SPECIAL EVENTS .......................................................................................4-16 RECREATION Recreation Center Hours & Fees ...............................17 Recreation Center Amenities .....................................18 Recreation Center Conditioning Center ..................19 Birthday Party Packages ..............................................20 Fitness Class Schedule .................................................21 Specialty Health & Fitness Classes .................... 22-23 Pool Schedule ................................................................24 Swimming Lessons ................................................ 25-26 Aqua Fitness ...................................................................27 Adult Learn-to-Swim ....................................................27 Year Round CARA & Masters Swim Team .................27 Gymnastics .............................................................. 28-29 Spring & Summer Camps ..................................... 30-31 Preschool ........................................................................32 Thornton Community Center Hours & Fees ............33 Thornton Teen Center Hours & Fees.........................34 Teen Center Programming ................................... 34-35 Youth & Teen Music Instruction .................................35 Dance Programs ..................................................... 36-37 Adult & Youth Sports ............................................. 38-39 Carpenter Park & Open Space ....................................39 Enrichment Classes ............................................... 40-44 Outdoor Recreation Trips ............................................45 ACTIVE ADULT Active Adult Center Hours & Fees .............................47 Active Adult Center Services ......................................48 Drop-In Activities ..........................................................49 Fitness ....................................................................... 50-52 Fitness Class Schedule .................................................52 Special Events ......................................................... 53-54 Trips ........................................................................... 55-58 Lectures & Workshops .......................................... 58-61 Arts, Crafts, Music & Wellness Classes .....................62 Technology Classes.......................................................63 Winter/Spring Snowshoe & Hike Schedules ... 64-65 Lunch Menus ........................................................... 66-69

ARTS & CULTURE Thornton Arts & Culture Center (TACC) ....................70 TASHCO ............................................................................70 Oz Gallery .......................................................................70 Young Artists Festival ...................................................70 Volunteer Program ........................................................71

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Friday, December 8Santa Claus Arrives! 6:30 p.m. Santa’s VillageSanta and his elves will arrive in the heart of Santa’s Village on the Carpenter Park Fields, where they will assist the Thornton Mayor and City Council Members with flipping the switch to turn on the Village’s holiday lights.

Fun in Santa’s Village 6:30 - 9 p.m. For the remainder of the evening, there will be a variety of fun winter activities:

Visit with Santa (see schedule) Ice-skating on the Village pond 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. (for minimal fee) Community choir performances Ice-carving demonstration North Pole Nibbles food vendors Wonderland Woods Community Tree Decorating Contest voting

Saturday, December 9Thornton WinterFest 5K 9 a.m. start (Carpenter Park)Registration going on now at www.winterfest5k.com. Walk-in registration is available at the Carpenter Recreation Center. Please visit www.cityofthornton.net/festivals for complete information.

Fun in Santa’s Village 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Visit with Santa (see schedule) Ice-skating on the Village pond 10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. (for minimal fee) Entertainment by local choirs Wonderland Woods tree displays Children’s Craft Shoppe 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. North Pole Puppet Theatre Children’s Carnival Games 5 - 8 p.m.and much more holiday fun!

Holiday Marketplace 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Santa’s Village Event TentDuring the day on Saturday, the Village’s Event Tent will magically transform into the Village Holiday Bazaar which will feature a variety of vendors selling items perfect for your holiday gift-giving needs.

North Pole Nibbles A variety of food vendors will be selling snacks and lunch or dinner items, including hot chocolate, hot cider, kettle corn, pizza, sandwiches and more!

TASHCO’s Holiday TentAn interactive holiday experience for families and children of all ages. Come and enjoy story book readings by a cozy fireplace and live performances in a warm holiday environment.

Breakfast with Santa at the Active Adult CenterSaturday, December 9 7:30 - 10:30 a.m. Active Adult Center 9471 Dorothy Blvd. Before heading to WinterFest, bring your children, grandchildren, friends and neighbors to enjoy breakfast with Santa. Breakfast will include pancakes, ham, eggs, orange juice and coffee. Sponsored by the 55+ Organization, the breakfast will cost $4 for adults and seniors and $2.50 for children 12 years and younger. Photos taken with Santa will be available for an additional $3 for each print or each emailed image file. Cash or check only.

