Portland Parks and Recreation Summer Enrichment 2014 Get Out and Enjoy the Summer PO Box 71 Portland, CT (860) (860) FAX

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1 Portland Parks and Recreation Summer Enrichment 2014 Get Out and Enjoy the Summer PO Box 71 Portland, CT (860) (860) FAX Summer Playgrounds Youth Golf Programs Youth Competitive and Recreation Tennis FREE Tuesday Night Concerts Basketball, Cheerleading, and Baseball Camps Swimming Lessons Adult Fitness & Horseshoe League Little Hikers Funtasia Tours Skyhawk Programs LEGO Play-Well Tek nologies Annual Fun Runs Come on Over 5K Pavilion Rental Youth Sport Leagues

2 PORTLAND PARKS AND RECREATION Po Box 71, 265 Main Street, Portland, CT Phone: Fax: Participant s Name: Phone Number: Street Address Apt. # Town: Zip Code: Male: Female: Date of Birth School Grade: Mother s Name Home Number Father s Name Address: Mom s Work Phone: Dad s Work Phone: Mom s Cell Phone: Dad s Cell Phone: If a parent is not available: Emergency Contact: Relationship: Home Phone # Work Phone: Cell Phone # Child's Physician: Phone #: * If there are any medical concerns or allergies that we should be aware of, please list below: In case of an emergency, may we transport via ambulance? Please circle: Yes No Please list anyone who does not have permission to pick up your child (If this is a biological parent, a copy of the court order must accompany this form). I give the Portland Parks and Recreation Dept. permission to use any photographs taken during the program to be used in any advertising, i.e. web site, program literature: Yes No Program(s) Date(s) Week(s) Time Fee TOTAL: My child is in good health and has my permission to participate in this program and on field trips. I understand that various activities during camp present a risk of injury. I have read the camp brochure including the registration and refund policies and hereby give my child permission to participate in all camp activities. I also agree to provide an updated health and history form with the registration. Parent or Guardian: (Print Name) (Signature) (Date)

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS LITTLE HIKERS 1 SKYHAWKS TINY-HAWK (SOCCER & BASKETBALL) 1 SKYHAWKS MINI HAWK (SOCCER & BASKETBALL) 1 PARKS AND RECREATION KIDDIE KAMP 1 INTENSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL CLINIC 2 TRIPLE THREAT BASKETBALL CLINIC 2 SLAMMA JAMMA BASKETBALL CAMP 2 USTA SUMMER JUNIOR TENNIS PROGRAM QUICK START TENNIS PROGRAM 3 SKYHAWKS TENNIS 3 CHRIS CORKUM S BASEBALL CAMP 3 JUNIOR GOLF WORKSHOP, GERRY D AMORA 4 SKYHAWKS BEGINNING GOLF 4 YOUTH MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL GOLF LEAGUES 4 SKYHAWKS MINI-HAWK (SOCCER, BASKETBALL, & BASEBALL) 5 SKYHAWKS MULTI-SPORT (SOCCER, BASKETBALL, BASEBALL & FLAG FOOTBALL) 5 PLAY-WELL TEK NOLOGIES present LEGO CAMP PRE-ENGINEERING 5 PLAY-WELL TEK NOLOGIES present LEGO CAMP ENGINEERING 5 ANNUAL SUMMER FUN RUN SERIES 6 NECA CHEERLEADING CAMP 6 PORTLAND S COME ON OVER 5K ROAD RACE 6 FUNTASIA SUMMER TOURS 7 SUMMER QUEST 7 SWIMMING LESSONS 8 ZUMBA 8 PILATES 8 TUESDAY NIGHT CONCERT SERIES 9 PORTLAND SOCCER CLUB 9 CHALLENGER SOCCER CAMP 9 PORTLAND PANTHER FOOTBALL & CHEERLEADING 9 TEE-BALL/PORTLAND LITTLE LEAGUE/SOFTBALL TRAVEL AND RECREATION BASKETBALL 10 PORTLAND LIBRARY FREE FAMILY EVENTS 10 PORTLAND FREE DAYS AT THE DISCOVERY PARK 10 ADULT HORESHOE LEAGUE 10 COMMUNITY GARDEN 11 RIVERFRONT PICNIC PAVILION 11

