Fall 2021/Winter 2022 Abilene Parks and What’s Inside Recreation
Table of Contents 4 - Preschool Activities 5 - Preschool Activities Pre-School Activities Jr Athletes Pg 4 & 5 6 - Father - Daughter Dance 7 - Abilene Athletics Academy 8 - Youth Sports & Activities 9 - Flag Football 10 - Youth So ball & Baseball 11 - Tumbling 12 - Adult Sports & Activities Abilene Athletics Academy 13 - Community Events Arts Council of Dickinson County Pg 7 14 - Halloweenie 15 - Abilene Public Library 16 - Holiday Events 17 - Holiday Events 18 - Senior Center 19 - Senior Center 20 - Policies and Procedures Community Center Rentals Halloweenie 21 - Parent Code of Ethics Pg 14 Youth Sports Program Policies 22 - Before & A er School/Virtual School 23 - Great Plains Manufacturing Ad 24 - Parks and Facilities 25 - Parks and Facilities 26 - 5 Star Sponsors
Due to the current Covid-19 situation, all events scheduled are subject to change if the status, rules and regulations in Dickinson County should change. Information and dates on our programs and activities will be posted on our Facebook page (Like us) and in this program guide. You may also contact Abilene Park and Recreation (785)263-7266. At Your Service - Offi ce Hours: e Parks & Recreation Staff Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. is here to help you! (785) 263-7266 1020 NW 8th St 1020 NW 8th St Abilene, KS Parks & Recreation (785) 263-7266 Facility Hours: Memorial Day through Fair Kellee Timbrook...... Director Monday - ursday 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Email: [email protected] Friday 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Recreation Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tyler Ediger...... Recreation Supervisor Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Email: [email protected] Tuesday a er Fair through Memorial Day Angie Wilkins...... Recreation Specialist Monday - ursday 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Email: [email protected] Friday 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Parks Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Corey Jones...... Park Maintenance Supervisor Email: [email protected] Age Requirements... Joy Maas...... Horticulturist For all programs, unless otherwise noted, age require- Email: [email protected] ments will be as of the date of the rst class, session, Cody Jenne...... Park Maintenance Laborer or game. Please do not sign your child up for a class, Email: [email protected] session, or game in which he or she does not belong. Senior Center Age requirements are set to bene t the child and make (785) 263-7059 instruction more consistent for the instructor or coach. Karla Riekeman...... Site Manager In some instances, the requirements have been set for Email: [email protected] the child’s safety. ank You for your cooperation!
Recreation Commission Members Photos... Derek Berns e Abilene Parks & Recreation Department staff takes Chris Cease photos and video of participants enrolled in our pro- Angie Evans grams, classes, at events or on park property. ese Billy Hansen photos or videos may be used in our brochures, face- Shawn Herrman book, or other publications. If you do not wish to be in Scholarship Program Available a video, or have your photo taken, please tell our staff We would like to thank the Jeff coat Memorial Foun- and or photographers. dation for supplementing our scholarship program. Scholarships are available for youth needing nancial Walking in the Gym... assistance. Eligible participants must complete Schol- e Gym is open to the public during normal busi- arship Eligibility Waiver Form. Eligibility requirements ness hours for walking. A mile is equal to 10 1/2 times are: around the gym. Please be aware there may be children Reduced Lunches: 25% off registration playing or other activities. We will post any scheduled Free Lunches: 50% off registration event or activity that will close the gym to the public.
Mission Statement e Abilene Parks & Recreation Department has established a mission to preserve and manage public parks and recreation facilities and to create recreational, cultural, education and leisure activities to bene t and enhance the quality of life in this community.
Check us out on 3 www.facebook.com/abileneparksandrecreation Preschool Activities e Little Athlete series introduces children ages 3 - 6 to the basic skills of the sports. Our goal is to lead the children into a positive atmosphere where teamwork, sportsmanship, cooperation, and listening to instructions are emphasized. We encourage parents to participate with their child in these activities.
WEE TUMBLERS FALL LITTLE ATHLETE DANCE Dates: September 8 - 29 Dates: August 30 - September 2 March 9 - 30 Time: 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. Day: Wednesdays Fee: $20.00 Time: AM Class - 10:00 a.m. Ages: 3 to 6 PM Class - 5:30 p.m. Maximum Enrollment: 20 Ages: Walking to 3 years old Location: Abilene Community Center Fee: $20.00 per session Registration Deadline: 1st Come, 1st Serve Location: Abilene Community Center Performance: Friday, September 3 Registration Deadline: Friday, September 3 Location: AHS Football Field is Parent/Tot activity emphasizes the most basic skills (forward rolls, walking on the beam, jumping with two OCTOBER PRE-K CRAFTING feet). Obstacle courses constructed out of mats will be used Dates: October 6 - 20 along with other apparatus. ere will also be an emphasis Day: Wednesday on learning colors and numbers through tumbling, In these classes, a parent or adult is in the class with the child at all Time: 10:00 a.m. times. Ages: 3 - 6 Safety is No. 1 and fun a close second. Children will learn Fee: $30.00 to follow instructions, build their self-con dence, and Location: Abilene Community Center improve strength, coordination, and exibility. Michelle Registration Deadline: Friday, October 1 Stephens holds a Level 1 Coaching Certi cation: U100 Maximum Enrollment: 15 - Fundamentals of Gymnastics Instruction through USA Play a game, have a snack, and do a cra project Gymnastics University. perfect for October.
