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Parks and Recreation
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711 East Miller Road
Republic, MO 65738
(417) 732-3500
Weather Cancellation Hotline
(417) 732-3555
General Business Hours
M-F 8AM - 5PM
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Community Art Program PDF Print E-mail
The Republic Parks & Recreation Department is proud to announce a new program focused on the visual arts. Each month the program will offer courses focused on various art mediums. Courses will be taught by Catherine Russell, who currently teaches PK-3 grade art in Clever. All classes will be held on Wednesday evenings beginning with the first Wednesday of every month (see dates below). Pre-registration is required and may be done at the Republic Community Center.  Course offering:

Arts Exploration:


Class Available For: Ages 4-6
Time: 5:00PM - 6:00PM
Course Description: In this class, students will be exposted ot various art mediums and concepts, but the emphasis will be on exploration of the arts and not the end product.  Parents are required to stay during the class to help their children as they grow and learn.


Arts Experience:


Class Available For: Ages 7 - 10
Time: 6:15PM - 7:15PM
Course Description: This course will allow for more in-depth art concepts and mediums.  Students will build on their skills while creating their own works of art.

Arts Expression:

Class Available For: 11 - 14
Time: 7:30PM - 8:30PM
Course Description: In this class, students use the art mediums to express themselves and find their strengths.





Course Fee: $25.00 per session (4 classes)
Receive a multiple sibling discount of $5.00 off your total for registering two children; $10.00 will be deducted off your total for registering three or more children!
Course Dates: 2010
Session 1: January Ceramics
Class dates are January 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th
Registration Deadline: January 4, 2010
Session 2: February Painting
Class dates are February 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th
Registration Deadline: February 1, 2010
Session 3: March Sculpture
Class dates are March 3rd, 10th, 17th and 31st (no class on Wednesday, March 24th)
Registration Deadline: March 1, 2010
Session 4: April Collage
Class dates are April 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th
Registration Deadline: April 5, 2010
Session 5: May 2D Arts
Class dates are Mat 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th
Registration Deadline: May 3, 2010
 
Story Time for Toddlers PDF Print E-mail

The Republic Parks & Recreation Department will offer a free story time from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at the Republic Community Center the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month (see dates below) excluding June, July, August. This is a free program for toddler's age 0-5. No registration is necessary; parent/guardian is required to stay.

Course Fee: FREE!
Course Dates:
November 2009
13, 27
December 2009
11
January 2010
8, 22
February 2010
12, 26
March 2010
12, 26
April 2010
9, 23
May 2010
14 (last one until September 2010)


No Registration is Necessary.

 
Tumbling Toddlers PDF Print E-mail

The Republic Parks & Recreation Department offers several Tumbling Toddler classes for ages 2 and 3. Basic tumbling, movement, balance and flexibility will be covered in each session. Music and props will be incorporated into the class. One parent will be required to participate in the class with their toddler. There will be a maximum of 8 toddlers per class.  All classes will be held on Thursday evenings from 5:30 - 6:15PM at the Republic Community Center.

Course Fee: $18.00 per session

Course Dates: 2010
Session IV
September 2 - October 7, 2010
Registration Deadline: August 27, 2010

Session V
October 14 - November 18, 2010
Registration Deadline: October 8, 2010

Session VI
December 2, 2010 - January 6, 2011
Registration Deadline: November 26, 2010

 
Tony the Tiger Birthday Parties PDF Print E-mail

Come celebrate your birthday with Republic Parks and Recreation and Tony the Tiger, our large inflatable bouncer!  The standard birthday party package includes a two hour rental (gymnasium and party room), the inflatable bouncer, other activities, service ware, tablecloths, and balloons.  All parties are set up for 12 – 18 guests (additional guests may be added on for $1.50 per person).  All parties must be paid for at the time that they are reserved.

Party Times: Saturday, 3:00PM - 5:00PM
Saturday, 6:00PM - 8:00PM

Package Prices:  Standard, $150 (includes everything mentioned above)

  • Pizza and soda may be added on for $3.00 per person
  • Pizza, soda, and ice cream cake may be added on for $4.50 per person

Party Packages are offered through Saturday, May 15, 2010.  Party Packages will be offered again beginning Saturday, September 4, 2010 and run through Saturday, May 14, 2011.
 
Senior Activities PDF Print E-mail

Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program

The Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program is designed for individuals with arthritis, rheumatic diseases, or related musculoskeletal conditions who are limited by impaired joint motion and/or strength and who are currently sedentary.  All ages are welcome to attend.  Class sessions are free and will run for eight weeks.

Session dates: Tuesdays (September 15 - November 10)
Thursdays (September 17 - November 12)
Session Times: Tuesdays: 1:30PM - 2:30PM
Thursdays: 10:00AM - 11:00AM

Senior Citizen Trips

The Republic Parks and Recreation Department offers many senior citizen trips every year.  Trip details will be advertised approximately one month prior to the trip. Registration is open to all senior citizens; trip costs will vary depending on the destination.

2010 Dates

February 2010
April 2010
September 2010
November 2010
Holiday Trip in December 2010


Senior Movies

Senior movies are held at the Republic Community Center on the last Thursday of every month at 2:00PM (see dates below), excluding the summer months (May, June, July, and August).  The movies are free and no registration is necessary.  Free coffee and popcorn are also provided.

November 19, 2009 (Moved due to Thanksgiving)

December 31, 2009

January 28, 2010

February 25, 2010

March 25, 2010

April 29, 2010

 
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