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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-02-22; Parks & Recreation Commission; 293-1; Director's reportPARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - AGENDA BILL DEPT. TITLE: DIRECTOR'S REPORT (INFO) RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept and file. ITEM EXPLANATION; Attached is the Director's Report for January- February 1993. EXHIBIT; 1. Director's Report - January 1993. 13 February 11, 1993 TO: PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR VIA: Senior Management Analyst 4- FROM: Recreation Supervisor I DIRECTOR'S REPORT/FEBRUARY, 1993 Parks Doug Duncanson reports park maintenance staff was recently involved assisting LaCosta Heights students and parents in planting trees to honor the memory of Lauren Rudolf, a LaCosta area youngster who passed away recently. A fundraiser was held to buy trees and "Lauren Grove" became reality on February 5th. > Seniors Active seniors empowered themselves with knowledge as more than 25 recently attended a tour of the City's library and learned the use of the new computer card catalogue. Everyone was impressed with this new technology. Representatives from Elderhostel recently delivered a talk on their alternative education programs for seniors. 52 citizens attended the presentation at our Senior Center that detailed these one week educational opportunities that combine travel and study in exotic locales around the world. March 29 marks the arrival of Belly Dancing to the Senior Center. Following the lunch hour, a dancer will offer the assembled an overview of Middle Eastern dancing, perform a 20 minute demonstration, and encourage participation from the group. Youth Sports Robin Bettin announces the Youth Baseball Clinic has just wrapped up as 36 local youngsters enjoyed a week of baseball at Calavera Hills. Former San Francisco Giant catcher, Bob Barton, highlighted the week's festivities with his visit. The Upper Deck Company and Chick's Sporting Goods donated prizes to the camp, and the Fieldstone Company sponsored Saturday's wrap up barbecue. Carlsbad will be hosting the Annual San Diego County Youth Basketball Tournament on March 20 and 21. 35-40 teams will converge on 4 sites in the Carlsbad area to vie for the claim of County Champion. 6 Carlsbad teams will qualify as part of the tourney. Aquatics Carl Pope lets us know the re-opening of the pool is slated for February 22. This signals the beginning of a flurry of activities at the Aquatics Center. Carlsbad High School begins 14 EXHIBIT 1 Page Two practices on the 22nd and meets in mid-March. Water Safety Instruction re-training is scheduled on February 28, with the Lifeguard Academy, obligatory for all would-be lifeguards, scheduled to begin on March 6. Special Events Jill Prichard forwards the information that more than 250 youngsters will enjoy the Annual Junior High Valentine's Dance. Held at Harding Community Center, the youngsters will induldge in their favorite music, friends, and refreshments. Jill also states that the Annual Golf Clinic in conjunction with Rancho Carlsbad Golf Course is slated for February 27. Approximately 120 youths ages 8-18 will receive free golf instruction, food and refreshments, and a re-conditioned golf club the day of the event. All this courtesy of Cobra Golf Inc. and the citizens of Carlsbad. Adult Sports Gail Watts states February 19 signals the deadline for adult Softball sign-ups. 113 teams are anticipating the start of play in early March. Additionally, 5-person basketball is just underway with a record 42 teams "running the floor" in each of 7 different divisions. Davtrippers A recent trip to a taping of the game show "The Price Is Right1 netted Carlsbad resident, Anita Edgecomb, a top cash prize as "Showcase Winner" for the day! Inquiries have been heavy as to our next trip to the show. The Department's "highlighted trip" for the month of March is a day trip to the Anza-Borrego Desert area. Scheduled on Thursday, March 25, the trip's highlights include a slide presentation and visit to the area's interpretive center. Enrichment Classes Classes are in mid-stream and sign-ups are currently in progress for the new session that begins the end of February. Achievements The department's duo of Robin Bettin and Dave Millikan, continue to represent us in outstanding fashion with the California Parks and Recreation Society. Representing local District XII, Robin is incoming secretary for 1993. Dave will represent the district as its incoming treasurer for the year. Dave had just finished a 2 year stint as the supervisor's representative for our district that found him representing supervisors from our area at the state level. Congratulations to both these active, involved recreationists. JIM BRADSHAW c: City Manager Assistant City Manager .. j- Department Heads •*•"