Spring 2014 E-Guide

E-ACTIVITY GUIDE MARCH / APRIL / MAYVolume 14, Issue 1richlandparksandrec.com 942-7529

SPRING

Welcome to the City of Richland Spring Brochure!

In this issue you’ll find many classes and activities that appeal to a wide-range of Richland and other community residents. You might notice a few new offerings that haven’t played a big part in our past programming.

First, we’re excited to begin promoting the City-owned Columbia Point Golf Course. Golf Professional Joe Creager and Superintendent Carl Thompson combine to provide the best golfing experience and value in the Tri-Cities. They are offering several new programs for beginner and intermediate players. You may also enjoy food and beverage from the café while experiencing the large patio overlooking the beautiful course.

Second, the spring brochure is continuing to showcase many exciting activities scheduled at the Richland Public Library. Our Library is well known throughout the state as a leader in community collaboration and innovative programming. I am proud of our Library facility, the materials, and our staff.

Last, we’re now also sharing events and activities planned by our recreation partners to provide a greater depth of information and knowledge for our readers. See the “organizations” section for more information.

Have a great spring quarter!

MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR

Joe SchiesslDirector of Parks and Public Facilities

Parks and Recreation Commission Corner

Last year the Parks and Recreation Commission set a walkability goal - to learn what the City, particularly Parks and Recreation can do to encourage more walking. In November, we held an open house which we received some wonderful comments and suggestions from dozens of people who attended. (Many thanks to all who participated!) This year you’ll see some terrific activities that will encourage walking, such as City Walks, an easy trek on the City’s Urban Greenbelt Trail (UGT) and the spectacular participatory knitted installation planned for fall called Sweater Weather: Fashions for the Urban Forest that will encourage strolling along the river path to see it all.

We’d like to see Richland Walks become an accurate description of both the City’s walkable infrastructure and how its citizens use it. If you have suggestions and comments, we’d like to hear them.

The Columbia River Disc Golf Club

The Columbia River Disc Golf Club is a local club formed to promote and expand the sport of disc golf in the Tri-Cities area. They began in October of 2011 as a small group of friends, with a long-term goal to build a new disc golf course. After approaching the city of Richland, James J. Lawless Park was singled out as the ideal location for a disc golf course. The opening day of James J. Lawless Disc Golf Course was February of 2013.

James J. Lawless Park and Disc Golf Course is located off of Wellhouse Loop in Richland, WA. It features 18 “holes” which consist of concrete tee pads and disc golf baskets, with distances ranging from 150 ft. to 420 ft. The game rules and etiquette are played similar to that of regular golf, with few exceptions due to the nature of golf discs and disc golf baskets. There is no cost to play at the course, and anyone can get started with as little as $10 for a single disc. Disc golf is a recreational activity which can be played year-round, and enjoyed by all age groups. The Columbia River Disc Golf Club holds weekly events, as well as various tournaments, throughout the Tri-Cities. More information can be found at crdiscgolf.com.

COMMISSIONER CORNER

ORGANIZATION HIGHLIGHT

Nancy DoranCity of Richland Parks and Recreation Commission, Vice Chair

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Facility Closure Dates:

May 26

Park Amenities ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5

Park Projects ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6-7

Community Events .................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-15

Arts & Crafts .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 16

Cards, Social & Fun ................................................................................................................................................................................. 17-18

Dance .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19-20

Dog Training ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 21-22

Fitness ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23-24

General Education ................................................................................................................................................................................... 25-26

Home & Garden....................................................................................................................................................................................... 27-28

Library ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 29-32

Martial Arts ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 33

Outdoor Activities ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 34

Pre-School ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 35

Sports ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 36-40

Trips ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 41-42

Wellness........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 43

Yoga .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 44

Organizations/Clubs ................................................................................................................................................................................ 45-49

Fine Print .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 50-51

Richland Community Center500 Amon Park Drive

942-7529 richlandparksandrec.com

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Richland Public Library955 Northgate Drive

942-7454 richland.lib.wa.us

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richlandparksandrec.com

richland.lib.wa.us

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Richland-Parks-and-Recreation/212541152097441

https://twitter.com/RichlandWA


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Badger Mountain Park 25 • • • • • • • • • • •

Barth Park .35 • • •

Beverly Heights Park 3 • • • •

Brookstone Park 2 • • • •

Chaparral Park 2 • • • •

Claybell Park 13 • • • • • • • • •

Columbia Park West 5 • • • • • • • • •

Columbia Playfield 30 • • • • • • • •

Columbia Point Marina Park 13 • • • • • • • • • • •

Craighill Park 3 • • • • •

Crested Hills Park 6 • • • • • •

Desert Rim Park 3 • • •

Frankfort Park 3 • • • •

Gala Park 3 • • •

Gillespie Parkway 3 • •

Goethals Nature Playground 3 • • • • • •

Hills West Park 2 • • •

Horn Rapids Ath. Complex 24 • • • • •

Howard Amon Park 30 • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Jason Lee Park 4 • • • • • •

Jefferson Park 9 • • • • • • •

Jeanette Taylor Skate Park 2 • •

John Dam Plaza 4 • • •

James Lawless Park 30 •

Leslie Groves Park 149 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Lynnwood Loop Park 11 • • • • • •

McMurray Park 3 • • • •

Meadows East Park 3 • • •

Oak Park 3 • • • •

Overlook Park 1 • • •

Paul Liddell Park 3 • • •

Rodney Block Park 3 • • • • •

Stevens Park 1 • • • •

Trailhead Park 3 • • • •

Westwood Park 1 • •

Wye Park 2 • • • • • • • • • •




PARK PROJECTS 6

Design Permitting Contractor Selection

Construction Completion











Columbia Playfield

Four projects will be occurring in Columbia

Playfield.

A new parking lot will be constructed to connect

the north and south lots. Thirty-eight parking

stalls and 11 RV parking stalls will be added to the

east side of the park. The storm water ditch will

be filled north of Mansfield Street and additional

wetland area will be provided at the south end of

the park to compensate for the ditch filling.

A new parking lot for 48 cars will be constructed

west of George Prout Pool.

The outfield fences on the four softball fields will

be expanded from 200 to 220 feet.

The little league field will be converted to a

softball field. The City, Richland School District

and the Tri-Cities Girls Fastpitch Softball

Association will be partnering to complete this

project.

Central Howard Amon Park Irrigation

The 59 year old irrigation system in Central

Howard Amon Park will be replaced in the fall of

2014.

Goethals Park Rotary Slide

A new hillside slide will be installed at the nature

playground at Goethals Park.

Keene Road Landscaping

Basalt rock will be placed in front of Cherrywood

Estates and Badger Park Estates.

Gala Park Playground Equipment

A new playground will be installed along with

sidewalks and safety surfacing.

20 trees will be planted for Arbor Day.

Gateway Projects

Gateway projects located at the south end of

Leslie Road, the intersection of SR-240 & Jadwin,

Aaron Drive & GW Way and Van Giesen & SR-

240 will be completed in 2014.

Gateway projects include a large boulder with the

City logo, rock features and landscaping.




PARK PROJECTS 7













Shoreline Maintenance

The shoreline between the Shilo Inn and

condominiums will be enhanced by removing

Russian Olive trees and replanting other tree

species.

Litter, tumbleweeds and other noxious weeds and

debris will be removed.

Columbia Point Dock Improvements

Water and power pedestals will be removed and

replaced.

Eight new pedestals will be added to the east side

docks.

Drollinger Park

This park is located in the Tanglewood

neighborhood at the east end of Tanglewood

Drive.

A new underground automated irrigation system

and turf will be completed in 2014.

Barth Park

Barth Park is located at the intersection of Barth

and Comstock Street.

The Community Development Block Grant funds

will be used to purchase and install playground

equipment for 2-5 year old children and construct

concrete sidewalks.

John Dam Plaza Sidewalks

A new sidewalk will be constructed in the south

half of the plaza.

The side walk will arch from the southeast corner

to the southwest corner of the plaza.

Claybell Park Little League Fields

Richland National Little League and the City will

partner to reconstruct the two baseball fields at

Claybell Park from 50 to 70 ft. fields for Little

League.

Upgrades including a new backstop and infield

modifications to the east field were completed in

2013.




COMMUNITY EVENTS 8

Morning with Mr. Bunny... Pancakes too! Join Mr. Bunny for a wonderful pancake breakfast

followed by: spring egg hunt, fun crafts, exciting

games and great prizes. The Bunny activities are for

ages 10 and under, and the Pancake Breakfast is for

the whole family.

Your child's photo with Mr. Bunny is included.

Register by April 11 and have your name placed

in a drawing for a special prize!

Please bring a basket to gather your eggs!

Saturday, April 12

Breakfast: 9:30-10:30am

Bunny Activities: 10:00-11:00am

Applicable tax included Resident Non-Resident

Crafts w/ pancakes $5.50 $6.75

Adults (Pancakes Only) $3.75 $3.75

Richland Community Center

Arbor Day Come join the City of Richland, along with Mid-

Columbia Community Forestry Council (MCCFC),

to celebrate Arbor Day. We will give a

demonstration of the proper techniques of planting

a tree. For questions please contact Drew

Tomasino, 942-7526 or [email protected].

Friday, April 25 1:00pm

Gala Park

1500 Gala Way

Skate Park Spring Skatefest Calling all skate park enthusiasts! Parks and

Recreation is hosting Spring Skatefest at the

Jeanette Taylor Skate Park. Enjoy food, music,

demonstrations, prizes and more! The skate park

features street elements, an eight foot bowl off of a

snake run and a separate pool style bowl featuring a

10-foot deep half pipe/bowl. The park was designed

with elements for all levels of expertise. Sponsored

by Mosaik Skate Boardshop in Uptown Richland.

Friday, May 16 4:30-6:30pm

No Fee

Jeanette Taylor Skate Park

1185 Carondelet

Kite Festival Come join members of the Ben Franklin Kite

Society for the Annual Kite Festival. This 'fun-fly'

event encourages parents and grandparents to show

their kids how they made and flew kites in the early

days! Kite information will be available to attendees

at the park.

