SPECIAL EVENTS ............................................................................................................... 4-13 Carpenter Park ..........................................................................................4

RECREATION Recreation Center Hours & Fees ....................................................... 14 Recreation Center Amenities ............................................................. 15 Birthday Party Packages ...................................................................... 16 Fitness Class Schedule ......................................................................... 17 Conditioning Center & Specialty Training....................................... 18 Specialty Health & Fitness Classes ................................................... 19 Recreation Center Pool Schedule...................................................... 20 Recreation Center Swimming Lessons .......................................21-23 Aquatics ................................................................................................... 23 CARA Swim Team................................................................................... 24 Outdoor Pool Information ................................................................... 25 Park Village Pool .............................................................................26-27 City Pool ............................................................................................28-29 Gymnastics .......................................................................................30-31 Preschool ..........................................................................................32-33 Computer Explorers/Little Medical School/ Gallery on the Go! ...........................................................................34-35 Thornton Community Center Hours & Fees .................................... 36 Thornton Teen Center Hours & Fees................................................. 36 Teen Center Programming .................................................................. 37 Kids & Youth Dance Programs ......................................................38-39 Adult & Youth Sports ......................................................................40-41 Adult Enrichment Classes .............................................................42-45

ACTIVE ADULT Active Adult Center Hours & Fees ..................................................... 48 Active Adult Center Services .............................................................. 49 Drop-in Activities .................................................................................. 50 Fitness ................................................................................................51-52 Fitness Schedule ................................................................................... 53 Special Events ..................................................................................54-55 Trips ....................................................................................................56-58 Lectures & Workshops ...................................................................59-60 Classes ...............................................................................................61-63 Nature Walks/Hike Schedules ......................................................64-65 Lunch Menus ....................................................................................66-69

ARTS & CULTURE Thornton Arts & Culture Center (TACC) ............................................ 70 TASHCO .................................................................................................... 70 Gallery Exhibits ..................................................................................... 70 Young Artists Chorale ........................................................................... 70 Funtaztikidz ............................................................................................ 71 Break a Leg! Summer Auditions ......................................................... 71

REGISTRATION Registration Information ...............................................................72-73 Registration Form .................................................................................. 73

Trees for Tomorrow ............................................................................... 74

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Carpenter Park is located at 3498 E. 112th Ave., and is open daily from 6 a.m.-11 p.m.

Carpenter Park amenities include: • paddle boat rentals • sand volleyball courts • indoor carousel • bocce ball • outdoor amphitheater • horseshoe pits • birthday party facility • shuffleboard • sprayground • lighted tennis courts • playground • pavilions • skatepark • trails • basketball courts

BOATHOUSE/CAROUSEL HOURS OF OPERATIONOpen Saturdays and Sundays only: May 6-21. Saturdays/Sundays: 12-6 p.m.Opens for the Season: Friday, May 26 Fridays: 4-7 p.m. Saturdays/Sundays: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

BOATHOUSE FEES:

CAROUSEL FEES:

BOATHOUSE GUIDELINES• Life vests are required for all patrons using the boats.• If a child is under the weight requirement of our smallest life vest (30 lbs.), the child will not be allowed in the boat.• No private boats or floating devices allowed in the lake.• No swimming or wading allowed.• No food or drink allowed in the boats.• Dogs are not allowed on the boats (service dogs excluded).• No one will be allowed to use a boat if they are suspected to be under the influence of alcohol or other substances.

CAROUSEL GUIDELINES• All riders must be at least 42 inches tall to ride alone.• Supervising adults must stand next to the carousel animal and hold onto their child.• One rider per animal.• No food, drinks, gum, balloons or smoking on the carousel. • No bare feet or wet clothing allowed on carousel.• Maximum weight for riding animals is 250 lbs.

Boats Fees

2-person paddle boats $4 Resident/$7 Nonresident

4-person paddle boats $7 Resident/$9 Nonresident

2-person canoes $4 Resident/$7 Nonresident

Private 5-boat fleet rentalCall 720-977-5907 for availability.

$100/hour Resident$150/hour Nonresident

Carousel Passenger Fees

Under 1 year of age Free

Everyone Else $1 per ride

Frequent Rider Pass $20 for 23 rides

SPRAYGROUND HOURS OF OPERATIONOpens for the Season: Saturday, May 20 The sprayground will be on a timer for sporadic daily operation from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. weather permitting.

SPRAYGROUND GUIDELINES• The water is chemically treated; please don’t drink the water. • Bicycles, skateboards and other wheeled devices are not permitted on the spray pad.• No animals allowed on or near the spray pad.• Children who are not toilet-trained must wear plastic pants or a swim diaper and must be checked or changed often. Changing tables are located in the boathouse restrooms.• In the event of severe weather, do not use the spray pad and seek shelter.

