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Celebrating five decades of community service - Valley-Wide Recreation & Park District
2022     SPRING

 ACTIVITY                         GUIDE
   VALLEY-WIDE RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT
       SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1972

  Celebrating five decades of community service

 Come to our 50th Anniversary Celebration on April 2nd
at Diamond Valley Lake Community Park. Details on Pg 25
Celebrating five decades of community service - Valley-Wide Recreation & Park District
message
        the best pediatricians                                                                       Dean Wetter, General Manager

                                                                                              Fifty years...
      are in your neighborhood.                                                                                                            VALLEY-WIDE RECREATION AND PARK
                                                                                                                                           DISTRICT HAS BEEN PROVIDING PARKS
                                                                                                                                           AND RECREATION SERVICES TO THE
                                                                                                                                           COMMUNITY FOR HALF A CENTURY.

                                                                                                         What started with phone calls            and has served for more than 40 years.
                                                                                                     from moms looking for activities                The first Executive Director
                                                                                                     for their children has grown into a          was Ralph Acosta, followed by
                                                                                                     district with more than 100 parks            Nancy Crook, Sam Goepp and Jeff
                                                                                                     and facilities in an 800-square              Leatherman.
                                                                                                     mile area that stretches from the               With our long history comes our
                                                                                                     French Valley to the San Jacinto             dedicated staff and some of them have
                                                                                                     Mountains, and is home to more               made Valley-Wide Recreation one of
                                                                                                     than 275,000 residents. Starting             the best Districts by serving more than
                                                                                                     with one park in San Jacinto, there          30 years with us including: Senior
                                                                                                     are now parks and/or community               Recreation Supervisor Missy Galloway,
                                                                                                     centers in Hemet, Valle Vista,               the retired Joy Mangabat and Mike
                        For more than 25 years,                                                      Menifee, Winchester, French Valley           Thomas and the late Michael Paul.
                                                                                                     and Aguanga.                                    The mission of Valley-Wide
               Children’s Primary Care Medical Group                                                     But we do not measure success            Recreation and Park District is to

           has been the region’s only pediatric health network                                       in years or facilities, we measure
                                                                                                     it in smiles. And by our count that
                                                                                                                                                  responsibly provide exceptional
                                                                                                                                                  programs and quality park facilities
            focused on children, their health and well-being.                                        number surpasses the millions.               that promote community involvement
                                                                                                         It is our pleasure to provide            and healthy lifestyles, and I am proud
                                                                                                     activities for everyone from                 to say that for the past 50 years
            Our pediatricians offer patient-focused, family-centered care including                  newborns to super seniors. Heck,             we have done that and have been
      well visits, newborn care, camp and sports physicals, developmental screenings,                we have been around long enough              recognized as an award-winning park
       behavioral and mental health consultations and complimentary prenatal visits.                 that anyone who was born in 1972,            District in the State of California.
    We also provide same day appointments, video visits, evening and weekend hours,                  when the district began, can now                My name is Dean Wetter, it is my
                                                                                                     compete in the OLDlympics, a                 honor to say that I am the General
24/7 telephone medical advice and 24/7 secure, online access to your child’s health records          series of competition for people 50          Manager for Valley-Wide Recreation
        and referrals to specialists at Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego as needed.                and older.                                   and Park District.
                                                                                                         Many people have brought us                 As we look to the next 50 years and
   CPCMG has nine offices serving Hemet, Menifee, Murrieta, Temecula and Wildomar.                   where we are today. The first Board          beyond, we invite you to stay healthy,
                                                                                                     of Directors was Robertson Clark,            stay active and to come out and play!
                                                                                                     Darrell Von Driska, Ronald Beavers,             We hope to see you at our 50th
                                                                                                     Harold Arnold and Erich Russell.             anniversary celebration on April 2 at
                                                                                                         Other prominent community                Diamond Valley Community Park.
                                                                                                     members who have served on the                  Go Recreation,
                                                                                                     Board of Directors include Jack and             Go Valley-Wide!
                                                                                                     Gisela Gosch, John McDonough,
                                                                                                     Ken Hyatt, Nick Jones, Frank
                                                                                                     Gorman, Larry Minor, Rose Salgado                   Dean Wetter, GM
                                                                                                                                                         Valley-Wide Recreation
                                                                                                     and Nick Schouten, who is the                       and Park District
                                                                                                     current vice president of our Board
                                                                cpcmg.net
                       Affiliated with
               Rady Children’s Health Network
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Over 25 Years
                                                                                       upcoming events                                                                                                       QUALITY ~ COMFORT ~ STYLE                       of Experience
                                                                                              *Subject to change or cancellation

                                                                           APRIL 2
                                                       Baseball/Softball Opening
                                                                                                                                             MAY 28                                           Outdoor Furniture in
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Stock Now!
                                                                                                                        Pool opens for the season
                                                        Day + Valley-Wide 50th
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                                                        Anniversary Celebration
                                                             Diamond Valley Lake Park                                                       JULY 4
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                                                                                                                                Independence Day
                                                                      APRIL 9
                                                                                                                                      Regional Park                                    (951) 925-6015                                    405 N. Buena Vista St.
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                                                                      Bunny Hop
                                                             Diamond Valley Lake Park                                               SEPT. 17 - OCT. 4                                  westendcushions.com                                    Hemet, CA 9243
                                                                  ------------------                                                    Oldlympics
                                                                     APRIL 16                                                        Various locations
                                                                      Easter Egg Hunts                                                ------------------
                                                      French Valley Community Center                                                 SEPTEMBER 24
      Americans with                                 Marion V. Ashley Community Center
                                                         Diamond Valley Lake Park
                                                                                                                                  Pumpkin Plunge
                                                                                                                         Diamond Valley Aquatic Center
      Disabilities Act
                    (ADA)

    In accordance with the requirements                                                             directory
    of Title II of the Americans with
                                                                                        Recreation + Park District
    Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”) and
    Section 504 of the Rehabilitation             ADMINISTRATION
    Act of 1973 (“Section 504”), Valley-          Website....................................GoRecreation.org     French Valley Baseball

                                                                                                                                                                                                             real car wwash
    Wide Recreation & Park District               Special Events......................................654-1505    and Softball Associations....................... fvbsa.org
                                                                                                                  Hemet Juventus FC (Soccer Club)..........634-7124

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    will neither discriminate against             FACILITIES
                                                                                                                  Grandfathers for Golf....................909-754-4148
    qualified individuals with disabilities       Diamond Valley Aquatic Center............929-0047
                                                                                                                  TVSA Hawks.......................................... tvsa.org
    on the basis of disability in its             Diamond Valley Community
                                                                                                                  Elite Gymnastics............................714-600-3099
    services, programs or activities, nor         Park Ballfields......................................926-5917
                                                  District Office/Regional Park.................654-1505          ADULT SPORTS
    exclude or deny individuals with
                                                  Echo Hills Golf Course..........................652-2203        Sports Programs (Hemet I San Jacinto).. 487-9234
    disabilities an equal opportunity to
                                                  French Valley Community Center                                  Sports Programs (Menifee)...................672-6744
    receive program benefits or services.         (Rancho Bella Vista Park).....................894-1468          Sports Programs (French Valley)............894-1468                                                                                                  BEST OF
                                                  Marion V. Ashley Community Center                                                                                                                                                                                   INLAND

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                                                                                                                  Lawn Bowling @ Gibbel Park...............929-3684
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    access information or participate             Menifee Community Center/                                       Senior Softball...................... vwseniorsoftball.org
    in Valley-Wide Recreation & Park              Wheatfield Park...................................672-6744      Shuffleboard........................................660-1677
                                                  Menifee Gym.......................................672-0507
    District public meetings, programs                                                                            BOARD OF DIRECTORS
                                                  Sport Center.........................................487-9234
    or services, please contact the ADA/                                                                          President..............................................Jan Bissell
                                                  Valle Vista Community Center..............927-6673
    Section 504 Coordinator James                 Winchester Community Center.............926-5917                Vice President............................... Nick Schouten
    Edwards at 901 W. Esplanade Ave.,                                                                             Secretary......................................Angela D. Little
                                                  YOUTH SPORTS                                                    Director......................................... Steve Simpson
    San Jacinto, CA 92582
                                                  Sports Programs                                                 Director............................................. Mike Juarez
               Email:                             (Hemet/San Jacinto Valley)...................487-9234
                                                                                                                  FRIENDS OF VALLEY-WIDE

