City of Roswell Summer Guide 2019

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Parks & Recreation....................... 3 - 4 Youth Camps & Activities Art & Dance Classes Junior Golf Lessons & Camp Health & Wellness Classes & Activities

Public Library................................... 5 Summer Reading Program Classes & Activities

Museum & Art Center......................... 6 Art Camps Summer Clay Classes Planetarium Programming

Spring River Zoo............................... 7

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Events & Programs Zoo Keeper Talks Preskool Kritter Program PLUS: RISD Summer Lunch Program

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Phone 575-624-6744

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In Person - Starting July 1 Roswell Recreation & Aquatic Center 1402 W College Blvd

In Person - Starting June 3 Roswell Public Library 301 N Pennsylvania Ave Roswell, NM

In Person Roswell Museum & Art Center 1011 N Richardson Ave Roswell, NM

In Person Spring River Park & Zoo 1306 E College Blvd Roswell, NM

Roswell Adult Center 807 N Missouri Ave Roswell, NM

“The city of Roswell has various departments that are working together to provide quality of life services for our community. Included in this guide are activities for summer fun. Enjoy being with family, exploring the outdoors and take advantage of the many opportunities the city of Roswell has for kids and adults.�

- City Manager, Joe Neeb

Cahoon Park Tennis Court 1101 W 4th St • 575-624-6720 Roswell Recreation & Aquatic Center (RRAC) 1402 W College Blvd•575-624- 6719 Charlie McVay Softball Complex 1500 N Grand Ave Roswell Adult Center 807 N Missouri Ave • 575-624-6718

Roswell Parks & Recreation Youth Camps & Activities *Summer Youth Soccer Registration Open May 1-30 Roswell Adult Center Fee: $40 (+ tax) Ages 4-12

*Mother/Son Kickball Tournament June 1, 9 am Charlie McVay Softball Complex $160 (+ tax)/CO - ED team or 10 to 18 players per team, $10/ player Boys: Ages 5-12

City-Wide Tennis Camp May 28 - June 1, 8:30-11:30 am Cahoon Park Tennis Courts Fee: $30 (+ tax) Ages 6-14

*Volleyball Camp July 8-12, 8:30-11:30 am Roswell Recreation & Aquatic Center Fee: $30 (+ tax) Ages 6-14

*Cheer Camp July 22-26, 8:30-11:30 am Roswell Recreation & Aquatic Center Fee: $30 (+ tax) Ages 6-14 *Football Camp July 29 - August 2, 8:30-11:30 am Roswell Recreation & Aquatic Center Fee: $30 (+ tax) Ages 6-14

*Vacation Fun Program *Youth Volleyball League May 28 - August 7 *Basketball Camp Registration Open August 1-25 Monday - Friday, 7:45 am - 5:15 pm July 15-19, 8:30-11:30 am Roswell Recreation & Aquatic Center Roswell Adult Center Roswell Recreation & Aquatic Center Fee: $40 (+ tax) Fee: $390 prepaid for summer Fee: $30 (+ tax) Ages 7-14 $200/month, $12/daily (+ tax) Ages 6-14 Ages 5-12 *Preregistration required • Register at roswell-nm.gov or at the RRAC •For more information call 575-624-6718.

Art & Dance Classes Stained Glass June 10 - August 9 Fridays, 9 am - 12 pm Instructor: Isler Fee: $31.50 All skill levels welcome.

Silver Open Studio June 11 - August 9 Tuesdays, 6-9 pm Perfect for select projects.

Fee: $31.50 Painting Open Studio June 11 - August 9 Tuesdays, 5-9 pm Thursdays, 9 am - 5 pm Fee: $15.75 Already knowledgeable in this art?

Come in & work on your projects.

Ceramics June 11 - August 9 Tuesdays, 9 am - 12 pm & 1-4 pm Fridays, June10 - August 9 9 am - 12 pm & 1-4 pm Instructor: Acosta Fee: $31.50 Lapidary Open Studio June 10 - August 9 Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 8 am - 6 pm Tuesdays, 8 am - 5 pm Fee: $31.50 Must be knowledgeable in this art.

Ballroom Party Dance Fridays, June 10 - August 9, 5:30-7pm Instructor: Bell Fee: $31.50 Two Step, Cha Cha, & the Electric Slide.

Beginning Clogging June 10 - August 9 Fridays, 2-4 pm Instructor: Davidson Fee: $36.75 Folk dance in which the dancer’s footwear is used percussively by striking the heel, the toe, or both, against the floor or each other.

