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Stories, Snacks and Crafts: Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!

Oh, the fun you’ll have on a day off from school 10:30 a.m. to noon Monday, March 9. Get ready to step into the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss! We are celebrating his birthday with a morning filled with nonsense, laughter and a whole lot of imagination. This event will spark creativity and a love of reading in kids ages 4-10. Advance registration is required for $10 per child resident and $12 per child non-resident.

A parent or guardian must accompany each child. All children in attendance must be registered.

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Camp Swoosh Registration

Returning families, get ready. Registration for Camp Swoosh opens 6 a.m. Monday, March 2, for returning families who are Kirksey Recreation Center members. Camp Swoosh runs June 15-Aug. 21, Monday through Friday, with no camp July 3, and is for children ages 5 to 12. Campers enjoy a full day of structured fun from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., including gym games, arts and crafts, rock wall climbing, outdoor play, swimming, themed clubs, and weekly Wednesday field trips. Registration is expected to fill extremely quickly!

Weekly base camp fees are $210 for annual members, plus a one-time $10 materials fee. Families may pay in full at registration or choose a payment plan with a $30 deposit per child per week. For questions, contact Megan Duby at (734) 466-2411 or mduby@livonia.gov

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Volleyball Pit Rental Applications Available

As of Monday, Feb. 23, volleyball pit rental applications are available online for the upcoming season, April 15-Oct. 31. All applications must be submitted online at least five days prior to your requested start date and are reviewed in priority order, so early submission is encouraged. You can find all fees for resident and non-resident rates along with other useful information through our field rental web page.

Livonia Parks and Recreation is currently also accepting rental applications for ball diamonds and soccer fields.

Secure your space now and get your season on the calendar! For questions, contact the Athletic Coordinator at (734) 466-2911 or jmercure@livonia.gov

You can apply for a court or field rental through our online portal.

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#RecreatingTheRec

The Livonia Senior Wellness Center has been completed and is open for operation, but work on The Rec continues! Important updates regarding changes to the Kirksey Recreation Center will appear in eNewsletters and on our social media pages.

You can visit our website to see the specific timeline for each phase. For more details, check out our Frequently Asked Questions.

Two Weeks Out

Wed, Feb. 25 - 7 p.m. Rec Center Readers Book Club: 'The Book of Lost Names'
Sat, Feb. 28 - 1-2 p.m. Stuff-a-Pet Party: Winter Waddles
Sat, Feb. 28 - 6-7:30 p.m. Owl Prowl
Mon, March 2 - Camp Swoosh Registration for returning families

Sat, March 7 - Noon-7:30 p.m. Stitch Sessions: Beginner Crochet, Beginner Knitting, and Advanced Crochet
Mon, March 9 - 10:30 a.m. to noon Stories, Snacks and Crafts: Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!
Tue, March 10 - 2-3:30 p.m. History Lecture Series: Detroit Public Library

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