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        JamesE@GoRecreation.org                   Sports Programs (Menifee)...................672-6744
                                                  Sports Programs (French Valley)............894-1468             FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
                                                                                                                  Cindy Domenigoni................................. President
                  Phone:                          A.Y.S.O. (Outdoor Soccer)
                                                                                                                  Nick Schouten................................Vice President
              (951) 654-1505                      Hemet/San Jacinto........................... ayso137.net
                                                  or 951-888-0137                                                 Rod Tolliver........................................... Secretary
                                                                                                                  Kimberly Jones...................................... Treasurer
                    Fax:                          A.Y.S.O. (Outdoor Soccer)
              (951) 654-5279                      French Valley................................. ayso1508.org     Matt Brudin, Chama Cliff, Guy Excell, Tim Hults,

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                                                                                                                  David McDonough, Milly Paulson-Valdez, Mike
                                                                                                                  Record, Tom Wilson and Blaine Womer

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         GENERAL MANAGER’S MESSAGE
         DIRECTORY - CONTACT INFO
         ABOUT VALLEY-WIDE
                                                         12 26 SPECIAL                                CLASSES +                 The Valley-Wide Recreation and Park
                                                                                                                                District is an independent special
    8    SITES AT A GLANCE                                     EVENTS                                HAPPENINGS                 district created to provide park and
    20   CELEBRATING HALF A CENTURY                     Calendar of numerous                      Sports, instructional and     recreation services for an area that now
    24   MEET OUR BOARD                                  happenings for the                        event listings for each      includes more than 275,000 residents.
                                                           months ahead.                            Valley-Wide facility.       Our boundaries encompass an
    25   YOU’RE INVITED!                                                                                                                                                             REGISTER ONLINE!:
                                                                                                                                800-square-mile area, which includes
                                                                                                                                the cities of Hemet, Menifee and                     GoRecreation.org
                                                                                                                                San Jacinto and the unincorporated                   Did you know you can register online for sports
                                                                                                                                communities of Aguanga, French                    programs throughout Valley-Wide Recreation and
                                                                                                                                Valley, Winchester and Valle Vista. In            Park District by visiting GoRecreation.org? Keep        REFUNDS & CANCELLATIONS:
                                                                                                                                the early 1970s, a group of San Jacinto           checking the website as we continue to provide          25% of fee or $25.00, whichever is less,
                                                                                                                                Valley residents teamed up to promote             up-to-date information on our activities.            will be charged on all refunds. There will be no
                                                                                                                                a Park District to offer recreational                                                                  refunds after final registration dates or after the
                                                                                                                                opportunities for youths, adults and                 THEY’RE YOUR PARKS…                               program is in progress. Programs are subject to
                                                                                                                                seniors. The District was approved by                No actually they’re our parks, and we need your   change without notice.
                                                                                                                                voters and authorized on July 27, 1972.           help to keep them beautiful! Here are some simple
                                                                                                                                Since its creation, the District has              requests to help us keep them that way. Please          FACILITIES FOR RENT:
                                                                                                                                grown from one park to 100 parks and              pick up your trash and if you are barbecuing,           Valley-Wide facilities are available for
                                                                                                                                facilities, many of which have received           please make sure to dampen your coals and            weddings, receptions, group meetings,
                                                                                                                                national and state recognition for their          dispose of them properly. In addition, smoking and   anniversary parties, birthdays, dances, etc.
                                                                                                                                design, innovation and style, as well                                                                  For more info, contact Rene for events at the
                                                                                                                                                                                  alcohol are not allowed in the parks at anytime.
                                                                                                                                as youth and adult sports leagues
                                                                                                                                                                                  During special events, dogs are not allowed in       Sport Center 654-1505, Keri at the Valle Vista
                                                                                                                                and hundreds of educational and
                                                                                                                                                                                  the parks, and during regular operating hours,       Community Center 927-6673, Joe at French
                                                                                                                                recreational classes and programs.
                                                                                                                                                                                  dogs must be on a leash, and accompanied by the      Valley Community Center 894-1468, Lanay at
                                                                                                                                                                                  owner at all times.                                  Menifee Gym 672-0507, Tanner at Marion V.
                                                                                                                                   VALLEY-WIDE WEBSITE:                                                                                Ashley Community Center 928-2700, Robert at
                                                                                                                                GoRecreation.org                                     GENERAL DISTRICT INFORMATION                      Winchester Community Center 926-5917.
                                                                                                                                   Come check out Valley-Wide Recreation
                                                                                                                                and Park District’s website! It contains all of      INSURANCE INFORMATION:                                INSTRUCTORS WANTED
                                                                                                                                our current programs, youth and adult sports         Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District is           Do you have a special talent? Would you like
                                                                                                                                information, instructional class information,     unable to assume responsibility for injuries or      to share that special talent with other people?
                                                                                                                                sports game scores, plus much, much more!         accidents occurring on grounds while participating   If you answered yes, Valley-Wide Recreation and
                                                                                                                                                                                  in programs or activities. Such insurance would      Park District is looking for you!
                                                                                                                                   OUR MISSION:                                   make program fees prohibitive.                           Cake decorating, calligraphy, gardening,
                                                                                                                                   The mission of Valley-Wide Recreation                                                               bridge or pinochle, needlepoint, guitar or
                                                                                                                                and Park District is to responsibly provide          OUT OF DISTRICT FEES:                             whatever!
                                                                                                                                exceptional programs and quality park                An additional per program fee will be charged         If you are interested in teaching a class,
                                                                                                                                facilities that promote community                 to each participant living outside the District      contact us at (951) 654-1505. Instructors are
                                                                                                                                involvement and healthy lifestyles.               boundaries.                                          wanted for Valley-Wide Regional Park in San
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Jacinto, Valle Vista Community Center in Valle
                                                                                                                                   SOCIAL MEDIA:                                     JUMPERS/BOUNCE HOUSE:                             Vista, French Valley Community Center in French
                                                                                                                                   Follow us and engage on lnstragram,               All jumpers and bounce houses must be pre-        Valley, Marion V. Ashley Community Center in
                                                                                  Please follow our website, gorecreation.org   Facebook, Twitter and YouTube                     approved by Valley-Wide Recreation and Park          Menifee, Winchester Community Center, and
                                                                                                                                @valleywiderec                                    District.                                            Wheatfield Park in Menifee.
                                                                                 or social media, @valleywiderec for updates.

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                                                                                             Lighted Fields

                                                                                                                                                  Tennis Courts

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    Parks + Facilities + Trails                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Parks + Facilities + Trails
    SITES AT A GLANCE 2022                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              SITES AT A GLANCE 2022

