PORTLAND PARKS AND RECREATION PO Box 71 Portland, CT 06480 (860)-342-6757 (860)-342-6763 FAX SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS 2016 SKYHAWKS PROGRAMS Girls & Boys Triple Threat BASKETBALL CAMPS USTA SUMMER TENNIS PROGRAM QUICKSTART TENNIS SLAMMA JAMMA BASKETBALL CAMP JUNIOR GOLF WORKSHOP & PROGRAMS FUN RUNS AT VALLEY VIEW PLAY-WELL “TEK”NOLOGIES LEGO CAMPS PILATES TAI CHI CLASSES HORSESHOE LEAGUE YOUTH SPORTS CONTACTS CHALLENGER SOCCER CAMP 2016 INFO ON INGERSOLL – JOBS POND TUESDAY NIGHT CONCERT SERIES PORTLAND LIBRARY – FAMILY SUMMER SHOWS. For more Program information, please visit our website at www.portlandct.org PORTLAND PARKS AND RECREATION Po Box 71, 265 Main Street, Portland, CT 06480 Phone: 342-6757 Fax: 342-6763 www.portlandct.org Participant’s Name ___________________________ Phone Number ______________ Street Address _________________ Apt. #____ Town__________ Zip Code______ Male ___ Female ____ Date of Birth _________________ School Grade________ Mother’s Name _________________ Father’s Name _________________ Home Number ________________ E-mail Address_________________ Mom’s Work Phone__________________ Dad’s Work Phone__________________ Mom’s Cell Phone __________________ Dad’s Cell Phone __________________ Shirt Size IF NEEDED (Please circle) Youth: Small Medium Large Adult: Small Medium Large If a parent is not available: Emergency Contact ________________________________ Relationship ______________ Home Phone # _____________ Work Phone _________ Cell Phone #________________ Child's Physician __________________________________Phone # ____________________ * If there are any medical concerns or allergies that we should be aware of, please list below: ________________________________________________________________________ In case of an emergency, may we transport via ambulance? Please circle: Yes No Please list anyone who does not have permission to pick up your child (If this is a biological parent, a copy of the court order must accompany this form). _________________________ I give the Portland Parks and Recreation Dept. permission to use any photographs taken during the program to be used in any advertising, i.e. web site, program literature: Yes No Program(s) Date(s) Week(s) Time Fee 1. _______________ ______ ________ __________ _______ 2. _______________ ______ ________ __________ ______ TOTAL: _______ My child is in good health and has my permission to participate in this program and on field trips. I understand that various activities during camp present a risk of injury. I have read the camp brochure including the registration and refund policies and hereby give my child permission to participate in all camp activities. I also agree to provide an updated health and history form with the registration. Parent or Guardian: __________________ (Print Name) __________________ (Signature) __________ (Date) YOUTH PROGRAMS SKYHAWK TINY-HAWK (Soccer & Basketball) The essentials of soccer and basketball are introduced in a fun and safe environment with lots of encouragement. Children will learn balance, body movement, hand/eye coordination, and skill development through a series of sport-specific games tailored to their attention spans. Day: Monday – Thursday Date: June 27 - 30 Age: 3 - 4 Time: 4:30 – 5:20 p.m. Site: Veteran’s Park Fee: $59 PARKS AND RECREATION – KIDDIE KAMP Age: 3 to 5 – must be potty trained Fee: $70 per week, except June 27th ($56) Date: June 27th – July 29th – 5 weeks – each week is an individual session No Program: July 4th Max: 20 Site: PHS Pre-School Room Days: Monday – Friday Time: 9:00 am to 12:30 pm For more information, please see our Summer Playground Brochure at www.portlandct.org. SUMMER BASKETBALL PROGRAMS TRIPLE THREAT GIRLS BASKETBALL CLINIC The Clinic Director will be Coach Chris Serra, and is assisted by coaches and players of the PHS Girls & Boys Basketball teams. The week long clinic is open to Girls grades 4 – 9. The focus on the program will be fundamental team and individual skills. Each day participants will be taught new offensive, defensive, and game skills through demonstration, shooting technique, and drills and so much more! Games will be incorporated into daily lessons and fun competitions will end the week of basketball! Day: Monday - Friday Date: June 20 – June 24 Site: Portland High School & Middle School Grade: 4 – 9 as of Sept. 2016 Time: 9:00 – 3:00 pm Fee: $175 Participants attending are required to bring a lunch and drinks to stay hydrated* *Snacks & and Drinks will be sold at the concession stand* *Each participant will receive a T-Shirt* TRIPLE