Parks & Recreation Activities Guide - Winter/Spring 2016 by City of Edmond

2016 winter/spring

Activities Guide city of edmond parks & recreation

Spring Melt into

Spring Break Camps | Hound Hunt | Art in the Park | Daddy Daughter Dance

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ART IN TH E

PARK

ENJOY ART, LIVE MUSIC, PERFORMERS, FOOD, DANCING AND MORE!

MAC IN MITCH PARK

Saturday, April 23rd 11am-5 pm Ages: 2-17yrs.•$3 18 yrs.+ $5

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Table of Contents CONTENTS

Hound Hunt E D M O N D D O G PA RK SEE PAGE 20

Daddy

Daughter T H E M AC B U I L D I N G I N M I TC H PA RK S E E BAC K COV E R

2 Recreation Programs 2 10 12 13 18 19

ADULT Ages: 18 & Up FAMILY Ages: 2 & Up PRE–SCHOOL Ages: 2–5 YOUTH Ages: 6–12 HOME SCHOOL Ages: 6–12 TEEN Ages: 13–17

24 Register, Rent & Policies 26 Arcadia Lake 28 KickingBird Golf Club

31 Festival Market Place 32 Edmond Senior Center

37 Calendar of Events

CONTACTS M AC I N M I TC H PA RK SEE PAGE 36

Arcadia Lake 216–7470 Festival Market Place 359–4630 KickingBird Golf Club 341–5350 Parks and Recreation Admin. 359–4630 Recreation Programs 359–4630 Edmond Senior Center 216–7600

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Recreation Programs Recreation

The Multipurpose Activity Center (MAC) is located in Mitch Park and contains the Parks and Recreation office and Senior Center. We offer recreational and cultural based classes and events for all ages. For more information about classes, events or facility and pavilion rentals, please call 405-359-4630, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m.—5 p.m.

Craig Dishman

Director of Parks and Recreation

Earl London

Parks Superintendent

Diane Self

Recreation Program Manager

Melissa White

Recreation Program Coordinator

Adults

Ages: 18 & Up

Ages: 18 & Up Min/Max: 2/6

T January – April 9:15 – 11:15 a.m. $24/class

$12 $12 $12 $12

Sew it Forward – Great Giving Project Make an activity mat for someone with Alzheimer’s. These easy-to-sew activity mats help soothe the agitated fidgeting of people with dementia, autism or Alzheimer’s. The mats help focus their attention, stimulate senses, exercise hand muscles and entertain users. Activity Mats are the size of a placemat and include pockets, zippers, buttons, strings of beads, bells, etc. They may also include a textured pocket with a soft toy or vinyl pocket for photos. This is a great volunteer opportunity and gift from the heart. February 13 April 9

9:30 – 11 a.m. $18 9:30 – 11 a.m. $18

POTTERY Bisque Silkscreen Coaster Set Create a set of coasters for your home or to give as a gift by silk screening an image onto them. We have a variety of silk screen images to choose from. Ages: 18 & Up Min/ Max: 2/12

Paint Away This is a basic social painting class for people who think they can’t paint or never have. We will provide the basic layout of the painting and you will provide the color and creativity. All you need is an open mind to let the artist with in to come alive. This is a class that is fun to take with a friend.

March 29

$12

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5:30 – 7 p.m. $15

Clay Cake Stand Design and create a cake stand out of clay, you will learn some hand building techniques and add texture to make it personalized. Visits Required: One to make, one to paint, one to pick up. Ages: 18 & Up Min/ Max: 2/12

TH February 11

Ages: 18 & Up Min/Max: 2/12

6 – 8 p.m.

6 -8 p.m. 6 – 8 p.m. 6 – 8 p.m. 6 – 8 p.m.

* January 12: Tree; February 24: Shamrock; March 14: 3 Crosses; April 5: I Love the Rain; April 26: Flower Vase

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Intro to Sewing You will have lots of fun learning how to sew, thread, operate a sewing machine, cut patterns and more! There will be a new project each session you get to make and take home.

*January 12

*February 24 *March 14 *April 5 *April 26

Ages: 6 & Up Min/Max: 2/12

ARTS & CRAFTS

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6 – 8 p.m.

$12

Clay Garden Markers Create and stamp your very own garden markers out of clay. Visits Required: One to make, one to paint, one to pick up. Ages: 18 & Up Min/ Max: 2/12

W March 30

5:30 – 7 p.m. $12

Clay “No Kill” Flowers Create flowers to plant that you can never kill by not watering. Visits Required: One to make, one to paint, one to pick up. Ages: 18 & Up Min/ Max: 2/12

TH April 7

5:30 – 7 p.m. $12

Clay Wind Chimes Create wind chimes out of clay and assemble at home. Visits Required: One to make, one to paint, one to pick up. Ages: 18 & Up Min/ Max: 2/12

March 21

5:30 – 7 p.m. $12

Wheel Throwing When we say ‘throw’ we mean on a potter’s wheel! This will be a basic introduction to using a potter’s wheel and learning how pots are thrown. Upper body strength and coordination are the secrets to success in this class. Visits required: One to throw, one to glaze and one to pick up. Ages: 18 & Up Min/Max: 2/7

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January 21 February 5 March 10 April 29

5:30 – 7 p.m. 5:30 – 7 p.m. 5:30 – 7 p.m. 5:30 – 7 p.m.

$12 $12 $12 $12

FITNESS Yoga with Kate Improve your flexibility, strength and balance. You will explore modifications that work for your body as well as learning breathing and relaxation techniques. Participants will need to bring their own yoga mat. If you would like to drop-in,

call ahead for availability. This is a dropin only class. Ages: 18 & Up Min/Max: 2/18

T *Jan. – April 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. $10/class *No class March 15

SPECIAL INTEREST Anyone Can Oil Essential Oils are fast becoming a popular wellness option. Learn how to read food labels, uses of essential oils and overall health and wellness of mind, body and soul. Ages: 18 & Up Min/Max: 3/40

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January 15 January 25 February 12 February 29 March 11 March 28 April 8 April 25

7 – 9 p.m. 7 – 9 p.m. 7 – 9 p.m. 7 – 9 p.m. 7 – 9 p.m. 7 – 9 p.m. 7 – 9 p.m. 7 – 9 p.m.

Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free

Basket for Mom This is a great basket to make and give your mom or a special mom in your life for Mother’s Day. It features a round woven bottom and is woven to be about 10” in diameter and 4” deep. Accent colored reed will be available. Ages: 18 & UP Min/Max: 1/6

May 6

8:45 a.m. – 2 p.m.

