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CHEFS R US
Leisure
SATURDAYS IN THE PARK
Working for the weekend? Prevent Sunday evening slumps with Saturdays at play. Roll out of bed and into your local park for pop-up activities to entertain, engage, and inspire all ages. Happens the second Saturday of each month
ANNA T. JORDAN COMMUNITY PARK + ANTIOCH BOULEVARD PARK + BAKER RECREATION CENTER + HIGHLAND ROAD COMMUNITY PARK + INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY PARK + JACKSON COMMUNITY PARK
Jan. 13 + Feb. 10 + March 9 + April 13 + May 11 10 a.m.-noon / Ages: 3+
DESIGN BY ME 101
Come have some fun at our Cameo 101 Design by Me class where we will teach you how to create and personalize your own shirt, mug, cap and so much more. Participants must bring with them their own laptop and items to personalize. This class is great for kids and adults.
GUS YOUNG AVENUE PARK
Monday / Jan. 8-May 27 / 6-7:30 p.m. / Ages: 16+ More info: vselvage@brec.org 225-775-1707 To register: webtrac.brec.org
MOUSERCISE- INTRO TO COMPUTERS
Not sure how to use your new computer? Join us for our computer basics class to become familiar with computer terminology, get comfortable use a mouse, and other basic skills such as setting up a personal email.
ANNA T. JORDAN COMMUNITY PARK
Monday + Wednesday / Jan. 8-May 22 10 a.m.-noon / Ages: 21+
Thyme to turnip the beet! Using basic kitchen appliances and easy-to-follow recipes, Chefs R Us will offer a fresh take on classic food favorites, inspiring young people to experiment with new ingredients and create more nutritious culinary masterpieces the whole family can enjoy.
HIGHLAND ROAD COMMUNITY PARK
Thursday / Jan. 11 + 25 / Feb. 1 + 15 / March 7 + 21 / April 11 + 25 / 6-7 p.m.
FOREST COMMUNITY PARK
Jan. 8 + Feb. 5 + March 11 + April 8 6-7 p.m.
Ages: 6-12 / $15 per month
To register: webtrac.brec.org
KIDS IN THE KITCHEN
On-site (Forest)
Kids in the Kitchen are mixing it up! This culinary arts program will teach young people how to use common ingredients and follow kid-friendly recipes for delicious and nutritious snacks.
GUS YOUNG AVENUE PARK
Wednesday / Jan. 10-May 22 / 5:30-6:30 p.m. Ages: 6-12
More info: To register:
vselvage@brec.org webtrac.brec.org
225-775-1707
SOCIAL SEWING + QUIRKY QUILTING
Come join the sewing and quilting community! Participants will work together to make individual quilt tops, perfect their sewing skills, and learn different patterns from each other. You will need a large cutting board, rotary cutter, long ruler, sharp scissors, straight pins, 100% cotton thread, a machine you are familiar with, or BREC can loan you a machine. Free
LOVETT ROAD PARK
Wednesday / Jan. 10-May 29 / 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Ages: 20+
More info: vselvage@brec.org To register: webtrac.brec.org
YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS
225-775-1707
More info: To register:
tyriek.york@brec.org webtrac.brec.org
225-229-3966
In this program teens will develop entrepreneurial skills such as strategic planning, marketing, and production. Participants will use simple materials in innovative ways to explore their creativity and develop business acumen, grow in confidence and leadership skills.
INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY PARK
Tuesday / April 2 + 9 + 16 + 23 / 5-7 p.m. Ages:13-17 / $20
More info: harold.enclarde@brec.org
To register: webtrac.brec.org
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34 Leisure + enrichment