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August, 2008
EVENTS CALENDAR
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Daily Events
Friday, August 8
NIGHT GOLF AT PALO VERDE—Friday night check in is 7 p.m. The course will be lined with glow lights and glow balls will be provided. $25 per person. One child plays free when playing with paying adult. $15 for each additional child. City of Phoenix Night Golf Adult/Junior Championship will be Friday, August 15 at Palo Verde, and Saturday August 16 at Encanto 9. Palo Verde is located at 6215 N. 15th Ave. (602) 249-9930. Register online at www.phoenix.gov/golf. To book a private night golf tournament call (602) 262-4540.

Sunday, August 24
“SILENT SUNDAY” AT SOUTH MOUNTAIN PARK/PRESERVE-- For each Silent Sunday, the park’s main Central Avenue access roadways will be closed to motor vehicles from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m., reserving them for the entire day for non-motorized uses. Each Silent Sunday also features free drop-in park ranger guided interpretive programs and hikes from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the South Mountain Environmental Education Center, located adjacent to the park’s main entrance. All roads past the main gatehouse at the Central Avenue entrance, including the Summit Road, are closed to motor vehicles for the day. Visitors can park in the free public lot adjacent to the Environmental Education Center. Only roadways accessible from the preserve’s Central Avenue entrance are closed for Silent Sundays. All other access points and parking areas, including trailheads at Pima Canyon, Desert Foothills, Beverly Canyon, and the Mormon Trail, will remain open. Those needing more information can call 602-534-6324.

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On-Going Event
Events lasting two weeks or more

Ongoing Weekly
BALLET CLASSES-- Including Pre-Ballet (ages 5-9): Saturdays 2-4 p.m. Beginning Ballet (ages 7-12): Tuesdays 4-6 p.m. Adult Beginning Ballet (ages 12 & up): Tuesdays 6-7:30 p.m. Ballet I (9 yrs & Up): every Wednesdays 4-6 p.m. Ballet II (9 yrs & Up): Thursdays 4-5 p.m. Beginning Pointe (teacher's consent): Thursdays 5-6 p.m. FREE. Eastlake Park Dance Studio, 1549 E. Jefferson St. Call (602) 262-6759/TDD (602) 262-6713.

Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays
WACEE PRE-TEEN AND TEEN PROGRAM-- 10-15 year olds can hang out, play foosball, billiards, basketball, softball, Play Station, and computer games, field trips, "walk-n-shops." Monday and Friday 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays 4:30-6:30 p.m. Free (fee may apply to field trips.) First time registration required at Washington Adult Center, 2240 W. Citrus Way (South of Glendale Ave, between 23rd & 21st Ave.). Call (602) 262-6971.

Mondays
BINGO-- Weekly bingo games with cash prizes. Adults. 1-3 p.m. Fee. Washington Adult Center, 2240 W. Citrus Way, (602) 262-6971.

DUPLICATE BRIDGE – 12:30-4 p.m., Fee. Washington Adult Center, 2240 W. Citrus Way, (602) 262-6971.

Tuesdays and Thursdays
AEROBICS PM-- Low impact, cardiovascular, firm and tone for adult women and men to shape up and gain strength. You will need comfortable clothes and aerobic shoes. Trained instructor. 6-7 p.m. Washington Adult Center, 2240 W. Citrus Way, (602) 262-6971.

Tuesdays and Thursdays
PARTNERS ADAPTIVE RECREATION GROUP – Adults with mental and physical disabilities. Special Olympics training, field trips and adaptive recreation activities. 6-8 p.m. Washington Adult Center, 2240 W. Citrus Way, (602) 262-7658.

Every Wednesday
WEDNESDAY MORNING BREAKFAST CAFÉ-- Enjoy coffee, juice and donuts (25 cents each) as you visit. 9-10 a.m. Entertainment at 10 a.m. Paradise Valley Community Center, 17402 N. 40th St. (602) 495-3777.

SCRABBLE-- Weekly Scrabble game for adults. No fee on first visit. 4:30-8:30 p.m. Washington Adult Center, 2240 W. Citrus Way, (602) 262-6971.

Second Wednesday each Month
PHOENIX FIREFIGHTERS CPR/FIRST AID CLASS – First Aid & CPR. 5-9 p.m. For info call (602) 277-1500. Washington Adult Center, 2240 W. Citrus Way, (602) 262-6971.

Thursdays
MUSIC HOUR SING-A-LONG-- Weekly adult sing-a-long group. 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. No fee. Washington Adult Center, 2240 W. Citrus Way, (602) 262-6971.

PARTY BRIDGE-- Adults. 1- 3:30 p.m. Fee. Devonshire Community Center, 2802 E. Devonshire Ave. Call for information at (602) 256-3130.

Fridays
BALLROOM DANCE-- Adult Fee. 7-9:55 p.m. Washington Activ. Center, 2240 W. Citrus Way, (602) 262-6971.

Third Friday of each month
A FREE WALKING GROUP-- For race-walkers and beginners. 8 a.m. at the Arizona Senior Olympics (ASO) office 2705 N. 15th Ave., Phoenix. Call (602) 261-8765 to sign up. Arizona Senior Olympics is a non-profit corporation committed to providing information, coaching and events to encourage those 50 years-old and above to participate in sports. For more information, or to see a list of activities go to www.seniorgames.org or call (602) 534-3500.

First Saturday Monthly
HERITAGE SATURDAYS-- Make and take vintage crafts. Bring the whole family to the Carriage House at Historic Heritage Square, 7th St. and Monroe (1 block. South of Van Buren in downtown Phoenix). Join in FREE family fun and learn while making a piece of history. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. For more information call Barbara Gronemann of Southwest Learning Sources (480) 991-0341. Privately held event.

LINE DANCING -- All ages. Fee. 7-10 p.m. Washington Adult Center, 2240 W. Citrus Way, (602) 262-6971.

First and third Saturday monthly
ARCHAEOLOGY FOR KIDS-- Become a Junior Archaeologist! Learn about the science of archaeology and the Hohokam people by participating in a simulated excavation of a Hohokam pithouse. Actual Hohokam artifacts are used in this program. Classes are generally October - May, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and are divided by age (ages 7-11 first Saturday, 10-14 third Saturday). Advance registration required. Specially arranged workshops are available for groups of ten or more. Program fee: $10 Museum members; $12 Non-members. Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park, 4619 E. Washington, (602) 495-0901.

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LAST MONTH

Night Golf at Encanto and
Palo Verde Golf Course

Ballet classes for all ages offered
at Eastlake Park

Aerobics every Tuesday & Thursday at
Washington Activity Center

Junior Archeology for Kids at
Pueblo Grande Museum

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