$39

EZ Twill This basket begins with a solid wood base and its sides are woven in continuous twill, weaving with three weavers. It will be approximately 7” high x 7” wide and woven with melon color reed. Ages: 18 & Up Min/Max: 1/6

W January 20 8:45 a.m. – 3 p.m. $42

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Recreation Programs Easter Egg Basket This basket is perfect for the little ones in your life or even as a holiday decoration. It has a 6” round oak bottom and is about 10” tall. Accent colors will be available in seasonal colors. Ages 18 & Up Min/Max: 1/6

TH March 10

8:45 a.m. – 3 p.m. $54

Spring Flowers Basket This basket is 8” tall with a 6” round wooden base and wooden handles. It is a great basket for spring décor. Ages: 18 & Up Min/Max: 1/6

TH April 7

8:45 a.m. – 3 p.m.

$45

Valentine Gift Basket This cute little basket is perfect to hold that special gift for your valentine. It has 7” x 7” square and has an oak handle. Accent colors will be available to add a special touch. Ages: 18 & Up Min/Max: 1/6

TH February 4 8:45 a.m. – 2 p.m. $36

Roth IRAs, the benefits of Roth IRAs and the tax consequences associated with converting to a Roth IRA. Ages: 18 & Up Min/Max: 3/20

TH February 18

Edward Jones: Retirement by Design Learn how you can translate your vision for retirement into tangible goals. You will learn investment strategies to help design the retirement you want. We’ll also discuss how you can add flexibility to your strategy to help you handle unexpected events and how you can keep your strategy on track. Ages: 18 & Up Min/Max: 3/20

TH April 21

6 p.m.

Free

Edward Jones: Roth IRA’s: Retirement Can Be Taxing This seminar is designed to educate investors about the opportunity to gain taxfree income in retirement. We will discuss the differences between traditional and 4 | 2016 Winter/Spring Activities Guide

Free

Edward Jones: Standing Guard: Protect What You Have Worked For Learn strategies designed to help you guard your most valuable assets and protect your pre-and post-retirement income. Ages: 18 & Up Min/Max: 3/20

TH March 10

6 p.m.

Free

Edward Jones: Stocks: The Nuts and Bolts As you consider your long-term financial goals, how do stocks measure up? During our presentation, you’ll learn the differences between common and preferred stocks, the importance of dividends, ways to craft your stock strategy and different ways to own stock. Ages: 18 & Up Min/Max: 3/20

TH January 21

EDUCATION

6 p.m.

Free

Estate Planning Workshop: Avoid Major Threats to Your Estate Plan Creating documents for control of your assets isn’t enough to assure they are handled properly. Estate Plans allow you to make sure you are in control of your assets while you are alive and well and also lays out how to keep them managed if you cannot. This program covers Will, Trusts, Powers of Attorney and Living Wills. Presented By: Richard Winblad, Winblad Law PLLC. Ages: 18 & Up Min/Max: 3/25

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January 28 February 18 March 24 April 21

12 – 1 p.m. 12 – 1 p.m. 12 – 1 p.m. 12 – 1 p.m.

Free Free Free Free

• 2016 •

9 ART9 EDMOND’S

IN PUBLIC PLACES TOUR

Register today at Edmond Parks.com Join us for a guided tour to learn the story behind the public art statues that make Edmond the beautiful city it is. This tour is both driving and walking. The walking part will cover most of downtown from 2nd street to Hurd and back. There will be stops throughout the tour for restroom and/or drink breaks. Transportation for the tour will be provided by Edmond Parks and Recreation using a 15-passenger van.

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Recreation Programs Estate Planning Workshop: How to Protect Your “Stuff” in 3 Easy Steps Protecting your assets these days is essential to your financial security. We will discuss Estate Planning and these 3 Easy Steps to protect your plan. We will discuss each of these steps individually and address any questions you may have so you can make these changes to your current plan or utilize them to write a new plan. This program covers Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney and Living Wills. Presented by: Richard Winblad, Winblad Law PLLC. Ages: 18 & Up Min/Max: 3/25

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January 7 February 4 March 3 April 7

6 – 7 p.m. 6 – 7 p.m. 6 – 7 p.m. 6 – 7 p.m.

Free Free Free Free

Long Term Care Strategies That Protect Finances When illness strikes, many people underestimate the costs of care. Did you know Medicare does not pay for extended long term care? Without proper planning, one’s life savings can quickly be drained. This can leave a spouse without sufficient assets or prevent children from having financial security for college or other future plans. Learn about ways to protect assets and maximize the ability to qualify for government benefits such as Medicaid and Wartime Veterans Pension. Presented by: Richard Winblad, Winblad Law PLLC. Ages: 18 & Up Min/Max: 3/25

TH January 28 TH March 17

12 – 1 p.m. 12 – 1 p.m.

Free Free

Thrivent Financial: Retire Wisely Learn how to manage six risks all retirees face: Outliving their income, inflation, unpredictable events, market volatility, income taxes and rising health care costs. Ages: 18 & Up Min/Max: 5/20

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January 12 April 12

6 – 7 p.m. 6 – 7 p.m.

Free Free

Thrivent Financial: Social Security: Strategize to Maximize Navigating your Social Security retirement benefit options can be overwhelming. Please join us to learn how to sort through hundreds of options to help ensure the choices you make are right for you. Ages: 18 & Up Min/Max: 5/20

February 16

6 – 7 p.m.

Free

Thrivent Financial: The Ins and Outs of Long Term Care Plans Long Term Care is an important part of your retirement plan. Learn how the plans work, how much they cost and the benefits of having long term care. Ages: 18 & Up Min/Max: 5/20

March 8

6 – 7 p.m.

Free

Your IRA and Your Kids: Protect Their Retirement While Protecting Your Money IRA’s are not automatically protected from your children’s creditors or from their own bad mistakes. Most children who inherit an IRA cash it out and incur large tax consequences. With proper planning your IRA can be stretched into an asset that provides them income for life. Ages: 18 & Up Min/Max: 3/25

TH April 7

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5 – 6 p.m.

Free

Stroller Strides Mitch Park FIT4MOM NOKC & Edmond | facebook.com/nokcedmond.fit4mom

YOUR FIRST CLASS IS FREE! Stroller Strides速 is a stroller-based fitness program designed for moms with little ones. Each 60-minute, total body workout incorporates cardio, strength-training, and songs and activities. Certified instructors offer a variety of class formats. We also offer a FREE playgroup with Our Village. Moms form lasting friendships with other moms through play dates, moms' nights out, and activities.

