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Nine out of ten people will say that Fall is their favorite time of year. They love the crisp cool nights, the falling leaves, bonfires, hot coco, and Hal-loween. On Saturday, October 25 we will be hosting the sixth annual Fantastic Fall Festival celebration at Rock Springs Park with a bonfire, smores, a fun fair and live music. Everyone is welcome to attend and all activities are free! So, bring your lawn chair and blankets and a healthy appetite for smores and anything else you would like to roast on a fire.

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Youth and Teen { pages 3 - 9 } Family and Adult { pages 10 - 15 }

Registration, Rental, Rules { page 16 }

Kinder Gym/Tumbling 2Parent "N" Tot Tumbling 2Mighty Ball Basketball 2

Freaky Friday House Decorating Contest 11Light Up O'Fallon House Decorating Contest 11Letters from Santa 11Gingerbread Hosue Decorating 11Holiday Wine Tasting Class 12Garden Club 12Ballroom & Swing Dance 13Beginner Dance for Youth 13Fishing Derby 13Fit Camp 14Dance Fitness Fusion 14 Tai Chi 14Pickle Ball Madness 15Co-ed Adult Indoor Volleyball Leauge 15Ultimate Frisbee Tournament 15Dog Frisbee Competition 15

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KiXX Soccer Developmental Team 3KiXX Soccer Club 3Jr. Panthers Competitive Basketball Tryouts 3O&S Instructional Soccer League 3O&S Kindergarten Basketball League 4O&S Boys Basketball League (1-8 grade) 4O&S Girls Basketball League (1-8 grade) 4 STYX Lacrosse Fall Camp 5O&S Fall Baseball 5Stained Glass for Beginners 5Advanced Stained Glass Classes 5Martial Arts 6O&S Volleyball League 6Youth Volleyball Clinic 6All Night Teen Ski Trip 7London And France Adventure 7Fencing 7Nerf Wars 7 Clay Art Classes 8Lego Art Classes 8Home School Art Classes K-4 Grade 8Home School Art Classes 5-8 Grade 8

Youth and Teen { pages 3 - 9 } Children's Music Studio 9Music Together Family Class 9Frozen Camp 9School's Out Day Camps 10Chick-fi-la Movie in the Park 10

How to Register 16Park Facilities and Pavillion Rental 16Park Policies 16

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Mighty Ball Basketball is a non-competitive, safe approach to teaching the game of basketball to pre-school aged children. Teams consist of a maximum of 6 players playing in a 3 on 3 format. Each team will practice for the 1st 30 minutes and then will play a game against another team during the last 15 minutes. All players will receive a t-shirt. Registration Deadline is December 21. A $10 late fee will be assessed to all registrations after December 28, if spots are available.

Age: 4-5 Limit: 100/200 Fee: $40 R / $50NRLength: 6 Weeks Location: Moye Elementary Gymnasium

Bar Code Date Day Time9062 Jan 17-Feb 21 Saturday 9:00AM-10:00AM

Mighty Ball Basketball

Designed for children 18 months to 3 years old. Toddlers can explore the world of physical fitness, skill learning, and social development with a parent along side for comfort and support. A Parent ‘n’ Tot class provides quality motor skill development and a strong founda-tion for the child’s athletic future in a fun, safe environment.

Age: 18M-3Y Limit: 6/8 Fee: $56Location: Katy Cavins Community Center, Lower Level

Bar Code Date Day Time 9057 Oct 27-Dec 15 Monday 11:00AM-11:45AM

Parent ‘N’ Tot Tumbling

KinderGym classes are specially tailored for older preschool and kindergarten age children. Basic gymnastic skills are learned in a fun, innovative atmosphere that builds self esteem and provides the opportunity for students to establish quality work habits that will remain for the gymnasts’ athletic careers.

Age: 3-5 Limit: 6/8 Fee: $64Location: Katy Cavins Community Center, Lower Level

Bar Code Date Day Time 9055 Oct 27-Dec 15 Monday 10AM – 11AM

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KiXX Soccer Club

O’Fallon KiXX Soccer club has limited availability at certain age groups throughout the season. The club is always looking for experienced and talented players, especially those that are new to the area. Pro-rated fees are available. For additional information or to inquire about availability on a particular team, please contact Nathan McBeth at nmcbeth@ofallon.org or call the Parks and Recreation office.

KiXX Soccer Developmental Team

The Fall KiXX Developmental program will include a one-hour training session every Monday night for 8 weeks. No Developmental sessions will overlap with the O&S Soccer League. This program is designed to be clinical in nature, focusing solely on footwork and agility. There will be no games and no scrimmages as a part of this program. As such, kids are encouraged to sign up for both the Developmental program and the O&S league.

