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McALLEN PARKS AND RECREATION1000 S. Ware Rd McAllen, TX 78501Phone: (956) 681-3333 Fax: (956) 681-3300www.mcallen.net/parks

Keep your kids entertained and safe afterschool. In cooperation with the McAllen Independent School District, McAllen Parks and Recreation offers supervised play and homework help at the following sites.FEE: NoneDATE: Monday - Friday (school days)TIME: 3:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Alvarez Elementary School 2606 GumwoodBonham Elementary School 2400 JordanCrockett Elementary School 2112 North MainEscandon Elementary School 2901 ColbathFields Elementary School 500 DallasJackson Elementary School 501 HarveyLark Community Center 2601 Lark AvenueMcAuliffe Elementary School 3000 DaffodilNavarro Elementary School 2100 HackberrySam Houston Elementary School 3221 Olga Avenue

Space is limited. Please contact McAllen Parks and Recreation at (956) 681-3333 for more information.

PROGRAM LOCATION DAY AGE TIME COURSE #Ballet LCC T & TH 3 - 5 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. 180032.E1 6 & Up 6:45 - 7:30 p.m. 180033.E1 LPCC T & TH 3 - 4 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. 190032.E3 5 - 6 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. 190033.B1

Basketball Skills LCC M & W 6 - 7 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. 180343.C1 8 - 12 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. 180346.C1

Cheerleading LCC M & W 3 - 5 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. 180362.C1 6 & Up 6:45 - 7:30 p.m. 180363.C1

Drawing LCC T & TH 5 - 6 6:00 - 6:30 p.m 180182.C1 7 & Up 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. 180183.C1

Etiquette/Modeling LPCC M & W 11 - 15 6:00 - 6:45 p.m. 190515.B3

Folklorico LPCC T & TH 7 & Up 5:15 - 6:00 p.m. 190042.C1 3 - 4 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. 190043.C1 5 - 6 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. 190046.C1

Hands On Art LPCC T &TH 3 - 6 5:15 - 5:45 p.m. 190227.B1 7-11 5:45 - 6:30 p.m. 190227.B2

Hip-Hop Kids LPCC M & W 7 - 12 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. 190026.C1

Jazz LPCC T & TH 3 - 6 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. 190022.C1

Kids Aerobics LCC T & TH 3 - 5 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. 180406.A1 6 & Up 6:45 - 7:30 p.m. 180406.A2

Mat-cercise PVCC T & TH 7 - 9 6:00 - 6:45 p.m. 170356.B1 3 - 4 6:45 - 7:15 p.m. 170352.B1 5 - 6 7:15 - 7:45 p.m. 170353.B1

Mini-Masterpieces PVCC T & TH 4 - 6 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. 170227.B1 7 - 10 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. 170227.B2 11 - 13 7:15 - 8:00 p.m. 170227.B3

Modern Dance LCC M & W 6 & Up 6:00 - 6:45 p.m. 180662.C2 3 - 5 6:45 - 7:15 p.m. 180662.B2

Music Mania LPCC T & TH 7 - 13 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. 190546.D1

Painting/Sculpting LCC M & W 5 - 6 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. 180192.C1 7 & Up 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. 180193.C1

Performing Folklorico LPCC T & TH 7-16 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. 190056.C1

Spirit Angels PVCC T & TH 3 - 4 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. 170362.B1 5 - 6 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. 170363.B1 7 - 9 7:00 - 7:45 p.m. 170366.B1

Twinkle Toes PVCC M & W 2 yrs. 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. 170032.C1 2 yrs. 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. 170032.C2 3 - 5 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. 170033.C1 6 - 8 7:00 - 7:45 p.m. 170033.C2

Urban Stepz PVCC M & W 4 - 5 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. 170053.C1 6 - 8 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. 170056.C1 9 - 13 7:00 - 7:45 p.m. 170056.C2

