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75th Anniversary Year!
Permit #62 Belvidere, IL
September 15, 2022 Vol. 76 No. 33
CIRCULATION 20,250
815-544-2166
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Published Every Thursday By Ed & Matt Branom
In This Issue September...
GRILLING SHRIMP 12 OZ $
SEE PAGES 7-10
BOONE COUNTY
SENIOR LIVING
4.99
A MONTHLY FOUR PAGE SECTION FOR SENIORS
Mark Your Calendar For
FALL FUN!
FRIDAY NIGHT FLICK September 16th Gates Open @ 7PM Movie Starts @ Dusk
Sundstrand Park, 2288 Newburg Rd., Belvidere $
ONLY 15/ CAR
PCF (Personal Combat Fitness)
MUMMY & ME
Is offering fitness classes at the Rivers Edge Rec Center. Classes are structured to enhance your everyday activities (EDA). For all fitness levels. Learn how to strengthen your body from upper body to lower body. This includes cardio, back, core, arms, & legs. Class includes warm-up, workout, stretching. 45-60 mins.
Grab your favorite Mummy (mom, grandma, aunt) & dress in your favorite Halloween costume & come to Rivers Edge Recreation Center for a fun night of games, crafts, & dancing. There will be a costume contest for the best couple, cutest costume & most creative (TK) Location: Rivers Edge Rec Center Min/Max: 10/30 couples Code 305075-01
Age 3+
R/NR Fee $33/$48
Date 10/21
Classes: EDA meets on Mon.-Thurs. 5 AM, 12 PM, 5 PM Thursdays 5 AM Total Body, 12 PM & 5 PM Class will be Cardio Kickboxing Friday 5 AM & 12 PM; Saturday 8 AM Only
Time Day 6:30-8:30 PM FRI
Additional Child $15/$22
••••••• YOUTH BASKETBALL ••••••• LIL’ PINT HOOPS
3-4 Years Old
This program is a great start to introducing your 3-4 year old to the game of basketball. Mini basketballs & lowered baskets make this class the perfect introductory class for the future hoopsters. Participants will work on dribbling, passing, shooting & listening through fun & creative games & drills. This instructional class will also include the concept of fair play & working tougher. Space is limited, so register early. (No class 11/23) (PK) Location: Meehan Gym Min/Max: 5/12
SMALL SHOTS BASKETBALL
No Burpees, No Push-up Class Code 301096-01 301096-02 301096-03 301096-04
Age 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4
R/NR Fee $30/$45 $30/$45 $30/$45 $30/$45
Date 10/1-22 10/5-26 10/29-11/19 11/2-30
Day SAT WED SAT WED
Time 9-9:45 am 5:30-6:15 pm 9-9:45 am 5:30-6:15 pm
Register By 9/26 9/26 10/24 10/24
Code 301126-01 301126-02 301126-03 301126-04
Age 5-6 5-6 5-6 5-6
R/NR Fee $35/$50 $35/$50 $35/$50 $35/$50
Date 10/1-22 10/5-26 10/29-11/19 11/2-30
Day SAT WED SAT WED
Time 10-11 am 6:30-7:30 pm 10-11 am 6:30-7:30 pm
Register By 9/26 9/26 10/24 10/24
YOUTH BASKETBALL PRESEASON CLINIC Looking for a clinic that will get your child ready for league play basketball? Just looking for a fun & informative introduction to the sport? BPD Youth Basketball is the class for you. Designed for participants to learn & utilize fundamental skills of the game & put that knowledge towards game play. A great opportunity for your child to receive attention while learning new skills & practicing previously learned ones. Will use smaller balls & lower baskets according to grade level to ensure success in learning. Space is limited, so register early. Sign up for one class at a time. (PK) Location: Meehan Gym Min/Max: 5/12
SIGN UP TODAY
Classes: Meets on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 6:15 AM-7 AM; 4:15 PM-5 PM
5-6 Years Old
Looking for a class to introduce your 5-6 year old to basketball? You’ve found it. Basic skills of dribbling, passing, shooting & listening will be taught through a variety of creative drills & games that will assist them in improving at their own pace. Teamwork, participation & good sportsmanship are stressed. Smaller basketballs & lowered baskets will be used to allow each child a positive, successful learning experience. Space is limited. Register early. (No class: 11/23) (PK) Location: Meehan Gym Min/Max: 5/12
Low impact for all fitness levels. Classes include warm up, workout, & stretching. Low impact cardio, core & strength. Modifications are made for injuries & fitness level. This class is for everyone!
Code 301166-01 301166-02 301166-03 301166-04
Grade 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2
R/NR Fee $35/$50 $35/$50 $35/$50 $35/$50
Date 10/3-24 10/1-22 11/7-28 10/29-11/19
Day MON SAT MON SAT
Time Register By 5:30-6:30 pm 9/26 11:15 -12:15 pm 9/26 5:30-6:30 pm 10/24 11:15 -12:15 pm 10/24
Code 301176-01 301176-02 301176-03 301176-04
Grade 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4
R/NR Fee $35/$50 $35/$50 $35/$50 $35/$50
Date 10/3-24 10/1-22 11/7-28 10/29-11/19
Day MON SAT MON SAT
Time Register By 6:45-7:45 pm 9/26 12:30-1:30 pm 9/26 6:45-7:45 pm 10/24 12:30-1:30 pm 10/24
NERF WARS WARS Code 301211-01 301211-02 301211-03 301211-04 301211-05
Age 7-9 10-13 7-9 10-13 18+
This new favorite is back for the Fall! AND WE’VE ADDED AN ADULT NIGHT, TOO. The gym is transformed into an awesome battlefield. Safety & fun are Priority 1. Goggles must be worn & will be provided. No need to bring your ammo we will have plenty If you don’t have a Nerf gun you can use one of ours. Location: Rivers Edge Rec Center Min/Max: 10/40
R/NR Fee $10/$15 $10/$15 $10/$15 $10/$15 $8/$8
Date 9/16 9/16 10/14 10/14 10/19
Day FRI FRI FRI FRI WED
Time 6-7 pm 7:30-8:30 pm 6-7 pm 7:30-8:30 pm 6-7:30 pm
FOR PROGRAM DETAILS OR TO REGISTER VISIT BELVIDEREPARK.ORG OR CALL 815-547-5711
Join us for the last Buchanan Street Stroll this year
Save the Date! Downtown Business
TRICK OR
Saturday, September 17 noon - 5pm Corner of Buchanan St and Whitney Blvd
Live Music, Food Trucks, Vendors, Kids activities, and more.
TREAT
WEDNESDAY
Oct 26 4 pm - 7 pm