AUTUMN/WINTER Activity Guide
2019/20 sparksrec.com
1 City of Sparks
test.indd 7 8/28/19 5:33 AM TABLE OF CONTENTS Adult Sports
Welcome...... 3 Registration Information...... 4 General Information ...... 6 Community Centers...... 7–9 Aquatics/Swimming...... 10–15 Kids Out–of–School Programs...... 16-18 Small Wonders Learning Center...... 19 Arts...... 20 Special Populations...... 23 Special Events Community Classes...... 24–26 Youth Sports...... 29–31 Special Events...... 32–33 Adult Sports...... 36–39 Community Giving...... 40–41 Parks & Facilities...... 42–45
Please note: Classes and programs do not take place on the following holidays unless otherwise noted: 10/25, 11/11, 11/28-29, 12/25, 1/1, 1/20, 2/17.
MISSION STATEMENT Special Populations Strengthening Sparks by protecting parks and natural resources and fostering recreation opportunities and special events that enhance our city’s image, economic vitality and quality of life.
2 City of Sparks WELCOME
MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR
This past year, our Parks and Recreation team accomplished a 75% cost recovery rate; brought in approximately $24.4 million economic impact to the Truckee Meadows through the activities and tournaments at the Golden Eagle Regional Park; raised $15,000 for the Youth Scholarship Fund through the 17th Annual Mayor’s Cup Golf Tournament; named two future parks and received a $50,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts for a public art overlay plan for Victorian Square. This fall you’ll see new Sparks signage educating the public on our new smoke/vape free park ordinance. Your compliance is appreciated and assists us in providing healthy, clean and safe parks. I’m aware of the demand for our Youthwatch services which has created waiting lists. With a growing community and low unemployment rate, please know that we are doing everything we can to recruit, train and retain part-time staff to meet your needs. Thank you for your patience and patronage.
Tracy L. Domingues Director of Parks and Recreation Sparks Parks and Recreation staff.
SPARKS PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT • Donald Abbott • Terry Frugoli (775) 353–2376 • 98 Richards Way • Sparks, NV 89431 • Laura Bayer • Jennifer Martinez Tracy Domingues, Director of Parks and Recreation • Jack Byrom • David Sexton Chris Cobb, Parks Development Coordinator • Brad Fitch • Andrea Tavener Francine Burge, Special Events Supervisor Shauna Nelson, Recreation Manager – Youth Watch/Special Populations Commission meetings are scheduled quarterly on the fourth Wednesday of Tanja Ramociotti, Recreation Specialist – Runs/Seniors/ January, April, July and October in the City Council Chambers, 745 4th St., Contracts/Youth Sports at 5:30 p.m. Citizens are encouraged to attend these public meetings. Call Andre Stigall, Parks and Recreation Admin. Manager (775) 353-2376 to confirm meeting dates. Jackie Martinez, Office Assistant I
ALF SORENSEN COMMUNITY CENTER LARRY D. JOHNSON COMMUNITY CENTER (775) 353–2385 • 1400 Baring Blvd. • Sparks, NV 89434 (775) 353–7780 • 1200 12th St. • Sparks, NV 89431 Tony Pehle, Recreation Manager – Sports/Facilities Cindy Brantner, Recreation Specialist – Facility/Programs/ SPARKS SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER Small Wonders/Youth Sports Operated by Washoe County Senior Services Shawn Olson, Aquatics Specialist (775) 353–3110 • 97 Richards Way • Sparks, NV 89431 SPARKS CITY COUNCIL Mayor and Council members can be reached at (775) 353-2311
Ron Smith Donald Abbott Ed Lawson Paul Anderson Charlene Bybee Kristopher Dahir Neil Krutz Mayor Ward #1 Ward #2 Ward #3 Ward #4 Ward #5 City Manager Additional elected officials: Judge Barbara S. McCarthy – Dept. 1, Judge Jim Spoo – Dept. 2, Chet Adams – City Attorney See page 45 for a map of parks in your ward. www.sparksrec.com 3 REGISTRATION INFORMATION
ONLINE REGISTRATION PHONE REGISTRATION Try our convenient 24-hour online registration system for classes with the Phone-in registration is available for all programs, computer symbol. All you need is your household I.D. number and a VISA, unless otherwise noted. MASTERCARD or DISCOVER card. To obtain your I.D. number, e-mail • Parks and Recreation Office: (775) 353-2376 [email protected] or call (775) 353-2376. Be prepared to provide the • Alf Sorensen Community Center: (775) 353-2385 first/last name of each member in your household, their • Larry D. Johnson Community Center: (775) 353-7780 respective birth dates, address, email, and phone number. Once you have an I.D. number, you can register online at sparksrec.com. Use of mobile devices/tablets not WALK-IN REGISTRATION recommended for this system. Walk-in registration is available for all programs, unless otherwise noted. You must register for adult sports leagues at the Alf Sorensen Community Center. See box below for PROOF OF RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS location and hours of operation for our facilities. Proof of residency is required on all registrations claiming Sparks residency rates. You are a resident if you reside within the City of Sparks boundaries. Having a Sparks mailing address does not necessarily mean you reside within the city NOTE: The majority of programs offered are self-supporting. The fees limits. Acceptable forms of proof are: collected from these programs are not intended for profit. The fees cover the • Copy of driver’s license (as long as it shows current physical address) costs of providing necessary supplies and staff to run said programs. Fees and and copy of sewer bill or power bill (showing the person’s name and programs are subject to change without notice. The Sparks Parks and Recreation service address). Department reserves the right to make cancellations as deemed necessary and refund accordingly. REGISTRATION INFORMATION In addition to the online option, registrations (unless otherwise indicated) are managed through the Parks and Recreation Department Office, the Alf Sorensen Community Center (for classes held there and adult sports leagues), DID YOU KNOW? and at the Larry D. Johnson Community Center (for programs and classes held Rotary Club of Sparks & Rotary Club of Sparks Centennial Sunrise replaced 45 trees at Shadow Mountain Park, most of at the facility). Classes fill quickly, so early registration is advised. Registration is which were killed by the Western Bark Beatle. on a first-come, first-serve basis. All fees are due and payable upon registration. Unless indicated, fees are for the entire session, rather than on a per class basis.
HOURS OF OPERATION REVISED! Please note the hours of operation for the following facilities: CANCELLATION POLICY PLEASE FOR PROGRAMS NOTE RECREATION OFFICE – 98 Richards Way Monday – Thursday...... 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Cancellation requests for programs must be received no later than the Friday...... Closed business day (M - F) prior to the session start date at the Recreation Office or at any of our recreation centers, by email to LARRY D. JOHNSON COMMUNITY CENTER [email protected], by phone and fax. You can download the 1200 12th St. cancellation form at sparksrec.com. No refund, credit or prorating will Monday – Friday...... 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. be given for any part of a session, daily or weekly, once it has begun. Saturday and Sunday...... Rentals Only Exceptions may be made for verified medical issues/family emergencies (verification must be included with the request) and considered on a ALF SORENSEN COMMUNITY CENTER case-by-case basis by the program supervisor and/or Director of Parks 1400 Baring Blvd. and Recreation. Full refunds may be granted if a cancellation request Monday and Wednesday...... 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. form is submitted a minimum of 14 days prior to the program start date. No check refunds will be issued if a registration is paid by credit card. Tuesday and Thursday...... 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. If a cancellation request form is submitted less than 14 days prior to the Friday...... 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. program start date, the refund will be issued as household credit only, less Saturday...... 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. a $3 processing fee. The $3 processing fee is deducted from the original Sunday...... Closed registration payment. Household credit on account must be applied to balance due before other payment methods will be accepted. Household SPARKS SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER – 97 Richards Way credits are refunded quarterly by check to the address on file. Call (775) 353-3110 for hours 4 City of Sparks Do it again.
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SPARKS YOUTH & COMMUNITY ATHLETIC PROGRAMS Listed below are organizations that work with the Parks and Recreation Department to better serve the citizens of Sparks. For further information regarding these programs, please contact the following: NORTHERN NEVADA SOCCER LEAGUE (YOUTH) SIERRA YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE & CHEER Wilmer Hernandez ...... 343–8387 HOTLINE...... 324–4321 Marciano Ramirez...... 745–5944 Brandon Horner, Football Director...... (951) 219–1994 Guillermo Padilla ...... 338–0888 SPARKS BABE RUTH/SIERRA NV SENIOR BABE RUTH SPARKS AMERICAN YOUTH SOCCER John Patterson ...... 343–5715 ORGANIZATION (AYSO) [email protected] Christopher Lanski...... [email protected] www.sparksayso.org SPARKS PIRANHAS www.sparkspiranhas.com GREAT BASIN YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUE SPARKS NATIONAL LITTLE LEAGUE VOICE MAIL / Vicki LaRovere ...... 250–8509 Marco Micalizzi, Vice President ...... 688–9035 Office...... 825-4900 www.sparksnationalll.org www.gbysl.org CENTENNIAL LITTLE LEAGUE SPARKS YOUTH SPORTS FOUNDATION (BASEBALL & SOFTBALL, T-BALL – JUNIORS) Mark King ...... 626–5470 Norman Maxwell, President...... 771–5099 www.sparkscentenniallittleleague.com SPARKS POP WARNER FOOTBALL & CHEER Jim Taylor, President...... 560–4003 DID YOU KNOW? www.sparkspopwarner.com Park Maintenance utilizes contract labor and Sheriff’s work crews to maintain the park system. Without this extra help, the work simply could not get done with staff alone.
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION HIGHLIGHT ANDREA TAVENER
I have been a resident of Sparks for over 5 decades, raised my family here and believe in volunteering and giving back to the community. I have been a volunteer for Make-A-Wish of Northern Nevada, Red Cross of Northern Nevada, and as a Sparks Christian SPARKS YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND Fellowship Sunday School teacher. Boards I have served on include Northern Nevada Literacy Council, Employee Associations, and the Sparks Parks and Recreation Financial Assistance For Recreation Commission. A large portion of my career has been dedicated to helping Registration Fees the underserved populations and a commitment to making a positive impact to our community. Did you know we offer youth scholarship assistance to cover program fees for children who cannot otherwise participate due to I am an avid supporter of arts and culture and love spending time with my financial limitations? family. My fiancée and I enjoy attending a variety of sporting events, visiting Please call the Recreation Sierra Nevada wineries, going to local lakes and the Sparks Marina Park to Office at (775) 353-2376 or email kayak, and exploring the many beautiful off road trails. [email protected] to learn more about this special program.
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LARRY D. JOHNSON COMMUNITY CENTER (LDJ) 1200 12th St. (at Ardmore Park — intersection of 12th St. and Oddie Blvd.) • (775) 353–7780
Larry D. Johnson Community Center includes two multipurpose rooms, a fitness center, a dance room and administrative offices. Additionally, the City of Sparks has collaborated with the Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows to provide The Club, a drop-in center for teens. Watch for recreational and arts/culture programming offered for all ages.
HOURS OF OPERATION Building hours subject to change at any time.
Facility: Monday – Friday...... 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday ...... Rentals only The Club: Monday – Friday...... 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (During School) ROOM RENTALS Saturday and Sunday...... Closed Multipurpose space is available for rent at the Larry D. Johnson Community Center for small parties, meetings, scrapbooking, etc. Each of the multipurpose rooms feature tables, chairs, sink, counters, and dry erase boards. If you are looking for a room for a couple of hours The facility will be closed on holidays. or all day, call (775) 353–7780 for fees, capacity, and availability.
MT. ROSE FITNESS CENTER Come enjoy the beautiful view from the Mt. Rose Fitness center while you exercise. Try our cardio equipment by Life Fitness and Precore, or strength equipment by AFP, Life Fitness, Hammer and Tuff Stuff.
Daily Monthly Pass 6–Month Pass 1–Year Pass $3 $15 $78 ($13/month) $120 ($10/month) THE CLUB An exciting teen drop-in center is located at the Larry D. Johnson Community Center. The Club features special programs just for teens, with a fun area to play pool, work out and interact with other club members. There is also a computer lab and an area for homework. For details, call (775) 353-7783.
PHOTO/VIDEO DISCLAIMER The Sparks Parks and Recreation Department may take photographs or video footage of persons present at Parks and Recreation programs, at public parks and facilities, or City DID YOU KNOW? special events for department use in brochures, flyers, displays, publications, web pages, The swimming beach at the Sparks Marina social media, and promotional videos. You should notify the Sparks Parks and Recreation Park has been improved with new sand. Department in writing after a picture or video footage is taken if you do not want it used for the purposes listed.
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ALF SORENSEN COMMUNITY CENTER 1400 Baring Blvd. • (775) 353–2385 ALF SORENSEN POOL HOURS OF OPERATION Building hours subject to change at any time.
Monday and Wednesday... 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday...... 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday...... 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday...... 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday...... Closed
The facility will be closed on holidays.
