Spring 2015Activity Guide

Spring 2015 Activity Guide
Photo by Andrew D. Brosig
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Spring 2015 Activity Guide
Judy B.
McDonald Public Library
1112 North Street
936-559-2970
Monday & Thursday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday
9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Judy B. McDonald Public Library
Table of contents
PUBLIC Library Activities
Youth Arts, Crafts & Music
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Youth Workshops
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Youth Sports
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Local Organization Contacts
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Youth Library Activities
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Special Kid Events
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Youth Arts and Crafts
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Tween/Teen Makerspace Workshops
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Fitness Facilities
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Youth and Adult Martial Arts
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Adult Group Exercise
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Adult Dance
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Adult Sports
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Historic Sites & Activities
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City Rentals
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Tween/Teen Arts and Crafts
Adult Library Activities Technology Classes
Adult Arts and Crafts
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Adult Special Events
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Recreation center Activities
Youth Recreation Activities Dance
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City Contacts
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Youth Gymnastics & Cheerleading
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Parks Directory
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Youth Library Activities
Story Time
Date: Wednesdays
Time: 10:00 am
Ages: All ages
Registration: Free, no registration.
Every Wednesday the library welcomes
preschoolers and their families for story
time. Enrich your child through stories,
songs, crafts and movies.
Pet Care Story Time
Date: January 14
Time: 10:00 am
Ages: All ages
Registration: Free, no registration.
Enjoy a special lesson on pet care with
a fun craft to follow. There will also be
a pet supply drive for the animal shelter.
Please call 559-2970 for the supply list.
Pajama Story Times by Nacogdoches Junior Forum
Date: February 19 & April 16
Time: 6:00 pm
Ages: All children and their families.
Registration: Free, no registration.
The Nacogdoches Junior Forum generously provides fun evenings throughout
the year for the whole family. Join us for
door prizes, stories, art and refreshments.
Special Kid Events
Lego Club
Dates: January 17, February 21, March 16
& 21, April 18 & May 16
Time: 2:30 pm
Ages: 4 - 17 years
Registration: Free, no registration.
The library has thousands of Lego®
pieces from which to choose to build
whatever you can imagine. It’s fun for
the whole family!
Día de los Reyes
Date: January 5
Time: 6:00 pm
Ages: All ages
Registration: Free, no registration.
Celebrate this traditional Hispanic holiday with games, crafts and Rey de Reyes
cake. Children traditionally find gifts
next to their shoes on the 6th of January.
We’ll collect new shoes, socks and leggings for children staying at East Texas
Family Crisis Center.
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Hobby Fair
Date: January 29
Time: 6:00 pm
Ages: 4 years & up
Registration: Free, no registration.
Community members gather to show off
their talents and leisure pursuits. A variety of hobbies will be represented and
demonstrated to spark children’s interests and inspire them to get involved.
Dr. Seuss Birthday Party
Date: March 2
Time: 6:00 pm
Ages: All ages
Registration: Free, no registration.
Join us for a party with games and stories celebrating the birthday of Theodore
Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss. This is one of our
biggest celebrations of the year!
Spring Break Activities
Date: March 16 - 19
Ages: All ages
Registration: Free, no registration.
Come spend your Spring Break with us.
We’ll have all kinds of activities for children while school is out, from a special
Lego® Club to movies and more. Please
call 559-2970 for a schedule.
Earth Day at Pecan Park
Date: April 22
Time: 4:00 pm
Ages: All ages
Registration: Free, no registration.
Celebrate Mother Earth with games,
prizes and stories. Kids will learn the importance of green living and protecting
the environment. In the event of inclement weather, we will meet at the library.
Library Camp Out
Date: April 24
Time: 8:00 pm
Ages: All families
Registration: Please register by April 23.
We’re bringing the outdoors inside.
Celebrate family reading at an indoor
camp-out with s’mores, hot dogs, stories
and camp songs.
Cantínflas Movie Night (Noche de Cantínflas)
Date: May 22 (22 de mayo)
Time: 6:30 pm
Ages: All families (todas familias)
Registration: Free, no registration.
