Fall 2014Activity Guide

Fall 2014 Activity Guide
Nacogdoches Parks & Recreation
Fall 2014 Activity
Guide
C.L. Simon
Recreation Center
1112 North Street
936-559-2960
Monday - Friday 9:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Nacogdoches Parks & Recreation
Please register early!
We make every effort to conduct the classes we advertise. However, in fairness to our instructors, there is a point when courses must be cancelled due to insufficient registration. With that
in mind, please do not wait until the last minute to sign up for a class. You could be the one
participant needed to meet the required minimum.
Accident Insurance
The City of Nacogdoches does not provide individual, team, or group accident insurance for
participants in Parks and Recreation programs. We recommend that you check with your
personal agent to assure coverage. Please report any injuries to your program supervisor.
Refund Policy
Persons needing to cancel out of a program may apply for a refund at the Recreation Center
prior to the starting date of the program. Refunds will not be issued after the first class meeting unless a written statement from a physician is received indicating illness or disability.
Judy B.
McDonald Public Library
1112 North Street
936-559-2970
Monday & Thursday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Judy B. McDonald Public Library
Fall 2014 Youth Arts, Crafts & Music
Arts and Crafts
Instructor: Vicki Baggett
Ages: 6 years & up
Time: September 8 - December 8
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Cost: $12/day, or punch card for 5 classes
for $50 and a second child discount,
5 classes for $32
This class will explore a variety of media
and types of art such as drawing, printmaking, painting, bookmaking, eco-art,
and seasonal crafts. Within each project
we will discuss the elements of art, the
history of art and learn about the different methods of looking at art to understand it. Emphasis will be on exploration,
process and, of course, fun. Come once,
twice or 3 times a week! No classes the
week of November 24 - 28.
Eversong’s Music Together® Family Class
Instructor: Brandi Cartwright
Ages: Newborn - 5 years
Date/Time: September 9 - November 11
Tuesdays 11:00am - 11:45am
and 6:45pm - 7:30pm
Cost: $155, Sibling Discount: $115
Come join us and experience the acclaimed
international research-based music and
movement program, Music Together, for
infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and the adult
caregivers who love them. Adults learn
to identify, interpret and support musical
development in their children in a beautiful
atmosphere of community. A live, playful,
interactive class flowing with songs, dance,
chants and instrumental jam sessions, the
prelude to a lifetime of musical enjoyment.
Parent participation is required. There will be
no classes on October 14 or 21.
Arts and Crafts Workshops
Paper Marbling
Instructor: Vicki Baggett
Ages: 8 years & up
Date/Time: September 27 and November 15
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Cost: $12
Learn the ancient art of paper marbling.
It is relaxing, beautiful, fun and anyone
can do it!
Princess T-Shirt Workshop
Instructor: Crystal Kilmer
Ages: 3-12 years
Date/Time: September 20, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Cost: $8
Students will create a T-Shirt fit for a
queen. Students need to bring a short
sleeve T-Shirt to decorate. All other materials will be provided. Students must
be registered by September 16.
Princess Tea Party
Instructor: Crystal Kilmer
Ages: 3-8 years
Date/Time: September 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Cost: $14
Dress as your favorite Princess, and come
to a tea party you will never forget. Princesses will enjoy games, a craft, music,
and tea party refreshments. Students
must be registered by September 16.
Mexican Sugar Skulls!
Instructor: Vicki Baggett
Ages: All Ages
Date/Time: October 18 and October 25
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Cost: $12
Learn about Mexico’s Dia de los Mertos
(Day of the Dead), a festive celebration
meant to honor deceased loved ones.
Celebrate Day of the Dead in traditional
fashion by decorating your own sugar
skull.
Dora the Explorer
Instructor: Crystal Kilmer
Ages: 3-8 years
Date/Time: October 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Cost: $14
After creating a backpack and receiving a
map, participants will pretend to be Dora
and go on an exciting exploration filled
with story time, fun games, a creative
craft and yummy refreshments. Please
bring T-shirt. Students must be registered
by October 14.
Pumpkin Patch T-Shirt Workshop
Instructor: Crystal Kilmer
Ages: 3-12 years
Date/Time: October 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cost: $8
Students will make an original T-Shirt using their hands, fingers and paint brushes. It will be a perfect pumpkin patch for
the season. Students must be registered
by October 14.
