NOR Spring Funbook 2013

February through April 2013

Greenacres & Riverview Parks

Saturday, March 23 at 10am SHARP FREE!

EASTER ‘13 EGG HUNT coming s i y n n u b e Th ar! early this ye

For children 1-10 years old TWO locations!

Greenacres Park (2014 Calloway Dr.) Riverview Park (401 Willow Dr.)

Please get there by 9:30am with your Easter basket.

Call 392-2020 or 392-2010 for more information.

It’s a Great Pl & Saturday, January 19 6:30pm - 9:00pm NOR Veterans Building 400 Norris Rd. $25 per person

Dancing & Dinner provided by Norma Gean’s BBQ Station. Portraits by Susan Heflin Photography for a small fee.

Registration ends Monday, January 14.

This event is expected to sell out.

Call event coordinator at 392-2060 for more information.

Saturday, February 2 6:30pm - 9:00pm NOR Veterans Building 400 Norris Rd. $25 per person Dancing & Dinner provided by Norma Gean’s BBQ Station.

Portraits by Susan Heflin Photography for a small fee.

Registration ends Monday, January 28.

This event is expected to sell out.

Call event coordinator at 392-2060 for more information.

Emerald Cove Park (4303 Patton Way) Thursday, May 2 - 5:00pm and 7:30pm Friday, May 3 - 5:00pm and 7:30pm Saturday, May 4 - 2:00pm and 4:30pm Ticket Prices

(Tickets are good for any show time)

In advance: adult $10, child (ages 2-12) $6 On show day: adult $13, child (ages 2-12) $7 Under 2 is free. Purchase tickets at Greenacres Community Center (2014 Calloway Dr) or NOR District Office (405 Galaxy Ave). Cash only. Tickets will be sold beginning on April 8, 2013. For more information call event coordinator at 392-2060.

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NOR Lifeguard to become a

Are you at least 15 ½ years old? Do you want to work and make some money during the summer?

Would you like to make a difference in a child’s life? If yes, then follow these easy steps to becoming a lifeguard!

1) Sign up for a Lifeguard Certification Course 2) Sign up for a Water Safety Instructor Course MUST be at least 16 years old. WSI not required to become a lifeguard but will allow you to teach swim lessons. Highly recommended to take.

3) Submit a job application to the NOR District Office, 405 Galaxy Ave. Applications can be found at www.norfun.org or at one of our offices.

4) Show up to all classes, and successfully complete them.

5) Start early! This process can start as early as February!

Lifeguard Certification Course Dates Session 1 - Winter *Fri, Feb 22 6pm-8pm Sat, Feb 23 8am-5pm Sun, Feb 24 8am-5pm Sat, March 2 8am-5pm Sun, March 3 8am-5pm

NOR Pool (401 Galaxy Ave.)

Session 2 - Spring Break *Sat, March 23 1pm-3pm Sun, March 24 8am-6pm Mon, March 25 8am-6pm Tues, March 26 8am-6pm

Session 3 - Spring *Fri, April 19 6pm-8pm Sat, April 20 8am-5pm Sun, April 21 8am-5pm Sat, April 27 8am-5pm Sun, April 28 8am-5pm

*May be optional if conflicts with swim meets.

Water Safety Instructor Course Dates NOR Pool (401 Galaxy Ave.)

Session 1 Sat, April 6 8am-5pm Sun, April 7 8am-5pm Sat, April 13 8am-5pm Sun, April 14 8am-5pm

Session 2 Sat, May 4 8am-6pm Sun, May 5 8am-6pm Sat, May 11 8am-6pm Sun, May 12 8am-12pm

Call 392-2060 for more information.

Performing Arts Troupe Anti-Bullying Road Show & Rally Saturdays, February 2 - March 16 10:00 am-12:00 pm Ages 10-18 Fee: $30/$25 resident fee Location: Greenacres Community Center

(2014 Calloway Dr.)

Get involved, and make a difference in your community and schools! This class offers the participant a chance to study and perform short plays, cheers and conduct interviews designed to challenge, inspire and enlighten young audiences and help them confront the issue of bullying in their schools and communities in a constructive and creative way.

