HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-10-16; Parks & Recreation Commission; 1095-1; Director's ReportPARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - AGENDA BILL
AB # 1095-1 TITLE: DIRECTOR'S REPORT (INFO)
VITG 10/16/95
DEPT CSD
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Accept and file Director's Report
ITEM EXPLANATION:
Attached is the Director's Report for October 1995.
EXHIBITS:
1. Director's Report - October 1995.
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October 11, 1995
TO: COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
FROM: Recreation Supervisor I
DIRECTOR'S REPORT - OCTOBER 1995
YOUTH SPORTS
Marc Beasley and staff are extremely busy as they prepare for fall events including their
biggest, the Youth Basketball Program. More than 600 youngsters, ages 7-17 will
engage in fun, fundamentals and friendship in this annual program that runs from
November through March.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Also upcoming for this creative arm of our department is the annual Halloween Haunted
Mansion. This "frightful" event takes place on October 27, 28 and 29 at Calavera Hills
Community Center. Due to its tremendously frightening cast, parents are recommended
to bring children 10 years of age or older. The Halloween Carnival, a bit more tame than
the Mansion, will be held on Halloween evening, Tuesday, October 31, also at Calavera
Hills Community Center. Doesn't Calavera mean "skull" Yeeeeeaaaaaaaa!
Staff recently completed another successful clean-up, "I Love A Clean Carlsbad", in which
more than 200 locals helped to clean the Agua Hedionda Lagoon, Buena Vista Lagoon
and the Carlsbad coastline.
The "Fall Garage Sale" was recently held at Holiday Park. More than 70 sellers and
5,000 people enjoyed the good weather as they discovered their bargains and treasures
until the next time when we meet again at the "Spring Garage Sale".
DAYTRIPPERS
Dave Millikan reports that space still remains for the upcoming trip to thebeautiful
mountain village of Idyllwild on October 21. Another popular trip filling up fast is the 1
day excursion to Las Vegas. Get your seat now for this November 10 "lucky bus".
Finally, come together with other aficionados of the theater as they enjoy a splendid
afternoon at the Elizabeth Howard Dinner Theater in the presentation of the "Sound of
Music" on November 19th.
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AQUATICS
Carl Pope passes on information that the Swim Complex is currently being utilized by
Carlsbad High School Physical Education classes during weekday mornings. Teens
enjoy the pool amenities Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and; Tuesdays and
Thursdays on alternating weeks in the morning.
Carl also states that the Complex has been busy hosting various Water Polo events in
recent weeks. More than 100 athletes and close to 500 spectators enjoyed a Water Polo
Tournament on September 22 and 23. Additionally, the Complex has played host to the
Carlsbad High School Lancer Water Polo team for 8 separate home matches!
Just finishing up is the current edition of the Emergency Water Safety Course, a must for
any accredited and certified waterperson. Last class is slated for October 22. The 2nd
set of weekday swim lessons are immersed and running. These lessons extend through
mid-November. Staff is looking forward to the installation of the Aquatic Center's new
Automated Chemical Control System. Scheduled to be in place by the end of the
month, the system will offer 24 hour a day/7 days a week monitoring and control of the
Center's water and chemical balance.
SENIORS
Trips for the month included a busload to the picturesque village of Big Bear Lake.
Highlights included a narrated boat tour of the lake nestled into the valley adjacent to this
quaint town. An equally attractive trip to the awe-inspiring "Crystal Cathedral" in Orange
County was also very well received by the senior constituents.
Teri House passes on information that active seniors can look forward to a busy October
as they catch their breath following a whirlwind September. Recently completed in late
September was the "Memory Workshop" supported by materials from the American
Association of Retired Persons. Staff and a lead volunteer led discussion on helping
seniors find tools/ways to improve their own memories.
Upcoming events of note for October include the long awaited and much anticipated
seminar, "All About Xeriscape", presented by renown speaker Mark Steyaert who also
happens to be our "ace" Park Development Coordinator. Mark will be presenting his
materials on October 16 at 1:00 p.m. at the Senior Center. An equally popular class
offered is receiving quite a reception at the Center, Country Line Dancing is sweeping
the nation, and is being offered at the Senior Center starting Thursday, October 26. Pre-
registration is required so do so soon. A large turnout is expected for this class that runs
$10/5 lessons and last 11/z hours each. This is without questions an outstanding value!!
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PARKS
The City Council has awarded the American with Disabilities Act/Playground
Improvements Contract to the low bidder. Work on these projects at Calavera,
Stagecoach, Holiday and Laguna Rivera Parks will begin in Early November. This project
involves replacing or modifying play equipment to make them accessible to handicap
persons and includes a rubberized surfacing around the play equipment.
SHAW
c: City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Department Heads
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