(no es necesario registrarse)
Enjoy a Spanish movie English subtitles
and FREE popcorn with one of the most
famous comedic actors of Mexican cinema. Disfruta una noche con Cantínflas.
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Youth Arts and Crafts
Valentine Crafts
Date: February 10
Time: 4:00 pm
Ages: 6 - 11 years
Registration: Free, no registration.
Kids are invited to join us for a fun holiday craft just in time for your special day.
Special Valentine crafts will be created
for kids to share with friends and family.
Indoor Slingshot
Date: February 23
Time: 6:00 pm
Ages: 6 - 11 years
Registration: Free, no registration.
Learn how to make safe and fun slingshots, followed by games galore! Please
bring an empty paper towel roll. All
other materials will be provided.
Magazine Art Workshop
Date: May 12
Time: 4:00 pm
Ages: 6 - 11 years
Registration: Free, no registration.
At the library, we love to recycle and
make new treasures out of old or unwanted items. Kids are invited to come
and enjoy a fun class exploring the use
of magazines to make art.
Tween/Teen Gaming Parties
Minecraft Mania 1
Date: January 3, February 7, March 7 &
May 2
Time: 2:30 pm
Ages: 8 - 11 years
Registration: Please register by the Friday
before each event.
Team up with us on the library’s own
Minecraft server. We provide the laptops
and access to the game, and you provide
the creativity and fun. For those with
a laptop and game license, feel free to
bring your own and join the fun.
Minecraft Mania 2
Date: January 3, February 7, March 7 &
May 2
Time: 3:30 pm
Ages: 12 - 17 years
Registration: Please register by the Friday
before each event.
Team up with us on the library’s own
Minecraft server. We provide the laptops
and access to the game, and you provide
the creativity and fun. For those with
a laptop and game license, feel free to
bring your own and join the fun.
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Xbox at the Library
Date: February 12 & March 19
Time: 4:00 pm
Ages: 10 years & up
Registration: Free, no registration.
Are you tired of playing the same games
at home? Are you stuck gaming by yourself? Come play with us! We’ll have an
Xbox One with Kinect for some friendly
competition.
Tween/Teen Makerspace Workshops
What is a Makerspace?
Makers are a collaborative community of all ages who share a passion for making things
and who are engaged in experimentation, innovation and creativity. Our Makerspace
merges DIY, craft, art, electronics, programming, math, science and engineering into projects for both young people and their mentors. Our goal is to support and grow the Maker
movement in our local community through experimental play. We aim to encourage and
enable young people to try new things, learn by doing and build the confidence that
comes from guided problem solving. If you dream it, you can do it - at the public library.
Makerspace: Learn to Code
Date: January 15
Time: 5:30 pm
Ages: 10 years & up
Registration: Please register by January 14.
Computer programming is fast becoming a basic foundational skill. Tweens
are encouraged to join us in learning the
basics of code while creating fun games
and animations. No experience required!
Makerspace: Stick Bombs
Date: February 9
Time: 5:30 pm
Ages: 10 years & up
Registration: Please register by February 7.
As part of our new makerspace, we’re
learning how to mix mechanics with art.
Come to our workshop and find out how
to make exploding kinetic art. Amaze
your friends!
Makerspace: Learn to Solder, Part 1
Date: March 16
Time: 5:30 pm
Ages: 12 years & up
Registration: Please register by March 14.
The foundations of electronic components are built on a handful of technical
skills. We’ll help you learn to do-it-yourself. Join us in learning how to solder
and make a fun LED pin. No experience
required, and you’ll have your first electronics project under your belt!
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Makerspace: Learn to Solder, Part 2
Date: March 19
Time: 5:30 pm
Ages: 12 years & up
Registration: Please register by March 18.
Once you’ve mastered the first soldering
project, take on some more advanced
soldering skills. For those who’ve completed Part 1 or had experience with
soldering.
Makerspace: Arduino Basics
Date: March 26
Time: 5:30 pm
Ages: 12 years & up
Registration: Please register by March 25.
