CALENDAR OF EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

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Youth Activities

SpecialEvents

Youth Sports

Art/Education/Fun

Science Fun

Section 1

Section 2 Special Events

Game

Section 3

Youth Sports

Section 4

Art/Educ/Fun

Art

Pre-school story time

Creative Performance

Hunter Safety

Section 5

Youth Activities

FRIDAY VARIETY NIGHT

Director Delinda Redding, 466-6232
6th - 10th Grades

Are you a 6th through 10th grader and bored with nothing to do on Friday night? Then Friday Variety Night is the place for you and it's FREE. The Youth Network, Inc., a non-profit organization, comprised of adult volunteers, is now in its 5th year of offering an alternative to boredom for youth. This high-energy night of fun is happening Friday nights from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. * at the Atascadero Masonic Temple Building.

There is something for everyone, even if it's just "hanging out" with friends or meeting new friends. Some of the night's activities include: basketball, volleyball, floor hockey, arts and crafts, music and entertainment with FVN's own DJ, weekly free drawing/prizes, movies, video arcade games, foosball, air hockey, pool and more!

The Snack Bar offers delicious munchies that youth love for nominal prices. For more information, please call the Director. During the Friday night program, please call us at the Masonic Temple Building, 461-7626. See you there!

LIMITED CAPACITY: 135 youth per evening

*FVN staff will not be held responsible for youth choosing to sign out and leave the program.

CHARLES PADDOCK ZOO

With over 100 animals in exciting habitat exhibits on five acres of leisurely walking, it's easy to see why the Charles Paddock Zoo continues to be a favorite with visitors of all ages. Tours are available. After your tour, visit the Zoo Gift shop, which offers unique gifts and educational items. For Zoo information please call: 461-5080. To schedule a tour please call 461-5083

Fall Hours (Labor Day-Memorial Day)
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Mon-Thurs
10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Fri, Sat & Sun

Admission Fees
Adult (16+) $3.00
Seniors (65+) $2.25
Youth (3-15) $2.00

SPECIAL EVENTS

GIANTS VS BREWERS

461-5000
16+ years (participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult)

Come and experience the excitement of live baseball in the new Pacific Bell Park, home of the San Francisco Giants. On Saturday, July 7, 2001, be driven by luxurious motorcoach for this 1:05 p.m. game. See Barry Bonds from the San Francisco Giants take on Jimmy Hanes of the Milwaukee Brewers. Registration deadline is Friday, June 1, 2001. Space is limited to the first 44 registrants.

Activity # Day Date
5610.142 Sun 07/07/01

Departures: Food 4 Less parking lot by the Goodwill Storage Trailer, San Luis Obispo, 6:30 a.m. City Hall Bus Stop, East Mall side, Atascadero, 7:00 a.m.

Fee: $65 residents (fee includes transportation, admission, an escort, and a great time) $61.50 non-residents

SUNKEN GARDENS FLEA MARKET

- Saturday, April 21, 2001

Prepare to get rid of all those items that have been piling up in your attic and garage at the Bi-Annual Sunken Gardens Flea Market on Saturday, April 21, 2001, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Spaces are 10' x 15' and cost $20 for the first space and $15 for the second one. Pre-registration is required and all spaces are on a first-come, first-served basis. This is a very popular event and spaces don't last long. The Garage Sale/Flea Market is free to the general public.

All mail-in registration will be processed after the walk-in registration. The deadline for registration is Friday, April 13, 2001 or until spaces are sold out. For more information, call 461-5000.

Activity #
5180.134

Registration: Begins February 26, 2001, 8:00 a.m.
In Room 107 of City Hall
Location: Sunken Gardens, in front of City Hall
Fee: $20 for a 10' x 15' space
$15 for the second space

DOG OBEDIENCE

with Karen Clanin, 466-3775, kclanin@fix.net
18+ Yrs.

This novice class is for dogs four months of age or older. The class will cover sit, stand, down, walking on a leash, and sit and down stays. Instructor Karen Clanin, with 32-years experience as a professional trainer, will provide you with knowledgeable instruction. Owners must bring a copy of the dog's proof of immunization the first week. Please do not bring dogs the first week. Anyone under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

Activity # Days Dates Time
3620.134 M 04/09-05/21 6:30-8:00p.m.

