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DODGEBALL
For youngsters who can't get enough Dodgeball! Come as a team of five players and get ready for two hours of active play. As a courtesy, teams may register during Wild Things Fun Night on activity night or go to the administrative office at ECC and sign up. Prizes to all participants.
Dodgeball

   4th / 5th Grade Dodgeball
   Location: Ericksen Community Center (Lower Level)
Date: Nov. 6, 2021 and Jan. 15, 2022
Day & Time: Saturday, 6pm - 8pm
   Fee:    $5 per person at door (Doors open at 5:30pm)
   Limit: 3 Teams minimum - 8 Teams Maximum

   Middle School Dodgeball Night
   Location: Ericksen Community Center (Lower Level)
   Who: Middle School Youth ( 6th, 7th & 8th grade)
Date: Dec. 4th, 2021 and Feb. 5th, 2022
Day & Time: Saturday, 6pm - 8pm
Fee:    $5 per person at door (Doors open at 5:30pm)
Limit: 3 Teams minimum - 8 Teams Maximum

WILD THINGS
Upper elementary school students here's your chance to make your heart sing. Bring a friend, request a song, enjoy karaoke, play games and have some refreshments. Parents are welcome to stop in during this activity. This event is a lock-in once you come in, you stay until close, unless a parent or guardian enters the building to pick you up. Supervision by department staff and volunteers will be provided.

Wild Things

Who: Elementary School Youth
Grades: 3rd, 4th and 5th
Location: Ericksen Community Center (lower level)
Dates: Oct. 23rd, 2021 and Jan 8th, 2022
Time: 6pm - 8:30pm
Fee: $5 pay at door

FISHING DERBY
TBD 2022

Photo Individual

DNR free fishing weekend. 5-12 year olds start at 8:30am - 11:30am
Awards given at 11:00am - 11:15am Keep what you catch!
Registration time: 7:30am
Entry Fee: FREE
WHERE: Emma Young Pond (Ericksen Community Center)
1401 11th Ave
Clinton, Iowa 52732

Bow Wow Luau: 2022
TBD

Fee: $10 per dog and human or
   $15 per family Riverview Pool Bow Wow Luau

Maximum: 2 dogs per family

The fun has just begun for our Special Buddy's.
Join Moonlighting DJ Service and your friends
of the Clinton Parks and Recreation Department.
Enjoy a night of Hokey Pokey, Electric Slide,
game room activities, and light refreshments.
Make sure to save one dance for your sweetheart!

Who:    PEP Members
   Where:    Ericksen Community Center (Small Gym)
   When: Feb. 12th, 2022 (Saturday)
   Fee:    $5 per person both clients and chaperones
   Time:    Doors open at 5:45pm; Activities 6pm-8pm
Supervisors: ECC staff & PEP
   Deadline: Pay at door

   18th Annual Easter Celebration April 9th, 2022!
(Rain date April 16th, same time)
Please join us for an afternoon of fun and celebration. There will be separate hunts for the different age groups, with thousands of eggs filled with candy and prizes donated from the local merchants and the community. Come and hunt or just watch and enjoy.

LOCATION: Riverview Park(at the Bandshell)
WHEN:    April 9th, 2022 (Saturday)
WHO & TIME: 1pm Meet and greet with Easter Bunny
1:30pm - Hunt starts for kids ages 4 - 10. The 4 year olds will start the hunt first with the 5-10 year olds to follow. Each age group will promptly follow the following age group.
SPECIAL NOTES:    Parents are not allowed in the hunt area.
SPONSORED BY:    Clinton Kiwanis Club
Clinton Parks and Recreation Department.

Clinton 4th of July Festival
Button Drawing & Coloring Contest
K - 5TH GRADE

Join us at the Annual Clinton 4th of July Festival on Monday, July 4th on Clinton's Riverfront
Festival will include:
Parade, Music, Volleyball & Bags Tourney, Whiffle Ball, Children's Activities,
Quad Cities Strongmen & Women, Wrestlers, food and fun for the whole family!
Fireworks to follow the 6:30pm Lumberkings game at Nelson Corp Field

CONTEST GUIDELINES:
1. Coloring contest is open to children in Kind. - 5th Grade
2. Artwork may be in crayon, colored pencil or marker.
3. Winner's artwork will be selected for the 2022 4th of July Festival Button!
4. Winner's artwork will be printed on event T-Shirts!
5. Only one entry per child is allowed.
6. All entries are to be 4th of July themed and include the word "Clinton" and the year "2022" in your design.
7. Winner will be determined by the Clinton 4th of July Festival Board.
8. Winner will be based on most creative design (neatness is not a determining factor).
9. Entries should be returned to the Parks & Recreation Dept. office located at 1401 11th Ave North,
Clinton, Iowa by WEDNESDAY, MAY 25TH (office hours are Mon. - Fri. 8am - 5pm)
10. Winner will ride in the Clinton 4th of July Festival Parade!!

CLICK HERE FOR COLORING CONTEST ENTRY & PICTURE FORM

Pet professional photographer, James Perron, will take pictures of your pets on Saturday, November 20th from
10am - 3pm at the Ericksen Community Center by appointments only. Appointments may be made by contacting
Judy May - Dog Obedience Instructor by calling 563-249-4132. You will receive a 3"x5" and a 5"x7" photo for the fee of $16.00. Enlargements and reprints available upon request. All posing challenges are accepted for single or group setting. This event is co-sponsored by Animal Birth Control.

When: Nov. 20th, 2021 (Saturday) 10am - 3pm
Where: ECC
Fee:
How: Please call Judy May to schedule a time for your furever furry friend's picture at 563-249-4132

   3rd Annual Riverview Bacon & Brewfest!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Date:    Oct. 1st, 2022
Time: 4pm - 7pm
Location: Riverview Park Bandshell
Event includes: Beer, Bacon, Music and Games
Competitions: Bacon Eating Contest, Best Bacon Vendor and Mug Holding Contest
   This is a 21 year old and older event.



   Come out and enjoy this great community event!

For more information, please call 563-243-1260.