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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-04-17; Parks & Recreation Commission; 495-1; Director's ReportPARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - AGENDA BILL AB# DEPT. TITLE: DIRECTOR'S REPORT (INFO) RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept and file ITEM EXPLANATION: Attached is the Director's Report for April 1995. EXHIBITS: 1. Director's Report - April 1995. 15 April 11, 1995 TO: COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR FROM: Recreation Supervisor I DIRECTOR'S REPORT - APRIL 1995 Davtrippers If you were thinking about taking the "Ovemighter" to Vegas in May, you procrastinated too long - it's sold out!!! Not to fear, there is a Laughlin "Turnabout" on Saturday, June 10, so call Donna at 434-2833, and do it now! Space is still available for the one night stand of "World Ice Skating Champions." Scheduled for July 2, 1995, Donna Harvey is again the key to your participation. Give her a call. Aquatics A Water Safety Instructor's class is slated soon at the pool as a full complement of 12 students go through the training. Just complete is the "Lifeguard Academy" with 25 graduates going on to the ranks of expert waterpersons throughout Carlsbad and the North County. Special Events Just completed is another edition of the Spring Teen Dance. Scheduled at Calavera Hills Community Center, hundreds of junior high-aged youngsters enjoyed the music of their favorite artists and refreshments. Pictures were also taken of any youth and their friends to commemorate the evening's fun. Another addition in a long series of events is taking place this week. The annual "Kidz Spring Camp" is being run at Stagecoach Community Center. Taking advantage of the time that youngsters have away from school, staff offers a menu of games, crafts, and educational offerings during the week of camp. This series has proven to be exceptionally popular and each and every recent camp has been jam packed. Upcoming events for this section include the Spring Garage Sale and Summer Camp for kids. Scheduled over this coming weekend are the three Egg Hunts at Stagecoach, Calavera Hills and Holiday Parks. Staff is expecting more than 2,000 children to attend the hunts! Youth Sports Youth Basketball is now complete and County Tournament action is over. Two teams were especially successful in their efforts during this County competition. Jim Van Pelt's 5/6 grade team from Calavera Hills was victorious in winning the County Championships. Jim Miller's 3/4 grade team, also from Calavera Hills, was successful in copping the consolation championship. Congratulations to these teams as well as all the 680 youth that participated this year. Upcoming events for this section include the Youth Track Clinic scheduled April 22 at Carlsbad High School to be followed the next weekend by the Annual Youth Track and Field Meet, also slated for Carlsbad High. Ballfields Gian Lauro reports that the La Costa Youth Organization recently donated 50 tons of dirt that was applied to the diamond at the Safety Center Field. City employees, Andy Bullington and Tyler Mazzacco assisted Gian in the application of the soil. The field looks outstanding, and we thank LCYO and our staff for their work. Announcements It is a real pleasure to announce that Mike Fiser, injured critically in a winter ski accident, has made a remarkable recovery, and in fact, is now working again at our Calavera Hills facility. Mike is extremely popular with his fellow workers and provides a real inspiration to all of us that work along side him. WELCOME BACK MIKE! Seniors The Carlsbad Senior Center was host to a St. Patrick's Day Dance recently, and early returns deem the dance a resounding success as 132 seniors kicked up their heels to music performed by the "Golden Tones." Daniels Cablevision was on hand and taped the festivities. The class "Spanish on the Job" also took place during the month of March and attendance was impressive as instructor Julie Heard tutored the assembled. Additionally, the new exercise class, "Fun and Fitness in the Hawaiian Style" has proven quite popular. Some attendees don their moo-moos and Hawaiian shirts to learn this gentle and relaxing form of exercise. April signals the close once again of the very successful tax program. Trained Senior Volunteers assist participants with preparation of their tax forms. Upcoming events include: • "Healthy Foot" exams - April 19 (free) • Presentation - "San Diego - Past, Present and Future" - April 20, by Paullette Lahmer of Centre City Development Corp. • Senior Safari Trips to Lawrence Welk Theatre and the Hot Air Balloon Festival. May is Older Americans Month As part of the observance of this special month, the Senior Center will be offering a number of events and programs including these two: • "Schemes, Scams, Flim Flam and Other Assorted Crooks" - a very informative, important presentation by Darlynne Reyes Menkin, Consumer Producer for Channel 8 KFMB News. • "Showcase for Seniors" - The 2nd annual edition of a program that involves more than 30 vendors presenting their latest products and services that benefit the senior population. JIM BRADSHAW