** Now on Wednesdays ** 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Loca ons vary per concert, please see below:

July 1 - Belleville Community BandLoca on: Walgreens Parking Lot (Belleville Rd)

July 8 - Howlin’ Mercy (Blues)Loca on: Van Buren Park

July 15 - Toppermost (Beatles Tribute)Loca on: Van Buren Park

July 22 - The Dan Raff erty Band (Top 40’s)Loca on: Quirk Park

July 29 - Beverly Meyer (Children’s Concert) Loca on: Quirk Park

Please call (734) 699-8921 for sponsorship informa on.

Mother/Daughter Tea Party......May 3

Mother/Son Bowling................May 8

Family Fishing Fun Day.............June 13

Takin’ it to the Streets..............June 19

Takin’ it to the Streets.............August 7**Takin’ it to the Streets (NEW Loca on) will be held at Van Buren Park on both dates.

46425 Tyler Road, Van Buren Twp, MI 48111 (734) 699-892146425 Tyler Road, Van Buren Twp, MI 48111 (734) 699-8921Please visit our website at: Please visit our website at: www.vanburen-mi.orgwww.vanburen-mi.org oror ““likelike”” us on us on FacebookFacebook..

SUMMER CONCERT SERIESSUMMER CONCERT SERIES FIREWORKS 2015FIREWORKS 2015

SAVE THE DATESAVE THE DATE

Saturday, June 27th

Rain-out date: Sunday, June 28thShow starts at dusk!

Rich Eddy’s Rockin’ Oldies Band 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Fireworks, concessions and glow products will take place at Beck Ballfi elds

Can also park at Van Buren Township Hall.

For direc ons or more informa on, please contact the Recrea on Department at (734) 699-8921.

RECREATION PROGRAM

VAN BUREN TOWNSHIPVAN BUREN TOWNSHIP

SPRING/SUMMER 2015

T K DAges: 8 to adult

Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.Spring Session: April 14 - June 25 (No class May 5)

Summer Session: July 7 - Sept 17Cer fi ed Instructor: Reece Hayes - 5th Degree Black Belt

Tae Kwon Do off ers a family oriented, prac cal, self defensive learning experience. Students are taught

respect, discipline, responsibility and self control while growing in confi dence, understanding and awareness. Each class includes a great physical workout and teachings in the tradi onal art form of Tae Kwon Do. Accept the chal-

lenge and set your goal today!

Van Buren Residents = $55 Non-Residents = $70

K K DAges: 3-7 Thursdays 6:00 - 6:45 p.m.

Spring Session: April 16 - June 18 Summer Session: July 9 - Sept 10

This is a children’s introductory class into Tae Kwon Do. Focus will be on stranger safety as well as games and

exercises to develop coordina on, balance, strength and fl exibility. Students will work on basic mar al art tech-

niques that will prepare them with a head start for our Tae Kwon Do class as well as other sports they may go on to

par cipate in.

Van Buren Residents = $45 Non-Residents = $60

B WSaturday, August 15 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Ages: 11 and up

Make yourself more marketable in your community by becoming cer fi ed in American Heart Infant and Child CPR, as well as Babysi er Safety. This program will teach you how to handle emergency situa ons, rescue

breathing and how to properly hold infants.

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Lunch Included)

Van Buren Resident = $50 Non-Resident = $65

Ji erbugs Gymnas cs and Dance Inc.Where Passions Unite & Dreams Take Flight

D CJuly 7 - August 13

Registra on on June 8 & 9 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Mul -Purpose Room of the Recrea on Dept.

Tuesday Solo and Duets (Ages: 7 & up) 5:00 - 5:30 p.m.Compe ve Performance Team Camp/Jazz/Tap and Lyrical: (Ages: 7 & up) 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.Do you think you have what it takes to be a serious Perfor-mance/Compe ve Dancer...During this camp dancers will learn advanced choreography.

Students will be exposed to Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Musical Theater, Acroba cs and Lyrical. Please note, that when en-rolled the student must enroll in Ballet. On the fi nal day of camp students will share what they have learned during the en re camp. Dancers enrolled in Performance Team will be a part of the 2015/2016 season. Dancers will learn a small group dance rou ne that will be contemporary or lyrical that will be determined by audi on. The Fall/Winter students will learn a large produc on piece in Jazz and Tap.Solo and Duet (Ages: 7 & up) 5:00 - 5:30 p.m.WednesdayPreschool Ballet (Ages: 3-4) 5:00 - 5:30 p.m.Kinder Hip Hop/Tap (Ages: 5-6) 5:30 - 6:00 p.m.Jr. Hip Hop/Tap (Ages: 7-9) 6:00 - 6:45 p.m.Tween Hip Hop/Tap (Ages: 10 & up) 6:45 - 7:45 p.m.

ThursdayPreschool Ballet (Ages: 3-4) 5:00 - 5:30 p.m.Kinder Ballet (Ages: 5-6) 5:30 - 6:00 p.m.Jr. Ballet (Ages: 7-9) 6:00 - 6:45 p.m.Sr. Ballet (Ages: 10 & up) 6:45 - 7:45 p.m.Pre-Pointe and Pointe (Ages: 11 & up) 7:45 - 8:15 p.m.This class will be broken up by age and ability!Solo or Duet (Ages: 7 & up) 8:15 - 8:45 p.m.

Must be enrolled in Sr. Ballet and have instructors permission!!Show and Dance on the last day of classes!

Summer Fee Schedule and Session Dates:1/2 hour class at 6 weeks = $4845 min class at 6 weeks = $54Hour class at 6 weeks = $60

Performance Camp: Junior = $135 Senior = $165Summer Solo = $60 Summer Duet = $55

Call to reserve solo me.

You may register by calling (734) 777-0201 Jennifer Valinski, Dance Instructor/Owner

www.myji erbugs.com

22 SPRING/SUMMER 2015SPRING/SUMMER 2015 Youth ClassesYouth Classes

S C

First Session: June 15 - July 10 (No camp July 3)Second Session: July 13 - August 7

(4 week sessions)Registra on for 1st session ends May 15Registra on for 2nd session ends June 19

Or un l registra on is full.

** Please no ce registra on is based on grade level for the 2014-2015 school year, not age. **

Tot Camp: (Grades: K-1) Day Camp: (Grades: 2-4)

Tween Camp: (Grades: 5-8) All Camps are held at Van Buren Park

(50901 S. I-94 Service Drive)Van Buren Resident = $450 Non-Resident = $465

All camps run from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Camps Include: transporta on for those who live in Van Buren Township and the City of Belleville, one camp t-shirt, games, cra s, fi eld trips, socializa on with peers, supervision from highly trained counselors, and a chance for a camper to just be a kid while enjoying the outdoors.

MUST PAY IN FULL, only par al refunds a er registra- on date. No refunds given a week before camp starts.

For more Parent Orienta on date/ me informa onplease call (734) 699-8921.

**NEW**

April 24 - June 19 (8 weeks) No class May 22

Fridays, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Designed exclusively for youth. Zumba® Kids classes are rockin’, high-energy fi tness parites packed with specially choreographed rou nes and all the music they love, like hip-hop, reggaeton, cumbia, and more. Youth will increase their focus and self-confi dence,

boost metabolism and enhance coordina on.

Van Buren Resident = $50 Non-Resident = $65Drop-In Resident = $7 Drop in Non-Resident = $9

C CMondays, June 15, 22, 29 & July 6

5:00 - 5:45 p.m. Ages: 5 & up

Instructor, Laura Abney former Eastern Michigan University Cheerleader, will teach student the basic

fundamentals of cheerleading including sidelines, cheers, jumps and rou nes.

