Recreation Guide - Brownsburg Community School Corporation

COMMUNITY eventsdaughterDANCEFATHER7 p.m. Friday, February 8Brownsburg High SchoolCome spend a magical night filledwith dancing, treats, crafts, and fun.Brownsburg Parks brings you the annualFather Daughter Dance. Fathers don’tmiss out on this opportunity to spend amemorable night with your daughter.Register before February 1: Resident Rate: $20 per couple, $7 peradditional child/Regular Rate: $25 per couple, $8 per additional childRates after February 1: Resident Rate: $25 per couple, $8 per additionalchild/Regular Rate: $30 per couple, $8 per additional childRegistration deadline: February 6Min. 200 couples/Max. 250 couplesPortraits by Kim Berryof Captured MemoriesPhotography will be offered.Volunteer!Brownsburg Parks always needs volunteerswho want to make a difference in ourcommunity!Email us at play@brownsburparks.com orcall 858-4172 to let us know you’d like tohelp! We have a place for you.Easter Egg HuntSaturday, March 30Arbuckle Acres ParkGrab your baskets and hop onover for the 2013 Easter Egg Hunt.The Easter Bunny has filled hiseggs with lots of candy andprizes for boys and girls 0-12 yrs.Come early to get your picture takenwith the Easter Bunny for FREE!Pictures start at 9:30 a.m. andthe hunt begins at 11 a.m. sharp!2www.brownsburgparks.com

COMMUNITY eventsYARD SALEMOVIESONTHELAWNRain check! Due to the unfortunate weather last September,we were not able to show our second Movie on the Lawn.Spring cleaning is just around thecorner! Get rid of all your unwanteditems at Brownsburg Parks SpringCommunity Yard Sale.Vendors from the community can bringtheir unwanted treasures to Town HallMunicipal Complex, providing highvisibility for the items on sale. No foodor drinks can be sold.The Lorax is coming back to the Town Hall Lawn. Bringyour blankets and snacks and don’t miss out on the fun! Themovie starts at dusk and seating is first come first serve.The LoraxFri., April 26 Town Hall LawnStarting at Dusk8 to noon on Saturday, May 4at Town HallResident Rate: $15/Regular Rate: $20*New this year to the spring yard sale,some of Indy area's finest food trucks!EGGstravaganaNEW!Easter EggHunt for age 16+March 25-29Resident Rate: $5Regular Rate: $10Brownsburg Parks is bringing you a new twiston Easter -- the very first adult EGG stravaganza!Mixing the thrill of a treasure hunt and theskill of Geocaching, each participant will begiven a coordinate that will lead you to abox of eggs. Inside the egg will be your nextclue and a prize. The eggs will lead you to 10different locations throughout Brownsburg.Each participant has a week to complete theevent. The final clue will lead you to the finishline and the grand prize!Rent a Geocache from the Parks office for $15or use your smart phone by downloading theOpen Caching by Garmin app.Join as a team! Sign up 3 peopleand get the 4th one free.Follow the event on Brownsburg Parks’Facebook page to get codes for even moreprizes!www.brownsburgparks.com 3

