Recreation

Wednesday, August 4, was the kick-off for the 4th annual Westlake Corporate Challenge which featured seven local companies and businesses. Participating in this years Challenge were: City of Westlake, Fidelity Investments, Lake Erie Electric, Pharmacy Management Group, Rock Point Church, Sea Land Chemical and Westlake Village Retirement Community.

As the four-day challenge went along, the companies and businesses had to compete in various team-building events. Events ranged from a food drive and blood drive to cardboard boat races and kickball. The teams had a great time and got to show off their competitive side. Katy Ostromek from Pharmacy Management Group (PMG) said, “Pharmacy Management Group had a fantastic time. Every event was both fun and challenging. The teams we played against were good spirited and fun to share the court with.”

You and your family now have convenient access to basic reading and basic math classes in Westlake and available to surrounding communities. These classes are for students of all ages and are held at the Westlake Recreation Center. 

“The purpose is to offer you high quality tutoring in small groups at affordable rates,” said Robert Deminico, manager of the Westlake Recreation Center. “All of North Coast Tutoring Services' tutors are experienced, professional master tutors with bachelor’s degrees and are specifically trained for these classes. Many tutors have advanced degrees.” 

Saturday, Oct. 15 (1-4 p.m.) Fall Festival and Pumpkin Hunt – Come one, come all to the annual Fall Festival and Pumpkin Hunt at the Westlake Recreation Center grounds. This is for kids ages 10 and under and includes a pumpkin hunt, face painters, hay rides, treats, inflatables and much more.  The best news of all is that it is FREE!

Friday, Oct. 21 (6:30-7:30 p.m.) The Great Floating Pumpkin Patch – Pick your pumpkin from our patch in the pool. Swim around and pick the pumpkin that suits your fancy. Open to Rec members and residents of Westlake only.

Friday, Oct. 28 (6:30-8:30 p.m.) Monster Mash Halloween Party – The little ones ages 3-8 can come and trick or treat around the Recreation Center. Dress as your favorite cartoon character. Then fifth- and sixth-graders can come later for our Halloween Monster Mash Dance Party featuring DJ EAZY.

Friday, Feb. 4 (6:30-8:30 p.m.) Father/Daughter Valentine’s Dance – Dance the night away with your little princess.  Great father/daughter together time. Snacks and punch provided and each couple receives a free photo from the evening. Open to Westlake residents only. Fee per "couple": $15/members; $20/residents, non-members; $5/add'l child.

Jan. 17, 24 and Feb. 21 (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) No School Day Camp (Grades K-6) – Camp is designed to keep the kids entertained with games, swimming, art projects and other fun stuff in a supervised setting. Bring a brown bag lunch, towel and swimsuit. An afternoon snack will be provided. Fee: $120/member; $180/resident, non-member; $200/non-resident.

The kids are starting to head back to school and fall will be here before we know it. Fall programming is close to starting up at the Westlake Recreation Center. Programs are filling up quick so be sure to sign up for the classes you had been planning on signing up for before its too late. We have many programs to offer for people of all ages. Here are some programs that are starting here within the next week or two. Other events and activities may be found online or in our Rec Gazette.

As the summer is winding down Peterson Pool has some fun for the kids up to the age of 10. The Goldfish Grab will be held Sunday, August 29, starting at 7:00 p.m. Each child will get the chance to catch a goldfish and take it home. Make sure to bring a net or bucket to catch your goldfish in.

Moms: Get the opportunity to work out while your young one is watched. Mom and Munchkin will allow moms to enjoy an exercise class with an instructor while our staff watches your child (must be 2 years old or younger). Classes will begin Monday, August 30, at 10 a.m.

As the Christmas holiday season is fast approaching so are the frigid, snow-filled days of winter. The Westlake Recreation Center is getting ready for the winter season. The fall programming is wrapping up another successful year, with tons of fun and learning experiences for people of all ages in the books. Decorations, winterizing, and programming are all in effect for this snowy season. The Rec Center just came out with the winter program book. This program book has a great amount of programs and special events for you to check out.

