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Recreation Guide

SUMMER 2014

Get to Know Your Parks—Details page 22-23

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4th July Run —Details page 14

Daniel Meyer Pool Opens in June!—Details page 11-13

Don’t miss ISLAND NIGHTAn Aloha State of Mind

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director’s message

happy days are here again!With the weather warming up and many trees and plants in bloom, we’ve hit our peak of beauty in Ashland parks.

We love keeping our park patrons in the loop on everything “Parks and Rec.” If you haven’t had a chance to “LIKE” us on Facebook, now is the time. We are so excited about using Facebook to communicate with our many friends and supporters. Please take a moment to “LIKE” us at www.Facebook.com/AshlandParksandRec.

By now you have probably seen or heard about the resurfacing of the Calle Guanajuato, the much-used and loved walkway behind downtown Plaza shops and restaurants. This winter-long project was quite an undertaking. Along with providing a beautiful and safe surface for Calle patrons, visitors and merchants, it also involved the installation of a brand new utility infrastructure for businesses and building occupants. Watch for an upcoming announcement about an opening “rededication” ceremony for the Calle.

I would like to sincerely thank Calle business and property owners for their patience with this long, messy and noisy project. They showed great forbearance in allowing us to do the work to make the walkway better for all of Ashland and her visitors.

Soon we will be breaking ground on Ashland Creek Park. This seven-acre parcel located along Hersey Street will feature a remodel of the community garden, a playground, a path system, and other fine amenities. This will represent the first half of a two-phase construction project that eventually will include a basketball court and shelter area (Learn more on page 22).

Lastly, this will be my final director’s message for Ashland Parks and Recreation. After 33 years in the Parks and Recreation field, with my last ten years in Ashland, it is time for my retirement. I want to especially thank all the citizens of Ashland, current Parks Commission members, and former commissioners for allowing me the opportunity to work on your behalf. I also want to thank all the employees of Ashland Parks and Recreation. Your talents, work ethic, and dedication to Parks and Recreation have inspired me. It has been a blast!

See you in the Parks,

Don Robertson, DirectorAshland Parks & Recreation

Don Robertson and his wife of 32 years, Linda Robertson

LCB Approved Courses iWe have recently become a provider of continuing education courses approved by the Oregon Landscape Contractor’s Board (LCB). All Landscape Construction Professional licensees are required to report 16 hours of continuing education credit every two years. It is now possible for contractors to get credits lo-cally and at an affordable cost by enrolling in LCB approved courses advertised in this guide. For more information call the North Mountain Park Nature Center at 541.488.6606.In our Sustainable Living & Gardening section look for the LCB information symbol i

Director’s Message ....................................................................... 2

Registration/General Information ................................................ 4

Oak Knoll Golf Course ................................................................. 5

North Mountain Park Nature Center ............................................ 6

Ashland Senior Center .................................................................. 7

Music & Dance ............................................................................. 8-9

Adapted Programs ........................................................................ 10-11

Daniel Meyer Pool ........................................................................ 11-13

4th July Run Registration Form ..................................................... 14

Life Skills & Enrichment ................................................................ 15-17

Sustainable Living & Gardening ................................................... 17-20

Pet Care & Training ...................................................................... 21

Get to Know Your Parks! ............................................................. 22-23

Lithia Park Facilities & Rentals .................................................... 24-25

Parks Facilities & Sites ................................................................. 26-27

Creative Expression ...................................................................... 28-29

Nature, Science & Cultural History .............................................. 30-33

Green Living Tips ......................................................................... 34

Special Events .............................................................................. 35

Volunteer in Parks ........................................................................ 36-37

Ashland Parks Foundation ............................................................ 38

Foreign Language ......................................................................... 39

Sports & Fitness ............................................................................ 40-43

Ashland Art Center ....................................................................... 44

Other Parks & Recreation Opportunities ..................................... 45

Useful Information ....................................................................... 46

Registration Form ......................................................................... 47

LIKE What You See ....................................................................... 48

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PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. TO AVOID CLASS CANCELLATION, REGISTER SEVEN DAYS IN ADVANCE FOR ALL PROGRAMS.

Classes may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment or for other reasons. If this occurs, a full refund will be issued in two to three weeks.

Gift CertificatesLooking for the perfect gift? Ashland Parks & Recreation offers gift certificates for any dollar amount. Certificates can be used for any Ashland Parks & Recreation class and are valid for one year from date of purchase.

Refund Policy• A full refund will be offered to registrants of a

course/activity that is canceled by Ashland Parks & Recreation

• A full refund will be offered to registrants who wish to withdraw four or more working days prior to the start of the course/activity

• Registrants who wish to withdraw less than four working days prior to the start will receive a full Parks & Rec credit

For a course with two or more classes in a session:• If registrants choose to withdraw from a class/activity

after the start date and time and before the third class begins, the amount charged for two classes will be prorated and the remaining amount will be applied as a Parks & Rec credit

• After the beginning of the third class of a course, no refunds or account credits will be allowed unless a waiver is requested and approved

In the event of extenuating circumstances, registrants may submit a waiver form to request a refund.

Refunds or account credits will NOT be issued for missed classes, moving or traveling out of the area or dissatisfaction with course content.

5 Easy Ways to Register ONLINE • View this guide online at www.ashland.or.us/recguide—the digital guide has direct registration links • Direct access to online registration at www.ashland.or.us/register • Pay with Visa, MasterCard, or American Express • See page 46 for complete details • Online registration is not available for all programs

PHONE • Main Office ............................. 541.488.5340 N MT Park Nature Center ........ 541.488.6606 Facility Rentals ....................... 541.488.5340 • Pay with Visa, MasterCard, or American Express. Please have card number & registration info ready.

FAX • Main Office ............................. 541.488.5314 Include your credit card information with completed registration form.

MAIL TO • Ashland Parks & Recreation 340 S Pioneer St, Ashland OR 97520 Include your credit card information or a check payable to Ashland Parks & Recreation. Please do not send cash.

IN PERSON • Ashland Parks & Recreation Dept (Headquarters) 340 S Pioneer St (upper Lithia Park off Granite St) or • North Mountain Park Nature Center 620 N Mountain Ave

PaymentVisa, MasterCard & American Express

We also accept imprinted checks and cash.

Scholarships Available A limited amount of scholarship money is available to all ages for Ashland Parks & Recreation classes and programs. To obtain a scholarship application, please call the Parks Administration Office at 541.488.5340.

Photo UsageOn occasion, Ashland Parks & Recreation photographs participants enrolled in recreation programs, at events or on Ashland Parks & Recreation properties. Please be aware that the photos are used for Ashland Parks & Recreation purposes only and may be included in future media.

Ashland Parks & Recreation – “Providing Recreational Opportunities; Preserving & Maintaining Public Lands”This guide was produced by Ashland Parks & Recreation and printed on recycled paper

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Located just minutes from downtown Ashland, Oak Knoll Golf Course has been a local favorite since 1926. Golfers of all abilities find our regulation, par 36, nine-hole layout fun and challenging. Schedule a tournament, take a lesson, join a league, or just come out to Oak Knoll for a great golf experience. Call us at 541.482.4311 for tee times and more information.

For more information, call the Oak Knoll Golf Course at 541.482.4311 or visit

3070 Hwy 66, Ashland | Phone 541.482.4311 | www.OakKnollGolf.org

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Oak Knoll Golf Course

SeniorsHere’s a question: what day is Senior Day at Oak Knoll? The answer? Every day! Senior golfers (age 55 and over) receive discounts on greens fees and golf carts every day of the week. Be sure to mention your senior discount when you check in at the clubhouse.

JuniorsIt’s the best deal in town—junior golfers (ages 17 and under) can play nine holes of golf for only $5 and 18 holes for only $10. Junior golfers are ALWAYS welcome at Oak Knoll and we also offer les-sons to get you started in the “Sport of a Lifetime.”

Plan Your Next Event at Oak KnollSchedule your holiday party, corporate outing, family reunion or wedding rehearsal dinner at Oak Knoll. Our convenient location and beautiful setting make Oak Knoll the perfect place to celebrate with friends and family. Call us for rates and availability.

Golf/Range Punch CardLooking for a way to save money on golf? Save up to $70 by pur-chasing a Golf/Range Punch Card. You get 10 nine-hole rounds and 10 driving range tokens for only $120. Annual golf and range passes are also available. Please call for details.

Join A LeagueThe Oak Knoll Women’s Golf Association plays on Tuesday morn-ings through the end of October. Golfers of all ages and abilities are always welcome to join this enthusiastic, energetic group. Please call the clubhouse and find out how you can be a part of the OKWGA.

The Oak Knoll Men’s Club has weekly league play on Thursday afternoons (April through August) and also schedules regular weekend tournaments throughout the entire year. Find out how you can join a team, get your USGA handicap, and play in com-petitive events! Call for details.

© Photo courtesy Jim Chamberlain

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About North Mountain Park & The Nature Center — Hours & Overview• North Mountain Park is open sunrise to sunset, year-round • Nature Center is open Monday—Friday | 8:30 am—4:30 pm

The North Mountain Park Nature Center is located next to Bear Creek at 620 N Mountain Ave in Ashland. The Nature Center offers a variety of programs and interpretive exhibits that teach about local natural and cultural history and sustainable living. Visitors can also enjoy the park’s Demonstration Gardens, nature trails, pavilion, picnic and play areas.

For more information, call the Nature Center at 541.488.6606 or visit

www.NorthMountainPark.org

Leave Your Mark at the Park—Buy a Brick! Help support the North Mountain Park Natural Area and Commu-nity Programs by purchasing an engraved brick to be installed in a walkway around the Nature Center. For a $50 donation your brick can display the message of your choice engraved on a bronze plaque inset. For more information, call the Nature Center at 541-488-6606.

Scholarships Available A limited amount of scholarship money is available to all ages for classes and programs through the Ashland Parks & Recreation Department. To obtain a scholarship application, please call the Parks Administration Office at 541.488.5340.

Discovery Kits Help You Explore the Park! Discover aquatic insects, learn the secret behavior of birds, become a geologist for the day, or explore owl pellets. Discovery Kits are ideal for children ages 6 to 11 and an accompanying adult. Kits may be checked out for a $3 fee for up to 2 hours during the Na-ture Center’s hours of operation. Make a day of it – bring a picnic lunch, check out a Discovery Kit, and take time to enjoy the park.

Volunteer ProfileFriend & Volunteer of the Nature Center

In 2005, after 45 years of Cali-fornia living, Jane Hall and her husband Bob decided to retire to the Rogue Valley. After selecting the Rogue Valley Manor as their

new home, they packed up their San Jose-based manufactur-ing business and headed north.Bob and Jane first fell in love with southern Oregon in 1985 after visiting the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. The Festival became their annual get-away destination and they dreamed of eventually retiring to our area. They’re thrilled to have made their dream a reality!Jane has donated hundreds of volunteer hours to North Mountain Park over the past nine years. Her role as volunteer instructor of school field programs allows her to do something she truly loves: teach science and environmental education to children. Her teaching skills also landed her a volunteer position with the AARP-IRS tax program in Jackson County. Jane’s versatility has lent itself well to additional volunteer roles with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, the thrift shop/boutique at the Rogue Valley Manor and with helping to create historical exhibits and kids’ crafts at North Mountain Park’s Bear Creek Salmon Festival every October. Jane most enjoys the staff and fellow volunteers at North Mountain Park. After running an environmental group in the Bay Area for over 25 years, Jane says: “Helping at North Mountain Park is almost like coming home. Working with school kids rejuvenates my ‘Grandma Jane.’ ”When Jane is not volunteering you might find her reading science mysteries or the New York Times, enjoying live the-ater or quilting.

Jane Hall

Volunteer Opportunities • Educational assistants are needed to prepare for and support outdoor programs and field trips.

• Volunteer gardeners are always welcome to help out in the Demonstration Gardens.

• If you would like more information on volunteering, visit www.ashland.or.us/Volunteer or call 541.488.6606.

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North MouNtaiN Park Nature CeNter

Sarah Titus—Friend & Volunteer of the Senior Center

The Ashland Senior ProgramThe goal of the Senior Program is to provide a support system to the older residents of Ashland, helping them live more indepen-dently and continue as contributing members of the community. The following are services provided through the Senior Program:

• Information and Referral: referrals to local and regional resources for seniors

• Senior Food Box Program: delivery of a nutritional food box on a quarterly basis to homebound seniors

• Outreach and Advocacy: assessment and assistance in guid-ing clients to appropriate services when needed

• Health-Related Activities: POLST/Advanced Directives offers assistance, blood pressure testing, foot care clinics and other health services as available

• Educational Activities: seminars and workshops on topics of interest to seniors

• Senior Utility Discount: screening for a discount on City utility bills for income-qualified persons age 65 or older, or qualified disabled persons age 60 or older

The Senior CenterThe Senior Program administers a variety of recreational and social activities at the Senior Center. The center also serves lunch, by donation, through the Food & Friends Program for seniors age 60 and older from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Meals on Wheels home delivery is also available. Ongoing activities offered at the Senior Center include:

• Line Dancing—Details pg 9• Mah Jongg—Details pg 16• Computer Instruction (PC & Mac)—Details pg 17• Cards—Details pg 17• Gentle Yoga—Details pg 42• Tai Chi—Details pg 42• Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA)• Telesensory Magnifier for use by the vision impaired

Upcoming Events…

• Ice Cream Social —TBD

• AARP Driver’s Safety Program —TBD

For more information visit the Senior Center website and click on “events.”

For more information, call the Ashland Senior Center at 541.488.5342 or visit

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Volunteer Profile

The Ashland Senior Center The Senior Center, located in Hunter Park at 1699 Homes Avenue, is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information or to request a newsletter, please call the Ashland Senior Program at 541.488.5342.

For nearly five years Sarah has been volunteering at the Senior Center with the Food & Friends lunch program. Sarah has a kind and gentle manner and a smile that lights up every room she en-ters. She is always willing to take on any task with a cheerful, calm demeanor. She also volunteers her time at the Asante Ashland Com-munity Hospital as a member of the Auxiliary. She helps out with numerous functions at her church and enjoys spending time with her large, extended family. She is truly a jewel of the Senior Center.

Free Bus Punch Cards/Valley Lift Vouchers A limited number of free bus punch cards and Valley Lift vouch-ers are available to seniors, age 62 and older. Punch cards are not transferable and apply to regular bus use only.

Ashland Senior Center

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Register Early! Help us avoid the cancellation of programs!

