FARMINGTON — Sign-up for the Farmington Recreation Department’s Hippach Field Summer Camp is 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, May 14 to 17, at the Farmington Community Building, 127 Middle St. Camp hours have been extended this year. The program will run from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 25 to […]
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'Open Mike Night' scramble
The Farmington Recreation Department held its first annual “Open Mike Night” pickleball scramble on Friday, April 27, in memory of Mike Monahan, who died recently. Donations may be made to United Way to be distributed to local food pantries in his name. Monahan suggested a pickleball program, and it soon became a success. The 32 […]
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Farmington Recreation Department ready to restart senior hiking club
FARMINGTON — The One Day Wanderers Club, a senior hiking club sponsored by the Farmington Recreation Department, is ready to restart its weekend hikes. The club started last year when 30 people began taking hikes together. The hikes are ranked as intermediate difficulty but offer some challenging terrain and stunning views. A variety of itineraries […]
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Farmington board accepts grant for rock-climbing wall
FARMINGTON — The Board of Selectmen on Tuesday unanimously approved a request from the Recreation Department to accept a grant of $13,682.50 from Healthy Community Coalition to make a rock-climbing wall for children at the Community Center. The coalition received a three-year $1.8 million Carol M. White Physical Education Program grant in 2014, grant director […]
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Farmington Recreation Director retiring; assistant promoted
FARMINGTON — The Board of Selectmen unanimously voted Tuesday to promote Recreation Department Assistant Director Matthew Foster to director when Steve Shible retires in May. Shible is retiring after 35 years as director, Town Manager Richard Davis said. The board accepted Davis’ recommendation to promote Foster. “Occasionally, there is already a person on staff,” Davis […]
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Farmington Rec offering prep basketball program
FARMINGTON — Registrations are being taken for an entry-level basketball program sponsored by the Farmington Recreation Department. Registration deadline is Wednesday, Jan. 14. The five-week program is for boys and girls in first second grade or who are 6 years old. It introduces them to the sport in a noncompetitive format. Each child will begin […]
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Farmington Recreation offers Junior Pro Basketball program
FARMINGTON — The Recreation Department is preparing for the 35th season of Junior Pro Basketball. Registrations will be taken until Dec. 11 at the department’s office in the Farmington Community Center. The office will be open until 6 p.m. Dec. 11. Girls and boys in grades three through six are eligible for this instructional program. […]