As the instruction of these sessions is meant to be more involved than a recreational league and space is limited, evaluation/tryouts will be held on Monday, August 18, at 6pm at the Sports Park Field #1. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. It is free to tryout, but players are required to pay the fee upon making the program.

Age: 6-7 Limit: 10/20 Fee: $80* 8 WeeksLocation: Sports Park Field #1Bar Code Date Day Time 8953 (Tryouts) Aug. 18 Wednesday 6:00PM (Free)8954 (Clinic) Aug. 25-Oct. 20 Mondays 6:00PM

*Fee includes a KiXX t-shirt**No training session on Monday, September 1, or Monday, October 13

Jr. Panther Competitive Basketball Tryouts

O’Fallon Parks and Recreation Department offers competitive basketball for 3rd graders through 6th graders this Fall/winter. The program runs early October through late January with NO guaranteed playing time. Practice is approximately twice a week with games falling on any day of the week and away games being played at schools in St. Clair, Madison, Clinton, Monroe counties in Illinois as well as potential tournaments in St. Louis. Fee includes approximately 20-30 total games. FREE TO TRYOUT. Fee range $150 and up depending on the number of tournaments and games the team plays. Fee is applicable if a player makes the team ONLY. Pre-Register by calling O’Fallon Parks and Recreation (618)624-0139

Limit: 40/60 Fee: Tryouts are FREELocation: TBA

Bar Code Sex Grade Date Day Time 8930 Boys 4th & under Sept. 24-25 Mon./Tues. 6PM-7PM8931 Boys 5th & under Sept. 24-25 Mon./Tues. 6PM-7PM

8933 Girls 4th & under Sept. 24-25 Wed./Thurs. 6PM-7PM8934 Girls 5th & under Sept. 24-25 Wed./Thurs. 6PM-7PMTeams for 6th-8th grade will have tryouts in Dec. or January.

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O&S Kindergarten Basketball LeagueThis league is designed for boys and girls who are looking for an instructional FUN league. The league practices 2 hours per week. Games are played Monday-Saturday. The season consists of an 8 game schedule. The season consists of an 8 game schedule.

Age: Kindergarten Limit: 40/120 Fee: $55Bar Code Grade Date 9126 Kindergarten Oct. 27-Dec. 19

This is a recreational basketball league designed for boys in grades 1-8. The league practices 2 hours per week. Games are primarily on Firday evenings and Saturday mornings with an occasional week night game. Grades K-2 play an 8 game season, grades 3-8 play a 10 game season. All players 5th grade and above are required to an evaluation to evenly disperse talent among the teams. A $10 late fee will be assessed for all registrations received after 9/27 for K-2 and 12/4 for 3-8.* 5th /6th Grade End of Season TournamentAge: 1st - 4th Grade Limit: 40/120 Bar Code Grade Date Fee 9067 1 & 2 Oct. 27-Dec. 19 $559068 3 & 4 Jan. 5-Mar. 9 $60* No Evaluations

Age: 5th - 8th Grade Limit: 40/120 Bar Code Grade Date Fee 9069 5 & 6 Jan. 5-Mar. 9 $609070 7 & 8 Jan. 5-Mar. 9 $60*Evaluations on Dec. 10th at 6PM. Location TBA.

O&S Boys Basketball League 1st-8th grade

Designed specifically for girls, this league practices 2 hours per week. Games are primarily on Friday evenings with an occasional week night game. Grades K-2 play an 8 game season, grades 3-8 play a 10 game season. All players 5th grade and above are required to attend an evaluation to evenly disperse talent among the teams.A $10 late fee will be assessed for all registrations received after 9/28 for K-2 and 12/5 for 3-8.* 5th /6th Grade End of Season TournamentAge: 1st - 4th Grade Limit: 40/120 Bar Code Grade Date Fee 9071 1 & 2 Oct. 27-Dec. 19 $559072 3 & 4 Jan. 5-Mar. 9 $60* No Evaluations

Age: 5th - 8th Grade Limit: 40/120 Fee: $60 Bar Code Grade Date Fee 9073 5 & 6 Jan. 5-Mar. 9 $609074 7 & 8 Jan. 5-Mar. 9 $60*Evaluations on Dec. 10th at 6PM. Location TBA.

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O&S Fall Baseball

O’Fallon and Shiloh Fall baseball. If you are trying to improve for next sum-mer or just love the game of baseball sign up for the fall instructional league. Games will be played on Mondays and Wednesdays at the O’Fallon Family Sports Park. Each team will have an 8 game schedule from early September to the end of October.

Age: 7-10 Fee: $45.00Location: O’Fallon Family Sports ParkBar Code Date Time Age8941(Rookie) Sept. 15 6:00PM 7 & 8*8940(Minors) Sept. 15 6:00PM 9 & 10*All teams will hit from a pitching machine.