PRE-K 3 ON 3 SOCCER NOVEMBER PRE-K CRAFTING LEAGUE - FALL Dates: November 3 - 17 Start Date: Saturday, September 11 Day: Wednesday Fee: $30.00 Time: 10:00 a.m. Ages: 3 - 6 Ages: 3 - 6 Location: Soccer Fields Fee: $30.00 (North of Community Center) Location: Abilene Community Center Game Days: Saturday Registration Deadline: October 29 Season: 8 Games Registration Deadline: Friday, August 13 Maximum Enrollment: 15 Play a game, have a snack, and do a cra project perfect for November.
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4 Preschool Activities DECEMBER PRE-K CRAFTING WINTER LITTLE ATHLETE DANCE Dates: December 1 - 15 Dates: January 10 - 13 Day: Wednesday Time: 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. Time: 10:00 a.m. Fee: $20.00 Ages: 3 - 6 Ages: 3 to 6 Fee: $30.00 Maximum Enrollment: 20 Location: Abilene Community Center Location: Abilene Community Center Registration Deadline: November 26 Registration Deadline: 1st Come, 1st Serve Maximum Enrollment: 15 Performance: Play a game, have a snack, and do a cra project Location: AHS Gym during Varsity Girls half-time perfect for December.
PRE-K 3 ON 3 SOCCER LITTLE ATHLETE BASKETBALL LEAGUE - SPRING Dates: December 6 - 9 Start Date: Saturday, April 9 Time: 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. Fee: $30.00 Fee: $20.00 Ages: 3 - 6 Ages: 3 to 6 Location: Soccer Fields Maximum Enrollment: 20 (North of Community Center) Location: Abilene Community Center Game Days: Saturday Registration Deadline: 1st Come, 1st Serve Season: 8 Games Registration Deadline: Friday, March 11
West Stop 420 N. Buckeye (785) 263-1043 West Stop West 1324 N.W. 3rd (785) 263-1996
Abilene Athletics Academy Next school year (2021 - 2022), 3rd - 6th graders in Abilene (USD 435 & St. Andrews students) will have the opportunity to participate in a new youth athletic program. Abilene Athletics Academy will off er practice opportunities a er school for students to work on their skills in the sports of volleyball, girls basketball, and boys basketball. During this off ering, coaches in each of those speci c sports will be working with prospective athletes on fundamental skills, strategies and game scrimmages to help build our athletic programs. ese will be held at the Abilene Community Center a er school and bus transportation from each school will be off ered. Informational Meeting - Tuesday, August 10 - 7:00 pm - Abilene High School Auditorium for Volleyball, Girls and Boys Basketball - Registration onsite -Register onsite at St. Andrews from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Aug 10- If your child would be interested in participating, please attend the informational meeting where Derek Berns will be providing an in-depth details of the program. e fee for this opportunity is $30.00 per student per sport. Registration is with Abilene Parks & Recreation. Each participant will receive a volleyball or basketball (dependent upon which sport they enroll), an Athletics Academy t-shirt, and a skills check list of ways to im- prove their game to become a future Longhorn, Cowgirl, or Cowboy player. Practices will only be held when school is in session. ere will not be practices on early dismissal day (1pm dismissal days). Please stay up to date byu liking/following our page on Facebook using the following link: https://www.facebook.com/AbileneAthleticsAcademy VOLLEYBALL VOLLEYBALL Dates: August 23 - October 8 Dates: August 23 - October 8 Days: Tuesdays & ursdays Days: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays Grades: 3rd & 4th Grades: 5th & 6th Times: 3:30 - 4:30 pm Times: 3:30 - 4:45 pm Fee: $30.00 Fee: $30.00 GIRLS BASKETBALL BOYS BASKETBALL Dates: October 12 - December 10 Dates: October 12 - December 10 Days: Tuesdays & ursdays Days: Tuesdays & ursdays Grades: 3rd & 4th Grades: 3rd & 4th Times: 3:30 - 4:30 pm Times: 3:30 - 4:30 pm Fee: $30.00 Fee: $30.00 GIRLS BASKETBALL BOYS BASKETBALL Dates: October 12 - December 10 Dates: October 12 - December 10 Days: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays Days: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays Grades: 5th & 6th Grades: 5th & 6th Times: 3:30 - 4:45 pm Times: 3:30 - 4:45 pm Fee: $30.00 Fee: $30.00 ABILENE ATHLETICS ACADEMY VOLLEYBALL ABILENE ATHLETICS ACADEMY BASKETBALL COACHES CLINIC COACHES CLINIC Date: August 12 ( ursday) Date: September 20 (Monday) Times: 7:00 pm Times: 7:00 pm Fee: Free Fee: Free Location: Abilene High School Gym Location: Abilene Community Center If you have any interest in coaching a youth volleyball If you have any interest in coaching a youth basketball team, please plan to attend this coaching clinic team, please plan to attend this coaching clinic provided by the Abilene Athletics Academy. If you at- provided by the Abilene Athletics Academy. If you at- tend the meeting, this does not obligate you to become tend the meeting, this does not obligate you to become a coach. a coach. 