www.lasvegasnevada.gov Telephone: (702) 229-6993 Billie M. Bastian, CPRP Acting Leisure Services Director August 1, 2008 Contact: Margaret Kurtz FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE City of Las Vegas Department of Leisure Services October 2008 Recreation/Sports Activities & Special Events All activities are subject to change. List is not all-inclusive. Call centers near you for complete list of classes and activities. Most activities require advance registration. Fall Leisure Guide available online and at all centers. Centers closed Oct. 31. FAMILY ACTIVITIES Mad Hatter Day Family Workshop (all ages) Wednesday, October 8, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. per family, includes supplies and light refreshments Centennial Hills Community Center Community Room, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, (702) 229-6729. Make hats of all styles from household items and some arts and crafts magic. Tea party follows with juice and cookies! Free Movie in the Field (all ages) Friday, October 10, 8 p.m. Enjoy a recently released family field under the stars. Refreshments available for sale. Call for title. Free Family Movie in the Park (all ages) Thursday, October 16, 6:30 p.m. pre-movie activities; 7 p.m. movie Cimarron Rose Community Center, 5591 N. Cimarron Road, (702) 229-1607. Bring a picnic, blanket or lawn chairs to watch a movie under the stars. Refreshments for sale. Monster Mania Carnival (all ages) Friday, October 17, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Play carnival games, win prizes and more. All ages welcome! Creepy Critter Pumpkin Carving (all ages) Saturday, October 18, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fee: $20 per family; includes one large pumpkin. Cimarron Rose Community Center, 5591 N. Cimarron Road, (702) 229-1607. Dress for a costume contest and join the annual pumpkin-carving party. Howling Halloween Carnival (all ages) Friday, October 24, 4 to 7 p.m. per wristband Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Hargrove Ave., (702) 229-6359. Enjoy the haunted house and carnival games with candy prizes, eating contest, pumpkin patch extravaganza, performers and more. Treats available for purchase. Cosponsored with Charleston Heights and Johnson community schools. City Council: MAYOR OSCAR B. GOODMAN - MAYOR PRO TEM GARY REESE - LARRY BROWN STEVE WOLFSON - LOIS TARKANIAN - STEVEN D. ROSS - RICKI Y. BARLOW City Manager: DOUGLAS SELBY
October 2008 City of Las Vegas Recreation & Sports Activities Calendar Page 2 of 13 2008 Red Bull Vegas Am Jam Skatepark Competition Series - Round 10 (ages 6-adult) Saturday, October 25, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fee: $10 to compete; free for spectators Doc Romeo Skatepark, 7400 Peak Drive, at Buffalo Drive and Cheyenne Avenue Registration and practice begin at 10 a.m. A free concert featuring local bands will entertain during the competition. For more information and available categories, visit www.vegasamjam.com, or call (702) 229-2296. The Great Pumpkin Patch (all ages) Tuesday, October 28, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Fee: $15 per family Johnson Community School, 340 Villa Monterey, (702) 229-6175. This pumpkin-carving workshop offers prizes for the scariest, cutest and coolest pumpkins. One pumpkin provided per family. Free Haunted Halloween Carnival (all ages) Wednesday, October 29, 6 to 8 p.m. Doolittle Community Center, 1950 North J Street, (702) 229-6374. Bring the family and friends to enjoy carnival games, a haunted house and lots of fun. Trunk or Treat (all ages) Thursday, October 30, 6 to 8 p.m. Fee: $3 per person Enjoy a small carnival and a safe night of spooky trunk-or-treating. Free Haunted Halloween Carnival (all ages) Thursday, October 30, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Stupak Community Center, 300 W. Boston Ave., (702) 229-2488. Dress in costume to enjoy games, costume contests, prizes and trick-or-treating. Halloween Carnival (all ages) Thursday, October 30, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Fee: 25 per carnival booth Dress in costume to enjoy games, contests, prizes and more. Refreshments available for purchase. Halloween Haunted House & Carnival (all ages) Thursday, October 30, 7 to 9 p.m. Fee: $3 Rafael Rivera Community Center, 2900 E. Stewart Ave., (702) 229-4600. Wear costumes to enjoy a scary haunted house, with small carnival games for the little ones. YOUTH & TEEN ACTIVITIES (not sports) Call and register in advance for all activities. Terrific Tots (ages 3-5) Mondays and Thursdays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., through December Fee: $65 per month Charleston Heights Community School, 6438 Celeste, (702) 229-4440. This developmental program is designed to prepare your child for kindergarten through social interaction and educational activities, incorporating arts, crafts, songs, stories, numbers and more.