Pre-registration is required for all programs unless otherwise indicatedWe offer scholarships—Details page 4

Ballroom, Latin & Swing ClassesAn affordable way to have fun, meet new friends and learn to dance—all at the same time! Instructor Cori Grimm is experienced, upbeat and enjoys getting people of all ages hooked on dancing. Learn more by visiting www.UpAndDancing.com or calling the instructor at 541.482.0134. Private lessons also available. Pre-register online with the instructor at www.UpAndDancing.com. AGES 15—Adult

DAYS/DATES/TIMES

Intermediate 1Tuesdays, 7—8pm Session 1 | Cha Cha | May 20—June 3 Session 2 | Swing | June 10—24 Session 3 | Waltz | July 1—15 Session 4 | Rumba | July 22—August 5

Intermediate 2*Tuesdays, 8—9pm Session 1 | Dance TBA | May 20—June 3 Session 2 | Dance TBA | June 10—24 Session 3 | Dance TBA | July 1—15 Session 4 | Dance TBA | July 22—August 5

PLACE The Grove, GymCOST $20/person for 3-class punch card (good for one session)* Dance will be chosen by students

Summer Music Jam in the Park Bring your acoustic instrument, voice and a song or two to share with others on a summer evening in North Mountain Park. Animal, plant and nature themed songs are encour-aged. The North Mountain Park Nature Center Pavilion has bench seating only, so you may also wish to bring a chair. Pre-registration is not required for this program. For more information please call the Nature Center at 541.488.6606. (AshlandParks’policydoesnotpermitamplification.) AGES All ages welcome(younger children must be accompanied by an adult) DAYS WednesdaysDATES June 25 | July 30 | August 27 TIME 6:30—8pm PLACE North Mountain Park COST Free, pre-registration is not required

Bollywood Dance for EveryBody Bollywood Dance For EveryBody is a dance focused on exploring and expanding your own individual style and physi-cality by tapping into the underlying heart and meaning of the dance. Bollywood style dance is an energetic combination of Indian folk, Western funk and Broadway styles. If you’re looking for a relaxed and supportive environment in which to try something new, join us and unleash your groove! Pre-register online at www.ashland.or.us/register.AGES 8—Adult DAYS FridaysDATES Session 1 | May 30—June 13 Session 2 | June 20—July 11 (no class Jul 4) TIME 6:30—7:30pm PLACE The Grove, Gym COST $30 (3 classes)INSTRUCTOR Anna Edmondson is a former member of the Portland Ballet Company and a graduate of AADA & AMDA of NYC with more than 30 years experience in the performing arts.

Contra Dance Techniques This free half-hour workshop is individualized for partici-pants who want to drop in and refine beginning to advanced Contra dancing moves for comfort, flow and etiquette. A free workshop precedes the monthly community Contra Dance event at 7:30 p.m., which includes a fee. Please bring soft-soled non-marking shoes and comfortable clothing. Pre-registration is not required. For more information call 541.488.0679.

AGES 9—Adult DAY Saturday DATE May 17 TIME 6:30—7pm Free Workshop PLACE The Grove, Gym COST Free; pre-registration is not required INSTRUCTOR Gordon Enns

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Line Dancing for Adults 60 & Better Line Dancing is a great way to keep your brain on its toes! It enhances balance, provides fitness and strength, and improves mental acuity through complex movement. No partner is required and the class is ongoing so you can join at any time! See page 7 to learn more about the Ashland Senior Center. AGES 60 & up DAYS Beginners | Mondays & Tuesdays Advanced | ThursdaysDATES OngoingTIMES Beginners | 1—2:30pm Advanced | 10:45am—12:15pmPLACE Ashland Senior Center, 1699 Homes AveCOST $2 donation to the Senior CenterINSTRUCTOR Marsha Newton

Ukulele U Want to play music around the campfire, but can’t find room for the guitar with all the camping stuff? Then the uke is for you! Fun to play and easy to learn, the ukulele is the good time, go anywhere stringed instrument. Students will learn all the basics: tuning, chords, playing the melody of a tune and cool ukulele playing techniques for any music style. Bring along your soprano ukulele (the small one – readily available at most music stores; no baritone ukes please), a music stand if you have one and get ready to rock! Pre-register online at www.ashland.or.us/register.AGES 12—Adult DAYS MondaysDATES Session 1 | June 9—30 Session 2 | August 4—25 TIME 7—8pm PLACE Ashland Senior Center, 1699 Homes Ave COST $45 (4 classes)INSTRUCTOR Mich Lewis, a local singer-songwriter, has helped Rogue Valley students of all ages reach their guitar playing goals for over 16 years.

English & Scottish Dance From lyrical to boisterous, silly to sublime, English country dance dates from the 1600s. Discover dances of Jane Aus-ten’s time as well as newly composed dances. Experience the strength and elegance of Scottish strathspeys and the high energy and sense of flight of the jigs and reels. Enjoy moving to beautiful music as you learn this joyful living tra-dition. No partner or experience necessary. This program is offered by Ashland Country Dancers at The DanceSpace. To register or for more information please call 541.482.9586 (online registration is not available). Special Beginners’ Nights Monday, June 9, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.AGES All ages welcome DAYS MondaysDATES June 16—August 25 TIME 7:30—9:30pm PLACE The DanceSpace, 280 E Hersey St, Ashland COST $4/night

Slow Jamming...3 to 4 Chords Is All It Takes!

Slow jamming is a fun and easy way to get started playing music with other musicians! Play-along sessions are open to those who play guitar, banjo, mandolin, ukulele, fiddle, and other stringed instruments. Opportunities to sing may arise! The instructor will provide structure and participants can strum along or pick out the leads and melodies. Folk, Americana and Bluegrass styles will be emphasized. Bring an instrument; no other materials required. Please trim the nails of your left hand for ease in fingering chords. Pre-register online at www.ashland.or.us/register.AGES 12—Adult DAYS Thursdays DATES June 5—July 10 TIME 7—8:30pm PLACE Ashland Senior Center, 1699 Homes Ave COST $95 (6 classes)INSTRUCTOR Brad Kauder, a Musician’s Institute graduate, has taught 5-string banjo, guitar and mandolin for over 25 years.

NEW Instructor & Price

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Ashland Parks & Recreation Adapted Programs are specifically designed for people with developmental, intellectual or physical disabilities. The programs are designed to focus on each individual’s personal abilities and interests. Instructor Serena Hoke holds an MS in Adapted Physical Activity. As with most Ashland Parks & Recreation programs, pre-registration is required. To register for any of the Adapted Programs, please call the Ashland Parks & Recreation office at 541.488.5340 (online registration is not available).

Friday Night Social Join us for an evening of laid-back fun with games, mov-ies, snacks and crafts! This is a great chance for parent or caregiver respite. All participants must be able to cooperate in a group environment. If 1:1 assistance is needed, participants should bring their own attendant (no extra charge). Gluten-free food choices available and a nut-free environment. AGES 15—Adult DAYS FridayDATES Session 1 | June 20 Session 2 | July 25 Session 3 | August 15 TIME 6—8:30pm PLACE Ashland Senior Center, 1699 Homes Ave COST $10/session

Adapted Aquatics—Outdoor Come and enjoy the summer sun at the Daniel Meyer Pool! A small group aquatics program that focuses on teaching basic water and pool safety, development of swimming skills and aims to improve each participant’s confidence in an aquatic environment. Individuals should be independent enough to work in a 1:4 instructor to student ratio. This program is great for all swimming levels. Be sure to wear sunscreen and bring your swim goggles. AGES 10 & upDAYS Tuesdays & ThursdaysDATES Session 1 | June 24—July 24 Session 2 | August 5—September 4 TIME 6:30—7:30pmPLACE Daniel Meyer Pool COST $45 (10 classes)

Adapted Aquatics—Indoor A small group aquatics program that focuses on teaching basic water and pool safety, development of swimming skills and aims to improve each participant’s confidence in an aquatic environment. Individuals should be indepen-dent enough to work in a 1:4 instructor to student ratio. Please bring your swim goggles. AGES 10 & up DAYS Mondays & WednesdaysDATES Session 1 | June 2—July 2 Session 2 | July 21—August 20TIME 6—7pmPLACE Ashland Family YMCA COST $50 (12 classes)

Music Mania If you are a music lover then this is the class for you! Circle up and learn to play a variety of percussion instruments, re-create beats to your favorite songs or make up your own. Come enjoy the sounds of different rhythms and manipulate and combine in-struments to create a variety of music from upbeat and energizing to soft and relaxing. Dancing and singing will be encouraged!AGES 12—Adult DAYS MondaysDATES Session 1 | June 2—30 Session 2 | July 14—August 11 TIME 3:30—4:30pm PLACE The Grove, Otte/Peterson Rm COST $30 (5 classes)INSTRUCTORS Serena Hoke along with Mich Lewis. Mich Lewis is a local singer-songwriter who has helped Rogue Valley students of all ages reach their guitar playing goals for over 17 years.

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Build Your Body This is a health and fitness/activity program that allows participants to work with the instructor privately, with a buddy, or in a small group. Arrangements can be made for individuals who are house-bound. This program works around the individual and creates a routine spe-cific to what they wish to accomplish. Times and days of meetings are arranged around the personal availability of instructor and participants. AGES 4—AdultCOST $10 for each 30-minute session

Day Trips The following day trips will be offered in summer 2014. Prices include the cost of admission. • May 30 The Jackson County Pro RodeoDetails coming soon. Please check our web page at www.ashland.or.us/Adapted or call the Ashland Parks & Rec office at 541.488.5340. Time TBD. Bring your own lunch or money to purchase food.

• June 27 Wildlife Images TourMeet at The Grove at 11 a.m. We will stop for lunch. The tour is at 1:30 p.m. We will be back around 4:30 p.m. Bring your own lunch.

• July 18 Jackson County Fair Details coming soon. Please check our web page at www.ashland.or.us/Adapted or call the Ashland Parks & Rec office at 541.488.5340. Time TBD. Bring your own lunch or money to purchase food.

• August 29 Sanctuary One Tour Meet at The Grove at 9:15 a.m. The tour will be from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. We will stop for lunch after the tour and return around 3:00 p.m. Bring your own lunch. AGES 15 & up DAYS Fridays COST $30/trip

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Island Night

Join us on Saturday, July 19, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Pool! Relax with family and friends in a Hawaiian-themed setting...

• Live Hawaiian music• Hula dance performances• FREE community hula dance workshop• Games and relays (create your very own lei)

We hope to see you there—ALOHA from your friends at Ashland Parks & Rec!

Ashland Parks & Recreation Adapted Programs are specifically designed for people with developmental, intellectual or physical disabilities. The programs are designed to focus on each individual’s personal abilities and interests. Instructor Serena Hoke holds an MS in Adapted Physical Activity. As with most Ashland Parks & Recreation programs, pre-registration is required. To register for any of the Adapted Programs, please call the Ashland Parks & Recreation office at 541.488.5340 (online registration is not available).

daniel meyer pool

DANIEL MEYER POOL Opening Day June 12, 2013*

1705 Homes Ave, Ashland | 541.488.0313 Seasonal, outdoor pool located in Hunter Park

Visit www.ashland.or.us/swim for complete informationThe Daniel Meyer Pool is a seasonal outdoor pool located in Hunter Park and open mid-June through early September. The pool offers lap swim, open swim, aerobics, swim lessons for all ages, swim camps, lifeguard certification classes and much more. Daniel Meyer Pool offers the Starfish Aquatics Institute (SAI)® swim les-son curriculum. All swim instructors are SAI licensed and offer the highest quality instruction to promote safety and skill devel-opment in the water. For more information please visit the SAI website at www.starfishaquatics.org. Daniel Meyer Pool also offers camps for swim team and water polo as well as a Starguard® Life-guard Certification course. *Open Lap Swim begins June 12.

Between May 5 and June 11 get the perks of advanced purchasing for pool session punchcards and receive a free gift from us! Visit www.ashland.or.us/register and search for your favorite swim session. After you have registered your punchcard will be available for pick-up at the pool when you arrive for your first session.

*Pre-sale not available for Senior Swim punchcards.

ProgramCost per Session

Cost for Punchcards

Open Swim & Kids Only $2 $30 (20 punches)

Advanced & Open Lap Swim $2.50 $40 (20 punches)

Senior Lap & Gentle Swim $2 $30 (20 punches)*

Water Aerobics & CrossFit® $3.25 $55 (20 punches)

Youth & Open Water Polo $5 $45 (10 punches)

PRICING

—More Pool information on pages 12-13

TheSAI®,StarfishSwimming®,StarfishSwimSchool®,andStarguard®word-marksareregisteredtrademarksoftheStarfishAquaticsInstitute.TheStarfishStrokeSchool™andStarBabies™word-marksaretrademarksoftheStarfishAquaticsInstitute.

Ashland Parks & Recreation isanindependentAuthorizedProvideroftheStarfishAquaticsInstitute.

STARFISH AQUATIC INSTITUTE (SAI)® SWIM LESSONS

SWIM LESSON DATES—No Weekend Classes

SWIM LESSON TIMES & CURRICULUM Pricing below

TimeStarBabies™

Ages 6 mos to 3 yrs

Preschool (smaller class size)

Ages 3 to 5

Starfish Swim School®

Ages 5 to 8

Starfish Swim School®

Ages 8 & up

Starfish Stroke School™All Ages

9:30—10:15am $42 $42

3:30—4:15pm $40 $48 $42

4:20—5:05pm $40 $48 $42 $42

5:10—5:55pm $48 $42 $42

6:00—6:45pm $48 $42 $42

Private LESSONS One-on-One $18/30-minDevelopment and refinement of strokes and SAI® skills for ages three and up (adults welcome). Pre-register for specific dates and times by calling 541.488.5340, at least one-week in advance

SWIM LESSON TESTING Free Lesson testing is free and required for new student placement into the Starfish Swimming® Program. (Private Lessons are available.)

SWIM LESSON REGISTRATIONThis is your first opportunity to sign up for the Starfish Swim® Program! Chil-dren will be tested and placed into appropriate classes. Visit our website at www.ashland.or.us/Swim for more info on the Starfish Swim® Curriculum. If you cannot make this date, utilize the time to prepare your swimmer for success and attend swim level testing and placement. Online registration is not available for swim lessons. Please call the main office at 541.488.5340. Participants may only register for one swim session at a time.

3:30—5:30pm Thursday June 12

SWIM PROGRAMS

OPEN SWIM $2The Open Swim session is a recreational session for swimmers of all abilities. Patrons must pay admission if “dressing down.” Lap swim-ming is not allowed during this session.

12:00—5:00pm Saturday & Sunday June 14—September 7Close at 3pm on Jul 19 for Island Night!

1:00—3:00pm Monday—Friday June 12—September 1

3:30—5:30pm Tuesday—FridayMonday—Friday

June 13—20 Jun 23-Jul 7, Jul 21-28, Aug 11-28

3:30—5:30pm Extended Sessions July 3; September 1—5

Pool closed July 4; No Open Swim sessions on August 12

KIDS ONLY $2 Bring your kids to a fun aquatic activity session! Our pool staff will be there to facilitate fun games at the pool for your little ones while you relax in the sun. Parents are free to join children in the water and assist younger inexperienced swimmers. We do ask that parents not leave their child at the pool at this time.

12:00—1:00pm Sunday June 15—September 7

New! SWIM INSTRUCTOR MENTORSHIP

Gain experience working with licensed swim instructors and learn the basics of instructing swim lessons while earning 30 hours of com-munity service! Successful applicants, ages 14 to 15, will need to pass a swim proficiency test (must be at least 14 by June 12, 2014). The deadline to apply is Monday, June 25, 5:00 p.m. Applications avail-able now at the Ashland Parks & Recreation office in upper Lithia Park, 340 S Pioneer St, off Granite St.

Times Vary Session A: July 8—18Session B: July 29—August 8

SWIM TEAM CAMP $40/session This camp, for ages 8 to 16, is designed to introduce swimmers to the sport of swimming while improving strokes and team skills. Partici-pants must be able to swim the length of the pool with ease and have an understanding of basic swim strokes. Online registration is not avail-able for this program; please call the main office at 541.488.5340.

