The City of St. Cloud Parks and Recreation Department provides a variety of recreational programs and activities year-round for the residents and neighbors of the city of St. Cloud. Several activities are planned for the month of September, including:

• Swimming Lessons – The two-week Session 15 swim lessons are at the Chris Lyle Aquatic Center (3001 17th St.). Session 15 (final session this season) sign-ups are scheduled for Sept. 8, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., and Sept. 10, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the Civic Center. Thirty-minute classes: $35 for Osceola County residents/$45 for non-residents. Sixty-minute classes: $45 for residents/$55 for non-residents. The two-week Session 15 (final session this season) swim lessons will run from Sept. 17-28, 9-11 a.m., at the Chris Lyle Aquatic Center.

• Marina Building Banquet Hall Open House – Sept. 12, 19 and 26, 4-7 p.m. The Hall is located at 1104 Lakeshore Blvd., second floor. Check out the interactive multimedia kiosk on the first floor’s lobby area.

• Ron Riley Youth Basketball – A clinic registration runs from Sept. 10-28 (or until full) at the Civic Center. Cost is $20 for Osceola County residents/$30 for non-residents. The clinic is scheduled for Sept. 29, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Gym B. Winter league registration begins Sept. 10. Cost is $50 for Osceola County residents/$60 for non-residents. Practice runs from Nov. 5 through Dec. 28 and the games run from Dec. 8 through the middle of March 2013.

• Creative Movement – The program returns Tuesdays and Thursdays starting Sept. 11 for children ages 2-5; $2 per child. The 45-minute class begins at 10 a.m. at the Civic Center.

• Home School P.E. Program – This program resumes Sept. 11 at the Civic Center. Elementary and middle school-aged children are invited Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-2 p.m. The one-hour class with Coach “D” will help homeschooled children in leading a healthy lifestyle. Cost is $3 for Osceola County residents.

• Men’s Softball League – Games are scheduled for every Wednesday, 6-10 p.m., Sept. 12 through Nov.7 on baseball fields 5 and 6.

• Adult Co-ed Softball League – Games are scheduled for every Friday, 6-10 p.m., Sept. 14 through Nov. 9.

• Movie at the Lakefront – Sept. 14, sunset: “The Pirates! Band of Misfits” at Lakefront Park (1104 Lakeshore Blvd.). A family movie is shown every month on a giant inflatable movie screen. This monthly program is free to the community.

Dive-In Movie – Sept. 15, gate opens at 7:30 p.m. and the movie begins at sunset at the Chris Lyle Aquatic Center: “Remember the Titans.” Cost is $1 per person.

Garden Class – The Urban Agriculture Program is hosting a Seed and Plant Sale and two classes in September: Composting and The Fall Garden, Sept.15, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Peghorn Nature Park and Trail (2101 Peghorn Way). Registration is required; cost is $8 per person.

Kids Night Out – An Inside-Campout is set for Sept. 22 from 7-11 p.m., at the Civic Center. The cost is $10 per child (dinner and dessert included). Children should bring their sleeping bags. The Kids Night Out program offers supervised care and fun activities for children ages 6-11 while parents enjoy an evening to themselves.

Lifeguard Class – A Lifeguard Class is set for Sept. 22-23 and 29-30, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., at the Chris Lyle Aquatic Center. Cost is $225, which includes books. Applicants must pass a swim test prior to the start of the class. Swim test dates are Sept. 11 and 13 at 6:30 p.m. or Sept. 15 at 1 p.m.  

For details on any Parks and Recreation activity, project, program, or rental facility, please visit the Parks and Recreation web page at www.stcloud.org, e-mail ParksAnd

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