WINTER/SPRING 2013 LEISURE ACTIVITIES GUIDE
May 6 – 23, 2013 - Summer Fall Leisure Class Registration
Summer Session: June 3-August 25
Fall Session: September 9-December 15
 
The Summer/Fall 2013 Leisure Guide will be available online soon. Questions? Call 626-570-3242 (weekdays, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.)
 
To register: Complete the form on the back of the
Leisure Services Guide, then:

• Phone 626-570-3242 or fax 626-284-0310
  your information with Visa or MasterCard in hand, (or)
• Bring your form & payment to the Alhambra Park Office
  500 N. Palm Ave., Alhambra (Weekdays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., (or)
• Mail your form & payment (no cash) to:
  City of Alhambra, Leisure Classes
  111 S. First St., Alhambra, CA 91801, (or) 
• Drop off your form & payment in the night deposit slot
  at the First Street entrance to City Hall, 111 S. First St.

GRANADA & ALHAMBRA PARK POOLS SWIM PROGRAM
JUNE 1 - AUGUST 14, 2013

View Summer Aquatics Schedule
Aquatic Information Hotline: 626-570-5093

Swimming Lessons Special Registration Days:
Saturday & Sunday, June 1 & 2, 2013 (noon - 4 p.m.)
at both Granada Park Pool, 2233 Whitney Dr. and
Alhambra Park Pool, 500 N. Palm Ave.

Strawberry
Festival
 

Pageant of the Masters
 

Solvang

Family Excursion Questions:
Call 626-570-3242
 
1) Saturday, May 18, 2013
Strawberry Festival
8 a.m.-8 p.m.
 
Celebrate all things strawberry, but also enjoy day-long entertainment at this 30th celebration of our favorite fruit.
Fee: $15 (for ages 5 to 12 years); $20 (for ages 13+). Fee
includes transportation and entrance to the festival (lunch,
including strawberries, is on your own).
 
2) Saturday, July 20, 2013
Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach
12 p.m.-12:30 a.m. (Fee: $55, all ages welcome)
 
Families will explore the arts in Laguna Beach, and, in the evening experience a "once-in-a-lifetime" experience, the Pageant of the Masters, a world-renowned performance in which real people pose to recreate artistic masterpieces.

3) Saturday, September 21, 2013
Danish Days in Solvang, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. (Fee: $15 - all ages)

A parade, live music, arts & crafts, demonstrations, "Kid's Korner," games and delicious Danish food are all part of the 77th annual Danish Days Celebration.
 
4) Saturday, October 5, 2013
Apple Days in Julian, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. (Fee: $15 - all ages)
 
Apple pie rules in Julian this weekend, as the annual Apple Days Festival entertains the entire family with children's games and activities, gold panning, music and dancing, an antique tractor display, beer and wine garden, and food and merchandise vendors.

5) Saturday, December 7 - Ellwood Butterfly Preserve -
9 a.m.-7 p.m., Fee: $15 – all ages welcome! 
 
Explore this grove of blue gum eucalyptus trees where thousands
of monarch butterflies return each year to mate.  Little children
are thrilled with the experience of a butterfly landing right on them. 
Also explore the Ellwood bluffs, stroll the sandy beach, and, before
the butterfly experience shop and have lunch (on your own) in Downtown Ventura.

ADULT BASKETBALL LEAGUE
Register now - League Play starts Tuesday, May 7, 2013
 
Registration will be taken on a first come, first-served basis.
Fees ($460 per team) must be paid at the time of registration.
Fees can be paid by company check, money order, Visa or MasterCard, personal check or cash. The no height limit "C"
league games will be played on Tuesdays and the 6'2" under
height limit league games will be played on Saturdays - both at
the Almansor Park Gymnasium, 800 S. Almansor St. Individual awards will be presented for 1st and 2nd place finishers in each league. For additional information, call 626-570-5081.

PROGRAM: MONDAY, JUNE 3 - FRIDAY, JULY 26, 2013
(REGISTRATION: BEGINS MONDAY, MAY 6, 2013)
PROGRAM TIME: 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Mon/Wed/Fri)
LOCATION: Almansor Park or Granada Park

The SUPERSTARS CLUB is the ultimate 8-week program for children, ages 5 to 7, to learn the rules and skills of popular sports -kickball, field hockey, flag football, baseball, dodge ball, soccer, badminton and basketball - with one sport featured during each
week of instruction. Participants will also learn aspects of participation, teamwork and sportsmanship. The $30 fee includes
a free Superstars T-shirt. Registration can be completed in person, at the Almansor Park Recreation Office, or by phone, during weekday business hours (8 a.m.-5 p.m.) at 626-570-5081.