STYX Lacrosse Fall Camp

Whether you're new to the game or been playing your whole life, this fall's Lacrosse camp promises to offer something for everyone. This camp is for boys and girls in the 3rd through 8th grades. If you're interested in doing Styx Lacrosse in the spring, this might be a good way to get started! Gear is available for check-out upon request - please contact Tamara Boots at styxlax@earthlink.net. Age: 3rd-8th Grade Limit: 20/50 Fee: $50Location: STYX Public Safety Fields

Bar Code Date Day Time 9252 Oct. 25-26 Sat./Sun. 1:00PM - 4:00PM

Stained Glass for BeginnersThe traditional lead cane method is taught. The panel we will do is approximately 11'' X 19'' in size. Participants will learn how to cut glass as well as all the steps necessary to finish the project in 4 weeks. Tools will be provided, however, students must purchase their consumable supplies ($50-$75). A supply list and patterns will be given out the first night of class. Three or four different designs are available to choose from. Age: 14+ Limit: 4/8 Fee: $80RLength: 4 weeksLocation: Katy Cavins Community Center

Bar Code Date Day Time 9095 Sep. 15 – Nov. 17 Monday 7:00PM-9:00PM*No Class: Sept. 9th and Oct. 7th

Advanced Stained GlassThis class will focus on the copper foil method. Students will work to make a flat project like a fan-light. Students must have completed the beginner class or have experience working with lead and cutting glass. Tools are provided, but students will be responsible for purchasing their glass and other supplies.

Age: 14+ Limit: 4/8 Fee: $60RLength: 4 WeeksLocation: Katy Cavins Community Center

Bar Code Date Day Time 9094 Dec. 1 – Dec. 29* Mondays 7:00PM-9:00PM*No Class December 8th

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Youth Volleyball Clinic - Skills & Drills

Trainings are conducted by the O’Fallon High School Volleyball coaches. Sessions will focus on intense volleyball skill & technique workouts. Clinics will also include some plyometric and agility training.

Grade: 2nd - 8th grade Fee: $90Location: OTHS Smiley CampusBar Code Date Day Time8740 August 10 Sunday** 5:00PM-6:00PM

* No clinic on August 31.This clinic will be divided by age group if numbers exceed our group numbers for each age group.

Hong Martial Arts - Karate/TKD/Jiu-Jitsu

This Martial Arts program has been designed and is taught by the Hong brothers, two master black belt instructors. The Hong brothers have a combined teaching experience of over 30 years. They have altered the traditional training methods and practice a combination of martial arts including Karate, Tae Kwon Do and basic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

The Children’s Program, perfect for ages 6 and up, focuses on improving both the physical and mental aspects of your child. Some of the benefits you’ll notice include discipline, self confidence, coordination, strength, flexibility, and overall sports performance.

The Adult Program includes a variety of martial arts to provide well rounded standing and ground skills for self-defense. This program is ideal for those interested in getting into shape, relieving stress and losing weight.

You may sign up and begin training at any time. New students receive a FREE uniform ($40 value) with any program. Testing fees not included in prices above. Family rates are available. For more information, please visit www.hongmartialarts.com

CLASS SCHEDULE:Tuesday 5:45PM-6:30PM – Children/Adults: focus on Karate/TKDTuesday 5:45PM-6:30PM – Adults: focus on Karate/TKD

Thursday 5:45PM-6:30PM – Children/Adults: focus on Karate/TKDThursday 5:45PM-6:30PM – Adults: focus on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

LOCATION: KCCC Lower Level

FEES:3 MONTH Introductory Program $175 + FREE uniform ($40 value)6 MONTH Program $300 – 2 days a week1 YEAR Program $500 – 2 days a week ($100 savings*)BLACK BELT PROGRAM-3.5 Years $1750-Tue/Thur ($1000 savings*)*Savings based on 6 month program

Bar Code Month9247 September9248 October9249 November9250 December

O’Fallon Parks and Recreation will be offering several new and exciting volleyball programs this fall right here in town! Please be on the lookout for upcoming information on several great opportunities ranging from clinics to leagues to much more! For updates, please contact Nathan McBeth at the Parks office at nmcbeth@ofallon.org or send Melissa Massey an email at bluesteelvbc@hotmail.com

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All Night Teen Ski TripDo not miss out on this year’s excitement as teens fromthroughout the state participate in this unique, action-packedevent. Kids will have the opportunity to ski or snowboard at oneof the elite ski slopes in all of Illinois! To register or for moreinformation, please visit the Katy Cavins Community Center.Time, dates, and a fee will be announced soon.

