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Summer Rec Program
The City of Morrison Rec Program has developed its 2008 Summer Program. It is held primarily in June.

Enrollment fees are listed with each program and are due at registration. Program booklets and general registration forms are available at City Hall. The registration forms are due by Monday, June 2, 2008. City Hall is located at 200 West Main Street, Morrison, Illinois. You may mail the registration form or drop it off during the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. A one-time late registration fee of $5.00 will be charged for registrations received after June 2, 2008. NOTE: Completed release and permission forms are due with your registration. Please include only one child on each registration form and other forms.

The program locations are listed with each description. There are shelters available so the programs will still be held in slightly adverse weather, however, inclement weather may cancel the program for that day. Every effort to make up the program will be attempted, but it is not guaranteed. Our special trips have a maximum number of participants that we can take, so you will want to sign up early. We will have a waiting list available, however, this does not secure a spot in this trip as reservations have been made prior to the printing of the trips. All children in the Morrison area for the summer are welcome to participate.

ROMP AND STOMPS, June 19, 23, 25, 27, 30, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m., FRENCH CREEK PARK, Ages 3 - 5, $5.00 program fee.

Boys and girls ages 3 -5 are invited to participate in the Romp and Stomp Program being held at French Creek Park. The program is designed to enhance the children’s social skills and develop large motor skills as well as make a craft each day. All the crafts and activities are geared toward children in this age group. We plan to have lots of fun with our little friends and make new friends as well.

MIGHTY MITES, June 16, 18, 20, 24, 26, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m., FRENCH CREEK PARK, Ages 6 - 8, $5.00 program fee.

Lots of outdoor games and activities and occasionally a craft makes up the Mighty Mites Program for children ages 6 - 8. Come join us in learning new games, playing lots of familiar games and join our friends old and new. Sign up for Mighty Mites for fun times at the park. We will be at French Creek Park for the program.

PRETEEN SCENE, Ages 9 - 12

A whole new look is coming to Preteen Scene. Each day we meet is a specific activity. Sign up now, there may be limited space and we plan to have lots of fun. Sign up for as many as you like.

Monday, June 16, 2008, Registration fee $3.00, DOMINO TOURNAMENT,

Meet at Kelly Park from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Snacks and Prizes awarded. Don’t know how to play? We will teach you.

Wednesday, June 18, 2008, Registration fee $5.00, MINIATURE GOLF

Rainbow Falls Miniature Golf, Rock Falls, Illinois

Meet at Ebenezer Church Parking Lot for transportation. Leaving promptly at 1:00 p.m. and will return between 3:15-3:30 p.m. Registration fee includes transportation, miniature golf, and a small Dairy Queen Blizzard.

Friday, June 20, 2008 - Registration fee $7.00, BOWLING

Meet at Hilltop Lanes from 1:00 - 3:00. Includes 3 games and shoe rental. Concessions will be available and will be on your own.

Tuesday, June 24, 2008 - Registration fee $3.00, FRISBEE GOLF TOURNAMENT

Meet at Kelly Park from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Snacks and Prizes awarded. Discs can be provided, however, you may bring your own if you wish.

Thursday, June 26, 2008 - Registration fee $4.00, SWIM DAY, DeWitt Aquatic Center

Meet at Ebenezer Church Parking Lot for transportation. Leaving promptly at 12:30 p.m. and returning at 3:30 p.m. Concessions will be available and will be on your own.

"GOLF LESSONS"

Prairie Ridge Golf Course, in conjunction with the Morrison Rec Program, will be offering golf lessons. Two age groups (8-12 and 13-18) will meet Monday, Wednesday and Friday for two weeks, one hour each session. The actual dates and time are to be determined. Cost of the lessons will be $30.00. To pre-register (show interest), contact City Hall at 815-772-7657 or Theresa Farrell @ 815-718-2690. You will then be contacted as to when and what times the lessons will be held and have details to complete your registration.

TIMBERLAKE PLAYHOUSE SPECIAL TRIP, MAGIC OWN CHILDREN’S THEATER, "SLEEPING BEAUTY"

Friday, July 11, 2008, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., $10.00 per person

A dragon, a charming Prince and a wacky Fairy Godmother try to save the good-natured Princess Beauty from the evil Grisselda - and her curse that will make the kingdom sleep for 100 years! A timeless tale for all with plenty of laughs along the way. We are planning a special trip on July 11, 2008 to see this summer’s presentation of "Sleeping Beauty."

