Town of Oro Valley Parks and Recreation Guide Spring 2015

SPRING 2015 Town of Oro Valley Parks and Recreation

PROGRAM GUIDE

HOW TO REGISTER Register online by visiting us at www.orovalleyaz.gov/parksandrec and selecting the “Register for classes” button from the right-hand menu. Once you’ve reached the Online Registration page, follow these steps: • Enter your username and password or, if you do not have one, click “Need an Account?” Once your information has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. You may then register for activities by following the instructions below.

WELCOME! As we begin the new year, I challenge each of you to make this one resolution and stick to it: visit an Oro Valley Park at least once a week. This can be a visit to the Farmers Market at Steam Pump Ranch, hiking the trails at Honeybee Canyon or West Lambert Lane, making a splash at the Aquatic Center, throwing a ball at Riverfront Park or James D. Kriegh Park, strolling or biking on the multi-use path or playing fetch with your dog at Naranja Park. This program guide lists several more opportunities for you to get out and visit your parks. I hope to see you there!

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Councilmember William Garner

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Councilmember Mary Snider

Councilmember Brendan Burns Councilmember Joe Hornat Councilmember Mike Zinkin

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Town Manager

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Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

ORO VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION

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Greg Caton

Jack Stinnett, chair Sue Bishop, vice chair Sara Corning, member Allison Sutton-Ryan, member Adam Wade, member

Historic Preservation Commission Ellen Guyer, chair Dean Strandskov, vice chair Marilyn Lane, commissioner

Business Hours: Monday - Friday (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.)

Website:

www.orovalleyaz.gov/parksandrec TABLE OF CONTENTS

ROUND-UP FOR YOUTH RECREATION NEW! SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM

Jennie Sunshine, commissioner Eric Thomae, commissioner Connie Trail, commissioner

Parks & Recreation Department Kristy Diaz-Trahan, director Danielle Tanner, senior office specialist

Aquatics

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Scan this QR code with your smartphone to register online.

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Mayor Satish I. Hiremath, D.D.S. Vice Mayor Lou Waters

Kristy Diaz-Trahan, director Parks & Recreation

Special Events

Town Council

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680 W. Calle Concordia Oro Valley, AZ 85704 Phone: (520) 229-5050 Fax: (520) 229-5075

TOWN OF ORO VALLEY

The Town of Oro Valley now offers recreation scholarships for Oro Valley residents ages 17 and under. This program is for youth who cannot participate in recreational programs and activities due to financial constraints.

Scholarships are awarded for designated recreational programs and activities, upon approval of qualifications. Please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (520) 229-5050 for more information or to apply.

Would you like to donate to the scholarship fund? Please contact the Oro Valley Water Utility at (520) 229-5000 for details.

Catherine Vorrasi, manager (Aquatics) Logan McNutt, assistant manager (Aquatics) Nancy Ellis, multimodal planner James Gardner, manager, (Park Management) Lynanne Dellerman, manager, (Recreation/Cultural Services) Brandon Laue, assistant manager (Recreation) Sam Orozco, park supervisor

ORO VALLEY AQUATIC CENTER 23 W. Calle Concordia Oro Valley, AZ 85704 520-297-7946 orovalleyaz.gov/aquatics

MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT Senior Splash Membership

AQUATICS The Oro Valley Aquatic Center is competition-ready and full of family-friendly amenities for guests of all ages! The Aquatic Center is open year-round with an average water temperature of 80 degrees.

The Aquatic Center includes the following: •

Interactive splash pad

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130’ water slide

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25-yard heated recreation pool

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0-meter heated competition pool 5 with score board

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springboard diving boards (two, 4 1-meter boards and two, 3-meter boards)

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lassroom and outdoor ramada for C birthday parties, community meetings and Red Cross classes

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Family changing rooms

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Shaded bleachers and rest areas

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Concession stand

HOLIDAYS, CLOSURES & SPECIAL HOURS New Year’s Eve

(Dec. 30)

Pool closes at 4 p.m.

New Year’s Day

(Jan. 1)

Pool open with normal hours

MLK Day

(Jan. 19)

Pool open with normal hours

Maintenance

(Jan. 26 Jan. 30)

Pool open 5 - 7 a.m., 4 - 8 pm

Annual closure for maintenance

(Jan. 31 Feb. 1)

Pool closed

President’s Day

(Feb. 16)

Pool open with normal hours

(April 5)

Pool open with normal hours

Easter Sunday

Audience: Seniors (ages 50+) Date/Time: Valid Aug. 11, 2014 May 24, 2015; 10 a.m.

- 2 p.m. Mon - Fri & weekends anytime Fee: $130, pro-rated beginning Jan. 1 - 50% off

January Promotion for Month-to-Month Members “Bring a friend for FREE”

Fitness Partners Program The Oro Valley Aquatic Center has teamed up with Anytime Fitness, Koko Fit Club and Planet Fitness to offer dual membership discounts.

For Fitness Partner Rates, visit our website at www.orovalleyaz.gov.

COMPETITIONS Age Group State Competition

March 6 - 8 (Pool closed Fri. afternoon through Sun.)

Masters State Competition

April 10 - 12 (Pool closed Fri. afternoon through Sun.)

Oro Valley Triathlon

April 18 (Pool will open at 12p.m.)

RODEO DAYS

Feb. 26 & 27, 1 - 4 p.m.

Inflatable Fun! We will have inner tubes and our huge inflatable obstacle course set up in the Olympic Pool! Bring your own inflatable too!

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HOURS OF OPERATION LAP SWIMMING SCHEDULE JAN. 1 - MAR. 29 MON.

TUES.

WED.

THURS.

FRI.

SAT.

SUN.

5 a.m. - 8 p.m.

