Parks & Recreation Update for August 18, 2009
Date:
08/20/2009Summary:
Weekly Parks & Recreation update.Contact:
Fall/Winter Guide Out; Come Out And Play Day Set; Vote On Dog Park Name; Art Center Fall Classes
2009-2010 Fall/Winter Activities Guide Is Now Available
Yuma Parks and Recreation’s 2009-2010 Fall/Winter Activities Guide is the source for all the exciting programs, classes, leagues, special events, lessons and more for this fall and upcoming winter. Pick one up today at any Parks & Recreation office or check it out on the web at www.YumaAZ.gov/ParksAndRec. Registration for most classes can be done online anytime for your convenience.
6th Annual “Come Out And Play Day”
It’s almost time once again for the annual “Come Out and Play Day,” set for 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 19 at Kennedy Park. It will be a Saturday morning filled with games, activities, and swimming for children of all ages and their families to play and have fun. This is your chance to sample what Yuma Parks and Recreation has to offer, for free. The pool will be open, so don’t forget your swimsuit and towel.
Fall/Winter Schedule Of Classes Now Open For Registration
The fall/winter schedule of art classes offered through the Yuma Art Center is now open for registration. Classes start as early as Sept. 2. The Yuma Art Center’s schedule of classes is of the largest in recent years and includes offerings for all ages - tiny tots to seniors - and for all skills and interests. Topics include dance, music, visual arts, ceramics and home decorating. Seniors can participate in the “Senior Shout Out in Song” choir class. The always popular “Instant Guitar” and Instant Piano” classes once again offer hope for hopelessly busy people to learn an instrument. The Infinite Imagination Youth Theatre will again offer two wonderful musical productions for children: “Willy Wonka” and “The Jungle Book.” Special requirements apply and students interested in participating in these productions should call the Art Center for details. For more information about these and many more classes, please contact the Yuma Art Center at 373-5202 or visiting http://www.yumaaz.gov/
Time To Vote On Dog Park Name
Yuma's first fog park is scheduled to open Oct. 3, but it needs a name! Please go to the City of Yuma's website www.YumaAZ.gov/ParksAndRec to review all of the name finalists and cast your vote for your favorite. Before selecting your favorite dog park name, please take a brief survey - the results will be used to develop programming and services that benefit you. Voting takes place through Aug. 28, but why not take a minute now?
Night Time Canoe Trip
Enjoy the beautiful Colorado River in an interesting and fun evening trip to be held Friday, Sept. 11. Canoes will be equipped with lights and glow sticks to guide your way down the river. The fee is $17 per person for ages 11 to adult; those 6 and older may attend if accompanied by an adult. Call the Parks & Recreation Office to register.
Yuma Art Center Closed
The Yuma Art Center is closed for annual maintenance through Aug. 28. During this time, the building will not be open on weekends as well. The weekend days include Saturday and Sunday, August 16, 22, 23, 29, and 30. Staff will be available during this time by calling 373-5202.
Adult Pottery
Explore the wonders of clay and learn the basic techniques needed to hand build or throw on the potter’s wheel. This class is designed for beginner adults (ages 16 and up). Pre-registration is required. Session 1 begins September 9 and ends October 14 on Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. at the North End Community Center, 1st Street and Maiden. The fee is $54; $36 with City resident credit. Call the Parks & Recreation Office to register.
Take Pride In Yuma
There were 53 cases abated this past week, Aug. 12-18, 2009. The City is averaging 56 cases of graffiti per week for the past seven weeks of the fiscal year.
Tickets and Registration
Tickets to Art Center, Historic Theatre or Civic Center events can be purchased by phone, in person or online. The Art Center and theatre box office is located at 254 S. Main St., or call 373-5202. The Civic Center is located at 1440 W. Desert Hills Drive just off Avenue A at 36th Street, or call 373-5040. Tickets to shows at both locations are online at www.YumaAZ.gov/events.
Register for Parks and Recreation events, activities, classes, etc. online at www.YumaAZ.gov/ParksAndRecreation. Call 373-5200, or stop by the Parks and Recreation office on the first floor of City Hall, One City Plaza (between 1st and Madison avenues at Giss Parkway) between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. every other Friday (closed alternating Fridays).
For More Information
For further information, please contact Greg Hyland, CPM, the City of Yuma's Director of Communications & Public Affairs at (928) 373-5023 or by e-mail or Dave Nash, City of Yuma Public Affairs Coordinator at (928) 373-5015 or by e-mail.