FULL FACILITY ADMISSION (gym, pool, fitness) FEES RESIDENT DISCOUNT Daily 3–Month Pass 6–Month Pass 3–Month Pass 6–Month Pass Youth (under 18 yrs.) $5 $78 $156 $65 $130 Adults (18 yrs. – 54 yrs.) $8 $120 $240 $100 $200 Seniors (55 yrs. & Older) $7 $92 $184 $77 $154 Family $198 $396 $165 $330
GYMNASIUM – The gym is open for drop-in usage during a variety of times throughout the week. Family participation is encouraged. A youth basket is reserved for children ages 7 to 14 only. The other baskets are first-come, first-serve, all ages.Complete listing of gym rules available online at www.sparksrec.com. FEES RESIDENT DISCOUNT Daily Punch Pass (10 visits) 3–Month Pass Punch Pass (10 visits) 3–Month Pass Youth (under 18 yrs.) $3 $26 $53 $26 $44 Adults (18 yrs. – 54 yrs.) $5 $44 $79 $44 $66 Seniors (55 yrs. & Older) $4 $35 $66 $35 $55
FITNESS CENTER – Be sure to visit our fitness center — you can try weight-lifting machines by Muscle Dynamics and Life Fitness, and cardiovascular workouts using our Life Fitness Treadmill, Precore Elliptical Trainer and Precore recumbent bike. Must be 14 years and older. FEES Daily Monthly 6-Month Pass 1-Year Pass Everyone (14 yrs. & Older) $3 $15 $78 ($13/month) $120 ($10/month) SWIMMING POOL AND TOT POOL FEES RESIDENT DISCOUNT Daily Punch Pass (10 visits) 3–Month Pass Punch Pass (10 visits) 3–Month Pass Youth (under 18 yrs.) $3 $26 $53 $26 $44 Adults (18 yrs. – 54 yrs.) $5 $44 $90 $44 $75 Seniors (55 yrs. & Older) $4 $35 $66 $35 $55 Family (4 kids, 2 adults) $15
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ALF SORENSEN COMMUNITY CENTER RECREATIONAL/LAP SWIMMING AT ALF SORENSEN COMMUNITY CENTER MONDAY NIGHT SPECIAL! The pool inside Alf Sorensen Community Center is 25 yards in length, features $3 per person all ages. $10/family - up to 4 kids and 2 adults. eight lanes and is heated year-round for your swimming enjoyment. There is a 90–degree tot pool for ages 6 or younger accompanied by an adult. Children TODDLER TIME SWIM SPECIAL! Parent and child swim for $7 in under age 7 may be allowed in the big pool without a parent if they can pass the Alf Sorensen’s Tot Pool. Each additional child is $1. This is available Monday/ designated swim test (across the width of the pool without stopping, using the Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Tuesday/Thursday 11:30 a.m. to crawl stroke). Lap swimming is also available and is a great way to improve your 4:30 p.m. Your child must be age 6 or younger. fitness level. Circle swimming is required in three lanes to accommodate a larger number of swimmers. Pool space designated for lap swim varies. See page 8 for fee schedule. RECREATION SWIM SCHEDULE Monday and Wednesday ...... 7:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Saturday ...... 1:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
LAP SWIM SCHEDULE Monday – Thursday ���������������������������������������������6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (2 lanes) 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (4 lanes) 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (2 lanes) Friday...... 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (8 lanes) Tot pool at Alf Sorensen Community Center. Saturday...... Noon to 5:45 p.m. (2 lanes)
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For registration questions on swimming programs, call the Alf Sorensen Community Center at (775) 353-2385. The facility is located at 1400 Baring Blvd.
SENIOR WATER FITNESS INSTRUCTOR HIGHLIGHT Increase fitness level and stamina while having fun in the water through this exercise ATSUKO PERKINS program for seniors. Drop-ins will not be accepted when the class is full. WHO: Seniors, 55 yrs. & Older Atsuko Perkins loves people and water which has WHEN: Tuesdays/Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. and proven to be a winning combination for a successful Saturdays, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. OR career as a water fitness instructor and swim coach. Tuesday/Thursday 9:00 a.m – 10:00 a.m. In 2008, she joined the teaching staff at the Alf Sorensen Community Center, and is currently the ACTIVITY#/SECTION# DAYS DATES instructor for Aquacise, Senior Aquacise, Senior 210010 Section #1 T/TH/S 10/1 – 10/31 Water Fitness and Adapted Aquatics. Atsuko is also the associate head 210010 Section #2 T/TH 10/1 – 10/31 coach for the Sparks Piranhas Swim Team. She’s known for being in-tune 211010 Section #1 T/TH/S 11/2 – 11/30 with her students and is able to address special needs. Her classes provide a 211010 Section #2 T/TH 11/5 – 11/26 fun, social setting and are very welcoming. 201010 Section #1 T/TH/S 1/2 – 1/30 201010 Section #2 T/TH 1/2 – 1/30 202010 Section #1 T/TH/S 2/1 – 2/29 202010 Section #2 T/TH 2/4 – 2/27 SENIOR AQUACISE 203010 Section #1 T/TH/S 3/3 – 3/31 Enjoy a slower paced workout that increases fitness level and strength. The class includes stretching, warm up, workout and cool down. 203010 Section #2 T/TH 3/3 – 3/31 204010 Section #1 T/TH/S 4/2 – 4/30 WHO: Seniors, 55 yrs. & Older 204010 Section #2 T/TH 4/2 – 4/30 WHEN: Tuesdays and Thursdays
ACTIVITY#/SECTION# DATES WHERE: Alf Sorensen Community Center 210004 Section #5 10/1 – 10/31 COST: $44 / $37 Resident Discount (T/TH/S) $34 / $28 Resident Discount (T/TH) 211004 Section #5 11/5 – 11/26 DROP-IN: $5 201004 Section #5 1/2 – 1/30
202004 Section #5 2/4 – 2/27 203004 Section #5 3/3 – 3/31 ADAPTED AQUATICS 204004 Section #5 4/2 – 4/30 This interactive, year-round water exercise/rehabilitation program is available to anyone with a physical or mental limitation. The program provides individual instruction TIME: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. and is designed to increase strength, flexibility and range of motion according to WHERE: Alf Sorensen Community Center COST: $34 / $28 Resident Discount individual needs. Please call 353–2385 for registration information. DROP-IN: $5 WHO: Anyone with a physical or mental limitation WHEN: Mondays and Wednesdays TIME: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. WHERE: Alf Sorensen Community Center COST: $29 / $24 Resident Discount DROP–IN: $3
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ADAPTED AQUATICS TWO This class is for those who have advanced through the Adapted Aquatics program and need a complete yet non-impact exercise program. The class features shallow water stretching, strengthening and deep water aerobic conditioning. Students must be self-sufficient in the water, and comfortable in deep water. WHO: Adults, 18 yrs. & Older WHEN: Tuesdays and Thursdays ACTIVITY#/SECTION# DATES 210015 Section #1 10/1 – 10/31 211015 Section #1 11/5 – 11/26 201015 Section #1 1/2 – 1/30 202015 Section #1 2/4 – 2/27 203015 Section #1 3/3 – 3/31 204015 Section #1 4/2 – 4/30 LIFEGUARD TRAINING TIME: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Become a certified lifeguard through our American Red Cross lifeguard training WHERE: Alf Sorensen Community Center program. Candidates must pass a swim performance test prior to acceptance COST: $29 / $24 Resident Discount into the class. Students who complete the course will receive Lifeguard First Aid DROP-IN: $3 certificates valid for three years and a CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certificate valid for two years. The registration fee includes instruction, course materials, and administration fee. JUNIOR LIFEGUARDING WHO: Everyone, 15 yrs. & Older Our Junior Lifeguarding program has a strong focus on developing swimming skills WHEN: Monday – Friday to help participants meet the Lifeguarding Training course prerequisite. The course ACTIVITY#/SECTION# DATES also introduces participants to lifesaving skills, such as in-water rescues, use of a 203410 Section #1 3/23 – 3/27 rescue tube, and first aid, CPR and AED. TIME: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. WHO: Youth, 11 – 14 yrs. WHERE: Alf Sorensen Community Center WHEN: Tuesdays and Thursdays COST: $90 / $75 Resident Discount ACTIVITY#/SECTION# DATES NOTE: Specific class itinerary will be available one month prior to 210411 Section #1 10/1 – 11/26 class start date. MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE 203411 Section #1 3/3 – 4/30 SWIMMING PREREQUISITES: 1. Brick recovery from deep water TIME: 6:15 p.m. – 7:40 p.m. 2. 100 yd. Freestyle WHERE: Alf Sorensen Community Center 3. 100 yd. Breaststroke COST: $58 / $48 Resident Discount 4. 100 yd. Freestyle or Breaststroke NOTE: MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE 5. Tread water with legs only for 2 minutes SWIMMING PREREQUISITES: • Swim front crawl for 25 yards continuously, breathing to the front or side. PARENT/CHILD WITH AUTISM • Swim breaststroke for 25 yards continuously using the pull, SWIM LESSONS breathe, kick and glide sequence. This program teaches basic water safety skills, adjusting to the water • Tread water for 1 minute using their arms and legs. environment, and helps children become more comfortable in the water so • Show a level of comfort on the back by floating on the back they are willing and ready to learn to swim. The program is limited to four for 30 seconds or swimming on the back for 25 yards using children per class. the elementary back stroke or back crawl. • Submerge feet-first or head-first and swim under water a WHO: Youth, 2 yrs. & Older distance of 10 feet. WHEN: Fridays This course will teach water safety and introduce participants to the duties ACTIVITY#/SECTION# DATES and responsibilities of a lifeguard; however, this course will not certify anyone 201039 Section #21 1/3 – 1/24 to be a lifeguard or in CPR. It will build a foundation of knowledge, attitudes 202039 Section #21 2/7 – 2/28 and skills in preparation for the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course. 203039 Section #21 3/6 – 3/27 204039 Section #21 4/3 – 4/24 TIME: 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Alf Sorensen Community Center COST: $46 / $38 Resident Discount
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SATURDAY SWIM LESSONS TEEN SWIM LESSONS Here’s a convenient alternative for those who cannot take their children to lessons Our teen lessons provide the opportunity for beginners and novices to learn and during the week. Each session runs for eight weeks. improve upon basic water safety and swimming skills in a class comprised of their own age group. Student to instructor ratio is 1:6. WHO: Parents and Children, 6 months – 3 yrs. WHEN: Saturdays WHO: Youth, 13 – 17 yrs. WHEN: Saturdays ACTIVITY#/SECTION# LEVEL DATES 210080 Section #5 Parent/Child 10/5 – 11/23 ACTIVITY#/SECTION# DATES 201080 Section #5 Parent/Child 1/4 – 2/22 201021 Section #1 1/4 – 2/22 203080 Section #5 Parent/Child 3/7 – 4/25 203021 Section #1 3/7 – 4/25
TIME: 12:15 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. TIME: 5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. WHERE: Alf Sorensen Community Center WHERE: Alf Sorensen Community Center COST: $46 / $38 Resident Discount COST: $46 / $38 Resident Discount
BEGINNING ADULT SWIM LESSONS You’ve always wanted to learn, and now is your chance! This convenient class will have you swimming in no time. Each session consists of four classes. DID YOU KNOW? WHO: Adults, 18 yrs. & Older The passage of smoke/vape free parks happened in Sparks WHEN: Saturdays (June 2018), Reno and Washoe County. ACTIVITY#/SECTION# DATES 210020 Section #1 10/5 – 10/26 201020 Section #1 1/4 – 1/25 202020 Section #1 2/1 – 2/22 203020 Section #1 3/7 – 3/28 204020 Section #1 4/4 – 4/25
TIME: 12:00 p.m. – 1:20 p.m. WHERE: Alf Sorensen Community Center COST: $58 / $48 Resident Discount
INTERMEDIATE ADULT SWIM LESSONS This class is for the adult who can already swim but would like to learn more about proper stroke technique. We will cover all strokes, go over water safety topics and help improve your fitness and endurance level! Each session consists of four classes, adults to instructor ratio is 1:6.
WHO: Adults, 18 yrs. & Older WHEN: Saturdays ACTIVITY#/SECTION# DATES 210020 Section #2 10/5 – 10/26 201020 Section #2 1/4 – 1/25 202020 Section #2 2/1 – 2/22 203020 Section #2 3/7 – 3/28 204020 Section #2 4/4 – 4/25
TIME: 3:30 p.m. – 4:50 p.m. WHERE: Alf Sorensen Community Center COST: $58 / $48 Resident Discount
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SWIM LESSONS FROM SWIM LESSONS UNIVERSITY Our child-centered swim program with superior swim instructor training was developed by the founder of the nationally acclaimed, award-winning Swim Lessons University. The curriculum offers a progressive learning system designed to make children safer when in and around water. If you have questions about which level/class to register your child in, please call (775) 353-2385.
PARENT AND CHILD AQUATICS Builds basic water safety skills for both parents and children, helping infants and young children ages 6 months to about 3 years become comfortable in the water so they are willing and ready to learn to swim. These basic skills include adjusting to the water environment, showing comfort while maintaining a front or back position in the water and demonstrating breath control, including blowing bubbles or voluntarily submerging under water.