7 8 Youth Sports & Activities FALL 3 ON 3 SOCCER YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE Start Date: Saturday, September 11 Start Date: January 15, 2022 Grades: K - 1st & 2nd - 3rd Game Days: Saturdays - weeknigt evenings if needed Fee: $30.00 Grades: 3rd - 4th & 5th - 6th Game Day: Saturday Fee: $30.00 Season: 8 Games Registration Deadline: Friday, December 17 Location: Soccer Fields (North of Community Center) 5th - 6th Grade will be 5 on 5 Registration Deadline: Friday, August 13 3rd - 4th Grade will be 3 on 3 (Half Court)
FALL FLAG FOOTBALL SPRING 3 ON 3 SOCCER Start Date: Saturday, September 11 Start Date: Saturday, April 9 Grades: 2nd - 3rd & 4th - 6th Grade Grades: K - 6th Fee: $30.00 Fee: $30.00 Game Day: Saturday Game Day: Saturday Season: 8 Games Season: 8 Games Location: Flag Football Fields Location: Soccer Fields (North of Community Center) (West of Community Center) Registration Deadline: Friday, March 11 Registration Deadline: Friday, August 13 REFEREES If you are interested in refereeing Soccer, Flag Football, Vol- YOUTH FALL VOLLEYBALL leyball, or Basketball please contact Parks and Recreation Start Date: Sunday, September 12 offi ce at 263-7266 Grades: 3rd - 4th and 5th- 6th Fee: $30.00 Game Day: Sunday WADE BEEMER MEMORIAL HUNT Season: 8 Matches Plans are underway for the annual Wade Beemer Memorial Location: Abilene Community Center Hunt sponsored by Dickinson County Pheasants Forever. Registration Deadline: Friday, August 13 Watch for this upcoming event this fall.
Jr Athlete Activities Father/Daughter Jr Athlete Series is for those that are beyond Little Athlete and not quite old enough for league sports. Dance is series will focus on the basic fundamentals in a FATHER/DAUGHTER DANCE positive atmosphere where teamwork, sportsmanship, Date: Saturday, February 5 cooperation, and listening is taught. Watch for more Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 p.m. Jr Athlete sports in the future. Grades: K - 12th JR ATHLETE BASKETBALL Fee: $30.00 Dates: November 13 & 20, & December 11 & 18 Location: Abilene Community Center Day: Saturday Time: 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Fathers come and join in making this day an unfor- Grades: K - 2nd getable moment with your daughter, granddaughter, Fee: $30.00 goddadughter, neice, or extended family member. Location: Abilene Community Center ere will be snacks and drinks, photo booth, and a Registration Deadline: Friday, November 5 professional DJ.
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Tumbling
Starting August 16
All classes held at the Abilene Community Center on Mondays
Instructor: Vickie Woods
Class Time Ages Fee Tumbling Tots 3:00 - 3:30 p.m. 2 - 4 $30.00/monthly Dance & Tumbling Combo 3:30 - 4:00 p.m. 3 - 5 $30.00/monthly Dance & Tumbling Combo 4:00 - 4:45 p.m. 3 - 5 $45.00/monthly Tumbling 5:00 - 5:45 p.m. 6 - 9 $45.00/monthly Boys Parkour Style Tumbling 6:00 - 6:45 p.m. 5 - 11 $45.00/monthly Tumbling 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. 10 & Up $60.00/monthly
ere is a limit of 10 students per class!
Tumbling/Dance Combo - A combination class of both tumbling and dance is wonderful for younger students. Combination classes will begin with stretches and warm-ups including all basic positions of ballet, owed by warm up dances that are hip-hop or jazz style, We then move on to tumbling that will include, but not limited to forward rolls, backward rolls, cartwheels, backbends, bridge kickovers, and walkovers.
Tumbling - Tumbling is a form of gymnastics performed without props or equipment also referred to as oor gymnastics. Classes off ered will range from beginner through advanced levels. Tumbling classes are designed to teach exibility, strength, coordination, and body awareness. Our tumbling classes will focus on mastering all basic skills and exercises that provide a strong foundation moving into advanced movements.
Boys Parkour Style Tumbling - Parkour is a training discipline that enhances your strength, coordination, and agility by overcoming movement challenges by climbing walls, balancing on obstacles, swinging on bars, and vaulting over barriers. is class will combine Parkour movement with basic tumbling skill, using forward mo- mentum to safely execute diff erent courses!