October 2008 City of Las Vegas Recreation & Sports Activities Calendar Page 3 of 13 Brinley Broncos Early-Childhood Program (ages 3.5-5) Monday through Thursday, 8 to 10 a.m., 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., 12:45 to 2:45 p.m. or 3 to 5 p.m. Fee: $132 per month for two-hour class, four days each week Brinley Community School, 6150 Smoke Ranch Road, (702) 229-2642. This developmental, nine-month healthy habits program prepares children mentally and emotionally for kindergarten. Structured physical play teaches children life skills and habits, including concentration, cooperation, imagination, relaxation and self-esteem. Financial assistance may be available for qualifying families. Spanish Brinley Broncos Early-Childhood Program (ages 3.5-5) Fridays, 9 to 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. or 2 to 4 p.m. Fee: $40 per month for two-hour class weekly Brinley Community School, 6150 Smoke Ranch Road, (702) 229-2642. This developmental, nine-month healthy habits program prepares children mentally and emotionally for kindergarten. Structured physical play teaches children life skills and habits, including concentration, cooperation, imagination, relaxation and self-esteem. Financial assistance may be available for qualifying families. ABC Academy (ages 3-5) Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to noon or 12:30 to 3 p.m. Fee: $75 per month for two days; $150 per month for 4 days Cimarron Rose Community Center, 5591 N. Cimarron Road, (702) 229-1607. This developmental program, designed to prepare children for kindergarten, includes cognitive activities, projects that build motor and social skills, story time, songs, games and learning colors and shapes. ABC Academy (ages 3-5) Monday through Thursday, 9 to 11:30 a.m. or noon to 2:30 p.m. Fee: $85 per month This early-childhood learning program emphasizes creative, social and emotional development in a recreational setting. Class is taught in English and Spanish. ABC Academy (ages 3-5) Monday through Friday, 8 to 11:30 a.m. or 2:30 to 6 p.m. Fee: $80 per month Molasky Community School, 7801 W. Gilmore, (702) 229-5345. Children enjoy creative, social and emotional development through art, music, language and motor skills activities. Children must be potty trained. Birth certificate and immunization records required. ABC Academy (ages 3-4) Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, noon to 2 p.m. Fee: $20 per month plus $25 registration fee Stupak Community Center, 300 W. Boston Ave., (702) 229-2488. Children learn basic motor skills, alphabet, numbers, shapes and colors in a bilingual setting. Must be potty trained. Birth certificates and immunization records are required at registration. ABC Academy (ages 3.5-5) Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1 to 5 p.m. Fee: $180 per month Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive, (702) 229-1100. Children participate in dance, sports, music, games, arts, crafts and educational enrichment.
October 2008 City of Las Vegas Recreation & Sports Activities Calendar Page 4 of 13 ABC Academy (ages 3-5) Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. or noon to 2 p.m. 0 per month Children improve their hand/eye coordination, social and motor skills through participation in arts, crafts, games, music and educational activities. Children must be potty trained. 123 Discover (ages 4-5) Mondays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., through December 10; or Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., through December 11 Fee: $100 per month Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive, (702) 229-1100. Children learn educational concepts, such as language, math and science through games, projects and other activities. 123 Discover (ages 4-5) Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Fee: $20 per month plus $25 registration fee Stupak Community Center, 300 W. Boston Ave., (702) 229-2488. Johnson Tots (ages 3-5) Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Fee: $90 per month Johnson Community School, 340 Villa Monterey, (702) 229-6175. Learning is fun! Arts, crafts, social play, games, music and educationally themed fun help prepare children for school. Must be potty trained. Little Lieders (ages 3-5) Mondays and Wednesday or Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 to 11:30 a.m. or 12:15 to 2:45 p.m. Fee: $75 per month Children participate in arts and crafts, games, music and activities that help with educational and social development. Children must be potty trained. Teen Scene (ages 10-14) Monday-Friday, after school to 6 p.m. Fee: $35 per week After-school homework assistance, sports, games, arts, crafts, music, drama and special events. Brinley Community School, 6150 Smoke Ranch Road, (702) 229-2642. Johnson Community School, 340 Villa Monterey, (702) 229-6175; ($40/week). Molasky Community School, 7801 W. Gilmore, (702) 229-5345. Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive, (702) 229-1100. Cheer/Dance Teams (ages 4-14) Mondays and Wednesdays; ages 4-7 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.; ages 8-14 from 6 to 8 p.m. Fee: $15 per month, plus uniform and competition fees. Doolittle Community Center, 1950 North J Street, (702) 229-6374. Itty Bitty Jammers and Jam Squad VIP Elite competitive cheer performance-based groups practice to perform at community events. Coach s permission required.