Diva Pillow Case Workshop
Instructor: Crystal Kilmer
Ages: 3 - 14 years
Date/Time: November 1, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Cost: $9
Students will create their own pillow case
that releases their inner-Diva. All materials provided. Students must be registered
by October 28.
Sensational Spa
Instructor: Crystal Kilmer
Ages: 3 - 10 years
Date/Time: November 1, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Ages: 11 - 14 years
Date/Time: November 1, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cost: $8
Participants will enjoy a relaxing atmosphere as they paint fingernails, toenails
and get facials. Various massage techniques and facial cleansing techniques
will be discussed. Students must be
registered by October 28.
Fabulous Fall T-Shirt Workshop
Instructor: Crystal Kilmer
Ages: 3 - 12 years
Date/Time: November 1, 9:00am - 10:00am
Cost: $8
Students will create an autumn T-Shirt
to wear throughout the season. Participants will need to provide a plain T-Shirt
or sweatshirt. All other materials will be
provided. Students must be registered by
October 28.
Scooby Doo Mystery Party
Instructor: Crystal Kilmer
Ages: 3 - 8 years
Date/Time: November 1, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Cost: $14
Solve a case with Scooby and the gang.
Students will pretend to be members if
the mystery gang to play games, create
a craft and enjoy refreshments. Students
must be registered by October 26.
Yule Time T-Shirt Workshop
Instructor: Crystal Kilmer
Ages: 3 - 12 years
Date/Time: December 1, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cost: $8
Students will create a unique Christmas
T-Shirt to enjoy throughout the holiday
season. Students will need to provide a
plain T-Shirt (short or long-sleeved). All
other materials will be provided. Students
must be registered by November 25.
Santa’s Little Helper
Instructor: Crystal Kilmer
Ages: 3 - 12 years
Date/Time: December 8, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Cost: $15
Students will enjoy Christmas stories,
games, music and refreshments. They will
make a gift appropriate for the parents or
grandparents such as ornaments, cards,
gift sacks and much more. Parents can
enjoy an evening to go Christmas shopping or just to relax.
Youth Dance Activities
Ballet
Instructor: Ivoryanna McDonald
Ages: 6 years & up
Date/Time: Intermediate Ballet I, 6 - 8 years
Mondays 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Intermediate Ballet II, 9 years & up
Wednesdays 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Cost: $10/class or $30/month
Intermediate Ballet I and II involves
dancers knowing and learning where
their bodies are, positions of the feet,
musicality, arm placements, spacing and
posture. Class includes stretching, bar
work, across the floors and center work.
Gymnastics and Cheerleading
No classes on September 1, November 27 & December 15 – January 4.
Classes begin September 2
Class
Time
Price
4:00 - 4:45
5:00 - 5:45
5:00 - 5:45
5:30 - 6:30
5:30 - 6:15
6:00 - 7:00
7:00 - 8:00
$30
$30
$30
$5
$30
$40
$40
4:00 - 4:45
4:00 - 5:00
4:30 - 5:15
5:00 - 5:45
5:00 - 6:00
5:30 - 6:30
6:00 - 7:00
$30
$35
$30
$30
$35
$5
$40
4:00 - 4:45
4:00 - 4:45
5:00 - 5:45
5:00 - 6:00
5:30 - 6:30
6:00 - 7:00
7:00 -8:00
$30
$30
$30
$40
$5
$35
$40
4:00 - 4:45
4:30 - 5:15
5:00 - 6:00
5:00 - 6:00
5:30 - 6:30
6:00 - 7:00
$30
$30
$40
$35
$5
$35
Monday
Adult and Tot
Developmental
Beginning Cheer and Tumble
Open Gym
Level 1-2
Advanced Cheer and Tumble
Boys Tumbling
Tuesday
Level 1-2
Level 3-4
Adult and Tot
Developmental
Intermediate Cheer and Tumble
Open Gym
Level 5 -6
Wednesday
Adult and Tot
Level 1-2
Developmental
Advanced Cheer and Tumble
Open Gym
Level 3-4
Level 5-6
Thursday
Beginning Cheer and Tumble
Level 1-2
Level 5-6
Level 3-4
Open Gym
Intermediate Cheer and Tumble
Twirling Workshop
Instructor: Crystal Kilmer
Ages: 3 - 8 years
Date/Time: October 18, 9:00am - 10:45am
Ages: 9 - 18 years
Date/Time: October 18, 11:00am - 12:45pm
Cost: $15
Learn the fundamental footwork, kicks
and a routine. Students will need to provide their own baton that fits the length
of their arm. Parents are encouraged to
come and enjoy a performance at the
end of their child’s class. Students must
be registered by October 14th. Students
are invited to march in the SFA Homecoming Parade.