Check out the Rec after the doors close for The Ultimate After Hours Bash on Dec. 11. We close the Rec doors and stay open late for these special events. Participants will be able to have gym time, go swimming, play Wii and several other games while they enjoy pizza and drinks. This event is open to all Rec Center members and children who live or go to school in Westlake. Open to children in Grades 6–7.

Everyone at the Bay Village Recreation Department would like to thank all the kids and parents who came to our Halloween Safety Day! It was a huge success with an attendance of more than 150. Kids learned about Halloween safety all while having fun listening to stories, making crafts, playing games and getting their faces painted. Everyone left with a pumpkin in hand, candy in their bags and a smile on their face. We hope everyone had a fun and safe Halloween!

Check out some of our upcoming programs…

Youth Basketball League

Grades 3-8

Practices: Begin the week of Nov. 14

Games: Saturdays, Nov. 19-Feb. 25

League Divisions:

Boys: 3/4 Grade, 5/6 Grade, 7/8 Grade

Girls: 3/4 Grade, 5/6 Grade

Teams practice one hour per week in addition to Saturday games. 

Summer Day Camp (Grades 1-6)

Each week is a fun-filled camp including games, art time, garden time, swimming and other fun activities. Each camper needs to bring a brown bag lunch, bathing suit and towel. Afternoon snacks provided. Please check out the Rec Gazette for more details including weekly field trips. Full day camp is 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and half-day camp is 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Soccer Camp with Coach Mike Besu (Ages 5-14)

July 30-Aug. 3 (9 a.m.-noon) – Join WHS varsity coach Mike Besu as he works with players to improve their soccer skills. This is a great skills camp for both boys and girls. Campers should bring a water bottle and shin guards with them. Maximum of 50 players.

Have you ever seen a family searching through the woods or park for something? The family may have been looking for a Geocache!  

Going geocaching is a great way to go on an exciting treasure hunt with the family! A geocache is a container filled with prizes. To find one, you will need some directions with a GPS device that may be obtained on a smart phone application.

These directions will tell you where to look and how many feet you are from the treasure if you are heading in the right direction. Once you find the geocache, you can take as many prizes as you want from the cache, but you must put in the same number of prizes that were taken out. You do this because more kids will want to find the same cache. The treasures are small, such as silly bands, rings and gogo's. Inside the cache, along with the "treasures," will be a paper log to sign your name and date.

Fall festivities are here at Bay Village Recreation. If you are forced to be inside because of the cool weather, let us help you have some fun! Bay Village Recreation Department offers a variety of programs to help keep you busy and entertained during the fall and winter months.

We offer programs for the toddler and preschool ages, such as: preschool playtime, toddler bikes to teach balance, and more. The Rec offers youth programs such as: basketball leagues, youth yoga, creative dramatics, indoor tennis, and more! 

 

As Halloween approaches, the Westlake Recreation Center is getting into the spirit of things. We have numerous programs oriented for the family and young ones to enjoy. Don’t miss out on these fun, Halloween-spirited events. There are other programs if you are interested in exercising, dancing, and drawing that are running in the next week and a half. Here are some of the programs that are being offered.

As I mentioned before Halloween will be here very soon and to kick things off we have the Great Floating Pumpkin Patch taking place on Oct. 22, followed by the children’s Halloween Monster Mash on Oct. 29. There is limited space in both of these events so make sure to sign up quickly.

Lake Erie Nature & Science Center Seeking Wild Summer Reading Camp Volunteers

Unlock the joy of reading for a child this summer! Lake Erie Nature & Science Center is seeking volunteers as young as 13 to share their love of the written word with children attending the 2010 Wild Summer Reading Camp. Teen and adult volunteers are needed to read with and to campers, and to help with fun activities.

The camp takes place in the “wild” setting of Lake Erie Nature & Science Center with animal exhibits and plenty of natural beauty for inspiration and encouragement. Children enrolled in the camp participate in a variety of science activities including wildlife presentations, planetarium programs and nature hikes and also spend time with a reading specialist. Campers will be children entering grades 1 – 4 from Bay Village and Westlake City Schools and are identified and placed by the school systems. (Lake Erie Nature & Science Center does not register camp participants.)

