Readington Recreation NEWS

Readington Recreation NEWS    February   2014  Look for the Spring 2014 Readington Recreation  Brochure on the Readington Recreation website  Lots of programs for residents of all ages!!   New programs for spring‐ Sign up online under forms  Great Kitchens! La Casa Bianca Date: Session 1- February 10th and Session 2 - May 5th Time: 6:30-8:00 PM Cost: Registration fee $10.00 Ingredients cost $40.00 cash payable that evening. Enjoy cooking instructions, recipe sharing, extraordinary meals, and great company.

Summer Camp Registrations Forms will be online March 1st 2014 Registration will be open to all campers until June 1st, 2014. After that date there will be a late fee of $50.00 for each registration. Evening Registration date: April 29th 7:00-9:00 PM at Readington School. Prices and information will also be posted on website under summer camp in February.

Readington Community Garden-Join Us Date: mid- March-mid-October Time: Saturday mornings 10:00-12:00 noon Location: Dobozynski Park No rules no fee regular attendance not required work as much as you can and take home organic food. Horseback Riding Lessons at Keirson Farm for whole Family Date: Feb24th-April 6th and April 7th-May 18th Times: Tiny Tot (3-5) Mon-Friday 1:00-4:30 and Sunday 9:00-1:00 Times: Children 6 years and older Monday & Wednesdays 5-6, 6-7and 7-8 and Sundays 2-3, 3-4 Times: Adults-Monday & Wednesday 5-6,6-7,7-8 Sundays 2-3, 3-4 Cost: For ages 3-5 years old $240.00 Cost: Children Ages 6-Adult $300.00 Location: Kierson Farm is located on West Woodschurch Road in Readington ART Classes Begin Saturday MARCH 15TH Dates: First Session 3/15-4/26 Second Session 5/3-6/21 Drawing & Painting Ages 6-10 Students improve their skills in this class focusing on the principles of the art of drawing and painting. Students work in pencil, charcoal, and paint on a variety of fun projects.

Time: 9-10am Cost: $85, materials included Cartooning Ages 9-14 Japanese Anime, Comic Book Heroes, Dragon

Ball Z, the X-Men; this class has it all. Learn how to draw your favorite characters from sketch to finished art.

Time: 10:15-11:45am Cost: $115, materials included Classes run Saturdays from March 15 – April 26 The Readington Recreation Committee meeting Date: February 26, 2014 Wednesday night Time: 7:30 PM Place: Municipal Building The Readington Parade Committee Meeting Date: February 19th, 2014, Wednesday night. Time: 7:30 PM Place: Municipal Building Isshinryu Karate Classes –Must preregister Date: Thursdays Cost: $15pp annually Location: Holland Brook School Time: 6:30-8:00 PM Adults 7-8:30 PM

Summer Recreation Program 2014 June 23-August 1st 4 years old to 8th grade for 6 week program Whitehouse School-for children entering Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd grades in fall of 2014. There will be a preschool program again this year for 4 year olds (entering Kindergarten 2014) with a 3 or 5 half day program. Time: 8:00 AM & close at 5:30 PM. Holland Brook School – for students entering 4th, 5th, 6th 7th, 8th grades in fall of 2014. Time: 8:00 AM -5:45 PM Any questions or concerns please call Patti at 295-1129 or email her at [email protected]

 

Summer Recreation Employment (18 or older) Love to be with children!! Join us for a fun summer!! Work about 30-35 hours a week. A senior counselor will be in charge of a group and go on trips. Great experience if you are planning on working with children in the future. Call Patti at 295-1129 or email her at [email protected] Spring Employment: UMPIRES NEEDED for Spring Girls’ Softball Games Must attend meeting and complete training starting on Saturday, March 16th at RMS Room 302 at 10:00 A.M. If interested please email Patti at [email protected] Must be at least 14 years old. 101h SHANNON DALEY MEMORIAL FUND Annual Charity Basketball with Harlem Wizards on March 5th, 2014 Time: 7:00 PM Place: Hunterdon Central High School Field House Cost: $10.00 Adults $5.00 Children under 12 in advance. The mission is to assist local families facing financial hardship due to child battling serious ailment. For ticket information please go towww.shannonfund.org. or call 908-534-0692.Tickets also available at Darrow’s Sporting Edge, Mr. Clymer or Sneakers Plus. To advertise in the program please call (609)282-8513 or email [email protected] The 10th Annual March Madness Girls Basketball Tournament Hunterdon Horizon Girls Non Profit Basketball is sponsoring the 11th Annual Cynthia K. Critelli Memorial Tournament. Mrs. Critelli was a Teacher at Three Bridges School for over 27 years who passed away as the result of Breast Cancer in January 2004. The event will be held on March 7, 8 and 9 at Readington Middle School, Holland Brook, RFIS and Raritan Valley Community College. Donations for the annual ad booklet for the event are now being accepted. Please go to www.leaguelineup.com/critmarch

Forms and information on line at: www.readingtontwp.org E-Mail is: [email protected]

