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heard about our new Youth Theatre Workshops? Clare Parks and
Recreation is pleased to announce their recent partnership with Clare
County Arts Council’s Acting Up! in Mid Michigan and the Pere Marquette
District Library to bring youth theatre to the area! The
workshops, for students completing grades 7th through
12th will be held at the Pere Marquette District Library on Wednesdays
and Saturdays June 6 through July 1, 2009, with the Grand Finale
Performance being held on Friday, July 3, 2009 during the Clare
Summerfest at Shamrock Park. Cost for the eight session workshop
is $50 per participant, and will include training and performance
opportunities for the passionate young artist, complimented by
recreational activities, guest artists, and an “Arts” outing. Registration forms can be completed and turned in with payment at Clare City Hall or the Pere Marquette District Library. For more information, please contact Renee Holbrook at (989) 424-7982 or Amanda Green at (989) 386-7541. Related Links: Flyer and Registration Form | |
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FALL 2009 SOCCER REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE The Clare Youth Soccer League is a recreational soccer program for students who will be in Pre-Kindergarten – 8th Related Links: Parks and Recreation Department | Registration Form | |
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LEARN TO BECOME A SUPER SLEUTH WITH CLARE CITY C.S.I.
Hey kids! Do you want something great to kick off your summer with the right footprint? Then join the Clare Police Department and Parks & Recreation as we investigate “the scene of the crime!” Participants will get a chance to witness first-hand the ins and outs of crime scene investigation through informative discussions and hands-on activities. Through fingerprinting, footwear impressions, crime scene photography and hard evidence collection, police officers will show how crimes can be solved. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn how Clare Police Officers conduct official business! At the end of the session, the participants will celebrate with a pizza party and will receive an award certificate! Please wear old clothes that can be ruined – we’re going to get messy! Two sessions will be held:
AGES 5-10 DATE: Tuesday, June 9, 2009 TIME: 1:00 p.m – 5:00 p.m. LOCATION: Clare City Public Safety Building COST: $10.00 (includes pizza, beverage, and award certificate) AGES 11-15 DATE: Wednesday, June 10 TIME: 1:00 p.m – 5:00 p.m. LOCATION: Clare City Public Safety Building COST: $10.00 (includes pizza, beverage, and award certificate) Registration is available at City Hall. For more information, please call Amanda Green at 386-7541 x213 or click here. Related Links: Parks and Recreation Department | Program Flyer | |
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DISCOVER THE “WONDERS OF WATER” THIS SUMMER!
The Wonders of Water Day Camp is a 3-day program full of educational and fun activities for students interested in learning about water information, experimentation and recreation. Through interactive activities and lessons, campers will explore the science of water and water filtration, learn about water animals, enjoy water balloons and watermelon, and much more! Join in on the fun and learn all about the Wonders of Water this summer! Camp will be held June 15-17 at Shamrock Park from 1:00-4:00 pm for ages 5-15 years old. Registration if FREE, thanks to a generous grant sponsored by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). Each participant will receive a free tee shirt, and one snack each day. Please be sure to wear weather-appropriate clothing and plenty of sunscreen! Registration is available at City Hall. Pre-registration is required for this program. Only accept mail-in and walk-in registration will be accepted; there will be no registration or daily drop-in available at the site. Activity Registration Forms are available at City Hall or online here. For more information, please call Amanda Green at 386-7541 x213. This program is sponsored by Clare Parks and Recreation, Clare Wastewater Treatment Plant, and through a grant from the DEQ. Related Links: Parks and Recreation Department | Program Flyer | |
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HAVE A SUPER HERO SUMMER WITH CLARE PARKS AND RECREATION!
“I’m bored!” “There’s nothing to do!” “I never get to have any fun.” Sound familiar? School will soon be out and you will be hearing those phrases again unless… Clare Parks and Recreation SAVES YOUR SUMMER! The Summer Parks Program is a nine-week program designed for kids ages 5-12 (children must have finished Kindergarten) that offers kids the opportunity to get out of the house and to participate in exciting activities like arts and crafts, outside games, indoor games and much, much more all evolving around this year’s theme, a Super Hero Summer with Clare Parks and Recreation! Your child won’t want to miss this exciting adventure! The Summer Parks Program is a nine-week day camp program from June 8 - June 26, July 6 - July 24, and August 3 – August 21. The camp meets from Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., at Clare Middle School Gym/Lobby! Registration for the Summer Parks Program is going on now at Clare City Hall. Pre-registration and pre-payment is required for this program. The Summer Parks Program offers families the opportunity to pick the weeks that work best for them! The fee for each week of the Summer Parks Program is $35 for one week or $280 for all nine weeks for residents and $40 for one week and $320 for all nine weeks for non-residents. Daily rates are also available at a fee of $8 per day for residents and $10 per day for non residents. For more information on this activity, please download the flyer and registration form. Additionally, view a calendar of events for the program. Related Links: Parks and Recreation Department | |
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DISCOUNTED AMUSEMENT PARK TICKETS ON SALE AT CLARE CITY HALL!