THREAT BOYS BASKETBALL CLINIC High School Head Basketball Coach Chris Serra and the players of the PHS boys basketball team will offer a week long clinic for Boys grades 4 – 9. The focus on the program will be fundamental team and individual skills. Each day participants will be taught new offensive, defensive, and game skills through demonstration, shooting technique, and drills and so much more! Games will be incorporated into daily lessons and fun competitions will end the week of basketball! Day: Monday - Friday Date: June 27 – July 1 Site: Portland High School & Middle School Gym Grade: 4 – 9 as of Sept. 2016 Time: 9:00 – 3:00 pm Fee: $175 *Participants attending are required to bring a lunch and drinks to stay hydrated* *Snacks & and Drinks will be sold at the concession stand* *Each participant will receive a T-Shirt SLAMMA JAMMA BASKETBALL CAMP This camp will have one half day session and one full day session. The camp will feature skills, awards, games and special guests. Each participant will receive a FREE BALL and FREE SHIRT! Date: July 18 - 22 Day: Monday - Friday Site: PHS Gym Full Day Camp: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Fee: $140 Grade 4 - 9 Half Day Camp: 9:00 am to Noon Fee: $95 Grades: K – 3 SkyHawks Track & Field Camp SkyHawks track and field combines technical development, fundamental techniques and safety with a major focus on fun! Using special equipment, boys and girls learn the fundamentals of body positioning, stride, proper stretching and cool-down techniques. Date: July 11 -15 Site: PHS Time: 9:00 to 12:00 Day: Monday – Friday Fee: $119 Age: 7 to 12 YOUTH TENNIS USTA SUMMER JUNIOR TENNIS PROGRAM 2016 The USTA Junior Program is designed to provide training and league play necessary to take junior players to the next level of competition. Teams will play matches verse teams from other towns. There will be two teams; 18 and Under team (High School) and,14 and under team (Grades 6,7,8). The Instructor is USTA Certified Coach Miguel Garcia, Days: Tuesdays (Practices) Dates: June 14– August 2 Time: 7:00 – 8:30 pm Site: Portland High School. Fee: $70 includes USTA membership and T-shirt $50 if you currently have a USTA membership through Sept. 1, 2016 Age: Player must not turn 19 before Sept. 1st. Matches are played on Tuesday Early Afternoon (noon to 1pm start time) QUICK START TENNIS PROGRAM QuickStart Tennis is an exciting new instruction and play format for learning tennis. It is designed to bring kids into the game by utilizing specialized equipment, shorter court dimensions and modified games tailored to age and size of the player. This is a proven method to accelerate your child’s development and enjoyment of the game. For more information, go to www.partners.quickstarttennis.com. Days: Tuesdays Dates: June 28 – August 16 Fee: $50 Grade: K-2 Time: 5:45 – 6:30 pm Grade: 3-5 Time: 6:30 – 7:15 pm Grade: 6-8 Time: 7:15 - 8:00 pm Site: PHS Courts Limit 16 Instructor: Karen Piazza USPTP certified coach SKYHAWKS TENNIS – Two Sessions Skyhawks Sports Tennis focuses on skill refinement as well as practice and match play to develop consistent, well-rounded tennis players. Players learn proper grips, footwork, strokes, volleys and serves during a series of drills designed to teach skills in a fun and dynamic way. Session I: June 27 – 30 Day: Mon. – Thurs. Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Age: 7 to 12 Fee: $79 Session II: Aug. 1 – 5 Day: Mon. – Fri. Time: 9:00 a.m. -12 noon Age: 7-12 Fee: $119 Site: Portland High School Tennis Courts for both sessions SUMMER GOLF PROGRAMS JUNIOR GOLF WORKSHOP With PGA GOLF PROFESSIONAL GERRY D’AMORA This workshop is designed to acquaint participants with the game of golf. The daily schedule includes demonstrations, learning the rules of golf, golf skills & techniques, learning the short game (putting and chipping), golf etiquette, and a chance to walk and play Portland’s Executive Course, Portland West. If you have clubs please bring them. Sneakers are allowed. The instructor will give rain date. Max. 10. Grade Entering: K – 2 Grade Entering: 3 – 5 Grade Entering: 6 – 8 Time: 4:30 – 5:30 pm Time: 5:30 – 6:30 pm Time: 6:30 – 7:30 pm Day: Monday - Thursday Date: June 20 – 23 SESSION 1 Fee: $75 per session Rain Date – June 24th Site: Portland West Day: Monday - Thursday Date: July 11 - 14 SESSION 2 Fee: $75 per session Rain Date – July 15th Site: Portland West Day: Tuesdays Date: July 19 – August 9 SESSION 3 – Tuesday Night Class Fee: $75 per session Site: Portland West Rain Date – Aug. 11 SKYHAWKS BEGINNING GOLF Boys and girls will learn