Ballet - Build graceful and healthy bodies. Learn ballet positions, balance and coordination.Basketball Skills - Learn fundamentals dribbling, passing, shooting and footwork.Cheerleading - Learn cheerleading techniques including jumps, cheers and great dances. Drawing - Use pencils to learn basic sketching, shading and painting.Etiquette & Modeling - Look good and learn to walk the runway.Folklorico - Learn different styles of traditional Mexican dance and choreography. Hands on Art - Hands on art fun with a variety of mini art projects with different media.Hip Hop Kids - Learn to move to the rockin’ beats of today’s popular hip-hop music.Jazz - Strut your stuff to music from across the decades.Kid Aerobics - Put away the remote and put on your sneakers for fun fitness activities.Mat-cercise - Learn basic tumbling forward rolls, toe touches and stretching techniques.Mini-Masterpieces - Work with paint and beads to create your own art by hand.Modern Dance - Express yourself using footwork, coordination and rhythm.Music Mania - Great for beginners. Come and learn about music, instruments and more. Painting & Sculpture - Paint while learning concepts of depth, perspective and color. Performing Folklorico- Learn advanced Mexican folk dance choreography and routines. Instructor approval required. Register at Las Palmas Community Center.Spirit Angels - Introduction to cheer techniques including jumps, cheers and dances.Super Sports - Get out and play! Play indoor and outdoor sports and organized games.Twinkle Toes - Twirl in tights and learn the basic steps of ballet.Urban Stepz - Learn basic jazz and hip-hop moves to today’s latest hip-hop hits.

All classes are held two days a week unless otherwise noted. Class length varies by program. Classes will begin the week of January 31st and end the week of April 15th. Classes not meeting minimum enrollment (10 students) by the first class meeting are subject to cancellation.

30 MINUTE CLASS FEE 45 MINUTE CLASS FEE PERFORMING GROUP FEE$30 McAllen Residents $38 McAllen Residents $46 McAllen Residents $48 Non-Residents $60 Non-Residents $74 Non-Residents

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Are you in Middle School or High School? Want to meet other teens with your same interests? Come participate in sports, creative activities, dance, games and interesting arts and crafts. Find out about community projects with the Teen Time Service Organization (TTSO) and just have some fun. Detailed information flyer available at Palm View Community Center.FEE: None AGES: 6th grade to 16 yearsLOCATION: Palm View CC Monday - Thursday 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Friday 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

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DANCE Of ThE MONThCome and dance to the sounds of a live bandFEE: NoneTIME: 1:00 p.m. - 3:30p.m. LOCATION: Las Palmas CommuityDATE: 3rd Wednesday of each month (Jan. 19, Feb. 16, April 20, May 18)

MONThLy TRIPEach month seniors involved in the daily programs at each center get together and take a day trip. to various places around the Valley. Participants may register at any of the three community centers. Dates subject to change. Limited space available. FEE: Varies, depending on tripDATES: TBA

SENIOR SPECIAL EVENTSArts & Crafts - Create seasonal projects using various techniques and materials. Basic Computers - Step by step class helps you learn how to use computers. Basic Painting - Create your own piece of art with various forms of painting.Billiards - Compete against yourself or others during a game of pool.Bingo - Test your luck during the Mexican version of bingo. You might win!Board Games/Card Games - Play various board or card games.Ceramics - Create unique home accents or gifts by making your own piece of ceramics. Choose your design and apply colors. Club de Estambre - Create masterpieces of yarn while learning to crochet.Conjunto Las Palmas - Explore the sounds of a Spanish music group.Dance Fitness - Freestyle dance to Tejano, Oldies, Salsa and Mexican music.Golden Larks City Singers - Perform traditional and favorite English tunes. Healthier You! - Monthly discussion/presentations on current health topics.Line Dancing - Dance along to traditional line dance tunes.Poker - It’s time to play Texas Hold ‘em. Collect points and win!Senior Fitness - Maintain flexibility and strength with low impact exercise.Senior Stretch - Stretching and light movement will help keep you active.Silver Note Choir - Become a part of this English musical group where your talent will be showcased during senior birthday parties and special events.Walking Club - Walk indoors around the gym or outdoors on the park trails. Yoga - Breathing techniques help you relax and lower stress in your life. Zumba Aerobics - Latin dance moves beat the stress and melt away pounds.