 

Thanksgiving is coming up, a time when you might be eating more than usual! What better way to even out all that feasting than getting involved in activities and programs at the Bay Village Recreation Department? Check out what we have going on and find something that will keep you moving through the start of the holiday season.

1st & 2nd Grade Basketball

Jan. 11–March 1

1st Grade: Wednesday evenings

2nd Grade: Thursday evenings

The basketball season is fast approaching! Sign up now to learn the fundamentals in a fun, recreational environment. Deadline is Dec. 6.

The Westlake Recreation Center is getting ready for the warmer weather. The new program book for all the summer programs will be coming out within the next 2 weeks. Keep your eyes open for that and in the meantime here are some programs to keep you busy.

Here’s some fun the whole family can enjoy. On Friday, March 26, make your way up to the Rec Center for the Easter Winter Carnival. The kids (ages 3-8) will be able to play their favorite carnival games and enjoy a special visit from the Easter Bunny.

If you’re looking for an adult fitness class, we have several to offer you. Depending on what you want to do you can choose from these classes: Aqua Kickboxing, Body Sculpting and Phenomenal Abdominals starting March 29 and March 30. Don’t be left out. Sign up now.

Pass & Catch (ages 4-6)

Jump start kids to the sport of football. Both boys and girls can learn how to hold, run, kick and pass a football. A fun environment using soft footballs on a smaller field. Fee ($45/member, $55 non-member) includes football, jersey and certificate of completion. Saturdays, 9-9:45 a.m., Sept. 8 to Oct. 6.

Coed Youth Flag Football (Grades 1 & 2)

This coed non-contact league allows children to learn the game of football in a fun nature. Practice will be held during the week with games on Saturdays. Each team will play one night game during the season. Fee includes jersey and wristbands. Volunteer coaches are needed for this program. Deadline to register is Aug. 30 with practices starting the week of Sept. 5. Fee: $50/member; $60 non-member. Games will start on Saturday, Sept. 15 and end on Oct. 13.

Peterson Pool Information

Peterson Pool, located in Clague Park, is the city of Westlake’s outdoor public pool. The pool is open to both residents and non-residents. The pool is open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.

For more information including costs and membership information, please see our web site at www.wlrec.org.

NFL Punt, Pass & Kick (Ages 6-15)

The NFL, Punt, Pass & Kick program is open to all boys and girls ages 6-15. Participants must register at the field no later than 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10, with a copy of their birth certificate. This program is free. Competition starts at 10:30 a.m. at the Westlake Recreation Center’s football fields.

Pass & Catch (Ages 4-6)

Jump start kids to the sport of football. Boys and girls can learn how to hold, run, kick, pass and catch a football. This fun environment uses soft footballs on a smaller field. Fee of $45 ($55 for non-residents) includes football, jersey and certificate. Saturdays, Sept. 9 to Oct. 8, 9-10 a.m.

Summer is a great time for you and the family to check out what the Westlake Recreation Center has to offer. We have a wide range of programs for the young to the adults. Enjoy some of our programs that will be outside and don't forget about the ones that are held inside, too. For further references for programming refer to our summer program book or our website. Take a look at what we have coming up in the near future:

Give yourself the chance to increase your flexibility, coordination, balance, and strengthen your core muscles and have fun at the same time. These two classes will offer you both a work out and a chance to learn new moves. The Beginner’s Belly Dance and Continuing Belly Dance classes will start Monday, June 21.

Summer Pool Passes

Summer pool passes are now available! We are looking forward to another fun-filled summer at the Family Aquatic Center. Registration is available in person or through the mail. You must provide proof of residency. Hurry in: the Early Bird Special – which saves $10 off the price of a pass – ends May 14! Pool opens June 1.

Learn to Swim

Bay Village residents: Join us for our American Red Cross-affiliated Learn to Swim program. We offer lessons for ages 6 months ("Parent & Tot") to adults. Classes run in the mornings and we also offer evening and weekend classes too!  Registration is done in person. Registration dates and session dates are online at www.cityofbayvillage.com.