SWIM LESSON LEVELS: This program is based on a logical, five-level progression that helps swimmers from approximately 3 years and up with varying abilities develop their swimming and water-safety skills. The prerequisite for each level is the successful demonstration of skills from the preceding level, except for Level 1, which has no prerequisites. If your child meets the requirements to pass Level 1, you can register them in Level 2. n Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills, Front Kick Development, Breath n Level 3: Freestyle Kick, Breath Control, Back Kick, In-Line Kick – Face Holding and Breath Control, Back Kick Development, In-Line Kick Progression, Down, Basic Freestyle, Freestyle Breathing, Elementary Backstroke, Stroke Safety Skills One, Swim Like a Fish (Face Out, Face Down) Development (Must be able to comfortably swim 15 feet) n Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills, Front Kick Development, Freestyle n Level 4: Stroke Improvement, Breaststroke Kick, Breaststroke Arms, Stroke Kick with Kick Board, Breath Holding, Back Kick Progression, In-Line Kick and Kick Timing, Breathing Timing, Freestyle and Backstroke Progression, Freestyle Progression n Level 5: Advanced Strokes/Diving, Body Dolphin Butterfly Kick, Butterfly Arms, Front Crawl, Back Crawl, Breaststroke, Sidestroke, Elementary Backstroke, Treading Water, Diving
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YOUTH AUTUMN/WINTER & SPRING SWIM LESSONS REGISTRATION Online Walk-In, Online, ONLINE REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 6:00 A.M. AT Online Registration for Phone Registration SESSIONS Registration For Residents/ for Residents/ THE START OF EACH REGISTRATION PERIOD. Sparks Residents Non-Residents Non-Residents Oct 5 – Nov 23 SAT REGISTER: The first week of registration is for residents of Sparks only Oct 2 – 28 M/W 9/9 – 9/30 9/16 – 9/30 9/23 – 9/30 and must be conducted online. During the second week of Oct 1 – 24 T/TH registration, both residents and non-residents can register Nov 4 – 27 M/W* online. Walk-in and phone-in registration is permitted the 10/1 – 10/31 10/7 – 10/31 10/14 – 10/31 Nov 5 – 26 T/TH* third week of registration. Early registration is advised Jan 6 – 29 M/W* as classes fill quickly. Jan 2 – 28 T/TH 12/2 – 12/31 12/9 – 12/31 12/16 – 12/31 ID NUMBER: You will need to have a household ID number to register Jan 4 – Feb 22 SAT online. To obtain an ID number, call (775) 353–2385 or Feb 3 – Feb 26 M/W* 1/6 – 1/30 1/13 – 1/30 1/21 – 1/30 e-mail [email protected]. Be prepared to provide the Feb 4 – 27 T/TH first and last name of each member in your household, their March 7 – April 25 SAT respective birthdates, address, email, and phone number for March 2 – 25 M/W 2/3 – 2/29 2/10 – 2/29 2/18 – 2/29 verification. March 3 – 26 T/TH WAIT LIST: There are a limited number of spaces in each class. If you are April 1 – 27 M–W 3/2 – 3/31 3/9 – 3/31 3/16 – 3/31 on the wait list, we will call you if a position opens up. Please April 2 – 28 T/TH do not show up for the first day of class if you have not been May 4 – 27 M/W* called. Be sure to update your contact information so we can 4/6 – 4/30 4/13 – 4/30 4/20 – 4/30 May 5 – 28 T/TH reach you. NOTE: *7 Lessons PARENT/CHILD SWIM LESSONS TIME DAY/DATES ACTIVITY # SECTION # WHO: Youth, 6 months – 3 yrs. & their parent(s) 6:15 PM 10/2 – 10/28 (M/W) 210040 Section #21 WHEN: See Parent/Child swim lessons table (below) 10/1 – 10/24 (T/TH) 210060 Section #21 WHERE: Alf Sorensen Community Center COST: $46 / $38 Resident Discount 11/4 – 11/27 (M/W)* 211040 Section #21 REGISTER: Refer to registration table (above) 11/5 – 11/26 (T/TH)* 211060 Section #21 NOTE: Classes are 30 minutes and held in the tot pool. No swim 1/6 – 1/29 (M/W)* 201040 Section #21 program will drown proof your child. Proper supervision and safety precautions are always needed. 1/2 – 1/28 (T/TH) 201060 Section #21 2/3 – 2/26 (M/W)* 202040 Section #21 TIME DAY/DATES ACTIVITY # SECTION # 2/4 – 2/27 (T/TH) 202060 Section #21 9:00 AM 10/2 – 10/28 (M/W) 210040 Section #3 3/2 – 3/25 (M/W) 203040 Section #21 11/4 – 11/27 (M/W)* 211040 Section #3 3/3 – 3/26 (T/TH) 203060 Section #21 1/6 – 1/29 (M/W)* 201040 Section #3 4/1 – 4/27 (M/W) 204040 Section #21 2/3 – 2/26 (M/W)* 202040 Section #3 4/2 – 4/28 (T/TH) 204060 Section #21 3/2 – 3/25 (M/W) 203040 Section #3 5/4 – 5/27 (M/W)* 205040 Section #21 4/1 – 4/27 (M/W) 204040 Section #3 5/5 – 5/28 (T/TH) 205060 Section #21 5/4 – 5/27 (M/W)* 205040 Section #3 NOTE: *7 Lessons 5:30 PM 10/2– 10/28 (M/W) 210040 Section #20 10/1 – 10/24 (T/TH) 210060 Section #20 11/4 – 11/27 (M/W)* 211040 Section #20 11/5 – 11/26 (T/TH)* 211060 Section #20 KIOSK REGISTRATION! 1/6 – 1/29 (M/W)* 201040 Section #20 Need computer access to register 1/2 – 1/28 (T/TH) 201060 Section #20 2/3 – 2/26 (M/W)* 202040 Section #20 online? You can register for recreation 2/4 – 2/27 (T/TH) 202060 Section #20 classes online at the self-serve 3/2 – 3/25 (M/W) 203040 Section #20 computer kiosk at Alf Sorensen 3/3 – 3/26 (T/TH) 203060 Section #20 4/1 – 4/27 (M/W) 204040 Section #20 Community Center. 4/2 – 4/28 (T/TH) 204060 Section #20 To learn more, call (775) 353-2385. 5/4 – 5/27 (M/W)* 205040 Section #20 5/5 – 5/28 (T/TH) 205060 Section #20 14 City of Sparks AQUATICS/SWIMMING
AUTUMN/WINTER & SPRING SWIM LESSONS WHO: Youth, 3 yrs. & Older WHEN: See table below for dates and times WHERE: Alf Sorensen Community Center Pool COST: $58 / $48 Resident Discount REGISTER: Refer to registration table on page 14
ALF SORENSEN SWIM LESSONS TIME DAY/DATES SECTION # LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 LEVEL 5 6:15 PM 10/2 – 10/28 (M/W) Section #21 210044 210045 210046 210047 210048 10/1 – 10/24 (T/TH) Section #21 210064 210065 210066 210067 210068 11/4 – 11/27 (M/W)* Section #21 211044 211045 211046 211047 211048 11/5 – 11/26 (T/TH)* Section #21 211064 211065 211066 211067 211068 1/6 – 1/29 (M/W)* Section #21 201044 201045 201046 201047 201048 1/2 – 1/28 (T/TH) Section #21 201064 201065 201066 201067 201068 2/3 – 2/26 (M/W)* Section #21 202044 202045 202046 202047 202048 2/4 – 2/27 (T/TH) Section #21 202064 202065 202066 202067 202068 3/2 – 3/25 (M/W) Section #21 203044 203045 203046 203047 203048 3/3 – 3/26 (T/TH) Section #21 203064 203065 203066 203067 203068 4/1 – 4/27 (M/W) Section #21 204044 204045 204046 204047 204048 4/2 – 4/28 (T/TH) Section #21 204064 204065 204066 204067 204068 5/4 – 5/27 (M/W)* Section #21 205044 205045 205046 205047 205048 5/5 – 5/28 (T/TH) Section #21 205064 205065 205066 205067 205068 7:00 PM 10/2 – 10/28 (M/W) Section #23 210044 210045 210046 210047 210048 10/1 – 10/24 (T/TH) Section #23 210064 210065 210066 210067 210068 11/4 – 11/27 (M/W)* Section #23 211044 211045 211046 211047 211048 11/5 – 11/26 (T/TH)* Section #23 211064 211065 211066 211067 211068 1/6 – 1/29 (M/W)* Section #23 201044 201045 201046 201047 201048 1/2 – 1/28 (T/TH) Section #23 201064 201065 201066 201067 201068 2/3 – 2/26 (M/W)* Section #23 202044 202045 202046 202047 202048 2/4 – 2/27 (T/TH) Section #23 202064 202065 202066 202067 202068 3/2 – 3/25 (M/W) Section #23 203044 203045 203046 203047 203048 3/3 – 3/26 (T/TH) Section #23 203064 203065 203066 203067 203068 4/1 – 4/27 (M/W) Section #23 204044 204045 204046 204047 204048 4/2 – 4/28 (T/TH) Section #23 204064 204065 204066 204067 204068 5/4 – 5/27 (M/W)* Section #23 205044 205045 205046 205047 205048 5/5 – 5/28 (T/TH) Section #23 205064 205065 205066 205067 205068 *7 Lessons
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Truckee River Cleanup Day Sat., September 28, 9 a.m. to Noon Christmas Tree Recycling December 26 – January 7
Visit ktmb.org to find out how to get involved or request an environmental education presentation (all ages)! www.sparksrec.com 15 KIDS OUT–OF–SCHOOL PROGRAMS
KID KONNECTION Before & After School Program KID KONNECTION LOCATIONS Our before and after school program provides a Alice Maxwell (morning only) • Alyce Taylor • Bud Beasley
fun and safe environment for youth in K-5th grade Sparks Before & A er School Program Edward Van Gorder • Jerry Whitehead • Jesse Hall (see box to right for program locations). Children Katherine Dunn • Lena Juniper • Lincoln Park (morning only) have the opportunity to participate in organized group games, free play, homework Lloyd Diedrichsen • Marvin Moss • Miguel Sepulveda time and art projects! All registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served and space available basis only. Enrollment maximums are set for childrens Robert Mitchell (morning only) • Spanish Springs safety in our programs so early registration is encouraged. Elementary Schools
WHO: Youth, Kindergarten – 5th grade WHEN: Conducted on school days only, Monday – Friday REQUIREMENTS TIME: 7:00 a.m. until 15 minutes before school begins. FOR PARTICIPATION: From the time grades 1-5 are dismissed to 6:00 p.m., after school. • Submit an Emergency Information Form to the Recreation Office, 98 NOTE: The after school program is closed October 21 – 28, due to Richards Way, in person with picture ID prior to the first date of attendance Parent/Teacher conferences. A Conference Week program will each school year. Download the form at www.sparksrec.com. be held at the Recreation Gym, 98 Richards Way for children • Full payment is due before program attendance – no exceptions. who need care in the afternoon (you must provide transportation to the site). Kid Konnection is also closed for Fall Break, Winter • To receive the early payment discount, pay by 5:30 p.m. on Thursday (in Break and Spring Break. See pages 17-18 for break programs, person/by phone) or by NOON on Friday (online) prior to the week of and single day programs. attendance. Recreation office hours: Monday – Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. • ‘Week of’ payment is not available online - you must call the office at PROGRAM RATES (775) 353–2376. Use of mobile devices/tablets not recommended for EARLY PAYMENT this system. COST FEES DISCOUNT • A $3 processing fee will be assessed for all registration changes. See BEFORE SCHOOL $10.50/day $5.25/day Cancellation Policy on page 4. AFTER SCHOOL $15.75/day $9.25/day • Review the Parent Handbook/brochure at www.sparksrec.com. Program To receive the early payment discount, pay by 5:30 p.m. on Thursday (in policies and rules outlined must be adhered to in order to participate in person/by phone) or by 12:00 p.m. on Friday (online) prior to the week the program. of attendance. • DON’T FORGET! Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served and space available basis only. Enrollment maximums are set for programs. NOTE: The program is closed when school is closed and the before-school Early registration/payment is encouraged. program is closed when schools are on delayed starts. Credits will not be issued on delayed starts or canceled school days. Youth watch programs are not licensed childcare programs.
DID YOU KNOW? Pay online by NOON on Friday Parks and Recreation facilities, programs and events to secure the early rate! provide physical, emotional and mental fitness. www.sparksrec.com
LOOKING FOR A PART TIME JOB? More than 100 part-time team members staff the Kids Out-of-School programs. They provide local children with a fun, safe and productive place to spend the hours before and after school and during school breaks. Many of our Recreation Leaders are college students pursuing fields directly related to the care of children, including teaching, social work, and counseling, as well as other fields. Hours are flexible.COME JOIN OUR TEAM!
Apply today at cityofsparks.us/RECJOBS. 16 City of Sparks KIDS OUT–OF–SCHOOL PROGRAMS
FALL BREAK CONFERENCE WEEK Plenty of fun is in store for children during break periods. Active games, arts and Looking for somewhere your children can go during the afternoon while you crafts, board games, free play, swimming, skating, various field trips and group work? This program is designed so you can drop your child off after school and activities are planned for this full-day program. Drop-ins will be accepted on a let them have fun doing different activities every day.Parents will be responsible space available basis. Anything less than a full section is considered drop-in. For for all transportation, there will be no buses available to transport children to more information, please call (775) 353-7838. this program.