LAS PALMAS COMMUNITy CENTERArts & Crafts M - F 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Billiards M - F 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Bingo Last Thursday of monthBoard/Card Games M - F 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Ceramics M - F 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Conjunto TH 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.Daily Nutrition M - F 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Heathier You W 10:30 a.m.Dance Fitness M - F 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.Senior Fitness M - F 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.Silver Note Choir TH 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.Walking Club M - F 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

PALM VIEw COMMUNITy CENTERBasic Computers M & T 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Basic Painting T 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Bingo/Chalupa M - F 11:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Board/Card Games M - F 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.Club de Estambre W 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.Daily Nutrition M - F 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Heathier You Check center for schedulePoker T 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.Senior Aerobics M - F 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.Line Dancing M & W 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.Walking Club M - F 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Tai-Chi T & TH 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.Zumba T & F 11:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

LARk COMMUNITy CENTERBingo Every Other FridayBoard/Card Games M-F 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.Daily Nutrition M-F 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Dominoes M-F 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Golden Larks T 12:00 p.m.Heathier You Check center for schedule.Senior Stretch M-F 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.Walking Club M-F 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.Yoga M-F 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

ADuLt StEP AEroBiCS - Get in shape by toning your abs, legs, glut and lower back with resistant stretch exercises and aerobic dance movements using steps and music. Strengthen upper body by learning combinations of cardio movements and weights. Lark CC M – TH 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. No Fee

CErAmiCS - Learn to create beautiful ceramic pieces. Lark CC T & TH 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Fee applies

DrAWiNG AND PAiNtiNG - Create your own masterpiece. Beginners to advanced participants will learn drawing and painthing techniques.Lark CC M & W 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Fee applies

mAYBE SomEDAY CLASSES - Everyone has said, “Maybe someday I’ll try that.” Here is your chance. Enjoy a vairety of intro classes while your child enjoys a recreational activity at Las Palmas Community Center. Everyone is welcome! Pick and choose what interests you. Las Palmas CCAdult Ceramics T & TH 6:15 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Price per piece and suppliesSalsa Dancing M & W 6:15 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. $15 Per monthWalking With Me M & W 6:15 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Free at the Park

mCALLEN toWN BAND - This is the perfect outlet for the musicians. Practice and play in monthly concerts from November through April.Las Palmas CC Monday 7:00 p.m. Membership Fee

SAFEtY DriviNG rEFrESHEr CourSE - Get information on updated driving laws and more.Las Palmas CC $12 or $14 Depending on AARP membership 2nd & 3rd Monday of the Month 12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.3rd Tuesday of the Month 12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

SPANiSH For BEGiNNErS - ¡Hola! Como estás? Want to say “How are you?” to neighbors or “Good Morning!” in the grocery stores? Make traveling more rewarding, gain basic language skills in Español and increase cultural awareness and confidence in a relaxed atmosphere.Lark CC T & TH 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Fee: $18 Resident/ $26 Non-Resident

SPANiSH CoNtiNuiNG - Continue to improve listening, speaking, reading and writing abilities while learning new phrases and sentences. Cover grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and more more. Acquire basic skills for communicating in everyday life. Prerequisite Beginning SpanishLark CC T & TH 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Fee: $18 Resident/ $26 Non-Resident

oPEN GYm (must bring valid photo ID)Adult Basketball Palm View CC M & W 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Lark CC T & TH 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Palm View & Lark CC Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Adult Volleyball Palm View CC T & TH* 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.*Volleyball available Thursdays if no league play is scheduled

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JUNIOR MASTER GARDENEREnjoy hands-on and interactive programs involving gardening for wildlife, nature themed art projects and guided trail walks through the woods. AGES: 6 and upDATES: 3rd Saturday of the monthTIME: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.FEE: $5 per student (supplies included) January 15 Winterizing for Wildlife FriendsFebruary 19 Planting Seeds of GreatnessMarch 19 Thornforest CrittersApril 16 Vida Verde Earth Day FestivalMay 21 Camouflage – The Big Cover Up!

