'Family Movie Nights' begin Thursday
The Village of Lewiston Recreation Department's summer programming series recently began, with activities at the recreation center within the Red Brick Municipal Building (145 N. Fourth St.) as well as in Toohey Park (adjacent to the recreation center). The Recreation Department is offering many new programs as well as expanded summer hours. Included are sports, arts, crafts, a toddler program and health and fitness.
New this summer, "Family Movie Nights" will take place outdoors at Academy Park. Bring a blanket and enjoy movies the entire family can enjoy. Concessions will be available and are presented by Gallo Coal Fire Kitchen. Each movie presentation will have a unique theme and will offer a craft presented by the Recreation Department. Bring your friends and family to this new community tradition.
Movies will screen Thursdays at dusk. The schedule includes: "Cars 3," July 12; "Spider-Man: Homecoming," July 26; "Smurfs: The Lost Village," Aug. 2; and "Peter Rabbit," Aug. 30.
The movies are free of charge due to donations from sponsors Gallo Coal Fire Kitchen, Sevenson Environmental Services, The UPS Store, Stuart Sports, Presti School of Karate, Lewiston Music, Castellani Art Museum, Modern Disposal Services, Hibbard's Custard, Assemblyman Angelo Morinello, Mayor Anne Welch, Albert and Joanne Paonessa and Joel Ryan and family.
Other recreation program offerings for summer 2018 include:
•Preschooler/toddler group: Let your child socialize with other children, drawing and doing a craft. This is for children ages 0-5 years. The program will take place in Toohey Park. The toddler program will run rain or shine and will move into the gym on rainy days. (Weekdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m., July 9 through Aug. 24)
•Family gym: This is a time of recreation and fun with the family. Play basketball or games in the gym, or try pool, foosball or Ping-Pong in the game room, or arts and crafts. This program, for families and children ages 8-13 years old, is free and available from 1-3 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, July 9 through Aug. 24, and from 5:30-8 p.m. Fridays.
•Boys basketball (grades 5-8): This program is set up in a league format with games and playoffs. There is a $20 fee per child. Team T-shirts will be provided. Hoop it up from 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 22.
•Girls basketball (grades 5-8): This program also is set in a league format with games and playoffs. There is a $20 fee per child. Team T-shirts will be provided. Play from 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 23.
•Floor hockey (grades 5-8): This program, too, is set up in a league format with games and playoffs. There is a $20 fee per child. Team T-shirts will be provided. Compete from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 21.
•Oil painting for kids: The objectives of the course are instruction on the basics of oil painting. Class is for youth ages 8-14. All supplies are included. There is a $50 fee per child. Paint from 3:30-5 p.m. Mondays, through Aug. 20
•Bingo for kids: It's bingo for children ages 4-16 (but parents are welcome to play along). Bring your friends and family to this community-favorite event. Bingo is free, and no registration is necessary. Try it from 6-8 p.m. Friday, July 20.
•Oil painting for adults: The objective of the course is instruction on the basics of oil painting. Class is for adults. A painting will be taught, but adults also can paint another scene. All supplies are included. There is a $100 fee per student. Paint from 6-8 p.m. Mondays through Aug. 27.
•Pickleball for adults: Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing recreational games across the country. It plays like table tennis, but on a larger scale. Adult coed open play, with instruction available for new players, and equipment provided. Pickle it up from 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays, through Aug. 21.
In addition, the weight room and fitness center are available from 1-8 p.m. weekdays through Aug. 24. Those under the age of 18 need permission from a parent or guardian.
