Emergency Bike Road Repair 101: April 24 from 10 to 11 a.m. Chris Ethier, owner of Bicycle World, will lead a do-it-yourself workshop on emergency bike repair. Learn to repair flat tires, brake cables, bent wheels, etc. Find out what to look for at the scene of an accident and what to carry with you to get you up and cycling again. Bring your own bike and tube. Cost: $5 residents, $10 nonresidents.
April Vacation Week: Sign up today for a fun-filled week of activities, games, and outdoor fun for your child grades K-7. This program is held at the Youth Center at 20 Sanderson St. from April 19 through April 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with Early Care available from 7:30 to 9 a.m. and late care from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Walking field trips to Beacon Field and Federal Street School Playgrounds. Lunch, afternoon snack, and drink must be sent with child. Morning snack provided. Your registration also includes your child’s participation in the Community Kids Bringing Art to the Heart of Greenfield program. Registration deadline was April 5, but space is still available. There is a $25 late registration fee. Cost: $100 residents, $125 nonresidents.
Community Kids — Bringing Art to the Heart of Greenfield: Thanks to an Adams Grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the Greenfield Recreation Department will be offering a special art-centered component to our April Vacation Program, culminating in the creation of a Public Art Project in downtown Greenfield. A professional artist will be on-site to guide the children as they expand their creativity while experimenting with different media. The art piece of the program will run April 19 through April 22 from 1 to 3 p.m. Contact the Recreation Department for more information.
Swim Area Season Passes: Purchase or renew your season pass to the Green River Swimming & Recreation Area by May 1 to receive the early bird special of four free guest passes and a coupon for a free ice cream.
CPR & AED Certification: Now offering American Heart Association CPR & AED and First Aid Certification classes. CPR & AED will take place May 3 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., and First Aid will be May 4 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Classes are $50 each for residents, $55 nonresidents. Save $10 if you sign up for both. Ages 16 and up.
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Sign up for all programs online, or at 20 Sanderson St. or Town Hall. Find out more information about programs and events by calling 413-772-1553 or by visiting our website: www.greenfieldrecreation.com