October 2008 City of Las Vegas Recreation & Sports Activities Calendar Page 5 of 13 Youth Council (ages 12-18) Fee: Free Youth enjoy teen retreats, leadership activities, community service projects, day outings, employment training opportunities and much more. May be possible to earn high school credit, too. Becker Community School, 9110 Hillpointe Road, (702) 229-2482; Mondays, 5 to 6 p.m. Brinley Community School, 6150 Smoke Ranch Road, (702) 229-2642; Mondays, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Doolittle Community Center, 1950 North J Street, (702) 229-6374; Thursdays, 5 to 6 p.m. Gibson Community School, 3990 W. Washington Ave., (702) 229-5096; Wednesdays, 3 to 4 p.m. Johnson Community School, 340 Villa Monterey, (702) 229-6175; Tuesdays, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Lied Community School, 5340 West Tropical Parkway, (702) 229-5072; Wednesdays, 4 to 5 p.m. Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Hargrove Ave., 229-6359; Thursdays, 4 to 6 p.m. (ages 12-16). Rafael Rivera Community Center, 2900 E. Stewart Ave., (702) 229-4600; Thursdays, 5 to 6 p.m. Stupak Community Center, 300 W. Boston Ave., (702) 229-2488; Tuesdays, 4 to 5 p.m. Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive, (702) 229-1100; Thursdays, 2:30 to 4:15 p.m. Critical Kondition Hip Hop Teams (ages 5-18) 2C ages 5-11 on Thursdays, 6 to 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays, noon to 1 p.m. CK ages 12-18 on Fridays, 6 to 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays, noon to 1 p.m. Fee: $12 per month plus $40 registration fee. Dance teams perform at community events. Yo, Ho, Ho! It s A Pirate s Life for Me Workshop (ages 4-10) Wednesday, October 1, 4 to 5 p.m. Popcorn Poppin and Pajama Workshop (ages 6-12) Thursday, October 9, 5 to 6 p.m. Register at least one week in advance. Wear your pajamas to celebrate National Popcorn and National Pajama Month. Teens Movie Night Out (ages 11-15) Friday, October 10, 6 to 9 p.m. Register at least one week in advance. Fee: $15 Cheerleading Camp (ages 10-14) Saturday, October 11, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fee: $45 Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive, (702) 229-1100. Wear tennis shoes, white shirt and black shorts; bring sack lunch and bottled water. Lunch with Witch Wanda (ages 3-8) Saturday, October 11, 1 to 3 p.m. Registration closes October 4. Fee: $12 Cimarron Rose Community Center, 5591 N. Cimarron Road, (702) 229-1607. Enjoy Halloween-shaped sandwiches and witches brew, play games, paint a pumpkin and have your photo taken with Witch Wanda. Only parent and paid child may attend.
October 2008 City of Las Vegas Recreation & Sports Activities Calendar Page 6 of 13 High School Musical and Fabulous You (ages 6-12) Monday, October 13, 5 to 7 p.m. Register at least one week in advance. Fee: $15 Decorate jeans, paint your nails and bring your dancing shoes to sing and dance along with the movie. Light refreshments served. Bring one pair of jeans or a jeans jacket to decorate (washed without fabric softener or dryer sheets). Free Second Tuesday Activities (ages 4-10) Tuesday, October 14, 7 to 8 p.m. Pre-registration required by October 7. Clark Community School, 3074 Arville Street, (702) 229-3686. Youth enjoy arts, crafts, games and more. B-O-O Bag Workshop (ages 4-10) Wednesday, October 15, 4 to 5 p.m. Bring a solid color pillowcase to make a Halloween bag. Enjoy goodies, too. Spooky Cookie Fun Workshop (ages 3-5) Friday, October 17, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Fee: $8 Cimarron Rose Community Center, 5591 N. Cimarron Road, (702) 229-1607. Slime Lab Workshop (ages 4-10) Wednesday, October 22, 4 to 5 p.m. Register at least one week in advance. Little Goblin Gathering (ages 3-12) Wednesday, October 22, 6 to 7 p.m. Register at least one week in advance. Fee: $15 Wear your favorite costume as you make a craft and play holiday games. Playdough Workshop (ages 4-10) Thursday, October 23, 6 to 7 p.m. Register at least one week in advance. Little Pastry Chefs Presents Becker s Baking Delights (ages 5-15) Friday, October 24, 5 to 6 p.m. Register at least one week in advance. Fee: $25 Learn to make a delicious no-bake pumpkin mousse. Wicky Witches Kids Night Out (ages 3-12) Friday, October 24, 6 to 9 p.m. Pre-registration required. Fee: $15 Youth make a craft, eat pizza and play games. Must be potty trained.