Creative Movement (Baby Ballet)
Instructor: Ivoryanna McDonald
Ages: 3 - 5 years (age 2 upon approval)
Date/Time: Tuesdays 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Cost: $10/class or $30/month
Designed to get our tiny dancers moving,
listening to music and tumbling. They
learn a variety of positions that involve
stretching and allowing movement of the
body.
Parent’s Night Out
Ages: 5 years & up
Date: September 26, October 24,
November 21 and December 12
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Cost: $8
Let your kids come and play with our
gymnastics instructors while you spend a
night out on the town! Snacks provided.
Jazz
Instructor: Ivoryanna McDonald
Ages: 6 years & up
Date/Time: Intermediate Jazz I,
6 - 8 years
Thursdays 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Intermediate Jazz II,
9 years & up
Thursdays 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cost: $10/class or $30/month
Class includes knowing and learning
intermediate and advanced turns and
leaps. Class involves stretching across the
floors, center work, combinations, and
short routines.
Tap
Instructor: Ivoryanna McDonald
Ages: 6 - 9 years
Date/Time: Wednesdays 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cost: $10/class or $30/month
Tap involves knowing and learning
rhythms, sounds, and consistent movement. Class includes across the floors,
center work, combinations, and small
routines.
Hip Hop
Instructor: Ivoryanna McDonald
Ages: 6 years & up
Date/Time: Wednesdays 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Cost: $10/class or $30/month
Class includes a fun up beat way to move
the body including stretching, across the
floors, center work, combinations, and
small routines. Class is very versatile with
different styles of Hip Hop. Tennis shoes
required.
Twirling
Instructor: Crystal Kilmer
Date/Time: Tuesdays
3-5 years: 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Beginners: 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Int./Advanced: 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Mondays Select Team 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Cost: $30/month
Learn fundamentals, tricks, salutes, footwork, kicks, dance, twirl and novelty routines with ribbons, flags, dance hoops and
much more! Students will need a baton
that fits the length of their arm. Private
and semi-private lessons are available by
appointment only.
Drill Team
Instructor: Crystal Kilmer
Date/Time: Tuesdays 5:45pm - 6:30pm
Cost: $30/month
Students will learn the basics of drill team
fundamentals, kicks, leaps, jumps, and
a routine. Student have the opportunity
to perform at local events throughout the
year. Students will be grouped appropriately.
Zumba® Kids
Instructor: Mallery Garrett
Ages: 5 - 12 years
Date/Time: Fridays 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Cost: $5/per class
Perfect for our younger Zumba® fans!
Participants get the chance to be active and jam out to their favorite music.
Zumba® Kids classes feature kid-friendly
routines based on original Zumba® choreography. We break down the steps; add
games, activities and cultural exploration
elements into the class structure.
Youth & Adult Activities Martial Arts
Yoseikan Budo
Instructor: Robert Cheshire
Ages: 5 years & up
Date/Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Children: 7:00 - 8:00pm Adult: 7:00 - 9:00pm
Cost: Children (5 - 18 years): $25/month
Adult: $35/month
Student w/SFA ID: $25.00/month
16 Class Punch Card: $60
This class combines elements of Judo, Aikido and Karate. Students are taught how
to fall and roll safely before learning escapes, throws, joint locks (not preformed
on kids), striking and ground fighting.
Classes are taught with encouragement
and recognition of the strengths and challenges of each individual as lessons are
adjusted to fit the needs of the student.
The dojo (school) is affiliated with the
United States Yoseikan Budo Association.
New students are welcomed at any class!