the fundamentals of swinging, putting and body positioning. Using the SNAG (starting new at golf) system, we have simplified instruction so that young players can make an effective transition onto the golf course. No need to bring your own clubs, all equipment is provided. Day: Monday - Friday Date: July 25 – July 29 Site: Valley View Time: 9:00 a.m. – Noon Age: 5 to 8 Fee: $115 Men’s Senior Golf League at Portland West! Come join “The Boys of Summer” playing Mondays! SKYHAWKS MINI-HAWK (Soccer & Basketball) This multi-sport program was developed to give young children ages 4 to 7 a positive first step into athletics. The essentials of basketball and soccer are taught in a safe, structured environment with lots of encouragement and a big focus on fun. Skyhawks staff are trained to handle the specific needs of young athletes. Day: Monday – Thursday Date: June 27 – June 30 Age: 4 – 7 Time: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Site: Veteran’s Park Fee: $59 SKYHAWKS MINI –HAWK (Soccer, Baseball & Basketball) SkyHawks multi-sport program was developed to give children a positive first step into athletics! The essentials of each sport are taught in a safe, structured environment with lots of encouragement and a big focus on fun. The SkyHawk staff are trained to handle the specific needs of young athletes. Day: Monday – Friday Date: August 15 – 19 Age: 4 – 7 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Site: Valley View Fee: $119 SKYHAWKS MULTI-SPORTS (Soccer, Baseball, Basketball & Flag Football) Our multi-sport camp is designed to introduce young athletes to a variety of different sports in one setting. Athletes will learn the rules and essentials of each sport through skill-based games and scrimmages. By the end of the week, your child will walk away with knowledge of multiple sports along with vital life lessons such as respect, teamwork, and self-discipline. Day: Monday – Friday Date: August 15 - 19 Age: 7 - 10 Time: 9:00 am - Noon. Site: Valley View Fee: $119 Play-Well TEKnologies LEGO CAMPS Session 1 Presenting Jedi Engineering The Force Awakens in this introductory engineering course for young Jedi! Explore engineering principles by designing and building projects such as LEGO X-Wings, R2 Units, Energy Catapults, Defense Turrets and Settlements from a galaxy far, far away! Create motorized and architectural projects with imagination and engineering to defeat the Empire! Min. 12 & Max. 25 Please pack a lunch & or snack for your child. Age: 5 to 6 Time: 9:00 a.m. – Noon Site: Buck Foreman Bldg. Day: Tuesday-Friday Date: July 5 to July 8 (no class 7/4) Fee: $114 Presenting Jedi Master Engineering The Force Awakens in this advanced engineering course for young Jedi! Discover key engineering concepts such as gear trains, worm drives, pneumatics, and eccentric motion. Build LEGO X-Wings, AT-AT walkers, Pod Racers, Star Destroyers, Cloud Cities, Settlements, Fortresses, and other complex machines and structures from a galaxy far, far away! Min. 12 & Max. 25. Please pack a snack and drink for your child Age: 7 to 10 Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm Site: Buck Foreman Bldg. Day: Tuesday-Friday Date: July 5 – July 8 (No July 4) Fee: $114 Play-Well Teknologies LEGO CAMPS Session 2 Presenting Super Hero Engineering Save the world with LEGO Super Heroes! Build the hideouts and vehicles of your favorite caped crusaders and learn what makes them not only Super Heroes, but Super Hero Engineers! An experienced Play-Well instructor guides young heroes as they design, build, and save a city where ingenuity and imagination can solve any conflict. Age: 5 to 6 Time: 9:00 a.m. – Noon Site: Buck Foreman Bldg. Day: Monday-Friday Date: Aug. 15 to Aug. 19 Fee: $140 Presenting Super Hero Master Engineering LEGO Super Heroes need your help to defeat the destructive forces of evil arch-villains as they threaten LEGOpolis! Explore the tools and techniques of your favorite caped crusaders and learn what makes them not only Super Heroes, but super engineers! An engineering curriculum designed by Play-Well challenges heroes to design, build, and save a city where ingenuity and imagination can solve any conflict! Age: 7 to 10 Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Site: Buck Foreman Bldg. Day: Monday-Friday Date: Aug. 15 to Aug. 19 Fee: $140 ANNUAL SUMMER FUN RUN SERIES Each week runners will compete in races from 400 M to 3200 M. This six week series will have ribbons awarded each week and certificates will be given out at the end of the series for all runners who competed in at least four of the six