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City of Ruston

“Pack the House”: “FAIRwell Fresno State: The Rematch”
“Pack the House”: “FAIRwell Fresno State: The Rematch”

Join us Saturday, February 4th for the 5th annual NCAA “Pack the House” Challenge.  Cheer on the Lady Techsters as they take on Fresno State at 7pm at the TAC.  Come down before the game to enjoy fair rides, food and much more.  Please see the attached flyers for more information.  LA Tech is the only school in the nation to win the “Pack the House” title four years in a row – please help us make it FIVE!

Pack the House flyer

RPAR's Start to Finish 5K
RPAR's Start to Finish 5K

Would you like to run a 5K in 2012? Then, Ruston Parks and Recreation’s Start to Finish 5K program is for you.  This nine week program will teach you about running form, injury prevention, increasing speed and distance and choosing the proper equipment.  The session will begin Tuesday, February 21. And, classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:15 a.m.  Runners will add a third day on their own time. The session culminates by running in a 5K race. For more information, contact our running coach, Maryanne Smith, at 318-243-7727 or via email her at mdavissmith@gmail.com.

 

Christmas Tree Recycling
Christmas Tree Recycling Don't miss out on your final chance to recycle your Christmas tree.  Drop off is located in our parking lot west of the Civic Center. 
Spring Soccer Registration
Spring Soccer Registration

Tie on the cleats and strap on the shin guards, it’s time again for spring soccer for ages 4-12. Line up at the center circle as we kick off another season of youth league soccer for both boys and girls. This year’s divisions will include 5 and Under, 6 and Under, 8 and Under, 10 and Under, and 12 and Under.

Don’t miss out! Sign up now!  You can register online at www.ruston.org/registration or in person in the RPAR office.  The last day to register without a late fee will be January 31, 2012.  The first game is slated for February 18, 2012. Also, remember that coaches are an integral part of any program, and we are always interested in signing up volunteer coaches for our soccer programs.

For more information, contact the Parks and Recreation office at 318-255-5800 or RPAR@Ruston.org

 

Santa's Hotline
Santa's Hotline Ho, Ho, Ho!  RPAR has secured a telephone line to the North Pole.  Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and their elves will be recording outgoing messages that you can listen to at 318-255-5414.  They will be updating their message weekly and then daily as Christmas draws near.  They will be reporting all of the goings-on at the North Pole.  The phone lines will be open from Monday, December 12th through Monday, December 26th.  Take advantage of this special holiday opportunity!  It’s a free call so call as often as you would like.