Program Guide 2016-2017 Classes, Sports, Arts & Entertainment, Teen Programs, Adult 50+ Activities
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Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services WINTER Program Guide 2016-2017 Classes, Sports, Arts & Entertainment, Teen Programs, Adult 50+ Activities WebReg Registration November 27 • Open Registration November 29 webreg.KentWA.gov • KentWA.gov 2016/17 WINTER PROGRAM GUIDE Mayor’s Message City of Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services With winter upon us, this edition of the Kent Parks Guide provides many Mission Statement opportunities to help fight off the desire to hibernate until spring. As you will find throughout this guide, there are a wide variety of classes, activities and services to keep you busy, entertained and engaged. You can kick off the season “Dedicated to with Kent’s Winterfest, followed by the Christmas Rush Fun Run/Walk. Enriching Lives” Whatever the weather outside, there are many programs to take advantage of to We are committed to providing safe and inviting help us stay active. If you prefer the indoors, Kent4Health hosts free indoor walks parks and facilities, meaningful and diverse each Monday and Thursday at the ShoWare Center from 9-11 a.m. recreational programs, cultural activities and human services. Remember, bundle up if you’re headed outdoors, or stay in and have fun learning something new. Whatever you choose, be safe and enjoy! Our staff is responsive, positive and ethical in their dedication to delivering: Personal Benefits that strengthen self esteem, improve health and promote self sufficiency. Social Benefits that bring families together and STAFF unite people within our diverse community. Economic Benefits that welcome new CITY OF KENT DIVISION HEADS business relocation and expansion which leads Facilities Superintendent .........Alex Ackley Mayor. .Suzette Cooke to a more productive work force and increased Chief Administrative Officer . .Derek Matheson Golf Maintenance tourism opportunities. CITY COUNCIL Superintendent ................Pete Petersen Bill Boyce, President Dennis Higgins Environmental Benefits that protect and Jim Berrios Dana Ralph Housing & Human Services preserve natural areas, open space and enhance air and water quality. Tina Budell Les Thomas Manager .........................Merina Hanson Brenda Fincher Parks Planning & Development Statement of Inclusion PARKS COMMITTEE Superintendent ................Hope Gibson “Everyone in the City of Kent community shall Brenda Fincher, Chair; Tina Budell, Dennis Higgins have the opportunity to equally participate in, rd Parks Maintenance Meets: 3 Thursday of every month at 5 p.m. benefit from, and enjoy the parks and recreation Superintendent ................Garin Lee ARTS COMMISSION programs and facilities. Our mission is dedicated Christy Caravagilio, Sharona Chandra, Dan Recreation & Cultural Services to enriching the lives of all persons participating Cox, Bayard DuBois, Tonya Goodwillie, Linda Superintendent ................Lori Hogan in Kent Parks, Recreation and Community Mackintosh, Hal O’Brien, Gerard Puilpotts, Services.” PARKS COMMISSION Suzanne Smith, Jen Treese, Michael Tasky Annie Saurwein, Chair Tanda Topps, Vice Chair In using City Park Facilities for any adult or youth Meets: 4th Tuesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. Annette Bailes, Dan Barrett, Randy Furukawa, community athletic program, as that term PARKS ADMINISTRATION Kendrick Glover, Kari Hedrick, Wayne Jensen, RJ is defined in RCW 49.60.500, no group may Interim Services Co-Directors ..Merina Hanson Johnson, Zandria Michaud, Jorge Ramos, Jaleen discriminate in program participation on the basis . Garin Lee Roberts, Brayden Seims, Megan Stevens, Tye of sex. Whitfield, Yuriy Zaremba ADA Access The City of Kent is committed to providing programs and services accessible to individuals with disabilities. Requests for special accommodations will be considered on a case-by- EARLY REGISTRATION case basis. For TDD users, call 1-800-833-6388; Kent Parks offer WebReg users the opportunity to register two days earlier Telebraille, 1-800-833-6385 and voice, 1-800-833-6384. This service provided by than participants faxing, mailing, phoning or walking in their registrations. Washington State Telecommunications Relay Registration using WebReg, webreg.KentWA.gov will begin at 12:01 a.m. Service at no cost except long distance charges. on November 27. Open registration November 29. Programs sponsored in cooperation To use this system, please have the following ready: with the Kent School District. Family PIN, Client Number, Class Course Numbers and a Visa or MasterCard For more information, please call 253-856-5000. From the cover: Christmas Rush Fun Run DIRECTORY Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department IN THIS ISSUE: Adaptive Recreation/Youth & Teen Programs . 253-856-5030 Preschool Programs ..........................................4 Administration . 253-856-5100 Cultural Programs . 253-856-5050 Youth Programs .....................................................6 Cultural Program Ticket Sales . .253-856-5051 Youth/Teen Programs ...................................13 Event Information (Recorded) . 253-856-5060 Facilities. .253-856-5080 Adaptive Recreation ......................................15 Home Repair . 253-856-5065 Riverbend Golf Course .................................19 Human Services . 