4 Early Childhood Programs LITTLE HIKERS FREE to young children and their families (older siblings welcome!) The Portland Early Childhood Council, Youth Services, and Parks and Recreation are teaming up to offer an exciting opportunity for young children and their families to hike Portland trails, enjoy nature, and learn a little more about the natural space around them! The PECC will offer a short guided Portland hike once a month. Please wear weather appropriate clothing, bring anything that will help your little ones along the way (backpacks, carriers, etc.), and pack a bagged lunch or snack if you d like! Please call or to sign up before each hike: Allison Behnke, PECC Coordinator Earlychildhoodcouncil@portlandct.org Map/directions are available at Portland Youth Services, Portland Town Hall, or on-line at (Youth Services Page) Send an and get added to the list for directions that will be forwarded each month. The program will be cancelled if there are poor weather conditions-an will go out and you can call Parks & Recreation Hotline the day of the hike to learn if it has been canceled , Please, no dogs. Portland Hikes Sat., May 24, 10 AM Oak Ledges Sat., Aug. 23, 10 AM Roy House Collins Preserve Sun., Sept. 21, 3 PM Reservoir Rim Trail Sat., Oct. 25, 10AM Great Hill Mountain SKYHAWKS TINY-HAWK (SOCCER & BASKETBALL) The essentials of soccer and basketball are introduced in a fun, safe environment with lots of encouragement. Campers must be between 42 and 48 months of age and toilet trained in order to participate. Children will learn balance, body movement, hand/eye coordination, and skill development through a series of sport-specific games. (Parents must stay on site). Day: Monday Thursday Site: Valley View Date: July Age: 3 to 4 Time: 4:30 5:20 p.m. Fee: $49 SKYHAWKS MINI HAWK (SOCCER & BASKETBALL) SkyHawks multi-sport program is tailored to your child s age and skill level while teaching life lessons such as respect and teamwork! The essentials of basketball and soccer are taught in a safe, structured environment with lots of encouragement and a big focus on fun. Day: Monday Thursday Date: July Age: 4 7 Time: 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Site: Valley View Fee: $49 PARKS AND RECREATION KIDDIE KAMP Age: 3 to 5 must be potty trained Fee: $70 per week, except June 30 th ($56) Date: June 30th August 1 st 5 weeks each week is an individual session No Program: July 4 th Site: Brownstone Intermediate School Days: Monday Friday Time: 9:00 am to 12:30 pm For more information, please see our Summer Playground Brochure at

5 SUMMER BASKETBALL PROGRAMS INTENSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL CLINIC The Clinic Director will be Laurie Kelley, and is staffed by members of the PHS Girls Basketball team. The daily schedule includes: Dynamic Warm-Ups, Skill Stations, Water/Snack Break, Games & Drills, Lunch Break, Lecture & Instruction, Team Games and Daily Relay Contest. Achievement Awards presented for: Ball Handling, Lay ups, Outside Shooting, Foul Shooting, Defense, Rebounding, Best Attitude, Hustle, Most Improved and Team Competitions. All participants receive a T-shirt and Friday is Competition DAY! Please bring a lunch, snacks & water. There will also be water and snacks available for purchase. Family discount of $25 for each additional family member. Day: Monday - Friday Date: June 23 - June 27 Site: Portland High School Grade: 5 9 as of Sept Time: 9:00 3:00 pm Fee: $175 TRIPLE THREAT BASKETBALL CLINIC High School Varsity Basketball Coach Chris Serra and his staff and players will offer a week long clinic for Boys entering grades 4 9. The focus on the program will be fundamental skills on basketball and life. Each day participants will be taught new offensive, defensive, and game skills through demonstration, guest lectures, and drills. Games will be incorporated into daily lessons and fun competitions will end the week of basketball. Day: Monday - Friday Date: July 7 11th Site: Portland High School & Middle School Gym Grade: 4 9 as of Sept Time: 9:00 3:00 pm Fee: $175 *Participants attending are required to bring a lunch and drinks to stay hydrated* *Snacks & and Drinks will be sold at the concession stand* *Each participant will receive a T-Shirt* SLAMMA JAMMA BASKETBALL CAMP This camp will have one half day session and one full day session. The camp will feature skills, awards, games and special guests. Each participant will receive a FREE BALL and FREE SHIRT! A $25 discount will be given on Session II if your child attends both Sessions. Session 1: July Session 2: July 28 August 1 Day: Monday - Friday Site: Gildersleeve Full Day Camp: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Fee: $135 Grade 4-9 Half Day Camp: 9:00 am to Noon Fee: $85 Grades: K 3