Questions? Call 303-255-7850.

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Community Tree Decorating Contest Entry Form

Make checks payable to: "City of Thornton."Mailed and drop-off entries must be received by Monday, December 4 at the:

Carpenter Recreation Center, 11151 Colorado Blvd. Thornton, CO 80233

For more information and for a complete list of rules visit our website www.cityofthornton.net/festivals.

Saturday, December 9 cont.Wonderland Woods Community Tree Decorating ContestBusinesses, schools and organizations will decorate individual trees with their favorite holiday decorations. The fee to enter is $35 per tree for schools and organizations and $60 for business entries. At the end of the festival, you may take your tree home or donate it to an organization or individual! Deadline to enter is Monday, December 4, at 5 p.m. For more information, please visit www.cityofthornton.net/festivals.

Ice-Carving Demonstrations Professional ice-carving demonstrations will be provided throughout the weekend by members of “Dazzling Ice.” The sculptors will be completing a frozen surprise that will provide a fun holiday photo opportunity. Don’t forget to bring your cameras!

Village Ice-Skating Pond The ice-skating pond will be open throughout the day and into the evening, so come on down and give this fun activity a try! The rink requires the use of ice skates, which will be available at the skate shack, or you may bring your own. The fee for ice skating will be $2 for children (12 and under) and seniors (60 and over) and $3 for adults.

Thornton Community Band Holiday ConcertSaturday, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Santa’s Village Event Tent

Reserved Seats $2 General Admission Free

Don’t miss the Thornton Community Band, as they ring in the holidays with you at this year’s WinterFest. Compiled by members of the community, there will be tunes and faces that you are sure to recognize!

Reserved seat tickets ($2 each) will be available in advance at the Carpenter Recreation Center front desk beginning November 7. Tickets will also be available at the WinterFest North Pole Visitors Center until 6 p.m. Saturday evening and at the door until 7 p.m. The reserved ticket seating area will be in the front half of the tent and will be roped off until 15 minutes after the concert starts (7:15 p.m.), at which time ALL remaining seats will be available to general admission attendees at no charge.

Holiday Fireworks 8:30 p.m. Santa’s VillageImmediately following the Thornton Community Band performance, the sky above Santa’s Village will come to life with an amazing fireworks show choreographed to holiday music.

Sunday, December 10Fun in Santa’s Village 5 - 9 p.m.

Visit with Santa (see schedule) Ice-skating on the Village pond 5 - 8:30 p.m. (for minimal fee) Thornton Community Chorus, 6:30 p.m. Ice-carving demonstration North Pole Nibbles food vendors Children’s Carnival Games 5 - 8 p.m.

Stop and Visit with Santa ClausBe sure to stop by Santa’s house to see the “jolly man in red!” Santa Claus will be waiting to hear all boys’ and girls’ Christmas wishes and Christmas lists. If you’ve got the time, he’s got the lap! Photos will be available for purchase. Please see Santa’s visitation schedule below. Due to Santa’s overwhelming schedule, the line will be cut-off early in order to adhere to the closing time.

Friday 6:45 - 9 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 2 - 5 p.m. 6 - 8:30 p.m.

Sunday 5 - 8:30 p.m.

Calling all aspiring youth ages 5-18! Here’s your chance to show off your amazing talents and compete against other youth from the Metro Area. Both individuals and groups (no more than four participants) are welcome to try out.This popular competition is broken into the following categories: • VOICE includes singers performing to a recorded track • MUSIC includes any instrument and/or combination of instrument and voice • VARIETY Any performance based piece such as dance, jubbling, magic, ventriloquism, drama, etc. (no instruments)Prizes are awarded in the following age groups: • Grades K-2 • Grades 3-5 • Grades 6-8 • Grades 9-12Medals are awarded to the top three finalists in each age group. The first place winner in each category will go on to compete in the Regional Grand Finale against finalists from participating communities around the Denver metro area.The selected participants must submit a $6 entry fee. Dress rehearsal is on Thursday, February 8. All selected acts must attend the dress rehearsal in order to compete in the finals.

