Mark your calendars for “Christmas with Santa”

This year’s Christmas W Santa event will be held from 3 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 11. Once again the Boat Basin will be decorated for the season. Santa will be arriving at 4 p.m., and will be ready and waiting to hear children’s Christmas lists.

A craft area will be open again this year where children can make and take a craft project home with them.  We will continue the tradition of “Warm Hands from Young Hearts,” asking that donations of gloves/mittens be placed on our tree to donate to those in need. Participants can bundle up for a carriage ride around town and get up close and personal with a real reindeer. Anyone who misses Santa on the 11th can see him when he is back in town from 5 to 7 p.m., Dec. 17 at the Boat Basin (this will be the only activity of the day).

Youth Indoor Soccer Programs
Due to the great response from the indoor soccer program last winter, parks n rec is bringing back its skills clinic. This is a program designed for beginners who want to improve their skills, play small games and most importantly, have fun:

Ages K-3rd grade, Thursdays at Shawnee Elementary:
- K-1st grade from 5 pm to 6 pm
- 2nd-3rd grade from 6 to 7 pm
Session I, Jan. 6 – Feb. 17 (no class Jan. 27)
Session II, March  – April 7
Cost: $30.

City Seeks Poet Laureate
The City of Huron is looking for a new poet laureate. The program was established in 2008 as a means of recognizing an outstanding local poet who will become an ambassador for the promotion of literary arts for and within the city. During a term, the poet laureate will act as an advocate for poetry, literature and the arts, and contribute to the community by reading original works of poetry at official city events and by promoting poetry throughout the community.

Huron residents may nominate themselves or another candidate for the position. Nominators must fill out a nomination form and submit three original works of poetry to a selection panel. Eligibility criteria for candidates includes: Must be able to serve a two-year term; must be at least 18 years old and have been a resident of Huron for a minimum of three years; and will have demonstrated a commitment to poetry and will welcome the opportunity to engage in civic discourse.

More information and nomination forms can be found on the Huron Parks and Recreation Web site at www.cityofhuron.org.

Fall and Winter Fitness Classes
*Sign up for any 2 classes and receive $5 off
*Sign up for any 3 classes and receive $10 off

Aerobics Classes with Monica Studans
This is the class you have been waiting for! A complete and effective workout for all fitness levels! Work out at your own pace with 40 minutes of easy, fun and fat-burning Latin infused dance and "Tae-Bo Style" kick-boxing moves. One class per week combines weights with cardio for the ultimate in fat-burning.  Tone and strengthen your arms, legs and abs using weights and resistance.  Relieve stress with a relaxing stretch!. Bring a mat, water and two 2-5 lb. hand-held weights to feel energized and fantastic.

Tuesdays and Thursdays
6-7 p.m. at Woodlands Intermediate

Fall II -- November 2 - December 9 (off Thanksgiving week)
Winter I -- January 11 - February 10
Winter II -- February 22 - March 24
Spring -- April 5 - May 12 (no classes April 26, 28)

Cost: Residents $45/Non-Residents $50
Registration forms available online.


Zumba Classes with Loretta Majoy
Zumba fuses Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that’s fun and effective. Classes are Tuesdays from 5:45pm to 6:45 pm, starting Jan. 11 at Shawnee Elementary. Cost is $45 Residents/$50 Non-Residents.