6 YOUTH TENNIS USTA SUMMER JUNIOR TENNIS PROGRAM 2014 The USTA Junior Program is designed to provide training and league play necessary to take junior players to the next level of competition. Teams will play matches verse teams from other towns. There will be two teams; 18 and Under team (High School) and,14 and under team (Grades 6,7,8). The Instructor is USTA certified coach Miguel Garcia, please feel free to contact him with questions at Days: Mondays (Practices) Dates: June 16 August 4 Time: 7:00 8:30 pm Site: Portland High School. Fee: $70 includes USTA membership and T-shirt $50 if you currently have a USTA membership through Sept. 1, 2014 Age: Player must not turn 19 before Sept. 1st. Matches are played on Mondays Early Afternoon (noon to 1pm start time) QUICK START TENNIS PROGRAM QuickStart Tennis is an exciting new instruction and play format for learning tennis. It is designed to bring kids into the game by utilizing specialized equipment, shorter court dimensions and modified games tailored to age and size of the player. This is a proven method to accelerate your child s development and enjoyment of the game. For more information, go to or call Miguel Garcia at with any questions you may have. Days: Mondays Dates: June 30 August 4th Fee: $50 Grade: K-2 Time: 5:30 6:15 pm Grade: 3-5 Time: 6:15 7:00 pm Grade: 6-8 Time: 7:00-7:45 pm Site: PHS Courts Limit 16 Instructor: Karen Piazza USPTP certified coach SKYHAWKS TENNIS Two Sessions Skyhawks Sports Tennis focuses on skill refinement as well as practice and match play to develop consistent, well-rounded tennis players. Players learn proper grips, footwork, strokes, volleys and serves during a series of drills designed to teach skills in a fun and dynamic way. Day: Monday - Friday Site: Portland High School Tennis Courts Time: 9:00 a.m. Noon Age: 7 to 12 Session I: July Fee: $109 Session II: Aug. 4-8 BASEBALL CHRIS CORKUM S BASEBALL CAMP Chris Corkum and his staff bring out the best in young athletes of all levels. The daily camp includes individual and small group instruction in fielding, throwing, hitting, pitching, base running and game situations. Campers are carefully guided through selected activities and drills that culminate in team play. Please bring a bat and glove. Boys and girls are eligible to participate. Participants will receive a T-shirt. Day: Monday - Thursday Site: Valley View Date: July 7-10 (Rain Date July 11) Age: 7 to 12 Time: 8:00 a.m. Noon. Fee: $105

