Parks & Recreation Guide Spring 2013

The Elko Explorer Exploring Elko’s Recreational Opportunities

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Contact Us Email us at: recdir@ci.elko.nv.us (775) 777-7260 for general information Follow us online: www.facebook.com/elko.recreation Online Registration: www.elkocity.com Recreation Office 723 Railroad St. Operating Hours Elko, NV 89801 M-Th 8:00am—4:30pm Office: (775) 777-7260 Friday: Appointment Fax (775) 777-7264 Closed Holidays

Swimming Pool 1501 College Ave. Elko, NV 89801 Office: (775) 777-7299

Parks City Municipal Golf Shop 1435 Idaho St. Elko, NV 89801 Office: (775) 777-7262

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Directors Notes Welcome to “The Elko Explorer,” the City of Elko Parks and Recreations new guide to recreational opportunities. You will find a variety of healthy, entertaining and educational activities to chose from. Each activity is designed to offer opportunities for people to put a little fun into their lives and create a sense of community involvement. Our programs and facility reservations are now online at www.elkocity.com, take a look! For those of you new to Elko or to the City of Elko ‘s programs, we welcome you. We sincerely hope that you find that Elko is your place to be active. We welcome any new idea’s, questions or concerns. You can reach our office at 777-7260 or via email at recdir@ci.elko.nv.us.

Sincerely,

Dawn Leyva, Recreation Director

City of Elko Park Reservations The City of Elko Parks offers multiple locations throughout the City of Elko park system. Throughout our ten parks located in the City of Elko, numerous locations are reservable for special events, family gatherings and corporate events.

Park reservations are available through our website at www.elkocity.com

Park Reservations fee: $30.00 Reservation includes: 4 Picnic Tables 1 Serving Table 1 Garbage Can

Additional Tables Available at Reservation

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Youth Sports

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Adult Sports

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Adult Activities

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Aquatics

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Registration Register in Person or Online

www.elkocity.com » recreation » quick links » online registration

Payment is due at the time of registration. You may pay by cash, check, credit card or by money order. Checks should be made to the “City of Elko.” All returned checks will be assessed a fee of $25.00.

Some programs have a registration deadline and many fill to capacity. It is advised to register early to ensure your space. Fees are subject to City Council approval and can change.

For more information or questions, please call (775) 777-7260.

BE A SHINING STAR

Brighten up a child’s life by donating to our scholarship fund! Large or small, your sponsorship will help contribute to a child’s participation in our recreation programs that otherwise may not be able to do so.

Pick up a star at the Recreation Office or fill out and return form below and pledge your donation today!

Youth Scholarship Campaign What your sponsorship will provide: $

10 » S ponsor a session of Karate, Dance or Gymnastics

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25 » Sponsor a child for Swimming Lessons

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50 » Sponsor a child for a Sport Camp session 75 » Sponsor a child for a Week of Day Camp

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Youth Sports Elko Little League Registration | Contact: (775) 777-3217

Elko little league draft will begin March 23, 2013. Opening ceremonies and first games will be conducted April 13th. A copy of players birth certificate and three documents of residency must be provided at registration.

Who: 4-6 (T-Ball) 7 –8 (Coach Pitch) 9-10 (Minors) 11-12 (Majors) Registration: Big 5 Sporting Good February 9 & 20, 2013 5pm –7:30pm March 6 & 16, 2013 11am – 2pm Games Begin: April 13, 2013 Price: $65.00 for the first child $40.00 for additional sibling

Elko Co. Girls Softball | Contact: (775) 397-3340

Offering softball to girls ages 5-15, Elko Co. Girls Softball provides girls with the opportunity gain and understand team work through the sport of softball. To be eligible, T-ball players must be 5 years old by January 1st. Girls turning 16 after January 1st will be eligible for the Junior Division. A copy of players birth certificate must be provided at registration.

Who: 5-6 (T-Ball) 7 –8 (Coach Pitch) 9-10 (Minors) 11-12 (Majors) Registration: Registration has passed. Please contact Sheryl at 397-0712 if you missed registration and would like to play.

Price: $70.00 for first child $50 for each sibling.

