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CRPR Discounted Amusement Park Tickets!
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Wed.:
25 Jun 08
thru
30 Jul 08 |
CRPR YOUTH TRACK MEETS
Ages 5-12 FREE
Wednesdays, 5:45-8 PM,
June 25 - July 30, 2008
Centre Region Parks & Recreation and Rapid Transit Sports are teaming up to again
offer track and field events this summer for children ages 5-12 years. Meets will be held
weather-permitting at the State College Area High School Track (behind the South Building).
This program is FREE and competitors can register for the events on the evening of the meet. Those registering on-site should please report to the track by 5:15 PM - since the meet events will begin as scheduled. Children may register to participate in these events: • Softball Toss • Long Jump • 50 Meter Dash • 100 Meter Dash • 200 Meter Run • 1 Mile Run (11 & 12 yrs. only). Come out and enjoy an evening of fun! Volunteers and sponsors are needed to operate
this program.
BULLETIN 1 JUL 08: Due to high turnouts and the resulting on-site registration delays, it is now possible for parents to register their children on-line in advance. It is only necessary to register one time during the summer. CLICK HERE to proceed with the FREE registration process. Please register for each specific event that the youngster wishes to participate in. Click "View Activities" then enter "Track" as the search keyword. |
Thur.
24 Jul 08 |
 43rd Annual "CRPR Peanut Carnival"
6-8PM at the Park Forest Middle School Gymnasium. The theme for this year’s carnival is "Medieval Times of Wizards & Ogres" as well as "Kings and Queens." Come out and play some great games, see old friends and help support the CRPR Summer Day Camp Program. The campers from the KIDVenture Summer Day Camp Programs plan, decorate and run the carnival booths open to the public. Free admission, then purchase a bag of peanuts for $0.25 and then use them to play the various games throughout the evening. There are plenty of games, prizes , raffles and so much more. For more information on this great community tradition, please contact CRPR at 231-3071. |
Sat
26 Jul 08 |
 5th Annual
“CRPR SPLASH, PEDAL & DASH”
Youth Triathlon
Saturday, 26 Jul 08 (Rain Date Sat., 9 Aug 08)
Starting at William L. Welch Community Swimming Pool
670 Westerly Parkway, State College
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RACE START TIMES
(Program Number for Registration) |
Ages 12-13: 200 meter swim, 4 mile bike, 1 mi. run
Ages 9-11: 100 meter swim, 2 mile bike, 1/2 mi. run
Ages 6-8: 50 meter swim, 1 mile bike, 1/4 mi. run |
8:00 AM Age 12-13(#13392)
8:45 AM Age 11 (#13391)
9:15 AM Age 10 (#13390)
9:45 AM Age 9 (#13389) |
10:15 AM Age 8 (#13388)
10:30 AM Age 7 (#13387)
10:45 AM Age 6 (#13386)
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Register in advance @ $10 pp with CRPR: click here for registration options.
Day-of-Event Registration @ $20 pp opens on-site 30 minutes before each start time.
The Release Form (available HERE in PDF format) must be signed by the parent or guardian and submitted for each participant in advance. The swim portion will take place at Welch Pool, the bike portion will follow the bike path from Welch Pool to Blue Course Drive, and the run portion will be held on the fields behind the pool. Participants must be equipped with appropriate swim wear, their own bicycle and helmet, and running shoes or sneakers. Parents / guardians should be available to assist their children with event transitions. This is an event for individuals; no team entries can be accepted. (Note rain date of Sat., 9 Aug 08) Click HERE for a PDF flyer of this info.
A special thanks to the event sponsors:
• The Bicycle Shop
441 W. College Ave. (814) 238-9422 www.thebicycleshopinc.com
• The Law Offices of
Miller, Kistler, Campbell, Miller, Williams & Benson, Inc.
720 S. Atherton Street, State College (814) 234-1500 www.mkclaw.com |
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Wed.
30 Jul 08 |
 "CRPR Family Fun Nights at the Pools"
Following up on last year's fun and excitement, CRPR will again offer four special nights
(7-9 PM) featuring prize giveaways, contests and activities for the entire family! Come in a costume if you wish; we'll have the decorations and theme music ready! (Rain date: Thursday night). FEES: Regular Evening Admission @ $3.50 or free with a 2008 Season Pass!
• Wednesday, 18 Jun - Welch Pool "Disco Night"
• Wednesday, 2 Jul - Park Forest Pool "Country Night"
• Wednesday, 16 Jul - Welch Pool "Hawaiian Night"
• Wednesday, 30 Jul - Park Forest "Pool-O-Ween"
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Sun
3 Aug 08 |
 "Park Forest Pool Day" - Free admission at Park Forest Pool today!
Park Forest Pool will be closing for the summer at 8 PM to permit the construction of a new facility. The new pool will then reopen in May 2009. In recognition of 39 summers of service, the Centre Regional Recreational Authority approved this Free Admission Day so patrons can enjoy the "old" pool one last time. No rain date. Regular admission fees will apply at Wm. L. Welch Pool, as usual. Pool Schedules |
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Scheduled |
 "A Midsummer Night's Dream"
By William Shakespeare.
Directed by Susan Riddiford Shedd
FREE TO THE PUBLIC!
Offered by the Nittany Valley Shakespeare Festival.
Co-sponsored by Centre Region Parks and Recreation
and
The State Theatre.
Bring your picnic baskets and blankets to the (open air) Orchard Park Amphitheater performances for the inaugural season for 90 minutes of a wonderful, fantastical dreamland starring local actors in some of the bard's best loved roles!
• Friday, 15 Aug 08, 6 pm - Orchard Park Amphitheater (weather permitting)
• Saturday, 16 Aug 08, 2 & 6 pm - Orchard Park Amphitheater (weather permitting)
• Sunday, 17 Aug 08, 1 pm - The State Theatre (free tickets required)
• Friday, 22 Aug 08, 6 pm - Millbrook Marsh Nature Center Barn
• Saturday, 23 Aug 08, 2 & 6 pm - Millbrook Marsh Nature Center Barn
• Sunday, 24 Aug 08, 1 pm - The State Theatre (free tickets required)
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"Special Olympics®" Sports
Training Programs
Sports training programs are available for area residents ages 8 - 80 with mental retardation through the Centre County Special Olympics. The opportunity to participate in a sport at no charge is available throughout the year. Competitions at local, state, national, and international levels make sports training an exciting experience. Locally available programs are: Basketball,
Bowling, Golf, Power Lifting, Skiing, Swimming, Softball,
Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball, Bocce. Special Olympics Sports Training Programs are made possible by volunteers sharing their coaching, fund raising, managerial, and people skills. If you would like to join the team as an athlete or volunteer, please call the Special
Olympics® Pennsylvania office at (814) 234-8750. |
| The Annual Halloween Costume Parade |
The 2008 Halloween Costume Parade is scheduled for Tuesday, 28 Oct 08, 7:00 PM step-off.
In addition, it has been recommended that the official Centre Region Trick or Treat Night be set for 6-8PM on Friday, 31 Oct 08 (on Halloween), by the 5 participating municipalities.
The 2007 roster of winning costumers is posted HERE!
The 2006 roster of winning costumers is posted HERE! |
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