              FRENCH VALLEY SITES
                      Abelia Sports Park       17                  N                  2              1               1                 2                 1                  1                  1                                 1         Y                 2                 Y             N                      MENIFEE VALLEY SITES
                    Adeline's Farm Park         1                  N                                                                                                                                                             2         N                 1                 N             N                                    Aldergate Park    7.37                  N                  1                                                                                                        2                                 1         Y                                   N             Y
                            Avignon Park       0.5                 N                                                                   1                                                                                                   N                                   N             N                             Autumn Breeze Park         2                   N                                                                                                                                                             1         N                                   N             N
                          Brookfield Park      12                  N                  1                              1                 2                                    1                                                    1         N                 1                 Y             N                                 Brindle Mills Park   0.37                  N                                                                                                                                                             1         N                 1                 N             N
                          Butterfield Park      5                  N                  1                              1                 2                                                                                         1         Y                                   N             N                               Desert Green Park       0.5                  N                                                                                                                                                                       N                                   N             N
                       Capri Pocket Park       0.5                 N                                                                                                                                                                       N                                   N             N
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Discovery Park       8                   N                  1                                                2                                                                                         1         Y                 1                 N             N
                      Crown Valley Park        11                  N                  1              2               2                 2                 2                                     2                                 2         Y                 1                 N             N
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 El Dorado Park       4                   N                  1                                                                                                                                          2         N                 2                 N             N
                            Emerald Park        5                  N                  1                              1                 2                                                                                         1         Y                                   N             N
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Eller Park     5                   N                  1              1                                 2                                                                                         2         Y                 1                 Y             N
                           Fieldview Park       7                  N                  1                              1                 2                                                                                         1         Y                 1                 Y             N
         Fitness Trail – Benton Channel         -                  N                                                                                                                                                                       N                                   Y             N            Fitness Trail - Heritage Lake Paseos        -                   N                                                                                                                                                                       N                                   Y             N
             Fitness Trail – Shrimp Lane      21.2                 N                                                                                                                                                                       N                                   Y             N                           Fitness Trail - Railroad     -                   N                                                                                                                                                                       N                                   Y             N
                   Heritage Ranch Park         11                  N                  1              2               1                                                                                                           1         Y                 1                 N             N                                 Grand Vista Park      0.3
                             Heroes Park       16                  N                                                 1                                                                                                                     Y                 2                 Y             Y                   Heritage Heights Pocket Park        0.5                  N                                                                                                                                                             1         N                 1                 N             N
                        Honey Pine Park       0.58                 N                                                                                                                                                             1         N                 1                 N             N                                     Heritage Park      5                   N                                                                   2                                                                                         2         N                 2                 N             N
                               Kona Park        1                  N                                                                                                                                                             1         N                                   N             N                      Heritage Lake Sports Park        20                   N                                                 6                 3                 3                                     2                                 1         Y                 2                 Y             N
             Leon Park and Fitness Trail        5                  N                                                 1                 2                                                                                         2         N                 1                 Y             N
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Hidden Meadows Park         2.5                  N                                                                                                        1                                                    1         N                                   N             N
           Linear Park and Fitness Trail       11                  N                                                                                                                                                             2         N                 1                 Y             N
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Lago Vista Sports Park      20                   N                  3              3               1                 2                                                                                         1         Y                 1                 Y             N
                    Linear Workout Park         1                  N                                                                                                                                                                       N                                   Y             N
              Mahogany Meadows Park             5                  N                  1                              1                 1                                                                                         2         Y                 3                 Y             N                                  La Paloma Park        5                   N                                                                                                                                                             1         Y                                   N             N
       Mahogany Meadows Pocket Park           0.22                 N                                                                                                                                                             1         N                 1                 N             N                            Mahogany Creek Park         6                   N                                                                   2                                                                                         1         N                 1                 Y             N
                  Northfield Pocket Park        1                  N                                                                                                                                                                       N                                   N             N                  Mahogany Creek Pocket Park          0.22                  N                                                                                                                                                                       N                                   N             N
                    Pompei Pocket Park        0.34                 N                                                                                                                                                                       N                                   N             N               Marion V. Ashley Center & Park          12                   Y                  2              2                                                                                                                           1         Y                 1                 Y             N
                           Pourroy Fields       9                  N                                                 4                                                                                                                     N                                   N             N                             McCall Canyon Park         4                   N                                                                   2                                                                                         1         N                                   N             N
                           Primrose Park        3                  N                                                                                                        1                                                    1         N                 1                 N             N      Menifee Comm Center & Wheatfield Park            25                   Y                  6              2                                 2                 2                  1                                     2              2         Y                 1                 N             N
     Rancho Bella Vista Center & Park           7                  Y                  1              1               1                 2                                                                                         1         Y                 1                 Y             N
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Menifee Gymnasium           -                   Y                                                                                                                                                                       Y                                   N             N
    Rancho Bella Vista II Center & Park         5                  Y                                                 1                 1                                                                                         1         Y                 1                 N             N
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Menifee South Tot Lot       2                   N                                                                                                                                                             1         N                                   N             N
                            Sheffield Park     14                  N                  2                              4                                                                                                                     Y                                   Y             N
                       Sicily Pocket Park     0.34                 N                                                                                                                                                                       N                                   N             N                                         Mira Park    5.66                  N                  1                                                2                                                                                         1         N                 1                 N             N
        Spencer's Crossing Sports Park         12                  N                  2              3               2                 1                                                                                         1         Y                 3                 Y             N                                      Mosaic Park      1.6                  N                                                                   2                                                                                         1         N                 1                 N             N
                            Tucalota Park      4.5                 N                  1                              1                 1                                                                                         1         Y                 1                 N             N                              Pepita Square Park       0.5                  N                                                                                                                                                                       N                                   N             N
                              Victory Park      5                  N                  1                              1                 1                                                                                         1         Y                 1                 N             N                                 Rolling Hills Park    2.5                  N                                                                                                                                                             1         N                 1                 N             N
              Wagon Wheel Pocket Park           1                  N                                                                                                                                                             1         N                                   N             N                                      Sunrise Park     11                   N                  2                                                2                                                                                         2         Y                 1                 Y             N
                        Washington Park         5                  N                  1                              1                 2                                                                                         1         Y                 1                 N             N                                   Woodbine Park        5                   N                                                 1                 2                                                                                         2         N                                   N             N
                  Watermill Pocket Park         1                  N                                                                                                                                                                       N                                   N             N
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            SITES UNDER DEVELOPMENT
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Braverde Veteran’s Park 9.49 N                                        2              3               1                 2                                                       2                                 2          Y                1                               Y
                        Eagle Crest Park           5               N                  1                              1                 1                                                                                         1          Y                Y                 N             N
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                FUTURE PLANNED SITES
                       Belle Terre Park 3.8                        N                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Country View Park 3.7 N
             Coventry Road Pocket Park 1.5                         N                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Mountain Gate Park 10 N

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                                                                                                                                         Basketball Courts

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Picnic Structures
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                                                                                                                                                                                                 Pickleball Courts

                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Horseshoe Pits
                                                                                                        Lighted Fields

                                                                                                                                                             Tennis Courts
                                                                                                                         Soccer Fields

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                  HEMET & SAN JACINTO SITES                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The Best for
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         Cottonwood Community Center & Park
                  Diamond Valley Lake Sports Park
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                              Pleasant Valley Park 1.5 N                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   wisely
                     Prairie Crossing Pocket Park .25 N
                              Settlers Pocket Park 1.12 N
                                        Stone Gate 8.2 N
                    Winchester Ranch Sports Park 34 N                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Reduce or remove
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                           Winchester Ridge Park 5 N                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  turf grass and replace
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                           All Valley-Wide Parks offer a wide range of amenities for members of the                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                and 6:00 a.m.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            landscaping
                           local community. Athletic fields, plentiful picnic areas, water activities - you name it and
                           you can find a park offering fun activies and well-maintained facilities near you. Additionally,
                           many of our parks and community centers offer classes and special events for the whole
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Celebrating five decades of community service - Valley-Wide Recreation & Park District
events
                                           Spring // Summer 2022

                    Visit gorecreation.org and social media @valleywiderec for updates.
            All events are subject to cancellation based on state and county health orders at the time.

           YOUTH BASEBALL/GIRLS                                     ANNUAL BUNNY HOP
           SOFTBALL OPENING DAY                                     5K FAMILY FUN RUN
           SATURDAY, APRIL 2                                        SATURDAY, APRIL 9
         Come watch us kickoff the 2022                          LOCATION: Diamond Valley Lake Soccer
         seasons of Youth Baseball and Girls                     Fields, 1801 Angler Ave., Hemet
         Softball with festivities that include a                TIMES: 9:00 a.m. Tot Hop;

