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CITY DEPARTMENT PHONE NUMBERS CAMPS Administration/City Manager’s Office (626) 384-5410 City Clerk/Records Management (626) 384-5430 Contents City Manager's Message 4 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Building Division (626) 384-5460 Community Development 5 Inspection Scheduling (626) 384-5461 Police Department 6-7 Code Enforcement (626) 384-5470 Office Hours 8 Housing Programs (626) 384-5400 Public Works 8-9 AQUATICS x5906 Planning Division (626) 384-5450 Community Garden 10 Chalk Festival 11 FINANCE DEPARTMENT (626) 384-5510 Parks and Recreation 14 Water Bill Inquiries (626) 384-5230 Community Groups & Activities 45 Business Licenses (626) 384-5512 Park Map 46 HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT (626) 384-5555 Registration Form 47

PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT (626) 384-5340 SPORTS Senior Services Division (626) 384-5380

(626) 384-5303 AQUATICS CLASSES PUBLIC LIBRARY 12 Aquatic Program 28 Youth & Adult Music POLICE DEPARTMENT (626) 331-3391 29 Adult Dance 24-hour Nonemergency (626) 384-5808 30 Adult Fitness/Athletics CAMPS PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (626) 384-5220 15 Camp Covina 32 Adult Special Interest Engineering Division (626) 384-5490 Workshops & Classes TEEN Environmental Services Division (626) 384-5480 Equipment Division (626) 384-5240 33 CPR & First Aid Park Maintenance (626) 384-5220 SPORTS Street Maintenance (626) 384-5220 16 Youth Water Division (626) 384-5220 17 Adult ADULTS 50+ 34 Special Events OTHER HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS

Athens Services (refuse/trash service) (626) 336-6100 34 Over Fifty Activities TRIPS Covina Chamber of Commerce (626) 967-4191 TEEN 35 Excursions 18 Teen Scene Covina Concert Band (626) 332-0020 36 Exercise & Fitness Covina Valley Historical Society (626) 966-9871 18 Leaders in Training Covina Farmers’ Market & Family Night (626) 241-2017 36 Dance Classes Global Water Customer Service (855) 354-7579 Graffiti Hot Line (626) 384-5599 36 Special Interest Classes Los Angeles County Animal Control (626) 962-3577 TRIPS 37 Programs & Services Los Angeles County Services Help Line 211 19 Excursions 38 Seminar Series CLASSES 39 Club Meetings CLASSES 20 Youth Special Interest City of Covina LIBRARY 21 Youth Academics 40 Library Services CITY COUNCIL 22 Youth Arts & Crafts Mayor Jorge A. Marquez 40 Your E-Library/ ADULTS 50+ Mayor Pro Tem Walter Allen, III 24 Youth Dance Online Resources Council Member Victor Linares 25 Youth Fitness 40 Kids Corner Council Member Peggy A. Delach 26 Youth & Adult Tennis Council Member John C. King 42 Adult Programs City Clerk Mary Lou Walczak 27 Youth & Adult Martial Arts 43 Literacy Program Treasurer Geoffrey Cobbett CITY OF COVINA EXECUTIVE TEAM City Manager Brian Saeki is published by the City of Covina.

Police John Curley LIBRARY 125 E. College Street, Community Development Brian K. Lee CovinaTODAY Human Resources Danielle Tellez Covina, CA 91723-2199 Parks & Recreation/Library Amy Hall-McGrade phone: 626.384.5400 email: [email protected] Public Works Siobhan Foster Finance Anita Agramonte PLEASE FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA. www.covinaca.gov

www.covinaca.gov Covina TODAY 3 City Manager City Manager's Message Dear Neighbor, with the design and construction team on finalizing the project. We expect to be under construction in the Spring. I hope this message finds you all doing well and having Also getting underway this Spring will be the Grand a fantastic 2018! As promised, 2018 is already proving to Avenue Water Service Upgrade Project. This project be a very busy and productive year in Covina. We continue will replace a main waterline under Grand Avenue. Shortly to make significant investments into our infrastructure and thereafter, we will be finally repaving Grand Avenue! That are always looking into work is scheduled to ways to better serve our begin early Summer and residents and businesses. be completed by the end The Covina Forward of Summer. On top of project at the former this, we will be investing K-mart site is progressing approximately $3.8 quickly. The former million in other street K-mart building and improvement projects. parking lot have been Our Parks & demolished and the Recreation and Library site has been “rough Services Department graded.” The project will be offering some consists of townhomes, wonderful opportunities a community recreation to enjoy the season. area and pedestrian access The annual Chalk Art to the adjacent Foothill Festival will be held on Transit Center. The April 14 in partnership Transit Center includes with AutismHwy.com. a parking structure, bus The Spring Day Camp bays, pedestrian plaza and program provides a safe retail buildings. Electric and fun place for kids vehicle and electric bus to spend their Spring charging stations will also Break. The Covina Public be available. Construction Library will celebrate is anticipated to begin by National Library Week the end of this year. April 8-14, with a host of The City is also updating the Covina Town Center activities for the whole family. For our active adults Specific Plan which is a plan that will help guide the 50+, programs are in full swing at our new temporary development in the Downtown area. The Plan is a valuable location at the former Lark Ellen Elementary School tool from an economic development perspective, and it campus. will also identify strategies to improve existing public Finally, the City’s budget development will be spaces and create new ones. Public meetings to discuss the completed before June. The task of preparing a balanced Plan by the City Council and Planning Commission will budget and building reserves is challenging, but attainable. be held in late Spring. Please be on the lookout for those Management staff will continue to make the organization notices on our website and around town. We would love to more efficient, while providing exceptional customer hear from you! service to our residents. Work is continuing on the new Senior and Community Center. Conceptual plans have been presented and Warmest regards, approved by the City Council, and staff continues to work Brian Saeki

4 Covina TODAY www.covinaca.gov Community Development City Homelessness Planning Grant

In November 2017, the City of Covina received a June 30, 2018. It is envisioned that this plan will include $30,000 grant from the County of Los Angeles to fund the following strategies and information: the preparation of a City Plan to Combat Homelessness. • Assess the resources currently available to Covina to Covina was one of 47 Los Angeles County cities that address the homeless challenge; received the homeless planning grant. These grant funds • Identify opportunities for Covina to collaborate with were a result of the recently approved Measure H. the County of Los Angeles and neighboring cities on The amount of grant funding awarded to Covina for the initiatives to address homelessness; and, preparation of the homeless plan was based on the number • Identify how Covina can coordinate efforts and of homeless persons residing within the city at the time resources to collaborate with the County of of the 2017 Homeless Census. The Homeless Census is Los Angeles and neighboring cities to achieve conducted by Los Angeles County each year in an effort mutual goals. to quantify the number of homeless persons residing in the During the development of plan, the city will sponsor county. At the time of the Census, 80 homeless persons several workshops and meetings with the public, homeless were identified residing within the City of Covina. services providers and other community stakeholders The grant funds will be used to pay for a consultant to obtain feedback and information. Please visit www. to assist the City of Covina in preparing the City Plan to covinaca.gov for more information on preparation of Combat Homelessness, and must be completed by Covina’s City Plan to Combat Homelessness.

JOIN OUR TEAM! The City of Covina continuously seeks energetic and knowledgeable individuals to fill current job vacancies for both full and part time employment. Learn more about how you can join the City team by visiting us online at www.covinaca.gov/hr. You may also subscribe to our online notification system to receive an email when the job you are interested in applying for becomes available.

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Take Back Our Communities

In previous editions of Covina Today, the Take Solutions, a leader in providing essential information Back our Communities campaign was introduced. to help communities assess, predict and manage This program is designed to educate and engage risk. LexisNexis’ public Community Crime Map residents on matters related to public safety. The connects law enforcement with their communities in previous article outlined recent legislation AB109 an effort to reduce crime and improve public safety. and Propositions 47 and 57, which have had negative Community Crime Map increases public awareness effects on our community. of crime activity in their town. The program goes Crime rates statewide, including in Covina, beyond crime mapping by automatically alerting the have spiked at an alarming rate. Law enforcement public about recent crime activity and improving officials believe these increases to be an unintended communication between the public and local law consequence of the new legislation. The goal of enforcement. Community Crime Map empowers Take Back our Communities is to provide a uniform the public to make better safety decisions by putting approach to engage and educate elected officials, technology that is used to analyze and interpret crime residents, and business owners on these issues. It activity, into the hands of the community. provides a venue for the community to let their Residents may access the Covina Community voices be heard on these matters. Take Back our Crime map at https://covinaca.gov/police/page/new- Communities is a call to action at state, county and crime-report-map-covina. The website is easy to local levels. navigate and includes different search and filtering To that end, the Covina Police Department has recently collaborated with LexisNexis Risk Take Back continued on next page ➙

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From page 6 2018 ANIMAL LICENSING options. Users can navigate quickly to the Covina map or browse other neighboring cities. The ability to Officers from the see other cities in the area aids the regional approach County of Los Angeles to public safety. Residents may also sign up to receive Department of Animal customized crime alerts. Care and Control The Community Crime Map seeks to provide (DACC) will be in the information to the residents that is useful, timely and City of Covina in May relevant. The Covina Police Department is committed and June checking to creating proactive partnerships with the community. for documentation We encourage all residents to go online and educate of current rabies themselves, create a profile to receive community vaccinations. These field checks ensure residents crime alerts, and stay informed. Questions, comments are in compliance with licensing requirements. and/or suggestions may be directed Julie Chang, Securing a dog license is an important part Crime Analyst/Community Services Specialist at of identification for pets. Licensing can assist [email protected] or DACC officials in reuniting pets with their (626) 384-5630. owners if they become separated. City of Covina dog owners are advised to be in compliance with licensing requirements. Residents who are not in compliance may be subject to license fees and delinquency charges, including a field enforcement fee to offset the cost of the Department’s field services. In order to avoid additional penalties, be sure to license your dog. Information on new and renewal dog licenses, low cost vaccination clinics, and assistance for individuals who qualify to spay or neuter pets is available at: • www.animalcare.lacounty.gov • Baldwin Park Animal Care Center, 4275 N. Elton St. • (626) 962-3577

www.covinaca.gov Covina TODAY 7 Public Works Have you spotted the City of Covina's BikeHub?