Location: Atascadero Lake Park, Gazebo
Fee: $60 residents
$66 non-residents
Special: $5 discount to additional family members

YOGA YOU CAN DO

with Lisette Scholl, 434-2895
16+ Yrs.

The objective is to FEEL GOOD - more limber, relaxed, energetic, healthy, positive, at home inside your body, and integrated physically and mentally. We'll achieve this well-being through a blend of yoga, combining stretching, breathing and movement exercises, self-healing and massage techniques, deep relaxation and mental focusing. You may begin anytime you like in these ongoing classes, and all fitness levels are welcome. Bring a mat!

Activity # Days Dates Times
3710.134 W 04/04-04/25 4:00-5:15 p.m.
3710.134 Fri 04/06-04/27 9:30-10:45 p.m.
3710.135 W 05/02-05/30 4:00-5:15 p.m.
3710.135 Fri 05/04-05/25 9:30-10:45 p.m.

Location: City Admin. Bldg., 4th Floor Rotunda
Fee: $5 residents/day
$5.50 non-residents/day

YOUTH SPORTS

L'ART D'ESCRIME

(THE ART OF FENCING)
with Scott Chapman, 541-4123
12+ Yrs. (under 12 yrs. subject to instructor approval)

Learn the Art of Fencing; steeped in traditions of honor, courtesy and excellence in body, mind, and spirit! Beginning and intermediate classes in French Foil for recreation and Inter-club and United States Fencing Association sanctioned tournaments. All ages are welcome!

Activity # Days Dates Times
3750.134 Th 04/05-04/26 6:00-9:00 p.m.
3750.135 Th 05/03-05/31 6:00-9:00 p.m.

Location: Masonic Temple Bldg., Gym
Fee: $45 residents
10% non-resident fee
Material Fee: $10 paid to instructor at class
Special: $5 discount to additional family members
$5 discount when paid at 1st class of the month

2001 ATASCADERO YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION SIGN-UPS

Message Phone, 466-0955

The Atascadero Youth Soccer Association will be taking the 2001 Youth Soccer registration during the months of May and June, 2001, at one of the elementary school sites. The AYSA league begins in September 2001. Dates and locations have not been determined. For more registration information please contact 466-0955.

TAI CHI CHUAN - YANG STYLE

with Kenneth Glynn, 541-8419
All ages (participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult)

In addition to the 24-movement Yang Style Form, instruction will include breathing, stretching and movement exercises. While learning the basic principles of Tai Chi Chuan we will emphasize correct body mechanics and relaxation to improve mind/body coordination and balance. Learn how to "speed up" by slowing down. By practicing movements slowly we aim to improve centeredness and ease of movement. Moving slowly will also aid us in slowing down our minds, which translates to decreased mental stress and therefore better overall health. Participants will enjoy improved circulation, flexibility, breathing, balance and clarity of mind. All ages and fitness levels are welcome. Wear comfortable clothes.

Beginning
Activity # Days Dates Time
3731.134 Tu & Th 04/03-04/26 10:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
3731.135 Tu & Th 05/01-05/31 10:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m.

Intermediate
Activity # Days Dates Time
3730.134 Tu & Th 04/03-04/26 12:00-1:00 p.m.
3730.135 Tu & Th 05/01-05/31 12:00-1:00 p.m.

Location: Pavilion on the Lake, BSA Room
Fee: $45 residents
$49.50 non-residents

NORTH COUNTY JR. TENNIS LEAGUE

with John Siemens, 434-0792
8-16 Yrs.

All matches are held on Thursdays with one practice per week. Teams from Paso Robles, Templeton, and Atascadero will participate, and coaches are needed!

Activity # Day Dates
6370.104 Th 04/06-05/25

Fee: $30

YOUTH INTERMEDIATE TENNIS
with John Siemens, 434-0792
7-15 Yrs.
For students who have had little or no previous instruction, or for players who want to review stroke fundamentals. Racquets available for loan.

