Family Programs - Fall 2008

Playful City USA Playday

Longview Recreation will be conducting it’s second Playful City USA event in conjunction with the Community Tribal Health Walk and Health Fair and Get Fit Week kick off being held at Lake Sacajawea Hemlock Plaza area. Playful City USA is a national program designed to bring PLAY back into the lives of all America’s children. Kids and parents can participate in fun activities
while visiting health related information booths. Organizations involved in the community event are: Cowlitz Health Department, Cowlitz On The Move, Pathways 2020, Longview Recreation, Cowlitz Indian Tribe and other local health and wellness organizations.

Age: All Ages
Location: Lake Sacajawea Park, Hemlock Plaza area
Fee: Free

Community Tribal Walk & Health Fair

All community members are invited to join the Cowlitz Tribe and community partners to promote health and wellness within the community by walking Lake Sacajawea. The first 500 participants will receive a free t-shirt, participate in the free raffle, and visit information booths provided by local organizations including St John Peace Health Medical Center, Life Quest Wellness Program, Cowlitz On The Move, Cowlitz County Health Department, and Longview Recreation and Pathways 2020. The fi rst 100 people to pre-register will receive a free gift when they check in at the event. Call 575-6229 to pre-register or email mmiller.health@cowlitz.org. This event is in conjunction with the kick-off event for the Get Fit week and will include Playful City USA activities.

Age: All ages
Location: Lake Sacajawea Park, Hemlock Plaza area
Fee: Free, just drop in

Registration for the walk starts at 9:30 am.

Kids’ Garage Sale

Shop for children’s items such as clothes, books, toys, CD’s and DVD’s. The sale is open to the public from 9:00 am to 1:00 p.m. at the McClelland Center. Enjoy a fun shopping experience for all ages. Plenty of parking.

Location: McClelland Center, 951 Delaware
Fee: Free

Get Fit Week

This ten day program is designed to motivate families to adopt an active lifestyle, and to teach healthy physical activity and nutrition behaviors. All activities are free! The kick off event for Get Fit week will be in conjunction with the Cowlitz Tribal Walk and Health Fair and the Playful City USA event held at Lake Sacajawea Park on Saturday, September 20 at 10: 00 am. Get Fit weekly activities include: Academy of Kung Fu Self Defense and Kung Fu lessons, Line Dancing, Teen Step up to Health Fun Run, Tai Chi lessons, Wake Robin Learning Center Hike, family Ultimate Frisbee, and more! Free passes to local recreation/fitness centers that includes Mint Valley Racquet and Fitness Complex, Hilander Family Fun Center, and more! You can register for Get Fit Week after September 8 at Longview Recreation or at the Tribal Walk.. All you need to do to sign up for this free event is register and pick up your calendar of activities and Get Fit!

Age: All Ages
Location: Various

Walk a Hound, Lose a Pound

We are inviting you and your pet to come to ‘Walk a Hound, Lose a Pound’, a nationally recognized Step Up to Health program. This is a one lap walk around Lake Sacajawea to promote a healthy lifestyle for you and your family (pets are family too). Pre-register for the event if you want a t-shirt. You may register the day of, however t-shirts are not guaranteed. All animals must be leashed, healthy, socialized, and owners are responsible for cleaning up after their four legged friends. Sign up by Oct 1st for guarantee of shirt.

Age: All Ages
Location: Lake Sacajawea Park, Hemlock Plaza area
Fee: $5 per person or $10 for a family of 3 or more ($10 for shirts)

Special Events

Line & Partner Dance Party

Calling all line & couples dancers to join us for an evening of dancing, instruction and fun. All levels of dancers are encouraged to participant, no partner’s necessary.

