In This Issue

• Open House:
  Dec. 1st, 6 PM
  
• Drumming Class: Sun. Nov. 15th, 10:30 AM
  
• Floors Refinished in Dec. - Closed Bldg
• New Programs Registration Starts Dec. 12th
• Register for Family Account
  
• Tiny Tot Free Play Holiday Hours
  
• 6th and 7th Grade Basketball
• Park Contact Info
  
• Volunteer with Friends Group?
  

Did You Know?

Greetings Friend of Noe Valley Rec Center,

Lots of News this month: open house (12/1), new programs start in January, building closures in December, and upcoming events.  Here's a photo of Rec Center staff Sondra Long and Elena Brown who set up a "Family Fun" arts and crafts table today at the Rec Center.  Kids were busy making "pumpkin pies" with the help of some fun felt art supplies. 

Open House on Tuesday, December 1st, 6 - 7:30 PM

The Friends of Noe Valley Rec Center is host its first "Open House" event on December 1st from 6-7:30 PM.  You will be able to meet the Noe Valley Rec Center Staff and hear about the line up of new programs that start January 2nd at the Rec Center.  Come by and learn about what is coming up at the park.  Suggest ideas for future events.  Light snacks will be served. Kids welcome. 

Drumming Class on Sunday, Nov. 15th at 10:30 AM

We just learned that there has been a free Toddler/Kids Drumming Circle/Drumming Class on Sundays at 10:30 AM in November.  Join this fun drumming session on Sunday morning at 10:30 AM in the tot play area at the Rec Center.  If you are interested in this class continuing, please stop by the Rec Center and talk to Elena Brown.

Floors to be Refinished in December - Gym and Tot Room to Close for 2 weeks

The basketball gym and indoor playground for tots will be closed in December for two weeks so that the wood floors can be refinished.  The closure will affect the buildings from December 1st-13th.

Sign up for New Programs Starting December 12th

The new "Winter Programs" schedule is now available.  The programs will run from January 2, 2010 - February 26, 2010.  The programs will be listed at the City website www.SFRecOnline.org as of November 20th.  You will be able to sign up for the programs starting on December 12th. 

Register for a Family Account at Noe Valley Rec Center

You need to have a Family Account to register for any scheduled SF Rec and Park program.  You can get a Family Account by going in person with identification and proof of residency to the Rec Center during the following "Family Account Registrations" at the Noe Valley Rec Center: 12/12 between 10 AM - 3 PM, and December 14-18th between 4-7 PM.  Go to the Rec Center office and speak directly with the staff.

 Tiny Tot Holiday "Free Play" Schedule Posted

After the floor refinishing between Dec.1st and Dec. 13th, the gym and tiny tot areas will reopen.  The Tiny Tot room "free play" holiday schedule has been posted on the doors to the Tiny Tot room and is available here..   

Call for 6th and 7th Grade Basketball Players

If you have a 6th or 7th grader interested in playing basketball on Friday nights.  Sign up with Coach Tom or Rocky at the Rec Center.

 Looking for Park Contact Information?

The Friends of Noe Valley Rec Center Web Site includes contact information for the Rec Center staff and also key SF Park and Rec Department numbers.

Call for Volunteers

The Friends of Noe Valley Rec Center is looking for a few volunteers to serve on our park. 

• We are looking for more volunteers for the Ladybug Gardeners. The Ladybug gardeners meet on the second Saturday of each month at 9 AM.  Next event: December 12th. Joan says "If we can get 6 people to help on Dec. 12th we will have the park looking good for the winter!" Email Joanie Lionberger at jrlion@aol.com for more information -- or just show up!
• We are looking for people to help an hour or two a month on the stewardship committe.  We need folks to help spread the word about our group, keep our web site up to date, issue this newsletter, identify purchasing needs for park, and continue our fundraising efforts. Please emai: info@noevalleyreccenter.com if you are interested in helping.

Thanks!

Thanks for your interest and support of Your Park! Please contact us with any questions or suggestions. Let us know about any community events you are planning at the park. Please forward this newsletter to your friends and neighbors who use the Noe Valley Rec Center. We want this newsletter to help build the park community -- please help us connect with members of the community.

Enjoy your Park!

Molly Sterkel (molly@noevalleyreccenter.com)

Friends of the Noe Valley Rec Center

www.NoeValleyRecCenter.com