Adult Activities
Beginning & Beginners Plus Clogging
Instructor: Cathy Michaels
Ages: 15 years & up
Date/Time: September 8 - October 27 &
November 3 – December 22
Mondays: Beginners - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beginner Plus - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Cost: $45/session
High steppin’ and toe tappin’ enthusiastic adults wanted! Students will learn
basic clogging steps and routines. Clogging shoes or Keds with clogging taps
required. This is a great way to exercise,
while having blast!
Intermediate Clogging
Instructor: Donna Oliver, CCI
Ages: 15 years & up
Date/Time: September 8 - October 27 &
November 3 - December 22
Thursdays 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Cost: $7/class or $60/10 class punch card
High steppin’ and toe tappin’ enthusiastic adults wanted! Students will learn
basic clogging steps and routines. Clogging shoes or Keds with clogging taps
required. This is a great way to exercise,
while having blast!
Zumba
Instructor: Misti Cranford
Ages: 14 years & up
Date/Time: Monday - Friday, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Cost: $5/class or $60/20 class punch card
Join us for a calorie-burning, fun-filled
cardio party! We will crank up the music
and let loose!
Ballroom & Country Dancing
Instructor: Andy Manrriquez
Date/Time: Saturdays:
Ballroom/Latin - 10:30am - 12:00pm
Country/Western - 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Cost: Singles - $5/class or $18/month
Couples - $8/class or $25/month
$3 discount available for SFA &
High School students
Social dance lessons in a variety of different styles including Ballroom, Latin,
Country, Western and Swing.
Paper Marbling Night Out
Instructor: Vicki Baggett
Ages: Adult
Date/Time: September 26 and November 14
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Cost: $12
Adults can bring their friends for some
grown up fellowship as we learn about
the ancient art of paper marbling. It is
beautiful, fun, relaxing and anyone can
do it!
Table Tennis
Coordinator: Robert Payne
Ages: 6 years & up
Date/Time: Mondays & Wednesdays
6:15pm - 9:00pm
Cost: $1/day
The Nacogdoches Table Tennis Club
(NTTC) welcomes all levels of players.
NTTC promotes a family friendly atmosphere, with serious minded children
welcome under adult supervision. Our
goals are fun, exercise, and the improvement of table tennis skills. Don’t forget to
like NTTC on Facebook.
Fat Blasting Boot Camp
Instructor: Jessica Thompson
Ages: 16 years & up
Date/Time: Mondays & Wednesdays
5:30pm - 6:15pm
Cost: $5/class or $40/10 class punch card
Do you want to melt fat and tone muscles? Join us for dynamic boot camp experience. We will mix cardio with strength
training in this circuit training exercise
class to get the most benefits out of the
least amount of time.
Athletics
Youth Volleyball
Registration: September 8 - September 26
Divisions: Girls 7 - 8, 9 - 10, 11 - 12 and 13 - 14 (age as of January 1, 2015)
Games Begin: October 25
Cost: $50 per child, $5 discount per additional child
BIRTH CERTIFICATES REQUIRED UPON REGISTRATION
Youth Basketball
Registration: October 1 - October 31
Divisions: Boys & Girls 5 - 6 (co-rec), 7 - 8, 9 - 10 & 11 - 12 (age as of January 1, 2015)
Games Begin: January 10
Cost: $50 per child, $5 discount per additional child
BIRTH CERTIFICATES REQUIRED UPON REGISTRATION
Adult Basketball
Registration: November 1 - November 31
Divisions: Men’s Open and Industrial
Games Begin: December 14
Cost: $300 per team
Weight Room
Fitness Facilities
C.L. Simon Recreation
Center Gymnasium
Open gym time is available for
pickup basketball & indoor walking. Gym schedule changes often
so call (936)-559-2960 to check for
availability.
Cost: $2/day OR $20/month
Ages: 12 years & under must have
supervision by an adult 18 years of
age or older
The weight room may be used
during C.L. Simon Recreation
Center hours.
Cost: $2/day OR $20/month
Ages: 18 years & up ONLY in the
weight room
Liberty Hall/Park Pavilion Rentals
Liberty Hall Rental
Contact: C.L. Simon Recreation Center
(936) 559-2960
Cost: $100 for 4 hours OR $200 all day
*Payment must be received within 7 days
of making the reservation. Cancellations
made more than 7 days prior to the event
will receive a full refund.