October 2008 City of Las Vegas Recreation & Sports Activities Calendar Page 7 of 13 Free Halloween Spooktacular (ages 2-12) Friday, October 24, 5 to 7 p.m. Clark Community School, 3074 Arville Street, (702) 229-3686. Enjoy the spooky haunted house and scary activities with fun, prizes and entertainment for kids. Boofest Halloween Carnival & Haunted Graveyard (ages 3-12) Friday, October 24, 6 to 9 p.m. Fee: $3 Brinley Community School, 6150 Smoke Ranch Road, (702) 229-2642. Enjoy games, costume contest and fun. Refreshments available for purchase. Walloping Weather Workshop (ages 5-15) Monday, October 27, 5 to 6 p.m. Register at least one week in advance. Fee: $15 Discover how hurricanes, tornadoes and thunderstorms develop. Observe patterns in nature and learn how to record weather. Chipmunk Halloween (ages 3-10) Monday, October 27, 6 to 7 p.m. Fee: $12 Johnson Community School, 340 Villa Monterey, (702) 229-6175. Come dressed as a chipmunk and be ready to create a witchy craft, too. Little Goblin Party Workshop (ages 3-6) Wednesday, October 29, 4 to 5 p.m. Dress as your favorite character for an hour of fun. Mirabelli Haunted FUN House (ages 3-6) Wednesday, October 29, 4 to 6 p.m. Fee: $3 wristband Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Hargrove Ave., (702) 229-6359. Enjoy a haunted house that s not scary. Halloween Carnival & Goblin Gathering (ages 1-10) Thursday, October 30, 6 to 8 p.m. Fee: $2 Dress in costume to play carnival games and enjoy treats at this spooktacular event. YOUNG ADULT AND ADULT CLASSES & ACTIVITIES Free English as a Second Language Classes (ages 16+) Tuesdays, 5 to 8 p.m. Brinley Community School, 6150 Smoke Ranch Road, (702) 229-2642. Offered through the Clark County School District. Call 855-8000, ext. 5808 for information and registration. Child care available for nominal fee.
October 2008 City of Las Vegas Recreation & Sports Activities Calendar Page 8 of 13 Free English as a Second Language Classes (ages 18+) Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., in six-week sessions. Call the College of Southern Nevada at 651-4487 for start dates and to register. Free ParenTeen Solutions in Spanish (ages 11+ with parents) Mondays, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Brinley Community School, 6150 Smoke Ranch Road, (702) 229-2642. Youth and parents together learn how to maximize family strengths, reduce behavioral problems, build communication and trust, and develop positive approaches to discipline. Call 455-5295 to register. Citizenship Classes (ages 18+) Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 6 to 8 p.m. Fee: $25 per month Preparation for the naturalization process, with emphasis on the exam and interview. Citizenship Classes (ages 16+) Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m. or Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fee: $25 for weekday classes; $15 for Saturdays only. Stupak Community Center, 300 W. Boston Ave., (702) 229-2488. For information, and to register, call Myra Crum at 229-2488. Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/AED and First-Aid Learn cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and basic first-aid. Receive a two-year certification accepted by Clark County School District. Register in advance. Thursday, October 9, 5 to 8 p.m. (ages 16+) Fee: $40. Charleston Heights Community School, 6438 Celeste, (702) 229-4440. Saturday, October 11, 9 a.m. to noon (ages 18+) Fee: $40. Tuesday, October 14, 6 to 9 p.m. (ages 16+) Fee: $40. FITNESS & MARTIAL ARTS (all ages) Fitness Club Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; and Saturday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Fee: $6/day, $10/week, $29/month, $150/6 month, or $230/year Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive, (702) 229-1100. Membership includes all fitness classes, use of fitness room, cardio and strength equipment and open gym. Reduced fees for additional family members and other limited services. Personal trainers available for hire. Free Senior Walking Program (ages 50+) Wednesdays, 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Hargrove Ave., (702) 229-6359. Meet new people and walk briskly in the air-conditioned gymnasium
