Parks And Recreation Update For October 29, 2009
Date:
10/29/2009 (Last updated: 10/30/2009)Summary:
Weekly Parks & Recreation update.Contact:
Dia De Los Muertos; Fine Arts Oktoberfest; Silversmithing; Adult Open Hoops And Fitness
Yuma Fine Arts Association Oktoberfest
What could be better for October than beer and brats, music, and entertainment—and a chance to support the arts! Join the fun at Yuma Fine Arts’ first annual fundraiser, Oktoberfest at the Yuma Art Center, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30. Tickets are $20 per person which includes food (German-style) and 10 beer tastings or $10 per person for food only and are on sale now in the Gift Shop at the Yuma Art Center; they may be purchased by phone with a credit card by calling 329-6607. Non-alcoholic beverages and regular beer selections will also be available for sale.
Dia De Los Muertos
The Yuma Civic Center hosts Dia de los Muertos from noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 31, with a mass beforehand at 11 a.m. The 2009 celebration will feature an altar competition, as well as workshops and classes teaching culturally related arts and crafts such as sugar skull painting/decorating, mask making, and creating papel picado. Participants will be entertained throughout the day by dancers and musicians from the area playing traditional and modern Hispanic music. This free event is a shopper’s delight with arts and crafts vendors and a variety of traditional Mexican food vendors.
Fall In Love With Apples
The perfect fall treat is an apple, so why not enjoy this delicious fruit? We will be make apple pies, candy apples, and more. This workshop is planned for Saturday, November 21 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Clymer Recreation Center. The cost is $11 and we have two age groups of 3 to 5 and 6 to 12.
The Children’s Festival Of The Arts
The 16th Annual Children’s Festival of the Arts is 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 on Main Street in historic downtown Yuma. This is a great experience for the entire family. Bring your children to enjoy over 30 different booths with art projects, entertainment and music plus exhibits at the Yuma Art Center. All ages are welcome. It’s hands-on, it’s creative, and it’s free.
Adult Volleyball Indoor League
The second annual volleyball league is about to begin and registration is currently being taken; if you are interested, please call Parks & Recreation at 373-5243. Games will be played on Tuesday and Thursday evenings starting Nov. 3. The fee is only $90. Sign up your team now to secure your spot.
Senior Softball ‘Fun’ League
A little bit of fun and a little bit of friendly competition are on the menu for this softball league, held 9 a.m. to around noon every Tuesday and Thursday at the Sanguinetti Athletic Field, 3rd Street and Avenue A, beginning Nov. 4. There’s the option to register month by month or for the entire season.
Adult Open Hoops/Fitness Room At Readiness Center
The Yuma Readiness and Community Center, located on the corner of 24th Street and Araby Road, will have adult open hoops and a weight lifting and fitness room that is open to the public from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday through April 28, 2010. Those ages 14 and up can participate for the drop-in fee of $2. Keep in mind that the building will be closed for some holidays. Call the Yuma Readiness and Community Center at 373-5239 or the Parks & Recreation Office at City Hall at 373-5243 for more information.
Silversmithing
In this multi-level course, you will learn all kinds of skills including jewelry design and construction. It is sure to be a creative experience. Drop-ins are allowed, but it is recommended that you register in advance for this popular class. Everything will take place at the North End Community Center, 160 E. 1st St., from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Session 1 runs Nov.6 to Dec. 4.
Senior Belly Dancing
This class is a great way to get fit and have fun at the same time. The excitement starts Nov. 3 and will run 10 to 11:30 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday through March 30 at the North End Community Center, 160 E. 1st St.
Bark Park Rules
This week’s Bark Park rule reminder – Dog owners must scoop the poo! It is required that all dog owners immediately pick up their dog’s waste. Poo bags and trash receptacles are located throughout the park for your convenience. Scooping your dog’s poo isn’t just a courtesy for other park users; it is also the healthy and environmentally sound thing to do.
Need some reasons why it is a good idea to scoop the poo? Here you go:
- It is estimated that a single gram of dog waste can contain 23 million fecal coli form bacteria.
- It attracts disease-carrying pests and flies.
- Diseases and parasites can easily be transmitted to other pets through feces
- It is NOT a source for composting since it can carry many parasites, even in healthy pets. Unlike cow manure, pet waste is protein based which makes it a bad thing.
This week’s Bark Park etiquette tip: Good manners on the part of your pooch are a Bark Park pre-requisite. Dogs visiting the park should not mouth, body slam, or jump on people. Your dog should be under your control at all times.
The Bark Park is there for the health and enjoyment of the Yuma community and their dogs. Unlike the other parks in Yuma, the Bark Park has some unique rules that must be followed to ensure everyone’s safety and maximize enjoyment. The Bark Park is located at 1705 E. Palo Verde St. in Yuma and is open from dawn until 9 p.m. every day but Tuesday.
Find more Bark Park rules on the Parks and Recreation page on the City’s web site.
Take Pride In Yuma
There were 44 cases of graffiti abated this past week of Oct. 21 through Oct. 27.
Graffiti cleanup and vandalism currently costs the Yuma taxpayers over $200,000 per year. Please help us reduce vandalism by reporting incidences of crime to 78-Crime (782- 7463) and graffiti to the Graffiti Busters hot line, 329-2828. If you witness a crime in progress, call 911.
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.
