Pawtucket Parks & Recreation SUMMER PROGRAM 2010 Pawtucket Library

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1 GENERAL INFORMATION The City of Pawtucket will not exclude anyone from participation in any program or activity sponsored by the Pawtucket Parks and Recreation because of a person s race, color, or national origin. If anyone believes he or she has been subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin, he or she may file a complaint alleging discrimination with either the Director of Pawtucket Parks and Recreation, Slater Park Office, or the Office for Equal Opportunity, U.S. Department of the Interior, Washington, DC Pawtucket Parks & Recreation SUMMER PROGRAM 2010 Pawtucket Library PARKS AND RECREATION Slater Memorial Park ext. 251, 252, 257 LOOFF CAROUSEL Slater Memorial Park ext. 286 PAWTUCKET LIBRARY Summer Street Susan Reed, Director Pawtucket Library PARKS & RECREATION Bill Mulholland, Superintendent Christopher Crawley, Assistant Superintendent Adele Cooney, Program Manager James E. Doyle, Mayor

2 2010 OUTDOOR EXERCISE REGISTRATION FORM Course title Name Address City State Zip Daytime phone -1- Amount enclosed Checks payable to: Pawtucket Parks & Recreation DAGGETT FARM Daggett Farm is a six acre working farm located in Slater Park at the former zoo. Daggett Farm is open daily, free of charge, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For further information, contact Chris Crawley at , extension 272. RENTAL SPACE FOR PRIVATE PARTIES/ COMPANY PICNICS The Plains area in Daggett Farm is now available for parties and company picnics. The area features four regulation sized horseshoe pits, 12 picnic tables, a large grassy area, electrical outlets, three grills, and has a capacity for 200 people. For rental fees, call the Slater Park office at , extension 252. SUMMER GARDENING CLASSES at Daggett Farm Greenhouse Sponsored by URI Master Gardeners and the Arc of Blackstone Valley, classes are free and open to all. Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. May 29: Container Gardening June 5: Kitchen gardens, herbs June 12: Easy plants to grow June 19: Soil testing, bring your samples June 26: Growing roses Bring your coffee, bring a friend! ************************************************** AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES If you are hearing impaired and in need of interpreting services for any programs sponsored by the City of Pawtucket, Parks and Recreation Division and the Public Library, please call the appropriate office 72 hours before the program date. -22-

3 SLATER PARK LOOFF CAROUSEL The Slater Park Looff Carousel, adjacent to the Daggett House, is the oldest Looff stander carousel in the world. The carousel was built by pioneer craftsman Charles I.D. Looff in 1895 and installed at Slater Park in It has 44 horses, three dogs, one lion, one camel, one giraffe and two chariots. The carousel celebrates 100 years in Slater Park with a special celebration on July 3. SUMMER HOURS OF OPERATION June 29 to August 29 Daily: 11:00 to 5:00 p.m. Tuesdays, July 13 thru August 24: 11:00 to 8:00 p.m. Cost: 25 cents BIRTHDAY PARTIES AT THE LOOFF CAROUSEL Birthday parties at the Looff Carousel are now available. The cost is $95.00 for a two hour party. Party times are either 11:00 to 1:00 p.m. or 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. For further information on how to schedule a party for your child, call , extension 251. TABLE OF CONTENTS EXERCISE REGISTRATION FORM 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 ADULT EXERCISE IN SLATER PARK 3 ADULT EXERCISE IN SLATER PARK 4 SATURDAY EXERCISE/CHILDREN S YOGA IN SLATER PARK VETS PARK POOL/BOND PROJECTS 6 TUESDAY EVENING ARTS IN THE PARK 7 THURSDAY EVENING ARTS IN THE PARK 8 PARK PICNIC & WEDDING PERMITS 9 PAWTUCKET PUBLIC LIBRARY BMX /SKATEBOARD CLASSES AT JENKS PARK 18 SLATER PARK DAY CAMP 19 YOUTH TENNIS LESSONS/ REGISTRATION 20 SLATER PARK CAROUSEL 21 DAGGETT FARM/ ADA 22 DIRECTORY

