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Perform! Once On This Island Tickets Now On Sale

Tickets for Perform’s Once On This Island are now on sale. With a poignant story and catchy Caribbean-flavored score, this musical garnered 8 Tony nominations during its Broadway run. Public and school performances are scheduled for March 9 – 13. Tickets are $7 for reserved seating at the Decatur Civic Center Theater. To purchase your tickets you may visit the Decatur Park District Administrative Office (620 E. Riverside Ave.), online, or call 422-5911.

Performance Dates	Times
Friday, March 9	7 p.m.
Saturday, March 10	2 & 7 p.m.
Sunday, March 11	2 p.m.

Scovill Zoo Volunteer Training

If you enjoy working with animals and kids, an exciting volunteer opportunity awaits you at Scovill Zoo. Training covers categories of different animals and volunteer duties. No experience required! Volunteer Training classes will be held on Wednesdays, February 22 – March 28 from 9 a.m. – noon at Scovill Zoo. Call Misty at 421-7435 for more information.

Volunteer Training Classes

February 22 – Biomes & Invertebrates

February 29 – Amphibians

March 7 – Reptiles

March 14 – Birds

March 21 – Mammals

March 28 – Review

Staley Striders Bloomington AAU Indoor Track Meet Results

This past weekend, February 10 – 12, seven Staley Striders student athletes participated in the AAU Indoor National Track Meet in Bloomington, Illinois. Haley Rager received 3rd place in the girls 1500m racewalk (11:53.12), Kelsey Cleary earned 3rd place in the girls 1500m run (5:32.54), the girls 4×4 relay team placed 3rd (5:48.30), and Beau Marquis received 3rd place in the boys 3000m run (12:21.21) and the pentathlon for his high jump, long jump, 55H, shot put and 1000m run. The club earned a total of 17 medals. Results for all the Staley Striders participants appear below.

RESULTS

Sub-Midget Pentathlon (high jump, long jump, 55H, shot, 1000m)

3. Beau Marquis

Midget 1500m Racewalk

3. Haley Rager – 11:53.12

Youth 3000m Run

5. Kelsey Cleary – 12:08.47

Sub-Midget 3000m Run

3. Beau Marquis – 12:21.21

Sub-Midget Long Jump

7. Grace Johnston – 10’10”

Youth Long Jump

11. Kelsey Cleary – 11’11”

Sub-Midget High Jump

4. Beau Marquis – 3’6”

Youth High Jump

4. Kelsey Cleary – 3’10”

Midget 800m Run

8. Allison Butler – 3:21.0

Sub-Midget 400m Dash

17. Haley Rager – 1:35. 8

Sub-Midget 1500m Run

5. Beau Marquis – 5:56.82 (boys)

8. Grace Johnston – 6:25.65 (girls)

10. Jenny Baumann – 6:49.41 (girls)

Midget 1500m Run

6. Grace Lehman – 6:12.46

8. Allison Butler – 6:52.04

Youth 1500m Run

3. Kelsey Cleary – 5:32.54

Midget Girls 4×4 Relay

3. Grace Johnston, Jenny Baumann, Allison Butler, Grace Lehman (5:48.30)

Youth Baseball/Softball Sign-Ups

The Decatur Park District offers baseball and softball leagues for boys aged 4 – 14 and girls aged 4 – 15 who have experience in the sport and are looking for a more competitive environment to grow into better ball players.

2012 Sign-Up Information

Parent/guardian must accompany youth to registration. A copy of the player’s birth certificate is also required. A $10.00 fee will be added to registration requests after March 12. Registration ends March 23. Decatur Youth Baseball/Softball will provide shirts, hats and trophies. For more information, please call Steve Fox at the DISC at 429-3472.

Date	Location	Time
February 17	South Shores	4 – 6 p.m.
February 24	Harris School	5 – 7 p.m.
February 25	DISC	10 a.m. – noon
March 2	Oak Grove	4 – 6 p.m.
March 3	DISC	10 a.m. – noon
March 9	Baum School	4 – 6 p.m.

Decatur Park District Master Plan Community Meetings

The Decatur Park District will hold a series of community meetings as part of its Master Plan update. All are urged to attend these important planning sessions that will help guide the course for the future of the Decatur Park District. For more information, please call 422-5911.

Public Meeting Schedule
Date	Time	Place
January 23	6 p.m.	Scovill Zoo Education Center
January 24	6 p.m.	Scovill Golf Course Banquet Facility
February 7	6 p.m.	Hickory Point Golf Course Banquet Facility

Staley Striders Coach O Invitational Results

On January 15, the Staley Striders competed in the Coach O Invitational in Bloomington, IL. Results can be found here.

New 2012 Animal Crackers Classes

Come join Scovill Zoo for new 2012 Animal Crackers Classes! Children aged 3 – 5 listen to a story, meet an animal, create a craft with their adult guests and snack on animal crackers! Classes are offered throughout the year on Saturday mornings at Scovill Zoo from 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. or 11 – 11:45 a.m. Upcoming topics include Animal Extremes (March 10) and Down on the Farm (April 14). Call 421-7435 to register or visit the online registration page here.

New Winter Drama Sessions

Sign up now for the Decatur Park District’s winter drama classes! Preschool – high school classes begin the week of January 9 at the Poage Arts & Recreation Center (2020 N. Oakland Ave.). Registration is open until January 17. For more information about a particular class or to request a dance/drama schedule, please call Marie Jagger-Taylor at 421-6648.

Creative Play (Ages 4 – 5)
Thursdays, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. or 4:15 – 5 p.m.

K – 2nd (Ages 5 – 8 )
Come explore the world of theatre as these kids create and perform an ordinary sit com about an extraordinary classroom! Students will build both confidence, and creativity!
Thursdays, 5 – 6 p.m.

3rd – 5th (Ages 8 – 11)
Lights, camera, action, purpose. Join this group of Enviro-kids learning the skills of being on stage, and on-camera while picking up cool tips on how to take care of our planet. Students will spend their class time putting together fun skits and videos telling others about recycling, and energy conservation.
Tuesdays, 5 – 6 p.m.

6th – 9th (Ages 11 – 13)
Explore the same beginnings as comedians Tina Fey and Amy Poehler by learning the skill of Improvisation. This class focuses on teaching students how to think on their feet, how to be a good scene partner, and even essential audition skills.
Tuesdays, 6 – 7 p.m.

Music Theatre (Ages 14 – 18)
Cannot decide between dance or drama? This combo class will give you the best of both worlds. Learn about musical theatre history while creating a performance with singing, dancing, and scenes from the great musicals of our time.
Tuesdays, 7:30 – 9 p.m.

Fee: 45 minutes – $55 ($50 with resident discount)
60 minutes – $65 ($60 with resident discount)
90 minutes – $85 ($80 with resident discount)

Decatur, IL is a Runner Friendly Community!

Congratulations to Decatur, Illinois for being named a 2011 Road Runners Club of America “Runner Friendly Community”! Local runners have exceptional access to indoor and outdoor facilities, parks and trailways. Partnerships between the Decatur Running Club, Decatur Park District, and Millikin University, as well as support from Tate & Lyle (long-time sponsor of the Staley Striders), have made our community shine. Special thanks to the Decatur Running Club, Bruce Bennett (Shoreline Classic), and Mike Landacre (Staley Striders). Congratulations to State championship-winning St. Teresa Girls’ Cross Country Team, Mt. Zion Boys’ Cross Country Team, and Michael Clevenger (MacArthur), and IHSA Coaches of the Year Todd Vohland (St. Teresa) and Bill Harbeck (Mt. Zion)!
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