Summer registration is open!

It’s that time of year...time to register for all the great summer programs at the Bay Recreation Department! Visit our web site at www.cityofbayvillage.com and click on Parks and Recreation to get all the info you need for our summer programs and to sign up! Registration is also available in person at the Recreation Department office.

Early Bird Pool Passes

You can save $10 if you buy your pool passes before May 15! All memberships must be purchased in person at the Recreation Department office.

Volleyball Clinic

Boys and Girls, Grades 4-8

April 18 and 25, 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Middle School Gym

Learn the fundamentals or improve your skills during this two-day clinic. Lead by Mike Mileti, varsity head coach at St. Joseph Academy.

On March 2, teens from six Westshore high schools attended the second annual Westshore Young Leaders Network (WYLN) lock-in at the Westlake Recreation Center. The Westshore Young Leaders is a leadership program that was developed by the Westshore Enforcement Bureau (WEB  in August 2010 to promote alcohol and other drug free choices for middle and high school teens. 

WYLN hosted this event, providing 137 teens with an evening of fun during which some played basketball, volleyball and corn hole while others relaxed in the sauna and the pool’s lazy river. D.J.s played tunes for line dancing and singing karaoke. A photo booth with props was a popular new addition to the event this year.  

6th Grade After Hours Bash

Friday, Feb. 10 (8:30-10:30 p.m.) – The return of the popular after hours fun time. We close the doors and stay open late for these special events. Gym, pool, DJ Eazy spinning tunes. Snack and water provided. Please register early to avoid being closed out. Open to members and any child who goes to school in Westlake. Fee: $10/members; $15/residents.

Pre-School Beach Party (ages 3-5)

Friday, Feb. 17 (10-11 a.m.) – Come beat the winter blues and have some fun with your family and friends in the tot pool. We will play pool games, splash and swim, make a craft and enjoy a light snack. Pre-registration is required. Limit of 20. Fee: $4/members; $8/residents.

Presidents Day Beach Party

Monday, Feb. 20 (12:30-3 p.m.) NO SCHOOL on Presidents Day? What a great time to have a beach party! Music, games including the famous Big Kahuna Cannonball Classic and prizes, too. Advanced registration (before Feb. 13): $3/members; $6 residents; $9 non-residents. Day-of-event registration: $5/members; $10/residents; $15 non-residents.

March 28 – April 1 (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) Spring Break Day Camp (grades K-6) – Enjoy the spring break at the Rec Center one day at a time or join us for the whole week. The camp is designed to keep kids entertained with games, swimming, art projects and other fun stuff in a supervised setting. Children will need to bring a brown bag lunch, towel and swimsuit. An afternoon snack is provided. Daily rate is $30/Member, $45/Resident, $50/Non-Resident. Weekly rate is $150/Member, $225/Resident, $250/Non-Resident.

Wednesday, March 16 (3:30-4:15 p.m.) Little Chefs (ages 4-6) – This basic class will teach kids how to make simple and tasty recipes with a St. Patrick's Day theme. Supplies are included. Parents are asked to stay and assist. Cost is $10/Member, $15/Resident, $20/Non-Resident.

Wednesday, March 16 (4:30-5:30 p.m.) Kids in the Kitchen (ages 7-12) – Same as the Little Chefs class but more hands-on and involved. Parents, please notify the instructor of any food allergies upon registering. St. Patrick’s Day theme. Cost is $10/Member, $15/Resident, $20/Non-Resident.

The Westlake Recreation Center is on a roll. Programming is a full go and there are activities for people of all ages. We have programs that are indoor and outdoor, for the kids and for adults, and programs for exercise or entertainment. We have plenty of options for everyone. Summer is a busy time for us here and we invite you to check out what we have to offer you. Here are just some of the programs we have coming up within the next week.

