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Town Recreation Department Webpage - 2024


Town of Grand Island Website
Recreation Department Website
Joseph A. Menter - Recreation Supervisor
E-Mail
3278 Whitehaven Road
773-9680


Previous Recreation Department News

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February Break & Youth Winter Registration - November 2024

    Registration will be open on Nov 4th at 8:00am for the following youth programs February Break**; Open Gym; Floor Hockey; Come & Create Winter. Reminder: Holiday Happenings is open and you may register at any time. Toddler Time & Youth basketball are full, but you may add your child to the waitlist.




Rec Dept. Fall Adult Programs - July 2024

    Adult Leagues: Fall/Winter: Are you interested in forming a team, joining a league, or enjoying simple indoor playtime? Now is the time to start planning for Fall/Winter Sports. Registration and deadlines are posted! Be sure to sign up soon! Visit our website for all details and to register: https://grandislandny.myrec.com
   Coed Fall Softball League: Mondays at Nike Base.
   Team registration opens July 22 (Non-Res- Aug 1).
   $225 Team Registration, Fee, and Forfeit Fee Deadline is Sept 2, 2024.
   Player Registration (free) opens Aug. 5. Deadline is 3pm on Sept. 9, 2024.
   Games start Sept. 9 to Oct. 28 at 615pm.

   Adult Open Gym Basketball (not a league): Tuesdays at the Grand Island Middle School.
   Registration opens: August 1, 2024.
   Registration fee: Res. $40 per person, (non-Res $55 per person).
   Men’s Session (Nov. 12 to Dec.17, 2024). Deadline is 3pm on Nov. 12, 2024.
   Women’s Session (Jan. 7 to Feb. 11, 2025): Deadline is Dec. 29, 2024.
   Gym time: 630pm to 830pm.

   Women’s Volleyball League: Wednesdays at the Grand Island Middle School.
   Team registration opens August 1, 2024.
   $315 Team Registration, Fee, and Forfeit Fee Deadline is Oct 31, 2024.
   Player Registration (free) opens Sept.5 to Nov. 5, 2024.
   Games start Nov. 6, 2024, to Feb. 26, 2025, from 630pm to 930pm.

   Men’s Volleyball League: Thursdays at the Grand Island Middle School.
   Team registration opens August 1, 2024.
   $315 Team Registration, Fee and Forfeit Fee Deadline is Oct. 31, 2024.
   Player Registration (free) opens Sept. 5, to Nov. 5, 2024.
   Games start Nov. 7, 2024, to Feb. 13, 2025, from 630pm to 930pm.




Rec Dept. Fall Youth Programs - July 2024

    Fall registration for youth programs will open Monday July 29th at 8:00am for both residents and non-residents. Flag Football; Kickball; Come & Create Fall; Toddler Open Play . Website.




Rec Dept. Nutrition Classes - May 2024

   The Grand Island Recreation Department is hosting nutrition classes at the Nike Base Recreation Department Community Room on Thursdays, June 6, 13 and 20. Islander and Nutrition Instructor Elizabeth Kovacs is the presentor. See FLYER.




Nutrition Program - April 2024

    Nutrition Classes May 2024. FLYER.




Adult Arts & Crafts! - April 2024

    Adult Arts & Crafts! Spring classes start in May! Registration is open! https://grandislandny.myrec.com/info/activities/default.aspx
   Workshop Wednesdays w/ Julie! Workshop Wednesdays is an adult art program that offers a range of classes for beginners to experts. Sign up now for our upcoming workshops!
    May 1: Claude Monet Paint Night: This paint-along workshop is excellent for any skill level! Participants will learn about impressionist Claude Monet and his renowned “Waterlily” paintings. This is a beginner to expert-level workshop. Please bring a smock or wear clothing you don’t mind getting paint on.
    May 15: Intro to Charcoal: Still Life: Embark on your charcoal drawing journey in a supportive environment at our Intro to Charcoal: Still Life workshop. This beginner-level workshop will equip you with the tools and techniques to start drawing with charcoal, and we'll be there to guide you every step of the way.
    June 5: Plein Air Watercolor Painting: Unleash your creativity in the great outdoors at our Plein Air Workshop! Whether you're a beginner or an expert, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to paint in nature using watercolors. Bring a smock, water bottle, and lawn chair; we’ll take care of the rest!
    June 19: Shibori Dyeing: Go beyond basic tie-dye and learn Shibori techniques! Shibori uses intricate stitches and combinations of stitches or dextrous ways of folding. This is an intermediate-level workshop. Be prepared to do some hand sewing, tying, and dyeing. Please bring a smock.
    Floral Creations with Shirley! FLYER. Each workshop is 1 night: Monday evenings 630pm to 8pm. Learn to design centerpieces, wreaths, flower arrangements, and more! Apply your new skills to design and create your beautiful centerpiece or flower arrangement for: Mother's Day- May 6, Bridal shower - August, Baby shower- September, Thanksgiving- November, Christmas – December, Valentine's Day- February, Easter- March.




Crafty Workshop Wednesday - January 2024

   Join our Workshop Wednesdays! These are various adult art programs that offer a range of classes for beginners to experts. These seasonal workshops offer you the chance to get creative and make something new! Our upcoming classes are as follows: Jan 24: Coffee Pot Terrarium; Feb 7: Georgia O’Keefe Watercolor Flowers; Feb 21: Soap Making; Mar 6: Pop Art! Collage Art; Mar 20: Bracelet Making . Registration is open! Sign up today as seating is limited! http://grandislandny.myrec.com/