To register please visit https://secure.rec1.com/KS/abilene-ks/ If you have not done so already, you will need to create an account. If you have any questions, please call Abilene Parks and Recreation (785) 263-7266
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Adult Sports & Activities
SILVER SPURS FALL VOLLEYBALL Session 1 Dates: September 7 - December 16 Coed Start Date: Tuesday, September 7 Session 2 Dates: January 5 - April 23 Game Day: Tuesday Days: Tuesday and ursday Team Fee: $100.00 Fee: $28.00 Age: 16 & Older Time: 9:00 a.m. Location: Abilene Community Center Season: 10 Games Location: Abilene Community Center Registration Deadline: Friday, September 3 Instructor: Sue Alexander Open Enrollment PRE - WINTER VOLLEYBALL Adult light to moderate class with music. Coed Start Date: Tuesday, November 2 Game Day: Tuesdays Phase One: Starts out with light to moderate cardio, work- Team Fee: $75.00 ing both leg and arm strengthing. Age: 16 & Older Phase Two: Working with hand weights to strengthen the Location: Abilene Community Center wrists, arms, shoulders and body core. Season: 10 Games Phase ree: Balance work. We work all muscles with our Registration Deadline: Friday, October 29 balance exercises; legs, arms and abs. Improves concentra- tion. WINTER VOLLEYBALL Phase Four: Elastic Bands to strengthen the arms, legs, Coed Start Date: Tuesday, January 4 shoulders and core. Game Day: Tuesdays Phase Five: Small ball; strengthens the hands, arms, legs, Team Fee: $100.00 and feet. Improves concentration. Age: 16 & Older Phase Six: Stretching and deep controlled breathing. Our Location: Abilene Community Center nal wind down. Season: 10 Games is class is comprimised to use all muscles, keep the body Registration Deadline: ursday, December 17 agile and build stronger and healthier bodies. is helps to prevent falls and to gain the strength to get back up. SPRING VOLLEYBALL SILVER SPURS MAT CLASS Coed Start Date: Tuesday, March 1 Session 1 Dates: September 7 - December 16 Game Day: Tuesdays Session 2 Dates: January 5 - April 23 Team Fee: $100.00 Days: Tuesday and ursday Age: 16 & Older Fee: $28.00 Location: Abilene Community Center Time: 10:15 a.m. Season: 10 Games Location: Abilene Community Center Registration Deadline: Friday, February 18 Instructor: Sue Alexander Open Enrollment COED SOFTBALL Start Date: Sunday, March 20 We will use the wall for stretching, a table and oor mats. Team Fee: $350.00 Class will consist of exercises to strengthen arms, legs, back and lower lumbar. Designed for bone strengthing and cir- Age: 16 & Older culation, stronger core muscles, hips, neck and back. Location: Diamonds #1 and #2 Class will last about 45 minutes and will have relaxing Season: 10 Games + Tournament music. Registration Deadline: Friday, March 11 Registration Opens: Monday, January 3 Maximum Number of Teams: 12 Contact Tyler Ediger for rules and other questions at 785-263-7266
14 Community Events HUNTER SAFETY TAE KWON DO Fee: Free Days: Tuesday & ursday Call the Abilene Parks & Recreation offi ce at (785)263-7266 Dates & Time: Now until - August 3 to sign up for these classes. 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. 5 & Under (Younger kids) State of Kansas law: Ages 16 & older must carry a Hunter 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. Older kids & adults Safety License to hunt in Kansas. Ages 11 - 15 can take the August 3 until May 27 course to be certi ed, but not required to carry a hunting 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. 5 & Under (Younger kids) license (10 & under cannot be certi ed). Date Time 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Older kids & adults Saturday, August 28 7:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Fee: $40.00/month for 1 member Sunday, August 29 7:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $70.00/month for 2 family members Saturday, October 16 7:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. $75.00/month for 3 family members Sunday, October 17 12:45 - 5:00 p.m. Ages: 4 & Older Location: Abilene Community Center Location: Abilene Community Center is class develops self-defense, physical conditioning, IMPACT THE CURE and self-discipline. If you are interested, please call Date: Saturday, October 9 Mark & Jeanie Cameron (785) 479-0539 or Location: Impact Sports & Fitness (785) 479-0544 418 N. Broadway, Abilene 5K/2mile fun walk 2021 HOLIDAY COOKBOOK Register at Impact Sports and Fitness Impact the Cure, a breast cancer fund raiser that raises We are conducting a recipe contest for a digital cook- funds to provide free mammography services for uninsured in Dickinson County, will be held October 9 at Impact book. Submit your recipes and you may be the lucky Sports & Fitness, 418 N. Broadway, Abilene. e 5K Run winner. All legible recipes will be included. is on a certi ed course. Awards presented to male and female 5K winners in each age group. Walkers will enjoy a Send or bring us your best recipe(s) typed or legibily noncompetitive 2-Mile Fun Walk. Fun for all ages with a printed to: FREE photo booth. FREE Kids Races, FREE pancakes, Face Abilene Parks and Recreation Painting, and more. Pre-registration fee is $25. Day-of- 1020 NW 8th St event registration starts at 7:00 a.m. and is $30. Abilene, KS 67410 Registration includes t-shirt. Event starts at 8:00 a.m. email to [email protected] For more information call Impact Sports and Fitness at 785-263-3888. e deadline for submission is Friday, October 5