Age: 11-18 Fee: TBALocation: Chestnut Mountain, Galena, Illinois

Bar Code Date Day Time TBA TBA TBA 3:00PM - 7:00AM

Nerf Wars

Come to the Katy Cavins Community Center for a night of action packed fun. Nerf Wars will feature several short games such as capture the flag and other favorites. Players will be divided into groups according to age. Pizza and lemonade will be provided. Bring protective eye wear.

Age: 7-12 Limit: 8/15 Fee: $10Location: Katy Cavins Community Center Lower Level

Bar Code Date Day Time 8781 Nov. 14 Friday 7:00PM - 9:00PM

London and France Adventure

We have teamed up with World class travel organization Explorica to offer a trip for High School studends to London and France in the summer of 2015. Register now and receive discounts on early bookings. Check out our website for further information. June 20-29, 2015 Sat. - Mon.

Fees: Student $3,424 Adult $3,834

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Fencing

O’Fallon Parks and Recreation will be offering several fencing programs and classes this fall. Specific information and details are still yet to come, but there will be beginning classes offered in some capacity. For more information on class status or availability, please email lead instructor Mark Krusac at mkrusac@csc.com.

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Home School Art Class K-4th GradeOur Primary class will offer a fun and holistic study of art processes. Our students will be learning 2-D and 3-D techniques using a variety of art making materials. We will explore sculpture, drawing, painting, fibers, and mixed media art projects. Our students will explore personal narratives in their work as well as learning from art historical practices as well as practices in contemporary art.

Age: K-4th grade Fee: $80RLength: 8 weeksLocation: Katy Cavins Community Center

Bar Code Date Day Time 9245 Sept. 17 Wednesday 9:00AM-10:30PM

Home School Art Class 5-8 GradeOur Intermediate class will teach students art history, art appreciation, and a wide range of media processes. Students will explore aesthetics based on content, composition, and perspective in their work. Our students will use common materials such as paint, clay, and pastels as well as unconventional materials such as plaster, paper mache, and mixed media collage.

Age: 5-8th grade Fee: $60RLength: 8 WeeksLocation: Katy Cavins Community Center

Bar Code Date Day Time 9246 Sept. 17 Wednesday 10:45AM-12:15PM

Clay Art

Students will learn different hand-building techniques and be introduces to glazing to create a variety of clay projects. Students should dress appropriately and bring an old shirt or smock. Classes are instructed by local artist and art teacher, Rendy Faulkner.

Age: 8-12 Limit: 8/15 Fee: $60 Length: 1 Class Location: Katy Cavins Community Center

Bar Code Date Day Time 7680 Nov. 3-Dec. 8 Monday 6:00PM-7:00PM

LEGO Art

Does your child love art and legos? Then this workshop is for them. Your student will create art with legos using their imagination. They will also leave with a lego goody bag of miniature figures and more exercises on how to create lego art at home. It is sure to be a fun and interesting afternoon.

Age: 8-12 Limit: 8/15 Fee: $60 Length: 1 Class Location: Katy Cavins Community Center Bar Code Date Day Time 7680 Nov. 8 Saturday 2:00PM-5:00PM

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Music Together Family Class

O’Fallon Parks and Recreation has teamed with Children's Music Studio to offer a variety music lessons. Violins, Guitars, & Keyboards available during lesson if you need them. Please let the office know at the time of registration if you will need an instrument.

Violin for Beginners (Adult & Pre-teen)A fun filled class for young beginners. Students will learn to play easy songs using an introduction to basic music concepts, symbols, rhythms, pitch. Books are purchased from the instructor during first class for an additional fee. Classes are 40 minutes in length. Violins will be provided for lessons only and are not for take home usage.

Location: Children's Music StudioAge: 4-13 yrs Limit: 2/10 Fee: $96 [8 weeks]

Bar Code Age Date Day Time 8783 4-6 Oct. 4-Nov 22 Saturday 9:15am8776 7-9 Oct. 4-Nov 22 Saturday 10:00am8759 10-13 Oct. 4-Nov 22 Saturday 10:45am

Frozen CampCalling all Frozen and Glee Fans! The O'Fallon Parks and Rec Department's annual back to school Glee Camps will focus on all things FROZEN!! Get ready to release your inner vocal powers in this fast-paced musical theater performance camp, as we pay tribute to the hit animated film "Frozen". Taught by Daniell Schanble and Nicki Hansley, directors of all the past Glee Camps.

Age: 5-13 yrs Limit: 10/45

Bar Code Date Day Time 9140 Sep 18 – Oct 16 Thursday 5:00PM

Introduction to KeyboardingA keyboard/piano class for beginner’s. Classes are 40 minutes in length.

