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Art Petits Have fun, play, get dirty, and create! Discover the basics of painting. Explore freehand drawing, learn to mix colors, and develop your art identity. Class is led by award-winning artist and designer. All supplies included. Session II: F, Feb 21 - Mar 13 Time: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Age: At least 5 but less than 9 Location: Trails & Trees Environmental Center Instructor: Tenaj Van Zijl Session II R: $79, After Feb 7 $89 Session II NR: $89, After Feb 7 $99

Delving into Dinosaurs Date: Tu Feb 18 - Mar 17 Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Location: Elmwood Academy Art Room Ages: At least 5 but less than 12 Instructor: Michael Scrignoli R: $52, After Feb 7 $62 NR: $62, After Feb 7 $72 A chronological exploration of some of the most exotic creature the world has ever seen. This 5-week course starts where life began: the sea It continues through the time when dinosaurs ruled the world right through their cataclysmic demise and concludes with a discussion of the very latest fascinating fossil finds.

Introduction to Portrait Painting Date: W, Feb 19 - Mar 11 Time: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Location: Trails & Trees ECenter Ages: At least 13 but less than 19 Instructor: Tenaj Van Zijl R: $79, After Feb 7 $89 NR: $89, After Feb 7 $99 This introduction class will acquaint young artists with the necessary basics of proportion, angle, value and perspective. Emphasis will be placed on the idea that observation is the first step in a solid art foundation. Students will base their drawing on each other, themselves, and a model in a course that is perfect for both experienced and beginner painters.

Rec Annual Dance

~Unicorn Magic ~

Feb 22, 2020 Young ladies are encouraged to invite a special adult in their life to dance the night away! This is a family friendly event.

Hors D'oeuvres and dancing included. (Dinner is not included.)

Tickets for this Annual Event ON SALE! Register Today!

Registration is per person. Not sold as a couple.

Date: Feb 22, 2020 Time: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Location: Mechanicsburg Senior High Cafeteria

Grades: K-5th Price: $15 per person

*There will be a raffle table and Camera Box for pictures*

P A G E 2 Student Programs

Summer Adventure Camp “We will still be enrolling her in the MREC summer camp because I think she would refuse to speak with me for the rest of her life if I took that away from her. LOL!!” Summer Adventure Camp, an enrichment day camp offered to students K-14 years old. Campers participate in weekly field trips, theme days, group activities, and swimming at the Mechanicsburg Area Outdoor Pool. All at no additional charge! Early registration begins March 2! Register early to ensure your camper the best summer! Registrations will be accepted until camp is full.

Track Club Date: M, Mar 30 - May 18 Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Location: Mechanicsburg High School Track Ages: At least 9 but less than 15 Instructor: Sue Canniff & Lori McKenney Fee: $59, After Mar 20 $69 An opportunity for students to participate in recreational track and field. Lean the basics of running, jumping and throwing. There will be a couple of track meets during the program. NO CLASS 4/13, 4/15

Build and Design Challenge Date: Th, Mar 5 - Mar 19 Time: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Location: Upper Allen Elementary Rm 218 Ages: At least 8 but less than 13 Instructor: John Green R: $32, After Feb 21 $42 NR: $42, After Feb 21 $52 Do you like to invent or build things? During this program, students will use basic, everyday materials and work in teams to build contraptions or construct simple machines to accom-plish different tasks. Come ready to build, collaborate and de-sign. A great program of using STEM.

Green Team Session I: Tu, Mar 3 - May 19 Session II: Th, Mar 5 - May 21 Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Location: Trails & Trees Environmental Center Ages: At least 10 but less than 12 Instructor: Richelle Corty Fee: $64 This program is for 5th graders interested in caring for their environment. Registration deadline is February 14.

Field Hockey Stick Skills K-6 Date: Tu, Mar 24 - Apr 14 Grades K-2 Time: 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm Grades 3-6 Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Location: Wildcat Activity Center Instructor: Tonya Brown and staff K-2 Fee: $36, After Mar 13 $46 3-6 Fee: $39, After Mar 13 $49 Field hockey fundamentals with exciting small games to develop game skills. Please bring mouthguard shinguards, stick, water bottle and a long sock to practice everyday. Please visit www.longstreth.com if you would prefer to order a youth package.

Gymnastics

Session III & IV: M, Apr 20 - May 11 Time III: 5:30 pm - 6:10 pm Time IV: 6:15 pm - 6:55 pm Location: Elmwood Academy Aux Gym Session III Ages: At least 3 but less than 6 Session IV Ages: At least 6 but less than 13 Instructor: Harrisburg Gymnastics Session III & IV R: $52, After Apr 8 $62 Session III & IV NR: $62, After Apr 8 $72

Tumbling, bars, balance beam, vault and more! A fundamental program to build strength, flexibility and self confidence.

Girls Youth Volleyball Date: W, Apr 1 - May 6 Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Location: Mechanicsburg Middle School Gym Ages: At least 10 but less than 15 Instructor: John Gross Fee: $89, After Mar 20 $99 Bump, set, spike! Get in the gym to learn how to play volleyball, improve your skills and play games! No Class 4/13

Lego Challenge Date: M, Mar 16 - Mar 30 Time: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Location: Upper Allen Elementary Rm 218 Ages: At least 8 but less than 12 Instructor: John Green R: $32, After Mar 6 $42 NR: $42, After Mar 6 $52 Come be challenged to think outside the box to create challenges with Legos. Projects will be created individually and in teams.