The City of Clare Parks and Recreation Department is proud to announce that they will be selling discounted amusement park tickets at Clare City Hall for Cedar Point and Michigan’s Adventure. Tickets will be on sale from Thursday, May 20th through Friday, August 28th. If you have any questions regarding ticket sales, please contact Amanda Green for more information at 386-7541 ext. 213 or by email at agreen@cityofclare.org. Related Links: Parks and Recreation Department | |
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| Summer Concert Series Back in Clare! Load up your lawn chairs and visit
downtown Clare on Thursday, June 11th, 6-8 p.m. to enjoy the second
concert of the outdoor concert series under the water tower in the
Clare City Park.
This concert is part of a nine week outdoor concert series running each Thursday, June 4 – July 30, 2009 which includes live music and fun for the whole family to enjoy. Clare Parks & Recreation, Clare Area Chamber of Commerce, and Clare Main Street, along with some very generous sponsors, have combined efforts to provide the community with free musical activity again this summer. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be cancelled. Future concerts include: June 11 Kitty Donohoe Celtic/Folk Sponsored by: This event is funded by a grant from the Michigan Council for Arts & Cultural Affairs and Art Reach of Mid Michigan June 18 Sunshine String Band Folk/Bluegrass Sponsored by: Chemical Bank & Schumacher Agency June 25 Back 40 Country Sponsored by: Jaynie Smith Hoerauf, P.C. July 2 - Summerfest Kick-off Night Shift Rock Sponsored by: Clare Moose Family Center LOOM 2268 WOTM 1038 Bob’s Lounge, & Rainbow Point adult Foster Care July 9 Hurry the Jug Celtic/Folk Sponsored by: Clare County Arts Council July 16 Clare Super Star Showcasing Local Talent Sponsored by: 104.3 WCZY Herrick House Maxwell’s Flowers & Gifts & Schuh’s Cleaning Services July 23 The Colmus Family Old-Time Country/Gospel Sponsored by: Central Michigan Community Federal Credit Union & Horizon Senior Living July 30 T-Bus Alternative - Christian Teen Rock Group Sponsored by: Firstbank Related Links: Parks and Recreation Department | Program Flyer |
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MOMS ON THE MOVE WILL SOON BE BACK IN ACTION!
Dinner is finished, the dishes are done, and it’s a beautiful evening. You know you should go out for a walk but the motivation is just not there…so let Parks and Recreation help you regain that motivation and a little free time with Moms on the Move, a walking program for active women. The program is simple; we’ll meet at 7:00 p.m. at Shamrock Park every Tuesday evening June 2-August 18 for a one-hour walk throughout Clare. Discover how beautiful our little town is by leaving the kids at home* and giving yourself some time to relax. Parks and Recreation will provide a route; you come prepared to walk and get in a little girl time. There is no cost for the program and if you can’t make it, no problem. *You may bring the kids if you prefer. Dogs on leashes also permitted. For more information, please contact Amanda in Parks and Recreation at 386-7541 x213 or agreen@cityofclare.org. Related Links: Parks and Recreation Department | Program Flyer | |
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Clare Residents Invited to Participate in Parks and Recreation Survey The City of Clare Parks & Recreation Department is working to update and revise the Master Plan for Parks and Recreation for the City of Clare. The City of Clare Parks & Recreation board invites all interested persons to participate in the parks and recreation survey, included in the February City of Clare newsletter. Households that do not receive the City Newsletter can still participate in the survey in one of several ways. Citizens may obtain a copy of the survey by calling or dropping by City Hall. The survey is also available online by CLICKING HERE. Information from the survey will be used by the parks and recreation board to help establish a plan of action for parks and recreation for the City. The revised Master Plan will provide a framework for decision making about improving parks, recreation areas and leisure opportunities in the City of Clare. It is important that a wide variety of people participate in the public meeting and that input of all segments of the population be heard. Whatever your leisure interests may be, your input is wanted. Bikers, tennis players, hockey players, walkers, dancers, seniors, volleyball players, skateboarders, parents, soccer players, fishermen, nature lovers, skaters, campers, football players, artists, picnic lovers, playground users, softball and baseball players, and just plain park users. |
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| As a public service when threatening weather approaches, weather warnings in Clare are signified by a three-minute, continuous siren (may sound warbled, as our sirens rotate 360 degrees). The all-clear signal is one minute in duration with a sound akin to a scoreboard buzzer at a basketball game (again, the sound may be warbled, as our sirens rotate 360 degrees for maximum area coverage). We have three sirens in the City; all have voice capability that allows us to use them for public safety purposes other than threatening weather. Our sirens are tested each month on the first Thursday between the hours of 3-3:30 pm unless threatening weather is forecast or imminent. The test may consist of a warning siren, an all clear signal, a voice message, or a combination of all three signals. |
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