Parks & Recreation Update for February 18, 2010
Date:
02/19/2010 (Last updated: 02/22/2010)Summary:
Weekly Parks & Recreation update.Contact:
Carver Park Slide Closed Due To Vandalism; Roxaboxen Festival; Softball, Baseball Registration; Gospel Extravaganza; Disc Golf; Family Hike
Take Pride In Yuma - Slide Closed At Carver Park
There were 115 cases of graffiti abated the week of Feb. 10-16, an increase of almost 40 cases over the previous week.
The slide at Carver Park incurred significant damage recently. As a result, and because of the current City financial situation, there are currently no plans to replace this slide; instead, it has been closed for safety.
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.
Gospel Music Extravaganza 2010
The glorious sound of gospel music will be heard at the Historic Yuma Theatre on Sunday, Feb. 28 during Gospel Extravaganza 2010 presented by Cultural Council of Yuma. Held annually to celebrate Black History Month, the event will feature the local talent of the First Presbyterian Church Choir, Yuma Youth Choir, New Direction Ministries Inspirational Choir, Gewline Johnson and Cindy Nunn. There will also be dancers and an African art exhibit by Rosemary Hawkey. The show starts at 4 p.m. and the doors will open at 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 general admission and may be purchased in advance at the Yuma Art Center or at the door. For further information, call 783-2423 or 373-5202.Roxaboxen Festival
Join us 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20 for the enchanting children's delight, the annual "Roxaboxen Festival" at Roxaboxen Park, located at 8th Street and 2nd Avenue. The festival celebrates the wonderful book of the same name by Alice McLarren. She writes about the joy of play and having fun in the outdoors using imagination. This year, children will be building and decorating their own Roxaboxen town. Cost is just $2 per child and that's to cover some of the materials. For more information, call 373-5202.
Black History Month At M.L.K. Center
Come celebrate Black History month with us at the Martin L. King Teen Center, 3rd Street and 13th Avenue, starting 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24. Participants will create different traditional dishes and works of art and celebrating the work of luminaries such as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman, Jackie Robinson and more. This event is free. Call Malia at 373-5234 or 329-7480 for more information.
Play Disc Golf
Have some fun with Frisbee-like discs by playing a round of disc golf on our new 9-hole course at the West Wetlands Park. This game, great for all ages, can be played at almost no cost to you. Call the Parks & Recreation Office at 373-5243 to rent the discs for only $5 and a $20 refundable deposit when the discs are returned.
Senior Billiards
Don't forget that senior pool shooting is going down at the North End Community Center, 160 E. 1st St. Come on down and show off your skills Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. The drop-in fee is $1.50 ($1.00 for City residents). Monthly passes are still available. Call 373-5245 for more information.
Fortuna Wash Family Hike
This hike is perfect for the whole family ages 5 and up. Come and join our guides as we trek through Fortuna Wash at 8 a.m. Saturday, March 6. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes and bring sunscreen. Transportation will be provided to the hiking spot from the Yuma Readiness & Community Center. The fee is just $5. Call 373-5243 to register.
YBBL And Babe Ruth Registration
The Parks & Recreation Office is taking registration for Yuma Boys Baseball League (YBBL) and Yuma Babe Ruth through February. The cost for YBBL is $55 and open to boys 6 to 12 years old. The cost for Babe Ruth is $75 and open to boys ages 13 to 19 years old. An original birth certificate is required for new players.
Yuma Youth Fast Pitch And T-Ball
The Yuma Youth Fast Pitch and T-Ball League is taking registration for their spring league. YYFTL is open to boys and girls ages 4 to 6, and girls ages 7 to 14. The registration takes place at the Parks & Recreation Office at City Hall. Registration ends on March 4 with games to be played April through June.
Spring Softball Registration
Calling all softball fanatics! Registration for the spring men's and women's leagues is now open. The games are scheduled to begin March 15 and continue through June 4. The cost is $325 per team, plus $23 annual A.S.A. sanctioning fee. Registration will remain open until March 4 or until leagues fill.
Winter Performance Season At Historic Yuma Theatre
The shows listed below start at 7 p.m. with doors opening at 6:15 p.m. Tickets are $19.50 per show. All seats are reserved. Tickets may be purchased at the Yuma Art Center, 254 S. Main St.; Yuma Civic Center, 1440 W. Desert Hills Drive; the Parks & Recreation office at City Hall, One City Plaza; and online at www.yumaaz.gov/events. For more information, call 373-5202.
- Sunday, February 21: The Diamonds
- Saturday, March 13: The Irish Sopranos
- Tuesday, March 23: 3 Redneck Tenors
- Sunday, April 11: The Big Band Broadcast
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.
