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  Parks & Recreation Department

Parks & Recreation Department
22nd and Sycamore Streets • P.O. Box 858 • Columbus, IN 47202-0858
(812)376-2680 Phone • (812)378-2892 Fax
Open 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. Monday thru Friday
Mission Statement - Enriching Lives... Building Community


Special Events / Youth & Preschool Recreation
Trick or Treat Tales
FREE Halloween Costume Contest
Mom & Me for Tea
Santa's Workshop
Mad Scientists
Active Artists
Super Sitters
Kids/Teens ONLY Garage Sale
Annual Easter Egg Hunt

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Trick or Treat Tales

Join us at Donner Center for an evening of not-so-scary Halloween tales & songs. We'll then make a craft or two. Snacks will be provided. No pre-registration required.

Friday, October 19, 6:30 - 8:00pm
$1/person
(all children must be accompanied by an adult)

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FREE Halloween Costume Contest (ages up to 12yrs)

First-Third place prizes will be awarded in the following categories: scariest, prettiest, funniest, most adorable, most original & best animated. Numbers for judging will be available beginning at 1:30pm. All contestants will receive a participation ribbon and a bag of treats. Children can make Halloween crafts from 2 - 4pm. Sponsored by Columbus Parks and Recreation Dept, the Columbus Area Arts Council and The Commons Centre.

Sun, Oct. 28, The Commons Stage
2:00pm - ages up to 6 yrs.
Approximately 3:15pm - ages 7-12
FREE

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Mom & Me for Tea

Mothers with daughters, ages 3-8 yrs., join us at Donner Center for the 10th annual "Mom & Me for Tea". This holiday party will include tea, punch, sandwiches, sweets, crafts, games & surprises! All children should wear their holiday best for the fashion show that is a part of our program. Moms, please bring a written description of your daughter's outfit for our master of ceremonies to read.

417000-A5 Sun., Dec 2, 1:00pm
(registration deadline Nov. 28 or until maximum enrollment is reached)
Donner Center
$20/per pair

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Santa's Workshop

Join us in the "Santa's Workshop" as Derek Dye entertains with magic & juggling to a holiday theme. After the show, we'll make Christmas crafts and have refreshments. No pre-registration required. (all children must be accompanied by an adult)

Fri., Dec. 14, 6:30 - 8:00pm
Donner Center
$1/person

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Mad Scientists

Hands on science for the whole family!
(all children must be accompanied by an adult)

Fri., Feb. 15, 6:30 - 8:00pm
Donner Center
$1/person

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Active Artists

Join us at the Columbus Gymnastics Center for holiday fun! The "Active Artists" will run, roll, jump & giggle on the floor & then make a holiday craft or two!! Open gym fee is $3.00. An additional fee of $2.00 will be charged for those who wish to make the crafts! Open gym and the crafts require parent participation. No pre-registration required.

Thurs., Oct. 4, Nov. 1, Dec. 6, Feb. 7, Mar. 6 & Apr. 3
Columbus Gymnastics Center
9 - 10am
$2.00 - Crafts
$3.00 - Open Gym Fee

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Super Sitters (ages 11-up)

Join us as we explore the characteristics of a good babysitter. This 4-week program will cover such topics as infants, toddlers and their special needs, basic first aid & what to do in case of an emergency. Participants will receive an emergency numbers memo board, a basic first aid manual & a packet of games and activity ideas & a certificate upon completion of the course. Please sign up for one session ONLY. Classes filled first come/first serve deadline until max is reached or registration deadline.

412050-B2 Session 1: Tues., Nov 13, 20, 27 & Dec. 4
(registration deadline Nov. 5th)
6:00 - 7:00pm, Donner Center
$28/person
412050-B3 Session 2: Tues., Feb 5, 12, 19 & 26
(registration deadline Jan. 28)
6:00 - 7:00pm, Donner Center
$28/person

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Kids/Teens ONLY Garage Sale (ages 8 - 18yrs)

Clean out your closets, get rid of some stuff and make some extra money! All items for this sale must be kid/teen oriented. We provide the space with tables, chairs & advertising and you provide the stuff to sell. Admission to the sale is FREE to the public. Registration deadline is Feb. 27 or max. enrollment is met.

416070-A5 Sat., Mar. 1, 9am - 1pm
Donner Center
$6/first 6 ft. table
$3 each additional table

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Annual Easter Egg Hunt

FREE ACTIVITY

Areas for ages 1 - 2, 3 - 4, 5 - 6 & 7 - 8 yrs. If raining, eggs & candy will be distributed in Donner Center. Co-sponsored with WCSI Radio and Wal-Mart of Columbus. Please bring a bag or basket for your eggs.

Sat., Mar. 22, 10am
Donner Park, FREE

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