PAVILION RENTALSThe two larger pavilions in Carpenter Park are available to rent for private events. Visit webtrac.cityofthornton.net to reserve a pavilion for your event.*

AMPHITHEATER RENTALSThe amphitheater can only be reserved by calling 303-255-7800.*Must contact our recreation staff at 303-255-7800 to acquire a login/password prior to reserving online.

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Saturday, May 6 • 7 a.m.-12 p.m. Carpenter Recreation Center, 11151 Colorado Blvd.FREE AND FEE-BASED HEALTH SCREENINGS

Interested in volunteering?Non-Medical volunteers please call 720-977-5853

Medical volunteers please call 720-977-5859

Visit www.9healthfair.org for more information.

City of Thornton Cottonwood Classic 5K

Saturday, May 208 a.m. startThorncreek Crossing Shopping Center120th Ave. & Washington Center Pkwy.Thornton, ColoradoVisit www.cottonwoodclassicrun.com to register.For more information visit www.cityofthornton.net/festivals or call 720-977-5914.

Each month we explore a trail in the community. The distance of each walk varies from month to month. All walks are free and open to anyone who can physically complete them.

If you would like to receive monthly email reminders, please send your email address to discover@cityofthornton.net. For more information please call 303-255-7800.

2017 Summer Walks • April 22, 9 a.m. • May 13, 9 a.m. • June 10, 8 a.m. • July 22, 8 a.m. • August 19, 8 a.m.

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THORNTON ACTIVITIES GUIDE6 SUMMER 2017

Need school supplies for your child?Visit cityofthornton.net/communityconnections for resources.

School Supply DriveJuly 7-august 18

We are collecting new and gently-used backpacks, new crayons, markers, #2 pencils,

glue sticks, highlighters, college and wide ruled loose leaf paper, 3-ring binders (all sizes),

spiral notebooks, blue/black ink pens, scissors, rulers and protractors.

DONATION LOCATIONS:• Carpenter Recreation Center - 11151 Colorado Blvd.• Senior Center - 9471 Dorothy Blvd.• Community Center - 2211 Eppinger Blvd.• All city of Thornton Fire Stations: Daily, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. #1 - 9451 Dorothy Blvd.; #2 - 9667 Huron St.; #3 - 11257 Birch Dr.; #4 - 1400 E. 128th Ave.; #5 - 14051 Colorado Blvd.

• Church of God 7th Day - 9375 Gaylord St., Thornton

food drive

Thornton Community Center, 2211 Eppinger Blvd. Mon./Wed./Fri.: 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. Tue. & Thu.: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sat.: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Carpenter Recreation Center, 11151 Colorado Blvd. Mon.-Fri.: 5:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Sat.: 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m. ; Sun.: 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Thornton Senior Center, 9471 Dorothy Blvd. Mon. - Fri.: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

All Thornton Fire Stations:

Daily drop off 8 a.m.-7 p.m.• Station 1 - 9451 Dorothy Blvd. • Station 2 - 9667 Huron St. • Station 3 - 11257 Birch Dr. • Station 4 - 1400 E. 128th Ave. • Station 5 - 14051 Colorado Blvd.

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Food donated will benefit local food banks that serve Thornton

residents.

We especially need items for school lunches

such as

Non-perishable food drop off locations

For more information call 720-977-5817 or 720-872-6092.

No expired

food items

please.

We will explore urban gardening while sampling creative recipes fresh from the earth. Learn to create your own herb and vegetable garden that will fit in the smallest of spaces

in your home.

This workshop is FREE but RSVP required. Call 303-452-7534 to register.

Grow Your Own Food:Urban Gardening

Wednesdays, May 3, 10, 17, 2411:30 a.m-1 p.m.

Anythink Huron Street Library, 9417 Huron St., Thornton

This program is brought to you by Anythink Huron Street Library and the city of Thornton.

Break-A-Leg! Outdoors presents…

An Old-Fashioned Evening of Music & Melodrama

July 27-29 • 6 p.m.Carpenter Park Amphitheater

3498 E. 112th AvenueBring your picnic basket to a

grassy seat at our amphitheater and enjoy an evening of

familiar early 20th century music followed by a hilarious

blast-from-the-past melodrama. It’s fabulous fun for friends and family

with three free performances to choose from.

Additional parking available south of Carpenter Park Fields with

shuttle service to the amphitheater.

Actors and theater tech crew enthusiasts interested in this production,

please see page 71 of this guide for audition and registration information.

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Arbor Day Activities Tent is hosted by Thornton Forestry. Staff will be on-hand to discuss any problems or questions you may have concerning trees, turfgrass, shrubs, perennials, ornamental grasses and xeriscape. Displays and handouts will be available dealing with a wide variety of topics.

