Adult softball meetings
The Presque Isle Recreation and Parks Department will hold its organizational meetings for its co-ed and men’s softball leagues on Wednesday, April 16th. The co-ed meeting will be at 7 p.m. and the men’s meeting at 7:45 p.m. at the community center. Teams interested in participating this summer should have a representative present at the meeting.
Individuals interested in joining a team should contact the recreation office prior to the meetings, in order for names to be passed along to captains. For more information contact the office at 764-2545.
Volunteers needed
The Presque Isle Recreation and Parks Department is looking for students in grades six to 12 who are willing to help out with the annual Peanut Carnival. The event will take place on Thursday, April 24th, from 1:30 to 3 p.m., and is open for children in grades one through five. Any willing to help out should call 764-2545 or email adampirec@maine.rr.com.
Summer applications
The Presque Isle Recreation and Parks Department is now taking applications for summer employment. There are anticipated openings for the following programs: baseball, softball, tennis, arts and crafts, lifeguard, office aide, crossing guard and summer maintenance. Please stop by the office to pick up an application or contact Adam at 764-2545.
Archery
The Presque Isle Recreation and Parks Department is offering an archery program for youth and adults on Sundays from 6 to 8:30 p.m. This is an informal, drop-in program with a $6 fee for each night of shooting.
Middle school only night
The Presque Isle Recreation and Parks Department is offering open gym hours on Friday evenings from 6:30 to 9 p.m. for middle school students. Students in grades six to eight are invited to come to the recreation center to participate in open gym and various activities.
Staff photo/Meridith Paterson
ATHLETES OF THE VICTORIOUS ASHLAND TEAM, Carl Nemer (left) and Kenny Tarr (right) dribble the ball to the opponent’s end to charge the net during the 2008 indoor soccer tournament.
Staff photo/Meridith Paterson
SCOTT WILSON, a member of one of the Presque Isle soccer teams, races to meet the goalie of the opposite team.