Van Buren Residents = $35 Non-Residents = $50

G CMondays, June 15, 22, 29 & July 6 Beginners: (Ages: 6 & up) 5:45 - 6:15 p.m.Van Buren Resident = $32 Non-Resident = $42

Advanced: (Ages: 6 & up) 6:15 - 7:15 p.m.Van Buren Resident = $40 Non-Resident = $50

Saturdays, July 25 & August 1 & 8Tot Tumbling: (Ages: 3-5) 11:00 - 11:30 a.m.Van Buren Resident = $25 Non-Resident = $33

Kinder Tumbling: (Ages: 4-5) 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Van Buren Resident = $25 Non-Resident = $33

Beginners: (Ages: 6 & up) 12:15 - 1:00 p.m.Van Buren Resident = $28 Non-Resident = $36

Intermediates: (Ages: 6 & up) 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.Van Buren Resident = $30 Non-Resident = $38

S C P OMonday, June 1

Tot Camp Orienta on: 6:00 p.m.Day Camp Orienta on: 6:30 p.m.

Tween Camp Orienta on: 7:00 p.m.You will recieve your Camp Parent Pack with all the necessary

forms that can be completed and turned in that evening.Held at the Recrea on Center, 46425 Tyler Road.

SPRING/SUMMER 2015SPRING/SUMMER 2015 33Youth ClassesYouth Classes

**NEW**M 2 M S R I

Saturday, September 26 9:00 am - 3:00 pmRegister now through September 12

Van Buren Parks and Recrea on Department will be hos ng a Mom 2 Mom Sale on Saturday, September 26.

All spaces $25.00 which are 10 x 10 and include a 6 foot table. Each space can accommodate one single bar

clothing rack (you provide the rack).

Set up for the sale: Friday, September 25, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm and/or

Saturday, September 26, 7:30 am - 8:30 am.

There will be a $1.00 per person entry fee. Strollers are welcomed for guests.

Items must be clean, clothing from birth to teen, toys. If bringing large items they must be able to stay within your

space. All items you are selling must stay within your purchased space.

No refunds.

Zumba combines La n rhymes and easy to follow moves to create a fun and dynamic fi tness program. The rou ne features interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt body while burning fat. Par cipants will

have a blast and won’t even realize they are exercising! **Designed for all ages!

Instructor: Rosabella Schofi eld

Beginners, Mondays 6:00-7:00 p.m.Wednesdays 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

VB Resident = $7 drop-in Non-Resident = $8 drop-in

6 class Punch Card:

VB Resident = $35 Non-Resident = $40**(See page 3 for Zumba Kids Informa on)**

C M J C

2nd Monday of each month 11:00 am - 1:30 pm (May 11, June 8, July 13, August 10)

Make beau ful all occasion cards from kits that are pre-cut. Make just one or many while learning new techniques. Also, learn how to

use the Cricut (a computerized cu ng machine). Let Judy Chie show you how.

Please bring adhesive and popdot embellishments. Tools, stamps and ink are provided. **Please register a week prior to

class for proper planning.**

$3.00 per card/per person, pay to instructor.

T C U S BLet instructor Dennis Radford enlighten you on

Urban Ballroom Dance. Urban Ballroom dancing is a con-temporary form of hand dance derived from the basic Cha Cha, a dance that takes two. Execu ng the Cha Cha along

with turns, spins, dips and li s. This dance fashions an urban fl avor with the smoothness and elegance of each partner. It is danced on the beat of most urban music, some jazz, R&B

and soul. It begins with the social or greystone posi on, then proceeds to the male leading his partner

in a series of steps.

Beginner: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.Intermediate: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Tuesdays, April 14 - June 16 (10 weeks)

Van Buren Resident = $6/class or $50/per personNon-Resident = $7/class or $60/per person

44 SPRING/SUMMER 2015SPRING/SUMMER 2015 Adult/Fitness ClassesAdult/Fitness Classes

POngoing, Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays

1:00 - 3:00 p.m.Ages: 18 and up $2.00 per person

Bring your own paddle, balls are provided. (Limited paddle rentals will be made available by providing a valid Driver’s License to the recrea on desk staff ).

Pickleball is a fun game that is played on a badminton court with the net lowered to 34 inches at the center. It is played with a perforated plas c baseball (similar to a whiffl e ball) and wood or composite paddles. It is easy for beginners to learn, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, compe ve game for experienced players.

