Parks and Rec News: May 22, 2014

Call 985-9551 for program and registration information or visit our website, www.shelburnevt.org/departments/40.html.

Fall Soccer Registration deadline is Friday, May 23. Please use the Fall Soccer registration form only for this Program (pick up at the office or print from our web site). You must complete one form per child. Children entering grades first through eighth in September are eligible. There will be a Kindergarten Soccer Program offered in the fall, but registration will be in August. Uniform shirts and shin guards are required. Please order uniform shirt when registering if your child does not already have one. This program is run by volunteers. We need your help! Please fill out the volunteer section on the registration form. We will provide training for coaches and referees.

Shelburne BikeFest on Saturday, May 31, 10am-1pm: Join us at the tents in front of the Shelburne Town offices for free basic tune ups, a DIY Speed Swap, Kids Learn to Ride on balance bikes, and a Connected Community Creemee Ride. To view complete event details including time and registration info, please visit www.ChangingGearsVT.blogspot.com. Shelburne BikeFest is presented by Friends of Shelburne Paths and sponsored by Local Motion, Exterus Technology and Archie’s Grill.

2014 Blue-green Algae Monitor Training: Free! Help assess Lake Champlain water conditions around the lake during the 2014 season which runs from June 15 through Labor Day by monitoring the Blue-green Algae in your area. Both new and returning monitors need to receive annual training. Participants must have weekly access to the same shoreline location (either public or private) and be able to file online reports. The program provides critical data on where and when blooms are happening and is relied on by health, environmental and recreation agencies.  Pre-register for the free monitor training session on Tuesday, June 10 at 3:30pm in the Shelburne Town Activity Room by June 6. Contact atlcc@lakechamplaincommittee.org or 658-414 if you have any questions and to pre-register.