August 2012 Parks and Rec Events

Public Information Office

CALENDAR: June 12, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS: David Urbinato (602) 262-4994

August, 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, August 1 through 31

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 through August 30

CIVIC SPACE SUMMER YOGA & CONCERT SERIES-- 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. 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

Wednesdays through Saturdays, August 1 through 31

Thursdays August 2- 30

Friday August 3

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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Friday through Sunday, August 3-5

CANOEING-- Families will enjoy canoeing together on Blue Ridge Reservoir. An instructor will give canoe lessons, so no previous experience is required. 8 years and older. Adult fee: $75, youth fee: $25. To register online: https://online.activecommunities.com/phoenix/Start/Start.asp using course code 86897. For more information, please call 602-495-5507.

Saturday, August 4

ALL CITY OF PHOENIX FALL CLASSES ARE OPEN FOR REGISTRATION-- On-line & walk in. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. www.phoenix.gov/parks/ choose classes & programs.

Sunday, August 12

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.

Friday through Sunday, August 24 - 26

FAMILY CAMP - HUMMINGBIRD PROGRAM-- All ages. Camp Colley, is the parks department’s outdoor adventure camp on the Mogollon Rim. The camp is located 150 miles northeast of Phoenix, between Payson and Winslow off Highway 87. We will spend time hiking to springs on some of the most beautiful trails on the Mogollon Rim. We will also visit the Moqui Fire Lookout Tower where we will meet hummingbird Helen to observe and photograph hummingbirds up close while atop the forest canopy. We will be participating in other fun family camp activities as well. We will also help build and maintain hummingbird habitat, as well as learn how to create your own habitat at home. Adult fee: $75, youth fee: $25. To register online go to

https://online.activecommunities.com/phoenix/Start/Start.asp use course code 86905. For more information, please call 602-495-5507.

Friday through Sunday, September 28-30

NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY (NPLD)-- NPLD is the nation's largest hands-on volunteer effort to improve and enhance the public lands American’s enjoy. During this yearly event, Americans work together to restore and connect with public lands through service projects and outdoor recreation. As a supporter of the Let’s Move Outside and America’s Great Outdoors initiatives, National Public Lands Day is especially dedicated to engaging young people to be active and conserve America’s treasured places. This event is ideal for your active club, employee group, friends and family to enjoy the Arizona National Scenic Trail. We’ll do some light trail maintenance along the way to leave this trail a little nicer than we found it. All ages. Adult fee: $75, youth fee: $25. To register online go to https://online.activecommunities.com/phoenix/Start/Start.asp use course code 86900. For more information, please call 602-495-5507.

Sunday, August 26

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.

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