Commuters on the Metrolink San Bernardino to Union Station line may have noticed a green and white structure at the Covina Station known as BikeHub. What they might not realize is that the BikeHub provides a secure location for storing bicycles, a pump, and communal tools for simple bike maintenance. Membership to the BikeHub also allows access to a changing room with restroom located by the security office at the station. The City of Covina proudly partners with BikeHub to offer these services to cyclists looking for a place to store their bicycle when riding the Metrolink or to pick up their bicycles after arriving in Covina. With BikeHub operating at Union Station, The BikeHub provides a secure location for storing bikes. El Monte, and Hollywood and Vine in addition to Covina, planning trips with Metrolink's weekend pass, just Covina residents interested in without the drive has become simpler imagine a nice bike ride around the trying this service can receive a than ever; and for just $5 a month or city, watching a movie or dining in free 30-day BikeHub pass by using $60 annually, a car-free commute not Downtown Covina, safely parking the code “healthycovina” when only makes sense, it also saves both your bike at the Covina BikeHub, and registering. time and money. catching the train to visit any of Visit www.bikehub.com/covina The weekend is also a great time the stops along the Metrolink line, all to learn more and register today! For to use Covina's BikeHub for a quick while knowing your bike is parked additional questions or suggestions, recreational getaway. In combination safely waiting for your return. contact [email protected].

8 Covina TODAY www.covinaca.gov Public Works Capital Improvement Projects Update

COVINA SENIOR AND COMMUNITY CENTER area, and the community multi-purpose room. The community multi-purpose room can accommodate On September 19, 2017, the City Council awarded up to 150 for dining or 300 for lectures and can be a $7.65 million Progressive Design-Build Agreement partitioned off into three smaller classrooms or to Charles Pankow Builders, Ltd. for the design and event rooms. construction of the Covina Senior and Community A securable outdoor activity courtyard will be Center in Kelby Park. Since that time, the Design- accessible from the main corridor and two larger Build Team and City staff have been working multi-purpose rooms for additional dining space, diligently to deliver the project by the late-Spring pre-function gathering, or games and reading while 2019 completion goal. enjoying a view of Kelby Park. A significant project milestone was achieved on January 16, 2018 when the City Council approved the Covina Senior and Community site and building CAPITAL PROJECTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION conceptual plan, allowing the project to move into Several capital projects will be under construction full design. this Spring. Between March and May 2018, the Grand The Center will be located in the southeast corner Avenue Water Services Upgrade Project will be under of Kelby Park along Barranca Avenue and adjacent to construction, replacing 4,300 linear feet of ductile iron a new driveway entrance aligned with Hurst Street. water distribution pipelines in Grand Avenue between An accessible drop-off area is provided at the main San Bernardino Road and Covina Boulevard. The entrance to the building, and sidewalks, through Grand Avenue Rehabilitation, Arrow Highway to San landscaped/tree lined areas, will connect the building Bernardino Road Project will commence immediately to the parking lot along the south side of the park. after completion of the water project in June 2018, The project also includes a new bus turnout on and take approximately four months to complete. This Barranca Avenue with sidewalk access to the Center project will rehabilitate 1.02 miles of Grand Avenue and Kelby Park. between Arrow Highway and San Bernardino Road This 10,000 square foot facility will include and replace the existing 25,000 square feet of median program and recreation space for active senior landscaping with new drought tolerant landscaping residents and community members, as well as a and hardscape improvements. multi-purpose room that can be rented to the The Covina Bikeways Improvement Project community for events, including wedding receptions will construct 8.81 miles of Class II and Class III and private parties. Bike Lanes, creating an east-west and north-south While the entire facility will serve Covina's seniors “backbone” bicycle network focusing on connectivity on a daily basis, a portion of the facility will be fully to the transit system and other key locations. dedicated to seniors. This portion includes a multi- Construction will begin in March with completion purpose room for the daily congregate meal program expected in May 2018. and enrichment/art classes, a dedicated fitness/exercise The first phase of the $5.7 million Total Road room, and a large group educational classroom. The Improvement Program (TRIP) project will be under facility will also include a smaller classroom for construction in Spring/Summer 2018. Phase 1 of the counseling or small group classes, staff offices, a project will overlay/reconstruct approximately 3.79 wide, sun-lit corridor connecting the senior activity miles of local streets. Subsequent phases of the project rooms with the main building entrance, a reception will be constructed in Fall 2018 and Spring 2019.

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WEEKDAY SWIM LESSONS Monday-Thursday (8 days per session) WEEKDAY LESSON DATES CLASS RATIOS Session 1: 6/11 - 6/21 Session 6: 8/20 - 8/30 Session 2: 6/25 - 7/5* (no class 7/4) Session 7: 9/4 - 9/13* (no class 9/3) Group Lessons: Maximum of 6 per class

Session 3: 7/9 - 7/19 (For Sessions 6 and 7: classes Parent/Child: Maximum of 10 per class Session 4: 7/23 - 8/2 offered at 3:40 pm and later only) Private Lessons: 1 per class Session 5: 8/6 - 8/16 Semi-Private Lessons: 2 or 3 per class* *Participants must register together. WEEKDAY LESSON FEES The Parks & Recreation Department does NOT “match up” participants. Group Lessons: $63 per session; *$56 - Sessions 2 & 7 only Semi-Private Lessons: $116 per person/per session; (Participants age 14-adult may register for *$102 per person Sessions 2 & 7 only private or semi-private lessons only.) Private Lessons: $168 per session; *$147 Sessions 2 & 7 only Covina Barracuda Classes offered at PRIVATE AND Swim Team times indicated by “X” SEMI‐PRIVATE PARENT/CHILD GROUP (Ages 4‐Adult) 9 mos. – 3 years AGES 4‐13 MANDATORY TRYOUT Friday, June 1, 4-6 pm 9:00 ‐ 9:40 a.m. X X 9:50 ‐ 10:30 a.m. X X X MANDATORY PARENT MEETING Monday, June 11, 6 pm 10:40 ‐ 11:20 a.m. X X 11:30 a.m.‐12:10 p.m. X X X SUIT SIZING Monday, June 18, 7 pm 12:20 ‐ 1:00 p.m. X X PRACTICE DATES & TIMES* AQUATICS

2:00 ‐ 2:40 p.m. X X June 11-August 16 Monday-Thursday 2:50 ‐ 3:30 p.m. X X X CUDA 1 - 6-6:45 pm (Ages 5-8) 3:40 ‐ 4:20 p.m. X X CUDA 2 - 6:45-7:45 pm (Ages 9-12) 4:30 ‐ 5:10 p.m. X X CUDA 3 - 7-8:15 pm (Ages 13-17)

5:20 ‐ 6:00 p.m. X X X FEE 6:10 ‐ 6:50 p.m. X X $205 (includes T-shirt and meets)

SATURDAY SWIM LESSONS REGISTER BY Thursday, June 14 or until filled SATURDAY LESSON DATES (5 Saturdays per session) * Age groups listed are general guidelines. Session 1: 6/9 - 7/7 Swimmers will be placed in a group after tryout Session 2: 7/14 - 8/11 based on skill level, age and experience. Session 3: 8/18 - 9/15 SATURDAY LESSON FEES Aquatic Fitness Classes Group Lessons: $42 per session Semi-Private Lessons: $74 per person/per session Lap Swim Private Lessons: $105 per session Recreational Swim PRIVATE AND Parent & Me Practice Swim Classes offered at SEMI‐PRIVATE PARENT/CHILD GROUP Junior Lifeguard Course times indicated by “X” (Ages 4‐Adult) 9 mos. ‐ 3 years AGES 4‐13 9:00 ‐ 9:40 a.m. X X Information on these 9:50 ‐ 10:30 a.m. X X programs will be included in 10:40 ‐ 11:20 a.m. X X X the Summer issue of Covina 11:30 a.m.‐12:10 p.m. X X Today and is available online 12:20 ‐ 1:00 p.m. X X at www.covinaca.gov.

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TODAY Chair JanetSalmon,Vice-Chair RosieRichardson, ReginaldAllen,Yale Huang,JennyYu (Open Fridays:March 16and30,April13 27,May11and25) PARKS &RECREATION DEPARTMENT Monday-Thursday and alternate Fridays,10am-5:45pm Monday-Thursday andalternate PARKS &RECREATION COMMISSION Email: [email protected] Monday, May28(MemorialDay) 1250 N.HollenbeckAve. Holiday Closures: (626) 384-5340 Office Hours: www.covinaca.gov CAMP COVINA Location: Cougar Park, 150 W. Puente St. Days/Time: Monday–Friday, 7 am–6 pm

SPRING CAMP - Ages 6-11 Program Dates: April 2-6 Bring the summer fun into spring! Join us this spring Fee: $130 per child (Full payment due when registering.) vacation as we provide children with a fun, safe place to spend their days away from school. Exciting activities, Registration Dates: including arts and crafts, sports, games and much more Feb. 5-March 29 or until filled, whichever comes first will be offered daily. A special event presentation will take place during the week. Campers must bring their own Refund deadline: Friday, March 23 (no refunds if lunch, and snacks will be provided daily. Campers must registering after March 23) be at least age 6 and in the 1st grade prior to their first day of camp (NO EXCEPTIONS). Space is limited, so register now!

SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM DATES: SUMMER CAMP - Ages 6-10 Join the fun! This structured summer day camp will Week Dates provide children with a fun, safe place to spend their 1 June 11-June 15 summer days. Campers will develop their leadership 2 June 18-June 22 skills while engaging in an exciting camp experience. 3 June 25-June 29

Exciting activities, including arts & crafts, science CAMPS 4 July 2-July 6 (no camp Wednesday, July 4) experiments, sports, games and much more will be 5 July 9-July 13 offered daily. Splash Pad play offered three times per 6 July 16-July 20 week. Field trips/special event days will take place 7 July 23-July 27 once per week. Campers must bring their own lunch, 8 July 30-August 3 and snacks will be provided daily. Campers must be at 9 August 6-August 10 least age 6 and have completed kindergarten prior to 10 August 13-August 17 their first day of camp. Registration Begins: Monday, April 9 Fees: $135 per week/per child $108 (week 4 only) Completed Registration Paperwork must be submitted at $10 T-shirt fee (a minimum of one T-shirt must the time of registration, NO EXCEPTIONS! Registration be purchased – NO EXCEPTIONS!) packet, program flyer with weekly themes, payment options, refund policy and camp rules are available at the Parks & Recreation SUMMER CAMP - Ages 11-13 office and online at Middle School Camp is aimed at providing a fast- www.covinaca.gov paced and fun place for youth to spend their beginning April 9. For summer. Campers will be on the move all day long, more information, participating in walking excursions, sports, field trips, call (626) 384-5340. science projects, special presentations and games. Campers will visit the Covina Public Library weekly and have the opportunity to participate in the Summer Reading Program. Campers must bring their own lunch, and snacks will be provided daily. Campers must be at least age 11 and have completed 5th grade prior to their first day of camp.