7 SUMMER GOLF PROGRAMS JUNIOR GOLF WORKSHOP With PGA GOLF PROFESSIONAL GERRY D AMORA This workshop is designed to acquaint participants with the game of golf. The daily schedule includes demonstrations, learning the rules of golf, golf skills & techniques, learning the short game (putting and chipping), golf etiquette, and a chance to walk and play Portland s Executive Course, Portland West. If you have clubs please bring them. Sneakers are allowed. The instructor will give rain date. Min. 8 Max. 10. Grade Entering: K 2 Grade Entering: 3 5 Grade Entering: 6 8 Time: 4:30 5:30 pm Time: 5:30 6:30 pm Time: 6:30 7:30 pm SESSION 1 Day: Monday - Thursday Fee: $75 per session Site: Portland West Date: June Rain Date June 27th SESSION 2 Day: Monday - Thursday Fee: $75 per session Site: Portland West Date: July 7-10 Rain Date July 11th SESSION 3 - TUESDAY NIGHT CLASS Day: Tuesdays Fee: $75 per session Site: Portland West Date: July 15 August 5 Rain Date Aug. 12 SKYHAWKS BEGINNING GOLF One of our most popular programs, Skyhawks Golf focuses on building the confidence of young athletes through proper technique and refining the essential skills of the game. As you know, golf is a challenging and lifelong sport, so young athletes need proper focus on the fundamentals of form, swinging, putting, and body positioning. This camp is specifically designed for the entry-level player with simplified instruction so that young players can make an easy & effective transition onto the golf course. No need to bring your own clubs, all equipment is provided. Day: Monday - Friday Date: July 28 August 1 Site: Valley View Time: 9:00 a.m. Noon Age: 5 to 8 Fee: $109 YOUTH MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL GOLF LEAGUE Portland Parks and Recreation will be hosting a six week Golf League for young golfers with golfing experience. The program will run for 6 to 8 weeks with a make up date at the end of the season. This year you pay for 6 weeks, if you want to attend week 7 & 8, it will be $10 extra. This will allow for vacation time for participants. Please list any dates that you know you will not be able to attend. Each week will consist of 9 holes of golf. Golfer must have knowledge of the rules and Golf Etiquette on the course. Only participants are allowed on the course. Day: Monday Dates: June 30 - August 18 Make up: August 25 Site: Portland Golf Course Grade: Entering grades 7 12 Fee: $66 for 6 weeks, $77 for 7 weeks, and $88 for 8 weeks. Gender: Boys and Girls Limit: 28 golfers Tee Times: 9:57, 10:06, 10:15, 10:24, 10:33, 10:42 and 10:51 am (will very each week) Golfers are asked to arrive 30 minutes prior to your tee time.

8 MULTIPLE SPORT PROGRAMS SKYHAWKS MINI-HAWK (SOCCER, BASKETBALL, & BASEBALL) This multi-sport program was developed to give young children ages 4 to 7 a positive first step into athletics. The essentials of baseball, basketball and soccer are taught in a safe, structured environment with lots of encouragement and a big focus on fun. Day: Monday Friday Date: June 23 June 27 Age: 4 7 Time: 9:00 am to 12 noon Site: Valley View Fee: $109 SKYHAWKS MULTI-SPORT (SOCCER, BASKETBALL, BASEBALL & FLAG FOOTBALL) This multi-sport program is tailored to your child s age and skill level while teaching life lessons such as respect and teamwork. This is a fun and positive first step into athletics. Day: Monday Friday Date: June Age: 7-12 Time: 9:00 am - Noon. Site: Valley View Fee: $109 SUMMER LEGO CAMPS PLAY-WELL TEK NOLOGIES present LEGO CAMP PRE-ENGINEERING Using LEGOs we ll create, play, and learn. Build a town, city, or star base with houses, buildings, pyramids, bridges, tunnels, towers, and more. Build motorized cars, trains, buses, and trucks; race them; crash them; repair them. Explore the many possibilities of LEGO building systems while learning useful construction techniques. Min. 11 Max. 25 Age: 5 to 7 Time: 9:00 a.m. Noon Site: Buck Foreman Building SESSION 1 Day: Monday Thursday Date: June 30 to July 3 (No July 4) Fee: $110 SESSION 2 Day: Monday Friday Date: August Fee: $135 PLAY-WELL TEK NOLOGIES present LEGO CAMP ENGINEERING FUN DAMENTALS Using LEGOs we ll explore concepts in physics, mechanical engineering, structural engineering, and architecture while playing with your favorite creation. Learn how to design and build motorized machines, catapults, demolition derby cars, truss and suspension bridges, buildings, and other constructions. Each session will include directed projects with instruction, performance-oriented projects with guidance of LEGO. Min. 11 & Max. 25 Age: 8 to 10 Time: 1:00 4:00 pm Site: Buck Foreman Building SESSION 1 Day: Monday - Thursday Date: June 30 July 3 (No July 4) Fee: $110 SESSION 2 Day: Monday Friday Date: August Fee: $135