Due to the popularity of this competition, all acts need to go through an audition process. Auditions are by appointment only. To schedule an audition, please visit: northglennarts.org/programs/night-of-the-stars-talent-show.

Auditions • Monday, January 29 D.L. Parsons Theater 11801 Community Center Dr., Northglenn • Tuesday, January 30 Thornton Community Center 2211 Eppinger Blvd., ThorntonDress Rehearsal • Thursday, February 8, 4-6 p.m. D.L. Parsons Theater Local Competition • Friday, February 9, 7 p.m. D.L. Parsons TheaterRegional Grand Finale • Sunday, March 11 Lakewood Cultural Center 470 S Allison Pkwy., Lakewood

Visit northglennarts.org/programs/night-of-the-stars-talent-show to read the rules sheet, schedule an appointment and for more information.

February 9, 20187 p.m.D.L. Parsons Theater

Tickets for the local competition at the D.L. Parsons Theatre are on sale now!

General admission tickets can be purchased for $10 online at northglennarts.org/programs/night-of-the-stars-talent-show; at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Dr., Northglenn or at the box office the night of the show.

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THORNTON ACTIVITIES GUIDE8 WINTER/SPRING 2018

Capture the spirit of the holidays at the Thornton WinterFest 5K!

Saturday, December 9, 20179 a.m. start

Carpenter Recreation CenterRegister online at www.winterfest5k.com.

Participants receive a long sleeve tech shirt and a great post-race event with awards and raffle prizes!

Visit www.cityofthornton.net/festivals for complete details!

5K

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 303-255-7875.

Winter/Spring Walks:December 16, 9 a.m.

January 20, 9 a.m.February 17, 9 a.m.

March 10, 9 a.m.April 14, 9 a.m.

Each month we explore a new 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 be notified about our upcoming walks, please email your request to discover@cityofthornton.net.

January 19-21 Carpenter Recreation Center Ages 16 and UpDivisions offered include Mens and Womens A, B, C, D and Novice in Singles and Doubles. Food and refreshments included in entry fee and awards go to 1st and 2nd place in each division. Participants may enter a maximum of one singles and one doubles division.117390-A1 Singles 117390-B1 Doubles Fees: $30R/$36NR

Registration deadline is January 15.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 303-255-7875.

SPRINKLER SYSTEMS MADE EASYRepair, maintenance and operation of residential sprinkler systems. Saturday, April 14 • 9-11:30 a.m. Carpenter Recreation Center, 11151 Colorado Blvd.UNDERSTANDING TREES Common tree health, species selection, pests and disease issues in Thornton. Saturday, April 21 • 9-11:30 a.m. Carpenter Recreation Center, 11151 Colorado Blvd.THE BASICS OF GROWING SUCCESSFUL PLANTS IN COLORADO Interactions between soil, water, sunlight and plants in Front Range Colorado Saturday, May 5 • 9-11:30 a.m. Thornton Fire Station #5, 14051 Colorado Blvd.

Free & HelpfulHORTICULTURE CLASSES FOR THE FRONT RANGE

Books: We would love new and gently-used children’s

English- and Spanish-language books for all ages. We are

partnering with Reach Out and Read Colorado and a few local

schools to distribute them to clinics and schools in Thornton

to promote reading and early literacy.

Carpenter Recreation Center11151 Colorado Blvd.

Thornton Active Adult Center(formerly Thornton Senior Center)9471 Dorothy Blvd.

Thornton Community Center2211 Eppinger Blvd.

Donation Drop-off Locations

For more information about this program, call 720-977-5817 or email

jaylin.stotler@cityofthornton.net.

Pet Supplies: Our four legged loved ones

provide companionship, happiness, and hope. Often

seniors on fi xed incomes struggle to provide for their beloved pets. You can help

by donating new dog and cat food, leashes, collars

and toys.

