Norwalk Arts and Sports Complex

Register today for Guess Gardening! All participants will receive a plant pot, soil, gardening instructions and a surprise vegetable seed. They will guess which veggie they received at the beginning, and those that guessed correctly will earn a prize! $5 per gardening set: tinyurl.com/guessgardening #playinplace #HOMErec

Special delivery for the special man in your life! Visit tinyurl.com/fathersdg to purchase a Father’s Day Gram which includes a personalized yard sign, balloons and a gift. All recipients must be Norwalk residents #playinplace #HOMErec

Support Norwalk Girls Fastpitch by grabbing lunch or dinner at TNT Mexican Restaurant on Thursday, May 6. Make sure to bring or mention this flyer to support the fundraiser! #playinplace #HOMErec

The City of Norwalk and County of Los Angeles will be hosting a Vaccine Clinic at the Norwalk Arts & Sports Complex on Thurs, May 13. Vaccines are free and available to all individuals age 18 and over on an appointment ONLY basis. Residents must schedule an appointment at http://vaccine.fulgentgenetics.com... **Type of vaccine: Moderna or Pfizer depending on allocation

Searching for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? Well look no further! Moms deserve more than just flowers. Gift the mother figure in your life an experience! Register for our virtual Mother’s Day Brushes and Brunch on Saturday, May 8th from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Registration includes painting instruction, supplies, and snacks for two adults. For more information, please call (562) 929-5521. Register today at tiny.cc/MDBB #playinplace #HOMErec

Spice up your Fridays with a virtual cooking class! Register to receive an activity kit that will include the necessary ingredients to whip up delicious appetizers, entrées and/or desserts. Follow along step-by-step with Recreation Staff via Zoom, as they demonstrate the skills and techniques needed to bring a recipe to life. Pantry ingredients and cooking utensils to be provided by the participant. Register now for $20: tiny.cc/norwalkrec #playinplace #HOMErec

Calling all competitive families! Compete live on zoom against other families playing fun games that are sure to have everyone laughing! Register now by visiting tiny.cc/FAMchallenge. All supplies are provided with program fee and will be available for pick-up on February 3, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Norwalk Arts and Sports Complex #playinplace #HOMErec

Looking for a Sunday night activity with your household? Grab some hot cocoa, hop in the family car and hit the road for a look at the beautifully decorated homes here in Norwalk! Follow the links in our previous post for a map of homes and a website to vote for your favorite #playinplace #HOMErec

The Community Promotion Commission has voted and results are in for the winners of the Light up Norwalk program. The Norwalk City Council recognized the winning participants at the council meeting on January 19. Thanks to all of you who participated in the Light up Norwalk Program. The program was well received with positive comments and community participation. You all helped bring holiday cheer during such a critical time #playinplace #HOMErec

The City of Norwalk wishes you and your family Happy Holidays and a safe and healthy New Year! #ConnectedCommunity

The recreation department will be hosting their second Loteria Night. Bring the family together and enjoy a fun night in. Loteria playing cards, snacks, and candies will be provided for all who register now by visiting tiny.cc/LOTERIAnight #playinplace #HOMErec

We invite you to join us for a virtual Las Posadas celebration on Saturday, January 9 at 6 p.m.! Tune in via our social media outlets for a night of entertainment, including performances from local mariachis and folklorico dancers. The virtual concert is free and pre-registration is not required to watch. Families have the option to pre-register for free event kits to be enjoyed while streaming the event. The family-size kits will include goodies and lyrics to the Posadas song, while supplies last. Register now to reserve your kit: tinyurl.com/lasposadas2021 #playinplace #HOMErec

The Brightening Boards are up and ready for you! Stop by the Norwalk Arts & Sports Complex from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday-Friday (weather permitting) to share your thoughts, goals and dreams for 2021 on the boards. Spread positivity throughout Norwalk with a positive word or two. You never know who your message could positively impact #playinplace #HOMErec

The We Have Project was chosen to receive the Award for Excellence in the Health and Wellness category of the 2020 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence program! The project included a video that offered advice, a forum for dealing with issues, and professional resources for teenagers battling internal struggles every day. Read more about the program and award here: tinyurl.com/wehaveproject #playinplace #HOMErec

Reminder: City Hall and non-essential facilities will be closed December 28, 2020 - January 1, 2021. We will reopen on Monday, January 4, 2021. Essential servi...ces, such as those provided by Public Services, Public Safety and Transit, will continue to operate. For assistance: Public Safety, (562) 929-5732 Norwalk Transit, (562) 929-5550 Sheriff’s Station, (562) 863-8711