9 RUNNING AND CHEERLEADING PROGRAMS ANNUAL SUMMER FUN RUN SERIES Each week runners will compete in races from 400 M to 3200 M. This six week series will have ribbons awarded each week and certificates will be given out at the end of the series for all runners who competed in at least four of the six races. SEVEN different age categories!!! Day: Wednesdays Date: June 25 July 30 (Six Weeks) Site: Valley View School Time: 6:00 p.m. Fee: FREE NECA CHEERLEADING CAMP Come join the fun this summer with the New England Cheerleaders Association! Cheerleaders at every level are encouraged to attend. Curriculum will be taught at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels to allow all athletes to get the most out of their camp week. Learn new stunts, dances, and cheers and take home some winning routines for your season. This camp is open to individuals and teams. Individuals will be grouped by grade completed and ability level. All groups will leave camp with cheers that are sure to get your crowd shouting with you and a mini routine that can be used as a halftime or basis for your competition. Don't miss out on this exciting cheer camp! Day: Monday -Wednesday Site: Parks and Recreation/Town Green Rain Site: Portland High School Gym Date: July Grade Completed: 3 5 Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Fee: $135 Grade Completed: 6 8 Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Fee: $135 Grade Completed: 9 11 Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Fee: $135 PORTLAND S COME ON OVER 5K ROAD RACE Date: Saturday, August 23rd, 2014, Rain or Shine Time: Race starts 9:00 am (registration starts at 7:30 am) Place: Start and Finish at Portland Town Riverfront Park, Brownstone Avenue (Directions, road race course map, entry form, results, race photos and additional information can be found on the Portland web site, Portlandct.org under the Parks and Recreation Link) Awards: Prizes awarded to top 3 finishers in each age category T-shirts: T-shirt for the first 100 entrants Entry Fee: $15 per runner prior to August 15, 2014 $20 per runner after August 15, 2014 $10 for any Portland residents 19 and under thru day of race $10 for walkers division the course will be 2.1 miles. Information: Sean Dwyer at or sdwyer@portlandct.org Registration: Fill in attached form. Forms available at (Please click departments Parks and Recreation) (Runners can also register on day of race at Riverfront Park) Race Map: To be published on town s web site and available on race day

10 SUMMER PLAYGROUNDS/CAMP PROGRAMS FUNTASIA SUMMER TOURS Funtasia Tours is a touring company that specializes in offering weekly day camps to youth and teens in the summer. They travel to fun, popular destinations while providing safe, adult supervision. Trek II will include Brownstone Exploration & Discovery Park, zip lines, swimming, cliff jumping, water slides, water trampolines, also Six Flags Amusement & Water Park, Maritime Aquarium & IMAX Theater, A variety of sports, arts & crafts, games, Flight Trampoline Park & Jamboree Day: Play capture the flag (with water balloons), tug of war, potato sack races, cookout, awards ceremony & much more! Trek III will include Lake Compounce Amusement & Water Park, Go-Karting, Mini-Golf, Batting Cages, Rock Wall & Monkey Motion at Sonny s Place in Somers CT, A variety of sports, arts & crafts and games, Brownstone Exploration & Discovery Park (see details in Trek II), the Basketball Hall of Fame & Jamboree Day (see details from Trek II). Age: 6 to 15 years Trek III: August Trek II: August Site: Parks & Recreation Days: Monday Friday Days: Monday Friday Camp Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Fee: $285 Optional Early Drop Off: 7:30 9:00 a.m. Fee: $35 ($60 for early & late) Optional Late Pick Up: 4:00 5:30 p.m. Fee: $35 Please indicate which Trek your child plans to attend. THE DEADLINE FOR FUNTASIA REGISTRATION IS JUNE15, SO PLEASE ACT NOW. SUMMER QUEST SummerQuest Mini-Camps Minis (Completed Grades K -2) Awesome experience for our youngest campers! Activities focus on fantastic arts and crafts, exciting music and theater, basic nature lessons and sports! Juniors (Completed Grades 3 5) Get to experience all of what camp has to offer from the most active sports games to the most challenging arts & crafts! Don t miss out! Teens (Completed Grades 6-8) Our most independent group! Teens will get the opportunity to spend time doing what they love to do, whether it be sports, nature, arts & crafts or other! Teens will also have chances to go off campus for fun events! C.I.T. (Completed Grades 9 & 10)- For the program this year, CITs will learn valuable practical skills from hands-on experience and direct feedback from our directing staff. Program Structure Specialties: Sports, Arts & Crafts, Nature & Science, and Music & Theater Where: Portland High/Middle School Times: Early Camp (7:30 8:30 am), Base Camp (8:30 am 3:30 pm), Half-Day (8:30 am to 12:30 pm), and Late Camp (3:30 pm to 5:30 pm) For more information, please visit our summer playground brochure at