Sunday, April 13 9:00am-4:00pm

No Fee

Columbia Point Marina Park

660 Columbia Point Drive

Tri-Cities 2014 Geocoin Challenge Travel around all three cities searching for

geocaches. Once you have found all the geocaches

and code words, present completed entry form to

receive your geocoin. To learn more check out the

event page: http://coord.info/GC4PFN6

Friday-Sunday, June 27-29

Horn Rapids County Park

115803 Horn Road, Benton City

mailto:[email protected]

http://coord.info/GC4PFN6

https://online.activecommunities.com/CORParkRec/Activities/ActivitiesDetails.asp?aid=703




COMMUNITY EVENTS 9

HEARTCHASE TRI-CITIES

Richland Parks and Recreation is teaming up with the

American Heart Association to host the 3rd Annual

HeartChase Tri-Cities. HeartChase Tri-Cities brings

families, friends and coworkers of all ages together in

a community-wide fundraising competition to benefit

the American Heart Association. The objective is to

collect as many points as possible before time runs

out. Teams of 2-5 people complete against other

teams in a chase through the Richland community.

Each team will face 10 checkpoint challenges and

locate hidden donations all while tracking progress

with the HeartChase Mobile Game App. The team

with the most points at the end of the event wins!

For more information or to register, go to

http://honor.americanheart.org/tricities.

Saturday, March 22 9:00am


March for Respect March is Developmental Disabilities Month. To honor

this, the City of Richland, Arc of Tri-Cities and about a

dozen other agencies are hosting a “March for

Respect”. The “March for Respect” is a celebration of

citizens with developmental disabilities. The event will

show respect and honor for those that live every day

with a developmental disability. Participants walk 3/4

mile around John Dam Plaza while listening to great

music. Before and after the walk, participants will be

able purchase t-shirts celebrating the “March” and also

enjoy free hot dogs and drinks www.arcoftricities.com

Saturday, March 22 12:00-1:30pm

No Fee

John Dam Plaza

1815 George Washington Way

http://honor.americanheart.org/tricities

http://www.arcoftricities.com/




COMMUNITY EVENTS 10

Dates Event Location

March 15 High School Softball Jamboree Columbia Playfield

March 22 Heart Chase Richland Community Center

March 22 March for Respect John Dam Plaza

March 22 Pooch and Pal Run Columbia Point Marina Park

March 22-23 Loretta Lynn MX Area Qualifier Horn Rapids ORV Park

March 29-30 Umpire Blue Softball Tournament Columbia Playfields

April 5 Desert Thunder Lighted MX Horn Rapids ORV Park

April 11-13 NSA Icebreaker Softball Tournament Columbia Playfield

April 12 Morning with Mr. Bunny Richland Community Center

April 12 USRA Full Marathon John Dam Plaza

April 13 Kite Festival Columbia Point Marina Park

April 19 The ‘Notsob’ Half Marathon Howard Amon Park

April 19 VFW Sponsored Egg Hunt Jefferson Park

April 19 Fund the Future 5K WSU Tri-Cities

April 23-26 RV & Boat Show Columbia Point Marina Park

April 25 Arbor Day Gala Park

April 26 3RRR Foot Race Columbia Point Marina Park & Trail

April 26 BMX Race for Life Horn Rapids Athletic Complex

April 26-27 Table Tennis Tournament Richland Community Center

April 30-May3 GNAC Softball Championships Columbia Playfield

May 3 March of Dimes John Dam Plaza & Various Trails

May 3 Walk for William Syndrome North Howard Amon Park

May 4 Black Widow MX Series Horn Rapids ORV Park

May 10 Desert Thunder Lighted MX Horn Rapids ORV Park

May 10 Tri-City Cancer Center "Run for Ribbons" Howard Amon Park

May 10 Bird of Prey Richland Community Center, Riverview Room

May 10-11 Washington Angels Softball Tournament Columbia Playfield

May 16 Skate Park Spring Skatefest Jeanette Taylor Skate Park

May18 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Fundraiser Central Howard Amon Park and Riverfront Trail

May 24-25 3-Rivers Rally Softball Tournament Columbia Playfield

May 25 Black Widow MX Series Horn Rapids ORV Park

May 29-July 24 Live @ 5 John Dam Plaza

May 30-31 High School 1A State Softball Championship Columbia Playfield

May 31 Girls on the Run Columbia Point Marina Park and Riverfront Trail

June 7 TC Rose Society Richland Community Center

June 7-8 Black Widow MX Series Horn Rapids ORV Park

June 14 3RRR SubPlot Trot Chamna Natural Preserve

June 14 Antique Truck Show Jefferson Park

June 19-21 Cool Desert Nights Uptown & Jefferson Park

June 21-22 Scottish Deerhound Club – Dog Show North Howard Amon Park

June 22 Black Widow MX Series Horn Rapids ORV Park

June 27-29 NSA Youth State Softball Tournament Columbia Playfield & Horn Rapids Complex

June 27-29 Tri-Cities 2014 Geocoin Challenge Horn Rapids County Park

June 28 Soap Box Derby Lee Boulevard Hill

June 28-29 Ye Merrie Greenwood Faire Howard Amon Park




Come enjoy this annual Richland tradition with your entire family!

Saturday, April 12, 20149:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.Richland Community Center “Little Bunny” (10 and under) activities include:Pancake breakfast, egg hunt, crafts, games and prizes, and photo opportunities with Mr. Bunny.

$5.50 (Resident) $6.75 (Non-Resident)

Breakfast (11 and up): $3.75

Register by April 9 to have your name entered into a special prize drawing.


Arbor DayCELEBRATION

richlandparksandrec.com | 942-7529

Come join the City of Richland, along with the Mid-Columbia Community Forestry Council

(MCCFC), to celebrate Arbor Day.

April 25, 20141:00 p.m.Gala Park

1500 Gala Way, Richland

EEvent Features:20 new trees to be planted

20th anniversary of the MCCFCProper tree planting demonstration

For more information, contact Drew Tomasino at 942-7526 or [email protected]

March for Respect Saturday, March 22,

7th Annual

“March For Respect” is a public rally honoring

citizens with disabilities on Saturday, March 22, 2014.

The rally will feature inspirational speeches that show

respect and honor for those that live every day with a

disability. This is a day to celebrate abilities.

You can help your favorite school or

organization win $250.00 by marching with

them! You must pre-register on line under

your group at www.arcoftricities.com start-

ing February 10th.

Be a leader-If you are interested in getting

your group to participate and be recognized

as the biggest group call 783-1131 ext 105 or

E-mail [email protected]

Grand prize of $250.00

for biggest pre-registered group

Purchase a T-Shirt and Spread the Message

of Respect Year-Round $12.00 for shirts

$15.00 at the event can be ordered online

starting March 5

Where: John Dam Plaza in Richland, WA.

When: Saturday, March 22, 2014

What: 3/4 Mile Walk around John Dam Plaza

Listen to great music while enjoying a

hot dog

Gather with friends and community

members

Who: All citizens of Benton Franklin Counties

who want to “Show their Respect” for

people with Disabilities living in our

community

Cost: Free—there is no cost to participate

Time: Sign in starts at 12:00 noon

Hotdogs available Noon - 12:45pm

Walk starts at 1:00pm “Sharp”

ends at 1:30pm

ENJOY A FREE, FAMILY FRIENDLY WEEKEND FOR NEW AND EXPERIENCED GEOCACHERS!

¢ Travel around Tri-Cities to find approximately 30 geocaches and earn all three trackable geocoins

¢ 400 trackable geocoins per city

¢ 1 coin set per household

¢ Kids (12 and under) who complete the challenge will receive a special trackable

¢ Event page: http://coord.info/GC4PFN6

¢ Facebook: Tri-Cities 2014 Geocoin Challenge Gc4pfn6

JUNE 27: Meet and Greet/Geocaching 101 - Richland Community Center

JUNE 28: Geocoin Challenge - Horn Rapids County Park

JUNE 29: CITO/Continental Breakfast - Horn Rapids County Park

FOR MORE INFORMATION, EMAIL: [email protected] OR CALL (509) 942-7529


Lee Boulevard hill between Richland and Carmichael schools. This event pairs kids with disa-

bilities as riders with typically developing peers who drive in special derby cars. The public is

encouraged to watch and cheer them on! Kids 12 and under are invited to pre-register as a

rider or driver at 783-1131 x. 100 or online: www.arcoftricities.com, Soap Box Derby.

FREE �� KIDS OF ALL ABILITIES 12 & UNDER ��

PRE-REGISTER 783-1131 � � � � PUBLIC INVITED !

ARTS & CRAFTS 16

Children's Workshop Saturdays Parks and Recreation and The Home Depot have

teamed up to offer Children's Workshop Saturdays

at Goethals Nature Park. The Home Depot staff

will provide instruction and assistance on different

arts and crafts projects each month, such as

birdhouses, race cars and more! After the project is

complete, enjoy the Goethals Nature Park, a unique

park designed specifically for children. All materials

provided.

Saturdays, 10:00am-2:00pm

March 15, April 19, May 17

No Fee

Goethals Park, Nature Playground

301 Goethals Drive

Introduction to Arts and Crafts Come on out and have some fun with The Arc of

Tri-Cities. All ages are welcome. Arts and Crafts

projects include drawing, photography, card making,

sculpting and much more. Projects will change each

week. This is an all-inclusive program. To register

call: 783-1131 ex. 0. Fee payable to The Arc of Tri-

Cities.

Mondays, 11:00am-12:00pm

March 3, 17, 31, April 14, 28, May 12

$5.00 per class

Richland Community Center, Arts & Crafts Room

Greeting Cards Training Instructor: Lorraine Ferqueron

Want to learn how to recycle cards?