SCHOOL SCIENCE SERIESEducational and grade specific programming designed to meet science and social studies TEKS objectives while learning about the unique South Texas habitat and wildlife.AGES: Kinder and up (max 60 students per tour)DATES: Thursdays and Fridays Advance registration requiredTIME: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.FEE: $5.00 per student Pre-K: Nature Treasure HuntKinder: Using Senses to Explore Outdoors1st Grade: Living and Non-living Things2nd Grade: Budding Botanist3rd Grade: Adaptations Everywhere4th Grade: Exploring Texas from Soil to Leaves5th Grade: Let’s Explore as an Ornithologist6th & 7th: Environment Investigations8th Grade: Exploring Biomes Up to 5th: Endangered Species of Texas

SCOUT PROGRAMSFun completing merit badge requirements.AGES: 6 and upDATES: Saturdays Advance registration requiredTIME: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. FEE: $5.00 per scout (supplies included) GIRL SCOUT BADGESDaisy Learning Petals Brownie Eco-Explorer & Listening to the PastJunior Earth Connections & WildlifeGirl Scout Wings over the ValleyBOY SCOUT BADGESWebelo Forester & NaturalistBoy Scout Bird Study

Quinta Mazatlan, the McAllen Wing of the World Birding Center, offers you enjoyment, education, camaraderie and an introduction to the natural and cultural history of the Valley – both past and present. Guests will enjoy the interpretive presentations including the history of the families of Quinta Mazatlan, flora and fauna of South Texas and more. Plus don’t forget to visit the Art Gallery & Gift Store!

600 Sunset Drive in McAllen(956) 681-3370

www.quintamazatlan.comOPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Tuesday through Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Thursday evenings until dark

DIRECTIONS: Take Exp. 83 to 10th St. Travel south on 10th St. Turn east on Sunset Dr. (hotel on corner) Park in the lot outside the front gates. Enjoy the walk and sign-in at the front desk to begin your visit.

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$2.00 for Adults, $1.00 for Seniors & ChildrenPrivate tours (minimum of 15 people) call in advance to schedule

STROLL THROUGH HISTORY TOURInterpretive tour includes the home’s history and families, Spanish architecture, art gallery and introduction to the nature trails. The 1930s adobe home is recognized as one of the largest adobe homes in the state of Texas.DATE: Friday mornings (October through April)TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

GARDEN OF EATIN’ TOUREnjoy a short tour learning about edible and medicinal uses of our South Texas native plants!DATE: Thursdays (October through April)TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

WOODLAND WALKABOUT TOURExplore the wonders on a guided tour along the half-mileof nature trails. Discover the immense variety of native plants and animals of the Thornforest.DATE: Saturdays (October through April)TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

WALK WITH A GUEST NATURALISTCome and enjoy a walk in the woods! Each month seasonal aspects of nature will be shared through the eyes of a Guest Naturalist. DATE: Second Saturday of the monthTIME: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30a.m.January 8 Lupe Medina “Insects of the ThornforestFebruary 12 Allen Williams “Design a Water Feature for your Backyard”March 12 John Yochum “Migration Sensation”April 9 Mary Thorne “Butterflies in the Springtime”

NATURE SPEAKER SERIES SPONSORED BY THURMOND EYE ASSOCIATESDATE: Thursday EveningsTIME: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.January6 Jennifer Wilson “Roses in a Butterfly Lover’s Garden”13 Walt & Isabel Davis “Exploring the Edges of Texas”20 Frederic Zaidan “Snakes of Texas” 27 Mary Thorne “Raise a Monarch Butterfly”

February3 Cliff Shackelford “Identify & Attract Birds”10 Alex Racelis “Future of the Rainforest”17 Ouina Rutledge “Vegetable Gardening”24 Grover T. Beaman “Sketch in the Courtyard”

March17 Michael L. Heep “Native Plant Talk & Sale”31 Dina Saldana “Courtyard Sponge Painting”

April7 George Blasing “Feathered Dinosaurs & Other Discoveries” 14 Paul Juergens “An Effort to Restore the Aplomado Falcon”

YOUTH PROGRAMS

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SPECIAL EVENTSVALENTINE LUNCHEON WITH TWO BIRDING LEGENDSEnjoy a gourmet lunch catered by the Spanish Room followed by a presentationand book signing by Kenn and Kimberly Kaufman. Advance registration required.DATE: Sunday, February 13TIME: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.FEE: $25.00 per person

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RUN WILD 5KKick off your training for the summer 5k Sunchase Series. Medals awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in each age group.DATE: Saturday, April 16TIME: 7:00 a.m.LOCATION: Quinta Mazatlan (600 Sunset Dr.)FEE: $10 Early Registration/ $15 Day of Event

AQUAFINA PITCH, HIT & RUNPitch, Hit & Run is the Official Skills Competition of Major League Baseball®. This grassroots program is designed to provide youngsters with an opportunity to compete in a competition that recognizes individual excellence in core baseball skills.DATE: Saturday, April 30TIME: 9:00 a.m.LOCATION: Westside ParkFEE: FREEAGE: Boys and Girls 7 to 14

MUST BRING BIRTH CERTIFICATE OR BAPTISMAL RECORD TO PARTICIPATE.

