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Newcomers 2007

Sunday, October 28, 2007

Heights offers variety

of recreational options

keeping active, there are programs such

From staff reports

as adult exercise, yoga, water works,

Harker Heights residents of all ages

hapkido and an adult art class. There

-- from the very young to the elderly

are also many opportunities for an adult

-- can play exercise or compete at one

,

to be a class instructor, volunteer as a

of the many areas provided by Harker

coach or sign up as an official or referee

Heights Parks and Recreation.

through the local official association.

Whether school doors are open or

For adults over 55, many monthly

closed, there is no shortage of activi-

programs, activities and events are of-

ties for Harker Heights youth. Children

fered. Programs such as table games, art

can enjoy age-appropriate sports such

classes, bingo, quilting, wood-carving

as soccer, baseball, basketball and kick-

and brain games help keep the young

at heart mentally fit, while classes such

ball, offered at different times through-

out the year. Annual contests such as

as water aerobics, exercise classes, line

the NFL Punt, Pass and Kick competi-

dancing and square dancing help keep

tion and Pepsi Pitch Hit Run are also

those individuals physically active.

offered for the younger contestants to

To help cool off during the sum-

show off their athletic talents.

mer, visit the Harker Heights Swim-

There are also several non-athletic ac-

ming Pool in Carl Levin Park or YMCA

tivities for the youth in the community

.

Pool and Spray Park at 100 S. Ann St.

There are enrichment classes such as

YMCA and Harker Heights have a joint-

tae kwon do, gymnastics, cheerleading,

use agreement on the YMCA pool. The

hunter education and rock climbing.

pool, which opened around Memorial

For those with a more creative touch,

Day has structured activities such as

,

there are Art Adventures, art summer

water aerobics and youth swim les-

camps, Messy and Ooey-Gooey Fridays,

sons. The hours of operation for open

ballet and an acting/modeling/vocals

swim are Tuesday through Sunday 1:30

class. During the summer, Christmas

to 6:30 p.m. Cost of admission is $2 for

break and spring break, the Parks and

children, $3 for adults and $2 for 55 and

Recreation Department offers a wide

up. The pool is also available for rental

range of day camps to keep children

on Friday Saturday and Sunday for par-

,

busy while out of school.

ties during the summer.

With the advent of the summer sea-

Carl Levin Park consists of 35 acres

son, there is a variety of youth athletic

surrounded by a trail that includes ex-

camps offered through the Parks and

ercise stations approximately ¼ mile

Recreation Department. These include

apart. There is a little of everything to

the Harker Heights High School camps

enjoy including a stocked fishing pond,

pavilion, amphitheater, gazebo, picnic

such as volleyball, soccer, softball, base-

ball, tennis and basketball. The high

tables, playground equipment and open

school camps are taught by the high

space to fly kites, play catch or just lie

school coaching staff. Organizers are

around on blankets. These amenities

also excited to offer annual British Soc-

are also available for rental.

cer for kids ages 3 to 16. All of the ath-

The city has entered a joint-use agree-

letic camps are designed to hone ath-

ment with the Killeen Independent

letic skills, teach proper sportsmanship

School District. The school opened the

and to teach the value of teamwork.

For adults looking at staying fit or

Please see Recreation, Page 33

Skyline Baptist Church

Jack W. Husung Sr.

906 Trimmier Road

Pastor

Killeen, Texas

Dennis Cutbirth

(254) 699-4479

Music/Education Minister

Sonny Teacutter

www.skylinebc.org

Youth

Bible Study ........................................................................................9:30 a.m.

Worship ............................................................................................10:45 a.m.

Discipleship Training ......................................................................6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Prayer Service ............................................................ 7:30 p.m.

Awana Club ......................................................................................6:30 p.m.

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