4 OUTDOOR EXERCISE CLASSES IN SLATER PARK The following programs on pages 3, 4 and 5 will run during the summer. In case of inclement weather, call the Park office at , extension 251. Registration Information Come to the Slater Park office or send a check with the completed registration form (see inside cover) to: Summer Program Registration Pawtucket Parks & Recreation Slater Memorial Park Pawtucket, RI CARDIO KICKBOX/SCULPT by the Boathouse When: Mondays & Thursdays starts June 14 Time: 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Cost for eight weeks: $35.00 residents $40.00 non-residents Instructors: Mondays, Molly Tierney Thursdays, Claire Beaulieu -3- YOUTH TENNIS LESSONS Ages: 5 to 18 years old Starts June 28 until August 13 Where: Mike Kenny Tennis Courts in Slater Park. INSTRUCTIONAL LESSONS For new players or players who need work. Mondays-Wednesdays-Fridays: 5 & 6 years: 8:30 to 9:25 a.m. 7 to 9 years : 9:30 to 10:25 a.m. 10 to 13 years: 10:30 to 11:25 a.m. 14 to 18 years: 11:30 to 12:30 p.m. INTERMEDIATE LESSONS For players who are fundamentally sound. Tuesdays & Thursdays: 10 to 13 years: 8:30 to 9:55 a.m. 14 to 18 years:10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Cost: $30.00 residents $50.00 non-residents plus a can of new tennis balls. YOUTH CO-ED SINGLES & DOUBLES LEAGUES Open to boys and girls ages 14 to 18 years. Tennis Camp directors Sean McClelland and Billy Mulholland will be on hand to coordinate and instruct when necessary. Tuesdays & Thursdays Doubles: 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Singles: 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Starts June 29 until August 12 Cost: $30.00 per league plus a can of tennis balls REGISTRATION INFORMATION Registration for youth tennis lessons begins Saturday, June 12 from 9:00 until 11:00 a.m. at the Slater Park office and continues Mondays through Fridays 8:30 to 4:30. Tennis Directors: Sean McClelland & Billy Mulholland, USPTR certified instructors. -20-

5 SLATER PARK SUMMER DAY CAMP The City of Pawtucket offers a free day camp program in Slater Park for all Pawtucket residents ages 6 to 13 years old. WHEN: Mondays through Fridays 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. STARTS: Tues., July 6 to Thurs., August 12 Inclement weather, camp is cancelled. WHERE: Drop off and Pick up at the Picnic Grove The program includes supervised activities and a free lunch. Children ages 14 and 15 years may apply for a non-paying assistant position. Parents are responsible for transportation to and from camp. REGISTRATION INFORMATION Parents must register each child in person, show proof of residency and complete the proper registration and permission forms. Space is limited on a first-come first-served basis. Registration begins Tuesday, June 1 at the Slater Park Carousel at 9:00 a.m. and continues at the Slater Park office, 8:30 to 4:30 p.m. until camp is full. For further information, call the Park office at , extension TONING by the Boathouse Bring your own mat When: Tuesdays starts June 15 Time: 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Cost for eight weeks: $25.00 residents $30.00 non-residents Instructor: Claire Beaulieu PILATES by the Boathouse When: Mondays & Wednesdays starts June 14 Time: 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Cost for eight weeks: $35.00 residents $40.00 non-residents Instructor: Laure Halworth ZUMBA behind the Park Office Latin inspired dance exercise with dance steps from Salsa, Samba, Cha Cha and Meringa. Time: 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. When: Wednesdays starts June 16 Cost for eight weeks: $25.00 residents $30.00 non-residents Instructor: Stephanie Barnes -4-