Come join us for this week long camp designed just for fun! We will have crafts, games, sports and all sorts of fun during this five day program. Children must be signed in and signed out by parents. A light snack will be provided each day.

For ages 5 to 12 years old

March 25 – 29 (Monday through Friday) 7:30am Drop Off 8:00am Camp Starts 4:00pm Camp Ends 6:30pm Pick Up Greenacres Community Center (2014 Calloway Dr.) $125/$115 resident fee

or call 392-2000 for more info

It’s a Great Pl at Fruitvale Norris Recreation Building (6221 Norris Road)

at Greenacres Community Center (2014 Calloway Dr.) Fee: $54/$44 resident

East Coast Swing Wednesday 6:30-7:20pm Session 1: January 9 – February 13 Session 2: February 20 – March 27 Session 3: April 3 – May 15 Argentine Tango Wednesday 7:25-8:15pm Session 1: January 9 – February 13 Session 2: February 20 – March 27 Session 3: April 3 – May 15 Ballroom Dance Beginning I

(Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Rumba, Swing, Cha Cha)

Monday 8:00-9:00pm Session 1: January 7 – February 25

(NO class Jan 21, Feb 18) Session 2: March 4 – April 8 Wednesday 8:20-9:10pm Session 1: January 9 – February 13 Session 2: February 20 – March 27 Session 3: April 3 – May 15

Intermediate/Advanced - Saturdays 10:30-11:50am Ages 8+ Monthly fee: $29/25 resident

Students in this class should have previous experience in Mexican Folk dance to take this class. This class focuses in different regions of all the states in Mexico, as well as make up and costumes since one of the goals is public performance. This is optional.

Folklorico Dance - Saturdays 12:00-12:50pm Ages 4+ Monthly fee: $25/$23 resident

In this class the children will be introduced to very simple dance steps and to the fun of folklorico dance. The students will learn easy choreographic patterns (age appropriate). This class may be oriented to public performance as the students progress. This is also optional.

Students must provide their own folkloric dance shoes and practice skirt.

Adults are welcome to come too! Beginners, intermediate and advance.

Ballroom Dance Beginning II

Concentrates on one dance per session, building on the material presented in Beginning I plus Samba, Polka, Hustle, Nite Club Two Step, and more.

Monday 6:45-7:45pm Session 1: January 7 – February 25

(NO class Jan 21, Feb 18) Session 2: March 4 – April 8

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“Strong Spirit of Hula” Hula is a great exercise for the body and mind. This dance class is for anyone who has a passion to learn Hula, whether you have never danced before or feel like Hula requires experience. You will learn basic steps, and create a beautiful Hula dance full of grace and culture. Join the fun for a great Hula dance experience! Ages 7 and up.

Dance

Session 1: March 7 - March 28 Session 2: April 4 - April 25 Session 3: May 2 - May 23 Thursdays, 5:30pm-6:30pm Fruitvale Norris Recreation Building, 6221 Norris Rd. $30/$25 resident fee

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Beginning

Drum Lessons Learn the basics of playing the drums.

For ages 6 to 12 years old.

Monthly ongoing classes.

Wednesdays 6:00pm Greenacres Community Center (2014 Calloway Dr.) $40/$30 resident fee ($15 practice pad included)

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Learn to play guitar in a relaxed group setting.

Lessons held at Greenacres Community Center (2014 Calloway Dr.) on Tuesday evenings.

Ages 6-10: 5:45 - 6:45pm Ages 11-up: 6:45 - 7:45pm Monthly fee: $45/$35 resident fee

Robots for Tots is brought to you by Chevron and NOR. Children and parents work together to create their own robot to take home. Enjoy story time and much more for FREE! For ages 3.5 to 5 yrs old.

Location: Riverview Community Center (401 Willow Dr.) Time: 10:30am-1:30pm Call 392-2054 or 392-2029 for more information.

Registration January 2 - 24 Event is Friday, February 1 Space limited!

