City of Ruston

Ruston Parks and Recreation Department is again hosting the Pitch, Hit and Run competition on Saturday, May 5 at 9:30 a.m.

Join over 500,000 boys and girls in this exciting skills competition that provides the chance to advance through four levels of competition, including Team Championship events at all 30 Major League ballparks and the National Finals at the MLB All-Star Game. This national initiative gives boys and girls, ages 7 to 14, the chance to showcase their pitching, hitting and running abilities.

While the competition is co-ed, boys and girls will compete separately in four different age groups: 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14. Age is determined as of July 17, 2012. The competition will be held on field one of the J. C. Love Softball Complex at 400 Ball Park Road.

All participants in the program must complete a registration/waiver form prior to the start of the competition. No metal spikes are allowed at this event, participants must wear sneakers or rubber cleats.

For more detailed information, contact the office at 318-255-5800 or RPAR@Ruston.org.

Come out and play in THE BEST recreational flag football game you've ever played in Ruston. We are committed to providing fair but tough and fun games, in a safe playing environment. Bring family and friends out to watch and enjoy a wonderful Saturday in Louisiana!

Flag Football poster

Household Hazardous Materials Monthly Collection
	Household Hazardous Materials monthly collection is Saturday, May 12, 2012. Residents and businesses can recycle all paper products along with fluorescent light bulbs, tires, batteries and white goods. The City of Ruston and Lincoln Parish sponsor this free event the second Saturday of each month at the Public Works Complex from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 am. The Public Works Complex is located at 701 East Tennessee Avenue. If you have any questions, please contact Environmental Services at 318-251-8641 or 318-242-7703 or email publicworks@ruston.org.

The once a year Household Hazardous Materials Collection Day is scheduled for May 19, 2012 at the North Louisiana Exhibition Center located about 6 miles north on Hwy 33 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Residents may bring numerous items for disposal/recycling. This free event is sponsored by Lincoln Parish and City of Ruston. For more information contact Camille Mize at 318-251-8641 or email environmental@ruston.org.

Hazardous Materials Collection Day flyer

Do you find yourself searching for something to do in the mornings? We have four different opportunities for exercise and camaraderie : Zumba Gold, Cardio Tennis, Yoga for Life and Tap Dancing.
Make new friends who have the same interests as you.

Zumba Gold is a low-intensity Zumba class designed for active older adults. Zumba Gold modifies the basic steps of Zumba: merengue, salsa, cumbia, and reggaeton. Class are each Monday at 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. in the Bobby James Gym for only $1 per class.

Cardio Tennis is the ultimate full body, calorie burning workout … on the tennis courts. It is a very social and enjoyable class for players of all ability levels. Classes are offered on Mondays from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. and is $5 per class.

Another option is Yoga for Life. This class will strengthen muscles that support the spine, increase spinal flexibility, and develop balance. Classes are $5 per person and held in the McLane Multipurpose Center.

Around since the 1800s, tap dancing hit its stride with the 1930s and 1940s Vaudevillian acts. But the art of tap dancing has not disappeared and can be found right here in Ruston in the form of the tap dancing with the Dixie Dancers as instructors. Classes are held each Friday at 11:00 a.m. in the McLane Multipurpose Center. The fee is $25 per month.

For more information about any of these classes, contact the RPAR office at 318.255.5800 or RPAR@Ruston.org.