October 2008 City of Las Vegas Recreation & Sports Activities Calendar Page 9 of 13 Cardio & Strength Building Fitness Class (ages 18+) Monday through Thursday, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Fee: Free with center membership of $3/day, $15/month, $70/6 months or $105/year; couples discount available when registering together. Doolittle Community Center, 1950 North J Street, (702) 229-6374. Working out with peers helps keep you motivated! Power Abs Fitness Class (ages 18+) Saturdays, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Fee: Free with center membership of $3/day, $15/month, $70/6 months or $105/year; couples discount available when registering together. Doolittle Community Center, 1950 North J Street, (702) 229-6374. Thirty minutes of intense abdominal workout. Box-Aerobics/Tiffany s Positive Movement Fitness Class (ages 16+) Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Fee: Free with center membership of $3/day, $15/month, $70/6 months or $105/year; couples discount available when registering together. Doolittle Community Center, 1950 North J Street, (702) 229-6374. Tae Kwon Do (ages 5-adult) Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 to 7 p.m. Fee: $15 per month Doolittle Community Center, 1950 North J Street, (702) 229-6374. Jazzercise (ages 16+) Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 to 7 p.m. Fee: $40 per month Johnson Community School, 340 Villa Monterey, (702) 229-6175. Pilates Class (all ages) Tuesdays and Thursdays, through October 30, 4:30 p.m. Fee: $3 daily fee or included with Minker membership Minker Sports Complex, 275 N. Mojave Road, (702) 229-6563. Develop core strength and long, lean muscles with Pilates. Advance registration not required. Yoga (all ages) Mondays and Saturdays, through October 27, 6:30-7:45 p.m. Mondays and 10-11:15 a.m. Saturdays. Advance registration not required. Fee: $3 daily fee or included with Minker membership Minker Sports Complex, 275 N. Mojave Road, (702) 229-6563. Develop strength and flexibility and relieve stress in this well-run class. LEAGUES, SPORTS & SWIMMING (all ages) Badminton (ages 18+) Mondays and Wednesdays, noon to 3:45 p.m. Fee: $2 daily Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Hargrove Ave., (702) 229-6359.
October 2008 City of Las Vegas Recreation & Sports Activities Calendar Page 10 of 13 Open Gym Volleyball (ages 13+) Tuesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Fee: $1 daily Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Hargrove Ave., (702) 229-6359. Four- and six-player teams. Adult Basketball League (ages 18+) Monday through Thursday Fee: $250 per team Molasky Community School, 7801 W. Gilmore, (702) 229-5345. Call for more information. Minker Men s Volleyball League (ages 16+) Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. beginning October 4. Registration opens September 13. Fee: $80 per team Minker Sports Complex, 275 N. Mojave Road, (702) 229-6563. For experienced, advanced-level teams of four players, this eight-week league is limited to the first eight teams to sign up. This league fills up fast. T-Ball League (ages 4-6) Mondays, 4 to 6 p.m., beginning October 6. Fee: $45, includes T-shirt and award Boys and girls receive two weeks of instruction, followed by four weeks of games. Men s Basketball League (ages 18+) Monday through Friday, 6 to 9 p.m., beginning October 6. Fee: $250 per team, plus officials fees Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Hargrove Ave., (702) 229-6359. T-Ball League (ages 4-6) Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., beginning October 11 Fee: $45, includes T-shirt, pizza party and award. Splash Diving (ages 7-17) Saturdays, 10 to 11 a.m., October 18-November 15 Fee: $20 for five-week session Municipal Pool, 431 E. Bonanza Road, 229-6309. Beginning and intermediate instruction for youth who are comfortable with deep water. No class October 4. Splash Synchronized Swimming (ages 7-17) Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m., October 21-November 13 Fee: $32 for four-week session Municipal Pool, 431 E. Bonanza Road, 229-6309. Instruction for beginners and advanced-level participants with dance, acrobatics and swimming. No class November 11. Youth Soccer League (ages 3-9) Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., beginning October 25 Fee: $45 ages 3-6, $55 ages 7-9
