Blue Springs Parks & Recreation

Congratulations to our Adult and Youth Coloring Contest winners! Thanks to everyone who took part in this virtual event. Fun fact: Our youngest contestant was 3 and our most experienced artist was 98!!

Come on down and spin your way into our First ever Gameshow Mania to start your New Year off Right. Buy a vowel, name that tune, answer with a question, and bet it all the find out what the survey says for your chance to win a Grand Prize. Teams of 4-6 are encouraged to sign up to compete in our 21 and over game night. There will be snacks, door prizes, team costume awards and our overall gameshow winners will receive our grand prize.

Winter Break Camp is right around the corner, have you reserved your spot yet? Join us for arts and crafts, games and more! Flexible enrollment options available. December 21-23 and December 28-30 Call 816-228-0137 for more information, or to register.

Vesper Hall's annual holiday luncheon looked a bit different this year. But, with the help of Phoenix Home Care & Hospice we were able to serve over 100 meals at our drive-thru lunch. In addition, our volunteer drivers helped deliver over 80 meals to our Home Delivered Meal recipients. Thank you to everyone who helped make our holiday luncheon a success! Happy Holidays from Vesper Hall.

Did you miss your chance to register for our Youth Basketball League? Don't worry, we've extended our registration deadline to tomorrow, December 29th. We have limited spots available, so call 816-228-0137 to reserve your spot.

Join us for our first Indoor Cornhole Tournament. January 22nd, Vesper Hall Must be 21+ to play $40 per team - winning team earns a free registration into our Spring Adult Cornhole League! Call 816-228-0137 for more information

Ballroom Dance classes are back! Join us this Winter where you'll learn the Waltz, East Cost Swing and Rhumba. Participants must pre-register and only couples, or pairs, are allowed. No singleton registrations. Call 816-228-0181 for more information.

Congratulations to our December Nailed it! Bake off winner! Thanks to everyone to participated in this event. We loved seeing everyone's creations. Be on the lookout for more fun virtual programming coming in 2021.

Our Indoor Snowball Hunt is back! Don't miss out on all the fun this January.

Santa's Elves are still accepting Letters to Santa! Drop off your letter, with a return address, at the big red mailbox at the Fieldhouse by December 11th. Santa's Elves can't wait to write you back!

If you haven't had a chance to vote yet, there's still time! Our winners will be announced tomorrow so show your favorites some love by "liking" their photo.

Today is the deadline to register for our 1st-4th grade Youth Basketball League!! $80 per person, includes all equipment All games/practices will take place at the Blue Springs Fieldhouse Call 816-228-0137 to register

Get ready for our next E-Sports tournament...Super Smash Bros! Do you have what it takes to win it all? Come find out on November 14th. Call 816-228-0137 for more information.

We received five awesome entries for our Gingerbread Competition! Thanks to everyone who submitted their masterpiece. Vote for your favorite by "liking" the picture. Voting will be open through Sunday, December 13th. The winner will be announced on Monday, December 14th. Good luck!

Boot, scoot and boogie into the New Year with our Line Dance Classes! All classes held at Vesper Hall $29 per person for a 4-week class Call 816-228-0137 for more information or to register

Silver and Strong is back this January! During this class, you'll gain strength and flexibility while you grow and maintain muscle strength. 6-week program, held at the Fieldhouse Geared for ages 50+ $36 per person... Call 816-228-0137 for more information See more

Line Dance classes start soon! Join us as we learn dances to all of our favorite country, and non-country songs. Call 816-228-0181 for more information.

Looking for the perfect Holiday decor to add to our collection? We've got you covered with our Season's Greetings craft class. Join us as we decorate three wooden trees that will perfect on a mantle this Holiday season. All materials included. $25 per person. Call 816-228-0137 to register.

Registration is open for our Youth Basketball League for grades 1st-4th. All practices and games will take place at the Blue Springs Fieldhouse. Call 816-228-0137 for more information, or email [email protected]

Registration for our Winter Adult Volleyball League is now open! $120 per team Games are played on Sunday's at the Fieldhouse beginning January 31st Call 816-228-0137 for more information, or to register

Our latest Play Naturally Magazine is now live! Check out all of the great programs and special events we have lined up for 2021. https://issuu.com///parks_and_recreation_winter_2021_email

Thanks to those who braved the cold weather last Friday to join us for our first annual Vesper Hall Campfire. Those who joined us took part in good conversation, hot chocolate and of course, smores!

We're shouting THANK YOU to all of our volunteer drivers at Vesper Hall. These four individuals, along with numerous others, have volunteered countless hours since the start of Covid back in March to ensure that our seniors receive a daily hot meal. THANK YOU for all you do to help make our community great!

There are still spots open for our Little All Stars Basketball League! Unlike previous years, we will NOT be offering a league after the holiday season. Don't miss out on your chance to participate. Sessions on Tuesday's, Thursday's or Saturday mornings. Call 816-228-0137 for more information.

Our Winter Adult Basketball season is starting soon. Do you have your team yet? $400 per team Games are played on Sunday's at the Fieldhouse starting Sunday, January 11st Call 816-228-0137 to register

Check out these amazing art work pieces that were submitted for our Coloring Contest! We received 8 entries for our Adult Category, and 9 for our Youth Category. Vote for your favorite in each category by "liking" the picture. The picture with the most "likes" in each category will be our winner! Voting will be open through December 21st, and the winners will be announced on December 22nd.

Staff have been busy bagging candy for the Haunted Candy Cruise this Friday! Are you going?!?

This January is looking awfully snowy at the Fieldhouse. Join us January 16th for our Third Annual Indoor Snowball Hunt! Participants will hunt for "snowballs", win prizes, make crafts and more. $6 per person if registered by January 15th $8 day of registration Call 816-228-0137 for more information

Today is the deadline to register for our Kindergarten Youth Basketball League. Call 816-228-0137 to reserve your spot!

Unfortunately due to low enrollments, we are cancelling our Movie on the Turf scheduled for this Saturday. Be on the lookout for more family fun special events in 2021!

Due to the freeze warning tonight, all 8am and 9am Youth Soccer and Youth Football games are cancelled. The rest of the day will be played as scheduled. Coaches will be contacted on Monday regarding make up days and times.

There's still a few days left to enter our coloring contest! We've received lots of great pieces of art, and can't wait to get yours. Simply pick a design based upon your respective division: Adult or Child. Color the picture and send it [email protected] by December 17th. All entries will be voted on for determine our winner.

Calling all crafters! We have the perfect Girls Night Out for you! Grab your pals and join us as we make three table top tree decorations. $25 includes all supplies. Call 816-228-0137 to register.

Cosmic Bingo is happening soon! Have you reserved your table yet? Registration closes October 30th. Call 816-228-0137 for more information.

Congratulations to contestant #7! You received the most "likes" for our October Nailed It challenge! Be on the look out for our November Nailed It challenge and contestants! It's not too late to sign up for our November or December challenge. If you're interested in participating, email Brooke at [email protected].

Our next Elementary Drawing class for ages 5-12 is coming up on Tuesday, October 27th. Only $12 a participant. Sign up today (816)228-0137.