Liberty Hall is available for parties,
reunions or corporate functions. The
facility has a small kitchenette and large
meeting area with a maximum capacity
of 75 people. Some tables and chairs are
provided.
*Price increase in 2015.
Park Pavilion Rentals
Contact: C.L. Simon Recreation Center
(936) 559-2960
Cost: $5 per hour OR $25 all day
*Payment must be received within 7 days
of making the reservation. Cancellations
made more than 7 days prior to the event
will receive a full refund.
Park pavilions are available to reserve
for get-togethers. There are 15 different
covered pavilions throughout the City
and around Lake Nacogdoches.
Celebrations by Crystal!
Party Packages $100
Package includes room rental for an hour and a half, decorations,
invitations, “thank you” notes, party games, and activities for eight
(8) children. Choose from over 30 themes! Parents must pick up and
mail invitations and “thank you” notes as well as supply cake, punch,
or any other desired food items. There is an additional fee of $5.00
for any added children. Parties must be paid in advance, and cancellations must be requested three (3) weeks in advance. Goody bags
are available for $3.00 each.
Gymnastics Birthday Parties
The Gymnastics area can be rented for supervised birthday parties.
The fees are as follows:
Up to 12 children - $75.00 for two hours
13 - 24 children - $125.00 for two hours
Parties are reserved in 2 hour blocks of time on Saturdays only and
includes set-up and clean-up. Available times are as follows:
10:00am - 12:00pm • 12:30pm - 2:30pm • 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Local Organization Contacts
ETEX Swim Team
General Public Swim Lessons, Master’s Swim
Erik Cozadd – (936) 568-9988
Lobos Futbol Club
www.nacsoccer.com – (936) 569-9511 – [email protected]
Nacogdoches Boys Baseball Association
www.nacogdochesyouthbaseball.com
Nacogdoches Disc Golf Association
Ryan Middlebrook – (936) 569-0957/www.naccrushers.com
Nacogdoches Youth Soccer Association
Scotty Spake – (936) 558-7396/nysa.gotsport.com
Nacogdoches Youth Softball Association
Tim Martin – (936) 715-5720
Nfusion Youth Flag Football
Derek Sterns – (936) 463-8327/nfusionflagfootball.us
Pineywoods Youth Football Association
Boys & Girls Club – (936) 560-6844/[email protected]
Museums & Activities
Durst-Taylor Historic House and Gardens
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday,
10:00am - 4:00pm
Location: 304 North St.
Cost: Free
The Durst-Taylor Historic House and Gardens is
a circa 1835 wood-frame house and is the second
oldest building in Nacogdoches. The house sits very
close to the intersection of the old El Camino Real
de los Tejas and La Calle de Norte and was home
to many early businessmen, bankers and political
leaders including Thomas J. Rusk, Bennet Blake and
William Ochiltree. This hands-on museum includes
a fully functioning smokehouse, blacksmith shop
and chicken coop as well as heirloom gardens and a
sugarcane mill.
Sterne-Hoya House Museum and Library
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday,
10:00am - 4:00pm
Location: 211 S. LaNana
Cost: Free
The Sterne-Hoya House Museum and Library is an
1830 dogtrot house built by prominent merchant and
Texas Revolution leader, Adolphus Sterne. It was
occupied by the Sterne family until 1869 when it was
sold to thevon der Hoya family. The house remained
in the von der Hoya family until it was donated to the
City of Nacogdoches in 1958.
Nacogdoches Railroad Depot
Hours: Tuesday - Thursday,
11:00am - 3:00pm
& Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location: 101 Old Tyler Rd.
Cost: Free
The Nacogdoches Railroad Depot was built by Southern Pacific Railways to replace the original wooden
depot and opened on April 3 of 1911. The wooden
depot was built in May of 1910 and burned to the
ground less than a year later, after it was struck by
lightning. The depot remained in service until 1954.
Please call ahead for exhibit schedule.
Blast from the Past: Nacogdoches History Fair
Date/Time: Saturday, October 11
9:00am - 2:00pm
& Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Festival Park
Cost: Free
Visitors will be able to take part in everything from
a simulated archeological dig to making their own
pottery and from throwing an atlatl to flintknapping.
