3rd-8th Grade Girls BasketballOctober 31st - December 16th

Age groups will be determined once registrations are complete. Games will take place on Tuesdays or Thursdays and Practices will depend on coaches. Early Bird Special Until October 7th only $35 (plus tax) Fee increases to $45 (plus tax). Deadline October 21st. Practices will start the week of October 31st with

games starting November 10th.

3rd-8th Grade Girls Basketball - 10/31-12/16

3rd-8th Grade Girls Volleyball- 10/3-11/10

Baby Sitters Basics Class-10/24-27

CPR/AED/First Aid Class-11/1-2 (Must have current Baby Sitters Certification)

Baby Sitters Basics Class Oct. 24 - 27This course prepares young people for situations that may arise while caring for younger children. The three day after school course covers the skills required of a safe, responsible baby sitter. Learn supervision and play with children of various ages, basic care, basic first aid, safety precautions, accident prevention and critical emergency action skills. Class participants will receive a

certificate from the American Red Cross.

CPR/AED/First Aid Class Nov 1-2Learn Child and Infant CPR/AED and First Aid. You will receive a certification from the American Red Cross. Completion of the Baby

Sitters Basics Class is required in order to enroll in this class.

O c t o b e r 2 0 1 1Program Guide

MonthlyBallet ERC 10/6-27 $30 Age: 16+ Th 5:30-7:00 PM Laurie Walker is a gifted instructor who spent 15 years training under such renowned artists as the Christensen Brothers, Michael Smuin and David Howard. Laurie teaches classical ballet beginning with a

simplified technique and disciplined barre.

Water Aerobics Best Western 10/4-27 $30Age: 9+ T/Th 5:00-5:45 PMLower wear and tear on your joints! Water aerobics allow you to work at your pace while lessening the impact on your body. Prior to beginning any workout program, you should consult your physician.

Zumba Columbia Ridge 10/4-27 $35Age: 11+ T/Th 6:00-7:00 PM It’s fun...the type of exercise you’ll want to do everyday and feel good about doing it! It’s different. You probably never thought you’d be exercising to this type of music. It’s effective. It’s an aerobic workout, which we all know works. But it’s more fun, which makes you stick with the program and that delivers results!! Drop-Ins and punch

cards are available. *See Activenet for class dates.

Yog a Grant School 10/3 -24 $25Age: 10+ M 5:30-6:45 PM Have you tried yoga? Yoga is for anyone who wants to reduce stress, tone muscles, improve balance, and/or increase flexibility. In this class you will learn some basic yoga poses, as well as simple breath-work and meditation techniques that you can try at home. It is a class for beginners as well as for those who have enjoyed yoga before.

Why not give it a try!

OtherVolleyball High School Gym 10/2-11/6 Age: 13+ Su 5:00-8:45 PM $60 4 vs 4 Adult Volleyball. Come and enjoy the game of volleyball! Six person rosters with at least 1 person of the opposite gender on the court at all times. Must be pre-registered. Each team must provide at least 2 refs during scheduled time. If refs are not provided your team

will have to forfeit the following 2 games.

Dodgeball High School Gym 10/2-11/6 Age: 13+ Su 2:00-4:45 PM $60Come and enjoy the game of dodgeball! Six person rosters with at least 1 person of the opposite gender on the court at all times. Must be pre-registered. Each team must provide at least 2 refs during scheduled time. If refs are not provided your team will have to forfeit

the following 2 games.

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EPREPREphrata Parks & Recreation

Goblin Run and Family Fun Night- 10/29

Goblin Run and Family Fun NightOctober 29 Run: 3 PM Festivities: 4:30 PM

Register now for the Goblin Run. (5K and 8K Runs). Family Discounts. After the run enjoy food and activities for all family members. Cost and more information will come out by October 14th. Look for the flyer to come home and check ephrata.org.

Ephrata Parks and Recreation121 Alder SW

Ephrata, WA 98823

Recreation@ephrata.org(509)754-4426

www.ephrata.orgactivenet2.active.com/ephrata

3rd-8th Grade Girls VolleyballOctober 3rd - November 10th

Age groups will be determined once registrations are complete. Games will take place on Tuesdays or Thursdays and Practices will depend on coaches. Fee is $45 (plus tax). Deadline October 3rd. Practices will start the week of October 3rd with games

starting October 18th.

Aqua Zumba - Call for class details

YouthBoy Scouts of AmericaTroop 63 Meetings W 7:00-8:00 PM Free Ages:11-18 Location: LDS Church

For questions please contact Jason Clark at 760-6284. Troop 41 Meetings M 7:00-8:00 PM $40Ages:11-18 Location: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church

For questions please contact Jill Hensley at 754-5493.

