Parks & Recreation-Summer Parks Program “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… you join Clare Parks and Recreation for an unforgettable “Road Trip Across the United States” with the Summer Parks Program! The Summer Parks Program is a ten-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 of “Incredible America: Road Trip Across the United States” with Clare Parks and Recreation! Your child won’t want to miss this exciting adventure!

The Summer Parks Program is a ten-week day camp program from June 7 - June 18, June 28 - July 30, and August 9 – August 27. 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.

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 $315 for all ten weeks for city residents and $40 for one week and $360 for all ten 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.

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SOCCER CAMP OFFERED IN CLARE

June 21 – June 24, Monday – Thursday
Soccer Skills and Tactics Camp, Grades 2nd–8th: 9:00 a.m. – Noon
Goalkeeper Camp, Grades 2nd-12th: 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Fee: $25 per participant per camp,
Or $35 for both camp sessions per participant
Location: Meet at the Pavilion behind Clare Primary School

Whether your child has never played soccer before or they have a few years of soccer under their belt, this camp is a perfect fit at a great price! Clare Parks and Recreation staff will go over the basics of soccer with your child and will teach and reinforce the fundamentals they need to be successful in soccer by teaching age specific tactics and skill development! Goalkeeper camp includes catching, punching, distribution, and positioning tactics of goaltending, taught by a Division 1 Goalkeeper. These camps will be a great asset to any individual participating in the Parks and Recreation Youth Soccer League! Participants receive camp t-shirt.

Registration is taken on a first come first serve basis at Clare City Hall. The camp will fill up quickly so avoid disappointment and register early. You may walk-in, fax-in, mail-in or drop off your registration in the city’s drop box. This camp has a minimum and maximum enrollment. Any camp low in enrollment prior to the start of the camp may be cancelled and combined with another camp. Participants will need to wear shin guards to camp; all other supplies are provided! We also recommend sunscreen and water! In the event of inclement weather, camp days will be rescheduled.

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KICK UP YOUR FEET WITH LINE DANCING AND BALLROOM DANCING THROUGH CLARE PARKS AND RECREATION

Tuesdays, June 8th through July 13th, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Shamrock Park Large Pavilion

Put on your dancing shoes, and join Clare Parks and Recreation for a six week session of line dancing and ballroom dancing! Lessons will be done Tuesday evenings at the Shamrock Park large pavilion for ages 10 years old to seniors. Dance instructors will be able to work with variable age and skill levels to ensure an enjoyable and rewarding session. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and shoes and bring a bottle of water. Lessons cost $50 for the six week session per person or $90 per couple. Drop in or individual class fees are $10 per class per person. For more information contact Parks and Recreation at 386-7541 ext. 213 or by email.

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SENIORS CARDS, COFFEE, AND CONVERSATION COMING TO CLARE

Hey seniors, want a fun way to get out of the house and spend time with others in the community? Join the Pere Marquette District Library and Clare Parks and Recreation as they team up to offer a new program for seniors and adults in the community. Each Wednesday, seniors are invited to stop by the library from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm to play cards, drink coffee, and have a great time enjoying conversation with friends. We’ll play euchre, cribbage, and some other old or new favorites requested. This event is free and open to all adults interested; just show up, no preregistration needed! For more information contact Parks and Recreation at 386-7541 ext. 213 or by email.

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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 ladies.

The program is simple; we’ll meet at 7:00 p.m. at Shamrock Park every Tuesday evening June 1-August 17 for a one-hour walk throughout Clare. Discover how beautiful our little town is by getting out of the house 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. Modern technology will allow us to communicate and send out routes and advice. If you’re interested, meet us at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday June 1st. We’ll sign up there and walk. See you then! Everyone is welcome. Dogs on leashes also permitted.


Click here to download the flyer. For more information, please contact Amanda Green at 386-7541 x213 or by email.

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Main Street Main Street Clare is looking for a few good cars…trucks…and motorcycles to be part of this year’s Car & Bike Show on Saturday, July 17, 2010. The show will be located on Fourth Street, acting as a bridge between the Street Faire Craft Show and S.O.S.-“Sales on Sidewalks” activities being held that day. The Main Street Clare Car & Bike Show will held be from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., with registration and check-in starting at 8:00. Judging will conclude at 2:00, with prizes being awarded around 2:30.

Main Street would like to invite all interested people who want to share their vehicles with the community. Interesting cars, trucks, and motorcycles of any year, type, design, or condition are welcome. All that is needed is a completed registration form and a low application fee of $10 ($15 on day of show). A portion of the fee this year will go towards a local charitable organization of the registrant’s choice, and the first 50 vehicles registered will receive complimentary dash plates and goodie bags. The past several years have had an average of 80 participants, so early registration is recommended. Registration forms are available online at MainStreetClare.com, at Clare City Hall, or one can be sent to you by calling the Main Street office at 989-386-9190.

The 2010 Show’s plans include prize drawings for viewers and participants, and a Kid’s Cardboard Car Show in the City Park. (Those interested in the Cardboard Car Show are asked to call 386-7541, ext 213 for details.) A cruise through the streets of Clare will follow the show.

Spokesperson for the show, Main Street Manager, Lori Schuh notes, “We may not be the biggest car & bike show you attend this summer, but this show is designed to give all our local people and others who may have a hidden treasure or two parked in a garage a chance to show off their pride and joy on a sunny Saturday in July. You may even end up taking home a trophy and warm memories of sharing stories with new friends.”

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Parks & Recreation It’s that time of year again for registering for fall soccer. Registration began on Monday, May 17th. All youth in the Clare area are welcome and parents are encouraged to sign up their children ages pre-Kindergarten – 8th grades, based on the 2010-2011 school year, for the Clare Youth Soccer program. Forms will be distributed throughout the primary school and St. Cecilia and forms for the middle school will be located in the office. You may also pick up a form at City Hall or you can also download one here.

The early registration fee for the league is $20.00 per child from May 17-June 30.
After July 1 the fee will be $25.00 per child. You may mail-in, walk-in or drop your registration form with payment at Clare City Hall (202 W 5th St). Registration forms received after 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 6 will NOT be accepted.

For questions on the Youth Soccer League, please contact Amanda Green at 386-7541 ext. 213 or by email.

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Library It's ime for the Pere Marquette District Library's annual Summer Reading Program! There's no reason to be bored this season when the library has so many fun things for you to do! There will be a new FAMILY story time at 6:30 on Tuesday evenings, beginning on June 8th. This is NOT just for preschoolers, older kids will enjoy it too. Stop by or call to register. Get out of the summer heat and join us for a movie every Thursday afternoon in the activity room. The fun doesn't stop there either!
Pick up a calander of events from the library's circulation desk. Registration for the Summer Reading Program begins on June 1st. Don't miss out! Many thanks to Michigan Council of Arts and Cultural Affairs, Art Reach of MidMichigan and the Clare Rotary.They help to make our program a huge success!
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