Park district notes

From Roy Logan, program coordinator

[May 06, 2011]  Have you ever admired beautiful hand-stamped and designed cards? Well, now you'll have the opportunity to see how that is done. Our veteran stamp instructor, Sue Berker, will walk you through the process step by step. This fun and rewarding craft is catching on. An array of punches, cutters and a host of accessories will be available for your use. We plan to make four cards per person. You must preregister by May 14 so there will be adequate supplies. Join us for the class on Saturday, May 21, from 9 until noon. Cost is $20 in district.

As many of you know, the older kids are already beginning to play ball. For youngsters entering kindergarten through second grade, it's tee-ball time. This league is a noncompetitive introduction to baseball for both boys and girls. The basic skills of hitting, fielding, catching, throwing, base running and safety will be stressed through drills and game situations. Emphasis is on sportsmanship, teamwork and fun!

All the games are played on Saturdays and the season will last for six weeks. Roster information will be available at the front desk. T-shirts, caps and schedules will be distributed at the first practice. All athletes must wear sneakers and have their own ball glove. In the case of inclement weather, sessions will be indoors on the Sports Center courts. We'll start on Saturday, June 11, with game times at 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. Cost is $40 in district and includes team shirts and caps.

Welcome back, area college students! We will offer a full-access summer membership for college students. Cost will be $50 in district, and memberships will be valid beginning Monday, May 9. Your membership will have an expiration date of Aug. 15. Students must present their college ID in order to receive this discount.

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