YOUTH sportsStart Smart BasketballStart Smart Basketball teaches children ages 3-5the basic motor skills necessary to play organizedbasketball while they work one-on-one and spendquality time with their parents. The program focuses onteaching children and their parents skills in dribbling/ballhandling, passing/catching, shooting and running/agilitywithout the threat of competition or the fear of gettinghurt.Harris Education Center6 p.m.-7 p.m. March 12-21; Tuesdays & ThursdaysAges: 3-5 Min. 5/Max. 10Fee: $40/Resident Rate $46/Regular RateStart Smart SoccerStart Smart Soccer is a parent-child programfocused on teaching children ages 3-5 the basicmotor skills necessary to play organized Soccerwhile they work one-on-one and spending quality timewith their parent(s). The program focuses on the skills ofkicking, passing, running and agility. Parent involvementis encouraged! Each child will receive a skill booklet anda soccer ball to practice at home. Equipment will beprovided.Williams Park, Shelter 16 p.m.-7 p.m. April 16- 25; Tuesdays & ThursdaysAges 3-5 Min. 5/Max. 10Fee: $40/Resident Rate $46/Regular RateStart Smart GolfThis is a parent/child class that will teach youththe fundamentals of golf through the SNAG(Starting New At Golf) system. Youth will learn avariety of beginning golf and agility skills through fun andengaging activities. Parent involvement is encouraged!Arbuckle Acres Shelter 46 p.m. – 7 p.m. April 29 – May 8; Mondays & WednesdaysAge: 5-7 Min. 5/Max. 10Fee: $40/Resident Rate $46/Regular RateSkyhawks provides a variety of fun, safe and positiveprograms that emphasize critical lessons in sports and life,such as teamwork, respect and sportsmanship. Programsare designed to give each child a positive introduction intosports while fostering a lifelong love for an active, healthylifestyle. Our patient and knowledgeable staff use a varietyof skill-building games and activities to give each athletea complete understanding and overview of the sport. Visitwww.skyhawks.com for more information. Registrationbegins Jan. 21 on www.brownsburgparks.com.Upcoming activities and dates:Activity Date TimeBeginningGolfBeginningGolf10 & Under TennisMin./Max.Age10 & Under Tennis is an exciting new play formatfor tennis. Specifically tailored for ages 10 &under, the game is broken down into their sizewith age appropriate racquets, courts, nets, and games.With activities geared towards helping your child succeed,they will surely grow in their interest for the game. Thereare two programs offered with this program: 8 & UnderTennis use 36’ courts; and 10 & Under Tennis use 60’courts.May 14 – 30, Tuesdays & ThursdaysSection 1: 8 & Under, 5-6 p.m. Min. 5/Max. 10Section 2: 10 & Under, 6–7 p.m. Min. 5/Max. 10Fee: $40/Resident Rate $46/Regular RatePriceJune 10-13 4:45-5:45 p.m. 12/16 3-4 $59June 10-13 6-7:30 p.m. 12/16 5-9 $79Soccer July 8-11 4:45-5:45 p.m. 12/16 3-4 $59Soccer July 8-11 6-7:30 p.m. 12/16 5-9 $79QuickstartTennisFlagFootballJuly 22-25 6-7:30 p.m. 12/16 4-8 $79July 22-26 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 12/30 6-12 $109Multisport July 8-12 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 15/24 6-12 $1294www.brownsburgparks.com

ADULT sportsMonthly Tournaments - Play for the covetedBrownsburg Parks Champion T-shirt along with braggingrights for an entire year. Get active and get involved withBrownsburg Parks in these unique sports! Ages 16 & up.Dodgeball – FebruaryDODGEBALL returns! Teams of 6-8 players. Joinus for the first double elimination tournamentof the year. Register NOW online, teams areaccepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.Reagan Elementary4–9 p.m. Saturday, February 23Registration Deadline: February 22Fee: $60/team Min. 5 teams/Max. 10 teamsCornhole Madness – MarchPlay the Corn Hole Madness Tournament atHurricane Grill & Wings during round 3 of theMarch Madness Tournament. Dress for theweather.Hurricane Grill & Wings1-4 p.m. Saturday, March 23Fee: $20/team to pre-register online or $25 at the eventMin. 5 teams/Max. 10 teamsKickball – AprilKickball returns to Brownsburg Parks with thisdouble elimination tournament. Register onlineNOW to ignite your competitive kickball gene!Teams of 8 to 16 players. Limited spots available!Cardinal Field Property9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, April 20Registration Deadline: April 18Fee: $60/team Min. 6 teams/Max. 12 teamsWiffle Ball – MayYou’re on deck for the double elimination WiffleBall Classic tournament! Compete to be thebest team in Hendricks County. Teams of 8 to 16players.Williams Park10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 18Registration Deadline: May 16Fee: $60/team of 6-9 players Min. 6 teams/Max. 12 teamsOpen Adult Basketball LeagueGet into a fun, competitive atmosphere whileparticipating in physical activity with teammates.Teams will play a 5v5 game for six consecutiveTuesdays from 7-10 p.m. at Cardinal Elementary Gym.Week 7 will be championship madness as the leaguesingle-elimination tournament takes place. Officialreferees! Form your team NOW, and take a chance atwinning the coveted Brownsburg Parks Champion T-shirt!7 p.m.-10 p.m. January 23 – March 5, Every TuesdayFee: $320/team (5-9 players per team)Min. 5 teams/Max. 8 teamsRegistration Deadline: January 21Flex League TennisBUSY Life? Brownsburg Parks Flex League Tennisis specifically designed to help you fit tennis andfitness into your busy life! Flexible means youchoose your playing level and option to sign up for singles,or with your favorite partner for doubles. BrownsburgParks will provide you with your competition, and thenyou schedule, meet up, and play the match when it isconvenient for you. Six regular season matches over 12weeks (1 match every 2 weeks), with a single-eliminationtournament starting week 13. Three divisions:Mens Singles NTRP Flights 2.5-4.5;Womens Singles NTRP Flights 2.5-4.5;Mixed Doubles NTRP Flights 2.5-4.5;May 25 – August 10; 2 weeks to complete each matchFee: Singles:USTA Members $25; Non-Members $35Doubles:USTA Members $20; Non-Members $30Register online at tennislink.usta.com/flexleaguesRegistration Deadline: May 17Tennis Extravaganza!Come experience the Tennis Extravaganza! All ages areinvited to this FREE event at Arbuckle Acres TennisCourts. There will be prizes, give-a-ways, competition,skill work, and help from the USTA!Arbuckle Acres Tennis Courts9 a.m.- 1 p.m. May 11www.brownsburgparks.com 5

