bristol, Cornwall, Ferrisburgh, Goshen, Leicester, Lincoln, Middlebury, Monkton, New Haven, Orwell, Panton, Ripton, Shoreham, Starksboro, Vergennes, Waltham, Weybridge, Whiting

PROGRAMS

H Solid Waste Planning

H Hazardous Waste Collection

H Product Stewardship Initiatives

H Reuse It or Lose It! (Reuseable Goods)

H Technical Assistance to Businesses & Towns H Compost Bin Sales

H Recycling & Composting Education

CALL US FOR INFORMATION ON: H How to Reduce Waste Generation H Where and How to Recycle H How to Compost at Home H Where to Dispose of Trash

H How to Report Illegal Trash Burning H Household Hazardous Waste

The District Transfer Station accepts:

(Station is open Mon - Fri 7AM to 3PM and Sat 8AM to 1PM)

3 Appliances 3 Asbestos 3 Books 3 Construction and Demolition Debris 3 Cooking Oil 3 Electronic Waste 3 Fluorescent Light Bulbs and Ballasts 3 Food Scraps 3 Furniture and Mattresses 3 Household Hazardous Waste* 3 Household and Automotive Batteries 3 Leaf & Yard Waste 3 Maple Sap Tubing 3 Natural Wood Waste 3 Propane Tanks 3 Reusable Household Goods & Building Materials 3 Scrap Metal 3 Secure Document Destruction 3 Textiles 3 Tires 3 Used Motor Oil, Oil Filters & Antifreeze

*Collected at the Transfer Station Monday through Friday, 8AM to 2PM and Saturday, 8AM to 1PM.

Call us at 388-2333, or visit our website at www.AddisonCountyRecycles.org

Middlebury Mayhem 3-on-3 Basketball Tournaments

Youth 3-on-3 Tournament When: Saturday November 11th, 2017 Ages: Players in grade 9-11 Cost: $75 for a team of 4 Location: Middlebury Recreation Center To register: contact Dustin Hunt via email (dhunt@ townofmiddlebury.org) or via phone- 802-388-8100 ext 216 Rules: 15 minute time limit or first team to score 21 points. Double elimination bracket.

Men’s 3-on-3 Tournament When: Saturday November 25th, 2017 Ages: Players in grade 9-11 Cost: $75 for a team of 4 Location: Middlebury Recreation Center To register: contact Dustin Hunt via email (dhunt@ townofmiddlebury.org) or via phone- 802-388-8100 ext 216 Rules: 15 minute time limit or first team to score 21 points. Double elimination bracket.

Elaine’s Art Club

Instructor: Norma Rollet Who: Children ages 12-15 When: Thursdays 3:30-5:00pm January 11th through March 1st. (8 weeks) Where: Middlebury Recreation Center Cost: Free!

What: The Elaine Raphael Arts Fund (ERAF), a division of Living for a Cause, fosters the talents of children eager to find a guiding hand to help them express their creativity and provides art education programs such as camps, in-school workshops and student mentoring by professional artists. The program is offered to students who have shown an interest in art and demonstrated a commitment to developing their artistic talent. Elaine’s Art Club has expanded into Vermont with Don Bolognese and professional artist Norma Rollet working directly with the students in the mentorship programs.

Contact: info@livingforacause.org or visit us at www.livingforacause.org

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Special Events/Interests DOG TRAINING: Bestbuddyk9training.com

SIGN UP directly for classes online at middleburyparksandrec.org AND to COMPLETE THE SIGN UP process send an email to: Bestbuddyk9training@ gmail.com to let our trainer know you are in, and she will send you the rest of the information you need to be ready for class. Adult Dog I & Puppy K’s first class is a one hour seminar on dog behavior and learning that is without your dog. 7 Sunday sessions: Session 1: 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 1/7, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4 or Session II Feb 25-April 8th.

Puppy Kindergarten: 9:15-10:00 Ages 10-20 weeks.

Off-leash play and training is critical to your dog’s socialization, which prevents fears and problems later in life. Reduce behavior problems & raise your puppy right for a fun and easier adult life. Start now for a foundation of attention and training that will last a lifetime! $85 Res, $89 non-residents.

Adult Dog I: Sundays 10:15-11:15 Open to dogs of any age 5 months or older. Learn new skills or brush up on old ones to get your dog to pay attention to you in the face of distractions. Learning to get attention along with teaching cues such as sit, down, stay, come, leave it, drop it, heel, and change directions, will strengthen your communication and bond with your dog to create a dynamic human dog team!

With this positive way to train you will get your dog’s

brain on the same page as yours. Learn how to work through minor behavior problems. No overly aggressive or overly barky dogs please. $95 resident, $109.25 for non-residents.

Supply list for classes: Up to Date Copy of Vet Records. *Adults must have current rabies vaccination; puppies must have first two rounds of DHLPP or DHPP. This is a great a family activity. Your dog’s regular collar and leash but no choke or prongs please, about 100 pea size training treats, and for strong pullers I recommend the Easy Walk Harness, available at Middlebury Agway, and a training pouch is also helpful. All of those the dog lives with should understand and be part of as much of the training as possible so in the supply list- bring your family.

Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult

2017 Addison County

Holiday Guide Coming to you in the Thanksgiving issue of the Addison County Independent on November 23rd!

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Special Events/Interests Kids West African Drum Class

Mark your calendars for Middlebury’s first WinterFest, an outdoor festival celebrating the things we love about winter in Vermont on Saturday, February 24th at the Middlebury Recreation Park. Get your family outside and enjoy an afternoon of fun games, winter-themed activities, contests, music, food, face painting, hot cocoa and more!

Learn more at ExperienceMiddlebury.com.

Traveling Sightseeing Associates

A new travel group has begun monthly trips to locations that are mostly within Addison County.

The group is called the TSA (Traveling Sightseeing Associates). In September the group went to the Robert Frost Trail and in October they will be at the Rokeby Museum.

Contact: janwalkervt@ together.net or 388-4220 if you would like to participate in our in future adventures or just receive more information about the group!

Baby and Toddler Storytime Tuesdays 10:00am – 11:15am Rhymes, songs, games and books perfect for babies and toddlers!

Preschool Storytime - Fridays 10:00am – 11:15am Books, songs and crafts for the preschool set!

Family Storytime - Saturdays 10:00am – 11:15am Books, songs and crafts for all participants!

Youth Media Lab - Tuesdays 3:30pm – 4:30pm Drop-in media exploration taught in collaboration with MCTV. 4th – 6th grades.

Crafternoons - Wednesdays 3:30-4:15pm Come create with us! Kids 4th grade and up will get to work on larger projects over the course of several weeks.

Library Explorers Storytime Thursdays 3:30-4:15pm Does your child miss story time? Drop off your k-3rd graders for books, games, crafts and more!

Instructor: Seny Daffe Contact: senydaffe4@gmail. com 802-349-5941; 802-453-5664 Who: Ages 15 and Up Schedule: Thursdays 5:30-7:00pm on-going Location: Middlebury Recreation Center Cost: $15.00 per class Description: Seny Daffe grew up in Guinea, West Africa where dancing and drumming are inseparable from their culture. This will be an exciting, lively class for all levels of experience, accompanied by live drumming.

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West African Dance Class

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Instructor: Seny Daffe Contact: senydaffe4@gmail. com 802-349-5941; 802-453-5664 Who: Kids age 7 and up Schedule: Thursdays 4:30-5:15pm 6 weeks starting Nov 9th and ending Dec 14th.

Location: Middlebury Recreation Center Cost: $78/session, pre-registration required. Drums will be provided Description: Seny Daffe has extensive experience teaching traditional West African drumming to kids, with the meaning and purpose of the rhythms woven into the teaching. This will be a fun introduction to West African drumming for kids 7+.

Programs with Chinese Corner Tracks Nature Camp Home Repair Workshops for Women Girls Circle Cooking Classes

auroralearningcentervt.org

(802) 388-2637 • 238 Peterson Terrace, Middlebury, VT

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Special Events/Interests Handmade With Care

New Years Eve Fireworks and Ice Skating

Presented by American Legion Post 27 Thanks to the generous support from American Legion Post 27, we are pleased to be offering New Year’s Eve fireworks and ice skating again this year. Fireworks will begin at approximately 7:30pm at the Middlebury Recreation Field (by Mary Hogan). At the conclusion of the fireworks show head over to the Memorial Sports Center and enjoy an hour and a half (8-9:30pm) of free ice skating. We look forward to celebrating the New Year with you and your family!

Call us about Winter Bike Tune Specials!

FAT BIKE RENTALS

SKI TUNING! ALPINE SKIS • XC SKIS • SNOWBOARDS

74 Main St., Middlebury • froghollowbikes.com • 388-6666

Help make Cards, ornaments and cookies for Seniors Join us in making the season brighter! Help support local seniors this winter by making handmade seasonal cards and ornaments or baking cookies. Donations will be delivered to over 200 seniors through Meals on Wheels and the Senior Meal Program.

Cards and ornaments may be dropped off at the Middlebury Recreation Center November 29 & 30th and December 1 & 4th between 8 am and 4 pm. Homemade cookies may be dropped off the morning of Monday, December 4th between 8 am – 10:30 am. For more information, contact RSVP of Addison County at 388-7044 or rsvpaddison@ volunteersinvt.org.

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Immerse yourself

in health & fitness this winter.

“As time goes on, paper after paper after paper shows that the most effective, potent way that we can improve quality of life and duration of life is exercise.” ~ Dr. Mark Tarnopolsky.

Vermont Sun is proud to donate 10% of each membership fee to the United Way of Addison County.

In celebration of 33 years in fitness, we’re giving away 33 Free 1-week trial memberships.

Ask for details!

• All Day, State Licensed Children’s Center, Ages 1-5

Middlebury

388-6888

For details: stop in, call, or visit us online.

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Vergennes

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