7 what you need to get back on track. This class is offered for socialized dogs, that have been taught the basics, but could use a little more structured training. This refresher course will help re-teach the dog and the owner to work together as a team. We will focus and handling techniques and self control, through group exercises. Dogs will also learn target stick training. Owners will learn effective, non-verbal ways to communicate with their dogs. There will also be fun and surprises for you and your dog. Your dog wants to come back to school! Days/Date: Wednesdays for 3 weeks Session 1: June 11, 18, 25 Session 2: July 2, 9, 16 Time: 6:30pm - 7:20pm Fee: $45 Resident / $47 Non-Resident. Age: Well-behaved children, 10 years and older may attend this class. Min: 6 Max: 10 Location: Hillcrest Park Skylight Room Note: Please bring your dog on a regular collar (no choke chains) and 6-ft leash. Please bring your dogs favorite treats for the first class. Beginning Adult Golf Instruction Start with the basics and learn from the best at Eaglemont Golf Course. Four instructional classes cover grip, stance, alignment, chipping, putting, and golf etiquette. Balls are provided. This class will get you started in no time! Great instruction from the golf pros at Eaglemont Golf Course. Days: Tuesdays for four weeks Session 1: May 6, 13, 20, 27 Session 2: June 3, 10, 17, 24 Session 3: July 8, 15, 22, 29 Time: 4:30pm to 6:00pm Location: Eaglemont Golf Course Fee: $55 Resident / $57 Non-Resident Age: 18+ Min: 4 Instructor: Eaglemont PGA Golf Professional Stroller Strides Stroller Strides is a great way to get back in shape, have fun with your baby and meet other new moms. The stroller-based workout addresses the new mom’s exercise needs in a fun and refreshing format. Any sturdy stroller is acceptable and exercise equipment for class in provided. See www.strollerstrides.com for more information. Classes are ongoing. Days/Times: Tuesdays 9:30am - 10:30am Thursdays 9:30am - 10:30am Saturdays 9:30am -10:30am Dates: April - June Location: Meet at Hillcrest Park Ages: Adult Fee: 10 class punch card: $110 Resident / $112 NonResident 1 month unlimited: $60 Resident / $62 Non-Resident Instructor: Natalie Gustafson, Certified Stroller Strides & Fit 4 Baby Instructor Note: Bring your child in a stroller, a water bottle, and wear comfortable clothing/shoes for moving around!
special events Summer Solstice Celebration Sponsored by the Mount Vernon Arts Commission Stroll on down to the Skagit Riverwalk next to the Tulip Tower and experience the Summer Solstice with fellow artists, art enthusiasts, community leaders, movers and shakers for a Celebration of the Sun! Good music, great food and wonderful art!!! The evening ends with an auction of patio umbrellas and Adirondack chairs painted by local artists. Tickets can be purchased at MVPR or Gretchens in Mount Vernon. Mark your calendars – Thursday, June 19th, 5:30pm 8:30pm. Mount Vernon’s Birthday Saturday, June 21st ~ 1:00pm - 3:00pm Hillcrest Park Lodge, 1717 S. 13th Street Joint the Mount Vernon Parks and Recreation Department’s special Geocaching event in the morning and stay for cake in the Lodge in the afternoon, or just come for cake in celebration of Mount Vernon’s 124th Birthday! For more information call (360) 336-6211 or visit www.mountvernonwa.gov Mayor’s Wellness Challenge: Programs and activities free to the community for the month of August! See full event information on the City of Mount Vernon website: www.mountvernonwa.gov Summer Solstice Geocoin Challenge Friday, June 20th 7:00pm and Saturday, June 21st Registration 7:30am - 9:30am Participate in the Mount Vernon’s inaugural Geocoin Challenge! This exciting “treasure hunt” will be an event you will never forget! Use your GPS device to track coordinates and search for treasure! Friday night will be an evening hunt to meet other cachers and to visit the historic downtown Mount Vernon. Saturday’s hunt will have you searching the City for 15 hidden caches! After required amount of caches are found, participants will receive their “Coin”, one per family. This event celebrates the 124th birthday of the City of Mount Vernon with cake served in the historic Hillcrest Lodge! Please call (360) 336-6215 for further event information and registration. Starlight Cinema Come celebrate summer nights with movies under the stars!! Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and family and friends! We will be showing family movies on our JUMBO Screen at Hillcrest Park! Admission is FREE. Concessions will be available. Movies will begin at dusk! Remember your flashlight for when it’s time to leave! July 25: The Lego Movie, PG August 1: Escape from Planet Earth, PG August 8: E.T., PG August 15: Despicable Me 2, PG August 22: Frozen, PG-13
FABULOUS 4th OF JULY MUSIC & FIREWORKS Food and music for the whole family! Bring your own food and BBQ or try one of our tasty food vendors at our Annual Music Festival at Edgewater Park. Music starts with local bands around 6:00pm with the headliner starting at 9:00pm and spectacular fireworks at dark! Come with your friends and dance the night away or picnic with your family and enjoy the whole evening at Edgewater Park. You won’t want to miss the great music and enjoy the best seats in the house for the fireworks!! Location: 600 Behrens Road in Mount Vernon Date: Friday, July 4th 6:00pm - 10:00pm Don’t forget your lawn chair and a flashlight to assist with leaving the show! 30th Annual Children’s Art Festival July 19, 2014 10:00am - 4:00pm Mark your calendar early for this super event you won’t want to miss! This year’s event promises to be filled with quality local children’s entertainment and approximately 30 booths providing hands-on arts & crafts!!! Concessions are provided at the event and you are welcome to bring your own lunch. Children can experience activities from fish prints to sand art and best of all, its free!! This festival is supported by the City of Mount Vernon and many other generous businesses and organizations within Mount Vernon and the Skagit Valley. Bring the whole family, a picnic lunch and enjoy the whole day together at Hillcrest Park in Mount Vernon. If your organization or family would be interested in volunteering at a booth or being a part of the festival as a sponsor, please contact the Recreation Department at (360) 336-6215, we would love to hear from you! For more information on any program or event through the Mount Vernon Parks & Recreation Department, call the administration office at (360) 336-6215.