9:30—10:30am Session 1: July 21—24

6:00—7:00pm Session 2: August 12—15

Times Vary*

Session A: July 8—18 (Registration deadline is July 3, 5pm)

Session B: July 29—August 8 (Registration deadline is July 25, 5pm)

For more daily schedule information, call the Daniel Meyer Pool at 541-488-0313 or visit

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5:30—6pm Tuesday—Friday June 17—July 2

Monday—Thursday July 21—24*See Lesson Times & Curriculum table below

6:00—7:00pm Tuesday—Friday Session 1: June 24—July 2

Monday—Friday Session 2: July 21—25

Session 3: August 18—29

Ask about our punchcard prices!

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SWIM PROGRAMS Continued...

LAP SWIM Lap swimmers are asked to be courteous to other swimmers of different abilities and follow directions from lifeguards to be in appropriate lanes. Swimmers should be prepared to share lanes and “circle” swim. Swimmers are not allowed to reserve or block lanes and should remain in motion.

Advanced Lap Swim $2.50This is a lap swim session designed for the serious lap swimmer who takes minimal breaks while in the pool.

7:00—9:00am Monday—Friday June 16—September 5

Pool closed July 4

Open Lap Swim $2.50This lap swim session is open to lap swimmers of all abilities.

Pool closed July 4; No Open Lap session on August 12

11:00am—12:30pm Monday—Friday June 12—September 5

10:00—11:30am Saturday & Sunday June 14—September 7

Senior Lap Swim $2This is a discounted session for 55+-year-old users looking for a laid-back lap swim experience.

8:00—9:30am Saturday June 14—September 6

Senior Gentle Swim $2This discounted session is for 55+-year-olds who want to utilize lap lanes and go at their own pace. This is an ideal time for swimmers looking for a slow-paced swimming experience for therapy and re-laxation purposes.

8:00—9:30am Sunday June 15—September 7

OPEN CrossFit® $3.25 Check out a new fitness session for the 2014 pool season! Experienced instructors will facilitate an intense workout at the pool to help you meet your fitness goals. This is a great activity to supplement off-season strength conditioning for student athletes or for fitness junkies looking to try something new and beat the summer heat.

7:00—8:30pm Monday & Friday June 20—September 5

Pool closed July 4; No Lap Swim during open CrossFit®

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WATER AEROBICS $3.25 Come and join a fun and dynamic workout with Jodi Marthaller’s water aerobics program! This is a great low-impact workout that will help you meet your fitness goals and make new friends while you’re at it.

7:00—8:30pm Tuesday & Thursday June 24—September 4

Pool closed July 4; No Lap Swim during Water Aerobics

WATER POLO $5 Open Water Polo

Water Polo players of all ages and abilities can enjoy fun games and activities during this session. All players should be considerate of others’ abilities and keep safety in mind at all times.

5:30—7:00pm Sunday June 22—September 7No Open Water Polo on July 6

Youth Water PoloThis session is designed to help players 13 years old or younger im-prove their skills in Water Polo. Instructors are on hand to facilitate practice and games throughout the season.

5:30—7:00pm Saturday June 21—September 6

No Youth Water Polo on July 5

PRIVATE Private Lessons

See previous page

Private Rentals $200Looking for a fun new way to put on an event for your group? Try hosting a private event at the Daniel Meyer Pool! We have a great facility for company picnics, birthdays parties, church groups and organizational retreats. For an additional fee, our trained activity leaders can be on-hand to facilitate fun aquatic and land-based ac-tivities for children of all ages! Please make your reservation at least five business days in advance. Sorry, alcohol is not permitted on park property. Please call the Ashland Parks & Recreation office at 541.488.5340.

7:00—8:30pm Wednesday June 25—July 30

$200 flat rate, maximum of 50 people

(For an additional $50, experienced staff will be on-hand to take the worry out of planning a memorable event. Our staff will facilitate games and activities for children of all ages.)

OTHER POOL OPPORTUNITIES

ASHLAND POOL-2-PATH RACE —Details page 43

STARGUARD® LIFEGUARD CERT $225Students will receive hands-on training to become certified lifeguards. Program includes CPR and First Aid Skills training as well as pool safe-ty and water rescue techniques. Upon completion, students will be Starguard® Certified, valid for one year. Online registration is not avail-able for this program; please call the main office at 541.488.5340. Participants must be able to pass a swim test and be 15 years old before May, 31, 2014.

9:00am—5:00pm Tuesday—Thursday August 12—14

For more daily schedule information, call the Daniel Meyer Pool at 541.488.0313 or visit

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Don’t miss ISLAND NIGHT, An Aloha State of Mind Saturday, July 19, 5—8pm

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Thank you for participating in this fund-raising event to help support the Ashland & Phoenix High School cross country teams!

10K (6.2-Mile) Run/Walk 2-Mile Friday, July 4, 2014More Info & Registration at www.ashland.or.us/JulyRun or call 541.488.5340

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7:45am for the 10K (6.2-Mile) 7:45am for the 2-Mile

START/FINISH LINE Third & Main Streets near the Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Scenic course on closed roadway & tree-lined Bear Creek Greenway —See MAP online... www.ashland.or.us/JulyRun

All Races are Chip-Timed

AWARDS & PRIZES—You must be present to win Awards/Gifts! Awards Ceremony, Noon, Ashland Public Library, 410 Siskiyou BlvdAll Age Group Winners Will Receive a GiftAll finishers will receive a ribbon at the Finish Line

RACE INFO

Photos of prior races at Facebook.com/groups/AshlandJuly4thRun — LIKE Ashland Parks & Rec at Facebook.com/AshlandParksandRec

RACE SPONSORS Ashland Parks & Recreation Rogue Valley Runners Ashland High School Cross Country Team Phoenix High School Cross Country Team

HISTORICAL RACE INFO & RESULTS AT: www.ashland.or.us/JulyRun

APPRECIATION TO Our many volunteers • Friends of Ashland Library OfficerSteveMacLennan•AshlandPoliceDepartment Albertsons of Ashland

REGISTRATION FORM — 38th Annual Ashland 4th of July Run 2014

This waiver must be signed by all entrants. In consideration of your accepting my entry, I intend to be legally bound, do hereby for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators waive and release all rights and claims or damages I may ac-crue against the Ashland Parks & Recreation Department, City of Ashland, County of Jackson, State of Oregon, the race director, and any and all sponsors of this race, their successors, representatives and assigns for any and all injuries suffered by me while traveling to and from and participating in the 2014 Ashland Fourth of July Run. I certify that I am in good physical condition and contemplate the risk of bodily injury associated with and inherent in participating in the race, including but not limited to physical strain and exertion and assume all such risks by requesting entry.

First & Last Name (Complete 1 form per runner—PLEASE PRINT) AGE on race day

Mailing Address

City State Zip

Phone email

Participation in this race presumes runner’s acceptance of all risks

2-Mi Male Female DOB (m-d-y)_________ SHIRT OPTION AGE RACE REGISTRATION DEADLINES FEES a

All T-shirts must be ordered by

June 13 (order below)

Youth(12 & under)

Any Race

Anytime $10

Adult (13 & up)

2-Mi-or-10K

On-Time* Now-June 13 $20

Late June 14-30 $25

Last Chance July 1-4 $30

*T-SHIRTS ($10) are optional and must be ordered by June 13 (circle size below)

$10(any size)

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If paying by credit card, register online at www.ashland.or.us/JulyRun, or stop by the Ashland

Parks & Recreation office, with your completed Registration Form(s), at 340 S Pioneer St in

upper Lithia Park (off Granite St). Please do not mail in your credit card number.

Signature_____________________________________________ Date _____________ Runner or legal guardial if under 18

REGISTRATION & PACKET PICK-UP INFORMATION T-shirts must be ordered by June 13

Registration is INVALID if form is NOT signed and dated

S O R RY! N O R E F U N D S / N O E XC E P T I O N S

10K

Cash (in person only) Check No.________(payable to APRD)

Credit Card (convenience fee will incur)

2014 DEADLINES & WAYS TO REGISTER See FEES on registration form above PACKET PICK-UPREGISTRATION

DEADLINES HOW & WHERE TO REGISTER JULY 3 & JULY 4

ON-TIME*

Now—June 13(T-shirt option available)

•Online 24/7, credit card only, www.ashland.or.us/JulyRun •In person, 8:30am-5pm (cash, check or card ), Ashland Parks & Recreation,

340 S Pioneer St in upper Lithia Park •Mail (check only), Ashland Parks & Recreation 340 S Pioneer St, Ashland, OR 97520

Packet includes Race Numberwith Electronic Chip, Safety Pins, T-shirt (if purchased by June 13) and Race Course Map

Thursday, July 310am—5pmInside the Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd

Friday, July 46:30—7:30amNext to the Start/Finish

LATEJune 14—June 30(Too late for T-shirts)

LAST CHANCE

July 1—July 2 (Too late for T-shirts)

•Online 24/7, credit card only, www.ashland.or.us/JulyRun •In person, 8:30am-5pm (cash, check or card ), Ashland Parks & Recreation,

340 S Pioneer St in upper Lithia Park

July 310am–5pm

(Too late for T-shirts)

•Online 24/7, credit card only www.ashland.or.us/JulyRun•In person, 10am-5pm (cash, check or card ), Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd

July 4 6:30—7:30am

(Too late for T-shirts)

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Seeing & Recognizing Our Valley’s Architectural History

What ‘style’ is that old building… and why is it important? Learn the basics of American architectural history, with a focus on the various ‘styles’ that have been popular over the years: Classic- Revival, Queen Anne, Craftsman, and Streamlined/Moderne styles, to name but a few. The series will also concentrate on the “built history” as it is found in Southern Oregon. The group will go on at least two daytime/weekend field trips in/near Ashland to see examples of our architectural history. (Field-trip dates/times to be decided by vote and instructor’s schedule.) Pre-register online at www.ashland.or.us/register or call the Nature Center at 541.488.6606. AGES 18—AdultDAYS TuesdaysDATES May 20, May 27 & June 3 TIME 6:30—8pm PLACE North Mountain Park COST $30/series INSTRUCTOR Jeff LaLande, PhD, is a historian with considerable knowledge about Oregon’s architectural history.

Learn to Fly-Cast This class is an introductory primer covering the basics of fly-casting, technique and tackle. This crash course prepares beginners for success on the water. Equipment provided and class size limited to eight participants for optimal hands-on instruction. Pre-register online at www.ashland.or.us/regis-ter or call the Nature Center at 541.488.6606. AGES 12—AdultDAYS ThursdayDATES May 29 | June 12 | July 10 | August 7TIME 5:30—7pm PLACE Garden Way Park COST $25/class INSTRUCTOR Rachel Andras’ teaching methodology draws from a bachelor’s degree in education, a Mel Krieger-centered approach to instruction and worldwide experience in presentation. She travels the world with a fly rod for a living and is a Federation of Fly Fishers Certified Casting instructor.

2014 Historic Preservation Month Activities

The historic Ashland Memorial Mausoleum at Mountain View Cemetery will be open for self-guided tours on Wednesday, May 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cemetery and the Mausoleum are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Historic Preservation Awards ceremony will be held on Wednesday, May 21, at 1 p.m. in the Women’s Civic Improvement Clubhouse, now known as the Ashland Community Center located at 59 Winburn Way.

A walking tour of the Skidmore Academy Historic District hosted by the Ashland Heritage Committee and the City of Ashland Historic Commission will occur on Friday, May 23. The tour will take you from Granite Street to the Briscoe Elementary campus. Meet at the Community Development and Engineering Services building at 51 Winburn Way at 10 a.m.

For more information visit www.ashland.or.us/historic or contact Amy Gunter 541.552.2044.

Trails of Ashland for Hiking, Biking & Running

Ashland offers incredible opportunities for trail running, hiking and biking. Many of the trails in Ashland can be accessed within minutes from your front door. The trails offer beautiful views, shady forests, bubbling creeks and wildlife right within Ashland city limits. Join the staff of the Northwest Nature Shop as they share their experience from a few favorite trails. Learn how to access the trails and what to expect as far as distance and terrain. Maps and trail descriptions provided. Pre-register online at www.ashland.or.us/register or call the Nature Center at 541.488.6606. AGES All ages welcome(children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult) DAY WednesdayDATE June 4 TIME 7—8:30pm PLACE North Mountain Park COST $5 INSTRUCTOR Staff at the Northwest Nature Shop are avid hikers, bikers and trail runners. The Northwest Nature Shop has provided information about exploring our local natural surroundings for 29 years.

life skills & enrichment Pre-Register online at www.ashland.or.us/register

If you like what you see, LIKE us at Facebook.com/AshlandParksandRec

SHIRT OPTION AGE RACE REGISTRATION DEADLINES FEES a

All T-shirts must be ordered by

June 13 (order below)

Youth(12 & under)

Any Race

Anytime $10

Adult (13 & up)

2-Mi-or-10K

On-Time* Now-June 13 $20

Late June 14-30 $25

Last Chance July 1-4 $30

*T-SHIRTS ($10) are optional and must be ordered by June 13 (circle size below)

$10(any size)

MEN S M L XL YOUTH S M L

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Bicycle Street SmartsThis fast-paced, eight-hour course provides participants with a full understanding of vehicular cycling. Gain the confidence needed to ride safely and legally in traffic. The course covers bike safety checks, fixing a flat, on-bike handling skills and crash avoidance techniques. The cost includes a take-home student manual, TrafficSkills101. Bring a safe, operating bike, helmet, lunch/snack, water, pen and paper. For more information visit...www.bikeleague.org/programs/education/courses.php#101. Pre-register online at www.ashland.or.us/register.

AGES 18 & up DAY Saturday DATES Session 1 | May 31 Session 2 | June 28 Session 3 | August 2TIME 9:30am—5pm PLACE The GroveCOST $75 (1 lesson, includes manual) INSTRUCTORS John Colwell, Bill Heimann, Mike Faught and David Chapman, all League of American Bicyclist Certified.

Social Security Planning for Baby Boomers

This workshop is designed for baby boomers who are not yet retired. The program will cover the basics of Social Security, strategies to maximize benefits and current reform proposals. Please bring a pen and notepad. Pre-register online at www.ashland.or.us/register.

AGES 50—70 DAYS TuesdaysDATES June 24 | July 29 | August 26 TIME 5:30—6:30pm PLACE The Grove, Otte/Peterson Rm COST $10/workshop INSTRUCTOR Rich Todd is a Charter Retirement Planning Counselor with an MBA.

Summer Reading Program Children ages 0—18 years old are encouraged to come into the Ashland Library to register for the Summer Reading Pro-gram. Read 10 books and be eligible for prizes, bookmarks or certificates. The program will take place from June 10 through August 10. Stop by the Ashland Library and check it out. For more information call 541.774.6995 or visit www.jcls.org.