6 SATURDAY MORNING EXERCISE This class involves a variety of fun activities to strengthen, invigorate, and improve your health while you explore the beautiful acres of Slater Park. Meets at the Boathouse. Saturdays, starts June 12 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Instructor: Laure Halworth Cost for eight weeks: $25.00 residents $30.00 non-residents CHILDREN S YOGA PROGRAM This program will include songs and stories to teach youngsters to use breathing techniques and yoga poses to relax and stretch their bodies and achieve a peaceful, positive spirit. Location: in Slater Park. The first class will meet outside the Park office. Bring a blanket or a mat and a water bottle. Mondays, starts June 28th Ages 5 to 7 years: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Ages 8 to 11 years: 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. Instructor: Kelly Bastien Cost for eight weeks: $30.00 residents $35.00 non-residents -5- BMX/SKATEBOARD CLASSES at JENKS PARK On Division Street As part of Mayor Doyle s Pawtucket on the Move Program, Parks & Recreation will offer the following classes at the Jenks BMX/Skateboard Complex. SKATEBOARD CLASSES for beginners and intermediates Students will learn skills based on their own abilities with direct supervision. Wednesdays, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. starts July 7 Instructor: Frank Malinoski Cost for 5 weeks:$30 residents $50 non-residents BMX for BEGINNERS Learn the basics like dropping into the ramp, pumping the corners, and stalling the pegs. Saturdays: 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. starts July 10 Cost for 5 weeks:$30 residents $50 nonresidents BMX for INTERMEDIATES Learn advanced skills like jumping, manualing, and grinding the pegs. Sundays: 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. starts July 11 Instructors: Vic Bettencourt, Mark Choquette, Nick Ferreira Cost for 5 weeks:$30 residents $50 non-residents Students need a bike with 20 wheels The Park will be closed to the public during the classes. For registration information, call Bill Mulholland at Extension

7 Pawtucket Public Library Summer Bookmobile Schedule June 23, 2010 to August 28, 2010 DVDs, Fiction books, Nonfiction books, Children s books, Children s movies, Magazines, Large Print Books, Comic books, Books on CD & more! WEDNESDAY: 9:20 9:50 Even Start (50 Park Place) 10:00 10:30 Riverview Terrace (475 School St) 10:40 11:10 Cunningham Elementary (40 Baldwin St) 11:30 Noon Darlington Early Childhood Center (Newport Ave) THURSDAY: 1:30 2:00 Woodlawn Catholic Regional School (Hope St) 2:15 3:00 Potter Burns Elementary (973 Newport Ave) 3:10 3:40 Parkview Apartments (180 Parkview Dr) 3:50 4:20 St. Teresa s Church (358 Newport Ave) FRIDAY: 9:20 9:50 Children s Workshop (178 East St) 10:00 10:30 Agnes Little Elementary (60 South Bend St) 10:45 11:15 Pawtucket Child Development Center (Thornley St) 11:30 Noon Coats Manor (457 Lonsdale Ave) SATURDAY: 10:15 10:45 St. Maria Goretti Church Lot (165 Power Rd) 11:00 11:30 Armistice Blvd & Alden St (across from McDonalds) 1:30 2:00 Doyle Manor (300 Broadway) 2:15 2:45 Citizens Bank (800 Newport Ave) 3:00 3:30 Corner of State St & 1st St Off The Road: The bookmobile will be off the road on Saturday, September 4th for Labor Day Weekend. VETERANS PARK POOL Opens : July 1 to August 12 OPERATING SCHEDULE July 1 thru July 11 open daily 11:00 to 6:00 July 12 thru August 12: Mondays & Thursdays 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. All other days: 11:00 to 6:00 p.m. Cost: teens & adults, 13 and older $1.00 Cost: children 12 years and under, 50 cents For further information, call Chris Crawley at extension 252. ********************************************************** 2010 SPRING BOND PROJECTS The Parks & Recreation Division completed the following projects utilizing the 2008 bond fund: The Tomlinson Complex major league baseball infield was reconstructed and an irrigation system was installed. The Slater Park office roof was renovated and the building was painted. Various sports field fences were replaced throughout the city. The Marconi Gardens moat water system was reconfigured. A $600,000 Parks & Recreation Bond will be on the 2010 November ballot

