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Chevy Test Drive for Youth Sports Help us earn $1000.00 for Norwalk Parks and Recreation youth sports by test driving a NEW Chevrolet today at Gregg Young Chevrolet or come out to our Chevy Test Drive Event!
From now to November 30, 2019, Gregg Young Chevrolet is providing $25 to Norwalk Parks and Recreation for each eligible test drive completed of a new Chevrolet vehicle at our test drive event as well as Gregg Young Chevrolet, 2501 Sunset Drive, Norwalk, Iowa, up to a maximum of 40 drives, or $1000. For more information about Norwalk Parks and Recreation, visit www.norwalkparks.org. Norwalk Parks and Recreation, 1100 Chatham Avenue, Norwalk, Iowa, 515.981.9206. Contribution will be made upon redemption of validation code, provided by dealership, at Chevrolet.com/experience.
Drive in Trick or Treat Night Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2019 Time: 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm Location: Norwalk Fire Station bay, drive through the South side of bay 1 and 2
~ Trick or Treat night in Norwalk will be Wednesday, October 30 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Before you head out for a ghostly fun time in your neighborhood be sure to stop by the Public Safety Building to pick up your trick-or-treat bag, glow sticks, and treats. This event is for children Preschool to 5th grade.
Current Registrations:
Craft Club - Registration: September 9 to March 4 Program Information: 1:30 pm to 4:15 pm on Oct 2, Nov 6, Dec 4, Jan 15, Feb 12, and Mar 11 Cost: $15.00 resident per class / $17.25 non resident per class Location: Lakewood Art Room
~ Get out your glue gun and imaginations for this program. Children in 3rd through 5th grades at Lakewood Elementary are invited to join. They meet once a month after school on early out Wednesdays to make special art and craft projects.
YEL Grandmasters of Chess - Registration: September 9 – October 23 Program Information: Friday, 3:20 pm to 4:20 pm, Oct 25, Nov 1, 8 (no class), 15, 22, 29 (no class), Dec 6, 13 Cost: $77.00 resident / $88.55 nonresident Location: Norwalk Public Safety Building training room -- Chess class follows four basic components: Teach It! Each class students are taught different chess concepts and coached to implement those concepts into their chess games. Puzzle It! Students are given chess puzzles (constructed by WIM Serafima Sokolovskaya) and work with coach guidance. Play It! Each class ends with students playing 20 -30 minutes of chess. Coaches often feature in-class tournaments during the session. Class fee includes Chesskids.com membership for the session (a $49 annual value). For students grades 3rd – 5th.
YEL Junior Robotics - Registration: September 9 – November 8 Program Information: Monday, 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm, Nov 11, 18, 25, Dec 2 Cost: $51.00 resident / $58.65 nonresident Location: Orchard Hills Elementary STEM room -- 21st Century Robotics Enrichment using LEGO® bricks. Junior Robotics follows four basic components. Teach It! Each class students are taught the basic STEM engineering concepts behind each project. Build It! Students use LEGO® bricks to build different projects each session. Program It! Then they program the project to perform different actions using drag and drop icon based software. Play It! Finally they play with their project, modify it, create extensions and have fun working with it. For students grades K – 2nd
YEL Junior Robotics - Registration: September 9 – November 8 Program Information: Tuesday, 3:20 pm - 4:20 pm, Nov 12, 19, 26, Dec 3 Cost: $51.00 resident / $58.65 nonresident Location: Norwalk Public Safety Building training room -- 21st Century Robotics Enrichment using LEGO® bricks. Junior Robotics follows four basic components. Teach It! Each class students are taught the basic STEM engineering concepts behind each project. Build It! Students use LEGO® bricks to build different projects each session. Program It! Then they program the project to perform different actions using drag and drop icon based software. Play It! Finally they play with their project, modify it, create extensions and have fun working with it. For students grades 3rd - 5th.
Little Dribblers Basketball- Registration: September 9 - September 29 Program Information: November 9 - December 21 Cost: $33.75 resident / $38.80 non resident Location: Oviatt Elementary gym
~ This program is for boys and girls in Preschool (4 & 5 year olds) and Kindergarten. This activity teaches the beginning fundamentals of basketball. Volunteer coaches WILL be needed for the program. T-shirts will be provided. Times will vary depending on the number of teams.
5th/6th Grade Boys/Girls Basketball- Registration: September 9 - September 29 Program Information: November 9 - December 21 Cost: $39.50 resident / $45.40 non resident Location: Oviatt Elementary gym
~ This program is for boys and girls in 5th and 6th grades. This is a coed team unless we have enough to assign boy/girl teams. League will practice one night a week and play games on Saturdays. Volunteer coaches WILL be needed for the program. T-shirts will be provided. Times will vary depending on the number of teams.
Adult Pick-up Basketball Games- Registration: Begins September 16 (closes when full) Program Information: Wednesday nights, October 2 - March 18 Cost: $32.10 resident / $36.92 non resident Location: Norwalk Middle School gym
~ Pick-up basketball games will be offered for adults. Please bring clean tennis shoes to wear for the games. This program is only for residents who live within the Norwalk School District.
Community Open Gym - Dates: Tuesday/Thursday, Sept 12, 17, 19, 24, Oct 3, 8, 10, 17, 19, 24, 26, Oct 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24 Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Location: Oviatt Elementary gym Cost: $26.75 unlimited/$5.00 one-time visit, pay at the door
~ Stop by the gym to develop your shooting skills or to pick up a game of basketball. Make sure you bring a clean pair of tennis shoes to play ball. This open gym is for students 7th to 12th grade and adults. Bring your own basketball due to the limited amount at the school.
4th - 6th grade Volleyball- Registration: September 9 - September 29 Program Information: Sundays, Oct 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov 3, 10 Cost: $31.50 resident / $36.25 non resident Location: Norwalk Middle School gym
~ This program is for boys and girls in 4th through 6th grades.. Our goal is to have fun while teaching the fundamentals of volleyball. We will work on passing, setting, and spiking with an overall emphasis on good sportsmanship. This program will begin with practice for the first two weeks and then the boys and girls will be assigned to teams and will play games for the next four weeks.
Adult Women's Volleyball League- Session I: Registration: September 9 - September 22 Program Information: Oct 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov 3, 10 Session II: Registration: December 16 - December 29 Program Information: Jan 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb 2, 9 Cost: $34.85 per team Location: Norwalk Middle School gym
~ Join a couple of friends and come out and enjoy an evening of volleyball. This league will play on Sunday nights with location TBA. This league is self-officiating. Please register as a team with a maximum of 10 players.
Beginner Warrior Wrestling Club- Registration: October 7 - October 18 Program Information: Tuesdays November 5 - December 10 Tournament date: Saturday December 14 Cost: $47.00 resident / $ 54.05 non resident Location: Norwalk High School
~ This program is open to any student in Pre- K through 2nd grade. Beginner Warrior Wrestling Club is designed for beginner wrestlers with little or no experience. Throughout these practices the skills and techniques will align with the goals of developing a strong K - 12 wrestling program. This level is specifically designed to introduce your student athlete to the sport while maintaining a fun, positive learning environment. Volunteer coaches needed!
Non-Registration Programs:
Family Bingo Night - Dates: Sundays, Oct 6, Nov 3, Dec 1, Jan 5, Feb 2, Mar 1, Apr 5 Time: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Location: Norwalk Easter Public Library
~ Stop by the library on Sunday evenings and enjoy a good time with Bingo and tasty treats. Bring munchies or snacks to share with all and we will provide the beverages. All ages are invited to participate. Bingo callers will be the Norwalk Lions Club members.
Family Open Gym - Dates: Sundays, Nov 3, 10, 17, 24, Dec 1, 8, 15, Jan 5, 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 16, 23 Time: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Location: Oviatt Elementary gym Cost: Adults $1.00 Youth $.50
~ Shoot hoops or play a pick-up game with friends and family. Bring clean tennis shoes for the floor. Only residents in the Norwalk school district are eligible to participate. No registration required, just show up and play.
OPALS (Older People With Active Life Styles):
Senior Exercise Class - Program Information: Monday & Thursday 10:00 am - 10:30 am Cost: FREE to the public Location: Norwalk Christian Church
~ Everyone ages 55 and older is invited to attend a free exercise program that will include stretching and toning. We will meet at the Norwalk Christian Church, located at 701 Main Street. Registration is NOT required. This is a continuous program every Monday and Thursday from 10:00 am to 10:30 am.
Well-Seasoned Potluck - Program Information: Friday, Oct 11, Nov 8, Dec 13, Jan 10, Feb 7, and Mar 6 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Cost: FREE to the public Location: Norwalk Public Safety Building
~ Age 55 and older, come and socialize with the Parks and Recreation staff for a potluck lunch. Meat, tableware, and coffee/beverages are provided. Bring a side dish/dessert to share. Call the office to register before the event so we know the amount of meat needed. 515.981.9206
