Have a great time making new friends, developing skills and learning teamwork in one of America’s all-time favorite activities – basketball! This youth basketball program, for boys and girls in grades 3-6, features equal play for all participants in a positive learning environment. Online and walk-in registration is now available. Games will be held on Saturdays at local junior high schools from Jan. 8, 2011 through March. Fee is only $80 per child and includes a T-shirt. Visit www.kirklandparks.net or call Kirkland Parks & Community Services at 425-587-3336 to register.

Practices begin the week of Nov. 15 and will be held at local area schools.