8 TUESDAY EVENING ARTS IN THE PARK CHILDREN'S PERFORMANCE SERIES Tuesday night performances will be presented in Slater Park for children and families from July 13 until August 24. Showtime is 6:30 p.m. In case of inclement weather, performances will be re-scheduled. Call , extension 251. JULY July 13: Mark Binder, storytelling & comedy July 20: Lon Cerel, magic & balloons July 27: Keith Munslow, music & storytelling AUGUST August 3: Toe Jam Band, singing & comedy August 10: T Bone, singing & comedy August 17: Bill Harley, singing & storytelling August 24: Tommy James, magic & comedy Performance area is located between the Park office and the Daggett House directly across from the tennis courts. The nearby carousel will be open before, during and after the performances. -7- FREE PAWTUCKET PUBLIC LIBRARY Friday, July 9 th at 2:00 p.m. Ronald McDonald s Magical Comedy Show Ronald s half-hour show is filled with magic, adventure, discovery, audience participation and reading fun designed for preschool and early elementary age kids! All ages welcome. Wednesday, July 14 th at 11:00 a.m. Baby/Toddler Music Class presented by RI Philharmonic A free music and movement class for babies/toddlers with their adult caregivers! Please call the Children s Department at (401) x 208 to register. Thursday, July 15 th at 6:30 p.m. Cartoonagrams with Steve Brosnihan (for ages 10 and up) Using the alphabet and lively call-and-response participation kids and teens to draw fun and easy cartoon characters. To register please call the Children s or YA librarians at (401) More at Wednesday, July 21 st at 11:00 a.m. Ocean State Strum: Live music for young children Pairs of local musicians will tour RI to perform fun, rootsy, guitar-based music for young children and the young at heart. All ages welcome. Wednesday, July 28 th at 11:00 a.m. Biomes Marine Biology Center Workshop (for ages 10 and up) Older kids and teens can learn about marine animals and then get an up-close look and hands-on time with a variety of animals. To register please call the Children s or YA librarians at (401) Visit online at Tuesday, August 3 rd at 6:30 p.m. Regal Reptiles: All Ages Animal Experience All ages welcome for this fun and educational hands-on presentation! Meet many live animals and learn about their care/habitats. Visit online at Thursday, August 5 th at 6:30 p.m. Jump! Dance Company Performance (for ages 10 and up) Dancers will perform imaginative and intricate water-themed repertory works including one where they are literally the inhabitants of an aquarium. Wednesday, August 11 th at 11:00 a.m. Ocean Yoga for Kids A free ocean-themed morning yoga class for elementary school age children! Please call the Children s Department at (401) x 208 to register. Thursday, August 18 th at 6:30 p.m. Michael Higgins: Chainsaw Artist, and Summer Finale Party! Michael will give a presentation about his unique art and kids can paint a wood item to take home! Please call the Children s Dept. (401) to register. ***Followed by our summer program finale party with Summer Readers awards/prizes and surprises*** 16