2nd Tuesday, 9:30-11:30am

No Fee

Richland Community Center, Meeting Room

Greeting Card Recycling Instructor: Lorraine Ferqueron

Come join the volunteer group recycling greeting

cards.

Mondays & Fridays, 9:00-11:00am (No Class 5/26)

No Fee


Splash into Basics - A Watercolor Project Instructor: Suzi Vitulli

Join artist Suzi Vitulli for a fun watercolor painting

project that will help you learn the basics of painting

with watercolors. All artist quality supplies will be

provided. The class is relaxed and easy. There will

be a different project for each session, so sign up

for one or all. Each project will help you learn

different washes, brush strokes and ways to define

shapes, textures and glazing. No experience

necessary.

Saturdays, 12:00-3:00pm or 3:30-6:30pm

Class# Month Days Time

8583 March 22 12:00-3:00pm

8584 March 22 3:30-6:30pm

8585 April 12 12:00-3:00pm

8586 April 12 3:30-6:30pm

8587 May 17 12:00-3:00pm

8588 May 17 3:30-6:30pm

$35.00 (Resident) / $43.75 (Non-Resident)

Richland Community Center, Activity Room







CARDS, SOCIAL & FUN 17

Cribbage Come join us for a fun game of Cribbage each week.

Wednesdays, 8:30-11:30am

No Fee

Richland Community Center, Lounge

Party Bridge Haven't played Bridge for a while? Come on down and

brush up your game. Join us in the Games Room to

play Bridge with a wonderful group of people! Open

to all ages.

Mon & Wed, 8:30-11:30am (Building Closed 5/26)

$1.00 Applicable tax included

Richland Community Center, Games Room

Golden Age Pinochle This special evening game is for 'Golden Age' Pinochle

players.

Fridays, 6:30-9:00pm



Duplicate Bridge

It is called duplicate bridge because the same bridge

deal is played at each table and scoring is based on

relative performance. Every hand, whether strong or

weak, is played in competition with others playing the

identical cards, and the element of skill is heightened

while that of chance is reduced. ACBL players may

play with non-ACBL players. Everyone welcome!

Mon, Wed, Fri 12:30-3:30pm (Building Closed 5/26)






CARDS, SOCIAL & FUN 18

How About a Game of Pool? Join this fun-loving group of players who meet in the

Billiards Room.

Monday-Friday, 1:00 (Building Closed 5/26)

$2.00/day or $20/month Applicable tax included

Richland Community Center, Pool Room

American Mahjong American Mahjong, more commonly known as

Mah Jongg or Maahj, is a variant to the Chinese

game mahjong. Come and join the fun.

Thursdays, 12:30-4:00pm

No Fee


Let's Play Dominoes! Come join other Domino enthusiasts for an

informal game.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 12:15-3:00pm

No Fee


Birthday Club Social Why celebrate just once a year? Join us for free

birthday cake. It does not need to be your birthday

month to eat cake! Donated by Hawthorne Court.

2nd Tuesdays, 12:00-12:30pm

No Fee


Pie Socials Pie socials are designed for fun and friendship. Join

us for great pies! Donated by Richland Gardens and

Quail Hollow.

3rd Tuesdays, 12:00-12:30pm

No Fee


How About a Root Beer Float? Few things get the taste buds jumping more than a

frothy root beer float! Join us for free root beer

floats donated and served by Guardian Angel

Homes. Sugar free soda available!

3rd Thursdays, 2:00-2:30pm

No Fee





DANCE 19

Adult Ballet Instructor: Rebecca Hodges

This class is designed for beginners or those returning

to the ballet class. Ballet is a great form of exercise

that improves balance, flexibility and strength. Please

join us and experience the benefits of ballet.

No experience necessary.

Wednesdays, 5:45-7:15pm

Class# Month Resident Non-Resident No Class

8675 March $25.00 $31.25

8676 April $25.00 $31.25 4/2

8677 May $25.00 $31.25


Beginning Cuban Salsa Instructors: Dana and Christian Camarena

Learn to dance Salsa the way it's done in Cuba! We

teach the fundamentals to a dance that is rich in

culture and history, emphasizing the social and

movement aspects that make it unique. Learn the

basic lead and follow techniques as well as footwork

that will allow you to feel comfortable with a partner

on the dance floor.

Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30pm

Class# Month Resident Non-Resident

7575 March $30.50 $38.25

7576 April $38.25 $47.75

7577 May $30.50 $38.25


Beginning Salsa On1 Instructors: Dana and Christian Camarena

Ages 16+. This class is for the beginning salsero who is

interested in learning the basics and/or the

intermediate salsero who wants to brush up on

fundamentals. The class covers basic footwork and

body motion. Each month a new concept, new

footwork and styling options will be taught.



7581 March $30.50 $38.25

7582 April $38.25 $47.75

7583 May $30.50 $38.25


Belly Dance Aerobics I/II Instructor: Dawn MacDonald, Certified in Belly Dance

Learn how to belly dance while getting a workout.

Belly dance is known for toning and shaping the body

while increasing flexibility and balance. Learn basic

slow and fast dance steps that makeup the foundation

of this dance form. New dance steps, shimmy moves,

mini routines and full dances routines will be taught.

Hip scarf with no coins required.

Mondays, 6:15-7:15pm


8664 March $29.00 $36.25

8665 April $23.25 $29.00

Richland Community Center, Riverview Room South

International Folk Dancing* International Folk Dancers of Richland enjoy learning and

performing dances from around the world. The dances range from

easy to challenging in couple, circle and line formations. Partners

are not required.


Richland Community Center, Riverview Room North

1st Saturday, 6:30-10:00pm

Activity Room (May 1 – Activity Room)








DANCE 20

New Attitude Line Dancing Beginner Instructor: Jo Miller

Line Dancing is so fun and easy. We use great music

to all rhythms for an hour of dancing that will help

tone muscles and may even increase your memory!



7599 March $22.75 $28.50

7600 April $28.75 $36.00

7601 May $22.75 $28.50

Richland Community Center, Riverview Room

Square Dancing* The Columbia River Squares Dance Club holds a

Mainstream Squares and Round Dancing. All square

and round dancers are invited to join in on the fun

in a smoke/alcohol free environment. No-cost for

introduction to square dancing.

2nd & 4th Saturdays, 6:30-9:30pm (No dance 5/24)

Introductory to square dance: 6:30-7:00pm


New Attitude Line Dancing Improver Instructor: Jo Miller

Have the basic Line Dance steps? Come join us for

dances that are a little more interesting to help you

grow as a dancer!



7605 March $22.75 $28.50

7606 April $22.75 $28.50

7607 May $28.75 $36.00


Zumba with TaiFei Instructor: TaiFei Scott, Zumba Licensed Instructor

This class is a fitness program for beginners and

active older adults. The Zumba Fitness program is

known for the zesty Latin music such as salsa,

merengue, cumbia and reggeaton, which is

exhilarating, has easy-to-follow moves and

invigorating with a party-like atmosphere. Active

older adults will enjoy the camaraderie, excitement

and fitness as a regular part of their weekly

schedules.

Wednesdays, 1:00-2:00pm OR Sundays, 2:30-3:30pm


7676 March $28.00 $35.00

7677 April $22.50 $28.00

7678 May $22.50 $28.00

Drop In Rate: $6.25 (Resident) / $8.50 (Non-Resident)

Richland Community Center, Activity Room (Weds.)

Riverview Room South (Sundays)

Wednesday, 1:00-2:30pm AND Sundays, 2:30-3:30pm


8375 March $36.00 $45.00

8376 April $36.00 $45.00

8377 May $32.00 $39.50



$5.00 Fitness Room

Register for any fitness, yoga,

dance or martial arts class and add a Fitness

Room monthly pass for only $5.00.







DOG TRAINING 21

Basic Obedience (Flexible Registration) Instructor: Krystal Ellingson

Introduction to basic obedience utilizes positive

teaching methods for dogs over 8 months of age.

Learn how to teach and refine skills such as: sit,

stay, recall, leash training, household manners,

behavior solutions and more. The class format

promotes varied socialization while creating a forum

of trials and successes. Flexible registration means

you get to choose the perfect six weeks for you and

your dog. Participants must pre-register in person

at the Richland Community Center. Once the

participants start, they must attend the six-week

sessions consecutively. All vaccinations must be

current and dog in good health to attend classes.

No prerequisite.

Saturdays, 12:00-1:00pm

Class# Resident Non-Resident

5729 $125.00 $156.25


Learn more about Krystal Ellingson

http://speakdogtricities.com/

Puppy Class (Flexible Registration) Instructor: Krystal Ellingson

This six-week class provides a forum for you and

your puppy to watch and learn from other puppies

and their people. Instruction will include teaching

your puppy: sit, stay, down, recall, as well as leash

training, household manners, behavior solutions and

more. This class has a special emphasis on

socialization and includes approximately ten minutes

of playtime, in addition to opportunities for off leash

training (indoors only). Flexible registration means

you get to choose the optimum six weeks for you

and your dog. Participants must pre-register in

person at the Richland Community Center. Once

the participants start, they must attend the six-week

sessions consecutively. Must show proof of at least

two puppy vaccination shots. No prerequisite.

Saturdays, 10:30-11:30am

Class# Resident Non-Resident

5728 $125.00 $156.25









DOG TRAINING 22

Therapy Prep Instructor: Krystal Ellingson

This class instructs the concepts which are

necessary and helpful to pass a therapy dog

certification as well as increasing understanding of

the dog and handler therapy dog team. Our

instructor is a certified therapy dog evaluator and

will be glad to evaluate your dog at the end of the

series. This class is for dogs that already have a

Canine Good Citizen accreditation.


Class# Month/Dates

8641 April 12-May 17



The Canine Life and Social Skills series consists of

three separate classes. First, the Bachelor’s (B.A),

then Masters (M.A), and finally the Doctorate (Ph. D.). Each class level represents a separate course.