Mah JonggHave you ever wondered how to play American Mah Jongg? It’s a game of Chinese origin usually played by four persons with 144 domino-like pieces or tiles, the object being to build a winning combination of pieces. We are now offering Mah Jongg at the Senior Center. Both experienced players and beginners are welcome. Pre-registration is not required. For more information call the Ashland Senior Center at 541.488.5342. See page 7 to learn more about the Ashland Senior Center.AGES 50 & up DAYS ThursdaysDATES OngoingTIME 12:30—3:30pmPLACE Ashland Senior Center, 1699 Homes AveCOST Free (a donation to the Senior Center is appreciated)INSTRUCTOR Dorothy Bernhardt

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Knot-Tying Basics Join Terence Philippe, our Northwest Nature Shop knot expert, for this introductory class that teaches you how to tie knots for everyday use! Knowing how to use a few essential knots can make all the difference on an outdoor adventure. Learn the basics such as the figure eight, clove hitch, bowline, butterfly knot, double sheet bend, perfec-tion loop and the jug knot, among others. Be the envy of all your friends when you tie that figure eight to secure your boat or a blood knot to secure a broken fishing line! Pre-register online at www.ashland.or.us/register or call the Nature Center at 541.488.6606. AGES 10—AdultDAY SundayDATE June 8 TIME 11am—1pm PLACE North Mountain Park COST $5 INSTRUCTOR Terence Philippe is a life-long skilled outdoor enthusiast. He is an avid birder, hiker, biker and outdoor photographer. He has worked at the Northwest Nature Shop for the past seven years.

Trail Food Dehydration Imagine heating water and having a home-cooked, nutri-tious meal ready in minutes! Through the magic of your dehydrator, you can make it happen on the trail or just after a busy day of work and errands. And, have you ever thought of drying your leftover chili, minestrone, stew or spaghetti? We’ll start with basic food safety and help you select the right equipment, then present recipes for complete home-dried meals, along with preparation and storage techniques for optimum results. Pre-register online at www.ashland.or.us/register or call the Nature Center at 541.488.6606. AGES 12—AdultDAY SaturdayDATE June 14 TIME 10am—1pm PLACE North Mountain Park COST $5 INSTRUCTOR Jackie Greer is a Certified Master Food Preserver with OSU.

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Growing Shitake Mushrooms on Logs

If you love eating mushrooms and have access to freshly cut logs, this class is for you! We’ll learn the basics of fungi life cycle and cover a few mushroom log cultivation techniques. The rest of the class is hands-on drilling and inoculating. We will provide logs and angle grinders, but if you have an angle grinder or drill with 5/16” and 7/16” bits we recom-mend trying with your own tools too. For an extra $10, you can purchase mushroom spawn or for an extra $15, you can take home an inoculated log. As with most Ashland Parks & Recreation programs, pre-registration is required. Register online at www.ashland.or.us/register or call the Nature Center at 541.488.6606. AGES 15—AdultDAY Saturday DATE May 10 TIME 1—4pm PLACE North Mountain Park COST $25; plus additional $10 fee paid to instructor if you to take home a bag of mushroom spawn; or $15 paid to instructor for an inoculated log INSTRUCTOR Mitra Sticklen, a young farmer and facilitator, is passionate about growing food and community.

Espalier Trees Espalier is ideal for city living, where residents have limited space. Students will learn how to start an espalier tree, how to take care of it, and how to put in place the wires needed to guide the growth. As a result there will be more of these gorgeous trees decorating the Rogue Valley and making city living more sustainable. Pre-register online at www.ashland.or.us/register or call the Nature Center at 541.488.6606. LCB approved, details page 3. AGES 12—AdultDAY Tuesday DATE May 13 TIME 6—8:30pm PLACE North Mountain Park COST $10INSTRUCTOR Valya Boutenko is an expert on wild edible plants and has toured the world lecturing on Espalier. She has a deep love of growing fruit trees in the Espalier style.

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Hearts & Spades for Adults 50 & Better

If you enjoy playing cards, consider joining us for a fun af-ternoon of cards, friendship, and laughter. Pre-registration is not required for card games. For more information call the Ashland Senior Center at 541.488.5342. See page 7 to learn more about the Ashland Senior Center.AGES 50 & up DAYS ThursdaysDATES OngoingTIME 1—4pm Hearts & SpadesPLACE Ashland Senior Center, 1699 Homes AveCOST Free (a donation to the Senior Center is appreciated)

Computer Instruction forAdults 60 & Better

Do you need a little extra help with your computer skills? Individualized instruction from Bob Cox is available to help you learn how to set up an email, surf the Web, create a brochure or documents, try Adobe Photoshop, or just learn computer basics. Please call 541.488.5342 to make an ap-pointment. See page 7 to learn more about the Ashland Senior Center. AGES 60 & up DAYS Mondays & WednesdaysDATES OngoingTIME 11—12:30pm by appointmentPLACE Ashland Senior Center, 1699 Homes AveCOST Free (a donation to the Senior Center is appreciated)

iMac, iPod, iPad for Adults 60 & Better

Do you know how to use all the features of your iPad? Do you have questions about apps, emails and more? Indi-vidualized instruction from Clarence Glidewell is available to help you better understand your Apple device! Clarence has been working with computers for over 20 years and for the last few he has worked with Mac products. Please call 541.488.5342 to make an appointment. See page 7 to learn more about the Ashland Senior Center. AGES 60 & up DAYS Tuesdays & ThursdaysDATES OngoingTIME 12:30—1:30pm by appointmentPLACE Ashland Senior Center, 1699 Homes AveCOST Free (a donation to the Senior Center is appreciated)

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Demonstration Garden Tours Soak up the sights and smells of summer while learning about the gardens at North Mountain Park with volunteer docents and master gardeners Liz Landreth or Susan Land-er. Discover how to attract wildlife and conserve water in the Butterfly, Amphibian-Reptile and Native Plants Gardens. Step into the past in the Heirloom Garden and enjoy the fragrance of the Herb Gardens. Private group tours can be arranged. Pre-register online at www.ashland.or.us/register or call the Nature Center at 541.488.6606. AGES 10—AdultDAYS 3rd Wednesday each month DATES May 21 | June 18 | July 16 August 20 | September 17 TIME 9:30—10:30am PLACE North Mountain Park COST Free (a donation to the Nature Center is appreciated)INSTRUCTORS Liz Landreth and Susan Lander are Master Gardeners and volunteer docents for North Mountain Park.

The Care & Pruning of Wisteria As the garden’s amethyst, the wisteria vine has long been appreciated for its pendulous blossoms, intoxicating fra-grance and cooling shade from the summer sun. Over time, this garden gem overgrows its location. Is your wisteria vine engulfing your house? Did it fail to bloom? Join Master Gardener Patrick Marcus for an informative session that will teach you how to turn your tangled wisteria into a beautiful bloomer. Learn about different varieties of wisteria, prun-ing tools & tips, and how to encourage blooming. Bring a photo of your wisteria to share with the class. Pre-register online at www.ashland.or.us/register or call the Nature Center at 541.488.6606. AGES 16—AdultDAY SaturdayDATE May 24 TIME 9:30am—Noon PLACE North Mountain Park COST $12INSTRUCTOR Patrick Marcus, a certified OSU Master Gardener and former community garden manager, operates a boutique garden service called “Wisteria Guy.”

Gardening when Water is Scarce

Learn to install simple greywater systems, create a low-cost drip system using old hoses, incorporate swales to slow and sink water, the importance of mulching, and choos-ing plants that sip rather than gulp water. As with most Ashland Parks & Recreation programs, pre-registration is required. Pre-register online at www.ashland.or.us/register or call the Nature Center at 541.488.6606. LCB approved, details page 3. AGES 12—AdultDAY WednesdayDATE May 14 TIME 7—9pm PLACE North Mountain Park COST $20INSTRUCTOR Cynthia Care is a garden designer, permaculture teacher and plants-woman. She enjoys gardening in all seasons.

Plant & Fungi Summer Gardening Want to increase your garden’s biodiversity and yield? It’s not difficult to grow edible mushrooms alongside your garden’s plants. In this class you will learn about the fungi lifecycle and practice the basics of growing outdoor mush-rooms in the ground. You’ll meet Stropharia fungi that will thrive in garden beds and paths alongside kale and other summer favorites. We’ll install a few easy, inexpensive mushroom beds and everyone will leave with the skills to get started at home! For an extra $10 during the session, you can take home a bag of mushroom spawn to grow in your garden. Pre-register online at www.ashland.or.us/register or call the Nature Center at 541.488.6606. AGES 15—AdultDAY Saturday DATE May 17 TIME 10am—1pm PLACE Sporulate Learning Farm 790 Tolman Creek Rd, Ashland COST $25; plus additional $10 fee paid to instructor if you to take home a bag of mushroom spawn INSTRUCTOR Mitra Sticklen, a young farmer and facilitator, is passionate about growing food and community.

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Register Early! Help us avoid the cancellation of programs!

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Fungi & Plant Permaculture

Learn how to grow edible mushrooms and plants in this hands-on cultivation class. Using permaculture techniques and low-cost honorable methods, we’ll map out an edible landscape of plants and fungi and install a few species for the summer garden. Leave with basic knowledge of mushroom and plant growth cycles and the confidence to grow your own. For an extra $10 during the session, you can take home a bag of mushroom spawn to grow in your garden. Pre-register online at www.ashland.or.us/register or call the Nature Center at 541.488.6606. LCB approved, details page 3. AGES 15—AdultDAY Saturday DATE May 24 TIME 10am—1pm PLACE Sporulate Learning Farm 790 Tolman Creek Rd, Ashland COST $25; plus additional $10 fee paid to instructor if you to take home a bag of mushroom spawn INSTRUCTOR Mitra Sticklen, a young farmer and facilitator, is passionate about growing food and community.

Pest Management for Home Organic Gardeners

Learn how to discourage pesky critters from making your garden their personal breakfast buffet. This class will show home gardeners how to move away from using conventional chemical solutions to more sustainable and earth-friendly organic gardening practices. As a result of this session, you will learn to identify the lifecycle and controls for six major garden pests found in Southern Oregon and apply integrated pest management strategies in your organic garden. Pre-register online at www.ashland.or.us/register or call the Nature Center at 541.488.6606. AGES 15—AdultDAY Wednesday DATE May 28 TIME 6:30—9pm PLACE North Mountain Park COST $15INSTRUCTOR Patrick Marcus, a certified OSU Master Gardener and former community garden manager, operates a boutique garden service called “Wisteria Guy.”

Plant Architecture& Pruning Demonstration

Become empowered to make a positive difference in a tree or shrub’s future as Julia demonstrates the benefits of early training, maintenance, and renovative pruning. Your eyes will be opened to plant architecture and growth habits. Timing of pruning for desired effect will be discussed. Bring hand pruners for hands-on practice of proper cut angles on already-cut branches. Gather in the pavilion at the Nature Center. Pre-registration required online at www.ashland.or.us/register or call the Nature Center at 541.488.6606. LCB approved, details page 3. AGES 15—AdultDAY SundayDATE June 1 TIME Noon—4pm PLACE North Mountain Park Pavilion COST $25INSTRUCTOR Julie Gates is a horticulturist, certified arborist and aesthetic pruner with over 30 years experience designing, maintaining and pruning residential gardens from Portland to San Francisco.

Urban Composting Basic Class: Learn how to divert food scraps and organic yard debris from the landfill through composting. You will learn and see examples of how to set up an enclosed compost system that deters critters. Advanced Class: This class offers more information, tech-niques and strategies and is for composters who have taken the basic class or know nitrogen from carbon. General knowledge of composting is required.The classes are sponsored by the City of Ashland Conser-vation Commission & Recology Ashland Sanitary Service. Pre-registration is not required for this program. For more information call the Nature Center at 541.488.6606.

AGES 13—Adult(younger children must be accompanied by an adult) DAYS SaturdaysDATES Basic Class Advanced Class June 7 & July 5 August 2 TIME 2:30—4:30pm PLACE Recycle Center on Water St in Ashland(park on Water St, not in the Recycle Center parking lot) COST Free, pre-registration is not required INSTRUCTOR Rhianna Simes is an OSU Extension Service instructor.

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Water Wisdom 101: Habits & Hardware

This workshop will identify a variety of simple changes we can make to reduce our water use. When it comes to saving water, small adjustments can make a huge impact. Topics of discussion will include how to read your water meter, how to change a showerhead and bathroom aerator, testing soil moisture, checking the water pressure at your house, and information on water-wise landscaping. Conserving the water we have minimizes the effects of water shortages and helps build a better defense against future drought years. Pre-register online at www.ashland.or.us/register or call the Nature Center at 541.488.6606. AGES 10—AdultDAY WednesdayDATE June 18 TIME 6:30—8:30pm PLACE North Mountain Park COST FreeINSTRUCTOR Julie Smitherman is the Water Conservation Specialist and Landscape Irrigation Auditor for the City of Ashland.

Perennial Plant Care Proper care of your perennial plants, the backbone of your gardens, will extend their life, keep them healthy and add to the overall appearance of your gardens. We’ll walk the gardens at North Mountain Park while the instructor explains the when, what and why of perennial plant care. Pre-register online at www.ashland.or.us/register or call the Nature Center at 541.488.6606. LCB approved, details page 3. AGES 12—AdultDAY WednesdayDATE August 13 TIME 7—8:30pm PLACE North Mountain Park COST $12INSTRUCTOR Jennifer Ewing owned and operated her own commercial nursery for 10 years and now lives and teaches gardening classes in Port Orford.

Herbal First Aid In this hands-on class participants will explore how to use fresh plants found in the wild or your backyard for com-mon first aid conditions. Techniques will include use of poultices, plasters, fresh juice and more! Pre-register online at www.ashland.or.us/register or call the Nature Center at 541.488.6606.AGES 13—Adult DAY SundayDATE July 13TIME 10am—12:30pmPLACE North Mountain Park COST $25 INSTRUCTOR Jon Carlson is a clinical herbalist with over two decades of experience.

Herbs Salt and pepper have their place in the kitchen but let’s try perking up those taste buds with some new flavors from the garden! Whether you have lots of garden space or just enough room for a pot or two on your porch, you can grow and experiment with a few herbs, some year ‘round. We’ll talk about these herbs and how to grow them, proper harvesting for use in the kitchen and storage to retain their potency. You’ll sample a few recipes to give you some ideas and inspire you. Pre-register online at www.ashland.or.us/register or call the Nature Center at 541.488.6606. LCB approved, details page 3. AGES 12—AdultDAY TuesdayDATE June 17 TIME 7—8:30pm PLACE North Mountain Park COST $12INSTRUCTOR Jennifer Ewing owned and operated her own commercial nursery for 10 years and now lives and teaches gardening classes in Port Orford.

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Dog classes are for friendly dogs that are current on vaccines and comfortable on a leash around other dogs and people. Colleen Shanahan is a certified dog behavior consultant who uses reward-based dog training and has professionally trained and handled dogs since 1997. NEW STUDENTS need to complete the “Group Class Questionnaire” and read “What to Bring to Class” at www.DogGoneFun.Biz. All classes are held at The Grove. Private lessons also available by calling 541.601.7601.