The kids need something to do or somewhere to go during the summer when school is out. The Westlake Recreation Center can help you out. Starting Monday, July 5, Summer Day Camp and our Manners Boot Camp will start. Summer Day Camp is for children in grades 1-6. The kids will stay busy, keep entertained and will enjoy a field trip each week. Manners Boot Camp is for children in grades 1-5. They will learn how to act in social settings both at home and away. Spots are filling up quick in each camp. Make sure to sign up before it’s too late.

 

The City Of Westlake recently concluded a 13-week weight loss challenge, coined “Westlake Weighs Down.” One hundred twenty residents and over 300 employees from eleven Westlake companies competed in the friendly competition. All of the winners were recognized at the first annual Health Forum. Mayor Dennis Clough was on hand to make the presentations. 

“Our goal was to establish an initiative to motivate you and create an atmosphere that promoted a balanced lifestyle change,” he said. “Daily exercise and intelligent nutrition decisions have lead you to a healthier, happier you. By the looks on your smiling faces, it appears we have succeeded.”

Many events took place over the 13-week time frame, including special presentations by Dr. Michael Roizen; a food drive that netted approximately 600 non-perishable items that were donated to the Westlake assistance program; free weekly exercise classes; monthly seminars on a wide range of subjects pertaining to health and wellness; two fitness evaluations to measure important body indexes; and weekly newsletters with exercise tips, recipes and fun facts about dieting. 

Finally the warm weather has made an appearance. The grass is growing, the birds are chirping and the smell of spring has arrived. The Westlake Recreation Center is getting into the swing of spring and offering great programming for people of all ages. Here are some programs that are happening very soon.

Parents, here’s an opportunity for some quality adult time! We’ll take care of the kids while you take care of yourselves. Under adult supervision, children will participate in structured activities, receive pizza and will be entertained while you go out. Don’t miss out on this opportunity of free time for yourself.

Bring your dancing shoes and get ready to learn new moves. We are offering Line Dancing starting April 12; Advanced Ballroom and Advanced Swing both starting April 14. If you’re in the mood to learn some new steps and want to dance like the stars these classes are for you.

My grandson, Nico Barnett, a 6th grader at Parkside Elementary School in Westlake plays on a football team. His team (aptly named the Cleveland Browns?) lost their first game, but won all the rest of their games.

On the night of Saturday, October 24th at Westlake High School, Nico's team played against the Vikings and won the championship 26 to 0!! What a thrill it was for all of his family members, including his grandmother, who were at the game to see the Browns win.

After the game, I told Nico that his team should go down to the stadium and replace the real Cleveland Browns! If fifth and sixth graders can play this well, why not? What a sight that would be! Right!?

12th Annual Presidents Day Beach Party

Monday, Feb. 18 (12:30-3 p.m.) – No school on Feb. 18? What a great time to have a beach party! Enjoy music, games including the famous Big Kahuna Cannonball Classic. Cost: Free to members; $5/residents; $10/non-residents. You must be registered to attend.

Pre-School Beach Party (ages 3-5)

Friday, Feb. 15 (10-11 a.m.) – Come beat the winter blues and have some fun with your friends in the tot pool. We will play pool games, splash and swim, make a craft and enjoy a light snack. Pre-registration is required. Maximum of 20. Cost: Free to members; $5/residents; $10/non-residents.

It’s been another awesome summer at the Bay Village Recreation Department! Whether it was playing summer sports or hanging out at the pool, everyone was keeping busy and having fun. Before saying goodbye to summer 2012, we have some celebrating to do. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Family Aquatic Center! On Saturday, Sept. 1, we will celebrate this milestone with an all-day party at the pool! Check out the details below, we hope to see everyone there!

Family Aquatic Center 10th Anniversary Party

Saturday, Sept. 1, noon-9 p.m.

Come celebrate 10 years of summer fun and memories at the pool! There will be plenty to do including contests, games, music and much, much more!

Here’s a look at some of our upcoming programs…

VIP Special Needs Baseball

Beginning Saturday, 16 (6 p.m.) – Starting its seventh season, the VIP baseball program is open to any school-age child with special needs from any community. Indoor Spring Training will be held at the Westlake Recreation Center. Practices will move outside in May and move to Sunday nights. For more information, please contact Jim Dispirito at 440-617-4420.