races. SEVEN different age categories!!! Day: Wednesdays Date: June 22 – July 27 (Six Weeks) Site: Valley View School Time: 6:00 p.m. Fee: FREE SUMMER PLAYGROUNDS ~ SUMMER QUEST Minis – (Completed Grades K -2) – Awesome experience for our youngest campers! Activities focus on fantastic arts and crafts, exciting music and theater, basic nature lessons and sports! Juniors – (Completed Grades 3 – 5) – Get to experience all of what camp has to offer from the most active sports and games to the most challenging arts & crafts! Don’t miss out! Teens – (Completed Grades 6 - 8) – Our most independent group! Teens will get the opportunity to spend time doing what they love to do, whether it is sports, nature, arts & crafts or other! Teens will also have chances to go off campus for fun events! C.I.T. - Counselor in Training – (Completed Grades 9 & 10) - For this program , CITs will learn valuable practical skills with hands-on experience and direct feedback from our directing staff. Program Structure Specialties: Sports, Arts & Crafts, Nature & Science, Reading and Music & Theater Where: Portland High/Middle School Complex Times: Early day (7:30 – 8:30 am), Base Program (8:30 am – 3:30 pm), Half-Day (8:30 am to 12:30 pm), and Late day (3:30 pm to 5:30 pm) For more information, please visit our summer playground brochure at www.portlandct.org ADULT PROGRAMS PILATES 12-Week Summer Session Pilates is an exercise option for everyone. Designed to develop a strong core while maintaining loose, limber limbs, the exercises provide multiple variations to meet the needs of different body types. This class will focus on the basic principles of Pilates to start strengthening core muscles, stomach and back and improve balance and coordination between the body’s limbs. Class is taught by a Personal Euphoria Pilates Certified Instructor. Day: Thursdays Min: 15 Date: July 7 – Sept. 22 Fee: $60 Resident/$72 Non-Residents Site: Buck Foreman, 265 Main Street Time: 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Age: 18 years and older Tai Chi For Long Life 10-Week Session Tai Chi For Long Life is a unique health and fitness program designed to help relieve chronic pain and sickness, reverse many symptoms associated with normal aging, significantly reduce the harmful effects of stress, instill a deep sense of calm and relaxation, increase vitality and improve one’s overall quality of health. Tai Chi has been proven through scientific studies to, among other things, improve balance, alleviate arthritis, reduce bone loss due to osteoporosis and manage blood sugar levels. Day: Wednesday Time: 9:30 a.m. Dates: July 13 – September 14 Day: Friday Time: 1:00 p.m. Dates: July 15 – September 16 Site: Buck Foreman Comm. Ctr. Instructor: Ken Zaborowski Fee per 10 week session: $40 for 1 class per week or $80 for 2 classes per week or $6.00 drop in class. HORSESHOE LEAGUE The Portland Adult Horseshoe League is looking for new members and/or teams. Anyone interested please contact the Portland Parks and Recreation Department for more information. The league plays on Thursday nights at Bransfield Park. PORTLAND CROP WALK TO COMBAT HUNGER This year, the walk will begin at the Portland Riverfront Pavilion and will take place down by the river! Not only does the CROP Walk help people around the world, but 25 percent of what we raise will help the Portland Food Bank. As part of this walk we will also be organizing a Food Drive for non-perishable food, which will go to the Portland Food Bank. You can stop by the First Congregation Church during office hours to pick up registration materials. The office is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m or can be reached at 860-342-3244 PORTLAND YOUTH SPORTS CLUBS PORTLAND SOCCER CLUB 2016 Club Contacts: Chris Donahue- President - donahuecj@sbcglobal.net or 860-342-3228 Chris Dickman - Vice President - cdickman@snet.net - 860-342-5047 Nick Stevas, Registrar (registration) – 3stevas@comcast.net – 860-342-5791 Portland Soccer Club Summer Camp Registration OPEN! My name is Matt Dawson and I serve you on the Board of Directors of your Portland Soccer Club. With our spring soccer season finally up and running I wanted to send out a note informing you all about an EXCELLENT and AFFORDABLE opportunity to further your child's soccer skills while supporting your Portland Soccer Club (PSC). PSC will once again be hosting British Soccer Camp at the end of the summer (week of Aug 22 26) for the residents of Portland and neighboring communities. This is typically a convenient week for families as it is the last week before Portland