Age: 9-13 Limit: 4/10 Fee: $96 [12 weeks] Location: Children's Music Studio

Bar Code Age Date Day Time 8781 9-13 Oct. 4-Nov 22 Saturday 12:15pm

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Brought to you by "Metro East Music Together," Music Together® is a musical enrichment program for children and their caregivers, ages 0-5. Each class meets once a week, for 10 weeks and is 45 minutes long. The mixed-age class setting makes it ideal for learning variation and for families with multiple children in the 0-5 age range.

Each class includes songs, rhythmic rhymes, movement and instrument play. A CD and songbook are included with registration.

Grade: 0 - 5 yrs Fee: $120 first child & $80 second child *$40 first child & $20 second child Location: Rock Springs Nature CenterBar Code Date Day Time8752** Sept. 2-Nov. 4 Tuesdays 9:00-9:45AM 8753** Sept. 2-Nov. 4 Tuesdays 10:00-10:45AM 8754* Nov. 18-Dec. 16 Tuesdays 9:00-9:45am

Holiday Class*Bar Code Date Day Time8755* Nov. 18-Dec. 16 Tuesdays 10:00-10:45am Holiday Class(**10 weeks) (*4 weeks – No Class Nov. 25th)

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Chick-fi-la Movie at the Park

Enjoy a family movie outdoors in the park this fall with the premierof Frozen at Blazier Field in the O'Fallon Community Park.Bring your blankets and snacks and enjoy a great night out withthe kids.

Age: All Ages Fee: FREELocation: Blazier Field, O'Fallon Community Park

Date Day Time Sept. 26th Friday 7:00PM

As the leaves begin to change color, come celebrate the changing of seasons on Columbus Day with Fall Fling! In addition to some great fun around our own park, we will be exploring the awesome features the O'Fallon area has to offer that relate to fall!Ages: Kindergarten-12 years Limit: 15/60

Bar Code Date Day Time Fee 9235 October 10 Friday 7:00AM-6:00PM $35 per day9236 October 13 Monday 7:00AM-6:00PM $35 per day

Fall Fling (Columbus Day)

Let's make the most of this winter! Snow or no snow, come on out and enjoy the Winter Wonderland activities that are planned. Please have the kids dress appropriately; if the weather cooperates we will head outside. Also, be on the lookout for some special activities!Ages: Kindergarten-12 years Limit: 15/60

Bar Code Date Day Time Fee 9239 Dec. 22 Monday 7:00AM-6:00PM $35 per day9240 Dec. 23 Tuesday 7:00AM-6:00PM $35 per day9241 Dec. 29 Monday 7:00AM-6:00PM $35 per day9242 Dec. 30 Tuesday 7:00AM-6:00PM $35 per day

Winter Wonderland (Dec. 26-Jan. 4)

It will be an exciting time for all during the Amazing Race days. Be sure to sign up and be part of the action!Ages: Kindergarten-12 years Limit: 15/60

Bar Code Date Day Time Fee 9238 Nov. 11 Thursday 7:00AM-6:00PM $35 per day

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Couldn't get enough of camp this summer? Need somewhere for your kids to go while you're at work and school is out of session during the upcoming year? O'Fallon Parks and Recreation's School's Out Days are just for you!

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Light Up O’Fallon House Decorating Contest

For all you Tim the Tool Man Taylor’s or Clark Griswald’s out there, enter your homeinto the Christmas Light House Decorating Contest and show the rest of O’Fallonyour Holiday Spirit! Houses will be judged by the best overall holiday display. Firstthrough third place will receive prizes. You must register by Friday, Dec. 5. Houseswill be judged between 6pm and 8pm Dec 6-8. Please be sure to have your lightson during those times.

Age: All Ages Fee: $5 * Must Register by Dec. 5thBar Code Judging Dates Judging Time 7760 Dec. 6th-8th 6:00PM-8:00PM

Freaky Friday House Decorating Contest

If you enjoy decorating your home in the fall enter the Freak Friday House DecoratingContest. Houses will be judged on Friday, October 24 and Saturday, October 25. Houses will be judged based on creativity, uniqueness, and overall display. The best display will receive a gift cardalong with the ability to proudly say their house is the best on the block.

Age: All Ages Fee: $5 *Must Register by Oct. 20.Bar Code Judging Date Day Judging Time 7761 Oct. 24-25 Friday 7:00PM-9:00PM

Letters From Santa

The O’Fallon Parks & Recreation Department has made special arrangements withSanta Claus. Share the excitement of opening a personalized letter from Santaat the North Pole! Santa provides this great opportunity to communicate with yourchild, grandchild, niece, nephew or friend. Let Santa tell your children they’ve beengood, but need to clean their room. Watch as your little one tears open Santa’sletter and reads as glitter spills out.

Age: All Ages Fee: $5 Bar Code: 7762 Deadline Date: Sign up by Dec. 12th

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Gingerbread House Decorating

The O’Fallon Parks and Recreation Department will be offering a Gingerbread House Decorating day. Bring your children to the Rock Springs Nature Center and spend an hour decorating gingerbreadhouse. All supplies included and take your house with you when you are done.

Age: 2-10 years Fee: $25 Location: Rock Springs Nature CenterBar Code Date Day Time 9233 December 13 Saturday 10AM-12PM

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O’Fallon Garden ClubJoin the Garden Club to share your passion for gardening, learn a fewthings and to have some fun. This past year, we designed and cared forseveral landscape beds in the Family Sports Park, worked in a vegetablegarden to provide fresh produce to the O’Fallon food pantry, toured severalgarden centers and other community gardens, and we worked on a coupleof small projects.We also had several interesting speakers share their experiences with thegroup. It was a fantastic year and we look forward to another fun year aswe move forward!We would love to see more people join and become active in the group. Allare welcome, from novices to the Master Gardeners. We look forward tomeeting you!

Age: No age limit Dues: $20Day: Meetings on the first Tuesday of the month, 6:30PM Location: Katy Cavins Community Center

Check out our link on the City of O’Fallon home page for info on our next meeting.

Holiday Wine Tasting

Holiday entertaining is just around the corner. Are you wondering what wines to serve at your holiday gatherings?

Must you serve white wine with your turkey? Join the Stay at Home Winos as we taste wines that pair perfectly with holiday entertaining. Light holiday nibbles will be served as part of the tasting.

Age: 21+ Limit: 10/24 Fee: $25 individual $40 per couple Location: Rock Springs Nature Center Bar Code Date Day Time9446 Oct. 30 Thursday 7:00PM-9:00PM

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Ballroom & Swing Dance

Put on your dancing shoes and fall in love with ballroom dancing.Instructor Bill Trent trained at Arthur Murray Dance Studio, FredAstaire Dance Studio and Scott International Dance Studio for over40 years. This course will feature dance instruction for ballroomfavorites such as the Samba, Mamba, and the Country Two Step. Wear comfortable clothes and smooth soled shoes.You may register as a couple or as a solo student

Age: 16+ Limit: 4/30 Fee: $70 Length: 5 weeks *4 week course, fees are $56.Location: Katy Cavins Community Center

Bar Code Date TIme Dance 9130 Sept. 18-Oct 16 6:30PM-7:30PM Samba/Mamba9138 Sept 18-Oct 16 7:30PM-8:30PM Advanced Samba/Mamba9131 Oct. 30-Nov 20 6:30PM-7:30PM* Country Two-Step9129 Oct. 30-Nov 20 7:30PM-8:30PM* Advanced Country Two Step

Beginner Dance

Don’t know which style you like the best? Try a combination class of ballet, tap, Jazz and Hip Hop. Combining different dance genres, this class will develop your student’s coordination as well as an understanding of dance concepts and terminology. Through the use of dance props and activities your dance instructor will engage the young dancers and create an atmosphere that not only teaches the basics of dance, movement, and musicality, but instills a love for dance for years to come.

Age: 8-15 yrs. Fee: $100 Length: 8 weeks Location: Katy Cavins Community Center

Bar Code Date Day Time Fee Length 9254 Sept. 29 Monday 5:00PM -6:00PM

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Come out to the O’Fallon Family Sports Park at the south pond for a fun day of fishing. The fishing derby will feature a short presentation of safety and several informational brochures about different types of fish from the IDNR. Fishing poles and bait will be provided.Age: 6-10 Limit: 8/50 Fee: FreeLocation: O'Fallon Family Sports Park (South Pond)Bar Code: Date Day Time 9084 Sept. 27 Friday 5:30PM

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Fit Camp is a group personal training program created for all levels of fitness. There are cardio and strength training workouts that will challenge each client within their own personal fitness level. Women of all fitness levels welcome. Heather Johnson runs the program.

What to bring: Water and a yoga mat. Wear supportive, athletic shoes.

Age: 18+ Limit: 6/20 Location: O’Fallon Community Park

Bar Code Date Day Time Fee Number of Classes 9113 Sept 15-Oct 24 MWF 5:30AM $160 16 (No class Oct. 10 & 13)9109 Sept 16-Oct 23 TTH 7:00PM $120 129114 Oct 27-Nov 21 MWF 5:30AM $120 129111 Oct 28 – Nov 20 TTH 7:00PM $80 89110 Dec 1-Dec 19 MWF 5:30AM $90 99112 Dec 2-Dec 18 TTH 7:00PM $60 6