B.A. Canine Life and Social Skills Instructor: Krystal Ellingson

In this course you will work with your dog to learn:

wait at the door, come, leashing up manners, loose

leash walking, attention, meet and greet (person) as

well as bonus tricks such as leave it, wait for the

food bowl, give and take, stay (1 minute) and settle.

This class includes six weeks of regular class, with

an evaluation during the last class. Prerequisite:

Basic Obedience.


Class# Month/Dates

8639 March 22-April 26



M.A Canine Life and Social Skills Instructor: Krystal Ellingson

After your dog has completed the Bachelor’s

Canine Life and Social Skills class, it's time to work

on advanced training. These classes work on

teaching good manners for household and family

dogs, as well as helping owners to better

understand their dogs. This class includes six weeks

of regular class, and an evaluation during the last

class. Prerequisite: B.A. Canine Life and Social Skills.


Class# Month/Dates

8656 May 10-June 14









FITNESS 23

Better Bones & Better Balance Instructor: Lindsay Asmus, ACE, ACSM, B.S. Exercise

This class is designed for active people who want to

prevent or help reverse osteoporosis while maintaining

fitness. Classes will include cardio, strength training and

stretching. Information will be provided on proper

body mechanics and activities to avoid.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:15-11:15am


7967 March $29.50 $36.75

7968 April $29.50 $36.75 April 1

7969 May $29.50 $36.75 May 22


Bones & Body Instructor: Lindsay Asmus, ACE, ACSM, B.S. Exercise

Consultant: Paul Pietrzak M.P.T.

This class is designed for active people who want to

prevent or help reverse osteoporosis while maintaining

fitness. Classes will include a step program, strength

training and stretching. Information will be provided on

proper body mechanics and activities to avoid.

Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:15-11:15am


7593 March $29.50 $36.75 March 31

7594 April $29.50 $36.75 April 2

7595 May $25.75 $32.25 May 26


Breast Cancer Survivor Exercise Class Instructor: Lindsay Asmus, ACE, ACSM, B.S. Exercise

This class is specifically designed for women who've

undergone breast cancer treatment and may also have

problems with Lymphedema. The exercises are

progressive with an emphasis on strength training and

shoulder function. Camaraderie and social support

make this a must take!

Mondays & Wednesdays, 11:30am-12:30pm


8366 March $29.50 $36.75 March 31

8367 April $29.50 $36.75 April 2

8368 May $25.75 $32.25 May 26


Strengthen, Stretch and Renew Instructor: Lindsay Asmus, ACE, ACSM, B.S. Exercise

Want to be active, stay independent, and learn to

prevent falls? Learn a gentler way to exercise that will

include strengthening, stretching, balance training and

breathing/relaxation techniques. A chair will be used

for the majority of the exercises, with options given for

standing.



7958 March $29.50 $36.75

7959 April $29.50 $36.75 April 1

7960 May $29.50 $36.75 May 22


$5.00 Fitness Room


dance or martial arts class and add a

Fitness Room monthly pass for only $5.00.








FITNESS24

Patti's Workout

Instructor: Patti Mason, ACE, Yoga Fit Level 1 Cert.

Look better! Feel better! Love your life! This class

provides a complete workout, inside and out, resulting

in greater happiness and quality of life. Workouts

include: aerobics, strength/resistance training, yoga,

stretching/flexibility, life coaching and pilates.

Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:00-5:00pm (New Time)

Wednesdays, 5:05-6:20pm – ‘Slim & Sassy Bodyshape’


7611 March $34.75 $43.50

7612 April $36.75 $46.00

7613 May $30.75 $38.50 May 1, 26



Fitness Room Ages 13+. Four station Vectra weight machine,

dumbbells, two elliptical trainers, two treadmills and

two seated step machines. Children 13-15 years of age

must have adult supervision (18 years or older) in the

Fitness Room.

Days Times

Monday-Friday 8:00am-10:00pm

Saturday 10:00am-10:00pm

Sunday 12:00-6:00pm

Monthly Rate: Daily Rate:

Individual Family Individual Family

$20.00 $40.00 $3.00 $7.00

Slim & Sassy Body Shape Instructor: Patti Mason, ACE, Yoga Fit Level 1 Cert.

Do you want to be leaner, stronger and feel a little

more sassy in your life? This class is for you! You will

work with weights to achieve ultimate results

including abs, glutes, quads, hams, chest, back,

shoulders, all core muscles and of course your heart!

You will also receive tips on how to lose those extra

pounds and shape those problem areas. Each class will

end with 20 minutes of yoga stretch and relax. You

will leave feeling uplifted and empowered!



7623 March $26.50 $33.25

7624 April $33.00 $41.25

7625 May $26.50 $33.25

To Add ‘Yoga & Aromatherapy’

$5.00 (Resident)/$6.00 (Non-Resident)


Steppin' Out with Jo

Instructor: Jo Miller

Want to start your day off with increased flexibility,

strength and circulation? Then this is the class for you!

Using a wide range of music and a combination of

dance patterns, core work, weights and yoga, you will

leave feeling energized!

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 9:00-10:00am


7993 March $24.50 $30.50

7994 April $28.75 $36.00

7995 May $22.75 $28.50 May 26


$5.00 Fitness Room










GENERAL EDUCATION 25

Become a Chess Champion (Level I) Instructor: Jerry Morton

Have you always wanted to play Chess, but had no

one to teach you? Have you wanted to improve

your game, but didn't know how? Join our Monday

night Chess class and learn what it takes to become

a champion! Boards and pieces are provided.

Parents accompany children 12 and under.

Instructor will help evaluate to determine level.


Class# Month/Dates Resident Non-Resident

8607 March 3-24 $25.00 $31.25

8608 March 31-April 21 $25.00 $31.25


Become a Chess Champion (Level II) Instructor: Jerry Morton

Do you have some experience playing Chess and

would like to take your game to the next level? Join

our Wednesday night Chess class and learn what it

takes to become a champion! Boards and pieces are

provided. Parents accompany children 12 and

under. Instructor will help evaluate to determine

level.



8604 March $25.00 $31.25

8605 April $25.00 $31.25 April 30


Hunter's Education (Finishing School) Instructor: Randy Absolon

This course is designed to complete the

requirements for the Online Washington Hunter

Education Course. Participants are required to

bring their exam certificate to this evaluation.

Students will first meet at the Hunter Education and

Safety Association range to complete the field

portion of the course. This facility is part of the Tri-

Cities Shooting Association range. Directions to the

range can be found at: www.tcsa.info. After

completing the field course, students will relocate

to the Richland Community Center for the

classroom and written test portions of the course.

Students are evaluated on a written test, safe

firearm handling skills and attitude. The course

includes both classroom instruction and a field day.

Saturday, 8:00am-4:00pm

Class# Month/Date Resident Non-Resident

8580 March 15 $5.00 $6.25

8581 April 12 $5.00 $6.25

8582 May 10 $5.00 $6.25

Tri-Cities Shooting Association Range (8:00-11:00am)

N46 20.908 W119 28.124 (Turn at Milepost 7.75)

Richland Community Center (11:00am-4:00pm)

http://www.tcsa.info/








GENERAL EDUCATION 26

Introduction to Fly Fishing Instructor: Rich Holten

Ages 14+. Get ready for spring fly fishing! The

Columbia Basin Fly Casters help you select and

prepare the right gear and flies. Learn about fly-

casting, how to tie the right knots, and how to

choose a great fly-fishing hole in the Tri-Cities.

Attendees should bring their favorite fly rod so the

instructor can help load backing, line, leader and

tippet (if not already installed). Classroom

instruction includes fly fishing preparation and

hands-on casting.



8638 April 16-30 $12.00 $15.00


The Art of Juggling Instructor: William Barr, Rachel Leshikar

Come learn to juggle, increase your juggling skills,

or add juggling to some skill you already have.

Juggling is fun, healthy and beneficial. William and

Rachel have been juggling, performing and teaching

for decades, and are well known within the juggling

community. Open to all ages.

Sundays, 4:00-5:30pm


8637 Feb 16-March 23 $16.50 $20.50


Smart Driver Training Instructor: June Baldwin

Defensive driving course for ages 50+. Emphasis is

on normal age related changes and compensation

for these changes. Call 942-7529 to register. Must

attend both days. Material fee payable to instructor

first day of class. AARP members must show card.

Wednesday & Thursday, 9:00am-1:00pm

Month/Dates AARP Member Non-AARP

March 19-20 $15.00 $20.00

April 23-24 $15.00 $20.00

May 21-22 $15.00 $20.00


Tax Aide Program AARP Tax Aide volunteers will be available at the

Richland Community Center to provide free,

confidential service to help seniors and middle and

low-income taxpayers prepare their tax returns and

to answer questions. Please bring a copy of your

prior year's tax return along with this year's

supporting information, such as income. Also bring

possible deductions including current Real Estate

tax statement. This is an electronic filing site and

will not be preparing returns to paper file. For

quicker and safer tax refunds it is recommended

that taxpayers have the refund deposited directly

into their bank account, which requires that you

bring your bank account number or a blank check

with you. Appointments are not necessary.


February 4-April 15








HOME AND GARDEN 27

Know Your Sewing Machine Instructor: Lorraine Ferqueron

Learn the basic functions and operation of a typical

sewing machine, including threading the machine,

winding the bobbin, stitch selection, stitch width,

forward and reverse stitching. Bring your own

sewing machine, all parts and instruction manual, or

to borrow a sewing machine contact a recreation

coordinator at 942-7534.

Saturday, 10:30am-12:30pm


8682 April 5 $7.25 $9.00


Ornamental Grasses Instructor: Tom Kay, The Flower Farm

Ornamental grasses give accent and interest to any

landscape in any yard. Tom focuses on popular

grasses, their care and how to incorporate these

beautiful grasses into your landscape. This is a

Kennewick Community Education class, advance

registration required: http://communityed.ksd.org,

Wednesday, March 5 7:00-8:00pm

$12.00

Ridge View Elementary Library

7001 W 13th Ave, Kennewick

Quilting a Simple Project

Instructor: Lorraine Ferqueron

Learn the basic principles needed to complete a

simple patchwork quilt. Attention will be given to

the correct selection, cutting and arrangement of

fabric, use of batting, as well as sewing techniques.