Good Puppy Skills Puppies ages two to five months that have started their shots are in-vited for playtime, learning and more! Research has shown the most important period of your dog’s life is under 16 weeks of age. Your puppy is learning every minute, so let’s set up a safe, clean environ-ment to make learning good puppy manners easy and fun. Puppies will learn: SIT, DOWN, STAY, COME and LEASH WALKING. We will set time aside each week to answer questions about house training, chewing, barking and more! Please bring shot records to the first class. Pre-register online at www.ashland.or.us/register. AGES 18—AdultDAYS SundayDATES June 1—29 TIME 10—11amCOST $95 (5 lessons)

Good Dog Skills This multi-level class goes beyond basic dog training and teaches real-life skills to parents and their dogs ages five months to 15 years. You will both learn STAY, COME AND NICE LEASH WALKING and practice real-life scenarios such as Don’t Chase the Kitty, Good Greetings with Grandma and No Counter Surfing. We will also have time each week for solving problems such as barking, jumping, chewing and more. NOTE: The first class is for humans only. Pre-register online at www.ashland.or.us/register. AGES 18—AdultDAYS SundayDATES June 1—29 TIME 11:15am—12:15pmCOST $95 (5 lessons)

More Dog Gone Fun Classes Join like-minded people for ongoing adven-tures in play and training. Both you and your dog will enjoy the company of others whether it’s playtime or training time! Pre-requisite: Good Dog Skills or per-mission from instructor. Sign up for Dog Gone Fun classes at www.DogGoneFun.biz or by calling 541.601.7601.

Small Dog Social Club This is a club for friendly dogs under 20 lbs.

AGES 18—Adult DAYS SundaysDATES June 1—29 TIMES 1—1:45pm

Great Dog Skills Continue teaching your dog real-world skills in this on-going class.

AGES 18—Adult DAYS WednesdaysDATES June 4—August 20TIME 1—2pm

Follow Your Nose This four-week class is a wonderful introduction to nose work with your dog. We will begin by teaching simple “find it” games and then start working with distractions. You and your dog will learn fun skills you can take anywhere: in your backyard, at a park, inside the house and more. It’s a perfect class for puppies, older dogs or shy or reactive dogs. Dogs will be worked with individually and crated during downtime. This class will unleash your dog’s inner detective and build confidence for both of you! Pre-requisite: Good Dog Skills or permission from instructor. Pre-register online at www.ashland.or.us/register. AGES 18—AdultDAYS SundaysDATES June 1—29 TIME 2—3:15pmCOST $95 (5 lessons)

Join a Dog Gone Fun Club! For more information and to register for the classes below, visit www.DogGoneFun.biz or call the instructor at 541.601.7601.

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— ashland Creek property~developing into a City park!Ashland Parks & Recreation cares for 17 parks in addition to multiple open spaces and park properties within the City of Ashland. One of those properties is the Ashland Creek Property, an undeveloped seven-acre parcel purchased from the Vogel family in 2001. This land will soon become an official City of Ashland park.

The centrally located property, with an address of 23 Hersey Street, is situated between Helman and Oak streets, just one-third of a mile north of Ashland’s downtown Plaza. The new neighborhood and community park will help fulfill the City’s Open Space Plan adopted in 1989 toward preserving and developing land for new park spaces in the City. “Ashland places a high value on its community parks,” said Ashland Parks & Recreation Director Don Robertson. “This is perhaps best demonstrated by the high use of our most well-known park, Lithia Park. Lithia Park was created in the early 1900s as an eight-acre park and has grown to over 90 acres, with well-used trails, a playground, creek access and more. Lithia Park is perhaps over-loved, as its use is extremely high. It is clear that more community parks are needed near the downtown area,” concluded Robertson.

Ashland Creek Park, formerly used as farmland and primarily flat, borders Ashland Creek on the west side and is located within the City’s floodplain corridor; therefore, all future developments of the land will occur in the areas farthest from the creek. The site offers expansive views of Grizzly Peak to the northeast and Mt. Ashland to the south. The property will connect to existing trails and become a hub for recreation, education and gardening. Currently the property hosts a large community garden that will be expanded during the park’s development.

The master plan for the property was developed and adopted in 2005/2006 in close coordination with Parks staff, the public and the Ashland Parks & Recreation Commission. Key discussion points throughout the planning process included environmental, recreational and sustainability goals. The adopted plan not only protects but also restores this important riparian area while allowing neighbors and community members to engage in recreational enjoyments. The property will be developed in two phases:

Phase I: Beginning June, 2014, with proposed completion set for December, 2014. Projected costs: $619,900.

In June, 2013, the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) awarded Ashland Parks & Recreation $309,950 for development of the park through their OPRD Local Government Grants Program. Phase I will include:

Expanded/Renovated Community Gardens, Demonstration Gardens, Playground, Half-Court Basketball (possibly be moved to Phase II), Irrigated Multi-use Playing Field Lawn, ADA-Accessible Inner Concrete Trail Loop, ADA-Accessible Parking, Restrooms, Bicycle Parking

Phase II: Will include (timeframe TBD):

Multi-use Shelter / Outdoor Classroom, Two Kiosks, Half-Court Basketball (if not completed in Phase I), Garden Entry Arbors, Picnic Arbor, Outer Decomposed Granite Trail Loop with Associated Benches

Ashland Parks & Recreation will work with a selected contractor to supervise and build the park. “The Ashland Creek Property already contains many of the features desired by the Ashland community, including access to a beautiful creek, a central location, and walking distance to residential neighborhoods, “ stated Ashland Parks Superintendent Bruce Dickens. “The development will only add to the enjoyment of the park land,” he added.

For more information, please visit www.AshlandParksandRec.org, call 541.488.5340 or stop by the Ashland Parks & Recreation office in Lithia Park at 340 S. Pioneer (off Granite Street in the upper park).

“We’ll see you in the Park!”

Photo courtesy Eric Bonetti

Free Lithia Park Nature Walks—Enjoy Beautiful Lithia Park’s Natural HistoryThree days a week—Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays (additional Saturday walks in July and August)—rain or shine, trained volunteer naturalists from Ashland Parks & Recreation lead an easy, interesting, 1.5-hour nature walk through Lithia Park. Topics include: trees, flowers, birds, climate, water, geology and the history of the park. Nature walks are free. Please meet us at the park entrance, across from the Plaza in Ashland. Pre-registration is not required for the nature walks.

AGES All ages welcomeDAYS Saturdays (Jul & Aug only) Sundays, Wednesdays & Fridays (May—Sep)DATES May 2—September 28TIME 10amPLACE Meet at Lithia Park entranceCOST FREE

Free Concerts in the Park with the Ashland City Band

Enjoy a summer concert every Thursday evening in beautiful Lithia Park. Bring a picnic dinner (alcohol is not allowed), blanket or chair, and your family and friends! Pre-registration is not re-quired for the free concerts. A special patriotic concert will be offered on the 4th of July at noon.

AGES All ages welcome DAYS ThursdaysDATES June 19—August 14TIME 7—8pmPLACE Butler Bandshell COST Free

The Feast of Will—Dinner & Performances in Lithia Park

This annual event will take place on Friday, June 13 at 6:00 p.m. and is sponsored by the Ashland Lions Club and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF). The cost is only $15. For tickets and more information, please contact the OSF box office at 541-482-4331.

GeocachingDid you know there are geocaches in our parks? Including Lithia Park! Check it out at www.geocaching.com.

Ashland’s Treasure LIKE us on Facebook and keep your eyes peeled for upcoming scavenger hunts that will take you on a journey to uncover an important piece of Lithia Park history. www.Facebook.com/AshlandParksandRec.

Tom Foster, right, has been the park walk volunteer coordinator for over 20 years

— what’s happening in lithia park this summer!

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Feature Locations 1. Park Entrance 2. Plaza 3. Shakespeare Festival 4. Lower Duck Pond 5. Playground 6. Lithia Fountain 7. Butler Bandshell 8. Rose Garden

9. Butler-Perozzi Fountain 10. Japanese Garden 11. Tennis Courts 12. Upper Duck Pond 13. Parks Offices 14. Lower Fire Ring 15. Island Fire Ring 16. Swim Reservoir 17. Community Center 18. Pioneer Hall 19. Feast of Will Lawn

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Butler-Perozzi Fountain in Lithia ParkLearn how you help restore this jewel—Details page 38

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Lithia Park Reservations & Facility Rental InformationPark facilities can be rented for private special events such as weddings, receptions, meetings, picnics, and family gatherings.

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Designated Outdoor Reservable SitesThere are several reservable sites to choose from, including rustic natural areas with picnic tables and barbecues for groups of up to 250 people as well as small and large green lawns for more intimate or formal gatherings. Formal facility reservations available May through September only.

Indoor Reservable FacilitiesThe Community Center and Pioneer Hall are indoor facilities avail-able to rent for events such as weddings, receptions, birthday parties, meetings, and conferences. Fees and deposits are required.

Reservations and Use PermitsReservations and Use Permits are required for all outdoor special events, including but not limited to walkathons, concerts, festivals, and weddings. Parks Commission approval is required for some special event requests.

It’s Easy to Reserve in Lithia Park! You can make a formal reservation with a debit/credit card by call-ing 541.488.5340. To pay with a check or cash, visit the Ashland Parks & Recreation office located at 340 S Pioneer Street. There is a refundable security deposit for any formal reservation. The wed-ding package is $400–$1150 depending on your needs. For other events, such as picnics, birthday parties and family reunions, fees vary from $55–$75 per 4-hour time block depending on the location.

Call Us for More InformationIf you are interested in reserving a designated site in Lithia Park, the Community Center, Pioneer Hall, or the Ashland Senior Center, please contact the Ashland Parks & Recreation office for reservations or rental information at 541.488.5340.

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Park & Facility Locations…• Lithia Park Office—340 S Pioneer St, off Granite St• Community Center—59 Winburn Way in Lithia Park• Pioneer Hall—73 Winburn Way in Lithia Park• The Grove—1195 E Main St • Oak Knoll Golf Course—3070 Hwy 66• Ashland Senior Center—1699 Homes Ave• North Mountain Park Nature Center—620 N Mountain Ave• Ashland Dog Park—Off W Nevada St• Ashland Community Skate Park—100 Water St• Daniel Meyer Pool—1705 Homes Ave in Hunter Park (seasonal facility: Jun—Sep)

General Park Rules & RegulationsPark hours — dawn to dusk

Alcohol/Narcotics — Not permitted in any Parks-managed property

Smoking — Not permitted in any Ashland park.

Amplification — Only allowed at Lithia Park Bandshell; reservation required.

Fires & Barbecues — Only permitted in designated fire rings or in barbecue stands raised off the ground. Please do not leave a fire unattended or depart before extinguishing any fire.

Camping — Not allowed in any Ashland park.

Dogs — Except for service animals, dogs are only allowed in dog-friendly park areas. To view a map of dog-friendly parks in Ashland, visit www.ashland.or.us/DogFriendly.

Firearms — Use of firearms, fireworks and explosives is not permitted in any Ashland park.

Horses/Exotic Animals — Not permitted in any Ashland park.

Vending — No selling or soliciting is allowed in any Ashland park.

Facility RentalsThe Ashland Parks & Recreation Department rents two indoor facilities suitable for many types of events: the Ashland Community Center and Pioneer Hall. Both facili-ties have chairs and tables. Alcohol is allowed with a fee of $150. Fees, capacities and availability vary for each facility. Call 541.488.5340 for information on reservable facilities. Visit www.ashland.or.us/facility for more information.

Lithia Park BandshellEvents involving performances or amplification may take place only at the bandshell. The noise level must not exceed 75 dB when monitored from a point directly across from the bandshell on the park side of Granite Street. Maximum performance time is 1.5 hours and all performances and activities must conclude by 8:00 p.m. Reservations of the facility are available May through September only.

Park & Facility Refund PolicyCustomers receive a full refund with a one-week notice, or if inclement weather prevents use of a reserved area.

Ashland Community Skate Park1. All participants are required to wear protective head gear while using the Skate Park.2. Skateboard and rollerblade activities have priority over bicycle activities.3. Use the Skate Park at your own risk.4. Do not use the facility when the skate surface is wet.

Ashland Community GardensThe Ashland Parks Department manages four community gardens: Ashland Creek Park on Hersey Street, Scenic Park, Clay Street Park and Garden Way Park. For more information or to be added to a wait list, send an email to linda.chesney@ashland.or.us or call 541.488.6606. Please include your name, email, phone number, and garden preference.

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The Ashland Parks & Recreation DepartmentThe Ashland Parks & Recreation Department is overseen by a five-member elected Parks Commission. The goal of the Parks Commission is to provide and promote recreational opportunities and to preserve and maintain public lands.

The Department has three divisions:• The Parks Division operates, maintains, constructs, and plans parks and recreational facilities within the system.

It also develops new parks and administers open space areas.

• The Recreation Division provides recreation activities for people of all ages.

• The Golf Division operates, maintains and provides professional services for the Oak Knoll Golf Course, a 9–hole municipal course owned by the City of Ashland. Visit www.OakKnollGolf.org.

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Instructor Cathy Egelston Mahoney has a B.A. in Art from California State University Northridge and has been an art instructor for 18 years. She is a painter, muralist, and portrait artist. Private lessons available. Most classes will take place outdoors in Lithia Park. Please call the Parks & Recreation Department for a summer supply list. Supplies must be purchased prior to the first class. Pre-register online at www.ashland.or.us/register.

Watercolor/Drawing Studio This is an intermediate-level class held in beautiful Lithia Park. Students will learn landscape painting and drawing techniques focusing on trees, water and rocks at various park locations.

AGES 18—AdultDAYS FridayDATES Session 1 | June 6—27 Session 2 | July 11—August 1TIME 9am—noonPLACE Lithia Park, location TBA COST $99 (4 lessons)

Drawing Beginning — Come learn to draw outdoors in beautiful Lithia Park. Classes demonstrate basic drawing techniques with a focus on how to draw landscape subjects including trees, rocks and water. AGES 18—AdultDAYS ThursdaysDATES Session 1 | June 5—26 Session 2 | July 10—31TIME 9—10:30am PLACE Lithia Park, location TBA COST $56 (4 lessons)

Watercolor Beginning — Come learn to paint with watercolors outdoors in beautiful Lithia Park. Class includes color theory, brush work and paint application as well as basic drawing skills for painting. AGES 18—AdultDAYS ThursdaysDATES Session 1 | June 5—26 Session 2 | July 10—31TIME 10:45am—12:15pm PLACE Lithia Park, location TBA COST $56 (4 lessons)

Acrylic Painting Beginning — Come learn to paint with acrylics. Class includes color theory, brush work, paint ap-plication and basic drawing as needed for the class. AGES 18—AdultDAYS TuesdaysDATES Session 1 | June 3—24 Session 2 | July 8—29 TIME 11—12:30pm PLACE The Grove; Otte/Peterson RmCOST $56 (4 lessons)

Intermediate — Classes are held outdoors in beautiful Lithia Park with a focus on how to draw landscapes including trees, rocks and water and also close-up subjects. AGES 18—AdultDAYS WednesdaysDATES Session 1 | June 4—25 Session 2 | July 9—30TIME 9—10:30am PLACE Lithia Park, location TBA COST $56 (4 lessons)

Intermediate — Classes are held outdoors in beautiful Lithia Park and focus on painting landscapes including trees, water, rocks and wildlife. AGES 18—AdultDAYS WednesdaysDATES Session 1 | June 4—25 Session 2 | July 9—30TIME 10:45am—12:15pmPLACE Lithia Park, location TBA COST $56 (4 lessons)

Intermediate — Classes will be held outdoors in beautiful Lithia Park where we will focus on tech-niques for landscape painting, including scenes of trees, water, rocks and close up subjects. AGES 18—AdultDAYS TuesdaysDATES Session 1 | June 3—24 Session 2 | July 8—29 TIME 9—10:30am PLACE Lithia Park, location TBACOST $56 (4 lessons)

Introduction to Sketching Outdoors This is a one-day workshop designed to introduce basic skills of sketching outdoors.