WHO: Youth, Kindergarten – 3rd grade WHO: Youth, Kindergarten – 5th grade WHEN: Monday – Friday WHEN: Monday – Thursday, October 21-24 and ACTIVITY#/SECTION# DATES Monday, October 28 310599 Section #1 10/7 – 10/11 ACTIVITY#/SECTION# DATES 310597 Section #1 10/21 TIME: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. WHERE: Recreation Gym 310597 Section #2 10/22 COST: $156 / $130 Resident Discount per week 310597 Section #3 10/23 DROP–IN: $48 / $40 Resident Discount per child per day 310597 Section #4 10/24 NOTE: Late fee of $10 applied for ‘week of’ registrations for 310597 Section #5 10/28 full week. TIME: 12:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m WHERE: Recreation Gym DROP-IN: $24 / $20 Resident Discount per day FALL BREAK 2 (FB2) New for fall 2019! This program is just for 4th and 5th grade students. Located PRE-THANKSGIVING FUN! upstairs in the Teen Club at the Larry D. Johnson Community Center, the Looking for a program for your child to attend the Wednesday before the FB2 features age appropriate activities such as pool, ping pong, foosball, Thanksgiving Holiday? You’ve found the right place. We will offer a fun lineup of arts and crafts, active games, fieldtrips and more. The program will also join group activities to fill their day. the Fall Break groups for some fun activities. Drop-ins will be accepted on a space available basis only beginning the Thursday before the week of desired WHO: Youth, Kindergarten – 5th grade attendance. Anything less than a full section is considered drop in. WHEN: Wednesday, November 27 ACTIVITY#/SECTION# DATES WHO: Youth, 4th – 5th grade 311530 Section #1 11/27 WHEN: Monday – Friday ACTIVITY#/SECTION# DATES TIME: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. 310373 Section #1 10/7 – 10/11 WHERE: Recreation Gym COST: $48 / $40 Resident Discount TIME: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. WHERE: Larry. D. Johnson Community Center COST: $156 / $130 Resident Discount per week DROP–IN: $48 / $40 Resident Discount per child per day NOTE: Late fee of $10 applied for ‘week of’ registrations for full week.
FEES AND PROGRAMS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Please note that fees and programs are subject to change without notice. The Sparks Parks and Recreation Department reserves the right to make cancellations as deemed necessary. In the event a program or class is canceled by the Sparks Parks and Recreation Department prior to its starting date, a full refund will be made. www.sparksrec.com 17 KIDS OUT–OF–SCHOOL PROGRAMS
CHRISTMAS CAPERS SPRING VACATION FUN Looking for festive holiday activities for your children during the winter break? An exciting time awaits children participating in this program during the Washoe This program offers field trips, sports, games, crafts and more. To maintain County School District’s spring break. Staff will provide organized games, arts the quality of the program, registration is limited. Drop-ins will be taken on a and crafts, and field trips, all of which are included in the registration fee. space available basis only beginning the Thursday before the week of desired Drop-ins will be taken on a space available basis only beginning the Thursday attendance. Anything less than a full section is considered drop in. before the week of desired attendance. Anything less than a full section is considered drop in. WHO: Youth, Kindergarten – 3rd grade ACTIVITY#/SECTION# DATES WHO: Youth, Kindergarten – 3rd grade 312540 Section #1 12/20 WHEN: Monday – Friday 312540 Section #2 12/23 – 12/27* ACTIVITY#/SECTION# DATES 301540 Section #1 12/30 – 1/3* 303540 Section #1 3/16 – 3/20 TIME: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. 303540 Section #2 3/23 – 3/27 WHERE: Recreation Gym TIME: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. COST: $125 / $104 Resident Discount per week WHERE: Recreation Gym DROP-IN: $48 / $40 Resident Discount per day (Also applies to 12/20) COST: $156 / $130 Resident Discount *NOTE: Late fee of $10 applied for ‘week of’ registrations for full DROP-IN: $48 / $40 Resident Discount per day week. No program on 12/25, and 1/1. NOTE: Late fee of $10 applied for ‘week of’ registrations for full week.
CHRISTMAS CAPERS 2 (CC2) New this year! This winter break program is for 4th and 5th grade students. SPRING VACATION FUN 2 (SVF2) Located upstairs in the Larry D. Johnson Community Center, the CC2 will New this year! This program is for 4th and 5th grade students. Located upstairs feature age appropriate activities including pool, ping pong, foosball, arts and in the Larry D. Johnson Community Center, the program will feature age crafts, active games, fieldtrips and more. The program will join the Christmas appropriate activities including pool, ping pong, foosball, arts and crafts, active Capers groups for some activities. games, fieldtrips and more. The program will join the Spring Vacation Fun participants for some activities. WHO: Youth, 4th – 5th grade ACTIVITY#/SECTION# DATES WHO: Youth, 4th – 5th grade 312373 Section #1 12/20 ACTIVITY#/SECTION# DATES 312373 Section #2 12/23 – 12/27* 303373 Section #1 3/16 – 3/20 301373 Section #1 12/30 – 1/3* 303373 Section #2 3/23 – 3/27 TIME: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. TIME: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. WHERE: Larry D. Johnson Community Center WHERE: Larry D. Johnson Community Center COST: $125 / $104 Resident Discount per week COST: $156 / $130 Resident Discount per week DROP-IN: $48 / $40 Resident Discount per day DROP-IN: $48 / $40 Resident Discount per day *NOTE: Late fee of $10 applied for ‘week of’ registrations *NOTE: Late fee of $10 applied for ‘week of’ registrations for full week. No program on 12/25 and 1/1. for full week.
CHECK See www.sparksrec.com/break-programs for details on a free lunch option provided by the Food Bank of Northern Nevada for all Fall, Christmas and Spring Break enrollees. THIS OUT!
PHOTO/VIDEO DISCLAIMER DID YOU KNOW? The Sparks Parks and Recreation Department may take photographs or video The tennis courts at Pah Rah Park have been resurfaced footage of persons present at Parks and Recreation programs, at public parks and are open for play. and facilities, or City special events for department use in brochures, flyers, displays, publications, web pages and promotional videos. You should notify the Sparks Parks and Recreation Department in writing after a picture or video footage is taken if you do not want it used for the purposes listed. 18 City of Sparks SMALL WONDERS LEARNING CENTER
The SMALL WONDERS LEARNING CENTER provides a fun PER 3 COST PER 4 WEEK SESSION recreational and social program with a structured curriculum for children. WEEK SESSION* A broad range of activities are featured, such as arts and crafts, counting RESIDENT RESIDENT DAYS HOURS FEE FEE exercises, science projects, story time, outside play, and singing. DISCOUNT DISCOUNT M – F Full Day $536 $447 $402 $335 WHO: Youth, 3 – 6 yrs. (must be toilet trained) WHEN: Full-Time: Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. SESSION SESSION DATES FEES DUE FOR at Alf Sorensen and 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. at Marvin Moss CONTINUING STUDENTS Part-Time: Marvin Moss accepts limited part-time 1 8/12 – 9/6 8/5 WHERE: Alf Sorensen Community Center (ASCC), 2 9/9 – 10/4 9/3 1400 Baring Blvd., (775) 353-7801 3 10/14 – 11/1* 10/7 (During school year and Summer Adventure break program) 4 11/4 – 11/27 10/28 Marvin Moss Elementary School (MM), 5 12/2 – 12/20* 11/25 2200 Primio Way, (775) 353-4042 6 1/6 – 1/31 12/30 (Traditional school year calendar) 7 2/3 – 2/21* 1/27 REGISTER: Registration for students is taken from 8 2/24 – 3/13* 2/18 Monday – Thursday, 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., 9 3/30 – 4/17* 3/23 at 1400 Baring Blvd. 10 4/20 – 5/15 4/13 11 5/18 – 6/5* 5/11 PAYMENT POLICY: Participants must be registered and paid for one week prior to the first *NOTE: Three-week session fee(s) apply to all sites – Sessions 3, 5, program day of each month. Registration after due date will be subject to a 7, 8, 9, & 11. No program during Fall Break, 10/7 – 10/11, $3 per day, per child late fee. 2019 and Spring Break, 3/16 – 3/27, 2020.
New playground installed at Small Wonders. www.sparksrec.com 19 ARTS
ARTS AND CULTURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The City of Sparks Arts and Culture Advisory Committee (ACAC) supports the community by facilitating investment in the arts and culture in order to nurture creative communities, enhance quality of life and encourage civic pride. The purpose of the ACAC is to provide a plan and guidance for arts and cultural related activities on public property or projects utilizing city resources within the City of Sparks.
• Stephanie Farias, Founder of TheatreWorks of Northern Nevada • Sarah Toney, Development Director at Note Ables, • Eileen Gay, Mosaic Artist, Business owner Developmental Coach • Melissa Melero, Founder of the Great Basin Native Artists • Ann Higgenbotham Collective, Visual Artist Quarterly meetings are held the third Tuesday, 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
TOGETHER, WE SEE SPARKS
Victorian Square. Your hometown’s downtown. A special event space. The place to hang out.
How do you see Victorian Square? Together we can imagine a new downtown full of community pride, inspiring art and places to stop and drink it all in – literally and figuratively. Tell us your Sparks stories; give us your thoughts and plans; help us weave a new downtown. Because –TOGETHER, We See Sparks.
Connect with us: • Take The Survey: Togethersparks.com • Connect with Artists: Find our mobile team and get your hands dirty. • Share: Tell your friends. We’re building this together. • Fun: Facebook. Instagram. Twitter. Find us for fun polls, photos, flashbacks and more. #togethersparks The campaign continues to October 15. The plan is targeted to be written in the fall.
DEPOT GALLERY Saturday Lecture Series at Sparks Heritage Museum & Cultural Center In July, the City of Sparks unveiled its newest art gallery with its partner Sierra Arts Foundation in the heart of Victorian Square—The Depot Experience local history! Sparks Museum and Cultural Center offers a Gallery. This building has been transformed into a pop-up gallery that will FREE First Saturday Lecture Series each month of the year from showcase the best in local and regional artists. A grant from the Nevada 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Topics are presented by notable historians about the Arts Council along with funds from the Arts and Culture Advisory heritage of Sparks and the surrounding Truckee Meadows. Series details: Committee will fund the project for two years. Working with local groups sparksmuseum.org on the calendar event page. on the rehab, we give special thanks to: • 39 North MUSEUM HOURS: .... Tuesday – Friday, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. • Nevada Arts Council Saturday, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. • Finishing Trades Institute District Council 16, Northern Nevada TRAIN TOURS: ...... Saturday, 1:00 p.m., 1:45 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. 20 City of Sparks COST: ...... $5 for 12 +, free for 11 yrs. & under www.sparksrec.com 21 The Magic Happens
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22 City of Sparks SPECIAL POPULATIONS
LEISURE WITHOUT LIMITS People with developmental and/or physical limitations who wish to meet new friends through recreational activities are encouraged to participate in our Leisure Without Limits activities. Financial assistance is available. Please call prior to each event to confirm dates, times and fees. Many thanks to The Nell J. Redfield Foundation for supporting these programs. Sparks Parks and Recreation supports the Americans with Disabilities Act and strives to comply with all aspects of the law to provide a barrier-free environment and experience for people of all ages and abilities. If you find something of interest listed in our activity guide that you would like to attend, or if you would like to see a new program offered, e-mail us at [email protected]. If you have a disability and would like to request support for a program, please contact Tracy at (775) 353-7835. We look forward to hearing from you.
ARTS AND CRAFTS CLASS! Sparks Parks and Recreation Department, in INSTRUCTOR HIGHLIGHT partnership with Arts For All Nevada, team up to provide an art/craft workshop featuring artist Carol CAROL JOHNSON Johnson. Participants develop their artistic abilities Carol Johnson has been a practicing artist for many through a variety of different mediums in a fun and years and is the instructor for the Leisure without social setting. During July, a selection of artwork Limits Arts and Crafts class. The third generation created during these workshops will be on exhibit native Nevadan loves the West which is evident at Arts for All Nevada. For more information, call in her landscape pieces. She is part of the Dusty (775) 353-7780 or e-mail [email protected]. Roads Group at St. Mary’s Art Center, the Sierra Watercolor Society, and annually in the Brown Bag Lady Show in Jackson, WY, the yART (Yard + WHO: Any person 16 yrs. & Older with a disability! Art) Sale during Artown and the autumn Annual Open Studio Show. WHEN: Thursdays, September – April TIME: 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. WHERE: Larry D. Johnson Community Center REGISTER: Space for up to 16, first-come, first-serve NOTE: No class on 11/28. PARKS & RECREATION BOWLING Bring your friends and come out to practice your game – and have a great time too! We keep track of scores for the Special Olympics tournament scheduled to HIGHLIGHT – JJ CHRISTY be held on November 10 (singles only), at the Grand Sierra Bowling Stadium. All For more than 10 years, KBUL radio personality JJ Christy has transported his participants are required to have a physical completed and on file. Please contact personal sound equipment and music to the Recreation Gym in Sparks for the annual Tanja at (775) 353–7898 for more information. Special thanks to Wild Island staff Halloween and Christmas dances for people with disabilities. He knows which songs for all of their support. they enjoy as many are fans of his local on-air radio show. “We’re like family,” said Christy. “They look forward to coming each year and we get a chance to visit, joke and have fun together.” WHO: Any person with a disability! WHEN: Wednesdays HALLOWEEN DANCE TIME: 2:45 p.m. WHERE: Wild Island Coconut Bowl WHO: Any person COST: $1 per day for one game with a disability WHEN: Sunday, October 20 WHERE: Recreation Gym TIME: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. COST: $3 at the door JJ Christy pictured with the famous ‘Zomboo’.
DID YOU KNOW? We have a Landeez all-terrain wheelchair at the Sparks Marina Park. The specially equipped wheelchair glides over sand, snow, gravel, and soft soils, allowing its users closer contact with nature. There is no fee, and it can be used by adults and children with disabilities. Call the Park Ranger Office at (775) 691–9130 to make your reservation. www.sparksrec.com 23 COMMUNITY CLASSES
CPR/FIRST AID FOR BABYSITTERS Be safe and successful as a babysitter by taking part in this course taught by a INSTRUCTOR HIGHLIGHT Certified Red Cross Instructor. You will learn Child and Infant CPR with first aid. A final exam will be given at the end of class. Students who successfully complete DAR SHAWVER the course and pass the exam will receive a printable Certified Red Cross Dar Shawver, Certified Meditation Instructor certificate valid for 2 years. and owner of Inhale/Exhale, has been studying WHO: Boys & Girls, 15yrs. & Older and practicing some form of meditation most of WHEN: Saturday her life, but it was when she was introduced to Mindfulness that a profound shift occurred and ACTIVITY#/SECTION# DATES real, true, lasting change began to happen. Dar 612682 Section #1 12/21 605682 Section #1 5/16 knew she had found what she had always been searching for. She considers it an honor to share TIME: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Mindfulness with others and to be allowed to share in their experiences. WHERE: Alf Sorensen Community Center Join Dar on Mondays for Mindful Meditation at the Larry D. Johnson COST: $72 / $60 Resident Discount Community Center.
