Updated 6/30/09

New London Parks & Recreation

Body Sculpting / Step Aerobics

Instructor - Lisa Howard

Exercise at your own pace and do what you can to get that heart rate going.  It is a great program for beginners and experienced participants.  Classes run throughout the year, with no registration deadlines, sessions or commitments.  Come as you wish.  You may want to bring your own floor mat and weights.  The steps are provided.

 

Classes run for 60 minutes

Please bring a floor mat

Fee per class - $2 Resident / $3.25 Non-Resident

Fee for 10 pack - $19 Resident / $30 Non-Resident

Come when you can - No sessions or cut off dates - Classes are held continuously 

Who - Adults (Men & Women)

When - Mondays & Thursdays 4:30 p.m. / Saturdays 6:00 a.m.

Where - Washington Center Gym

Tickets must be purchased in advance at the Parks and Recreation Office.  

Cancellations of classes for holidays and instructor vacations will be announced as soon as possible.

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New London Police Department

Free Bike License

Bring your bike to the N.L. Police Department t o 

register your bike for Free.  

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Yearbook Request

The Museum is collecting New London High School yearbooks from 1910-2005.  These will be available for those doing research.  We have a few we still need to acquire.  If you have one of the following and wish to donate it to the Museum please contact us at 920-982-8520 or e-mail us at museum@newlondonwi.org

Needed are 1920-1922, 1933-1934, and 1957

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New London Police Department
Old Inactive Cell Phone - Drop off site
Phones collected will be donated to Sexual Assault Crisis Centers, to raise funds for programs at the centers.

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Free booklets are available at the New London Public Museum and several shops throughout the New London Area. This booklets are of the 2006  Walking Tour of Historic Homes containing a self-guided tour of 15 City of New London historic homes or the 2008 Walking Tour of Historic Downtown providing pictures and history for 22 of our Downtown buildings.   Donations are appreciated.  

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New London Police Department
Severe Weather Radios
are available for $35.00 at the Police Department

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All School Reunion  

"Bulldog Bash 09"

August 7-9, 2009

If you have attended school in New London at any time or have been on faculty or staff you are invited to attend the first ever “Bulldog Alumni Bash.”  The event website is www.geocities.com/nlalumnireunion/index.html

 Happenings on Friday, August 7, 2009

Registration (begins at 9 a.m.)  
Cost is $10.00 per person (checks can be made to:  NL Alumni Reunion)  
Pre-registration is appreciated to help assist in the planning process  
Register at the New London Area Chamber of Commerce (301 E. Beacon Ave.)  from 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.  
Register at Crystal Falls Banquet Facility (1500 Handschke Dr.) from 4 p.m. to the end of the night  
Poker Run (runs through Saturday until 5 p.m.)  
 There is no cost to participate, the purpose is to create a fun way to see the sights of the New London school district, promote the businesses, and have participants mingle with each other  
Details will be available at registration  
Socializing and Entertainment at Crystal Falls Banquet Facility  
4 p.m. to end of night throughout the entire facility.  The front hall will be set up with background music for socializing.  A DJ will provide entertainment in the back hall throughout the night

Happenings on Saturday, August 8, 2009

Registration  
7 a.m. to the end of the night in the Hatten Park stadium  
Pancake Breakfast (Medina-Dale-Readfield Lions Club)  
7 a.m. to midmorning in the Hatten Park stadium  
$6.00 all you can eat pancakes, eggs, ham, juice, milk and coffee.  Donuts will also be sold separately  
Advance tickets will be sold (locations to be announced soon – watch for details)  
5 K Walk / Run  
8:30 a.m. registration in Hatten Park  
Information on touring local facilities will be available at registration   
9 Hole Golf Scramble at Shamrock Heights Golf & Supper Club (10:30 a.m. tee time)
If interested in golfing contact Mark Heise at (920) 982-5537 or e-mail mheise@amfam.com  
Alumni Parade (route to be announced soon – watch for details)  
Parade will begin at 3 p.m. We are looking for baton twirlers, Homecoming Kings & Queens and parade entries  
Please contact Carrie (Palmer) Katerzynske class of 1977 at (920) 982-2930 or (920) 850-5623  
Hatten Park Festivities
3 p.m. – 12 Midnight  
We will have a large tent in the stadium, food and beverage vendors, a DJ followed by a live performance by New London alumni 3 - Way Street
Click here to view a current Press Release
Click here for Registration form

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New London Park & Recreation
Facility Rentals
Looking for a space to rent for a shower, birthday party or meeting?  We rent our Community Center, Activity Room and Gym