Hula January 8 - March 16 Tuesdays, 6:30-8 pm Instructors: Arzola, Oas Fee: $31.50 Dance like the islanders.

Fall Class Registration August 10 - September 7 Classes begin September 9 Fall Instructor Meet & Greet August 10, 12-2 pm

All art & dance classes held at the Roswell Adult Center.

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Roswell Parks & Recreation

Nancy Lopez Golf Course at Spring River 1612 W 8 St • 575-622-9506 Monday - Sunday 8 am - Sundown Spring River Park & Zoo 1306 E College Blvd • 575-624-6719 Roswell Adult Center 807 N Missouri Ave • 575-624-6718

Junior Golf Lessons & Camp Time “Fore” Kids Golf Program June 18-21 Open Monday - Friday, 8 am - Sundown Saturday - Sunday after 1 pm Kids ages14 years & under play FREE. Must be accompanied by a paying adult.

For more information call 575-622-9506.

• All lessons & camp held at Nancy Lopez Golf Course at Spring River.

• Juniors must be 17 years old or younger or still in high school. Seniors must be 60 or older. Family members must be a spouse or child.

• Junior/Senior Golfers are not allowed to play on the Junior/Senior card on weekends or Holidays.

Must be• a member of Nancy Lopez Golf Course at Spring River, NMMI Golf Course or Roswell Country Club Golf Association.

• Memberships for the Women’s & Men’s Golf Associations are available.

Daily Fees 9 Holes...............................

Second 9 Holes.................

18 Holes.............................

Junior Daily (18 Holes) Weekdays..........................

Weekends & Holidays......

Seniors Day (Weds)..........

Ladies Day (Thurs).............

Monthly Fees Single..................................

Couple................................

$13.25 $6 $19.25 $8.50 $12 $12 $12 $648 $809

Annual Fees Single..................................

Couple................................

Couples w/ Junior ...........

Seniors Singles - weekdays...........

Couples - weekdays.........

Pay as You Play Annual................................

Per round/person..............

Couples..............................

City Championship Green Fee..........................

$648 $809 $135/junior $420 $580 $300 $6 $420 $12

Health & Wellness Classes & Activities Classes at the Roswell Adult Center Indoor Pickle-ball Tuesdays, 1-3 pm Thursdays, 12-2 pm Saturday, 12-3 pm Fee: $1/visit Learn the basics of pickle-ball.

Video Walking Class June 10 - August 9 Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 8:30-9am Fee: $10.50 Walk with motivation.

Cardio Room $1/visit (during open hours) Aerobics Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 5:30-6:30 pm Fee: $2/class, $15/month Taekwando Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:45-7pm Instructor: Worley Fee: $21/month Ages 5 & Up | Learn self defense.

Dances June 8, 6-9 pm Fee:$5 | DJ: Country & West June 15, 6-9 pm Fee: $5 | Band: Cibolo Springs July 20, 6-9pm Fee: $5 | Band: Cibolo Spring Indoor Garage Sale at the Roswell Adult Center June 7, 5:30-7 pm June 8, 7 am - 12 pm Fee: $10 per table Interested participants may contact RAC for application.

Open Gym at the Roswell Recreation & Aquatic Center Starts July 15 Monday - Saturday, 6-8am Everyday, 12-1pm & 5-8pm Daily Fee: Youth/Resident/Military/Senior Citizens: $3 Adults: $5

Running Events For more info call 575-624-6719.

Race for the Zoo May 11, 8 am Spring River Park & Zoo 10K run, 5K run & walk Alien Chase July 6, 7 am Roswell Adult Center 10K Run/Walk & 5K Run/Walk Turtle Marathon September 2 Location - TBA Full & Half Marathon with 5K Run & Walk Reindeer Run December 7 Roswell Adult Center 10K Run/Walk, 5K Run/Walk

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Public Library

Roswell Public Library 301 N Pennsylvania Ave • 575-622-7101

Summer Reading Program A Universe of Stories Summer Reading Program June 3 - July 31 The Roswell Public Library Summer Reading Program kicks-off Monday, June 3rd and is open to all ages! Those who participate earn prizes every week for fulfilling goals by reading and listening to books. Other materials count towards reading goals such as audio books, magazines, graphic novels, and downloadable material. Visit the children’s area to get started and receive all of the information you need to start tracking your reading.

There is no cost to participate and all programs are held at the library. Due to space and supply limitations, groups with 5 or more children should contact Trish or Crystal in the Children’s department at least two weeks in advance so accommodations can be made.