Bring your own sewing machine, all parts and

instruction manual, or to borrow a sewing machine

contact a recreation coordinator at 942-7534.

Supply list provided with receipt.

Saturdays (every other), 1:00-3:00pm


8683 April 5-May 24 $15.00 $18.75


Basic Sewing for Kids Instructor: Lorraine Ferqueron

Learn how to use a sewing machine and complete a

simple project? You don't have to be a kid!

Materials list will be printed on your receipt. (Adult

should attend if child is under 10).

Saturdays (every other), 10:30am-12:30pm


8681 April 5-May 24 $12.25 $15.25


Parks and Recreation Congratulates

Kennewick Community Education

Celebrating 25 years of offering evening and weekend classes to the

Tri-Cities community

To celebrate, we are highlighting their Ornamental Grasses class

(see class information above)

Interested in additional Kennewick Community Education classes,

call (509) 222-5080 or visit http://communityed.ksd.org

http://communityed.ksd.org/

http://communityed.ksd.org/







Richland Community GardensApplications are being accepted for 2014 garden plots in:

North Richland McMurray Community Garden

Next to McMurray Park (Behind Safeway)

Stevens Triangle Community GardenCorner of Stevens & Jadwin

South RichlandVenus Community Garden

North of Gage Boulevard on Venus Street along the public trail

Plot Sizes and Price Per Season:

5x10 10x10 10x15 10x20$20.00 $25.00 $35.00 $45.00

What is a Community Garden?

A community garden is a parcel of land divided into garden plots that are assigned to individuals, families, or groups for the purpose of gardening. These plots provide outdoor recreation and fresh produce for residents, making Richland a healthier and happier place to live and work.

Applications are available at the Richland Community Center or richlandparksandrec.com.

500 Amon Park Drive | 942-7529 | richlandparksandrec.com

LIBRARY ACTIVITIES 29

Baby Story Time Enjoy rhymes, songs and books for babies and their

caregivers followed by Baby Play Time.


No Fee

Richland Public Library, Story Circle

Toddler Story Time Stories, songs and rhymes geared toward ages 1 ½

to 3 years.

Fridays, 10:00am & 11:00am

No Fee


Tech Thursday Want to learn how to download digital books,

audiobooks, magazines and music from the library?

Bring your Kindle, Nook, iPad, tablet etc. to the

library for hands on help.

Thursday, 2:00-4:00pm

No Fee

Richland Public Library, Teen Area

Quilting at the Library Do you have an unfinished quilt project or enjoy

making quilts? Join us once a month from

September through May to quilt with others who

share your passion. Project Linus, members of the

quilt guild, and those who enjoy quilting get

together to share projects. Bring your sewing

machine and project. For more information call Pam

at 942-7454.

2nd Thursdays, 9:30am-4:00pm

No Fee

Richland Public Library, Gallery

Preschool Story Time Stories, songs and rhymes geared towards 3-5 year

olds followed by a simple craft.

Tuesdays, 10:00-10:40am

No Fee


Paws to Read Read to a Therapy Dog – they are here most days

after school. Schedule to change in the summer.

Check library calendar for schedule

No Fee

Richland Public Library, Children’s Department

By The Book Knitters Come prepared to discuss whatever you’ve been

reading, and bring your knitting or crocheting

project to work on. Learn new patterns, get new

titles and authors, get ideas for new projects and

participate in group projects as well.

3rd Tuesdays, 6:00-8:30pm

No Fee

Richland Public Library, Conference A&B

Watch the library calendar for more

information and special summer

programs. www.richland.lib.wa.us

Summer Reading Programs Summertime is a fun time for readers of

all ages! This year, readers will explore

the wonders of science starting June 2.

This year the themes are:

Childrens: Fizz, Boom, Read!

Teens: Spark a Reaction!

Adult: Literary Elements

http://www.richland.lib.wa.us/




LIBRARY LECTURES 30

Analog Days: How Technology Changed

Our Culture Those of us born before 1980 increasingly cannot

recognize the world around us. Our rapid adoption

of computers, the Internet and mobile devices has

transformed the way we communicate. This

technical revolution has had profound social effects,

splitting our society into “analog” and “digital”

cultures. We now struggle to live simultaneously in

two cultures – one that hews to a world rooted in

books and personal social contacts, the other

oriented toward a vast global computer network

that sends us news and entertainment at the click of

a fingertip. Can old analog values survive in this new

digital universe? Our conversation, led by

technology expert Alex Alben, explores how digital

inventions are shaping communication, political

discourse and today’s media landscape.

Thursday, February 20 7:00-8:30pm

No Fee


Meet the author of the Columbia Reads

2014 book S.A. Bodeen. The Tri-Cities has been reading "The Compound"

since January. Now, you have your chance to meet

the author and ask her all your questions. S. A.

Bodeen (or Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen) is a children’s

and young adult book author. She is best known for

her young adult science fiction novels The

Compound and The Gardener, and for her picture

books about Elizabeti, a young Tanzanian girl. The

first book in the series, Elizabeti’s Doll, won the

1999 Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Award from the

New York Public Library, and was named a

Charlotte Zolotow Award Highly Commended

Title.

Saturday, March 15 7:00pm

No Fee

Columbia Basin College Arts Center

2600 N 20th Avenue, Pasco

Mapping Latino Musical Migrations -

What’s in a pop song? There are stories that run deeper than catchy lyrics

might suggest. The instruments, the language, the

style – even a song’s structure can show us how

ideas and experiences are traded between diverse

communities. In this hands-on experience,

participants will play instruments from U.S. Latino

and Latin American traditions and literally “connect

the dots” on a map to see how Latinos have

contributed to popular music in the U.S. We’ll

explore typically “Latin” styles such as salsa, Tejano

and reggaetón as well as Latina and Latino’s integral

contributions to rock ’n’ roll, hip-hop, and country.

No Fee.

Thursday, May 15 7:00pm

No Fee





Free Microsoft IT Academy courses

Contact the Richland Public Library for more information on how to enroll. By phone 509 942-7408 or email [email protected]

Free online magazines Have you tried Zinio yet? Get online magazines delivered to your

phone, tablet, eReader...

Zinio for Libraries is billed as the world’s largest newsstand, offering multi-

user access to popular publications. Zinio features complete, full-color,

page-for-page magazines with intuitive navigation, key-word article search

and interactive elements such as audio and video.

http://richland.lib.wa.us/index.aspx?NID=181

Download Free Legal Music

Free Legal music from the entire Sony Music Catalog

NEW you get 5 downloads a week!

http://richland.lib.wa.us/index.aspx?nid=181



Download EBooks

A Large collection of premium audiobooks and eBooks in ePub and Kindle formats.


EBooks for Kids


TumbleBook Library An online

collection of animated, talking picture books

which teach young children the joys of reading

in a format they'll love.





MARTIAL ARTS 33

Shotokan Karate Instructor: Pamela Logan, Fourth Degree Black Belt in

Shotokan Karate of America with thirty years of

karate teaching experience.

Karate is a weaponless Japanese martial art that

employs hand and foot techniques to defeat an

attacker. The class teaches fighting strategies for self-

defense and personal empowerment. Hard workouts

promote strength and stamina. All adults are

welcome; teaching is adapted as needed for students

age 40 and over. Wear loose, comfortable clothes, no

jewelry or shoes.

Saturdays, 10:00-11:30am & Mondays, 7:30-9:00pm


7617 March $43.00 $53.75

7618 April $31.00 $38.75 April 12

7919 May $31.00 $38.75 May 26


Tai Chi for Arthritis Instructor: David Goering

Tired of those aching joints? Join us in this safe

program, which is easy to learn for people of almost

any physical condition or age without prior knowledge

of Tai Chi. The goal is to achieve maximum relief from

pain and stiffness, gain general health benefits and

improve relaxation during this class.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11:05am-12:05pm


8592 March $47.75 $59.75

8593 April $47.75 $59.75 April 17

8594 May $53.75 $67.00


Tai Chi Instructors: Sharon Van Houdt, John Fleming

Classes consist of a brief meditation period, warm-up

exercises, learning the Tai Chi walk and practice of

short and long form Yang style Tai Chi. Reasoning for

movements and individual/group practices are

provided during the sessions, with a primary goal of

leaving each class feeling better than when you arrived.

Tuesdays, 7:35-8:35pm & Thursdays, 6:00-7:00pm


7637 3/4-4/29 $53.00 $66.25

7638 5/6-6/26 (No class 5/1) $50.00 $62.50


Tae Kwon Do Instructors: Bill Powell, Black Belt-Tae Kwon Do

Ages 8+. Learn the traditional Korean Martial Art of

Tae Kwon Do (the art of hand and foot). Gain self-

confidence, self-discipline and inner peace. Tae Kwon

Do also teaches the importance of respect and

honesty as the means to achieve harmony with

society. Gray sweat pants and a white t-shirt are

appropriate. Students must not wear shorts.

Mondays & Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00pm


7641 3/3-4/30 $57.25 $71.50

7642 5/5-6/30 $48.75 $61.00 5/26, 6/18


$5.00 Fitness Room











OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES 34

Bird Banding Demonstration Audubon Society, Ed Rykiel

Are you interested in seeing wild birds close up?

Want to learn how birds are captured, identified,

measured, recorded, banded and how the

information is used to study bird behavior and

population dynamics? Then come on out to Chamna

Preserve and watch Ed Rykiel from the Lower

Columbia Basin Audubon Society conduct a bird

banding demonstration. Demonstration will not

take place in case of rain, snow or high winds; call

942-7529 to verify.