MINDFUL MEDITATION Learn to be more present in life and accept moment by moment whatever may arise through this meditation course with a focus on breath. Instructor Dar Shawver, Certified Meditation Instructor and owner of Inhale/Exhale, will explore the key elements of correct posture to ensure a strong, stable, comfortable foundation for practice. Students will develop the skills Give The Gift Of needed to maintain a successful and rewarding home practice during this eight- Respect week course. NEW! Choose from 30 minute or one hour class. Focus WHO: Adults, 18 yrs. & Older Self-Discipline WHEN: Mondays Self-Control ACTIVITY#/SECTION# DATES Self-Esteem 710093 Section #1 10/7 – 12/9* 710093 Section #2 10/7 – 12/9* Better Grades 701093 Section #1 1/6 – 3/9* 701093 Section #2 1/6 – 3/9* 1 week FREE 703093 Section #1 3/16 – 5/4 In our basic martial arts class 703093 Section #2 3/16 – 5/4 PLUS a *FREE UNIFORM TIME: Section 1: 5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. *UPON COMPLETED AGREEMENT Offer expires 12/15/2019 Section 2: 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Larry D. Johnson Community Center Evolution Martial Arts Academy COST: $96 / $80 Resident Discount – per one hour eight-week session 4848 Sparks Blvd, Sparks NV 89436 $48 / $40 Resident Discount – per 30 min. eight-week session 775-626-7577www.evomaa.com *NOTE: Loose fitting clothing, meditation cushion or several towels to be stacked and used as a cushion required. No class on 10/14, 11/11, 1/20, and 2/17. DID YOU KNOW? Various businesses support the Parks and Recreation Department through advertising and marketing efforts. Thank you! • Local foundations provide grant funding; • Volunteers on boards and committees are great advocates; and • Every partner is acknowledged in the bi-annual Parks and Recreation Activity Guide and each July in the Reno Gazette Journal.
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INSTRUCTOR HIGHLIGHT INSTRUCTOR HIGHLIGHT LEEANN MAYNARD MARLA RICHARDSON LeeAnn Maynard has been practicing yoga for Marla Richardson is a Registered Ayurvedic more than 20 years. She is RYT 500 Yoga Practitioner with AAPNA, graduating with Alliance certified. Her passion is beginning yoga distinction from the University of Nevada Reno students ages 3-99!!. Her goal with Mindful with a minor in Dance in 2010, and receiving Yo g a is to bring her students to a place where her yoga instructor certification in Lake Atitlan, they can find their inner-teacher and learn to Guatemala. She is founder of The Longevity trust it. LeeAnn has studied meditation with Lifestyle, a vibrant system of proactive Khenpo Choga Rinpoche through the Dzoghen Lineage and loves to also health-care from ancient India crafted for the share the benefits of meditation with her students. “I love what I do. It never individual to enhance vitality, radiance, and feels like work, just pure joy.” equilibrium. She is also a trained studio dancer and singer, and has performed professionally in over a dozen production shows all over the US and abroad and considers the performing arts medicinal for her spirit. She calls the Sierra MINDFUL YOGA BASICS Nevadas home, instructing here for over 12 years. In her spare time, Marla Serenity now! Certified yoga Instructor Leeann Maynard will guide you through enjoys traveling the world. Join Marla at the Sunday Yoga class at the Art in yoga poses, breathing techniques and meditation practices to help increase Motion Studio. strength, flexibility and concentration as well as reduce stress. All levels are welcome. Please bring a yoga mat to class. SUNDAY YOGA WHO: Everyone, 16 yrs. & Older Get a total body workout that enhances strength, cardiovascular conditioning, WHEN: Tuesdays balance, and flexibility. Yoga combines traditional and non-traditional techniques ACTIVITY#/SECTION# DATES giving the participant a fun experience that works the muscles and clears the 710038 Section #1 10/1 – 10/22* mind of stress. Loose fitting clothes and yoga mat required. 711038 Section #1 11/5 – 11/26 712038 Section #1 12/3 – 12/17* WHO: Adults, 18 yrs. & Older 701038 Section #1 1/7 – 1/28 WHEN: Sundays 702038 Section #1 2/4 – 2/25 ACTIVITY#/SECTION# DATES 703038 Section #1 3/3 – 3/31* 710021 Section #1 10/6 – 10/27 711021 Section #1 11/3 – 11/24 TIME: 5:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. 712021 Section #1 12/1 – 12/15* WHERE: Larry D. Johnson Community Center 701021 Section #1 1/5 – 1/26 COST: $42 /$35 Resident Discount 702021 Section #1 2/2 – 2/23 $31 /$26 Resident Discount – December session 703021 Section #1 3/1 – 3/22* *NOTE: No class on 10/29, 12/24, 12/31 and 3/24. 704021 Section #1 4/5 – 4/26 TIME: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. DOG OBEDIENCE WHERE: Art In Motion, 121 Los Altos Parkway, Ste. 101 Curb your dog’s bad habits and establish good conduct during this six–week class. COST: $42 / $35 Resident Discount Learn how to teach your pet to sit, stand, stay, heel and master other commands. *NOTE: No class on 12/22, 12/29 and 3/29. Professional dog trainer, Guy Yeaman, has trained more than 30,000 dogs during his career and has plenty of knowledge to share. Call (775) 265-4530 for more information. WHO: All dogs, 4 months & Older INSTRUCTOR HIGHLIGHT WHEN: Mondays (class will meet on holidays unless otherwise noted) GUY YEAMAN ACTIVITY#/SECTION# DATES 709061 Section #1 9/30 – 11/4 Understanding why animals behave the way they 711061 Section #1 11/11 – 12/16 do can often be challenging. When it comes 701061 Section #1 1/6 – 2/10 to dog behavior, professional dog trainer, Guy 703061 Section #1 3/2 – 4/6 Yeaman -- aka “Dog Man”, is one of the best in 704061 Section #1 4/13 – 5/18 the area. He has been working with all breeds of TIME: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. dogs for more than 40 years and still loves doing WHERE: Recreation Gym it. His Dog Obedience class instruction covers COST: $98 / $82 Resident Discount obedience (basic and advanced), security and protection, service and guide NOTE: Current shot records (Rabies, Parvo, Distemper), training dogs, and canine good citizen to name a few. collar and fabric or leather leash required. www.sparksrec.com 25 COMMUNITY CLASSES
VOICE COACHES - GET PAID TO TALK From audio books and animation to documentaries, video games, and commercials, INSTRUCTOR HIGHLIGHT learn about the growing field of voice overs! Insight will be shared on what the pros look for and where to find work in your area. Students will record a short NIKKI ABERNETHY professional script under the direction of the instructor. This class is a lot of fun, ART IN MOTION realistic, and a great first step for anyone interested in the voice over field. Nikki Abernethy was born and raised in Anaheim, WHO: Adults, 18 yrs. & Older California and started dancing at the age five. In WHEN: Thursday high school she won the Disneyland Creativity ACTIVITY#/SECTION# DATES Challenge Award. Nikki received her BFA in 711095 Section #1 11/7 Dance Performance with a Minor in Women’s 704095 Section #1 4/16 Studies at Chapman University. During college she became a cast member of theWalt Disney TIME: 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Company and was featured in The Electrical Parade, Parade of Dreams, WHERE: Alf Sorensen Community Center The Grand Marshall Pre Parade, High School Musical, and The Christmas COST: $30 / $25 Resident Discount Fantasy Parade. In 2009, Nikki and her husband moved to Aviano, Italy where she ran her own dance program for the next seven years. She is now an instructor with Art in Motion and teaches Storybook Ballet. HIGH DESERT ARCHERY CAMPS Interested in the sport of archery? This fun indoor archery range located in Reno offers exciting fall, winter and spring break camps for beginners to advanced archers. Their 30 yard range is the longest range in the area. Dave Kirkwood is a STORYBOOK BALLET Level II Certified Instructor/Coach who also is a Certified NASP Instructor. Princesses, magical animals, mermaids, and more come to life in this class! Come The facility is climate controlled and safe. Participants are given range safety be enchanted as stories are read and come to life through dancing. Students will training prior to shooting. All equipment is provided. learn basic ballet steps along with dancing that corresponds with the storybook. WHO: Youth, 8 – 16 yrs. Props will be supplied. Tights, leotard, and WHEN: Tuesday – Thursday ballet shoes are required. ACTIVITY#/SECTION# DATES WHO: Youth, 2 – 6 yrs. 603097 Section #1 3/17 – 3/19 WHEN: Fridays TIME: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ACTIVITY#/SECTION# DATES WHERE: High Desert Archery, 940 Matley Lane #5, Reno 610089 Section #1 10/4 – 10/25 (3 Weeks)* COST: $79 / $66 Resident Discount 611089 Section #1 11/1 – 11/22 (4 Weeks) 612089 Section #1 12/6 – 12/20 (3 Weeks) 601089 Section #1 1/10 – 1/31 (4 Weeks) 602089 Section #1 2/7 – 2/28 (4 Weeks) 603089 Section #1 3/6 – 3/20 (3 Weeks) 604089 Section #1 4/3 – 4/24 (4 Weeks)
TIME: 9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. WHERE: Art In Motion, 121 Los Altos Parkway, Ste. 101 COST: $60 / $50 Resident Discount – (4 weeks) $46 / $38 Resident Discount – (3 weeks) *NOTE: No class on 10/11.
DID YOU KNOW? Adopt-a-Park Program: • 68% of our parks are adopted by residents and businesses; • Partners pick up garbage, report graffiti, clean planters and much more; • Each group receives a sign of recognition in their park.
26 City of Sparks Part-time work. Full-time fun.
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RECREATION LEADERS RECREATION FACILITY COORDINATORS Before/After School & School Break Camps SPECIAL EVENT COORDINATOR • Morning and afternoon hours • Flexible schedule • No weekends SPORTS OFFICIALS/UMPIRES • Will work around school schedules SPORTS FACILITY WORKERS LIFEGUARDS/SWIM INSTRUCTORS • Flexible hours YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAM LEADERS
Join our team! Applications accepted online at: www.cityofsparks.us/recjobs www.sparksrec.com 27 28 City of Sparks YOUTH SPORTS
NNJ VOLLEYBALL HIGHLIGHT The Sparks Parks and Recreation Department has partnered with Northern Nevada Juniors Volleyball Club (NNJ) to offer alineup of fun camps, clinics and leagues for ages 3 to 16. NNJ’s philosophy promotes commitment and teamwork, and encourages competitive, confident attitudes while maintaining high levels of sportsmanship, integrity and respect. NNJ works to make sure the discipline players learn on the court is also transferred into the classroom. The team of coaches strives to help each student reach her personal goals whether it’s making a team or learning cooperative life skills for success off of the court.
FALL BREAK A great alternative to get in some activity during your Fall Break! Intensive instruction, lots of fun drills, and quality skill instruction.
WHO: Youth, 5 – 18 yrs. WHEN: Monday – Friday, October 7 – 11 ACTIVITY#/SECTION# TIMES 610311 Section #1 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Full Camp) 610311 Section #2 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Half Day)
WHERE: NNJ, 1575 Linda Way #101, Sparks COST: $250 / $208 Resident Discount (Full Camp) $150 / $125 Resident Discount (Half Day)
WINTER BREAK A fun activity during Winter Break! Intensive instruction, lots of fun drills, and quality skill instruction. healthy smiles. happy smiles. WHO: Youth, 5 – 18 yrs. WHEN: Monday – Friday, December 30 – January 3 Pediatric dentistry that’s right for your family. ACTIVITY#/SECTION# TIMES 601311 Section #1 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Full Camp) Walk into The Smile Shop and you’ll notice an inviting 601311 Section #2 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Half Day) and comforting office. Our dentists and team members make it a priority to deliver a personalized approach to WHERE: NNJ, 1575 Linda Way #101, Sparks dental care that is specific to your child’s needs. COST: $250 / $208 Resident Discount (Full Camp) We specialize in comprehensive care from the infant $150 / $125 Resident Discount (Half Day) stages through the teen years for the best smiles around.
SPRING BREAK A great alternative to get in some activity during your Spring Break! Intensive instruction, lots of fun drills, and quality skill instruction.
