The Rec Report: December 2015
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In this issue of the Rec Report, read about Pearland’s Hometown Christmas festivities, find out how you can help Parks & Recreation and learn about a special offer for personal training. Don’t forget, you can keep your family connected by visiting us on any of our social media channels.
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| Tree lighting ceremony marks the start of the holiday season |
Pearland Hometown Christmas begins with the City’s official Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. at the Pearland Town Center located at 11200 Broadway.
The event includes UHCL – Pearland horse and carriage rides, live music from Danny Ray and the Acoustic Production on the Westside Veterinary Hospital Entertainment Stage, the H-E-B Winter Wonderland for children, and a visit from the jolly old elf himself…Santa. Visit pearlandparks.com for information.
| Have a “Candy-Coated” Christmas |
Themed “Candy-Coated Christmas,” the City of Pearland Lighted Parade is a holiday tradition that gets bigger, brighter and better each year. Get your family together, find a comfortable spot along the route and enjoy one of Pearland’s best shows.
The parade is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. and begins at Old Alvin Road and traveling east to Pearland Parkway.
| Parks & Recreation board seeks new member |
The Parks, Recreation & Beautification Board is currently seeking a new board member. Applicants must be a resident of Pearland and possess a passion for helping the community. Board meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month at 8:15 a.m. The one-year term ends on Nov. 1, 2016 and the position remains open until filled. Apply at pearlandtx.gov/parksboard.
| Winter/Spring program registration begins Dec. 14 |
The Winter/Spring Pearland in Motion is now available online and at a facility near you. The resource is your complete guide to City of Pearland programs, services and recreational activities. Winter and Spring registration begins Monday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 a.m. Register at pearlandparks.com.
| Save on personal training and meal plan programs |
Method Evolution, the official personal training partner of the City of Pearland, is offering a 30 percent discount on any personal training, nutrition and meal planning programs when you donate a new, unwrapped toy, benefitting Toys for Tots.
To receive this special offer, bring donations to the Recreation Center located at 4141 Bailey Road on or before Thursday, Dec. 17. Donate a toy valued at $10 or more and you will be entered into a drawing to win a 3-month Recreation Center membership. For more information, call 281.412.8900.
| Mark your calendar for 2016 Winterfest |
Come for a fun filled day of playing in the snow, rides, great food and more! The event will be held on Saturday, Jan. 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Recreation Center & Natatorium located at 4141 Bailey Road.
Tickets go on sale at the Recreation Center beginning Dec. 1 continuing through Jan. 29. Bring a canned good, benefiting the Pearland Neighborhood Center, to receive a $2 discount on pre-sale tickets (maximum one discount per ticket).There will not be any discounts the day of the event. For more information, visit pearlandparks.com.