Bryan, TX

The Parks and Recreation Department is now holding registration for its Spring activities in Bryan. From swim classes to tennis, soccer to family campouts, the Bryan Parks and Recs Department offers something for everyone. As of yesterday, March 5, 2012, you can register for any of the following classes:

SWIMMING
Bryan Barracudas - Cost: $95 (discounts available for more than one participating child per household). This recreational swim team is made up of both boys and girls ages 4-18. Practice sessions will be held Monday through Friday from April 16th to May 27th. Two practice sessions are available: 5:30pm to 6:45pm or 6:45pm to 8pm.

Spring Swim Lessons - Cost: $35 for residents, $45 for non-residents. Open to anyone ages 3 to adult. Classes will be held at the Bryan Aquatic Center (3100 Oakridge Dr). The first session runs from April 9th to April 20th and the second session takes place from April 23rd to May 4th.

Stroke Clinic - Cost: $20. Learn how to perfect your swim stroke at this special clinic for kids ages 5-18. Classes will meet from 5:30pm to 6:45pm or 6:45pm to 8pm each evening the week of April 9th to April 13th.

TENNIS
Start-Smart Tennis - Cost: $35 for residents, $45 for non-residents. Kids ages 5-7 will receive introductory instruction to prepare them for organized tennis. Each class is held Monday evenings at 6:15pm beginning March 19th and ending April 23rd.

SOCCER
Start-Smart Soccer - Cost: $35 for residents, $45 for non-residents. Like the Start-Smart Tennis program, Start-Smart Soccer teaches kids (ages 3-5) the basics of soccer to get them ready for competitive play in the future. The first session will begin April 10th and continue through May 15th while the second session takes place from April 12th to May 17th at the Bryan Regional Athletic Complex. Depending on which session you sign up for, participants will either meet on Tuesday or Thursday evenings at 6pm.

FAMILY FUN
Family Campout - Cost: $5 for kids, $7 for adults. Spend some fun family time together under the stars at Austin's Colony Park. On April 21st, families can eat hot dogs, make s'mores, listen to campfire stories, play games, complete arts and crafts projects and watch the movie "Yogi Bear" with other Bryan families.

Encourage a health lifestyle and family togetherness by signing up for one of these fun activities. Spring registration is now open in Bryan. Don't wait or you and your kids will miss out on all the fun!

Stephanie Hansson, Living the Good Life in Bryan – College Station Real Estate

Originally posted on my Living in Bryan-College Station real estate blog here: http://livinginbryancollegestation.com/spring-registration-open-bryan/.

This Saturday, March 3, 2012, Saint Andrews Episcopal Church (217 W 26th St), in partnership with Keep Brazos Beautiful, will be holding an eco-friendly Spring Festival in Bryan, TX. The Spring Festival will take place in the Saint Andrews parking lot. Everyone is welcome and admission is free.

Included in the day's events are:

• Free eco-friendly kids games and activities
• Farmer's market
• Arts and crafts fair
• Information booths, including insect information from members of Texas A&M's Entomology Department, gardening information from Brazos County Master Gardeners and information on local outreach programs/organizations
• Free snacks for kids under 12 (limited supplies)
• Environmentally-friendly giveaways

Local street mobile food favorites Madden's Street Cuisine, Chef Tai Mobile Gourmet and Cake Junkie will have their food trucks on-site to sell gourmet goodies to all Bryan Spring Festival attendees. Madden's Street Cuisine is known for their great burgers, street tacos and fish and chips. Chef Tai offers up their street food with a decidedly Asian flavor, including tacos, burritos, sandwiches and rice bowls. They even have vegetarian and gluten-free options. Cake Junkie brings sweet treats from their bakery direct to you via their mobile Cake Junkie Cruiser.

Buy a raffle ticket (or 10) to try your hand at winning one of the eco-friendly items that will be displayed during the Spring Festival, including gardening tools, equipment and more. Admission to the eco-friendly Spring Festival in Bryan is absolutely free but the information provided is priceless. Bring the family and your friends to Saint Andrews Episcopal Church this Saturday, March 3, 2012, from 11am to 3pm. It is sure to be lots of fun as well as informative for all ages.

Stephanie Hansson, Living the Good Life in Bryan – College Station Real Estate

Originally posted on my Living in Bryan-College Station real estate blog here: http://livinginbryancollegestation.com/eco-friendly-spring-festival-bryan/.

Nothing helps kids learn teamwork and good sportsmanship like being involved in sports. Kids ages 3-5 are welcome to join up with the City of Bryan's Parks & Rec Department for their public baseball program. Open registration for Smart Start Baseball in Bryan, TX has begun.

The Smart Start Baseball program is meant to get Bryan kids ready for tee ball...sort of a pre-school for organized baseball programs. They will learn the basic fundamentals of the game without the pressure of competing with other teams. This helps kids foster a healthy attitude and excitement to get involved in the sport of baseball while keeping their bodies active. Franklin Sports and Hasbro have provided age-appropriate equipment for the kids to use. Some of the skills the kids will learn include how to throw, how to catch, batting and how to run from base to base.

The Smart Start Baseball program begins February 23, 2012 and meets every Thursday evening at 6:15pm until March 29, 2012 at the Bryan Regional Athletic Complex (5440 N Texas Ave). Bryan residents only pay $35 per child for the program, while non-residents are welcome but are required to pay $45. Download your child's registration form here. All forms must be turned in to the City of Bryan Parks & Recreation Department office (1309 E MLK Blvd) or the Bryan Aquatic Center (3100 Oakride Dr) before the start of the program. Hurry, though. Spots fill up fast.

Stephanie Hansson, Living the Good Life in Bryan – College Station Real Estate

Originally posted on my Living in Bryan/College Station real estate blog here: http://livinginbryancollegestation.com/smart-start-baseball-registration-begins-bryan-tx/.