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Hudson Valley & Culinary Institute - Sep 21 Cost: $135pp

Bedford Fall Foliage - Oct 12 Cost: $69pp, After Sep 13 $79pp

Finger Lakes Wine Country - Oct 26 & 27 Cost: $319pp Single, $249pp Double, $229pp Triple, $219pp Quad, After Sep 13 $329pp Single, $259pp Double, $239pp Triple, $229pp Quad

Radio City Christmas Spectacular - Nov 23 Cost: $135pp, After Oct 11 $145pp

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade - Nov 28 Cost: $65pp, After Oct 25 $75pp

Christmas at Cape May New Jersey - Dec 6, 7, 8 Cost: $557pp Single, $390pp Double, $350pp Triple, $325pp Quad After Oct 25 $567pp Single, $400pp Double, $360pp Triple, $335pp Quad

Christmas Conservatory - Dec 11 Cost: $109pp, After Nov 1 $119pp

New York City "On Your Own" - Dec 14 Cost: $65pp, After Nov 1 $75pp

Summer Adventure Camp Be sure you camper does not miss out on the experience of a lifetime! This 10-week summer program allows campers to be engaged in activities, crafts, field trips, swimming and friendships. Registration begins on February 24. The registration fee is waived if you register before March 7. SAC 2013 filled up quickly, be sure to register your camper early! Pool Passes on SALE in time for Christmas Presents Get your 2014 Pool Pass at the 2013 rates! Available for purchase December 2-20 at the Recreation Office.

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Elementary Basketball Program Volunteer Coaches: If you are interested please fill out the Coach’s Application available on our website.

K-2nd Grade An opportunity for students to participate in recreational basketball to learn the basics of dribbling, shooting, and passing. The K-2nd grade program will be taught through 3 v 3 games to allow each player to participate more in games. Teams will be assigned; please no requests. Practices are one night a week and games are Saturdays, Jan 11- Feb 22. Please be committed. No requests for practice days. Team Selection: Friday, December 6 at Broad Street Elementary School. Each player will go through a series of drills lasting 15 minutes, stop in anytime between 6:00-7:30 pm. Cost: $59, After Oct 11 $69, After Nov 15 $79

3rd-6th Grade An opportunity for students to participate in recreational basketball to learn the basics of dribbling, shooting, and passing. Teams will be assigned, please no requests. Practices are one night a week and games are Saturdays. Games will be played at Elmwood Elementary, South Mountain Elementary in Dillsburg, Eisenhower Elementary in Camp Hill, and the West Shore YMCA. Please be committed. Team Selection: Saturday, November 9 at Elmwood Elementary School. Each player will go through a series of drills lasting 15 minutes, stop in anytime between 10:00 am-12:00 pm. Cost: $69, After Sep 28 $79, After Oct 19 $89

Travel Basketball Travel team players are expected to be committed to playing and must live in the Mechanicsburg Area School District. There will be two practices per week and games on Saturdays. Games will be played at various locations in Central PA. Players are expected to attend both nights of try-outs. All try-outs will be held at the Mechanicsburg Middle School. If any player does not make a travel team they will be placed on a recreational team.

Boys Try-outs 4th Grade Tuesday, November 5, & Thursday, November 7 5-6:30 pm at MMS. Cost: $89, After Sep 27 $99, After Oct 18 $109 5th/6th Grade Tuesday, November 5, & Thursday, November 7 6:30-8:00 pm at MMS. Cost: $109, After Sep 27 $119, After Oct 18 $129

Girls Try-outs 5th/6th Grade Monday, November 4 & Wednesday, November 6 5-6:30 pm at MMS. Cost: $109, After Sep 27 $119, After Oct 18 $129

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All Access Pass What a great way to experience all of our most popular classes. This pass allows you to participate in all the programs with a sneaker listed by the class per session. Passes are limited to 25 per session. Session I: Sep 3-Oct 22 Session II: Oct 23-Dec 19 Age: 18+ NR: Session I: $74, After Aug 23 $84 NR: Session II: $74, After Oct 18 $84 NR: Session I: $84, After Aug 23 $94 NR: Session II: $84, After Oct 18 $94 Basketball Men’s 18 and Over Pick-up games will be played each night. Location: Elmwood Elementary Gym Time: 8:00-10:00 pm Monday Session: Sep 16, 23, 30, Oct 7, 21, 28, Nov 4, 11, 18, 25 Wednesday Session: Sep 18, 25, Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov 6, 13, 20 Age: 18+ NR: We Mondays: $36, After Sep 6 $46 NR: Wednesdays: $36, After Sep 6 $46 NR: We Mondays: $46, After Sep 6 $56 NR: Wednesdays: $46, After Sep 6 $56 Basketball Men’s 35 and Over Pick-up games will be played each night. Location: Senior High Gym Time: 8:00-10:00 pm Session: Sep 16, 23, 30, Oct 7, 21, 28, Nov 4, 11, 18, 25 Age: 35+ NR: $36, After Sep 6 $46 NR: $46, After Sep 6 $56 Basketball Men’s 40 and Over Pick-up games will be played each night. Location: Middle School Gym Time: 8:00-10:00 pm Session: Sep 24, Oct 1, 15, 22, 29, Nov 5, 12, 19, 26, Dec 3 Age: 40+ NR: $36, After Sep 13 $46 NR: $46, After Sep 13 $56 Cardio Kickboxing Participants will learn proper kicking and punching techniques, circuit training and abdominal work. Fast paced full body workout. Please bring small hand weights. Instructor: Elizabeth Lehr Location: Elmwood Elementary Auxiliary Gym Time: 6:05-7:05 pm Session I: Sep 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, Oct 1, 3, 10, 15, 17 Session II: Oct 29, Nov 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, Dec 3, 10, 12, 17 Age: 18+ NR: Session I: $42, After Aug 23 $52 NR: Session II: $42, After Oct 18 $52 NR: Session I: $52, After Aug 23 $62 NR: Session II: $52, After Oct 18 $62

