The Monroe Parks and Recreation Department has announced dates and times for the next session of Karate. Classes will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 28 to Nov. 20. Optional sparring will be from 7:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays. This program is for youth ages 7 to adult and is held at the Behring Senior Center. Stop by the Parks and Recreation temporary office at 1064 5th Ave., Monroe, to register. Call the office with questions: 329-2460.