Parks and Rec June 2012 Events

Public Information Office

CALENDAR: June 6, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS: David Urbinato (602) 262-4994

June, 2012 EVENTS

For an updated list of events, check out Parks Event Calendar at www.phoenix.gov/parks/calendar/index.html

Events in and around downtown

Wednesdays through Saturdays, June 6 through 30

HANDS-ON HERITAGE HOUSE-- Come join fun historical hands-on activities and exhibits inside the California bungalow style Stevens-Haustgen House. Look through a stereoscope, try your hand at old fashioned games, investigate the tools of kitchen and laundry duties over 100 years ago and more. This participatory exhibit space is also the headquarters of our scheduled school tours and Heritage Saturday activities. The Hands-On Heritage House, (602)534-9382, is open Wednesday - Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. For information on school tours & programs please call (602) 534-9382.

Thursdays June 7 through aUGUST 30

CIVIC SPACE SUMMER YOGA & CONCERT SERIES-- Free! Every Thursday night begins with Yoga Classes for all ages, 6:30 -7:30 p.m., then live concert from 7:30 – 9 p.m. June 7 features Leon J. JukeJoint, Delta Blues review. Bring your own mats for Yoga and a blanket or chair to sit under the stars! Slash pad for kids, games, yoga, and summer in the City! Take the Light Rail to the park. Civic Space Park: 424 N Central, 602 262-7424. Visit the Civic Space website for transportation & parking map phoenix.gov/parks/civicprk

Events

Friday, June 1 through Friday, August 31

KIDS PLAY FREE AT PHOENIX 9-HOLE COURSES THIS SUMMER-- Junior golfers ages 17 and under will play for FREE -- every day, all day -- at any of the three city of Phoenix nine-hole courses this summer, when accompanied by a paid adult. The program is designed to encourage families to enjoy golf together and to promote junior golf in Phoenix. The special is good for one youth per adult. If only one adult is present, additional kids’ rounds are only $5 each. Junior participants will also receive a free PING hat while supplies last! This program is an extension of the Phoenix Youth Golf Program that offers affordable golf lessons year-round to young golfers between the ages of 5 and 17 and the $30 Junior Play Pass good for 30 days at all Phoenix golf courses on a space available basis. More information is available by phone at 602-262-5088 or online to phoenix.gov/golf. The “Kids Play Free” Program is being offered at all three city of Phoenix nine-hole golf courses: Aguila Par 3, 8440 S. 35th Ave., 602-237-9601, Encanto Short 9, 2300 N. 17th Ave., 602- 262-6870, Palo Verde 9, 6215 N. 15th Ave., 602-249-9930. Tee times can be booked online at phoenix.gov/golf or at 1-866-865-GOLF (4653).

Saturday June 2

NIGHT GOLF 2012- Four - Person Scramble Format*. At Palo Verde Golf Course 6215 N. 15th Ave. 7 p.m. $25 Per Person includes: Greens Fee, glow products, prizes, goodie bag. Register by phone or at golf course by 5 p.m. the day prior to event. Palo Verde Golf Course, For registration or information call 602-249-9930. *Discount coupons not valid with Night Golf.

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Wednesdays through Saturdays, June 6 through 30

Thursdays June 7 through August 30

Friday, June 8

ITTY BITTY BEACH PARTIES-- Paradise Valley Pool, 17648 N. 40th St., (602) 534-5161. These parties are catered towards guests ages 6 years and younger and their families. Enjoy festive music, a water safety puppet show, games, dance contests, swimsuit contests, Hawaiian leis, sunglasses, prizes and more! Each poolside beach party will be from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Sunday, June 10

SILENT SUNDAYS TO NORTH MOUNTAIN PARK-- Cyclists, skateboarders, wheelchair users and stroller-riding tots will soon get to call the roads of North Mountain Park their own one day each month when the Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department expands it’s popular Silent Sunday event to the area. North Mountain Park, 10600 N. 7th Street, will host Silent Sundays from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m., normally on the 2nd Sunday of each month (except holidays). Vehicles will park in the lot at the Havasupai Ramada reserving the park’s roadways for non-motorized use. Trailhead access sites outside of the park will remain open to vehicles. (602) 495-5506.

