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Posted on: May 25, 2018

[ARCHIVED] June 2018 Parks and Recreation Department Activities

SUMMER NUTRTION PROGRAM    

WHAT: Summer Nutrition Program

WHEN: 6/4

TIME: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

COST: Free (Ages 0-18yrs)

CONTACT: Vickie Calhoun 256-399-6362

List of participating locations available at breakforaplate.com

 

 

SUMMER DAY CAMP    

WHAT: Summer Day Camp

WHEN: 6/4 (call for availability)

TIME: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

COST: $20 week/per child

Bring your lunch & Snack

Raymond Hill               256-549-4736      

Carver Gym                  256- 549-4668

East Gadsden              256-549-4673     

Thompson                    256-549-4738 

Mitchell                        256-549-4739

 

 

Banks Park Community Center   

2805 South 11th Street   

256-546-3360

WHAT: Community Meeting- hosted by Councilman Cannon

WHEN: 6/5

TIME: 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

COST: Free

 

WHAT: Bingo 

WHEN: Thursday

TIME: 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.

COST: Free

 

 

Walnut Park Community Center    

3200 Walnut Street    

256-549-4685

WHAT: Primary Election

WHEN: 6/5

TIME: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

 

WHAT: Adult Exercise

WHEN: Monday, Wednesday & Friday

TIME: Monday & Friday 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., Wednesday 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

COST: Free

Low impact exercise that to be performed sitting or standing next to a chair for support

 

WHAT: Bingo & Cards

WHEN: Wednesday 

TIME:  8 a.m. - 11 a.m.

COST: Free

 

WHAT: Full Court Basketball

WHEN: Monday - Friday

TIME: 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

COST: Free

 

WHAT: Table Tennis

WHEN: Thursday

TIME: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

COST: Free

Bring your own paddle

 

 

East Gadsden Community Center

921 Wilson Street    

256-549-4673

WHAT: Primary Election

WHEN: 6/5

TIME: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

 

WHAT: Volleyball

WHEN: Wednesday

TIME: 4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

COST: Free

 

WHAT: East Gadsden Museum

WHEN: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

TIME: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

COST: Free

Artwork open to the public, new artists weekly

 

WHAT: Senior Bingo

WHEN:  Monday

TIME: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

COST: Free

 

WHAT: Senior Dance Class

WHEN:  Monday, Wednesday, Friday 

TIME: 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

COST: Free

 

WHAT: Quilting Class

WHEN: Monday & Wednesday

TIME: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

COST: Free

 

WHAT: Youth Dance Class

WHEN:  Tuesday & Thursday

TIME: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

COST: Free

 

WHAT: Game Room & Cards

WHEN: Monday - Friday

TIME: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.

COST: Free

 

WHAT: Bible Study

WHEN:  Thursday

TIME: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

COST: Free

 

WHAT: Full Court Basketball

WHEN:  Monday & Tuesday

TIME: 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

COST: Free

 

 

Elliott Community Center   

2829 West Meighan Blvd.  

256-549-4674

WHAT: Coffee Club Meeting

WHEN: Tuesday

TIME: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

COST: Free

 

WHAT: Historical Society 

WHEN: Monday

TIME: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

 

WHAT: Primary Election

WHEN: 6/5

TIME: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

COST: Free

 

WHAT: Exercise Class

WHEN: Thursday

TIME: 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.

COST: Free

 

WHAT: Medicare Health Class

WHEN: 6/25

TIME: 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. 

COST: Free

 

WHAT: Board Games

WHEN: Tuesday 

TIME: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

COST: Free

 

WHAT: Head Injury Foundation

WHEN: 6/14

TIME: 12 p.m. -2 p.m.

COST: Free

 

 

Raymond Hill Community Center

1231 Alcott Road

256-549-4736

WHAT: Basketball (free play)

WHEN: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

TIME: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

COST: Free

 

 

SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM    

256-549-4767

WHAT: Senior lunch (60 & over)

WHERE: Carver Community Center & Elliott Community Center

WHEN: Monday - Friday

TIME: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

COST: State Funded Program

*Applications can be picked up at Carver Community Center & Elliott Community Center

 

 

 Carver Gym    

1030 Tuscaloosa Ave.nue   

256-549-4668

WHAT: Basketball Free Play

WHEN: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

TIME: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

COST: Free

 

WHAT: G-League Basketball

WHEN: Sundays in June, July & August

TIME: 3 p.m. - 9 p.m.

COST: Gate Fee $2

 

WHAT: 1ST Saturday Festival

WHEN: 6/2

TIME: 12 p.m. - 7 p.m.