February 23 Easy oven baked chicken

(if time permits will do extra)

March 23 Pie in a jar, loads of fun.

We will make our own pie crust, and learn to put it together.

April 20 New York cheese cake cookies

(if time permits will do extra)

9:30-11:30 am Greenacres Community Center (2014 Calloway Dr.) $25/$20 resident fee Space limited!

or call 392-2000 for more info

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Order of the Dragon

With over 42 years in Martial Arts, Master Earl Absher, 8th Degree Black Belt, is Rosedale’s Most Experienced Instructor. He teaches a combination of Tae Kwon Do, Karate and self-defense for ages 3 to adult. Practical “real life” self protection program for all students. Goals are to teach self-defense, stranger dangers, safety awareness, respect, discipline and confidence. Year round program, sign up any time! For information, contact Master Absher at 588-3217. Visit us at www.orderofthedragon. com. Classes held at Greenacres Community Center, 2014 Calloway Dr.

Kokondo

Martial Arts

discover authentic martial arts

Kokondo emphasizes strikes, blocks, kicking and prearranged drills called Kata. It offers a fun environment for the entire family to learn self-defense and gain awareness of the world around them. Jukido Jujitsu defends from attacks while using joint locks, chokes, and throws. It takes advantage of the attacker’s strength and uses it against him.

Mondays & Wednesdays Greenacres Community Center (2014 Calloway Dr.) $35/$30 resident fee Jukido Jujitsu 6-13 years old 5:30-6:30pm Jukido Jujitsu 14 years and up 6:30-7:30pm Kokondo 14 years and up 7:30-8:30pm

Tuesdays Beginners/White Belts: 6:00-6:40pm Yellow Belts: 6:45-7:25pm Orange Belts & Above: 7:30-8:10pm Fridays Beginners/White Belts: 6:00-6:40pm Yellow Belts: 6:45-7:25pm Orange Belts & Above: 7:30-8:10pm Saturdays Beginners/White Belts: 9:30-10:10am Yellow Belts: 10:15-10:55am Orange Belts & Above: 11:00-11:40am $30 per month $45 per month (one class per week) (THREE classes per week)

Tai Chi Ba Gua Kung-Fu School Learn Tai Chi, Ba Gua and Shaolin Kung-Fu under one roof. You can learn the real art of Tai Chi for optimum health and for real life self-defense skills, traditional Chinese medicine, the art of Ba-Gua Chang (8 trigram palm), the art of Shaolin Kung-Fu, the famous five animal five element style, including over 20 rare and exciting martial art weapons.

Tuesdays 7:00-8:00pm Greenacres Community Center (2014 Calloway Dr.) $39/$29 resident fee Ages 18 and up

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Open Gym Basketball

Riverview Community Center (401 Willow Dr.) Fee: $30 15-day pass/$3 per day Players AND spectators must pay fee Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 11:30am-2:00pm Ages 18 and older ONLY

Riverview Park

Disc Golf Course Try this exciting and popular sport, played similarly to golf but with “Frisbee-like” discs. We offer a 9-hole course that can be played to 18-holes with different tee locations. The course is located in Riverview Park, 401 Willow Dr. Pick up free score cards inside Riverview Community Center before you play. No fee required. Join the fun! It’s a walk in the park with a point!

Pick up a FREE score card in the Riverview Community Center.

No fee required.

Visit San Lauren Park (4100 Mohawk St.) for a shorter course.

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Greenacres Community Center (2014 Calloway Dr.) Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 5:30pm to 6:30pm $5 walk in $40 per month 3 classes per week $27 per month 2 classes per week Ages 18 and up Instructor Lorrie Larribas

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YOGA Greenacres Community Center (2014 Calloway Dr.) Tuesday/Thursday 8:30am-9:30am Wednesday 11:00am-12:00pm $8.00 (per class) prepaid for the month $10.00 (per class) drop in

YOGA FLOW’s emphasis is on creating a fluid succession of poses that build strength and flexibility while consciously linking breath to movement. All levels are welcome.

