Parks & Recreation Update for July 22, 2010
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07/22/2010Summary:
Weekly Parks & Recreation Update: 'Moon" Rises Over Historic Theatre; Splash Out Crime Night; Swimmer 'Freedom'; Hoops Project Dedication; Late Night OwlContact:
'Moon" Rises Over Historic Theatre; Splash Out Crime Night; Swimmer 'Freedom'; Hoops Project Dedication; Late Night Owl
'Moon Over Buffalo' Rises At Theatre's Summer Six Pac
Six-plus weeks of great local theater continue at the Historic Yuma Theatre, 254 S. Main St., when 5 Point Theater Company presents the first three shows of "Moon Over Buffalo" at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. "Moon" is a high-energy comedy about local theater actors whose dreams of Hollywood fame collide with romantic intentions. Confusion and hilarity ensue when the cast members pick up on a rumor that esteemed Hollywood director Frank Capra will be attending their show as kind of a talent scout. In the meantime, love, allegiances and mistakes all get sorted out in uproarious fashion. Tickets for reserved seats are $9 each per adult; 13 and under get in for $6 each. Call (928) 373-5202, click on www.YumaAZ.gov/events or stop by the Yuma Art Center and Historic Yuma Theatre at 254 S. Main St.
Can't make it this weekend? This show will also run July 29-31.
Next, Infinite Imagination Youth Theater present "Anne of Green Gables" Aug. 6-7 - tickets for this show are just $5 each!
Splash Out Crime At Valley Aquatic Center
78-Crime Stoppers and the City of Yuma present Splash Out Crime Night, 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 7 at the Valley Aquatic Center, on 18th Street north of Cibola High School. This is a free event for the entire family, with festivities that include music, games and giveaways. Refreshments will be available for sale at the concession stand, and all proceeds go to 78-Crime Stoppers, the board that makes the anonymous tip line to the Yuma Police Department possible. The City of Yuma Graffiti Busters will be there to provide information to the public on how they can make a difference and help eliminate graffiti. Children seven and under must be accompanied by a parent.
78-Crime Stoppers of Yuma is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping get criminals off the streets of Yuma. If someone has information about a criminal activity or suspected activity, they can call an anonymous tip line to report the information. Calls are not recorded or traced. The tipster is given a confidential number to use to call back in a few weeks to see if the tip leads to an arrest. If an arrest is made based on this tip, a cash award is given. 78-Crime Stoppers is a non-profit organization that also needs help in the form of both public and business monetary donations to keep this program alive. Donations of any size are accepted and are tax deductible. To report a tip or to make a donation, call 78-Crime (782-7463).
Hoops Project To Dedicate New Court
Thanks to a grass-roots effort, including APS and the Phoenix Suns, a regulation-size basketball court is coming to Winsor Rotary Park, 20th Street and 34th Drive (between avenues B and C). The dedication, open to the public, is currently scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Aug. 3. Yuma Parks and Rec will maintain the park, located on the east side of the grounds. During construction, please excuse possible disruptions in the use of the walking path, and please respect construction fencing.
Free Open Swim And Not Just 'Free-Style'
Thanks to the generous sponsorships of two local organizations, members of the Yuma community can cool off for free at Marcus Pool, 5th Street and 5th Avenue. Yuma Rotary Club sponsors Free Tuesdays from noon to 2 p.m., while Immaculate Conception Church sponsors Free Thursdays from noon to 2 p.m. This will continue through August 5. For more information, call the Parks and Recreation office at 373-5243.
Ocean Creatures
Ahoy! Is your tot ready to learn about the world beneath the ocean? Explore the deep blue sea and the friends that live in it in this class, offered at Clymer Recreation Center from 10:45 a.m. to noon July 26-29. Ocean Creatures is open to ages 3-5 years old. Registration is $18 for City residents, $28 for nonresidents.
Teens on the Town
Get a group of friends together and get involved in an evening full of bowling, laser tag and surprises on July 28. Drop-off and pickup spot is the MLK Jr. Teen Center, 3rd Street and 13th Avenue, starting promptly at 5:30 p.m., returning at 9:30 p.m. Registration for City residents is $10, nonresidents $15. MLK Teen Center members pay $8.
Get You Team Together For Late-Night O.T.L.
The Late-Night OTL tournament, featuring men's and women's divisions, begins at 7 p.m. on Aug. 7 at the Kennedy Athletic Complex, starting with round-robin play followed by championship playoffs. Cash prizes are awarded to the winners in each division, so try your hand at this unique sport. The action Registration is $40/team until July 30. After the July 30 deadline, teams will be taken on a waiting list basis only (roster w/payment by cash or check). Teams will be admitted to the tournament as needed to complete the field. Call 373-5243 to sign your team up today.
Take Pride In Yuma
There were 32 cases of graffiti abated the week of July 14-20; this compares with 45 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.