Our favorite oxen, Liberty and Justice, will be back
this year to do a Gin Pole and Oxen demonstration.
Other activities include string music, Dutch oven
cooking, blacksmithing and more. Bring your entire
family to see Texas history come to life!
Library Children’s Fall Activities 2014
Call to register (936) 599-2970
Preschoolers Story Time
Date/Time: Wednesdays, 10:00 - 11:00am
Ages: 18 months - 6 years
Enjoy stories, songs and crafts and meet
new friends.
Baby Story Time
Date/Time: 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each
month 11:00am
Ages: 2-18 months
Songs and stories to pique your baby’s
curiosity about reading and the world
around them.
Lego Club
Date/Time: September 20, October 18,
November 22, December 20
2:30 - 4:00pm
Ages: 2 - 18 months
The library has thousands of Lego®
pieces from which to choose to build
whatever you can imagine.
Special Kid Events
Pajama Story Times by Nacogdoches Jr Forum
Date: September 18, October 16, December 18
Time: 6:00pm Ages: all children and their families
Door prizes, stories, art & refreshments provided by
Nacogdoches Jr. Forum.
Mind Games for Children
Date/ Time: September 25, 5:30pm
Ages: 6 - 10 years old
Children will work on laptops to play brain challenge games.
Papier Mâché Projects
Date/ Time: September 15, 5:30pm
Ages: 6 - 10 years old
We will make a papier mâché bowl and other artwork.
Take Me Outdoors Day
Date/ Time: October 14, 4:00pm
Ages: All ages
Join us at Pecan Acres Park for games and story time.
Board Games
Date/ Time: October 13, 4:30pm
Ages: 5 - 10 years
Join us for favorite family board games for all ages.
Fall Art for Children
Date/ Time: October 23, 5:30pm
Ages: 6 - 10 years
Fall into creative arts and crafts for all ages.
Wimpy Kid Book Release Party
Date/ Time: November 4, 4:30pm
Ages: 6 - 10 years
Enter the drawing to be one of the first people to check out
the new book. Book trivia, games and door prizes.
Kids & Teens Cooking Contest
Date/ Time: November 15
Ages: 4 - 18 years
Kids make their dishes at home and bring them to the library for
our celebrity judges to taste and judge. Prizes in each age category.
Entry form due by November 12 at 5:30 pm.
Christmas Crafts for Children
Date/ Time: December 4, 5:30 pm
Ages: 7 - 10 years
Christmas themed crafts for children.
Special Tween/Teen Events
Friendship Bracelets for Tweens
Date/ Time: September 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ages: 9 - 12 years
Learn how to make different types of friendship bracelets.
Bring a friend! Please call to register.
Edible Halloween Crafts for Tweens & Teens
Date/ Time: October 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ages: 10 - 17 years
Use candy and other fun edibles to make a spooky craft.
Please call to register.
Kids & Teens Cooking Contest
Date/ Time: November 15
Ages: 4 - 18 years
Kids make their dishes at home and bring them to the library for our
celebrity judges to taste and judge. Prizes in each age category.
Entry form due by November 12 at 5:30 pm.
Edible Thanksgiving Crafts for Tweens & Teens
Date/ Time: November 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ages: 10 - 17 years
Use candy and other fun edibles to make a holiday craft.
Marshmallow Architecture for Tweens & Teens
Date/ Time: December 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ages: 10 - 17 years
Join us for a competition to see who can make the tallest and
strongest structure from marshmallows.
Minecraft Mania
Date: September 6, October 4, November 1, December 6
Time: 2:30pm - 4:30pm Ages: 8 years & up
Join us on the library’s own Minecraft server. We provide the laptops
and access to the game, and you provide the creativity and fun.
Library Adult Activities Fall 2014
Technology Classes
The library offers free classes for the person who is new to using the computer,
as well as the more advanced students or someone in between.
To reserve your spot, please call (936)559-2970.
Meet the Computer
Date: October 2nd, November 7 Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Ages: 18 years & up
Introduction to the parts of the computer, keyboard,
vocabulary and just general learning to use the computer!
Great for someone who has never used a computer before.
Microsoft Excel
Date: Part I: September 9, October 7, November 11
Part II: September 11, October 9, November 13
Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm Ages: 18 years & up
Students must be experienced in word processing.