(ages 8 and up)

A hands-on adventure in rock climbing. You will learn to tie knots, climbing commands and signals.

Individuals, pairs, and groups are welcome!

Riverview Community Center (401 Willow Dr.)

Intro: Thursdays 6:00pm-8:00pm $60/$50 resident fee Advanced: Thursdays 6:00pm-8:00pm $30/$20 resident fee Annual membership card available to graduating students for $10.

Climbing Member Gym Hours Monday - Thursday 8:00am-8:00pm Friday 8:00am-5:00pm One-Time Certification: $10 Annual Membership Card: $20 Daily Use Fee: $2 w/current Annual Membership Card

or call 392-2000 for more info

It’s a Great Pl **$25 late fee League

Fee** (per team)

ADULT SPORTS Managers Meeting

Registration

League Begins

Days

Game Times

Coed Volleyball (winter)

$350

ENDS December 28

January 2 7:00 pm Greenacres

January 10

Tuesdays Thursdays

TBA

Coed Volleyball (spring)

$350

February 1 - 28

March 4 6:00 pm Greenacres

March 19

Tuesdays Thursdays

TBA

Coed & Men’s Slow Pitch Softball

$415

February 6 6:00 pm Greenacres

February 27

Sunday

TBA

$450

“Early bird” registration January 3 - 11 “Regular” registration January 12 February 6

5 on 5 Basketball

$500

January 28 March 1

March 6 6:00 pm 405 Galaxy Ave.

March 18

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm

Indoor Soccer

$325

March 4 April 3

April 3 6 :00 pm Greenacres

April 13/14

Saturday Sunday

TBA

Youth

Monday Through Friday

Registration Begins February 1 Pitch Type

Girls/Softball

Tee

T-Ball (coed): 5-6yrs

Coach/Tee

Pigtail: 7yrs

Midget: 7yrs

Machine

Little Miss: 8-9yrs

Pee Wee: 8yrs

Jr. Miss: 10-11yrs

Junior: 9yrs

Fee: Coed T-Ball $75/$60 resident fee $10 late fee after March 9 (fee includes shirt, cap, pictures)

Boys/Baseball

Baseball & Softball $95/$80 resident fee $10 late fee after March 9 (fee includes shirt, pants, shorts for girls, socks, cap, pictures) League Begins May 6 – July 19 (Monday-Friday)

Minor: 10yrs Live

Sr. Miss: 12-14yrs

Prep: 11yrs Major: 12yrs Culver: 13-15yrs

Age as of August 1, 2013

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Locations Standard Riverview Standard Riverview N. Rosedale Greenacres

Beardsley Greenacres Riverview Standard Greenacres

T-Ball

SESSION 1: March 2 - April 6 (Saturdays)

No class March 30 Westdale Park (15400 Westdale Dr.) Age 3 - 9:00 - 9:45 a.m.

Age 4 - 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.

Age 5 & 6 - 11:00 - 11:45 a.m. for Boys & Girls 3-6 years of age OR North Meadows Park (3300 McCray St.) Age 3 & 4 - 2:00 - 2:45 p.m.

Tot sports help children with motor develAge 5 & 6 - 3:00 - 3:45 p.m. opment through completing basic sport SESSION 2: April 13 - May 11 (Saturdays) tasks that build their motor skills.

Almondale Park (5501 Verdugo Ln.) $54/$49 Resident Fee* Age 3 - 9:00 - 9:45 a.m.

Skills include: throwing, fielding, batting Age 4 - 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. and running/agility. Teamwork is emphaAge 5 & 6 - 11:00 - 11:45 a.m. sized in this program. Children will learn OR how to play baseball in a fun, non-competNorth Meadows Park (3300 McCray St.) itive environment. Parent participation is Age 3 & 4 - 2:00 - 2:45 p.m. required. A field instructor will be assigned Age 5 & 6 - 3:00 - 3:45 p.m. to each team to assist parents in the imple- session 3: April 16 - May 14 (Tuesdays) mentation of drills.