Held in the Van Buren Rec Gymnasium46425 Tyler Road, Van Buren Township(734) 699-8921 www.vanburen-mi.org

Jazzercise is a pulse-pounding, bass-dropping fi t-ness program that gets results...fast. Customers can incinerate up to 800 calories in one 60 minute class. Fresh body pulsing music and new moves keep you psyched to sweat. Instructors train every year to master the Jazzercise method, which fuses cardio, resistance training, Pilates, yoga, kickboxing and, of course, the demanding forms of dance. There are a variety of classes to choose from including Strike, Fusion, Core, Strength and the newest class off ering, Dance Mixx. Dance Mixx fuses dance-based cardio with strength training for a core chiseling workout that blasts fat.

Ongoing, Mondays & Wednesdays**8:15-9:15 a.m., **9:30-10:30 a.m., 4:30-5:30 p.m.,

5:45 - 6:45 p.m. and 7:00-8:00 p.m. (low impact) **Childcare is available Monday-Friday mornings for only $1.00 per child/per day. Must make reserva on by 8:00 p.m. the night prior to class by calling Holly

Haddell at (734) 644-4656.

Ongoing, Tuesdays & Thursdays**8:15-9:15 a.m., **9:30 - 10:30 a.m., 4:30-5:30 p.m.,

5:45-6:45 p.m.

Ongoing, Fridays**8:15-9:15 a.m., **9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

and 5:45 - 6:15 p.m. (Express)

Ongoing, Saturdays 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Ongoing, Sundays 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. (Body Sculp ng)

12 Month Op on: $25 joining fee and $42/month6 Month Op on: $50 joining fee and $46/month

Daily Pass: $12

For more informa on call Holly Haddell at (734) 644-4656 or email: dance.fi tness.llc@gmail.com

SPRING/SUMMER 2015SPRING/SUMMER 2015 55Adult/Fitness ClassesAdult/Fitness Classes

B B F

Mondays, May 4, 11 & 18 7:15 p.m.Want to lose up to 15lbs in 3 weeks? Come to a FREE 3 day sneak peek of the 21 Day Fix - 2015’s most popular home fi tness program in the US. Diamond Beachbody Coach and cer fi ed instructor Lori Werner will host 3 free classes to show you the ins and outs of this program. The 21 Day Fix is a program of simple por on control nutri on and 30-minute workouts that anyone can do. The workouts have a good variety and are short so they fi t into a busy lifestyle. Lori will also demonstrate how the por on control containers fi t into the nutri on side of the program by taking all the guesswork out of losing weight and is the simplest way to conrol how much you eat. The workouts are 30-minutes so they are great for people with a busy lifestyle and designed for all fi tness levels. Bring a water bo le, a mat and a set of hand

weights to class.

May 4 - Lower Fix May 11 - Upper Fix May 18 - Cardio Fix

F P WSaturdays, June 13, 20, 27

9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Are you interested in learning how to paint furniture? This class will cover all the things you need to know from sanding, priming, pain ng and applying sealer if needed. Also will be discussion

on how to shabby chic, distress or an que.

Please bring your own item to paint.

$65 per person

First day of class bring your item, sand paper (fi ne and coarse grit). May bring electric sander, but not required. Also, you will receive product

consula on including what to purchase to complete your product.

Second and third class con nue/fi nalize product.Remember to take pictures along the way!

Please limit the size of your item to something you can carry.

C G

Interested in cu ng back on your grocery bill this summer? Rent a plot in this year’s Community Garden located in Van Buren Park. You are able to tend your own plot all summer long and have the ability to grow vegetables, fruits, herbs, and fl owers. Perfect for those who live in apartment complexes or who don’t have a yard of their own. Plots are open from May 15 to October 15 and will be $25 for the season and will include an annual park pass.

For more informa on call (734) 699-8921.

V B P B PPack up your bikes, your lunch and your family and head to Van Buren Park to ride the newly extended Bike/Walking Path at Van Buren Park! The path winds through the front loop of the park and takes you past picnicing areas, views of the lake and a refreshing ride through the woods. Enjoy the

outdoors while spending quality me with your family.

O S SFridays: 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.

May 29, No June class, July 31, August 28

Have an unfi nished project you just can’t seem to complete at home? Well look no further and come

to the recrea on department to fi nish that scrapbook or sewing project while mee ng people and enjoying

some pizza!

