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Home My WebLink About1998-05-18; Parks & Recreation Commission; 598-1; Commissioner's ReportJ ITEM EXPLANATION : Attached is the Commissioner's Report for April/May 1998. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION -AGENDA BILL INFO AB# 598-1 TITLE : EXHIBITS: 1. Commissioner's Report - ApriI/May 1998. ,- MTG. DATE: 05/18/98 COMMISSIONER'S REPORT OEPT. CSD DIV. P&R STAFF: Bradshaw 0 ACTION May 18,1998 TO: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION FROM: Recreation Supervisor I /-- COMMISSIONER’S REPORT FOR APRlLlMAY 1998 DAYTRIPPERS A trip to Ensenada and Rosarito Beach is scheduled for May 30. In June excursions are planned to the “Great American Irish Faire” at Santa -Anita Park and the play “Tintypes” at the Old Globe Theatre. AQ U AT I C S Summer swim lesson registration begins May gth with MAIL-IN registration only being accepted until May-31 st. Approximately 550 envelopes are expected to be received for a total of about 1500 participants. Walk-in registration begins at Calavera Community Center on June 6‘h. The second staff recruitment screening will be held May 23“ from 9 am to 12:30 pm. On May 13‘h, 1 5ith and 1 6th, the Swim Complex will host Avocado League Pre-lims, Diving and Finals. The Water Safety Instructor course will end May 21“. The Swim Complex will host many pool parties for the local school students between mid-May and the end of the school year. April attendance totaled 5,437 with revenue of $14,262 not including rentals. ADULT SPORTS 3-Man Basketball registration is May 18 through June 5. Teams will play on Tuesday nights at Calavera Hills. Women’s 5-Person Basketball registration is May 18 through June 5. The girls will play on Thursday nights at Calavera Hills. ENRICHMENT CLASSES Do you know a budding actor waiting to be discovered? The new Department class “Let‘s Bring Out the Actor in You” gives children ages 8 to 15 the opportunity to discover their own special talents through a well-rounded exposure to the theater arts. This session wraps up with a smashing performance of ‘Little Red Riding Hood” as this play serves to unveil some very special talent in our community. One of the wonderful things about childhood is how uninhibited kids can be when given the chance to explore and create. As another summer quickly approaches, our Enrichment Class Program is again offering dynamic, fun and educational camps for kids. Whether looking for Sports, Cooking, Computer, Karate or a Safari to spy on spiders, hermit crabs and snakes, we have just the camp for you. 6) C! SPECIAL EVENTS The Stay ‘N’ Play Program is fast coming to a close as the school year finishes. 80 youngsters participated in the program, and these increased numbers were largely due to the hard work of Marc Beasley and his lead program coordinators, Barb Moreno, Timmy Delgado, and Susan Fellows. Ten weeks of Summer Camps is on tap next for Marc’s crew. - SENIORS April - In and Around the Senior Center National Volunteer Recognition week (4/19 - 25) was celebrated with special thanks, gifts, and kudos to 93 of our wonderful volunteers. We had two showings of the Senior Center video which highlights many volunteers, served punch and cookies and gave all the volunteers refrigerator magnets which stated “Volunteers.. .Touching Lives, Lifting Spirits . ’’ The presentation by Dr. Rashad Ansari, rheumatologist (4/23), was very successful. 73 people benefited from Dr. Ansari’s knowledge as he answered questions from the audience and provided information about diagnosis, treatment and self-help for those who suffer from arthritis. The Special April Tea Dance (4/30), was enjoyed by 82 people. Toes were tapping and feet were flying to the music provided by the Jerry Michelsen Trio. Mav We’ll start offering monthly blood tests on May 14 to screen for glucose and cholesterol levels, courtesy of the NCHS, Oceanside - Carlsbad Health Center. 0 The League of Women Voters will present the pros and cons of the ballot issues which will be in the upcoming June election (5/19). 0 Presentation by Dr. David Sartoris, Professor of Radiology at UCSD, about osteoporosis and its impact on both men and women (5120). Presentation and demonstration by the Carlsbad Police Department’s K-9 Unit (5/27). June’s calendar includes: Another Friendship Tea (613). Ballroom Dance class featuring West Coast Swing (6/3). 0 A seminar entitled “Creating Opportunities for New Friendships” (6/4). 0 A program which explores “25 Things I want to do after Retirement’’ (6/1 I). 0 Two OASIS classes, Mysteries of the Mind (6/24) & Tax Update for Retirees (6/25). 