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Youth Mile/Senior Walk
Sign up now for the park district's youth mile/senior walk/race around Dee Park. Participants will receive a T-shirt and winners in each age level of the youth mile will receive a medal. The top 3 finishers in the senior walk will receive a medal. Let's get fit and healthy. Registration deadline is October 7.PROGRAM: 807
DAY/DATE: Saturday, October 15
TIME: 8 am Senior Walk begins
9 am Youth Mile begins
AGE: Seniors: 60 year & older
Youths: 7-8 yrs, 9-10 yrs, 11-12 yrs, 13-14 yrs
LOCATION: Dee Park
FEE: $5 if registered by Friday, October 7
$10 day of race
Baby Sitting Workshop 
The purpose of this workshop is to provide young people with the information and skills necessary for the safe & responsible care of children they watch. This training will help participants develop skills in leadership and professionalism, basic care, safe play & first aid. Registration Deadline: Friday, November 4.
DAY/DATE: Saturday, November 12
TIME: 10 am-12 noon
AGE: 11-15 years old
LOCATION: Feldman Recreation Center
FEE: $10
MIN/MAX: 4/8
Candy Cane Hunt and Santa
It is rumored that Santa will hide candy canes all around Dee Park with some wrapped in holiday paper that can be turned in for special prizes! Decorate a goody bag before the hunt and conclude with Santa for hot chocolate and cookies. In the event of bad weather, the hunt will take place inside. Registration Deadline: Friday, December 9.
DAY/DATE: Saturday, December 17
TIME: 2-3:30 pm
AGE: 3-8 year olds
LOCATION: Dee Park
FEE: $5 per child
MIN/MAX: 10/40
Thanksgiving Turkey Shoot
Win a turkey for your entire family's Thanksgiving dinner. Teams consist of one adult and one child. Team members will take 10-free throws at the basketball hoop and the team with the highest combined score (in each age division) takes home a turkey! Registration Deadline: Wednesday, November 16.DAY/DATE: Saturday, November 19
TIME: 1-2:30 pm
AGE: Adults and K-8th graders
Divisions: K-1, 2-3, 4-5, 6-8
LOCATION: Feldman Recreation Center
FEE: $8 per team
MIN/MAX: 20/40
Parents Night Out
Parents...let park district staff take care of your children while you enjoy a night out. We'll play games and sports, do arts and crafts and eat dinner. Registration Deadline: Friday, January 6.DAY/DATE: Saturday, January 14
TIME: 6-9:30 pm
GRADE: K-6th
LOCATION: Feldman Recreation Center
FEE: $15 for first first child + $5 for each additional child
MIN/MAX: 10/25