$2.00 per person (pizza included)

**Must pre-register at least one day in advance for us to properly plan.

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Saturday, June 611:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Father’s Day is just around the corner. Why not paint a special gi for your dad that he would be happy to show off or just want to paint something fun? Then come to the rec center to choose from a variety of ceramic pieces the day of class. Pick it

out, paint it, then take it home that day!

Ages: 8 and up Parents do not have to stay but are welcome to

sign up and paint with your child.

Both child and adult paint for $5 per person(Pain ng one ceramic piece)

66 SPRING/SUMMER 2015SPRING/SUMMER 2015 HobbiesHobbies

T ’ S“Bringing the fun to you”

Friday, June 19 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Friday, August 7 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

**NEW LOCATION: Van Buren Park50901 S. I-94 Service Drive FREE EVENT!!

Back by popular demenad! A day fi lled with excitement!Yummy lunch served - between 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

(while supplies last)

• Infl atables • Games • Cra Sta on• Music • Face Pain ng • Entertainment

Takin’ it to the Streets is paid for by the Community Devel-opment Block Grant program (C.D.B.G.) which is a program that is federally funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (H.U.D.). It is a fl exible program that provides communi es with resources to address their unique needs. The C.D.B.G. program allows townships, ci es and

coun es to focus funding where it is most needed.

Takin’ it to the Streets was created to provide fun within a neighborhood that fi ts the criteria of this grant program. Without C.D.B.G. the recrea on department would not be able to provide this fun unique experience for the community.

**Pre-registra on is preferred to make registra on faster on the day of the event.**

M /S B

Friday, May 8 at Lodge Lanes 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

(Wear your favorite sports team apparel)

Hey sons! Spare some me with your mom for a striking evening of bowling! Grandmothers, aunts, big sisters are invited too. Please register early, space is limited. When registering, please let us know who you would like on your

lane so we can organize teams in advance.

Van Buren Couple = $20 Non-Resident Couple = $25Addi onal Child = $5 Addi onal Adult = $10

Price includes bowling, shoes, pizza and pop.

Deadline to register, Friday, May 1Meet at Lodge Lanes located on the S. I-94 Service Dr.

Wayne County Parks & Recrea on andVan Buren Parks & Recrea on

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Saturday, June 13 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noonFREE!!! No Pre-Registra on Required.

Come one, come all! It’s a fi shin’ free for all! Bring the family to Crosswinds Marsh and enjoy a free fi shing day as part of the Department of Natural Resources Free Fishing Weekend, where fi shing licenses are NOT required. Tack-le, tying and cas ng techniques will be off ered for those fi rst me fi sher boys and girls. Prizes will be awarded to kids 16 and under for the biggest fi sh. Kids will make and take home their very own fi sh print t-shirts! Please bring a light-colored, co on T-shirt for each par cipant. Paint and

fi sh prints are provided.

D T V . T RFriday, August 21 7:08 p.m. Comerica Park

$45 per person (Charge covers Bianco Tour Bus transporta on, admission, fi reworks and bus parking)

Bus will leave Van Buren Township Community Center parking lot at 5:15 p.m. for the 7:08 p.m. game

(Ticket pick-up between 5:00-5:15 p.m.)

M /D T P

Sunday, May 3 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.Welcome to a tea party garden that will be fi lled with fairy fun. Guests can even make their own mini fairy

garden to take home.

Mothers, Daughters, grandmothers and sisters are invited to come to the Van Buren Recrea on Depart-ment for a special day. Enjoy a light brunch with tea and cookies. Then spend the rest of the a ernoon being

crea ve making your own fairy garden.

Van Buren Couple = $20 Non-Resident Couple = $25Addi onal Child = $5 Addi onal Adult = $10

Space is limited - Pre-registra on is necessary!!!