Fees: $155 per week/per child $124 (week 4 only)

www.covinaca.gov Covina TODAY 15 16 SPORTS Covina ** NopracticeMonday, May 28(MakeuppracticeheldFriday, May18.) * NopracticeSaturday, May26(Program hasbeenextendedoneweek.) and girlsplaytogether. incorporate theskillstaught.Programs are coed–boys fundamental skills,andscrimmagegamesare playedto developing ajoyforthesport.Theprogram covers individual skilldevelopmentbyraisingself-esteemand are ledbytrainedstaffwho emphasizeeachchild’s participants inanoncompetitiveatmosphere. Sessions (9-11 years)programs provide instructionandfunfor The PeeWee (5-6years),Junior(7-8years)andYouth PEE WEE,JUNIORANDYOUTH by thefirstdayofprogram -NOexceptions! boys andgirlsplaytogether. Participantsmustbeage3 weeks children playfriendlygames.Program iscoed– part oftheprogram consistsofdrillsandthelastfew they canexperiencesportsforthefirsttime.The a funandexcitingnoncompetitiveenvironment inwhich The LittleTots program provides 3-to4-year-olds with LITTLE TOTS YOUTH SPORTS SPORT Little Tots FlagFootball Pee Wee Flag Football Pee

TODAY Junior Flag Football Junior Parent &MeSoccer YouthFlag Football Little Tots Soccer Pee Wee Soccer Junior Soccer Youth Soccer 9-11 yrs 7-8 yrs 7-8 yrs 3-4 yrs 5-6 yrs 3-4 yrs 3 yrs 18mos- AGE 9-11 yrs 5-6 yrs ALL PARTICIPANTS WILLRECEIVE AT-SHIRT Tues. & Thurs. Tues. & Thurs. Mon. &Wed. Tues. & Thurs. Wednesdays Mon. &Wed. Mon. &Wed. Tues. &Thurs. Saturdays Saturdays Mondays DAYS Mon. &Wed. Tues. & Thurs. 7-7:50 pm 6-6:50 pm 7-7:50 pm 7-7:50 pm 5-5:45 pm 6-6:50 pm 5-5:50 pm 5-5:45 pm 10-10:45 am 9-9:45 am, 11-11:30 am 5-5:30 pm TIMES 6-6:50 pm 6-6:50 pm REGISTRATION DATES: (626) 384-5340 Parks &Recreation office,1250N.Hollenbeck Ave. REGISTRATION LOCATION: concludes withashortinformalscrimmagegame. encourage positiveplayandsocialization.Theseason group through avarietyoffunexercises andgamesthat each parent/child sport. Coachesguide skills specifictoeach ning tobuildthebasic skills aswellbegin- participants’ motor focuses on developing 18 monthsto3years program forchildren The Parent &Me PARENT ANDME March 5-firstweekofprogram oruntilfilled $94 $94 $94 $94 $70 $94 $94 $94 $70 $55 $55 FEE $94 $94 April 10-May31 April 10-May31 April 9-May30** April 10-May31 April 11-May30 April 9-May30** April 9-May30** April 10-May31 April 14-June9* April 14-June2* April 9-May21 PROGRAM DATES April 9-May30** April 10-May31

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Leagues begin the week Leagues begin the 11 of March week of June 17 Leagues begin the Monday, June 4 Monday,

Parks & Recreation office, Parks & Recreation 1250 N. Hollenbeck Ave. 7, 6:30 pm March Wednesday, (Spring 2018 Season) June 6, 6:30 pm Wednesday, (Summer 2018 Season)

Date: Spring 2018: OED SLO-PITCH: LEAGUE DAYS: LEAGUE DAYS: C GAME LOCATIONS: Ave. Heyler Field, Badillo St. (between Grand on Royal Oak Middle School and Glendora Ave., campus) St. (south side of Savoy Field, 1359 E. Cypress Charter Oak High School) FEES: (10 games per season) $360 per season for new teams (Includes $35 new team fee) teams $325 per season for returning fee $24 per team per game umpire/scorekeeper due at time of Registration fee and forfeit bond are Registration fee includes computerized registration. scoring services, game balls, lights and field for first and second place maintenance, awards due at fees are Umpire/Scorekeeper teams only. each game at the game site. ADULT SLO-PITCH SOFTBALL SLO-PITCH ADULT League Softball by Major Coordinated SEASON DATES: AND INFORMATION: REGISTRATION menu (select “Programs” www.mlsoftball.com Visit or call (714) 289-1983, extension 2. and find Covina) DEADLINES: REGISTRATION 5 March Spring 2018: Monday, Summer 2018: MANAGERS’ MEETINGS: MANDATORY Location: Sunday, Thursday or Friday Sunday, Summer 2018: YOUTH and ADULT SPORTS ADULT and YOUTH Saturdays, 10 am-12 pm Saturdays, April 14-May 19 Covina Park Now-April 12 or until filled

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in a team setting. All participants receive a T-shirt. a T-shirt. All participants receive in a team setting. the court, as well as teach them how to work effectively as teach them how to work effectively the court, as well participant to develop their skills and communication on their skills and communication participant to develop maximize development potential. Staff work with each potential. Staff work with each maximize development groups based on their abilities and current skill set to skill set to and current based on their abilities groups competitive leagues. Participants are divided into divided Participants are competitive leagues. participants’ skills as they enter high school and participants’ skills The Basketball Camp is designed to help develop to help develop Camp is designed The Basketball BASKETBALL CAMP - AGES 10-13 CAMP - BASKETBALL SPORTS CAMPS SPORTS www.covinaca.gov COVINA TEEN SCENE

COVINA’S T.E.A.M. (Teens Endeavor to Accomplish More) Ages 13-17

Are you a teen who enjoys volunteering and helping around the community? Join Covina’s T.E.A.M. and participate in service projects and volunteer at community events each month. To be an active member, teens must attend a monthly meeting and one service opportunity each month. Attend the next meeting for more information.

COVINA’S T.E.A.M. MEETINGS Day & Time: Tuesdays, 6 pm Dates: April 10, May 8, June 5 Location: Cougar Park, 150 W. Puente St.

For information, please contact the Parks & Recreation office at (626) 384-5340. 2018 LEADERS-IN-TRAINING/JUNIOR LIFEGUARD Leaders-in-Training - Ages: 13-17 Junior Lifeguard - Ages: 13-15* *The ages for the Junior Lifeguard Program have been changed to 13-15 years old (no exceptions). TEENS Program Registration Fees: $40-Leaders-in-Training , $75-Junior Lifeguard

As part of the Covina Parks & Recreation Department’s Summer Leaders-in-Training/Junior Lifeguard program, youth gain experience in city government, learn about the job application process and the importance of dependability, all while serving the public. Junior Lifeguards must attend mandatory training dates listed below, and will assist Lifeguards on the pool deck. (Junior Lifeguards will not assist with swim class instruction.)

The Leaders-in-Training/Junior Lifeguard program is partially funded through a grant from the Webb Foundation. For information, call (626) 384-5340.

IMPORTANT DATES Monday, March 5 - Applications available online at Wednesday or Thursday, April 25 or 26 – Mandatory www.covinaca.gov and at the Parks & Recreation Leaders-in-Training Interviews Office, 1250 N. Hollenbeck Ave., Monday-Thursday, 10 am-5:45 pm and alternate Fridays. Friday-Sunday, April 27-29 – Mandatory Junior Lifeguard Training Thursday, April 12 - Applications due by 5:30 pm. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served Wednesday or Thursday, April 18 or 19 – Mandatory basis. A waiting list will be established after the first 75 Junior Lifeguard Interviews applications have been accepted.

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Saturday, June 23, 10 am-6:30 pm Saturday, $90 (wine tasting included, lunch not included) May 23 July 2, 4:30-11:30 pm Monday, $51 (dinner not included) June 4

Date & Time: Date & Time: Fee: Refund Deadline: BOWL FIREWORKS HOLLYWOOD THE GO-GO’S, WITH SPECTACULAR CUSHIONS INCLUDED! SEAT have the beat! The Go-Go’s will forever The Go-Go’s only – all femalemade history as the first – and to date, their their own songs and played band that both wrote They charts. own instruments to ever top the Billboard Sealed” “Our Lips Are will grace the stage with hit singles Got the Beat.” The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra and “We for a spectacular evening of patriotic will join the Go-Go’s fun! Seat cushions will and more music, thrilling fireworks be at your seat waiting for you! Moderate to extensive sitting and standing. walking and prolonged Fee: Refund Deadline: MALIBU COUNTRY MART AND WINE SAFARI AND WINE SAFARI MART COUNTRY MALIBU against of Malibu, nestled your day in the heart Start off the beach at the from throw and a stone’s the mountains stress from spot is removed Mart. This Malibu Country selections of your typical shoppingand cookie-cutter and upscale boutiques, unique experience. It features set in an astoundingly art galleries, and restaurants enjoy lunch and you can where beautiful atmosphere headed to an own. Later you’re shopping on your the 1,000 we will explore where exclusive experience Your in Malibu. Vineyard Ranch and Saddlerock acre on custom- will lead the adventure guide and driver team along will make stops vehicles. We built open-air Safari taste local wines, and get the scenery, the way to take in and with zebras, camels, alpacas, up close and personal to Saddlerock bison. Many of the exotic animals came in Hollywood. after successful careers Ranch to retire built to maximize the viewing The safari trucks are may make the ground experience, and their height from Guests must climbit difficult for some to get in and out. Moderate steps to get into and out of vehicle. boarding Ages 21 & up only. to extensive walking and some sitting. CULTURAL EXCURSIONS CULTURAL Saturday, May 19, 8:30 am-8 pm May 19, 8:30 Saturday, $78 (high tea included) April 19 Sunday, April 15, 8 am- 6 pm Sunday, $38 (lunch not included) 14 March