schools start up and many families are short on options for child care during this week. It's a win-win for families and the club as it is a great way for kids to get ready for the upcoming fall season and a portion of camp dues goes to our soccer club. The camp will be run at Rose Hill Fields in Portland and is geared for kids AGES 3 - 16 and any ability. Challenger handpicks each coach from over 2000 applicants to come and teach our kids new skills and the international passion for this great sport. I have two sons (13 and 10) who've attended this camp since they were old enough to attend and not only do both enjoy the camp, but having a camp coach stay with them for a week as well! Register now and receive a FREE camp jersey shipped out immediately as your early-bird incentive. (Shipping and handling not included). On the week of camp every participant will also receive a brand new ball and t-shirt. There are a multiple programs to choose from including half-day, full-day, and goalkeeping depending on age and ability and camps start at only $87 for the entire week. Please register at the link below and support your Portland Soccer Club! PSC British Soccer Camp 2016 - SIGN UP If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me and if you are interested in housing a camp coach for the week (I highly recommend), please indicate so during your registration. For more information you can visit www.challengersports.com or feel fee to contact Challenger's Regional Director Sophie Dewar at sdewar@challengersports.com or 401.481.1802. Portland Panthers Football League For any Information regarding our program, please contact us at: Portlandpanthersfootballcheer@gmail.com We look forward to hearing from you! TEE-BALL/PORTLAND LITTLE LEAGUE/SOFTBALL 2016 Information for Portland Little League registration for the 2016 season can be found by visiting their web site at www.portlandctlittleleague.org or by sending an email to infor@portlandctlittleleague.org Please note: Registration for Portland Soccer, Panther’s Football/Cheer & Little League is through each individual program, not through the Parks & Recreation Dept. Youth Basketball Travel Basketball - Gary Collins at 860-342-5069 garyhughcollins@gmail.com Recreation Basketball - Parks and Recreation Office at 860-342-6757 sdwyer@portlandct.org YMCA Camp Ingersoll – Jobs Pond Info Camp Open House and Family Fun Day Get a taste of the adventure that YMCA Camp Ingersoll offers to its campers. Meet counselors and staff, take a tour of camp and have all of your questions answered. Your family can try archery, the climbing tower, super slide, and lots more! Saturday, May 7th, Camp Open House, 2-4pm Saturday, June 4th, Camp Open House 2-4pm Fees: Free Location: YMCA Camp Ingersoll Family Fishing Tournament (3-15 yrs) Bring the whole family to enjoy this wonderful springtime Fishing Derby sponsored by YMCA Camp Ingersoll. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, and all participants must provide their own fishing equipment. In case of inclement weather, please call (860) 3422267. This event is free to all Portland residents. Date: Friday, May 20th, 5:30pm -7:30pm Location: YMCA Camp Ingersoll Fees: Free to Portland residents Members: $5 per child Non-Members: $5 per child (up to $20) Healthy Kids Day The Middlesex YMCA is partnering with Portland Parks and Rec and other local businesses to celebrate our national Y initiative to improve the health and well-being of kids with this fun, family-friendly event that will help kids become active and learn about healthy choices and habits. Play games, grab a healthy snack, and get moving all while also helping to support a former camper and counselor on her recovery from a serious brain injury. Date: Saturday, April 30th, 11am-3pm Fees: Free ($5 suggested donation) Location: YMCA Camp Ingersoll Race4Chase Join us this summer at Camp Ingersoll for Race 4 Chase, a free, half-day program that introduces youth ages 6-12 to the sport of triathlon. Athletes of all abilities take part and improve their swimming, biking, and running abilities while gaining confidence, making new friends, and having fun. Participants will also learn about healthy living, eating, and social skills. The culmination of the training program is a Youth Triathlon race on Saturday, August 6th. Busing is available as well as an extended camp day with our new half-day camp program in the afternoons for participants looking forward to a full day of fun and friendship. For more information, please contact Tracy at tseigle@midymca.org or 860-343-6239. Dates: June 27-August 