Deadline to register, Monday, April 20

SPRING/SUMMER 2015SPRING/SUMMER 2015 77Special EventsSpecial Events

2015 Pavilion Rentals

Pavilions 1, 2, 3, at Van Buren Park and Riggs Park Pavilion:

Residents/Non-Profi t Groups (8:00 a.m. to Close) $100 Non-Resident/Commercial (8:00 a.m. to Close) $120

Pavilion 4 at Van Buren Park and Quirk Park Pavilion:

Residents/Non-Profi t Groups (8:00 a.m. to Close) $90 Non-Resident/Commercial (8:00 a.m. to Close) $110

** Now off ering Le er Boxing and Bird Watching Kits! Contact the offi ce at (734) 699-8921 for more informa on.

** All pavilion patrons at Van Buren Park are s ll subject to the vehicle gate fees (See Page 9) **

88 SPRING/SUMMER 2015SPRING/SUMMER 2015 Park InfoPark Info

Moth Mystery Night

Saturday, July 18 9:00-11:00 p.m.

Join us in celebra ng Na onal Moth Week for our fi rst annual Moth Mystery Night! This night- me program will focus on the

bu erfl ies lesser known cousins, the moths. Bait and light sta onswill be placed along an easy walking trail to aid us in luringin these mysterious creatures! Children are encouraged to bringnets and bug catchers to helpcapture moths and other insects. Par cipants can bring headlamps and fl ashlights. Come out and help us discover

the world of the beau ful, mysterious moth!

Pre-Registra on is required!!$2.00 per person

Held at Riggs Heritage Park

The Great Monarch Bu erfl y Adventure and Kid’s Fun Run

Saturday, August 15 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.Kid’s Bu erfl y Costume Contest - 1:30 p.m.

Kids Bu erfl y Fun Run - 3:30 p.m.

The Monarch Bu erfl y popula on is greatly in decline and you can help by coming out and joining us for The Great Monarch Bu erfl y Adventure! We will be enjoying all things bu erfl y...including our fi rst ever kids 0.3 mile fun run! Ac vi es will take place throughout the a ernoon and will include monarch themed cra s and games, bu erfl y nature hikes, face pain ng, bu erfl y gardening demonstra ons, bu erfl y iden fi ca on and

kids bu erfl y costume contest!

This event isn’t only fun and games; par cipants will also help plant the monarch’s favorite nursery - milkweeds! Kids will really have a ball making milkweed seed mud balls to throw out into the wildfl ower fi elds! The monarch popula on is down and they are in great need of our help! Join us to celebrate this beau ful bu erfl y and learn how you can help

right in your own backyard!

The Kids Bu erfl y Fun Run is a non-compe ve race for elementary age children. Race fees are $15.00 per child and includes a race t-shirt and fi nishers medal. Race par cipants must pre-register. There will be no on-site registra on. To guarantee a t-shirt, par cipants must register by July 24th. Registra ons for the race can be made un l August 14th.

The Kid’s Bu erfl y Costume Contest and Bu erfl y Fun Run are open to resident and non-resident elementary age children.

V B P50901 S. I-94 Service Drive

Located on the S. I-94 Service Drive between Belleville and Rawsonville Roads

Ameni es: Hiking trails, 3 playstructures, picnic areas, pavilions, horse shoe pits, volleyball court, basketball court, swings, grills, beach area, sled hill (winter only), community garden, restroom facili es and concession area.

E F :Daily Pass: $5 = Van Buren Residents $7= Non-Residents

$15 = Van Buren/Belleville Resident Annual Pass$20 = Non-Resident Annual Pass

$8 = Seniors (55 and older) Annual Pass

R H P12945 Mar nsville Road

Located on Mar nsville off of Huron River Drive.

Ameni es: Pavilion, restroom facili es, trails and nature scenic views. No entry fee.

Spring/Summer Park Hours:Monday - Friday: 10:00 a.m. - Dusk

Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 a.m. - Dusk

** Holidays will use weekend hours **

Q P S GLocated on Quirk Road behind Van Buren Township Hall.

Parking is available at the Community Center or at the Quirk Park Pavilion located on the corner of Quirk and

Ayres Roads.

Ameni es: Playstructure, walking paths, vita course, picnic tables, grills, pavilion, soccer fi elds, swings, shuffl eboard, checkers and chess tables. No entry fee.