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and prolonged sitting. and prolonged www.covinaca.gov State Street on your own. Moderate to extensive walking State Street course tea! Afterwards you are free to explore and shop to explore free you are course tea! Afterwards to High Tea with scones, sandwiches, pastries and of to High Tea Fee: Refund Deadline: Danish pastries for over 40 years. You will be treated will be treated Danish pastries for over 40 years. You European cuisine and European honored traditional honored reputation for time reputation well-earned handcrafted They have upheld a Barbara’s State Street. State Street. Barbara’s landmark on Santa owned and operated extensive walking and prolonged sitting. extensive walking and prolonged Restaurant, a family century American paintings and sculptures. Moderate to century American paintings and sculptures. Danish Bakery and South Asian and Indian paintings, and 19th and 20thSouth Asian and Indian paintings, and BARBARA IN DOWNTOWN SANTA to Andersen’s Welcome collections include Spanish and Italian old masters,collections include Spanish and Italian AND SHOPPING THE ANDERSEN’S HIGH TEA heart of Balboa Park, the Museum’s nationally renowned nationally renowned heart of Balboa Park, the Museum’s showcasing some of the world’s finest art. Located in the showcasing some of the world’s Art, providing a rich and diverse cultural experience Art, providing Fee: Refund Deadline: senses. Then take a tour of the San Diego Museum ofsenses. Then take a tour of the San cake pops for dessert. This market is a delight for thecake pops for dessert. This market crepes, tamales, a granola stand, and cookies or gourmetcookies stand, and granola tamales, a crepes, different cuisines from around the world, such as Thai, around cuisines from different to-eat dishes for brunch or an early lunch. Choose from or an early lunch. Choose from to-eat dishes for brunch waterfront location. You can select from the many ready- can select from location. You waterfront options is recommended, especially given the market’s especially given the market’s options is recommended, of food items. Scoping out the different fresh seafood fresh out the different of food items. Scoping produce, beautiful flowers, art, jewelry, and a variety art, jewelry, beautiful flowers, produce, Browse through farmers’ market staples, including fresh including fresh farmers’ market staples, through Browse registering and are also available at www.covinaca.gov. and are registering TOUR OF ART DIEGO MUSEUM policies, including refund policy will be provided when provided policy will be refund policies, including AIR MARKET AND SAN OPEN LA JOLLA’S and alternate trip am-5:45 pm. Complete Fridays, 10 Avenue, (626) 384-5340. Office hours are Mon.-Thurs. are Mon.-Thurs. Office hours (626) 384-5340. Avenue, Parks & Recreation Department, 1250 N. Hollenbeck 1250 N. Department, Parks & Recreation Preregistration is required for all trips. Register at the for all trips. is required Preregistration NEW! RHYTHM CLASSES OF YOUR DRUM This music program uses To register or for more information, please call or Djembe drums, music come by the Parks & Recreation Department, 1250 and rhythm as modalities N. Hollenbeck Ave. (626) 384-5340. Office hours are for creative expression Monday-Thursday and alternate Fridays, 10 am-5:45 and to enhance social pm. For complete class registration and refund policies, skills, motor skills, visit www.covinaca.gov. communication and functional academic skills in kids with special needs. NOTE TO PARENTS OF CHILD PARTICIPANTS: Ages 5-12. A consent form must be signed by a parent or legal Instructor: Thu Borjas guardian before a child can participate in any class. Location: Lark Ellen Elementary, Room 5 If someone other than a parent will be bringing a Beginning: March 28 child to register at the first day of class, the mail-in Day & Time: Wednesday, 4-4:45 pm (Ages 5-7), registration form must be signed by the parent or 4:45 pm-5:30 pm (Ages 8-12) legal guardian and brought with the child to class. For Fee: $96/8 weeks mail-in registration, see page 47. ROCKET BUILDING WORKSHOP CLASS LOCATIONS: Hollfelder Teen Center, 301 N. Fourth Avenue (Covina RETURNS WITH A.R.T.S. INC! Park) Learn to build your own rocket! Design, build, paint Recreation Hall, 340 N. Valencia Pl. (Covina Park) and launch your rocket. Experience a fun-filled science Hollenbeck Park, 1250 N. Hollenbeck Avenue project learning many aspects of motion and force Cougar Park, 150 W. Puente Street through art. Preregistration is MANDATORY. Participants Wingate Park, 735 N. Glendora Avenue meet for the last class and rocket launch at Wingate Lark Ellen Elementary School, 4555 N. Lark Ellen Park, 735 N. Glendora Ave. Ages 10-14. Avenue Location: A.R.T.S Inc., 973 E. Badillo St., Ste B (last class at Wingate Park) CLASS INSTRUCTORS WANTED Beginning: Session I-April 11; Do you have a special talent or skill that you would like Session II-May 9 to share with your community, why not teach a class? Day & Time: Wednesday, 4-6 pm CLASSES We are always looking for certified or trained instructors Fee: $60/4 weeks, plus $35 material fee to help enrich our class program. Can you teach foreign languages, violin, flute, preschool academics, vocal, KIDS CAKE DECORATING health and wellness, tutoring or dance? If you are This age-appropriate class teaches kids the basics of interested, please submit an Instructor Proposal form, cake decorating by encouraging creativeness, flexibility, available at www.covinaca.gov. and how to just have fun! Go home with a decorated cake with different themes each week! Additional YOUTH SPECIAL INTEREST supplies needed at first class (list provided upon registration.) Must bring baked cake or styrofoam cake to each class. Ages 8-12. ALL MATERIAL FEES must be paid to instructor at first class. Instructor: Mayra Mendoza NEW! AUTISM MOVEMENT THERAPY Location:: Lark Ellen Elementary, Room 4 A fun, structured music and movement program for kids Beginning: March 31 with autism and other learning disabilities. This class Day & Time: Saturday, 9-10:30 am focuses on social skills, communication skills and motor Fee: $80/8 weeks skills in a positive learning environment. Ages 5-17. Instructor: Thu Borjas “IT’S THE LITTLE THINGS” ETIQUETTE Location: Covina Park, Recreation Hall CLASS Ages 8-12 Beginning: March 26 Learn everyday etiquette, tact, table manners, handling Day & Time: Monday, 2-2:45 pm (Ages 5-12), bullying and social situations. Teen class emphasizes 2:45 pm-3:30 pm (Ages 13-17) manners at home and with family, friends, social Fee: $96/8 weeks settings and more. Instructor: Christina Meacham Location: Lark Ellen Elementary, Room 5 Date & Time: Saturday, March 31, 9 am-12 pm Fee: $35/1 day, plus $5 material fee

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Covina $77/7 weeks, plus $10 material fee Thursday, 6-7 pm Thursday, Epic Kids Programs Staff Epic Kids Programs Room 4 Lark Ellen Elementary, 4-5 pm Thursday, $77/7 weeks, plus $5 material fee Craig’s CPR & First Aid Training Craig’s Room 5 Lark Ellen Elementary, April 14, 9 am-12:30 pm Saturday, $40/1 day AGI Academy Covina Public Library, 234 N. Second Ave April 17 7-7:45 pm Tuesday, fee $105/8 weeks, plus $10 lab/supply Lark Ellen Elementary, Kinder Room Kinder Ellen Elementary, Lark 27 March 5-6 pm Tuesday, $50/8 weeks

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YOUTH ACADEMICS Location: Location: Location: Location: Instructor: Instructor: Beginning: NEWTON’S LAB KIDS Students learn the experimental basics by using the scientific method. Experiments include slime, elephant toothpaste building, rockets, structure and more! Day & Time: Fee: EPIC KIDS PROGRAM CLASSES Ages 6-12. Every session is a new experience! Instructor: EXPLORERS SPANISH uses an interactive learning Our founding program kids to the Spanish language! style to introduce Day & Time: Fee: & Time: Day ALL MATERIAL FEES must be paid to instructor at first class. ALL MATERIAL BABYSITTER TRAINING SEMINAR TRAINING BABYSITTER prevention, accident for child care, guidelines Provides activities for play providing and handling emergencies, and child CPR Includes noncertified infant children. is education. Preregistration and child development Ages 9-17. recommended. Date & Time: Fee: AND TYPING INTRO TO COMPUTERS for typing skills and be prepared Develop your basic ways to type will learn Students the proper the future. and this will and have a jump start in school or work doing reports. help with completing homework and you to the fundamental This class also introduce Ages 8-14. understanding of how computers work. Beginning: Day & Times: Fee: Beginning: Fee: Ages 8-17 Terri Thomas Terri Hall Covina Park, Recreation May 4, 1-2 pm Friday, plus $5 material fee $6/1 day, Tuesday, 6:15-7 pm Tuesday, $35/7 weeks, plus $10 material fee Thomas Terri Hall Covina Park, Recreation 29; Session I-March Session II-May 3 11:15 am-12 pm Thursday, $25/5 weeks, plus $10 material fee, Terri Thomas Terri Hall Covina Park, Recreation April 10 Joshua Prisk 6 Room Elementary, Lark Ellen 31 March 10-11 am (Beginning), Saturday, 11 am-12 pm (Advanced) $10 material fee $64/8 weeks, plus Devin Thomas Measom ➻ Devin Thomas Measom Room 4 Lark Ellen Elementary, 27 March 4-5 pm Tuesday, $65/8 weeks, plus $10 material fee

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Parent participation required. Ages 1-3. No class May 10. Ages 1-3. participation required. Parent Fee: and child. parent for Fun movement, music and exercise Beginning: Fee: GIGGLES MOMMY/DADDY & ME WIGGLES & MOMMY/DADDY & ME WIGGLES Beginning: No class May 15. craft projects. Ages 1-3. Parent participation required. participation required. Ages 1-3. Parent craft projects. with instruments, balls, scarves, and making simple with instruments, balls, scarves, and Have fun together moving to music, singing, playing Have fun together moving to music, PARENT & ME TINY TOT FUN & ME TINY PARENT MAGIC FOR YOUTH MAGIC FOR

Beginning: Fee: Instructor: their comfort zone. Ages 6-13. zone. Ages 6-13. their comfort performance and challenge them to perform outside of them to perform and challenge performance teach them to work together towards a successful a successful towards to work together teach them scripts and various theater games designed to games designed various theater scripts and DRAMA CIRCLE DRAMA simple learnacting through of the basics Children

Learn basics of magic and sleight of hand. the Beginning: Fee: 22 CLASSES Covina experience! Parent participationisrequired. Ages2-4. new locationeveryseason.Everysessionisa home resources. Getyourpassportstampedwitha includes musicandmovement,storytelling,crafts language from different partsoftheworld.Theprogram experiences whilebeingimmersedintheSpanish classes offeryoungchildren andtheirfamiliesjoyous Where kidsdance,playand singinSpanish.Bamboleo BAMBOLEO (AMIGUITOS) Day &Time: Beginning: LEARNING WITHMONICAVELARDE Instructor: Day &Time: building. main idea,fact&opinion, and vocabulary vocabulary, drawinginferences, cause& effect, ability byworkingonthefollowing:academic class helpsstudentsbuildtheircomprehension need foracademicsuccessnowandbeyond.This be relevant tothereal worldskillsthatstudents The CommonCore standards are designedto COMMON COREREADING Day &Time: and phrases. conventions andexpandtheirrepertoire ofwords appreciate thenuancesofwords, writing learn class helpsstudentsdetermineword meanings, both conversationsandwrittenlanguage.This students improve theircommunicationskills in The CommonCore Standards expectthat COMMON COREWRITING Day &Time: mental mathandproblem-solving skills. are usedtohelpstudentsdevelopnumbersense, measurement, timeandmoney. Concrete models subtraction, placevalue,geometry, fractions, Students are provided exercises withaddition, COMMON COREMATH Fee: Beginning: Ages 7-9. Location:

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April 13 firstchild,$10materialfeeforsiblings Friday, 6:30-7:20pm Cougar Park Rodriguez Myrna $65/6 weeks,plus$25materialfeefor Monday, 6-7pm Monday, 5-6pm Monday, 4-5pm $70/7 weeks,plus$10materialfee March 26 Lark EllenElementary, KinderRoom CARTOON DRAWING BASICS OFELEMENTARY AND Day &Time: and stayingontask.Ages4-5. familiar objects,theypracticefollowingdirections Kindergarten. Asstudents drawandcolorfun, draw anddevelopskillsthatprepare themfor nurturing environment to whilestudentslearn inmind.Weyoung learners provide apositive, Class isspecificallydesignedwiththeneedsof PRESCHOOL DRAWING Fee: Beginning: included. Standards forVisual Arts.Allmaterialsare State All newlessonsthatmeetCalifornia CLASSES YOUNG REMBRANDTSDRAWING Day &Time: tell jokes.Ages6-12. create sillycharactersandstorysequencesthat concepts, andincrease artvocabularyaswell as Students improve drawingskill,understanding of drawing andourhumorous cartooncurriculum. This classcombinesouressentialbasicsof Location:

Monday, 4-4:45pm $40/4 weeks April 30 Lark EllenElementary, Room6 Monday, 5-5:45pm www.covinaca.gov CLASSES 23 TODAY

Covina No class May 11. Thomas Terri April 13 4:30-5 pm Friday, $30/6 weeks, plus $12 material fee April 13 5:15-6 pm Friday, $40/6 weeks, plus $15 material fee Instructor: Center Covina Park, Teen Thomas Terri Center Covina Park, Teen Terri Thomas Terri Center Covina Park, Teen May 23 6-6:45 pm Wednesday, $10 material fee $15/3 weeks, plus Staff Epic Kids Programs Room 4 Lark Ellen Elementary, 29 March 5-6 pm Thursday, $77/7 weeks, plus $10 material fee

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TINY TOT ARTS & CRAFTS TINY TOT ARTS Parent out creativity. Fun craft activities designed to bring Ages 2-4. participation required. PAINTING WATERCOLOR Ages 5-9. No class May 11. ALL MATERIAL FEES must be paid to instructor at first paid to instructor FEES must be ALL MATERIAL class. CRAFTS FUN EDIBLE with crafts together enjoy putting these Little hands yrs. help. Ages 18 mos.-4 parents’ Instructor: Beginning: Fee: KIDS STUDIO CREATIVE includes techniques in pop art, This fine arts class artistic art. Students create and still life impressionism and clay. watercolor finals with oil pastels, paint, sand, Ages 6-12. Instructor: Beginning: Fee: Session I-April 10 Session II-May 8 4-6 pm Tuesday, $50/4 weeks, plus $35 material fee Session I-April 12 Session II-May 10 Thursday 4-6 pm $50/4 weeks, plus $15 material fee Session I-April 9 Session II-May 7 4-6 pm Monday, $50/4 weeks, plus $35 material fee Session I-April 12 Session II-May 10 4-6 pm Thursday, $50/4 weeks, plus $35 material fee

A.R.T.S Inc., 973 E. Badillo St., Ste B Inc., 973 E. Badillo St., Ste A.R.T.S Fee: Fee: Fee: Fee: Class consists of lecture, life drawing and painting Class consists of lecture, Stanley Hoyes. with Master Artist Bernard Ages 12-17. Beginning: Day & Time: Learn drawing concepts such as lines, shapes, to painting values, measuring, and an introduction techniques. Ages 6-13. Beginning: Day & Time: Day & Time: Perform poetry and spoken word, develop verbal Perform poetry and spoken word, skills. Ages 8-13. tools, and presentation Beginning: Create hand built ceramic projects and sculptures, and sculptures, hand built ceramic projects Create press such as coil built pots, plates, mobiles, molds, and sculpting. Ages 6-13. Beginning: Location: No class May 28. is MANDATORY. Preregistration Day & Time: MASTER ARTIST CLASS MASTER ARTIST & PAINTING DRAWING WRITING & PERFORMING ARTS WRITING & PERFORMING HAND BUILT CERAMICS HAND BUILT ART CLASSES WITH A.R.T.S. INC. A.R.T.S. CLASSES WITH ART www.covinaca.gov 24 CLASSES Covina Fee: Tap shoesrequired. BEGINNING TAP -Ages5-12 Fee: Days &Times: BEGINNING BALLET-Ages5-12 Fee: Days &Times: TINY TOTSBALLET-Ages3-4 Beginning: No classApril2,4,7andMay19. Ballet attire recommended. Balletshoesrequired. DANCE WITHSHAWNA COOK

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March 26,28and31. $50/8 weeks Monday, 4-4:45pm (Saturday only) $50/8 weeks,$44/7 11-11:50 am(Ages5-6) Sat., 8-8:50am(Ages7-12); Wed., 4-4:50pm(Ages5-6) Mon., 5:30-6:20pm(Ages5-6) (Saturday only) $40/8 weeks,$35/7weeks Sat., 9-9:45amor10-10:45 Wednesday, 3:15-4pm Monday, 4:45-5:30pm Day &Times: Beginning: Instructor: No classApril5 Ballet attire, tapandballetshoesrequired. Ages3-12. BALLET, TAP ANDJAZZ Fee: Beginning: heel or“character”shoes.Ages4-12.NoclassApril5. Flamenco. Danceattire, longskirtandshoeswitha thefundamentalsandbasictechniquesof Learn NEW! KID’SFLAMENCO Hall, CovinaPark(unlessotherwisenoted). ALL DANCECLASSEStakeplaceattheRecreation shoes recommended. Ages2-4.NoclassMay10. Parent participationrequired. Balletattire andballet BABY BALLET/CREATIVE DANCE required. Ages18months-2years.NoclassMay11. instruments andbeanbags.Parent participation Boogie, jump,danceandsingusingscarves, BABY BOOGIE Beginning: clothes, closed-toeshoes.Ages8-12. contemporary dancetechniques.Wear comfortable A mixture ofHipHopcombinedwithmodern MODERN CONTEMPORARY HIPHOP Day &Times: Day &Time: Day &Time: Day &Time: Beginning: Beginning: Instructor: Instructor: Instructor: Instructor: Location: Location: Fee: Fee: Fee: Fee:

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$35/8 weeks Thursday, 9-9:40am March 29 Terri Thomas $30/6 weeks Friday, 3:30-4pm April 13 Terri Thomas $50/10 weeks Wednesday, 5-6pm Tuesday, 4:15-5:15pm March 27or28 Nina Alas $68/9 weeks 6:50-7:35 pm(Ages6-12) Thursday, 6-6:45pm(Ages3-5), March 29 Cougar Park Haney Auburn $68/9 weeks Thursday 5:15-6pm March 29 Cougar Park Haney Auburn www.covinaca.gov CLASSES 25 TODAY

Covina TriFytt Staff TriFytt Hollenbeck Park April 9 (Register by April 5) 6-7 pm (Beg.), Monday & Thursday, 7-8 pm (Intermediate) $90/8 weeks Coach Ozzy North Field Hollenbeck Park, April 13 4:30-5:25 pm, (Ages 7-8), Friday, 9-10), 5:30-6:25 pm, (Ages 11-16) 6:30-7:25 pm, (Ages $90/8 weeks Christine Maletz Auditorium Lark Ellen Elementary, April 9 4:30-5:30 pm Monday, $56/7 weeks

Fee: Fee: Dates: Location: Location: Location: Beginning: Day & Time: Days & Times: Specific instruction on skills and game situations. Fee Ages 7-14. No class May 28. includes T-shirt. Instructor: Beginning: Fee: VOLLEYBALL SKILLS PROGRESSIVE SOCCER OZZY OZZY SOCCER PROGRESSIVE CLINIC SKILLS for each player to an opportunity offers Our program with professional and their game their skills improve and positive in a dynamic, challenging instruction 7-16. t-shirt. Ages Includes environment. Instructor: Day & Time: YOGA FOR KIDS strength, core control, for kids helps develop body Yoga relaxation techniques and self-awareness, flexibility, with age- enhanced focus. Kids learn to de-stress and music movement, breathing exercises, appropriate cooperative, noncompetitive in a peacefully centered, and wear loose setting. Bring yoga mat, water bottle, clothing. Ages 7-13. Instructor: Ages 3-4. Ages Terri Thomas Terri 29 March am 9:45-10:30 Thursday, $40/8 weeks Session I-March 26, Session II-April 23 Session I-March 3:30-4:15 pm (Mild); Monday, 4:15-5 pm (Moderate) $56/4 weeks (Mild), $64/4 weeks (Moderate) Nick Bueno, Stars Gymnastics Staff Stars Gymnastics, 410 N. Azusa Ave., 26, 29 or 31, Session I-March Session II-April 23, 26 or 28 4:15-5 pm or Saturday, Monday, 11-11:45 am (Ages 5-8), 4:15-5 pm or Thursday, Sat., 11:45 am-12:30 pm (Ages 9-13) $27/4 weeks Sophia Lugli, Stars Gymnastics Staff Stars Gymnastics, 410 N. Azusa Ave., YOUTH FITNESS

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Day & Time: Beginning: become physically fit and stronger every week. Ages 5-13. become physically fit and stronger Beginning: Day & Time: Fee: them Watch working. they are how hard even realize Instructor: Day & Time: Covina Fee: challenges. The kids will have so much fun, they won’t challenges. The kids will have so much fun, they won’t program for boys and girls. Circuit training, relays and training, relays for boys and girls. Circuit program NEW! KIDS FITNESS This is a fun exercise is MANDATORY. Preregistration Covina Instructor: completed to determine level at registration. Ages 6-12. Ages 6-12. completed to determine level at registration. themselves. Questionnaire assessment must be themselves. Questionnaire technique and provide them with a fun way to express them with a fun way to express technique and provide participants gain social skills, confidence in mastering participants gain social skills, confidence and maintaining self-control. This program will help This program and maintaining self-control. plans, as well as guidance with following directions directions plans, as well as guidance with following other physical activities will be included in lesson other physical activities will be included needs and capabilities. Gymnastics, dance and needs and capabilities. Gymnastics, from classes that are specifically designed to fit their specifically classes that are from Preregistration is MANDATORY. Children will benefit Children is MANDATORY. Preregistration DISABILITY MOVEMENT – MILD/MODERATE MOVEMENT – MILD/MODERATE NEW! ADAPTIVE GYMNASTICS & NEW! ADAPTIVE GYMNASTICS TINY TOT TAP AND BALLET BALLET AND TAP TOT TINY

class May 10. class May Ballet attire, tap and ballet shoes recommended. No recommended. ballet shoes tap and attire, Ballet www.covinaca.gov 26 CLASSES Covina