City Services Tent contains representatives from various city departments to provide you with answers or guidance to your city-related questions. Booths will display information on various topics from building permits to code enforcement to police administration.

Grease Monkey presents Mile Hi Cruisers Car Show a huge display of classic cars for the public to enjoy. All special-interest cars are invited to take part. For details to register your “little deuce coupe,” please call Jan van der Sanden at 720-977-5915 or visit our website www.cityofthornton.net/festivals.

Thornton Fire Department’s Healthy Town Come and meet the residents of Healthy Town! Healthy Town is a happy, healthy place and they love welcoming new residents! Thornton Fire will be offering healthy eating tips, active wellness and life safety education to help you become a resident of Healthy Town!

Kids Korner at Thorntonfest is dedicated to the “kid in all of us.” There will be activities, vendors, amusements and much more! KIDS KORNER VENDORS You will find face painting, hands-on activities and educational items.

CHILDREN’S AMUSEMENTS The majority of amusements at Thorntonfest will be free of charge to everyone in attendance!

YOUTH SPORTS AREA Here, you will find representatives from many of the community’s youth sports groups. They will have interactive activities to test their skills.

The Marketplace is made up of business exhibitors and craft vendors from Thornton, the Metro Area and beyond.

CRAFT FAIR Handmade items on display and available for purchase.

BUSINESSES & SERVICE GROUPS Familiarize yourself with many of the services and products area businesses and associations have to offer!

Total Beverage Beer Gardens Adults age 21 and over are invited to the east and west beer gardens located in The Marketplace to socialize with other adults while enjoying an ice cold beverage! A photo ID will be required to enter. Three drink limit per person.

Battle of the Bands teen competition will run approximately 10:30 a.m. -5 p.m. in the Carpenter Park Amphitheater. A maximum of ten pre-selected youth bands will perform throughout the day with each group playing a 20-minute set. Performance schedule will be available on the Thorntonfest website one week prior to the event.

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Paw Fest is a specially-designed fair, with pet-related information, products, veterinary care, entertainment and shopping!

NATIONAL CANINE FRISBEE COMPETITION Hosted by the Colorado Disc Dogs, www.coloradodiscdogs.com. Registration opens at 8 a.m. and the competition begins at 9 a.m.

LOW-COST PET VACCINATIONS 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. $10 for a rabies vaccine and $10 for the distemper vaccination. Staff from the Huron Animal Hospital are donating their time for this event.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN DOCKDOGS Competitions in Big Air, Speed Retrieve and Extreme Vertical. All dogs over six months old and handlers over seven years old are welcome to sign up. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. Visit www. rockymountaindockdogs.com for more information.

CREATURE FEATURES These animal attractions could be furry, feathered or slimy - but they’re sure to be fun! The exhibitor will be on-hand to answer questions.

Marketplace Stage Dance Stage11-11:45 a.m. The Acousticators Acoustic

12-1 p.m. The Tyler Walker Band Country

1:15-2:15 p.m. Soul School Variety

2:30-3:30 p.m. That Eighties Band 80s

3:45-5 p.m. Funkiphino Funk

10 a.m.-1 p.m. City of Thornton Dance Teams

1:15-2:15 p.m. Premier Dance Studio

2:30-3:30 p.m. Gayton Dance Studio

3:45-4:15 p.m. City of Thornton Taekwondo

South/Southwest Thornton Shuttle Service9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Complimentary shuttle buses will be provided to ease transportation needs to and from the southern and southwestern areas of Thornton to Thorntonfest. Shuttles will arrive at each location every 25-30 minutes, beginning with the 9:30 a.m. pickup at STEM Launch. The first shuttle will pick-up at the STEM Launch parking lot at 9:30 a.m. and the last returning shuttle will depart the festival site at 5:30 p.m. The pick-up spot at each location will be marked with a blue/white “City of Thornton” banner.

Pick-Up/Drop-Off Locations: A) STEM Launch School 9450 N. Pecos St. B) Northstar Park 400 E. 88th Ave. C) Community Park York Street & Thornton Parkway D) Carpenter Park Lower Lot 3498 E. 112th Ave.

The eastbound route to Thorntonfest will stop at each location, starting with A and ending at D. The westbound route will drop off at each location in reverse order, starting at D and ending back at A.

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THORNTON COMMUNITY BAND

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TUESDAY, JULY 4 CARPENTER PARK FIELDS

108th Avenue and Colorado BoulevardFood Vendors & Beer Garden

beginning at 4 p.m.2017 Thorntonfest Battle of the Bands

First Place Winners 4-5 p.m.

Thornton Community Band guest appearance by the Independence Day Festival Chorus

5:15-6:45 p.m.