Cardio Lite Get a great workout with low to moderate impact moves designed to burn fat. Class incorporates classic floor aerobics that are easy to follow with no complicated choreography. Instructor: Annan Hollinger Location: Upper Allen Elementary School Time: 5:30-6:30 pm Age: 18+ Session I: Sep 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, Oct 2, 7, 9, 16 Session II: Oct 28, 30, Nov 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, Dec 4, 11, 16 NR: Session I: $42, After Aug 23 $52 NR: Session II: $42, After Oct 18 $52 NR: Session I: $52, After Aug 23 $62 NR: Session II: $52, After Oct 18 $62 Create Facebook Business/Fan Pages with Custom Tab Learn how to set-up a free Facebook Business/Fan Page. Free access to an exclusive, customizable Tab page Builder with online template and free hosting. Your own free Facebook.com account is required. Instructor: Jim Neessen Location: Middle School Room 158 Time: 7:45-9:15 pm Session: Oct 29, Nov 5, 12, 19 Age: 16+ NR: $99, After Oct 4 $109, After Oct 18 $119 NR: $109, After Oct 4 $119, After Oct 18 $129 Facebook 101 - The Basics This class will help you understand the basics of using Facebook. We will cover: account/privacy settings, the difference between friends, likes, and followers. You will master your profile, cover, timeline, news feed, posting, uploading, tagging, poking, blocking, private messaging, interest lists, chatting, video calling, badges, and more. Instructor: Jim Neessen Location: Middle School Room 158 Time: 7:45-9:00 pm Session I: Sep 26 Session II: Dec 3 Age: 16+ NR: Session I: $19, After Aug 29 $29, After Sep 13 $39 NR: Session II: $19, After Nov 8 $29, After Nov 22 $39 NR: Session I: $29, After Aug 29 $39, After Sep 13 $49 NR: Session II: $29, After Nov 8 $39, After Nov 22 $49 Internet Marketing I Learn the #1 secret to building a successful business online. Create an effective lead capture page for building your own exclusive marketing list. Instructor: Jim Neessen Location: Middle School Room 158 Time: 6:00-7:30 pm Session: Sep 24, 26, Oct 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17 Age: 16+ NR: $199, After Aug 29 $209, After Sep 13 $219 NR: $209, After Aug 29 $219, After Sept 13 $229

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Internet Marketing II This class will reveal the secrets to successful sales and sign-ups. You'll learn about email auto-responders, domain names, follow-up landing pages and PURL Marketing (Personal URLs). Free access to an exclusive web tool that will let you personalize your web links and landing pages with each of your prospects' first and last names. Internet Marketing I recommended. Instructor: Jim Neessen Location: Middle School Room 158 Session: Oct 29, Nov 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26 Time: 6:00-7:30 pm Age: 16+ NR: $199, After Oct 4 $209, After Oct 18 $219 NR: $209, After Oct 4 $219, After Oct 18 $229 Internet/PC 101 This class will help beginners understand the basics of using their Windows PC and a web browser. (Activities covered can be found on our website.) Instructor: Jim Neessen Location: Middle School Room 158 Session I: Oct 17 Time: 7:45-9:00 pm Session II: Dec 17 Time: 7:45-9:00 pm Age: 16+ NR: Session I: $19, After Sep 20 $29, After Oct 4 $39 NR: Session II: $19, After Nov 22 $29, After Dec 6 $39 NR: Session I: $29, After Sep 20 $39, After Oct 4 $49 NR: Session II: $29, After Nov 22 $39, After Dec 6 $49 Just Christmas Cards Using a variety of techniques, participants will design four Christmas cards with coordinating envelopes. Please bring two sided adhesive Scotch tape to class. All other materials will be supplied. Instructor: Lori Staley Location: Middle School Room 52 Session: Nov 13 Time: 6:30-8:30 pm Age: 13+ NR: $24, After Oct 18 $34, After Nov 1 $44 NR: $34, After Oct 18 $44, After Nov 1 $54 Latin Dancing for the Beginner Rumba and Cha-Cha your way across the dance floor. Have an awe-some time learning the Salsa (Mambo) and the always popular Swing and Hustle. Instructor: Ballroom Break Location: Northside Elementary School Session: Sep 26, Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, Nov 7 Time: 7:30-8:30 pm Age: 18 and up NR: $66, After Aug 29 $76, After Sep 13 $86 NR: $76, After Aug 29 $86, After Sep 13 $96