JAZZERCISE Last years winner was Amy Meysenburg with her Days Time Southwest Baked Egg Rolls - cookbook and winning Monday, Wednesday, Friday 5:30 - 6:30 a.m. recipe Monthly Fee: $50.00 month to month http://abilenecityhall.com/DocumentCenter/ (No Joining Fee) View/3185/2020-Cookbook Location: Abilene Community Center Jazzercise is a pulse-pounding, beat pumping tness program that gets you results ...fast! Currently there PICKLEBALL are several types of HIIT class formats off ering calorie Days: Tuesdays and ursdays blasting cardio to muscle sculpting and strengthening. Time: 9:00 am ese classes are live and local. Work out with us in Fee: $2.00 drop-in fee or $20.00 punch card person or online additional online classes are included Age: All Ages Location: Abilene Community Center in the monthly membership.Find Abilene Jazzercise Contact: Tyler (785) 263-7266 on Facebook for more information and off ers or call New or experienced players are welcome! Christina at (785) 280-3487. Stop by and see Pickleball in action and ask questions! 15 Cowtown Spooktacular Friday, October 29 Location: Old Abilene Town (200 SE 5th St) Activities start at 5:30 p.m.
Information will be updated to re ect updated events closer to Friday, October 29.
Abilene Parks and Recreation is partnering with Old Abilene Town to bring a wonderful Halloween experience for the young and old alike.
ABILENE PUBLIC LIBRARY POPCORN & MOVIE ey will be handing out books once again this year until Enjoy popcorn, hot chocolate, or water while watching a they run out or prior to the Costume Contest! Halloween movie.
HAY RACK RIDES COSTUME CONTEST (weather permitting) Costume contest for people of all ages. Costumes must be Enjoy a lovely autumn hay rack ride self-contained. Connections to electricity will not be avail- Ages: Open to all ages able. Keep it fun and G-Rated. ere will be awards for best costumes for children and adults! Wild Heart Carriages will be providing rides along Start Time: approximately 7:15 p.m. with Abilene Parks and Recreation ! Ages: Open to all ages
TOMBSTONE STORY Listen to a true haunting story at the Old Abilene Town Cemetery
HAUNTED BUILDING Walk through a kid friendly haunted building in Old Abilene Town.
GREAT PUMPKIN HUNT Bring a ashlight to nd goodies a er dark in the eld just east of the Old Abilene Town. Start Time: following the completion of the costume con- test approximately 7:30 p.m. Ages: Pre-K - 3rd Grade
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Youth: Birth through 8th Grade
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Would you like to get a letter from Santa? Santa has asked us to remind you to be sure and include your complete name, address, and teacher’s name in your letter and en- velope. Drop off boxes will be located at Kennedy School, McKinley School, St Andrews, Rural Center, and the Community Center. Drop off Deadline is December 7 SANTA TRAIN RIDE BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Date: Saturday, December 4 Date: Saturday, December 4 Depart Time: 1:00 p.m. Time: 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Ticket Price: $10.00 (All Ages) Ages: All ages Location: Abilene Smoky Valley Train Depot Location: Hitching Post (Hickok Room) 200 S.E. 5th St., Abilene 100 SE 5th St., Abilene KS Buy your tickets early! Seats are limited. e Abilene Parks Ticket Cost: $8.00 per person regardless of age and Recreation is sponsoring a holiday train ride with the Breakfast will include a cinnamon roll, juice and or coff ee. Abilene Smoky Valley Railroad Association. Santa always ere will be a coloring and cra table, story time, and of enjoys the ride with everyone. He also enjoys seeing old course your chance to visit with Santa Claus. and new faces. e train ride is approximately 45 minutes Tickets must be purchased by Monday, December 1 long. It travels from the historic Abilene Depot to one mile Purchase your tickets at the Abilene Community Center or west of Enterprise and back. e passengers will ride in by calling the offi ce (785) 263-7266. the enclosed heated car with Santa who will be available to listen to your Christmas wish list and you may have your picture taken with him. ere may be a few surprises along ABILENE HOMES FOR THE HOLIDAY the way. You must pre-register for this train ride. ere Dates Times will be no tickets sold the day of the train ride! No excep- Saturday, December 4 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. tions! Sunday, December 5 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. You may register online https://secure.rec1.com/KS/ Tickets: Just $10.00 abilene-ks/catalog or call (785) 263-7266. Heritage Homes Association of Abilene presents “Homes for the Holidays” a treat for everyone to enjoy. Each home is unique and charming in its own way and decorated delightfully for the holiday. Purchase tickets at West Plaza Country Mart, 1900 N Buckeye Ave. Tickets will also be sold at Lifehouse Church, 420 NW 2nd St, during the tours. No tickets will be available at the homes. For more information about the Holiday Homes Tour, please call the Dickinson County Historical Society (785)263-2681.