NATURE & ENRICHMENT programsLooking for something funand interactive to do withyour infant or newborn?Brownsburg Parks hasthe answer this spring, Kindermusik. Kindermusik is a45 minute class that features singing, moving, playinginstruments, listening, group interactions, and mostimportantly time for parents to interact with each otherand their baby. Come join us for the first of three this yearstarting????Eaton HallLet Me Call You Sweetheat6-7 p.m. Thursday, January 31Regular Rate: $15Dear World, I Love You6-7 p.m. Thursday, April 18Regular Rate: $15Do you have a future master chef? Brownsburg Parks willbe bringing back Kids Culinary Creations. This is a twohour class each Wednesday that will teach your kids skillsincluding kitchen safety, following recipes, and unitsof measurement. Each child will get to make their ownrecipes, get recipe cards and take home their deliciousculinary creations. Everything will be provided.Eaton HallWednesdays, February 13-March 20 5-7 p.m.Ages: 7-14Resident Rate $125/Regular Rate $130Women’s Self-Defense ClassesLearn to free yourself from harm and not bea victim! Brownsburg Police Department’sWomen’s Self-Defense Classes areofferedthe first Wednesday of eachmonth from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at theBrownsburg Police Training Facility.Taught by Sergeant Pete Fleck, acertified physical tactics instructor, classesare free of charge and no registrationis necessary. Please arrive in workout orathletic clothing.Brownsburg Police Training Facility, 75Whittington Drive7-8:30 p.m., First Wednesday of the monthFREEBuild A PotLearn to build yourvery own pot using thematerials you can find inyour local home improvement stores. Frazee Gardens willbe teaching you the formula to create these amazing pots.Don’t spend your money on terracotta pots ever again!Materials will be provided.Frazee Gardens6-7 p.m. Sunday, April 24Resident Rate: $10/Regular Rate: $12Salsa PlanterWant to learn how to make home grown sensationalsalsa? Brownsburg Parks and Frazee Gardens is teamingup to bring you Salsa Planter. We will be planting all theingredients you will need to make that world famous salsain just one planter. What better way to spend your CincoDe Mayo! Materials will be provided.Frazee Gardens10-11 a.m. Sunday, May 5Resident Rate: $10/Regular Rate: $12www.brownsburgparks.com9