Thursday June 14

CIVIC SPACE SUMMER YOGA & CONCERT SERIES-- Free! Every Thursday night through August 30, begins with Yoga Classes for all ages, 6:30 -7:30 p.m., then live concert from 7:30 – 9 p.m. June 14 features Walt Richardson, Godfather of Roots, Reggae in Arizona. Bring your own mats for Yoga and a blanket or chair to sit under the stars! Slash pad for kids, games, yoga, and summer in the City! Take the Light Rail to the park. Civic Space Park: 424 N Central, 602 262-7424. Visit phoenix.gov/parks/civicprk for information & parking

Thursday, June 21
CIVIC SPACE SUMMER YOGA & CONCERT SERIES-- Free! Every Thursday night through August 30, begins with Yoga Classes for all ages, 6:30 -7:30 p.m., then live concert from 7:30 – 9 p.m. June 21 features Alice Tatum, Jazz and Pop. Bring your own mats for Yoga and a blanket or chair to sit under the stars! Slash pad for kids, games, yoga, and summer in the City! Take the Light Rail to the park. Civic Space Park: 424 N Central, 602 262-7424. Visit the Civic Space website for transportation & parking map phoenix.gov/parks/civicprk

Friday, June 22

ITTY BITTY BEACH PARTIES-- University Pool, 1102 W. Van Buren St. (602) 261-8730. These parties are catered towards guests ages 6 years and younger and their families. Enjoy festive music, a water safety puppet show, games, dance contests, swimsuit contests, Hawaiian leis, sunglasses, prizes and more! Each poolside beach party will be from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Friday through Sunday, June 22 – 24

FAMILY HORSE CAMP— Families will learn about horses, caring for horses and riding. This program is offered in partnership with the Hunkapi Horse Program. This family camping trip to Camp Colley is the parks department’s outdoor adventure camp on the Mogollon Rim. Located 150 miles northeast of Phoenix, between Payson and Winslow off Highway 87. Elevation: 6,700 feet. Cost: $75 per adult and $25 for children 17 and under. All youth must be accompanied by an adult. The cost includes Friday dinner, three meals on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday. No previous experience is needed and all program materials, camping equipment and meals are

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provided. Bring your own equipment if you have it and we will help you set it up. Families will sleep in platform tents or will be provided family-size tents. Parks and Recreation Department will lead guided outdoor activities. Campers must transport themselves to the Camp and all activities. Staff will follow up with trip orientation details by e-mail. All trips are inclusive and open to anyone. If you require assistance or accommodations due to a disability, we can make the necessary arrangements. 8 years and older. For more information about Camp Colley call 602-495-5507. Register online at https://online.activecommunities.com/phoenix/Start/Start.asp use class code 86896.

Sunday, June 24

SILENT SUNDAYS AT SOUTH MOUNTAIN: On Silent Sundays (the 4th Sunday of each month), bicyclists, tots in strollers, in-line skaters and wheelchair users get to call the Park's roadways their own. Starting at 5 a.m. the park's roadways past the Central Avenue gate will be reserved for non-motorized use. South Mountain Park is located at 10919 S. Central Avenue. 602 495-5811.

Tuesday, June 26

MEMORIAL HALL OPEN HOUSE-- Drop by to see the Historic Memorial Hall building at Steele Indian School Park. From 6 to 7 p.m. Free. A video will be shown about the former Phoenix Indian School. Information will be available regarding the use of this magnificent building. Steele Indian School Park, 300 E. Indian School Road. Call Debbie Warren @ 602-534-8659.

Thursday, June 28

CIVIC SPACE SUMMER YOGA & CONCERT SERIES—Free! Every Thursday night through August 30, begins with Yoga Classes for all ages, 6:30 -7:30 p.m., then live concert from 7:30 – 9 p.m. June 28 features Rhythm Edition, R&B, Top 40.. Bring your own mats for Yoga and a blanket or chair to sit under the stars! Slash pad for kids, games, yoga, and summer in the City! Take the Light Rail to the park. Civic Space Park: 424 N Central, 602 262-7424. Visit the Civic Space website for transportation & parking map phoenix.gov/parks/civicprk

Friday, June 29

ITTY BITTY BEACH PARTIES—Pecos Park Pool, 17010 S. 48th St. (602) 534-9255. These parties are catered towards guests ages 6 years and younger and their families. Enjoy festive music, a water safety puppet show, games, dance contests, swimsuit contests, Hawaiian leis, sunglasses, prizes and more! 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Saturday, June 30

AFTER DARK IN THE PARK-- AFTER DARK IN THE PARK AT DEER VALLEY PARK- Deer Valley Park, 19602 N. 19th Avenue, 7-9 p.m. Everyone is welcome to enjoy this free event. Bring your picnic basket or enjoy cuisine from some of the local food vendors. Music and air jumps for kids. The event will end with a spectacular fireworks display at 8:45 p.m. 602 495-3735.

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