O’Scrap Love to scrap but don't have time? New to scrapping and don't know where to start? This class is for you! We'll make a two page 12x12 spread for fall. You'll be able to use it for pictures you already have or will take this fall. Please bring two sided adhesive Scotch tape to class. Instructor: Lori Staley Location: Middle School Room 52 Session: Oct 22 Time: 6:30-8:00 pm Age: 18+ NR: $14, After Sep 27 $24, After Oct 11 $34 NR: $24, After Sep 27 $34, After Oct 11 $44 Photography Spend 8 hours with a photographer, learning how to take photos worth keeping. Bring your camera. Instructor: Rick Freer Location: Middle School Library Session: Oct 2, 9, 23, 30, Nov 6 Time: 7:00-8:30 pm Age: 16+ NR: $69, After Sep 6 $79, After Sep 20 $89 NR: $79, After Sep 6 $89, After Sep 20 $99 Pilates A method of body conditioning based on using fewer but more controlled movements, positions and gravity to work the core muscles. Age: 18+

Chris Pompeii - Upper Allen Elementary School Time: 6:35-7:35 pm Session I: Sep 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, Oct 2, 7, 9, 16 Session II: Oct 28, 30, Nov 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, Dec 4, 11, 16 NR: Session I: $42, After Aug 23 $52 NR: Session II: $42, After Oct 18 $52 NR: Session I: $52, After Aug 23 $62 NR: Session II: $52, After Oct 18 $62

Marisa Stipe - Middle School Auxiliary Gym Time: 7:30-8:30 pm Session I: Sep 3, 7, 24, Oct 1, 15, 22 Session II: Oct 29, Nov 5, 12, 19, 26, Dec 3 NR: Session I: $23, After Aug 23 $33 NR: Session II: $23, After Oct 18 $33 NR: Session I: $33, After Aug 23 $43 NR: Session II: $33, After Oct 18 $43 Pilates Gold A method of body conditioning based on using fewer but more controlled movements, positions and gravity to work the core muscles. Instructor: Marisa Stipe Location: First Church of God Community Center Session I: Sep 3, 24, Oct 1, 8, 15, 22 Time: 10:00-11:00 am Session II: Oct 29, Nov 12, 19, 26, Dec 3, 10 Age: 45+ NR: Session I: $23, After Aug 23 $33 NR: Session II: $23, After Oct 18 $33 NR: Session I: $33, After Aug 23 $43 NR: Session II: $33, After Oct 18 $43

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Smooth Dancing for the Beginner Waltz across the dance floor with your partner. Have an awesome time learning the Fox Trot and always popular Tango. Partners are preferred, but not required. Instructor: Ballroom Break Location: Northside Elementary Session: Sep 26, Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, Nov 7 Time: 6:30-7:30 pm Age: 18+ R: $66, After Sep 6 $76, After Sep 20 $86 NR: $76, After Sep 6 $86, After Sep 20 $96 Square Dancing Do-si-do with square, line and circle dances. Call 432-8043 for more information. Instructor: Dan Prosser Location: Upper Allen Elementary Time: 8:00-9:30 pm Session: Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, Nov 7, 14, 21, Dec 5, 12, 19 Age: 18+ NR: $39 NR: $49 Stampin’ 101 New to stamping or looking for a refresher? This class will introduce you to the different kinds of stamps and coloring methods. You'll create a Stampin' placemat that you will take home and keep for your reference as well as two greeting cards. Please bring two sided adhesive Scotch tape to class. Instructor: Lori Staley Location: Middle School Room 52 Session: Sep 30 Time: 6:30-8:30 pm Age: 18+ NR: $9, After Sep 6 $19, After Sep 20 $29 NR: $19, After Sep 6 $29, After Sep 20 $39 Top-Shelf Fitness This workout is designed for weight loss and to get into great athletic shape. The program will include: aerobics, cardio kickboxing, insanity, zumba, zumba toning, dance aerobics, calisthenics, hoola hooping, jumping rope, weight training, kettle bells, muscle confusion, boot camp, core work, pilates, tabata, yoga and gyrokenesis. Please bring weights and a mat. Instructor: Marisa Stipe Location: Middle School Auxiliary Gym Time: 10:00-11:30 am Session I: Sep 7, 21, 28, Oct 5, 19, 26 Session II: Nov 2, 9, 16, 23, Dec 7, 14 Age: 18+ NR: Session I: $32, After Aug 23 $42 NR: Session II: $32, After Oct 11 $42 NR: Session I: $42, After Aug 23 $52 NR: Session II: $42, After Oct 11 $52