253-856-5070 Adult Programs ..................................................20 Kent Commons Offices/Registration . 253-856-5000 Kent Senior Activity Center (Adults 50+). .253-856-5150 Fitness .........................................................................25 Maintenance . 253-856-5120 Cultural Programs ............................................27 Planning & Open Space . 253-856-5110 Sports Rainout Line/Inclement Weather. .253-856-5020 Adult 50+ Programs .......................................31 TTY (for hearing impaired). .253-833-6388 Kent Commons ....................................................34 Kent Community Food Bank . 253-520-3550 Kent Downtown Partnership . 253-813-6976 Housing & Human Services .....................35 Kent Meridian Pool . 253-854-9287 Parks Planning & Open Space ...............36 Kent Parks Foundation . 253-856-5099 Kent Valley Ice Centre . 253-850-2400 Park Facilities .......................................................37 Riverbend Golf Course Activity Locations .............................................38 Riverbend 18-Hole Course/Tee Time Reservations/Information . 253-854-3673 Registration Form ............................................39 Riverbend Par-3 Course . 253-854-4653 Riverbend Driving Range/Miniature Golf . 253-859-4000 Notice to our customers: A $1 technology fee per transaction supports systems that provide convenience and efficient service delivery. Connect with Kent Save the Date! Winterfest – Dec 3 - Tree lighting 5 p.m. at Town Square Plaza Kent Commons Holiday Bazaar – Dec. 2nd 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. & Dec. 3rd 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Christmas Rush Fun Run/Walk – Dec. 10th 9:50 a.m. KentWA.gov Spotlight Series Performances December – April DriveKent.com Elvis at The Place – March 30th – 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. KentCodeRed.com You Me We – Date TBA - YouMeWeKent.com CrimeReports.com 20th Annual Riverbend Winter Scramble – Jan 17 Inclement Weather Policy The safety of participants is a prime consideration when determining if programs should be cancelled due to inclement weather. Parks Department classes and programs are cancelled when the Kent School District closes due to inclement weather. For information about evening or weekend cancellations, please call 253-856-5020. Possible exceptions may include performances; please call the Cultural Programs office at 253-856-5050. For activities scheduled at non school district facilities, please call the facility; Kent Commons 253-856-5000; Senior Center 253-856-5150; or Adaptive Recreation 253-856-5030 for information regarding activities and facility operation. Kent Parks, Recreation and Community Services Winter 2016 • KentWA.gov 3 PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS PARENTS Preschool classes for ages 3 and up are designed for children only. Please check with your instructor to learn when the parent observation day will be. If you wish to participate with your child, please register for a parent/tot or parent participation class. Activities LITTLE MOZART’S MUSIC Martial Arts (Ages 3-8) TINY TIGERS (Ages 3-4) Bring out the musician inside your child with this fun program that starts your Little Mozart on An introduction to martial arts; balance, strength their way to learning rhythm, timing, melody and and coordination, and safety. Games, balls, notation. They’ll have fun singing and moving, obstacle courses and more are used to enhance clapping and tapping with Mozart Mouse, learning. Parent participation is required. Beethoven Bear and Music Friends. A variety of tuned, auxiliary and multicultural percussion 60472 Tu 4:00 p.m.-4:45 p.m. 1/3-1/24 instruments will be used during class. New 60475 Th 4:00 p.m.-4:45 p.m. 1/5-1/26 60476 Th 4:00 p.m.-4:45 p.m. 2/2-2/23 material introduced every quarter and students 60473 Tu 4:00 p.m.-4:45 p.m. 2/7-2/28 progress at their own pace. 60477 Th 4:00 p.m.-4:45 p.m. 3/2-3/23 60471 Tu 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. 1/3-3/28 60474 Tu 4:00 p.m.-4:45 p.m. 3/7-3/28 Kent Commons S. Anderson 10 sess/$100 ACCMA R. Dye 4 sess/$35 No class 1/24, 1/31, 2/21 PLAY TIME PALS Enjoy time together singing, learning, getting messy and playing in an inclusive preschool class led by an early childhood specialist. Children will develop friendships with a wide variety of peers, some of whom have special needs. Ages 20 Months - 36 Months 60453 M 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. 1/9-2/13 60454 M 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. 2/27-3/27 SKIP/CTC C. Staff 5 sess/$35 INDOOR PARK (10 mos–4½ yrs) 60455 Tu 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. 1/3-2/14 SKIP/CTC C. Staff 7 sess/$49 Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:30–11 a.m. 60456 Tu 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. 2/21-3/28 SKIP/CTC C. Staff 6 sess/$42 Come and experience our Indoor Park, a traditional outdoor playground brought inside. 60457 W 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. 1/4-2/15 SKIP/CTC C. Staff 7 sess/$49 On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings, play with our toys, balls and playground 60458 W 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. 2/22-3/29 SKIP/CTC C. Staff 6 sess/$42 equipment in a dry and safe environment. 60459 Th 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.