We will be leaving from the Ebenezer Reformed Church parking lot at 1:00 p.m. and returning by 4:00 p.m. A snack will be provided for the children before returning home. This program is limited to the first 30 registrations so sign up early. We will have a waiting list, but being on the waiting list does not secure a place on this trip.

"CIRCA’21"/Chuck E. Cheese" Special Trip, Circa’21 Playhouse, Rock Island, Illinois, Chuck E. Cheese Pizza Restaurant, Davenport, Iowa

Tuesday, June 17, 2008, 8:30 a.m. - 2:15 p.m., $15.00 per person

The Baby Bear Theatre Troupe has to get through all 231 of the Grimm Brother’s Fairy Tales, from Snow White to Cinderella! They have a Golden Storybook with all the tales inside - until someone drops the book and scatters all the pages. Now the fairy tales are all scrambled up. Pinocchio meets the Little Mermaid? Rumplestiltskin at the ball with Cinderella? The Big Bad Wolf and the Three Blind Mice? What will they do? It’s hysterical mixed-up fun for all.

Come join us when we go to the Circa’21 Playhouse Theatre to see "Snowdrella" and then have lunch and some more fun at Chuck E. Cheese Pizza Restaurant on Tuesday, June 17, 2008.

We will be leaving from the Ebenezer Church Parking Lot at 8:30 a.m., attend the 10:00 performance of "Goldilocks and The Three Bears" and then head to Chuck E. Cheese in Davenport, Iowa for lunch and fun. We will return home at approximately 2:15 p.m.

Registration for this trip includes the performance at Circa’21, lunch and tokens at Chuck E. Cheese, and transportation. This trip is limited to the first 30 to register so as soon as possible. We will have a waiting list, but being on the waiting list does not secure a place on this trip.

Eagle Point Park/DeWitt Aquatic Center Special Trip, Clinton, Iowa/DeWitt, Iowa,

Tuesday, July 1, 2008, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Ages 5 - 8, $10.00 per person

A fun-packed day trip has been planned to Eagle Point Park in Clinton, Iowa for a picnic and then on to the DeWitt Aquatic Center in DeWitt, Iowa. Two water slides, a diving area, a swim area, spray fountains, and a tropical play island are all available at the Center. First we will have McDonald’s Happy Meal Lunch at Eagle Point Park and some play time before getting to the Center.

We will be leaving from the Ebenezer Church Parking Lot at 11:00 a.m. and return home at approximately 4:00 p.m.

Registration for this trip includes transportation, lunch, Aquatic Center admission and a snack before leaving. This trip is limited to the first 25 registrants so you will want to register as soon as possible. We will have a waiting list, but being on the waiting list does not secure a place on this trip.

SWIM LESSON INFORMATION

Interested in swimming lessons this summer? While the Morrison High School will be under renovation this summer, the Rec Program has researched various possibilities for anyone wishing to attend swimming lessons. Following are some of the possibilities in the area.

Sterling/Rock Falls YMCA - Contact Stephanie Milnes at 815-535-9622. Cost is $69.00 - 2 week sessions - 8 hours

Sterling Park District - Contact Joel Dickerson @ Duis Center at 815-622-6200. Cost is $40.00 - evenings - 8 lessons

Prophetstown Park District - Contact Swimming Pool at 815-537-2093. Cost is $35.00 - every two weeks is new session - begins in June - 8 lessons (4 days/week)

Clinton YWCA - Contact YWCA at 563-242-2100. Cost is $40.00 - 7 lessons - Contact YWCA at end of May for summer schedule.

Yardwaste Burning
Yardwaste may be burned on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to sunset.  Items may not be burned in any enclosed container and must be burned on the property in which it was generated.  Burning must be attended by a competent person at all times and may not be burned closer than 6 feet from any street, sidewalk or alley.  The City of Morrison prohibits the burning of any other material other than yardwaste. 

Suspicious Activity
The Police Department is asking for public assistance to report any suspicious activity in or around city property.  This includes the water treatment plant, wastewater treatment plant, parks, or any other city-owned property.  Please call the Morrison Police at 772-7659 or 772-4044 to notify the Police Department.