WHO: Youth, 5 – 18 yrs. Dr. Stoker Dr. McCool Dr. Garol WHEN: Monday – Friday, March 16 – 20 (Week 1); March 23 – 27 (Week 2) Reno Spanish Springs ACTIVITY#/SECTION# TIMES 3701 Baker Lane, (in the Sparks Galleria) 603311 Section #1 (Week 1) 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Full Camp) Suite 1 105 Los Altos Parkway, 603311 Section #2 (Week 1) 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Half Day) Reno, NV 89509 Suite 111 603311 Section #3 (Week 2) 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Full Camp) Sparks, NV 89436 Northwest Reno 603311 Section #4 (Week 2) 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Half Day) 475 Somersett Parkway 775.825.1000 Suite A Find us on WHERE: NNJ, 1575 Linda Way #101, Sparks Reno, NV 89523 smileshoponline.com COST: $250 / $208 Resident Discount (Full Camp) per session $150 / $125 Resident Discount (Half Day) per session www.sparksrec.com 29 YOUTH SPORTS
GHT BASKETBALL SPRING BREAK CAMP GHT BASKETBALL This fun spring break camp covers key fundamentals, character and the values HIGHLIGHT necessary to achieve your goals in sports and life. Whether you are trying to make your junior high team, high school team, or just learning how to compete in basketball, this is the Garry Hill-Thomas is a former University of camp for you. GHT Camp is also geared to teach Nevada Wolf Pack standout, honored as Nevada’s each athlete life skills utilizing sports one individual Senior Male Athlete of the Year in 2004. After at a time. his career at Nevada, Hill-Thomas played for NBA-D League teams including the Reno Bighorns. He also played professionally and is a seasoned basketball coach. Hill-Thomas strives to provide basketball WHO: Youth, 6 – 14 yrs. camps and programs for all abilities of players to learn and improve their WHEN: Monday – Thursday basketball skills and apply them to actual game situations - all in a fun, safe ACTIVITY#/SECTION# DATES and competitive environment. 604083 Section #1 3/16 – 3/19 His GHT camps also focus on the character and values needed TIME: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. to achieve goals in both sports WHERE: Alf Sorensen Community Center and life. COST: $72 / $60 Resident Discount
BLASTBALL!® The Game to Save Baseball Have you ever watched a tee ball game and been bored to tears? Well, so were the kids! BlastBall!® is a totally new concept for teaching the fundamentals of baseball and softball at the entry level of play, for an exciting and rewarding experience. Each participant receives a Blastball® T-shirt and picture.
WHO: Youth, 4 – 7 yrs. WHEN: Mondays and Wednesdays ACTIVITY#/SECTION# DATES 604070 Section #1 4/13 – 5/13
TIME: 5:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. (Each game/practice is 45 minutes long) WHERE: Recreation Park GHT SHOOTING CAMP COST: $42 / $35 Resident Discount This session focuses primarily on the fundamentals of what has become a lost art - shooting. We break down the basic principles of how to properly shoot the basketball and work with a variety of drills that help master the proper technique. We also teach the proper footwork associated with taking good shots as well as how to get open, and in a great position to take high percentage shots.
WHO: Youth, 6 – 14 yrs. WHEN: Saturday ACTIVITY#/SECTION# DATES 610083 Section #1 10/19
TIME: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. WHERE: Alf Sorensen Community Center COST: $36 / $30 Resident Discount
DID YOU KNOW? Two new parks will be built in the next year with more on the way.
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36th ANNUAL YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE All skill levels can take part in this popular league that emphasizes sportsmanship, SKILLS4SPORTS skill development, and FUN! Interested in coaching or assisting with a team? Call Cindy at (775) 353–2385 or e-mail [email protected]. Team HIGHLIGHT photo, individual photo, and reversible mesh jersey included. Space is limited so register early. Registration ends November 16. My name is Coach Bev and I have been running Skills4Sports for 2 WHO: Youth, 3rd – 6th grade (boys & girls remain separate) 1/2 years and really love it. I started Practice begins 12/2, games held January 8 – February 27, 2020 Skills4Sports in Indiana as I realized ACTIVITY#/SECTION# DAYS GRADES there were limited sports activities 511042 Section #1 M/W 3rd – 4th (boys) available for my preschool aged 511042 Section #2 T/TH 5th – 6th (boys) children to attend. I love working with children and seeing their skills 511052 Section #1 T/TH 3rd – 4th (girls) develop. The aim of Skills4Sports is to keep children active whilst having 511052 Section #2 M/W 5th – 6th (girls) fun and developing a lifelong love of sports. I am from England and I studied my Bachelor of Science in Sports Science at the University of TIME: 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., times may vary Sunderland England and Master of Science in Sports and Exercise WHERE: Alf Sorensen Community Center and Mendive Middle School Science from Manchester University England. I moved to the USA COST: $102 / $85 Resident Discount seven years ago for my husband’s work, and we recently moved to Sparks. JAM NIGHTS: 6:00 p.m. at Alf Sorensen Community Center We have three boys, who are 11, 6 and 4 years old. We look forward to 3rd – 4th Grade Boys 11/18 being part of our new community! 3rd – 4th Grade Girls 11/19 5th – 6th Grade Girls 11/20 5th – 6th Grade Boys 11/21 NOTE: When grade range fills, a waiting list will be taken. SKILLS4SPORTS PLAYERS MUST PARTICIPATESkills4Sports is a multi-sportsON program designed for THEIR ASSIGNED BASKETBALLpreschool children! TheJAM mission of Skills4Sports NIGHT FOR TEAM is to provideSELECTION. children with a positive introduction RIDE SHARES WILL to the skillsNOT required to play sportsBE with a focus on CONSIDERED FOR PLACEMENT PURPOSES!having fun. Skills developed include gross motor skills such as; agility, balance, hand to eye and feet to eye MIXED CHILD/ADULT GOLF LESSONS coordination and spatial awareness, transferable to a wide range of sporting situations. Check back with us on Spring/Summer golf classes! Each child will experience hands-on ball skills, including catching, throwing, kicking and general ball control. There’s also the opportunity to develop their social skills, communication, listening to instructions, and teamwork - all while being active, staying JUST FOR KICKS SOCCER CAMP healthy and having fun! This camp is for children interested in learning the basics of soccer and having FUN! The camp covers stretching, exercise, skills and games. Each participant will receive WHO: Youth, 2 – 5 yrs. a JUST FOR KICKS T–shirt. Instructors will emphasize teamwork, attention skills, WHEN: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and enjoyment of the sport. So come sign up – it will be a kick! Space is limited. ACTIVITY#/SECTION# DAY DATES 610064 Section #2 Tuesdays 10/1 – 10/29* WHO: Youth, 3 – 6 yrs. 610064 Section #3 Wednesdays 10/2 – 10/30* WHEN: Saturdays, April 11 – May 9 610064 Section #4 Thursdays 10/3 – 10/31* ACTIVITY#/SECTION# TIME 611064 Section #1 Mondays 11/4 – 12/2** 604292 Section #1 9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. 611064 Section #2 Tuesdays 11/5 – 11/26 604292 Section #2 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. 611064 Section #3 Wednesdays 11/6 – 11/27 604292 Section #3 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. 601064 Section #2 Tuesdays 1/7 – 1/28 602064 Section #2 Tuesdays 2/4 – 2/25 WHERE: Recreation Park 602064 Section #3 Wednesdays 2/5 – 2/26 COST: $42 / $35 Resident Discount 602064 Section #4 Thursdays 2/6 – 2/27 604064 Section #2 Tuesdays 4/7 – 4/28 604064 Section #3 Wednesdays 4/8 – 4/29 ADULT AND YOUTH 604064 Section #4 Thursdays 4/9 – 4/30 SPORTS WEBSITE TIME: 10:00 a.m – 10:45 a.m. Get instant access to sports information at sparksrec.com. Follow the links WHERE: Recreation Gym to Adult and Youth Sports and you’ll find updated standings, schedules, COST: $48 / $40 Resident Discount rules, tournaments and registration dates. Add it to your favorites today! NOTE: *No Class on 10/8, 10/9 and 10/10. **No Class on 11/11 www.sparksrec.com 31 SPARKS AUTUMN/WINTER SPECIAL EVENTS
Sparks Marina Come Downtown! One of the best parts of Sparks. Two miles of path. Victorian Square is thriving with new life. A dog park. A playground. Fishing, boating, paddling, Join us because IT’S HAPPENING HERE. swimming. Sparks’ year-round meeting place. New residents, businesses, event center and more. Discover your favorite hometown’s downtown.
PumpkinPalooza Southern Fare on the Square October 20, pumpkinpalooza.org October 5-6, nuggeteventcenter.com
Reno-Sparks Walk to End Alzheimer’s September 21, Act.alz.org
See entire list of events with updated information 39 North Pole Village and entertainment schedules at cityofsparks.us. Run for Education December 12-14, 39northdowntown.com All events are subject to change. October 20, ed-alliance.org
See entire list of events with updated information and entertainment schedules at cityofsparks.us. All events are subject to change.
SPARKS 33RD ANNUAL HOMETOWNE CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION: CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD
Christmas. Navidad. Kersfees. Weihnachten. Shengdan. Noel. Sparks is getting a whole lot bigger this holiday season as we celebrate Christmas traditions from all over the world in our Annual Hometowne Christmas Parade. Christmas is different all over the world whether you’re building a snowman out of snow in Sparks or sand in Australia. Find a tradition to show off in the parade and make it a good one.
Early registration is happening now! These spots are going to fill up fast, so reserve your space in this year’s parade while you still can. Friday, December 6 Tree Lighting Ceremony, 6:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Register here: cityofsparks.us/christmasparade Victorian Square in Downtown Sparks, PARADE APPLICATIONS 775.353.2370 or www.cityofsparks.us/christmasparade Our fee structure for applicants is as follows: Saturday, December 7 Regular Registration Sept. 9 – Nov. 12 $40 Ugly Sweater Run @ Scheels/Marina, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Late Registration November 13 – 17 $60 PAST DEADLINE November 18 – 20 $100 Photos with Santa in the Sparks Heritage Museum, *Please, be aware that EventBrite also includes a small fee for online payments. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. No paper applications will be accepted. No applications will be accepted after 11/20/2019. This event is subject to SELLING OUT. Do not delay. Sparks Hometowne Christmas Parade in Victorian Square, 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Get started now and be sure to mark your calendars for December 7th for this age-old Sparks tradition. Merry Christmas-in-July, Sparks! 775.353.2370 or www.cityofsparks.us/christmasparade 32 City of Sparks REGISTRATION FEES: $25: Now – Nov. 21 $30: Nov. 22-24 (active.com ONLY) 11:00am registration closes $40: Nov. 25-27 (During Packet Pickup at SCHEELS) $60: Nov. 28 (RACE DAY) CASH ONLY REGISTRATION LOCATIONS: • SCHEELS Customer Service | scheels.com/events • Sparks Parks & Recreation Department | active.com FOR MORE INFO: PLEASE CALL (775) 353-2376 OR VISIT SPARKSREC.COM OR SCHEELS.COM/EVENTS Please visit SparksRec.com to read about the event beneficiaries & check out other community events going on!
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www.sparksrec.com 33 Varicose Veins: Could Your Legs Look – and Feel – Better?
Varicose veins are a common problem. Many people consider this condition cosmetic, but varicose veins can be a symptom of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). Left untreated, venous disease can become worse. Northern Nevada Medical Group (NNMG) offers advanced, minimally invasive treatments for CVI.
About Varicose Veins Find Help Close to Home These usually develop in the legs but can appear all over Wynter Phoenix, MD, of Northern Nevada Medical the body. Certain people are at higher risk of having Group, located in Sparks, is specially trained in the varicose veins, including: diagnosis and treatment of CVI through minimally • Females invasive, outpatient procedures. • Older adults • Those with obesity Dr. Phoenix is board certified in general surgery. He • Physically inactive individuals earned his medical degree in 2007 from Tulane School • Those with family history of varicose veins of Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. He went on to • Pregnant women complete his general surgical residency at University • Those with high blood pressure Medical Center, University of Arizona, in Tucson, Arizona.
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34 City of Sparks GRACIAS POR MANTENER SU PARQUE LIBRE DE HUMO DE CIGARRILLOS Y VAPORIZADORES
SMC 12.24.056 (Smoking and Vaping prohibited in city parks)
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I WANT TO PLAY! PICKLEBALL New to the area, haven’t played a team sport since you were a kid, or just want Drop-in indoor Pickleball! Two courts are available, one for to play and not sure how to get on a team or organize your own team? Just call beginners and one for intermediate to advanced players. us. We keep interest lists for all ages (18 yrs. & Older) and levels of players for Pickleball combines elements of badminton, tennis, and coaches to pick from when they need players. We also have insightful information table tennis all in one sport. It’s loads of fun and provides a on different ways to get started. So don’t be shy, just call (775) 353–2385 or great workout. To learn more, call (775) 353-2385. e-mail [email protected]. Don’t miss the fun! WHO: Adults, 16 yrs. & Older WHEN: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays ADULT KICKBALL TIME: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Mondays/Wednesdays FALL & SPRING LEAGUES 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Fridays The City of Sparks brings a fresh new twist to WHERE: Alf Sorensen Community Center the adult recreational sports scene: Kickball COST: $2 per day or $15 (10 punch pass) — yes, just like you played in 5th grade. We encourage rivalries, cheering, and general fun, but if you are an individual looking for an PICKLEBALL ROUND ROBIN TOURNAMENT extremely competitive sport, our leagues may Don’t miss the fun at this popular tournament. Teams will be determined by not be for you. Remember: it’s just kickball. random draw. There will be 8 teams of two. Each team will play 7 games and play Teams consist of 10 players on the field and with the same partner throughout the tournament. Winning team will receive a are open to both men and women. So come free 10-punch pickleball pass. give it a try — it will be a kick. WHO: Adults, 18 yrs. & Older WHO: Adults, 18 yrs. & Older WHEN: Wednesday WHEN: Mondays, September 30 – November 18 (Fall) ACTIVITY#/SECTION# DATES Mondays, April 27 – June 22 (Spring) 703098 Section #1 3/11 TIME: 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. WHERE: Golden Eagle Regional Park sports complex TIME: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. REGISTER: Alf Sorensen Community Center, by 9/21 (Fall); WHERE: Alf Sorensen Community Center 3/9 – 4/18 (Spring) COST: $12 / $10 Resident Discount COST: $350 per team
SPORTS STAFF HIGHLIGHT SPORTS HOTLINE VINCE CORDI For rain-out and registration information, call our Sports Hotline at 353–7811. On potential rain-out days, we won’t know in the morning if your game will be canceled that evening, but we will try to make the decision as If you are a softball player in the Sparks soon as we can. Please do not call the front desk — the hotline will have the recreational leagues, chances are you most up-to-date information. Conditions can change suddenly, so remember have crossed paths with Vince Cordi at to call before you head to your game. If in doubt after 4:00 p.m., call your the Golden Eagle or Shadow Mountain coach or show up to your scheduled game. sports complexes – and maybe even at Don Mello sports complex back in the day. Vince has been a certified umpire for the Sparks Parks and Recreation Department for close to 20 years. The sports enthusiast grew up in Sparks and graduated from Manogue High School. FOLLOW US ON After spending years playing ball, Vince transitioned to the position of umpire. “I enjoy the sport and they say there’s no better place than behind the plate,” said Cordi. “You get to be the judge, jury and executioner in a matter of seconds.” Thank you, Vince for your dedicated service with the City of Sparks.
