Parks & Recreation Update for July 30, 2010
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07/30/2010Summary:
Weekly Parks & Recreation Update: Suns Gorilla, Former Players At Hoops Project Dedication; Last 'Moon,' First 'Anne' At Historic Theatre; Splash Out Crime Night; Open Swim Hours Adjusting; Late-Night OTL; Parents Night OutContact:
Suns Gorilla, Former Players At Hoops Project Dedication; Last 'Moon,' First 'Anne' At Historic Theatre; Splash Out Crime Night; Open Swim Hours Adjusting; Late-Night OTL; Parents Night Out
Suns Greats To Join Hoops Project Court Dedication
Join the Phoenix Suns Gorilla and former Suns greats such as Kevin Johnson and Cedric Ceballos at the dedication of the Hoops Project regulation-size basketball court 6:30 p.m. Aug. 3 at Winsor Rotary Park, 20th Street and 34th Drive (between avenues B and C). Thanks to a grass-roots effort and support from APS and the Phoenix Suns, this state-of-the-art outdoor court will be available for public play, including at night under the new lights. Yuma Parks and Recreation will maintain the park, located on the east side of the park grounds. (Keep in mind this is a neighborhood park served primarily by street parking, but don't be discouraged if you have to walk a couple blocks to get there!)
Last Week For 'Moon Over Buffalo' 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 final 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.
Kids Take The Final Curtain Call For Theatre's 2010 Summer Six Pac
Hard to believe it's about to come to an end, but the summer showcase of local theater wraps up Aug. 6-7 at the Historic Yuma Theatre, 254 S. Main St., with two performances by the Infinite Imagination Youth Theater of "Anne of Green Gables," 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 6 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7. You won't want to miss this wonderfully heartwarming youth tale of the orphan Anne Shirley and her best friend Diana Barry as they travel from childhood to maturity in the wonderful adaptation of L.M. Montgomery's classic novel. Maria Cuthbert asks for an orphan boy to help her and her brother take care of Green Gables, but the orphanage sends Anne with an "e" - an independent, red-headed, freckle-faced girl who changes their lives and touches the hearts of all who come to know and love her.
Reserved seat tickets for this show are just $5 each and can be purchased by calling (928) 373-5202, clicking on www.yumaaz/gov/events or stopping by the Yuma Art Center and Historic Yuma Theatre at 254 S. Main St.
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).
With School (Yes, Already) Looming, Open Swim Hours To Change
The kids will soon be returning to school, so the pool hours for Open Swim at all three municipal pools will be changing for the season. The last day for Open Swim at Kennedy Pool will be 1 to 7:45 p.m. Aug. 8. The Valley Aquatic Center will be open weekends only Aug. 7 through Sept. 26, from 1 to 5:45 p.m. Saturday and Sundays. Free swim at Marcus Pool on Tuesday and Thursdays from noon to 2 p.m. will end for the season on Aug. 5. Open Swim daily fees will reduce slightly due to the reduction of hours. For more information, please call Parks and Recreation at 373-5243.
Teens Getting Locked In
From 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4 to 7 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 5, the MLK Jr. Teen Center, 3rd Street and 13th Avenue, will host the Teen Lock In, featuring gaming, door prizes, food, a big screen movie, night swimming at the Valley Aquatic Center and more. Registration for City residents is $10; nonresidents pay $15 but MLK Teen Center members pay just $8. Call 373-5243 to register.
Parents Night Out
Parents: Register by 3 p.m. next Thursday to take advantage of the next Parents Night Out, when you can drop off your child aged 6 to 12 and they can enjoy pizza, a kid-friendly movie and supervised swimming at the Valley Aquatic Center from 5 to 8:30 p.m. while you go out to dinner or to a movie. Call 373-5243 to register for $10 per child.
Get Your 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 In Pride In Yuma
There were 49 cases of graffiti abated the week of July 21-21; this compares with 32 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.
