The following programs are offered through the Valparaiso Parks Department. For information, call (219) 462-5144.

T'ai chi registration

The Valparaiso Parks Department is taking registration for the next session of T'ai Chi. Classes are held at the Village Park Enrichment Center at Banta Sept. 24- Nov. 12. Fee is $65 per person.

Early childhood music classes

Early childhood music classes have returned to the Discovery Cottage. Tiny Musicians is available for children ages 24-42 months. This parent-child class will incorporate song, movement and different rhythms for the child's first musical experience. Little Musicians is available for children ages 3-5. This child only class will develop your child's musical experience through learning fun rhythms and musical concepts.

Classes are held on Tuesdays, Sept. 30-Nov. 18. Tiny Musicians is held 9-9:30a.m. or 10-10:30 a.m. and Little Musicians is held 11-11:30 a.m. Fee is $30 for residents and $40 for non-residents.

Noah's Ark workshops

The Valparaiso Department of Parks and Recreation has partnered with Noah's Ark Workshops in order to offer children in grades kindergarten through 5 the opportunity to stuff their very own stuffed animal and participate in fun games and activities. The $23 fee includes all stuffed animal materials and additional activities and a snack per workshop. Workshops are held at the Discovery Cottage. The last workshop is 1 to 2:20 p.m. Nov. 6 at Discovery Cottage, 1158 Harrison Blvd.