WinterFest 2018- Saturday Events
Saturday, January 27
Family Ceramics 9 a.m.-Noon Civic Auditorium
Decorate a project in time for Valentine’s Day, Groundhog Day, Lincoln’s Birthday or any other holiday celebrated in late winter. This entertaining activity provides a great opportunity for a family outing. Please call the Park office at 219-326-9600 to register with your credit card.
“Snowball Softball” Adult Coed Tournament 9 a.m. Lions Field
Dashing through the snow, turning double plays! Get your team together for our version of the “hot stove” league. Double-elimination tournament; limited to the first eight teams to register. Pre-registration required.
Breakfast with the Birds FREE! 9:30-11 a.m. Luhr County Park Nature Center
Come enjoy breakfast treats while watching birds grab a bite at the bird feeders. No pre-registration required. This program is open to all ages; however, children must be accompanied by an adult. Presented by La Porte County Parks
Barre Class FREE! (Donations accepted) 11 a.m.-noon. Civic Auditorium—Lower Level (use Plain Street ramp)
Move those winter blues away! No dance background required! If you are staying on top of fitness trends, you know that barre workouts which are designed to give you a long, lean
From the office of Pam Carroll
Director of Recreation
La Porte Park and Recreation Department
250 Pine Lake Avenue
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 326-9600
dancer-like physique, are all the rage! Come and join certified instructor Becca Masters for a new type of workout! This class is FREE to all who attend! Donations will graciously be accepted to support the La Porte Park and Recreation Department’s Youth Scholarship Program.
Strengthen While Stretching FREE! (Donations accepted) 1 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Civic Auditorium—Lower Level (use Plain Street ramp)
Feeling the winter blahs? Susan Taylor is ready to help increase your flexibility, rebalance the body, relieve pain and scar tissue in joints and muscles. This is a gentle, safe, low-impact workout that is respectful to the body. This class is FREE to all who attend! Donations will graciously be accepted to support the La Porte Park and Recreation Department’s Youth Scholarship Program.
Polar Plunge 10 a.m. Cummings Lodge
Take the plunge for Deeker and Clarke Park! Participants must register in advance (by January 19) by making a $100 donation online at www.uflc.net/funds/contribute-online/decamps-band-of-brothers-fund or by check at the Park Department. Not into freezing cold water? Consider chipping in to sponsor a brave friend. Participants can warm up after the plunge with refreshments, including hot chocolate, by the fire in Cummings Lodge!
Community Snow Angel Gathering FREE! 1 p.m. Behind Cummings Lodge in Soldiers Memorial Park
How many people can we join in one place to make snow angels simultaneously? Let’s find out! Tell your neighbors! Bring a friend! Come one, come all! Bring back your childhood memory of playing in the snow!
Family Beach Day FREE! 1:30 p.m.-3 p.m. Stone Lake Beach—Soldiers Memorial Park
Going to the beach in the middle of winter? Sure, it is WinterFest! We are planning an afternoon of family ‘beach’ activities immediately following the snow angel gathering. Bring your beach pail and shovel to build a “sand” castle, participate in a volleyball game, tug-of-war, Frisbee golf, limbo, “parachute” game (beach ball with blanket), fly a kite, or play hopscotch! Warning: these activities may trigger squeals of fun and laughter! Hot chocolate will be available at the beach house.
Date and Time
Saturday Jan 27, 2018
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM CST
January 27-28
Location
Throughout La Porte