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8 0 9 1 t s E n io s is m COMMUNITY om COMMUNITY c PLAYGUIDE... what to do! Ice Skate in Lithia Park this Season—Details pp 9-11 WWinterinterSSpringpring 20192019 DECDEC || JANJAN || FEBFEB || MARMAR || APRAPR || MAYMAY director’s message Japanese Garden Design Evaluation We are excited to let you know that we are working with the Ashland Parks Foundation (APF) to evaluate a redesign of the Japanese Style Garden in Lithia Park. A very generous $1.3 million private grant from Jeff Mangin and the Marechal family, in honor of the late Beatrice Marechal, will fund this project. The current Japanese Style garden was evaluated during the Lithia Park Master Plan Process. Amidst Design Week for the Master Plan in June 2018, it was determined that the garden could potentially be redesigned and even expanded without negatively affecting the adjoining park spaces. We have selected landscape designer Toru Tanaka to lead the visioning and design of the Japanese Garden. Tanaka was trained in Japan and was the Director of Portland’s Japanese Garden. In August, 2018, two public information/workshops were held to engage the public about the Japanese Garden redesign. Feedback from the public meetings resulted in the following objectives: Accessibility and Physical Area Garden Design and Experience Culture and Authenticity The garden design incorporates community feedback while preserving historic elements and will only slightly expand the current garden area. A new entryway will consist of a solid wall with Japanese styled tiles and an authentic Japanese entryway. The current stream would be widened, and stone lanterns will be placed throughout the garden. Other features include a koi pond, bamboo garden and many cherry trees. To learn more and provide comments, please visit ashland.or.us/JapaneseGardenDesign. Watch for periodic updates on Facebook @AshlandParksandRec and use the hashtags: #LithiaParkJapaneseGarden #LithiaPark #JapaneseGardenDesign Michael A. Black, AICP Ashland Parks & Recreation Commission Director Opening soon SOUTHERN SNYP Low-cost Spay/Neuter Clinic Oregon for dogs & cats Your Guide to 111 N. Pacific Hwy. Talent, OR Family Friendly 541-858-3325 | Updates at SpayNeuter.org Events, Kids Activities, A premier collective marketplace Give-Aways local goods from local people and More! Over 160 Vendors 1670 Ashland St., Ashland (across from Wendy’s) 541-708-0577 Mon. - Fri. 11-6 FOLLOW US Sat. 11-5 • Sun. 11-5 Accepting quality furniture at the lowest SouthernOregonFamily.com consignment rates in town! Call us! Cover photo courtesy APRC Volunteer, Bob Palermini Bob Palermini Volunteer, APRC courtesy photo Cover APRC WinterSpring 2019 PlayGuide | 541.488.5340 | The Grove at 1195 E Main St, Ashland APRC | Fun, it’s in our Nature! 8 0 9 1 t s E n io s is mm co what’s inside... table of contents 1 Registration Information ........................................................................................................................2 2 Adult Programs ........................................................................................................................ 3-8, 13-19 3 Ice Rink / Skating Programs .............................................................................................................9-11 4 Park Sites, Lithia Park Facilities, Lithia Park Rentals ..........................................................22-23, 25 5 Community Opportunities ...................................................................................12, 20-21, 24, 42-43 7 Senior Programs .............................................................................................................................26-29 8 Ashland Senior Center ........................................................................................................................30 9 Oak Knoll Golf Course ..........................................................................................................................31 10 North Mountain Park Nature Center ................................................................................................ 32 11 Special Events .................................................................................................................................33, 36 12 Volunteer Opportunities ...............................................................................................................34-35 13 Youth Programs .................................................................................................................................... 37 14 Get To Know Your Parks ..................................................................................................................... 38 15 Green Living Tips .................................................................................................................................. 39 16 Learning Free-For-All Week .........................................................................................................40-41 17 Useful Information ...............................................................................................................................44 18 Registration Form ......................................................................................................Inside Back Cover advertise with us... We offer great exposure for your business! Your first step is to fill out our online application at ashland.or.us/AdvertiseSponsor. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to email APRC Promotions Coordinator, Dorinda Cottle, at [email protected] or call her at 541.552.2265. AshlandParksandRec.org | Facebook.com/AshlandParksandRec | [email protected] 1 WinterSpring registration 1 Pre-registration ashland.or.us/register required for all programs unless otherwise indicated “Fun, it’s in our Nature!” 4 Easy Ways to Register Refund Policy ONLINE • View this guide online at • A full refund will be offered to registrants of a course/ ashland.or.us/PlayGuide—the digital guide has activity that is canceled by APRC direct registration links • A full refund will be offered to registrants who wish to • Direct access to online registration at withdraw four or more working days prior to the start of ashland.or.us/Register the course/activity • Pay with Visa, MasterCard or American Express • Registrants who wish to withdraw less than four working • See p. 44 for complete details days prior to the start will receive a full APRC credit • Online registration is not available for all programs For a course with two or more classes in a session: • If registrants choose to withdraw from a class/activity PHONE • Main Office .................................... 541.488.5340 after the start date and time and before the third class N MT Park Nature Center ........... 541.488.6606 begins, the amount charged for two classes will be pro- Facility Rentals .............................. 541.488.5340 rated and the remaining amount will be applied as an • Pay with Visa, MasterCard or American Express. APRC credit Please have card number & registration info ready • After the beginning of the third class of a course, no re- funds or account credits will be allowed unless a waiver MAIL TO • APRC at The Grove is requested and approved 1195 E Main St, Ashland, OR 97520 In the event of extenuating circumstances, registrants may Include your credit card information or a check submit a waiver form to request a refund. payable to APRC—Please do not send cash Refunds or account credits will NOT be issued for missed IN PERSON • APRC (Rec Division Headquarters) at The Grove classes, moving or traveling out of the area or dissatisfaction with course content. 1195 E Main St or • North Mountain Park Nature Center 620 N Mountain Ave Scholarships Available A limited amount of scholarship money is available to all ages for APRC classes and programs. To obtain an application, please visit ashland.or.us/RecScholarship. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. TO AVOID CLASS CANCELLATION, REGISTER SEVEN DAYS IN ADVANCE FOR ALL PROGRAMS. Classes may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment or for Gift Certificates other reasons. If this occurs, a full refund will be issued in two Looking for the perfect gift? APRC offers gift certificates to three weeks. for any dollar amount. Certificates can be used for Ashland Parks & Recreation classes or programs and are valid for one year from date of purchase. Photo Usage On occasion, APRC photographs participants enrolled in Payment recreation programs, at events or on APRC properties. The Visa, MasterCard & photos are used for APRC purposes only and may be included American Express in future media. We also accept imprinted checks and cash. Are you interested in becoming an Instructor for APRC? You can find everything you need to know atashland.or.us/Instructors. Send us a proposal today! Mail My Guide Generally, our WinterSpring PlayGuide is the only guide that is direct-mailed to every household in Ashland & Talent. If you would like to receive a hardcopy of all our PlayGuides, complete our online form at ashland.or.us/MailMyGuide, email [email protected], call 541.488.5340 or stop by The Grove at 1195 E Main St. 2 APRC WinterSpring 2019 PlayGuide | 541.488.5340 | The Grove at 1195 E Main St, Ashland 2 (18 and up) 8 0 9 1 adult programs t s E Pre-registration at ashland.or.us/register required for all programs unless otherwise indicated n io s is mm co NATURE & GREEN LIVING Winter Bird Walk The winter season is a great time to see the birds over- wintering in our valley. Stroll through North