9 Pawtucket Public Library Children s Department 2010 Summer Reading Program, June 28 - August 18 Statewide Summer Reading 2010 Kickoff Event at the RI State House Saturday, June 12, 2010 from 12 noon - 3 :00 p.m. Meet Kate Klise, author of the first Youth Reading Across RI book Regarding the Fountain. Enjoy music, activities, food and a free book! Youth Reading Across Rhode Island is sponsored by: The RI Office of Library and Information Services; Institute for Museum and Library Services; RI Center for the Book at Providence Public Library; McDonald s Local Owners/Operators of RI; RI State Council on the Arts; RI Educational Media Association; RI Library Association; and, Kelly Easton, author. Pawtucket Summer Readers: Children of all ages can be Summer Readers. Sign-ups start the week of June 28 th. Summer Readers Read by themselves or with family and friends Record the number of minutes/hours they read Report three times at the library or bookmobile Receive free admission passes and prizes! The goal: read twelve hours or more during the summer. All reading counts including whole books, chapters, reading list books, magazines, comic books, graphic novels, newspapers, audio books and anything else that has a title and author. Summer Readers who reach the reading goal will Baby/Toddler Play group 10:00 a.m. June 4 th and 18 th, July 2 nd 16 th and 30 th and August 13 th Babies and toddlers (older siblings welcome) with their adult caregivers are invited to library for social time. This is a fun way to meet other new parents! Drop-in to play with a variety of toys, listen to music, and browse new books. LEGO Club 2:30 p.m. June 4 th and 18 th, July 2 nd 16 th and 30 th and August 13 th Drop-in any time between 2:30 and 4:00 p.m. This program is designed for kids age 7-12 but younger children are welcome with caregiver help. Bring your imagination, we'll bring the LEGOs! (Megablocks & Duplos, too.) 15 THURSDAY EVENING ARTS IN THE PARK Thursday night concerts will be presented in Slater Park starting July 8. The series includes a wide variety of music. Show time is 6:30. In case of rain or wet grounds the concert will be rescheduled, call , extension 251. JULY July 8: The Occidental Gypsy Jazz Band, Jazz music July 15: Bandstand Revue, 50 s & 60 s oldies July 22: Live Coverage, classic rock July 29: John Connors & the Irish Express, Irish music AUGUST August 5: Ronnie Dee & the Satellites, 50 s & 60 s oldies August 12: Back Eddy Bluegrass, folk & bluegrass music August 19: Cumberland Lincoln Chorus, A Capella group with 45 singers The performance area is located at Daggett Farm in front of the Daggett Delights Food Concession. ***************************************** 2010 RIVERFRONT CONCERT SERIES The 2010 Riverfront concert series is cancelled this year due to budget cuts. -8-

10 SLATER AND VETS PARK PICNIC AREA PERMITS There are 13 sites located in the Slater Park picnic grove. All sites have 3 tables per site. Vets Park has 6 sites. Permits are available at the Park Office. The picnic grounds are open through Columbus Day, October 11. SLATER PARK Site 13 with field: $15.00 residents $30.00 non-residents Sites 1 thru 12: $10.00 residents $20.00 non-residents VETS PARK Sites 1 thru 6: $5.00 residents $10.00 non-residents All proceeds from the picnic fees will be deposited in a fund used for the improvements to the grounds in Slater Park and Vets Park. ****************************** WEDDING PICTURE PERMITS Slater Park s Marconi Garden is available for weddings and photos. Permits are available at the Park office. Photos only: $20.00 residents $25.00 non-residents Wedding and Photos: $40.00 residents $50.00 non-residents -9- Teen the Pawtucket Public Library The Teen Zone is located on the second floor near the Reference Desk. This area features hardcover and paperback fiction for teens, as well as manga and graphic novels, comic books and magazines. There is also a section for books that appear on school and summer reading lists. Tables and chairs are available for teens to sit and read or work on homework in the Teen Zone. The Teen Summer Reading Program is open for students entering sixth grade through high school. Any books that you read between June 21 and August 27th earn you the chance to get prizes at the library. If you need to read for a school assignment or you just like to read, stop by the Teen Zone to get started anytime beginning on Monday, June 21st. To earn a prize, you must fill out a short review of the book you ve read and give it to the Teen Librarian. Teen Tuesday is from 3 to 4:15 pm on June 22, 29; July 6, 13, 20, 27; August 3, 10, 17 & 24 in the library auditorium. Students entering 6th grade through high school are welcome to stop by at 3 pm to have fun. A schedule of activities will be available on the first day and will include crafts, food, games, books and more. This program is free and no sign-up is needed. Game Time is on Thursday, July 8 and 22; August 12 and 26 in the library auditorium from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Families are welcome during Game Time, so stop by and have some fun. Board games including Sorry!, Clue, Candyland, Battleships, Twister, Bingo and more. Free. No sign-up needed. TEEN POETRY SLAM will be on Wednesdays, June 9; July 7 and August 4 from 6 to 7:30 pm in the Library Auditorium. A poetry slam is a chance for poets to recite or perform an original poem (or poems) in front of an audience who will give feedback to the poets. Movie Night will be on Wednesdays, June 30, July 28 and August 25, in the library auditorium at 6:30 pm. A newly released to DVD film will be shown. You may bring your own snacks. For more info on any of these programs, call x212 and talk to Robin, the Teen Librarian, stop by the Teen Zone, her at [email protected] or visit