Almondale Park (5501 Verdugo Ln.) *Fee includes t-shirt, cap, and medal.

Age 3 - 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Age 4 - 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

TOTSports

Tennis Time

These year round classes are for all ages from Mighty Mites (ages 4 to 5) and Beginners (ages 6 to 12) to High School and Adults. Lessons stress skill development through progressive learning. Racquet and balls are provided. Sessions are six weeks long. Make up classes are available.

Westdale Park (15400 Westdale Dr.) January Session Junior Beginner (Saturdays) 11:00am-12:30pm $52/$42 Jan 5 - Feb 9 Advance (Saturdays) 12:30pm-2:00pm $52/$42 Jan 5 - Feb 9 Adult/High School Beginner (Saturdays) 2:00pm-3:00pm $40/$30 Jan 5 - Feb 9 Advance Drills (Sundays) 1:00pm-2:30pm $52/$42 Jan 6 - Feb 10 February Session Junior Beginner (Tuesdays) Mighty Mites (Tuesdays) Beginner (Saturdays) Advance (Saturdays) Adult/High School Advance Drills (Sundays)

4:00pm-5:30pm 5:45pm-6:30pm 11:00am-12:30pm 12:30pm-2:00pm

$52/$42 $40/$30 $52/$42 $52/$42

1:00pm-2:30pm

$52/$42 Feb 17 - Mar 24

April Session Junior Beginner (Saturdays) Advance (Saturdays) Adult/High School Beginner (Mondays) Advance Drills (Tuesdays)

8:00am-9:30am 9:30am-11:00am

$52/$42 Apr 6 - May 11 $52/$42 Apr 6 - May 11

7:00pm-8:00pm 6:30pm-8:00pm

$40/$30 Apr 1 - May 13 $52/$42 Apr 2 - May 14

or call 392-2000 for more info

Feb 12 - Mar 19 Feb 12 - Mar 19 Feb 16 - Mar 23 Feb 16 - Mar 23

It’s a Great Pl Passing League 7X7

Registration begins immediately! Sign up as teams only, no individuals.

Use the NOR Youth Team Roster/ Waiver Form. Call 392-2010 right away if you plan to have a team. $150 per team (Checks payable to “NOR”) Lower Division: 5th & 6th Graders (In September 2013) Upper Division: 7th & 8th Graders (In September 2013) Practice: One day a week starting March 4, 2013 Game Days: April 6, 13, & 20 You will play a round robin tournament each day.

Location: Polo Community Park (11801 Noriega Rd.) Equipment: Players must wear the same color shirts. You can use your football jerseys from last year or purchase t-shirts. Let NOR staff know what color shirts you would like to use. Numbers are not necessary.

No helmets or shoulder pads. Players are permitted to wear standard football cleats with plastic/rubber spikes – no metal. Special passing league helmets are available for purchase at sporting goods stores.

Field: 45 yards long by 160 ft wide. 10 yard end zone.

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No try-outs!

No one gets cut!

Everybody plays!

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Registration: February 1 to April 1

Registration ONLY at Greenacres Community Center, 2014 Calloway Dr. Physician’s statement and birth certificate must be turned in at the time of registration.

NEW AGE GUIDELINES FOR 2013 SEASON Pee Wee 7, 8 and 9 years old

weighing more than 55 lbs Freshmen 10 years old

weighing less than 150 lbs Sophomore 11 years old

weighing less than 175 lbs Junior Varsity 12 years old

weighing less than 225 lbs Varsity 13 and 14 years old

weighing less than 275 lbs High school students are not eligible to participate.

$190/$170 district residents - Fresh, Soph, JV and V $180/$160 district residents - Pee Wee $25 late fee accepted after April 2 - May 31 ONLY.

Call 392-2010 or visit www.norfun.org for more information.

(Falsification of any information on the registration form or birth certificate for any reason is grounds for dismissal from the program.

Players will be weighed at the Kick-Off Classic and that will be their official weight for the season. Any player found weighing more than the maximum weight will be moved up one level) Refund Policy: Upon receipt of payment during registration and up to the day that you receive your personalized jersey you will receive 100% refund. Once you receive the jersey only 50% will be refunded. After the first game no refund will be issued.