DAYS:

Tuesdays & Thursdays

TIME:

9:45am - 10:45am

LOCATION:

Mitch Park - Edmond Multi-Activity Center 2733 Marilyn Williams Drive Edmond, OK 73003

INSTRUCTORS:

Abby Hodges Mary Davis

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Mary Davis | 405.921.5475 | nokcedmond.fit4mom.com

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BALLROOM DANCING beginners to experienced dancers

sat ur day nights

january 9 | mer engue & gener a l ba llro om februa ry 1 3 | nigh t clu b 2 -st ep & gener a l ba l l ro om m arch 12 | hustle & gener al ballroom a pr il 9 | e ast coast swing & gener a l ba llro om l e s s o n s : 6 : 3 0 - 7 : 3 0 p | d a n c e p a r t y: 7 : 3 0 - 1 0 p usa da nce members: $ 5 | non-members $1 2 | st udents: $ 3 or $ 5 /co upl e no pr er egistr ation r equir ed. payment wil l be ta k en at the d o or visit edmondparks.com & click on recreation friends tab

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Recreation Programs PERFORMING ARTS Irish Dance with Chelsea Beginner and intermediate classes available Wednesdays Ages 6 & Up See page 16 for more details and registration information Learn Guitar Correctly – Guitar 1 For beginners and advanced beginners. A great introduction to playing the guitar! This class focuses on basic guitar techniques and gives students a firm foundation for reading music and playing in several genres. Music is provided. Bring your own guitar, music stand, electric tuner, white 3 ring-binder and a pencil. Enrollment is ongoing with payments pro-rated to time of enrollment. Ages 8 & Up Min/Max: 5/15

T Monthly 4:30 – 5:25 p.m. $50/month

Learn Guitar Correctly – Guitar 2 For intermediate and advanced players who want to enhance their playing and music reading skills. Several genres will be explored including classical, jazz and rock. Bring your own guitar, music stand and electric tuner. Enrollment is ongoing with payments pro-rated to time of enrollment. Ages 8 & Up Min/Max 5/15

T Monthly 5:30 – 6:25 p.m. $50/month

Learn Guitar Correctly – Guitar 3 For advanced players who want to enhance their playing and music reading skills. Several genres will be explored including classical, jazz and rock. Music is provided. Enrollment is ongoing with payments pro-rated to time of enrollment.

Learn Guitar Correctly – Guitar 4 For very advanced players who want to enhance their playing and music reading skills by learning one composition for classical guitar. Music is provided. Those who enroll in Guitar 4 will attend Guitar 3 & 4. Enrollment is ongoing with payments pro-rated to time of enrollment. Ages 8 & Up Min/Max 5/15

T Monthly 6:30 – 7:25 p.m. $50/ month

Learn to Square Dance Have fun, get fit and meet new friends. If you want to learn a fun new hobby or just brush up on your mainstream skills, join this class and you will learn approximately 52 calls of a basic square dancing program. At times you may be dancing up to 7 minutes long. Square dancing is a great low impact aerobic exercise. Wear casual attire and smooth-soled shoes. Ages 18 & Up Min/Max 12/40

M, TH January 21 – April 18 7 – 9 p.m. $22/singles $40/couple *No class Feb 15

Plus Level Square Dance This class is for dancers who are comfortable with their mainstream skills or who want to brush up on their plus level skills. You will be dancing up to 7 minutes long. Participants of this class can stay after to help in the Basic class. Wear casual attire and smooth-soled shoes. Ages 18 & Up Min/Max 12/40

M, TH January 21 – April 18 6 – 7 p.m. $22/single $40/couple *No class Feb 15

Ages 8 & Up Min/Max 5/15

T Monthly 6:30 – 7:25 p.m. $50/ month

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Recreation Programs Family

Ages: 2 & Up

ARTS & CRAFTS Mother/Daughter Sewing You will have lots of fun learning how to sew, thread, and operate a sewing machine, cut patterns and more! You get to make and take home a new project each session. Ages: 6 & Up Min/Max: 2/6

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January 9 February 20 March 12 April 16

9:30 – 11 a.m. 9:30 – 11 a.m. 9:30 – 11 a.m. 9:30 – 11 a.m.

$18/pp $18/pp $18/pp $18/pp

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*January 5 *February 1 *March 1 *April 14

6 – 8 p.m. 6 – 8 p.m. 6 – 8 p.m. 6 – 8 p.m.

$12 $12 $12 $12

* January 5: Snowman Love; February 1: Owl Love; March 1: Easter Bunny; April 14: Paint your Pet

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include pockets, zippers, buttons, strings of beads, bells, etc. They may also include a textured pocket with a soft toy or vinyl pocket for photos. This is a great volunteer opportunity and gift from the heart. Ages: 6 & Up Min/Max: 2/12

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February 13 April 9

9:30 – 11 a.m. $18 9:30 – 11 a.m. $18

POTTERY Bisque Birthday Plate Celebration If your birthday is in January, February, March or April come to this class and we will celebrate by having a cupcake and painting a bisque plate to use every year on your birthday. Visits required: One to glaze and one to pick up. Ages: 2 & Up Min/Max: 2/12

March 12

10 — 11 a.m.

$10

Bisque Studio Come paint bisque pieces and make them original works of art. Choose from our stock of plates, platters, bowls, animals, monsters, planes, princess stuff and more! Finished pieces will be glazed and picked up at a later date. Price includes two small pieces or one larger piece and unlimited glaze. Ages 2-5 must have a parent present. Studio time is two hours but project time may vary. Bisque Studio time may be used to finish other Clay and Pottery class projects with no extra fee, Please call to register. Visits required: One to glaze and one to pick up. Ages: 2 & Up Min/Max: 2/12

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January 11 January 30 February 17 February 27 March 15 April 9 April 18

4 – 6 p.m. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. 4 – 6 p.m. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. 3 – 5 p.m. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. 4 – 6 p.m.

$20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20

F E AT U R I N G

KID CO. THEATRE

have fun, being a performer. storybook theatre!

kinder play!

for grades 1 and 2 fee: $125 Thursdays, feb. 25-apr. 14, 6:15-7:15p

for pre-k and k (Age 4+) Thursdays, mar. 24-apr. 14, 5:15-6p Fee $55

create-a-play! for grades 3 and 5 fee: $125 Thursdays, feb. 25-apr. 14, 6:15-7:15p

Enroll today!

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Recreation Programs Pre–School

Ages: 2–5 (Parents must attend)

ARTS & CRAFTS

Ages: 2-5

All-Seasons Hand and Fingerprint Tree Create an all-seasons tree using your handprint as the tree and fingerprints as the leaves. Ages: 2-5

Min/Max: 2/9

January 26

10 -11 a.m.

Bug Hats and Houses Spring is here and bugs are out! Make your very own bug hat and paint a bug house to keep bugs in. Ages: 2-5

Min/Max: 2/9

April 12

10 – 11 a.m.