AGES 18—AdultDAY SaturdayDATE June 14TIME 9am—noon PLACE Lithia Park, Japanese Garden COST $35

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Sassy Shakeres Create beautiful, artistic beaded gourds called shakeres us-ing a medium sized (about 8 inch) gourd. Prepare the gourd by sanding and coating with clear or colored wax, then string with beads. Work on it between classes and finish it during the second class. All materials for shakeres are supplied, but bring scissors and a mask to cover your face while sanding. Bring personal water bottle. As with most Ashland Parks & Recreation programs, pre-registration is required. Pre-register online at www.ashland.or.us/register or call the Nature Center at 541.488.6606. AGES 12—AdultDAYS Saturdays DATES May 31 & June 7 TIME 10am—1pm PLACE North Mountain Park COST $68, includes all materialsINSTRUCTOR Patty Aulik has taught Afro-Cuban drumming and folk art for 25 years to a wide range of students.

Art Hike Combine art with physical activity by taking an art hike. Join Krista and her daughter, Ilaena, as they explore the natural surroundings for scientific and artistic combinations. During or after the hike, make creations based on your explora-tion. It’s a wonderful way to combine art and exercise. We hope to see you out there! Bring snacks and water bottle. Pre-register online at www.ashland.or.us/register or call the Nature Center at 541.488.6606. AGES All ages welcome (children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult) DAY SaturdayDATE June 28 TIME 9am—1pm PLACE Begins at North Mountain Park COST $15INSTRUCTOR Krista Hepford is a member of the National Art Educators Association and has been teaching the connections between science and art for over 12 years. Locally she has volunteered her teaching skills at North Mountain Park and Willow Wind. Ilaena is her science inspired 11 year old daughter who also volunteers locally.

Hand-Weaving a Potato Basket Receive hands-on instruction in making an open, round basket with handles on the sides, made with a strong frame using natural materials from willow, seaweed, cattails, ivy and flat and round reeds. Instructor Louisa Lenz-Porter will help you create a functional and beautiful basket that will hold anything you want, not just potatoes! Approximate size is 10 inches by 12 inches. Handouts and materials included. Pre-register online at www.ashland.or.us/register or call the Nature Center at 541.488.6606. AGES 15—AdultDAY Saturday DATE July 26 TIME 10am—5pm PLACE North Mountain Park COST $65, includes all materials INSTRUCTOR Louisa Lenz-Porter, a basket-maker and gardener for 30 years, enjoys teaching, being creative, being in nature and using what we can grow or collect from the wild.

Culinary Herbal Wreath Making Spend a lovely summer evening learning how to create fresh culinary herbal wreaths that will naturally dry and extend your enjoyment and use of these fragrant and useful plants. Great gifts for family, friends, and yourself! We will gather herbs from the North Mountain Park garden in the peak of their growth, but feel free to bring herbs from your own garden as well. Pre-register online at www.ashland.or.us/register or call the Nature Center at 541.488.6606.AGES 12—Adult DAY ThursdayDATE July 24TIME 5—7pmPLACE North Mountain Park COST $20, includes all materials INSTRUCTOR Liz Landreth is long-time gardener and outdoor enthusiast. She’s a field instructor and garden docent at the Park, with a special interest in native plants,ethnobotany and culinary and medicinal herbs.

Preschool Puppet Theatre Please pre-register prior to day of program

Join Brenda Bear, Maven Raven, Trickster Coyote and a chorus of other animal friends as they discover the wonders of our natural world. A brief ecology lesson will lead into a fun and interactive performance. The show will be fol-lowed by free puppet play, snack time, a related hands-on craft activity and an outdoor exploration. Reservations are guaranteed only until 10:30am. Please arrive early, as space and parking are limited; no late seating. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times during the program. Pre-register online at www.ashland.or.us/register or call the Nature Center at 541.488.6606.AGES Intended for children 3—5 years oldDAYS 2nd Friday each monthDATES May 9 | June 13 | July 11 | August 8 TIME 10:30—11:45amPLACE North Mountain Park COST $6 per childINSTRUCTORS North Mountain Park Puppeteers

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Northwest Nature Shop’s Birding for Kids

Calling all kids to get out for a birding adventure along Bear Creek! North Mountain Park offers opportunities to see a variety of birds that live in oak trees, along the creek and the open meadows. We will follow Great Blue Herons near the water, and admire the Turkey Vultures soaring and listen for Red Tailed Hawks. It is a great time to welcome back mi-grating birds to the area such as Golden Crowned Sparrows, Bullock’s Orioles and Yellow Warblers. Grab your binoculars and comfy walking shoes to come explore our local birds! Pre-register online at www.ashland.or.us/register or call the Nature Center at 541.488.6606.AGES 5—AdultDAY SaturdayDATE May 17TIME 10am—NoonPLACE North Mountain Park COST $5INSTRUCTOR Jeanine Moy is a local naturalist, educator and artist who works at the Northwest Nature Shop in Ashland.

Rogue Valley Bird Day Saturday, May 10, 8am—Noonwww.RogueValleyBirdDay.net

“Why Birds Matter”

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Beginning Bird Identification Spend two hours birding in North Mountain Park during spring migration and learn about common year-round birds as well as the birds coming to warmer climates in May. Bring enthusiasm and curiosity for learning about the birds. We can provide binoculars. We will do casual walking. Dress comfort-ably. Pre-register online at www.ashland.or.us/register or call the Nature Center at 541.488.6606.AGES 10—AdultDAY SaturdayDATE May 17TIME 8—10amPLACE North Mountain Park COST $15INSTRUCTOR Shannon Rio enjoys teaching classes on birding and is a Klamath Bird Observatory board member.

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History of the Rogue Valley for Homeschoolers

During this hands-on outdoor program, students will pretend to be explorers as they “discover” native plants, animals and people. They will also learn about the Oregon gold rush as they “mine” for gold using gold pans and a miniature sluice box. Finally, they will learn about early pioneer life as they pretend to be a pioneer family setting up their homestead. All activities will be taught in small groups of 10 or less. Pre-register online at www.ashland.or.us/register or call the Nature Center at 541.488.6606.AGES 5—10DAY TuesdayDATE June 3TIME 9:30am—NoonPLACE North Mountain Park COST $10INSTRUCTOR Ashland Parks & Recreation staff and volunteer docents

Summer Saturday Morning Bird Walks

Stroll through North Mountain Park with local birding ex-perts from the Rogue Valley. This will be an opportunity to see and hear a variety of birds that spend the summer in the Rogue Valley. Binoculars and field guides will be available for check-out. As with most Ashland Parks & Recreation programs, pre-registration is required. Register online at www.ashland.or.us/register or call the Nature Center at 541.488.6606.AGES All ages welcome DAYS 2nd Saturday each monthDATES June 14 | July 12 | August 9 | September 13TIME 8—9amPLACE North Mountain Park COST Free INSTRUCTORS Local volunteer birders

Earth Camp for Kids Explore the wet and wild places of North Mountain Park and discover some amazing creatures that live at the Park. Cre-ate unique crafts and rhythm instruments using natural and recycled materials. Learn about some useful plants found in the Park’s gardens and natural areas including some edible ones you can harvest and prepare as snacks. Harness the sun’s energy to bake some goodies in a solar oven. Play cooperative games, make music and engage in imaginative creative writ-ing in your own hand-made journal. Registration deadline is June 12. Pre-register online at www.ashland.or.us/register or call the Nature Center at 541.488.6606.AGES 8—12 DAYS Monday—ThursdayDATES June 16—19TIME 9am—NoonPLACE North Mountain Park COST $65 INSTRUCTORS North Mountain Park staff

How to Eat Weeds

Learn your spring / summer edible weeds in this interactive class that will cover plant identification, nutritional content and the opportunity to gather and prepare weed-based recipes. Students are encouraged to bring a knife, cutting board and a pair of scissors/snips. Pre-register online at www.ashland.or.us/register or call the Nature Center at 541.488.6606. AGES 11—AdultDAY SundayDATE May 18 TIME 10am—1pm PLACE North Mountain Park COST $30INSTRUCTOR Jon Carlson is a clinical herbalist with over two decades of experience.

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Bumble Bee Monitoring for Citizen Scientists This will be a short course based mainly on identifying bumble bees for the purpose of helping researchers in col-laboration with the Xerces Society to determine the status and habitat conservation needs of bumble bees. Learn how you can contribute to this important effort, whether it be photographing these amazing creatures in your garden or up in the mountains. The first hour will be a short overview of their lifecycle and identification. We’ll spend the second hour outside in the garden. Participants will want to bring a pen and paper for note taking and a camera (or your smart-phone) is recommended, but not required. Pre-register online at www.ashland.or.us/register or call the Nature Center at 541.488.6606.AGES 12—Adult DAY SaturdayDATE July 12TIME 10am—NoonPLACE North Mountain Park COST $5 INSTRUCTOR Shannon Davis is a biology student at SOU and an entomology technician at the Southern Oregon Research and Extension in Central Point.

Northwest Nature Shop’s Introduction to Birding Look, up in the sky, it’s a bird! But what kind? Learn about the many species of birds that call Rogue Valley home. Terence Philippe of the Northwest Nature Shop hopes to pique your interest and motivate you to explore one of the world’s most loved hob-bies. Get ready to be fascinated by birds! In this class you will not only enrich your enjoyment of the birds in your own backyard, but you will attain a set of skills that will allow you to explore and expand your enjoyment of birds near and far. A local field trip will provide time in the field to ask questions and sharpen your skills. Pre-register online at www.ashland.or.us/register or call the Nature Center at 541.488.6606.AGES 10—Adult DAYS SundayDATES June 22TIME 10am—NoonPLACE North Mountain Park COST $5

INSTRUCTOR Terence Philippe is a life-long skilled outdoor enthusiast. An avid birder, hiker, biker and outdoor photographer, he has worked at the Northwest Nature Shop for the past seven years providing valuable information about everything related to local outdoor activities.

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Star Party & PresentationNASA’s SOFIA Airborne Observatory

NASA’s SOFIA (Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy) is a modified 747 with a 2.4-meter (100”) tele-scope. The instructors, Dave Bloomsness and Robert Black, have recently flown on SOFIA and will talk about their experience as Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors. They’ll also talk about different types of “light” in the electromag-netic spectrum and what wavelengths we can actually see. After the talk you’ll get to take a peek through telescopes with assistance of the Southern Oregon Skywatchers. Pre-registration is not required. For more information please call the Nature Center at 541.488.6606.

AGES All ages welcome DAY SaturdayDATE August 30TIME 7:30—10pmPLACE North Mountain Park COST Free: Pre-registration is not required INSTRUCTOR Dave Bloomsness has been an amateur astronomer for almost 30 years. Robert Black teaches astronomy at North Medford High School.

Baby Birds: The Next Generation Join Harry Fuller on a Thursday evening this summer for a presentation on the nesting, brooding and parenting habits of our local birds. Follow up what you learn with a field trip on the following Saturday to view the “Next Generation.” Pre-register online at www.ashland.or.us/register or call the Nature Center at 541.488.6606.AGES 13—Adult Lecture | Field Trip DAYS Thursday | Saturday DATE July 17 | July 19TIME 6:30—8pm | 8:30am—3pm PLACE North Mountain ParkCOST $15INSTRUCTOR Harry Fuller is a local birding tour guide and author of Freeway Birding, San Francisco to Seattle. His website is www.towhee.net, and his bird blog is http://atowhee.wordpress.com.

Stewarding Wild Medicinal Plants This is an interactive course for serious students wanting to deepen their relationship with medicinal plants in the wild. Students will get a chance to understand and discuss the processes involved in assessing the health and age of plant populations, the role a plant plays in the ecosystem, the rela-tionship of companion plants, as well as hands-on practices that foster plant vitality and propagation. This is not a trip where plants will be gathered. Hiking difficulty: moderate, some uneven terrain. Bring appropriate outdoor clothing and a bag lunch. Pre-register online at www.ashland.or.us/register or call the Nature Center at 541.488.6606.AGES 18—Adult DAY SaturdayDATE August 2TIME 10am—4pmPLACE Driving directions to EarthTeach Forest Park (about 9 miles from Ashland) available upon registrationCOST $60 INSTRUCTOR Jon Carlson is a clinical herbalist with over two decades of experience.

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green living tips — water-smart landsCaping

In the summer, about 50% of our total water usage is sprinkled on our lawns and gardens. That’s a lot of water!

Have you ever thought about training your landscape? By making simple modifications to your maintenance practices you can actually train your landscape to need less water.

Watering your landscape less frequently, but for longer periods, helps roots grow deeper into the soil. Deep rooted plants will be healthier, require less water, and better withstand stress and disease.

To promote a drought-tolerant landscape with a healthy root system, consider the following practices:

• Avoidwateringtooearlyintheseason.Thiswill“spoil”yourlandscapeandtrainittoexpectexcesswater.

• Waterlessfrequentlyandmoredeeply.Toavoidrunoff,breakupthewateringcyclebyanhoursothateachcyclecan soak in before more water is applied.

• Wateryourlawnonlywhenitshowssignsthatitneedsit.Foldedleafbladesareasignofwilt.

• Mowyourlawnatthehighestrecommendedheightforyourgrasstoencouragedeeprootgrowth.

• Sharpenyourmowerbladetwoorthreetimesduringtheseason.Dullbladesdamagethelawnresultingintheneed for more water.

• Waterlateatnightorearlyinthemorningforreducedevaporation.

• Leaveclippingsonthelawnasyoumow,unlesstheclippingsareclumping,asclippingsprovidewaterandnutrients.

• Reduceoreliminatenitrogenfertilizer,whichcancauseshallowrooting,andincreasepotassiumfertilizertoenhancedrought tolerance.

•Plantnativeplantsorplantsadaptedtodrought.

Right Plant, Right Place

Want to find the right plant for that sunny, shady, wet or dry area of your landscape? Looking for a low-water-use plant that blooms bright yellow flowers in the summer, can grow well in full sun and will only grow to three feet tall?

The City’s Water-Wise Landscaping website www.ashland.or.us/waterwise helps you save water by recommending the perfect plants for your needs. Once you’re on the website, click on “Plants” at the top of the page, then select “Guided Search” to get started.

For more information on the City’s conservation programs please call 541.488.5306.