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Tai Chi

Tai Chi is an ancient form of Chinese Martial Art that has proven to provide healthful benefits. The process of relaxing muscular tensions, improving posture, and a deepening of the breathing process to affect in a positive way the stress levels of the mind and emotions. Tai Chi classes are offered on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, the instructor will contact you to coordinate days and times most convenient to your schedule Fees:$45 Month (one day a week) one day a week: $60 $55 Month (two days a week) two days a week: $70 *Must sign waiver in registration office. All students will be charged a one-time fee of $30 for a uniformBar Code Month 9017 September 9018 October9019 November

Dance Fitness Fusion

Want to add a little excitement to your workout routine? Dance Fitness Fusion combines the energy of dance with the calorie burn of a fitness program. You'll have fun dancing to engaging beats and creative choreography while cultivating a healthy lifestyle. The movements are easy to follow and the results are hard to deny. Whether you want to lose weight, have fun on the dance floor, or achieve another personal goal; this class if for you! - shake it til' you make it!(Instructor: Vickie Aiello / DFFbyvickie@gmail.com)

Age: 18+ Limit: 8/15 Fees: $50Location: Katy Cavins Community CenterBar Code Date Day Time 9088 Sep. 22-Nov 10 Monday 7:00PM9089 Nov 17-Jan. 12 Monday 7:00PM

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Join us at Hesse Park every Monday for Pickle Ball Madness! The madness starts on September 22 and runs through October 13. Pickle ball is a great game for all ages. Come to Hesse Park and check out our new and improved Pickle Ball courts that are ready for action. This FREE event is fun for everyone. Equipment will be provided on site.

Age: All Ages Fee: Free Location: Hesse ParkBarcode: Date Day Time 9093 Sep. 22 – Oct. 13 Monday 6:00PM-7:00PM

Dog Frisbee Competition

Bring your canine companion to Rock Springs Dog Park for this brand new competition! Does your dog have what it takes to snag the most frisbees before they drop? Do you have what it takes to wing those frisbees out there? Bring your furry friend, and find out. The competition is fun for veterans and beginners.

Fee: $5 Location: Rock Springs Dog ParkBar Code Date Day Time9230 Sept 6 Saturday 11:00am Rock Springs Dog Park $5

Coed Adult Indoor Volleyball

O’Fallon Parks and Recreation will be kicking off its indoor adult volleyball league in October! Formore information on the league, please contact Sandra Hayden at bluesteelvbc@hotmail.com. You mayregister online or at O’Fallon Parks and Recreation.Age:18+ Limit: 6/12 Fee: $250 team Location: OTHS Smiley & Milburn CampusesBar Code Date Day Time 9231 Oct. 5 Sundays Varies9232 Oct. 8 Wednesday Varies

Ultimate Frisbee Tournament

Join us for a one-day, coed Ultimate Frisbee Tournament! The fee is $10 per participant. The winning teams will receive some great prize packages. There will be a high school age group (14-18 year old) and a 19+ tournament. Captains must register and there will be a MANDATORY captains meeting a Wednesday, October 1st at 6:00pm. All final rosters and payments will be due at the meeting.*Captains must be registered by 9/30/14.Age: 14-18 Fee: $10 individual Location: Hesse Park Bar Code Date Day Time 9125 Oct. 4 Saturday 10:00am

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1. O’Fallon Parks & Recreation reserves the right to alter the schedule, cancel programs, or add programs when enrollments warrant. 2. Waiting lists are formed when programs are filled, and every attempt is made to accommodate the people on these lists.3. Absolutely no refunds will be made once a program has begun unless O’Fallon Parks & Recreation has altered or canceled a program, or

our refund policy is followed.4. Programs that do not reach the minimum enrollment will be cancelled. Cancellations of programs are made THREE days prior to the

program starting date. In the event that a program is canceled in mid-session, a prorated refund will be issued.5. O’Fallon Parks & Recreation assumes no liability for personal injuries or loss of personal property while attending park activities. 6. The programs and facilities of the O’Fallon Parks and Recreation Department are available to people of all abilities. If special

accommodations are needed to participate, please notify us when registering. We are constantly working to comply with the American with Disabilities Act and welcome any comments you may have.

7. Due to the large amount of information available in this booklet, errors and changes before and after publication may occur. We apologize for any errors in this brochure and will attempt to advise you of any changes as quickly as possible. Thank you for your understanding.

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Make-ups?If you miss a class due to a personal reason, classes will not be made up. Classes that are cancelled by the instructor due to personal reasons or weather will be made up at the end of the session.