REGISTRATION infoOnlineYour play is just a click away!Register online 24 hours a day/7 days a week. Follow the link on www.brownsburgparks.com to start!MailMail your registration form andcheck to:Brownsburg Parks61 N. Green St.Brownsburg, IN 46112Walk InRegister in the Parks office located onthe second floor of Town HallMonday - Friday8 a.m. to 4 p.m.Pricing PolicyBrownsburg residents enjoy adiscounted rate for most programs.Those who live outside of thecorporate town limits pay the regularfee.Forms of PaymentBrownsburg Parks accepts cash,check and Visa or Mastercards.Checks with insufficient funds aresubject to the Town’s NSF fee. Thisfee is subject to change withoutnotification.Refund PolicyAll refunds are subject to theBrownsburg Parks policies andapproval and any other local or stateprocedures necessary to process arefund.Brownsburg Parks reserves the rightto cancel, combine, or divide classes;to change time, date, or location; tochange instructor’s assignments; andto make any changes that may benecessary from time to time in its solediscretion.Brownsburg Parks will issue a fullrefund if it cancels a program prior tothe start of the program, or a proratedrefund if the department cancelsa program after the start of theprogram. Applicable to all programsnot listed in Special Programs.Registrant requests for refund mustbe submitted prior to the start of theprogram. Download a refund requestform and see more details on www.brownsburgparks.com.Eaton Hall ReservationsPlease call the Parks Department at858-4172 for availability. Reservationsmust be made in person at Town Hall.The full cost of the rental and $250deposit is due at the time you reserveEaton Hall. You will be asked to sign acontract.See the Eaton Hall Rental brochure atwww.brownsburg.org.Scan this QR Codewith your smart phoneto browse BrownsburgParks’ winter/springprograms!ONLINE REGISTRATION USERS:If you have trouble logging in to your RecTrac onlineregistration account, please call the Brownsburg Parksadministration office for assistance at 858-4172between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. or email us atplay@brownsburgparks.com.www.brownsburgparks.com11

Adult ProgramsWinter/SpringProgramsYield for Yarn3rd Monday of Every Month (no meeting in January), 2:30 p.m.Come to the library to work on your latest yarn project. Socialize, share ideas, get help withproblems, or help other needle artists with theirs. Crocheters and knitters welcome!Brown Bag Travel ClubLast Tuesday of Every Month, 11:30 a.m.Watch travel shows, bring your lunch, and meet others who enjoy learning about newplaces. Ages 18+.Movie NightsJanuary 24, February 28, March 21, April 25, 5 p.m.Come watch a great movie and nibble on free popcorn. Ages 18+.Hours:Mon. - Thur.: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.Fri.: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.Sat.: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Sun.: 1 to 5 p.m.General Programs (for the whole family!)Winter Dance PartyWednesday, January 16, 4:30 p.m.Feeling cooped up? Need to get up and move a little? Then join us for a fun Winter DanceParty! We’ll shake, shimmy, bust a move, and jive to some great music! But don’t worry!We’ll have a break or two for some stories also! This program is intended for children of allages and their families! Registration is optional. Program entry for late arrivals is subject toprogrammer’s discretion.We’re excited to announceeffective January 2013we’re extending our hourson Fridays!We’re adding an extra hourto our day in an effortto make it easier for ourworking families to makeit in.we look forward toseeing you for a littlelonger beginningFriday, January 4!Technology Classes$15/3 hour class or $75 for Senior Savvyseries (includes supplies)Introduction to WordMonday, February 4, 6-9 PMIntroduction to ExcelWednesday, February 6, 6-9 PMIntermediate WordMonday, February 11, 6-9 PMIntermediate ExcelWednesday, February 13, 6-9 PMIntroduction to PowerpointMonday, Feburary 18, 6-9 PMAdvanced ExcelWednesday, February 20, 6-9 PMIntroduction to PublisherMonday, February 25, 6-9 PMSeuss Day CelebrationFriday, March 1, 10 a.m.Come enjoy a wacky birthday party in honor of Dr. Seuss’s birthday! We’ll have books, acraft and lots of fun! Open to all ages. Registration is optional. Program entry for late arrivalsis subject to programmer’s discretion.Animal Tails1st Wednesday of every month, 4 p.m.Join a Hendricks County Parks naturalist and enjoy a story and a craft as we learn all aboutIndiana’s native creatures.January 2 - The Fox in the DarkFebruary 6 - Deer Mouse at Old Farm RoadMarch 6 - Box Turtle at Long PondApril 3 - Henry the Impatient Heronwww.brownsburgparks.comIntroduction to AccessWednesday, February 27, 6 to 9 p.m.Introduction to ComputersMonday, March 4, 6-9 PMTo see a complete listing of classes stopin to the library or visit our website atwww.brownsburg.lib.in.us/programs.htmlSenior SavvyFridays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.10-week seriesFebruary 22 - April 26450 South Jefferson Street, Brownsburg, IN 46112, (317) 852-3167, www.brownsburg.lib.in.us