Rates are

Community Center $25/hour
Gym $25/hour
Activity Room $20/hour

To register either stop by the Park & Rec office or click here for online registration

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Rawhide
Fish Frys
Rawhide Boys Ranch will begin offering their delicious fish fry on the third Friday of every month, May through October.  Young men will be serving "traditional" lake perch, haddock, shrimp and chicken dinners on the Rawhide campus in New London.  Following is a sampling of the menu: $11.95 for lake perch, $8.50 for children's lake perch, $7.95 for chicken plates and $9.95 for fried or baked haddock.  A full salad bar is included with every dinner.  Proceeds benefit the tuition assistance fund.  Come out and enjoy great food, take a tour and support young men who need a second chance in life!
For more info call 920-982-6100

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Forward New London
Wolf River Market Place
It is an outdoor experience located in the parking lot near Festival Foods.   It will be open weekly on Saturdays through September.  The hours will be 8am - 2pm.  They are currently looking for vendors with art, crafts, jewelry, produce or woodworking items to sell.  They will also accept fundraising groups.  
The cost is only $5.00 (used to cover advertising costs).  To register or for more information call Citizens Bank at 920-982-4410

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New London Park & Recreation

Camp Hatten
A recreational day camp for children in grades K - 8
June 15 - July 27
7-one week sessions offered
The day camp is available for grades K-8.  Register week by week for whichever themes interest you and your child the most.  You can register for a full day of activities, which starts your day off at 8am and pick up time will be at 4:15pm, we also offer the options for a half a day, MWF, early extended and late extended times for those parents who may need to adjust their children's schedule to their work schedule, please see registration information for details and fees.

To register either complete the registration form and drop it off to the Park & Rec office with the required amount or click here for online registration

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Your NEW recycling hauler will begin collection on either Wednesday, May 6 or Friday, May 8.  Recyclables will be picked up bi-weekly (every other Wednesday and Friday)

The Recycling is going Single Stream click here for more info.

Click here for more information about your new hauler

Click here to view the map showing which day is your pickup dates.

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New London Park & Recreation
Funset Boulevard
Thursday, July 9
Ages 5 and older
Deluxe wristband, which includes all day, unlimited access to:  Laser Tag, Bumper Cars, Mini Golf, Kid's playground, Train, Carousel, 20 Game Tokens, Pizza and Soda Buffet
Departs from City Hall at 10:30am and return by 3:30pm 
$23.00
Registration deadline is June 26
Registration is required for each trip.  This can be done at the Parks & Recreation off or call 982-8521
*For field trips for any age a car/booster seat is required for any child under 4 yrs old or under 40 pounds.  Please let the Rec Dept know 2 weeks in advance if you are in need of a car/booster seat or if you are planning on bringing one

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New London Park & Recreation
Milwaukee Zoo
Wednesday, July 15th
Everyone's invited
Departs from City Hall at 9am and return by 5:30pm
$6.00 for 2 and under / $15 for Ages 3-12 / $20 for Ages 13 and up
Includes transportation, admission to the zoo exhibit hall
You are more than welcome to pack a lunch 
Registration deadline is July 1
Registration is required for each trip.  This can be done at the Parks & Recreation off or call 982-8521
*For field trips for any age a car/booster seat is required for any child under 4 yrs old or under 40 pounds.  Please let the Rec Dept know 2 weeks in advance if you are in need of a car/booster seat or if you are planning on bringing one

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Free Family Outdoor Movie Nights
Located at United Church of Christ - 110 E. Hancock St
July 17 - Madagascar 2: Escape to Africa
August 21 - Journey to the Center of the Earth
Movie starts at Dusk.
12' x 23' screen
Please come and bring a food pantry item.
Concessions available and ALL proceeds will be split between the New London Community Cupboard and Dale Food Pantry.

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New London Public Library
Be Creative @ Your Library
June 8 - August 7
Children of all ages are invited to participate in the Summer Reading Program which includes incentives for reading, family story times and entertaining programs.  There is no cost for the program.
Summer reading program for preschoolers to 6th grade (next fall)
Register beginning June 8
Receive your reading record
Record how much time your child reads or is read to
Earn prizes for reading accomplishments

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New London Public Library
Story Babes
Wednesdays, 11:00-11:30
June 8 - August 7
Birth - 2yr olds with a participating adult
Lively, interactive stories, songs and activities for the creepers, crawlers, walkers and talkers, will encourage early language and literacy development
All programs will be held outside on the library grounds weather permitting.  Pre-register up to 2 weeks ahead.

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New London Public Libaray
Get Your Color On Story Time
Join us for storytelling, books, songs, interactive activities and crafts as we get our creative juices flowing
June 8 - August 7
Tuesdays - 6:15-7:00pm Family sessions for parent and child 2-6 yrs old
Wednesday - 9:30-10:30am Preschool story time without a parent or caregiver, 3 1/2 - 6 yrs old
Thursdays - 10:00-10:45am Family sessions for Parent and Child 2-6yrs old
Fridays - 10:30-11:15am Family sessions for 2-6 yrs old
All programs will be held outside on the library grounds weather permitting.  Pre-register up to 2 weeks ahead.

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New London Public Library
Color Your World Thursdays
School aged children are invited to stretch their imaginations, enjoy guest performers, celebrate favorite books, play games and construct various craft projects.
Thursdays 1:30-2:30pm (June 11, 18, 25, July 2, 9,16,23,30)
All programs will be held outside on the library grounds weather permitting.  Pre-register up to 2 weeks ahead.

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New London Public Library
Pearl Street Creativity Fair
August 6
1:30 - 3:30pm
Everyone is invited to appreciate and participate in the creativity of our community.  Crafters and artists will demonstrate their skills and chat about their handiwork.  There will be hands on activities for toddlers to adults!

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Celebrate the 4th of July 
Hatten Park
Enjoy family fun from 3pm to dusk!
Entertainment will include:  plenty of your favorite food and drinks, musical entertainment, the famous "River Rat" challenges (old and new), pie eating contest, children's carnival and old fashioned games, shows by children's performers, bounce house, frog jumping contests, kids casting contests and fabulous fireworks

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Rogers Grand Theatre and New London Area Chamber of Commerce

Movie Mornings

Looking for some summer fun?  We have a deal for you right here in New London!  The New London Chamber of Commerce is working with Rogers Grand Theatre to offer the following movie specials, which will be shown on Wednesday and Thursday mornings at 10am beginning on Wed. June 24 through July 30.  Only $3.00 per person and includes a great movie and a small bag of popcorn!
Movies featured include those listed below but may be subject to change:
July 1 & 2 Hotel for Dogs (PG) Comedy/Kids/Family. 
July 8 & 9 Tale of Despereaux (G) Action/Adventure/Kids/Family
July 15 & 16 Paul Blart: Mall Cop (PG) Action/Adventure/Comedy
July 22 & 23 Monsters vs. Aliens (PG) Action/Adventure/Comedy
July 29 & 30 Marley and Me (PG) Comedy/Kids/Family

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New London Area Chamber of Commerce
Concerts in Taft park & Family Fun Nights
 July 16 and August 20
Join us for three nights of free family fun and entertainment
Join us at 6pm each night to view  our business/club/group showcases, enjoy food and drinks, enter drawings to win prizes and enjoy the musical entertainment.  Bring your chair or blanket, bug spray and sit back and enjoy!
We are confident that all ages will enjoy each of the following bands.
Thursday, July 16 "The Praise Connection Signers and Band" from New London's First Congregational United Church of Christ will be performing in Taft Park beginning at 6:30pm.  They will play many of your favorite praise songs and feature many talented musicians from the New London area.  Come and sign along or sit back and enjoy!
Thursday, August 20 "The Men from Earth" will be performing in Taft Park beginning at 6:30pm.  They will play many country, rock, fold and gospel songs.
For your convenience Citizen's Bank has offered the use of their parking lot for parking on the nights of the events.
In the event of inclement weather we will place a sign in Taft park to indicate that the events have been moved to an indoor location..

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New London Public Museum
Items Search
The New London Public Museum is searching for items from 1950 to the present to display for their exhibit, "Bulldog Frenzy" which opens July 14.
If you are interested in loaning photographs or memorabilia contact the Museum at 982-8520 or e-mail at museum@newlondonwi.org

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New London Aquatic and Fitness Center
Water Carnival
July 8
Games & Grilling starts at Noon
Public Swim starts at 1:15pm
Admission - $1.  Bring a canned pet food donation as your entrance fee or to get tickets for the games
ALL children in the pool under the age of 7 must e accompanied by someone older than 13 who is also in the pool
Come on out for Games Galore, Food for Sale, Fun in the Sun, Fantastic Party Favors, and a Wet and Wild Good Time!
This event is sponsored by our area businesses including First State Bank, Sara Lee Foods, Festival Foods and Family Video

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New London Lions Club
Kids from Wisconsin
Wed., July 15
7pm
New London High School
Tickets $10 adults, $8 children under 12
Tickets can be purchased at the First State Bank

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