Continue learning the basics of soldering
and explore the basics of the beginnerfriendly Arduino microcontroller. This
is more advanced soldering for those
who’ve completed Learn to Solder, Part 1
or have had experience with soldering.
Makerspace: Duct-ivities
Date: April 23
Time: 5:30 pm
Ages: 10 years & up
Registration: Please register by April 22.
Our makerspace is all about making
things from materials we all have lying
around. Learn how to make all kinds of
projects from that oh-so-versatile medium, duct tape!
Makerspace: Stop Motion
Date: May 11
Time: 5:30 pm
Ages: 10 years & up
Registration: Please register by May 9.
For all of those up-and-coming animators and filmmakers, join us to learn how
to set up and film short movies in stop
motion. Feel free to bring miniatures or
other items for props!
Tween/Teen Arts and Crafts
Hair Chalking Party
Date: March 21
Time: 1:00 pm
Ages: 12 years & up
Registration: Please register by March 20.
Come express your colorful personality!
Celebrate the end of Spring Break by
streaking your hair with temporary hair
chalk.
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Adult Library Activities
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 559-2970.
Meet the Computer
Date: March 26 & May 21
Time: 3:00 pm
Ages: 18 years & up
Registration: Please register by March 25
or April 30.
Introduction to the parts of the computer,
keyboard, vocabulary and just general
knowledge to use the computer! This
class is great for someone who has never
used a computer before.
Microsoft Excel
Dates: Part I: January 13, March 3 & May 12
Dates: Part II: January 15, March 5 & May 14
Time: 5:30 pm
Ages: 18 years & up
Registration: Please register by the day
before the class.
Learn how to create and use spreadsheets. Students must be experienced in
word processing.
Microsoft Publisher
Date: February 11 & April 28
Time: 3:00 pm
Ages: 18 years & up
Registration: Please register by February
10 or April 27.
Learn the basics of layout and design for
publications. Students must be experienced in word processing.
Microsoft PowerPoint
Date: February 3
Time: 5:30 pm
Ages: 18 years & up
Registration: Please register by February 2.
In this course, you’ll discover new
ways to make presentation slide shows.
Students must be experienced in word
processing.
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Microsoft Word
Date: February 9, March 23, April 23 & May 4
Time: 3:00 pm
Ages: 18 years & up
Registration: Please register by the day
before the class.
Once you’ve successfully “met” the
computer, come learn the basics of word
processing. Some knowledge of computers is necessary.
Navigating the Web
Date: January 23 & April 20
Time: 3:00 pm
Ages: 18 years & up
Registration: Please register by January 22
or April 18.
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
Date: February 16 & May 18
Time: 3:00 pm
Ages: 18 years & up
Registration: Please register by February
14 or May 16.
Learn how to make the most of free
social media tools to stay connected to
friends and family or promote your business or organization.
Tech Talk for Seniors
Date: January 2, February 6, March 6,
April 10 & May 1
Time: 4:00 pm
Ages: Adults
Registration: Free, no registration.
Learn how to use your new-fangled devices, from mobile phones to smart phones to
tablets, laptops or digital cameras. This is a
walk-in workshop for those who have questions about their devices. Feel free to bring
the trouble-making equipment with you!
Tools to Get You Organized
Date: February 5
Time: 5:30 pm
Ages: 18 years & up
Registration: Please register by February 4.
Come find out about easy tech tools to
keep track of your schedule, organize
a potluck, remind you of due dates and
more!
Clases de Computación en español
Edades: 18 años o mayor
Tiempos: 10:00 am
Fechas/tiempos: 4 de febrero- Aprender Usar la Computadora; 11 de febrero- Internet; 18
de febrero- Correo eléctronico.
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Book-a-Librarian
Call to set up an appointment with a friendly librarian for a 15 minute to half hour one-onone session to learn how to use your device or get tech advice.
Adult Arts and Crafts
Crafternoon for Adults
Date: January 17, February 21, March 21,
April 18 & May 16
Time: 2:30 pm
Ages: 18 years & up
Registration: Free, no registration.
