By 1812Blockhouse
The following events and activities are on tap in the city of Ontario over the coming weeks, as recently shared by City Recreation Director Heather Hendrix:
OPEN SWIM – Open Swim started in November and has averaged about 50 kids each time. Open swims are scheduled twice a month in February and March from 6:30 to 8 PM. The remaining dates are March 2 and March 16. Open Swim is offered to all Ontario residents and Ontario students.
SWIM LESSONS – Swim lessons will be held the week of February 27 and March 6. Debby Henry is the instructor and nine high school students will help teach the kids in the water. Max number is 25 students at $50 each. It is proposed to increase that amount to $60 each due to increased costs and the significant increase in minimum wage.
EASTER EGG HUNT – The Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for Saturday, April 1 at noon in Marshall Park. Several school groups are stuffing eggs in the next month to get ready for the 5,000 eggs that are hidden.
SENIOR CITIZEN PROM – The Senior Citizen Prom is scheduled to be held on Saturday, May 13. Invitations will be sent to all local senior centers and assisted living facilities. All senior citizens in the area are invited to attend! There will be a live band, lots of music, Middle School students will help with food and serving. A meal will be provided.
NEW LIFEGUARD CLASS and RECERTIFICATION CLASS – A recertification class for lifeguarding will be held on April 16 from 12 to 5 PM at the High School. A new lifeguarding class will be offered May 25, 26 and 30 from 9 PM to 4 PM. Cost for the Recertification Class is $75. The New Lifeguarding class was $85, which was a reduced price to Ontario students because they worked at Open Swim and Lifeguarding events but with the increase in fees this class will probably be $100.
SUMMER RECREATION CAMP AND SWIM LESSONS – Summer Recreation Camp is scheduled to be held June 5 to 8 and June 12 to 15 from 9 AM to noon at the Ontario Middle School. Swim lessons will be offered after camp. Cost of Summer Recreation Camp was $40 and would like to propose an increase to $50 per week. Swim lessons were $50 and would like to request an increase to $60.
MISS ONTARIO SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT – This is scheduled for Saturday, June 24. We are working on getting sponsors for the Miss Ontario Scholarship pageant. We are looking into the possibility of having a Little Miss Ontario pageant this year as well.
Source: City of Ontario
