Valpo Park Briefs, February 9, 2015

valpo-parksVisit the Valpo Parks website for information on all programs at www.ValpoParks.org. Registration is available online for most programs, in person at the Parks Office at 3210 N. Campbell St., or by phone at 219.462.5144.

Kinder-Ready Classes
This Monday, Wednesday and Friday class offers a structured lesson plan with a full assessment program to prepare your little ones for the next big adventure – kindergarten. The month-long class is for ages 4 – 5 and meets from 12:00 to 2:00 PM. Cost for the month of March is $77 for city resident and $89 for non-residents.

T-ball Skills Clinic for 3 to 6 years
Kids age 3 to 6 years old can attend Sunday soccer skills clinics at the VHS field house on Sunday, March 1st and 8th. Players will go through skills stations to help them improve before the regular season begins. Price is $12 for residents and $27 for non-residents. If youth is registered in Valpo Parks 2015 T-ball program, cost is only $5. Registration ends February 20.

Golf at Creekside
Golfers can begin to sharpen their skills for the upcoming season in heated tee stations on the driving range or play 43 courses from around the world in one of two indoor golf simulators. Call Creekside Golf Course and Training Center at 2355 Clifford Road for simulator tee times and golf range hours at 219-531-PUTT (7888).

Youth Coed Spring Soccer
Registration deadline is March 6 for the popular soccer league for kids age 3 to 14 years (age as of April 30, 2015). All games are played on Saturdays during the April 11 through May 16 season. Practices vary at coaches’ discretion. Players receive team shirt and socks. Price is $47 for residents, $59 non-residents. Registration ends March 6.

Outdoor Photography Class-Winter Session
Instruction focuses on composition, exposure control, F stop, depth of field and other aspects of picture-taking. (Class does not address file storage, downloading/uploading, or photoshop.)The winter session is two classes – Tuesday, February 10 and February 24 from 6:00 to 7:30 PM – and is held at Discovery Cottage, 1155 Harrison Blvd. in Valpo. Price is $20 per person. Registration is available until February 9.

Class on Tips for Organizing
Participants are encouraged to bring a drawer (or something similar) that could be organized better. The instructor will walk through tips on deciding what's important, what to donate and where, and apps on your phone to help guide you through the process of organizing different areas in your house. This course works the P.A.R.K.S. way - Prioritize, Arrange, Remove, Keep, and Sell. Class is Thursday, February 12 from 6 to 7 PM at the Banta Center, 601 Beech St. Cost per person is only $20. Registration ends on February 10.

Holland, MI Day Trip
Beauty, fun and culture wrapped into one exciting day in Holland, MI. Located along the coast of Lake Michigan, Holland has a rich history and heritage to share with its visitors. The trip includes a walk through Windmill Island, lunch at Haworth Center in Hope College, shopping on one’s own in Downtown Holland, a wine-tasting reception, and motor coach transportation to and from Holland, MI. The motor coach leaves at 8:00 am and returns at 6:30 pm. Reserve early for the Friday, May 8 excursion. Price is $89.00 per person.