Volleyball Open Gym Spike into pick-up games weekly. Two courts available. Location: Middle School Gym Time: 8:00-10:00 pm Monday Session: Sep 23, 30, Oct 7, 21, 28, Nov 4, 11, 18, 25, Dec 9 Age: 18+ NR: $36, After Sep 13 $46 NR: $46, After Sep 13 $56 Web Domain Branding See how to choose, register, and brand your business or yourself with your own domain name. You'll learn how to pick the right domain, the benefits of registering multiple domains, what TLD extension to use (.com, .net, .org, etc.), and how to register your domain(s) step-by-step. Instructor: Jim Neessen Location: Middle School Room 158 Time: 7:45-9:00 pm Session: Oct 10 Age: 16+ NR: $19, After Sep 13 $29, After Sep 27 $39 NR: $29, After Sep 13 $39, After Sep 27 $49 Yoga Designed to improve the health, performance, and mental acuity of athletes or individuals interested in improving their level of fitness. Based on the ancient fitness science of Hatha Yoga, it blends balance, strength, flexibility and power in a fitness format. No shoes or socks. Please bring a mat. Age: 18+ Marisa Stipe - Middle School Auxiliary Gym Time: 5:00-6:00 pm Session I: Sep 4, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, Oct 2, 7, 9, 16, 21, 23 Session II: Nov 4, 6, 11, 13,18, 20, 25, Dec 4, 9, 11, 16, 18 NR: Session I: $42, After Aug 23 $52 NR: Session II: $42, After Oct 18 $52 NR: Session I: $52, After Aug 23 $62 NR: Session II: $52, After Oct 18 $62 Renee Warren - Elmwood Elementary Auxiliary Gym Time: 5:00-6:00 pm Session I: Sep 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, Oct 1, 3, 10, 15 Session II: Oct 29, Nov 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, Dec 3, 10, 12, 17 NR: Session I: $42, After Aug 23 $52 NR: Session II: $42, After Oct 18 $52 NR: Session I: $52, After Aug 23 $62 NR: Session II: $52, After Oct 18 $62

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Yoga Gold This program is designed to improve the health, performance, and men-tal acuity. It blends balance, strength, flexibility and power in a fitness format. No shoes or socks. Please bring a mat. Instructor: Marisa Stipe Location: First Church of God Community Center Session I: Sep 3, 24, Oct 1, 8, 15, 22 Time: 11:00-12:00 pm Session II: Oct 29, Nov 12, 19, 26, Dec 3, 10 Age: 50+ NR: Session I: $23, After Aug 23 $33 NR: Session II: $23, After Oct 18 $33 NR: Session I: $33, After Aug 23 $43 NR: Session II: $33, After Oct 18 $43 Zumba - Join the Fitness Party! Are you ready to party yourself into shape? This class combines the best Latin-inspired rhythms with high-energy international beats. This workout will make your energy levels soar. Comfortable athletic shoes with low tread, a water bottle, and an eagerness to have fun are recommended. Age: 14+

Marisa Stipe - Middle School Auxiliary Gym Time: 6:05-7:05 pm Session I: Sep 4, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, Oct 2, 7, 9, 16, 21, 23 Session II: Nov 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, Dec 4, 9, 11, 16, 18 NR: Session I: $42, After Aug 23 $52 NR: Session II: $42, After Oct 18 $52 NR: Session I: $52, After Aug 23 $62 NR: Session II: $52, After Oct 18 $62

Sharon Hart - Upper Allen Elementary Time: 6:35-7:35 pm Session I: Sep 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, Oct 1, 3, 10, 15 Session II: Oct 17, 22, 24, 29, Nov 5, 7, 19, 21, 26, Dec 3, 5, 10 NR: Session I: $42, After Aug 23 $52 NR: Session II: $42, After Oct 4 $52 NR: Session I: $52, After Aug 23 $62 NR: Session II: $52, After Oct 4 $62 Zumba Gold Specially designed for those participants who are 50+ and want to stay healthy and fit. Come join the party regardless of experience and see what Zumba Gold is all about! Instructor: Margaret Paredes Location: First Church of God Community Center Age: 50+ Time: 1:00-2:00 pm Session I: Sep 10,12, 24, 26, Oct 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24 Session II: Oct 29, 31, Nov 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, Dec 3, 5, 10 NR: Session I: $42, After Aug 29 $52 NR: Session II: $42, After Oct 18 $52 NR: Session I: $52, After Aug 29 $62 NR: Session II: $52, After Oct 18 $62