11 SWIMMING LESSONS WEEKDAY SWIMMING LESSONS Portland residents will be offered Swimming Lessons at the Northern Middlesex YMCA for children ages 5 to 12. The swimming lessons will be in a two week block. We will be offering two options: Option #1 will be for children that are not enrolled in the playground program and do not need transportation. Option #2 will be for children in the Summer Quest program. NOTE: If you need transportation: Age 7 and younger will need a booster seat. If a child needs a Special Needs session (1 on 1 with an instructor) fee is $30 per class. Sessions Session 1 June 23 July 3rd Session 2 July 7 to July 17 Session 3 July 21 July 31 Session 4 August 4 August 14 Days: Monday Thursday Age: 5 to 12 Site: Middlesex YMCA in Middletown Time: 1:30 2:15 pm Option #1 children that are not in the playground program and do not need transportation Fee: $92 Max: 24 Option #2 will be for children in the Summer Quest program Fee: $112 Max: 14 SATURDAY SWIMMING LESSONS This year Portland Parks and Recreation will offer swimming lessons for Town of Portland residents at the Camp Ingersoll YMCA. The YMCA will provide the staff swimming instructors. Days: Saturdays Dates: July 12 August 9 Site: Middlesex YMCA at Camp Ingersoll Fee: $62 Max: 18 Pre-school classes: 10:30 11:15 am School Age: 6 to 14 years Time: 11:20 am 12:05 pm or 12:10 12:55 pm ADULT PROGRAMS ZUMBA Zumba fitness uses Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program that will totally change the way you look at fitness. Zumba is an exhilarating, caloric-burning, body-energizing, and most of all FUN program that will totally blow you away! Once you ve tried Zumba, you will be hooked on the most amazing fitness program you have ever experienced. So come on, Stop the workout and Join the Party! Day: Wednesdays Time: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Date: June 18 Sept. 3rd Age: 13 and older; participants under 18 must be accompanied by a registered adult SUMMER SITE: Senior Center Instructor: Brian LaRoe Fee: 60 resident/$72 non-resident (12 Weeks) Drop In: $7 per class PILATES Pilates is an exercise option for everyone. Designed to develop a strong core while maintaining loose, limber limbs, the exercises provide multiple variations to meet the needs of different body types. This class will focus on the basic principles of Pilates to start strengthening core muscles, stomach and back and improve balance and coordination between the body s limbs. Class is taught by a Personal Euphoria Pilates Certified Instructor Summer Session: July 10 August 28 Day: Thursdays Min: 8 Max: 16 Site: Buck Foreman, 265 Main Street Age: 18 years and older Time: 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Fee: $32 Resident/$40 Non-Residents (8 Weeks)

12 TUESDAY NIGHT CONCERT SERIES MUSIC ON THE PORTLAND RIVERFRONT PARK SPONSORED BY UNITED TECHNOLOGIES Hosted by BROWNSTONE QUORUM & PORTLAND PARKS & RECREATION Day Date Time Performer Tuesday July 22 6:30 PM Great Hill Mountain Band Tuesday July 29 6:30 PM Shakedown Band (Greatful Dead) Tuesday August 5 6:30 PM E2 Eagle Tribute Band Tuesday August 12 6:30 PM Michael Cleary Band PORTLAND YOUTH SPORTS CLUBS PORTLAND SOCCER CLUB 2014 Club Contacts: Chris Donahue- President - donahuecj@sbcglobal.net or ( ) Chris Dickman - Vice President - cdickman@snet.net Joe Balskus, Registrar (registration) - jbalskus@hotmail.com or PORTLAND SOCCER CLUB presents CHALLENGER SOCCER TRAINING 2014 Portland Soccer Club (PSC) will again be hosting British Soccer Camp and Pre-Season Travel Team Training offered by Challenger Sports. The British Soccer Programs provide players of all ages and abilities with the rare opportunity to receive high-level soccer coaching from a team of international soccer coaches and players. PLEASE REGISTER click tab new/event. Day: Monday Friday Date: August PORTLAND PANTHERS YOUTH FOOTBALL & CHEERLEADERS!! 2014 Registration is Open!! PRACTICE begins Monday, August 4, pm, GAMES will be on Sundays starting in Sept Practice/Games Location: Agogliati Field, Middlesex Ave. Portland CT Cost: $ 100 Registration fee (April, May, June) $ 125 Registration fee (July, August ) ($ 250 Max. per Family) (Payment plans and financial assistance available) Squad/Team (ages 6-13 ): A SQUAD: 12 & 13 year olds Weight Limit 185 Players cannot turn 14 years old before July 1st.. B SQUAD: 10 & 11 year olds Weight Limit 145lbs. Players cannot turn 12 years old before July 1st. C SQUAD: 8 & 9 year olds Weight Limit 120lbs. Players cannot turn 10 before July 1st. D SQUAD: 6 & 7 year olds Weight Limit 105lbs. Players cannot turn 8 before July 1st. GET IN THE GAME!! Registration Forms/Questions Call or On Web Site at