Microsoft PowerPoint
Date: September 23, October 16, November
Time:6 - 10:00am - noon
Ages: 18 years & up
Students must be experienced in word processing.
Microsoft Word
Date: September 10, October 23, & December 11
Time: 3:00pm - 4:30pm Ages: 18 years & up
Learn the basics of word processing.
Some knowledge of computers is necessary.
Navigating the Web
Date: September 18 Time: 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Date: November 13 Time: 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Ages: 18 years & up
Learn how to safely and successfully navigate the Internet. Some knowledge
of basic computer function is recommended, but this is a class suitable for
novice web users.
Social Media for Your Business or Organization
Date/ Time: October 9, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ages: 18 years & up
Learn how to make the most of free social media tools to promote your business.
Presented by library staff and local professionals. Please call to register.
How to Buy Computer Equipment
Date/ Time: September 4, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ages: 18 years & up
An IT expert and library staff will reveal the secrets of what
you need to know before buying a new computer.
How to Make a Free Website
Date/ Time: November 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Ages: 18 years & up
Learn how to use free tools to create your own web presence. Some knowledge
of web browsing and word processing necessary.
Tech Talk for Seniors
Date: September 5, October 3, November 7, December 5
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm Ages: Adults
Learn how to use your new-fangled devices, from mobile phones to smart phones to
tablets, laptops or digital cameras. Stay tuned for special guests and locations!
Book-a-Librarian
Call to set up an appointment with a friendly librarian for a 15 minute to half hour
one-on-one sessions to learn how to use your device or get tech advice.
Clases de Computación en español
Edades: 18 años o mayor
Fechas/tiempos: 4 de septiembre- Aprender Usar la Computadora;
11 de septiembre- Procesamiento de Palabras; 18 de septiembre- Internet;
25 de septiembre- Correo eléctronico.
Fun Times for Adults
Nutrition on a Budget
Date/Time: September 20,
10:30am - 12:00pm
Ages: 18 years & up
Start the school year off right! Health
and wellness coach Lindsey Earl will
offer tips for keeping your kids healthy
while staying within a budget. Please
call to register.
DIY Wedding Workshop
Date/Time: September 18,
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ages: 18 years & up
Come get inspiration for do-it-yourself
weddings. Learn about local venues and
merchants, as well as ideas for decorations and designs. Please call to register.
Cabaret Night at the Library
Date/Time: October 10,
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 18 years & up
Join us for a celebration of opera and
musical theater. The library will be
transformed into a cabaret lounge for
your listening pleasure. Please call to
register.
Crafternoon for Adults
Date/Time: October 18, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 18 years & up
While the kids are at Lego Club, come
make craft projects with us. Materials,
coffee and conversation will be supplied.
Please call to register.
Pinterest Party
Date/Time: November 6, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 18 years & up
Show and tell for grown-ups. Bring or
discuss projects that have been inspired
by Pinterest or other crafty websites.
There will also be project stations with
materials to complete even more projects
based on our favorite Pins. Please call to
register.
Moms’ Exchange
Date/Time: December 4, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ages: 18 years & up
Calling all moms! Do you have trouble
keeping up with your growing family’s
clothing needs? Bring your gently used
children’s items to swap with others.
Please call to register.
Holiday Cookie Swap
Date/Time: December 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 12 years & up
Bring your favorite homemade cookie
and copies of the recipe to share with
others for a special holiday treat. Cookies should be made from scratch and you
may bring up to 3 dozen. Please call to
register.
Lunch Hour Book Club
Date: September 3, September 17, October
1, October 15, October 29, November 11,
November 26, December 10.
Time: 12:00 - 1:00pm
Ages: 18 years & up
Not a traditional book club. Bring
whatever you are reading to share with
others. Find out what other people are
reading and get book recommendations.
Feel free to bring your own lunch.
Games for Seniors
Date/Time: September 16, October 21,
November 18, December 16,
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Young at heart
Bring your friends and join others to
play dominoes and card games. Enjoy
a friendly atmosphere and like-minded
individuals. Dates are the third Tuesday
of each month.