Beginning Pony Riding Mini Camp Children ages 2-12 can enjoy riding ponies, learning how to care for them and other fun activities. The farm has an indoor and outdoor ring, so come rain or shine. Instructor: Joanne Hocker Location: Total Equine Learning Center Time: 1:30-3:00 pm Session I: Oct 13 Session II: Nov 3 Age: At least 2 but less than 13 NR: Session I: $39, After Sept 20 $44, After Oct 4 $49 NR: Session II: $39, After Oct 11 $44, After Oct 25 $49 NR: Session I: $44, After Sept 20 $49, After Oct 4 $54 NR: Session II: $44, After Oct 11 $49, After Oct 25 $54 Bowling for Teens Knock'em down in this 2-person team league. Players will compete weekly and must be committed. League rules are available on our website. Location: Trindle Bowling Center Session: Oct 18, 25, Nov 1, 8, 15, 22, Dec 6, 13 Time: 3:45-5:15pm Grades: 6th-8th Transportation Fee: $29, must pay the Recreation Office. Bowling Fee: $8 due weekly, paid at Trindle Bowling Center Co-ed Flag Football League This is an opportunity for students in Grades K-5th to participate in recreational co-ed flag football. Teams will be assigned and coached by a volunteer. Practices are one night a week. Games are Saturdays beginning the end of September. Location: Elmwood Elementary School Field Time: 5:00-6:00 pm Grades K-2: Sep 19, 21, 26, 28, Oct 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, Nov 2 Grades 3-5: Sep 16, 21, 23, 28, 30, Oct 5, 7, 12, 19, 21, 26, 28, Nov 2 NR: $69, After Aug 23 $79, After Sep 6 $89 NR: $79, After Aug 23 $89, After Sep 6 $99 Elementary Soccer Kick into “Fun”damentals and enjoy recreational soccer. Players will learn basic skills and participate in pick-up games each night. Instructor: Matt Brown Location: Elmwood Elementary Field Session: Sept 17, 24, Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Time: 5:00-6:00 pm Age: At least 5 but less than 10 NR: $64, After Sep 6 $74 NR: $74, After Sep 6 $84

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Father ~ Daughter Dance Saturday , February 22, 2014

Elementary Wrestling This program will continue to promote discipline, sportsmanship, work ethic, nutrition, competition and respect for parents, coaches, and other student athletes. Monday, October 28-Preview Night This event is designed to introduce parents and youth who are unfamiliar with wrestling to the sport. This event is held in the Mechanicsburg Senior High Auxiliary Gym from 6:00-7:00 pm with games and food for everyone. For more information or to RSVP for Preview Night contact Coach Ledebohm at 329-1929 or gitrdun1221@gmail.com. Location: Mechanicsburg Senior High Auxiliary Gym Dates: Nov 4-Feb 6 Experienced Wrestlers Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 6:00-8:00 pm Fee: Early Fee $69, After Oct 11 $79, After Oct 25 $89 Novice Wrestlers Mondays & Wednesdays 6:00-7:00 pm Fee: Early Fee $59, After Oct 11 $69, After Oct 25 $79 Friday Frenzy Splash into excitement, kick it up with open gym or hang with friends. A slice of Jo-Jo's pizza and a drink included with the cost. Location: Mechanicsburg Senior High Pool and Gym Session: Nov 15 Time: 6:00-9:00 pm Age: At least 9 but less than 12 Fee: $9, After Oct 18 $12, After Nov 1 $15

Gymnastics 101 Tumbling, bar, balance beam and more! A fundamental program to build strength, flexibility and self confidence. We ask that girls wear a leotard or elastic shorts and t-shirt. Please tie back hair. Boys are asked to wear elastic shorts and t-shirt. No jewelry. Instructors: Harrisburg Gymnastics Location: Northside Elementary Session: Sep 23, 30, Oct 7, 21, 28, Nov 4, 11, 18 Age: At least 3 but less than 6 Time: 6:00-6:40 pm Age: At least 6 but less than13 Time: 6:45-7:25 pm NR: $87, After Sep 13 $97 NR: $97, After Sep 13 $107 Horseback Riding Clinic This clinic will include the care and feeding of horses, grooming, tack, English and Western riding. Instructor: Joanne Hocker Location: Total Equine Learning Center Off Saw Mill Road, Lisburn Session: Nov 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Dec 7 Time: 1:00-2:30pm Age: At least 7 but less than 17 NR: $264, After Oct 4 $274 NR: $279, After Oct 4 $289