English Rose & Black Tie Etiquette (Grades 1-5)

Thursdays, April 14 – May 19 (6-7 p.m.) – This popular etiquette course will include materials and weekly class supplies. Students are taught how to act in everyday social situations at home and away. Something fun and new is presented each week to help students be the best that they can be.

Learn to Swim Classes

Next session begins the week of April 11. Various classes at various times are offered. For more information, please contact our aquatics department at 440-808-5700, ext. 3420.

Peterson Pool at Clague Park

Registration is underway for Peterson Pool Learn to Swim classes at the Westlake Recreation Center. Cost is $45 for residents, $65 for non-residents. There is a $10 discount when signing up a child for two swim lessons or two children at the same time. Season passes are also available. For more information about swim lessons, including dates and times, please visit our website at www.wlrec.org or pick up one of our new Rec Gazettes.

Pee-Wee Softball (ages 4-6)

Children will learn the basics such as throwing, batting and fielding. This is not T-ball as players will learn to hit coach-pitch underhand. Several morning and evening sessions are available. Cost is $50 for residents, $65 for non-residents and includes a T-shirt. During the final two weeks, players will have fun playing other sessions in the Pee-Wee World Series. Starts June 11.

Mother’s Day Swim Party

Friday, May 11 (6:30-8:30 p.m.) – Celebrate with your mom, grandmother, godmother, etc. at our first ever Mother’s Day Swim Party. Light refreshments will also be served. Cost: $5/member couple; $8/resident couple.

Fishing Derby

Saturday, May 12 (9 a.m.-noon) – Enjoy a morning of fishing at the Westlake Recreation Center’s fishing pond. The Derby is open to kids aged 12 and younger. The pond is stocked with plenty of bass, channel catfish, crappie, trout and blue gill. Please bring your own equipment. Parent/guardian is required, however there is no cost for the parent. Bait and prizes will be provided but you must be registered to receive them. Cost is $10. Register at the Westlake Recreation Center.

Golf Lessons

Whether you need to practice and make some small adjustments to your game or don’t know the difference between a driver and an iron, the Westlake Recreation Department has a class for you. We offer beginners classes as well as our new fundamentals and fixes class. Classes are offered at various times of the week so check out our website at www.wlrec.org or one of our Rec Gazettes for more information.

Spring is officially here, and at the Bay Village Recreation Department that means one thing, getting ready for summer! Our summer program books went out a few weeks ago and we have been flooded with registrations galore! The unseasonably warm weather we had in March had us, as well as many Bay residents, even wishing we could open the pool early. But of course those days were followed by some cold ones, so we will all just have to wait until June…

Although summer has yet to arrive, it’s never too early to sign up for all those summer programs and pool memberships! For more information, check out our web site at www.cityofbayvillage.com and click on Parks and Recreation. Registration is available online or in person at the Recreation Department office.

Early Bird Pool Passes

You can save $10 if you buy your pool passes before May 15! All memberships must be purchased in person at the Recreation Department office.

Check out some of our upcoming and ongoing programs...

Youth Basketball Leagues (Boys & Girls, Grades 1-6)

Youth basketball leagues are now forming for the Westlake Recreation Center. Children must be a resident of Westlake, member of the Recreation Center or attend school in Westlake. Practices will start the week of Nov. 29 and games will start on Saturday, Jan. 7. Deadline to register is Nov. 2. Afterwards, registrations will be accepted based on space availability and will have a $10 late fee assessed. Age groups include grades 1-2, 3-4 and 5-6.

7th & 8th Grade Basketball League

The Westlake Recreation Center competes in the West Suburban Youth Basketball League. Teams are made up of 7th & 8th grade students who are not participating on school teams. Practice will be held at least once a week. Games begin on Jan. 7. Deadline to register is Dec. 12. (If 40+ boys OR girls sign up, we will stay with an in-house league.)

Peterson Pool Information

Peterson Pool, located in Clague Park, is the city of Westlake’s outdoor public pool. The pool is open to both residents and non-residents from 1-8 p.m. on weekdays and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. on weekends. For more information, including costs and membership information, please see our website at www.wlrec.org.