5 a.m. - 8 p.m.

5 a.m. - 8 p.m.

5 a.m. - 8 p.m.

5 a.m. - 8 p.m.

6 a.m. - 5 p.m.

12 - 4 p.m.

MON.

TUES.

WED.

THURS.

FRI.

SAT.

SUN.

5 a.m. - 8 p.m.

5 a.m. - 8 p.m.

5 a.m. - 8 p.m.

5 a.m. - 8 p.m.

(Long Course 5 a.m. - 1 p.m.)

5 a.m. - 8 p.m.

6 a.m. - 5p.m.

(Long Course 6 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.)

12 - 4 p.m.

MAR. 30 - APR. 30 (LONG COURSE SEASON BEGINS MAR. 30)

(Long Course 5 a.m. - 1 p.m.)

RECREATIONAL SWIMMING (REC POOL) JAN. 1 - APR. 30 MON.

TUES.

WED.

THURS.

FRI.

SAT.

SUN.

12 - 8 p.m.

12 - 8 p.m.

12 - 8 p.m.

12 - 8 p.m.

12 - 8 p.m.

12 - 5 p.m.

12 - 4 p.m.

DIVING BOARDS JAN. 1 - MAR. 29 MON.

TUES.

WED.

THURS.

FRI.

SAT.

SUN.

12 - 3:30 p.m.

12 - 3:30 p.m.

12 - 3:30 p.m.

12 - 3:30 p.m.

12 - 3:30 p.m.

12 - 5 p.m.

12 - 4 p.m.

MON.

TUES.

WED.

THURS.

FRI.

SAT.

SUN.

12 - 3:30 p.m.

12 - 3:30 p.m.

12 - 3:30 p.m.

12 - 3:30 p.m.

12 - 3:30 p.m.

12 - 5 p.m.

12 - 4 p.m.

MAR. 30 - APR. 30

SLIDE MON. - FRI.

SAT.

SUN.

4 - 8 p.m.

12 - 5 p.m.

12 - 4 p.m.

SPLASH PAD

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MON. - FRI.

SAT.

SUN.

10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

12 - 4 p.m.

ORO VALLEY AQUATIC CENTER

FEES AND MEMBERSHIPS Regular Rate

Oro Valley Residents

FREE

FREE

Youth (4-17 yrs.)

$5

$4

Adult (18-49 yrs.)

$7

$6

Senior (50+ yrs.)

$6

$5*

DAILY ADMISSION Infant (up to 3 yrs.)

MONTH-TO-MONTH MEMBERSHIP (Automatic Billing) Adult (18-49 yrs.)

$40

$35

Senior/Youth

$30

$25*

Couple

$55

$45

Family (up to six members)

$80

$70

Additional family member

$15

$10

Adult (18-49 yrs.)

$105

$90

Senior/Youth

$90

$75*

PUNCH CARDS (30 Visits)

*Military/Fire/Police/EMT

RENTAL INFORMATION GROUP RESERVATIONS Groups of 50 or more receive 25% off the appropriate daily admission rate. If the ramada and/or classroom are desired, the above rates apply, and any additional guests over the 50 count will receive the 25% discount.

FACILITY RESERVATIONS The entire facility may be rented outside of normal operating hours. Admission rates apply, and parties of 50 or more receive the 25% discount. In addition to admission, lifeguard fees apply.

CLASSROOM* Maximum: 30 people Residents: $125 for 2 hours Non-residents: $150 for 2 hours

RAMADA* Residents:

Non-residents:

$125 for 2 hours, up to 25 people $250 for 2 hours, up to 50 people $150 for 2 hours, up to 25 people $275 for 2 hours, up to 50 people

For parties o f 12 people or fewer, please see manager for pricing options.

*Price includes admission to the Aquatic Center.

• Entire facility (9 staff ) - $135/hour • Recreation elements: slide, splash pad and recreation pool (6 staff ) - $90/hour • Olympic pool and diving boards (5 staff ) - $75/hour • Snack bar (1 staff ) - $15/hour

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AQUATICS PROGRAMS

ADULT (MASTERS) SWIM TEAM

YOUTH SWIM TEAMS The Flying Fish Swim Team (FAST) and the Pusch Ridge Swim Team offer year-round instructional and USA Swimming competitive swim programs at the Oro Valley Aquatic Center for all ages.

The Head Coaches from both teams bring extensive years of aquatic experience to the pool deck. These coaches provide expert training opportunities for the beginner as well as the high-level competitor in a world-class facility.

Audience: Ages 5 - 18 Days/Times: Mon. - Sat. (depending on practice group) Fees: Vary depending on practice group; Registration is on-going.

Registration: Flying Fish Arizona Swim Team (FAST) • Head Coaches Matthew Brauer and Gary Condit 520-906-3474 • www.fastarizonaswimteam.com

United States Masters Swimming (USMS) is a national membership-operated nonprofit organization that provides membership benefits to nearly 60,000 Masters swimmers across the country. The word Masters in swimming simply means 18 and older.

Audience: Ages 18+ Days/Times: Mon., Wed., Fri. at 5 a.m., 12 p.m. or 7 p.m.

Tues. and Thurs. at 5 a.m.

Fee: $50 per month Registration: Flying Fish Arizona Swim Team (FAST) • Head Coaches Matthew Brauer and Gary Condit 520-906-3474 • www.fastarizonaswimteam.com

Pusch Ridge Pirates Swim Team • Head Coach Stan Valacer, 520-358-4121 • www.prpirates.com

INFANT SWIMMING RESOURCE Give your child the competence, confidence and skills of aquatic safety with Infant Swimming Resource’s Self-Rescue™ program— the safest provider of survival swimming lessons for children six months to six years of age.

Audience: Ages 6 months to 6 years Days/Times: Varies. For details, call Pam Housman at 520-572-8865 Fee: Varied/special discounts available Instructor: Pam Housman, www.infantswim.com

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AQUATICS PROGRAMS WATER AEROBICS & PILATES BY NANCY WHITLOCK WITH BALANCED SPIRIT PILATES STUDIO Water aerobics is a water exercise performed in fairly shallow water. It is a type of resistance training done mostly vertically without swimming.

Pilates is a safe, sensible workout for everyone. It improves core strength, flexibility, and balance and can help alleviate back pain and other chronic ailments. Pilates can dramatically transform the way your body looks, feels and performs.

Audience: Ages 16+ Days/Times: Varies. For details, call Nancy Whitlock at 520-395-0890 Fee: Varied/special discounts available Instructor:

Nancy Whitlock, Balanced Spirit Pilates Studio

SCUBA TRAINING BY PLANET SCUBA

Planet Scuba is offering training classes for those interested in becoming scuba certified. Classes are held both at the Dive Shop (River & 1st) and at the Oro Valley Aquatic Center. Contact the dive shop at 520-209-2700 for monthly dates, times and fees.

RED CROSS LIFEGUARDING, CPR/AED, FIRST AID AND JR. LIFEGUARD

Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPR/AED and First Aid as well as Jr. Lifeguard courses are offered throughout the year at the Oro Valley Aquatic Center. Please see monthly schedule for details on upcoming classes.

JR. LIFEGUARD CAMP Dates: March 16 - 20, 2015 Time: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Fee: $75

REIKI-IN-THE-WATER Reiki-in-the-Water combines the healing touch of Reiki with the soothing transformative properties of water. Reiki takes place in a heated pool that is four feet deep. Clients can wear an aerobic belt to be buoyant in the water. Treading water, floating and walking can also be done.

Audience: Ages 7+ Days/Times: By appointment only Fee: $40 per session Instructor: Nancy Bak Smith, Reiki practitioner, 435-640-3807

Audience: Ages 7+ Days/Times: Flexible Fee: Varied/special discounts available

PRIVATE/SEMI PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS Private and semi-private swim lessons are taught by Geoff Glaser of Dolphins of the Desert Swimming Academy.

Audience: Ages 3+ Instructor: Contact Geoff to schedule: 520-891-8914

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AQUATICS PROGRAMS DRYLAND TRAINING FOR SWIMMERS (GROUP) Reduce your risk of injury and improve your swim performance!

Swim-specific dryland training program for mobility, stability, core strength and power.

Program includes:

MAXIMUM IMPACT PHYSICAL THERAPY

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One-hour dryland training session per week to complement and enhance your swimming, including pre-habilitation exercises (injury preventative).

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Pre-swim warmup, a 5-10 min. routine to be done prior to each swim workout.

Advanced Treatment • Compassionate Care • Maximum Results Maximum Impact Physical Therapy now offers aquatic therapy services at the Oro Valley Aquatic Center. We can help with your rehabilitation and fitness goals.

Audience: Ages 7+ Days/Times: Call for appointment: 520-219-5825 Fee: More than 140 insurance plans accepted Info: www.maximumimpactpt.com

DRYLAND TRAINING FOR SWIMMERS (INDIVIDUAL) Reduce your risk of injury and improve your swim performance!

Swim-specific individualized dryland program for mobility, stability, core strength, and power.

Program includes: •

Consultation and Functional Movement Assessment with specific exercises for you to do on a regular basis before swimming: a 5-10 min. routine to reduce risk of injury and perform better.

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Custom-built Dryland Training Program based on your individual goals, strengths and weaknesses.

The program will be tailored so you can perform the exercises with minimal equipment right at the pool.

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Two 45-minute personal sessions, where you will be coached through your dryland training program.

Audience: 14+ Days/Times: TBD (to be set between coach and athlete) Fee: $199* *Additional 45 min. sessions with program modification available for $89 Location: Oro Valley Aquatic Center Instructor: Tammy Kovaluk

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Audience: 14+ Days/Times: Saturday, 6:30 - 7:30 a.m.

Fee: $59/month per person Location: Oro Valley Aquatic Center Instructor: Tammy Kovaluk

RECREATION RECREATION

YOUTH PROGRAMS

Oro Valley was named a Playful City USA community 2011 - 2014 by non-profit KaBOOM!

NEW! GREAT AMERICAN PLAYHOUSE YOUTH, AFTER SCHOOL THEATER PROGRAM Professional artists provide experience with acting, dance and vocal technique. Register now for a fun experience that concludes with two weekend performances! Admission to watch performances is open to all ages.

Audience: Ages 8 - 15 Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Time: 4 - 6 p.m.

Session dates: Feb. 2 - April 9 (Including March 16 - 20 Spring Break Camp, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.)

Performances: April 11 & 18, 3 p.m.

April 12 & 19, noon Fee: $475 Location: Great American Playhouse,

13005 N. Oracle Rd.

INTRODUCTION TO ARCHERY

CRAZY FOR HORSES KIDS’ SPRING CAMP Children spend time on horseback each day, riding both Western and English styles. They learn about horse behavior, the language of horses, interpreting what the horse is thinking, horse care, grooming, equine anatomy, and colors and breeds of horses. They will go on a trail ride, play games on horseback, and make a craft on the last day of camp. Emphasis is placed on the relationship with the horse and safety of the horse and student. We offer helmets and boots to loan students who do not have their own.

Instructors emphasize safety and are well trained in their riding discipline.

Audience: Ages 6 - 12 Days: Monday - Friday Time: 9 a.m. - noon Session dates: March 16 - 20 Fee: $200 Instructors: Donica Draper, Susan Blake Location: Rolling Hills Riding Academy, 9015 N. Camino de Anza

This program is a basic introduction to international-style archery.

Archery can be a skill enjoyed for a lifetime and is growing rapidly in popularity. It is safe and fun when basic rules and procedures are followed. We will teach you these rules, procedures, play creative games to improve accuracy and the basic skills necessary to help you begin a lifetime of enjoying the sport of archery. This is a great first step to the “Junior Olympic Archery Development” program. All necessary equipment is provided.

Audience: Ages 8 - 12 Days/Times: Tuesday 1 - 2:15 p.m. (for early dismissal)

Thursday 3 - 4:15 p.m. & 4 - 5:15 p.m.

Session dates: Tuesdays: Jan. 6 - 27, Feb. 3 - 24, March 3 - 31 (no class March 17) April 7 - 28 Thursdays: Jan. 8 - 29, Feb. 5 - March 5 (no class Feb. 26), March 26 - April 16, April 23 - May 14 Fee: Each 4-week session: 1x week $25, 2x week $50 Instructors: Provided by trained Oro Valley staff Location: Oro Valley Archery Range at Naranja Park, 660 W. Naranja Dr.

Copper Creek Oro Valley Staff will meet students in front of the office.

Tuesday: 12:30 - 12:45 p.m. Depart and walk through gate to range Thursday: 2:30 - 2:45 p.m. Depart and walk through gate to range

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YOUTH PROGRAMS ADDITIONAL SPORTING OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE WITH OUR PARTNERS AYSO 922: www.ayso922.org Coronado Little League: www.coronadoLL.org CDO Little League: www.cdobaseball.org and cdobaseball@gmail.com CDO Soccer: www.cdosoccer.com & dan@cdosoccer.com Oro Valley Fast Pitch Softball: www.ovfps.org

INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED ARCHERY JUNIOR OLYMPIC ARCHERY DEVELOPMENT (JOAD) CLASSES Following the guidelines of USA Archery, participants will train for line tournaments and competitions, train to shoot 3D archery and train for field archery (using the NFAA walking courses). As a sanctioned JOAD club, participants will: •

Learn proper shooting technique.

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Have the chance to qualify for Olympic pins using the JOAD pin system.

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Have the opportunity to compete in state and national tournaments.

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Be introduced to and taught thoroughly how to score arrows.

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Learn how to tune bows and index arrows.

Audience: Ages 8 - 14 Days/Times: Monday, 3 - 4:15 p.m. or 4:15 - 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, 3 - 4:15 p.m. or 4:15 - 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, 8 - 10 a.m.

Session dates: Jan. 26 - Feb. 21 March 2 - April 4 (no class March 16 - 20) April 6 - May 2 Fees: $100 per session ($8.30 per class) Instructors: Oro Valley Staff Member Meaghan Bunge.

Meaghan is a Level 2 Nationally Certified Olympic Coach, a 3D division tournament champion and a first-place winner of many line tournaments in Arizona.

Location: Oro Valley Archery Range at Naranja Park, 660 W. Naranja Dr.

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SPRING BREAK NATURE CAMP AT CATALINA STATE PARK Great adventures in the great outdoors! Children will be divided by age, have lots of activities and fun and special guests sharing “Nature Knowledge.” A morning and afternoon snack will be provided; children need to bring a sack lunch. We will be in the shaded ramadas in the group area with restrooms and picnic tables. Kids will hike, build forts and learn about the Sonoran Desert in which we live.

Audience: Ages 6 - 12 Days/Times: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Extended care: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Session dates: March 16 - 20 Fee: $75 (additional $35 for extended care) Location: Catalina State Park group area

RECREATION

THERAPEUTIC AND ADAPTIVE PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH THERAPEUTIC RIDING AT ROLLING HILLS RIDING ACADEMY Intended for children with severe ADD or ADHD and neurodevelopmental disorders as well as persons who have suffered a brain injury.

Parent interview and an evaluation lesson with child required. (Fee applies for lesson.)

Audience:

Ages 6+

Days:

Monday - Friday

Time:

9 a.m. - noon

Session dates: Private or semi-private lesson dates will be determined upon request Fee: $60 per lesson or discount available when purchasing 4 or more lessons

TEAM DANCE Team Dance is a blend of street jazz and hip-hop, choreographed to the hottest new songs. If you love to dance, this is the place to be.

Audience:

Girls, grades 1 - 5

Days/Times:

Monday, 2:30 p.m.

Copper Creek Elementary School

Tuesday, 12:50 p.m.

Wilson K-8 School

Wednesday, 3:20 p.m.

Painted Sky Elementary School

Session dates: Jan. 12 - March 2, March 23 - April 27

Copper Creek Elementary School

Jan. 20 - March 3, March 24 - April 28 Wilson K-8 School

Jan. 21 - March 4, March 25 - April 22 Painted Sky Elementary School

Fee: $50 Instructor: Shawna Dorame, who has been teaching Jazzercise and Team Dance in Oro Valley since 2000 Locations:

opper Creek Elementary School C gymnasium, 11620 N. Copper Spring

Wilson K-8 foyer, 2330 W. Glover

Painted Sky Elementary School additional PE room, 12620 N. Woodburn

Instructors: Donica Draper, certified therapeutic riding instructor

Susan Blake, owner

Location: Rolling Hills Riding Academy, 9015 N. Camino de Anza

THERAPEUTIC/ADAPTIVE TENNIS LESSONS Great benefits for hyperactivity and neurodevelopmental disorders. Wonderful as a wheelchair sport! (Tennis courts have limited wheelchair access for some models of chairs.)

Audience: Special needs youth Days: Monday - Saturday Time: Various times available. Call George at 520-360-4623.

Session dates: Ongoing with start dates that fit your needs Fee: $15 per hour, $60 for four hours, drop-in $18 per hour Instructor: George Pensky graduated from La Academia in Montevideo, Uruguay with a diploma in Tennis Instruction. He was a teacher from 1986 - 1990 and then became the Director of Tennis at La Academia from 1991 - 2003.

Location: Riverfront Park Tennis Court, 551 W. Lambert Lane

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ALL AGES PROGRAMS

TENNIS LESSONS FOR ALL AGES The best tennis experience of your life! High energy, great tips and well organized. All skill levels are welcome. Have fun while you get in great shape! No matter if you play as a beginner, intermediate or advanced competitor, you’ll always find yourself in very challenging situations.

NEW YEAR’S ZUMBA CLASS Start your new year off with four Zumba classes taught by Fitness Instructor Violet Borens. Your only cost is a food donation! Zumba is a Latin-inspired dance/fitness class. The cardio-based dance movements are easy to follow and fun to do while targeting the hips, legs and gluteus. Dance fitness classes are fun, energetic and make you feel amazing!

Audience: All ages Days/Times: Saturday, 10 a.m.

Session dates: Jan. 10, 17, 24 & 31 Fee: Free with a can of food! Donations will be given to the Interfaith Community Services Food Bank.

Instructor: Violet Borens, Zumba certified instructor Location: Riverfront Park,

551 W. Lambert Lane

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Audience: All ages Days: Monday - Saturday Times: Various times available. Call George at 520360-4623.

Session dates: Ongoing with start dates that fit your needs.

Fee: $15 per hour, $60 for four hours, drop-in $18 per hour Instructor: George Pensky graduated from La Academia in Montevideo, Uruguay with a diploma in Tennis Instruction. He was a teacher from 1986 - 1990 and then became the Director of Tennis at La Academia from 1991 - 2003.

Location: Riverfront Park Tennis Court, 551 W. Lambert Lane

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ADULT PROGRAMS ADULT BALANCE CLASS

ADVANCED ARCHERY

Balance is the body’s ability to control posture alignment in a variety of circumstances. Just like any kind of exercise, the more you practice, the more proficient you become. According to a 2005 Center for Disease Control and Prevention study, falls are the leading cause of injury for seniors. This class is designed to help you prevent life-threatening falls, hip fractures, broken wrists or ribs.

Following the guidelines of USA Archery, participants will:

Participants will: •

Incorporate safe and basic balance alignment actives into classes and training sessions.

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Learn to use the foundation of support between their feet to find stability and balance.

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Learn the correct techniques for strengthening legs, hip flexors, lower back and core muscles and improve posture.

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Gain the knowledge and confidence to walk with or without the cane or walker.

As participants progress, we will add more challenging activities to enhance their ability to function better day-to-day life.

Audience: Ages 18+ Day/Time: Wednesday, 1 p.m.

Session dates: Session 1: Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28 & Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 Session 2: March 4, 11, 18, 25 & April 1, 8, 15, 22 Fee: $40 per session (drop-in fee of $8 per class) Discount: $70 per session when combining any two classes offered by Violet Instructor: Violet Borens, an AFAA Certified Personal Trainer and group fitness instructor.

Location: Riverfront Park performance area, 551 W. Lambert Lane

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Learn proper shooting technique.

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Be taught how to score arrows.

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Learn how to tune bows and index arrows.

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Train for line tournaments and competitions.

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Train to shoot 3D archery.

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Train for field archery (using the NFAA walking courses).

Audience: Ages 15+ Dates/Times: Friday, 5 - 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, 3 - 4:30 p.m.

Session dates: Session 1: March 6/7, 13/14, 27/28 & April 3/4

Session 2: April 10/11, 17/18, 24/25 & May 1/2 Fee: $120 per session ($15 per class) Instructor: Oro Valley Staff Member Meaghan Bunge, JOAD certified instructor and state champion archer Location: Oro Valley Archery Range at Naranja Park,

660 W. Naranja Dr.

BROWN’S BOOT CAMP Strength, cardio, flexibility and nutrition. Want Some? Get Some!

Monthly sessions, both low and high-impact instruction available.

Audience: Ages 18+ Days/Times: Monday - Friday, 5:30 a.m.

Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 8 a.m.

Saturday, 6 a.m.

Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 5:45 p.m.

Mandatory orientation at 10 a.m. on the Saturday prior to each session date.

Orientation location is at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 11575 N. 1st Ave. Session dates: Jan. 5 - 31 Feb. 2 - 28 March 2 - 28 March 30 - April 24 May 4 - 29 Fee: $12.45 per hour Instructor: Randy Brown Location: Riverfront Park, 551 W. Lambert Lane For more information, call 520-339-8878 or visit www.brownsbootcamp.com

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RECREATION ORO VALLEY WALKING CLUB Get in shape, have fun, meet new people and it’s free! This walking group is very active. In addition to walking three times weekly, the group adopted a wash that runs alongside the park!

Audience: Ages 18+ Days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday Time: 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. (Changes with season, call 520-229-5050 to verify time) Guide: Margret Parnell, volunteer Location: Riverfront Park, 551 W. Lambert Lane

CHI KUNG Chi Kung (also known as Qui Gong) means energy and breath efficiently flowing through the entire body. According to Eastern thought, breathing is the primary way we bring energy into the body. We extract energy from the breath and store it in the lower abdomen, and the more we can extract and store, the better our physical condition. Energy can’t flow through tension and thus is prevented from reaching the reservoir in the lower abdomen. With Chi Kung practice, it is believed that you will be able to reach your reservoir to rejuvenate internal energy. All the energy we create gives us the opportunity to stimulate and balance our entire body to make the best of every single day.

Audience: Ages 18+ Day/Time: Wednesday, 2 p.m.

Session dates: Session 1: Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28 & Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 Session 2: March 4, 11, 18, 25 & April 1, 8, 15, 22 Fee: $40 per session (drop-in fee of $8 per class) Discount: $70 per session when combining any two classes offered by Violet.

Instructor: Violet Borens, an AFAA certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor.

Location: Riverfront Park performance area,

551 W. Lambert Lane

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PAINTING AT THE RANCH Come to historic Steam Pump Ranch and paint in the shadow of Pusch Ridge! Award-winning watercolor and oil media artist Jennifer Coleman addresses the necessary components, composition and values with the individual attention that will make your paintings successful. Students are encouraged to paint “plein air” and in the studio environment in one of the Ranch buildings. Medium is oil or watercolor paint. All ability levels welcome.

Audience: Ages 18+ Day/Time: Tuesday, 9 a.m. - noon Session dates: Jan. 20 - Feb. 24 March 3 - April 7 April 14 - May 19 Classes are ongoing but subject to change Fee: $180 per six-week session Instructor: Jennifer (Arno)-Coleman, SAWG Signature Member Location: Steam Pump Ranch, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.

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TAI CHI - YANG FORM Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese system designed to promote optimal health, is often practiced in the outdoors, especially in China.

A Harvard Medical School publication stated: “Tai Chi is often described as ‘meditation in motion,’ but it might well be called ‘medication in motion.’ There is growing evidence that this mindbody practice has value in treating or preventing many health problems.”

Areas of improvement include:

TOTAL BODY TABATA

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Muscle strength. Tai Chi strengthens both the lower and upper extremities and also the core muscles of the back and abdomen.

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Flexibility. Women in a 2006 Stanford study significantly boosted upper and lower-body flexibility as well as strength.

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Balance. Tai chi improves balance and, according to some studies, reduces falls. Tai chi helps train our minds ability to sense the position of one’s body in space, which declines with age. Tai chi also improves muscle strength and flexibility, which makes it easier to recover from a stumble.

Total Body Tabata is achieved through three levels of fitness intensity: beginner, intermediate and advanced. The objective is to give it your all for 20 seconds, followed by 10 seconds of rest. Using this method, four sets of cardio and four sets with equipment (for a total of four minutes) equal one Tabata. Class format includes an energetic warm-up targeting different parts of the body, mixed with cardio such as lunges, squats and jumping jacks. Class ends with a cool-down and final stretch. This is challenging and fun way to get in a fast work out that actually works! Tabata will continue to burn calories hours after the class, improves cardiovascular fitness, increases lean muscle mass and is an effective weight loss tool. Equipment will be provided.

Audience: Ages 18+ Day/Time: Wednesday, 3 p.m.

Session dates: Session 1: Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28 & Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 Session 2: March 4, 11, 18, 25 & April 1, 8, 15, 22 Fee: $40 per session (drop-in fee of $8 per class Discount: $70 per session when combining any two classes offered by Violet.

Instructor: Violet Borens, an AFAA certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor Location: Riverfront Park performance area, 551 W. Lambert Lane

Audience: Ages 18+ Day/Time: Wednesday, 4 p.m.

Session dates: Session 1: Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28 & Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 Session 2: March 4, 11, 18, 25 & April 1, 8, 15, 22 Fee: $40 per session (drop-in fee of $8 per class Discount: $70 per session when combining any two classes offered by Violet.

Instructor: Violet Borens, an AFAA certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor Location: Riverfront Park performance area, 551 W. Lambert Lane

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RECREATION

SENIOR PROGRAMS

PETS

SILVER SNEAKERS FLEX: STRENGTH & BALANCE

DOG OBEDIENCE WITH SUBLIME K-9

Brought to you by Healthways SilverSneakers® Fitness Program

This is a unique, group class developed to build a solid foundation in obedience while strengthening the bond between you and your dog. Whether you want to learn the basics or advance to a competitive level of dog training, this is the class for you!

This is an ongoing class. Your dog will be exposed to new dogs and people on a weekly basis. We will teach the basics—sit, down, stay, come, heel, etc.—and we’ll advance you and your dog when needed. We will also give you the opportunity to learn about “dog sports” and guide you in the right direction if you become interested in taking your training a step further.

Healthways is the leading provider of specialized comprehensive health solutions helping millions of people maintain or improve their health and, as a result, reduce overall health care costs.

SilverSneakers encourages Medicare-eligible individuals to participate in physical activity and enjoy the company of others.

SilverSneakers is the nation’s leading fitness program designed exclusively for active older adults. This program is especially beneficial to individuals with Parkinson’s and Neuromuscular disorders.

Audience: Older adults Days/Times: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 2:30 - 4 p.m.

Session dates: Dec. 29 - Jan. 23 Jan. 26 - Feb. 20, Feb. 23 - March 20 March 23 - April 17 April 20 - May 15 Fee: Free to most Medicare-eligible members and any caregiver Non-members: 1x weekly $45, 2x weekly $85, 3x weekly $125 Instructor: Vera Shury, Parkinson’s trainer for University of Arizona Location: Rancho Vistoso Urgent Care, 13101 N. Oracle Rd.

Audience: Day: Time: Dates: Fee: Instructor:

Location:

All ages of dog owners welcome Thursday and/or Saturday 9 - 10 a.m.

Class is ongoing. You may start at any time. $100 for 8 lessons or $15 per lesson JJ Belcher of Sublime Canine, (520) 975-0878, www.sublimek9.com.

Riverfront Park, 551 W. Lambert Lane

JJ’S FLYBALL DOG TRAINING Flyball is the world’s fastest-growing dog sport and is fun for the whole family! Flyball is a relay race for dogs with teams of four racing another team and the clock! It is fast-paced and exciting.

Positive reinforcement and clicker training are encouraged.

Audience: All ages of dog owners welcome Day: Sundays Time: 9 a.m.

Dates: Class is ongoing. You may start at any time.

Fee: $25 per class or $120 for 6 classes (drop-ins allowed) Instructor: JJ Belcher of Sublime Canine,

(520) 975-0878, www.sublimek9.com.

Location: James D. Kriegh Park, 23 W. Calle Concordia

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SPECIAL EVENTS

FREE ARTS & CULTURE EVENTS

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Are you interested in becoming a volunteer for Oro Valley Parks and Recreation? We have many areas that may be of interest to you, including: •

Office assistance o Bookkeeping o File maintenance

MUSICAL MAGIC FOR KIDS Listen! Laugh! Dance! and Sing! The Musical Magic for Kids concerts provide an intimate, interactive experience for young children and their families where they can explore the sights, sounds and workings of instruments and dance.

This free admission program is brought to you by the generous underwriting support from the Town of Oro Valley. It is held in the Oro Valley Council Chambers, 11000 N. La Cañada Drive.

o Data entry •

Archery Range maintenance

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Grounds keeping at one of our natural parks o West Lambert Lane o Honeybee o Trails in Naranja

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Trails maintenance on one of the Town’s pedestrian paths and trails

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Assisting with development of a senior program

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Assisting with horse programs involving children or special needs individuals

If you are interested in any of these opportunities, please call the Oro Valley Parks and Recreation office at 520-229-5050.

Concerts begin at 10 a.m.

January 3, 2015 Emily and the Ghost Flute Tucson Symphony Orchestra Flute Viola Harp Trio February 7, 2015 Tommy Tom-Tom and the Groove Wrestler Tucson Symphony Orchestra Flute Viola Harp Trio March 7, 2015 Music and Dance Academy, program information coming soon!

April 4, 2015 Juanita the Adventurous Chicken Tucson Symphony Orchestra Wind Quintet

ORO VALLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY

HOURS OF OPERATION Mon. - Thurs.

Fridays Saturdays Sundays

9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

The Oro Valley Public Library offers a variety of programs, including story time, baby time, book clubs, craft clubs, bridge, mahjong, master gardeners, computer tutoring, teen programs, family programs, senior programs and much more.

Managed by the Pima County Library District 1305 W. Naranja Drive Oro Valley, AZ 85737 Phone: (520) 594-5580 Visit our web site for additional programs and events:

www.library.pima.gov/locations/orovalley/

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PUBLIC ART TOURS Join us for a free, guided, two-hour tour of Oro Valley’s public art.

Tours are held the third Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m., and begin and end at Oro Valley Town Hall, 11000 N. La Cañada Drive.

Seating is limited. To reserve your spot, visit www.orovalleyaz.gov and click on the Arts & Entertainment link, or call 520-229-4758.

ORO VALLEY CONCERT SERIES AT ORO VALLEY MARKETPLACE Free concerts are held at 6 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month near Century Theatres in the Oro Valley Marketplace.

Attendees are encouraged to bring a chair.

January 8, 2015 Ronstadt Generations | Folk February 12, 2015 Little House of Funk | R & B, Jazz, Soul March 12, 2015 Outlaw Rebels | Rockabilly April 9, 2015 Mr. Boogie Woogie | Boogie Woogie Piano

NEW YEAR’S DAY HOT COCOA 5K Keep your New Year’s resolution with us and join the Town of Oro Valley as we kick off the 2015 year in style: with our running shoes on! The race will take place along the CDO Multi-Use Path and will include snacks, water and of course hot cocoa.

Audience: Date:

All ages Thursday, January 1, 2015

Time: 11:15 a.m.

Fee: $20 (includes a T-shirt) by Dec. 15

$25 (includes a T-shirt) after Dec. 15 Free for children 12 and under with accompanying adult Location: Canyon Del Oro Multi-Use Path (Meet and park at Steam Pump Ranch, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.)

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NARANJA PARK Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Join Oro Valley Mayor and Council in celebration of the new multi-purpose fields at Naranja Park!

The ceremony will include sport demonstrations, games, dog agility demonstrations, pet adoptions, food and vendors.

March 14, 2015, 9 a.m.

Naranja Park Multisport Fields, 660 W. Naranja Dr.

BEYOND The Town of Oro Valley and Catalina State Park are partnering to provide BEYOND hikes at Catalina State Park. BEYOND is an annual community event that occurs on a Saturday every January to commemorate the anniversary of the January 8, 2011 shootings in Tucson. Additional information about BEYOND can be found at www.beyond-tucson.org.

Participants can choose from two hiking distances: Catalina Mountain Park Loop Trail (2.3 miles round-trip/easy), or Romero Canyon Trail (5.6 miles round-trip/moderate-difficult).

Date: Saturday, January 10, 2015 Time: 9 a.m.

Location: Catalina State Park (Park entry fees apply. For a 50% off wrist band, meet Oro Valley officials at the OV Marketplace Chase Bank parking lot from 8:30-8:45 a.m.)

ORO VALLEY MEET YOURSELF Experience the authentic, community-based cultural traditions and folk-life of Oro Valley: music, dance, manual arts, occupational customs, foodways and stories of home and place.

Presented simultaneously with the 11th Annual world-class Arizona Distance Classic Quarter Marathon & 5k (March 22, 2015).

Dates:

March 21 - 22, 2015

Location:

Oro Valley Marketplace, 12155 N. Oracle Rd.

