City of Calexico

421 Heffernan Ave. 760 357-5575www.calexicorecreation.orgculturalarts@calexico.ca.gov

/calexicoculturalarts

Summer 2021

Program Guide

Recreation Department &

Carmen Durazo Cultural Arts Center

Welcome Back!

Welcome to our Summer Program 2021

Note From Staff:

Our summer program will run from July 6 - August 12, 2021.

Please note that your safety is our numberone priority.

> Class spaces will be limited.

>All participants require the use of a face mask.

>Participants will be limited to register for one class and may ask to beplaced on a waiting list for other classes, with the exception of Inclusive Arts, Literary Circle and Anime Club participants.

>Please consider your schedule carefully before registering

City ManagerMiguel FigueroaRecreation ManagerNorma GerardoSports CoordinatorJamie Ann ChewProgram CoordinatorDebbie FloresAdministrative AssistantKarolina LopezCultural Arts Office AssistantEduardo Quintero

Rosie Arreola-Fernandez, MayorJavier Moreno, Mayor Pro-TemRaul Ureña, Council MemberGloria Romo, Council MemberCamilo Garcia, Council Member

City Leadership

City Council

1

We would like to thank the Calexico Arts Council for their generous sponsorship for the Carmen Durazo Cultural Arts CenterASummer 2021 Program. It is with their support that we may offer

these classes to the community.

Special Thanks !Special Thanks !Special Thanks !

Art & Historical Commission:

Jimmy DorantesCarlos Fitch

Roxanna PachecoCarmen DurazoAlbert Martinez

DAYS: WEDNESDAYSTIMES: 4:00 P.M. BEGINNERS 5:00 P.M. ADVANCEDFEE: FREE (sponsored by the Calexico Arts Council)Ages: 10 yrs. and overCDCAC 421 Heffernan Ave.Instructor: David Valdez

A practical and simple method will be used in whichstudents will learn the basics.Note: Class will be in Spanish.Must provide own keyboard with batteriesFace covering required.

2

PIANO/KEYBOARD

UKULELEDAYS: TUESDAYS & THURSDAYSTIMES: 11:00 A.M.AGES: 9-12 YRS.FEE: FREE (sponsored by Ariel R. Hunt)CDCAC 421 Heffernan Ave.Instructor: Patty Verdugo

Students will learn chords, finger strumming and will learn to play a song.Note: Class will be in Spanish.Must provide own Ukulele.Face covering required.

Thank youThank youThank you forforforyour sponsorship!your sponsorship!your sponsorship!Ariel R. HuntAriel R. HuntAriel R. Hunt

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYSTIME: 4:00 P.M.AGES: 4-8 YRS.FEE: FREE (sponsored by the Calexico Arts Council)CDCAC 421 Heffernan Ave.Instructor: Laura A. Vargas

Participants will learn to stretch and strengthen their legsand learn the ballet position.Note: Class will be in Spanish.Required for class: Leotard, tights, ballet shoes, yoga mat. and hair picked up in a bun.Face covering required.

DAYS: Tuesday & ThursdayAGES: 6-11 YRS.TIMES: 5:00 P.M.FEE:FREE (sponsored by the Calexico Arts Council)CDCAC 421 Heffernan Ave.Instructor: Laura A. Vargas

Students will learn basic steps of hula and oriTahiti. They will learn to dance a Otea (Ori Tahiti)Note: Class will be in Spanish.Required for class: Tshirt, pareo wrap, hair picked up in a bun.Face covering required.

3

BALLET

POLYNESIAN

DAYS: TUESDAYSTIMES: 1:00 P.M.INCLUSIVE, ALL AGESFEE:FREE (sponsored by the Calexico Arts Council)CDCAC 421 Heffernan Ave.Instructor: Eduardo Quintero

Created for people with special needs, this class will helpdevelop artistic abilitiesto promote personal development.Note: Art materials will be providedFace covering required.

INCLUSIVE ART

DAYS: TUESDAYS 10-16 YRSTHURSDAYS 17 & up TIMES: 2:30 P.M.FEE:FREE(sponsored by the Calexico Arts Council)Instructor: Eduardo Quintero

Local historical buildings will be the main topic; drawing and painting a different building every week.Art material will be provided.Note: Face covering will be required

ART & HISTORY

4

DAYS: TUESDAY & THURSDAYTIMES: 6:00 P.M.AGES: 12 YRS AND OVERFEE: FREE (sponsored by the Calexico Arts Council)Instructor: Bill Hodge

Excellent opportunity to gain the ability to expressyourself effectivly.Note: Face covering required.

DAYS: WEDNESDAYSTIMES: 3:00 P.M.AGES: 12 YRS. AND OVERFEE: FREE CDCAC 421 Heffernan Ave.INSTRUCTOR: Ashley Diaz

Express yourself through writing!Note: Face mask will be required.

WRITING CIRCLE

BEGINNING ELEMENTS OF ACTING

5

Days: Tuesdays 4:30 p.m.Ages: 10-17 yrs. Fee: FreeStaff: Eduardo QuinteroAre you an anime fanatic and want to shareyour passion?Our main objective is to bring together allthose Anime lovers.Class will be available through ZOOM.

DAYS: WEDNESDAYSTIMES: 3:00 P.M.AGES: 7-12 yrs.FEE: FREE (class sponsored by the Arts Council)CDCAC 421 Heffernan Ave.Instructor: Eduardo Quintero

Sculptures are three-dimensional shapes; participants willlearn how to create different shapes with Playdough.Note:Face mask required.

CALEXICO

SCULPTING

6

REGISTRATION

All registrations will be on a first come first serve basis. Dueto COVID-19 our class size will be limited and will close whencapacity has been reached. Please ask to be put on a waitinglist if available. Please consider your shedule carefully beforeregistering.

AGE REQUIREMENTS; Age requirements are established tosafely facilitate age appropriate classes. Children must beappropriate age by the first day of class in order to register.NO EXCEPTIONS!

We reserve the right to cancel classes/programs due toinsufficient registrations or other causes beyond our control.

DATES & TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGEWITHOUT NOTICE

7