Phil Bova Baseball Camp (ages 7-14)

Westlake Recreation Fields, June 20-24 (8 a.m.-4 p.m.) – Coach Phil Bova leads a staff with over 200 years of coaching experience. Coaches from all levels of play will be present to instruct everything from hitting and throwing to actual game playing. The camp includes daily lunch, shirt, cap, guest speakers and a tremendous staff.  To register, visit www.bovacamps.com.

Get Fit

Various fitness classes are offered here at the Westlake Recreation Center including, Yoga, Zumba, Phenomenal Abdominals, Spinning and other fitness-oriented classes. For more information and class schedules please visit our website at www.wlrec.org

Girls on the Run is an organization for girls in grades 3 to 5 who like to run. There are groups all over America! There are sessions in the fall and spring. Each lasts 12 weeks.  

This spring, some of my friends from Bay Village and I joined a group in Avon Lake. The meetings were super fun! We talked about being a good, positive person, and how bullying is not okay. Then we would train for our run.

Lady Demons Volleyball Clinic (Grades 3-6)

Tuesday, April 17-May 22 (6-7 p.m. for grades 3-4; 7-8 p.m. for grades 5-6) – WHS varsity coach Regan Pore introduces her new youth volleyball clinic. The clinic will focus on the basic skills of volleyball including bumping, passing, setting and serving drills to help players gain more experience and confidence in their game. Game situations will also be covered, including rules. Players must bring knee pads.

Golf Lessons

Weather you need to practice and make some small adjustments to your game or don’t know the difference between a driver and an iron, the Westlake Recreation Department has a class for you. We offer beginners' classes as well as our new Fundamentals and Fixes class. Classes are offered at various times of the week, starting April 29. So checkout our website at www.wlrec.org or one of our rec gazettes for more information.

March Madness 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament

Westlake Recreation Center is having a March Madness 3-on-3 Tournament on Saturday, March 24. All games will be played at the Rec Center. Double elimination tournaments with separate divisions for boy and girls.

Divisions are as follows: grades 3/4, 5/6, 7/8. Tournament begins at 10:00 a.m. Starting times staggered by division.  Rosters are limited to four players per team. Cost is $50 for all-member teams, $60 for half-member teams and $70 for non-member teams. One payment per team only.

Deadline to register is March 17. Registration packets available at the Westlake Recreation Center or visit our website at www.wlrec.org. For further information please call 440-808-5700, ext. 3428.

Karate (ages 6 & older)

Students study an art representing several martial art systems including Kajukenpo, Chinese Kenpo, Judo and Japanese Karate. We encourage involvement of parents and children together. You can have fun and pursue excellence at K.D.A. Fridays, March 16-April 27. (No classes on April 6 or 13.)

CITY OF WESTLAKE JULY 4, 2011

10:00 AM    Parade Kicks Off on Hilliard Blvd.

Crocker Park Events

10:00 AM    Classic Car Show at Crocker Park

11:00 DJ EAZY Spinning Tunes

12:00 PM     Americana -Mayor Clough, City Council & Westlake Students celebrate America’s birthday.

1:00 PM       Geeze Cats Perform

Balloon Clowns, Face Painters and Glitter Tattoo artists will be there.

Clague Park Events

Starting at 4:00 PM - Food vendors will be available including; Ironwood Café, Bailey’s Boardwalk Fries, Romeo’s Pizza, Dippin Dots Ice Cream, Island Delights Smoothies, Zog Dog Hot Dogs & Nuts & Such.

6:00 DJ Eazy @ Gazebo                    

Fireworks begin at Dusk

The Westlake Recreation Department will be hosting its annual 3-on-3 March Madness youth basketball tournament next month. This tournament is open to any third- to eighth-grade boy or girl. This is a double elimination tournament and will feature separate divisions of boys and girls. Grade divisions will be 3/4, 5/6 and 7/8. Rosters will be limited to four players per team. Games will be played on quarter courts and officiated by certified referees. T-shirts will be awarded to the first-place team in each division.