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COWTOWN CHRISTMAS LIGHT SHOWDOWN FOOD FOR A CRUISE
Saturday, December 4
Purpose Abilene Parks and Recreation, Solid Rock Audio Video, Amanda’s Bakery & Bistro, CVB (Convention Visitor’s Bureau are partnering together to create an atmosphere of Christmas the 1st Saturday in December. All food donations stay local to assist our local families during the holiday season and beyond.
Guidelines Registeration opens Sunday, August 1 and will end on Friday, November 29 Register at https://secure.rec1.com/KS/abilene-ks/catalog or call Abilene Parks and Recreation offi ce (785) 263-7266 Open to all residences within the city limits of Abilene ere is no fee to enter contest Limited to 20 residences (First Come, First Serve) Decorated residences must have lights on and ready at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 4
Food For A Cruise - Judging Ballots can be picked up by dropping off a food item at Abilene Food & Clothing (409 NW 3rd St, Abilene) or Amanda’s Bakery & Bistro (302 N Broadway Ave, Abilene) 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Other locations will be announced at a later date. Ballots will have a map of the entries
Awards People’s Choice - Awards given for 1st , 2nd and 3rd Place Chosen by Food For A Cruise
Mayor’s Choice Award to 4 houses
Prizes are provided by Solid Rock Audio Video
19 Senior Center Senior Site Manager - Karla Riekeman 100 N Elm St. (785) 263-7059 Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Lunches are served to adults (60+) Fee: $3.50 or by donation - Under 60 $5.25
If you are 65 and older and wish to have your meal delivered call the Senior Center 785-263-7059. If it is your rst time, you will need to complete a short assessment to have your meal(s) delivered to your home.
Senior Center rental rates: $40.00 - up to 2 hours $10.00 each add’l hour
Monthly menu and list of activities are posted on abilenecityhall.com /140/Senior-Center and on our facebook page facebook.com/AbileneSeniorCenter
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Activities Calendar
Monday Tuesday Wednesday ursday Friday Cards Cards Cards Cards Cards Dominoes Dominoes Dominoes Dominoes Dominoes All Day Puzzles Puzzles Puzzles Puzzles Puzzles Use Computer Use Computer Use Computer Use Computer Use Computer Coff ee, Wii Coff ee, Wii Coff ee, Wii Coff ee, Wii Coff ee, Wii Billiards 8:00 a.m. Billiards Billiards Billiards Billiards Pinochle Pinochle Pinochle Pinochle Pinochle
5 Crowns 9:30 am Tournament Canasta every other week 1st Tuesday of 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. month Hearing Health Pinochle Pinochle 10:00 a.m. Pinochle Pinochle Pinochle Retired Cook Donuts & Coff ee Coff ee Pool Pool Tournament Tournament every other week 12:45 p.m. every other week Corn Hole Corn Hole opposite week opposite week
Pitch every other week 1:00 p.m. Billards
Blood Pressure 1st Day of the Board Games and Foot Care month 6:30 p.m. $15.00 donation
at Noon 2nd Day of the Celebration of month Birthdays
Birthday Bingo 3rd Day of the Blood Pressure Free Manicures month @ 9:00 am
4th Monday of Blood Pressure Books on Wheels the month
21 Community Center Policies & Procedures Refunds... Program Procedures... 1. A full refund will be issued in the event of a class cancella- Registration is based on a rst come, rst serve basis. Pay- tion due to insuffi cient enrollment. We will make every eff ort ment must be made with one (1) check, money order or to ensure that every participant is informed of the cancellation. cash for the full amount. We accept major credit cards - Visa, Master Card, and Discover. You are not registered 2. Refunds are available up to 72 hours prior to the rst class until payment has been received. meeting. A $5.00 processing fee will be deducted. A er the Payment is due upon registration. Payments are due the class has started or before the midway point, you will only rst class date of the month for activities with a monthly be refunded 50% of the class cost. A er the midway point, a payment. refund will not be issued. Classes will have a minimum enrollment and if that has not 3. Prorated refunds due to illness are allowed if accompanied been met 72 hours prior to the rst class meeting, the class by a written physician’s statement, provided the class session will be cancelled. See Refund Policy. has not reached the halfway point. A $5.00 processing fee will Youth Programs... be deducted. For announcements concerning programs or cancellations, 4. Waiting lists will be formed when classes have met the maxi- listen to KABI 1560 AM, call the Abilene Parks & Recre- mum number of participants. Every attempt will be made to ation offi ce, or check our facebook page, accommodate participants. www.facebook.com/abileneparksandrecreation
5. Refunds are issued by check, from the City of Abilene. Late fees... Please allow two - four weeks for processing. Your ActiveNet We will apply late fees to all late sign-ups, if openings re- account can also be refunded to be used toward another activ- main. Youth Activities and Sports will be charged a non-re- ity. fundable $5.00 late fee a er the registration deadline. Adult Team Sports will be charged a non-refundable $25.00 late Our Registration System... fee a er the registration deadline. Games will be forfeited To register online, go to the website https://secure.rec1.com/ until late fee is paid for all adult teams. KS/abilene-ks/ Once there you will have the option to sign in or Please sign up early. register if you have not previously done so. Once signed in fol- low the link. is is also where you may change your password Scholarships... under personal account. If you encounter any problems please Scholarships are available for students who receive Free or call Abilene Parks & Recreation and we will assist you. Reduced lunches. Eligible participants must complete the Scholarship Eligibility Waiver Form. Scholarships will not be granted until all paperwork is complete.