5/ weeks Fee: $56/8 AGES Beginning: INTERMEDIATE TENNIS Fee: AGES Beginning: TENNIS FORBEGINNERS Fee: Day &Time: Beginning: equipment, andscoring.Ages6-8. to bringkidsintothegamebyadaptingcourtsize, tennis,designed An excitingnewwayoflearning QUICKSTART TENNIS Fee: Day &Time: PRIVATE TENNISLESSONS Instructor: Bring atennisracquet. TODAY 12-17 9-12 9-12 6-8 6-8 12-17 9-12 9-12 6-8 6-8 Location:

March 28,29or31 $56/8weeks March 26,27,29or31 Thursday andSaturday) Covina Park(Tuesday, Wednesday, Wingate Park(Monday), Certified Instructor A.J. Seresinghe, USPTR $45/hour (Group of2-4) $35/hour (Individual); To bearranged $56/8 weeks Monday, 6-7pm March 26 Thursday Tuesday Monday Saturday Tuesday DAYS Wednesday Saturday Wednesday Saturday Thursday DAYS YOUTH &ADULT TENNISCLASSES 8-9 pm 6:30-7:30 pm 7-8 pm 9-10 am 5:30-6:30 pm TIMES 6:30-7:30 pm 11 am-12pm 5:30-6:30 pm 10-11 am 5:30-6:30 pm TIMES

TEAM TENNISFORADULTS Fee: Beginning: Ages 10-17. competitive drillsforbothsinglesanddoubles. stroke production, techniqueandfun,aswell This isaprogram foradvanced players.Includes ADVANCED CLINIC Fee: Beginning: approval. Ages9-13. completion ofIntermediateTennis andinstructor’s pursue tennisasacompetitivesport.Requires This classisdesignedforthosewhointendto TEAM TENNISFORKIDS ADULT INTERMEDIATE TENNIS Fee: Beginning: TENNIS FORADULT BEGINNERS Fee: Beginning: competition intheUSTA Leagues. Participants mayformteamstoprepare for compete throughout classassinglesordoubles. skillsandstrategiesforcompetition Learn Day &Time: Day &Time: Day &Time: Day &Time:

$56/8 weeks Tuesday, 7:30-8:30pm March 27 $56/8 weeks Thursday, 6:30-8pm March 29 $56/8 weeks Tuesday, 8:30-9:30pm March 27 $56/8 weeks Wednesday, 8:30-10pm March 28 Day &Time: Beginning: strategy andmuchmore. smash, lob,topspin,game overhead game skills.Learn the nextstepinimproving correcting strokes andtaking Good forfinetuningand Fee: 7:30-8:30 7:30-8:30 Wednesday, March 28 $56/8 weeks www.covinaca.gov

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Ages 5-12 Ages 13-Adult Miguel Parada Hall Covina Park, Recreation April 12 or 14 2) (Belt Test-June Steve Wong Auditorium Lark Ellen Elementary, 28 March 5-7), 4:30- 5:15 pm (Ages 5:30-7 pm (Ages 8-Adult) 5-7), $50/10 weeks (Ages 8-Adult) $60/10 weeks (Ages Thursday Saturday Thursday Saturday Thursday Saturday Thursday Saturday

Fee: $52/8 weeks - Thursday or Saturday $52/8 weeks - Thursday or Saturday $68/8 weeks - both Thurs. & Sat. (combo) Location: Location: Instructor: Instructor: Beginning: Beginning: All Levels Beginning Advanced I

JU JITSU arts combining the Japanese martial Traditional Aikido and Kendo of Judo, Karate, aspects different on self-defense. Optional one time with an emphasis Belt testing paid to instructor. $30-$50 uniform fee 5-Adult. fee if applicable. Ages Wednesday, Days & Times: KWON DO TAE BEGINNING/ADVANCED self-discipline, self-esteem, Class focuses on respect, andpositive attitude, self-defense and mental No class June 2. physical awareness. Days & Times: Advanced II Fee: Optional one time $45-$50 uniform fee paid to the Test fee if instructor at first class. $28-$43 Belt applicable. YOUTH AND ADULT MARTIAL ARTS MARTIAL ADULT AND YOUTH Dale Garrison Hall Covina Park, Recreation April 15 5-11); 10:30-11:30 am (Ages (Ages 12-Adult) 11:30 am-12:30 pm $58/7 weeks Friday, 6-7 pm Friday, $45/8 weeks Dan Layne Hall, Recreation Covina Park 30 March Dan Layne Hall, Covina Park Recreation 30 March 7:15-8:45 pm Friday, $60/8 weeks

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TAI CHI MOVEMENT & RELAXATION TAI movementsThis easy to learn relaxed system of and a workout without physical strength provides focus and regain the mind’s exhaustion. Improve lost ability of motion. Ages 12-Adult. Instructor: Beginning:

KARATE beginning to advanced Study the art of karate from fee paid tolevels. Optional one time $30 uniform the instructor at first class. Ages 12-Adult. KUNG FU SAN SOO KUNG San Soo is a Chinese art of Kung Fu The ancient developed and combat style of hand-to-hand Learn for over 2,000 years. how therefined can change the way you thinkconcepts of San Soo Ages 5-Adult. No class May 13.about self-defense. Instructor: Beginning: Fee:

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28 CLASSES Covina entire session.Mayenroll formultipledays. day whenregistering andattendthatdayforthe main gymonfirstdayofclass.Mustchooseone insurance feepaidtoCharterOakGymnasticsat Fee: Beginning: months-3 yearsrequires parent participation. basic gymnasticskillsandfundamentals.Ages18 and acrobatic skills.Gymnasticclassesintroduce Acrobatics agilityskills,balance,climbing learn Preregistration isMANDATORY. InUrban URBAN ACROBATICS BEGINNING GYMNASTICSAND

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$88/8 weeks,plus$5nonrefundable March 26,27,28,29or31 841 N.DodsworthAve, Covina or MainGym(Ages6&up) My JungleGym(18mos.-5yrs.) Charter OakGymnastics, or Sat. Wed. or Sat. Wed. Tues. or Mon. or or Sat. Thurs. Wed. or Tues. or Mon. or Saturday Thurs. Tues. or Mon. or DAYS 9-10 am 3-4 pm 9-10 am 3-4 pm 9-9:50 am 3-3:50 pm 9-9:50 am 3-3:50 pm TIMES Fee: Day &Times: Beginning: a prerequisite tothedrumset.Ages6-17. Class hasanemphasisonsnare drumtechniqueandis STUDIOS WITHA.R.T.S. INC. PROFESSIONAL PERCUSSION class. ALL MATERIAL FEESmustbepaidtoinstructoratfirst and semi-privatemusicclasses. PREREGISTRATION isMANDATORY forallprivate Fee: Days &Times: Beginning: Instructor: lessons. Ages6-Adult. Bring folder, notepadand pen/pencil.Half-hourprivate practice. Evaluationatfirstclasstodeterminebooks. technique. Musthaveaccesstoapianoorkeyboard for theory fundamentals,alongwithproper pianofingering elementarytofullcomprehensiveStudents learn music PRIVATE PIANOLESSONS Location: Location: YOUTH &ADULT MUSIC

(includes sticksandpracticepad) plus $35onetimematerialfee $50/4 weeks, or 5-6pm(LevelII) Tuesday, 4-5pm(LevelI) Session II-May8 Session I-April10 A.R.T.S Inc.,973E.BadilloSt.,SteB plus $10materialfee $120/8 weeks, Tuesday, 3pm-4pmor6-7 Monday, 3:30-8:30pm, March 26or27 Lark EllenElementary, Room4 Devin ThomasMeasom www.covinaca.gov CLASSES 29 TODAY

Covina Gabe Van Leeuwen, “Tavanna” Gabe Van Hall, Covina Park Recreation 28 March 6:10-7:10 pm Wednesday, $49/7 weeks Pam Wagoner Auditorium Lark Ellen Elementary, 26 March 7-8 pm (Beginners), Monday, 8:15-9:15 pm (Intermediate) $41/9 weeks-Beg. or Int., $58/9 weeks-Beg. and Int. Arlene Mar Hall, Covina Park Recreation 28 March 7:15-8:15 pm (Beginners), Wednesday, 8:15-9:15 pm, (Intermediate) $51/7 weeks Sarah Hsu Park Hall, Covina Recreation 27 March pm 7:15-8:15 Tuesday, $40/8 weeks

Dates: Location: Location: Location: Location: Day & Time: Day & Times: Day & Time: Days & Times: POLYNESIAN HAWAIIAN DANCE HAWAIIAN POLYNESIAN hand movements of Sway your hips and do the graceful dance. Poi balls can Hawaii and the agility of the poi ball Ages 16-Adult. instructor. from be purchased Instructor: Beginning: Fee: LINE DANCING COUNTRY Learn the latest line dances step by step in a relaxed way to stay in This class is also a great atmosphere. shape. Ages 16-Adult. Instructor: Beginning: Fee: TAP DANCING TAP Learn to music, basic upbeat with to tap dance ups and cool Warm taught. tap steps are intermediate Ages shoes required. in class. Tap downs included 16-Adult. Instructors: Fee: DANCING BELLY MODERN EGYPTIAN class Beginner’s and introduces down breaks articulation of basic belly dance movements, such eights, as figure arm and shimmy, hip isolations. Intermediate class includes complex techniques with mini combinations and various shimmy approval. instructor’s and requires choreography Ages 16-Adult. No class April 4. Instructor: Beginning: Fee: Session II-April 24, 25 or 26 March 27 or 28 March 5 pm, 5:30 pm or Tuesday, 4:30 pm Wednesday, $70/8 weeks, plus $10 material fee March 29 March 5-6 pm Thursday, $10 material fee $65/8 weeks, plus 27, 28 or 29; Session I-March 4 pm, 4:30 pm, 6 pm, Tuesday, 4 pm, 5 pm, 6:30 pm, Wednesday, 5:30 pm, 6 pm, 6:30 pm, Thursday, 4 pm, 4:30 pm, 6 pm or 6:30 pm $60/4 weeks, plus $10 material fee Jeremiah Donovan Jeremiah 6 Room Elementary, Lark Ellen and electric Acoustic Bring guitar. guitars welcome.