         ceremony to introduce every player.                     9:15 a.m. 1K Hop; 9:30 a.m. 5k Walk;
         LOCATION:   Diamond Valley Lake                         10:00 a.m. 5K Run                                                                        INDEPENDENCE DAY                                OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS
                                                                 FEES: $5.00 Tot Hop; $10.00 1K Hop,
         ballfields, 1801 Angler Ave., Hemet                                                                                                              CELEBRATION
         INFO: (951) 487-9234
                                                                 5K Walk/Run. **First 50 people to sign                                                   MONDAY, JULY 4                                  OCTOBER
                                                                 up for the 1K/5K will get a FREE Bunny                                                 LOCATION: Valley-Wide Regional Park,              1  Dog Daze
            VALLEY-WIDE 50TH ANNIVERSARY                         Hop T-Shirt. There will be an additional                                               901 W. Esplanade Ave., San Jacinto                     Aldergate
            CELEBRATION                                          $5.00 fee for signups on race day.                                                     TIME: Fireworks at dusk.                          15 Halloween Block Party
                                                                 INFO: (951) 929-0047 or (951) 927-6673.                                                                                                       Valle Vista
            SATURDAY, APRIL 2                                                                                                                           FEE: Free
                                                                                                                                                                                                          28 Halloween
         Join us for an afternoon and evening
                                                                   EASTER EGG HUNTS                                                                                                                            Winchester
         of music, games, food and family fun                                                                                                              OLDLYMPICS
                                                                   SATURDAY, APRIL 16                                                                                                                     31 Halloween Spooktacular
         as we celebrate the district’s 50th                                                                                                               SEPTEMBER 16-OCTOBER 4                              French Valley
                                                                 Bring your own basket and the family                                                   The 37th Annual OLDlympics are
         anniversary.
                                                                 and join us for fun in the park this                                                   coming! Start getting into shape
         TIME: 2 p.m.                                                                                                                                                                                     NOVEMBER
                                                                 Easter! The Easter Egg Hunts starts                                                    for these great sporting events for
         LOCATION: Diamond Valley Lake Soccer                                                                                                                                                             5  Autumn Elegance
                                                                 promptly and don’t last long, so make                                                  competitors who are 50 and older.
         Fields, 1801 Angler Ave., Hemet                                                                                                                                                                       Soboba Casino
         FEE: Free (except for food trucks)
                                                                 sure to arrive early.                                                                  Activities will range from Cribbage,              19 Turkey Trot
         INFO: (951) 654-1505
                                                                 LOCATIONS + TIMES:                         Rancho Bella Vista Park, 31757              Horseshoes and Swimming to Track and                   DVL Park
                                                                                                            Browning St. Murrieta. 10 a.m.              Field and a lot more. Registration will
                                                                                                                                                        begin in mid July.                                DECEMBER
                                                                                                            Diamond Valley Lake Community Park          LOCATION: Various                                 2   Tree Lighting
                                                                                                            ballfields, 1801 Angler Ave., Hemet,        TIME: Varies                                            Regional Park
                                                                                                            10:30 a.m.                                  FEE: $5 and up based on the number of             7   Gingerbread House
                                                                                                                                                        events signed up for                                    French Valley
                                                                                                                                                        INFO: (951) 927-6673.                             8   Gingerbread House
                                                                                                            Marion V. Ashley Community Center,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Marion Ashley
                                                                                                            25625 Briggs Rd. Menifee, 10 a.m.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          9   Grinch Christmas
                                                                                                            AGES: 12 and younger                           THE GREAT PUMPKIN PLUNGE
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Winchester
                                                                                                            FEES: Free                                     SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
                                                                                                                                                                                                          10    Breakfast w/Santa
                                                                                                            INFO: (951) 654-1505                        The 14th annual event will feature
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Regional Park
                                                                                                                                                        swimming and games as the aquatic
                                                                                                                                                                                                          13    Gingerbread House
                                                                                                               POOL OPENING WEEKEND                     center closes for the season.                           Valle Vista
                                                                                                               SATURDAY-MONDAY, MAY 28-30               LOCATION: Diamond Valley Lake Aquatic
                                                                                                            Valley-Wide Recreation’s Aquatic Center     Center, 1801 Angler Ave, Hemet                    JANUARY 2023
                                                                                                            is a heated 25-yard outdoor pool with a     TIME: Noon-4 p.m.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          7    Polar Plunge
                                                                                                            water slide, zero depth entry with water
                                                                                                                                                        FEES: $2.00 Ages 2 / under $5.00 Ages                  Aquatic Center
                                                                                                            fountain sprayers and activity toys for
                                                                                                            small children. Times, dates and costs to   3+
                                                                                                            be announced                                INFO: (951) 929-0047.

12   Valley-Wide Recreation & Park District • MARCH - SEPTEMBER 2022                                                                                    Visit us at GoRecreation.org • Spring // Summer                               13
Celebrating five decades of community service - Valley-Wide Recreation & Park District
PLAY BALL!
            Of all of the programs and activities offered by Valley-Wide Recreation and Park
                                                                                                                                      Register Online!:
            District, none serve more residents than our youth baseball and girls softball
            leagues. We are elated to be able to have a season after a two-year hiatus caused
                                                                                                                                  GoRecreation.org
                                                                                                                             Did you know? You can register online for
            by the coronavirus pandemic. More than 1,100 boys and girls ages 5 to 18 played                                 sports programs through out Valley-Wide
            ball during the 2019 season. Add in our volunteer coaches plus umpires and                                       Recreation and Park District by visiting
                                                                                                                          GoRecreation.org. Check the website for up to
            scorekeepers — not to mention family members and friends who come to watch                                          date information on our facilities.
            our ballplayers -- and diamond sports are truly special in the district.

         MORE THAN                            OPENING DAY                                         VOLUNTEER COACHES +
                                                                                                 UMPIRES + SCOREKEEPERS

        1,100                                 YOUTH BASEBALL
                                              + GIRLS SOFTBALL                                     DIAMOND
     BOYS + GIRLS
        AGES 5 TO 18
                                      APRIL 2
                                       AT DIAMOND VALLEY LAKE
                                                                                                    SPORTS
                                                                                                   ARE TRULY SPECIAL
     PLAYED BALL IN 2019             COMMUNITY PARK BALL FIELDS                                     IN THE DISTRICT.

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Celebrating five decades of community service - Valley-Wide Recreation & Park District
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Celebrating five decades of community service - Valley-Wide Recreation & Park District
Help
                    Needed

                                                                                          The nonprofit Board of Directors supporting
                                                                                          all of the programs, activities, and facilities of
                                                                                          Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District are:

                                                                                Cindy Domenigoni – President, Nick Schouten – Vice President,
     BECOME A MEMBER OF THE VALLEY-WIDE TEAM.                                         Rod Tolliver – Secretary, Kimberly Jones – Treasurer,
         SEE JOB OPENINGS ON OUR WEBSITE                                       Matt Brudin, Chama Cliff, Guy Excell, Tim Hults, David McDonough
                                                                                        Mike Record, Milly Paulson-Valdez, Tom Wilson,
     GoRecreation.org                                                                                  and Blaine Womer

                                                                                             P.O. Box 5599, Hemet CA 92544 - EIN 33-0475449

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HALF
                          H ALF A
                                A
                          CE N T U RY
                          CENTURY
                                                                                                                                                             The fact there have only been            assessment and grants. Fees are
                                                                                                                                                          five directors in 50 years shows the        kept as low as possible, charging just
                                                                                                                                                          dedication employees have to the            enough to cover the cost of the activity.
                                                                                                                                                          district. It is cliché to say a business       The mission of Valley-Wide
                                                                                                                                                          is a family, but Valley-Wide certainly      Recreation and Park District is to
                                                                                                                                                          is. There have been births, marriages       responsibly provide exceptional
                                                                                                                                                          and sadly deaths that have been             programs and quality park facilities that
                                                                                                                                                          celebrated and mourned among                promote community involvement and
                                                                                                                                                          coworkers.                                  healthy lifestyles.                                 Golf Course and maintains
                 The seeds of what has become Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District were                                                                  Valley-Wide serves as the first             From Mommy and Me to Oldlympics,                 landscaping and streetscapes
                  planted a half century ago when a group of San Jacinto Valley mothers were                                                              employers for San Jacinto Valley            Valley-Wide has programs for toddlers               in the southwestern portion of
                                                                                                                                                          youth. Whether it is as a scorekeeper,      to super seniors. But like it was from              the borders.
                 looking for something for their children to do. That grassroots effort led to an                                                         umpire or lifeguard, hundreds of            day one, youth has been our focus.                     The largest event each
                     election where residents voted to form a Recreation and Park district.                                                               Valley youngsters have learned how             The most popular programs are                    year is the Independence Day
                                                                                                                                                          to have a job from Valley-Wide.             youth baseball and softball, which                  fireworks show. The District

                                                                   1980                                                                                1990                                                                                          2022