5th, Monday-Friday, 9am-12pm Fees: Free Location: YMCA Camp Ingersoll YMCA Camp Ingersoll Outdoor Center Enjoy beautiful Jobs Pond and our 77-acrecamp in Portland, CT this spring with your family. Membership benefits include hiking, biking, sports, fishing, picnics, swimming and boating in the summer, and discounts on overnight camping and birthday parties. Receive our early bird discount if you register by May 1stth. For more information contact Ben Silliman at 860-3436239 or bsilliman@midymca.org. Camp Ingersoll Volunteer Days Help keep Camp Ingersoll beautiful! Stop by camp for the day or even just a few hours to help with a variety of projects to get camp ready for a fun and busy summer. We have a wide assortment of projects to work on, from spreading woodchips to opening and preparing buildings for use. We can use all the hands we can get so invite your friends and families! Lunch will be provided. Children under the age of 15 need to be supervised by an adult. If possible, please RSVP to tseigle@midymca.org. May 7th, 9am-1pm, May 14th, 10am-3pm Summer Triathlon Club at YMCA Camp Ingersoll Outdoor Center A 12-week program for athletes with any level of experience. Athletes will hone swimming skills and endurance, improve transitions, participate in cycle and run/walk trainings, and practice putting it all together during scheduled mock triathlon events. Triathlon Club membership includes a year-long family membership to the YMCA Camp Ingersoll Outdoor Center. Triathlon Club begins in June! For more information, please contact Abbi at abbinori@aol.com Outdoor Adult Group Aquatics Exercise This summer, we are excited to offer our most popular water fitness classes out at Jobs Pond, part of YMCA Camp Ingersoll. Enjoy the beautiful outdoors while still getting in a great workout! Our free demo class will be held Friday, June 17th at 6 pm. Please contact kitczernicki@midymca.org for more info. Fishing, Archery, and Climb with Confidence YMCA Camp Ingersoll is offering Archery, Fishing, and Ropes Course classes this spring. Classes will teach the basics of each sport while engaging your child in fun learning activities. Classes begin April 23rd. For more information, please contact Tracy at tseigle@midymca.org or 860-343-6239. Family Nights at Camp Ingersoll Family nights happen on Thursday, June 30th, July 14th, and July 28th from 6:30 - 8:00pm. You don’t need to attend camp to have a great time with your family. Parents may not drop off children. Archery, Ropes, Swimming, and Boating will be open and food and camp merchandise will be available. For questions please contact Ben at bsilliman@midymca.org or 860-342-2267. PLEASE REGISTER FOR FISHING FUN AT YMCA, SATURDAY MORNING SWIMMING LESSONS, WEEKENDS AT INGERSOLL, AND RACE 4 CHACE AT THE YMCA PORTLAND LIBRARY – Summer Reading Kickoff Program: See Magician Scott Jameson on Wednesday, June 15th at 6:30 p.m. at the Portland Middle School Auditorium! This is the show that audiences are calling “SURPURB!”, “A BLAST!” , and “HEARTWARMING fun for the whole family.” Join magician and juggler Scott Jameson for an extraordinary performance that will have you laughing out loud and perched on the very edge of your seat! Umbrellas will be plucked from thin air, a drawing will come to life, basketballs will be spun and juggled, and a member of the audience will unlock telekinetic abilities! For more information, please contact Portland Library at 860-342-6770. Don’t miss it! The library’s Summer Reading performances will be held most Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. on the Town Green next to the Waverly Center. Visit the Portland Library’s website at www.portlandlibraryct.org for more information and a complete list of summer shows and programs. Brownstone Discovery & Exploration Park Portland Free Days for General Swim Pass Monday May 30 / Sunday June 19 / Monday August 1 / Saturday Sept. 10 Portland Riverfront Park Free Tuesday Night Concerts CONCERTS START AT 6:30 PM July 19th Michael Cleary July 26TH – Great Hill Mountain Band August 2nd E2 Eagle Tribute Band August 9th Juice Box Take Middlesex Avenue off Main Street to the end. Turn left, the park is on the right just down the hill. Bring a chair or blanket & a picnic & enjoy! Event sponsored by the Eagle Rivet Roof Service Corp., Snyder Civil Engineering LLC, Portland Discount Liquors, NAPA Auto Parts, Chris Cote Golf Shop LLC, Brownstone Quorum, and the Portland Parks and Recreation In case of inclement weather, please call 860-262-7234 RAIN DATES WILL BE AUGUST 16 AND/OR 23RD – THESE CONCERTS WOULD START AT 6 PM.