AYSO Soccer | Contact: (775) 777-7413

Elko/ Spring Creek and Carlin AYSO has been providing a high-quality soccer experience for more than 20 years. Teams in the U5-U14 division play other Elko, Spring Creek and Carlin during regular season. Competitive teams are put together in the summer for travel to tournaments. Birth certificate required at registration.

Who: 4 to 14 years of age Registration: North Side Elementary

Saturday February 23 & March 2, 9 & 16 10:00am - 2:00pm Price: $55.00 for first child $50 for each sibling.

Uniforms: (Required) additional $30.00

Elko Indar | Contact: (775) 778-0424

Elko’s, traveling soccer club. Registration begins July 19th & 20th.

Cost $100.00 per child.

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Adult Sports

All draws for bracket placement will be completed the Thursday prior to the start of tournaments.

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Adult Programs City of Elko, “Fools 30 Triathlon” This unique triathlon allows participants to use the 30 days in the month of April to complete a full triathlon. A series of the Lazy Man Triathlon, the April, “Fools 30,” shortens distances from the Iron Man distances for this spring introduction to the series. Distances include: 1500 meter swim, 50 mile bike & 13 mile run. Presented by the Elko Swimming Pool and Recreation Department.

Who: Adult 18 & over Fee: $30.00 Registration: March 4th – 12th Date: Triathlon April 1st – 30th Where: Elko Parks & Recreation Office (723 Railroad St.)

Elko Swimming Pool (1501 College Ave.)

Hit the Bottle Food & Wine Pairing

Join wine expert John Powers as he demonstrates the art of pairing delicious wines and extraordinary food from the Historic Star Hotel Restaurant.

Who: Adult 21 & over Fee: $20.00 (Cash only) Date: Saturday, March 2, 2013

(Will continue the first Saturday of each month) Time: 1:00pm to 4:00pm Where: Star Hotel (246 Silver St.)

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Youth Programs Flash Light Egg Hunt Bring your own flashlight and we will provide the eggs and prizes. Line up for the hunt will begin at 8pm sharp with the kickoff starting at 8:15pm. The hunt will continue until all eggs are found. Eggs will contain an assortment of prizes with one grand prize egg. Participants must be in Jr. High, Middle or High school. Bring your friends and DON’T FORGET YOUR FLASHLIGHTS. Presented by the City of Elko Recreation Department.

Where: Fifth Street Park Who: students ages 11 to 18 Registration: No Registration Required Date: Friday, March 22, 2013 Time: Line up begins 8:00PM Shot gun Start at 8:15PM Price: Free to the Public Donations welcome: If you business or company would like to donate a prize for the flashlight egg hunt please contact the Recreation Department at 777-7260.

Spring EGGstravaganza Kids, grab your Easter Baskets and hop on down to The Elko County Library, for the annual Spring EGGstravaganza. Children will have the opportunity to visit with the Easter Bunny, and participate in a number of Easter games such as Bunny Ring Toss, Spring Hopscotch, Easter Egg Golf, and a Fishing Pond. At each game the children will receive a small prize or an Easter Egg filled with goodies.

Where: Elko County Library (720 Court St.) Who: 0 to 5 year of age Registration: No Registration Required Date: Friday, March 29, 2013 Time: 10:30AM—11:30AM Price: Free to the Public More Information: Contact the Elko County Library at 738-3066 10

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Youth Programs The Day of the Child/The Day of the Book Circle your calendar for 1:30PM, Saturday April 27th to celebrate the “Day of the Child/Day of the Book” at the Elko County Library.

The purpose of this celebration is to highlight the value of each child and family in our community, the importance of books, and reading, and our Library. It is also a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the many rich cultures represented in Elko.

As part of the celebration there will be speakers from various countries sharing their stories. There will also be crafts and games from around the world. And it is all happening at your local library from 1:30 to 3:30, April 28.

This is a free program, but we would like you to pre-register in order to have enough supplies. For more information, visit the library at 720 Court St, or call 738-3066.

Registration Begins for Library’s Summer Reading Program Dig deep this summer as the Elko County Library presents “DIG INTO READING” as the theme for their annual summer reading program. Children will explore the dinosaurs, fossils, burrowing animals, gems and minerals, and much more through stories, crafts, music, and special programs.

