Parks and Recreation Classes

Parks and Recreation Classes

The Boulevard Teen Program - 3-8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 3-6 p.m. Fridays, 2121 Kessler Blvd., Longview; this program is a safe, supervised, drug-, tobacco- and alcohol-free drop-in program for Longview middle and high school students that offers pool tables, air hockey, X-box 360, Wii, secure high-speed Internet accessible computer lab, movies, snacks, and much more; a fun activity is planned each day; student ID is required; call 442-5400 for more information.

Incorporating: Can You Get Asset Protection and Tax Relief? - 6:30-9:30 p.m. March 24 and 31; age 18 and older; learn about corporations, LLC, LLP, General and Limited Partnerships; discussion on why and how to start, assets to protect, taxes, forms, personal liability and incorporating in Washington and other states; class provides knowledge, not legal advice; instructor Don Same; $31 in-city residents, $36 out-of-city residents; register for session 93295.

Starting Seeds - 6-8 p.m. March 24, Recreation building, 2920 Douglas St., Longview; learn basics of starting seeds for vegetable garden; soil mediums, light and heat requirements, hardening off, greenhouse options and more will be discussed; instructor Tom Karasek; $10 in-city residents, $15 out-of-city residents; register for session 91345.

Beginning Guitar - 4-5 p.m. Thursdays, March 25-April 22, McClelland Center, 951 Delaware St.; ages 8-12; learn new songs, skills and have fun playing the guitar; learn single strings, basic cords and strum patterns; bring a guitar if available; instructor Bill Price; $35 in-city residents, $40 out-of-city residents; register for session 90546.

Spring Break Adventures - 8 am.-3 p.m. Monday-Thursday, March 29-April 1; meet at Elks building, 2121 Kessler Blvd.; ages 12-18; different trip each day, including Long Beach, Multnomah Falls/Bonneville Dam, Clackamas Town Center and watching the movie "Twilight" and visiting St. Helens (Ore.) sites where some of the movie was filmed; $100 in-city residents, $105 out-of-city residents; register for session 92245.

Spring Break Day Camp - 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, March 29-April 2, Kessler Elementary School, 1902 E. Kessler Blvd., Longview; ages 5-12; enjoy arts and crafts, sports, games and more; bring lunch, snacks and a beverage each day; advance registration required, no drop-ins; complete registration form or bring to first day of class; $55 in-city residents, $60 out-of-city residents; register for session 90549.

Spring Break Sewing and Craft Camp - 9 a.m.-noon, Monday-Thursdays, March 29-April 1, Woman's Club building, 835 21st Ave., Longview; ages 7-12; learn how to sew or increase sewing skills; choose from a variety of projects including tote bags, pillows, frogs, pajama pants and teddy bears; bring a sack lunch; supply list available upon registration; instructor Lynette Bishop; $36 in-city residents, $41 out-of-city residents; register for session 90495.

Teen Day Ski Trip to Mount Hood Meadows - 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. April 3, meet at City Hall, 1525 Broadway, Longview; for ages 12-18 (youth groups and ski clubs also welcome to participate); spend all day at Mount Hood Meadows in Oregon for skiing, snowboarding or tubing; $70 for in-city residents, $75 for out-of-city residents; package covers transportation, lift ticket and staffing; any rental packages need to be purchased at the resort; register for session 92995.

Hip Hop Dance - 4-5 p.m. Mondays, April 5-May 10, High Step Dance Academy, 3303 Washington Way, Longview; ages 7-11; learn latest hip hop moves and dance to some of the latest hip hop artists; learn routines to perform for family and friends at last class; instructor Jill Stilton; $30 in-city residents, $35 out-of-city residents; register for session 90845.

Pee Wee Bumper Bowling - 4-5 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, April 5-14, Triangle Bowl in Triangle Center, Longview; ages 3-7; children will learn how to improve balance, coordination and have fun while knocking down pins every time; instructor Norm Strehle; $21 in-city residents, $26 out-of-city residents; register for session 90448.

Beginning French - 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays, April 6-May 25, Recreation building. 2920 Douglas St., Longview; learn how to explore another language with techniques that help you speak with ease in every-day situations; develop vocabulary into simple phrases and questions and explore differences in cultural manners; instructor Beth Bailey; $38 in-city residents, $3 out-of-city residents; register for session 91195.

Beginning Waltz - 6:15-7:10 p.m. Tuesdays, April 6-20, McClelland Center, 951 Delaware, Longview; ages 16 and older; instructor Peter Mant; $30 in-city residents or $35 out-of-city residents; register for session 93797.

