City of Norwalk, IA sent this bulletin at 01/27/2023 10:18 AM CST
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Announcements/Notices
FUNDRAISERS!!
FUNDRAISER! Join the Norwalk Parks and Recreation Department for a fun night at the Iowa Wild game on February 24 at 7:00 pm! A portion of each ticket will be donated to Norwalk Parks and Recreation!
FUNDRAISER! Join the Norwalk Parks and Recreation Department for a fun night at the Iowa Wolves game on March 25 at 7:00 pm! A portion of each ticket will be donated to Norwalk Parks and Recreation!
Program Information: Mondays and Thursdays 10:00 am Cost: FREE to the public Location: Luana Savings Bank, 9321 Marketplace Dr., Norwalk
Everyone ages 55 and older is invited to attend a free exercise program that will include stretching and toning. Registration is NOT required. This is a continuous program. For more information contact us at 515.981.9206.
Program Information: Friday, once a month February 10, March 3, and April 14, 2023 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Cost: FREE to the public Location: Luana Savings Bank, 9321 Marketplace Dr., Norwalk
February 10, 2023 Main Dish: TBA Side Dish/Dessert: Please bring a side dish or dessert to share Speaker: Terra Cleveland, LifeLong Links, Aging Resources of Central Iowa, IR&A Specialist, and Options Counselor
March 3, 2023 Main Dish: Tuna Noodle Casserole Side Dish/Dessert: Please bring a side dish or dessert to share Speaker: Stephanie Labenz, MS, RD, LD, Nutrition & Wellness Specialist, Aging Resources of Central Iowa
Must pre-register. Email us at parksandrec@norwalk.iowa.gov or call the office (515.981.9206) to register prior to the event.
Everyone age 55 and older are welcome! Come and socialize with the Parks and Recreation staff and enjoy a potluck style lunch. The main dish and water will be provided. Bring a side dish or dessert to share. Each event will have a different speaker. Speakers will be announced prior to the event.
Current Registrations
Family Programs
Mommy & Me Dance The Park and Recreation Department will host Mothers and their child(ren) for an evening filled with dancing, fun, light snacks, dessert and photo opportunities. If mom is not available, an aunt, sister, grandmother or mother figure is always welcome. All ages are welcome!
Registration: December 5 - April 9, 2023 Program days/times: April 15, 2023 Saturday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Cost: $15.00 resident per person/ $17.25 non-resident per person Location: St. John the Apostle Catholic Church
Daddy & Me Dance The Park and Recreation Department will host the social event of the year, an evening filled with dancing and fun. Dads, parents, relatives, guardians and/or role models are invited to bring their daughter(s) to the Daddy & Me Dance and enjoy light snacks, dessert, photobooth opportunities and lots of memories. All ages are welcome!
Registration: January 2 - January 29, 2023 Program days/times: Saturday, February 4, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Cost: $15.00 resident per person/ $17.25 non-resident per person Location: St. John the Apostle Catholic Church
Family Bingo Night 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 beverage. All ages are invited to participate. Bingo callers will be the Norwalk Lions Club Members.
Program days/times: Pre-registration is not required February 5 and March 5, 2023 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cost: $.50/card or 3 cards for $1.00 Location: Norwalk Easter Public Library
Family Open Gym (All Ages Welcome) Shoot hoops or play a pick-up game with friends or family. Bring clean tennis shoes for the floor. No registration required, just show up and play. For residents of Norwalk school district only.
Program days/times: Registration not required November 6, 2022 - February 26, 2023 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Cost: Adult $1.00 Youth $.50 Location: Norwalk Orchard Hills Elementary (Jan & Feb)
Registration times:January 16 - February 12, 2023 Program days/times: February 14 - March 30, 2023 Tuesday & Thursday 5:30 am - 6:15 am Cost: $52.00 resident / $59.80 non-resident Location: Norwalk Easter Public Library
Indoor Pickleball Open Gym Pickleball is a lively racket game for all ages. Bring a partner to play with or drop in and see if someone else is available to play. You can play singles or doubles.
Registration: No registration required. Program Information: Sundays November 6, 2022 - February 26, 2023 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Cost: $2.00 per person per 1-hour of play Location: Norwalk Orchard Hills Elementary (Jan & Feb)
Registration: Now - January 13, 2023 Program Information: Saturday, January 14, 2023
Opportunity 1: Room Decorator Where: St. John's the Apostle Church When: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm What: Help decorate and set up the dance Volunteers Still Needed: 2 Note: Volunteers of any age are welcome! Parking: St. John's the Apostle Church Online Registration
Opportunity 2: Food Preparation Where: St. John's the Apostle Church When: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm What: Help prepare the food tables, cut fruit, set up desserts, make lemonade, etc. Volunteers Still Needed: 3 Note: Volunteers of any age are welcome! Parking: St. John's the Apostle Church Online Registration
Opportunity 3: Registration/Craft/Dance/Clean up Where: St. John's the Apostle Church When: 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm What: Staff will help with registration/check in table, craft tables, general duties during the dance, and clean up after the dance. Volunteers Still Needed: 6 Note: Volunteers of any age are welcome! Parking: St. John's the Apostle Church Online Registration
Opportunity 4: Photographers Where: St. John's the Apostle Church When: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm What: Photograph the dance and photos in the balloon arch. Volunteers Still Needed: 2 Note: Volunteers of any age are welcome! Parking: St. John's the Apostle Church Online Registration
Registration: Now - February 3, 2023 Program Information: Saturday, February 4, 2023
Opportunity 1: Room Decorator Where: St. John's the Apostle Church When: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm What: Help decorate and set up the dance Volunteers Still Needed: 2 Note: Volunteers of any age are welcome! Parking: St. John's the Apostle Church Online Registration
Opportunity 2: Food Preparation Where: St. John's the Apostle Church When: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm What: Help prepare the food tables, cut fruit, set up desserts, make lemonade, etc. Volunteers Still Needed: 3 Note: Volunteers of any age are welcome! Parking: St. John's the Apostle Church Online Registration
Opportunity 3: Registration/Craft/Dance/Clean up Where: St. John's the Apostle Church When: 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm What: Staff will help with registration/check in table, craft tables, general duties during the dance, and clean up after the dance. Volunteers Still Needed: 6 Note: Volunteers of any age are welcome! Parking: St. John's the Apostle Church Online Registration
Opportunity 4: Photographers Where: St. John's the Apostle Church When: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm What: Photograph the dance and photos in the balloon arch. Volunteers Still Needed: 2 Note: Volunteers of any age are welcome! Parking: St. John's the Apostle Church Online Registration
Registration: Now - April 16, 2023 Program Information: Friday, April 21, 2023 Multiple projects from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm to choose from.
Project 1: Park clean up Where: Elizabeth Holland Park We will meet at the SE Parking lot; Colonial Parkway, Norwalk When: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm What: Pick up trash around the park getting ready for spring Volunteers Still Needed: 10 Note: Volunteers of any age are welcome!
Project 2: Tree planting Where: Warrior Park We will meet at the SE Parking lot; Colonial Parkway, Norwalk When: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm What: Planting trees, moving dirt, mulch, watering in the trees Volunteers Still Needed: 10 Note: Volunteers of any age are welcome!
Project 3: Trail clean up Where: Highway 28 We will meet in the Dollar General Parking Lot on Highway 28 When: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm What: Pick up trash along the trail on east and west side of Highway 28 from North Avenue to Beardsley Street Volunteers Still Needed: 10 Note: Volunteers of any age are welcome!
Parking: Dollar General parking lot on Highway 28. Please park in the spaces closest to Highway 28, away from the building. Online Registration
Project 4: Tree planting Where: Windflower Park We will meet at the Windflower Park parking lot When: 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm What: Planting trees, moving dirt, mulch, watering in the trees Volunteers Still Needed: 10 Note: Volunteers of any age are welcome!
Facility Supervisors - minimum age: 18 years. Monitoring youth and adult programming at gym spaces, classrooms, and the sports complex. Year round with varying hours, including nights and weekends/ Pay rate: $15/hour Online Application
Aquatic Center Lifeguards - minimum age: 15 years. Requires Lifeguard Training certification through the American Red Cross. Lifeguard Training certification must be valid and current through August 31st. Position is eligible for up to 40 hours per week. Assigned work hours vary between 8:30 AM and 10:30 PM, including weekends and holidays. For positions requiring certifications, we provide your training. Pay rate: $12.00/hour, New wages coming soon! Online Application
Aquatic Center Supervisors- minimum age: be at least 17 years old or a senior in high school and have prior experience in lifeguarding. Requires Lifeguard Training certification and Water Safety Instructor certification through the American Red Cross. Certifications must be valid and current through August 31st. Position is eligible for up to 40 hours per week. Assigned work hours vary between 7:00 AM and 10:30 PM, including weekends and holidays. For positions requiring certifications, we provide your training. Pay rate: $15.00/hour, New wages coming soon! Online Application
Aquatic Center Swim Lesson (Water Safety) Instructor - minimum age: 16 years. Adheres to pool policy and procedures for teaching swim lessons. Safely and effectively teaches children methods of swimming as per the American Red Cross standards. Must hold valid and current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification through August 31st. Assigned work hours vary between 8:30 AM and 8:30 PM. For positions requiring certifications, we provide your training. Pay rate: $12.00/hour, $13.00/hour with WSI certification, New wages coming soon! Online Application
Free lifeguard training with employment Free lifeguard shirt Swimsuit reimbursement (multiple swimsuit options available) up to $50 Flexible hours Fun and rewarding work environment Competitive wages
Training Opportunities: American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Course - begins May 10, 2023
Water Safety Instructor Training Course - tentatively begins June 1, 2023
Facility Supervisors - minimum age: 18 years. Monitoring youth and adult programming at gym spaces, classrooms, and the sports complex. Year round with varying hours, including nights and weekends. Pay rate: $15/hour Online Application
Seasonal Sports Complex Tournament Field Crew - minimum age: 16 years. Maintain baseball, softball and soccer fields. Varying hours including nights, weekends and holidays. Pay rate: $10 - $15/hour (March-October) Online Application
Youth Soccer Referees - minimum age: 14 years. No certification required, knowledge of sport preferred. Pay rate: $15/game (Spring and Fall) Online Application
Youth Baseball/Softball Umpires - minimum age: 14 years. No certification required, knowledge of the sport preferred . Pay rate: $15/game Online Application
Flexible hours Fun and rewarding work environment Competitive wages
For more information on these Upcoming Registrations visit www.norwalkparks.org.