Activity # Day Dates Time
6350.134 F 04/06-04/27 3:30-4:30 p.m.
6350.135 F 05/04-05/25 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Location: Atascadero Junior High Tennis Courts
Fee: $32 residents
$35.20 non-residents

YOUTH BEGINNING TENNIS
with John Siemens, 434-0792
7-15 Yrs.
For students who have had little or no previous instruction, or for players who want to review stroke fundamentals. Racquets available for loan.

Activity # Day Dates Time
6300.134 F 04/06-04/27 4:30-5:30 p.m.
6300.135 F 05/04-05/25 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Location: Atascadero Junior High Tennis Courts
Fee: $32 residents
$35.20 non-residents

2001 SPRING JUNIOR VOLLEYBALL
5th - 12th Grades
The Spring Junior Volleyball Program is for all boys and girls. All children are encouraged to come and join this fun-filled volleyball league. Emphasis is placed on learning and expanding skills, participation and fun. Games and practices are held Monday through Thursday at the Atascadero Junior High School Old Gym. The Junior Volleyball League runs April through May.

A coach's meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 11, 2001, at 6:00 p.m. in Room 102 of the City Administration Building. VOLUNTEER COACHES ARE DESPERATELY NEEDED IN ORDER FOR THIS PROGRAM TO CONTINUE. For more information, or if you are interested in coaching, please call 461-5002.

Activity # Dates
6100.134 April-May

Registration: March 12 through March 23, 2001
Walk-in registration has first priority
Fee: $40 per child (includes team T-shirt)
Special: $5 discount for each additional family member

ART – EDUCATION – FUN

ART FOR KIDS
With Margaret Archuleta, 462-3306
5 - 12 Yrs.

This class will cover the basics of materials handling, different mediums available using basic techniques, color mixing, and depth perception. This instruction will help increase your child's confidence and coordination by learning basic "tricks" to save time and overall knowledge of art materials. Children will also concentrate on visual training. Please dress appropriately. This class is "hands-on." Materials provided.

Activity # Days Dates Times
3615.134 M 04/09-05/07 3:30-5:00p.m.

Location: TBA
Fee: $50 residents
$55.00 non-residents
or $10 residents/day
$11 non-residents/day
Special: $5 discount to additional family members

WATERCOLOR
with Evelyn Ingram, 466-7459
10+ Yrs.

Pick up your brush and join the class in the adventure and fun of watercolor. Explore the mysteries and frustration of this unpredictable medium while learning basic techniques and skills. Note: New students - call instructor for materials.

Activity # Days Dates Times
3600.133 W 03/28-05/02 9:00a.m.-Noon

Location: Pavilion on the Lake, Community Room
Fee: $38 residents
$41.80 non-residents

PRE-SCHOOL STORYTIME

Children ages three to five are invited to the Atascadero-Martin Polin Library on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. for storytime. Join us for this half-hour session of stories, songs and finger plays. The program runs through early June. Signups are not required.
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WINTER AND SPRING TODDLER TALES

Toddlers ages 18 months to three years and their caregivers will enjoy this lively 20-minute session. Each child and his or her caregiver will interact in a variety of positive ways, including stories, songs, nursery rhymes and finger plays. This is a pre-registered program (limited to 15 toddlers). It is held on Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. Applications will be available at the library. Registration for the winter session begins December 26, 2000, with the program running from January 4 through March 8, 2001. Registration for the spring session begins March 12, 2001, with the program running from March 22 through May 24, 2001.

A variety of other special events are held each month at the library. Check the children's event board for updates. All programs are held in the Martin Polin Community Room at no charge to the public. They are sponsored by the Atascadero Friends of the Library. For information call Joan at 461-6161.

BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP FOR ADULTS

The "First Tuesday Book Discussion Group" meets the first Tuesday of each month at 11:00 a.m. in the Martin Polin Community Room of the Atascadero-Martin Polin Library. All adult patrons are invited to participate. A new book will be discussed each month and will focus on contemporary fiction, primarily by American authors. For further information, call Marci at 461-6161.

CREATIVE PERFORMING

with Karen Garman, 772-3694
3-15 Yrs.

Creative Performing is a program designed to teach children self-esteem through the performing arts. Activities include ballet, jazz, tumbling and tap, acting and singing for boys and girls ages 3-15.

