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Special Events
Splash Bash
Splish! Splash! It’s a summer bash!
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Join us as we kickoff the 2023 summer with music, games, and a chance to win a season pass! Bring a friend or two and enjoy a day of fun in the sun!
Date: June 3
Time: 12PM-3PM
Sewing 101
Have you ever wanted to learn how to sew, but thought that it might be too complicated, or you would like some formal instruction? Our class will walk all participants through the basics of sewing on your own sewing machine. After this class you will feel more comfortable using your own equipment. The best part, all participants will get to take home a pillowcase that they made in class!
Date: June 3
Time: 9AM-12PM
Location: Parks and Recreation Glennie O. Ham
Age: 16+
Price: $60 (refer to supply sheet on website)
Popsicles in the Park
We are bringing Popsicles and games out to the parks! Thanks to support by ER of Texas, we will be at three different parks throughout the summer.
Date Location Activity
June 9 Fairview Park Bounce Houses
July 14 Center St. Park Water Games
August 4 Hawn Park Splashpad
Time: 6- 8PM
Monday Madness
If you need a little variety this summer, we have educational and entertaining shows for kids. New programs each week will have them excited about music, science, or math. Concessions will be available.
Dates: June 6- Mad Science Amazing Ocean
June 13- Ramblin’ Rita
June 20- Wild Things Zoofari Animal Show
June27- The Gone Fishing Bubble Show
Time: 2PM
Location: Municipal Ballroom
Father Son Campout
Dads, it is time for the annual Father Son Campout! It’s the perfect opportunity to reconnect with your sons and with nature. This event will be complete with hiking, laser tag, hot dogs, s’mores, and camping! We have expanded the offerings of activities to include canoing or archery. Friday night dinner along with breakfast and lunch on Saturday will be provided for all participants. If you do not own your own tent, please talk with Parks and Recreation to help ensure you do not miss this opportunity, supplies are limited.
Date: June 16-17
Time: 5PM Friday- 12PM Saturday
Location: Herman Baker Park
Price: $15 per participant
Deadline to register: June 13
Movies in the Park
Enjoy a free movie after sunset outdoors in the Park. We will be showing “The Bad Guys” animated movie on the big screen. Lawn chairs or a blanket are encouraged. We will have candy, popcorn, and drinks for sale during the movie.
Date: July 21
Time: 9PM
Location: Pecan Grove West
Price: Free (concessions will be sold)
Youth Art Show
Do you have an artist in the family? The Youth Art show presented during Artsfest, is a perfect time to show off these brilliant masterpieces. The contest is open to all kids under the age of 19. Artwork will be on display for the entire community to view and awards will be given to the top three finishers in each grade.
Date: September 17
Artwork Due by September 12 at 5:00PM
Time: 9AM-3PM
Location: Municipal Ballroom
Price: Free
Karate
Karate is focused on the development of defensive and counterattacking body movements. Students will progress through belts under the instruction of Debra Sullivan, a 6th Degree Black belt. Students will work both mentally and physically to overcome challenges faced in the class.
Days: Tuesday and Thursdays
Time: 4-5:15PM
Location: Parks and Recreation Glennie O. Ham
Age: 6+
Price: $60 per month
Jazzercise
Burn up to 600 calories in one fun and powerfully effective 60 minute total body workout. Every Jazzercize group dance fitness class combines dance-based cardio with strength training and stretching to sculpt, tone, and lengthen muscles for a maximum burn. Choreographed to today’s hottest music, Jazzercize is a fusion of jazz, dance, resistance training, Pilates, yoga, and kick-boxing.
Days: Mornings Monday-Friday 8:30-9:30AM
Evenings Monday-Thursday 5:30-6:30PM
Location: Parks and Recreation Activity Center Price: $50 per month +$20 one time joining fee.
Belly Dancing
Whether you are looking for a new and unique way to work out, or you just want to hang out with new friends, our Belly Dancing class has you covered. Students will use both slow movements and fast steps in this low-impact weight bearing form of exercise. Students should wear yoga pants and a comfortable T-Shirt.
Dates: May 18- June 22
July 6- August 10
August 24- September 28
Times: Level 1- 6:45-7:45PM (must be preregistered)
Level 2- 7:45-8:45PM
Level 3- 8:45-9:45PM
Location: Activity Center
Price: $70 per 6 week session or $15 per class
Tai Chi for Health
Tai Chi is a non-combative form of martial arts focused on relaxation, balance, and strength. Transitioning slowly between movements makes this ideal for those that struggle with traditional forms of exercise. Class is taught by Debra Sullivan, a 6th degree black belt, who has 30+ years of experience teaching martial arts. Participants will leave feeling relaxed and with a better sense of balance.
Days: Mondays and Wednesdays 9:45-10:45AM or 5:15-6:15PM
Location: Parks and Recreation Glennie O. Ham
Age: 16+
Price: $60 per month for 2 days per week $75 per month for 3 days per week
Chair Yoga
Chair yoga is one of the gentlest forms of yoga available. This class is accessible for every body type, no previous yoga experience is necessary. Many benefits include; increased balance, strength, flexibility, range of motion, and stress reduction.
Days: Mondays and Thursdays (excluding 1st Thursday of each month)
Time: 4:30-5:15PM
Location: Parks and Recreation Glennie O. Ham
Ages: 16+
Price: $40/month, or $10 per class
Gentle Vinyasa Flow Yoga
Vinyasa flow yoga emphasizes the sequential movement between postures, coordinated with and guided by deliberate breathing. This class moves from pose to pose with each held for no more than 5-8 breaths. Expect a fully balanced class of forward bending, twists, and backbends. All levels are welcome to join this vigorous practice in finding one’s state of flow.
Days: Mondays and Thursdays (excluding 1st Thursday of each month)
Times: 5:30-6:20PM
Location: Parks and Recreation Glennie O. Ham
Ages: 16+
Price: $40/ month, or $10 per class