                 1972                                                                                                   1984                                                                         2018
        STARTING with one park on July 27,          The movement started when Bunny                     ages. They also reached out to civic and             And many of those employees end          serve more than 1,000 children each
     1972, 50 years later Valley-Wide has        Smith – who was looking for activities                 business leaders, had children put fliers on      up making Valley-Wide a career. Our         summer. Other youth sports are                      has offered it to residents at
     grown into one of the largest Recreation    for her teenage daughter – was                         cars and pitched their proposal to clubs          25 full-time employees have more            basketball, volleyball, indoor soccer,              no cost for more than three
     and Park Districts in California with       listening to “Telephone and Tell,” a                   and other groups.                                 than 300 years combined service             and flag football.                                  decades. Other free annual or
     almost 100 parks and recreation             popular program on local radio station                    They got 3,000 signatures from                 to the district and between them               Directors Nick Schouten and Darrell              low-cost events are Halloween
     centers in an 850-square mile area that     KHEM, she recalled in the interview.                   registered voters to put the issue on the         and our part timers, almost every           Von Driska worked in the early days to              and Christmas events and two
     stretches from the San Jacinto Valley to       “This lady called in and said she                   ballot – which took almost a year, Smith          employee had grown up playing and/          bring youth sports organizations under              Family Fun Runs.
     French Valley and into the San Jacinto      would like to know if anyone was                       said.                                             or attending events at Valley-Wide          the Valley-Wide umbrella.                              Valley-Wide does not turn
     Mountains and is home to more than          interested in getting something for the                   It all paid off. The majority of voters        parks.                                         Softball, basketball and volleyball are          away children because of
     250,000 residents. There are parks          children because her son got caught                    came out in favor of the district, which was         Among the employees who have             among the adult sports that have been               their family’s ability to pay.
     and/or community centers in San             shoplifting,” Smith said.                              authorized July 27, 1972, with a budget of        spent more than 30 years with Valley-       on the Valley-Wide menu.                            Hundreds of scholarships
     Jacinto, Hemet, Valle Vista, Menifee,          That led to a phone call, which led to              $63,000.                                          Wide are current Aquatics Director             Valley-Wide also provides fields for             are issued every year, funded
     Winchester, French Valley and Aguanga.      another, which led to a first gathering.                  The first Executive Director was Ralph         Missy Galloway, the retired Joy             independent leagues, such as AYSO                   through grants but mostly
        In the early 1970s, there were few          The Founders Committee had to                       Acosta. He was followed by Nancy Crook,           Mangabat and Mike Thomas and the            and club soccer, various PONY and                   from the Friends of Valley-
     organized sports programs in the valley,    convince the mostly senior population                  Sam Goepp, Jeff Leatherman and the                late Michael Paul.                          Little Leagues and travel squads.                   Wide Foundation, which raises
     which was home to about 20,000              in the community that the eventual                     current General Manager Dean Wetter, who             Valley-Wide is an independent               The District also operates Diamond               money through The Weekend
     residents.                                  Recreation District would cater to all                 is coming up on 10 years in the position.         special district, funded through            Valley Aquatics Center and Echo Hills               and Autumn Elegance.

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9 holes of splendid views and inspiring  play for golfers of every level

                                                                                                    BOOK A GOLF DATE...TODAY.
                                                                                                                           Daily: $14
                                                                                                                  Seniors and Veterans: $12
                                                                                                                 Twilight: $8 (after 12:00 pm)
                                                                                                                  Junior: $5 - (17 and under)
                                                                                                                 Carts are $5 per round, per player

                                                                                                    FOR RESERVATIONS CALL 951-652-2203
                                                                                                             ALL TEE TIMES MUST BE MADE IN ADVANCED

         For your support of Valley-Wide Recreation & Park District
       programming through the Friends of Valley-Wide Foundation.

    SOBOBA TRIBAL COUNCIL                          SOBOBA FOUNDATION
     Isaiah Vivanco   Chairman                       Dondi Silvas   President
    Geneva Mojado     Vice-Chair              Catherine Modesto     Vice President
Sally Moreno-Ortiz    Secretary          Antonia Briones-Venegas    Secretary
      Daniel Valdez   Treasurer            Julie Arrietta-Parcero   Treasurer
      Kelli Hurtado   Sergeant at Arms              Daniel Valdez   Member-at-Large
                                                                                                                  545 East Thornton Ave., Hemet, CA 92543 (Buena Vista & Thornton)
                                                   Isaiah Vivanco   Member-at-Large                                              MISSY GALLOWAY, RECREATION SUPERVISOR
                                              Sally Moreno-Ortiz    Member-at-Large
                                                                                                                        ALL RATE S E F F E C TIVE DURING DAY LIGHT SAVING TIM E
meet our board
                                              Valley-Wide Recreation & Park District

                 Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District is a public agency overseen by a five-member elected Board of Directors.
                      The Directors are elected by area and represent separate geographic areas of the Valley-Wide District.

     NICK SCHOUTEN               STEVE SIMPSON                      JAN BISSELL                  ANGELA D. LITTLE               MIKE JUAREZ
     Division 1 (San Jacinto)     Division 2 (Valle Vista)          Division 3 (Hemet)                  Division 4           Division 5 (French Valley)
                                                                                                   (Winchester /Menifee)
     Position: Vice President      Position: Director               Position: President                                        Position: Director
     Elected/Appointed             Elected/Appointed                Elected/Appointed               Position: Secretary        Elected/Appointed
     Date(s): 1973-2012;           Date: 2010-present               Date(s): 1999-2010;             Elected/Appointed          Date: 2020-present
              2018-present                                                   2018-present           Date: 2020-present
     Term expires: 2022            Term expires: 2024               Term expires: 2022              Term expires: 2024         Term expires: 2024

       Board Vice President      Director Steve Simpson            Board President Jan                Born Angela Marie       Director Juarez is a retired
         Nick Schouten has         was appointed to the             Bissell of Hemet is             Domenigoni after her     peace officer who has lived
       served on the Valley-     Valley-Wide Recreation             a retired insurance           paternal grandparents,       in Winchester since 2010.
     Wide Board of Directors          and Park District          executive and longtime           Angela Little was raised   He is an alumnus of Fresno
     for more than 40 years.       Board of Directors in              coach and game               in Winchester and has      State University, where his
         A resident of San          November 2010. He            official. He has lived in       raised her three children   major study field was Labor
      Jacinto, Vice President    graduated from Indiana           the community since                  here. Her family’s    Management Relations from
       Schouten is a retired     University with a Doctor           1959 and has been                real estate interests       the School of Business.
     dairyman and longtime         of Optometry degree             involved with Valley-             keep her connected            During his 27 ½ year
     coach and game official.      in 1989. Dr. Simpson             Wide since 1975 as             to the development of     career in public service, his
      He has served youth in        moved to Hemet in               a volunteer, coach,              southwest Riverside     positions were: Correctional
      the San Jacinto Valley      1991 and has a private             employee and 14-                County. As a young            Counselor, Employee
       for over 50 years. He        optometry office in            year Board Member.            mother, Angela followed         Relations Officer, Labor/
         was a coach at St.         east Hemet. He has                President Bissell               in the footsteps of       Management Bargaining
       Hyacinth Academy in        two children who went           earned an AA degree                 her mother, Evelyn          Negotiator and Analyst
      1969 when he became          through many Valley-           from Mt. San Jacinto                 Domenigoni, and           Generalist. He acquired
      school board president     Wide programs and he            College and a Bachelor            paternal grandmother,      jobs that involved work on
        for both that school       coached Valley-Wide               of Science degree            Marie Domenigoni, who      both sides of the bargaining
       and Notre Dame High          baseball for several           from BYU. President           were PTA presidents and         table, representing both
     School in Riverside. Vice      years. Dr. Simpson            Bissell has served as             involved in education       labor and management’s
     President Schouten was      enjoys mountain biking,           a Board member for              at Winchester School,            rights and interests.
        president of the San      pickleball, golf, tennis,         the Inland Football              and then went on to           His interests include
       Jacinto Little League         and ping pong. He             Officials Association               be a leader in the         traveling, landscaping,
     and involved with Junior        is dedicated to the          and Inland Basketball                Boy Scouts. As a            woodworking, sailing
       All-American football        community through              Officials Association           former Treasurer, past        and venturing/exploring.
       and helped transition       service organizations          for over 20 years. He            President and current          He enjoys all of Mother
      youth sports programs        and is a proponent of         also volunteered at the             member of the Land           Nature’s offerings: the
        to Valley-Wide. Vice          healthy lifestyles.          Ramona Pageant for            Use Committee with the      scenic outdoors, waterways,
     President Schouten has                                        more than 40 years              Winchester-Homeland       snow, trails and recreational
       over 30 years on the                                       and served four years          Town Association, she is        parks activities, such as
        CARPD State Board,                                         as a board member             deeply connected to the         jogging, walking, hiking,
       where he is currently                                       for Baptist Christian          burgeoning possibilities         biking, fishing, range
             president.                                          School. He is a Veteran              of sustainable and       shooting, hunting, soccer,
                                                                  of the California Army         purposeful development.             golf and volleyball.
                                                                      National Guard.

