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April, 2010
EVENTS CALENDAR
Events in and Around Downtown
Events in and around downtown
First Saturday Monthly
HERITAGE SATURDAYS-- Learn while having fun making a piece of history. Bring the whole family to Historic Heritage Square located at 7th St. and Monroe (1 block. South of Van Buren in downtown Phoenix) for these historical craft programs every first Saturday of the month, (except January and August) between 12 – 2 p.m. Programs held in the Hands-On-Heritage House. Prices $2/ Child or $5/families of four or more. For more information call 602.534.9382. Privately held event.
Wednesday through Saturday
HANDS-ON HERITAGE HOUSE-- 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. For information on school tours & programs please call (602) 534-9382.
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.
Events
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.
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.
Friday, April 2
RESIDENT ARTISTS SHOW RECEPTION-- Gallery Exhibit at Phoenix Center for the Arts. Free reception 6 – 8 p.m. on Fridays with live artist demonstrations, entertainment, refreshments. Hours: Monday – Thursday 5– 8:30 p.m. Saturday 9 – 12 p.m. Show runs through April 30. Call 602-534-2285 for information www.phoenix.gov/PARKS/phxctr.html
Fridays
BALLROOM DANCE-- Adult Fee. 7-9:55 p.m. Washington Activ. Center, 2240 W. Citrus Way, (602) 262-6971.
First Saturday Monthly
HERITAGE SATURDAYS-- Learn while having fun making a piece of history. Bring the whole family to Historic Heritage Square located at 7th St. and Monroe (1 block. South of Van Buren in downtown Phoenix) for these historical craft programs every first Saturday of the month, (except January and August) between 12 – 2 p.m. Programs held in the Hands-On-Heritage House. Prices $2/ Child or $5/families of four or more. For more information call 602.534.9382. Privately held event.
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.
Saturday, April 3
NORTH MOUNTAIN VISITOR’S CENTER INTREPERATIVE HIKE #62754-- Enjoy a guided hike in the Phoenix Mountains Preserve with a Park Steward. Learn about the flora and fauna and the natural and human history of the area. Hike is easy to moderate and approx. 2.25 miles in length. FEE: Adults $10, Seniors $5, Youth $5. Discounts applied at registration; $3 for Recreation Card holders and 25% for Phoenix Residents. 9-10:30. NMVC Front Doors - North Mountain Visitors Center, 12950 N. 7th St. Register on-line using class number at www.phoenix.gov/parks choose classes & programs.
BEGINNING BIRDER CLASSES: FEATHERS, EGGS, NESTS-- Through a combination of class and field time, skilled birder, Kathe Anderson, will help teach you all the basics of birding. FREE. Classes start with a 7 a.m. bird walk followed by a class from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center, 3131 S. Central Ave., 602 468-6470, riosalado@audubon.org
JUNIOR GOLF FUNDRAISER: FOUR PERSON SCRAMBLE— Deadline to register is March 26! Due to your generous support of this program and the continued support of our major sponsor, PING, the City of Phoenix, Golf Section can continue to offer affordable golf programs to the youth of Phoenix. Lots of great prizes, including a special drawing for a full set of Ping clubs. Aguila Golf Course, 8440 S. 35th Avenue. For information call 602-262-5088, or e-mail laura.soldinger@phoenix.gov or go to phoenix.gov/GOLF
Saturday, April 3
PRYMID PANIC SKATEBOARDING COMPETITION (AGES 12-17) # 65218-- This competition will allow teenagers a chance to show off their skills. Participants will be given a set time to display their moves. The event will also include music, food and drinks, and local skate shops. 1-4 p.m. Come out and have a great time with us. Skate Park - Pecos Community Center, 17010 S. 48th Street. Register on-line using class number at www.phoenix.gov/parks choose classes & programs
PRYMID PANIC SKATEBOARDING COMPETITION (ADULTS 17 & OVER) # 65219-- This competition will allow adults a chance to show off their skills. Participants will be given a set time to display their moves. The event will also include music, food and drinks, and local skate shops. Come out and have a great time with us. 1-4 p.m. Skate Park - Pecos Community Center, 17010 S. 48th Street. Register on-line using class number at www.phoenix.gov/parks choose classes & programs
PRYMID PANIC SKATEBOARDING COMPETITION (AGES 12 & UNDER) # 65220-- This competition will allow participants that are 12 years of age and under a chance to show off their skills. Participants will be given a set time to display their moves. The event will also include music, food and drinks, and local skate shops. Come out and have a great time with us. 1-4 p.m. Skate Park - Pecos Community Center, 17010 S. 48th Street. Register on-line using class number at www.phoenix.gov/parks choose classes & programs
Saturday, April 4
WHAT’S NEW IN THE SONORAN PRESERVE? # 63941-- Meet your park ranger and discover the Sonoran Preserve areas in your own backyard! Park rangers will talk about the future of newly acquired preserve lands and the recreational opportunities that come with it, including new trails and access areas. MEET at trailhead lot on North 39th Avenue, north of West Pinnacle Vista Drive (zip code 85083)10 a.m..-1 p.m. Hiking Trail - Deem Hills Recreation Area, 5050 W. Andrea Ln. 59th Ave. and Jomax Rd. Register on-line using class number at www.phoenix.gov/parks choose classes & programs
Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays
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.