Cougar Park 28 March 7-8 pm Wednesday, $74/9 weeks ADULT DANCE ADULT

Fee: Fee: Fee: Location: Instructor: Beginning: Beginning: Beginning: GUITAR CLASSES GUITAR Day & Time: Day & Time: Location: Beginners will learn chords, rhythm skills, proper rhythm skills, proper Beginners will learn chords, lessons. technique and song playing. Half-hour Class size limited to 3. Ages 10-Adult. GUITAR LEVEL I (SEMI-PRIVATE) GUITAR GUITAR-PRIVATE LESSONS GUITAR-PRIVATE lessons. Ages 8-Adult. Half-hour private Days &Times: beginners. Covers chords, Class designed for and song playing. technique rhythm skills, proper Ages 10-Adult. GUITAR GROUP LEVEL I GROUP GUITAR

Day & Time: Learn the fundamentals and basic techniques of long skirt and shoes with a Flamenco. Dance attire, heel or “character” shoes. Ages 12 -Adult. Instructor: Auburn Haney Beginning: Fee: NEW! ADULT BEGINNER FLAMENCO NEW! ADULT www.covinaca.gov 30 CLASSES Covina Days &Times: core muscle sculptingstrength workout. Fire upthemuscles,allofthem,inthis45minutehard pulse-pounding playlistdistracts youfrom theburn. Forge thetight,leanbodyyou’re looking forwhilethe STRENGTH TRAINING Fees: Beginning: Instructor: JAZZERCISE -Ages15-Adult Fee: Beginning: Instructor: April 3. dance experienceisrequired. Ages16-Adult.Noclass wear athleticsocksorverysoftdanceshoes.Nobelly designed tomakeyousweat!Pleasecomebarefoot or with highintensitycombinedcontinuousmovement dance withanewtwist.Thisworkoutisverylowimpact exhilarating andinvigoratingambiance.Try thissensual music synchronized tobellydancestepsforman This classisacardio danceworkoutthatuses Arabic NEW! BELLY DANCEWORKOUT Day &Time: ADULT FITNESS/ATHLETICS Location: Location:

Sunday, 3-4pm Day &Time: SALSA Day &Time: Cha andnowSwing! Rumba, Tango andCha- Includes anintroduction toFoxtrot, Waltz, SOCIAL BALLROOM Fee: Beginning: Instructor: 15-Adult. NoclassMay13. Partners recommended, butnotrequired. Ages SUNDAY DANCECLASSES TODAY Location:

Tuesday/Thursday, 5:15-6pm $35 autoenroll $10/class, $40unlimitedmonthlypass/ Register forclassesatlocation. Continuous, beginanytime. Lark EllenElementary, Auditorium Dena GarvinSmart $51/7 weeks Tuesday, 8:30-9:30pm March 27 Covina Park,Recreation Hall Arlene Mar

2-3 pm Sunday, $40/7 weeks April 15 Recreation Hall,CovinaPark Cheryl Sevold Days &Times: your body, boostyourmoodandigniteenergy. body-blasting movesbringtheintensitytotransform strength training.Fresh pulse-poundingmusicand intensity workoutthatmixesdance-basedcardio with Torch fat,sculptandcrushcalorieswiththishigh JAZZERCISE Fee: Beginning: Instructor: implemented. Ages18&up. an individualbalanceandmobilityroutine willbe your healthandsenseofvitality. Aftercareful review, simply beeninactiveorwouldliketobeginimprove This isagreat waytogetmovingagainifyou have FALL-PROOF BALANCE&MOBILITY Fee: Beginning: Instructor: experienced required. Ages18&up.NoclassApril5. or socksare recommended. Alllevelswelcomed,no strength trainingandcardio. Yoga attire, balletshoes This classincorporatesthebasicsofballetaswell CARDIO BALLET Day &Time: Day &Time: Location: Location:

Saturday, 8:15-9:15am Tuesday/Thursday, 6:05-7:05pm; $79/9 weeks Thursday, 7:40-9pm March 29 Cougar Park Haney Auburn $55/8 weeks Saturday, 11am-12pm March 31 Lark EllenElementary, Auditorium Dan Layne www.covinaca.gov MAT PILATES Strengthen your core with a group Mat Pilates class. Increase your flexibility and develop core strength. All levels welcome. Bring light hand weights, bands and workout mat. Ages 18 & up. Instructor: Carol Cugno Location: Covina Park, Recreation Hall (Monday and Friday) Lark Ellen Elementary, Room 5 (Tuesday) Beginning: March 26, 27 or 30 Days & Time: Monday and/or Friday, 6:15-7:15 am or Tuesday, 6:15-7:15 pm Fee: $56/8 weeks, Monday, Tuesday or Friday, $84/8 weeks, Mon.& Friday (combo)

YOGA This Yoga class develops strength and flexibility and releases stress. Bring a mat or towel. Ages 18 & up. Instructor: Chris Maletz Location: Monday-Lark Ellen Elementary, Auditorium Wednesday-Covina Public Library Beginning: April 9 or 11 DOG TRAINING WITH K9 BAR Days & Times: Mon., 5:45-6:45 pm or ACADEMY CLASSES Wed., 9:30-10:30 am Training begins at first class meeting held WITH Fee: $56/7 weeks (Monday), $64/8 weeks DOGS. Bring preventative vaccination sheet or current vaccination records. PRENATAL YOGA Instructor: Anthony Gio Giammarco, A gentle yoga class offered to the community to help CTBS, K9 BAR Academy empower moms and moms to be. Bring yoga mat and Location: Covina Park, Hockey Rink block, water bottle and towel. Partners and family may Beginning: March 29 sign up. Ages 18 & up. Instructor: Gigi Frack, E-RYT-RPYT BASIC DOG OBEDIENCE Location: Cougar Park For dogs 12 weeks and older. Covers basic Beginning: April 16 or 18 obedience commands like, informal heeling, Days & Time: Mon. and/or Wed., 8:30-9:30 am come, sit and a “release” command and more! Fee: $30/5 weeks, Mon. & Wed. Tips on managing unwanted behaviors such as $22/5 weeks, Mon. or Wed. destructive chewing, hole-digging, housebreaking problems, etc. Handlers ages 12-Adult. SPINNING CLASS Day & Time: Thursday 6:30-7:30 pm Try an indoor cycling training class uniquely tailored to Fee: $75/5 weeks, plus suit a wide range of abilities and fitness goals. Each $15 material/equipment fee spinning class delivers an incredible calorie burn. Preregistration required. First time students arrive 10 PRIVATE DOG OBEDIENCE minutes early to check in. No class April 1 and May 28. TRAINING Ages 18 & up. An individual training plan will be designed. Instructor: Spin 360 Staff Half-hour private lesson. Handlers ages 16-Adult. Location: Spin 360, 757 E Arrow Hwy #J, Day & Times: Thursday, 5 pm, Glendora 5:30 pm or 6 pm Beginning: Ongoing Fee: $100/5 weeks, plus Days & Times: Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 5:30 am $15 material/equipment fee 7:30 am, 9:30 am, 4:30 pm, 6 pm (M/W only), Tuesday/Thursday, 8:30 am, 4:30 pm, 6 pm; Sat./Sunday, 8:30 am Fee: $65/per month unlimited spinning www.covinaca.gov Covina TODAY 31 32 CLASSES Covina Fee: Beginning: Instructor: size crochet hook.Ages10&up. in apositivelovingatmosphere. Mustbringa#Gor#H Create abeautifulwearablecreation. We visitandcreate the basics-chainstitch,single,doublecrochet stitches. art ofcrocheting. Creating through fiberartsyoulearn the ofalostart!Auniquefunwaytolearn Be alearner FIBER ARTS CROCHETING Fee: Beginning: Instructor: styrofoam caketoeachclass. Ages18&up. provided uponregistration.) Mustbringbakedcakeor week! Additionalsuppliesneededatfirstclass(list home withadecoratedcakedifferent themeseach howeasycakedecoratingcanbe.Go class. Learn Have funandbuildconfidenceinourcakedecorating CAKE DECORATING ALL MATERIAL FEES Day &Time: Day &Time: WORKSHOPS ANDCLASSES Location: Location: ADULT SPECIALINTEREST

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$64/4 weeks,plus$10materialfee May 8 Pam Duvall Tuesday, 5-6:15pm Covina Park,Teen Center Lark EllenElementary, Room6 Mayra Mendoza $80/8 weeks Saturday, 10:45am-12:45pm March 31 Location: A.R.T.S Inc.,973E.BadilloSt.,SteB.,Preregistration isMANDATORY.

mustbepaidtoinstructoratclass. plus $35material fee $50/4 weeks, Thursday, 6:30-8:30pm Tuesday, 4-6pm plus $35materialfee $50/4 weeks, Thursday, 4-6pm Session I-April10; Session II-May8; Session II-May10; Session I-April12; ART CLASSESWITHA.R.T.S. INC.

Fee: Beginning: Instructor: investing fundamentals.Ages18&up. strategies, assetprotection, retirement planningand include takingcontrol ofyourmoney, debtelimination by-step planforachievingyourfinancialgoals. Topics You canachievefinancialsecuritywhenshownastep- FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE MASTERING MONEY: SECRETSOF Fee: Instructor: not included.Preregistration mandatory. Ages18&up.. Classroom portiononly. Testing andapplicationprocess IDCardDriver License,California orU.S.Passport). CD withnotarycertificates.MustbringvalidID(current or reappointment. Includes passportqualitypicture and education requirements neededpriortoappointment State-approved classsatisfiesthemandatory BECOME ACALIFORNIANOTARY PUBLIC Date &Time: Day &Time: Location: Location:

$15 perperson/1day $20 percoupleor Saturday, 9am-12pm May 12 Lark EllenElementary, Room5 Tom Amini $90/1 day, plus$30materialfee Saturday, May19,8:30am-5pm Lark EllenElementary, Room5 Judy Kelly www.covinaca.gov CLASSES 33 TODAY

Covina Lark Ellen Elementary, Room 5 Lark Ellen Elementary, April 9 or May 21 6-9 pm Monday, plus $15 $50/1 day, material fee Room 5 Lark Ellen Elementary, April 21, Saturday, 9 am-3:30 pm plus $40 $60/1 day, material fee

Date: Location: Location: Day & Time: Date & Time: Fee: CPR, AED & FIRST AID PEDIATRIC Medical Services Authority This Emergency offers instruction and training for infant, program child and adult in CPR, AED, and both general certification. Ages Two-year and pediatric first aid. 12-Adult. . Fee: BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS) FOR BASIC LIFE SUPPORT PROVIDER HEALTHCARE a wide Course is designed to provide Classroom the ability to professionals variety of healthcare emergencies, several life-threatening recognize choking in a CPR, use an AED, and relieve provide Ages 18 & up. safe, timely and effective manner. Lark Ellen Elementary, Room 5 Lark Ellen Elementary, or May 7 (CPR/AED) 26 March April 2 or May 14 (FA) 6-9 pm Monday, $60/2 weeks, plus $40 material fee Saturday, 9 am-12 pm Saturday, plus $20 material fee $30/1 day, Lark Ellen Elementary, Room 5 Lark Ellen Elementary, April 28