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Neighborhood Place

Community Learning Center

We offer free educational, recreational, social programs and activities to assist children up to five years of age and their parents to learn skills necessary for adequate school preparation.

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm Classes are FREE to families with children ages 18 months - 5 years!

All Classes are Year Round Riverview Community Center (401 Willow Drive) 392-2029 or 392-2054

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Little Learners Monday-Thursday 9:00am - 10:00am Ages: 18 months - 5 years

Neighborhood Place Co-op Pre-school

This Parent Participantion program is designed to help your child ages 3 to 5 prepare for Kindergarten school readiness. Our program provides parents the opportunity to assist in their children’s activities in a group setting.

Children participate in hands-on age appropriate learning activities that involve: science, creative art, cooking, math, early literacy skills and much more!

Your child will have an opportunity to participate in: special events, socialization, and group learning!

Location: Riverview Community Center

(401 Willow Dr.) Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 1:00pm to 4:00pm Session 2: November 27, 2012 - February 21, 2013 Session 3: February 26, 2013 - May 16, 2013 $25 one time registration fee $140 per month $420 per session

Call for more information at 392-2029 or 392-2054.

Little Learners offers free educational, recreational, and social opportunities where the parent and children prepare together for kindergarten readiness.

4 & 5 Ready to Strive Monday-Thursday 10:00am - 11:00am Ages: 4-5

Get your child ready for kindergarten!! Our 4 & 5 class is structured toward kindergarten readiness.

Age appropriate hands-on activities are provided to help further your child’s educational development, expand their social skills, and learn in a classroom environment.

Awesome Art Tuesdays 11:00am - 11:30am Spinning Tales Wednesdays 11:00am - 11:30am Fit & Fun Fridays 9:00am - 10:00am Ages: 3-5

Come join the fun with your child and listen to a new storybook each week in our Spinning Tales class. On Tuesdays work together with your child on an age appropriate art activity in our Awesome Art class.

On Fridays experience with your child our Fit & Fun class followed by a simple science activity in our Fun with Science class.

Children must be 4 years of age by September 4, 2012. Parent must work in the class room twice monthly. Two classes, three half days a week.

Location: Greenacres Community Center

(2014 Calloway Dr.)

Monday/Wednesday/Friday class: Monday: 8:30am - 11:30am Wednesday: 1:00pm - 4:00pm Friday: 8:30am - 11:30am Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday class: 8:30am - 11:30am Session 2: November 26 - Feb 22 Session 3: Feb 25 - May 17 $25 one time registration fee $154/$140 resident fee (monthly) OR $462/$420 resident fee (session) Call 392-2010 for more information.

or call 392-2000 for more info

405 Galaxy Ave., Bakersfield, CA

NOR Junior Theatre

Presents A Feudin'

Over Yonder

93308

Friday, February 22 @ 7:00pm Saturday, February 23 @ 2:00pm Tickets $7 (Group rates available) Dinner & Show: Saturday, February 23 Dinner-6pm, Show-7pm Tickets: $17 Catered by Norma Gean’s Barbeque Station NOR Veterans Building (400 Norris Rd) Call 392-2000 for Dinner Reservations and Tickets.

Auditions: Saturday, January 26 K-6th Grade: 9:00am - 11:30am 7th-12th Grade: 1:00pm - 3:30pm at NOR Veterans Building (400 Norris Rd.) $75/$60 resident fee

NOR Junior Theatre

casting call

Call 392-2000 for more information.

Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Bakersfield, CA Permit No. 981

Saturday, May 18 K-6th Grade: 9:00am - 11:30am 7th-12th Grade: 1:00pm - 3:30pm at Rasmussen Senior Center (116 East Roberts Lane) $75/$60 resident fee

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Friday, April 19 @ 7:00pm Saturday, April 20 @ 2:00pm, 7:00pm Tickets $7 (Group rates available) North High School (300 Galaxy Ave.)