Wednesday through Saturday
HANDS-ON HERITAGE HOUSE-- 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. (602)534-9382, is open Wednesday - Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday, April 10
PETROPLYPH DISCOVERY HIKE #62724—Box Can yon- Hobart Trail. An experienced Pueblo Grande Museum guide will lead participants on a three mile, three hour interpretive hike. Pueblo Grande Museum offers a variety of hikes to South Mountain, White Tank Regional Park and the Superstition Mountains. Come join us on our hikes! FEE: Adults $10. Discounts applied at registration; $3 for Recreation Card holders and 25% for Phoenix Residents. 7-10 a.m. Box Canyon - Holbert Trail - South Mountain Park, 10919 S. Central Ave. Register on-line using class number at www.phoenix.gov/parks choose classes & programs.
NORTH MOUNTAIN VISITOR’S CENTER INTREPERATIVE HIKE #62764-- Enjoy a guided hike in the Phoenix Mountains Preserve with a Park Steward. Learn about the flora and fauna and the natural and human history of the area. Hike is easy to moderate and approx. 2.25 miles in length. 9-10:30 a.m. FEE: Adults $10, Seniors $5, Youth $5. Discounts applied at registration; $3 for Recreation Card holders and 25% for Phoenix Residents. NMVC Front Doors - North Mountain Visitors Center, 12950 N. 7th St. Register on-line using class number at www.phoenix.gov/parks choose classes & programs.
INTERNATIONAL MIGRATORY BIRD DAY – THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIPS -- The City of Phoenix Rio Salado Habitat and partners Audubon Arizona, Arizona Game and Fish Department are proud to present the 4th Annual International Migratory Bird Day. Enjoy bird walks, educational presentations, Photomark camera workshop, REI binocular clinic and raffle, kid crafts, and games. See birds up close and personal. Students can take part in a note card contest and win prize! Free, fun, and perfect for everyone! 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center is a nature center in the heart of the City’s Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area, 3131 South Central Ave., 602-468-6470. Visit az.audubon.org Download bookmark Download card contest
Second Wednesday, monthly
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.
Second Sunday, monthly
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. For more information call (602) 495-5506.
April 10, and 24: SATURDAY BIRD WALKS—Beginning at 8:30 a.m. and starting from the Audubon Center, 3131 S. Central Ave.. Loaner binoculars and bird guides available. Call 602 468-6470 for more information.
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.
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.
Saturday, April 17
WHIMSICAL DRAGONFLIES & BUTTERFLIES #63113-- Nature crafts are a great way to experience the great outdoors and to take a special memory of your visit home with you. Create your own whimsical butterfly or dragonfly sun catcher while you learn about the beautiful insects that fly around the Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area. This activity is suitable for children of all ages and adults. All supplies needed to make one sun catcher, and snack provided. 2801 S 7 Ave (NE 7 Ave & Salt River) - Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Proj. 9-11 a.m. Register on-line using class number at www.phoenix.gov/parks choose classes & programs.
ARIZONA ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS: DESERT TORTOISES -- Have you ever wanted to see a Desert Tortoise in person? This is your chance! On every third Saturday we offer you the opportunity to see wild animals as part of a fun and interesting presentation. 11 a.m. Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center, 3131 S. Central Ave., 602 468-6470, riosalado@audubon.org
Wednesday, April 21
TEEN LEADERS IN CONSERVATION: TORTOISE CONSERVATION-- This FREE environmental sciences career exploration program covers a variety of topics, from wildlife biology to environmental law. Teens attend a lecture every third Wednesday at 7pm followed by a weekend volunteer workday. Call Emily Morris for more information or to sign up, (602) 468-6470.