While the kids are at Lego Club, come
make craft projects with us. Materials,
coffee and conversation will be supplied.
Altered Books Workshop
Date: January 12
Time: 5:30 pm
Ages: 18 years & up
Registration: Please register by January 10.
Learn how to turn old books into new art.
This workshop offers a chance to learn
techniques and share ideas for how to
make journals, albums, scrapbooks, gifts
and much more.
Adult Special Events
DIY Club
Date: January 26, February 23, March 30
& April 27
Time: 5:30 pm
Ages: 18 years & up
Registration: Free, no registration.
If you’re looking for ways to save money,
go green and just generally be more
handy, drop in on our workshops on a
variety of topics including, couponing
and budgeting, do-it-yourself cleaning
and homemade beauty products. These
informal meetings will be held on the
last Monday of each month
A.A.R.P. Free Tax Help
Date: Mondays beginning February 2
through April 6
Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Ages: All ages.
You do not have to be a senior.
Registration: First-come, first-serve.
Volunteers from A.A.R.P. will prepare
taxes for individuals and families free of
charge. All income levels welcome. No
businesses, please. Please bring all W-2s,
Social Security Numbers for yourself
and dependents, bank account information for direct deposit and last year’s tax
return, if possible.
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Oscar Movie Night
Date: February 20
Time: 6:30 pm
Ages: 13 years & up
Registration: Please register by February 19.
Join us for our 3rd annual celebration
of all things Oscar on the Friday before
the big awards. We’ll play trivia, have a
screening of an Oscar-nominated movie
and enjoy star-worthy refreshments.
How-To Festival
Date: April 11
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Ages: All ages
Registration: Free, no registration.
This 2nd annual event is free of charge
for the public and celebrates communitybased interactive education. There will
be a wide variety of informal sessions in
which you can learn how to do all kinds
of things, from container gardening to
yoga to household repairs.
National Poetry Month Poetry Contest Recital
Date: April 30
Time: 6:00 pm
Ages: 12 years & up
Registration: Free, no registration.
Are you a poet? Do you want everyone
to know it? We’re asking for contributions to our 3rd annual poetry contest for
middle school, high school and adult poets. Participants and winners are invited
to share their work at an informal recital.
Please contact the library for contest
rules and entry forms.
Lunch Hour Book Club
Dates: January 7, January 21, February 4,
February 18, March 4, March 18, April 1,
April 15, April 29, May 13 & May 27
Time: 12:00 pm
Ages: 18 years & up
Registration: Free, no registration.
Joins us for a nontraditional book club.
Bring whatever you’re reading to share
with others. Find out what other people
are reading and get book recommendations. Feel free to bring your own lunch.
Meetings are held every other Wednesday.
Sunset Book Club
Date: January 8, January 22, February 5,
February 19, March 5, March 19, April 2,
April 16, April 30, May 14 & May 28
Time: 6:00 pm
Ages: 18 years & up
Registration: Free, no registration.
Join us for a nontraditional 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 dinner.
Meetings are held every other Thursday.
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Games for Seniors
Date: January 20, February 17, March 17,
April 21 & May 19
Time: 2:00 pm
Ages: Adults
Registration: Free, no registration.
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.
Young at Heart Fair
Date: May 7
Time: 5:30 pm
Ages: Adults
Registration: Free, no registration.
Come find out about health and wellness
options for seniors, as well as learn more
about support and care for the elderly
in the community. Presentations are suitable for seniors and their families.
Evening Spanish/English Conversation Group
(Grupo de Conversacion en Íngles y Español)
Date: February 2, February 16, March 30,
April 13, April 27 & May 11
Time: 5:00 pm
Ages: 18 years & up
Registration: Free, no registration.
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.
Daytime Spanish/English Conversation Group
(Grupo de Conversacion en Íngles y Español)
Date: Tuesdays
Time: 12:00 pm
Ages: 18 years & up
Registration: Free, no registration.
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.
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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!