13 TEE-BALL/PORTLAND LITTLE LEAGUE/SOFTBALL 2014 Information for Portland Little League registration for the 2014 season can be found by visiting their web site at or by sending an to Please note: Registration for Portland Soccer, Panther s Football/Cheer & Little League is through each individual program, not through the Parks & Recreation Dept. Youth Basketball Travel Basketball - Gary Collins at garyhughcollins@gmail.com Recreation Basketball - Parks and Recreation Office at sdwyer@portlandct.org Portland Library Free Summer Family Programs! All Shows - with the exception of June 25 and August 6 will be held on the Town Green near the Gazebo or if it rains, inside the Library. Day Date Time Performer Wed. June 25 6:30 p.m. Li Liu (Acrobat) PHS Gym Wed. July 9 6:30 p.m. Jason Pipitone (Variety Act) Wed. July 16 6:30 p.m. Nature Nick (Animal Trainer) Wed. July 23 6:30 p.m. Matica Arts (Sonic Fire) Wed. July 30 6:30 p.m. Little Groove (Music & More) Wed. Aug. 6 6:30 p.m. Bubble Trouble (In Library) Brownstone Discovery & Exploration Park Portland Free Days Monday May 26 / Sunday June 15 / Monday August 4 / Sunday Sept. 14 HORSESHOE LEAGUE The Portland Adult Horseshoe League is looking for new members and/or teams. Anyone interested please contact the Portland Parks and Recreation Department for more information or to be put on a waiting list. The league plays on Thursday nights at Bransfield Park.

14 PORTLAND COMMUNITY GARDEN What is your favorite taste of summer? The sweetness of a tomato picked from the vine? The crunch of a cucumber just waiting to be picked or the beauty of a pepper, mild or hot in your summer salad? Now is your chance to share in the Community Garden of Portland, located at the Rose Hill Ball Fields. The garden would provide space for those who would like to have a small garden to grow vegetables or flowers for their personal use. In addition to providing a garden plot for others, there will also be a section that will be used to grow vegetables for the Portland Food Bank. This opportunity is open to all residents of Portland. Experience is not required! We welcome all who have an interest in planting and enjoy watching Mother Nature provide us with a bounty to enjoy! There are a limited number of plots for a nominal fee of $20. The town will provide the land and the water. Gardeners will provide the plants, the weeding and enjoy the fruits of their labors! All gardeners are welcome, experienced, seasoned, and novices too. Families are welcome as well as community clubs and groups that might want to share a plot. For additional information, please contact Marilyn McGrath, Master Gardener, or wmcgrath42@comcast.net or Portland Parks & Recreation or sdwyer@portlandct.org Picnic Pavilion Rental at Portland Riverfront Park The Portland Parks and Recreation is renting our new 30 x 52 laminated Gothic arch gable shelter. The pavilion is furnished with 8 picnic tables that fit 8 people per table. Reservations for summer booking are currently taking place at the Parks and Recreation Office. Portland Residents and Organizations $50 Non- Portland Residents and Organizations $100