P A G E 3 Adult Programs

Pentagon Benefit Concert SPONSORS

Pennoni Engineering Coyne and Coyne Lawyer’s Realty

HRG Engineering

Inclement Weather Policy If School is:

Cancelled - No Programs Early Dismissal - No Programs

Delayed - Programs as Scheduled

Mechanicsburg Area Community Pool Passes for 2020 season will be

sold at the Mechanicsburg Borough Office.

More information can be found on their website or

call their office at 717-691-3310.

Discounted Ski Ticks Available

Please see our website for more information!

Freezer Meal Workshop Session II: Th, Feb 20 Session III: Th, Mar 19 Session IV: Th, Apr 16 Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Location: Trails & Trees Environmental Center Ages: 18+ Instructor: Tammy Tosti Session II R: $64, After Feb 7 $74 Session II NR: $74, After Feb 7 $84 Session III R: $64, After Mar 6 $74 Session III NR: $74, After Mar 6 $84 Session IV R: $64, After Apr 3 $74 Session IV NR: $74, After Apr 3 $84

We will assemble five meals that can be prepped in the crockpot, oven or stove top. Each meal makes 4-6 servings. You provide your own meat (instructor will send list via email) and all other ingredients will be provided. Each month will be a different set of recipes.

Make & Take Essential Oils Date: W, Feb 19 Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Location: Trails & Trees Environmental Center Instructor: Gwenn Wheeler R: $21, After Feb 7 $31 NR: $31, After Feb 7 $41 Learn about Essential Oils and then make several different roller ball containers for a variety of ailments! Each participant will make two roller ball containers, extra can be made at $5 each.

Photo Chaos to Digital Photo Peace Date: M, Mar 23 - Mar 30 Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Location: Trails & Trees Environmental Center Instructor: Stephanie Shirey R: $44, After Mar 13 $54 NR: $54, After Mar 13 $64 This class will help you take your photo mess and turn it into a beautifully organized collection of memories that your family will enjoy for many generations. In the first class we’ll set-up your photo goals, learn the basics of photo organization and learn methods to store your photos safely. The second class we’ll review more photo organization techniques, understand the basics for safely sharing photos and spend time actually organizing some of your photos. Please bring either you laptop, iPad, or smartphone.

Mechanicsburg Swim Club (MSC)

Competitive year round swim team Ages 5-18. Practices are held at the

Senior High Pool. http://www.mechanicsburgswimclub.com

Mechanicsburg Area Parks & Recreation Tonya Brown, Director

1731 S. York Street Josh Green, Assistant Director

Mechanicsburg, Pa 17055 Sue Canniff, Recreation Specialist

Phone: 717-691-4572 Amy Thomson, Administrative Assistant

Email: mrec@mbgsd.org Jenna Smerling, Childcare Coordinator

SAVE THE DATE!!! JULY 25, 2020

Mechanicsburg Area Parks & Recreation: Summer Adventure Camp Playground Program

Applications available on our website.

See our website for more information. www.mbgsd.org Parks & Recreation Mechanicsburg Area Community Pool

MREC Grass Volleyball League 2020 will mark the ninth season of our grass volleyball league. Leagues available for Doubles and Quads. Email mrecvb@mbgsd.org for more information.

12th Annual Earth Day Festival The festival will be held in downtown Mechanicsburg on April 18, 2020 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Music, eco-friendly ven-dors, Rain Barrel Silent Auction and much more at the free community event. Learn more: www.MechanicsburgEarthDayFest.com.

Wildcat Night An Evening in the Spotlight Save the date for Wildcat Foundation Night at Stocks Manor: Friday, Feb 21, 2020 from 6:00pm - 10:00pm. Evening in-cludes: silent auction, seated dinner, open bar, $10,000 raffle, and much more (guaranteed first prize of 5K!). For event tick-ets, raffle tickets or information visit: wildcatfoundation.org/wildcatnight.

Dinner Club Dad’s Garage Grill February 19 The Barn at Allenberry March 18 Tikki Shack Indian Grub April 15 Mission BBQ May 20

Operation Wildcat Yard Sale Largest Yard Sale Ever XIII will be held April 24 and 25, 2020 at Mechanicsburg Brethren in Christ Church (McBic). Dona-tions are accepted year-round. Questions - call or email Maureen Ross at 717-773-1988, mross4@comcast.net

Take a Journey

Trips in 2020

March 4: Philadelphia Flower Show Cost: $89pp

March 19-27: New Orleans Southern Charm Cost: $Varies

April 4: Springtime in NYC Cost: $65pp

April 11: Springtime in NYC Cost: $49pp

May 12: Discover Pittsburgh & Flight 93 Memorial Cost: $150pp

June 1-5: Cape Cod Value Tour Cost: $Varies

June 20: A Day in Cape May Cost: $75pp

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