0 The Braille Institute’s community outreach group is hosting a presentation by Dr. David Plotner, ophthalmologist, which will be open to all seniors (6/29). Senior Safari E Tuesday, April 7th, a full bus of seniors visited the Queen Mary in Long Beach. Our tour included highlights of the ship’s history, a sit-down lunch on the Promenade Deck and musical entertainment by an orchestra of big band and swing music. Great day had by all! - The previously cancelled Begonias and Butterflies was held on April 23d. This nature day in Carlsbad was terrific. Samia Rose Topiary was the morning event. We watched a demo on topiary, had tea and enjoyed the speaker. Down the road to Weidner’s, we toured the nursery, had our lunch and watched a demo on how to prepare hanging baskets. The afternoon was spent at the Monarch Program - a butterfly farm in Encinitas. On our way home we stopped at the flower fields. c Saturday, April 25th - 5:30 AM!! What an hour. But, 25 sturdy seniors propped up their guide for the day and we journeyed to Temecula for the Balloon & Wine Festival. The balloons were filled by 7:00, but couldn’t fly due to windy conditions. They were beautiful to see. We browsed through the vendor booths and then boarded our bus for Thornton Winery. Lunch was served and a tour of the winery concluded the afternoon. Happiness is yelling ‘Bingo”. Pechanga Casino is scheduled for May 20th. Our last trip entertained 80 plus, to date, we have 70 signed up. This includes the great buffet lunch.. .which is always enjoyed by all. Saturday, May 30th, we have a full bus scheduled for a matinee performance of “Riverdance” at the Civic Theater in San Diego. It should be a wonderful afternoon to celebrate Irish music, song and dance. Thursday, June 4th, 40 seniors are scheduled to board the bus for Pasadena. We will step back in time to explore the treasures of the world famous Huntington Library, Museum and Garden Room. A perfect way to view a bygone era. Our trip is already sold out for the Del Mar Fair. Our day will be spent seeing exhibits, the fun of the fair, the food of the fair and top our evening off with Tom Jones in Concert. Tuesday, June 30th - should be a great day and evening. c- .and Fieid clinic on Saturbay, April 25, 1998, at La Costa Canyon High School. The clinic began at 9 AM and were greeted by approximately 150 youngsters, ages 7-1 3. Steve and Willie put the kids through a vigorous two hour session that included stretching, interval work, strength and flexibility drills and individual opportunities to experience a variety of track apparatus. Gatorade was provided to all participants during a brief mid-session break, and the day was culminated with each youngster receiving a handsome track medal, water and an energy bar. Most of the youngsters stayed after the clinic’s finish, requesting autographs from Steve and Willie. Staff was very pleased with the turnout, and Mr. Scott and Mr. Banks expressed satisfaction in a quick post program evaluation of the day. Youth Sports staff look forward to coordinating future endeavors with these two outstanding and energetic athletes. F PARKS The Median maintenance staff, part-time staff and Brookfield Development have teamed up to enhance and beautify the right-of-way along Batiquitos Lane. City staff have just completed irrigation retrofit and installation. Brookfield Development will now landscape the right-of-way. As part of the Parks Division’s court resurfacing program, Laguna Rivera tennis and basketball courts were resurfaced two weeks ago and Carlsbad High School tennis courts are scheduled for resurfacing in May. - The Tree Division is in the final stages of filling the vacant Tree Trimmer I position. SKATEBOARD PARK On April l!jth, the Planning Commission approved the Carlsbad Skateboard Park. This was an important milestone in the development processing of the project. Final construction plans for the Park are currently being completed. Staff anticipates going to the City Council the first part of June for authorization to go to bid. Construction is scheduled to begin in late summer with completion this fall. OPPORTUNITY GRANTS In April, the City Council approved the Opportunity Grants scholarship program and seeded the program with $2,000. Applications and information packets are being prepared and will be available to the public on June 1, 1998. Interested citizens should call the Harding Community Center at 434-2833 for information. Staff is looking forward to being able to assist Carlsbad youths in experiencing new recreational opportunities by offering this scholarship program. JWLBF~ADSHAW c: Recreation & Parks Planning Manager City Manager Assistant City Manager All Department Heads 12 4