Accident Insurance
Refund Policy
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.
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.
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.
Youth Dance
Ballet
Instructor: Ivoryanna McDonald
Date: Wednesdays
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Ages: 9 years & up
Cost: $10.00/class or $30.00/month
Ballet 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
floor and center work.
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Baby Ballet
Instructor: Ivoryanna McDonald
Date: Tuesdays
Time: 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
Ages: 3 - 5 years (age 2 upon approval)
Cost: $10.00/class or $30.00/month
Baby ballet is 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.
Jazz
Instructor: Ivoryanna McDonald
Date: Tuesdays
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Ages: 6 years & up
Cost: $10.00/class or $30.00/month
Class includes knowing and learning
intermediate and advanced turns and
leaps. Class involves stretching across
the floors, isolations, combinations and
short routines.
Hip Hop
Instructor: Ivoryanna McDonald
Date: Thursdays
Time: 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
Ages: 6 - 10 years
Cost: $10.00/class or $30.00/month
Class includes a fun up beat way to
move the body. Class involves stretching,
across the floors, center work, combinations and short routines. Class is very
versatile with different styles of Hip Hop.
Tennis shoes required.
Tap
Instructor: Ivoryanna McDonald
Date: Thursdays
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Ages: 6 - 9 years
Cost: $10.00/class or $30.00/month
Tap involves knowing and learning
rhythms, sounds, and consistent movement. Class focuses on fine motor skills,
combinations and small routines.
Twirling
Instructor: Crystal Kilmer
Date: Tuesdays
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Ages: 3 - 5 years: 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Beginners: 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
Int./Advanced: 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm
Select Team: 7:15 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost: $30.00/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.
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Drill Team
Instructor: Crystal Kilmer
Date: Tuesdays
Time: 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm
Cost: $30.00/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
Date: Mondays, Wednesday & Fridays
Time: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Ages: 5 - 12 years
Cost: $5.00/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 Gymnastics & Cheerleading
Gymnastics & Cheerleading Class Descriptions
Adult and Tot: Children must be 1-3 years of age. In this class, children will work on advancing their motor
skills and coordination. Children will be introduced to the gymnastics equipment and taught how to properly
use different apparatus. Parents will be required to attend this class and assist the coach with their tot for
the full 45 minutes.
Developmental: Children must be 3 years of age. This class is for children advancing from Adult and Tot, or for
those children who have never attended a gymnastics class before. Children will be introduced to gymnastics
equipment and taught how to properly use different apparatus.
Beginning Gymnastics: Children must be 5 years of age. This class is for children advancing from Developmental class. Proper form will be taught on all apparatus and advanced skill on the bars beam will be taught.
Cartwheels, round-offs and handstands will be introduced.
Intermediate Gymnastics: Children will be taught independence with their skills and will begin to perform
skills on their own. Children will begin to work on backward walkovers, step skip cartwheels and running
round-offs. Advanced floor skills will begin to be taught on the beam as well.
Advanced Gymnastics: Children will begin working on their front walkovers, standing back handspring, running round-off back handspring and back handsprings series. Advanced floor skills will be taught on the beam
as well.
Beginning Cheer and Tumble: This class is for children 4 years and up. Children in this class will focus on the
basics of cheerleading such as jumps, motions, and simple tumbling. Simple chants will be taught in this class,
and children will work on perfecting their rolls, bridge-ups, handstands and cartwheels.
Intermediate Cheer and Tumbling: Children will begin working on intermediate tumbling such as standing
backbend, round-offs, back walkovers, front walkovers and running round-offs. Stunting will be introduced in
this class if there are more than 4 students in a class.
Advanced cheer and Tumble: This class is for the more advanced tumbler who is working on running roundoffs running back handspring and standing back handspring. This class is perfect for children who want to try
out for middle or high-school cheerleading teams. Stunting will be perfected in this class if there are more than
4 students in the class.
