Heartland’s Community Day Set for June 7

[June 03, 2014]  NORMAL - Heartland is ready to kick off the summer season with Community Day. Members of the community are invited to stop by the Normal campus, 1500 W. Raab Road, on Saturday, June 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for free classes and tons of fun.

Activities for adults and kids will take place throughout the day. Classrooms will be open for the community to sample a range of classes relating to fitness and recreation, cooking, arts and sciences, technology and other personal interests such as planning for retirement. Classes begin at 9:00 a.m.

Starting at 10:00 a.m., a variety of activities will take place throughout the campus. Attendees can fish at Birky Pond, take a trolley tour, test drive an EV car, get their face painted by Zoo Lady and more. Kids are invited to bring their bike and helmet and participate in a bike rodeo.

Community Day will also feature a 3-on-3 basketball tournament for students entering grades 5-12. Cost is $25 per team and registration is required by June 5.

To see a schedule of events and to register for the basketball tournament, visit www.heartland.edu/communityDay

[Text received; BECKY GROPP, HEARTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE]