Winter 2015 e guide

MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR Welcome to the Winter activity guide! ‘Tis the season to give thanks and to recognize those who have given this year.

I am so very grateful to be part of this community, and I am constantly humbled by the generosity of our citizens, businesses, service clubs, employees and volunteers.

First on the list is a big, hearty thank-you to each coach, parent and volunteer who assisted in one or more of the City’s athletic programs this year. The City offers T-ball and coach-pitch baseball, NFL flag football, basketball and aquatics programming, and each sport requires a number of adults working together to provide a meaningful experience for our youth.

Next on the list are the numerous Eagle Scouts, service clubs and churches that participated in clean-up projects and improvements throughout the City. These projects included providing electrical service in Howard Amon Park, constructing a restroom at Stevens Park, spreading rock for dust control at Badger Mountain Park, providing snow and ice safety control at Trailhead Park, constructing stairs at Lawless Park, and many litter and weed control efforts throughout the City.

Also deserving of thanks are the hundreds of volunteers promoting literacy and cultural enrichment in the Richland Public Library, leading recreation classes, working on a City board or commission, and mentoring our community’s youth and young adults.

Taking a look inward, did you know that the land managed by the City as park and open space comprises approximately 10 percent of the City’s total land area? Did you also know that the City employs 20 full time employees to manage almost 2,500 acres of property? That’s an average of 125 acres of property per regular, full-time maintenance employee. The City brings in another seasonal crew of approximately 20 employees throughout the summer to keep up with heavy park use demands. Our employees are the backbone of the park management system, and I recognize and applaud their work as they consistently find new and innovative ways to absorb responsibilities related to additional park land and amenities.

Finally, this list would not be complete without recognizing the many contributions from the business community to the City’s park system. Special thanks go to HAPO Community Credit Union for sponsoring the HAPO Community Stage at John Dam Plaza. The project would not be possible without HAPO’s generous and ongoing support. Other significant business donors include Windermere and BMW of Tri-Cities. Thank you for your time, energy and resources!

Have a wonderful holiday season, and please be sure to stop by to visit one of your City parks. The system is yours to be thankful for and to enjoy!

Joe Schiessl Director of Parks & Public Facilities

COMMISSIONER CORNER Wow! Already, the trees are finishing their yearly transformation, the air is chilling, and before we know it winter will be upon us.

I have found that during the winter time the Parks take on a stark beauty. The banks of the mighty Columbia are laced with ice, the frozen grass crunches under footsteps, and the trees that adorn the miles of trails lay bare.

Yet despite the cold and our impulse to stay warm inside, our city’s Parks and Recreation staff is hard at work, programming activities to fill the snowy days and luring us to bundle up and explore all the rich amenities Richland has to offer.

One of the Parks’ main features is the trails, which emphasize the goal to make Richland and the Parks more explorable on foot and on two wheels. Regardless of the weather, these trails are available for everyone’s enjoyment. Some of my favorite winter activities in Richland are to jog a few miles by the river with my dog, venturing out to the banks, and indulging in my childhood hobby of skipping rocks.

However, if you’d rather stay inside, the Parks and Recreation staff has you covered! The following pages are chock full of indoor activities, taking advantage of the Community Center’s fitness facilities, meeting rooms, and other recreational spaces. From finance seminars to Cuban salsa, car maintenance to martial arts, it is very likely that you’ll find something that meets your interests and abilities or beckons you to explore and try something completely new. Perhaps you will discover your newest hobby or passion.

Furthermore, I’d encourage all of you to relay and contribute your opinions and ideas by attending the monthly Parks and Recreation meetings or by contacting the Parks and Recreation Department directly. In my opinion, it is one of the best ways for the community to engage in dialogue with the commission so that we can make appropriate recommendations to the City Council.

In closing, I’d like to wish all of you a happy holiday. We are truly lucky to live in such a great community. Good luck in the year to come and I hope to see you out and about, marveling at the parks and taking advantage of the recreational opportunities. See you then!

Viknesh Kasthuri City of Richland Parks & Recreation Commission, Member

RECREATION MANAGER You can’t spend all winter wrapped up in a warm blanket.

Sure, it’s tempting to spend the season with hot chocolate in-hand, but think how much better you’ll feel if you get out and move a little.

Our area has a wealth of activities designed to make the most of winter weather. And best of all… many don’t require you to be somewhere doing strenuous, structured physical activity. The freedom of doing things just for fun is really mind-blowing.

Here are just a few suggestions to check out:  2015 Winter Wonderland: December 5 tree lighting, a beautiful event!  Columbia Point Golf Course: lovely place to spend your time!  Stroller Strides: activity for parents and their kiddos.  Richland Walks Series: includes UGT Hikes, Bird Walks & GeoNature Hikes.  Park Ranger Activities: including Geocaching & GeoNature Hikes.  Dance: so much fun you won’t know your exercising!  And a host of additional great opportunities to get out and get busy!

Laurel Strand Manager of Parks and Recreation 942-7501 lstrand@ci.richland.wa.us

RECREATION COORDINATOR Who else is excited for winter to come? I know I am! My family cannot wait to dust of the skis and hit the slopes together. If winter isn’t your favorite season you’re in luck; we have some great activities that will help stave off the winter chills and keep you up and active enjoying the beautiful winter around you!

The one program that I want to highlight is our BRAND NEW Bubble Sports Soccer League. Take a look at my picture on this page. See that big ball that I’m lounged on top of? That’s a Knockerball! Those are the items we use in our Bubble Sports Soccer League.

You put these Knockerballs on like a backpack so that the ball is surrounding your entire body. Then you run around and play soccer just like any other day. The best part… you get to run into other players and bounce around inside the ball while playing!

Hopefully you will stay warm this winter and venture out to join us for a class at the Richland Community Center, visit us at Winter Wonderland, or get a group of friends together a take part in the first season of Bubble Sports Soccer!

Justin Brown Recreation Coordinator

COLUMBIA POINT GOLF COURSE First Green of Washington Links as Labs www.thefirstgreen.org

Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Carl Thompson and I’m the Certified Golf Course Superintendent at Columbia Point Golf Course here in Richland. I recently joined the First Green of Washington Links as Labs program. I’m looking to partner with local teachers in using Columbia Point as an outdoor classroom for your STEM curriculum. The First Green was established to provide and promote environmental education. They connect educators with superintendents to host outdoor ‘learning labs’ on their golf courses. This type of lab allows students to perform hands-on experiments and tests within the focus of the school’s environmental science and horticulture curriculum.

Carl received the prestigious 2015 Superintendent of the Year Award

The First Green was founded in 1997 in the greater Seattle area. This organization achieved tremendous popularity and quickly gained the support of national, regional and local groups. Currently there are programs in Washington, Oregon, California, New Jersey, Florida and British Columbia.

There are a number of different topics you can choose for these learning stations– it all depends on your specific agenda. I’ve been provided a Resource Kit with additional lesson plans available on the First Green website.

These plans are flexible and easily combined in various ways. Some examples of lesson plans include: • • • •

Measuring irregular areas such as putting green square footage.

Volume Calculations – for instance how much sand is needed to topdress a green to a ¼ inch depth?

Using a soil sieve device to determine percentages of sand, silt and clay.

Testing water quality and pH.

Call today and I’ll include a fun golf activity for your kids. When the lesson is over they can participate in a putting contest. Give your kids a field trip they’ll never forget!

Carl Thompson, CGCS Columbia Point Golf Course 509-946-1074 Cell 509-438-5185

TABLE OF CONTENTS Community Activities ............................................................................................................................................................ 8-10  Winter Wonderland............................................................................................................................................. 10 Creative Arts ................................................................................................................................................................................ 11 Dance........................................................................................................................................................................................12-13 Fitness............................................................................................................................................................................................. 14 General Education ....................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Healthy Living................................................................................................................................................................................ 16 Library.......................................................................................................................................................................................17-19 Martial Arts ................................................................................................................................................................................... 20 Park Ranger Activities................................................................................................................................................................. 21 Preschool ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 22 Richland Walks............................................................................................................................................................................. 23 Sewing & Quilting......................................................................................................................................................................... 24 Social, Cards & Games ............................................................................................................................................................... 25 Sports........................................................................................................................................................................................26-29  Columbia Point Golf Course.............................................................................................................................. 29  NFL Football.....................................................................................................................................................26-27 Yoga ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 30 Park Information ....................................................................................................................................................................31-32  Park Amenities....................................................................................................................................................... 31  Park Projects .......................................................................................................................................................... 32 Community Partners.............................................................................................................................................................33-49 General Information..............................................................................................................................................................50-51 Richland Community Center 500 Amon Park Drive 942-7529 richlandparksandrec.com Facility Closure Dates: November 11, 26 & 27 Closed Early - Nov 25 December 24, 25 Closing Early - Dec 23 (5pm), 31 (5pm) January 1 February 15

Richland Public Library 955 Northgate Drive 942-7454 richland.lib.wa.us

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

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Winter Wonderland Due to construction in John Dam Plaza, the 2015 Winter Wonderland tree lighting will be held in Howard Amon Park. Join us during this magical time of year and enjoy festivities for all ages. www.richlandparksandrec.com Friday, December 4, 6:00pm •

Howard Amon Park o Lighted Boat Parade o Warming Fire by the Lee Blvd. Dock o Santa House with Santa, Grinch, Olaf and an elf too! o Horse Drawn Carriage Ride Vendor o Food Vendors • Richland Community Center o Model Railroad Display o Mid-Columbia Ballet, Nutcracker Excerpt & Photo Opp o The Rude Mechanicals - Shakespeare Inspired Theatre o Master Singers o Bingo with Santa’s Elf o Holiday Movie Saturday, December 5, 5:00pm •

Howard Amon Park o Holiday Mini-Parade and Tree Lighting o Warming Fire and Entertainment on Lee Blvd. Dock o Lighted Boat Parade o Santa House with Santa, Grinch, Olaf and an elf too! o Horse Drawn Carriage Ride Vendor o Food Vendors o Polar Express on a Giant Outdoor Movie Screen sponsored by Kristian Chavez, Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway • Richland Community Center o Bouncy Land o Model Railroad Display o Bingo with Santa’s Elf o Holiday Crafts

Model Railroad Display Come visit the Tri-City Model Railroaders holiday display. See the precision and attention to detail that these skilled model railroader builders put into their display.

Friday & Saturday, Dec 4 & 5, 10:00am-8:30pm Richland Community Center, Games Room

Gingerbread House Workshop for Kids Celebrate the season by making your own Gingerbread House (pre-made structure)! This class encourages creative little chefs to design and decorate their own pre-baked gingerbread house. Everyone loves the endless decorating options, from frosted candy roofs to pretzel picket fences. Bring one bag of candy. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Saturday, 1:00-2:30pm Class# Month/Day Resident Non-Resident 10299 Dec 12 $10.00 $12.50 Richland Community Center, Arts & Crafts Rm

Free 3-D Holiday Snowflake Making Come and join us to make 3-D snowflakes to decorate the Richland Community Center. $5.00 payable to instructor for supplies.

Thursday, November 19, 3:00-4:30pm Tuesday, Nov 24, 3:00-4:30 & 6:00-7:00pm Richland Community Center

It’s a Cupcake Decorating Party!

Join Cupcakes and decorate your own masterpiece. We will have frosting, sprinkles and candy. You create your own masterpiece.

Monday, December 7, 3:30-4:30pm Richland Community Center $2.00 Richland Resident / $2.50 Non-Resident

Ornament Making Let’s make some holiday ornaments! Make simple ornaments that you can take home.

Wednesday, December 9, 3:30-4:30pm

Richland Community Center $2.00 Richland Resident / $2.50 Non-Resident

Thursday, December 3, 5:00-8:00pm Uptown Shopping Center No Fee

Winter Break Camp Min. 10 / Max. 15 Grades K-6. School is out for the holidays! Join us for Winter Break Camp. Supervised activities include arts & craft projects, games, special events, field trips, hikes, science projects, cooking and more! Bring sack lunch, snacks and water bottle each day. For early or extended hours please call staff at 942-7529. Registration packet must be completed prior to final enrollment. The packet is available at Richland Community Center.

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, 7:30am-5:30pm

Nutcracker Ballet Mid-Columbia Ballet's annual traditional holiday performance of The Nutcracker.

Friday, December 11, 7:00pm Saturday, December 12, 2:00pm & 7:00pm Sunday, December 13, 2:00pm Richland High School Auditorium Tickets Available at www.midcolumbiaballet.org

Class# Month/Dates 10289 December 21-23 10290 December 28-30 Richland Community Center, Activity Room Resident $60.00 / Non-Resident $75.00 Extended Hrs: Resident $15/Non-Resident $18.75 Additional $10.00 per week required for field trip

Family Bingo Turn off the electronics and join us for some old fashion family bingo. Bring family as-well-as your friends, to the Richland Community Center for an afternoon the kids will remember. Prizes will be awarded to the winner of each game.

Saturday, 3:00-5:00pm December 12, January 9 & February 13 Richland Community Center, Games Room $2.00 per person

Date

Event

Location

November 20

Bubble Sports Soccer Tournament

Sacajawea Elementary School

December 4-5

Winter Wonderland

RCC & Howard Amon Park

December 5

Urban Greenbelt Trail Hike

Richland Community Center

December 19

Lampson Cable Bridge Run

Pasco – Cable Bridge

Jan 9 & Feb 13

Urban Greenbelt Trail Hike

Richland Community Center

February 27

Richland Run Fest

Howard Amon Park

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COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Winter Wonderland Uptown Shopping Center Come join us for this exciting event and enjoy the Central United Protestant Choir and luminaries outside participating store fronts. Many stores will be offering special customer treats, specials and/or gift certificates. The holiday classic movie White Christmas will be playing free of charge at the Uptown Theater at 6:00 pm.

S MW OF TRI-CITIE B Y B D E T N E S E R P

Join us for Winter Wonderland, presented by BMW of Tri-Cities, for tree lighting, performances, family-friendly activities and festivities for all ages!

DECEMBER 4 @ 6:00 P.M. Warming Fire by the Lee Blvd. Dock Lighted Boat Parade Santa House, with Santa, the Grinch, Olaf, and an elf too!

Horse Drawn Carriage Ride Vendor Food Vendors Richland Community Center • Model Railroad Display • Mid-Columbia Ballet: Nutcracker Excerpt and Photo Opportunity • Professional Entertainment • Bingo with Santa’s Elf • Holiday Movie

DECEMBER 5 @ 5:00 P.M. Holiday Mini-Parade and Tree Lighting Warming Fire and Entertainment by the Lee Blvd. Dock Lighted Boat Parade Santa House, with Santa, the Grinch, Olaf and an elf too!

Horse Drawn Carriage Ride Vendor Holiday Movie on a Giant Outdoor Screen: Polar Express Food Vendors Richland Community Center • Bouncy Land • Model Railroad Display • Bingo with Santa’s Elf • Holiday Crafts

CITY OF RICHLAND RECREATION DIVISION | 500 AMON PARK DRIVE | 942-7529 | RICHLANDPARKSANDREC.COM

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Saturdays, 12:30-4:30pm NonResident 10267 Jan 9 $40.00 $50.00 10268 Feb 20 $40.00 $50.00 Richland Community Center, Activity Room Class#

Month/Day

Resident

Greeting Card Recycling Instructor: Lorraine Ferqueron Come join in the fun with the volunteer group as they take used cards and make them like new again.

Mondays & Fridays, 9:00-11:00am Richland Community Center, Meeting Room No Fee

It’s a Cupcake Decorating Party!

Join Cupcakes and decorate your own masterpiece. We will have frosting, sprinkles and candy. You create your own masterpiece.

Monday, December 7, 3:30-4:30pm Richland Community Center $2.00 Richland Resident / $2.50 Non-Resident

Ornament Making Let’s make some holiday ornaments! Make simple ornaments that you can take home.

Wednesday, December 9, 3:30-4:30pm Richland Community Center $2.00 Richland Resident / $2.50 Non-Resident

Greeting Card Training Instructor: Lorraine Ferqueron Not sure what to do with your old greeting cards? If you have a stack of cards and can't bear to throw them away, come learn how to recycle them so you can pass your joy to others. To register, call 942-7529.

Mondays, 9:30-11:30am Richland Community Center, Meeting Room No Fee

Gingerbread House Workshop for Kids Celebrate the season by making your own Gingerbread House (pre-made structure)! This class encourages creative little chefs to design and decorate their own pre-baked gingerbread house. Everyone loves the endless decorating options, from frosted candy roofs to pretzel picket fences. Bring one bag of candy. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Saturday, 1:00-2:30pm NonResident 10299 Dec 12 $10.00 $12.50 Richland Community Center, Arts & Crafts Rm Class#

Month/Day

Resident

CREATIVE ARTS

Watercolor Painting – Splash Into Basics Instructor: Suzi Vitulli Join artist Suzi Vitulli for a fun and easy class in watercolor painting. You'll learn by doing, Suzi will walk you through each step. Each class is different, you'll paint florals, landscapes, abstracts and more. No art experience necessary. The class is relaxed and easy, so you can't help but enjoy yourself. All artist quality paints, papers, brushes, will be provided. You will learn different washes, exciting brush strokes, ways to define shapes, textures, glazing, the list goes on and on. This is the perfect way to try out watercolor painting for the first time, practice your techniques, or inspire you pull out those old paint brushes.

DANCE

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L.A. Salsa Level 1 Instructors: Dana & Christian Camarena, Salsa Con Rumba Dance Company Ages 16+. This class is for the beginning salsero who is interested in learning the fundamentals necessary to get them dancing in any salsa club around the world. The class covers basic footwork, spot turns, left turns and cross body leads. No partner required. This class is a prerequisite to L.A. Salsa Level 2.

Tuesdays, 8:00-9:00pm Class#

Month

Resident

Non-Resident

10261

Jan

$30.50

$38.25

Drop In: $8.50 Resident / $10.75 Non-Resident Richland Community Center, Activity Room

L.A. Salsa Level 2 Instructors: Dana & Christian Camarena, Salsa Con Rumba Dance Company Ages 16+. This class progresses from the level one class and covers body motion fundamentals, inside and outside turn combinations and more advanced footwork. No partner is required.

Completion of L.A. Salsa Level 1 or instructor's permission is required to register for this class.

Tuesdays, 8:00-9:00pm Class#

Month

Resident

NonResident

10262

Dec

$15.25

$19.00

10332

Feb

$30.50

$38.25

No Class 12/1; 12/22; 12/29

Drop In: $8.50 Resident / $10.75 Non-Resident Richland Community Center, Activity Room

Beginning Argentine Tango Bootcamp Tango is a conversation between two people. It is about ‘listening’ to each other and dancing as one. An improvised dance where the leader initiates movements that the follower dances.

It’s about give and take and the language we use are the different steps we learn. You will learn the fundamentals of Argentine Tango such as the: Basico, Cadencia, Ocho Cortado, Forward and Back Ochos, and the Molinete. Begins 1/11 Mondays, 7:50-8:50pm

RCC, RVR South

Class#

Month

Resident

Non-Resident

10333

Jan

$53.50

$67.00

Cuban Salsa Level 1-2 Instructors: Dana & Christian Camarena, Salsa Con Rumba Dance Company Learn to dance Salsa the way it's done in Cuba!

We teach the fundamentals to a dance that is rich in culture and history, emphasizing the social and movement aspects that make it unique. Learn the basic lead and follow techniques as well as footwork that will allow you to feel comfortable with a partner on the dance floor. No partner required.

Tuesdays, 6:00-7:00pm Class#

Month

Resident

NonResident

No Class

10254

Dec

$15.25

$19.00

12/1;12/22; 12/29

10255

Jan

$30.50

$38.25

10256

Feb

$30.50

$38.25

Drop In: $8.50 Resident / $10.75 Non-Resident Richland Community Center, Activity Room

Cuban Salsa Level 3 Instructors: Dana & Christian Camarena, Salsa Con Rumba Dance Company Continue on your journey of contemporary Cuban Dance in our level 3 class. This class will focus on both Casino and Rueda de Casino along with the introduction of many Cuban rhythms such Son, Mambo, Rumba and ChaCha-Cha. Instructor's permission is required to register for this class. No partner required.

Tuesdays, 7:00-8:00pm Class#

Month

Resident

NonResident

No Class

10257

Dec

$15.25

$19.00

12/1;12/22 12/29

102330

Jan

$30.50

$38.25

10331

Feb

$30.50

$38.25

Drop In: $8.50 Resident / $10.75 Non-Resident Richland Community Center, Activity Room

Tuesdays, 1:00-2:00pm

Beginning and Beyond Ballroom Waltz Instrucotrs: Beth Troster-Hayter, Jim & Karen Norton. A graceful flowing dance, the Waltz, equal to no other and known as the classic Ballroom dance as seen on “Dancing with the Stars.”

Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm

Class#

Month

Resident

10317

Dec 1-15

$15.00

NonResident $18.75

Richland Community Center, Riverview Room

Class#

Month

Resident

Non-Resident

10286

January

$30.50

$38.25

10287

February

$30.50

$38.25

Richland Community Center, Riverview Room

New Attitude Line Dancing Beginner Instructor: Jo Miller Line Dancing is so fun and easy. It's great music, using all rhythms, for an hour of dancing that will help tone muscles and may help increase your memory!

Tuesdays, 1:00-2:00pm Class#

Month

Resident

10087

January

$22.75

NonResident $28.50

10088 February $22.75 $28.50 To Add ‘New Attitude Line Dancing Improver’ $10.00 Resident / $12.50 Non-Resident Richland Community Center, Riverview Room

New Attitude Line Dancing Improver Instructor: Jo Miller Have the basic Line Dance steps? Come join us for dances that are a little more interesting to help you grow as a dancer!

Thursdays, 1:00-2:00pm

International Folk Dancing* International Folk Dancers of Richland enjoy learning and performing dances from around the world. The dances range from easy to challenging in couple, circle and line formations.

Partners are not required. Spectators and first time dancers are free. *See Private Organization, Pg. 50 Thursdays, 6:45pm (No Dance 11/26, 12/5 12/24) 1st Saturday, 6:00pm Community Center, Activity Room

Square Dancing* The Columbia River Squares Dance Club holds Mainstream Squares and Round Dancing. All square and round dancers are invited to join in on the fun in a smoke/alcohol free environment.

No-cost for introduction to square dancing. *See Private Organization, Pg. 50 Saturday, 7:00pm Nov 28, Dec 12, Jan 9, 23, Feb 13, 27

Class#

Month

Resident

Non-Resident

Community Center, Riverview Room

10093

January

$22.75

$28.50

Introduction to Square Dance: 6:30pm

10094 February $22.75 $28.50 To Add ‘New Attitude Line Dancing’ $10.00 Resident / $12.50 Non-Resident Richland Community Center, Riverview Room

Beginning Jitterbug Swing Instructors: Beth Trost-Hayter, Jim & Karen Norton. A classic swing dance that never goes out of style; enjoy the peppy and fun swing music, including the sounds of 'Big Band.'

Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm Class#

Month

Resident

10236

Dec

$30.50

NonResident $38.25

No Class 12/23

Richland Community Center, Riverview Room

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DANCE

Christmas Line Dancing Instructor: Jo Miller Reduce your Holiday stress by doing something good for YOU! Come learn some fun and easy line dances. We will be using a great variety of Christmas music.

FITNESS

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Patti's Workout Instructor: Patti Mason, ACE, ACE,Yoga Fit Level 1, Life & Health Coach Certified This class provides a complete workout, inside and out, resulting in greater happiness and quality of life. Workout includes: aerobics, strength and resistance training, yoga, stretching/flexibility, life coaching and pilates.

Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:00-5:00pm Wednesdays, 5:05-6:20pm - ‘Slim & Sassy…”

NonNo Class# Month Resident Resident Class 12/24, 10089 Dec $30.75 $38.50 12/31 10090 Jan $32.75 $41.00 10091

Feb

$32.75

$41.00

2/15

Drop In: $5.00 Resident / $6.00 Non-Resident Richland Community Center, Riverview Room

20 Minute Abs Instructor: Dawn MacDonald Focus on yoga, pilates and general moves that will strengthen and tighten the core. This class is for all levels with layering options. Bring water and a yoga or pilates mat.

Tuesdays, 6:25-6:45pm

Slim & Sassy Body Shape Instructor: Patti Mason, ACE,Yoga Fit Level 1, Life & Health Coach Certified Work with weights to achieve ultimate results including abs, glutes, quads, hams, chest, back, shoulders, all core muscles and of course your heart! Receive tips on losing those extra pounds and shape problem areas. Each class ends with 20 minutes of yoga stretch and relax.

Wednesdays, 5:05-6:20pm Class# Month

Resident

10283

Dec

$26.50

NonResident $33.25

10284

Jan

$26.50

$33.25

No Class 12/23

10285 Feb $26.50 $33.25 To Add ‘Yoga & Aromatherapy’ $5.00 Resident / $6.00 Non-Resident Richland Community Center, Riverview Room

Steppin' Out with Jo Instructor: Jo Miller Start your day off with increased flexibility, strength and circulation? Using a wide range of music and a combination of dance patterns, core work, weights and yoga, you will leave feeling energized!

Class#

Month

10279

December

$15.50

$19.50

10280

January

$12.25

$15.25

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 9:00-10:00am NonNo Class# Month Resident Resident Class 10084 Dec $21.25 $29.00 12/25

10281

February

$12.25

$15.25

10085

Resident Non-Resident

Richland Community Center, Riverview Room

Jan

$23.25

$29.00

10083 Feb $23.25 $29.00 2/15 To Add ‘New Attitude Line Dancing’ $10.00 Resident / $12.50 Non-Resident Richland Community Center, Riverview Room

Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 9:00am-1:00pm Month/Date

AARP

Non-AARP

January 26 & 27

$15.00

$20.00

February 16-17

$15.00

$20.00

Richland Community Center, Meeting Room

Spanish for Beginners Instructor: Katharina Bernstein This class is designed to offer an introduction to the Spanish language. The general theme of the class is 'about me.' Participants will be presented with vocabulary, grammatical structures and cultural considerations around this topic. Class time will be spent on the introduction of new material by the instructor and active practicing of the new and reviewed material by the participants. The goal is to provide a dynamic, structured and fun learning environment with a focus on developing speaking and listening comprehension skills. By the end of the class, participants should be able to speak words and phrases to others about themselves in Spanish.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:00-8:00pm Class# Month/Dates 10282

Jan 5-Feb 4

Resident $50.00

NonResident $62.50

Richland Community Center, Arts & Crafts Rm

Tax Aide Program Instructor: Michelle Gilbert AARP Tax Aide volunteers will be available at the Richland Community Center to provide free, confidential service to help seniors and middle and low-income taxpayers prepare their tax returns and to answer questions. Please bring a copy of your prior year's tax return along with this year's supporting information, such as income. Also bring possible deductions including current Real Estate tax statement.

This is an electronic filing site and will not be preparing returns to paper file. For quicker and safer tax refunds it is recommended that taxpayers have the refund deposited directly into their bank account, which requires that you bring your bank account number or a blank check with you. Appointments are not necessary.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:30-11:30am February 2-April 14 Richland Community Center, Activity Room

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GENERAL EDUCATION

Smart Driver Training* Defensive driving course for ages 50+. Emphasis is on normal age-related changes and compensation for these changes. Must attend both days. Fee payable to instructor first day of class. AARP members must show card. Preregistration is necessary. Call 942-7529 to register. *See Private Organization, Pg. 50

Foot Care for Fabulous Feet Instructor: Cathy Foster, RN Come see how fabulous your feet can feel! The provider is a Licensed Registered Nurse specializing in geriatrics. To schedule an appointment, please call the Community Center at 942-7529.

Thursdays, 9:00am-2:30pm 30 minute appointments available $30.00 Applicable tax included Richland Community Center, Wellness Room

Walking at the RCC Come to the Richland Community Center to enjoy your indoor walking exercise. You'll receive valuable health benefits in a controlled environment!

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 8:00-9:00am Building Closed 11/26, 11/27, 12/25, 2/15) No Fee Richland Community Center

Steppin' Out with Jo Instructor: Jo Miller Want to start your day off with increased flexibility, strength and circulation? Then this is the class for you! Using a wide range of music and a combination of dance patterns, core work, weights and yoga, you will leave feeling energized!

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 9:00-10:00am Class# Month

Resident

10083

Dec

$21.25

NonResident $26.75

10084

Jan

$23.25

$29.00

No Class 12/25

10085 Feb $23.25 $29.00 2/15 To Add ‘New Attitude Line Dancing’ $10.00 Resident / $12.50 Non-Resident Richland Community Center, Riverview Room

Fitness Room

Ages 13+. Four station Vectra weight machine, free weights, dumbbells, two elliptical trainers, two treadmills and two seated step machines.

View the Columbia River and Howard Amon Park while working out. Children 13-15 years of age must have adult supervision (18 years or older) in the Fitness Room.

Days

Times

Monday-Friday

8:00am-9:00pm

Saturday

9:00am-8:00pm

Sunday

12:00-4:00pm

Monthly Rate:

Daily Rate:

Individual

Family

Individual

$8.00

$16.00

$2.00

Stroller Strides Class starts with introductions and warm up which is 5-8 minutes long. Introduce yourself and your kiddos while slowly warming up the muscles and working up the heart rate. Moms will then power walk or jog to the next exercise station. The level of intensity is up to the participant and we offer different modifications based on their specific needs. For safety and liability the children remain fastened into their strollers for the duration of the workout. If at any point the child needs to be attended to (nurse, diaper, tantrum) the mother is more than welcome to pause and tend to the child. Our different exercise stations will target different areas to offer a balanced full-body workout in every class. As a unique fitness solution for moms we incorporate the children to the workout through singing songs, blowing bubbles, reading stories, playing with puppets and other stimulating activities. As a part of the FIT4MOM program, we will offer FREE playdates and get togethers for moms and their children. Often, these meet-ups will happen directly after class such as a craft or fun activity.

Participants in the playgroup need not participate in the Stroller Strides class. For all detailed information and to register go to: www.richland.fit4mom.com

HEALTHY LIVING

HEALTHY LIVING

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Story Times We will share a few stories, rhymes and songs followed by a craft or activity.

Tuesdays, 10:00am Preschool (3-5 year olds) Wednesdays, 10:00am Baby (18 mo. & younger) Fridays, 10:00 & 11:00am Toddler (1½-3 years) Richland Public Library No Fee

Therapy Dog Reading Program Every day after school, you are likely to find one or more dogs in the library, but not just any dog.

These dogs are registered therapy animals that volunteer with their handler as a team. When children read with the dogs, they are more relaxed, the dogs listen without laughing, judging or criticizing, allowing children to proceed at their own pace. This program has been proven to help reluctant readers advance their skills.

Most Every School Day, 3:30-4:30pm Richland Public Library No Fee

Tech Thursday Got Tech Woes? Need help downloading music, books, movies and magazines to your eReader, tablet or smart phone? Just bring in your device, and let our staff show you how to access all the wonderful digital material the library provides to you.

Most Thursdays, 2:00-4:00pm Richland Public Library No Fee

Coding 4th Grade and older. Make a card in Scratch.

Tuesday, December 15, 3:45-5:15pm Richland Public Library No Fee, Registration Required.

Hour of Code We are trying to get as many kids as possible to do an Hour of Code.

December 7-12 After School, 3:00-5:00pm Saturday, 10:00am-12:00pm Special Times for Homeschoolers Richland Public Library No Fee

Beginning Scratch 4th Grade and older. This program is aimed at kids who have never done coding before. This STEAM Program is funded by the Friends of the Richland Public Library.

January 5, 12 & 19, 3:45-5:15pm Richland Public Library No Fee, Registration Required.

Advanced Beginning Scratch 4th Grade and older. This is a continuation of the January class.

February 2, 9, 16, 3:45-5:15pm (3 week series) Richland Public Library No Fee, Registration Required.

Raspberry Pi Users Group Raspberry Pi is a very small computer for hobbyists and professionals alike. Come in and see what others are doing on their Pi 1 st Thursday, 6:00-8:00pm Richland Public Library No Fee

Family Engineering E-Cards Bring Mom, Dad and all the Kids to design and make E-Cards. This STEAM Program is funded by the Friends of the Richland Public Library.

Thursday, December 10, 6:00-8:00pm Richland Public Library No Fee

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LIBRARY

Watch for meetings about the Future City Program with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). Use Sim City and design a city 100 years in the future with a mentor from IEEE. This program is aimed at 6th, 7th and 8th graders.

LIBRARY

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STEAMKids Drop in to play with our LEGOs, foam blocks and other construction toys. We will also have art projects, hands on activities and games for all ages. Preschoolers must be accompanied by an adult.

Monday, December 21, 1:00-3:00pm Richland Public Library No Fee

By the Book Knitters By the Book Knitters is an independent study group sponsored by the Richland Public Library and Desert Fiber Arts. Improve your knitting skills by knitting swatches.

3 rd Tuesday, 6:00-8:00pm Richland Public Library No Fee

Project Linus Quilters The Tri-Cities, Washington chapter was started in January 2002. They have given out over 20,000 blankets to date! They are lovingly made by volunteers of all ages and donated through local agencies and organizations.

2 nd Thursday, 9:00-4:00pm Richland Public Library No Fee

Origami Ornaments 4th Grade and older. Come make an origami ornament. This STEAM Program is funded by the Friends of the Richland Public Library.

Thursday, December 3, 3:45-5:15pm Richland Public Library No Fee, Registration Required.

Steam Punk Top Hats 4th Grade and older. Just in time for RadCon we will be making amazing top hats. On hand will be feathers, bells, goggles (fake ones) and faux leather. This STEAM Program is funded by the Friends of the Richland Public Library.

February 4 & 11, 3:45-5:15pm (2 week series) Richland Public Library No Fee, Registration Required.

Rubber Band Bracelets 4th Grade and older. Making Rubber band bracelets in your favorite colors (lots of Blue & Green). This STEAM Program is funded by the Friends of the Richland Public Library.

Thursday, December 17, 3:45-5:15pm Richland Public Library No Fee, Registration Required.

Defending Your Voice: Teaching Soldiers How to Tell Their Stories Tri-Cities Community Lecture Series A Presentation by Shawn Wong A conversation on how communities and soldiers might learn to share, hear and understand the stories of our veterans.

Thursday, December 17, 7:00pm Richland Public Library No Fee

Martin Luther King Jr Children’s Event Celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Geared for Kindergarten to 12 years old, there will be storytelling, music, a chance to learn more about the life of Dr. King, and a book giveaway. Sponsored by AACCES - the African American Community Cultural & Educational Society.

Saturday, January 16, 11:00am-1:00pm Richland Public Library No Fee

Christmas Sing-Along Bob and Missy from Sagebrush Sounds will lead us singing favorite Christmas Carols like Rudolph and Frosty and more.

Thursday, December 17, 7:00pm Richland Public Library No Fee

Winter Fun Join us for some wintry stories followed by some snowy crafts to make and take home.

Preschoolers must be accompanied by an adult.

Thursday, January 7, 3:45pm Richland Public Library No Fee

Thursday, January 14, 3:45-5:15pm Richland Public Library No Fee, Registration Required.

Squishy Circuits 4th Grade and older. Explore electric circuits using Squishy dough, wires and LED lights. Learn how electricity flows to create a circuit. This STEAM Program is funded by the Friends of the Richland Public Library.

Monday, January 18, Time TBD Richland Public Library No Fee, Registration Required

Flip Lantern 4th Grade and older. Using a bottle we will make a lantern that works when you flip it over. This STEAM Program is funded by the Friends of the Richland Public Library.

Thursday, January 21, 3:45-5:15pm Richland Public Library No Fee, Registration Required.

Block Play Celebrate *Take Your Child to the Library Day* with us. We will be getting out our foam blocks and some other games and activities for kids of various ages. Preschoolers must be accompanied by an adult.

Saturday, February 6 10:00am-12:00pm Richland Public Library No Fee

Valentine Making Join us for some love-ly stories followed by time to make Valentines cards and decorations to take home and share with the ones you love. Preschoolers must be accompanied by an adult.

Thursday, February 11, 3:45pm Richland Public Library No Fee

Makey Makey The Makey Makey is on loan from the Washington State Library.

4th Grade and older. Turn the whole world into a keyboard instead of using the computer keyboard buttons to play the piano you can hook the Makey Makey to something fun, like bananas, and the bananas become your piano keys.

Tuesday, February 23, 3:45-5:15pm Thursday, February 25, 3:45-5:15pm Richland Public Library No Fee, Registration Required.

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LIBRARY

Artistic Robots 4th Grade and older. Make your own robot to draw you a picture. This STEAM Program is funded by the Friends of the Richland Public Library.

MARTIAL ARTS

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Shotokan Karate Instructor: Pamela Logan, Fourth Degree Black Belt in Shotokan Karate of America with thirty years of karate teaching experience.

Karate is a weaponless Japanese martial art that employs hand and foot techniques to defeat an attacker. The class teaches fighting strategies for self-defense and personal empowerment. Hard workouts promote strength and stamina. All adults are welcome; teaching is adapted as needed for students age 40 and over. Wear loose, comfortable clothes, no jewelry or shoes.

Mondays, 7:00-8:30pm & Saturdays, 10:00-11:30am Class# Month

Resident

10309

Dec

$30.25

NonResident $37.75

10310

Jan

$39.50

$49.25

10311

Feb

$39.50

$49.25

No Class 12/5 2/15

Richland Community Center, Activity Rm

Tae Kwon Do Instructors: Bill Powell & Ryan Hildebrad, Black Belts in the art of Tae Kwon Do Ages 8+. Learn the traditional Korean Martial Art of Tae Kwon Do (the art of hand and foot).

Gain self-confidence, self-discipline, and inner peace. Tae Kwon Do also teaches the importance of respect and honesty as the means to achieve harmony with society. Gray sweat pants and a white t-shirt are appropriate.

Students must not wear shorts.

Mondays & Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00pm (No Class 1/13, 2/15 ) Class# Month/Date Resident Non-Resident 10327 Jan 4-Feb 29 $48.75 $61.00 Richland Community Center, Riverview Rm (Mon) Richland Community Center, Activity Rm (Wed)

Kid’s Shotokan Karate Instructor: Pamela Logan, Fourth Degree Black Belt in Shotokan Karate of America with thirty years of karate teaching experience.

This ten-week children’s karate class builds on skills learned in prior courses; it teaches punching, kicking, defensive moves, structured sparring, and kata (forms) while building your child’s self-discipline, mental focus, and stamina. Students must have reached their 7th birthday on or before the start date of the class and have prior martial arts experience. The program is taught under the supervision of experienced black belt instructors from the adult Shotokan Karate class. Fee includes enrollment as a member in the U.S. Amateur Athletic Union. Uniform is NOT included.

Mondays, 6:00-7:00pm & Saturdays, 9:00-10:00am (No Class 2/15, 3/19) Reside NonClass# Month/Date nt Resident 10308 Feb. 13-April 18 $80.00 $120.00 Richland Community Center, Activity Room

Tai Chi Instructor: Sharon Van Houdt, John Fleming Classes consist of a brief meditation period, warm-up exercises, learning the Tai Chi walk and practice of short and long form Yang style Tai Chi. Reasoning for movements and individual/group practices are provided during the sessions, with a primary goal of leaving each class feeling better than when you arrived.

Tuesdays, 7:35-8:35pm & Thursdays, 6:00-7:00pm (No Class 11/26, 12/24) Class#

Month/Date

10103 Jan 5-March 3

Resident $53.00

NonResident $66.25

Drop In: $4.00 Resident / $5.00 Non-Resident

$4.00 Fitness Room Register for any fitness, yoga, dance or martial arts class and add a Fitness Room monthly pass for only $4.00.

Richland Community Center, Riverview Room

Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Please dress appropriately.

Closed-toe shoes are mandatory. Remember water, snack, sun screen and bug repellant.

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Geocaching 101 Instructor: Park Ranger Learn the basics of geocaching, including use of the geocaching website and how to use a GPS unit.

Friday, February 5, 6:00-7:30pm Richland Community Center, Meeting Room No Fee. Please call 942-7529 to register.

Geocaching 102 Instructor: Park Ranger Ages 13+. Learn how to use the geocaching app as well as how to make pocket queries and sync pocket queries to your app. You must have the full geocaching app as well as the geocaching year or three month membership. For additional questions, call 942-7702.

Friday, January 22, 6:00-7:30pm Richland Community Center, Meeting Room No Fee. Please call 942-7529 to register.

Yakima Delta Winter GeoNature Hike Instructor: Park Ranger Let's get outside, enjoy nature and do a little geocache. Please dress appropriately: closedtoe shoes are mandatory. Remember: water, snack, sun screen and bug repellant. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Saturday, February 6, 1:00-3:00pm Activity Level 2, Approx. 2 miles (See page 23) Yakima Delta Parking Lot, Columbia Park Trail, West of Leslie Rd. No Fee, Please call 942-7529 to register.

PARK RANGER

Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices.

Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache (container) hidden at that location.

CREATIV

PRESCHOOL

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Parent/Young Toddlers Co-Op 1-2 years Instructor: Stephanie Dahl This class celebrates your child's first through second year of life. Parents and children meet once a week to learn and play in a pleasing setting that teaches age appropriate music, games and crafts. Parents are involved in all aspects of this child oriented atmosphere, helping to develop realistic expectations, better understand child development, explore child guidance techniques and discuss contemporary family issues. Younger or older siblings may attend with instructor permission. Instructor will provide a supply list.

Thursdays, 9:15-11:15am (No Class 12/24, 12/31 ) NonClass# Month/Date Resident Resident 10264 Dec 10-March 3 $100.00 $125.00 Richland Community Center, Arts & Crafts Rm

Parent Toddlers Co-Op 2-3 years Instructor: Lynne Bitten This class celebrates your child's second through third year of life. Parents and children meet once a week to learn and play using developmentally appropriate music, games and crafts. Parents are involved in all aspects of this child oriented atmosphere, helping to develop realistic expectations, better understand child development, explore guidance techniques and discuss contemporary family issues. Younger or older siblings may attend with instructor permission. Instructor will provide a supply list.

Wednesdays, 9:15-11:15am (No Class 12/23, 12/30) NonResident 10263 Dec 9-March 2 $100.00 $125.00 Richland Community Center, Arts & Crafts Rm Class#

Month/Date

Resident

Saturdays, 9:00-11:00am December 5, January 9, February 13 Activity Level 2, Approx. 4 miles Richland Community Center No Fee

Bateman Island Bird Walks Instructor: Lisa Hill, Audubon Society Member Enjoy a morning bird walk through the island's bird habitat and observe the surrounding Yakima Delta and Columbia River waterfowl.

Average sightings for these walks are 30-40 species. For any questions, call Lisa Hill, 9432244.

1 st Saturday each month, 8:00-10:00am December 12, January 2 Activity Level 2, Approx. 3 mile Wye Park, Parking Lot No Fee, No registration required.

Yakima Delta Winter GeoNature Hike Instructor: Park Ranger Let's get outside, enjoy nature and do a little geocache. Please dress appropriately: closedtoe shoes are mandatory. Remember: water, snack, sun screen and bug repellant. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Saturday, February 6, 1:00-2:00pm Activity Level 2, Approx. 2 miles Yakima Delta Parking Lot, Columbia Park Trail, West of Leslie Rd. No Fee, Please call 942-7529 to register.

Difficulty Scale for all Richland Walks/Hikes Activity Level 1 – Gentle walking with little elevation change. Pace is very social with breaks. ADA accessible.

Activity Level 2 – Moderate walking and elevation change which may include stairs. Pace is consistent with occasional stops. Portions of activity may not be ADA accessible.

Activity Level 3 – Moderate to difficult walking and hiking which may include major elevation changes.

Pace is brisk with occasional stops. Typically not ADA accessible.

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RICHLAND WALKS

Urban Greenbelt Trail Hike Instructor: Parks & Rec Commissioner This volunteer led walk will follow Richland's Urban Greenbelt Trail (UGT), an urban path that encircles the central city. Along the way, we'll talk about the City's history and look at pictures of Richland in earlier days. Hikes are weather permitting. Please check the website or Facebook page to verify.

SEWING & QUILTING

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Know Your Sewing Machine Instructor: Lorraine Ferqueron Bring your own sewing machine and learn its basic functions and operations, including threading the machine, winding the bobbin, stitch selection, stitch width and forward and reverse stitching. Make sure to bring all parts and the instruction manual for your machine!

For those that don’t own a sewing machine, please contact the Program Coordinator at 9427534 to check on loaner availability.

Saturdays, 10:30am-12:30pm NonResident 10301 Jan 9-March 12 $7.25 $9.00 Richland Community Center, Meeting Room Class#

Month/Date

Resident

Basic Sewing for Kids Instructor: Lorraine Ferqueron Come learn how to complete a simple project using a sewing machine. Anyone looking for basic skills on how to sew is welcome to attend these classes. The required materials list will be handed out upon registration. Adult should attend if child is under 10.

Every other Saturday, 10:30am-12:30pm NonClass# Month/Date Resident Resident 10300 Jan 9-March 12 $12.25 $15.25 Richland Community Center, Meeting Room

Quilting a Simple Project Instructor: Lorraine Ferqueron This class is comprised of five parts and is for those who are wishing to gain skill and learn some basic principles that are needed to complete a simple patchwork quilt. The course will teach the basics of correction selection, cutting and arrangement of fabric, use of batting, as well as sewing techniques for projects of any size. This course requires a sewing machine. Please bring your own if available. For those that don’t own a sewing machine, please contact the Program Coordinator at 942-7534, to check on loaner availability. Supply list will be provided upon registration.

2 nd & 4 th Saturdays, 1:00-3:00pm NonResident 10306 Jan 9-March 12 $15.00 $18.75 Richland Community Center, Meeting Room Class#

Month/Day

Resident

Thursdays, 12:30-4:30pm Richland Community Center, Lounge No Fee

Birthday Club Social Why celebrate just once a year? Join us for free birthday cake. It does not need to be your birthday month to eat cake! Donated by Hawthorne Court.

2 nd Tuesday, 12:00-12:30pm Richland Community Center, Lounge No Fee

Cribbage Come join us for a fun game of Cribbage each week.

Golden Age Pinochle A special evening of ‘Golden Age' Pinochle.

Fridays, 6:30-9:00pm Richland Community Center, Games Room $1.00 Applicable tax included

How About a Root Beer Float?

Join us for free root beer floats donated and served by Guardian Angel Homes. Sugar free soda available!

3 rd Wednesday, 2:00-2:30pm Richland Community Center, Lounge No Fee

Duplicate Bridge In duplicate bridge the same bridge deal is played at each table. Scoring is based on relative performance. ACBL players may play with nonACBL players.

Wednesdays, 8:30-11:30am

Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays, 12:30-3:30pm

Richland Community Center, Lounge No Fee

Richland Community Center, Games Room $1.00 Applicable tax included

How About a Game of Pool?

Join this fun-loving group of pool players.

Mondays-Fridays, 1:00-4:00pm Richland Community Center, Pool Room $2.00/day or $20/month Applicable tax included

Pie Socials Join us for great conversations and pies! Who doesn’t love dessert! Donated by Parkview Estates.

3 rd Tuesday, 12:00-12:30pm Richland Community Center, Lounge No Fee

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Party Bridge Haven't played Bridge for a while? Come on down and brush up your game. Open to all ages.

Mondays & Wednesdays, 8:30-11:30am Richland Community Center, Games Room $1.00 Applicable tax included

Let’s Play Dominoes!

Join us and other domino enthusiasts for a great game of dominoes. Bring a friend or make some new ones.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 12:30-3:00pm Richland Community Center, Lounge No Fee

SOCIAL, CARDS & GAMES

American Mahjong American Mahjong is a variant to the Chinese game mahjong. Come and join the fun.

SPORTS

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Adult Slow-Break Basketball League The 2016 Adult Slow Break league is for participants 28-years and older, (2-players on each team may be 26 or 27 years old). The 2015-2016 high school rules are modified to slow the pace of play. No games scheduled on Super Bowl Sunday! For more information contact Stan Johnson at 942-7541 or e-mail sjohnson@ci.richland.wa.us.

Games Begin: Sunday, January 17 (afternoon) 10 Week Season, plus a week of playoffs Registration Due by December 15 $100 non-refundable performance bond $500 Balance is due by January 5 Price includes applicate taxes.

Richland High Gym

NFL Flag Football Grades K-High School, Co-ed Division (Must be 5 years old by March 1, 2016) We are a proud member of the NFL Flag Program, which is the premier youth flag football league for boys and girls!

This league is geared towards building self confidence in kids, teaching kids age appropriate skills while staying active and having fun.

Participants will love wearing the same gear as the pros, with the officially licensed NFL JERSEYS! This league is non-contact, with emphasis on safety. Best of all, Everyone Plays!

Practice Begins: Week of March 21 Games Begin: Week of April 9 (8-game season) Early Registration Resident Non-Resident Jan 11- Feb 19 $48.00 $60.00 Regular Resident Non-Resident Registration Feb 20 – March 4 $58.00 $72.50 Sign-up: Richland Community Center

COACHES ARE NEEDED! Please call the Recreation office at 942-7529 for more information.

Table Tennis* The Tri-Cities Table Tennis Association provides a place for Table Tennis players to experience, improve and advance the sport to every generation and skill level. Table Tennis play is open to the public for all skill levels. Club members make themselves available for new players and equipment is available.

For additional information: http://www.tricitytabletennis.com http://www.facebook.com/TCTTA TriCitiesTableTennis@gmail.com Note: Play days are subject to cancellation based on facility rentals. Please call 942-7529 to confirm. *See Private Organization, Pg. 50 Wednesdays, 6:45-8:45pm (No Class 11/25, 12/23) Fridays, 6:45-8:45pm (No Class 11/27, 12/25, 1/1) Sundays, 1:00-3:45pm Richland Community Center

Bubblesports – Soccer Must be 18 or older to play. Join us for an exciting 5 vs 5 indoor soccer league. This league uses Knockerballs! Maximum 10 players per team. For more information contact Justin Brown: 942-7534 or jbrown@ci.richland.wa.us.

Games Begin: Sunday, Jan 17 6 Week Season, plus week of playoffs Class#

Month/Date

Resident

10294

Nov 17-Jan 13

$180.00

NonResident $225.00

Richland School District Gyms

Basketball Open Gym Parks and Recreation drop-in basketball action.

Individuals are divided into teams and rotated through games during the session. No preregistration is required. Call the Richland Community Center at 942-7529 for complete schedule.

Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays Youth (7th Grade-High School), 6:30-8:00pm Adults, 8:00-9:30pm $1.50 (Resident) / $2.00 (Non-Resident) ID is required for proof of residency Richland High School Gym

FLAG FOOTBALL Early Registration: January 11 - February 19 | Richland Resident $48 / Non-Resident $60 Regular Registration: February 20 - March 4 | Richland Resident $58 / Non-Resident $72.50

The NFL Flag Football Program is a premier youth flag football league. The league is geared towards building self-confidence in kids, teaching age appropriate skills while staying active, and having fun. Participants wear the same gear as the pros, with the officially licensed NFL jerseys. This is non-contact league, with an emphasis on safety. Best of all, Everyone Plays!

Games Begin: April 9 Kindergarten - 12th Grade

CITY OF RICHLAND RECREATION DIVISION | RICHLANDPARKSANDREC.COM | 942-7529

Regular

MondayThursday

Friday

Weekends & Holidays

18-Holes

$37.00

$42.00

$47.00

9-Holes

$22.00

$27.00

$27.00

Twilight

$31.00

$36.00

$41.00

Super Twilight

$22.00

$22.00

$22.00

18-Holes

$29.00

-

-

9-Hole Senior

$20.00

$20.00

$25.00

Senior (after 1:00 pm)

-

$35.00

$40.00

18-Holes

$20.00

-

-

9-Hole Junior

$14.00

$16.00

$16.00

Junior (after 1:00 pm)

-

$25.00

$25.00

Other Rentals

18-Holes

9-Holes

Cart Fee (per rider)

$14.00

$8.00

-

Pull Cart

$3.00

$2.00

-

Rental Clubs

$18.00

$9.00

-

Range Balls

Small

Medium

Large

$4.00

$6.00

$8.00

Senior

Junior

Instruction 9-Hole League

Private Lessons

Series of 5 Lessons

$55.00

$220.00

$20.00

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COLUMBIA POINT GOLF

Columbia Point Golf Course is an upscale, daily fee facility built and owned by the City of Richland.

It is a challenging course for all levels of golfers and is located on the eastern side of the Cascade Mountains adjacent to the Columbia River. It boasts a variety of tee boxes and measures 6,571 yards from the Championship tees. This James J. Engh design features mounded, rolling fairways and large, undulating greens. The parkland-style course opened in 1997. Columbia Point has a fully-stocked golf shop, cafe, covered patio and driving range complete with extra amenities including men's and ladies' lockers available for daily use. The clubhouse matches the natural beauty of course at Columbia Point.

The covered patio with a panoramic view of the front nine complements the spacious golf shop and indoor cafe seating. Columbia Point was ranked 4th in Washington in 2010 by Western Golf Alliance - Where You Can Rip It.

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Yoga Fitness & Aromatherapy = "Physical & Emotional Balance" Instructor: Patti Mason, ACE, ACE,Yoga Fit Level 1, Life & Health Coach Certified A continuous flow of postures, accompanied with active breathing, bringing mind and body together. Learn to enjoy how your body moves.

You can add the benefits of Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade Aromatherapy for increased physical and emotional homeostasis and balance.

Mondays, 5:05-6:20pm Class#

Month

Resident

10291

Dec

$20.25

NonResident $25.25

10292

Jan

$27.00

$33.75

No Class

Tuesdays OR Thursdays, 5:15-6:15pm

10293 Feb $33.75 $42.25 2/15 To Add ‘Slim & Sassy Body Shape’ $5.00 (Resident) / $6.00 (Non-Resident) Richland Community Center, Riverview Room

Yoga Flow 1 with Dawn MacDonald Instructor: Dawn MacDonald, Certified Yoga Fit V & Asthanga Instructor, Yoga Alliance Yoga Flow 1 is ideal for those interested in learning basic yoga postures or someone wanting to improve their basic form. This class includes holding poses and flowing poses that will yield strength, flexibility, balance, and relaxation. The focus will be on proper alignment for each individual. Please bring a yoga mat, towel, water bottle, and wear comfortable workout attire.

Mondays, 5:15-6:00pm No Class

$23.25

NonResident $29.00

Jan

$17.50

21.75

1/18

Feb

$23.25

$29.00

2/15

Class#

Month

Resident

10270

Dec

10271 10272

Yoga Flow 2 Instructor: Dawn MacDonald, Certified Yoga Fit V & Asthanga Instructor, Yoga Alliance (RYT500) This class merges basic yoga postures with breathing to create a heat-building workout.

Basic yoga experience recommended although class is designed for all levels. A cardiovascular workout that combines strength and stretching poses to lengthen and strengthen your muscles.

Tuesday is a slow flow class and Thursday is a medium flow to power based class. Dress comfortably. Bring a yoga mat, firm blanket and water.

Richland Community Center, Activity Room

Class# Month

Resident

10275

Dec

$23.25

NonResident $29.00

10278

Jan

$23.25

$29.00

10276

Feb

$23.25

$29.00

No Class 12/24

Richland Community Center, Riverview Room Tuesdays AND Thursdays, 5:15-6:15pm NonNo Class# Month Resident Resident Class 10273 Dec $29.00 $36.25 12/24 10274

Jan

$29.00

$36.25

10277

Feb

$29.00

$36.25

Richland Community Center, Riverview Room

Yoga Joy Instructor: Jolene Szendre In this class you will improve flexibility, strength and balance while reducing stress and tension.

Learn the proper yoga postures. All levels welcome.

Thursdays, 5:45-7:00pm Class#

Month

Resident

10100

Dec

$23.00

NonResident $28.75

10101

Jan

$30.75

$38.50

10102

Feb

$30.75

$38.50

No Class 12/24

Richland Community Center, Activity Room

Crested Hills Park

6

Desert Rim Park

3

Frankfort Park

3

Gala Park

3

Gillespie Parkway

3

Goethals Nature Playground

3

Hills West Park

2

Horn Rapids Ath. Complex

24

Howard Amon Park

30

Jason Lee Park

4

Jefferson Park

9

Jeanette Taylor Skate Park

2

John Dam Plaza

4

James Lawless Park

30

Leslie Groves Park

149

Lynnwood Loop Park

11

McMurray Park

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Located in the Tanglewood neighborhood at the east end of Tanglewood Drive.

A new underground automated irrigation system and turf were completed in 2015.

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We have begun converting the little league field to a softball. It will be ready for use in 2016.

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Trailhead is located on Queensgate Drive just west of the Westcliff neighborhood near the trail access to Badger Mountain Centennial.

The construction of a new paved parking lot with 76 spaces was completed in October 2015. Funding for the project was provided by the Port of Kennewick and Benton County.

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6 water and power pedestals will be removed and replaced on dock near Anthony’s.

Six new pedestals will be added to the east side docks.

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The shoreline along Columbia Point Marina Park has been enhanced by trimming up Russian Olive trees and other trees to provide views of the river.

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Richland National Little League and the City will partner to reconstruct and refurbish the two baseball fields at Claybell Park.

Improvements include the installation of a new outfield fence for the west field.

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Stevens is located at the intersection of Van Giesen and Stevens Drive.

Eagle Scout, Ryan Warren is working on completing his Eagle Scout Project, by working with contractors to construct a restroom and installing a drinking fountain.

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A new stage will be constructed with sloped grass seating. Construction began in September with completed anticipated in early spring of 2016.

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Barth Park is located at the intersection of Barth and Comstock Street.

Community Development Block Grant funds were used to purchase and install playground equipment for youth 2-5 years old and completed in October 2015.

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A section of the By-Pass Highway Shelterbelt Trail has been reconstructed from Swift Blvd. to Duportail Street. The trail has been placed closer to the Beautification wall thus reducing impacts to the trail surface from tree roots. The asphalt will be removed from the existing trail and it will remain as a gravel surface.

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Academy of Soccer Excellence..................................................................................................................................... 34 Bridge – Tri-Cities Unit 422, District 19 ................................................................................................................... 34 Chinook Cycling Club..................................................................................................................................................... 35 Columbia Basin BMX ...................................................................................................................................................... 35 Columbia River Disc Golf Club.................................................................................................................................... 36 Fun, Fit and Over Fifty.................................................................................................................................................... 36 Hanford Reach Interpretive Center............................................................................................................................ 37 Horn Rapids Motorsports Complex........................................................................................................................... 37 Inter-Mountain Alpine Club........................................................................................................................................... 38 Little League in Richland................................................................................................................................................. 38 Lower Columbia Basin Audubon ................................................................................................................................. 39 Mid-Columbia Ballet........................................................................................................................................................ 39 Mid-Columbia Forestry Council................................................................................................................................... 40 Nomad Trail Runners ..................................................................................................................................................... 40 Richland Babe Ruth Baseball.......................................................................................................................................... 41 Richland Lacrosse Club .................................................................................................................................................. 41 Richland Senior Association.......................................................................................................................................... 42 Tapteal Greenway............................................................................................................................................................ 42 Three Rivers Lacrosse Club.......................................................................................................................................... 43 Three River Road Runners............................................................................................................................................ 43 Three River Ultimate...................................................................................................................................................... 44 Tri-Cities Girls Fast Pitch .............................................................................................................................................. 44 Tri-Cities Outrigger Canoe Club................................................................................................................................. 45 Tri-City Bike Club ........................................................................................................................................................... 45 Tri-City Dog Park Society ............................................................................................................................................. 46 Tri-City Kart Club........................................................................................................................................................... 46 Tri-City Radio Control Modelers................................................................................................................................ 47 United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties ............................................................................................................. 47 USTA Pacific Northwest................................................................................................................................................ 48 Washington State Geocache Association.................................................................................................................. 48 3 Rivers Bicycle Coalition.............................................................................................................................................. 49

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ACADEMY OF SOCCER EXCELLENCE

www.asesoccer.com The Academy of Soccer Excellence (ASE) is dedicated to the development of individual skills, as well as building relationships and social foundations that help kids in the game of soccer and throughout life.

ASE offers a year round soccer experience, with competitive play during the summer tournament season, recreational and competitive league play during the fall and spring seasons, and an Indoor Futsal Program during the winter. ASE also offers soccer camps, clinics, and specialized training for players and coaches throughout the year.

The ASE Recreational Program, for girls and boys from 5 to 8 years of age, is designed for those players that want to learn the game of soccer in a fun and non-competitive environment. Our program is designed to develop individual skills with the focus on those fundamental skills each week. This is a great opportunity to develop soccer players and to train in an enthusiastic atmosphere.

The ASE Development Program, for boys and girls from 9 to 10 years of age, is designed for those players that want to play competitive soccer but with a focus on individual skills and personal development.

The ASE Competitive Program, for girls and boys from 11 years of age through high school, is designed for those players that want a competitive soccer experience and are focused moving to the next level of soccer.

The program promotes personal life skills along with advanced soccer skills at the highest level of the state.

Join the ASE soccer community today!

BRIDGE – TRI-CITIES UNIT 422, DISTRICT 19 BRIDGE – TRI-CITIES UNIT 422, DISTRICT 19

www.d19.org/units/unit442/ The mission of the ACBL is to promote, grow and sustain the game of bridge-related interests of our Members.

Richland Duplicate Bridge Kay’s Klub Bridge Buddies Hanford Duplicate Bridge ACBL Unit Championship Game Three Rivers Bridge Club

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CHINOOK CYCLING

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www.chinookcyclingclub.com chinook@chinookcyclingclub.com Chinook Cycling Club originated in 1986 for cyclists who enjoy the sporting aspects of cycling, including both national level competitive cycling and regional recreational competition. Over the years the club has grown, and the range of interests has expanded with it. However, we still retain our original focus as a club whose primary activities revolve around the sporting aspects of cycling. Our current membership includes riders with a wide range of interests and abilities, including some who are members of USA Cycling (formerly United States Cycling Federation), the national level competitive cycling organization. Club activities include: spring road training events, spring/summer time trial series, fall mountain bike events, trail maintenance and trail building. Local groups that Chinook Cycling Club currently support include the Tri-City Bicycle Coalition, Friends of Badger, and Toys for Tots. Check us out on Facebook and visit us at chinookcyclingclub.com.

COLUMBIA BASIN BMX COLUMBIA BASIN BMX

www.columbiabasinbmx.com The sport of BMX encourages‌.DISCIPLINE by helping kids focus energy in a positive direction; SELF ESTEEM by building confidence and teaching kids about setting and reaching goals; PHYSICAL FITNESS by developing strong minds and bodies.

Bicycle motocross (BMX) is currently the fastest growing youth sport in North America and is the latest addition to the Olympics. Any bike can be outfitted to suit BMX. This includes the beginner bike with smaller wheels or the mountain bike with gears. A typical race around a BMX track will last about 50 seconds pitting a rider against up to 7 other riders. BMX provides low cost family entertainment. The Columbia Basin BMX track is located about 1/4 mile out of town on Robertson Road, off Highway 240, next to the Horn Rapids Softball Complex. It is a full service BMX track complete with lights for evening practices and racing.

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COLUMBIA RIVER DISC GOLF

www.crdiscgolf.com Columbia River Disc Golf Club (CRDGC) is a non-profit organization, and a local club formed to promote and expand the sport of disc golf in the Tri-Cities area. We began in October of 2011, and our long term goals include a major yearly event (along with multiple yearly events) and maintaining/improving James J. Lawless DGC. We also plan on beginning/continuing disc golf youth events with local recreational sports departments and schools. We welcome those of all skill levels and encourage new and seasoned players to participate in our Handicap League.

James J. Lawless Park and Disc Golf Course is located off of Wellhouse Loop in Richland, WA. It features 18 “holes” which consist of concrete tee pads and disc golf baskets, with distances ranging from 150 ft. to 420 ft.

The game rules and etiquette is played similarly to that of regular golf, with few exceptions due to the nature of golf discs and disc golf baskets. There is no cost to play at the course, and anyone can get started with as little as $10 for a single disc. Disc golf is a recreational activity which can be played year-round, and enjoyed by nearly all age groups. The Columbia River Disc Golf Club holds weekly events, as well as various tournaments, throughout the Tri-Cities.

FUN, FIT AND OVER FIFTY http://www.ffofc.org/ The Fun, Fit and Over Fifty club promotes the health and welfare of adults over fifty. We provide mental and physical activities in a friendly and casual environment. Annual membership dues are $15 per individual. Most activities are provided at no charge to our members and their guests. The 300 club members come from all five communities in the area: Richland, Kennewick, Pasco, West Richland and Benton City.

The club is organized around activity categories.

• Foot Sports and Winter Sports: hiking, walking, cross-country and downhill skiing, snowshoeing and ice skating • Wheel Sports: road and mountain biking • Water Sports: canoeing, kayaking, rafting and boating • Ball Sports: tennis, bocce ball • Social and Intellectual: book discussions, healthy food group, presentations, social gatherings and outings • Camping trips: RVing and camping • Travel: local, regional and international trips Our most popular activities are weekly hikes and bicycle rides. Physical effort ranges from casual to challenging.

Our web site has a calendar of upcoming events, along with officers and committee chairs to contact.

HANFORD REACH INTERPRETIVE CENTER

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www.visitthereach.org The river is what binds us all together and the stories of the river told by the REACH will be our legacy to future generations. It will be a reflection of who we are and all of the elements that have been woven together to make the Hanford Reach National Monument unique in the world. As storyteller, our goal is to bring our history, culture and heritage alive for learners of all ages. We will reflect on where we have been, who we are now and where we are going.

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The REACH is a gateway to the Hanford Reach National Monument, including the last free-flowing stretch of the Columbia River.

To celebrate the natural, scientific and cultural history of Eastern Washington through programs and exhibitions that encourage curiosity and inquiry.

To be a catalyst for tourism by promoting cultural, historical and recreational attractions, as well as works by local artists that visually capture the rich history of the Hanford Reach and our surrounding community.

To tell the stories of our diverse community, which has profoundly impacted local, national and international events.

To explore exciting contemporary perspectives on history, science, energy, technology and environmental stewardship.

Inspires wonder and discovery through education and fun for all people.

HORN RAPIDS MOTORSPORTS COMPLEX www.hornrapidsmx.com Horn Rapids Motorsports Complex is a 500-acre facility located in Richland, WA. Park facilities include: 2.4 mile motocross track, trails, pee wee track, ATV, Jeep and 4x4 area, multiple restroom and shower facilities, camping with electrical and water RV hookups, a new announcing/scoring tower on the MX track and a 10 acre paintball area.

HRMC’s full time staff has over 35 years of experience in the motocross industry and has hosted prestigious events such as the Washington State MX Championships, Washington Old Timers International Motocross, Quad Northwest Nationals, AMA Lucas Oil Loretta Lynn Amateur National Qualifier, P.R.O. Northwest National MX Series, EWDRA Hare Scrambles and over 27 MX and SX events as well.

Horn Rapids Motorsports Park is now open for practice on the fully groomed motocross track. For up to date rates and schedule information call the HRMC Track Hotline at 496-2958 for current track and weather conditions. Please call before you haul.

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INTER-MOUNTAIN ALPINE

www.imacnw.org The Inter-Mountain Alpine Club (I-MAC) was organized in October 1948 to bring together those of us who find particular pleasure in shaking the dust of civilization from our boots and hitting the high country trails whenever the opportunity arises. I-MAC's primary purpose is to encourage the enjoyment of the outdoors and to promote hiking, XC Skiing, snowshoeing and other activities. We also hope to provide the stimulus and opportunity for the beginner to enjoy the unique satisfaction that comes from attaining the heights under their own power and to gain a deeper appreciation of Mother Nature as a result of knowing her first hand. We welcome guests on all club trips. Anyone wishing to take part only needs to register with the trip leader. Longer trips have more advanced sign-up deadlines so check well in advance!

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL Celebrating over 75 years of Little League! Little League Baseball is open to Boys and Girls ages 5-9 (as of December 30 and ages 10-12 (as of April 30). Leagues are offered for all skill levels. Practices and games are scheduled on weekdays and Saturdays. Play begins in March and continues through mid-June.

Greater Richland Little League (Addresses North of Swift Blvd and West Richland) www.grll.org grllbaseball@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/pages/Greater-Richland-Little-League/569760409720860 Greater Richland Little League offers levels from Beginner to All-Stars including Tee Ball. The organization teaches kids teamwork, good sportsmanship, fair play and most of all, to have fun! All who register will be placed on a team. Registration closes in February!

Richland National Little League (Addresses South of Swift Blvd) www.richlandnational.com info@RichlandNational.com

LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN AUDUBON SOCIETY

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www.lowercolumbiabasinaudubon.org The Lower Columbia Basin Audubon Society (LCBAS) is totally for the birds! Founded in 1965, we provide local residents with opportunities to get involved in bird study, conservation, and identification.

LCBAS members are involved in a variety of programs to promote bird conservation and education. We survey bird populations, restore bird habitat, and provide education programs to local schoolchildren.

We welcome anyone with an interest in birds to join us on a bird walk on Bateman Island, held the first Saturday of every month (September through June). No experience or equipment is necessary! You can also get up close and personal with our feathered friends at one of the bird banding demonstrations that we offer through Richland Parks and Recreation.

We hold a monthly meeting on the fourth Tuesday of the month at Kennewick First Lutheran Church. Each meeting features a talk about birds, bird biology, or bird conservation.

2015 is an especially great time to get involved in LCBAS – it’s our 50th anniversary! Look for special events throughout the year to celebrate the past, present, and future of the Lower Columbia Basin Audubon Society.

MID-COLUMBIA BALLET www.midcolumbiaballet.org The Mid-Columbia Ballet (MCB) is Southeastern Washington’s premier performing dance company.

Incorporated in 1973, MCB’s mission is to foster and advance the art of ballet in its various forms. MCB Senior Company dancers are at the highest pre-professional level and comprise the primary performing group of the Mid-Columbia Ballet. The Junior Company is the Mid-Columbia Ballet’s training ground and these young dancers serve as the foundation of our Educational Outreach program. Although best known for their annual traditional holiday performances of The Nutcracker, the Company’s repertoire include classical, neoclassical, and modern works by choreographers from throughout the U.S. In addition to its regular public performances, MCB annually reaches about 6,000 youth from our community through special performances and in-school lectures and demonstrations.

MCB receives national recognition as a member of Regional Dance America/Pacific where the Senior Company has held the rank of “Honor Company” since 1992. Each year the Senior Company performs at the Pacific Regional Dance America Festival, and MCB has hosted this event four times, most recently in 2010. Many MCB dancers have received scholarships for further study and have gone on to professional dance careers, most notably, former Pacific Northwest Ballet principal, Patricia Barker.

Look for information about upcoming performances at www.midcolumbiaballet.org or call 946-5417. Nutcracker tickets go on sale for each year’s performance beginning November 1st.

MID-COLUMBIA FORESTRY COUNCIL 40 The purpose of the Mid-Columbia Community Forestry Council is to promote recognition of the value, benefits, and importance of urban trees by: • Increasing public awareness of urban trees • Providing educational programs and technical support • Providing leadership on community forestry issues that enhance and heighten the awareness of urban trees, community forests and associated natural resource management • Cultivating cooperation among all area sectors involved in community forestry • Functioning as a clearinghouse of information for people with an interest in community forestry and urban trees The Council encourages economical, beneficial and appropriate tree care practices and policies that promote urban tree health. Membership is open to all residents of the Benton, Franklin, and Walla Walla counties and seeks the broadest possible involvement of individuals, organizations, societies, associations, businesses, public and private agencies and groups interested in community forestry and the objectives of the Council.

The Council assists in coordinating activities of institutions, entities, and persons involved in community forestry, to avoid duplication and inefficiency and to promote beneficial, economical community forestry policies and practices.

NOMAD TRAIL RUNNERS RICHLAND LACROSSE CLUB

www.nomadtrailrunners.com nomadtrailrunners@gmail.com The Nomad Trail Runners of Eastern Washington is a local club that provides a structured organization for the purpose of promoting trail running as a sport and healthy lifestyle within our community. In furtherance of our purpose, the Club hosts weekly group runs, fun runs, training runs and programs generally off the road, hosts education lectures about topics of interest for runners, provides awards for club members, hosts social events for members, and all such other things as may be conducive to the encouragement of running. The Club also engages in community activities, to publicize by appropriate means, the benefits of running as a means of physical fitness to improve the health status of people in our community. The Club encourages its members to volunteer for both Club and non-Club races, thereby fostering a volunteering spirit. The club also strives to leave the trails as good as or better than we found them and as such organizes trail work parties.

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RICHLAND BABE RUTH

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www.richlandbr.com Richland Babe Ruth offers an opportunity for kids 13-19 (if turned 19 after Jan. 1st 2016) to play in a competitive baseball league, playing teams from all over the Columbia Basin. The league has three divisions: Prep for 13 year olds, Babe Ruth for 14-15 year olds and Seniors for 16-19 year olds. Home games are played at the Babe Ruth Complex located at Hanford Legacy Park near Horn Rapids.

RICHLAND LACROSSE

www.richlandlacrosse.com president@richlandlacrosse.com Richland Lacrosse Club offers two boys high school-level lacrosse teams, Varsity and Junior Varsity, competing in the Washington High School Boys Lacrosse Association (WHSBLA) league. All high school boys in grades 912 who live within the Richland School District and Pasco School District are eligible to play.

Lacrosse is one of the fastest growing sports in the Tri Cities area. It’s exciting to watch, fun to play and a terrific way to stay active. Lacrosse is an especially good off-season activity for football players who want to improve their conditioning.

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RICHLAND SENIORS ASSOCIATION

www.richlandseniors.com The Richland Seniors Association (RSA) was formed in 1995 with volunteers making up the Board of Directors and Officers. This "social" organization was established to keep in contact with each other. The purpose is to unite mature adults in friendly fellowship, provide educational, recreational, economic and community service programs and enable everyone to work together for their needs, interests, and enjoyment. The population in Richland and the Tri-Cities is growing rapidly and we strive to accommodate a variety of interests.

TAPTEAL GREENWAY

http://tapteal.org/ The Tapteal Greenway is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded in 1995 that works to preserve the rustic character of the Lower Yakima River by protecting native habitats and species through conservation. This group enhances recreational opportunities throughout the corridor by providing outdoor education programs and promoting public access to these resources. The Tapteal Greenway is a 100% volunteer organization driven by the membership and the board of directors, and funded solely by member dues, donations, and grants. They do not employ staff and do not have an endowment.

THREE RIVER ROAD RUNNERS

The Tapteal Greenway is the 35-mile corridor along and including the Yakima River extending from Kiona Bend at Benton City to the mouth of the river at Bateman Island in Richland. The land trail portion is identified as the Tapteal Trail, and our water version on the river is identified as the Tapteal Water Trail.

This corridor includes a complex mix of federal, state, county, municipal, and private ownership as well as a variety of habitats ranging from arid shrub steppe to lush emergent marshlands.

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THREE RIVERS LACROSSE

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http://3rlax.com https://www.facebook.com/pages/Three-Rivers-Lacrosse/112001362198330 Three Rivers Lacrosse Club, was established in March 2006. The club serves boys and girls youth lacrosse as well as high school girls. Our club exists to serve the best interest of the players and the sport in our community.

We welcome all levels of skill.

Practice begins in February and go through the first week in June. Practices are typically held at Badger Park.

Teams are by grade level and rental equipment is available for a nominal fee. We have experienced coaching staff who are dedicated to promoting lacrosse in our community.

Please see the website for more details to come.

Three Rivers Lacrosse is also hosting one of the largest lacrosse tournaments in Eastern Washington at Columbia Park on April 25-26. Even if you don't have a player, come check out the fun at the Three Rivers Lacrosse Shootout! GO COYOTES!

THREE RIVERS ROAD RUNNERS www.3rrr.org Eric Greager: sageg@charter.net The 3 Rivers Road Runners have been running strong in the Tri-Cities, Washington since the late 1970’s. We welcome all who share our lifestyle of enjoying a good swim, bike or run. The 3 Rivers Road Runners are for runners and triathletes of all shapes and sizes, from the veteran ultra-marathoner or Ironman triathlete to the beginner working towards that first 5 km fun run or sprint triathlon, and everyone in between.

The primary goal of the 3 Rivers Road Runners is to promote running and multi-sport events in the Tri-Cities.

Besides providing events for our members and athletes in the region, we hope to attract new athletes to the club that can benefit from the healthful, positive lifestyle gained through running and multi-sport. Over the years, one primary focus has been fitness for the children in our area and the battle against childhood obesity.

We have helped raise thousands of dollars for local elementary school physical education programs through our Leprechaun Dash fun run in March. Our running club not only gives back to the running community, we give back to the community at large.

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THREE RIVERS ULTIMATE

Brent@ThreeRiversUltimate.org www.threeriversultimate.org https://www.facebook.com/groups/threeriversultimate Three Rivers Ultimate (TRU) is co-ed youth Ultimate Frisbee in the Tri-Cities for middle school and high school-aged players. After school practices will be starting in the Spring, with opportunities for some competitive games. No experience required. Ultimate is an exciting, non-contact team sport, played by thousands the word over. It mixes the best features of sports such as soccer, basketball and football into an elegantly simple yet fascinating and demanding game. Ultimate is the antidote to the win-at-all-costs mentality; it is self-officiated and ruled by the concept of sportsmanship known as Spirit of the Game.

Pickup Ultimate, The Desert Lorax www.desertlorax.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/DesertLorax

The Desert Lorax is an adult, co-ed group of Ultimate Frisbee players from around the Tri-Cities. We play pickup games year round, and travel to 4-6 tournaments per year. Pickup is good quality, while still being very beginner friendly. Come on out and play! Bring cleats, water and a white and dark shirt. The current schedule is Saturdays at 2pm at Columbia Point Marina Park, and Wednesdays at 6:00pm under the lights at Horn Rapids Athletic Complex. With longer days we'll move the weekday games to Columbia Point, and add Mondays (also at 6:00pm).