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FALL BALL SOFTBALL LEAGUE The City of Sparks and Red’s Golden Eagle Grill added another season of USA SOFTBALL OF NEVADA softball for all you die hard players that just can’t get enough. There are leagues for both Men and Coed. Red’s Golden Eagle Grill will be offering players TOURNAMENT INFORMATION beverage and dinner specials during the season. This will be a six-week league with some double headers to give you eight games. Men’s league will be held on Looking for softball tournament information on local, regional or national Tuesday and Wednesday nights and the Coed league will be on Thursday and events? Call our office at (775) 353–2385, go to usasoftballnevada.org or Friday nights. So take advantage of our great fall weather and continue to play come to the Alf Sorensen Community Center and pick up the tournament the game that America loves. list and rule book. For additional information, call Tony Pehle, USA Softball of Nevada State Commissioner, at (775) 353–7836. WHO: Adults, 18 yrs. & Older WHEN: Men/Tuesdays or Wednesdays, October 1 – November 20 SUNDAY FAMILY COED SOFTBALL LEAGUE Coed/Thursdays or Fridays, October 3 – November 22 Formerly known as the Church Softball League, this program is held on Sunday TIME: 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. evenings. The 10 game schedule is followed by a single elimination tournament, WHERE: Golden Eagle Regional Park Sports Complex which is included in the league fee. Awards for 1st and 2nd place in each division REGISTER: Alf Sorensen Community Center, by 9/21 are awarded. COST: $400 per team (8 games) WHO: Families, 14 yrs. & Older WHEN: Sundays, May – August DEEP FREEZE SOFTBALL LEAGUE TIME: 5:20 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Want to start the softball season early? Come out and brave the elements! This WHERE: Shadow Mountain and Golden Eagle Regional Park eight-week program for adults will play in all weather conditions including rain, sports complexes snow, sleet and hail. Individual shirts will be awarded to first place of each division REGISTER: Alf Sorensen Community Center, 3/9 – 4/11 along with the coveted Ice Cube Trophy. Space is limited. Late registration (space-available basis only), 4/13 – 4/18 COST: League fees: $575 WHO: Adults, 18 yrs. & Older Late fee: $35 WHEN: Wednesdays, January 8 – February 26 TIME: 6:30 p.m., 7:40 p.m. and 8:50 p.m. WHERE: Golden Eagle Regional Park sports complex SPRING SOFTBALL LEAGUE REGISTER: Alf Sorensen Community Center, 11/4 – 12/21 Enjoy the most participated team sport in the nation. Grab friends, neighbors, COST: $400 per team and co-workers and form a team. We have divisions for all levels of players from beginners to tournament players. Coed is offered on Monday, Thursday and Friday. Mens is offered on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Call (775) 353–2385 or e-mail [email protected] for more information.
WHO: Adults, 18 yrs. & Older WHEN: Monday – Friday, April – June TIME: 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. WHERE: Shadow Mountain and Golden Eagle Regional Park sports complexes REGISTER: Alf Sorensen Community Center, 1/21 – 3/7 Late registration (space–available basis only), 3/9 – 3/14 COST: 1 night per week (10 games): $575 Late fee: $35 Thank You!
Nevada Health Link has continued their support of the Sports Complex at Golden Eagle Regional Park. Sponsorships like this are 100% directed to Golden Eagle park improvements and maintenance!
Nevada Health Link Open Enrollment begins Nov. 1, 2019. Details: www.nevadahealthlink.com.
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SENIOR SOFTBALL SENIOR WOMEN’S SOFTBALL LEAGUE Five leagues will be offered this spring for the mature gentleman softball player, We’re trying to expand the Senior Women’s Softball League. So, if you would 50+, 60+, 65+, 70+, and 75+ as determined by birthdays as of December 31, like to enjoy the benefits of exercise, friendships, and challenges, give us a call to 2020. The 60+ players will play on Mondays, the 70+ players on Tuesdays, the get on the interest list. For team or individual information, call (775) 353–2385 65+ players on Wednesdays, and the 50+ & 75+ players on Thursdays. or e-mail [email protected].
WHO: Senior men, 50 yrs. & Older WHO: Senior women, 50 yrs. & Older WHEN: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, July – September TIME: 6:30 p.m., 7:40 p.m., and 8:50 p.m. TIME: 5:20 p.m. WHERE: Shadow Mountain and Golden Eagle Regional Park WHERE: Shadow Mountain and Golden Eagle Regional Park sports complexes sports complexes REGISTER: Alf Sorensen Community Center, 1/21 – 3/14 REGISTER: Alf Sorensen Community Center, 1/21 – 3/14 COST: $400 per team COST: $400 per team
WE’RE HIRING
Looking for a part-time position to earn some extra income? The City of Sparks currently has openings for Umpires, Sports Facility Workers and Facility Coordinators. To learn more, view our job board at cityofsparks.us/RECJOBS.
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TAKE PART! Sparks Mayor’s Cup Golf Tournament
Join us for our 17th Annual Golf Event Friday, October 18, 2019 ADULT COED VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE This fun league is available for adults who enjoy a low-key recreational game of indoor volleyball. This is a coed non-spiking league. A tournament will be played at the end of the session. Call (775) 353-2385 or e-mail [email protected] for more information.
WHO: Adults, 18 yrs. & Older WHEN: Saturdays, January 11 – March 7 Entry Fee - $110/person • Hole Sponsorship - $125 (includes signage) TIME: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. G o l f a n d R e s o r t WHERE: Alf Sorensen Community Center • Hole-in-One Prizes COST: $95 per team • Closest to the Hole • Longest Drive Contests
GOLF LESSONS FOR ADULT & MIXED CHILD/ Awards Luncheon following play Sponsored by ADULT & SENIORS – Check back with us on Spring/ Summer golf classes.
Proceeds benefit Sparks Youth Scholarship Fund Helping at-risk children in our community who cannot otherwise participate in recreation programs due to financial hardships. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 775.353.7857, email [email protected] or go online to cityofsparks.us/mayorscup.
Congratulations to the winning team from 2018 – Sierra Builders of Nevada.
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FOR SOME, doing good is no more complicated than picking up someone else’s cans and wrappers while hiking our local hills and trails. For others, it’s stepping forward with donations to fill voids or provide monetary support to help a child learn to swim, play sports, or simply get a healthy snack. They’re neighbors who give in whatever way they can – Make a donation with their time, their money, or even their experience. The results are impressive: they gain a sense of pride and we online at end up with a community that’s made even better. There are countless ways to get involved and make a difference. sparksrec.com To learn more, call 775.353.7857 or email [email protected]. THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS!
3D Concrete Brad Fitch David J. Drakulich Art Hometown Health 39 North Brian Dosh Foundation Hot August Nights AACT Trail Blazers Bully’s Sports Bar David Boyd In & Out Burger ADT Security Services LLC Burrito Bandito David Hansen JJ Christy Academy of Arts, Careers and CME Construction Engineers David Sexton J&K Architecture & Technology Cantina Los Tres Hombres Dayton Valley Golf Club Engineering Adam & Shasta Botts Care Services of Nevada Diamond Motors & Pawn Inc. Jack Byrom Alan Clark Casino Fandango Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra Jaime Verde ALICE 96.5 Cassidy Santos Dolan Auto Group James Andrews Alpine Academy Chad Kendall Realty Dolly Taylor James Gardner Alyson McCormick Charles Albright Doug Cardwell Jeff Cronk Amateur Radio Emergency Charles N. Mathewson Doug Foremaster Jeff McCollum with Action Group Foundation Doug Thornley Awards American Ready Mix Charlie Alt DoughBoys Donuts Jennifer Martinez Amy’s Flowers Charlie Burns Dudley Sports Jeremy Pehle Andrea Tavener Chris Piedra Duncan Golf Management Jim Brant Angela Fuss City of Reno Parks, Recreation Eagle Scout Candidate – Joe Conforti Anja Graves, Cardinal and Community Services Geremiah Calderoni Joe Ernst Infrastructure City of Sparks Tourism & Eagle Scout Candidate – Joe McGuire Artown Marketing Committee Eric O’Shea John Martini Arts for All Nevada Club Hope Eagle Valley Golf Club Johnathan Dunn Atlantis Casino Resort Cody Cotter Eide Bailly Jose’ & Associates BJ’s Nevada Barbecue Congressman Mark Amodei Eileen Gay Josh Bell Company Costco – Sparks Store Eldorado Resort Casino Joshua Coley, Sr. Baldini’s Sports Casino Councilman Donald Abbott Empire Ranch Golf Course Juan Ibarra Banana Republic Factory Store Councilman Ed Lawson Entravision Justin & Amber Shore Baring Blvd. Veterinary Councilman Kristopher Dahir Environmental Concepts Kathy Backlund Hospital Councilman Paul Anderson Eric Flickinger Kathy Etchemendy Belfor Property Restoration Councilwoman Finishing Trades Institute Keep Truckee Meadows Big O Tires Pyramid Way Charlene Bybee District Council 16, No. NV Beautiful & Volunteers Biomat USA-Sparks Cub Scout Pack #110 Foodmaxx Keller Williams Black Eagle Consulting Cub Scout Pack #443 Foster Grandparents Program Kelli Goatley-Seals, Washoe Bob Leighton Cumulus Communications Galaxy Theatres LLC County Health District Boomtown Casino Hotel Darren Fleck Garrick Wrenn (Smoke Free Parks) Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Darsky and Bartella Family Gary Purdam Kenneth Quirk Meadows Geno Martini Kevin Berge George Buddy Kimmie Candy JOIN THE ADOPT–A–PARK Girl Scout Troop #159 Kiwanis Club of Downtown Girl Scout Troop #778 Sparks PROGRAM TODAY! Glenn Claiborne Kromer Investments For more than a decade, Sparks Adopt-A-Park program has assisted in Goodi’s Fresh Squeezed LDS Troop #796 improving parks and landscaped areas through volunteer support. Volunteers Lemonade La Fuente Mexican Restaurant help by removing weeds and trash, painting, assisting with playground care, Grace Lark Designs Lakeridge Golf Club and reporting any areas that are in need of repair. Participating organizations Grimaldi’s Pizzeria Land Cap Investment Partners receive recognition with a sign placed at the adopted park. Share your time Henry Schein, Inc. Laura Bayer and adopt a park today! Contact Tony at (775) 353-7836 or by email at Heuer Insurance Agency Lena Juniper Elementary [email protected] for additional information and to obtain an Hole-In-One International School application packet. Holly Anderson Living Stones Church 40 City of Sparks WHAT ARE YOU WILLING TO GIVE?
