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406 Craven Street
New Bern, NC 28560
Phone: (252) 636-6606
Fax: (252) 636-6685

 

Recreation and Parks Ordinance
Effective June 1, 2009

Hooked on Walking
February 2010 Schedule

 

All youth basketball games for Saturday, February 13th have been cancelled at Vanceboro Farm Life.
Please see the schedule below for the revised game dates:

Cancelled Games

League

Original Scheculed Game

Make-up Date

Vanceboro Youth Basketball

Saturday, January 30th

Saturday, February 27th

Vanceboro Youth Basketball

Saturday, February 13th

no make-up games

 
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Upcoming Events in January-March 2010

Classes & Programs

Karate class meets every Tuesday night in the Gym at H.J. MacDonald Middle School. Class will resume January 6, 2009. Ages 3-7 meet at 7:00 pm-7:30pm and ages 8-adult meet from 7:30 pm-9:00 pm. Fees for the class are $25/month for ages 3-7 and $35/month for ages 8-adult. For more information, call Billy Wilkes at (252) 636-6606. Registration Form

Craven County Special Olympics will hold their local basketball competitions for the middle/high school groups on Wednesday, February 3rd and the adult/independent groups will compete on February 17th at the West New Bern Recreation Center. The competition starts at 10:00 am and volunteers are encouraged to be there by 9:30 am. If you would like to volunteer for these events or any events for Special Olympics, please contact Mark Seymour at (252) 636-6606.

Adult beginner tennis lessons will start Tuesday, March 9th at West New Bern Recreation Center. Classes are from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm every Tuesday, for four weeks. Fee for the class is $45. Pre-registration is required as class space is limited. If you have any questions, please call our office at (252) 636-6606.

Dog obedience class will start Wednesday, March 10th at Creekside Park. Class is from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm every Wednesday night, for six weeks. Fee for the class is $70. Your dog must be at least 5 months old. Pre-registration is required. If you have any questions, please call our office at (252) 636-6606.

Youth beginner tennis lessons will start Thursday, March 11th at West New Bern Recreation Center. Classes time is TBD every Thursday, for four weeks. Fee for the class is $45. Pre-registration is required as class space is limited. If you have any questions, please call our office at (252) 636-6606.

Sports/Leagues

The New Bern Babe Ruth Girls Softball League will have spring registration at the New Bern Mall Saturday, February 20th & 27th at 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Girls ages 5-18 are eligible to play. Cost to play is $35. If you are a first-time player, please provide a copy of your birth certificate at the time of registration. For more information, contact Anita Williford at 1505A S. Glenburnie Road or call 633-6600.

The spring Co-ed Softball League starts their season on Friday, April 9th. The deadline to enter a team, which includes a $100 non-refundable deposit is Friday, March 19th. The games are played on Friday nights, with make-ups on Saturdays of the following week. You can access the Rules, Contracts and Roster Sheet by clicking on the Athletics Page link. For more information, call our office at (252) 636-6606.

NEW - An organizational meeting for men's softball will be held on Tuesday, March 9th at 6:00 pm in the Craven County Administration building. Anyone interested in entering a team or playing men's softball at Creekside Park is urged to attend. For more information regarding this league, contact our office at (252) 636-6606

NEW - Craven County Recreation is currently accepting registration for a newly created co-ed kickball league for adults. The league, which is set to begin on Tuesday, April 13th, will feature a five game schedule. Each kickball team will consist of a minimum of four female and five male players. Players must be at least 16 years of age. Games will be played on Tuesday nights at Creekside Park. Team registration continues Friday, March 26th. Entry fee per team is $100. The league will be limited to six teams. For more information, contact Billy Wilkes or Mark Seymour at (252) 636-6606.

The Vanceboro Youth Basketball League is playing games on Saturdays, in the gym at Vanceboro Farm Life Elementary School. The season runs through February.


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