Parent's Night Out-Lego Style! Enjoy a night out without the kids. We will create and play with Legos. All activities and pizza dinner are included in the cost. Instructor: Wendy Palese Location: Elmwood Elementary Cafeteria Session I: Oct 18 Time: 5:30-8:30 pm Session II: Nov 8 Time: 5:30-8:30 pm Age: At least 7 but less than 13 NR: Session I: $39, After Oct 4 $49 NR: Session II: $39, After Oct 26 $49 NR: Session I: $49, After Oct 4 $59 NR: Session II: $49, After Oct 26 $59 Pre-School Snowman Playtime Let it Snow! This class is all things snow! We will make snow crafts, play snowman games, eat a snowman snack and tell snowman stories. Instructors: Sherry and Randy Webb Location: Middle School Room 54 Session: Dec 7 Time: 9:00-11:30 am Age: At least 3 but less than 6 NR: $24, After Nov 8 $34, After Nov 22 $44 NR: $34, After Nov 8 $44, After Nov 22 $54 Safe Sitter Babysitting Training Prepare to become a certified babysitter. Participants will be taught different safety techniques and the "Do's and Don'ts" of babysitting. Instructor: Sue Canniff Location: Trails and Trees Environmental Classroom Session: Oct 14 Time: 8:30 am-3:15 pm Age: At least 11 but less than 16 NR: $69, After Sep 19 $79, After Oct 4 $89 NR: $79, After Sep 19 $89, After Oct 4 $99 Santa’s Jingling Elves Santa's Elves are jingling around; ringing bells all over town. They are making a stop in Mechanicsburg for a morning of fun! Join us for crafts, elf games and Christmas stories. We'll even enjoy some cookies and hot chocolate. Instructors: Sherry and Randy Webb Location: Middle School Room 54 Session: Dec 14 Time: 9:00-11:30 am Age: At least 4 but less than 8 Fee: $24, After Nov 15 $34, After Nov 27 $44 Santa’s Kitchen Workshop Grab an apron and join Santa's helpers in the kitchen for an afternoon of Christmas treat making. We'll decorate cookies, make some special Christmas candy, and much more. Please bring an apron or wear an old shirt. Instructors: Sherry and Randy Webb Location: Middle School Room 54 Session: Dec 14 Time: 1:30-4:00 pm Age: At least 8 but less than 13 Fee: $29, After Nov 15 $39, After Nov 27 $49

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Green Teams This program is for 5th Graders interested in caring for their environment and helping with their schools garden. Applications will be handed out the week of January 6, 2014 by Mr. Garrett. Deadline is January 16, 2014. Any questions, please contact Paul Garrett at paulgarrett40@comcast.net.

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Science Kids Grab your lab coat and join with other scientists as we investigate the world around us. We will follow Sid the Science Kid on his adventures, do experiments of our own; then make observations and record them in our very own science journals. Instructors: Sherry and Randy Webb Location: Trails and Trees Environmental Classrooms Session: Oct 19 Time: 9:00-11:30 am Age: At least 5 but less than 9 NR: $24, After Sep 20 $34, After Oct 4 $44 NR: $34, After Sep 20 $44, After Oct 4 $54 Soda Pop Science A thermometer, a wave machine, a greenhouse-these are just a few things we can make out of a simple soda bottle. This class will include hands-on activities that will teach about things like the weather, motion, ecosystems, and more. Bring six empty 2 liter bottles and join us for a fun morning of exploring soda pop science! Instructors: Sherry and Randy Webb Location: Trails & Trees Environmental Classroom Session: Nov 2 Time: 9:00 am-12:00 pm Age: At least 9 but less than 13 NR: $29, After Oct 4 $39, After Oct 18 $49 NR: $39, After Oct 4 $49, After Oct 18 $59 Telescope Basics & the Autumn Sky Come learn about the night sky while viewing some of its highlights through an 8 inch Dobsonian telescope. Although this program is for students, parents are welcome! Instructor: Jen Hahn Location: Trails & Trees Environmental Classroom Session: Nov 9 Time: 6:30-8:30 pm Age: At least 8 but less than 11 NR: $17, After Oct 11 $27, After Oct 25 $37 NR: $27, After Oct 11 $37, After Oct 25 $47 Tennis These programs are for beginners and advanced beginners-intermediate that will teach the fundamentals of tennis. Instructor: Patrick Smith Location: Senior High Tennis Courts Session: Sep 14, 21, 28, Oct 5 Jr. Beginner Tennis I Age: At least 5 but less than 8 Time: 9:00-11:00 am Jr. Beginner Tennis II Age: At least 8 but less than 12 Time: 10:00-11:00 am Advanced Beginner-Intermediate Tennis Age: At least 11 but less than 17 Time: 11:00 am-12:00 pm NR: $69, After Aug 16 $79, After Aug 29 $89 NR: $79, After Aug 16 $89, After Aug 29 $99

U8, U10 and U12 Field Hockey with League Play This is a program that will focus on developing skills by providing opportunities for game experience. Practices will be held from 6:00-7:00 pm on Wednesday nights and games will be held between 2:00-6:00 pm on Sundays. The program is open to girls ages 5-11 as of September 1, 2013. Please note, Saturday, November 9th from 8:00 am-3:00 pm will be our Annual Play Day Tournament. Participants must be committed. Location: Elmwood Elementary Field Time: 6:00-7:00 pm Session: Aug 21-Nov 6 Fee: $79