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CO-ED ADULT KICKBALLTEAM FEE: $225REGISTER: January 17 – February 11GAMES: Wednesdays, February 23 – April 27MEETING: February 16th 7:00 p.m. Palm View CC

CO-ED ADULT INDOOR VOLLEYBALLTEAM FEE: $225REGISTER: January 17 - February 11GAMES: Thursdays, February 24 – April 28 MEETING: February 15th 7:00 p.m. Palm View CC

ADULT BASKETBALLDIVISIONS: Men’s Open, Men’s Recreational & Women’s OpenTEAM FEE: $275REGISTER: January 17 - February 11GAMES: Monday (Men’s Recreational) February 22 – April 26 Tuesdays (Men’s Open) February 22 – April 26 Thursdays (Women’s Open) February 22 – April 26 MEETING: February 16th 7:00 p.m. Lark CC

ADULT SOFTBALLDIVISIONS: B, C, D, E & Co-EdTEAM FEE: $350REGISTER: January 17 - February 11GAMES: Monday - Friday, February 21 – May 6MEETING: February 17th 7:00 p.m. Palm View CC

7 ON 7 FLAG FOOTBALLTEAM FEE: $250REGISTER: January 17 - February 11GAMES: Thursdays, February 24 - April 28MEETING: February 14th 7:00 p.m. Lark CC

ADULT ATHLETIC LEAGUESAthletic leagues play under the rules and regulations of the Amateur Softball Association (ASA) and the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation (TAAF). All adult leagues play a 10-game schedule. All league participants must be no younger than 18 years of age as of the first day of league play. Registration is accepted at the McAllen Parks and Recreation Office located at 1000 S. Ware Road Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Each team manager must attend the mandatory meeting. See schedule below for dates, times and locations of manager meetings.

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ATHLETIC EVENTS

LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAMFEE: $20.00 resident/$30.00 non-resident DATE: Monday - ThursdaysLOCATION: Municipal PoolTIME: Parent-Baby 6:10 p.m. - 6:40 p.m. Pre-school 6:10 p.m. - 6:40 p.m. Youth 6:00 p.m. - 6:40 p.m. Adult & Teen 6:00 p.m. - 6:40 p.m.PARENT/BABY (6 mo. - 2 yrs. 11 mo.): Parents learn techniques for teaching their child fundamental water skills. At least one parent per child will be strictly enforced. All persons must wear swimming suits. Lined swim diapers are required for infants. NO DIAPERS OR DISPOSABLE SWIM DIAPERS!!!PRE-SCHOOL (3, 4 & 5 yr. olds): Children learn to submerge their faces, hold their breath without discomfort, float and basic arm strokes.YOUTH (6-14 yr. olds): Beginning through advanced swimming is scheduled at all class times.ADULT & TEEN (15 & Up): The individual is taken through a series of progressive steps, allowing everyone to learn at their own pace. SESSION 1 April 11 - April 21 SESSION 2 April 25 - May 5Parent-Baby 140011.21 Parent-Baby 140011.31Pre-school 140022.21 Pre-school 140022.31Youth 140036.21 Youth 140036.31Adult & Teen 140048.21 Adult & Teen 140048.31

LIFEGUARD TRAINING COURSETrain to become certified American Red Cross lifeguards. Attendance is mandatory to receive certification. Lifeguards hired by the City of McAllen Parks & Recreation will receive a reimbursement of $40.FEE: $95.00CLASS: Friday 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.LOCATION: Boys Club Pool

SESSION 1: April 8 - 17 140987.L1 SESSION 2: April 22- May 1 140987.L2SESSION 3: May 6 - 15 140987.L3 SESSION 4: May 20 - 29 140987.L4SESSION 5: June 3 - 12 140987.L5

