Area Events, Sports, and Activities

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After School Basketball

Locahoops is an elite basketball training academy, specializing in skills development for young athletes. LocalHoops is hosting two separate basketball sessions on Mondays from 2:45-3:45pm in the gym from 10/1-12/10(no class on 11/12) or Thursdays from 2:45-3:45, from 10/4-12/13(no class 11/26). It's open to grade 2-5.

For more information and sign up, please go to https://localhoops.leagueapps.com/events/818449-medina-tigers-little-ballers-training

The goal for this 10 week program is to teach the fundamentals of basketball through a structured learning environment. Athletes will be trained on ball handling, proper shooting technique, footwork into a right hand & left hand layup, initiating contact offensively and defensively, and general basketball IQ. Our Academy emphasizes respect, discipline and hard work. We ask that all athletes come ready to listen and learn, we will handle the rest!

Players are expected to bring their own basketballs every Monday!

After School Soccer

Titans FC is the #1 youth soccer club on the Greater Eastside, providing top quality coaching to over 1,000 players and prioritizing player development at all levels. The Medina After School Titans program is an excellent way for players at Medina Elementary to learn about the game we love, as well as get a feeling for our program in a fun, safe, and engaging environment. Our coaches will run a game based sessions that will ensure players of all levels will have a great experience.

Titans FC is hosting soccer sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:45-4:00pm at Medina Elementary, from 9/25 to 11/1. It's open to all ages.

Please sign up at https://www.afterskoolsoccer.com/bsd

After School Public Speaking

Grasshopper Enrichment is offering a public speaking series on Thursdays 2:45-4:00pm from 9/27 to 11/15 at Media Elementary, open to Grade 1-5 .

Please sign up at https://grasshopperenrichment.com/registration/

Stand Up and Shout Out Loud...

This class is FUN!

Isn’t learning how to captivate an audience something that everyone could benefit from? Why not start at an early age when it’s easiest to grasp concepts and overcome fears. This class is all about inspiring kids to do great things! And the best part is that it is fun, too!

Through interactive games and fun activities you will learn how to:

• Stand out in a crowd using specific tips for success.

• Craft your message

• Improvise - sometimes acting goofy is the best way

to overcome fears!

• Team build and lead others

The class will culminate with an interactive presentation for family and friends.

Girls Basketball - Bellevue High School

Drama Club

This year we are still bringing in Studio East to host our drama classes. While kiddies in grades k-2 will learn their first lessons on how to perform and the rules of the stage, the older kids in grades 3-5 will have a chance to create their own story and bring their characters to life. There will be a presentation to friends and families in the final week.

The classes are on Monday afternoons 2:45-3:45pm from 10/1 - 12/10. Registration is open right now at http://medinapta.org/Page/StudentPrograms/drama.

Drama club can't run without volunteers. We need 1 volunteer per age group each week. It will be fun watching the kids acting. Please register for volunteers at:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0849ACAB2BA7F94-medina.

We truly appreciate your support and help.

Bellevue High School Junior Cheer Clinic

Free Friday Art Activity by Bellevue Honor Society NAHS

Bellevue Arts Museum from 4-6pm, first Friday of each month.

For the past four years, NAHS has been hosting Free Friday Art Activities (FFAAs) at the Bellevue Arts Museum from 4-6pm to provide children with access and the opportunity to enhance their artistic skills and interests. We have also reached out to our local elementary schools and public libraries to provide more ways for children to participate in our events. Through our cooperative efforts, we could provide children with even more spaces to cultivate innovation and ingenuity, as well as providing art education that is otherwise diminishing in local programs.

Comprehensive IT Education and Visual Art from STEP Computer Academy

New after-school program on Comprehensive IT Education and Visual Art from STEP Computer Academy located in Bellevue (transportation from school will be provided). The program is a combination of comprehensive IT (programming, game development, graphics design, hardware, 3D graphics and printing, web development, etc.) plus comprehensive visual art program – all in one solution."

Age: 3rd-5th Grades

Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday shuttle bus will pick up kids from the school, and parents will pick them up from STEP Computer Academy(5-10 minutes from Medina) at 7.00pm.

Information on the program: http://seattle.itstep.org/news-slider/visual-arts-program-for-kids-9-12-years-old/

Detailed curriculum: http://seattle.itstep.org/study-programms/Academy-ART.pdf

Tuition: $480/month + $60 transportation fee(optional)

To sign-up or ask any questions: e-mail: office.seattle@itstep.org, or call 425-598-9697

CUB SCOUT PACK 435

Last year, Cub Scouts from Medina Elementary School built and raced cars, rockets, and boats, built models, practiced archery, hiked, camped, biked, swam, practiced first aid, visited a fire station, helped distribute food to the needy, had a sleepover at the zoo, scooted around in a giant hamster ball, went fishing, and much more. And this year will be even better.

Best of all, our Pack welcomes all boys. There are no tryouts. No cuts. We encourage boys to try new things, meet new friends, and push their limits in a supportive, no-bullying environment. The Cub Scout motto is “Do your best” and we strive to help our Scouts fulfill this promise.

You can join anytime during the school year. Check out our calendar at www.pack435.org and join us for a meeting, event, or adventure. Go places. Do stuff. Be part of the fun and adventure of Cub Scouts. For more information, visit www.pack435.org, or contact Jonathan Kagle (jonkalist@hotmail.com)