Wednesday, April 2 9:00-11:00am

No Fee

Chamna Nature Preserve, 1Cullum Ave

(Meet in small parking lot – N46 15.351 W119 16.779)

The Urban Greenbelt Trail Instructor: Volunteer

Fitness Level: Easy to Moderate.

Distance: 3.25 miles round trip, no elevation (allow

1.5 hrs. to 2 hrs.)

Saturday, April 26 10:00am

No Fee

Meeting: Richland Community Center, Lobby

Geocaching 101 Instructor: Park Ranger Jen

Learn about geocaching, how to use the geocaching

website and how to use a GPS unit. Go on a

geocaching adventure in Howard Amon Park.

Thursday, 1:00-3:00pm

Class# Month/Date

8632 April 3


$5.00 (Resident Family)/$7.00 (Non-Resident Family)


Columbia Point South GeoNature Hike Instructor: Park Ranger Jen

Let's geocache and learn about nature. Fitness

Level: Easy to Moderate. Distance: varies depending

on number of caches the group wants to find.

Friday, 1:00-3:00pm

Class# Month/Date

8688 April 4


$5.00 (Resident Family)/$7.00 (Non-Resident Family)

Columbia Point Marina Park, Shelter 4


Tri-Cities 2014 Geocoin Challenge Travel around all three cities searching for

geocaches. Once you have found all the geocaches

and code words, present completed entry form to

receive your geocoin. To learn more check out the

event page: http://coord.info/GC4PFN6

Friday-Sunday, June 27-29

Horn Rapids County Park

115803 Horn Road, Benton City







PRE-SCHOOL 35

Parent Toddlers Co-Op 2-3 years Instructor: Amanda Stueckle

This class celebrates your child's second through

third year of life. Parents and children meet once a

week to learn and play in a setting that teaches age

appropriate music, games and crafts. Parents are

involved in all aspects of this child oriented

atmosphere, helping to develop realistic age-level

expectations, clarify personal child rearing values,

better understand child development, explore child

guidance techniques and discuss contemporary

family issues. Instructor will provide a supply list.

Tuesdays, 9:15-11:15am


8629 3/11-5/27 $100.00 $125.00


Parent/Preschooler Cooperative Instructor: Lynn Bitten

This preschool parent coop class allows

preschoolers to experience learning through play

and hands on experiences. Music, art, literacy, large

and small motor activities develop listening, social

interaction skills and kindergarten readiness.

Parents who attend class with their preschooler and

possibly a younger sibling gain insight through

interaction with other parents and a parent

educator. Class time is provided to research and

assemble preschool activities as well as discussion of

developmentally appropriate practices for children.

Instructor will provide a supply list.



8628 3/12-5/28 $100.00 $125.00







SPORTS 36

Youth Baseball This co-ed youth baseball program is designed to

introduce children to the game of baseball in a fun

and non-competitive setting. Teams practice once a

week and play a six-game season on weekday

evenings in Richland parks. Teams are formed by

geographic location within the school boundaries

set by the Richland School District.

T-BALL (5 & 6 year olds)

Learn the general rules and basic skills of fielding,

base running and hitting from a batting tee.

Everyone has fun playing America’s favorite pastime.

COACH PITCH (6 to 8 year olds)

(Must be 6 years old by May 6, 2014)

Continued development of skills and fundamentals

introduced in T-Ball. The coach pitches a 9”

diameter ball to their own team.

Practices Begin: Week of April 21

Games Begin: Week of May 5

Player Registration Resident Non-Resident

Early Reg. (12/2-3/11) $30.50 $38.00

Late Reg. (3/12-3/24) $35.25 $44.00


COACHES ARE NEEDED!

Please call Recreation office at 942-7529 for

information about coaching.

Coaches Meeting: Thursday, April 10 6:00pm


Challenger MiniKickers Instructor: British Soccer Challenger

MiniKickers is a NEW and EXCITING program

focusing on the development of children ages 2 to 5

years old. Our soccer experts and child

development professionals have designed an

innovative curriculum that introduces your young

soccer stars to the basic skills needed in soccer as

well as developing their motor, social and

psychological skills. Our British coaches are experts

at working with young children and will combine

soccer with fun games, stories and music that keeps

your children entertained and enthused to return

next week. Come join our Cubs and Lions Program

and join Lenny the Lion as you learn our

MiniKickers theme song!

Mondays

Class# Month/Dates Time

8601 April 7-May 26 2:00-2:45pm

8602 April 7-May 26 3:00-3:45pm

8603 April 7-May 26 4:00-4:45pm


Leslie Groves Park, Soccer Field

51 Saint Street

Spring Break Junior Golf Clinic at

Columbia Point Golf Course Instructor: Staff Pro Columbia Point

Ages 7-14. Great for beginners or those who want

to brush up on their game for the new season. Skills

covered include: grip, posture, full swing, short

game and putting. Junior Golf Clinic introduces the

beginning golfer to the game, or can take anyone's

golf game to the next level. Golf clubs are included.

Thursday & Friday, 9:00-10:30am


8636 April 3-4 $45.00 $56.25

Columbia Point Golf Course


https://online.activecommunities.com/CORParkRec/Start/Start.asp






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Start Smart Sports Development Instructor: Recreation Staff

Ages 3-5. This program prepares parents and

children for organized sports, in a fun non-

threatening environment. Parent-child groups

perform motor skill tasks that gradually build

confidence in children while they are having fun at

the same time. Parents spend quality time together

with their child while learning how to properly

teach and support them in sports.

Allows children the opportunity to work one-

on-one with a parent

Fun and positive early experience in sports

Helps prepare kids for future sports

participation

Teaches children a variety of general skills

including: throwing, catching, kicking and batting



8651 May 7-June 11 $20.00 $25.00


Table Tennis* The Tri-Cities Table Tennis Association provides a

place for Table Tennis players to experience,

improve and advance the sport to every generation

and skill level. Table Tennis play is open to the

public for all skill levels. Club members make

themselves available for new players and equipment

is available. Don't be intimidated. Come on down!

For additional information and updates go to:

www.tricitytabletennis.com

www.facebook.com/TCTTA

[email protected]


Fridays, 7:30-10:00pm (subject to cancellation)

Sundays, 3:00-6:00pm


Activity Room (March 7, 14, 21 & May 9, 16)

http://www.tricitytabletennis.com/

http://www.facebook.com/TCTTA






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Columbia Point Golf Course is an upscale, daily fee facility built and owned by the City of Richland. It is a

challenging course for all levels of golfers and is located on the eastern side of the Cascade Mountains adjacent

to the Columbia River. It boasts a variety of tee boxes and measure 6,571 yards from the Championship tees.

This James J. Engh design features mounded, rolling fairways and large, undulating greens. The parkland-style

course opened in 1997. Columbia Point has a fully-stocked golf shop, cafe, covered patio and driving range

complete with extra amenities including men's and ladies' lockers available for daily use. The clubhouse matches

the natural beauty of course at Columbia Point. The covered patio with a panoramic view of the front nine

complements the spacious golf shop and indoor cafe seating. Columbia Point was ranked 4th in Washington in

2010 by Western Golf Alliance - Where You Can Rip It.

Columbia Point Golf Course


(509) 946-0710

www.playcolumbiapoint.com

Regular Monday-Thursday Friday Weekends & Holidays

18-Holes $37.00 $42.00 $47.00

9-Holes $22.00 $27.00 $27.00

Twilight $31.00 $36.00 $41.00

Super Twilight $22.00 $22.00 $22.00

Senior

18-Holes $29.00 - -

9-Hole Senior $20.00 $20.00 $25.00

Senior (after 1:00 pm) - $35.00 $40.00

Junior

18-Holes $20.00 - -

9-Hole Junior $14.00 $16.00 $16.00

Junior (after 1:00 pm) - $25.00 $25.00

Other Rentals 18-Holes 9-Holes

Cart Fee (per rider) $14.00 $8.00

Pull Cart $3.00 $2.00

Rental Clubs $18.00 $9.00

Range Balls Small Medium Large

$4.00 $6.00 $8.00

Instruction Private Lessons Series of 5 Lessons

$55.00 $220.00

9-Hole League $20.00 - -

http://www.playcolumbiapoint.com/




COLUMBIA POINT GOLF COURSE

TOURNAMENT/EVENT SCHEDULE 39

Group Date Time Event

In House February 1 9:00 am Pre Super Bowl Better Ball

Men's Club March 1 TBD Match Play Championship Begins

Men's Club March 15-16 9:00 am Opening Scramble

Women's Club April 3 TBD 18 Hole Eclectic Begins

In House April 12-13 Before 11:00 am "The Masters" Side Game

Men's Club April 26-27 8:00 am Chapman

Women's Club May 17 8:00 am Best 17 Holes

Men's Club May 17-18 8:00 am Member/Guest Better Ball

In House May 26 8:30 am Couples Memorial Day Event

Women's Club June 7 8:00 am Better Ball

Men's Club June 7-8 8:00 am Four Nines

In House June 9 7:00am-2:00 pm CWCPGA Pro-Am

In House June 14 8:30 am Course Co Championship Qualifier

In House June 28-29 8:00 am Summer Better Ball

In House July 4 9:00 am Couples Red White & Blue

Women's Club July 9 8:00 am Four Club

Men's Club July 12-13 8:00 am Eclectic

In House July 16 8:00 am Mid-Columbia Senior Event

Men's Club August 8-10 8:00 am Club Championship

Women's Club August 9-10 8:00 am Club Championship

In House August 22 5:45 pm Moonlight Golf

Women's Club August 31 TBD 18 Hole Eclectic Ends

In House September 1 9:00 am Couples Labor Day Better Ball

Men's Club September 7 TBD Match Play Championship Ends

Men's Club September 20-21 8:00 am Member/Member Better Ball

In House September 29 7:00 am-2:00 pm CWCPGA Pro-Am

In House October 18-19 8:30 am Forie Bishop Better Ball

In House November-15 10:00 am Annual Turkey Shoot

Men's Club Fridays, 12:00 pm - Gangsome

Men's Club Saturday & Sundays, 8:00 am - Holiday Gangsome

Women's Club Thursdays, 5:15pm - 9 Hole

Women's Club Wednesdays, 9:00 am - 18 Hole




COLUMBIA POINT GOLF COURSE




TRIPS 41

**Richland and Pasco Parks and Recreation

Departments are working together to provide a

better selection of classes, with registration

available in either location (City of Pasco residents

receive resident rate when they register in Pasco

and City of Richland residents receive resident rate

when they register in Richland).