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Fourth Annual Hiking Challenge Sponsored by SUMMIT HUT February 28, 2015

Packet Pick up at the Oro Valley Summit Hut, - 7745 N Oracle Rd Oro Valley, AZ 85704 Thursday Feb 26—Friday Feb 27, 2015 9 a.m.—8 p.m.

Check in at Tortolita Mountain Trail Head Challenge yourself and enjoy nature while having fun being part of an event!

Move Across 2 Ranges gives outdoor enthusiasts of all abilities, the opportunity to trail run, hike or stroll two beautiful mountain ranges in the Marana and Oro Valley area, the Tortolita & Catalina Mountain Ranges Event Locations: Tortolita Mountain trails using the Wild Burro trail system Romero Canyon to the Pools, Sutherland Trail and Canyon Loop Trail in Catalina State Park Massive Move Challenge: Two r anges, 21.5 miles in a single day Distance/ Trail: 9.5 mile, round trip—Tortolita Mountain, Upper Javalina & Wild Mustang trails 5.5 mile Romero Pools trail in Catalina State Park 6.5 mile Sutherland trail via the Canyon Loop trail in Catalina State Park Time: Check in: 6:45 a.m. Start time: 7:00 a.m.

Mega MOVE Challenge: Two r anges, 15 miles in a single day Distance/Trail: 9.5 mile round trip—Tortolita Mountain, Upper Javalina & Wild Mustang trails 5.5 mile Romero Pools trail in Catalina State Park Time: Check in: 6:45 a.m. Start time: 7:00 a.m.

Major MOVE Challenge: Two r anges, 10 miles in a single day Distance/Trail: 4.5 mile round trip—Tortolita Mountain, Wild Mustang 5.5 mile Romero Pools trail in the Catalina’s Time: Check in: 7:05 a.m. Start time: 7:15 a.m.

Mighty (My Size) MOVE Challenge: Two r anges, 5 miles in a single day Distance/Trail:: 2.5 mile round trip—Tortolita Mt, Upper Javalina trail 3 mile Canyon Loop trail in Catalina State Park Time: Check in: 7:05 a.m. Start time: 7:15 a.m.

After the Challenge we will have a “Managed the MOVE” party to honor all participants! We will furnish hors d'oeuvres & Summit Hut will provide Free drinks of soda, water, and beer, music and prizes The celebration will be held at the Oro Valley Summit Hut located at 7745 N Oracle Rd Oro Valley, AZ 85704 from 3 p.m.– 6 p.m., with prize drawings beginning at 4 p.m.

Registration Fee: $20 before February 1, 2015 & $30 up to event start T-shirts: (t-shirts not included in registration) $15 each Additional party tickets: $ 5 each Online Registration: orovalleyaz.gov (go to online services, Parks & Recreation, registration information) or call (520) 229-5050 for assistance 20

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SAVE THE DATE! 2ND SILVER CITIZENS HEALTH AND WELLNESS EVENT Date:

Monday, May 25, 2015

Time:

9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Location:

TBD

ARIZONA DISTANCE CLASSIC KIDS FUN RUN The Town of Oro Valley Parks and Recreation Department will host the 2015 Arizona Distance Classic Kids Fun Run. Join us at in the Kids Corral for fun and games.

Audience:

Children (14 and under)

Date:

Sunday, March 22, 2015

Time: Suggested Distances:

Begins at 10 a.m.

9 years & under: 1/4 mile 10 - 11 years: 1/2 mile 12 - 14 years: 1 mile

Fee: Location:

$5 per participant ($10 on race day) Ventana Medical Systems 1910 Innovation Park Dr.

To register:

www.orovalleyaz.gov

ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION April 25, 2015, 8 – 10 a.m.

Naranja Park, 660 W. Naranja Dr. Activities include: • Demos on the planting and care of trees, shrubs and cactus • Recommendations for native plant and tree selections for Oro Va lley • Information on planting for wildlife 21

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January 10 Speaker: Janine Hernbrode Topic: Petroglyphs of the Sutherland Wash Rock Art District: Flowers, and Birds, and Butterflies, Oh My. Janine Hernbrode and a group of 15 volunteers studied the Sutherland Wash Rock Art Archaeological District for seven years. Come hear what they learned!

Music:

Western band: High Desert

February 14 Art exhibit Music:

Western band: Gabriel Ayala

March 14

8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

Open for tours 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Farmers Market 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Historic, Western and Americana Artisan and Antique Fair 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Guest speakers 10:30 a.m. – noon Live music Heritage Garden demonstrations

Speaker: TBA Music:

Western band: Greg Morton

THIRD SATURDAY

FOURTH SATURDAY

Commerce Corral

Adopt-a-Pet

Come see a little of this and a little of that!

Come see the pets in need of a good home!

AT STEAM PUMP RANCH

9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Small local business Handcrafted and locally made Direct sales Community businesses Insurance agencies And more!

AT STEAM PUMP RANCH

9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Pima Animal Control Humane Society Bridge Rescue for Dogs And many others As well as pet-related vendors

For additional information call 520-229-5050 or visit our website at www.orovalleyaz.gov/parksandrec.

STEAM PUMP RANCH

10901 N. ORACLE ROAD

ORO VALLEY, ARIZONA

SETTLERS’ DAY FESTIVAL SPECIAL EVENTS

AT STEAM PUMP RANCH 10901 N. ORACLE RD.

April 11, 2015 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Event highlights: • Guest speakers will share information about the early settlers of Oro Valley and the Tucson Region • Music • Buffalo Soldiers • Local school groups to perform • Activities in the Heritage Garden • Prehistoric activities with Allen Denoyer • Blacksmith demonstrations with David Flynn • Petting zoo • Kids crafts • Food trucks • Farmers Market 24