East Coast Swing - 7:15-8:10 p.m. Tuesdays, April 6-20, McClelland Center, 951 Delaware, Longview; a slower triple paced but slightly more complex swing style, this dance is a good foundation for other styles; beginner class will concentrate on the basics; instructor Peter Mant; $30 in-city residents or $35 out-of-city residents; register for session 93795.

Teen Creative After School Snack Recipes - 5-6 p.m. Tuesdays, April 6-27, Monticello Middle School Home Ec room, 1225 28th Ave., Longview; ages 11-18; teens will learn creative, easy-to-make, healthy snacks they can prepare in minutes when they get home from school; participants will take home recipes and samples every day; $30 in-city residents, $35 out-of-city residents; register for session 91845.

Youth Bowling - 4-5;30 p.m. Tuesdays, April 6-27, Triangle Bowl in Triangle Center, Longview; learn proper bowling skills; fee includes instruction, equipment, shoes and two or more games of bowling each day; instructor Norm Strehle; $30 in-city residents, $35 out-of-city residents; register for session 90611.

Youth Jazz - 5:15-6 p.m. Wednesdays, April 7-28, High Step Dance Academy, 3303 Washington Way, Longview; ages 5 and older; learn beginning and intermediate jazz choreography; learn self-discipline and gain confidence; wear comfortable clothes, no jeans; families welcome; instructor Jill Stilton; $35 in-city residents, $40 out-of-city residents; register for session 90612.

Hip Hop Workout - 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays, April 7-28, Woman's Club building, 835 21st Ave., Longview; learn new combinations each week, improve muscle tone and increase physical fitness; no prior dance experience necessary; wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle; instructor Sun ja albright; $30 in-city residents, $35 out-of-city residents; register for session 93596.

Family Ski Bus Trip to Mount Hood Meadows - 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. April 10, meet at City Hall, 1525 Broadway, Longview; family, friends (youth groups and ski clubs also welcome to participate) can spend all day at Mount Hood Meadows in Oregon for skiing, snowboarding or tubing; $60 per person in-city residents, $65 per person out-of-city residents; package covers transportation, lift ticket and staffing; any rental packages need to be purchased at the resort; register for session 94195.

Guitar Lessons - 4-5 p.m. Sundays, April 11-May 16, Woman's Club building, 835 21st Ave., Longview; ages 18 and older; topics to be covered include stringing instruments, tuning, chord fingering and simple thumb strumming; bring guitar with all strings in good working condition; instructor Rick Weiler; $38 in-city residents, $43 out-of-city residents.

Reptile Roadshow - 4:30-5:30 p.m. Mondays, April 12-May 3, McClelland Center, 951 Delaware St., Longview; ages 7-12; receive in-depth information and hands-on opportunities with snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs, salamanders and more; instructor Gary Pithan; $35 in-city residents, $40 out-of -city residents; register for session 90545.

Belly Dance - 6:45-8 p.m. Mondays, April 12-May 17, Woman's Club building, 835 21st Ave., Longview; discover belly dancing as a form of aerobic and muscle toning exercise; learn the foundation of slow and fast movements, muscle isolations, shimmies, and playing finger cymbal rhythms to belly dance music; wear loose fitting, comfortable clothing; fun for any ability level; instructor Terrie Phillips; $45 in-city residents, $50 out-of-city residents; $15 supply fee due to instructor for finger cymbals; register for session 91051.

Yoga for EveryBody - 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays, April 12-May 17 and/or Thursdays, April 15-May 20, McClelland Center, 951 Delaware St., Longview; ages 18 and older; experience the benefits of Hatha style yoga; for anyone interested in learning yoga or who has some yoga experience; practice yoga postures and breath work, build strength and flexibility, learn relaxation techniques; instructor Terrie Phillips; $48 in-city residents, $53 out-of-city residents; register for session 91048 for Mondays or 91049 for Thursdyas;

Cricut Basics - 9 a.m-1 p.m. April 17, Parks and Rec building, 2920 Douglas St., Longview; learn basic and advanced tools to make projects stand out; projects will highlight the Cricut Expressions machine, DesignStudio software and Jukebox accessory; learn the basics of paper piecing and how to efficiently use this tool to create gift boxes, home decor, cards, scrapbook layouts and bulletin boards for office, classroom, church or home; one machine available for use; bring a machine if have one; instructor Kristin McGlothen; $25 in-city residents, $30 out-of-city residents; register for session 90995.

Drawing into Mediums - 7:15-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 20-May 25, Recreation building, 2920 Douglas St., Longview; adults; for students who have been drawing and want to take those drawings into various mediums from pastels to acrylics, charcoal to pen and ink; gain skills and techniques to help decide what medium is best for you; some background in drawing desirable, but not required; instructor Beth Bailey; $35 in-city residents, $40 out-of-city residents; supply list given at registration; register for session 91196.

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