Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department Monthly E-Newsletter
FEBRUARY 2021
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Village staff are currently trimming terrace trees in section D, which is the area located east of Sanitorium & east of Bohm, extending to the Village boundaries. The Village is split into five sections, and each year staff trims one section for basic tree pruning. Terrace trees are all trees that fall within the Village right-of-way (between the curb and the back of the sidewalk or where it would fall). The Village will not "top" trees in the terrace or on any other property, and it is likewise not advised that anyone partake in such a practice with their privately owned trees. To report damaged limbs or tree concerns, please call 423-3868.
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SEASONAL PARK LABORER POSITION
(position works March through November)
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We are currently seeking a Seasonal Park Laborer that will primarily be responsible for mowing park property, Village right of ways, and other Village owned properties. This position will start in mid to late March, and end in early to mid-November. Employee will be working 25-30 hours per week, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. (no weekend work). If you are interested in applying for this position, please click the included link and fill out an application. Adult seasonal park laborer applications will be reviewed AS THEY ARE RECEIVED. Applications accepted at the Park & Rec Office (2nd floor Village Hall) until the position filled. Final deadline to return is Friday, March 5.
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Is your child looking for a summer job? We are currently taking applications for students interested in a job as a Recreation Instructor, Pool Cashier, Lifeguard, and Parks/Forestry/Street Laborer. If they are interested in applying for a summer job, click the included link for the 2021 Summer Application. Printed copy of application form is also available at the Park & Rec Dept (2nd floor of Village Hall). Deadline to return summer part-time staff application is Friday, March 5.
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Bundle the kids up & enjoy the beautiful outdoors! We have two sledding hills located within the village. Van Lieshout Park has a very nice sized sledding hill located at the corner of Florida Avenue & Vandenbroek Road, and Heesakker Park has a large sledding hill located on the south portion of the park (access hill from parking lot off Sanitorium Road).
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ADULT YOGA CLASSES
(ages 18 to 99)
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Are you looking for a low impact way to work your body like never before? Power Yoga focuses on strength, balance, flexibility and core work. This intense style of yoga is designed to make you move and sweat. It is a totally different way to work the body and uses muscles you didn't even know you had. This class, taught by a certified yoga instructor, is designed for all levels so no prior experience necessary.
Our next session of Yoga (March/April classes) will start on March 8 and end on April 26. Classes are held on Mondays from 5:30pm to 6:30pm in the Van Lieshout Rec Center (temperature controlled room in building by ball diamond). Register early, class size is limited (10max). You can register online or you can stop in our office to register. The fee for 8 evening yoga classes is $40 per Little Chute resident/taxpayer and $50 per nonresident. Registration deadline is March 4. After deadline, registrations only accepted at Rec Dept if space available.
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PARK SHELTER & REC CENTER RENTALS |
Looking to book an event at one of our park shelters or at our rec center in 2021? Our department policy allows the public to reserve facilities on the first business day of the new year, which was 1/4/21. All reservations are taken on a first-come, first-serve basis. To book a date, you can stop in at the Park & Rec Dept (2nd floor Village Hall) or you can call us weekdays during business hours at 423-3869. Please note that the rental fee and security deposit is due in full at the time the reservation is made, so if you book a date by phone you will be required to pay with a credit card. Due to the pandemic, there are group size limits that will be set for park shelter rentals and for rec center rentals. Office staff will discuss the limits currently in place when inquiring for an available date.
Reservations for open-air park shelters can be made from May through September 2021. For information on park shelter choices, pictures, locations, and rental fees, please click the Facility Rental link.
Reservations for the Van Lieshout Rec Center can be made from February 2021 through February 2022. The Rec Center is a large temperature-controlled room that contains a refrigerator, stove, microwave, sink, restrooms, tables, and chairs. It is a great place for an indoor birthday party, wedding/baby shower, family gathering, or company meeting! (minimum 14 day notice required for all bookings at Van Lieshout Rec Center).
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SPRING/SUMMER PROGRAM BOOK COMING SOON |
Our 2021 spring/summer program book is being finalized this month and then will be approved for printing. In mid March all Little Chute residents/taxpayers will be mailed a copy of the book, and it will also be posted on the Park & Rec page of the village website. Registration for recreation programs will begin on Monday, March 22. (Please note that swim lesson registration does not begin until June 1.)
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The Village budgets funds to plant trees on the terrace for any taxpayer that would like to purchase them (must have curb & gutter at property). The taxpayer's cost per terrace tree will be $60, with the balance being paid with budgeted money. Terrace tree applications will be accepted at the Park & Rec Dept (108 W. Main St - 2nd floor) on a first-come, first-serve basis starting first week of January. Deadline for terrace tree application is March 31, as long as budgeted funds remain. Village staff will plant approved terrace trees in the spring or fall, depending on the species selected.
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The Little Chute Diamond Club coordinates all the summer boys baseball and girls softball leagues for age 4 & up. Registration for the 2021 summer leagues ends on Sunday, February 28. To register your child for baseball or softball, please click the LC Diamond Club website link. If you have any questions, please email the LC Diamond Club at littlechutediamondclub@gmail.com
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SPRING/SUMMER SOCCER SIGNUP |
The Heart of the Valley Soccer Association coordinates all spring/summer soccer leagues for players age 4 to adult. The 2021 soccer season will run from early May through mid July. Teams are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis, but team roster size is limited. Registration for the 2021 spring/summer soccer season ends on Monday, March 15. To register your child for soccer, please click the Heart of the Valley Soccer website link. If you have any questions, please email the soocer club at hovsainfo@gmail.com
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If you have questions, please give the Park & Rec a call at 920-423-3869. |
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