USDA SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM
DATES OF OPERATION: JUNE 3 - AUGUST 9, 2013

The City Summer Food Service program (which includes
free lunches and snacks along with recreation and arts &
crafts activities), for children ages one to 18, will be provided at
Alhambra Park, Almansor Park, Granada Park and Story Park, Monday though Friday. Lunches/snacks are provided on a
first-served basis and must be consumed on the park site in the designated area. Food will be served to all regardless of
race, color, national origin, sex or handicap (any person who believes he or she has experienced discrimination in any
USDA-related program should write to:
Secretary of Agriculture, Washington, DC. 20250.

    Park                            Lunch                              Snacks
Alhambra                12 p.m.-2 p.m.                   3:30 p.m.-4 p.m.
Almansor                11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.        3 p.m.-4 p.m.
Granada                 12 p.m.-2 p.m.                   3:30 p.m.-4 p.m.
Story                        11 a.m.-1 p.m.                   3 p.m.-4 p.m.

    Park                        Recreation*                      Arts & Crafts
Alhambra                  2 p.m.-4 p.m.                   2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Almansor                  1:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.        2 p.m.-3 p.m.
Granada                    2 p.m.-4 p.m.                  2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Story                          1 p.m.-4 p.m.                   1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

* "Drop-in" recreational activities include tournaments and games, table games and special events, all supervised and conducted by
trained recreation leaders.

Sundays (except Easter), from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., on Monterey Street, 1 block east of Garfield and 1/2 block south of Main
 
The Alhambra Certified Farmers' Market provides Alhambra residents an opportunity to purchase fresh, California-grown
fruit and produce and to mingle with other Alhambra residents interested in supporting a healthy lifestyle. 

Get an edge on your game by signing up for a class at the Alhambra Golf Course. 

• Adult Golf Instruction
  Get an edge on your game of golf by signing up for a class at
  the Alhambra Municipal Golf Course. NEW BEGINNERS CLASSES START EVERY MONTH! 
  Classes are available:
  - Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
  - Saturdays, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
  - Sundays, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
   
• Junior Golf Instruction
  Junior golf instruction is offered to youth 7 to 17 years of age
  for a total of 4 sessions per four-week period (student ratio 6:1).  
  Two class sessions are available:
  - Wednesday at 3:30-4:30 p.m.
  - Saturday, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
   
• Get Golf Ready in 5 Days: Classes ongoing. 5 lessons only
  $99. Learn everything you need to know to step onto a golf
  course and play with confidence! For more information or to register online, click here. 

After-school youth recreation programs are held at nine school
sites. Activities include team & individual sports and alternative programs including arts & crafts, table game tournaments, four square, kickball and new games.
 
HOURS: Mon/Tue/Wed/Fri - 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
               Thurs - 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

LOCATIONS:
Baldwin School, 900 S. Almansor St.
Emery Park School, 2821 W. Commonwealth Ave.
Fremont School, 2001 Elm St.
Garfield School, 110 W. McLean St.
Granada School, 100 S. Granada Ave.
Marguerita School, 1603 S. Marguerita Ave.
Northrup School, 409 S. Atlantic Blvd.
Park School, 301 N. Marengo Ave.
Ramona School, 509 W. Norwood Place

Note: The gym schedule may change due to facility rentals and special events. For information on facility rentals, please call the Community Services Office at 626-570-5044 or the Recreation Division Office at 626-570-5081.

• Almansor Park Gym
  800 S. Almansor St., 626-570-5052
  
  Regular Schedule:
  • Mon. 6-10 p.m. - Adult Volleyball Leagues
    Mon. 6-9 p.m. - Table Tennis (Activity Room)
     
  • Tues. 6-10 p.m. - Adult Basketball Leagues
    Tues. 6-9 p.m. - Table Tennis (Activity Room)
     
  • Wed. 6-10 p.m. - Adult Volleyball Leagues
     
  • Thurs. 6-9 p.m. - Open Play Badminton
    Thurs. 6-9 p.m. - Table Tennis (Activity Room)
     
  • Fri. 6-9 p.m. - Open Play Teen Basketball
    Fri. 6-9 p.m. - Table Tennis (Activity Room)
       
  • Sat. 9:00 a.m.-2 p.m. - Adult Basketball Leagues
    Sat. 2:30-5:00 p.m. - Open-play Volleyball
    Sat. 5:30-8 p.m. - Open Play Badminton
    Sat. 12 - 9 p.m. - Table Tennis (Activity Room)
       
  • Sun. 12-4 p.m. - Open Play Badminton
    Sun. 5-8 p.m. Open Play Volleyball
    Sun. 12-9 p.m. - Table Tennis (Activity Room)
     
• Granada Park Gym
  2000 W. Helman Ave., 626-570-5092
   
  • Tue. 5:30-8 p.m. - Table Tennis
     
  • Wed. 5:30-8 p.m. - Table Tennis
     
  • Fri. 5:30-8 p.m. - Table Tennis