Lotus Radio Reed High School National Sons & Daughters of Erin The Smile Shop Lumos & Associates Honor Society Spanish Springs JROTC The Spa at Silver Legacy Manhard Consulting Reno 1868 Cougars Battalion The Tee Tee Group/Sarah Ann Mark Cooper Reno Aces Sparks Centennial Little Menning Mark Reynolds Reno Dodge League The Vineyards at Galleria Marty Sillito Reno Forklift Sparks Christian Fellowship Think Ink Marvin Moss Elementary Reno Rodeo Association/ Sparks Heritage Museum Thomas Bailie School Foundation Sparks Legends Development Tione Duncan Mayor Ron Smith Reno Tahoe Golf Headquarters Sparks National Little League Tom Dolan - Dolan Auto Group McDonald Carano Renown Health Sparks Piranhas Tracey Erickson Melissa Melero-Moose Rick Seeley Sparks Spanish Springs Lions Tracy Krentz Mike Miller Rita P. Best Club Trane Moana Nursery Robert Ritter Sparks Youth Sports Trinity Services, Inc. Morrey Distributing Robert Trevino Foundation Truckee Meadows Parks Montreux Golf and Country Rotary Club of Sparks Sparks United Methodist Foundation Club Rotary Club of Sparks Church U-Haul of Northern Nevada NV 89 Centennial Sunrise Sprouts Farmers Market US Bank – East Sparks Branch NV Energy Ryan Hensley Stephanie Denn USA Softball of Nevada National Endowment for the Sandi Striker Stephanie Farias USI Insurance Arts Sarah Toney Steve & Carol Driscoll Van Gorder Elementary School National Endowment for the Scheels Summit Christian Church Victor Sherbondy Humanities Seniors and Service Swire Coca-Cola Walmart – Sparks National Wholesale Flooring Shirle Eiting TMWA Washoe County Commission Nature’s Bakery Sierra Air The Antos Agency (Smoke Free Parks) Neil Krutz Sierra Arts Foundation The Builders Association Washoe County School District Nevada Arts Council Sierra Builders of Nevada The Community of Woodtrail Washoe Golf Course Nevada Division of Forestry Sierra Nevada Cinderella Park Wells Fargo Bank Nevada Health Link Pageant & Scholarship The Food Bank of Northern Western Nevada Supply Nevada Humanities Program Nevada Western Village Inn & Casino New West Distributing Sierra Sage Golf Course The Hacienda Plaza Wild Island Nick Kuster Signature Landscape The Houston Trio Wildcreek Golf Course Niesha Washington Silverwing Development The Nell J. Redfield Foundation Wolf Run Golf Course Norman Maxwell Somersett Golf & Country The Note-Ables Zachary Claiborne Northern Nevada Center for Club The Ridge Golf Course Independent Living Northern Nevada Medical Center Nugget Casino Resort Oakley Odyssey Engineering Olive Garden – Sparks One World Water Lantern Partner Highlight Festival Oppio Family Outback Steakhouse – Sparks Thank you to the Grubb-Menning family for joining the Pat and Tom Hilbert Adopt-A-Park program to help with the upkeep of Red Hawk Pat Kleames Park. Andrew Grubb arranged the park adoption as a surprise for his wife, father-in-law and mother-in-law, in memory of his Paul McKenzie sister-in-law Sarah Menning, aka “Tee Tee”. Duly named the Tee Pietro’s Famiglia Ristorante Tee group, they diligently clean Pinocchio’s Bar & Grill the park on a regular basis and Pioneer Meadows/Raley’s help with reporting needed Port of Subs graffiti cleanup or any issues in RTC the park. They have truly made Rail City Casino Pictured L-R: Brianna, Sally, Ashton, Darren, Andy (Sarah bottom right) a difference in Sparks! Randy Rivet Red Hawk Golf & Resort/ Albert Seeno Red’s Golden Eagle Grill www.sparksrec.com 41 PARKS AND FACILITIES
RESERVABLE PARKS SPORTS COMPLEX AT GOLDEN EAGLE REGIONAL PARK 6400 Vista Blvd. • Sparks, Nevada • Softball Fields (6) • Sports Bar/Grill • Baseball Fields (2) • Bocce Ball Courts (2) • Youth Baseball/Softball Fields (4) • Concessions (3) • Stadium-size Football/Soccer Field • Facility Rentals • Multi-purpose Fields (2) • Basketball Courts Check out Red’s Golden Eagle Grill! Advertising/sponsorship opportunities available at the sports complex. Call (775) 353-7857 or email [email protected] for details.
GOLDEN EAGLE & SHADOW MOUNTAIN SPORTS COMPLEXES (See page 44 – 45 for address/locations) Facilities are available for sanctioned youth and adult tournaments, private tournaments and practice rentals. You can rent the fields or we can customize your day and coordinate umpires, tournament brackets, trophies and even cater the food and drinks. For additional information and availability, email [email protected]. No BBQ’s or alcohol of any kind permitted in the sports complexes, or parking lots.
SPARKS MARINA PARK • Picnic Tables • Sheltered Areas • Electricity • Kid’s Play Area • Volleyball Courts • Water • Large Grass Areas • Swim Beach • Restrooms
Mark your calendar for stargazing on the 3rd Friday of every Watch month. Meet at the peninsula. Details: www.astronomynv.org. PARK RENTALS OTHER FACILITY RENTALS Permits are issued upon application approval on a first-come, first-serve Reservations for 2020 begin November 7, 2019 for the following facilities basis for group picnic use at the Sparks Marina. Alcohol is not permitted (Recreation Department programs will have priority): Recreation Gymnasium, throughout the parks system. Note: There are other park picnic areas Alf Sorensen Community Center and Larry D. Johnson Community Center. available for use by small groups. These areas are available on first-come, Go to sparksrec.com for rates and terms. first-serve basis only. PLEASE NOTE: Food trucks, charcoal grills, alcohol, sound amplification, motorized vehicles, jump houses and other inflatables are not permitted in parks/facilities. Smoking and vaping are prohibited in all City of Sparks parks, sports complexes and other facilities.
THANK YOU TO OUR DEDICATED PARK RANGERS Park rangers are invaluable stewards of the Golden Eagle Regional Park and the Sparks Marina Park. This great team of employees is dedicated to maintaining a safe, secure, and friendly environment for all park visitors to enjoy. Despite popular belief, picking up after dogs is not their duty - it’s the dog owner’s responsibility. Here are just a few of the duties they perform each day: Park rangers pictured with former Mayor Geno Martini.
• Provide the public information pertaining to park use and interesting features. • Promote the proper use of facilities in compliance with City ordinances and • Help with directions, answer questions, and establish cooperative park policies and procedures. relationships with facility users. • Maintain order, provide verbal warnings, and notify law enforcement as necessary. • Patrol assigned areas by foot, bicycle, or vehicle or other means to promote public safety and prevent damage or vandalism to City property. The park rangers continued professionalism and integrity in serving the Sparks community is greatly valued.
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SWIM/TENNIS/SKATE PARK FACILITIES WEDEKIND REGIONAL PARK SWIMMING POOLS Wedekind Regional Park is one of the last • Alf Sorensen Community Center - 1400 Baring Blvd. remaining areas of significant open space in the • Deer Pool - 1700 Prater Way (seasonal, outdoor) City of Sparks. The 250-acre parcel located east of Pyramid Way and south of Disc Drive, TENNIS COURTS features a picnic pavilion, portable restroom, • Aimone Park, 55 Queen Way (2 lighted courts)* an outdoor classroom and is designated as an • Burgess Park, 1605 Pyramid Way (3 lighted courts)* “off leash” area for dogs. Park users will find • Longford Park, 250 E. Greenbrae Drive (2 lighted courts)* kiosks with maps and trail information at the • Oppio Park, 2355 18th Street (3 lighted courts) 4th street and Disc Drive trail heads. Shaded • Pah Rah Mountain Park, 1750 Shadow Lane (2 courts)* seating is also offered at two hilltop locations so • Shelly Park, 2901 No. Truckee Lane (2 lighted courts) you can take full advantage of the breathtaking • Woodtrail Park, 1730 Golden Spike Drive (1 court) panoramic views of the valley.
SKATE PARK • Burgess Park, 1605 Pyramid Way * Courts also marked for pickleball use.
TRUCKEE MEADOWS TRAILS GUIDE Life in northern Nevada is all about enjoying the outdoors. So it’s easy to understand why the most frequently asked question of parks departments in Sparks, Reno and Washoe County is, “Where are the trails?” Pick up a copy of the Truckee Meadows Trail Guide at any City of Sparks Parks and Recreation facility or view it online at sparksrec.com.
DID YOU KNOW? Eagle Scout projects improve the park system by: Staining wooden playgrounds; Rehabilitating horseshoe pits and more.
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GET OUT & PLAY IN SPARKS PARKS If you are looking to spend some time outside, there are nearly 60 parks to explore Park Name & Address # On Map in the City of Sparks. Close to 30 of these sites are nestled in neighborhoods, giving Aimone Park 55 Queen Way...... 1 residents the opportunity to walk or bike to a nearby park. These parks provide Alf Sorensen Community Center 1400 Baring Blvd...... 2 playgrounds, basketball courts, pathways, picnic tables with shelters and open turf Antelope Ridge Park 1900 Primio Way...... 3 areas for children and adults to play, gather and socialize. There are also two sprawling Ardmore Park 1200 12th St...... 4 parks located outside of local neighborhoods – Wedekind Regional Park and Golden Bandstand Park 1519 Victorian Ave...... 5 Eagle Regional Park. Another popular spot for recreation is Rock Park, located right Bitterbrush Park 3650 Lepus Dr...... 6 on the Truckee River and features a whitewater park for kayakers as well as those who Bodega Park 5350 Caldera Dr...... 7 simply want to splash around. If you head out to one of these locations for a family Burgess Park 1605 Pyramid Way...... 8 picnic, (see map on page 45) please note that only gas grills are permitted in the parks Canyon Hills Park 4900 Los Altos Pkwy...... 9 Church Park 1850 1st St...... 10 (except for sports complexes) and be sure to have the family dog on a leash. Enjoy! City Recreation Center 98 Richards Way...... 11 Cottonwood Park 777 Spice Islands Dr...... 12 Coyote Springs Park 1375 Vista Del Rancho Pkwy...... 13 SPARKS MARINA PARK Deer Park 1700 Prater Way...... 14 Year–round activities and facilities include: swimming, picnics, boating (no gas engines Del Cobre Park 7990 Via Del Cobre Ave...... 15 and must be hand launched), scuba diving, wind surfing, 2–mile walking/running trail, Fireburst Park 2541 Hibernica Lane...... 16 sand volleyball courts, playgrounds, showers, a dog park, and a concession stand Fishermans Park 555 Galetti Way...... 17 during the summer months. Swimming, fishing, picnic areas, restrooms, showers, and Jack Reviglio Memorial Park (Future) 7130 Truth Dr...... 18 the trail are all ADA accessible. If you have a disability and cannot hand launch your Black Hills Park (Future) 4099 Black Hills Dr...... 19 vessel, call the park rangers at (775) 691–9130 prior to your arrival. Lifeguards are Gandolfo Rodeo Arena 2200 Loop Rd...... 20 on duty in the designated swim area, weather permitting during the summer months: Gateway Park 2101 Greg St...... 21 Glendale Park 399 Coney Island Dr...... 22 (dates TBD). Golden Eagle Regional Park 6400 Vista Blvd...... 23 Jacinto Park 7805 Jacinto Ave...... 24 Keep the Sparks Marina a safe, inviting place for everyone by Kestrel Park 5611 Cathedral Peak Dr...... 25 observing the following: Kiley Community Park (Future)...... 26 • We welcome small gas grills, but do not allow charcoal grills in the parks. Larry D. Johnson Community Center 1200 12th St...... 27 • No glass containers or alcohol. Les Hicks Jr. Park 3650 Oakridge Dr...... 28 • Dogs must be on a leash at all times except at the dog park. Lillard Park 965 Victorian Ave...... 29 (W.C.C.55.100) Longford Park 250 E. Greenbrae Dr...... 30 Maldonado Park 2150 Canyon Pkwy...... 31 • Shade areas are first-come, first-serve unless they are rented. Oppio Park 2355 18th St...... 32 • DO NOT FEED THE WILDLIFE. This includes water fowl and Pagni Ranch Park 1000 Festa Way...... 33 squirrels. Wild animals dependent on people for food can cause injury and Pah Rah Mountain Park 1750 Shadow Ln...... 34 spread diseases. Pelican Park 2665 Pride Dr...... 35 • No swimming unless lifeguards are on duty per season. Pioneer Meadows Future Park...... 36 Poulakidas Park 530 4th St...... 37 Recreation Park 98 Richards Way...... 38 Red Hawk Park 3215 Poco Rey Dr...... 39 Rock Park 1515 S. Rock Blvd...... 40 Rose Garden Park 6195 Wingfield Springs Rd...... 41 Sage Canyon Park 5195 Vista Heights Dr...... 42 Shadow Mountain Sports Complex 3300 Sparks Blvd...... 43 Shelly Park 2901 North Truckee Ln...... 44 WHILE EVERYONE IS LOOKING OUT FOR NUMBER Silverton Shores Park 6460 Media Ct...... 45 ONE, WHO IS PICKING UP NUMBER TWO? Sonoma Highlands (Future Park)...... 46 Sonoma Highlands (Future Park)...... 47 IT’S THE LAW! Sparks Marina Park 300 Howard Dr...... 48 Sparks Memorial Park 241 Pyramid Way...... 49 A single gram of dog feces may contain a bacteria count as high Stonebrook Community Park (Future)...... 50 as 23 million, as well as infectious parasite eggs. Dog walkers who Tumbleweed Trails Park 7575 Bareback Dr...... 51 carelessly choose not to clean up after their pets are creating a Van Meter Park 1300 O’Callaghan Dr...... 52 serious health and safety threat to our parks and public places. Village Green Park 849 Lepori Way...... 53 Vista View Park 2201 N. D´Andrea Pkwy...... 54 Washoe County Code mandates: you must not allow your animal Wedekind Regional Park Trailhead 4th St...... 55 to defecate on public or private property without immediately Wedekind Regional Park Trailhead 11 Disc Dr...... 56 removing and properly disposing the feces. You must Whitewater Park at Rock 1515 S. Rock Blvd...... 57 carry a suitable container or other suitable instrument Wildcreek Park 3900 El Rancho Dr...... 58 Willowcreek Park 1250 E. Prater Way...... 59 for the removal and disposal of dog feces. (WC Code Woodtrail Park 1730 Golden Spike Dr...... 60 55.130) Additionally, all animals must be leashed and under immediate control. (WC Code 95.140)
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Schedule Your Sports Physical
Before we know it, fall sports will begin. If your child plans to participate, don’t forget to get a sports physical at Northern Nevada Medical Group (NNMG). Our primary care locations are ready for you! Sports physicals are available to student athletes for $25. Please bring all Washoe County School District or other athletic program paperwork to your appointment. A parent or legal guardian is required to complete a consent form.
Two Convenient Locations NNMG Sparks NNMG South Reno 5265 Vista Blvd. 5575 Kietzke Lane Building B Reno, NV Sparks, NV
To schedule a physical, call 775-352-5300 for all inquiries or visit nnmg.com to book online.
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