May and June 2011 Westminster Maryland Recreation and Parks events
MAY
Child Car Seat Safety Check
The Carroll County Health Department holds a FREE child car seat check from 2-4p.m. on May 3 at the Westminster Family Fitness Center (11 Longwell Ave). Other seat check dates are 7/6, 8/4, 9/1 & 10/5 (10am-noon). For an appointment, call Maggie at 410-876-4448.
Flower and Jazz Festival
Event takes place in Historic Downtown Westminster on May 7th, 10am-4pm and is designed for a leisurely day of fun and jazz. Delicious food and great entertainment will be offered. Local nurseries set up beautiful displays of unusual plants and shrubs. There are also over 100 craft vendors displaying a wide variety of unique items. This event is open to the public. Moms...don't forget to visit the information table for your free gift. Admission and parking are FREE! NO PETS PLEASE. A vendor form is required. Call 410-848-4883 for more information or click link below for vendor form.
Flower and Jazz Fun Run
The fun run is held at the Wakefield Valley Community Trail (Tahoma Farm Rd) on May 7th. There will be a 200 yard dash for children ages 6 and under starting at 9am. The one mile fun run starts 9:15am for ages 7 and up. The timed 5K will begin at 9:30am. A $20 donation is requested ($5 discount when registering 2 or more participants)
Proceeds Benefit the Carroll County Youth Services Bureau and the Westminster Family Fitness Center Group Fitness Program. Call 410-751-5501
Tumblekicks "Just Me" and
"Caretaker and Me"
Just Me is designed for children ages 2-5 years-old. This blended class has been very successful. Each child has the opportunity to socialize and exercise without a caretaker. During class a variety of props (i.e. parachute, hula hoops, bean bags, etc.) and music will be used to explore movement. In addition, children will be introduced to basic tumbling and pre-sports skills.
Caretaker and Me is designed for children ages 15 months-2 1/2 years-old. This class is with a caretaker. All children must be walking. Props are also included (i.e. parachute, hula hoops, bean bags, etc.) and music will be used to work on all areas of development. There will be free play and structured activities. Contact Shareen Scibek for more information, 410-374-0180.
Mother/Son Date
The Mother/Son Dates will be held on
May 11th and
October 5th and are hosted at Martin's Westminster from
6:30 to 9pm. (
PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE) Tickets are $60 per couple. Boys must be in Kindergarten through Eighth grades. The evening includes dinner, dancing, games, door prizes and a 5X7 photo of the couple, parting gifts, and much more! TICKETS MUST BE PREPAID. A COUPLE IS CONSIDERED ONE ADULT AND ONE CHILD. NO EXCEPTIONS! This is to ensure accurate head counts of adults and children meals and parting gifts. Tickets are limited. Call 410-848-9161 or 410-857-9072 for more information.
Daddy/Daughter Date
The Daddy/Daughter Dates will be held on May 18th and October 12th. This event includes dinner, dancing, games, door prizes, and a photo of the couple as well as parting gifts. It is hosted at Martin's from 6:30-9pm. (PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE) Tickets are $60 per couple. Girls must be in Kindergarten through Eighth grades. TICKETS MUST BE PREPAID. A COUPLE IS CONSIDERED ONE ADULT AND ONE CHILD. NO EXCEPTIONS! This is to ensure accurate head counts of adults' and childrens' meals and parting gifts. Tickets are limited. Call 410-857-9072 or 410-848-9161 for more information.
Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
The Parade is held on May 30th and starts at 10am on Pennsylvania Avenue and ends on Church Street at the Westminster Cemetery. A memorial service will begin at 11am in the cemetery. For more information contact Daniel Bohn at 410-259-8285.
JUNE
Art in the Park
Held on
June 4th from
10am to 4pm on the City Hall Grounds (1838 Emerald Hill Lane) rain or shine. This is a festival of visual and performing arts featuring dozens of the region's most talented painters, photographers, and fine craft artists. Continuous live music and free kids crafts. FREE admission and parking. NO PETS! For more information call 410-848-7272.
Summer Day Camp
Westminster City Recreation's Summer Day camp takes place for 10 consecutive weeks. It is designed for children to participate in a full day program interacting with one another. Campers participate in games, sports, crafts, field trips, swimming, and a variety of other activities. This is a great way for your children to spend the summer enjoying structured, safe, and fun activities.
See our complete listing here.
Tot Camp -
Now Offering 8 Weeks!
Tot Camp is held in the Community Building located at the Westminster Municipal Pool (325 Royer Rd.) and is designed for children ages 3-5 years, who must be potty trained. Group settings like crafts, circle games and socializing with other children are key elements.
Mini field trips and swimming will also be scheduled throughout the summer. Call 410-848-9161 for more information.
3 on 3 Basketball
Starts
June 20th with five weeks of fundamentals and drills and five weeks of games. The league is for boys and girls ages 5-9 and 10-13. Fundamentals and games will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from
6:30-8pm at
Jaycee Park.
Corbit's Charge Civil War Event - Anniversary Commemoration
Saturday June 25th and Sunday June 26th - FREE Admission
Activities include: Tour Civil War Living History Encampment, Ceremony at Corbit’s Charge Monument, Guided Tours of Battle Site, Several Civil War Era Musical Concerts, Period Artisans Performing Their Craft, Visit with Abraham Lincoln, Period Children Events & Games and View the Daily lives of Soldiers and Civilians of 1863. For more information
www.pccwrt.org.*****