3-5 Yrs.
Activity # Days Dates Times
3184.134 M 04/02-04/30 2:45-3:30 p.m.
3184.135 M 05/07-05/28 2:45-3:30 p.m.

4-6 Yrs.
Activity # Days Dates Times
3181.134 M 04/02-04/30 3:30-4:30 p.m.
3181.135 M 05/07-05/28 3:30-4:30 p.m.
5-8 Yrs.
Activity # Days Dates Times
3182.134 M 04/02-04/30 4:30-5:30 p.m.
3182.135 M 05/07-05/28 4:30-5:30 p.m.

9-15 Yrs.
Activity # Days Dates Times
3183.134 M 04/02-04/30 5:30-6:30 p.m.
3183.135 M 05/07-05/28 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Location: Pavilion on the Lake, Rotary Room
Fee: $25 residents
$27.50 non-residents
Special: $5 discount to additional family members

HUNTER SAFETY

with Jim Bermann/Steve DeCamp, 461-5624/461-9069
10+ Yrs.

Completion of this class is required for all first-time hunters in California to obtain a California Hunter Safety Certificate and is required for most hunters who want to hunt out-of-state. Course material includes firearms safety, sportsmanship, and wildlife conservation. The course material is geared for students of all ages; however, a minimum age of 10 years is recommended. Attendance is mandatory to all four classes. A written and practical test is given.

Activity # Days Dates Times
3450.133 M/Tu/Th 03/12-03/15 6:30-10:00 p.m.
and Sat 03/17 7:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Location: Santa Lucia Sportsmen's Club (Santa Clara Road, 100 yds east of ECR)
Fee: $9 residents
$10 non-residents

FUN WITH SCIENCE

UNIVERSE OF SCIENCE

www.universeofscience.org
with Teri Lipper
544-6537

Welcome to our new science class schedule! The wet, rainy winter season is the perfect time for trying out our indoor robotics class Zoobots. And when the weather starts to shine sunny days again, crawl outside on an insect adventure with our new Bug Jr. and Advanced Entomology classes! Hope to see you there!

BUBBLE GUM BIOLOGY

6-12 Yrs.

Make your own chewy substance from plants! Guaranteed to taste great, and you get to take it home! Learn about the three states of matter, and a few cool chemical reactions.

Activity # Days Dates Time
3268.133 Th 03/15 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Location: Atascadero Lake Park, Ranger House
Fee: $9 residents
$9.90 non-residents
Material Fee: $5 paid to instructor at class
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CONSTRUCTION

4-8 Yrs.

For the younger crowd, learn about construction materials like plywood, reinforcement rods, shingles, cement, and insulation by building it with edible materials. You'll construct a skyscraper to withstand earthquakes, floods, and hurricanes!
Activity # Days Dates Time
3269.133 M 03/26 3:30-4:20 p.m.

Location: Atascadero Lake Park, Ranger House
Fee: $9 residents
$9.90 non-residents
Material Fee: $3 paid to instructor at class
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BRIDGES

9-14 Yrs.

Construct a truss or suspension bridge while investigating the tension and compression properties of loaded bridges! We'll look at different bridge materials, stress and strain properties, and erect different types for testing!

Activity # Days Dates Time
3267.133 M 03/26 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Location: Atascadero Lake Park, Ranger House
Fee: $14 residents
$15.40 non-residents
Material Fee: $1 paid to instructor at class
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VOLCANOES

4-8 Yrs.

We'll learn about volcanoes and earthquakes, investigate why the earth still burps and spits magma, and make an exploding and/or erupting volcano of our own! Parents encouraged to experiment with our young scientists.

Activity # Days Dates Time
3253.134 M 04/02 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Location: Atascadero Lake Park, Ranger House
Fee: $9 residents
$9.90 non-residents
Material Fee: $5 paid to instructor at class
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BUG JR.

4-8 Yrs.

Join us on a bug hunt as we learn bug Basics. Construct basic collection tools, such as nets, stun jars, pinning blocks, and location cards for your creepy crawlers! We'll investigate and discover how the insect world has become jam packed with crazy critters! (If you have a bug collection, bring it with you!)