Color Guard Presentation & Singing of the National Anthem

7:20-7:30 p.m.

Kory Brunson Band 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Parachutists Jump 9:30 p.m.

as soon as the parachutists land... “Red, White & BOOM!”

FANTABULOUS Fireworks

GENERAL RULES FOR 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION:NO charcoal or open-flame grills (propane only)NO alcohol allowed outside of the Beer GardenNO glass in the parkNO illegal personal fireworks, including sparklersNO open fires The use of marijuana in public is prohibited.

TUESDAY, JULY 4 CARPENTER PARK FIELDS

108th Avenue and Colorado BoulevardFood Vendors & Beer Garden

beginning at 4 p.m.2017 Thorntonfest Battle of the Bands

First Place Winners 4-5 p.m.

Thornton Community Band guest appearance by the Independence Day Festival Chorus

5:15-6:45 p.m.

Color Guard Presentation & Singing of the National Anthem

7:20-7:30 p.m.

Kory Brunson Band 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Parachutists Jump 9:30 p.m.

as soon as the parachutists land... “Red, White & BOOM!”

FANTABULOUS Fireworks

CARPOOLING IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.For more information please visit our website: www.cityofthornton.net/festivals. Be sure to “LIKE” our Facebook page for event information and updates. www.facebook.com/cotevents.

EVENT PARKING INFORMATION:RV PARKING will be available beginning at 8 a.m. on July 4. Designated RV parking area is on the south side of the event site and can be accessed via 108th Avenue, off of Colorado Boulevard. Follow the signs.GENERAL PARKING OFF OF 108TH AVENUE: Majority of the available parking is on the south side of the site; both paved lots and the overflow area are accessed via 108th Avenue, west of Colorado Boulevard. Handicapped parking will be in the north two rows of the west paved lot that is accessed via 108th Avenue west of Colorado Boulevard.CARPENTER RECREATION CENTER PARKING LOT: Open from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on July 4. After the facility closes, the lot will be available for event parking. 112TH AVENUE AND MADISON STREET LOTS: Use the entrance at 110th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard to access the two paved parking lots in the Carpenter Park. The lower lot is for vehicles with handicapped parking authorization. SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOODS: On-street parking is available in the surrounding neighborhoods. Do not block driveways or park in a fire lane and please be courteous of the homeowners. WALKERS & CYCLISTS: There is a pedestrian underpass under Colorado Boulevard that allows pedestrians to enter the event safely. Bicycle racks will be available near the north pedestrian bridge. Don’t forget to bring your own bike lock.Colorado Boulevard will be closed to all traffic between 108th Avenue and 112th Avenue approximately 20-30 minutes prior to the fireworks show. Once the parking lots are full, Colorado Boulevard will be closed from 104th Avenue to 112th Avenue. When the fireworks show starts Colorado Boulevard will be closed to traffic between 104th Avenue and 120th Avenue.

EXITING THE EVENT:COLORADO BOULEVARD 104TH-120TH AVENUE: Closed except for vehicles exiting the event. No exiting vehicular traffic on Colorado Boulevard, between 108th Avenue and 112th Avenue. RV PARKING LOT: Exit 108th Avenue to Colorado Boulevard and sent south to 104th Avenue. GENERAL PARKING OFF OF 108TH: Cars in paved lots will be sent east on 108th Avenue to Riverdale Road. Cars in dirt overflow lots will be sent south on Colorado Boulevard to 104th Avenue. CARPENTER RECREATION CENTER PARKING LOT: Sent north along the park road to exit 112th Avenue and Madison Street where you will be sent either north to 120th Avenue, west toward York Street or east to Colorado Boulevard and north on Colorado Boulevard.CARPENTER PARK PARKING LOTS OFF OF 112TH: Sent out to 112th Avenue and Madison Street and exit the same as Recreation Center parking lot. WALKERS & CYCLISTS: Walk and/or ride across Colorado Boulevard between 108th Avenue and 112th Avenue as all vehicle traffic will be diverted other directions until approximately 10:45 p.m.

$5 per dog and one human companion $1 per additional humans

Children 12 and under FREE!

Proof of current pet vaccinations required.

No swimming or unsupervised children will be allowed.

August 1910 a.m. - 2 p.m.

City Pool ∙ 2141 E. 95th Ave.

303-255-7800 ∙ www.cityofthornton.net/festivals

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Bellco Credit Union and the city of Thornton are happy to bring you the 2017 Movies in the Park!

Select Saturdays at 8 p.m.June 24 • The Jungle Book

July 15 • Toy StoryJuly 29 • Zootopia

August 12 • Big Hero 6Carpenter Park Fields

108th Avenue & Colorado BoulevardVisit www.cityofthornton.net/mitp for complete details.

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