The 2013 summer reading program will consist of 3 special groups: “DynoMite Babies” for children 0 to 3, “Roaring Readers” for children 4 to 11, and “Beneath the Surface” for young adults 12 to 18. Participants in each group will receive special reading logs, be able to participate in programs designed for their group, and will have the chance to earn incentive prizes, and t-shirts.

Registration for all groups will begin May 13th, so stop in at the Elko County Library located at 720 Court Street or call 738-3066 to learn more.

The “DIG INTO READING” Summer Reading Program is sponsored by Barrick Gold of North America.

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Youth Programs City of Elko Latchkey “Fun Factory Program” The City of Elko Recreation Department provides a before and after school Latchkey program and a full day summer program for k-6th grades in the Elko Community. The before school program is held from 6:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and the after school program is held from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday (open early out times) . We provide this program to all Elko schools with transportation to and from the other schools. This program includes snacks and juice, arts and crafts, homework assistance, tutoring, drug awareness curriculum, and organized activities. During the year we periodically have special presentations by various professions such as the Elko Police Department to promote awareness programs such as “Stranger Danger”, “K-9” unit, and drug and alcohol abuse dangers; The Elko Fire Department instructs on home fire safety and needs; and other professionals within the community.

For more information, please call 777-7260.

Office address: 723 Railroad Street.

Office hours are 8:00am-2:00pm

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Special Events Family Skate Night The City of Elko Recreation Department and Nevada East Roller Girls would like to present Family Skate Night. Come down to the Igloo Rec. Center the third Friday of the Month, from 5pm to 9pm with your roller skates/blades for some family fun. Come and join in with the great music, concessions and some fun skating competitions. Skate rentals are available.

Where: Igloo Rec. (Center 1515 Silver St.) Who: All ages Welcome (Children 12 & under must be accompanied by an adult) Registration: No Registration Required Date: Third Friday of Every Month (Excluding the months of June, July & August) Time: 5:00pm – 9:00pm Price: $5.00 admission/$3.00 skate rental donation (Children under the age of

5 are free)

Just Desserts Established in 1990 as a volunteer group to raise funds for to support the library, the Friends of the Elko County Library are hosting their 25th Annual “Just Desserts” fundraiser on May 4, 2013 from 5:30-8:00 at the Elko County Library. This year, the Friends are striving to raise funds to support the general operations of the library. This could include purchasing materials and supporting existing programs including the bookmobile, as well as assisting in the process of updating the Young Adult and Reference sections.

Tickets are just $10 for an “adults only” (must be 21 or older) evening filled with the smells and sights of desserts running the gamut of cookies to cream puffs; from truffles to elaborately decorated cakes. A vast selection of wines, beers, coffees, and champagnes will be available to quench your thirst. The Silent Auction has a wonderful selection of items for bidding. Music by local musicians will be heard from one end of the library to the other for your listening enjoyment.

For a chance to win $1,000 or $500, buy your tickets to this wonderful event and enjoy the camaraderie of your fellow library supporters. You do not need to be present to win. What a simple enjoyable way to support your local library! Tickets can be purchased at the library or from any Friend member.

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Special Events National Bookmobile Day 2013 – Bookmobiles at a Glance Held on the Wednesday of National Library Week since 2010, National Bookmobile Day (NBD) recognizes and celebrates the role of bookmobiles and direct-delivery outreach services in fulfilling the mission of libraries. An integral and vital part of library service in the United States for over 100 years, bookmobiles have delivered information, technology, and resources for lifelong learning to Americans of all walks of life.

National Bookmobile Day is sponsored by the American Library Association’s (ALA) Office for Literacy and Outreach Services (OLOS), the Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services (ABOS), and the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL). The fourth annual National Bookmobile will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 17, 2013.

More Information: Contact the Elko County Library at 738-3066

National Library Week is April 14th-20th.

During National Library week the Elko County Library is waiving fines. This does not include lost or damaged materials. Today’s libraries can help you and your family discover a new and exciting world through collections, digital resources and more. Whether you come for homework or job searches, or to find the best books for young readers, libraries are a great place to spend quality time and connect with loved ones and friends.

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