Park district notes

From Roy Logan, program coordinator

[June 09, 2010]  Sunday, June 13, the Linpro dancers will host a special round dance event at the Rec Center ballroom. The Baldwins, nationally known round dance leaders and cuer from Sweetser, Ind., will be featured at the event. There will be a round dance workshop at 2 p.m. and a round dance party from 7:30 to 10 that evening. Area round dancers will be attending and spectators are welcome. For information call 217-732-6387.

The park district is hosting Putting on a Play, a camp June 21-25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Actors and actresses ages 9 and older are included in the casting call. Learn how plays are staged, rehearsed and performed. The camp will end with your very own play production on Friday afternoon. Thespians will learn how to adapt stories to be performed for audiences, create costumes, makeup and sets. Learn acting techniques and have fun doing it. No theater experience is necessary. All you need is a great attitude and a willingness to learn. Bring your sack lunch, swimsuit and towel for a fun break at the pool. Family and friends are invited on Friday to see the production.

This year marks the park district's 10th annual Summer Golf Camp. Professional player Doug Dean will be the instructor. He has more than 20 years of experience in teaching the game. Monday through Thursday will focus on all aspects of the game. Covered will be grip, stance and posture. Players will be instructed on approach and tee shots, short game, and chipping. Course management and basic rules of the game will be discussed also. Friday will find the group at Four Willows Golf Course in Mason City. Golfers will enjoy nine holes of golf and lunch will be provided. Dean will be on the course, where he will continue offering instruction and share his passion and knowledge of the game with his students. Golfers age 9 through adults may choose either an 8-10 a.m. session or 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Lessons begin June 21 and will conclude on June 25 after the golf outing.

Lincoln's Fourth of July fireworks and celebration will begin on Friday, July 2, with a three-piece chicken and fixin's fundraiser dinner. This delicious meal will be offered at the Lincoln American Legion from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Cost of each dinner is $7, and the proceeds will be used to offset the cost of the fireworks. Please support this dinner so the residents of Lincoln and guests may enjoy many more years of fireworks tradition. Saturday's events will include the walking parade and water balloon fight with the fire department. Sunday, July 4, will feature Splashapalooza, with lots of pool games for the young people. Come out early that evening and enjoy the DJ while eating a slice of watermelon. At dusk the American Legion Post 263 color guard will present the colors.

[Text from file received from Roy Logan, Lincoln Park District]