11th annual Peter Cottontail’s EGGstravaganza — Saturday, March 26 at 1 p.m., Unity Park, Turners Falls. Children ages 4 to 12 are invited to take part in this great community tradition. Kids will have an opportunity to get their pictures taken with Peter Cottontail, enter raffles and of course enjoy our Egg Hunt, which includes approximately 5,000 candy- and toy-filled eggs strewn throughout the park. Participants must bring their own basket/bag for the eggs.
Tee-Ball — Who: Children ages 4 to 6; (*Child MUST be at least 4 years of age before the start date of the program.) Proof of age will be required at time of registration; When: April 23 to June 4, Saturday mornings; 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; Where: Unity Park, Turners Falls; Fees: Early Bird registration fee: Montague residents, $30; nonresidents, $35, (Last day of Early Bird rates: Friday, March 25). Regular fee: (Registrations after Friday, March 25), Montague residents, $35; nonresidents, $40. Registration deadline: April 1, or when roster is full.
Rookie League Baseball — Who: ages 7 to 9, When: April 23 to June 4, Practices: Weekdays, dependent upon coaches schedule; Practices/Scrimmages: Saturday mornings, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Where: Unity Park, Fees: Montague residents, $35; nonresidents, $40. We recommend kindergarten players start with Tee Ball before playing Rookie ball. This is a coach-pitch program. All players must bring their own glove — cleats allowed (nonmetal); Enrollment minimum: 10, Enrollment maximum: Depending on the number of coaches, Registration deadline: April 1 or when roster is full.
Nipper League Softball — Who: Girls ages 7 to 9, When: Early April to mid June, Practices: Weekdays, days/times dependent upon coaches schedule; Games: Saturday mornings; times: 9 a.m. to noon (varies), Where: Unity Park/Highland Park, and Murphy Park in Greenfield, Fees: Montague residents; $40, nonresidents, $45; We recommend Kindergarten players start with Tee Ball before playing Nipper League. This is a coach-pitch program. All players must bring their own glove — cleats allowed (nonmetal).
Senior League Softball — Who: Girls ages 10 to 12 years. When: Early April to mid-June. Practices: weekdays and weekends at coach’s discretion; league games — varies (weeknight/end) schedule, Home Field: Highland Park, Millers Falls & Murphy Park, Greenfield; Fees: Montague residents, $65; nonresidents, $70. All games are played at Murphy Park in Greenfield. Players must bring their own glove — cleats allowed (nonmetal). Register now.
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Montague Parks & Recreation Department, 56 First St., Turners Falls, MA 01376, Office hours: Mondays to Fridays; 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m., 863-3216, www.montague.net, We accept various credit cards, including Visa and Mastercard