SPRING TAAF SWIMMING PRACTICEFEE: $15.00 resident/$24.00 non-resident 140966.03DATE: Monday - Thursday, May 2 - 26TIME: 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.LOCATION: Boys Club Pool

PUBLIC SWIMLOCATION: Municipal Pool (April 9) Los Encinos Pool (May 7)DATE: Saturdays & SundayTIME: 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

LAP SWIMMING/WATER AEROBICSFEE: $1.00 per personMunicipal Pool Morning Laps Monday - Friday 5:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.Thru May 9 Noon Laps Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Saturday - Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Boys Club Pool Evening Laps Monday - Friday 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.Begin May 9 Noon Laps Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Nikki Rowe Evening Laps Monday - Friday 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Water Aerobics Monday - Friday 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

POOL RENTALSApril 9 Weekend rentals begin at Municipal PoolMay 7 Weekend rentals begin at Boys Club & Los Encinos PoolsMay 9 Weekday rentals begin at Municipal Pool

GUS & GOLDIE LEARN-TO-SWIM PROGRAM PROUD SPONSORS

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The 31st Annual Golden Age Olympics is an Olympic-style competition for participants age 50 & over. Beginning in January and ending in March with an Awards Ceremony, the Golden Age Olympics offfers competition in a number of events including swimming, table tennis, card games, shuffleboard, billiards, volleyball, and much more. Interested participants may register at any of the community centers or call the Parks and Recreation Department for more information.

GOLDEN AGE OLYMPICS

Golden Age Olympics 2011 Events500 Card Game Bake-Off Basketball Bicycle TourBilliards 8-Ball Billiards 9-Ball Bowling CribbageContract Bridge Crossword Puzzles Duplicate Bridge EuchreGolf Hearts Horseshoes Miniature Golf Poker Pinochle Race Walk Raceway Thunder Shuffleboard Swimming Table Tennis Tennis The Great Chase Volleyball Walk & Talk Petanque & Washers

Bring your friends and family to the Senior Citizens Advisory Board annual pancake fundraiser pancake breakfast! Enjoy three delicious buttermilk pancakes, two scrumptious sausage links, yummy scrambled eggs, hot coffee and orange juice. While you eat there will be plenty of entertainment. All proceeds from this annual fundraiser benefit senior recreation programs.

DATE: Saturday, January 22TIME: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.LOCATION: Palm View Community Center 3401 Jordan Rd. (956) 681-3360DONATION: $4.00 per person

Enjoy your meal dine-in or carry-out

PANCAKE BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER

Generously Sponsored By:

Overall olympians Man & Woman will win two round-trip tickets to Las Vegas, Nevada

courtesy of Allegiant Airlines!

McALLEN SYMPHONIC BAND

VIDA VERDE EARTH DAY FESTIVALBe a part of McAllen’s annual

Earth Day Celebration!Saturday, April 16

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.$2.00 for Adults

Children FREE

Quinta Mazatlan 600 Sunset Dr. in McAllen

ENJOY & EXPERIENCELive Reptile Show

Live Birds of Prey ShowMagical MagicianEco-Arts & Crafts

Green Expo with VendorsMusic & Entertainment

Food CourtAnd much more!

For more information visit www.quintamazatlan.com

or call (956) 681-3370.

ANNUAL UNDER WATER EASTER EGG HUNTIt’s time again for the annual Under Water Easter Egg Hunt! Bring the kids for some spring time fun. Enjoy food, prizes, music and special appearances by the Easter Bunny and everyone’s favorite learn to swim program mascots Gus & Goldie! DATE: Saturday, April 16TIME: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.LOCATION: Municipal PoolFEE: $2 per personAGES: 4 to 6, 7 to 9, & 10 to 12

Enjoy Open Swim from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Under the Direction of David Isadore & Associate Director Manuel Arambula

2011 Spring Concert Schedule

“Bullets & Broadway”Tuesday, February 15th

“Water Music”Tuesday, March 22nd

7:30 p.m.

