Parks & Recreation Update for July 8, 2010
Date:
07/08/2010 (Last updated: 07/19/2010)Summary:
Weekly Parks & Recreation Update: Summer Six Pac 'Same Time Next Year'; Spike Night; Youth Sports ClinicsContact:
Summer Six Pac 'Same Time Next Year'; Spike Night; Youth Sports Clinics
Different Event Highlighted Each Day During National Parks And Recreation Month; Student Banners Mark Occasion
Yuma Parks and Recreation is celebrating National Park and Recreation Month by offering 31 days of exciting events and programs for people of all ages and capabilities. A special Parks and Recreation Month event calendar is full of activities and event ideas; pick up a copy in the City Hall lobby. While at City Hall, visitors will want to view the distinctive banners created especially for Parks and Recreation Month by Cibola High School students.
"The role of Parks and Recreation in our community is that of an essential public service that provides and maintains open space with shade and clean air, opportunities for youth to learn and grow, the promotion of healthy lifestyles as well as clean, secure public spaces for gatherings and celebrations," noted Director of Parks and Recreation Becky Chavez. "We invite all of our friends, families, and neighbors to take part in all that we have to offer."
Desert Sun Tennis Courts Better Than Ever, Ready For Play
Nighttime tennis has returned to Desert Sun Tennis Courts, adjacent to Desert Sun Stadium, Avenue A and Desert Sun Drive and Friendship Park, 34th Place west of Avenue A. Featuring crack-resistant post-tension concrete, eye-friendly court colors and water-saving desert landscaping thanks to the generosity of Pecan Grove Garden Club, the eight refurbished courts and remaining exhibition court are available for play from dawn to 11 p.m. Got a group coming in and want to reserve some courts? Call or stop by Parks and Recreation, 373-5243 or One City Plaza.
It's 'Same Time Next Year' At Theatre's Summer Six Pac
Six-plus weeks of great local theater continue at the Historic Yuma Theatre, 254 S. Main St., when Yuma Community Theater presents the opening weekend of "Same Time, Next Year" - July 8-10 and July 15-17, with shows starting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Follow the annual meetings and passage of times between a man and a woman - both married to other people - who see each other at the same location over the course of 24 years. Tickets for reserved seats are $9 each per adult; 13 and under get in for $6 each.
Next in the series:- "Moon Over Buffalo" - July 22-24 and July 29-31, presented by 5 Point Theater Company
Also, Infinite Imagination Youth Theater present "Anne of Green Gables" Aug. 6-7 - this isn't part of the 3-play package, but tickets for this show are just $5 each!
'Spike Night' - The Volleyball Variety
Volleyball enthusiasts unite! The July 10 Spike Night Sand Volleyball Tournament at Kennedy Sand Volleyball Courts, Kennedy Lane north of 24th Street, is fast approaching. Why wait until the last minute and pay an extra $10 by registering the day of the event? Instead, take advantage of the early-bird discount rate of $30 by signing your team up today. All teams are asked to arrive by 7 p.m. and plan on being at the courts until midnight. Call 373-5243 to register.
Dance and Sing Along
Plenty of giggles to go around during this class. Shake the Wiggles, Dance with Elmo, and even sing with Mickey! This program is open to ages 3 - 5 and will take place July 12 - 15 from 10:45 am - 12:00 pm at the Clymer Recreation Center. Registration for City residents is $18, non-residents $28.
Pool Shooting
Enhance your skills in the challenging billiards arena. Learn tips, techniques, and strategy that will help you out play your opponents! Offered to ages 6 - 12, Pool Shooting will take place Mondays and Wednesdays, July 12 - 21 from 1:00 pm - 2:45 pm at the North End Community Center. Registration for City residents is $17, non-residents $26.
Zumbatomic
Dance and shake to the rhythm as we focus on moving to the music and style of Latin inspired dance steps. There are two classes offered for your child: Zumbatomic A, open to ages 6 - 9, takes place on Mondays and Wednesdays, July 12 - 21; and Zumbatomic B, open to ages 9 - 12, takes place Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 13 - 22. Both classes are at the North End Community Center from 3:00 pm - 4:45 pm. Registration is $18 for City residents, non-residents $27.
Summer Fun
Make creative crafts, play silly games, and play to your heart's content! All 6 - 12 year olds are encouraged to register for this fun-filled class located at the Clymer Recreation Center. The action goes down Monday - Thursday, July 12 - 15 from 1:00 pm - 4:45 pm. Registration is $40 for City residents, non-residents $27.
Summer Sports Clinics
Does your child love to stay active? Are they looking to hone their specific sports skills? If so, here's their chance! All clinics run July 12 - July 22 at the Yuma Civic Center. Registration for City residents is $26, non-residents $38. Schedules are as follows:
- Basketball: ages 6 -1 4, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
- Dodgeball: ages 7 - 14, 10:15 am - 11:45 am
- Soccer: ages 5 - 14, 8:15 am - 9:45 am
Youth Fun Sports
Enjoy scholastic sports, playground games, and more! The focus here is fun, and your child is sure to have lots of it. Open to ages 6 - 18, Youth Fun Sports will take place July 12 - July 22 at the Yuma Civic Center from 2:45 pm - 4:15 pm. Registration is $26 for City residents, non-residents $38.
Gymnastics and Tiny Tumblers
Tumble, roll, jump, and flip your way through these classes! Located at the Jump Up Gym, we have a class for every child ages 3 - 14. Session 3 will run from July 12 - July 22 and there are still spots available. Choose from the 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm class, or the 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm class. Registration for City residents is $28, non-residents $38. Children are divided by age:
- Tiny Tumblers: ages 3 - 5, must be potty trained (no diapers)
- Gymnastics: ages 6 - 14, level placement decided by instructors on the first day of class
Take Pride In Yuma
There were 38 cases of graffiti abated the week of July 1-6; this compares with 57 the prior week.
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.
