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August, 2009
EVENTS CALENDAR
Events in and Around Downtown
HANDS-ON HERITAGE HOUSE-- The new free companion museum of the 1895 Rosson House is now open. Come join fun historical hands-on activities and exhibits inside the California bungalow style Stevens-Haustgen House. Look through a stereoscope, try your hand at old fashioned games, investigate the tools of kitchen and laundry duties over 100 years ago and more. This participatory exhibit space is also the headquarters of our scheduled school tours and Heritage Saturday activities. The Hands-On Heritage House, (602)534-9382, is open Wednesday - Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday Noon – 4 p.m. Closed Easter Sunday. For information on school tours & programs please call (602) 261-8063.
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.
Friday, August 21
THIRD FRIDAY CONCERT SERIES AT CIVIC SPACE PARK-- at 424 N. Central, on the third Friday of every month from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. FREE. Bring your own blanket Take the Lightrail to Central and Van Buren.
Valleywide Events
Daily through August 31
KIDS PLAY FREE AT CITY 9-HOLES THIS SUMMER-- Junior golfers ages 17 and under will play for FREE -- every day, all day -- at the three Phoenix 9-hole courses, when accompanied by a paid adult. The special is good for one youth per adult. If only one adult is present, additional kids’ rounds are only $5 each. The Phoenix Youth Golf Program offers affordable golf lessons year-round to young golfers between the ages of 5 and 17 and the $30 Junior Play Pass good for 30 days at all Phoenix golf courses on a space available basis. For information call 602-262-5088 or go online to www.phoenix.gov/parks and click on the Golf link. The Phoenix nine-hole golf courses: Aguila Par 3, 8440 S. 35th Ave., 602-237-9601, Encanto Short 9, 2300 N. 17th Ave., 602- 262-6870, Palo Verde 9, 6215 N. 15th Ave., 602-249-9930. Tee times can be booked online at Phoenix.gov/golf.
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. Eastlake Park Dance Studio, 1549 E. Jefferson St. Call (602) 262-6759/TDD (602) 262-6713.
Saturday, August 1
FALL REGISTRATION STARTS AT BEUF-- for special interest classes (youth and adult) and Youth Basketball Leagues at Beuf Community Center, located at 35 Ave. and Pinnacle Peak Rd. Variable fees for classes. Register on-line at www.phoenix.gov/PARKS choose classes and programs. For more information call (602) 534-4754.
First Saturday Monthly
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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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.
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.
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.
Saturday, August 8
FULL MOON SUNSET HIKE: #52657-- Experience South Mountain Park by the light of the Dog Day Moon! This hike will explore the Mormon Loop Trail and include a moonlight stroll through Hidden Valley. This hike will be approximately 3.7 miles round-trip. Hike pace will be steady with short, infrequent stops along the way. What to bring: A flashlight or headlamp Location: Mormon Trailhead, 8610 S. 24th Street, south of Baseline Rd. on 24th Street. 602 262-7393. Register using class number at www.phoenix.gov/parks choose classes and programs.
Saturday, August 8
NIGHT GOLF AT ENCANTO 9-- 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. 7 p.m. Encanto 9 is located at 2300 N. 17th Ave., (602) 262-6870.
Second Sunday, monthly
EXPANDED SILENT SUNDAYS TO NORTH MOUNTAIN PARK-- Cyclists, skateboarders, wheelchair users and stroller-riding tots will soon get to call the roads of North Mountain Park their own one day each month when the Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department expands it’s popular Silent Sunday event to the area beginning in February. North Mountain Park, 10600 N. 7th Street, will host Silent Sundays from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month. Vehicles will park in the lot at the Havasupai Ramada reserving the park’s roadways for non-motorized use. Trailhead access sites outside of the park will remain open to vehicles. The kickoff event is Feb. 8 with the remaining 2009 dates: May 10, June 14, July 12, Aug. 9, Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 8, and Dec. 13. For more information call (602) 495-5506.
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.
Friday, August 14 through 17
ADAPTIVE WILDERNESS CAMPING #58434-- Ages 14 and up. Enjoy some time relaxing and playing in the cool pine country at the City of Phoenix’s Camp Colley, located north of Payson. Activities at camp may include outdoor cooking, hiking, and visiting a fire lookout tower. Cost includes food, round trip transportation to and from Camp Colley. Space is limited so sign up soon! Please call 602-534-0527 for more information on this program. A mandatory orientation meeting will be held prior to each trip. Meeting date, time and location will be available soon. Register on-line using course number at www.phoenix.gov/PARKS choose classes & programs.
Friday, August 21
NIGHT GOLF AT PALO VERDE-- 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. 7 p.m. Palo Verde is located at 6210 N. 15TH Ave., (602) 249-9930.
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.