**Stars on Ice When America’s top figure skaters convened in

Boston on January 9th for the U.S. Championships,

two things were at stake, a trip to Sochi, Russia for

the Winter Olympics and a coveted spot skating in

the 2014 Tour of the Emmy-Award winning Stars

on Ice. How about a trip to Wenatchee where you

will experience the thrill and speed of these

Olympic and World Champions in the show

founded and produced by skating icon Scott

Hamilton? Our journey to Wenatchee wouldn’t be

complete without dinner at McGlinns.

Transportation will be by motorcoach. Fee includes

transportation, dinner/gratuity and Stars on Ice

ticket. Registration Deadline: May 2

Friday, 12:15pm-1:00am


8647 May 16 $109.00 $136.25

Pasco City Hall, Parking Lot

525 N 3rd Avenue, Pasco

Senior Trips Open House Interested in going on trips? We want to hear from

you! Parks and Recreation is looking to expand our

trip offerings. We will be hosting an open house to

gather ideas, talk to professional travel agencies and

discuss how we can make our trips the best ever!

Wednesday, 1:00-2:00pm

Month/Date March 12


Spokane Falls Skyride & Spring Arts and

Crafts Show We'll start the day off with the beautiful Spokane

Falls SkyRide which was named 'One of the Top 12

Scenic Cable Rides in the World' in 2013 by Conde

Nast Traveler and MSN. The SkyRide Over the Falls

offers spectacular views of the second longest urban

falls in the United States. Enjoy a 15 minute ride in

an 'all weather' enclosed cabin. Then we'll head

over to Clinkerdagger Restaurant located in the

Old Flour Mill on the north bank of the Spokane

River in beautiful, historic downtown Spokane.

Housed inside a turn of the century flour mill once

designed to employ the raging Spokane River that

runs next to it, Clinkerdagger has been a Spokane

river-front dining tradition for nearly 40 years.

Finally we will finish the day at Custer's 36th Annual

Spring Arts and Crafts Show at Spokane Fair &

Expo Center. Fee includes transportation, lunch,

gratuity and tickets to the skyride and art show.

Registration Deadline: February 28

Friday, 8:00am-7:00pm


8689 March 7 $73.00 $91.25

Richland Community Center, Parking Lot







WELLNESS 43

Foot Care for Fabulous Feet Provider: Beverly Thrasher

Come see how fabulous your feet can feel! The

provider is a Licensed Registered Nurse specializing

in Foot Care and holds Diabetes Education

Certification. Please call the Community Center at

942-7529 to schedule an appointment.

1st, 2nd, 3rd Wednesdays, 9:00am-3:00pm


Richland Community Center, Wellness Room

Free Hearing Screening Time to get your FREE Hearing Screening!

Columbia Basin Hearing Center offers FREE hearing

screenings, as well as cleaning & checks for those

already fitted with hearing aids. We believe in giving

back to our community and are pleased to partner

with the Richland Community Center! For any

questions please call 942-7529.

Tuesday, March 18, 10:00-11:00am

No Fee

Richland Community Center, Wellness Room

Walk at the Richland Community Center Come to the Richland Community Center to enjoy

walking exercise. You'll receive valuable health

benefits in a controlled environment!

Mon, Wed & Fri, 8:00-9:00am (Building closed 5/26)

No Fee


Tai Chi for Arthritis Instructor: David Goering

Tired of those aching joints? Join us in this safe

program, which is easy to learn for people of almost

any physical condition or age without prior

knowledge of Tai Chi. The goal is to achieve

maximum relief from pain and stiffness, gain general

health benefits and improve relaxation during this

class.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11:05am-12:05pm


8592 March $47.75 $59.75

8593 April $47.75 $59.75 April 17

8594 May $53.75 $67.00


$5.00 Fitness Room


dance or martial arts class and add a Fitness

Room monthly pass for only $5.00.








YOGA 44

All Yoga participants: Dress comfortably; bring a

yoga mat, firm blanket and water.

Yoga Flow 1 with Dawn MacDonald Instructor: Dawn MacDonald, Yoga Fit V & Asthanga I,

Yoga Alliance (RYT-500)

Experience pure relaxation combined with movements

that increase flexibility, strength and balance. No

experience is necessary.



8657 March $22.50 $28.25

8658 April $18.00 $22.50


Yoga Joy Instructor: Jolene Szendre

In this class you will improve flexibility, strength and

balance while reducing stress and tension. Learn the

proper yoga postures. All levels welcome.



7664 March $30.75 $38.50

7665 April $30.75 $38.50

7666 May $38.25 $47.75


Yoga Flow 2 with Dawn MacDonald Instructor: Dawn MacDonald, Yoga Fit V & Asthanga I,

Yoga Alliance (RYT-500)

Tone your body by lengthening muscles, increasing

flexibility, developing muscular strength, endurance

and balance. Prior experience is recommended, but all

levels are welcome.

Tuesdays OR Thursdays, 5:15-6:15pm


7655 March $23.25 $29.00

7656 April $23.25 $29.00

7657 May $23.25 $29.00 May 1


Tuesdays AND Thursdays, 5:15-6:15pm


7658 March $29.00 $36.25

7659 April $32.50 $40.50

7660 May $29.00 $36.25 May 1


Yoga Fitness & Aromatherapy = "Physical

& Emotional Balance"

Instructor: Patti Mason, ACE,Yoga Fit Level 1, Life &

Health Coach

A continuous flow of postures accompanied with

active breathing, bringing mind and body together.

Instruction on how to modify as needed. Learn to

enjoy how your body moves. You can add Certified

Pure Therapeutic Grade Aromatherapy for increased

physical and emotional homeostasis and balance.



7646 March $33.75 $42.25

7647 April $27.00 $33.75

7648 May $20.25 $25.25 May 26

To Add ‘Slim & Sassy Body Shape’



$5.00 Fitness Room


dance or martial arts class and

add a Fitness Room monthly

pass for only $5.00.








Academy of Soccer Excellence (ASE)

The Academy of Soccer Excellence (ASE) competitive soccer club is dedicated to the development of individual skills, as well as building relationships and social foundations that help kids in the game of soccer and throughout life.

ASE offers a year round soccer experience, with competitive play during the summer tournament season and league play during the fall and spring season. During the winter, there is also an Indoor Futsal Program. And throughout the summer, ASE offers specific soccer skills training and club-wide skills competition.

The ASE Academy Program is designed for girls and boys from 11years of age to high school. The academy also offers an Individual Development Program for those players who have a passion and drive to compete at the highest levels.

The ASE Development Program is available for girls and boys 10 years of age and younger. The program is designed for those players that want to play competitive soccer but with a focus on individual skills and personal development. Academy of Soccer Excellence is dedicated to finding a place to play for all skill levels that have a desire to play soccer. Join our soccer community and help us continue to grow!

www.asesoccer.com

Bridge Clubs - Tri-Cities Unit 442, District 19

• Richland Duplicate Bridge• Kay’s Klub• Bridge Buddies• Hanford Duplicate Bridge• ACBL Unit Championship Game• Three Rivers Bridge Club

www.d19.org/units/unit442/

Columbia Basin BMX

The sport of BMX encourages:

DISCIPLINE by helping kids focus energy in a positive direction.

SELF ESTEEM building confidence and teaching kids about setting and reaching goals.

PHYSICAL FITNESS by developing strong minds and bodies.

Bicycle motocross (BMX) is currently the fastest growing youth sport in North America and is the latest addition to the Olympics. Any bike can be outfitted to suit BMX. This includes the beginner bike with smaller wheels or the mountain bike with gears. A typical race around a BMX track will last about 50 seconds, pitting a rider against up to 7 other riders. BMX provides low-cost family entertainment. The Columbia Basin BMX track is located about 1/4 mile out of Richland on Robertson Road, off Highway 240, next to the Horn Rapids Softball Complex. It is a full-service BMX track complete with lights for evening practices and racing. For more information visit www.ColumbiaBasinBMX.com

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www.asesoccer.com




ORGANIZATIONS AND CLUBSGreater Richland Little League and Richland National Little League

Celebrating 75 years of Little League! Little League Baseball is open to Boys and Girls ages 5-12 as of April 30. Leagues are offered for all skill levels. Practices and games are scheduled on weekdays and Saturdays. Play begins in March and continues through mid-June.

Greater Richland Little League (Addresses North of Swift Blvd and West Richland) [email protected]

Richland National Little League (Addresses South of Swift Blvd) www.richlandnational.com/league [email protected]

Registration ends March 1

Horn Rapids Motorsports Complex (HRMC, LLC)

Horn Rapids Motorsports Complex is a 500-acre facility located in Richland.

Park facilities include:

HRMC’s full time staff has more than 35 years of experience in the motocross industry and has hosted prestigious events such as the Ponca Nationals Qualifier, NMA/WORCS Outdoor Hare Scrambles, AMA Lucas Oil Loretta Lynn Amateur National Qualifier, P.R.O. Northwest National MX Series, EWDRA Hare Scrambles, and over 27 MX and SX events as well.

Horn Rapids Motosports Complex is now open for practice on the fully-groomed motocross track.

For up-to-date rates and schedule information, visit www.hornrapidsmx.com or call the HRMC Track Hotline at 509-496-2958 for current track and weather conditions. Please call before you haul.