McAllen Civic Center Auditorium1300 S. 10th Street in McAllen

Tickets are $5.00 each and can be purchased at the McAllen Convention Center Box Office, McAllen and Weslaco Chambers of Commerce, all Wilder Resort locations and at the door the night of the concert (if available). For more information call (956)781-0481.

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COMMUNITY CENTERSLARK COMMUNITY CENTER

2601 Lark Ave McAllen, TX 78501Phone: (956) 681-3340

Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

PALM VIEW COMMUNITY CENTER3401 Jordan Road McAllen, TX 78501

Phone: (956) 681-3360Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

LAS PALMAS COMMUNITY CENTER1921 N. 25th Street McAllen, TX 78501

Phone: (956) 681-3350Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

QUINTA MAZATLAN 600 Sunset Drive McAllen, TX 78501

Phone: (956) 681-3370Tuesday - Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Thursday Open until Dark

PALM VIEW BRANCh LIBRARY hOURS(inside Palm View Commuity Center)

Phone: (956) 688-3322Monday - Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.Friday & Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

LARK BRANCh LIBRARY hOURS(inside Lark Community Center)

Phone: (956) 688-3320Monday - Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.Friday & Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

ADMINISTRATIONSally Gavlik, DirectorMike Hernandez, Deputy Director ProgramsDave Melaas, Deputy Director OperationsShane Stockton, Management AssistantGracie Garza, Accounts Supervisor

RECREATION ADMINISTRATIONRichard Krauss, Recreation Superintendent Victor Ayala, Athletics SuperintendentMarco De Leon, Aquatics CoordinatorLeslie Howland, Interim Events Coordinator

PARKS ADMINISTRATIONBrad Bentsen, Parks Superintendent Ken Krause, Assistant Parks Superintendent Richard Martinez, Building Maintenance Superintendent

McALLEN PARKS & RECREATION STAFFLARK COMMUNITY CENTERRosemary Fuentes, ManagerJorge Alanis, Recreation Supervisor

LAS PALMAS COMMUNITY CENTERSamm Mercado, ManagerSarai Garcia, Recreation Supervisor

PALM VIEW COMMUNITY CENTERAna Romero, Manager

QUINTA MAZATLANColleen Hook, ManagerGaby Torres, Recreation SupervisorAssalia Belmares, Recreation Supervisor

Happy 10th AnniversaryLark & Palm View

Community Centers

Spring regiStration beginS Monday, January 10th. Payment must be made at time of registration. Forms of payment accepted include cash, check, Visa or Mastercard. Advance registration required, unless otherwise noted.

in-perSonRegister in person at any of McAllen Community Center (Lark, Las Palmas or Palm View) during regular business hours. Registration is taken on a first come, first serve basis, pending space availability. Walk-in registration will not be accepted at the Parks and Recreation Office on Ware Rd.

onLineRegister online at http://www.mcallen.net/vsiwebtrac.html. Create a username and password, as well as enter all pertinent household information before the website will allow you to register online. Online registration payments must be made with a Visa or Mastercard.

by MaiLMail-in registration must be received in the Parks and Recreation Office no later than Friday, January 28th.

returned CheCK poLiCyA $25 service charge will be assessed for all returned checks, and students will be removed from classes until finances are settled.

reFundS/tranSFerS We constantly strive to provide the highest quality recreation programs. If, for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with a class or activity, please tell us so we can respond to your concerns. In addition to using your feedback to help us improve, for nearly all of our programs, we will arrange one of the following: TRANSFERS between classes will be allowed only prior to the third class meeting, at no charge. After the third class meeting, transfers may be made, pending space availability, with a charge of $5 per class. REFUNDS for classes will be allowed only prior to the third class meeting and will carry a $5 fee per class. Requests for transfers, credits, and refunds must be in writing. A refund check will be mailed with 30 days following a written request.

MediCaL poLiCy The City of McAllen Parks and Recreation Department will not prohibit any person from participating in an activity due to a medical condition or handicap, unless such condition is likely to cause injury to that individual or other participants in the activity. A participant who has been notified by a qualified medical professional that he/she has a medical condition that is likely to cause injury to themselves or other participants, is obligated to inform the Parks and Recreation Department, at the time of registration, of the condition and willingly withdraw from the program or activity if requested by the Department. It is recommended that all participants receive medical authorization before participating in these programs.

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