The Department of Leisure Services provides a wide range of activities which appeal to all ages. For information concerning programs, fees charged and registration, check the calendar, navigate these pages or call 361-3640. You may also download the Registration Form . Be sure to check the SPORTS pages for those programs. For All AgesCome experience the fun of Rubber Stamping. Unleash your creativity and learn a new craft that is very useful. This class will include the basics of rubber-stamping, card-making, and other uses for paper crafting. Not only will you get basic instructions, but you will take home 6 simple completed projects! instructor: Cindy Waldroff from Stamping in Dixie, Independent Demonstrator for Stampin' Up! date: Feb. 28, Tuesday time: 6:30 til 9:00 p.m. fee: $25 includes all supplies minimum/maximum: 8/15 where: Doster Community Center - Beginning and Advanced Two fishing seminars will be held Thursday night, February 16. Beginning at 7:00, and introduction to fishing will be held. Youth and adults will have a hands-on time of learning about casting and preparing to fish. This session will include how to fillet or dress fish for cooking. After a break at 8:00, a more advanced session will begin at 8:15. An angler from the AUM bass fishing team and staff from the Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division will discuss fishing local waters for largemouth bass and spotted bass. Questions from the audience will be an important part of the seminar. For more information call: 361-3640 or Al. Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries at 334-242-3884 when: February 16, Thursday time: 7pm-8pm beginners; 8:15pm-9:00pm advanced where:Doster Community Center fee: FREE!! Call 361-3697 for details or to register, Space is limited. Each class is $25 per person. • Getting Started with the Computer • Internet 101 • Computer Maintenance • Intro to the PC (personal computer) • Troubleshooting when: Mondays & Fridays time: 12:00 noon - 4:00pm where: Gillespie Senior Center More Bang for your Buck! Instructor: Stacey Roten Let Stacey show you how to stretch your dollar, get name brand items all while saving money, having fun, and even getting some products free! when: March 24, Saturday where: Doster Community Center time: 9:30-11:30am fee: $20 per person pre-register by: March 19 minimum/maximum: 10/50 Tennis Ladder Challenge (click for more)
Singles, Doubles, Mixed Doubles Ages 14-18; 19 & up Fee: $5 per person or $10 per team Must pre-register at the Doster Community Center If interested, call 361-3640 for a copy of the Rules and Guidelines Youth Singles Ladder Registration Form Youth Doubles Ladder Registration Form Adult Singles Ladder Registration Form Adult Doubles Ladder Registration Form Instructor: Janice Pleasner Get off to the right start with your new puppy. This Puppy Socialization and Training Class is: • For all puppies from eight weeks of age to sixteen weeks of age. • Course length is six weeks. • Certificate of completion at the conclusion of the class. The purpose of the class is to provide a strong groundwork for good behavior for your new puppy and to improve the human pet bond between you and your dog. Topics and lessons include: • House Training. • Beginning lessons in simple obedience including walking on leash, sit, down, stay, and come. • Socialization with people and other dogs. • Problem prevention and solving. • Basic instruction on puppy and dog health, grooming, nutrition, behavior. All the above in a fun and relaxed stress free atmosphere for you and your new puppy taught by and instructor with 40+ years of experience training thousands of dogs for companionship, competition, and or work. Dates: April 10-May 15; Tuesdays Time: 7pm-8pm Place: Doster Community Center Cost: $80.00 Time to clean and get rid of unwanted but good items. Rent your booth and set up the evening before the sale. Guns, weapons, tobacco & alcohol CANNOT be sold on the premises. (24) - 12x15 Auditorium booths, $15 each (7) - 10x10 Dining Room booths, $10 each (7) 12x15 outdoor booths, no tables provided, $5 each Come by Doster to rent your booth, they sell out fast! A ten day cancellation required or booth rental is not refundable. Limit 1 booth per household. Registration begins January 27th when: Set up Friday, March 16, 3:00-7:00 p.m. Sale Saturday, March 17, 6 a.m.-Noon where: Doster Center Special Guest: CharaieCelia K. Hamilton Miss Alabama State University CharaieCelia K. Hamilton is the beautiful daughter of Celia and Nathaniel Hamilton of Montgomery, Alabama. CharaieCelia came to the gorgeous University of Alabama State, where she has become a Theatre Arts Major. CharaieCelia was also Ms. Junior at Alabama State 2010-2011. She participates in numerous clubs on campus. Hamilton was also a facilitator for K.E.E.P Productions children models. She volunteered with Making of a Lady, which is a nonprofit organization created to train the young women of Houston Hill Middle School on how to be a lady. Her newest program is QUEENS. Queens is a program founded to teach girls in the surrounding area their true worth and that most importantly all girls are queens. Upon graduating from ASU, Ms. CharaieCelia Hamilton aspires to become a leader and role model for youth in Alabama. Celebration of Black History! Entertainment and history for the entire family. When: Friday, February 17th Time: 6:00pm Where: Doster Community Center Fee: FREE Instructor, Janice Plessner Basic household obedience for dogs 5 months and up. First class, come without your dog, but bring health records. Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks? Registration required before date of class. when: Mondays 7:00 - 8:00pm, January 16-February 20, March 19-April 23 where: Doster Center (Class is 6 weeks) Fee: $80 per dog, or $40 for repeats (same dog) when: Saturday, April 14 (subject to change) 2:00-4:00pm where: Cooter’s Pond Park The Department of Leisure Services & the Prattville-Autauga Humane Society host a fun-filled day for the whole family — bring your favorite furry friend or adopt one! (Make sure pets are up to date on shots & on a leash.) - Dogs Helping Dogs Walk
- Prizes for Best Costume, Pet/owner Look Alike, Smallest Dog & Largest Dog
- Visit Local Vets, Pet Product Vendors, Pet Stores, Dog Exhibitions & Concessions!