October 2008 City of Las Vegas Recreation & Sports Activities Calendar Page 11 of 13 ADAPTIVE RECREATION ACTIVITIES 4 th Annual Helter Skelter Quad Rugby Division II Invitational Tournament (adults) Friday & Saturday, October 3-4 Fee: $350 per team; free for spectators. Paul McDermott Gymnasium at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, (702) 229-4903. The U.S. Quad Rugby Association Division III national champions Las Vegas Sin City Skulls, Pasadena Texans, Alberta Steel Wheels and Reno-Sacramento team will compete in this fast-paced, action-packed sport. Quad rugby is a combination of wheelchair basketball, ice hockey and handball, and is a Paralympic Sport. Call Bob Murray at (702) 229-4903 for information. Hand Cycling / Tandem Bike Rides (ages 5+ of all abilities) Saturdays, October 11 & 25, 8 a.m. per person Amanda & Stacy Darling Memorial Tennis Center, 7901 W. Washington Ave., (702) 229-2100. Advance reservation required. For more information, contact Jonathan Foster at (702) 229-4796. Trap & Skeet Shooting (ages 18+) Thursday, October 16, 9 a.m. to noon. Advance registration required. Fee: $20 per person Las Vegas Gun Club, 9400 Tule Springs Road Call Robert Murray at (702) 229-4903 or Jonathan Foster at (702) 229-4796 for information. Individuals of all abilities are invited to enjoy the outdoor and Paralympic sport of trap and skeet shooting. Active TR Outing Putting Tournament Thursday, October 16, 6 p.m. Fee: $25 per person Active TR offers inclusive opportunities for Individuals with disabilities, along with their friends and families, to interact and socialize in recreational setting. Active TR promotes independence and networking opportunities for all who participate. Call for advance reservations, location and time. For more information, contact Bob Murray at (702) 229-4903 or rmurray@lasvegasnevada.gov. Project D.I.R.T. Fishing Clinic (all ages and abilities) Friday & Saturday, October 24-25, from 4 p.m. Friday to 11 a.m. Saturday Fee: $40 per person Boulder Beach at Lake Mead Must have U.S. Department of Wildlife fishing license and own fishing pole. Includes overnight tent camping, dinner, breakfast, bait, and use of lures and tents. Transportation available for first 15. Experienced Lake Mead anglers will conduct the clinic and coach participants in nighttime fishing from the shore. Pre-registration required by Tuesday, Oct. 21. Call Jonathan Foster at (702) 229-4796 for information. Lorenzi Adaptive Recreation Center Fall Program (ages 7-21) Monday through Friday, 1 to 6 p.m., through December 19. Closed holidays. Fee: $27 for 1 to 3 days; $36 for 4 days; $45 for 5 days. Lorenzi Adaptive Recreation Center, 3339 W. Washington Ave., (702) 229-6358 or 229-4905. Participants will enjoy a new recreation experience every week, including community outings, sports, games, arts, crafts, movies, swimming, friends and all-around good fun.
October 2008 City of Las Vegas Recreation & Sports Activities Calendar Page 12 of 13 Adaptive Dodge Ball League (ages 8-18) Fridays, time and start date to be determined. Chuck Minker Sports Complex, 275 N. Mojave Road, (702) 229-6563. Call Bernard Preston at (702) 229-4904 for information. Therapeutic Yoga (ages 8-18) Fee: $3 Chuck Minker Sports Complex, 275 N. Mojave Road, (702) 229-6563. Call Bernard Preston at (702) 229-4904 for information. Participants are introduced to the fundamentals of yoga. Classes are designed to strengthen the core muscles and teach breathing exercises and relaxation techniques to improve concentration and reduce hyperactivity. Days and times to be determined. Project D.I.R.T. Basic Paddling Skills Project D.I.R.T. (Developing Interests in Risk Taking) offers people of all abilities the opportunity to explore alternative recreation and outdoor adventure experiences. Call 229-4796 for dates and times. Wheelchair Sports Participate in basketball, tennis, fitness, softball, football, quad rugby, and over-the-line. For information, call Bob Murray at (702) 229-4903 or Jonathan Foster at (702) 229-4796. Adult Wheelchair Basketball (ages 18+) Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30 to 8 p.m. Fee: $30 per session John C. Fremont Middle School Gymnasium, 1100 E. St. Louis Ave., (702) 229-1710. The NWBA Division II Las Vegas Silver Bandits wheelchair basketball team is looking for new athletes. Call Jonathan Foster at (702) 229-4796 for information and to participate. BlazeSports Clubs of Las Vegas (ages 5-18) Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m. Garside Middle School Gymnasium, 300 S. Torrey Pines Dr., (702) 229-4796. This free