Ho! Ho! Ho! Calling all children! You are invited to send a wish letter to Good Old Saint Nick at the North Pole. He has promised to answer all letters from every boy and girl who writes to him. Drop off your letter in Santa’s mailbox that will be located in front of the Norwalk Arts & Sports Complex (13000 Clarkdale Ave) from 9 a.m. 5 p.m. from December 7-11, 2020. Be sure to include a return address! #playinplace #HOMErec

Thank you to everyone who visited the Norwalk North Pole on Saturday! Sugarplum, Tinsel and the rest of the elves sure had a wonderful time, and we hope you did, too. Remember to check online for your photo with Santa Claus by the end of the week: tinyurl.com/norwalkflickr. If you weren’t able to drive through, you’d better not pout, I’m telling you why! We have a virtual tour, including some of the elf audio that attendees were able to enjoy on their journey. Happy Holidays, Norwalk! #playinplace #HOMErec

Join Santa Claus and City Council for the first ever Virtual Tree Lighting Ceremony in the City of Norwalk! Grab some hot cocoa, relax with your household, and enjoy live music from Los J Dubs and the grand unveiling of the lighted Christmas tree. Let's kick off the holiday season together from the comfort of home #playinplace #HOMErec #treelighting

TONIGHT! Join us virtually at 8:30 p.m. for a fun and rockin’ concert with the band Soto #playinplace #HOMErec

TONIGHT! Check back at 6 p.m. for the Virtual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Santa Claus and City Council will be on hand to help us kick off the holiday season #playinplace #HOMErec

The teachers from our virtual Creative Li’l Tots program surprised their students today with a quick pop-in at their front doors! Each child was able to trick-or-treat, receiving candy and small trinkets to help make the holiday special #playinplace #HOMErec

Sign up for another virtual Canvas Paint Night with the Norwalk Teen Center on December 17 at 5:00 p.m. All supplies will be provided to those who register by Thursday, December 10. Visit tiny.cc/norwalkrec or scan the QR code on the flyer to register #playinplace #HOMErec

Calling all pet owners! Does your pet have a great Halloween costume? If so, please join us for this "Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest." Submit one photo of your cute and adorable pet. All entries are due by the end of the day Sunday, November 1. We will announce the winners on Monday, November 2. Visit tinyurl.com/NorwalkPetParade. Everyone can vote, you don’t have to have an entry to vote #playinplace #HOMErec

Norwalk, there is a food distribution event this Sat, Oct 31 from 9 am to 12 pm at St. Linus. The public is welcome; please share with others who may need food assistance.

Join us in November for crafts, games, science, physical activities and more! Norwalk Kids Club is back for another session, and registration has already begun. Don’t miss out on this fun virtual program that will entertain your kids from 4-5 p.m. Mon-Fri: tiny.cc/Kclubnov #playinplace #HOMErec

Load up the car, turn on some fun Halloween music, and head out to tour your Community Scarecrows! You can view a map of the scarecrow locations at tinyurl.com/ScareMap2020. Visit tinyurl.com/VoteScare2020 to rate the scarecrows and help select one winner for the People’s Choice award. Winners will be announced on Monday, November 9th on our social media pages #playinplace #HOMErec

Last stop of the Halloween Pop Ups today at 1 p.m.! Come by the Norwalk Arts & Sports Complex to pick up a free child’s mask #playinplace #HOMErec

Stay healthy and active with us by participating in the Norwalk Virtual 5K! Safely complete the challenge on your own or encourage members of your household to sign up with you. Train with us from a distance by registering for the Keystone Walkers Fitness Club, as well, which will provide community-based encouragement, workout and diet tips, and rewards for distance milestones #playinplace #HOMErec

Look who we found on our travels around the world! We ran into Belle from Beauty & the Beast today while we were in France. Register for Family Date Night to follow us on our travels to India, Peru, New Zealand and beyond! Registration includes an activity kit with all supplies and pre-recorded videos of staff demonstrating all activities: tiny.cc/familydatenight #playinplace #HOMErec

Join us virtually for a rockin’ concert with the Latin, Funk and R&B band Soto! The performance will be streaming on Facebook Live (Norwalk Arts & Sports Complex) and Instagram (@recnorwalk) on Halloween night. Put your kiddos to bed, grab some of their leftover candy and dance the night away from the comfort of your own home #playinplace #HOMErec

Three more Halloween Pop Ups are headed your way! Stop by Ramona Park at 3 p.m., Lakeside Park at 4 p.m. or City Hall at 5 p.m. to pick up a free child’s mask #playinplace #HOMErec

More time slots were added due to high demand! These will likely fill up quickly, as well, so please sign up ASAP: tiny.cc/callswithclaus20 #playinplace #HOMErec