KindnessOne act of kindness can start with you.You can make a diff erence

in Your own community by collecting donations of food,

books, pet supplies and coats.

Coats: Our partner, Church of God 7th Day, is helping

to keep our neighbors keep warm by collecting new and gently-used winter coats. All

sizes are needed for youth and adults.

Please take your coat donations directly to

the Church of God, 9375 Gaylord St., in Thornton on Mondays, Tuesdays

or Thursdays.

Non-Perishable Food Items: will be forwarded to local food banks

for distribution to our neighbors in need.

THORNTON ACTIVITIES GUIDE10 WINTER/SPRING 2018

February 9, 2018 • 7 p.m.D.L. Parsons TheaterTICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!

General admission tickets can be purchased for $10 online at northglennarts.org/programs/night-of-

the-stars-talent-show; at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Dr.

or at the box office the night of the show.

Join us in March for our Natural Spring Cleaning workshops. At each session, you will learn

how to prepare different types of non-toxic, environmentally- friendly, and safe-for-your-

family cleaning products. You’ll not only leave with a few concoctions of your own, but also

recipes to try later.

For more information visit cityofthornton.net/CommunityConnections or call 303-452-7534.

Spring Cleaning Natural cleaning solutions for your home

MARCH 9, 16, 23, 30

10 - 11:30 a.m.

Anythink Huron Street Library

9417 Huron St., ThorntonFREE to attend!

ACAN Caregiver

If you are providing care for a spouse, neighbor, relative or friend check out this conference featuring caregiver resources, workshops

and learning opportunities!

Visit www.acanonline.org for event info.

SAVE THE DATE!April 26, 2018

ADAMS COUNTY AGING NETWORK2017 CAREGIVER CONFERENCE

WE WILL BE ACCEPTING VIDEO AUDITIONS NOVEMBER 15-FEBRUARY 2!

Please email your video, along with an application to: tgt@cityofthornton.net.Advancing contestants will be notified at the end of February and

second round, live auditions will be held for these contestants in March.Visit gocot.net/tgt for an application and more information.FINAL COMPETITION WILL BE HELD AT THORNTONFEST

SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2018

THORNTON ACTIVITIES GUIDE12 WINTER/SPRING 2018

Saturday, May 5 • 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 720-977-5882.

Medical volunteers please call 720-977-5859.

Call 303-255-7850 or visit www.9healthfair.org for more information.

Saturday, May 198 a.m. start

OnlineRegistration

Opens January 1!

Visit www.cottonwoodclassicrun.com to register.For more information visit www.cityofthornton.net/festivals or call 720-977-5914.

Thorncreek Crossing Shopping Center120th Ave. & Washington Center Pkwy.Thornton, Colorado

City of Thornton Cottonwood Classic 5K

Visit our website, www.cityofthornton.net/festivals or call 720-977-5916 for more details.

March 31 • 10 a.m. Community Park (York St. & Thornton Pkwy.)

Ages: Walking - 8 yearsBegins promptly at 10 a.m. Plan to arrive early.

Bring a basket to collect your goodies.Parking is limited. No rain date.Outside the Box

~Traffic Box Mural Project~The Thornton Arts, Sciences and Humanities Council

(TASHCO) is seeking to commission multiple artists/teams to aesthetically transform traffic utility boxes from functional

infrastructure into colorful and inspired works of art. If you are interested in learning more about this creative

project or submitting a design for consideration, please visit: www.cityofthornton.net/arts.

Contact Krystle Codrey 720-977-5882 • krystle.codrey@cityofthornton.net

DON’T BELATE!

It’s over inminutes!

Children’s Amusements • “The Marketplace” • Paw Fest • Beer Gardens • Youth Sports Demonstrations NEW! Thornton’s Got Talent • Food & Concessions • Food Vendors • Three Stages of Entertainment

City of Thornton Services Tent · Mile Hi Cruisers Car Show AND MUCH, MUCH MORE!

Vendor booth applications available for download on our website beginning January 16, 2018!

