Auditions for ALSCT's Aladdin

 Auditions will be held for the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) musical production of ALADDIN Monday, March 2, at the Amherst Middle School Cafeteria from 4:15pm to 6:15pm. All those auditioning should arrive at 4:00 and plan to stay for the full two hours. Some of those cast in the show will be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately following the auditions.

For Aladdin it’s not easy to find a magic lamp--but it’s even harder to get a date! It’s a swirling sandstorm of famous Arabian Tales from Ali Baba to Scheherazade, and even Sinbad the Sailor, as Aladdin journeys to find a magic lamp in a Cave of (not-so-great) Wonders. Along his way Aladdin seeks answers and advice from wise Genies, a powerful Sultan, and his own Mother to find a way to meet the Princess. However, even with the lamp in hand, Aladdin will have to learn that it takes more than a wish to make a good impression. Full of memorable characters, from lost Penguins to talking Palm Trees, this is an adventure worthy of 1001 laughs.

Students from Kindergarten to 12^thgrade are encouraged to audition. Assistant Directors will also be cast to aid in rehearsals throughout the week, and to take on essential backstage responsibilities. There are 50-60 roles available, with parts in every age group. This is a group audition, and no advance preparation is necessary--though a smile always helps! There is a $55 Registration Fee due at the audition for all those who are cast—additional siblings $30 (waivers available).

          The Missoula Children’s Theatre touring productions are complete with costumes, scenery, props and makeup. The MCT Tour Actor/Directors will conduct rehearsals throughout the week from 4:00-8:30 Monday, March 2^nd – Friday, March 6^th. Not everyone will need to be present at every rehearsal.

          ALADDIN will be presented on Saturday, March 7^th at 1:30 pm and 4:00 pm in the Amherst Middle School Auditorium. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students under 18 and seniors.

          For more information, go to “Children’s Theater” at ALSCT.org, or call Susan at 413-461-6722. ALADDIN—make all your wishes come true and join us!

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LSSE Summer Sports Programs

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For more info on these programs please visit www.lsse.org or call 259.3065!

Tennis with Sunny Meidell - Youth (8-12) & Peewee (5-7) 
Saturday Mornings. Sessions Begin June 7th.


LSSE Sports Day Camps
Full printable schedule available here. 


New Sports & Games Day Camp7/07/14- 7/11/14
A fun new camp will be directed by Kacey Schmitt, varsity volleyball and softball coach at ARHS.

2014 SUMMER ULTIMATE FRISBEE LEAGUE OF AMHERST

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2014 SUMMER ULTIMATE LEAGUE OF AMHERST
JOIN THE AMHERST ULTIMATE PHENOMENON!

Women and Men. Ages 14 and up.

All games begin at 6:00 p.m. @ Plum Brook Recreation Area

June 16th-August 7th

To register (or for more info) log onto www.lsse.org or call 413.259.3065.

Once you have registered through LSSE please go to www.suladisc.org.

For additional information please contact:
Women’s Div: Sue Morello @ 413-256-6464 or salwen.1@gmail.com
Comp.Div: Robin Stewart Demartino @ 413-210-5584 or robinstewartdemartino@gmail.com
Recreational Div: Nathan Salwen @ 413-256-6464 or salwen.1@gmail.com 

LSSE Musical Theater Revue: May 31st & June 1st

For the second year, Amherst Leisure Services (LSSE) will be presenting the "Youth on Broadway" musical theater revue, showcasing the talent of Pioneer Valley youth between the ages of 9-17 and presenting nearly 40 songs and dances from more than 20 Broadway shows. From "Mathilda the Musical" to "A Chorus Line," "Oliver," "Wicked," and many other Broadway productions, the program will present three shows: Saturday May 31, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday June 1, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. All shows will take place at the Amherst Regional Middle School Auditorium, located at 170 Chestnut Street, Amherst.

"We are so excited to showcase the abundant musical theater talent possessed by our young people in the Pioneer Valley!" said Becca Greene- Van Horn, the show’s director. "Although there are opportunities in our area to act and sing in large-scale musicals, there are only so many parts to go around for young people. We created ‘Youth on Broadway’ so that kids from 4th through 12th grade could get a chance to learn and perform leading and featured roles. Youth on Broadway was such a smashing success last year we just had to bring it back again so these amazingly creative kids have the chance to perform songs from many different Broadway shows."

Tickets for "Youth on Broadway" are available by calling 413-259-3065. Ticket prices in advance are $10 for adults, $5 for children/students/seniors. Tickets at the door are available for $12 for adults and $7 for children/students/seniors.

