Over the next 30 days, soccer clubs from across the state will be making plans to visit Kids America for the 2007 Indoor Soccer Shootout in March.

These one day tournaments feature eight teams in each age group. Teams are divided into two pools of four. Each team plays one match against the other three teams in their pool. The top team in each pool then moves on to the championship match at the end of the day.

Free Youth Soccer Clinic on March 15th from 5:30pm to 6:30pm

Guitar Lessons @ Kids America. Private lessons are available at 3pm and 6:30pm on Tuesdays.

Shorties T-Ball begins April 7th.

Kids America Soccer Academy starts April 9th.

Sunday 4v4 Soccer League begins April 15th.

Shorties Outdoor Soccer starts May 12th.

Seniors and their sweethearts are invited to Kids America on February 14th for a special Valentine's Day Party during Senior Coffee Walk & Talk.

The party will take place from 8am to 11am in the Austin Meeting Room at Kids America. Everyone is invited to bring a covered dessert or snack to share with the group during the party. Coffee, beverages, and entertainment will be provided.

Soccer players interested in collegiate level soccer training are invited to Kids America on Thursday nights from 6pm to 8pm through March 1st. Professional collegiate coaches will be at Kids America to offer players expert training, skills, and collegiate drills. This level of training is also a great time for student-athletes to learn more about playing the game after high school and pursuing a college degree.

Are the winter blues getting you down? Here are some fun activities for you to look forward to as spring approaches.

Group Walks or Runs - don’t be fooled by the advertisements for 5km and 10km Races. Most “Races” have a place for walkers and most runners are purely recreational - not competitive. Some events have a 1mile distance for families or beginners. Visit www.runohio.com for a “race calendar” and scroll down for events posted through June.

Parents who have been considering whether or not to enroll their 3 or 4 year-old in a youth sports activity will find comfort in Kids America's Shorties T-Ball Program. T-Ball is a great activity for 1st timers. Children who are shy or those who have not been exposed to other children in group play can easily "blend" into a position with a parent by their side. Unlike some sports where coaches can get in the way of the game, t-ball has built- in supervision with base coaches at every base and in the outfield.

Members of the Kids America Walking Club will be honored for their achievements at the club’s monthly awards ceremony on February 9th at 9:30 am in the Austin Meeting Room at Kids America.

Individuals to be recognized for their walking achievements include: Sam Bennett (2000 Mile Club), Ron Rogers (750), Gilbert Parkhill (500), Carolyn Richards (250), Dee Chaney (250), John Husted (250), Joan Sheets (250), Judy Maxwell (250), Larry Maxwell (250), Judy Finlay (250), Jean Ann Bennett (250), Bob Domer (50), and Frank Owens (50).