Community Center Rentals Multi-Purpose Room: $40 for the rst 2 hours, $10 each additional hour. ($25.00 deposit) *** is room will accommodate approximately 150 people with tables and chairs. A refrigerator /freezer, stove, microwave and sink are available. Commons Area/Lobby: *** is room will accommodate approximately 100 people*** Basketball Courts: $30 per hour per court Abilene Travel Teams: $10 per hour per court ***We have two courts that can be separated by a curtain if needed.
Set-Up/Tear Down Fee: $30 APRD staff to set up/tear down. No alcoholic beverages or tobacco are allowed in or on City of Abilene property. (Set up and clean up time must be included in reservation time) To reserve facilities: Contact Abilene Parks & Recreation Staff at (785)263-7266. Cancellations must be made 48 hours prior to reservation or deposit of $25.00 will be forfeited.
22 Parent Code of Ethics
• I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, and offi cials at every game, practice, or other youth sports event. • I will place the emotional and physical well-being of my child ahead of a personal desire to win. • I will insist that my child play in a safe and healthy environment. • I will support coaches and offi cials working with my child, in order to encourage a positive and enjoyable experience for all. • I will demand a sports environment for my child that is free of drugs, tobacco, and alcohol, and will refrain from their use at all youth sports events. • I will remember that the games are for youth - not adults. • I will do my very best to make youth sports fun for my child. • I will ask my child to treat other players, coaches, fans and offi cials with respect, regardless of race, sex, creed, or ability. • I promise to help my child enjoy the youth sports experience by doing whatever I can, such as being a respectful fan, assisting with coaching, or providing transportation. • I will require that my child’s coach be trained in the responsibilities of being a youth sports coach, and that the coach upholds the “Coaches Code of Ethic”. • I will read the National Standards for Youth Sports and do what I can, to help all youth sports organization implement and enforce them.
Youth Sports Program Policies • All teams will be formed by the Abilene Parks & Recreation Department. • A $5/child late registration fee will be charged for all late registrations. Late registration will be accepted until teams are full. A er teams are full, all late registrations will be put on a waiting list. Waiting list applicants will not be guaranteed placement. Late registration sign-ups may not request to be placed on a speci c team. • All youth must play in the appropriate age/grade division. Requests to be moved to another division will not be grant ed. • Youth will be contacted by their coaches to when/where practices will be held, as well as game schedules. • At least one coach from each team must certify through the National Youth Sports Coaches Association (NYSCA). • Requests for three coaches to coach a team will not be allowed unless one of the coaches does not have a child partici pating in the program. • Requests for youth to be placed on the same team as a friend or with a speci c coach will be considered, but there are no guarantees. • Our goal is to provide the opportunity for participating to all who enter, regardless of skill or ability level. We wish to provide youth with a fun learning experience and the opportunity to develop lifetime leisure skills.