Age: All Ages
Location: McClelland Center, 951 Delaware
Fee: $5 drop-in fee, pre-register by calling 442-5404
Instructor: Marcia & Gary Christensen

Photo Contest & Show

Open to all amateur photographers. Two divisions will be professionally judged (students ages 18 and under, and adults) Ribbons and gift certificates awarded. Award reception will be held on Friday from 7 to 8:30 pm. Prints must be mat mounted, ready to hang and no smaller than 5x7 photo and no larger than 16x20. String or wire hanger should be securely attached, framed art is not accepted. Categories with black/white and color are judged together in the following categories. Still life, Plant life, Scenic, People, Animals and Experimental. Photos must be entered on Wed., Nov. 5th from 12:00 pm to 6 pm at McClelland Center. Co-sponsored by the Monticello Camera Club

Ages: All ages
Location: McClelland Center, 951 Delaware
Fee: $5 per print, or 5 prints for $20. $3 per print for youth 18 & under. Public viewing is free.

Turkey Trot Fun Run

This non competitive fun run is for all ages and consists of one lap around Lake Sacajawea Park. Prizes are awarded for first place overall male and female, youth and adult. Free raffle drawings and refreshments for everyone. Proceeds benefit teen and therapeutic recreation programs. Deadline for shirt order is November 17. A limited number of shirts will be available to purchase on race day. Registration begins at 7:30 am. This is a fun family event and a great way to start your holiday weekend!

Age: 5 & over
Location: Lake Sacajawea Park, Lion’s Shelter, 17th & Nichols Blvd.
Fee: $18 per person with shirt, $8 without shirt

Handcrafted Holiday Bazaar

Reservations are now being taken for booth space at the McClelland. Home made and hand crafted items only. No food items.

Age: All Ages
Location: McClelland Center, 951 Delaware
Fee: $20 per space (includes 8 foot table)

Classes

Kayaking, Beginning

Learn basic safety and paddling techniques and spend time kayaking Lake Sacajawea. Kayaks provided, please bring your own life jacket. Age: 8 & over (under the age of 12 must register with an adult)

Location: Lake Sacajawea Park, Martin’s Dock area
Fee: Per class - $10 in-city, $15 out-of-city
Instructor: Jo Perkins

Self-defense for Women & Teens

Participants will learn self-defense techniques and tactics. This is a great class for all females including mothers and daughters who want to learn about safety and how to handle potentially un-safe situations. Instructor has many years of teaching self defense.

Age: 12 & over
Location: Academy of Kung Fu, 1236 14th Ave
Fee: $31 in-city, $36 out-of-city
Instructor: Steve Larson

Judo

Judo the gentle way. (Ju-Gentle Do-Way) This Japanese martial art has been a Olympic sport since 1964. Instruction will train you in the proper etiquette and protocol as well basic Break Falls, Tumbling, Atemi Waza (hand strikes, kicks) and Simple Throws. Children will also learn skills to peacefully resolve conflicts.

Age: 6 & over
Location: Catlin Center, 106 NW 8th Ave.
Fee: Per session - $30 in-city, $35 out-of-city
Instructor: Ron Ivanoff

Taekwondo, Beg. & Int.

This class is designed so the entire family can enjoy martial arts and spend quality time together, get in shape, learn positive thinking and self-defense. Continuous training for white belts (beginners) to black belts. Uniforms are available to purchase. Information on belt testing provided during sessions.

Age: 6 & over
Location: Catlin Center, 106 NW 8th Ave.
Fee: Per session - $30 in-city, $35 out-of-city
Instructor: Dan Morrison

Scottish Country Dancing

Learn Scotland’s social dancing with lively music and a fun atmosphere. No partner or special dress required. Good exercise mentally and physically.

Age: 13 & over
Location: Catlin Center, 106 NW 8th Ave.
Fee: $24 in-city, $29 out-of-city
Instructor: Sarah Bledsoe

Photo Mounting

Learn to properly cut, mount, and label your photographs to enter them in the annual Photo Contest and Show. Please bring your own photo sized between a 5x7 and an 8x10 to mount.

Age: 12 & over
Location: Catlin Center, 106 NW 8th Ave., Kelso
Fee: $5 in-city, $10 out-of-city
Instructor: Michael Norris & Monticello Camera Club