$11

Dinosaur Feet and Giant Daisies Girls and Boys will love this class! Make giant Dinosaur feet or giant flowers out of foam to take home. Ages: 2-5

Min/Max: 2/9

TH February 25

10 – 11 a.m.

Min/Max: 2/9

March 1

10 – 11 a.m.

$11

Easter Shirt Create a bunny face with a button nose and a yarn pouf tail on this Easter Bunny shirt. Ages: 2-5

Min/Max: 2/9

March 22

10 – 11 a.m.

$11

Min/Max: 2/9

April 5

10 – 11 a.m.

Ages: 2-5

Min/Max: 2/9

TH January 7

10 – 11 a.m.

Hanging Heart Mobile Create a hanging heart mobile out of pipe cleaners, ribbon, and beads. Ages: 2-5

Min/Max: 2/9

February 9

10 – 11 a.m.

Rock Cactus Garden Flower Pot Paint rocks to look like cactus and a small pot to keep them in. W

Min/Max: 2/9

April 27

10 – 11 a.m.

Snowflake cutouts on Watercolor Paint a watercolor background for your cut-out snowflake to be displayed on. Ages: 2-5

Min/Max: 2/9

January 12

10 – 11 a.m.

St. Patrick’s Day Handprint Rainbow The luck of the Irish is with you as you will find a pot of gold at the end of your handprint rainbow. Ages: 2-5

Min/Max: 2/9

March 8

10 – 11 a.m.

Valentine’s Day Shirt You will LOVE this dotted t-shirt for Valentine’s Day. Paint dots to reveal the word LOVE on your very own Valentine’s Day shirt. Ages: 2-5

Min/Max: 2/9

TH February 4

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Handprint Penguins Create these cute penguins by cutting out foam shapes. Your handprints will be the feet.

Ages: 2-5

Dinosaur and Flower Garden Play Boxes Create an imaginary play world in a shoe box size bin. Choose Dinosaur theme or Flower Garden theme when registering for class. Ages: 2-5

Garden Wind Chimes Paint a small flower pot and thread beads to hang down to make a wind chime for your garden.

10 – 11 a.m.

$11

Recreation Programs Winter Play Box Create a winter theme imaginary play world in a shoe box size bin. Ages: 2-5

Min/Max: 2/9

TH January 21

10 – 11 a.m.

$11

PERFORMING ARTS Kindermusik with Alyssa Classes at the MAC are the 3rd Wednesday each month 10 – 10:45 a.m. See page 22 for details and registration information Tippi Toes Dance Sessions run from August through May with 2 recitals. See page 15 for details and registration information

Youth

Ages: 6–12

ARTS & CRAFTS

Emoji Perler Bead Coasters and Pendants Use perler beads to create pixilated Emoji coasters and pendants that you can wear or use as a coaster. Ages: 6-12

Min/Max: 2/9

March 9

4:30 – 5:30 p.m. $10

Explore Art Explore famous art and artists as well as different art techniques and styles in these fun classes. Ages: 6-12

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Min/Max: 2/9

*February 23 *April 13

4:30 – 5:30 p.m. $10 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. $10

*February 23: Famous art styled pinwheels; April 13: Minion or Lego self portraits

Happy Easter Creations Create an Easter greeting card, Spring watercolor painting, decorate an Easter hat and make tissue paper flowers. Ages: 6-12

Min/Max: 4/12

March 19

1:30 – 3:30 p.m. $12

Cupid’s Arrows Create colorful and fun arrows to use as decoration this Valentine’s Day.

Introduction to Watercolor Learn all the basics of watercolor painting: glazing, shading, texture, layering and washes.

Ages: 6-12

Min/Max: 2/9

February 10

4:30 – 5:30 p.m. $10

Min/Max: 4/12

March 5

10 a.m. – 12 p.m. $12

DIY Dream Catcher Create a wall hanging out of everyday craft items. These bright and fun dream catchers will be made out of yarn, beads and a hoop. We will create felt hearts to hang from them.

Learn to Sew You will have lots of fun learning how to sew, thread, and operate a sewing machine, cut patterns and more! There will be a new project each session you get to make and take home.

Ages: 6-12

Ages: 6-17

Min/Max: 2/9

TH March 24

4:30 – 5:30 p.m. $10

Min/Max: 2/6

TH *January – April 4:30 – 6 p.m. $18/class *No class March 17

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Recreation Programs Macramé Crafts Create an item out of string like a water bottle handle, hanging planter or bracelet.

Valentine Cards and Boxes Create handmade Valentine cards and boxes using paints, ribbon, doilies, beads, feathers, sequins, buttons and felt.

Ages: 8-12

Ages: 6-12

Min/Max: 2/9

TH February 18

4:30 – 5:30 p.m. $12

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February 13 April 9

9:30 – 11 a.m. $18 9:30 – 11 a.m. $18

Story Stones Paint pictures on rocks to tell a story and we will decorate a bag to keep them in. Ages: 6-12

Min/Max: 2/9

April 6

4:30 – 5:30 p.m. $12

String Art Create amazing string art on wood by hammering nails in a design then running string between them to show your picture. Ages: 6-12

Min/Max: 2/9

April 25

4:00 – 5:30 p.m. $12

String Art Shamrock Create an amazing string art shamrock on wood by hammering nails in the design then running string between them to show your picture. Ages: 6-12

Min/Max: 2/9

TH March 3

4:00 – 5:30 p.m. $12

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Min/Max: 4/12

February 6

1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

$12

Valentine’s Embroidery Hoop Art Use Perler beads to create pixilated Minecraft pendants that you can wear or have as a keepsake. Ages: 6-12

Min/Max: 2/9

TH February 4

4:00 – 5:30 p.m. $12

POTTERY Clay Birds Nest Design and make a bird in a nest out of clay. Visits Required: One to make, one to paint, one to pick up. Ages: 6-12

Min/Max: 2/9

TH April 21

4:30 – 6 p.m. $12

Clay Bugs Don’t like live bugs? Create these small bugs out of clay. Some of your bugs could have wire or pipe cleaners and beads added after being glazed and fired. Visits Required: One to make, one to paint, one to pick up. Ages: 6-12

Min/Max: 2/9

March 28

4:30 – 6 p.m. $12

Clay Creations Learn the basics of handbuilt clay sculpture: modeling, coiling, texturing and joining. Projects include bowls, lids, animals, masks and more. Visits required: One to make and one to pick up. Ages 6-12

Min/Max: 4-12

S February 27 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. S April 9 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

$20 $20

Tippi Toes is a children’s dance company that provides a welcoming environment for children to experience the joys of dance, self expression and movement. All classes run January – May No class the week of Spring Break Tuition: $50/month, $40/2nd child Registration: $30

Mondays Baby Ballet Toddler & Me Tippi Toes I Combo Tippi Toes I Combo Toddler & Me Tippi Toes I Combo

9:45 – 10:30 am 10:30 – 11:15 am 10:30 – 11:15 am 4:45 – 5:30 pm 5:30 – 6:15 pm 6:15 – 7:00 pm

2-3 yrs. 1 ½ – 3 yrs. 3-4 yrs. 3-4 yrs. 1 ½ – 3 yrs. 3-4 yrs.

