Munster Parks Briefs: January 2014

munster-parksThere are plenty of events, programs, and activities taking place through Munster Parks and Recreation Department early in 2014!

What do you think you think?
Join motivational speaker, Darren Leavitt, as he discusses 'What do you think you think? How your thinking dictates your day!
Tuesday, January 14, 10-11 am, Munster Town Hall, $5 per person. Call Munster Parks at (219) 836-PARK for more information.

Guitar for Beginners
Join our new guitar instructor, Dominic Ruffalo, as he teaches you the basics of guitar playing. This life-long Munster resident and Purdue Cal student will bring musicology to your lessons and have you playing a tune in no time! Age 11+ (No class 2/17 or 3/24)
Mondays, January 20 through April 7, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Community Park Social Center, Munster. Munster Resident $65 / Non-Resident $70. Pre-registration is required! Call Munster Parks at (219) 836-PARK for more information.

Acting for Adults
If you've always had dreams of starring on the stage, this workshop is for you! Scott Alan, actor and director, will teach you the basics of costume work, theater acting, and even how to mascot. But that's not all, he will also cover the importance of marketing yourself in the industry. Age 18+
Saturday, January 25, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, Community Park Social Center, Munster. Munster Resident $70 / Non-Resident $75. Pre-registration is required! Call Munster Parks at (219) 836-PARK for more information.

Intro to Image Editing
Learn the tricks of the photography trade from Jennifer Grzanka, graphic artist. Centered on learning the fundamentals of image and photographic editing using Adobe Photoshop, the class will teach students to take their everyday photos and turn them into works of fine art, with explanations of tools, pallets, and the general purpose of most of Photoshop's editing capabilities. Participants will learn how to glamorize portraits, fix cosmetic flaws, adjust color, and use the best tools for the project on which they are working. Participants must supply their own digital camera and laptop with Photoshop (a trial of the software is available to participants and information for the download will be given prior to the first class) (No class 2/12).
Sundays & Wednesdays, January 29 to February 26, 5:30 to 7:30 pm, Munster Town Hall. Munster Resident $95 / Non-Resident $105. Pre-registration is required! Call Munster Parks at (219) 836-PARK for more information.

Lunch with a Local Meteorologist
Our new luncheon series, 'Lunch with a Local' will feature different local celebrities each season. We are excited to announce Megan Glaros, CBS meteorologist, as our first local celebrity! Join Megan for lunch and listen as she regales you with stories from the television industry.
Thursday, January 30, 1-3 pm, Community Park Social Center, Munster. Munster Resident $14 / Non-Resident $16. Pre-registration is required! Call Munster Parks at (219) 836-PARK for more information.

Daddy-Daughter Date Night
Create memories that your daughter will cherish forever! Dress in your finest clothes and join us for a catered feast, dance lessons, and a memorable keepsake you'll make together! Make sure to smile for the camera as our roving photographer captures the events of the evening. Please enter through the cafeteria doors.
Saturday, Feb. 1, 6-9 pm, Wilbur Wright Middle School, Munster. Registration deadline: 1/29. Munster Resident Couple $45 / Non-Resident Couple $50 / Additional Daughter $20. Call Munster Parks at (219) 836-PARK for more information.

Unbirthday Party
Escape down the rabbit hole during our Wonderland-themed party! Participants will make top hats, play games like 'Pin the Grin on the Cheshire Cat' and enjoy a delightful tea party. Age 2-5.
Friday, Feb. 7, 3:30 to 5:00 pm, Community Park Social Center, Munster. Munster Resident $10 / Non-Resident $15. Pre-registration is required! Call Munster Parks at (219) 836-PARK for more information.