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ROGUE VALLEY BIRD DAY North Mountain Park Nature Center (a division of Ashland Parks & Recreation), Klamath Bird Observatory, Rogue Valley Audubon Society, JPR (Jefferson Public Radio), Northwest Nature Shop, Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop, Wildlife Images Rehabilitation and Education Center

Ashland Parks & Recreation, RVTD (Rogue Valley Transportation District), JPR (Jefferson Public Radio), and the City of Ashland Fire Department and Transportation Commission

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ASHLAND PARKS YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS (YCC) Help improve and restore Ashland parks and trails Earn 25 hours of Community Service per session

Contact Info... Lori Ainsworth, Volunteer Coordinator lori.ainsworth@ashland.or.us•541.552.2264 www.ashland.or.us/Volunteer

Apply early at www.ashland.or.us/YouthCorps

AGES 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th graders

DAYS Monday—Thursday

DATES Session 1: June 23—26 Session 2: July 7—10 Session 3: July 14—17

TIME 7:30am—2:30pm

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Thank you to the following Adopt-A-Park & Trail Sponsors • Bluebird Park—Recology Ashland Sanitary • Briscoe Geology Park—The Jefferson Center • Calle Guanajuato—Albertsons in Ashland • Clay Street Park—The Siskiyou School• Garden Way Park—The Soroptimists • Garfield Park—The Yogurt Hut • Glenwood Park—The SOU Green House • Hunter Park—Ashland Tennis & Fitness• Lithia Park Japanese Garden • Oredson-Todd Woods —Richard Anderson & Alison Date —John Muir School, 6th, 7th & 8th Grade Classes• Railroad Park—Wells Fargo Bank in Ashland • Scenic Park—The Friends of Scenic Park

If you would like to “ADOPT,” please visit www.ashland.or.us/Volunteer

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Contact Info... Lori Ainsworth, Volunteer Coordinator lori.ainsworth@ashland.or.us•541.552.2264 www.ashland.or.us/Volunteer

Hand out maps and answer visitor questions as a Lithia Park Host this summer. Or be our eyes as you hike Ashland’s bountiful trails as a Trail Host.

This is a great opportunity for all ages to get outside, meet new people, and have fun while volunteering with Ashland Parks and Recreation.

High school students can earn community service hours!

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Share in a Living TreasureTHE PURPOSEThe purpose of the Ashland Parks Foundation is to enhance Ashland’s quality of life by financially supporting its parks system.

THE ORGANIZATIONThe Ashland Parks Foundation, established in 1995 under the laws of the State of Oregon as a nonprofit corporation, is recognized by the U.S. Department of Treasury, Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt benefit foundation. It is administered by a five-member board of Ashland residents.

WAYS TO GIVEGifts to the Foundation can be tailored to your own financial position and will usually have tax advantages. The Foundation is grateful for gifts of any amount. The Foundation’s legal counsel is available to work with prospective donors.

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Examples of contributions to the Ashland Parks System:• The Oregon Shakespeare Festival semi-annually donates proceeds, which are held in trust, of one outdoor performance.• George Brinkworth donated his estate, including property and funds for improvements to neighborhood parks and Lithia Park.• The Daniel Meyer Family donated funds to build an outdoor swimming pool at Hunter Park.

Examples of Gifts• For specific facilities or capital improvements• For specific programs or activities• For unrestricted use and/or• As an endowment fund

The Foundation has a goal in 2014 to refurbish the Butler-Perozzi Fountain in Lithia Park. The fountain, situated on a formal terrace near the sycamore grove, a rose garden and the Butler Memorial Band Shelter, was offered as a memorial gift to the park in 1915 by Gwin Butler and Domingo Perozzi. The fountain was sculpted by Antonio Frilli in Florence, Italy, in the early 1900s and completely restored in the 1980s. Funding is needed for general repairs and vandalism. Due to its prime location within Lithia Park, the fountain is vandalized more frequently than any other area in Lithia Park.

You can help the Foundation reach their restoration goal for the Butler-Perozzi Fountain by making a tax-deductible contribution. Visit www.AshlandParksFoundation.com or call the Ashland Parks & Recreation Department at 541.488.5340 for more information.

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Italian for Travelers If you are planning a trip to Italy or dreaming about the sounds of this beautiful language, this class is for you! It is designed to develop basic conversation skills that will help you understand and communicate in Ital-ian. The class is fun and relaxed as well as culturally and geographically informative. Pre-register online at www.ashland.or.us/register.AGES Mature teenagers & adultsDAYS Mondays DATES July 21—August 25TIME 6:35—8:05pmPLACE The Grove, Otte/Peterson Rm COST $100 (6 classes)INSTRUCTOR Monica Rountree is a native Spanish & Italian speaker with a master’s degree in Romance Languages.

Spanish for Travelers If you are planning a trip to Spain or Latin America, this is the class for you! It is designed to develop basic conversa-tion skills that will help you understand and communicate in Spanish. The class is fun and relaxed as well as cultur-ally and geographically informative. Pre-register online at www.ashland.or.us/register.AGES Mature teenagers & adultsDAYS MondaysDATES July 21—August 25 TIME 5—6:30pmPLACE The Grove, Otte/Peterson RmCOST $100 (6 classes)INSTRUCTOR Monica Rountree is a native Spanish & Italian speaker with a master’s degree in Romance Languages.

The following Italian and Spanish classes taught by MONICA ROUNTREE are for mature teenagers or adults and will be held at The Grove, Otte/Peterson Rm. The cost for each is $100 (6 classes). REGISTER WITH THE INSTRUCTOR at monicarountree@hotmail.com or call 541.499.0590 (online registration not available for programs listed below). QUESTIONS? Contact Monica at monicarountree@hotmail.com.

Spanish—Intermediate Conversation DAYS ThursdaysDATES July 24—August 28 TIME 5—6:30pm

Spanish—Advanced Conversation DAYS ThursdaysDATES July 24—August 28TIME 6:35—8:05pm

Italian—Intermediate Conversation DAYS WednesdaysDATES July 23—August 27TIME 5—6:30pm

Italian—Advanced Conversation DAYS WednesdaysDATES July 23—August 27 TIME 6:35—8:05pm

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HIIT Boot Camp High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) Boot Camp is a challenging, fun and effective fitness program designed to deliver maximum results. We combine activities like push-ups, agility exercises, resistance training, obstacle courses, speed drills and endurance challenges to create a fun and rewarding total body workout!

The HIIT routine includes intervals of high intensity exercises followed by recovery intervals of light to moderate exercises. Expe-rience aerobic, anaerobic, muscular endurance and fat burning like never before. Bring a towel, mat, water bottle and dumbbells weighing 5 to 20 lbs (depending on your fitness level). Pre-register online at www.ashland.or.us/register. Punchcards, available at the first class, will allow participants to choose the workout times that fit their schedule. (Punchcards will expire two months after purchase. Refunds will not be given for unused punches.)

AGES 12—AdultTIMES 6—7am Class 5:30—6:30pm Class 8—9am ClassDAYS Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays Tuesdays & Thursdays SaturdaysDATES June 3—August 30 PLACE The Grove, GymCOST $80 punchcard for 12 workouts; $50 punchcard for 6 workouts First Saturday of the month is Free Community Workout day (bring a towel, mat, water bottle and dumbbells ) INSTRUCTOR Tiazza Rose is a certified personal trainer, dance and fitness instructor. She was voted Best Fitness Trainer in 2011 by Healthy Living Magazine and is a professional belly dancer from Casablanca, Morocco.

Building Bones Step-by-Step Come strengthen your muscles, bring awareness to your body and get your mind ready for the day. Building Bones Step-by Step is a community-based exercise program developed by research-ers in the Bone Research Lab at Oregon State University. Their research shows that targeted exercises later in life slow bone loss and improve strength and balance, which may reduce fall risk. Building Bones Step-by-Step exercise classes are safe for indi-viduals with osteoporosis and osteopenia and provide benefits for people of all ages. The program is appropriate for both active and not-so-active people; exercises in each class are modified to suit individuals at varying levels of fitness. For more information visit www.youcandoitnow.net. Please register by calling the Ashland Parks & Recreation office at 541-488-5340 (online registration is not available).AGES 30—AdultDAYS Mondays, Wednesdays &/or FridaysDATES Session 1 | June 9—July 21 (no class Jul 4) Session 2 | July 28—September 8 (no class Sep 1) TIME 8—8:55amPLACE The Grove, GymCOST $42 (6 classes) $69 (12 classes) $75 (18 classes)INSTRUCTOR Carol Lee Rogers is a certified fitness trainer with Better Bones and Balance, International Sports Science Associations and Aquatic Exercise Association.

Internal Kung Fu Internal Kung Fu is a martial arts practice developed in China. It involves forms and practical applica-tions from the classic internal arts: Ba Gua Zhang, Hsing I Ch’uan, and Tai Chi Ch’uan. While learning the forms and applications there is also a practical study of relaxation, breathing and body aware-ness for confidence, general health and well-being. Applications include a rigorous study with body strikes, parries, joint locks and throws, as well as Chi Gong and push hands. Participants should wear loose clothing and be prepared to work out. Please contact the instructor at jeffbehrends@gmail.com for more information. This class is taught as an ongoing series and new students can join any time. Pre-register online at www.ashland.or.us/reg-ister. Punchcards, available at the first class, will allow participants to choose the workout times that fit their schedule. (Punchcards will expire two months after purchase. Refunds will not be given for unused punches.)

AGES 16—Adult DAYS Mondays & Wednesdays DATES May—August TIME 4:30—6pm PLACE The Grove, Gym COST $40/10-class punchcardINSTRUCTOR Jeff Behrends

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Junior Tennis Camps The following week-long Junior Tennis Camps will run Monday to Thursday; Friday will be used as a rain make-up day if necessary.

Lil Aces... Players will be led through a progression of fun game-based exercises in the QuickStart method. They will learn the fundamentals of all strokes, including serving. Lil Aces will learn the “art of the rally.“AGES 5—7TIME 9:30—10:30amCOST $28/wk Challengers... In addition to stroke mechanics, etiquette and “the rally,” these juniors will be introduced to point-play and scoring. A fun, game-based format will be used, keeping these players moving the entire hour.AGES 8—11TIME 10:30—11:30amCOST $28/wk Middle School/High School... Players will develop skills through a fun, interactive game-based format. Match play will be incorporated to include strategy and patterns of play (sessions are 1.5 hours).AGES 12 & upTIME 11:30am—1pmCOST $45/wk ALL Camps... DATES Week 1: June 16—19 | Week 2: June 23—26 | Week 3: July 7—10 | Week 4: July 21—24 Week 5: July 28—31 | Week 6: August 4—7 | Week 7: August 11—14 | Week 8: August 18—21 PLACE Hunter Park Tennis Courts

Adult Tennis Lessons This class will be hands-on, teaching adults of all skill levels to improve their game in a fun and exciting environment. In the beginning class, learn tennis basics (strokes, scoring and strategy). In the intermediate class, build on stroke improvement and higher level game strategies through drills and game play.

AGES 14—Adult DAYS Monday—ThursdayDATES Session 1: June 16—26 Session 2: July 7—17 TIME Beginning Intermediate 9—10am or 6—7pm 7—8pm PLACE Hunter Park Tennis Courts COST $80/8 lessons

Big Al’s Tennis Tournament Once again, Ashland Parks & Recreation is proud to announce its affiliation with the oldest and largest USTA-sanctioned tennis tournament in the Rogue Valley...

Big Al’s Tennis Tournament! Events will include:Men’s Singles & DoublesWomen’s Singles & Doubles Mixed Doubles

All proceeds will support tennis in the community of Ashland. For more information, contact Kelly Baker at Ashland Tennis & Fitness Club at 541.482.4073.

DAYS Friday—Sunday DATES July 18—20PLACE Hunter Park, SOU or Lithia Park Tennis Courts

Ashland Tennis & Fitness club is teaming up with Ashland Parks & Recreation to offer youth-development tennis and adult tennis lessons in the Rogue Valley! Classes will be for beginners through advanced at all age levels. Come try the new QuickStart program designed to allow new junior players to quickly develop hitting skills in a fun and exciting format. Nationally recognized Pros will be working with all ages to help develop a love and passion for the game of tennis. Loaner racquets available; please reserve the racquets with Kelly Baker at Ashland Tennis & Fitness Club, 541.482.4073. All classes will be taught by Kelly Baker, a USPTA Certified 1 instructor since 1988 and a tennis coach since 1981. A Division I college player, JC All American Tennis Player and Di-rector of Tennis at Duke University, Kelly is the current Director of Tennis at Ashland Tennis & Fitness Club. Pre-register online at www.ashland.or.us/register.

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Gentle Yoga for Adults 60 & BetterJoin instructor Marion Moore for a yoga class designed for seniors and people with physical challenges or limitations. Participants will be asked to get up and down from the floor once during each session. The class includes Iyengar-style alignments and sequencing, with a strong emphasis on re-leasing unnecessary tension. See page 7 to learn more about the Ashland Senior Center. Pre-registration is not required. AGES 60 & up DATES OngoingDAYS/TIMES Wednesdays | 9:30—10:30am Saturdays | 10:30—11:30amPLACE Ashland Senior Center, 1699 Homes AveCOST $15 (4 lessons); $5/class for drop-in

Beginning Skateboarding Clinics We are offering organized instruction for introductory skateboarding techniques taught by experienced skateboarders! Bring own helmet (a requirement), knee and elbow pads and of course your skateboard. The clinics will be held in an energetic and safe environment for kids to grasp the sport of skateboarding and enjoy the Ashland Community Skate Park. Parents are asked to remain at the Skate Park during instruction times. Pre-register online at www.ashland.or.us/register.

AGES/DAY/TIME 4—7 | Saturday | 10—11am 8—12 | Saturday | 11:15am—12:15pm DATES Session 1: June 21—July 19 (no class July 5) Session 2: July 26—August 23 PLACE Ashland Community Skate Park on Water St COST $30/session (4 classes) INSTRUCTOR TBA

Tai Chi for Adults 50 & BetterTai Chi is a moving meditation that strengthens bones and muscles, improves balance, and increases flexibility. Instruc-tor Char Hersh will use various forms of Tai Chi to create a flowing routine that can be done anywhere. She recently added Qi Gong, the movement of energy through the body. The class is ongoing and instruction is continuous so you may join us at any time. Your first class is as our guest. See page 7 to learn more about the Ashland Senior Center. Pre-registration is not required.

AGES 50 & up DAYS/TIMES Basic Class on Mondays 9—10:30am 10:45am—noon Advanced Class on Thursdays 9—10:30amDATES OngoingPLACE Ashland Senior Center, 1699 Homes AveCOST $4 per class

Ashland Community Skate Park on Water St, next to the recycling center. The park offers 3 bowls of varying depth, stunt blocks and pyramids in between. Now you can do bigger, higher and faster stunts!

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Beginning Sand Volleyball This is a beginning-level sand volleyball workshop incor-porating fun drills and games. Participants get to learn the basics of sand volleyball: how to handle the ball, serve and pass through silly games and cooperation with team members. Advanced players are invited to stay afterwards and play to their level, but the workshop is about everyone enjoying the sport and learning basics. Please come pre-pared with appropriate clothes and sunscreen. Pre-register online at www.ashland.or.us/register.

AGES 10—13 DAYS Monday—ThursdayDATES July 7—10 TIME 1:30—3pm PLACE Garfield Park Sand Volleyball Courts COST $30INSTRUCTOR Krista Hepford is a former volleyball athlete and current elementary school teacher and coach.

Pickleball Are you looking for a fun new way to get exercise in Ashland’s beautiful Lithia Park? Pickleball is a sport using paddles, a net and a lightweight ball for an increasingly popular sport for all ages. Come by the Lithia Park tennis courts and see what the buzz is all about. Donated equipment is appreciated. Ashland Parks & Recreation does not stock Pickleball equip-ment. Pre-registration is not required. Note: The Lithia Park tennis courts will not be available July 18 to July 20, from 9 to 10 a.m., and from 6 to 8 p.m.