Tuesdays Tiny Hip Hop Hip Hop & Jazz

5:30 – 6:15 pm 4-6 yrs. 6:15 – 7:00 pm 7-10 yrs.

Wednesdays Baby Ballet 4:15 – 5:00 pm 2-3 yrs. Tippi Toes I Combo 5:00 – 5:45 pm 3-4 yrs.

Thursdays Baby Ballet 5:30 – 6:15pm 2-3 yrs. Tippi Toes II Combo 6:15 – 7:00 pm 5-6 yrs. Tippi Toes III Combo 6:15 – 7:00 pm 7-9 yrs.

Saturdays Baby Ballet Toddler & Me Tipi Toes I Combo

9:30 – 10:15 am 2-3 yrs. 10:15 – 11:00 am 1 ½ – 3 yrs. 11:00 – 11:45 am 3-5 yrs.

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WITH

Chelsea

Beginner Level 1 & 2

Learn basic Irish soft shoe steps and dances including a jig, a reel and some ceili (folk) dances. No Classes Spring Break.

Wednesdays | January–May | Min/Max: 3/12 Level 1 Level 2 Level 1 Level 2

3 – 3:25 p.m. 6 yrs. & Up 2:45 – 3:25 p.m. 6 yrs. & Up 4:30 – 5 p.m. 6 yrs. & Up 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. 6 yrs. & Up

$25/month $40/month $25/month $40/month

Intermediate Level 3–5

Work on the basic skills you already know and learn more level hard shoe and soft show figure, ceili and step that you can use in performance and competitions or learn just for fun.

Tuesdays | Jan. 13–May 26 | Min/Max: 3/12 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. 6 yrs. & Up

$40/month

Hard Shoe

Wednesdays | January–May | Min/Max: 3/12 2:45 – 3 p.m.

6 yrs. & Up

$25/month

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Clay Cupcake Stands Design and create a single cupcake stand perfect for your birthday celebrations. Visits Required: One to make, one to paint, one to pick up. Ages: 6-12

Min/Max: 2/9

TH March 31

4:30 – 6 p.m. $12

Clay Heart Dish Create a small heart shaped dish out of clay. Visits Required: One to make, one to paint, one to pick up. Ages: 6-12

Min/Max: 2/9

TH January 14

4:30 – 5:30 p.m. $12

Imaginations in Clay Use your imagination and the instructor will provide you with the guidance to form it out of clay. Visits Required: One to make, one to paint, one to pick up. Ages: 6-12

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Min/Max: 2/9

January 25 March 22

4:30 – 6 p.m. $12 4:30 – 6 p.m. $12

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Min/Max: 2/7

January 20 February 26 March 7 April 19

5:30 – 7 p.m. 5:30 – 7 p.m. 5:30 – 7 p.m. 5:30 – 7 p.m.

$12 $12 $12 $12

PERFORMING ARTS Irish Dance with Chelsea Beginner and intermediate classes available Wednesdays Ages 6 & Up See page 16 for more details and registration information Learn Guitar Correctly – Guitar 1 For beginners and advanced beginners. A great introduction to playing the guitar! This class focuses on basic guitar techniques and gives students a firm foundation for reading music and playing in several genres. Music is provided. Bring your own guitar, music stand, electric tuner, a white 3 ring binder and a pencil. Enrollment is ongoing with payments pro-rated to time of enrollment. Ages 8 & Up Min/Max: 5/15

T Monthly 4:30 – 5:25 p.m. $50/month

Monthly 5:30 – 6:25 p.m. $50/month

Monthly 6:30 – 7:25 p.m. $50/ month

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Recreation Programs Learn Guitar Correctly – Guitar 4 For very advanced players who want to enhance their playing and music reading skills by learning one composition for classical guitar. Music is provided. Those who enroll in Guitar 4 will attend Guitar 3 & 4. Enrollment is ongoing with payments pro-rated to time of enrollment. Ages 8 & Up Min/Max 5/15

T Monthly $50/ month

6:30 – 7:25 p.m.

Tippi Toes Dance Sessions run August – May with 2 recitals. See page 15 for details and registration information

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE After School Archery This is a beginner class for students who have never shot a bow or who have just played around with one at home. You will learn basic archery skills and rules. At the end of the class you will know how to properly stand, pull back and shoot your bow safely. We will be outside as much as possible so please dress accordingly, avoiding baggy shirts or jackets. Ages: 8—17

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Min/Max: 5/20

*March 1 – 31 April 5 – 26

4:15 – 5 p.m. 4:15 – 5 p.m.

$40 $40

*No class on March 15

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Homeschool

Ages: 6–12

POTTERY Home School Clay Create various clay projects in this series of classes designed to teach a few aspects of clay hand building and wheel throwing. Each child will have time to finish one project per class as well as glazing projects from prior weeks. Ages: 6-12

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Min/Max: 2/8

*January 11 *January 25 *February 1 *February 8 *February 22 *February 29 *March 7 *March 21 *March 28 *April 4 *April 11 *April 18 *April 25

2 – 3:30 p.m. $12 2 – 3:30 p.m. $12 10 – 11:30 a.m. $12 10 – 11:30 a.m. $12 2 – 3:30 p.m. $12 2 – 3:30 p.m. $12 10 – 11:30 a.m. $12 10 – 11:30 a.m. $12 2 – 3:30 p.m. $12 2 – 3:30 p.m. $12 10 – 11:30 a.m. $12 10 – 11:30 a.m. $12 10 – 11:30 a.m. $12

*January 11: Clay Penguins; January 25: Clay Circle of Friends; February 1: Pinch Pot Animals; February 8: Square Box with Lid; February 22: Wheel Throwing; February 29: Clay Food; March 7: Clay Lily Pads; March 21: Whimsical Houses; March 28: Clay Minions; April 4: Wheel Throwing; April 11: Clay Bugs; April 18: Clay Birds Nest; April 25: Clay Cactus Garden

Recreation Programs Teen

POTTERY

Ages: 13–17

ARTS & CRAFTS Arrow String Art Create an arrow design with nails on wood and run string between the nails to show the design. Ages: 13-17

Min/Max: 2/12

January 29

5:30 – 7 p .m. $20

Learn to Sew You will have lots of fun learning how to sew, thread, and operate a sewing machine, cut patterns and more! There will be a new project each session you get to make and take home. Ages: 6-17

Min/Max: 2/6

TH *January – April 4:30 – 6 p.m. $18/class *No class March 17

Paint Away Join us on Friday nights at the MAC! This is a basic social painting class for people who think they can’t paint or never have. We will provide the basic layout of the painting and you will provide the color and creativity. All you need is an open mind to let the artist with in to come alive. This is a class that is fun to take with a friend. Ages: 13—17

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Min/Max: 2/12

*January 15 *February 12 *March 4 *April 22

6 – 8 p.m. 6 – 8 p.m. 6 – 8 p.m. 6 – 8 p.m.