24                                              Valley-Wide Recreation & Park District • MARCH - SEPTEMBER 2022
classes + happenings
                                                                                                   VALLEY-WIDE
                                                                                                 REGIONAL PARK
                                                                                                 & SPORT CENTER                           Youth Baseball: Ages 5-14
                                                                                          901 W. ESPLANADE AVE. SAN JACINTO                  **Season April-June
                                                                                                     (951) 487-9234                       Girls Softball: Ages 5-14
         Please note, all these listings are tentative and subject to change or                                                              **Season April-July
     cancellation based on health and other conditions. Call in advance to make              Rene Gonzales | Recreation Supervisor
                                                                                                                                          Spring Coed Youth Volleyball: Grades
                                                                                            Joe Escarsega | Recreation Coordinator
     sure the class or event you’re interested in is still scheduled. Also follow our                                                     3-12
                                                                                            Shawna Mercer | Recreation Coordinator
        website, goreceration.org or social media, @valleywiderec for updates.                                                               **Season TBD
                                                                                                                                          Youth Indoor Soccer: Ages 4-7
                                                                                                                                             **Season June-August
                                                                                                                                          Summer Youth Basketball:
                                                                                                                                             Grades 3-12
                                                                                                                                             (based on 2022-23 school year)
                                                                                                                                             *Season July-August
                                                                                                                                          Fall Coed Youth Volleyball:
                                                                                        SPECIAL EVENTS                                       Grades 3-12
                                                                                                                                             **Season October-December
                                                                                          2022 Movies In The Park
                                                                                                                                          Flag Football: Grades 3-8
                                                                                          Schedule
                                                                                                                                             **Season Oct. – Dec.
                                                                                          FREE Movie in the Park – Bring a
                                                                                                                                             Sponsorships are needed for all
                                                                                          blanket, chair, and the family and
                                                                                                                                             the youth team sports. If you are
                                                                                          join us for a movie under the stars.
                                                                                                                                             interested in sponsoring, contact
                                                                                          DATES: May 13, July 22, Sept. 9                    Valley-Wide Recreation and Park
                                                                                          (Dates subject to change - please                  District at (951) 487-9234. We
                                                                                          call to confirm)                                   appreciate our sponsor’s help and
                                                                                          TIME: Movies Start at DUSK                         could not operate these programs
                                                                                          FEE: Free                                          without them.

                                                                                                                                          SAN JACINTO VALLEY YOUTH
                                                                                        DANCE CLASSES
                                                                                                                                          SPORTS GROUPS
                                                                                        Line Dancing – Advanced
                                                                                          Ongoing class for line dancers with             AYSO Region 137 Hemet/San
                                                                                          experience, High Beginner and                   Jacinto
                                                                                          Improver levels. Join anytime.                    American         Youth       Soccer
                                                                                          INSTRUCTOR: Connie Frey (951)                     Organization is a national Nonprofit
                                                                                                                                            organization that has been around
                                                                                          852- 6459
                                                                                                                                            for more than 50 years. It is open
                                                                                          DAY: Wednesday                                    to boys and girls ages 4 to 18.
                                                                                          TIME: 9:30-11:30 a.m.                             If you are interested in playing
                                                                                          AGES: All                                         outdoor soccer in the Hemet/San
                                                                                          FEE: $5 per class                                 Jacinto/Idyllwild area, visit www.
                                                                                                                                            ayso137.org for information.  
                                                                                        Line Dancing – Beginning                            INFO: registrar@ayso137.net, rc@
                                                                                          Class for new line dancers without                ayso137.net or (951) 888-0137
                                                                                          any experience and novices. Join
                                                                                          anytime.                                        ADULT SPORTS
                                                                                          INSTRUCTOR: Connie Frey (951)                   Ladies A.M. Volleyball
                                                                                          852- 6459                                         Valley-Wide Sport Center opens its
                                                                                          DAY: Wednesday                                    volleyball courts to women 18 and
                                                                                                                                            older from 9 a.m.-noon Tuesday
                                                                                          TIME: Noon - 1:15 p.m.
                                                                                                                                            and Thursday. On Thursdays,
                                                                                          AGES: All                                         courts will split by play level after
                                                                                          FEE: $3 per class                                 10 a.m. Join anytime, pay and
                                                                                                                                            register each session.
                                                                                          YOUTH SPORTS 2022-23                              DAY: Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m.-
                                                                                        Youth Basketball: Grades 1-8                        noon
                                                                                          **Season January-April                            AGE: 18 and older

