Parks & Recreation Update for September 2, 2010
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09/02/2010Summary:
Weekly Parks & Recreation Update: City to Host National Softball Tournament This Weekend; Fall/Winter Registration; Celebrate Yuma at Art Center GalleriesContact:
City to Host National Softball Tournament This Weekend; Fall/Winter Registration; Celebrate Yuma at Art Center Galleries
City Hosts National Softball Tournament This Weekend
The 2010 ASA Men's Class "A" 16-inch Slow Pitch National Tournament is coming to the Kennedy Athletic Complex and we want YOU to be a part of it! Head down to the fields Friday thru Sunday (September 3rd through September 5th) to cheer on your favorite local team and to see the out-of-town competition! The championship game will be held Sunday evening, complete with a Color Guard salute and fireworks. Come see the "Best of the West" compete for the National Western title. Admission required; best bet is to get the all-tournament pass for $6 each.
Darn That Storm!
Joe Henry Park will remain closed through the Labor Day weekend due to the damage from the storm from last week and for our patrons' safety.
Celebrate Yuma at Yuma Art Center Galleries
"Celebrating Yuma" at the Yuma Art Center Galleries through Sept. 15. This will be the last opportunity to see the best of local Yuma artists as they interpret the lives, times, and local environment of Yuma. See outstanding sculptures, photographs, and paintings of local sights, hangouts, and oddities as portrayed by artists from the area. Also, an opening reception will be held for a new exhibit of works from students in this past summer's Art Camp for kids here at the Yuma Art Center on Friday, Sept. 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. upstairs in the emerging artists gallery at the Yuma Art Center, 254 S. Main St.
Women's Expo Coming to Civic Center
Crossroads Mission will offer a Women's Expo at the Yuma Civic Center on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 10 and 11. On Friday, the hours are from 1 to 8 p.m. and on Saturday the hours are from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free.
Fall/Winter Guide is Here; Registration Under Way
The 2010-2011 Parks and Recreation Fall/Winter Activities Guide is out! Feel like trying a Zumba class or attending a show at the Yuma Art Center? Perhaps you want to sign your child up for soccer or softball? Everything you need to know about activities for the months of September through March 2011 can be found in the guide. Registration for all residents is under way. Download a copy of the guide right now. Printed copies are also available at Parks and Recreation facilities such as the Civic Center, Art Center, North End Center, Readiness Center, Desert Hills Golf Course and of course at City Hall.
Open Swim Hours at Valley Aquatic Center on Weekends
The Valley Aquatic Center will be open weekends only through Sept. 26, from 1 to 5:45 p.m. Saturday and Sundays. For more information, please call Parks and Recreation at 373-5243.
Desert Hills Offers Tasty Food Specials
Keep Putter Inn at Desert Hills Golf Course in mind for lunch or dinner.
Wednesday's special at Putter Inn Restaurant is $2 off on burgers.
Friday's special at Putter Inn is an "All U Can Eat Fish Fry." Come and enjoy hand-breaded cod, fries, coleslaw and a dinner roll for only $9.99.
Pee Wee Basketball Registration Deadline Approaching
The deadline for Pee Wee Girls and Boys Basketball League is almost here. If you have a 2nd or 3rd grader who loves to shoot hoops, call or stop by the Parks and Recreation Office. Registration is open until September 2nd (or until program fills). The office is open Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, and alternate Fridays, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. Registration for City-residents is $26, non-residents is $39. Keep in mind we are always looking for coaches. Let the office know if you are interested!
Take Pride in Yuma
There were 38 cases of graffiti abated the week of Aug. 25-31; there were 54 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.