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Gymnastics & Cheerleading Schedule
Spring Session 1: January 26th – March 6th
Spring Session 2: March 30th – May 8th
Time
PRICE
Adult and Tot
4:30 - 5:15
$40
Developmental
5:15 - 6:00
$45
Beginning Cheer and Tumble
5:15 - 6:00
$45
Beginning Gymnastics
5:30 - 6:15
$45
Open Gym
5:30 - 6:30
$5
Intermediate Gymnastics
6:00 - 7:00
$50
Advanced Gymnastics
7:00 - 8:00
$55
Beginning Gymnastics
4:00 - 4:45
$45
Adult and Tot
5:15 - 6:00
$40
Developmental
5:30 - 6:15
$45
Open Gym
5:30 - 6:30
$5
Intermediate Gymnastics
6:00 - 7:00
$50
Intermediate Cheer and Tumble
6:00 - 7:00
$50
Developmental
4:30 - 5:15
$45
Beginning Cheer and Tumble
5:00 - 5:45
$45
Advanced Gymnastics
5:30 - 6:30
$55
Open Gym
5:30 - 6:30
$5
Advanced Cheer and Tumble
6:00 - 7:00
$55
Intermediate Gymnastics
6:30 - 7:30
$50
Beginning Gymnastics
4:00 - 4:45
$45
Intermediate Cheer and Tumble
5:00 - 6:00
$50
Adult and Tot
5:15 - 6:00
$40
Intermediate Gymnastics
5:30 - 6:30
$50
Open Gym
5:30 - 6:30
$5
Advanced Cheer and Tumble
6:00 - 7:00
$55
Class
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
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Gymnastics Birthday Parties
The gymnastics area can be rented for supervised birthday parties. The fees are as follows:
• Up to 12 children: $75 for two hours
• 13 - 24 children: $125 for two hours
Parties are reserved in two hour blocks of time on Saturdays only. Party times include setup and clean-up. Available times are as follows:
10:00 am - 12:00 pm, 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm and 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Youth Arts, Crafts & Music
Arts and Crafts
Instructor: Vicki Baggett
Date: January 12 - May 18
Time: Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm,
Thursdays 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Ages: 6 years & up
Cost: $12.00/day, or punch card for 5
classes for $50.00 & a second child discount,
5 classes for $32.00
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 three times a week! No class on
January 19 and March 16 - 20.
Mom and Me
Instructor: Vicki Baggett
Date: January 12 - May 18
Time: Thursdays 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm
Ages: 2 - 5 years
Cost: $12.00/day, or punch card for 5 classes for $50.00 and a second child discount,
5 classes for $32.00
This playful class will combine stories,
movement and art with emphasis on
discover and fun. We will explore age
appropriate art materials and creative
movement in responsive to our favorite
storybooks. Dress to make a mess and
come ready for fun!
Eversong’s Music Together® Family Class
Instructor: Brandi Cartwright
Date: January 13 - March 3
Time: Tuesdays 11:00 am - 11:45 am
Ages: Newborn - 5 years
Cost: $155.00, Sibling Discount: $115.00
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.
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Youth Workshops
Snowflake T-Shirt Workshop
Instructor: Crystal Kilmer
Date: January 31
Time: 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm
Ages: 3 - 18 years
Cost: $8.00
Students will design their own snowflake
t-shirt using stamps, stencils and other
unique items. Students need to bring a
t-shirt or sweatshirt. All other materials
and supplies will be provided. Students
must register by January 27.
Pajama Party
Instructor: Crystal Kilmer
Date: January 31
Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Ages: 3 - 9 years
Cost: $14.00
Put on your PJ’s and bring your favorite
snuggy for a special story time filled with
fun, games and delicious refreshments.
Students will decorate a pillowcase to
take home. Students must register by
January 27.
Dora the Explorer
Instructor: Crystal Kilmer
Date: May 16
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ages: 3 - 8 years
Cost: $14.00
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.
Students must be registered by May 12.
Princess Tea Party
Instructor: Crystal Kilmer
Date: May 30
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ages: 3 - 8 years
Cost: $14.00
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 May 26.