$12 $12 $12 $12

* January 15: Bulls eye Heart and Arrows; February 12: Guard Your Heart; March 4: Decorative Line Animals; April 22: Gradient Painting

Wheel Throwing Join us on Friday nights at the MAC! When we say ‘throw’ we mean on a potter’s wheel! This will be a basic introduction to using a potter’s wheel and learning how pots are thrown. Upper body strength and coordination are the secrets to success in this class. Visits required: One to throw, one to glaze and one to pick up. Ages: 13—17

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Min/Max: 2/7

January 8 March 25

5:30 – 7 p.m. $12 5:30 – 7 p.m. $12

PERFORMING ARTS Learn Guitar Correctly – Guitar 1 For beginners and advanced beginners. A great introduction to playing the guitar! This class focuses on basic guitar techniques and gives students a firm foundation for reading music and playing in several genres. Music is provided. Bring your own guitar, music stand, electric tuner, white 3 ring-binder and a pencil. Enrollment is ongoing with payments pro-rated to time of enrollment. Ages 8 & Up Min/Max: 5/15

T Monthly 4:30 – 5:25 p.m. $50/month

T Monthly 5:30 – 6:25 p.m. $50/month

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HOUND HUNT SAT. APRIL 2

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2PM

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FREE EVENT

Edmond Dog Park • 33rd Street & Rankin

Bring your dog to the Edmond Dog Park for some Easter Egg hunting fun hosted by Raising Cane’s Chicken. Your dog will enjoy sniffing out eggs filled with dog treats and prizes. Dogs must be able to get along with other dogs and people. We ask that your dog be leashed for the event. Don’t forget your Easter Basket.

Egg hunts aren’t just for kids.

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T Monthly 6:30 – 7:25 p.m. $50/ month

Learn Guitar Correctly – Guitar 4 For very advanced players who want to enhance their playing and music reading skills by learning one composition for classical guitar. Music is provided. Thos who enroll in Guitar 4 will attend Guitar 3 & 4. Enrollment is ongoing with payments pro-rated to time of enrollment. Ages 8 & Up Min/Max 5/15

T Monthly 6:30 – 7:25 p.m. $50/ month

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Min/Max: 5/20

*March 1 – 31 April 5 – 26

*No class on March 15

4:15 – 5 p.m. 4:15 – 5 p.m.

$40 $40

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Follow Me to Kindermusik gives your child the opportunity to enjoy music through rhythm, singing, and dancing. It helps develop body awareness, coordination, and spatial relationships through synchronized and creative movement and simple dance. Playlists of class songs are included to download at kindermusikatcrossings.com Play Dates in Mitch Park It’s Cold Outside | Wed. | Jan. 20 Let Me Call You Sweetheart | Wed. | Feb. 17 It’s Your Lucky Day | Wed. | Mar. 23 Animal Babies | Wed. | Apr. 20 Newborn – 5 yrs. | 10 – 10:45 p.m. $12/student | $8/1st Sibling | $6/2nd Sibling

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UNDER THE SEA ART CAMP March 14-18 | 1-4pm $175/week or $35/day $325 for all day both camps Make a big splash and join us for Under the Sea adventures while designing cool art projects, playing games, reading stories, learning about ecology and examining underwater habitats. Dive in and have tons of FUN under the sea!

MAD ABOUT MOVIES March 14-18 | 9am-12pm $175/week or $35/day $325 for all day both camps Make marvelous movie art in this FUN camp! Tell movie stories, recreate favorite characters, and explore animation and illustrations. Enjoy movie music and games, too, for some movie madness!

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Visit online.activecommunities.com/edmondparks and either log in or set up a new account. If you set up a new account, you will receive a PIN number within 24–36 hours, Monday–Friday. Please keep your PIN number on hand, you will need this each time you log in.

Visit us Monday–Friday from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. at the Parks and Recreation office inside the MAC building located in Mitch Park, 2733 Marilyn Williams Drive.

Payments

We accept cash, check and debit/credit card payments for any of our classes and events. Make checks payable to Edmond Parks and Recreation. VISA, Master Card, Discover and American Express are accepted.

Forgot Your Login Information?

Click on the “forgot log–in” link or call 359–4630 and they will provide you with the necessary information. Please do not create a new account as this will create multiple accounts for you and can create problems when trying to register.

HOW TO RENT A PAVILION/ROOM The City of Edmond Parks and Recreation Department has pavilions and rooms available for rent for your private function. For information on availability, pricing and booking, call the Parks and Recreation office at (405) 359-4630 or visit us M-F 8am-5pm at the MAC building in Mitch Park.

Planning a special event? Any event that offers a public invitation that includes use of city services must be approved by our Special Events Committee. City services include, but are not limited to: street closures, trash receptacles, police/fire services. Anyone interested in having a special event must contact Sarah London by calling (405) 359-4580 for information and an application.

REFUND & CANCELLATION POLICY 1.) If a class has been canceled by the instructor or Parks and Recreation Department at any time, we will work to reschedule the class. If you cannot make the rescheduled class, you have the option for a full refund or you may have a credit for the amount of your class placed on your account. Credits expire one year from the date of the original class. 2.) If a registered customer withdraws more than 7 days prior to the date of the class, the customer may receive a full refund or have credit placed on their account. Credits expire one year from the date of the original class. 3.) If a registered customer withdraws for a class less than 7 days prior to the date of the class, the customer will forfeit their fee. This is due to minimum class participant requirements being met 7 days prior to a class so supplies can be

purchased and the contracted instructor can plan. Credits and possible refunds will be considered with extenuating circumstances. The Refund & Cancelation policy applies only to our fee-based Recreation Programs and not to: KickingBird Tennis Center; KickingBird Golf Club; Edmond Farmers Market; Pelican Bay Aquatic Center; Arcadia Lake; pavilion or room rentals within the Parks and Recreation Department.

Program Tardiness Policy

Programs will start promptly at the designed time. Please arrive 5-10 minutes early so you can scan your card and be ready for class.