Follow us for the latestlibrary news andinformation.Preschool ExpressAges 3 1/2 to 6 yearsTuesdays - January 8, 15, 22, and 2910 to 11 a.m. OR 1 to 2 p.m.Wednesdays - January 9, 16, 23, 3010 to 11 a.m.We’ll listen to stories, sing songs and make fun crafts.Registration is optional. Program entry for late arrivals is subjectto programmer’s discretion.Toddler Drive-InFriday, February 22, 10:30 a.m.Ages 2 to 3 1/2 yearsEven if your toddler doesn’t know what a Drive-In movie is,they’ll still have a great time at this special story time! We’llread some stories, rhyme, and sing some songs. Then, we’lldecorate boxes like cars and enjoy a “drive-in” short movie.Snacks are welcome during the “drive-in” portion of thisprogram. This program is intended for children ages 2 to 3 1/2with an adult caregiver. Registration is not required. Programentry for late arrivals is subject to programmer’s discretion.Library Shop News:There’s a whole lot more going on that we can’tsqueeze on the page! For all program information,please see our online calendar located under “QuickLinks” and Library Programs.www.brownsburg.lib.in.usChange is in the Air!We’re anticipating many exciting changes in 2013 and will bringyou more details later, but for now we’d like to let you in onexciting news that will impact our Children’s Department.In 2013, we’ll be reorganizing our Children’s collection. Whatdoes this mean? We’ll be developing categories and groupingbooks together in hopes that it will be easier for children of allages to find the perfect book!In addition to this easy, new way to find books, we’ll be laying(much-needed) new carpet. If you’ve visited lately you’ll noticewe’re showing wear and tear these days.So, what can you expect? In the coming months, you’ll see usprepare by moving shelving, tearing out and replacing carpet,and re-labeling books. During this process we’ll try to keepyou in the loop as much as possible through our social mediasites as well as in-house signage. If you have any questions orconcerns, don’t hesistate to give us a call at (317) 852-3167(ask for Wanda, Denise or Amie).We believe this will make finding a book so much easier for ourlittlest audience and we’re very excited to encourage the loveof reading and the discovery of books in a way even ouryoungest kiddos can understand!Secondhand Tuesdays $1 bag of books saleSecond Tuesday of each month in the Library Shop.February 12, March 12, April 9, May 14, June 11, July 9, August 13, and September 10Teen ProgramsInteractive Movie: LabyrinthMonday, February 11, 5 to 7 p.m.Can you (attempt!) to speak in a British accent? Can you eatgummy worms? Or how about blowing bubbles or setting off awhoopee cushion? We will do all these things and more duringvarious scenes as we watch the movie!Meme T-ShirtsThursday, March 14, 6 to 7:30 p.m.“Keep Calm and Carry a Wand” You probably see memes justabout everywhere you look these days! How would you like tocreate your own and put it on a t-shirt? You would? Awesome!Just bring a plain white t-shirt with you to the program andyou will make your own unique meme t-shirt to celebrate TeenTech Week! Please register for this program.www.brownsburgparks.com

BROWNSBURG PARKS61 North Green StreetBrownsburg, IN 46112EGGstravaganaEasterEgg Huntfor age 16+Flex League TennisBrownsburg Parks new Flex League Tennisis designed to help you fit tennis andfitness into your busy life!You choose singles ordoubles and BrownsburgParks will match youwith competition atyour playing level. Youschedule and play whenit’s convenient for you.Six matches over 12weeks, with a singleeliminationtournamentstarting week 13. May 25through August 10.See details on this and otherCommunity Events on Pages 2-3!www.brownsburgparks.comSee the details about thisnew league on page 5.