Dates: Date: Location: Location: Day & Time: Fee: Day & Time: CPR, AED AND FIRST AID TRAINING requires This is a 2-year certification and attendance at both classes. Ages 12-Adult. Fee: PAWS 4 SAFETY-PET CPR 4 SAFETY-PET PAWS for pet owners, dog This training session is geared office, pet walkers and trainers, and veterinary and animal shelter workers. Simple healthcare store dogs and and safety information, primarily for on animal cats, is included, along with information safety for pets and hands Learn and care behavior. held without on CPR, choking and First Aid. Class pets. Ages 7-Adult. CPR COURSES WITH CRAIG’S CPR & FIRST AID TRAINING CPR COURSES WITH video-based, instructor- state-approved, are American Heart Association and through certified Courses are led courses. www.covinaca.gov 34 ADULTS 50+ Covina ticket” eggandenjoyaspecialEastertreat. Ready forthehunt?Enjoyhunting“golden EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA! Celebrate yourbirthdayorcheerononeoffriends! Sponsored byA.G.AInc. BIRTHDAY LUNCHCELEBRATIONS Date &Time: Register by: Register by: Day &Time: SPECIAL LUNCHTIMEEVENTS Events are free, withanominal$3suggesteddonation Programs foractiveadults50+are temporarilylocated atLarkEllenElementarySchoolwhilethenewCovinaSeniorandCommunity Become aneventsponsor!Don’t passuptheopportunitytopromote yourcompanytoCovina’s activeolder

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EXCURSIONS Date & Time: Date & Time: With over 2,000 slot and video machines, 87 table to find sure you are restaurants, games and 10 great something fun to do! Participants must bring valid receive to program rewards in identification and enroll $10 slot play (subject to change). Moderate sitting and walking. Fee: Refund deadline: PALA RESORT SPA AND CASINO SPA RESORT PALA Preregistration is required for all trips. Register at Lark Register at Lark for all trips. is required Preregistration by calling (626) 384-5380. School or Ellen Elementary policy will be refund trip policies, including Complete at also available and are when registering provided to return and leave from . All trips www.covinaca.gov motor in air-conditioned Elementary School Lark Ellen under 18 years of age. coaches. No participants PRESIDENTIAL RONALD REAGAN LIBRARY Force Air audio tour of the Library, Enjoy a self-guided the new Genghis Khan Exhibition. One Pavilion, and President One that flew the same Air Force Step aboard countries miles – to 26 foreign Reagan over 660,000 is The new Genghis Khan Exhibition and 46 U.S. states. interactive telling the amazing spectacular and uniquely and his culture, true story of his life, his land, his people, While he is famous as the ruthless his enduring legacy. half the known world, who conquered Mongol warlord innovative leader and states- as an he is also revered to his and much more stability unity, man who brought life we see the formu- Genghis Khan’s people. Through a in creating lation of his concepts and achievements commu- and a web of nation, a language, a meritocracy, and safety. freedom nication and artistic and religious Fee: Refund deadline: Friday, June 8, 4-7 pm Friday, $17 per person May 18 Friday, Thursday, May 10, 9-11:30 am Thursday, May 4 Friday, Friday, April 27, 1:30-4:30 pm Friday, $5 per person April 20 Friday, 2nd and 4th Wed., 10:30-11:30 am 2nd and 4th Wed., Thursdays, 1:30-2:30 pm Thursdays,

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$60/8 weeksor$4drop-in Monday andWednesday, 9-9:50am March 26 Armand “Army”Cachero $50/8 weeks Monday, 9-10am March 26 Nikki Valdez $24/8 weeks Tuesday, 10:15-11:15 am March 27 Gabe (Tavanna) Van Leeuwen CLASSES CLASSES Fee:Free Days &Times: Session: Instructor: and buildoverallstamina.NoclassMay28. arthritis keepjointsflexible,maintainrangeofmotion This classisdesignedtohelppeoplewithanyformof ARTHRITIS EXERCISECLASS Fee: Beginning: Instructor: thebasictechniques ofwatercolorLearn painting. WATERCOLOR PAINTING Fee: Instructor: totraceyourfamilyancestry.Learn Bringnotepad. FAMILY HISTORY GENEALOGY Beginning: Instructor: routines. Shoesmusthaveabacking(noflipflops). properLearn heel, toestepsalongwithsimpledance Line dancingisagreat waytoexercise whilehavingfun. LINE DANCING Day &Times: SPECIAL INTERESTCLASSES Day &Time: Day &Time: Dates Fee: DANCE CLASSES :

1:30-2:30 pm Monday andWednesday, Continuous-attend anytime Terri Thomas $10/1 day Monday, 2-3:30pm May 21 Keith Hanks $25/10 weeks Tuesday, 1:30-2:30pm(Beginners) April 3 Pam Wagoner fee paidtoinstructoratfirst class $27/7 weeks,plusa$10material Monday, 10-11:30am March 26 Terri Thomas www.covinaca.gov ADULTS 50+ 37

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CHILDREN: TUMBLEBOOKS KID’S CORNER Read, watch, learn! Children will enjoy over 400 titles online and discover story books, non-fiction books, TUESDAY TOTS STORY TIME language learning activities, puzzles, games, videos, read-alongs, and may even create their own playlists. Ages 2-3 Tumblebooks is only accessible at the Library with Once upon a time, a toddler came to story time and was your library card by visiting http://cov.ent.sirsi.net and introduced to a world of books, rhymes and concepts, clicking on Tumblebooks. such as colors, shapes and letters – preparing the toddler for the first day of school. Story time strengthens ABCmouse – FREE @ YOUR LIBRARY motor development, cognitive and social skills. Register in person at the Circulation desk. Explore ABCmouse.com’s award-winning invaluable Registration: March 20-April 7 resource for young learners, ages 2-8+. Enjoy fun Dates: April 3-May 22 interactive activities while learning reading, math, Day & Time: Tuesdays, 11:30 am-12 pm science, social studies, art and music!

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Days & Time: Registration: Continuous tutoring sessions are offered. tutoring sessions are and math to adult learners. Small group and one-on-one and math to adult learners. Small group visit the library! (ABE) BASIC EDUCATION ADULT writing tutoring in basic reading, provides The program development. For information, call (626) 384-5280 or All volunteers receive training and online professional training and online professional All volunteers receive information. classes. like to teach individual students or small group email [email protected] to register or for more or for more email [email protected] to register is looking for dedicated long-term volunteers who would tutoring by trained volunteers. Call (626) 384-5280 or tutoring by trained volunteers. Call ence? The Covina Public Library needs you! The library and math skills through individual and small group individual and small group and math skills through teacher or have some tutoring experi- retired you a Are Programs are designed to help improve reading, writing, writing, reading, to help improve designed are Programs LITERACY TUTORS NEEDED to lifelong learning and educational enrichment. The Second Start Literacy Program is committed The Second Start Literacy Program Grant. Development Block and the Community and Opportunity Act, Workforce Innovation Workforce Literacy Services, the California Library Funded in part by YOUR LIBRARY LITERACY @ Day & Time: mystery with Hercule Poirot. mystery with Hercule Dates and selections: sail down the Nile with Amelia Peabody, and solve the and solve with Amelia Peabody, sail down the Nile Holmes, of London with Sherlock the streets Explore account, online job searching skills, and much more. more. skills, and much online job searching account, CLUB BOOK WHODUNIT MYSTERY Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, setup an email and PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Microsoft session, you can learnsession, and internet computer basics, Need to brush up on your computer skills? For $5 per For $5 skills? computer up on your to brush Need COMPUTER TUTORING COMPUTER www.covinaca.gov 44 LIBRARY Covina grow together. a specialplacewhere people,ideasandthecommunity your library, YOUhelpensure thelibrarycontinuestobe cultural activitiesandsocialinteraction.Bysupporting The CovinaPublicLibraryisahavenforlearning, SUPPORT YOURLIBRARY

TODAY Couch at(909)717-9094. a difference forYOURlibrary!Ifinterested, contactPatti Nook. Withjustafewhourseachweek,youcanmake for volunteersinterested inassistingwiththeBook The FriendsoftheCovinaPublicLibraryare looking BOOK NOOKVOLUNTEERS contact President MauriceKane,Jr. at(909)374-7109 activities. BecomeaFRIENDtoday!Forinformation, who supporttheLibrarythoughvariousfundraising Founded in1962,TheFriendsisagroup ofvolunteers LIBRARY THE FRIENDSOFCOVINAPUBLIC appointment. books). Call(626)384-5297toscheduleadrop off children’s books,DVDsandCDs(musicaudio materials, includinghardcover andpaperbackbooks, The Librarywelcomesdonationsofgoodquality DONATE TOYOURLIBRARY! www.covinaca.gov Community Groups and Activities COVINA FARMERS MARKET YOUTH SPORTS ORGANIZATIONS AND FAMILY NIGHT AMERICAN YOUTH SOCCER Day & Time: Fridays, 5-9 pm ORGANIZATION (A.Y.S.O.) - REGION 602 Location: Heritage Plaza, 400 N. Citrus Ave. www.aysoregion602.com Enjoy the Bob Kiss at [email protected] wonderful Covina Farmers Market. CHARTER OAK YOUTH BASEBALL & Great vendors, SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION delicious food, www.coybsa.com great music and Casey Hempel, [email protected] fun kids’ activities. Take a stroll along Citrus Avenue and CHARTER OAK YOUTH FOOTBALL experience the new & CHEERLEADING lively and festive www.coyfc.com downtown Covina! Make it a new family tradition on Friday nights! For more information or to become a vendor, visit COVINA BASEBALL ASSOCIATION covinafarmersmarket.com. (Pony Baseball) Gilbert Morales (626) 966-1617

COVINA VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY COVINA NATIONAL LITTLE LEAGUE The Covina Valley Historical Society was established in 1969 to preserve and promote the history of the Covina Challenger Division (District 19) Valley. The Society operates two museums, including the Girls Softball Firehouse Jail Museum in the City Hall courtyard and the (626) 966-4962 Heritage House located on the west side of Covina Park. [email protected] A quarterly dinner meeting and program, monthly walking www.eteamz.com/covinanatl tours, and several special events are also held throughout the year. For information, please visit covinamuseum.org COVINA USA SOFTBALL or email [email protected]. www.covinausasoftball.com

COVINA VIKINGS YOUTH FOOTBALL & CHEERLEADING COVINA CONCERT BAND www.covinavikings.org Can you play a band instrument? Do you enjoy KARE YOUTH LEAGUE performing? Consider joining the Covina Concert www.kyl.org Band, directed by Tom Ridley. The band has [email protected] performed at various venues such as Disneyland, (626) 442-1160 Forest Lawn, and Southern California Community Band Festival, and continues to perform over 20 concerts each year. The band is also looking COVINA VALLEY NATIONAL JUNIOR for volunteers to assist with various nonmusical BASKETBALL LEAGUE activities including publicity, fundraising, and snack www.covinavalleynjb.com bar. Please visit www.covinaconcertband.org if [email protected] you are interested in joining the band or becoming a Hector Gonzalez (626) 634-2748 volunteer.

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