The St. Charles Park District issued the following press release about upcoming programs:

Candy Cane Hunt with Mrs. Claus



Get into the holiday spirit while hunting for candy canes! Enjoy decorating cookies, drinking hot chocolate, making a holiday craft and visiting with Santa’s favorite lady. Mrs. Claus will share her favorite story: The Night Before Christmas. Bring your camera. This is a new event you won’t want to miss! Candy Cane Hunt for ages 2+ is on Saturday, December 17 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Pottawatomie Community Center, 8 North Avenue. Fee is $15 for residents and $22.50 for non-residents.



Pottawatomie Twos Plus Preschool



This program, for ages 2-1/2 to 3, focuses on preschool preparedness skills such as walking in a line, taking turns, listening, circle time, following directions, sharing and participating in clean up. Emphasis is placed on socialization skills and building self-esteem. Children do not need to be toilet trained, but must be 2-1/2 by September 1, 2011. Class meets on Mondays and Wednesdays, January 4 through May 14, from 8:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. at the Pottawatomie Community Center, 8 North Avenue. Fee is $400 for residents and $450 for non-residents.



What’s Cooking? Christmas Cookies



A pinch of this and a dash of that! Create the best of the best holiday recipes of snicker doodles, sugar cookies and more. Parents, join your baker for the last 15 minutes of class to enjoy their yummy creation. Class for ages 5+ meets on Thursday, December 15 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Pottawatomie Community Center, 8 North Avenue. Fee is $19 for residents and $28.50 for non-residents.



Holiday Drop and Shop



Have some last minute holiday shopping to do? Drop off your kids for a fun afternoon complete with a pizza lunch, winter crafts, a candy cane hunt, games and a seasonal movie for an afternoon of fun. Class for ages 5 to 12 meets on Saturday, December 17 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pottawatomie Community Center, 8 North Avenue. Fee is $25 for residents and $37.50 for non-residents.



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