Youth Sports
Youth Volleyball
Registration: January 12 - February 6
Divisions: Girls 7 - 8, 9 - 10, 11 - 12 & 13 - 14 (Age as of September 1, 2014)
Games Begin: March 9
Cost: $50.00 per child, $5.00 discount per additional child
*BIRTH CERTIFICATES REQUIRED UPON REGISTRATION
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Local Organization Contacts
Pineywoods Youth Football Association
Nacogdoches Boys Baseball Association
Contact: Boys & Girls Club
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (936) 560-6844
Website: www.nacogdochesyouthbaseball.com
Lobos Futbol Club
Website: www.nacsoccer.com
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (936) 569-9511
Nfusion Youth Flag Football
Contact: Derek Sterns
Website: nfusionflagfootball.us
Phone: (936) 463-8327
ETEX Swim Team – General Public Swim
Lessons, Master’s Swim
Contact: Erik Cozadd
Phone: (936) 568-9988
Nacogdoches Youth Softball Association
Contact: Tim Martin
Phone: (936) 715-5720
Boys & Girls Club of Deep East Texas
Nacogdoches Youth Soccer Association
Website: www.bgcdet.org
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (936) 560-6844
Contact: Scotty Spake
Website: nysa.gotsport.com
Phone: (936) 558-7396
Nacogdoches Disc Golf Association
Contact: Ryan Middlebrook
Website: www.naccrushers.com
Phone: (936) 569-0957
Fitness Facilities
C.L. Simon Recreation
Center Gymnasium
Weight Room
Open gym time is available for
pickup basketball & indoor walking.
Gym schedule changes often so call
(936) 559-2960 to check for
availability.
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
Cost: $2/day OR $20/month
Ages: 12 years & under must have
supervision by an adult 18 years of
age or older
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Youth and Adult Martial Arts
Yoseikan Budo
Instructor: Robert Cheshire
Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Children: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Adult: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ages: 5 years & up
Cost: Children (5 - 18 years): $25.00/month
Adult: $35.00/month
Student w/SFA ID: $25.00/month
16 Class Punch Card: $60.00
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 Group Exercise
Total Body Trim and Tone
Instructor: Jessica Thompson
Dates: Mondays & Wednesdays
Time: 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
Ages: 10 years & up
Cost: $5.00/class or
$40.00/10 class punch card
Do you want to melt fat and tone muscles?
We mix cardio with strength training in this
circuit training exercise class to get maximum benefits in a short amount of time.
Zumba
Instructor: Misti Cranford
Dates: Monday - Friday
Time: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Ages: 13 years & up
Cost: $5.00/class or
$60.00/20 class punch card
Join us for a calorie-burning, fun-filled
cardio party! We will crank up the music
and let loose!
Table Tennis
Instructor: Robert Payne
Dates: Mondays & Wednesdays
Time: 6:15 pm - 9:00 pm
Ages: 6 years & up
Cost: $2.00/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.
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Adult Dance
Beginning & Beginners Plus Clogging
Instructor: Cathy Michaels
Dates: Session 1: January 5 - March 2
Session 2: March 9 - April 27
Time: Mondays: Beginners: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Beginner Plus: 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Ages: 15 years & up
Cost: $45.00/session
No experience required! 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
Dates: January 5 - May 26
Time: Thursdays: Intermediate: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Intermediate Plus: 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ages: 15 years & up
Cost: $7.00/class or
$60.00/10 class punch card
High steppin’ and toe tappin’ enthusiastic
adults wanted! Students will learn basic
clogging steps and routines performed by
the group throughout the year. Clogging
shoes or Keds with clogging taps required.
This is a great way to exercise, while having blast!
Ballroom & Country Dancing
Instructor: Andy Manrriquez
Dates: Saturdays
Time: Ballroom/Latin: - 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Country/Western: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Cost: Singles: $5.00/class or $18.00/month
Couples: $8.00/class or $25.00/month
Social dance lessons in a variety of different styles including Ballroom, Latin,
Country, Western and Swing.
