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Spring & Summer Programs

Upcoming Events

9/7 - Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, 5pm

9/7 - City Council Special Meeting, 6pm

9/9 - Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing, 7pm

9/13 - City Council Meeting, 7pm

Winter Programs

Adult Recreation Open Gym Volleyball

Takes place at Lincoln School Gym from October 3rd - May 1st. All participants must be at least 16 years of age. This Program meets on Wednesday's 6 - 8 p.m. / Sunday's 2 - 4 p.m. ($1 daily participation fee) Simply show up with gym shoes and join in the game. Brenda Timmons is the program coordinator.

Monticello Recreation Dept. Christmas Coloring Contest Rules

1. Color in picture using crayons, markers, or paint. Originality counts!

2. Winners will be chosen on artistic merit.

3. Judges decision is Final.

4. Age Categories: 4 & under, 5-8 year olds, and 9-12 year olds.

5. Forms may be picked up at the Municipal Building.

Completed entries with your name, age, address, and phone number may be dropped off at the Monticello Municipal Building or mailed to:

City of Monticello Recreation Dept.

210 N. Hamilton

Monticello, IL 61856

Entries must be received by Noon on Wednesday, December 8^th, 2010. Winning pictures will be posted on the City of Monticello TV Channel 2, and displayed at the City of Monticello municipal building beginning Thursday, December 9^th. Each age group winner will receive a Prize Basket.

Monticello Rec. Dept. "City Wide Holiday House Decorating Contest"

1. Enter your own home (FREE)

2. The contest is open to City of Monticello residents only.

3. Judging will be based on originality, creativity, and the overall "WOW" effect. This is not a contest to see who can have the most number of decorations, but rather how eye catching the display is.

4. Judges will view and photograph houses during the evening of December 8th after 6 p.m. so please have your lights on.

5. The top 5 homes will then be place on Monticello E-News for the community to vote on.

6. All decisions are final.

Completed entries with your name, address, and phone number may be dropped off at the Monticello Municipal Building or mailed to:

City of Monticello Recreation Dept.

210 N. Hamilton

Monticello, IL 61856

Entries must be received by Noon on Tuesday, December 7^th, 2010. The top 5 homes will be posted on Monticello E-News on Thursday, December 9^th. Voting will take place online until midnight Tuesday, December 14th. The winner will be the home that receives the highest percentage of votes. Winners will also receive Monticello Chamber Bucks which can be spent at local businesses. First Place $50, Second Place $30, & Third Place $20.

Indoor Swimming Lessons
American Red Cross Swim lessons take place on Tuesday & Thursday afternoons from 4:00 - 4:40 p.m. & 4:50 - 5:30 p.m.at the Best Western Hotel in Monticello. Youth must be at least 3 feet tall to participate. Cost is $40 / class.
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Community Enrichment Programs
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Past speakers:

Attorney Generals office on Identity Theft & Consumer Fraud

Attorney Generals office on Internet safety

Youth (Rec. League) Basketball

This program is not run by the Monticello Recreation Dept. All youth basketball programs are ran by the Monticello High School Athletic Teams. Contact the school for more information.

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