AGES All ages welcome DAYS/TIMES Fridays & Sundays | 7—11pm Wednesdays | 9am—Noon PLACE Lithia Park Tennis CourtsCOST Free

Looking for opportunities to train? The Daniel Meyer Pool opens June 12

—Details pages 11—13 or www.ashland.or.us/Swim

Pool-2-Path Are you ready for a challenge? The Rogue Valley Race Group will host a 4-race series in August. Competitors will swim 800 yards and then hit the Bear Creek Greenway for a 5K run. Those with the lowest cumulative time for the series in both the men’s and women’s categories will win prizes! For more information, prices and to register contact the Rogue Valley Race Group at Pool2Path.com, 541.621.8191 or coordinator@pool2path.com. AGES 12& up DAYS WednesdaysDATES August 6—27TIME 7pm PLACE Daniel Meyer Pool in Hunter ParkCOST $15/race; $50 for the series

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Drop-in at 357 E. Main Street, Ashland to take an art class. Questions? E-mail us at ashartcent@gmail.com • 541.482.2772 • www.ashlandartcenter.org

Summer 2014 Weekly Drop-in Classes at

Short Pose Life DrawingUninstructedUnclothed models. Bring your own non-toxic materials, easels and chairs provided. Poses from 1-25 minutes. Adults over 18 only. Moderated by Ann DiSalvo.

$9 Members/$10 General | Mondays, 10am-12:30pm

Long Pose Clothed Model Life Drawing UninstructedOne pose for two weeks. These sessions explore themes in music, dance, light effects, festival and street clothing among many others. Clothed model. Bring your own non-toxic materials. Easels and chairs provided. Moderated by Jenay Elder.$12 Members/$15 General, or 4 sessions for $38 Members/$50 General | Sundays, 1:30-4:30pm

Classical Drawing and/or Oil Painting with Sarah F. BurnsLearn timeless principles that apply to every aspect of drawing and painting, including tone, proportion, structure,

perspective, composition, color and how to use materials. Ages 16+.$15 Members/$20 General | Wednesdays, 3-5pm

The Artist Within with Jack WiensFor beginners and experienced artists: Try something new and have fun putting pencil and brush to paper. Each week will have a different focus, including sketching faces, perspective, cartooning, with various mediums like watercolor, pastel, and more. Have a special request? Jack wants to know what students want to do!$10 Members/$12 General | Tuesdays, 1:30-3pm

Print Studio Open Labs with Tiffany Hokanson & Shannon YostBring a work-in-progress or a new idea – any print project is welcome! Assistance is available for working with dry point, hard ground, soft ground, lino, woodblock, etching, collagraph, hand printing, and more. Open to all students

with some printmaking experience. $15 | 10am-1pm, Mon. with Tiffany, Wed. with Shannon

Jewelry Open Studio with Thalia KepleEach week, a new technique will be demon-strated and students can make a great piece of jewelry to take home. No experience need-ed. Feel free to bring your own materials and

old jewelry from home to repair or upcycle.$12 Drop-in or 5 for $50 | Sundays, 11am-1pm

Ceramics with Garry PriceGarry is noted for his functional pottery as well as his large-scale public installations. Join him for both beginning fundamentals and more advanced students can experi-ment with a seasoned pro. Clay and firings can be purchased in class.$10 | Tuesdays, 5-7pm

Ceramics with Alissa ClarkAlissa Clark is an expert ceramicist, well known for her whimsical, functional and decorative, colorful wares. Join her for hand building and wheel instruction. Clay and firings can be purchased in class. $10 | Wednesdays, 3-5pm

Friday Night Open Studio with Kami CarlsonGet your weekend kicked off right with this fun ceramics class! Feel free to BYOB. Clay and firings can be purchased in class.$10 | Fridays, 5-7pm

Kids Clay with Keeley Bittner An awesome drop in class for kids ages

5-12! Have fun making projects to take home. Clay and firings can be

purchased in class. Email karaQlewis@gmail.com for scholarships information.

$10 (scholarships avail.) | Tuesdays, 3:30-5pm

Free Expressions with Jo Ann ManzoneExpressive and fun art class for kids of all ages. Perfect for kids and parents alike!FREE — materials provided Thursdays, 3:30-4:30pm

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KidVenture Preschool Open House KidVenture Preschool teaches youngsters numbers, letters, and shapes but more importantly, they learn how to socialize with their classmates. Come to the open house on May 15, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and meet our teachers, visit our classroom and pick up registration forms for 2014/2015 school year. The preschool is located at 405 S 4th St in Central Point.

Summer Events & ClassesCentral Point Parks & Recreation

Central Point Parks and Rec is offering a wide variety of programs this summer. For more info, call all us at 541.423.1012, visit www.centralpointoregon.gov/parks.aspx.

Certified BBQ Judging Class Kansas City BBQ Society (KCBS) members are known for cooking some of the best barbecue in the world, but it takes a dedicated team of judges to decide which is truly best-of-the-best. This class on May 21, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. will provide you with the information you need to become a certified KCBS judge. The cost is $75 for KCBS members and $100 for non-members.

Visit www.centralpointoregon.gov/parks.aspx Visit playmedford.com or sportsmedford.com

Memorial Day Commemoration Join us on May 26 at 9:00 a.m. to remember those service men and women who have sacrificed for their country in times of war. The program will feature a flag ceremony and speakers, and will take place at Don Jones Memorial Park — Fallen War Heroes Memorial.

Battle of the Bones Come participate in the BBQ Tastings, Craft Beer Tasting and Wine Tasting and then vote for your favorite to decide on the Battle of the Bones People’s Choice Awards! Battle of the Bones features an open beer and wine garden so you can spend time at the BBQ booths, visit with vendors and enjoy the festivities with your family. This year’s event will take place on June 20 and 21 at Twin Creeks Park.

Big Bounce Basketball Camp Work on your fundamentals: footwork, passing, form shooting, court awareness. Variety of games, new skills and drills for 2014. Help your game get to the next level. To register contact Coach Miles at 707.812.0369. Bring water and a lunch. The camp will take place at Don Jones Park Basketball Courts and is for ages 8 to 15. Two session will be offered. Session 1 | June 23 & 24 | Cost is $55 Session 2 | July 23, 24 & 25 | Cost is $75

First Aid We are also offering a variety of First Aid classes throughout the summer, including HeartSaver CPR and AED, HeartSaver CPR and First Aid, Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers and Basic Life Support Renewal.

Summer Events & ClassesMedford Parks & Recreation The City of Medford invites ‘Ashlanders’ to participate in a wide selection of Parks and Rec classes, programs and services! They are the primary regional service provider

for year-round Adult Sports Leagues and offer high quality, affordable Youth Sports Programs. Visit playmedford.com for the latest catalog, or call us at 541.774.2400.

Youth Sports Program Registration Deadlines:Youth Indoor Soccer League June 25, ages 4-8

Little Hoopsters Youth Basketball Instructional Program June 25, ages 4-7

Coach Mac’s Basketball Camp July 3, ages 7-15

EVP Indoor & Beach Volleyball Camps July 5, ages 6-14

Adult Sports League Registration Deadlines:Baseball League: May 16Kickball League: May 23Sand Volleyball League: June 20Indoor Volleyball League: June 20Outdoor Soccer League: June 20Indoor Soccer League: June 27Basketball League: June 27

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1. Setting Up An Account—If you DO NOT have a customer account, please read these instructions. Register from the Cus-tomer Login screen. Click on request ACCount Now to register. Fill out the new ACCount request completely, including birth date. Please submit your request only once, and use your own information when filling out the form, not a child you wish to register. Once you have an account, you will have the opportunity to add family members. Please Note: An ac-curate email address is required to complete the registration process. You will receive an account confirmation email with your login name.

2. Add Family Members—If you wish to enroll family members other than yourself:a. Click on my ACCount.b. Then click on ChAnge FAmiLy members (under the PersonAL

inFormAtion category.) c. Fill in the information completely for each member of your

family. Please Note: Many of our activities have age and grade restrictions; therefore, birth dates and grade completed in school are required.

3. Search For An Activitya. You may search for activities by Category, LoCation,

CLAss, or CLAss number.b. Click on the activity name to see more details about it.

How to Register OnlineOnline registration is quick, easy, convenient, and available 24/7.

• See instantly how many spaces are still available for each activity

• Pay with VISA, MasterCard, or American ExpressYou can also browse the online version of this guide at the Parks and Recreation web page, www.ashland.or.us/recguide. If you have questions regarding online registration, please call Ashland Parks and Recreation at 541.488.5340.

Parks & Recreation Ashland Community Garden .....................541.488.6606

www.ashland.or.us/Community Gardens Ashland Parks Commission .....................541.488.5340

www.ashland.or.us/ParksCommission Ashland Parks Foundation .......................541.488.5340

www.AshlandParksFoundation.com Ashland Rotary Centennial Ice Rink (Nov—Feb)

www.ashland.or.us/IceRink ................541.488.9189Ashland Senior Center ................................541.488.5342

www.AshlandSeniorCenter.org Daniel Meyer Pool (June—Labor Day)

www.ashland.or.us/Swim ...................541.488.0313General .........................................................541.488.5340

www.AshlandParksandRec.orgParksInfo@ashland.or.us

North Mountain Park Nature Center .........541.488.6606www.NorthMountainPark.org

Oak Knoll Golf Course .................................541.482.4311www.OakKnollGolf.org

Park Facility Rentals ....................................541.488.5340www.ashland.or.us/facility

Weddings in Lithia Park ..............................541.488.5340www.ashland.or.us/Weddings

Community Resources Ashland Chamber of Commerce ..541.482.3486Ashland Garden Club ...............................................

www.ashlandorgardenclub.orgAshland Family YMCA ...................541.482.9622Ashland Library ..............................541.482.5715Ashland Little League .....................541.488.1421

www.ashlandoregonlittleleague.orgAshland Outrigger Canoe Club......541.488.8520Ashland Police Department ...... 541.482.5211Ashland Fire & Rescue ..................541.488.2770Ashland Tennis & Fitness Club ......541.482.4073Ashland Soccer Club ......................541.488.3406

www.ashlandsoccer.comBear Creek Greenway ....................541.774.6231Bellview Grange #759 ....................541.482.6692Coyote Trails School of Nature ......541.482.0513Earth Teach Park ............................541.601.4718Emigrant Lake Waterslides ............541.779.6324

Forestry Department .....................541.552.2900Historic Ashland Armory ...............541.482.1271Jackson County Animal Control ....541.774.6654Jackson County Parks ............... 541.774.8183Jackson Wellsprings .................. 541.482.3776Jefferson Nature Center .................541.773.1039Medford Parks & Recreation .........541.774.2400Mt. Ashland Ski Area Business ......541.482.2897Mt. Ashland Snow Report ..............541.482.2754Oregon Dept of Fish & Wildlife .....541.826.8774Oregon Shakespeare Festival ........541.482.2111Road Conditions .............................800.977.6368ScienceWorks Museum ..................541.482.6767SOU Community Education ..........541.552.6331WinterSpring Center ......................541.552.0620

www.winterspring.orgWildlife Images ...............................541.476.0222

4. Choose An Activity For Enrollmenta. In the ACtivity DetAiL screen, click on ADD to my CArt in

the blue banner under the activity description or at the bottom of the page.

b. Additional Activities—After you have logged on, you may continue searching and adding activities to your shoPPing CArt.

5. Update Shopping Cart—If more than one family member will be attending the activity, you need to enter each one separately so we have each family member enrolled in the class.

6. Choose Enrollees—On this page, choose the family member(s) who will be registering for each activity, then select Continue. Please Note: If you have not added your family members before reaching the enroLLee inFormAtion page, they will not appear under the enroLLee heading. You can click on my ACCount from here to add family member(s). Once all family members have been added, select shoPPing CArt. From there you may continue to CheCkout.

7. Checkout—Review your shoPPing CArt. From this screen you can remove activities from your cart, view more activities, or update your cart. If everything is correct, click on the CheCkout button to proceed.

8. Confirm Prices—On the ConFirm PriCes page, look over your transaction to confirm the price(s), time(s), and date(s) of each activity/class. Click Continue to proceed.

9. Payment—Enter your credit card information on the PAyment inFormAtion page. Please Note: The name and address must match those on file with your credit card company. If the address shown is not your billing address, click on my ACCount and change your address to match your billing address. Click Continue.

10. Receipt—Print out a copy of your receipt.

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useful information

• See previous page for complete instructions.• Pre-registration is required for all activities except where noted.• Activities are filled according to registration date. Register early! Help us avoid the cancellation

of programs.• Mail or bring your completed Registration Form with payment to: Ashland Parks & Recreation

Department (upper Lithia Park, off Granite St), 340 S Pioneer St, Ashland, OR 97520• Or fax your completed Registration Form, including credit card information, to the Parks &

Recreation Main Office at 541.488.5314 or the North Mountain Park Nature Center at 541.488.6607.

Date of Birth ____________________Participant’s Name _________________________________________________________________ M F (mm–dd–yyyy)

Parent’s/Guardian’s Name (if under 18) ________________________________________________________________________________

Residential Address _________________________________________________________________________________________________

City ___________________________________________________ State_______________________ Zip ____________________________

Phone Numbers: Home _______________________________Work_______________________Cell ____________________________

E-Mail Address _____________________________________________________________________________________________________Your email address is only used to provide you with instant confirmation and a printable receipt.

Emergency Contact Name __________________________________________________________ Phone ____________________________

Activity/Session/Dates Amount

_____________________________________________________________________________________________ $ ____________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________ $ ____________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________ $ ____________________ Cash_______________ Make checks payable to: “APRD” Check#_____________ Total $ ____________________

Credit Card Number _________________________________________________________________ (circle one) VISA M/C AMEX

Name on Card (print)_________________________________Exp Date_______________ 3-Digit Security Code (on back of card) ______

Signature _________________________________________________________________________________Date ____________________

PLEASE NOTE — PRIOR TO ENROLLMENT IN ANY ASHLAND PARKS & RECREATION ACTIVITY YOU MUST SIGN A CURRENT YEAR LIABILITY WAIVER. ONLY ONE LIABILITY WAIVER PER CALENDAR YEAR IS NEEDED.

Liability Waiver (required): Name of Participant _________________________________________________________________________________I hereby certify that I am 18 years of age or older. If I am the parent or legal guardian of a participant who is under 18 years of age, I agree that the following provisions shall apply to that participation and agree to be fully bound by them. I understand that participation in the City of Ashland Parks and Recreation Department recreational activity involves risk of injury or death. Participant is not affected by any physical condition or disability that would make participation unsafe. I understand that the City will not provide medical treatment, and I authorize the City to arrange for any necessary transportation in the event of an accident or emergency.For myself, my heirs, assigns or anyone who might claim on my behalf, I voluntarily assume all risks of participating in this activity and I waive, release and forever discharge any claim against the City of Ashland, Parks and Recreation Department, its officers, agents and employees against any claim, loss, liability or expense, including attorneys’ fees, that may directly or indirectly result from participation in this activity, even though that liability may arise out of the negligence or carelessness of the persons or parties named in this waiver and release.

Signature (required) _____________________________________________________________ Date ______________________________of Participant or Parent/Guardian if under 18 years of age

Instructions See page 4 of Recreation Guide for complete registration schedule, options and refund policy.

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