Instructional T-ball

BANGOR – The Bangor Parks and Recreation Department will hold an instructional T-ball program 4-5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 1-24, at the Union Street Athletic Complex.

These lessons are being offered to children ages 5 and 6. There will be a different instructional component of the game of T-ball taught every day.

The fee is $20 for Bangor residents and $30 for nonresidents. Registrations are being taken in advance at the Bangor Parks and Recreation Department at 647 Main St. and at the softball fields on Union Street when the program starts.

For more information, call 992-4490.

Mighty Mite soccer

BANGOR – The Bangor Parks and Recreation Department will offer a soccer program for children ages 2 to 6 and their parents.

The Mighty Mite Soccer Program is designed to introduce children to the basic concepts of the game of soccer. Parent participation is required.

The program will be held 4-5 p.m. Wednesdays, April 25-May 23, at the Union Street Athletic Complex.

The fee is $15 for Bangor residents and $25 for nonresidents, including a T-shirt for each child.

Registrations will be taken in advance at the Bangor Parks and Recreation Department or at the softball fields on Union Street when the program starts.

For more information, call 992-4490.

Lifeguarding classes

BANGOR – The Pine Tree Chapter of the American Red Cross, in partnership with local aquatics facilities, has announced its spring Northeast Regional Aquatics training schedule.

“The many aquatics facilities that have continuously offered quality Red Cross Aquatics training are really responsible for the success of these programs,” said Lynn Duswald, health and safety director for the Pine Tree Chapter.

“Each year more and more students learn how to swim or gain employment as a certified lifeguard thanks to these dedicated facilities and instructors,” she said.

To register for any of the aquatics classes, contact the sponsoring facility or your local Red Cross office.

. Water Safety Instructor classes will be offered this spring at the Wallace Pool at University of Maine. For information, call Jeff Wren at 581-1976.

. Lifeguarding courses will be offered at the Bangor Y April 16-20, May 12-13, May 19-20 and June 4-9. Call the Y at 941-2808 for details.

. Lifeguarding also will be offered at the Wallace Pool, University of Maine, starting May 14. Call Jeff Wren, 581-1976.

. Lifeguarding review courses are available for those who have Red Cross Lifeguarding certification that expires by the end of 2007. The review course will be offered on April 7, May 5 and June 9 at the Bangor Y. Call 941-2808.

For more information on these aquatics training courses, call Pat Walsh of the Pine Tree Chapter of the American Red Cross at 941-2903 or e-mail walshp@pinetree.redcross.com.

Paddle Smart April 13

BANGOR – Mark Friday evening, April 13, on your calendar for the seventh Paddle Smart Safety Symposium at the Y on Hammond Street.

Learn from the experts how to be a safer paddler on rivers, ponds, lakes or along the coast. Participants are encouraged to ask questions during interactive workshops and exhibits and learn about paddling safely during pool demonstrations.

The symposium will allow you to try on gear, size yourself up to boats and learn about the paddling gear and clothing. Experienced paddlers will be on hand to talk about lifejackets or places to paddle, clubs to paddle with and where to get instructions.

Concurrent 45-minute workshops will be offered throughout the evening, including on-water safety demonstrations in the pool to show how various canoe and kayak designs perform in emergency situations.

Door prizes will be awarded at the end of the evening.

Sponsors include the Bangor YMCA, Castine Kayak Adventures, Epic Sports, the U.S. Coast Guard, the National Safe Boating Council and the Maine Association of Sea Kayak Guides and Instructors.