$3 discount available for SFA & High School students
Adult Sports
Adult Softball
Registration Dates: February 2 - March 6
Divisions: Men’s & Co-Rec
Games Begin: March 23
Cost: $360.00 per team
9th Annual Nacogdoches Corporate Challenge
Registration Dates: March 2 - March 27
Event Dates: Tentatively April 6 - May 1
Nacogdoches Parks and Recreation would like to invite your company to participate in the
9th Annual Corporate Challenge. The Corporate Challenge offers friendly athletic competition among companies who value enhancing their employee’s quality of life. No company is
too large or too small to compete. We look forward to another great challenge!
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Museums & Activities
Durst-Taylor Historic House and Gardens
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday,
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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,
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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 the von 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,
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
& Friday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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.
Alice in Wonderland
Date: April 18
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 211 S. Lanana St.
Cost: Free
Poor Alice went and fell down the rabbit hole and
came out at the Sterne-Hoya House Museum and
Library. This event will be fun for the whole family; Alice in Wonderland story time, Mad Hatter tea
party, flamingo croquet and photo booth.
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Storybook Saturday
Date: May 16
Time: 10:30 am
Location: 304 North St.
Cost: Free
There’s something magical happening at our museums! Come out to the Durst-Taylor Historic House
& Gardens for our fairy tale themed story time with
stories read by costumed characters.
City Rentals
Liberty Hall Rental
Liberty Hall (El Camino Real Park) 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.
Contact: C.L. Simon Recreation Center (936) 559-2960
Cost: $140.00 for four hours and $35.00 for each additional hour
Park Pavilion Rentals
Park pavilions are available to reserve for get-togethers. There are 15 different covered
pavilions throughout the City and around Lake Nacogdoches.
Contact: C.L. Simon Recreation Center (936) 559-2960
Cost: $5.00 per hour or $25.00 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.
City Contacts
Emergency Calls Only:
Fire Department
Planning & Zoning
After-hours Services
Historic Sites
Police Department
Administrative Offices
Human Resources
Public Library
911
(936) 559-2900
(936) 559-2502
Airport
(936) 559-2541
(936) 560-4443
(936) 559-2567
(936) 559-2571
(936) 559-2607
(936) 559-2970
(936) 560-9567
(936) 559-2551
Inspections
Public Works
Animal Control
I.T. Department
Water Billing
Main Street
Water Utilities
(936) 560-5011
Cemetery Department
(936) 559-2531
(936) 560-5314
(936) 559-2573
Engineering
Municipal Court
Finance
Parks & Recreation
(936) 559-2516
(936) 559-2525
(936) 559-2641
(936) 559-2960
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(936) 559-2583
(936) 559-2593
(936) 559-5046
Parks Directory
Pecan Acres
Pioneer Park
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.
Banita Creek Park North
Festival Park
Size: 12 Acres Location: 501 Pearl St.
Size: 18 Acres Location: 507 S. Pecan 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.
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.
Eugenia Sterne Park
Temple Spray Station
Size: 1 Acre Location: : East Main St.
Size: 1 Acre Location: : 1100 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
This park features Gazebo, park benches & parking area.
This park features spray station & parking facilities.
Mill Pond Park
Lakeside Park
Size: 26 Acres Location: 1628 John St.
Size: 6 Acres Location: 4800 N. Pearl St.
This park features 1 basketball court, playground
equipment, 1 group pavilion and restrooms.
This park features a small pond, picnic tables &
playground equipment.
Ritchie Street Park
Eugenia Sterne Park
Size: 6 Acres Location: 800 Ritchie St.
Size: 1 Acre Location: East Main St.
This park features 1 group Pavilion, baseball
practice field, landscaping exercise equipment,
basketball court & playground equipment.
This park features Gazebo, park benches &
parking area.
Trails & Lakes
Lake Nacogdoches
TrailS
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 Nacogdoches trail system is over 8 miles of
both paved & unpaved walking and/or biking paths.
The trails are equipped with water fountains and
emergency phones, & patrons are encouraged to
enjoy the wooded scenery safely during the daytime.
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