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LOCATION:   Valley-Wide Recreation               INFO:    www.facebook.com/Valley-                          NO Floatation Devices in the             Come Swim With Me                            PICKLEBALL                                        SPECIAL EVENTS
       Sports Center                                    Wide-Kayak-Club-287879388284,                              swimming pool                              This is Valley-Wide’s version of a         Drop-in Pickle Ball                                 OLDLYMPICS
       FEE: $2 per player per session                   website www.valleywidekayakclub.                           NO metal or plastic on swimsuits -         summer “Mom & Me” program. This              Bring your paddle and enjoy a day on              Yes, the 37th Annual OLDlympics
                                                        org or contact Diane Boss. (951) 634-                      to go down the slide                       is for kids 10 & under. The big blue         the courts. This is a drop-in program.            are coming! Start getting into shape
                                                        4952 | email: redmountainlady@                             NO ice chests                              slide will not be turned on. Deep end                                                          for these great sporting events for
     Valley-Wide Senior Softball                                                                                                                                                                           DAYS: Wednesday Beginners; Friday
                                                        gmail.com                                                  NO smoking inside the pool area            of the pool will be closed.                                                                    competitors who are 50 and older.
       The Valley-Wide Senior Softball                                                                                                                                                                     Advanced
                                                                                                                   NO gum                                     DAY & TIME: TBA                                                                                Activities will range from Cribbage,
       League welcomes new participants.                                                                                                                                                                   TIME: 8 a.m.-noon
       It is open to players 55 years and            Ramona-Country Carvers                                                                                   Continue to check the website at                                                               Horseshoes and Swimming to Track
                                                       The group offers woodcarvers                                WATER SLIDE RULES:                         gorecreation.org for updates on the          LOCATION:    Diamond Valley Lake
       older. The best way to become                                                                                                                                                                                                                         and Field and a lot more. OLDlympics
                                                       and wannabes the opportunity to                             All riders must be at least 48 inches      Aquatic Center.                              Community Park – behind Aquatic
       involved in this slo-pitch league is                                                                                                                                                                                                                  is scheduled to take place September
                                                       share their skills or learn the art of                      tall to ride the water slide.                                                           Center
       to attend practices at Regional Park                                                                                                                                                                                                                  16 through October 4, 2022.
                                                       carving wood. We offer beginners                            Swimsuits with plastic or metal                                                         *Will not play in the rain or 100+
       every Monday and Wednesday at                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Registration will begin in mid July.
                                                       free instruction from experienced                           rivets are not permitted on the                                                         degrees.
       7:30 a.m. League games are played                                                                                                                                                                                                                     More information please call (951)
       Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8, 9:30               carvers. This includes a free first                         water slide.                                                                                                                              927-6673.
       and 11:00 a.m.                                  project and a stress-free convivial                         Swimsuits only.                                                                       Pickleball Classes
                                                       atmosphere to get you started.                              Must ride the slide feet first only.         DIAMOND VALLEY LAKE                        DAYS:  First and third Monday                   SUMMER ACTIVITIES
       INFO:   www.vwseniorsoftball.org.
                                                       For more experienced carvers, we                                                                           COMMUNITY PARK                           TIME:  9-11:15 a.m.                             Movies in the Park
                                                       offer an opportunity to improve                           Swim Lessons                                      1801 ANGLER AVE., HEMET
     ACTIVITIES                                                                                                                                                                                            INSTRUCTOR:      Melinda Terrian, a               DATES: June 10th, August 12th, &
                                                       and share your skills with other                            Fee cover (2) weeks Monday -                   Robert Byers | Recreation Supervisor     certified teaching professional who
     Gardening                                         like-minded cut-ups. Our annual                                                                                                                                                                       October 15th
                                                                                                                   Thursday 1/2 hour per day.
       Valley Beautiful Garden Club                    carving show offers opportunities                                                                                                                   has been teaching pickleball for 6
                                                                                                                   We will offer group lessons and                                                                                                           TIME: Movies begin at dusk - for ALL
       promotes the use of Water-                      to have your creations evaluated by                                                                                                                 years.
                                                                                                                   private lessons.                                                                                                                          ages
       Wise plants in landscaping. We                  certified judges from the California                        TIMES AND DATES: TBA                                                                                                                      FREE: Popcorn and drinks (while
       offer gardening workshops in                    Carvers Guild. We also support                                                                                                                      Beginner Classes
       coordination with UC Master                                                                                                                                                                                                                           supplies last)
                                                       or sponsor frequent community                                                                                                                       Students will learn safety, rules, basic
       Gardeners and invite speakers                                                                             Junior Lifeguard                                                                          strokes, scoring. Paddles will be
                                                       service projects. State and local
       to monthly meetings to educate                  COVID protocols will be followed.                           This program builds a foundation                                                        provided.                                       SUMMER FUN!!!
       attendees on a variety of Water-                                                                            of knowledge, attitudes and skills                                                                                                        Get your children out of the house
                                                       DAY: Monday                                                                                                                                         DAY: 1st and 3rd Monday
       Wise landscaping topics for our                                                                             for future lifeguards, response,                                                                                                          and join us for some fun, interactive
                                                       TIME: 8-11 a.m.                                                                                                                                     TIME: 9- 10 a.m.
       Valley. Current projects include                                                                            leadership and professionalism.                                                                                                           activities at Valle Vista Community
                                                                                                                   Participants must be able to swim                                                       FEE: $15 per student (minimum 4                   Center. Please check below for dates
       planning, creating and maintaining                                                                                                                   SPECIAL EVENTS
       the gardens of the Estudillo                                                                                25 yards continuously and tread                                                         students)                                         and times.
                                                                                                                                                            50th Anniversary Celebration
       Heritage Park Water Conservation                                                                            water for one minute.          Junior                                                                                                     ATTENTION         PARENTS:     Parent
                                                                                                                   Lifeguards will be able to volunteer       DAY: Sat., April 2                           Intermediate Classes                              signature required for each activity
       Garden on the grounds of the San
       Jacinto Museum, the Hemet Santa                                                                             at the pool after the class is             TIME: 2 to 9 p.m.                            Students will work on advancing their             below. Children 12 and under must be
       Fe Depot and the Ramona Bowl in                           VALLEY-WIDE                                       completed. Participants must pass          LOCATION: Soccer Fields                      pickleball strokes, improve dinking,              accompanied by an adult at all times.
       Hemet. The public is invited to all                     AQUATIC CENTER                                      a skills test on the last day of class                                                  drop shots, blocking and overall game             PLEASE NOTE: This program is not a
                                                                                                                                                              FEES: Free
       meetings.                                                                                                   to volunteer at the pool.                                                               strategy                                          child sitting service.
                                                              1801 ANGLER AVE., HEMET
       DAY: Second Tuesday of each month                                                                           AGES: 10-14                                                                             DAY: 1st and 3rd Monday
                                                                   (951) 929-0047                                                                           Bunny Hop Trot 5k Family Fun Run
       TIME: 6:30 p.m.                                                                                             DAY & TIME: TBA                                                                                                                         Bingo: Wednesday, June 8th
                                                       Missy Galloway | Senior Recreation Supervisor                                                          DAY: Sat., April 9                           TIME: 10:15-11:15 a.m.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           at 10:00 a.m.
       LOCATION:    Valley-Wide Regional                                                                                                                      TIME: 9 a.m. Tot Hop; 9:15 a.m. 1K Hop;      FEE:   $15 Per student (minimum 4
                                                                                                                 Youth Water Polo Class
       Park, Modular Building 1                                                                                                                               9:30 a.m. 5k Walk; 10 a.m. 5K Bunny          students).
                                                                                                                   Learn to play water polo. This class                                                                                                    Craft Day: Wednesday, June 15th
       INFO: facebook.com/ValleyBeautiful,                                                                                                                    Hop                                          INFO: Students are required to contact
                                                                                                                   builds necessary skills through ball                                                                                                    at 10:00-11:30 a.m.
       valleybeautiful.org, (951) 719-9868                                                                                                                    LOCATION: Soccer Fields                      Melinda Terrian @ Melinda.terrian@
                                                                                                                   handling, passing & shooting. Each
       or katherinebotts@gmail.com                                                                                                                                                                         yahoo.com prior to class to sign up.
                                                                                                                   practice increases the player’s            FEES: $5 Tot Hop $10 1K Hop, 5K/Walk                                                         Water Play Day: Tuesday, June 21st
                                                                                                                   strength, techniques & strategies.         or Run in advance. An additional $5 is                                                       at 11:00 a.m.
     Valley-Wide Kayak Club                                                                                        Participants must be able to swim          charged on race day
       Valley Wide Kayak Club is dedicated                                                                         25 yards continuously.                     *** The first 50 people to register will                                                     Free Throw Contest: Thursdays,
       to sharing with others the joy of                Valley-Wide Recreation’s Aquatic
                                                                                                                   AGES: 10-14                                receive a Bunny Hop T-shirt                                                                  June 23rd at 10:00a.m.
       kayaking. Our goal is to kayak in the            Center is a heated 25-yard outdoor
       great outdoors, learn good paddling              pool with a water slide, zero depth                        DAY & TIME: TBA
       skills, promote safety, enjoy group              entry with water fountain sprayers                                                                  Easter Egg Hunt                                         VALLE VISTA                            Color Valle Vista: (Sidewalk Chalk)
       outings, and most of all – have fun.             and activity toys for small children.                    Come Swim With Me – “Families w/             DAY: Sat., April 16                              COMMUNITY CENTER                            Wednesday, June 29th at 10:00a.m.
                                                        The Aquatic Center will hopefully
       MEETINGS: First Monday on event                                                                           special needs.                               AGES: 12 and younger                             43935 E. ACACIA AVE., HEMET
                                                        open Memorial Day weekend and                                                                                                                                                                      Bingo: Tuesday, July 12th
       numbers months (Feb, April, June,                                                                           This time is for any adult or child        TIME: 10 a.m.                                           (951) 927-6673                       at 10:00 a.m.
                                                        will close September 24, 2022.
       August, October, December                                                                                   with special needs and their               LOCATION: Ball Fields                             Keri Price | Recreation Supervisor
       TIME: 6:30-8:30 p.m. (arrive at 6:15                                                                        families. During this swim time the        FEES: Free                                                                                   Disc Golf: Thursday, July 14th
                                                        POOL RULES:                                                deep end of the pool will be closed.
       p.m.)
                                                        NO outside food or drinks                                                                                                                                                                          at 10:00 a.m.
       LOCATION: Regional Park Mobile 1                                                                            DAY & TIME: TBA