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All class participants must sign a yearly liabil– ity waiver and have their picture taken for a Recreation Card. Participants must bring this card each time they come in for a class and have it scanned at the front desk. The first card is free and any additional or replacement cards will incur a $ 5 fee.

Summer Camp Preview COMING SUMMER 2016 TO THE MAC!

VIDEO GAME & WEB DESIGN • ART • SCIENCE • MOVIES & MORE! Video game and web design camps, Tippi Toes camp, Abrakadoodle art camp, Mad Science camp, LEGO Mindstorm camp, 1 day fieldtrips, movies and more! We will have various camps throughout the summer for all ages and all interests. Volunteer opportunities are also available for kids 13 and up. Before and after care will be provided for all camps if enough participants enroll. Look for detailed information in April. Registration for camps will start May 1st.

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Arcadia Lake Amenities at the Lake • • • • • •

Camping Boating Fishing Picnicking Equestrian trail Birthday party plans

• Rusty’s Store for quick food & grocery items • Heated handicap accessible fishing dock • RV group reservable campground • Multi use trail for biking or hiking

Arcadia Lake is located on

the Deep Fork River and has 1,820 surface acres and 26 miles of shoreline. Facilities include picnicking, camping, swimming, water skiing, boating, hiking, disc golf and an equestrian trail. Each season is host to an array of special events and activities in the breath– taking beauty of Arcadia Lake. For more information on activities, events or facilities please call 216–7470.

Nicole Offutt Administrative Supervisor

Leon Mixer Maintenance Crew Chief

Central State Park Central State Park is 2.5 Miles east of I–35 on 2nd Street (Route 66) with 249 acres. This park features a shower, courtesy dock, boat ramp, swim beach, two playgrounds, primitive, regular, and full hook–up camping, pavilions, hiking trails and fishing. Daily use is 7 a.m.–10 p.m. Camping and fishing are available 24 hours, 7 days a week.

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Volleyball rentals Disc golf course 3 Beaches 3 Boat ramps Pavilion rentals

Edmond Park Edmond Park is located 2 miles east of I–35 on 2nd Street with 131 acres. This park features a swim beach, hiking trails, boat ramp, Boy Scout area, playground, kids fishing pond, pavilion, primitive camping, fishing and a softball field. The UCO OAR Center is located in this park. Daily use is 7 a.m.–10 p.m. Camping and fishing are available 24 hours, 7 days a week. Closed November – March

Scissortail Campground Scissortail Campground is located 1.5 Miles east of I–35 on 15th Street, with 141 acres. This park features a shower, pavilion, and regular hook–up camping.

Camping is allowed 24 hours, 7 days a week. Closed November – March

Spring Creek Park Spring Creek Park is located 2.5 miles east of I–35 on 15th Street with 194 acres. This park features a 36–hole disc golf course, enclosed heated fishing dock, pavilion, fishing, boat ramp, courtesy dock, jet ski area, swim beach, playground and a group RV area.

Daily use is 7 a.m.–10 p.m. Fishing is allowed 24 hours, 7 days a week.

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EAGLE WATCH Friday – Sunday, January 8 – 10 Anytime between 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Half price park entry ($3 per vehicle) Arcadia Lake Office: 2 1 6 –747 1

Dress warm and bring your binoculars. Begin at the Arcadia Lake Park Office, 9000 E 2nd Street (located approx. 3 ½ miles east of I-35 on Route 66) to receive information about where the Eagles can be found. The Park office will have a raptor wingspan display, videos, and other great Eagle info.

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KickingBird Golf Club

KickingBird Golf Club is the

City of Edmond’s only municipal golf course. Built in 1971, KickingBird is Edmond’s oldest golf course and is still well known for its traditional 18–hole championship layout. KickingBird Golf Club has hosted many professional and amateur championships. KickingBird hosted the Oklahoma Open from 1979–1985 and many of its storied champions include Danny Edwards, Dr. Gil Morgan, Doug Tewell, and Bob Tway. KickingBird is currently the permanent home site of the Oklahoma Golf Association’s Junior Boys and Girls Championships. Come experience great golf with a family friendly atmosphere. We offer a number of programs for juniors and adults of all skill levels. If you are interested in golf, KickingBird Golf Club is sure to have a program or event for you!

Brian Soerensen PGA Head Golf Professional

Jeff Klappenbach PGA Assistant Golf Professional

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Driving Range Program Pay $180 for 65 range tokens–a savings of $45 off the regular price. The 65 range token credit is stored on a key which is used in the range machine and gives you the added convenience of going straight from your car to the range without having to stop in the pro shop. KickingBird Players Card Purchase one and receive discounts of 10–20% of all greens fees, tokens, carts and pro shop merchandise for only $150 + tax. Contact Information 1600 East Danforth Edmond, OK 73034 341–5350 kickingbirdgolf.com

Fee Schedule GREEN FEES

REGULAR SENIORS (62 & older)

JUNIORS

Weekday $24.50 $15 Monday–Thursday

$24.50 $10 (after 2 p.m.)

(HS Senior and younger)

Weekend $29.50 $29.50 ($17.50 after 2 p.m.) $29.50 Friday–Sunday $15 (Friday only before 11 a.m.) $13 (after 2 p.m.) Twilight Mar.–Oct. (after 4 p.m.) Nov.–Feb. (after 2 p.m.)

$17.50 $15 (weekday) $17.50 (weekend after 2 p.m.)

Super Twilight $15 $15 Apr.–Oct. (after 6 p.m.)

$10 (weekday after 2 p.m.) $13 (weekend after 2 p.m.) $10 (weekday after 2 p.m.) $13 (weekend after 2 p.m.)

SPECIAL EVENTS 18th Annual KickingBird 2-Man Iron Man

Saturday, January 23 | Tee Times 10 a.m. 6-Hole Scramble, 6-Hole Best Ball, 6-Hole Alternate Shot Must have an official USGA Handicap. Entry Fee: $75.00 per man (Covers Green Fee, Cart, Range Balls, Tee Prize and other Prizes)

2016 Demo Day

Saturday, April 16 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Free | Great opportunity to try the latest and greatest in the new 2016 equipment. All of the leading manufacturers will be present.

2016 Family Fun Night

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Call 341-5350 to sign up or for more details.

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EDMOND

Farmers Market FESTIVAL MARKET PLACE

VENDORS SELL REGIONAL PRODUCE ,

organic produce, homemade soaps and balms, fresh beef, honey, eggs, salsa and so much more! Bring your family and friends to meet the vendors who bring you locally grown produce and Made in Oklahoma food items. Buy local! OPER ATION TIMES

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Saturdays | April 16– Oct. 29 8 a.m.–1 p.m.

