Lindon Parks & Recreation OCTOBER 2024 Newsletter
HALLOWEEN MONTH! Don’t miss out on our SPOOKTACULAR event happening at the end of Oct. Check out the full list of programs and events by visiting LindonRecreation.org. You can also reach out by emailing at recreation@lindon.gov or by calling/texting 801-769-8625 if you have any questions.
SPORTS
JR JAZZ BASKETBALL
Compete in Junior Jazz Basketball this winter with Lindon City. This coed league will focus on passing, dribbling, shooting, and man-to-man defense (with colored wristbands) in a fun, low-pressure environment. Participants will be notified if there is a change in facility. All leagues are recreation, scores and standings will not be kept. Junior Jazz jersey provided.
Registration: July 1 - Dec 1
Season: Jan 20 - Mar 2
Fee: $50 (2nd Grade & under), $55 (3rd Grade & up)
Head to LindonRecreation.org/sports to register.
CLASSES
CHESS CLUB
The Lindon Community Chess Club will be held every Wednesday evening from 6:00-9:00 PM at the Lindon Community Center and is FREE! There will be an hour of instruction and two hours of game play. First time? No problem! Come learn how to play chess or improve your skill with others. All ages are welcome. Bring your friends and come enjoy and evening of chess!
Dates/Time: Every Wednesday, 6:00-9:00 PM (no class 9/18)
Ages: ALL ages
Fee: FREE
Location: Lindon Community Center
SKI & SNOWBOARD LESSONS
This new discounted ski/snowboard class will be held at Sundance Resort and is open to all ages 8 years and older, any skill level. All participants must provide their own equipment and get themselves to the resort by 4 PM on lesson days. Instruction time will be from 4:30-6:30 PM with free time from 6:30-9:00 PM.
Fee includes lift pass for lesson dates and four ski sessions with a Sundance Resort instructor. There will be discounted lift passes for parents who want to join their child on the mountain during and after instruction.
DATES: Jan 6, 13, 27, Feb 3
AGES: 8 and older
FEE: $430 non-pass holders, $320 for pass holders
TIME: drop off at 4:00 PM, lesson from 4:30-6:30 PM, free time from 6:30-9:00 PM
Head to LindonRecreation.org/classes for more info.
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Need a break from the kids? The Rec classes are a great way to get kids out of the house and engaging in fun and creative programs. Head to LindonRecreation.org/classes to see more information and to register. See below for available classes.
Nature Explorers Escape Rooms
Pickleball for Kids Air Dry Clay
Switch Battles Kids in the Kitchen
Return to Recess And MUCH more!
For more info and to register, head to LindonRecreation.org/classes.
CENTENNIAL
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS
This year, Lindon City celebrates its 100th year as a city! There will be MANY fun events and programs to participate in throughout the year as we celebrate our centennial celebration! Make sure you follow LindonRecreation.org/centennial for all the programs and events. You can also text “100” to 801-769-8625 to get updates on all the Centennial events and activities happening this year.
PURCHASE DOWDLE PUZZLE AND PRINTS!
Order your puzzles and framed giclée prints today! We are out of 1,000 piece puzzles but still have 300 and 500 piece puzzles. All framed giclée prints are pre-sale only. You can order your puzzles and prints Online or at the front desk of the Community Center.
All puzzles can be picked up at the Community Center Monday-Friday from 9:00-6:00 PM. Print orders will be notified when their order has arrived. Head to LindonRecreation.org/ centennial to purchase your puzzle or giclée prints today!
LINDON CITY CENTENNIAL MOSAIC
Participate in the Lindon City photo mosaic! We will be collecting photos from residents to help create a mosaic of the City Center building with each of the submitted photos. This mosaic will be placed in the city for everyone to visit and find their photos. The mosaic will be unveiled in December to help commemorate the Centennial year.
For more information, please visit LindonRecreation.org/ centennial. If you have any questions about the mosaic, please email recreation@lindon.gov.
MISC
PARKS & REC TEXTING SERVICE
Lindon Parks & Recreation has many fun and engaging programs and events to offer to the community! If you are interested in getting text notifications, please join our texting service. This is a great way to stay connected to all the programs, events, and activities Lindon has to offer!
To opt-in, please text 801-769-8625 with a keyword from the list below.
Text ALL to be placed in all text groups
Text EVENT for event information
Text POOL for Aquatics Center info
Text REC for rec programming
Text SPORTS for sports info
EVENTS
ESports Adventure Tournament
Imagine Pokemon Go meets the Legend of Zelda! This new FREE ESport adventure will get you moving all over Lindon to compete in challenges and battle it out to find the treasure. Join the battle to win cool prizes!
The game starts on Sept 14 at the Picnic in the Park event. Make sure to watch the website and Lindon City social media for more information and details for the game.
Check out SwordsOfSecret.com/lindon for more information. May the best adventurer win!
HALLOWEEN PLAYDAY
Sign up for the Halloween Playday at the Lindon Rodeo Arena with our Jr. Rodeo Royalty! Open events include Costume Class and Toilet Paper Race. Divisional Events include Barrels, Speed Barrels, Poles, Single Pole, and Keyhole.
Date: Oct 12
Time: 10:00 AM
Cost: $20 for full day
Youth Age: 17 & Under Adult Age: 18 & Up
Get your ready for a fun spooky day at the arena! For more information and to register to the event, go to LindonRecreation.org/events.
CALL FOR HALLOWEEN TRUNKS
Our annual Halloween Spooktacular is this month on Oct 25! We are looking for businesses and induviduals to provide trunks to participate in the Halloween Truck-or-Treat. This event draws a large crowd and is a great way to be a part of our great community! Prizes will be awarded for the best trunks. This event has been moved to City Center Park and will include a Haunted Heritage Trail walk.
For more information and to register for a trunk, head to LindonRecreation.org/events.
Our HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR is around the corner!! Mark your calendars, get your costumes, clean out your candy bag, charge your flashlight, and get ready for a SPOOKTACULAR night!
This event has changed locations and will be held down at City Center Park (200 N State Street). Park your vehicles at the Community Center or Aquatic Center and walk down the new HAUNTED HERITAGE TRAIL to the park for the event.
Lindon City Park 6:00 PM Oct. 25
Trunk-or-Treat Tattoo-ween Haunted Heritage Trail Trash Panda Drum Group Flashlight Candy Search (7:30 PM)
Check out LindonRecreation.org/events for more info or to sign up to bring a trunk for our Trunk-Or-Treat! See you at our Halloween Spooktacular!
LINDON CARES
COMMUNITIES THAT CARE
Lindon Cares is an evidence-based prevention coalition working to strengthen families, build community resilience, and reduce the risk of addiction, substance misuse, abuse, and suicide. Gather more information, sign up for free classes, or search local resources at lindonrecreation.org/lindoncares.
SENIORS
SENIOR CALENDAR
Check out the calendar for the Lindon Senior Center. If you want more info on our Senior Services including daily lunch, stop by the Lindon Community Center or reach out to Jamie Jensen at jjensen@lindon.gov. You can also find all updates at LindonRecreation.org/senior-center.
Bingo 12:30 PM Every Friday (no bingo 10/4, 10/11) Community Center
Cardio Drumming 11:15 AM Every Thursday Community Center
Stop by the Community Center any week day and check out what our senior programs have to offer.