COST: Free

 

WHAT: Line Dance Class

WHEN: Tuesday

TIME: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

COST: Free

 

 

Thompson Community Center   

236 Goldenrod Avenue  

256-549-4738

WHAT: Primary Election

WHEN: 6/5

TIME: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. 

 

WHAT: Volleyball

WHEN: Wednesday

TIME: 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

COST: Free

Ages 10& up

 

WHAT: Job Corp vs Public Players (open basketball games)

WHEN: Tuesday - Thursday

TIME: 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. 

COST: Free

 

WHAT: Decorating Activities

WHEN: Monday - Friday

TIME: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 

COST: Free

Arts & crafts for all ages 

 

WHAT: Variations of Basketball

WHEN: Thursday

TIME: 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.

COST: Free

 

WHAT: Foosball

WHEN: Monday - Friday

TIME: 4:30 p.m. (call for Friday schedule)

 

WHAT: Dance

WHEN: Monday & Wednesday

TIME: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

COST: Free

 

WHAT: Dance

WHEN: Tuesday & Thursday

TIME: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

COST: Free

 

 

Therapeutic Department   

1420 West Meighan Blvd.   

256-549-4707

Activities and programs for children and adults with special needs, for more information contact Carla Wilson at 256-458-2116

WHAT: Movie/Outing

WHERE: Elliott Community Center

WHEN: Wednesday (beginning 6/6)

TIME: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

COST: Free

 

WHAT: Game Room – Pool, Ping Pong, Foosball 

WHERE: Elliott Community Center

WHEN: Monday

TIME:  2:45 p.m. - 4 p.m.

COST: Free

 

WHAT: Exercise/Walking/Weights

WHERE: Carver Community Center

WHEN:  Friday

TIME: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

COST: Free

 

WHAT: Bowling 

WHERE: Paradise Lanes

WHEN:  Thursday

TIME: 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.

COST: $1.00

 

WHAT: Open Gym

WHERE: Coliseum

WHEN: Monday & Tuesday

TIME: 9 a.m - 12 p.m.

COST: Free

 

WHAT: Bingo

WHERE: Elliott Community Center

WHEN:  Tuesday

TIME: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

COST: Free

 

WHAT: Swimming

WHEN: Thursday 

TIME: 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

COST: Free

 

WHAT: Annual Summer Cookout

WHERE: Noccalula Falls

WHEN: 6/28

TIME: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

COST: Free

 

 

SENIOR PROGRAMS 

256-549-4740

For active adults (50 & over)

WHAT: Chair Exercise

WHERE: Elliott Community Center

WHEN: Wednesday

TIME: 9 a.m.

COST: Free

 

WHAT: Walk With Ease

WHERE: Downtown Civic Center

WHEN: Monday, Wednesday, Friday

TIME: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

COST: Free

Times and locations will vary, for more information call 256-549-4740, all adult ages welcome

 

WHAT: Trips

WHEN: September 9-15

WHERE: Virginia Beach

COST: $740

 

WHAT: Adult Line Dance

WHERE: Downtown Civic Center - Auditorium

WHEN: Monday

TIME: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

COST:  Free

 

WHAT: Bridge

WHERE: Downtown Civic Center - Bridge Room (2nd floor)

WHEN: Monday & Friday

TIME: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

COST: Free

 

WHAT: Quilters

WHERE: Downtown Civic Center - Bridge Room (2nd floor)

WHEN: 2nd & 4th Thursday

TIME: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Cost: Free

 

WHAT: Mahjongg

WHERE: Downtown Civic Center - Bridge Room (2nd floor)

WHEN: Wednesday

TIME: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

COST: Free

 

WHAT: Line Dancing

WHERE: Downtown Civic Center - Auditorium

WHEN:  Monday 

TIME: 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

COST: Free

 

WHAT: Exercise Class (stretching, cardio, light weights, hula hoop, balls)

WHERE: Downtown Civic Center - Alaco Room

WHEN: Monday - Friday

TIME: 9 a.m.

COST: Free

 

WHAT: Bingo 

WHERE: Downtown Civic Center - Tea Room

WHEN:  Tuesday & Friday

TIME: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

COST: Free 

 

WHAT: Clogging Class

WHERE: Pitman

WHEN: June 7th, 12th, 21st, 26th

TIME: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

COST: Free

 

WHAT: Friday Night Dance with Live Band

WHERE: Downtown Civic Center - Auditorium

WHEN: Friday (except holidays)

TIME: 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.

COST: $5

For ages 50 & over

 

 

Mitchell Community Center   

1500  Noccalula Road

256-549-4739

WHAT: Primary Election

WHEN: 6/5

TIME: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

 

WHAT: Pickleball

WHEN: Wednesday

TIME: 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.

