Who: All eligible Northern Nevada boys and girls ages 9 to 14

What: Northern Nevada’s Hershey’s Track & Field Games

When: Saturday, June 22, 2013, 9:00 a.m. Check in at 8:00 a.m.

Where: Northern Nevada Regional Track Facility at Reed High School, 1350 Baring Blvd. Registration: Through June 20th 2013 at Sparks Parks and Recreation Department, 98 Richards Way.

Pre-Registration is required

COST: FREE

For more information call Tanja at 353-7898

NATIONAL SPONSORS INCLUDE: Athletics Canada National Association for Sports and Physical Education

Enjoy a day of golf at beautiful Red Hawk Golf and Resort in Sparks to benefit the Sparks Fire Department's Project SAFE. 

The event will include a 4-person scramble, range balls, t-gift bag, team photo, and fun hole contests. A raffle, silent auction and awards luncheon follow the tournament.   Hole contests and raffle tickets can be purchased at Registration.  Be sure to check out the "Fun-Pak" deal.  

Contact (775) 353-2261 or click on Fire Prevention at Sparks Fire.

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Sparks, NV- The City of Sparks will celebrate Arbor Day on April 26 with a special tree planting at Katherine Dunn Elementary School, 1135 O' Callaghan Drive. The ceremony scheduled for 10:00 a.m., honors the 141st anniversary of this special tree-planting day observed throughout the nation.

Arbor Day was first held in Nebraska on April 10, 1872 in celebration of the planting of one million trees in the state. The annual observance was created to promote better communities worldwide by supporting efforts to protect trees and woodlands. Arbor Day serves to encourage citizens to plant trees for the well being of this and future generations. 

For more information, call (775) 353-7857

DOG OBEDIENCE

Curb your dog’s bad habits and establish good conduct during this six–week class. Learn how to teach your pet to sit, stand, stay, heel and master other commands. Professional dog trainer, Guy Yeaman, has trained 30,000 dogs
during his career and has plenty of knowledge to share. Call (775) 265-4530 for more information.

WHO: All dogs, 4 months & older
WHEN: Mondays (class will meet on holidays unless otherwise noted)
ACTIVITY#/SECTION# DATES
704061 Section #1 4/1 – 5/27
706061 Section #1 6/3 – 7/15
707061 Section #1 7/22 – 9/16
709061 Section #1 9/23 – 10/28
TIME: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Recreation Gym
COST: $98 / $82 Resident Discount
NOTE: Current shot records (Rabies, Parvo, Distemper), training collar and fabric or leather leash required. No class
4/22, 4/29, 7/1, 8/19, 8/26 and 9/2.

For more information, call (775) 353-2376.

BABYSITTER’S TRAINING

Babysitting is no easy task. It requires knowledge, patience, and an understanding of the responsibilities that come with caring for children. To give teens and preteens a jump start on becoming confident caregivers, we offer a one-day training developed by the American Red Cross. The course is fun and fast paced with hands-on activities, exciting video, role playing, and lively discussions. You’ll learn to be the best babysitter on the block.

WHO: Youth, 11 – 15 yrs.
WHEN: Tuesdays
ACTIVITY#/SECTION# DATES
604682 Section #1 4/9
608682 Section #1 8/6
TIME: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: Alf Sorensen Community Center
COST: $102 / $85 Resident Discount

For more information, call (775) 353-2385.

GHT BASKETBALL CAMP

Former Nevada Wolf Pack and Reno Bighorns basketball player Garry Hill-Thomas (GHT) is the host of this basketball program. The camp covers key elements of fundamentals, character and the values necessary to achieve your goals in sports and life. Whether you are trying to make your junior high team, high school team, or just learning how to compete in basketball, this is the camp for you. GHT Camp is also geared to teach each athlete life skills utilizing sports
one individual at a time.

WHO: Youth, 6 – 14 yrs.
WHEN: Monday – Thursday
ACTIVITY#/SECTION# DATES
604083 Section #1 4/8 – 4/11
TIME: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Alf Sorensen Community Center
COST: $72 / $60 Resident Discount

For more information, call (775) 353-2385.

DIG IT GIRLS VOLLEYBALL SPRING BREAK MINI CAMP

Learn the fundamental skills of volleyball during this action packed camp featuring three hours of hard core volleyball a day for three days. Participants will gain confidence in the game through hands on training and high intensity drills focused on serving, passing and hitting. Space is limited.

WHO: Girls, 3rd – 8th grade (as of spring 2013)
WHEN: Tuesday – Thursday
ACTIVITY#/SECTION# DATES
604311 Section #1 4/9 – 4/11
TIME: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Alf Sorensen Community Center
COST: $36 / $30 Resident Discount

For more information, call (775) 353-2385.

The City of Sparks Parks and Recreation Department will be offering a Kids Empowering Kids program on Tuesdays, February 5-26 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Alf Sorensen Community Center. The program teaches valuable social and emotional skills to children in 1st - 4th grade. Kids Empowering Kids features an entertaining and innovative approach and uses the Camp Make Believe Cirriculum to equip children with the skills and strategies necessary to:

• Initiate and maintain healthy peer connections
• Identify and express feelings appropriately
• Understand and respect boundaries
• Manage moods appropriately
• Recognize and stop negative peer pressure
• Self-regulate thoughts, feelings and behavior
• Restore motivation and bounce back with resilience

Enjoy the most participated team sport in the nation in one of the largest per capita ASA sanctioned programs in the country. There are men’s, women’s and coed leagues for all levels. Call 353–2385 or e-mail sportsinfo@cityofsparks.us for more information.

WHO: Adults, 18 yrs. & Older

WHEN: Monday – Friday, April – June

TIME: 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

WHERE: Shadow Mountain & Golden Eagle Regional Park

sports complexes

REGISTER: 1/22 – 2/21, Alf Sorensen Community Center

2/25 – 2/28, Late registration (space–available basis only)

COST: 2 nights per week (16 games): $725

1 night per week (10 games): $575

Late fee: $35 

An introductory course taught in six week sessions, introducing the principles, philosophy, movements, breathing and relaxation techniques of yoga. Designed specifically for the new student. The instructor will share a love for creative movement and empower students to live more balanced, healthful, and joy-filled lives.

WHO: Adults, 18 yrs. & Older

WHEN: Tuesdays

701038 Section #1 1/15 - 2/19

TIME: 5:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.

WHERE: Larry D. Johnson Community Center

COST: $97 / $81 Resident Discount

NOTE: Yoga mat, block and strap required.