H N PLocated in Haggerty Subdivision

With entrances located on both Hamilton and Jackson Streets.

Ameni es: Playstructure, swings, pavilion, picnic tables and grills. No entry fee.

F L P12090 Haggerty Road

Located on the West Side of Haggerty Road just South of the S. I-94 Service Drive.

Ameni es: Fishing, picnic areas, restrooms and a playground. No entry fee.

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SPRING/SUMMER 2015SPRING/SUMMER 2015 99Park InformationPark Information

** During the Summer, Monday through Friday, if Camp comes in due to inclement weather the gym will be closed from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Sunday Jazzercise 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Open Basketball 2:30 p.m. - 5:50 p.m. (Open Basketball unless gym is rented) Gym closes at 5:50 p.m.

Monday Jazzercise 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Open Basketball 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Pickelball 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Jazzercise 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Open Basketball 8:05 p.m. - 8:50 p.m. Gym closes at 8:50 p.m.

Tuesday Jazzercise 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Open Basketball 11:00 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. Jazzercise 4:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Tae Kwon Do 7:00 p.m. - 8:50 p.m. Gym closes at 8:50 p.m.

Wednesday Jazzercise 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Open Basketball 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Pickleball 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Jazzercise 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Gym closes at 8:00 p.m.

Thursday Jazzercise 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Open Basketball 11:00 a.m. - 3:50 p.m. Jazzercise 4:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Tae Kwon Do 7:00 p.m. - 8:50 p.m. Gym closes at 8:50 p.m.

Friday Jazzercise 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Open Basketball 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Pickleball 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Jazzercise 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Gym closes at 6:30 p.m.

Saturday Jazzercise 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Gymnas cs 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Gym closes at 3:00 p.m. **A er May 16 Open Basketball 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (No Basketball July 25, August 1 & 8)

**Children 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Parents/Guardians please make certain that you are here prior to closing to pick up your child. Times are subject to change, please call 734) 699-8921 to confi rm

the open gym schedule mes.

OPEN GYM PARTICIPANTS

Patrons who show one of the following will pay:

Valid Driver’s License showing current address

$3.00

Current School I.D.$2.00

Non-Residents(Must show current I.D.)

$5.00

Everyone MUST HAVE a picture I.D.!!!

**Any disregard of gym rules can result in being banned from the

gym**

HOW TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES/PROGRAMS

Register at the Community Services Desk, Monday through Thursday between 7:30 a.m. - 8:50 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 2:50 p.m. and Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 5:50 p.m. We are located at 46425 Tyler Road between Belleville and Beck Roads. Registra on is taken on a fi rst come, fi rst serve basis. We accept cash or check. Please make checks payable to:

Van Buren Township

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Par cipant’s Name: ___________________________________________________________________________

Parent’s Name: _______________________________________________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________ Phone: ______________________________

City: __________________________________ Zip: _______________ Age, if under 18: _____________________

Email Address (recrea on brochure will be sent out electronically): ______________________________________

Health condi ons, allergies, special precau ons, necessary accommoda ons, or anything staff should be aware of (such as wheelchair use, seizures, diabetes, etc.): _________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

In case of Emergency - person should be available during program hours.

___________________________________________________________________________________________ Name Rela onship Phone

A D /T F ____________________________ ______________________________________ _________________

____________________________ ______________________________________ _________________

____________________________ ______________________________________ _________________

# C : ________________ A P : ____________________ R #: __________________

I hereby accept all responsibility for and will not hold the Charter Township of Van Buren, Van Buren Township Board of Trustees and/or Van Buren Parks and Recrea on Department or its employees liable for any loss, damage, or injury to property or any person as a result of involvement in Van Buren Township’s recrea on classes or programs.

In the event of sudden illness, accident, or injury which may occur while my self or my child is par cipa ng in an ac vity supervised by Van Buren Township employees, when neither the parents or guardians can be contacted, I hereby give my consent for emergency medical treatment as shall be necessary under the circumstances by an physician licensed under the laws of the State of Michigan.