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High School Programs

Behind-the-Wheel Driver Education This course is available to students holding a valid learner's permit or license and completing the classroom phase (or currently enrolled in good standing). The driving program does not assure students of receiving a valid driver's license when the course is completed. The instruction is scheduled during a student's study hall, after school or during the summer. A $160 deposit is needed upon registration and then an additional $160 is required the first day behind the wheel. Total Fee: $320 Instructors: Doug Erney and Tim Gobel SAT Prep Calm nerves and focus on key principles to succeed on your exam. All materials and references included. Instructors: Cindy Miceli and Linda Rowe Location: Middle School Library and Room 160 Session: Sep 8, 15, 22, 29, Oct 6, 20, 27 Time: 2:00-4:00 pm Age: At least 15 but less than 19 NR: $187, After Aug 29 $197 NR: $197, After Aug 29 $207 Glimpse at the P.S.A.T. This 4-hour course is for 11th grade students who are planning to take the P.S.A.T on Wednesday, October 16th or Saturday, October 19th (with the PSAT registration process done through student's high schools). The course is a two-part introduction to the format and types of multiple choice questions found in the Writing, Reading, and Mathematics sections. (Note that there is NO written essay in the PSAT) Students will learn how to budget their time and eliminate incorrect answer choices. Repeated practice and familiarity with the test are crucial in helping top scorers advance in the National Merit competition. Instructors: Cindy Miceli and Linda Rowe Location: Mechanicsburg Senior High Room 106 Session: Oct 10, 15 Time: 7:00-9:00 pm Age: At least 16 but less than 18 NR: $54, After Sept 13 $64, After Sept 27 $74 NR: $64, After Sept 13 $74, After Sept 27 $84

2013-2014 Mechanicsburg Ski Club The Mechanicsburg Ski club is open to all ages and transportation is available for students at MMS or MASH on eight Tuesday evenings starting Jan 7th - Feb 25th. Night Club Card and Advantage Card packages are available with membership. Ski Club forms and informational packets are available at the Mechanicsburg Area Parks & Recreation Office, MMS, and MASH. All forms are due by November 1, 2013 to receive discounted rates.

Aquatic Programs Please check our website in September for all aquatic programs being offered this fall.

Cove Paranormal Investigators visit the Farm House What was that? Who’s there? See what the professionals have to say about what goes bump in the dark at the Environmental Center. Instructors: Cove Paranormal Research Society Location: Trails & Trees Environmental Center Classrooms Session: Oct 11 Time: 7:00-8:00 pm Fee: $9, After Sep 13 $19, After Sep 27 $29

Cumberland Singers Chorus The Cumberland Singers are an established chorus that has been in the Mechanicsburg area for the last 30 years. We are a relaxed, informal group that sings a various array of music. If you would like to sing with us, plan to attend our Tuesday rehearsals. No auditions are necessary! For more information please see our website at: www.cumberlandsingers.org.

Divide and Conquer: the only answer. The PA Native Plants Gardens around the new Classroom Building at the Trails and Trees Environmental Site are undergoing threatening times. There is no money, and there are no maintenance hours(people) to care for these beautiful gardens. The native plants are under siege...very stressed and in desperate need of help. At this moment, the weeds are winning the war.

We are reaching out to the community that benefits from/the use of the Trails and Trees. We are hoping that local organizations large and small will jump on their white horses, adopt a small section of the gardens, and maintain it regularly. Regularly means, as needed, according to their own schedule. We will place signage that credits all those on white horses. Contact Paul Garrett at 717-514-3546.

Fifth Annual Lifting a Legacy 5k Run/Walk The Fifth Annual Lifting a Legacy 5k Run/Walk for Jon Quigley and Emily Trump, 2008 Mechanicsburg Graduates will take place on Saturday, November 30, 2013. The race will benefit charities in both their names. The race will begin at 11 am. Please visit our website for more information.

Helping Hands Looking for Service Projects in your Community? We are seeking individuals and/or groups to complete their Service Projects at the Trails and Trees Environmental Center. This is a great opportunity to service the community and keep our open space educational area greener. Please call 691-4572 or email mrec@mbgsd.org to discuss all opportunities available!

Honor Bus “10” This trip is for WWII Veterans to travel FREE to Washington, DC to the WWII and Korean Memorials on Sunday, September 29, 2013. For more information please email us at Honorbus2009@gmail.com or call us at 717-462-0594. We need guardians to travel with our vets, please visit website if interested.