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23 Before & A er School Program
Abilene Virtual School (9th - 12th) Abilene Virtual School will off er a rigorous online curriculum for the core academic classes including, English, Math, Science, and Social Studies. Students will have access to highly quali ed teachers when help is needed. In addition, a Service Learning component will be off ered that will help students connect with the community. e enrollment process will include an enrollment form as well as an interview including the potential student, their parents, High School Principal, and Counselor. Please contact Brian Roth, AVS Program Director, (785) 263- 2630 for more information. If accepted to AVS, a computer will be issued to the student for completion of the course. Fees include a $40.00 insurance cost of the computer. 24
1 - ABILENE COMMUNITY CENTER - Located at 1020 N.W. 8th St. Volleyball and basketball courts and an indoor walking area are available. e Community Center and multi-purpose room are available for rent. Contact the Parks and Recreation Offi ce for more information. e Community Center was opened in June of 2005. 2 - NORTH DIAMOND COMPLEX (DIAMONDS #1 & #2) - Located east of the Community Center, these two elds are used for youth baseball and so ball games and tournaments. 3 - BILL GRAVETTE SPORTS COMPLEX (DIAMONDS #3, #4, #5, & #6) - Located south of the Community Center, the complex contains four elds used for youth baseball and so ball programs and various youth tournaments. Fields #3 and #4 are home to the Abilene High School so ball team. 5 - FIELD #7 - Located on the west side of Eisenhower Park. Field #7 is home to the Abilene Baseball Club and Abilene High School baseball team. 6 - EISENHOWER ROSE GARDEN - Located in Eisenhower Park. Stop and smell the roses during the spring and summer or enjoy the wonderful array of autumn colors in the fall. e Rose Garden is a relaxing atmosphere for anyone. Persons who are interested in requesting the use of the Rose Garden for special occasions or weddings should call the Parks and Recreation offi ce. is is a rst-come, rst-serve basis. For lost and found items please contact the Parks & Recreation offi ce. 7 - EISENHOWER PARK - e main entrance is located at Northwest 4th and Pine Street. is park was developed as a W. P. A. Project and was entered in the National Register of Historic Place on June 6, 2002. It contains the following sports facilities: Bill Gravette So - ball Complex, Ted Power Baseball Diamond, the Skate Park, lighted sand volleyball, tennis, and basketball courts. As well as the walking trail that was opened the Fall of 2007 it is 5/8 of a mile and resides in the Eisenhower Park and the Rose Garden. e public rest rooms are open from late March to late October, weather dependent. is lovely shaded park is ideal for large picnics, reunions, or special events. Enjoy our large park shelter located on the south side of the park next to the basketball courts. Check out the pictures and share your stories https://bit.ly/3tWsNZH 9 - ABILENE MUNICIPAL POOL - Located on the east side of Eisenhower Park. e renovation of the bath house and pool with water features was completed May 2009. 14 - BICENTENNIAL PARK - Located north of the Abilene High School on Mulberry Street. is quiet park is great for family reunions and birthday parties. It consists of picnic tables, basketball court, playground equipment, and rest room facilities. Two shelter houses are available for your enjoyment. anks to the Kiwanis for their hard work on making this park better for the whole community. 13 - LITTLE IKE PARK - Located at the corner of Northwest 3rd and Spruce St. Visit the statue of IKE, as a boy. Enjoy the picnic tables, and benches in the heart of downtown Historic Abilene in the complately renovated park. Renovated 2019
26 27 e Abilene Parks & Recreation Department would like to thank the following sponsors for their hard work and generous donations that help to make our community successful. March - July 2021
Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad Day Care Providers of Mahaska - Salina Dickinson County Abilene Animal Hospital Martin-Becker-Carlson Denny’s Plumbing & Heating Funeral Home Abilene City Band Dickinson County Farm Bureau Memorial Health System Abilene Fire Department Memorial Rehab Sports & Fitness Abilene Noon Lion’s Club Dickinson County Pheasants Forever Midway Motors Hillsboro- Abilene Optimist Club Don’s Tire Lyle Ediger Abilene Physical erapy & Sports Patterson Healthcare Pharmacy Rehab Dr. Jeff Luty, Optometrist Phillips Seed Farm Abilene Police Department Dr. Michael Robson, DDS Pinnacle Bank - Abilene Abilene Public Library Edward Jones Pioneer Farm and Ranch, Inc. Abilene Public Works Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum & Boyhood Home Porter Chiropractic Abilene Rent All & Sales, Inc Everett’s Inc. Quality of Life Coalition Abilene Rotary Club Family Eye Care of Abilene Rawhide Portable Corral, Inc. Almost Home Realty First Bank Kansas Rivendell Bookstore Abilene Termite & Pest Control Geske Interiors, Inc. Smart Insurance Aff ordable Transportation Great Plains Federal Credit Union Smith Heating & Air Ag Aire, LLC Harris Crop Insurance, LLC Solomon State Bank Amperiprise Financial Viridian Financial Advisors Holm Automotive Center, Inc Sonic Drive-In American Legion #39 Hoff man Construction Stout Lawn Service Bert & Wetta Sales Inc. Impact Sports & Fitness Stephen’s Chiropractic Big Red Fencing & Landscaping Jeff coat Memorial Foundation TCT - Tri - County Telephone Brian’s Plumbing Inc. Joe Snuff y’s TCT/Nextech Wireless Brierton Engineering, Inc. John’s Service e Flower Box, Inc Casey’s General Store, Inc. Kiwanis Club e Abilene Group Financial Advisors City of Abilene Koff man Electric Tossed and Sauced Pizza CooperClean Land Pride Wade Beemer Youth Hunt Cottonwood Law Group, LC Linder Electric, Inc. West’s Plaza Country Mart Crop Service Center Lumber House West Stop/West Stop West CTI, John Deere M & M Tire & Auto Inc. Zey’s Market Cub Scout Pack #67 M & R Grill
To be a 5 Star Sponsor please contact our offi ce. Photo by Joy Maas