COST: Free

 

WHAT: Full Court Basketball

WHEN: Thursday

TIME: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. 

COST: Free

 


Athletic Department    

256-549-4709


Tennis Complex   

1700  West Meighan Blvd.  

256- 549-4662

WHAT: Junior Drills & Match Play

WHEN: Monday & Thursday

TIME: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

COST: $10

Intermediate and advanced players, ages 13-18 

 

WHAT: Group Lessons & Match Play

WHEN: Tuesday

TIME: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

COST: $10

A recreational tennis program of instruction for boys and girls 10-13, provides an ideal entry point for the beginner tennis experience

 

WHAT: Tennis Beginner Program 

WHEN: Wednesday

TIME: 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

COST: $10

Children ages 6-10 will be introduced to tennis on a smaller racquet/court with slower/colorful balls, emphasis on Fun! Fun! Fun!

 

WHAT: Ladies Tennis

WHEN: Thursday 

TIME: 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

COST: $10

Designed for adult ladies with emphasis on tennis as exercise & fun, all skill levels invited, even 1st time players, each week instructions will be provided on a specific aspect of tennis

 

 

NOCCALULA FALLS PARK & CAMPGROUND

1600 Noccalula Road   

256-549-4663  

Hours of Operation: 

          Pioneer Village, Train and Petting Zoo 

                            9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

          Mini Golf 

                           11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday & Sunday 

                           11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday - Thursday

 

WHAT: Wheels On Hills

WHERE: Noccalula Campground

WHEN: June 8th - 10th

TIME: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., live music Friday and Saturday 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. 

COST: Gate Fee $3

CONTACT: Kaila Fair 256-549-4663(ext.#2)

Vintage & classic car/truck show, food, crafts & antique vendors

 

WHAT: Barbarian Challenge

WHERE: Noccalula Falls

WHEN: 6/16

TIME: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

COST: $65 per adult/ $ 15 per child

CONTACT: Christina Richardson 256-549-4663 (ext #3)

Register@ www.barbarianchallenge.com

6 mile race for ages 12 & up( over 20 obstacles)

½ mile Kids Race ( many obstacles)

Kids can run 2 laps, inflatables & food venders

Packet pick on Friday, 6/15 @ 5th St. Market 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. 

 

5th Street Market   

439 Locust Street

256-549-4658

WHAT: Farmers Market

WHEN: Friday

TIME: 7 a.m. - 12 p.m.

COST: Free 

 

WHAT: Turnip Tuesday

WHEN: Tuesday (beginning 6/5)

TIME: 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

COST: Free

Food vendors, crafts, baked goods, woodwork, live music, fresh fruits/veggies 

 

 

Convention Hall  

344 South 1st Street   

256-549-4669

WHAT: Primary Election

WHEN: 6/5

TIME: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

COST: Free

 

WHAT: Nu Con Sci Fi Convention

WHEN: 6/8-6/10

TIME: Fri 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

COST: $12-one day pass

            $20-two day pass

            $28-three day pass

 

 

SPECIAL EVENTS

WHAT: Cultural Arts Kid Fair

WHEN: 6/9

WHERE: 210 @ The Tracks

TIME: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

COST: Free

 

WHAT: Summer Concert Series

WHEN: 6/1

WHERE: Amphitheatre

TIME: 8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

COST: Free

Cushions & coolers welcome, Featuring “Southern Accent" – Tom Petty tribute band

 

 

Coosa Landing   

200 Lake Street  

256-549-4677

WHAT: Local Tournament

WHEN: Tuesday & Wednesday

TIME: Registration 4 p.m., launch at 5 p.m.

COST: $30 per boat

Rules and info are available on The Local Tournament Facebook page

 

WHAT: FOP Fishing Tour

WHEN: 6/2

TIME: Launch at safe light

COST: Call for more info 256-613-7124

 

WHAT: Brown Outdoor Customer Appreciation Day

WHEN: 6/16

TIME: Launch at safe light

COST: Call for more info Jeremy 256-499-2212

 

WHAT: Radical Tackle

WHEN: 6/23

TIME: Launch at safe light

COST: Call for more info

 

WHAT: Dirt Broke Bass Tournament

WHEN: 6/23

TIME: Launch at safe light

COST: Call for more info

 

WHAT: Charity Tournament

WHEN: 6/23

TIME: Launch at safe light

COST: Call for info

 

WHAT: Coosa River Trail

WHEN: 6/23

TIME: Launch at safe light

COST: Call for more info

 

 

 

 

 

 

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