Dyer Parks Department Briefs: September 19, 2013

Diva Rock Star Party
Are her princess days over? Are fairy wings, pixie dust, and princess crowns a thing of the past? Your dearest diva will join other divas in celebrating their rock star selves during Dyer Parks & Recreation's Diva Rock Star Party which takes place on Friday, Nov. 15 from 6:00-7:30pm at the Dyer Town Hall Activity Room B.

'The Party Stops Here' will provide dress up wardrobe from every color tutu down to the rock star sunglasses. Face designs or light up makeup application will be applied before striking a pose on the runway. The divas will then belt it out singing karaoke. The girls will also create a take home craft. This party is all about glitz & glam. An event your rock star will not want to miss. It is for ages 6-9 years.

The fee for this event is $20 for Dyer Residents and $22 for Non-Residents. Pre-registration is required at Dyer Parks & Recreation Dept. For more information, please call 219-865-2505.

Candy Cane Hunt
Looking for something different for your kids to do before the holidays? Sign them up for Dyer Parks & Recreation's 2nd Annual Candy Cane Hunt! Children ages 3-9 (with parent) will enjoy making a holiday craft, having hot cocoa and decorating cookies, all prior to searching for hidden candy canes outside in Elmer Miller Park.

Dress for outdoor fun, but if the weather is bad, we will move the hunt inside. Participants will meet at Plum Creek Center, 222 Schulte St. Once there, we will enjoy the indoor activities and then head outside with our hats and mittens on, for the Candy Cane Hunt!

Children can then search the park for as many candy canes as they can find. Bags for the hunt will be provided. This event takes place on Sunday, December 1st from 1:30-3:00pm. The fee is $10 for Dyer Residents and $11 for Non-Residents.

Advance registration is required at Dyer Parks & Recreation Dept. by Nov. 29. For more information, please call 219-865-2505.

Winter Break Camp
No school, snow, winter...what do all these remind you of? WINTER BREAK! School’s out for the holiday, but don't worry parents…. we have the perfect camp to keep your little ones busy.

Your child will enjoy playing innovative games, having indoor snowball fights, making crafts for the holiday, and much more. We will meet in Plum Creek Center for the duration of this camp which takes place Monday-Friday from 12:30-2:30pm at the Plum Creek Center (222 Schulte St., Dyer) beginning Dec. 23 and running through Jan. 3 (off 12/24, 12/25, & 1/1).

This camp is for ages 6-10 years. The fee for the camp is $35 for Dyer Residents and $38 for Non-Residents. Pre-registration is required at Dyer Parks & Recreation Department. For more information, please call 219-865-2505.

Zumba
Dyer Parks & Recreation’s next Zumba session begins next Thursday, Sept. 26 from 7:00-7:45 pm at the Plum Creek Center in Dyer and runs through Oct. 17. The fee for this class is $25 for Dyer Residents and $27 for Non-Residents. Pre-registration is required at Dyer Parks & Recreation Dept. For more information, please call 219-865-2505.

CPR Classes
Interested in becoming certified for First Aid & CPR/AED? Join Dyer Parks & Recreation’s new 4 hour long class on Saturday, October 12 from 9:00am-1:00pm at the Dyer Town Hall Activity Room B. You will receive a completion certificate which is good for two years, program materials (includes a student manual) and training in First Aid/CPR/AED skills along with injury prevention and stroke recognition. The class is through ESCI (Emergency Service & Care Institute).

The fee for the class is $36 for Dyer Residents and $41 for Non-Residents. The class is for ages 16 & older. Prior registration is required at the Dyer Parks & Recreation Dept. For more information, please call 219-865-2505.

Interested in being certified in CPR/AED? Join our new 2-hour long class that takes place on Saturday, November 2 from 9:00am-11:00am at the Dyer Town Hall Activity Room B. You will receive a completion certificate which is good for two years, program materials (includes a student manual), and training in how to perform CPR and use an AED during an emergency.

The class is through ESCI (Emergency Service & Care Institute). The fee for the class is $36 for Dyer Residents and $39 for Non-Residents. The class is for ages 16 & older. Prior registration is required at the Dyer Parks & Recreation Dept. For more information, please call 219-865-2505.