LSSE Summer Art Classes

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LSSE Spring Sports - Flag Football, Softball, Volleyball

Visit LSSE.org or call the LSSE offices (413-259-3065) for more information & to register:


Youth Flag Football Clinic
For the past four seasons, the Town of Amherst Leisure Services in conjunction with Amherst College head coach EJ Mills, Amherst College Football coaching staff and Amherst Youth Football volunteers have run an instructional program to teach the game of non-contact flag football to boys and girls of all abilities in grades 1-6. Coach Mills has been Amherst’s head coach for 17 years and has been named the Division II/III New Eng-
land Head Coach of the Year by the Gridiron Club of Greater Boston, the NESCAC Coach of the Year and the American Football Coaches Association Coach of the Year for this past season. In the past four seasons Coach Mills has compiled an impressive record of 27-5!

Who: Boys and Girls currently in 1st through 6th grade
What: Flag Football Clinic taught by EJ Mills in a fun & interactive environment
When: Mondays & Wednesdays,  April 7th-April 30th;  5:00-6:30 p.m.
Where: Groff Park Mill Lane, Amherst MA

 Amherst Girls’ Rec Softball League
This is a recreational league that emphasizes skill
development, teamwork, and fun.
All players and coaches will practice together for
the first two weeks. After this two week period,
players will be divided into four even teams. Each
team will then play a scheduled season.

Games will take place at the Middle School and High School Fields.
Ages:  6-12
Dates: April 22-June 12th
Tuesday/Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm.
Price: $89   ***Sign up before April 1st and save $20!***


Youth Volleyball Clinics
 
For those in grades 5-8 who would like to improve their volleyball skills. The emphasis will be on having fun while learning good fundamentals, with the eventual goal of playing competitive games.  This is an excellent program for individuals interested in playing competitive volleyball at the high school level in the future.

When: Tuesdays & Thursdays, April 8th-May 22nd, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.,
Where:  Middle School Gym (no clinic 4/22 & 4/24)
Instructor: Sue Adair, Middle School Volleyball Coach
Price: $89

LSSE Art & Horseback Riding Classes

LSSE Indoor "Futsal" Soccer

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It’s not too late to sign up for LSSE Indoor “Futsal” Soccer!

Who: Boys and Girls ages 6-11
What: 4 Futsal Clinics
When: Mondays, March 10th-31st
Grades 1-3: 5:00-6:30 PM
Grades 4-5: 6:30-8:00 PM
Where: Amherst Middle School Gym

Cost: $69

Come learn about Futsal, the only in-door soccer variant sanctioned by FIFA, from Devin O’Neill, assistant coach for the Men’s Soccer team at UMass. Coach O’Neill was an All-New England soccer player at Middlebury College (‘91) and brings 19 years of experience at the collegiate level. Futsal is played with a smaller ball with less bounce than a regulation soccer ball. This is a great program for individuals to sharpen their soccer skills as Futsal helps develop better ball control, passing skills, and technique. From beginner to advanced, the clinics will be geared toward all levels and focus on skills development and having fun! 

For more information or to register, please visit www.lsse.org or call the LSSE front desk at 413.259.3065. Questions? Contact Nate Valeri, Sports & Recreation Director, at valerin@amherstma.gov. 

LSSE Girls Softball

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Amherst Girls’ Rec Softball League 

This is a recreational league that emphasizes skill development, teamwork, and fun.

All players and coaches will practice together for the first two weeks. After this two week period,
players will be divided into four even teams. Each team will then play a scheduled season.

Games will take place at the Middle School and High School Fields.

Ages:  6-12

Dates: April 22-June 12th, Tuesday/Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm.

Price: $89
***Sign up before April 1st and save $20!***
To register please visit www.lsse.org or call the LSSE front desk at 413.259.3065.

Interested in coaching? Contact Nate Valeri, LSSE Sports and Recreation Director at 259-
3144 or valerin@amherstma.gov.

LSSE Summer Art Classes with Deborah Bazer & Lahri Bond

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LSSE Futsal Indoor Soccer - Starts March 10th

LSSE Musical Theater Performance Workshop Auditions

 For students in grades 4-12.
 Workshop taught by Becca Greene-Van Horn, Crocker Farm parent & professional actress, director, & choreographer, and Cindy Naughton, award-winning musical director.  

LSSE Halloween Events

(Not a school or PGO-sponsored event)

Art Studio Hadley offerings

(Not school sponsored.)

Dennis Jackson's Free Basketball Clinic

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Art Studio Hadley summer program offerings

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(not school sponsored)

LSSE drama offering

LSSE summer camp fair

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LSSE skiing!

(not a school sponsored event)

Art Studio Hadley fine arts offerings

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