- Door Prizes!
- Bone Hunt For Dogs - Prizes!
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For Youth & ChildrenThe Prattville Model Boat Club will be demonstrating remote control boats of various styles and sizes. Bring the family and a picnic lunch and enjoy the show. date: April 28 time: 10:30am - 11:30am place: Pratt Park Pond FREE!! April is National Kite Month. This is a great time to bring the family, a picnic lunch, the family dog, and teach the kids an old time, fun, inexpensive outdoor activity. Bring or build your own kite and come join in on the fun. (All dogs must be on a leash and have had their vaccinations) date: April 7 time: 10:00am until place: Cooter’s Pond at the top of the hill. FREE!! Sadie Hawkins & Pre-Spring Break Dance (if you plan to come please call 361-3640 to reserve your spot call and place your name on the attendees list by March 2: NO CALLS NO DANCE) minimum/maximum: 50/300 (Must have parent volunteers!!!! If you are interested in helping with this dance please call Erica at 361-3640 for additional information and to place your name on the volunteer list) grades: 5th & 6th students of Autauga County fee: $5.00 place: Doster Community Center date: March 9 time: 7:00-10:00pm Geared toward kids ages 5-15. This is a fun high energy class, that will encourage kids to get up and keep moving. It will help them become more fit, self and aware of their own nutritional habits and choices. Date: Tuesday & Thursdays Time: 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. Place: Doster Community Center Fee: $10.00 per person per month Min/Max: 10/25 Action-packed, fun-filled after school program: games, homework time and more! when: Monday-Friday, 3:00-6:00 pm, Begins August 15th (on the first day of school)! Check for Vacation Club Days when school is out and parents have to work! where: Doster Center Afternoon snack & transportation provided. Registration fee: $20 per child. Weekly fee $35 per child, $30 for second child per week. Daily fee: $20. Registration begins Wednesday, July 27. Ages 11-15. This course covers safety, first aid, professionalism, leadership and care-giving skills. Also includes tips for getting baby-sitting jobs. Three-day course covers certification 1 baby-sitters’ training and infant & child CPR. Dates: Mon., March 26th, 9:00am-4.00pm (bring lunch) Tues., March 27th, 9:00am-4.00pm (lunch provided) Where: Upper Kingston Community Center Fee: $100.00 (includes baby-sitter’s handbook, baby-sitter’s pin, class material and baby-sitter’s backpack plus lunch on the last day only.) Check payable to: American Red Cross. Min/Max: 6/15 Grades 1 - 6 $30 per month Saturday, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Upper Kingston Community Center Date: February 11, 18, 25, & March 3 4 Week Sessions Sessions Include: Etiquette in Public Places, Proper Introductions, Social and Communication Skills, Posture, Dining Do’s and Don’ts, Place setting, Communicating 101 & More Class Session ends with a Field Trip to a Restaurant, A Certificate and Picture in the Newspaper. More than 100 youth have participated in the class since 2007. Min./ Max.: 10/25 Registration at the Doster Community Center. K-6th grade. Field trips, games activities & arts-n-crafts. Child must bring lunch unless otherwise instructed. when: March 26-30; 7:30am-5:30pm where: Doster Center Fee: $50 for the week or $20 per day. Fee must be paid in full no later than 3 working days before the week of camp (Must have 15 participants registered). Min/Max: 15/50. Spend your summer with us going on weekly field trips, playing games, making crafts and going swimming! when: starts Tuesday, May 29th, 7a.m.-6p.m. where: Prattville Kindergarten Gym K-6th grade. Registration starts April 2 at Doster Community Center. Non-refundable fee: $75 registration, $70 per week or $20 per day. Weekly fee required regardless of attendance. One week vacation (from program) non-payment. MANDATORY Parent Orientation: Parents must attend one day only. May 21 or 22, 6 p.m., Kindergarten Gym.
For Adults 18+This is a 4-hour unarmed self-defense class for women only. In this course, the student will learn the basics of self-defense and move into more advanced materials. Student will be able to perform strikes and defend themselves from a variety of positions. Instructor: Wayne Mackey ages: 18 and up Required Equipment: Student are required to wear tennis shoes and comfortable casual clothing that will allow for movement. Please do not wear any jewelry as this may cause injury. when: Saturday, September 24 time: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Register at Doster Center min/max: 10/30 Fee: $30 per person Must call 361-3640 to register.
Photo Policy: Photos are periodically taken of participants in our classes, programs, and at the various park locations and facilities. These photos are for Department use only and may be used in our flyers and brochures or on our website. If you have any questions regarding this policy, please call the office at 361-3640.
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