Parent/Child Class @ Prairie Walls Climbing Gym

Learning to rock climb with your children is a great family activity. In climbing, the challenges and rewards are essentially the same for children and adults, creating a unique family experience. In this two-hour introductory climbing class parents and children 12 and older will learn the basic safety skills required for climbing at Prairie Walls. Including how to put on a climbing harness, tie the rope into the harness, safety checks, top rope belaying, basic vertical movement and bouldering. You learn by doing and we will have you on the wall in no time. Children 11 and under will climb while the parents belay them. Upon successful completion of this class parents and children 12 and older will have the skills required to climb at Prairie Walls on your own. Saturdays 2:00 to 4:00. Tuesdays 6:00 to 8:00. $35.00 for each adult or child 12 and older. $18.00 per child 11 years and younger. The price includes all required rental equipment. Each participant receives a coupon for a free day pass, valid within two weeks of completing the class. With the instructors approval you may stay and climb after class. Reservations requested. www.prairiewalls.com/?page_id=195

RYFA 2nd Grade Registration

June 7 and 8, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Regional Sports Center @ UCR. $60 per player, includes $10 Park & Rec user fee. Please access the website www.ryfa.org for registration and financial assistance forms.

Circle of Parents Support Group Mtg.

"Parenting is a tough job, and other parents understand.” Circle of Parents is a free community-based parenting support group that meets every Tuesday, 6:30-8p.m., year round and helps parents improve their parenting skills. Call to register. Free child care available. 287-2020 www.c2r2.org.

Eating Locally @ Mothers & More Mtg.

Eating Locally. Tuesday, June 8, 2010, 7 p.m. Have you ever wondered where you can find local produce for a reasonable price? Or perhaps you're curious about how you can decrease your carbon footprint on the world in simple ways. If you're interested in these topics, this meeting is for you! Join us as we learn what it means to eat locally, as well as the basics for integrating this lifestyle choice into your family's everyday experience.

Mothers & More is a national non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of mothers through support, education and advocacy. The Rochester chapter of Mothers & More addresses mothers' needs as individuals and members of society, and promotes the value of all the work mothers do. The chapter has bimonthly evening meetings, moms' nights out, book discussions, playgroups, a monthly newsletter and e-mail discussion groups. For more information about our meetings, call Kelly at (507) 216-0251 or visit the chapter's website at www.rochmoms.org.