The Roswell Public Library Summer Reading Program is sponsored by the Friends of the Roswell Public Library and the Roswell Library Foundation.

Classes & Activities Mondays 10 am | Activities for ages 0-2 Mother Goose on the Loose Tuesdays 2:30 pm | Crafts for ages 10-12 June 4 - Phases of the Moon June 11 - Sun Catcher June 18 - Space Slime June 25 - Constellation Jars July 2 - Alien Bead Key chains July 9 - Galaxy Shirts (bring a shirt) July 16 - Colorful Meteor July 23 - Painted Space Stones July 30 - Rocket Launching 5:30 pm | Crafts for ages 13-19 June 11 - Sharpie T-shirts (bring a shirt) June 25 - Perler Beads July 9 - Food Fun July 23 - A Case for Space Wednesdays 10 am | Preschool Story Time for ages 3-5

3:30 pm | Activities for ages 5-10 June 5 - Lego Challenge June 12 - Father’s Day Crafts June 19 - Strawbees Challenge June 26 - Planks Challenge July 3 - Lego Challenge July 10 - Magnet Making July 17 - Strawbees Challenge July 24 - Planks Challenge July 31 - Game Day

June 27 - Curious Chris the Singing Scientist infuses original acoustic music with hands-on science for young curious minds.

Thursdays

July 25 - Andy Mason will present original and interactive music and fun that will have everyone singing, dancing, laughing and learning right from the very first song.

10 am & 3:30 pm, unless noted For all ages June 6 - Colorado award-winning magician Keir Royale will present a notto-be-missed magic show.

June 13 - Story Teller Indiana Bones, a.k.a. Keeper of Legends, combines archeology, adventure, mythology, and folklore to thrill and educate.

June 20, 10 am - Roswell Police Dept. will talk about neighborhood safety and show off their squad cars and gear.

June 20, 3:30 pm - Spring River Zoo will present how to identify animal tracks and sounds.

July 11, 10 am - Star Wars Party to feature a costume contest with prizes, games, refreshments, and photo-ops.

July 18 - Tall Paul the Magician magic and comedy show that includes juggling, puppetry, and more.

Fridays 10 am | Crafts for ages 5-10 June 7 - Astronaut Helmet June 14 - Sunshine Poem & Necklace June 21 - Moon Cookies & Moon Book June 28 - Space Mobile July 5 - CD Space Craft July 12 - Beaded Star July 19 - Comets July 26 - Straw Rockets & S-P-A-C-O

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Museum & Art Center

Roswell Museum & Art Center 1011 N Richardson Ave •575-624-6744

Art Camps Art Camps: Adventures in Art Art Camps offer hands-on learning experiences with a wide variety of art materials and techniques. Camps are five days, Monday through Friday. Full day camps include 4 classes and are for grades 1 through 8. Half day camps for pre-K and Kindergarten include 2 classes.

Fee includes all materials unless noted, snacks and a summer camp t-shirt.

Fees: Half-day Sessions for Pre-K and Kinder Choose morning or afternoon sessions: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm or 1-5 pm $75 members; $95 non-members Before-camp care, 8-8:30 am: $20/wk Full-day Sessions for Grades 1 - 8 8:30 am - 5 pm $150 members; $190 non-members Before-camp care, 8-8:30 am: $20/wk After-camp care, 5-5:30 pm: $20/wk

June 3-7 | Pre-K & Kindergarten Minimum age requirement is 4 years old as of September 1, 2019. Parents may stay with their child during classes.

Class 1: Clay Creation Sculpt a clay self-portrait.

Class 2: Experiments in Art Paint with fun items like spaghetti!

June 10-14 | Grades 1 & 2 Class 1: Clay Creation Handbuild clay storyteller figures.

Class 2: Super Story Tellers Draw, paint and build a puppet theater.

Class 3: Music Makers Make instruments and have a jam session.

Class 4: Eco Art Create art from nature and recycled materials.

June 17-21 | Grades 3-5 Class 1: Clay Creation Handbuild clay storyteller figures.

Class 2: Dinomania Paint dinosaurs and make a dino costume.

Class 3: Time Travelers Explore art history and create futuristic art.

Class 4: Junk to Gems Use recycled materials to make art.

June 24-28 | Grades 6-8 Class 1: Clay Creation Handbuild clay storyteller figures.

Class 2: e-SCAPE! Use mixed media to sculpt landscapes.

Class 3: Wearable Art Make/Decorate jewelry, costumes and clothing. (Bring t-shirts and canvas shoes.)