Festival Market Place | First Street one block west of Broadway

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Festival Market Place

The Festival Market Place is located on 2nd street one block west of Broadway in downtown Edmond. The Festival Market Place is home to the Edmond Farmer’s Market that runs from Mid–April through the end of October. For more information call 359–4630.

Amenities and Rates Festival Market Place is an outdoor special event venue and has been the home of the Edmond Farmer’s Market since 2004. The Festival Market Place is a great location for groups or individuals to hold fundraising events, family reunions, weddings and receptions, concerts, craft shows and more. It is a 63’ X 142’ open–air pavilion with water, electricity, ceiling fans, plaza area and public restrooms. It is available for rent except during the Farmer’s Market, some holidays** or other scheduled events. Below are the rental rates:

Non Profit Organizations

RATE TYPE

Half Day

Full Day

All Others

Half Day

Full Day

Peak* Weekend $125 $200 $250 $400 Peak* Weekday $75 $125 $150 $250 Peak* Holiday* * $100 $200 $200 $400 Off–Peak

$75 $150 $150 $300

Off Peak Weekday $50

$100

$200

Off Peak Holiday* * $75

$150

$300

*Half daytimes are either 8 a.m.–2 p.m. or 4 p.m.–10 p.m. **The pavilion is not available to rent Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day–Feb. 1, with limited availability on Edmond Farmer’s Market days. This list is not inclusive, call for availability.

Peak Availability is Apr. 10–Oct. 31 Off Peak Availability is Nov. 1–Apr. 9 Please Note: A clean–up deposit equal to the rental rate is required. For all non– profit rentals, proof of official 501(c3) status must be provided. Farmer’s Market Hours of Operation Saturdays, Apr. 16–Oct. 29 from 8 a.m.–1 p.m.

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Edmond Senior Center The Edmond Senior Center

The Edmond Senior Center is open Monday thru Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please stop by for tour of our facility. You may pick up our monthly calendar of events at the Senior Center or view the calendar online at edmondseniorcenter.com. Also you may give us a call at 216-7600. Gail Deaton

Line Dancing No partner needed! Line dance to your country favorites with a variety of dance steps that offer exercise and fun! Must have some line dance experience. The instructor for this class is Betty Lausen. Age: 55 & Up Max: 18 T

1:30 p.m.

$1 per class

Pre-registration required

Manager

Sue Perry Program Coordinator

Elaine Feller Assistant Program Coordinator

Note: All classes are held on the respective day each week or month unless otherwise noted.

REGULAR SCHEDULE PROGRAMS

FITNESS Tai Chi Beneficial for good healthâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;mind and body. The instructor for this class is David Kamphous. Age: 55 & Up Max: 18 M & F 9 a.m. $5 per class W 12 p.m. $5 per class Discuss monthly rate with instructor. Pre-registration required

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Early Risers Exercise Work on range of motion and muscular strength exercises. The instructor for this class is Jan Fraase. Age: 55 & Up Max: 40 T, W, TH

9:15 a.m.

FREE

Pre-registration required

Jazzercise Lite for Seniors Aerobic dance exercise class. The instructors for this class are from Jazzercise in Edmond. Age: 55 & Up Max: 18 M, W, F 2:15 p.m. $35 per month Pre-registration required

Yoga Yoga focuses on mind/body integration and improving flexibility, strength and balance. Each exercise can be modified to suit individual needs. You will need to bring a floor mat. The instructor for this class is Pam Scheid. Age: 55 & Up Max: 18 T&TH 2:50 p.m. $5 per class $30 per month Pre-registration required

Zumba Gold Zumba Gold classes provide low impact fitness through Latin dance moves. The instructor for this class is Natalie Bratton, Certified Zumba Gold. Age: 55 & Up Max: 18 M&TH 10:15 a.m. $5 per class Pre-registration required

ACTIVITIES Quilting Group This group makes quilts of all sizes. The quilters make and donate items for special projects in the community. Age: 55 & Up Max: 12 T

10 a.m.

FREE

Pre-registration required

Woodcarving Woodcarving, as a hobby, is both entertaining and therapeutic. As an art form, it is the same as sculpture with wood as the medium. Some of the therapeutic values result in the strengthening of hands and the satisfaction of accomplishment. Join this class at any time. The instructors for this group are James Hooper and Steve Brandt, Oklahoma City Woodcarvers Club. Age: 55 & Up TH

12 p.m.

FREE

Computer Center The Computer Center is available for our members to practice their skills, email and internet use. Basic computer skills are necessary. Instruction is not provided. Age: 55 & Up M–F

8 a.m.–3 p.m.

FREE

S.A.L.T. S.A.L.T. councils are part of the national TRIAD program. TRIAD is the agreement between the county sheriff’s office, local police department and senior adults in the community to work together to address safety

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Edmond Senior Center concerns effecting senior adults. S.A.L.T. meets the first Tuesday of each month. Age: 55 & Up (First Tuesday of the Month) T

12:30 p.m.

FREE

Weekly Devotional Join ministers from our community who conduct our weekly devotional. Age: 55 & Up F

10 a.m.

FREE

General Activities • Mah–Jongg • Puzzles • Games • Dominos • Pool Tables • Shuffle Board • Scrabble • Library • Computers • Low Vision Reader Age: 55 & Up M–F

8 a.m.– 4 p.m.

FREE

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LEGO NXT Mindstorms Robotics

A Journey Into Outer Space From our Earth’s atmosphere to the outer reaches of our solar system, this camp sends young astronauts on a quest for exploration! Explore the farthest reaches of our solar system and discover technology designed for outer space! March 14–17 | 9a.m. – Noon

Ages: 2nd – 5th Grade Cost: $155

Go to EdmondParks.com and click on the Recreation Friends tab.

Children explore the exciting world of robotics! They learn the mechanical aspects of robots such as gears, torque, hydraulics and pneumatics. They discover electrical circuitry as it powers robots at work the program interprets the information you put in and makes the robot respond to its environment. Each child will build his own doodling robot to take home. March 14–17 | 1– 4 p.m.

Ages: 2nd – 5th Grade Cost: $165/student

Jr. Explorers’ Club Take a trip through the solar system, simulate a volcanic eruption, observe protein molecules, get fascinated with light, meet creatures that live in the ocean and so more in this fun week of exploration and discovery! March 14–17 | 9a.m.– Noon Ages: K – 1st Grade Cost: $155

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Minions March 11 | MAC (inside) | 7 pm

Inside Out April 8 | MAC Aphitheater | Dark

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Admission is free, concessions are $1 each. In case of inclement weather, movies will be shown at the MAC at 7pm. edmondparks.com | 405.359.4630

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T he Multipurpose Activity Center in Mitch Park $30 couple & $10 each additional girl

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4-5:30 | 6-7:30 | 8-9:30

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