“LIKE” us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/cotevents

A Signature Event of the city of Thornton

For more information visit www.cityofthornton.net/festivals or call 303-255-7800.

Saturday, May 1910 a.m.-5 p.m. • Carpenter Park Fields108th Avenue & Colorado Boulevard

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The Trees for Tomorrow program provides residents with 2” caliper trees planted in their yards at a discounted price. All the trees are selected by Thornton Forestry staff based on their ability to survive in Colorado soils and climate conditions. Trees are available to city of Thornton single family residences only. Please note tree choices are subject to change.

COST: $275 per treeREGISTRATION OPTIONS:Walk-in: Monday, April 30 • 8-11:30 a.m. Carpenter Recreation CenterOnline: Monday, April 30 • Opens 8 a.m. www.cityofthornton.net/registration Must have proven Thornton residency and assigned a username and password in order to login to their account.

At the time of registration, you will be given a stake to place in your yard where the tree is to be planted. Utility locates are arranged by the city contractor. Trees are planted in June by a city-contracted tree service and may be planted anywhere on your property.

Your tree will come with a one year warranty. This warranty does not apply to trees planted in historically wet areas of a yard, nor does the warranty cover trees that are over or under watered.

Forestry staff is available to meet with residents to assist in the tree planting location. We are best reached through email at treehelp@cityofthornton.net or you may call our forestry staff directly and leave a message.

Lynn, 303-255-7875 or Nancy, 303-255-7876.

The Block Party Trailer is brand new to Thornton this year and is filled with many necessary and useful items to help you and your neighbors throw a successful block party! Items included: 8 six-foot folding tables 4 ice chests signs for road closures 4 folding picnic tables 3 water coolers A variety of games 32 folding chairs How to Reserve: Thornton residents may reserve the Block Party Trailer beginning March 12, 2018 online by visiting, https://webtrac.cityofthornton.net or through walk-in reservations by visiting the Carpenter Recreation Center, 11151 Colorado Blvd. or the Thornton Community Center, 2211 Eppinger Blvd. Guidelines: If you need to limit access to your street for your block party, you will need to complete and return a Block Party Street Closure Application. The trailer has all of the required signs for road closures. The person who reserves the Block Party Trailer assumes responsibility for the vehicle and its contents from the time it is dropped off until it is picked up and the doors to the bus need to be secured when not in use. Users are solely responsible for party set-up, clean-up and are expected to reload the trailer in an orderly fashion. An inventory will be taken when the trailer is picked up. Any other necessary equipment, food or paper products will be the responsibility of the group holding the block party.

Block Party Trailer

Look for complete Block Party Trailer details available in mid-February at www.cityofthornton.net/recreation!

The city of Thornton will begin to recruit for seasonal positions in the areas of parks, golf, and recreation starting in early February.

For a current listing of jobs and to apply, visit www.cityofthornton.net/jobs.

To be notified when positions become available go to www.cityofthornton.net/jobs and click on the Job Alert Subscription Tab. After subscribing, if the job is posted, an email notification will be sent stating the position is now posted and that applications will be accepted online until the communicated deadline or for a weekly email of our current open positions, please go to www.cityofthornton.net, scroll to the bottom of the page to Stay Connected, select Email Alerts and subscribe to Employment.

Questions? Please contact 303-538-7245.

• Assistant Youth Coach for Tennis, Track or Aquatics• Assistant Youth Program Director• Boathouse Attendant• Golf Course Beverage Cart Attendant/Server• Golf Course Cook• Golf Course Maintenance Worker• Golf Course Pro Shop Assistant• Golf Outside Services Attendant• League Scorekeeper-Girls Softball

• League Supervisor-Girls Softball• Lifeguard• Parks Worker - General• Parks Worker - Mow Crew• Slide Attendant• Sports Aide for Tennis, Track or Aquatics• Tennis Instructor• Youth Coach for Tennis, Track or Aquatics• Youth Program Leader

City of Thornton Summer Job Openings

SEASONAL POSITIONS INCLUDE: