City of Norwalk, IA sent this bulletin at 03/24/2023 10:44 AM CDT
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Announcements/Notices
FUNDRAISERS!!
March 25 - 7:00 pm
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!
FUNDRAISER! Join the Norwalk Parks and Recreation Department for a fun night at the Iowa Cubs game on June 2nd at 7:08 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 April 14, 2023 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Cost: FREE to the public Location: Luana Savings Bank, 9321 Marketplace Dr., Norwalk
April 14, 2023 Main Dish: Tuna casserole Side Dish/Dessert: Please bring a side dish or dessert to share Speaker: SHIIP Counselor
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
Events
LAST DAYS TO REGISTER!!
Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt When the sun goes down, the fun begins. The Easter Egg hunt will start at 8:00 pm. Please meet at the Norwalk McAninch Sports Complex parking lot no earlier than 7:45 pm. You are required to bring your own flashlight (size limited to no larger than 2 "D" cell batteries.) An adult must accompany all children. There will be a limit of 20 eggs per child. They will be split up into age groups and Parks and Recreation staff will announce the release of each group.
Registration: February 27 - March 26, 2023 Program days/times: Saturday, April 8, 2023 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Cost: $6.00 resident per child/ $6.90 non-resident per child Location: McAninch Sports Complex Limited to 150 participants.
** EACH CHILD WITHIN A FAMILY WANTING TO PARTICIPATE IS REQUIRED TO REGISTER! EGGS ARE PURCHASED BASED ON REGISTRATIONS!
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: Saturday, April 15, 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
Bike Safety Day Norwalk Parks and Recreation partners with Norwalk Police Department, Fire Department and many sponsors to put on this event. Participants will bring their bikes and get their bike inspected as well as a ride on a safety course. There will be a speaker talking about bike safety. After completing the course, the group will be led on a bike ride in the area surrounding the Norwalk Public Safety Building. Bike helmets will be worn during the ride, a helmet will be provided for those in need. Each registered child will have a chance to win a brand new bike. You must be present to win. Parent volunteers are welcome and are encouraged to ride along with their child if under the age of 7. T-shirts are given to participants that have registered. Refreshments are provided.
Registration times: March 13- April 16, 2023 Program days/times: Saturday, May 6, 2023 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Cost: Free Location: Norwalk Public Safety Building
Early Morning Cardio & Toning Fitness This early morning exercise class combines cardio and toning. The focus is on maximizing your core strength, firming, and toning your body while increasing your heart rate. A variety of exercise equipment will be used. Bring a mat & water bottle.
Registration: March 6 - April 2, 2023 Program days/times: Tuesdays & Thursdays April 4 - May 17, 2023 Cost: $52.00 resident per person/ $59.80 non-resident per person Location: Norwalk Easter Public Library Instructor: Mary Jane Sharp
Circuit/Bootcamp Fitness This program is designed as a cardio/strength training class. It is designed to increase metabolism, increase flexibility and strengthen muscles. You will discover how to change ordinary circuit workouts into extraordinary workouts. Equipment optional: Jump ropes, Medicine Balls, Bands, Hand weights, exercise balls. Bring a mat/towel and hand weights (optional)
Registration: March 6 - April 2, 2023 Program days/times: Wednesdays April 5 - May 17, 2023 Cost: $26.00 resident per person/ $29.90 non-resident per person Location: Orchard Hills Elementary Gym Instructor: Mary Jane Sharp
Boys Baseball (Ages 1st/2nd Grade in Fall of 2023) Registration times:March 6 - March 26, 2023 Program days/times: tentatively May 16, 2023 Tuesday and Thursday 6:00 pm and 7:15 pm depending on schedule Cost: $47.00 resident / $54.05 non-resident Location: McAninch Sports Complex
Boys Baseball (Ages 3rd-5th Grade in Fall of 2023) Registration times:March 6 - March 26, 2023 Program days/times: tentatively May 16, 2023 Tuesday and Thursday 6:00 pm and 7:15 pm depending on schedule Cost: $58.00 resident / $66.70 non-resident Location: McAninch Sports Complex
Girls Softball (Ages 1st/2nd Grade in Fall of 2023) Registration times:March 6 - March 26, 2023 Program days/times: tentatively May 15, 2023 Monday and Wednesday 6:00 pm and 7:15 pm depending on schedule Cost: $47.00 resident / $54.05 non-resident Location: McAninch Sports Complex
Girls Softball (Ages 3rd-5th Grade in Fall of 2023) Registration times: March 6 - March 26, 2023 Program days/times: tentatively May 15, 2023 Monday and Wednesday 6:00 pm and 7:15 pm depending on schedule Cost: $58.00 resident / $66.70 non-resident Location: McAninch Sports Complex
Pollinator Program (Ages 2nd - 5th grade) Join Warren County Naturalist at Brownie Park to learn about our local pollinators. Discover why pollinators are an essential part of the ecosystem, the different ones you can find, and their adaptations. Take home a plant to begin attracting pollinators to your home!
Registration: March 27 - April 30, 2023 Program days/times: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Cost: FREE! Location: Brownie Park (park at the library parking lot)
Registration: Now 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 - 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: 8 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: 3 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
Employment Opportunities
Youth Baseball/Softball Umpires - minimum age: 14 years. No certification required, knowledge of the sport preferred . Pay rate: $15/game 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
Seasonal Park Maintenance - Weekday - minimum age: 18 years. Maintenance, care, and modification of park grounds and landscapes which includes the operation of electrically-powered and gasoline-powered groundskeeping equimpent and machines. Duties performed include mowing, restroom and shelter cleaning, trash and litter removal, equipment maintenance and other duties as assigned. Varying hours, including nights and weekends. Pay rate: $15/hour, NEW WAGES COMING SOON! (April - December) Online Registration
Seasonal Park Maintenance - Weekend - minimum age: 18 years. Maintenance, care, and modification of park grounds and landscapes which includes the operation of electrically-powered and gasoline-powered groundskeeping equimpent and machines. Duties performed include mowing, restroom and shelter cleaning, trash and litter removal, equipment maintenance and other duties as assigned. Varying hours, including nights and weekends. Pay rate: $15/hour, NEW WAGES COMING SOON! (April - December) Online Registration
For more information on these Upcoming Registrations visit www.norwalkparks.org.
