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Special Event Permits

 On July 8 Fuel and Flame Church held a free Park Outreach event at Community Park. They put on a play,
had jumpers for youth and served food to the public. The church organizer indicated that their first event
was a success and indicated their interested in holding future events in the upcoming year.

 Staff is currently processing five special events through October.

Community Services

Recreation Programs

 Time for Tots is going “swimmingly.” The tots have been participating in
water days each Tuesday and movie day each Thursday. They have also
been working through specialized curriculum provided by UC Riverside
which is tailored to their age group. Staff is working hard to double the
capacity of the program for Fall 2017.

 Valley Kids and Teen Camp is in full swing! Both camps are at maximum
weekly capacity. Participants have enjoyed a wide range of field trips
including Amy’s Farm, Cove Water Park, Yucaipa Regional Park, Discovery
Cube, Splash Kingdom, and the California Science Center. When not on
field trips, participants dive into a diverse array of activities at the camps,
including games, crafts, movies, and team-building activities.

New Recreation Classes offered in July include:

 Summer Hip Hop: Offered by the non-profit organization Music Changing Lives, this class teaches the
basics of Hip-Hop dance while learning teamwork skills and being physically active. The class serves
1/2
participants ages 2 to 12 years of age.
 Summer Guitar: Offered by Music Changing Lives, this class teaches guitar and promotes focus, discipline,
1/2
and social skills. The class serves participants ages 2 to 12 years of age.

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