Spanish/English Conversation Group
(Grupo de Conversacion en Íngles y Español)
Date/Time: Tuesdays, 12:00pm
Ages: 18 years & above
Do you know a little Spanish but never have an opportunity to practice? Would you like
to meet people and help others? This group joins English-speakers who want to learn
Spanish with Spanish-speakers who want to learn English. For one hour we take turns
speaking in English and Spanish. This is a great way to practice your comprehension
and speaking skills. All levels welcome! Si usted desea practicar su íngles, nosotros
tendremos un programa para usted. Aquí practicamos como hablar íngles con personas
que quieren aprender español. Ambos grupos gozan la oportunidad de aprender más.
Todos niveles de íngles son bienvenidos.
¡Grito de Dolores! Mexican Independence Day Celebration
Edades: Todas edades. (All ages)
Fecha: 15 de septiembre (September 15)
Time: 6:00pm
Art show and poetry reading of MexicanAmerican artists from the Nacogdoches
area.
City Contacts
Emergency Calls Only:
Fire Department
Planning & Zoning
After-hours Services
Historic Sites
Police Department
Administrative Offices
Human Resources
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Airport
(936) 560-9567
Inspections
(936) 559-2551
Public Works
Animal Control
I.T. Department
Water Billing
Main Street
Water Utilities
911
(936) 559-2900
(936) 559-2502
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Cemetery Department
(936) 559-2541
(936) 560-4443
(936) 559-2567
(936) 559-2531
(936) 560-5314
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Engineering
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Finance
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(936) 559-2516
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Parks Directory
Pioneer Park
Pecan Acres
Size: 30 Acres Location: 501 Lenwood St.
Size: 23 Acres Location: 826 Starr Ave.
This park features 3 group pavilions with
electricity, picnic tables, playground equipment,
basketball goal, volleyball court, open playfield,
disc golf course, restroom and parking area.
This park features a large pecan orchard, 1
group pavilion with electricity, picnic tables,
disc golf course, playground equipment, open
playfield, recreation trial, & parking area.
Maroney Park
Robert McCrimmon Park
Size: 17½ Acres Location: 2110 Maroney Dr.
Size: 14 Acres Location: 2130 Woden Rd.
This park features 4 lighted tennis courts,
jogging-exercise trail, basketball court, 1 group
pavilion with electricity, picnic tables, playground
equipment, restrooms and parking area.
This park features 1 group pavilion with electricity,
picnic tables, playground equipment, lighted &
covered basketball court & paved access road.
Festival Park
Size: 18 Acres Location: 507 S. Pecan St.
This park features large event pavilion, open
area to accommodate event/festival set-up,
3 group pavilions with electricity, lighted
basketball court, playground equipment, picnic
tables, restroom & parking area.
Temple Spray Station
Size: 1 Acre Location: : 1100 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
This park features spray station & parking facilities.
Lakeside Park
Size: 6 Acres Location: 4800 N. Pearl St.
This park features a small pond, picnic tables &
playground equipment.
Eugenia Sterne Park
Size: 1 Acre Location: East Main St.
This park features Gazebo, park benches &
parking area.
Banita Creek Park North
Size: 12 Acres Location: 501 Pearl St.
This park features a soccer field, disc golf
course, playground equipment, group pavilion
with electricity, picnic tables, Dog Park
Nacogdoches, restroom, parking area, softball
practice field & exercise trail.
Eugenia Sterne Park
Size: 1 Acre Location: : East Main St.
This park features Gazebo, park benches & parking area.
Mill Pond Park
Size: 26 Acres Location: 1628 John St.
This park features 1 basketball court, playground
equipment, 1 group pavilion and restrooms.
Ritchie Street Park
Size: 6 Acres Location: 800 Ritchie St.
This park features 1 group Pavilion, baseball
practice field, landscaping exercise equipment,
basketball court & playground equipment.
Trails & Lakes
Lake Nacogdoches
Lanana Creek Trail
Lake Nacogdoches is a 2210 acre reservoir located
10 miles southwest of the City on FM 225. There are
three pavilions, a swimming area, a fishing pier, &
a boat ramp in the west side park. There are also
tables, a swimming area, & another boat ramp on the
east side of the lake.
The Lanana Creek Trail system is over 6 miles of
both paved & unpaved walking and/or biking paths.
The trail is equipped with water fountains and
emergency phones, & patrons are encouraged to
enjoy the wooded scenery safely during the daytime.