11 Magazine Articles & Research Auto Repair Reference Center Biography Resource Center Columbia Granger s World of Poetry EBSCOhost Database Collection Health:Consumer & Nursing HeritageQuest - Genealogy History Reference Center Kids & Teen Topic Search Learning Express Test Prep Literary Reference Center Morningstar Investment Research New York Times Online NewsBank Historical Newspapers Points of View Reference Center Providence Journal Online Free Online Access Use the library s E-Resources from anywhere with your library card. Calendar of Events Community Programs Computer Workshops in English & Spanish Library Catalog & Online Renewals Research Databases & Online Courses Downloadable ebooks & Audiobooks Movie Nights & Afternoon Matinees Museum & Park Passes & Discounts Online Booklists & Clubs Ask-A-Question via & chat with a Librarian Free Online Access. Anywhere. Anytime Friends of the Pawtucket Public Library Quarterly Membership Meeting Saturday, June 5th at 11:00 am Library Auditorium If you have been thinking about helping your library & community, join the Friends today! Read more about the Friends and find their membership application at: Emerging Options For a Healthier Brain Thursday June 10th at 6 pm Library Auditorium Come join us for this memory enhancing program! Ideas and tips will be shared on different ways to keep your memory working to its optimum level. This program is presented by Albion Court's Joann Cardullo RN. Job Seekers Computer Workshop Monday June 14th at 3 pm Library Homework Center/Computer Classroom This free EmployRI computer workshop is for job seekers needing help with career steps; from researching occupations and finding training programs to résumé writing and job searching. This workshop will walk customers through EmployRI from a job seeker's perspective. Presented by the RI Dept. of Labor & Training. 10 ESP:presented by Rory Raven Thursday July 29th at 6 pm Library Auditorium "ESP: Testing for Telepathy" examines attempts to document extrasensory perception. This lecture will be fun, interactive, and include a few demonstrations of the apparently impossible.

12 Summer fun for less money! Museum and Park Passes The Friends of the Pawtucket Library provide the following free and discount admission passes, which you can check out from the library: Reiki... by Madeline Thursday, August 12 at 6 pm Library Auditorium At this informative seminar, Reiki Master Madeleine introduces this ageold practice of hands-on energy healing. Learn how this energy can be the first step in the healing process, and what it can do for you. Discover how Reiki complements both traditional and holistic medicine. Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration Pawtucket Red Sox Providence Children s Museum RISD Museum of Art Roger Williams Park Zoo Slater Mill Historic Site x201 Principiantes: Clases de Computación Gratis Stitch n B* Thursday evenings 6:00 pm Library Conference Room This is a self-lead group. Please bring your own knitting/crocheting materials, snacks, and gossip! Everyone is welcome.. No Registration Required English Discussion Group Monday evenings at 6:00 pm Library Dome Room These small discussion groups are for people learning English as a new language. Groups will converse in English about books, articles, and other materials in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Each discussion group will last 6 weeks and will be limited to 6 participants. For more information or to register please call x231 or [email protected]. Fecha: La clase corriente se termina a final de Agosto Noon Matinée Movies First Wednesday of every month at 12 pm Library Auditorium Adults, come and enjoy the big new movie releases without dealing with the giant crowds of the movie theaters! The Noon Matinée is free. Feel free to bring your own refreshments. Movie titles will be dependent upon release dates, availability, and your requests! Please call x Fecha: Registrate para las clases que comienzan en Septiembre. Clases Avanzadas Fecha no disponible (N/A) Estas clases son enseñadas en Español. Cada sección se Compone de 12 a 16 clases. Estas clases son ofrecidas los miercoles y sábados de una manera Alternativa entre princiapiantes y avanzados. Las Clases son Ofrecidas en el Homework Center en el basement de la Biblióteca. 12