Activity # Days Dates Time
3270.134 Sat 04/21 3:30-4:20 p.m.

Location: Atascadero Lake Park, Ranger House
Fee: $9 residents
$9.90 non-residents
Material Fee: $10 paid to instructor at class
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ADVANCED ENTOMOLOGY

9-14 Yrs.

For the serious bug-ologist! We will supply an Insectopia for the closer study of physiology and common characteristics of the class. Students who have begun their own insect collection are invited to bring them along to learn the fundamentals of identification and insect anatomy. We'll also construct basic collection tools. This class meets twice.

Activity # Days Dates Time
3271.134 Sat 04/21 & 04/28 12:15-1:30 p.m.

Location: Atascadero Lake Park, Ranger House
Fee: $24 residents
$26.40 non-residents
Material Fee: $10 paid to instructor at class
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EDIBLE CHEMISTRY

6-12 Yrs.

Investigate phase changes! We'll gurgle up heavy air, boil snowflakes, digest chalk, and more with this fun thermodynamics class! Learn a bit about the periodic table, the three phases of matter, and most importantly, how to make ice cream!

Activity # Days Dates Time
3272.135 Tu 05/08 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Location: Atascadero Lake Park, Ranger House
Fee: $9 residents
$9.90 non-residents
Material Fee: $3 paid to instructor at class
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SLIME SCIENCE

7-12 Yrs.

It's a squiggly way to learn about icky science! Learn about the three states of matter, polymers, colloids, cross-linking, and make various slimes like the translucent green sewer slime, an amazing bouncy putty, icky glooze, and many more!

Activity # Days Dates Time
3252.135 Th 05/17 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Location: Atascadero Lake Park, Ranger House
Fee: $9 residents
$9.90 non-residents
Material Fee: $3 paid to instructor at class
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JR. CAMP KINETIC

6-12 Yrs.

This five-day summer day camp is absolutely jam-packed with hands-on science experiments and take-home technology projects! We've got brand new activities and science experiments to play with in our camp, many of which are not taught in any of our regular classes!

Bring: Bag lunch and snacks everyday. (For Monday, bring a 2 liter soda bottle with cap to camp, and a change of clothes or towel upon pick-up)

Activity # Days Dates Time
3273.142 M-Th 07/16-07-19 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
3273.143 M-Th 08/06-08/09 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
3273.144 M-Th 08/13-08/16 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Location: TBA
Fee: $120 residents
$132 non-residents
Special: Register by May 25th and pay only $95 residents, $104.50 non-residents
Material Fee: $30 paid to instructor at class
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ROBOTICS

6-12 Yrs.

Sign up for an extra day of science camp! Each Friday, we'll design and piece together a mechanized zoo animal from motors, LEDs, batteries, switches, wires, wheels, and more! Don't forget a sack lunch!

Activity # Day Dates Time
3274.142 F 07/20 10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
3274.143 F 08/10 10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
3274.144 F 08/17 10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Location: TBA
Fee: $30 residents
$33 non-residents
Material Fee: $10 paid to instructor at class
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MICRO CAMP KINETIC

4-6 Yrs.

Flight
Learn how to construct stunt planes, Dutch kites, mini-moon shooter rockets, rotor-copters, and more as you uncover the mysteries of flight aerodynamics! (Mondays)

Electricity and Magnetism
Spark together simple circuits, wire up buzzers, make electromagnets, and more as we learn the basics of shock science! (Tuesdays)

Physics
Speed around your own roller coaster track, build earthquake-proof skyscrapers, and investigate sound waves with instruments as you discover physics! (Wednesdays)

Chemistry
Learn about molecules and atoms as we mix together sewer slime, bouncy putty, moon blobs, and more! We'll also burp and shake up volcanoes! (Thursdays)

Bring: Snacks and lunch everyday!

Activity # Days Dates Time
3474.144 M-Th 07/30-08/02 10:00 a.m.-Noon

Location: TBA
Fee: $75 residents
$82.50 non-residents
Special: Register by May 25th and pay only $50 residents, $55 non-residents
Material Fee: $15 paid to instructor at class
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