1. Registration will be accepted by MAIL, FAX,WALK-IN, or DROP OFF at the O’Fallon Parks & Recreation Department in the Katy Cavins Community Center at Community Park. You may also register online at www.ofallonparksandrecreation.org2. Registrants will be placed in their desired programs on a FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS.3. NO VERIFICATION of enrollment will be mailed to registrants. If you desire verification or additional information on registration, please contact the Park Office at 624-0139.4. Please use the registration form from the recreation office or download one from the website. When completing the form you must provide all the information requested. Forms that are NOT filled out completely will be returned and NOT processed. The information on the form is imperative for processing.5. Please include your driver’s license number on your check.6. Only checks or money orders will be accepted by mail. DO NOT SEND CASH!7. Deadline to register for classes is one week prior to first class – unless other wise stated by the Parks Department.

Picture PolicyFrom time to time, photos are taken of participants in our classes, during special events, or at the various park locations, and facilities. These photos are for Department use only and may be used in our brochures, pamphlets, flyers, or on our website. If you have any questions regarding this policy, please call the Park Office at 624-0139.

Class Cancellation PolicyNothing kills a class quicker than everyone waiting until the last minute to sign up. If at a certain point a class has not registered a minimum number of participants it will be cancelled. Remember to sign up as soon as possible and don’t wait until the last minute to register! In the event a class is cancelled, credit will be offered for registered participants or a refund will be given.It is the responsibility of the individual or the parent of the individual participating in the O’Fallon Parks & Recreation programs to notify the Parks Director of any physical limitation (asthma, diabetes, etc.) that may restrict or impair their ability to participate in the program.

Katy Cavins Community Center Rental RatesThe Cavis Center is a great place to hold birthday, anniversary, and wedding parties. Seats up to 275 people. Rental Rates include 8’-round tables and chairs. Cleaning services are available depending on specifications. This is a SMOKE FREE facility. Alcohol is allowed by special permit only. The Center may only be rented for the full day rate on Saturdays. Friday set-up is available for an additional rental fee. Resident/ Non-Resident / Rental Rates: 2-Hour Half Day Full DayRecreation/Kitchen Room $30/50 $80/150 $150/250Assembly Hall $75/$100 $175/275 $350/550A $250 Refundable Security Deposit is required for all rentals.All fees including security deposit are due at time of reservationRental Hours: Half day from 8:00 AM- 3:00 PM or 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM (11:00 PM on Friday & Saturday)

Rotary Nature CenterWeekend Rental RatesResidents $150/day Non Residents $250/day$250.00 refundable security deposit

Rental time: 8AM-9PM

This is an alcohol and smoke free facility. All fees including security deposit are due at time of reservation.

Pavilions Rental InformationThe City of O’Fallon Parks and Recreation Department offers pavilions located in various parks for the use of the general public. Reservations must be made in advance at the Park Office in the Katy Cavins Center Monday-Friday 8:30AM- 5:00 PM. Pavilions are available for reservations from Mar. 1-Oct 31. Pavilion Fees: Residents Non ResidentsCommunity Park # 1, 2, & 3, Hesse, Rock Springs and Thoman Park $ 10 $ 30 Community Park #4 $ 75 $125Kitchen ($50.00 Deposit) $100 $150Sports Park $ 35 $ 70

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Please note that as of October 27, 2014, all rentals fees will be increasing. Please visit the website for new fee information.{ }

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O'Fallon Community Park{401 East 5th Street}

Hesse Park{810 N. Madison Drive}

Rock Springs Park{1428 East 3rd}

Thoman Park{1021 Nancy Drive}

O'Fallon Family Sports Park{301 Obernuefemann Road}

O'Fallon Veteran's Monument{737 East Wesley}

Ogles Creek Park{435 Wiegerstown Dr.}

Savannah Hills Park{8012 Savannah Hills Blvd.}

Public Safety Fields{285 Seven Hills Road}

Three Springs Park{2250 Frank Scott Parkway, Shiloh}

Shiloh Community Park{1 Park Drive, Shiloh}

COMMUNITY PARK Inner Walk Trail: 0.25 milesOuter Walk Trail: 0.75 miles

ROCK SPRINGS PARKInner Walk Trail: 0.54 milesOuter Walk Trail: 1.00 miles

HESSE PARKBike Trail: 0.73 miles

THOMAN PARKWalk Trail: 0.33 miles

FAMILY SPORTS PARKBike/Walk Trail: 2.17 milesTR

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PARK HOURS1. Community Park 6 AM-11 PM Tennis/Basketball Lights Dusk-10 PM2. Hesse Park 6 AM-11 PM3. Rock Springs Park Dawn-Dusk 4. Thoman Park Dawn-Dusk5. Sports Park 6AM-11 PM6. Veteran Memorial Dawn-Dusk7. Ogles Creek Park Dawn-Dusk 8. Savannah Hills Park Dawn-Dusk9. Public Safety Fields Dawn-Dusk 10. Three Springs Park 6 AM-10 PM11. Shiloh Community Park 6 AM-10 PM

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