Richland Babe Ruth Baseball

Richland Babe Ruth offers an opportunity for kids 13-19 (if turned 19 after Jan. 1st 2014) to play in a competitive baseball league, playing teams from all over the Columbia Basin. The league has three divisions: Prep for 13 year olds, Babe Ruth for 14-15 year olds and Seniors for 16-19 year olds. Home games are played at the Babe Ruth Complex located at Hanford Legacy Park near Horn Rapids. Registration dates are: March 12, 19 and April 16 at the Richland Community Center from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. The player fee is $175.00 per player with family discounts available.

www.richlandbr.com

• 2.4 mile motocross track• Trails• Pee-wee track• ATV, Jeep and 4x4 area• Multiple restroom and shower facilities

• Camping with electrical and water RV hookups• New announcing/scoring tower on the MX track• 10 acre paintball area. • New lights for night practice on the main MX Track.

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ORGANIZATIONS AND CLUBSRichland Lacrosse Club

Richland Lacrosse Club offers two boys high school-level lacrosse teams, Varsity and Junior Varsity, competing in the Washington High School Boys Lacrosse Association (WHSBLA) league. All high school boys in grades 9-12 who live within the Richland School District and Pasco School District are eligible to play.

Lacrosse is one of the fastest growing sports in the Tri Cities area. It’s exciting to watch, fun to play and a terrific way to stay active. Lacrosse is an especially good off-season activity for football players who want to improve their conditioning.

www.richlandlacrosse.com [email protected]

Tri-Cities Girls Fastpitch Softball Association (TCGFSA)

The Tri-Cities Girls Fastpitch Softball Association (TCGFSA) is a not-for-profit organization providing opportunities for young ladies, ages 6 -18, to play recreational fastpitch softball in the greater Tri-Cities. Leagues are built around girls playing with friends and having fun, as well as learning the game and building skills.

The TCGFSA Recreational Spring softball season runs from April through June/July. Teams are organized in leagues determined by players’ age. Each age group spans two years. Every effort is made to keep teams geographically based by school or city. Games are played at Columbia Playfield in Richland located near Richland High School.

Registration opens on February 1. For more information go to www.tcgfsa.org

Tri-City Kart Club (TCKC)

The Tri-City Kart Club track is located at Horn Rapids Motorsports Parks and offers two configurations: 5/8 mile long track and a 1/2 mile short track. During the club race season, both configurations are used in the eight-race-championship-points-battles as well as having at least two night races during the hottest months of July and August. TCKC has been privileged to hold several national events.

Get in contact with a TCKC Board Member for a “guided tour” of the state-of-the-art racing facility. For more information about the Tri-City Kart Club, including schedules and membership information, visit www.tckc.net.

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ORGANIZATIONS AND CLUBSTri-Cities Outrigger Canoe Club (TCOCC)

The Tri-Cities Outrigger Canoe Club was founded in 1998. Club practices are held at Columbia Park West, three days per week on the Columbia River. The Club typically attends six to seven short and long distance races each season. The Club currently owns three canoes. The season starts in early April and ends in October.

Outrigger canoes feature a lateral support float known as an outrigger, which is fastened to one or both sides of the main hull. Unlike a single-hulled canoe, an outrigger generates stability as a result of the distance between its hulls. Compared to other types of canoes, outrigger canoes can be quite fast, yet are also capable of being paddled in rough water.

Interested in becoming a member of TCOCC? Newcomers are invited to visit the training location and paddle with us on any regularly scheduled day. Notify the coach and a paddler will meet with you ½ hour prior to scheduled practice for an orientation. We will ask you to fill out a liability waiver, pay a $10.00 fee for temporary insurance, and we will provide you with a paddle, instruction, and a fun day. You are welcome to paddle with us two or three times before deciding whether to become a member. No experience needed! Must be 18 years of age and know how to swim.

For more information contact: www.tricitiesocc.com

Tri-City Radio Control Modelers

The Tri-City Radio Control Modelers (TCRCM) is an organization for individuals interested in radio controlled model aviation. The TCRCM operates a premier R/C model aviation flying site at the Horn Rapids Motorsports Park for its members, new student pilots, and invited guests.

So maybe you have read some modeling magazines, talked with a friend who flies, and are thinking R/C models might be fun! Or you have already taken the big plunge, and bought/built your first R/C model, and now need to get it in the air. The TCRCM has a group of highly experienced flight instructors that are available free of charge to new club members for primary flight training, as well as existing members that would like a refresher or advanced training. Students must call an instructor and arrange for lessons.

For more information about the Tri-City R/C Modelers including schedules and membership information, visit www.tcrcm.org.

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HANFORD REACH INTERPRETIVE CENTER

Richland Parks and Recreation congratulates Hanford Reach Interpretive Center and Museum on their grand

opening in July of 2014!

The Hanford Reach Interpretive Center and Museum (The REACH) is passionate about creating and delivering a

new visitor experience in the Columbia Basin that will inspire and educate.

Mission

The Hanford Reach Interpretive Center is the preeminent showcase for advancing our understanding of the forces

of man and nature that have shaped the Pacific Northwest, from the Ice Age Floods to the Manhattan Project and beyond.

Vision

1. Is a gateway to the Hanford Reach National Monument, including the last free-flowing stretch of the

Columbia River.

2. Celebrates the natural, scientific, and cultural history of Eastern Washington through programs and

exhibitions that encourage curiosity and inquiry.

3. Is a catalyst for tourism by promoting cultural, historical and recreational attractions.

4. Tells the stories of our diverse community, which has profoundly impacted local, national and international

events.

5. Explores exciting contemporary perspectives on history, science, energy, technology and environmental

stewardship.

6. Inspires wonder and discovery through education and fun for all people.




FINE PRINT 50

Private Organization

* This activity is organized and offered by a private organization. The City does not collect or administer

participation fees. By-way-of a special facility use rental agreement, this activity is allotted scheduled use of the

Richland Community Center. Although not programmed by city staff, for the convenience of our patrons, this

“historically-offered” Richland activity is included in the Activity Guide.

Registration Notice In order to administer equitable services among all community members, the first day of drop-in registration

participants may only register for themselves for each program/class chosen (with the exception of

parents/guardians registering their under age children and/or spouse). After the first day, participants may turn in

registrations for other community members as space allows. In order that minimum class registration is met,

please plan on registering no less than three days prior to the start of class.

Richland Resident/Non-Resident Policy The City of Richland recognizes the primary purpose of Parks and Recreation is to provide for the recreational

needs of Richland residents. People living within Richland’s city limits support the City’s parks and recreation

services through taxes. Consequently, the City offers residents a discount on selected recreational programs.

People residing outside the city limits are welcomed and encouraged to enjoy City sponsored events and

programs.

Refund Policy Sometimes things don’t go as planned. Richland Parks and Recreation reserves the right to cancel, reschedule,

relocate or combine activities as needed. If Parks and Recreation cancels an activity, participants will be notified

and a full refund will automatically be issued. Participant initiated refund for classes and activities must be

requested at least 3 days prior to the start date and will not be issued for less than $5. Participant-initiated

refunds will be assessed a $5 processing fee per class/activity for each person involved. Refunds are issued from

the City Finance Office in approximately 14 days. Refunds for VISA and MasterCard transactions will be credited

to the same card used in the original transaction.

Gender Equity Policy The City of Richland complies with Washington’s “Fair Play and Community Sports Act” that prohibits

discrimination against any person in a community athletics program on the basis of gender. Any questions or

comments, contact Laurel Strand, Parks and Recreation Manager, at 500 Amon Park Dr., Richland, WA 99352,

(509) 942-7501, [email protected].

Statement of Non-Discrimination The City of Richland does not discriminate on the basis of gender, religion, color, race, creed, national origin,

age, marital status or the presence of any sensory mental or physical handicap in the provision of services, in

programs or activities. The City of Richland does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the programs and

activities which it operates, pursuant to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Pub. L

101-336.

Photo Release Photographs of participants may be taken for program promotion purposes. Please notify the class instructor or

photographer if you do not wish to have your photograph taken.





FINE PRINT 51Non-Discrimination in Community Athletic Programs Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal statute created to prohibit sex discrimination in

education programs that receive federal financial assistance. The City of Richland does not discriminate against

any person on the basis of gender in the operation, conduct or administration of community athletic programs

or sports facilities.

Interested in Teaching a Class? Richland Parks & Recreation is always on the lookout for enthusiastic and knowledgeable instructors to teach

classes and workshops. We would be delighted to receive your course proposals.

Please contact:

Doug Hagedorn 942-7534

Stan Johnson 942-7541

Wireless Internet Access Thanks to the generous support of the Richland Seniors Association, wireless internet access is now available

throughout the facility free of charge.

Life Jacket Loaner Program Going out on the river and need life jackets for relatives or friends? Don’t buy for just one special outing! Life

vests are available to check out free of charge at the Richland Community Center. For more information call

942-7529.

Bike Helmet Distribution Site The Richland Community Center is one of the distribution sites for the Safe Kids Coalition helmet fitting

program. For more information call 942-7529. It could save your child’s life! A donation of $8 for the bike

helmet and $10 for the multi-sport helmet is recommended.

Interested in a Room Rental at the Center? Many of the Community Center rooms are available for rent as space allows. For more information on rentals,

please call 942-7529.

Sports Concussion and Head Injuries (Zachary Lystedt Law) A concussion is a brain injury and all brain injuries are serious. They are caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the

head or by a blow to another part of the body with the force transmitted to the head. They can range from mild

to severe and can disrupt the way the brain normally works. Even though most concussions are mild, all

concussions are potentially serious and may result in complications including prolonged brain damage and death

if not recognized and managed properly. In other words, even a “ding” or bump on the head can be serious. You

can’t see a concussion and most sports concussions occur without loss of consciousness. Signs and symptoms of

concussion may show up right after the injury, or can take hours to fully appear. If your child reports any

symptoms of concussion, or if you notice the symptoms or signs of concussion yourself, seek medical attention

right away. For current and up-to-date information on concussions go to: www.cdc.gov/concussion

http://www.cdc.gov/concussion




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