The Parks, Recreation & Forestry office is moving to City Hall, 500 Fourth Ave. NE and will be closed for business on Friday.

Riverside Figure Skating Club

Riverside Figure Skating Club starts their spring session today [Sunday].  New skaters will have three free lessons from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.  Session dates are March 12, 19, April 2, 23, 30 and May 7.  It is never too late to sign up.

You may show up at Riverside Arena on those dates and check their Facebook page for details.

Hockey

We are currently taking registration for the spring three-on-three youth hockey. Games will be played on Saturday mornings beginning March 18 through May 6 at Riverside Arena. The cost is $45 per player. There will be four divisions: Mites, squirt and 10U, peewee and 12U and bantam. The leagues will be mixed girls and boys.

Volleyball

Youth volleyball registration deadline is March 31 for those students grades third to sixth. Students will meet on Monday and Thursday evenings beginning April 3 to May 11 at Ellis Middle School, the cost is $45 per player.

Wrestling

The Shamrock Open youth wrestling tournament will be held on Friday, at Austin High School. The Shamrock continues to be an NYWA District Qualifier for those in grade kindergarten through eighth-grade. Weigh-ins are from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Walk-ins are accepted until 5:30 p.m. Wrestling begins at about 6 p.m. Adult admission is $4 and students are $2.

Softball

Adult softball information has been mailed to past managers.  If you are interested check out our city site at www.ci.austin.mn.us and click on Recreation, sports, softball or call our office.

Friends appreciation

You are cordially invited to the Friends of the Hormel Nature Center Friends and Volunteer Appreciation Night at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 28, in the Ruby Rupner Auditorium.

We will honor all of our Friends and Volunteers with a special evening of awards, dessert and a program by our new 2017 intern  Savanna Dahl.

Enjoy dessert with a slice of Perkins pie, ice cream and refreshments.

Savanna’s program is Conservation Activism through Art.

There are seemingly endless environmental issues that we are faced with every day: climate change, water quality, pollution, land preservation, and endangered and invasive species. The list goes on.

Combating these issues usually encompasses target audiences, marketing, inciting engagement, and figuring out what aspect to focus on first. Depending on the style and marketing techniques, art can be a very effective way to tackle this.

Join Savanna as she discusses the who, what, where, why, when, and how’s of conservation activism through art and what we can do here at the nature center.

Please RSVP for this special evening by 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 25, by calling 507-437-7519 or email info@hormelnaturecenter.org.

Packer Arena

The ice has been removed for the season.  The Power 96 Home and Vacation Show will be Friday March 17 through Sunday, March 19.

Cedar River Rabbit Club show will be held on Saturday, March 25.

Riverside Arena schedule

Riverside Figure Skate Club Spring session Sunday’s March 12, 19, April 2, 23, 30 and May 7.

Adult Open Hockey: 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays. Cost is $6 per person each event. Attendees must be 16; goalies are free.

Public skate:  3:45 to 5 p.m. Sunday and March 19; 4:45 to 6:15 p.m. Wednesday and 6:30 to 8 p.m. March 24 and 31. The cost is $4 to skate plus $1 if you need to rent skates.  Make sure to like us on Facebook so you receive up to date information.

Stick time:  5:15 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday; 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday and March 21 and 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Thursday.

Austin Bruins: Hosting Minot March 17 and 18. Puck drops at 7:05 p.m.  Friday is Pacelli Night — put on your green.