IFriday, April 23
DUTCH OVEN –CAST IRON CHEF- IT’S ON #63116-- Bring it! Come to the Rio with your favorite appetizer, main meal, or dessert recipe and ingredients and show us what you’ve got. Bring your own dutch oven or borrow one of ours and share your creation with the public. Call the Rio Salado office now to save your spot and get more information. 602-262-6863 Try it! See what folks have dreamed up in their Dutch Ovens. Come with an appetite and be ready to try all the delicious fixings. Leave with instructions, recipes, and a full belly. Fee. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 2801 S 7 Ave (NE 7 Ave & Salt River) - Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Proj. Register on-line using class number at www.phoenix.gov/parks choose classes & programs.
Saturday, April 24
CSI- CRITTER SCENE INVESTIGATION- #63117-- Join Park Rangers and Arizona Game and Fish Department as we become Nature Investigators. We will look for and identify clues left behind by wildlife and then investigate in teams to unravel the mystery of what happened at the critter scene. You don't want to miss the Skat identification buffet! Suggested wear: closed-toed shoes, hat, sunscreen, and bring a water bottle. Items provided: All supplies necessary to conduct investigation, snack, and handouts. 9-11 a.m. 2439 S Central Ave (Northeast corner) - Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Proj. Register on-line using class number at www.phoenix.gov/parks choose classes & programs.
Wednesday, April 28
SPRING FISHING FRENZY #62706-- Bring the family out for a fun-filled evening of fishing under the light of the full moon with Papago Park Rangers. Participants will receive instruction and guidance on basic angling techniques used for fishing urban waters. Fishing poles, tackle, and bait will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. FEE: $10. Discounts applied at registration; $3 for Recreation Card holders and 25% for Phoenix Residents. 5:30-7:30 p.m.. Register on-line using class number at www.phoenix.gov/parks choose classes & programs. Park - Papago Park , 625 N. Galvin Parkway.
Friday, April 30
PARK OF THER FOUR WATERS TOUR- #62728-- The Hohokam people lived in the Salt River area from approximately AD 450 to AD 1450. They were an agricultural society, growing corns, beans, squash and cotton. In order to support their extensive agricultural system, the Hohokam people constructed miles of canals in order to direct water from the Salt River to their fields. The Park of Four Waters tour will take you on a tour through undeveloped, natural desert to the ruins of some of these canal systems. This tour is Free with General Museum Admission. Pueblo Grande Museum, 4619 E. Washington St. Registration begins 2/6 at 10:30 a.m. on-line Register on-line using class number at www.phoenix.gov/parks choose classes & programs.
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Friday, April 30
EL DIA DE LOS NIÑOS: CELEBRATES ALL CHILDREN-- The Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department’s Latino Institute will celebrate the joys and wonders of childhood, regardless of linguistic and cultural background. The city will honor its most valuable asset, its children, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Margaret T. Hance Park at Second Street and Moreland. Admission is FREE. This day is set aside to promote the importance of literacy and education for children. More than 50 booths hosted by schools, colleges, youth and nonprofit organizations, and city libraries will offer interactive games, hands-on art activities, a reading village, live entertainment, giveaways and lots of fun. El Dia de los Niños is observed in 72 cities across the United States and in more than 120 countries as a day to celebrate children and to promote a sense of understanding among young people of all nations. For more information contact Carmela Ramirez, Festival Coordinator at (602) 495-3791 or email: carmela.ramirez@phoenix.gov
Fourth Sunday, Monthly
SILENT SUNDAY RETURNS EACH MONTH IN 2010-- (Fourth Sunday of the month): On Silent Sundays, bicyclists, tots in strollers, in-line skaters and wheelchair users get to call the Park's roadways their own. Starting at 5 a.m. the park's roadways past the Central Avenue gate will be reserved for non-motorized use. South Mountain Park is located at 10919 S. Central Avenue. 602 495-5811.
International Migratory Bird Day April 10
DUTCH OVEN –CAST IRON CHEF- April 23
Spring Fishing Frenzy April, 28