I understand that the Township may take photographs for use in Township publica ons and news releases without my wri en consent. It is my inten on that this release be as broad as Michigan Law allows releases to be. I understand that, without this document, the cost of par cipa on would be necessarily greater, and I also acknowledge that I may obtain insurance to protect myself if I so choose.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________Signature: (Parent or Guardian, if not over 18) Date

Please mail to: Van Buren Recrea on Department, 46425 Tyler Road, Van Buren Twp, MI 48111

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PROJECT YOUTHThis is a community par cipa on outreach program. If you are looking to make a dona on for a great cause, this is it. This program will give children who are from families of low to moderate income a chance to par cipate in the various recrea on programs at our facility. Applicants seeking to apply for this Scholarship can call Director, Jennifer Wright at (734) 699-8921. Scholarships will not be granted un l the Recrea on Department receives funds.

REFUND POLICYREFUND POLICYPatron sa sfac on is our most important objec ve.

Full refunds will be issued if the Recrea on Department cancels a program. If you are seeking a refund, refundswill be given during the fi rst week of the class/programONLY. NO refunds a er one week of classes star ng.A $10.00 administra ve fee per person, per program,per season will be charged for all refunds requested by the par cipant. Credit vouchers are another opportunityfor a refund. $10.00 administra ve fee is waived on credit vouchers. Refunds or reduc on of fees will not be given for classes missed by the par cipant. Refunds will be received in the mail within 4-6 weeks. No refunds

for one-day programs, community events and trips.

VOLUNTEERSThe Van Buren Parks and Recrea on Department is looking for volunteers to assist with our community ac vi es, events and youth programs. There is something for everyone, ongoing volunteer programs or a few hours of ac vity helping others. Upcoming volunteer opportuni esinclude: Family Fishing Fun Day, Takin it to the Streets and

Park Clean-up. For more informa on, please contact Jennifer Wright at: (734) 699-8921

or jawright@vanburen-mi.org.

PROGRAM CANCELLATION OR MODIFICATIONVan Buren Recrea on Department reserves the right to cancel or modify a program due to low enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. Registrants will be no fi ed if changes occur to their respec ve programs.

REGISTER EARLY!Register for a program at least one week prior to the start of class. This will help eliminate the need to cancel classes due to low enrollment. Reserve your spot today!

ADA ACCESSIBILITY

The Van Buren Parks and Recrea on Department is work-ing toward making all of our facili es, programs, services and ac vi es accessible to everyone. Individuals requir-ing an auxiliary aid or accommoda ons should advise us of your needs at the me of registra on or a minimum of 72 hours prior to the start of the service. Every eff ort will be made to make the facili es accessible.

E-NEWSLETTER

E-Newsle ers are another form of communica on provided by the Township that can be sent to your personal e-mail address that will help keep you up to date on happenings in the recrea on department such as new classes, programs and special events. Simply go to www.vanburen-mi.org and click on “E-Newsle er Sign-up!” You will then enter your fi rst name, last name, and e-mail address into the provided fi elds, and select the E-Newsle er(s) that you wish to subscribe to. Shortly therea er you will receive a “Welcome to our newsle er” confi rma on e-mail.

IMPORTANT RECREATION IMPORTANT RECREATION PHONE NUMBERS:PHONE NUMBERS:

Van Buren Community Soccer Associa on(734) 649-2454 or www.vanburensoccer.com

You must register with the Associa on for soccer.

Belleville Cougars Youth FootballAmy Harkle (734) 502-7694, Deb Parraghi (313) 670-2059

or www.bellevillecougars.comYou must register with the Belleville Cougars.

Van Buren Area Li le LeagueMarc Li leson (734) 260-6017

www.vanburenareali leleague@yahoo.comYou must register with the Van Buren Area Li le League.

Belleville Junior Tiger Swim ClubEmail: bellevillejr gerswimclub@yahoo.com

Facebook: Junior Tiger Swim ClubYou must register with the Junior Tiger Swim Club.

Belleville Wrestling Club(734) 697-7887 or bellevillewrestling@yahoo.com

You must register with Belleville Wrestling Club.All of the above groups are parent ran organiza ons.

Groups use recrea on department’s facili es only.

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