Introduction to Medicare Not sure what is covered by Medicare. Topics will uncover the mystery for beneficiaries and family members. This program is FREE, donations accepted on behalf of the Youth Scholarship Fund. Location: Library - MMS at Mechanicsburg Middle School Session: Sep 18 Age: 18+ Time: 6:00-8:00 pm

Medicare.gov Plan Finder Class Trained Apprise Counselors can help you navigate the medicare.gov plan finder tool. Come to our class to find out how to use the tool, and how to compare both Advantage Plans and Prescription Drug Plans online. Just in time for Open Enrollment Season! This program is FREE, donations accepted on behalf of the Youth Scholarship Fund. Location: Library - MMS at Mechanicsburg Middle School Session: Oct 16 Age: 18+ Time: 6:00-8:00 pm

Mechanicsburg Area Adult Environmental Club Looking to do your part at the grass roots level to learn, help protect, and improve the waterways, land, air, flora, and fauna? Join this active club today and become part of the solution. For more information on the club contact Paul Garrett at paulgarrrett40@comcast.net. To register call 691-4572. Annual Dues are $20 per person. Location: Trails & Trees Environmental Center Classrooms Meeting Dates: The 2nd Monday of every month from 7:00-8:30 pm.

Mechanicsburg Dinner Club Tried of eating out by yourself? Looking for new places to eat and enjoy new friendships? Look no further. We are lining up several great restaurants for you to try. There is no fee; just simply show up and pay for your own dinner and tip. We meet at a new restaurant the third Wednesday of each month at 5:30 pm. Register online to ensure your restaurant reservation. Snappers, Mechanicsburg - Sept 18 Nick’s, New Cumberland - Oct 16 China Tea House, Mechanicsburg - Nov 20 Garlic Poet, New Cumberland - Dec 18

Singer Band Mechanicsburg's Historic town band - The Singer Band - is currently looking for members for all sections. Bring your own instrument and join us to play marches, show tunes, big band numbers, classical favorites, and many more high school level pieces of music. Please visit our website at www.singerband.org for more information or call 697-9347.

Stewardship Days In order to maintain the health and beauty of the Trails and Trees Environmental Center join us on the 2nd Saturday of September and October, from 8:00 am-12:00 pm. We will provide some tools, please bring your own pruning shears and gloves. Drinks and snacks provided. Please mark your calendar and come help maintain this beautiful, educational, environmental site. Dates: Sept 14 and Oct 12

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Upper Allen Woman’s Club 22nd Annual Arts and Craft Show, Saturday, October 26, 2013 at the Mechanicsburg Area High School. More than 80 vendors will be selling items including, jewelry, stained glass, candles, note cards, and homemade soaps. Handmade scarves and sweaters will also be available for sale. Baked goods and snacks will be available for purchase. The craft show hours are from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm. For more information about the Arts and Craft Show, contact Marie at marieas@msn.com.

“Cookies and Mrs. Claus” will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at the Upper Allen Township Building from 9:00 -11:00 am. Activities for the day will include crafts, games, and refreshments. Cameras are welcome as there will be opportunities to have your child’s picture taken with Mrs. Claus. An adult must accompany all children who attend this event. Tickets are $5 per child for children up to 12 years old and $2 per adult. The Upper Allen Woman’s Club Foundation sponsors “Cookies and Mrs. Claus”. The proceeds will go to The Rhona Ellis Memorial Scholarship. For more information contact klcochran1@verizon.net.

Bricks continue to be available for the Friendship Castle walkway. The cost for a small-engraved paver is $50. The walkway is an on going fundraiser for the Upper Allen Woman’s Club Foundation. For more information contact bprigney2@gmail.com.

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Non-Discrimination Policy The Mechanicsburg Area School District, and equal opportunity employer , will not discriminate in employment, educational programs or activities based on sex, race, religion, national origin, color or handicap. This policy of non-discrimination extends to all other legally protected classifications. Publication of this policy in this document is in accordance with state and federal laws including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1973, Sections 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the American’s Disabilities Act. Inquires should be directed to the Compliance Officer/Personnel Coordinator, Deb Stouffer at Mechanicsburg Area School District, 100 E. Elmwood Ave., Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-4199.

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Wildcat Foundation Happenings: 4th Annual Wildcat Foundation Golf Tournament Friday, August 23 at Carlisle Country Club For more Information visit www.wildcatfoundation.org or call 691-4505 Mechanicsburg 5k Run/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run The 5k race/walk and 1 Mile Fun Run will benefit the Wildcat Foundation. Registration & Start behind Shepherdstown Elementary School. Race ends at Mechanicsburg's new Trails & Trees Environmental Center. Beverages and snacks available after race. Race pack pick-up at the Mechanicsburg Area Parks & Recreation office on Friday, October 4 from 8:00 am-4:00 pm or Race Day, Saturday, October 5, starting at 7:30 am. Race begins at 9:00 am. No dogs or strollers please. Registration must be received before September 14th to guarantee race t-shirt, no refunds.

Wildcat Foundation Community Day Saturday, October 5 from 10:00 am-2:30 pm Location: MMS and Environmental Center 5k Run/Walk, 1 Mile Fun Run, Environmental Classroom dedication at 10:15 am, Chicken BBQ at 11:00 am, Pentagon band, food vendors and activities. For more information, please visit www.wildcatfoundation.org or contact Carole Bruce at 691-4505 or cbruce@mbgsd.org

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