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| Contributed photo Jeanette Searles, club president of Caribou Senior Bingo Club, made a donation on behalf of the club to go to towards the Caribou Recreation Department’s Assistance Fund. The donation will allow children who receive free or reduced lunch, funding from the General Assistance Office or meet minimum income requirements to be eligible for up to $20 per year toward registration of recreation programs of their choice. Receiving the check is Matt Bouchard, Caribou recreation program director. |
Youth ski rentals
The Northern Skiers Club and the Caribou Parks and Recreation Department have partnered to bring the youth ski rental program back to Caribou for all local youth. This year, seasonal rentals will be available for all Caribou youths and includes skis, boots, poles and a carrier for a fee of $60, plus a $20 refundable deposit upon the return of the equipment in the spring. The official sign-up and fitting night is slated for Thursday, Nov. 21 from 6:30-8:20 p.m. at the Caribou Wellness and Recreation Center.
Men’s 30-and-over basketball
Men’s 30-and-over basketball meets Tuesdays from 7-9 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m.-noon through April 20, 2014. The program is designed for gentlemen 30 years of age and over and meets at the Caribou Wellness and Recreation Center gym. There is a $3 fee per person during the Sunday session.
Kids’ playgroup
The recreation department will provide gym space for parents and toddlers. This is a self-guided program which meets Wednesdays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Participants can bring toys. Please no black rubber-wheeled toys. Please check posted schedules for activities that may result in the cancellation of this open time.
Fall and winter programs
There are still openings for the following programs: grades 1 and 2 basketball session II, grades 3-4 boys and girls basketball, grade 4-6 girls basketball, grades 5-6 boys basketball and grades 4-6 cheerleading.
The fee for these programs is $10 per child for residents and $25 per child for non-residents. Pre-registration is required. For additional information or a complete listing of the winter and spring programs, call the Caribou Parks and Recreation Department at 493-4224.
Volunteers needed
The recreation department is looking for volunteers to help assist with their youth basketball and youth skiing programs this winter. Interested individuals should contact the recreation office to obtain a volunteer application.
Commemorative barrels auction
These barrels have been designed and painted by local artists and are on sale via a silent auction via the City of Caribou website. Bidders can bid by emailing Kathy@cariboumaine.org and check bidding by either logging onto cariboumaine.org or by contacting the recreation office at 493-4224. The barrels are on display at the Caribou Wellness and Recreation Center. The minimum bid is $50.
Snowmobile education and ATV safety
The Caribou Parks and Recreation Department will offer a snowmobile education and ATV safety course Dec. 14 from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. This course is being offered in conjunction with the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.
Participants must be 10 years of age and older. Participants ages 10-15 must be accompanied by an adult. The fee is $5 per person payable upon registration. Pre-registration is required.