Class 4: Printmaker’s Studio Explore multiple printmaking techniques.

Summer Clay Classes Adult Clay: Summer Open Studio June 1 - September 6 $105 members; $130 non-members Current adult clay students may continue their explorations during regular hours when children’s classes are not in session.

Throwing on the Wheel Instructor: Aria Finch | Age: 11 years to teen June 10-14 and June 17 and 21, 10:30 am - 12 pm $65 members; $75 non-members Make thrown bowls and cups with inventive surfaces.

Previous clay class at RMAC required.

Planetarium Programming Planetarium Shows From June 1 - August 3, the Robert H. Goddard Planetarium offers planetarium shows Tuesdays at 7 pm and Wednesday through Saturday at 2 and 3:30 pm. Shows are free for museum members and $3 - $5 for all others. Check website for details.

UFO Festival Laser Shows During the UFO Festival, July 5-7, the Planetarium presents laser shows accompanied by popular music from the Beatles and Country to Metallica and Pink Floyd. Fees are $5 - $10. Check website for details.

Space Camp This stellar program is your ticket to the stars! Space Camps are three days, Tuesday-Thursday, and are for grades 3-6. Learn about astronomy and build and launch your own Estes rocket. Fee includes all materials, a morning snack and summer camp t-shirt.

July 16-18 | Grades 3 & 4 July 23-25 | Grades 5 & 6 Tuesday-Thursday, 9 am - 12 pm Fee: $50 members; $60 non-members

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Spring River Zoo

Spring River Zoo 1306 E College Blvd • 575-624-6760

Events & Programs May 3 - First Friday 4 - Smokey Bear Days Peach Tree, Sunset Villa, Tobosa, & Brookedale - Monthly Program

July Peach Tree, Sunset Villa, Tobosa, & Brookedale - Monthly Program August 2 - First Friday Peach Tree, Sunset Villa, Tobosa, & Brookedale - Monthly Program

June 1 - Outdoor Adventure Day 7 - First Friday 10-14 - Zoo Camp Peach Tree, Sunset Villa, Tobosa, & Brookedale - Monthly Program

Preskool Kritter Program

ZooKeeper Talks Spring River Zoo Keeper Talks will take place the 2nd Saturday of every month at 1:30 pm.

In the Spring River Zoo Preskool Kritter Program a member of the zoo staff will read a book to the children, introduce them to an animal and help with a craft that will include the featured animal. 45-minute program. Fee is $5 per child. Parents must be present for the child to attend.

Schedule May 11 - Badger: 1:30 pm June 8 - Mountain Lion: 1:30 pm July 13 - Raven: 1:30 pm August 10 - Porcupine: 1:30 pm

Schedule May 24 - Tortoise: 10 am June 28 - Chameleon: 10 am July 26 - Tarantula: 10 am August 23 - Ferret: 10 am

RISD Summer Lunch Program June 3 - July 31 Site Roswell Industrial Air Center (Base) Alice Reischman Smith Park Cahoon Park Carpenter Park 5 Street Park Poe Corn Park Spring River Park Adult Center

Address Corner of University Blvd & W Wells St Corner of G St & E Wells St 400 N Union 300 E Buena Vista 600 Block E 5th 200 S Garden 1306 E College 807 N Missouri Ave

Cielo Grande Park

1612 W College Blvd

Meal

Meal Type Time Grill 11 - 1 Grill

Grill Grill Grill Grill Grill Breakfast Hot/Cold 8 am Food Grill

11 - 1 11 - 1 11 - 1 11 - 1 11 - 1 11 - 1 10:30 -1 11 - 1

RISD’s Summer Lunch Program offers free meals to school age children at several locations throughout the City of Roswell. For more information, please call 637-3339.

• Adults may purchase a tray for $4. Correct change is appreciated.

• No meals or grill sites will be open July 4-5.

• Zoo closed on Tuesdays.

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Roswell Sertoma Club’s Mike Satterfield Memorial

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Stay tuned for more information on the opening celebration!

July 4 • 6-10 pm Cielo Grande Recreation Center 1612 West College Blvd.

Group Exercise Classes Youth Basketball and Volleyball Art Classes Birthday parties Indoor Soccer Swim Lessons and Water Aerobics Sporting Events and Competitions

Competition • Recreation •Wellness Therapy • Instructional

Safe, affordable facilities and activities to enhance the quality life in Roswell!

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CALL 575 624 6719 info@roswell-nm.gov roswell-nm.gov 1402 West College Blvd.

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