Caribou Rec News (week of 10-21-15)

Fall Fun Festival

     The annual Fall Fun Festival is set for Oct. 31, 2015 for youths in Pre-K through sixth grade. There will be costume judging and games, with prizes being awarded. The event runs from 6-8 p.m. and individuals, businesses and organizations interested in providing a game or activity should contact the recreation office at 493-4224.

Recreation center hours

     Hours at the Caribou Wellness and Recreation Center are Monday through Friday from 6 a.m.-9 p.m. and Saturday from noon-4 p.m. The facility is closed Sundays.

Introduction to Art

     The center is offering an Introduction to Art class Tuesdays from 9:30-11 a.m. and 6-7:30 p.m. through late December. All ages and skill levels are welcome. This class will cover basic drawing skills, with the potential of covering watercolors, acrylics and other mediums, depending on the desires of those in attendance.

     Pre-registration is required. The fee is $5.

Take It Outside fall series

     Take It Outside Series programs in November include an organic herbal medicine presentation by Natalia Bragg Nov. 5, a talk by Betty Rinehart on Tanzania Serengeti Africa Nov. 10, indoor container gardening Nov. 12 and a bird feeder building workshop on Nov. 17.

     Pre-registration is required. For more information, go to caribourec.org or pick up a brochure at the Caribou Wellness and Recreation Center. Trips will continue through November.

CPR/AED and First Aid training

     A class will be offered Nov. 21 from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the wellness and recreation center. The fee is $35 per person and pre-registration is required.

     For more information on any of these items, call 493-4224.