Readington Recreation NEWS    February   2014  SPRING SPORTS REGISTRATION BEGINS IN FEBRUARY Forms are online-Just fill it out, download it and mail it in with a check to Readington Recreation. Sport Squirts Ages 3-5 Learn a new sport each week with US Sports Institute Location: Summer Road Park Cost: $125.00 Dates: Friday 4/26-6/14 7 Weeks Time: 11:30-12:30 PM

Tennis at Pickell Park with USA SPORTS Date: Wednesday 4/23-6/11 8 weeks Cost: $150.00 Time: Parent & Me Tennis Squirts Ages 3-5 3:00-3:50 PM First Play Tennis Ages 5-8 4:00-5:00 PM Development Play Tennis Ages 8-14 5:00-6:00 PM

Parent & Me Sport Squirts Ages 2-3 with US Sports Learn a new sport each week with Mom or Dad Location : Summer Road Park Cost: $125.00 Dates: Fridays 4/26-6/14 7 Weeks Time: 11:30-12:20 PM

After School Tennis for Ages 5-9 with Firefly Space Limited Register Early Dates: Mondays, March 3-April 7 Whitehouse School Thursdays, March 6-April 10th Three Bridges School Time: 3:00-4:00 PM and 4:15-5:15 PM Instructors will take the 3:00 students from classroom to tennis.

T-Ball Squirts Ages 3-5 with US Sports Location: Pickell Park Cost: $125.00 Dates: Sundays 4/27-6/15 Time: 1:30-2:30 PM

Evening Registration for Field Hockey, Soccer and Softball Date: Tuesday March 11th Time: 7:00-8:30 PM Place: Readington Middle School Room 304 .

Soccer Squirts Ages 3-5 with USA SOCCER Place: Summer Road Park Cost: $125.00 Dates: Saturdays 4/26-6/14 Times: 9:00-10:00 and 10:15-11:15 AM Girls Lacrosse Registration is open for girls in U9, U11, and U 13. For registration form and more information, visit www.leageulineup.com/readingtonlacrosse Boys Lacrosse K-2 Registration can be found of the lacrosse Website - www.leageulineup.com/readingtonlacrosse Girls Lacrosse and Boys K-2 Registration ends March 3, 2014 Fencing Clinics on Tuesday nights with Medeo Fencing Dates: First Session 3/4 - 4/8 Second Session 4/22-5/27 Place: Whitehouse School Cost: $165.00 Travel Fencing Team Dates: February 18-June 5th For more information please check website and spring brochure Golf Lessons Children & Adults by Bobby D’Amica Location: Hillsborough Golf & Country Club Ages 7-15 years Cost: $120.00 for 5 week program Dates: Saturdays, Session 1 4/26-5/24 Session II 5/31-6/28 Times: Beginner/Intermediate-9:00-10:00 AM Advanced Golf 10:00-11:00 AM NEW TENNIS TEAMS COACHED BY USA SPORTS For grades 5-8 MUST PREREGISTER FOR TRYOUTS Date: April 23-October 11th Practice Wednesdays 6:30-8:00 Place: Pickell Park and Parks in Central Jersey Times: They will vary for games and matches. TRYOUT will be held at Pickell Park and dates are: Date: Saturday March 29th 10:00-11:00 Wednesday April 2, 6:00-7:00 Rain date: Saturday April 5th 10:00-11:00 AM Preregister call 534-9752

COACHES MEETINGS: Girls Softball Coaches meeting will be on Friday March 21st at Holland Brook School at 7:30. Spring Soccer Coaches meeting will be on Thursday April 3rd Readington School Room 304 at 7:30. Field Hockey for grades 2nd -8th Girls Cost: $100.00 Season is Thurs. 4/3-5/29 Play mid-week no Saturdays, Players provide own stick, mouth guard, cleats & shin Guards. Looking for adult/high school volunteers to help with this spring league. Please contact Joanie Barrett for more information at [email protected]. Field Hockey Registration ends March 1st. Spring Coed Soccer Grades K-8 with USA Sports Place: Summer Road Park. Cost: $110.00 Dates: Saturdays 4/26-6/21 and includes Monday night training for grades Kindergarten-8th grade. Players provide cleats and shin guards Recreation Soccer Registration ends March 31st 2014 Girls Softball for grades K-8th Cost: $120.00 Girls Softball for all grades will be playing with Branchburg this spring at Branchburg and Readington ball fields. Kindergarten- Wednesday and Fridays -Pickell Park First and Second Grades –Tuesday and Thursdays Summer Rd Third –Fifth Grades – Wednesday and Fridays Hillcrest Park Sixth-Eighth Grade –Tuesday and Thursdays Hillcrest Park Practice will start on March 29th at Branchburg Sports Complex Other practices will be on above week nights from April 1-18th in Readington fields Games will begin week of April 20th Softball Evaluations for grades 3-8 Date: March 9th at Holland Brook School Softball Registration end March 9th, 2014.

Forms and information on line at: www.readingtontwp.org E-Mail is: [email protected]