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• Baha Play Sand

Calcean Minerals & Materials LLC (256) 776-7313, www.calcean.com/baha-play-sand

PLAY SAND - Why should you use Baha Play Sand? Oolitic Aragonite is the safe and environmentally responsible alternative to standard play sand. It is renewable and sustainable, naturally made in the ocean, nontoxic, silica-free and quartz-free. This unique sand cushions and cools for safety and comfort, is smooth and round in texture, dust-free and appropriate for indoor/outdoor use. Baha Play Sand is safe for the environment, pets, and children, and comes in colorfast, nontoxic colors. It is great for sandcastles and perfect for sensory play!

Add a splash of color to your sandbox! For more information, call (256) 776-7313 or email inquiries@ calcean.com. See ad on back cover.

recreation guide City Recreation Programs

• Lakewood Recreation and Community Services (562) 866-9771, Ext. 2408 www.lakewoodcity.org/recreation

RECREATION - Programs include: Academic classes (math and reading development), art, baseball and softball, basketball, summer camp (see page 6), dance (ballet/tap, Polynesian, hip hop, jazz and tap and ballet club), flag football, horseback riding, martial arts (karate), music (drums, guitar, ukulele, piano, and musical theater), drama club, soccer, swim instruction, tennis, and volleyball. Visit their website for events and classes. See ad on page 27.

• Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine 2760 Studebaker Road, Long Beach (562) 570-3100, www.longbeach.gov/park See ad on the front inside cover.

RECREATION - Academics, archery, arts, baseball (T-ball), basketball (free coed leagues), boating and sailing classes, camps (see page 6), cooking, no-cost drop-in after-school programs, dance (Mexican Folklorico), martial arts, music (piano, guitar, keyboard), soccer, swimming (recreational, lessons, parent/me, diving), teen centers, tennis, and volleyball (free coed and girls’ leagues), plus vacation-break workshops at the El Dorado Nature Center (see page 5). Visit https://bit.ly/3GYZUUC for events and classes.

FREE SUMMER FUN DAYS - Great free and affordable programs for youth and teens are offered at over 20 local parks this summer. Kids can come out for games, crafts, sports, field trips, and more. June 20August 25, Monday - Friday, noon - 5 p.m.

BE SAFE PROGRAMS - Summer Activities in a Friendly Environment offer free classes, sports, fitness, crafts and more at 11 city parks. June 20 - August 26, Monday - Friday, 5-8 p.m.

MOBILE RECESS PROGRAM - The free Mobile Recess program brings trucks loaded with supplies and equipment to designated neighborhood streets and provides recreational activities for youth ages 5-14 (grades K-8), Monday - Friday, 2:30-5 p.m. Streets are blocked off for safety and kids participate in physical fitness, and arts and crafts activities. Register on site. Visit https:// bit.ly/40FYTYR for locations.

VIRTUAL RECREATION PROGRAM - Access a wide variety of free videos from arts and crafts to fitness, dance, cooking and more on the Parks, Recreation and Marine YouTube channel. Visit https://bit.ly/3Oq2pRS.