TRI-CITIES GIRLS FASTPITCH SOFTBALL http://www.eteamz.com/tcgfsa1/ The Tri-Cities Girls Fastpitch Softball Association (TCGFSA) is a not-for-profit organization providing opportunities for young ladies, ages 6 -18, to play recreational fastpitch softball in the greater Tri-Cities. Leagues are built around girls playing with friends and having fun, as well as learning the game and building skills.

The TCGFSA Recreational Spring softball season runs from April through June/July. Teams are organized in leagues determined by players’ age. Each age group spans two years. Every effort is made to keep teams geographically based by school or city. Games are played at Columbia Playfield in Richland located near Richland High School.

Registration opens on February 1.

TRI-CITIES OUTRIGGER CANOE CLUB

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www.tricitiesocc.com The Tri-Cities outrigger canoe club was founded in 1998. Club practices are held at Columbia Park West three days per week on the Columbia River. The club typically attends six to seven short and long distance races each season. The club currently owns three canoes. The season starts in early April and ends in October.

Outrigger canoes feature a lateral support float known as an outrigger, which is fastened to one or both sides of the main hull. Unlike a single hulled canoe, an outrigger generates stability as a result of the distance between its hulls. Compared to other types of canoes, outrigger canoes can be quite fast, yet are also capable of being of being paddled in rougher water.

Interested in becoming a member of TCOCC? Newcomers are invited to come to our training location and paddle with us on all regularly scheduled days. Notify the coach and a paddler will meet with you ½ hour prior to scheduled practice for orientation. We will ask you to fill out a liability waiver, pay a $10.00 fee for temporary insurance and we will provide you with a paddle, instruction, and a fun day. You are welcome to paddle with us two or three times before deciding whether to become a member. No experience needed! Must be 18 years of age and know how to swim.

TRI-CITY BICYCLE CLUB info@tricitybicycleclub.org http://www.tricitybicycleclub.org/ The Tri-City Bicycle Club (TCBC) supports all bicycling in the Tri-Cities and Mid-Columbia. The club offers several opportunities including third-Sunday rides and tours with an emphasis on the joy and adventure of cycling. Riders of any ability level are welcome. TCBC encourages developing bicycling skills, but is not a competitive organization. Third-Sunday of the month organized rides are scheduled year-round and are open to any rider wearing a bicycle helmet. It is our policy never to leave anyone behind or stranded. The club encourages bicycle riding for recreation, better health, and transportation. TCBC supports its members and the community by holding and supporting recreational rides and social events. The club is an active advocate for the safety and interests of bicyclists, and helps conduct bicycle safety programs for adults and children including the Benton Franklin Safe Kids Coalition bike rodeo.

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TRI-CITY DOG PARK SOCIETY

http://new.tricitydogparks.org The Tri-City Dog Park Society (TCDPS) was established in 2005 with the purpose of developing and maintaining dog parks in the Tri-City area. The society gives money and donates volunteer hours to further these efforts. Funds are collected through membership dues and the annual Pooch Plunge at Howard Amon Park. TCDPS has donated $44,362 to date towards Paws-abilities Place Dog Park at Badger Mountain Park.

This year, TCDPS hopes to install an additional drinking fountain, add more trees and benches and to replace the dog waste bag dispensers.

TRI-CITY KART CLUB

www.tckc.net Tri-City Kart Club (TCKC) offers fun and excitement for all ages. Karting is an ever growing sport and TCKC is known for our fun and family-friendly atmosphere. The age of our competitors range from 5 years old to 70+ and anyone is welcome. TCKC takes great pride in our facility and introducing people to the fun and excitement of kart racing.

The track sports two configurations: 5/8 mile Long Track and a 1/2 mile Short Track. During the club race season, both configurations are used in the nine race championship points battle as well as having at least two night races during the hottest months of July and August. TCKC has been privileged to hold several National events drawing competitors from across the entire west coast. Get in contact with a TCKC Board Member to get a "guided tour" of the state-of-the-art racing facility and watch some live racing action.

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www.tcrcm.org The Tri-City Radio Control Modelers (TCRCM) is an organization for individuals interested in radio controlled model aviation. The TCRCM operates a premier R/C model aviation flying site at the Horn Rapids Motorsports Park for its members, new student pilots, and invited guests.

So maybe you have read some modeling magazines, talked with a friend who flies, and are thinking R/C models might be fun! Or you have already taken the big plunge, and bought/built your first R/C model, and now need to get it in the air. The TCRCM has a group of highly experienced flight instructors that are available free of charge to new club members for primary flight training, as well as existing members that would like a refresher or advanced training. Students must call an instructor and arrange for lessons.

UNITED WAY OF BENTON & FRANKLIN COUNTIES United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties 2-1-1 Get Connected. Get Answers.

United Way of Benton and Franklin Counties collaborated with many local and state organizations for several years to bring the 2-1-1- telephone information and referral system to Benton and Franklin Counties. 2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember phone number for people to call for health and human service information and referrals and other assistance to meet their needs.

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www.pnw.usta.com info@pnw.usta.com The USTA Pacific Northwest (USTA/PNW) offers tennis programs, leagues, and tournaments for players of all ages and ability levels. Working with parks and rec organizations and schools and districts, the USTA/PNW brings the opportunity to learn tennis to individuals in Washington, Alaska, Oregon and northern Idaho. The USTA/PNW has over 25,000 individual adult and junior members, over 200 organization members and was established in 1904 as one of the 17 sections (or regions) of the United States Tennis Association.

WASHINGTON STATE GEOCACHING ASSOCIATION www.wsgaonline.org Washington State Geocaching Association (WSGA) is a nonprofit recreational club supporting geocachers and geocaching across the state of Washington. WSGA promotes social and recreational activities for geocachers, and works with land managers to ensure support for geocaching on park lands. WSGA exists to: • Promote geocaching as a fun, family-oriented outdoor activity that increases awareness and appreciation of the environment and our parks and trails.

• Provide opportunities for participants to enjoy geocaching and to socialize with other geocachers.

• Educate park systems and land managers about geocaching and its benefits.

• Increase awareness and support of geocaching through interaction with other outdoor groups and the public.

• Encourage low-impact geocaching and promote stewardship of our natural resources.

• Support "Cache In Trash Out" activities to help maintain parks and trail systems.

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www.3rbconline.org The mission of the 3 Rivers Bicycle coalition is to provide a bicycling advocacy and resource organization that promotes improved quality of life in and around the Tri-Cities area of Washington State.

3 Rivers Bicycle Coalition is the proud sponsor of the Bike Festival held in May at the Richland Community Center. This family-friendly activity brings community members together to learn more about cycling in our community as-well-as providing instruction on bicycle repair, helmet fitting, organized rides and much, much more. Watch for additional information in the Spring Recreation E-Activity Guide!

INTERESTED IN BECOMING A COMMUNITY PARTNER Richland Parks & Recreation is proud to be partners with the many organizations you see in this E-Activity Guide. Together, we offer many fantastic recreational, educational and philanthropic opportunities that benefit our great community. If you or your group is interested in teaming with Parks and Recreation, contact us at 942-7529 or parksrec@ci.richland.wa.us.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Private Organization * This activity is organized and offered by a private organization. The City does not collect or administer participation fees. By-way-of a special facility use rental agreement, this activity is allotted scheduled use of the Richland Community Center. Although not programmed by city staff, for the convenience of our patrons, this Richland activity is included in the Activity Guide.

Registration Notice In order to administer equitable services among all community members, the first day of drop-in registration participants may only register for themselves for each program/class chosen (with the exception of parents/guardians registering their under age children and/or spouse). After the first day, participants may turn in registrations for other community members as space allows. In order that minimum class registration is met, please plan on registering no less than three days prior to the start of class.

Richland Resident/Non-Resident Policy The City of Richland recognizes the primary purpose of Parks and Recreation is to provide for the recreational needs of Richland residents. People living within Richland’s city limits support the City’s parks and recreation services through taxes. Consequently, the City offers residents a discount on selected recreational programs. People residing outside the city limits are welcomed and encouraged to enjoy City sponsored events and programs at a non-resident rate.

Refund Policy Sometimes things don’t go as planned. Richland Parks and Recreation reserves the right to cancel, reschedule, relocate or combine activities as needed. If Parks and Recreation cancels an activity, participants will be notified and a full refund will automatically be issued. Participant initiated refund for classes and activities must be requested at least 3 days prior to the start date and will not be issued for less than $5. Participant-initiated refunds will be assessed a $5 processing fee per class/activity for each person involved. Refunds are issued from the City Finance Office in approximately 14 days. Refunds for VISA and MasterCard transactions will be credited to the same card used in the original transaction.

Gender Equity Policy The City of Richland complies with Washington’s “Fair Play and Community Sports Act” that prohibits discrimination against any person in a community athletics program on the basis of gender. Any questions or comments, contact Laurel Strand, Parks and Recreation Manager, at 500 Amon Park Dr., Richland, WA 99352, (509) 942-7501, lstrand@ci.richland.wa.us.

Statement of Non-Discrimination The City of Richland does not discriminate on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, religion, color, race, creed, national origin, age, marital status or the presence of any sensory mental or physical handicap in the provision of services, in programs or activities. Participants shall not be refused of services due to their gender identity or gender expression. The City of Richland does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the programs and activities which it operates, pursuant to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Pub. L 101-336.

Interested in Teaching a Class?

Richland Parks & Recreation is always on the lookout for enthusiastic and knowledgeable instructors to teach classes and workshops. We would be delighted to receive your course proposals. Please contact: Justin Brown 942-7534 Carmen Garcia 942-7378 Stan Johnson 942-7541 Life Jacket Loaner Program Going out on the river and need life jackets for relatives or friends? Don’t buy for just one special outing! Life vests are available to check out free of charge at the Richland Community Center.

For more information call 942-7529.

Bike Helmet Distribution Site The Richland Community Center is one of the distribution sites for the Safe Kids Coalition helmet fitting program. For more information call 942-7529. It could save your child’s life!

Interested in a Room Rental at the Center?

Many of the Community Center rooms are available for rent as space allows. For more information on rentals, please call 942-7529.

Sports Concussion and Head Injuries (Zachary Lystedt Law) A concussion is a brain injury and all brain injuries are serious. They are caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head or by a blow to another part of the body with the force transmitted to the head. They can range from mild to severe and can disrupt the way the brain normally works.

Even though most concussions are mild, all concussions are potentially serious and may result in complications including prolonged brain damage and death if not recognized and managed properly. In other words, even a “ding” or bump on the head can be serious. You can’t see a concussion and most sports concussions occur without loss of consciousness. Signs and symptoms of concussion may show up right after the injury, or can take hours to fully appear. If your child reports any symptoms of concussion, or if you notice the symptoms or signs of concussion yourself, seek attention right away. For current and up-to-date information on concussions go to: www.cdc.gov/concussion Photo Release Photographs of participants may be taken for program promotion purposes. Please notify staff, class instructor or photographer if you do not wish to have your photograph taken.

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Non-Discrimination in Community Athletic Programs Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal statute created to prohibit sex discrimination in education programs that receive federal financial assistance. The City of Richland does not discriminate against any person on the basis of gender in the operation, conduct or administration of community athletic programs or sports facilities.