BLAST Program5th-6th Graders M-Th 3:00-4:30 PM Free

Activities vary. For questions contact Ephrata Youth Assets at 754-2136.

EMS Intramural Program7th-8th Graders M-Th 3:00-4:30 PM Free

Activities vary. For questions contact Ephrata Youth Assets at 754-2136.

AdultSagebrushers Art Association9:00 AM-2:00 PM M Cost: Membership Fee Adults can come join in the fun of Free Style Painting at the Ephrata Recreation Center on Mondays. Contact Lily

Lathrop for more information 754-3109. Starting September 12.

Wheatland Whirlers Square Dance Club 10/19 (No Rounds) & 227:30-10:30 PM Ephrata Senior Center Cost: Donation Mainstream Dance with Caller, Bob Yearout and Cuer,

Noelle Miller.

Options to Register:1. Online at activenet2.active.com/ephrata/

2. At City Hall, 121 Alder SW,

between 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM.For more information call 754-4426

Monthly

Ballet ERC 10/4-27Pre-Ballet T 10:00-11:00 AM $25Pre-Ballet T 3:30-4:30 PM $25Kindergarten Th 3:30-4:30 PM $301st Grade Th 4:30-5:30 PM $302nd-3rd Grade T 4:30-5:30 PM $304th-5th Grade T 5:30-6:30 PM $30Adv Ballet T 6:30-8:00 PM $35 &/or Th 5:30-7:30 PM $60Laurie Walker is a gifted instructor who spent 15 years training under such renowned artists as the Christensen Brothers, Michael Smuin and David Howard. Laurie teaches classical ballet beginning with a simplified technique and disciplined barre.

Cardio Kick Boxing Columbia Ridge 10/3-26Age: 5-8 M/W 6:00-6:45 PM $30Age:8-12 M/W 7:00-7:45 PM $30

Come and get into shape with our expert martial arts instructor!

SoccerTots ERC 10/7-28 Teddies Class (2-3yr olds) F 9:30-10:15 AM $35Koalas Class (3-4 yr olds) F 10:30-11:15 AM $35Cubs Class (4-5 yr olds) F 11:30-12:15 PM $35A child physical development program that uses a variety of fun games to delight and engage kids in physical activity. Classes are professionally designed to develop motor skills, promote physi-cal fitness and create self confidence. We stress a non-compet-itive environment and promote fun above all else. Instructor to student ratio is kept small to maximize individual development.

Gymnastics ERC 10/3-24Mighty Tots M 2:05-2:35 PM $25Beginner M 3:20-4:05 PM $30Beginner/Level 1 M 4:10-4:55 PM $30Level 1 M 5:00-5:45 PM $30Level 2 M 5:50-6:35 PM $30Advanced M 6:40-7:25 PM $30A variety of classes ranging from beginner to advanced. Learn how to do a proper cartwheel to a round off, with step by step instruction. Our goal in all classes is to build strong confidence, self esteem, friendship and trust in being spotted.

MonthlyMartial Arts Classes Grant 10/5-26Kicking Tigers W Age:5-12 6:00-7:00 PM $30The Tiny Tiger class is a self-defense course working around a traditional karate curriculum. The class works on focus, respect and attributes development such as hand-eye coordination, flexibility, strength and developing a lifelong healthy life-style. *Additional

Family Member will be $15.

Hip Hop/Jazz ERC 10/5-26Creative Dance (Age:2/3) W 1:30-2:00 PM $20Combo 1 Jazz/Tap (Age: 4/5) W 2:00-2:30 PM $20Combo 2 Jazz/Tap (K/1st) W 3:30-4:30 PM $30Hip Hop 1 (2nd/3rd) W 4:30-5:30 PM $30Hip Hop 2 (4th-6th) W 6:00-7:00 PM $30Hip Hop 3 (7th+) W 7:30-8:30 PM $30Samantha Downs is back for another year of Hip Hop. This class teaches children a dance routine throughout the year that they will perform in December and in May. Come join us as we move to

the beat.

Tap ERC 10/5-26 Tap 1 (2nd-4th) W 5:30-6:00 PM $25 Tap 2 (5th-8th) W 7:00-7:30 PM $25Samantha Downs is back for another year and is adding tap to her class

schedule. This will teach students the basics.

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Monthly: $155 Weekly: $48 Daily: $12 Grades: K-4 Time: After School - 6:00 PM Location : Columbia Ridge Every School Day Come join us for our after school program. Participants will get help with homework, play educational games, do arts and crafts, meet spe-cial guests, and even get a snack. Pick-up registration packets online or at City Hall. Packets must be completed before registration begins. ($10 Late will apply the Thursday before the session begins)

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