Big “Big Rock” Ski Tickets
The Houlton Recreation Department is currently selling “Big Rock” ski lift tickets at a discount price. Junior tickets for ages 6-17 years are $17 and adult tickets are $22. All lift tickets are valid any day the ski resort is open. Tickets may be purchased in the office of the Houlton Recreation Department or for more information, call 532-1310.
Walk Away Winter
The S.T.O.P. (Southern Aroostook Tobacco-Free Outreach Project) and the Houlton Parks & Recreation Department will once again sponsor the “Walk Away Winter” Program. The program will begin on Feb. 4 and run for eight weeks.
This program is held at the Houlton Recreation Department and encourages participants to get out and walk the winter away. Open hours for walking are on Monday through Friday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Gentle Memorial Building.
Participants of this program will log in the amount of time they have walked each day they are at the rec center. Prizes will be awarded to the top five walkers at the end of the program. This program is free to the public.
Participants can sign up by calling the Houlton Recreation Department at 532-1310 by Feb. 1.
Girls’ cheerleading program
The Houlton Parks and Recreation Department will be sponsoring a Girls’ Cheerleading Program.
This Program is for girls in grades 4-6. Registrations have been sent through the local school systems. Registration forms may be picked up at the rec.
Deadline for registration is Feb. 1. Cost for the program is $20 for Houlton residents and $30 for non-Houlton residents. Girls will need to have both dark blue or black shorts and sneakers.
This program will begin the week of Feb. 25 and run for six weeks.
For more information, call the recreation department at 532-1310.
Youth basketball programs
The Houlton Parks and Recreation Department are now accepting registrations for four youth basketball programs. The programs are for the following age groups: 5-6 grade girls, 5-6 grade boys, 7-8 grade girls, 7-8 grade boys.
Registrations have been distributed throughout the local school systems. Registration forms may also by picked up at the rec. Registration is required to participate in this program. Deadline for registrations is Feb. 1.
All programs will be begin the week of Feb. 25 and run for six weeks. Cost is $20 for Houlton residents and $30 for non-Houlton residents.
For more information, call the Houlton Recreation Department at 532-1310.