sports program for children and adults with disabilities offers sports training and competitions. Focus is on wheelchair basketball, wheelchair tennis, swimming and track and field. Educational sessions introduce new sports and exciting activities. All equipment needed to participate is provided, including the all-court sport wheelchairs. Appropriate for novices and elite athletes alike. Free Youth Wheelchair Basketball (ages 5-18) Thursdays, 6 to 8 p.m. John C. Fremont Middle School Gymnasium, 1100 E. St. Louis Ave., (702) 229-1710. Sport wheelchairs and basketball provided. For information and registration, contact Jonathan Foster at (702) 229-4796. New A.G.E. Program (age 22+) Monday through Friday, 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Fee: $35 for 5 days; $28 for 4 days; $21 for 1 to 3 days. Twin Lakes Adaptive Recreation Center, 3333 West Washington Ave., (702) 229-5177. An after-work recreation program for adults with developmental disabilities that offers varied activities and special events that promote individuality, self-esteem and independence.
October 2008 City of Las Vegas Recreation & Sports Activities Calendar Page 13 of 13 F.L.O.A.T. (ages 3-adult) Forming Leisure Opportunities using Aquatic Techniques is an adaptive aquatics program for people with and without disabilities. One-on-one swimming lessons are held at Pavilion Center Pool and Municipal Pool for ages 3 to adult, priced at $100 for six 30-minute lessons. Call for dates and times (702) 229-1710. G.O.L.F. Golf Offers Lifetime Fun (ages 12-adult) Individuals of all abilities can sign up for golf lessons and tournaments. Single-rider golf carts are available. Equipment is provided for lessons. All activities take place at the Las Vegas Golf Club. For information, call Robert Murray at (702) 229-4903 or e-mail to rmurray@lasvegasnevada.gov. Wheelchair Rugby/Quad Rugby Open Practice (adults) Fridays, 5:45 to 7:45 p.m. Fee: $30 per session Chuck Minker Sports Complex, 275 N. Mojave Road, (702) 229-6563. The U.S. Quad Rugby Association Division III Sin City Skulls quad rugby team is looking for athletes. Call Bob Murray at (702) 229-4903 for information. Power Wheelchair Sports (ages 5-adult) Power wheelchair users participate in a variety of sports and activities, including power soccer, power hockey, bocce and T-ball. No scooters permitted. For information, call Rebecca Allen at 229-1710. R.E.P. Recreation Enrichment Program (teens) This structured leisure time skill-building program is designed to help teens with or without disabilities become more involved in social and community settings. Group activities include bowling parties, dinner and movie outings, trips to Adventuredome and volunteering in the community. Call (702) 229-6358 for information. Heading On Heading On is designed to provide individuals with a traumatic brain injury with leisure awareness, social interaction skills, leisure resources and leisure activity skills during and/or after clinical rehabilitation. Please call Cassie Jemison at (702) 229-6358 to be placed on the mailing list. Free S.P.A.R.K. Social Play and Respite for Kids (ages 3-8 with special needs) Saturdays mornings. Advance registration required. Twin Lakes Adaptive Recreation Center, 3333 W. Washington Ave., (702) 229-4904. This free respite program for children with special needs provides a fun and safe environment for arts and crafts, games and outdoor play. Call Rebecca Allen at (702) 229-1710 for information. Leisure Connection (adults 22+ with developmental disabilities) This social group for high-functioning adults with developmental disabilities provides recreational activities that promote socialization and independence in the community. Activities include bowling, movies, sports events, lunch/dinner outings and leisure education classes. Call (702) 229-5177 to be placed on the activity schedule mailing list. Outreach For information on the following adaptive recreation opportunities and programs, please call (702) 229-4900. Disability Awareness/Sensitivity Training for your organization. Informational and Educational Presentations for your organization or agency. Lifetime Sports Archery and disc golf lessons and Junior Olympic Development Program. Adaptive Recreation Resources Consultation If you are in need of adaptive recreation resources for your or a family member, please call to schedule an appointment. -end-