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Water Play Day: Tuesday, July 19th                 discover that creative outlet that                         Rooted in our Community. Pastor                 TIME: Movies Start at DUSK              building blocks that help children                  CLASS TIMES: Monday, Wednesday,
     at 11:00 a.m.                                      you’ve been looking for. State                             Jeff Johnson.                                   LOCATION: Wheatfield Park               achieve personally, academically                    & Friday: 9-10 a.m.
        		                                              and local COVID protocols will be                          DAY / TIME: Sunday at 10 a.m.                   30627 Menifee Rd, Menifee, CA           and professionally.                                 Monday & Wednesday: 5:45-6:45 p.m.
     Dodge Ball: Thursday, July 21st                    followed.                                                                                                  92584                                                                                       Saturday: 8-9 a.m.
                                                                                                                   LOCATION: 32665 Haddock St.
     at 10:00 a.m.                                      DAY: Wednesday                                                                                             FEE: Free                             Creative Drama                                        W E B S I T E : w w w. j a z ze rc i s e.co m /
        		                                              TIME: 8-11 a.m.                                                                                                                                    This    in-person     developmental                 l o c a t i o n / j a z z e rc i s e - m e n i f e e -
     Water Balloon Fight: Tuesday,                                                                                                                                                                         drama course will include a wide                    wheatfield-park-community-center
                                                                                                                                                                   AUGUST
     July 26th at 11:00 a.m.                                                                                                                                                                               range of creative and fun activities
                                                                                                                                                                   AGE: All Ages                           that promote the development of                   MARTIAL ARTS CLASSES

                                                                                                                             MENIFEE                               DATES: August 19, 2022     (Dates       leadership, communication skills,                 Taekwondo
     Bingo: Thursday, July 28th
     at 10:00 a.m.                                                                                                    COMMUNITY CENTER                             subject to change - please call to      and creative thinking. Classes will                 Thomas’ Martial Arts Family Classes.
                                                                WINCHESTER                                           30627 MENIFEE ROAD, MENIFEE                   confirm)                                teach acting fundamentals like                      DISCIPLINE, Focus, Flexibility &
                                                           COMMUNITY CENTER                                              PHONE: (951) 672-6744                     TIME: Movies Start at DUSK
                                                                                                                                                                                                           projection, articulation, dramatic                  Strength, Train to YOUR physical
     YOUTH SPORTS
                                                         32665 HADDOCK ST., WINCHESTER                                                                                                                     movement,       and    improvisation                abilities, develop the skills to be
     Coed Youth Volleyball                                                                                        Lanay Negrete | Senior Recreation Supervisor     LOCATION: Wheatfield Park
                                                                                                                                                                                                           while engaging in active and
       Come join us for our Girls &                              (951) 926-5917                                      Tammy Allen | Recreation Coordinator          30627 Menifee Rd, Menifee,                                                                  successful in school and business.
                                                                                                                                                                                                           imaginative     character    building               Develop the CONFIDENCE to make
       Boys Youth Volleyball League.                       Robert Byers | Recreation Supervisor                                                                    CA 92584                                and group scene work. Students                      the right choices. Home school P.E.
       Registration TBD for grades 3rd                                                                                                                             FEE:   Free                             will learn from an award-winning                    opportunities- Check with Advisor
       thru 12th. League play will be at the                                                                                                                                                               curriculum that encourages them                     at your Home School Program.
       Valle Vista Community Center and                                                                                                                            SEPTEMBER                               to express themselves through                       Cross training for athletes of all
       Valley-Wide Sports Center. Games                                                                                                                                                                    communication, creativity, and
                                                                                                                                                                   AGE: All Ages                                                                               ages, State, National & International
       scheduled for Monday through                                                                                                                                                                        collaboration all while building
                                                                                                                                                                   DATES: September 16, 2022 (Dates                                                            Competition, Self Defense AND Self
       Saturday.                                                                                                                                                                                           confidenc. This Spring Creative
                                                                                                                                                                   subject to change - please call to                                                          Control. Internationally Certified
                                                                                                                                                                                                           Drama      will    be     performing                Instructors. Traditional ATA Forms,
                                                                                                                                                                   confirm)
       AGE:    Division I: Grades 3 - 5                                                                          SPECIAL EVENTS                                                                            “Storyland Idol.”                                   Sparring, Weapons & Self Defense.
                                                                                                                                                                   TIME: Movies Start at DUSK
               Division II: Grades 6 - 8                                                                                                                                                                   INFO: Dramakids.com/ca8 or                          ONGOING REGISTRATION!
                                                                                                                 2022 Movies In The Park Schedule                  LOCATION: Wheatfield Park
               Division III: Grades 9 - 12           ACTIVITIES                                                                                                                                                                                                INSTRUCTORS: Master B. Thomas
                                                                                                                 Free Movie In The Park                                                                    (951) 821-6418
                                                                                                                                                                   30627 Menifee Rd, Menifee,
                                                     Bingo                                                                                                                                                 DAY: Tuesdays 4:30-5:30                             and Mrs. K. Thomas
                                                                                                                   Bring a blanket, chair, and the                 CA 92584
       REGISTRATION: TBD                               Dedicated Volunteers of Winchester                                                                                                                                                                      CONTACT: (951) 970-6009; email:
                                                                                                                   family and join us for a movie under            FEE: Free                               AGES: 5-12
       LEAGUE PLAY: TBD                                Bingo                                                       the stars.                                                                                                                                  info@diamondlakeata.com
                                                                                                                                                                                                           FEE: $240. Payment plan available
       FEE: $60.00, Includes team jersey               DAY: Saturday                                                                                                                                                                                           DAYS: Monday and Wednesday:
       and awards                                                                                                                                                CLASSES                                                                                       7-7:45 p.m. TKD
                                                       TIME: Doors open at 8:30 a.m. Three                         MAY                                                                                   HEALTH & LEISURE CLASSES
       SKILLS DAY: TBD                                 warmup games start at 11:30 a.m.                                                                          Beginner Line Dance Classes                                                                   AGES: 8 and older
                                                                                                                   AGE: All Ages                                                                         Jazzercise Menifee
                                                       followed by two games of Early                                                                              Learn basic steps and terminology.                                                          8-8:45 p.m. Black Belts & adults
                                                                                                                   DATES: May 20, 2022 (Dates subject              Dance to a variety of music genres.     Burn up to 600 calories in one fun
     CLASSES                                           Bird around noon. Ten Regular
                                                                                                                   to change - please call to confirm)             No experience, no partner, no           and powerfully effective 60-minute
                                                       games start after Early Birds. There                                                                                                                                                                    Friday: 4-4:45 p.m.
     Goodtime Carvers                                                                                                                                                                                      total body workout. Every Jazzercise
                                                       are special games mixed into the                            TIME: Movies Start at DUSK                      problem. Line dancing is healthy                                                            Ages: 5-7 Tiger Program
       We offer wood carvers and wanna                                                                                                                                                                     group fitness class combines dance-
                                                       session. Payout is calculated based                                                                         and fun. The exercise in disguise!
       bees the opportunity to share their                                                                         LOCATION: Wheatfield Park
                                                                                                                                                                   Drop in anytime.                        based cardio with strength training
                                                       on attendance. Games are over                               30627 Menifee Rd, Menifee, CA                                                                                                               Friday: 5-5:45 p.m.
       skills or satisfy a desire to learn                                                                                                                                                                 and stretching to sculpt, tone and
                                                       between 3:30 and 4:00 p.m. so                               92584                                           CONTACT: Lynne (903) 530-2483 or                                                            8 to adults
       the art of carving wood. We offer                                                                                                                                                                   lengthen muscles for maximum fat
                                                       come out and spend a Saturday                                                                               Email: danceinline@yahoo.com
       beginners free instruction from                                                                             FEE: Free                                                                               burn. Choreographed to today’s
                                                       afternoon and meet new people.                                                                              DAY: Fridays: New Beginner - 11:00                                                          Friday: 6-6:45 p.m.
       experienced carvers. This includes                                                                                                                                                                  hottest music, Jazzercise is a fusion
       a free first project and stress-free            DAY: Saturday 11:30 a.m.– 3:30 p.m.                                                                         a.m.-12:30 p.m. Learn basic steps                                                           Black Belts and adults
                                                                                                                   JUNE                                                                                    of jazz dance, resistance training,
       convivial atmosphere to get you                 (Doors open 8:30 a.m.)                                                                                      and terminology
                                                                                                                   AGE: All Ages                                                                           Pilates, yoga, and kickboxing. Start
       started on a life-long hobby. For               AGE: Adult                                                                                                  Fridays: Beginner Plus – 1-2:30                                                             FEE: Contact instructor – ask for
                                                                                                                                                                                                           dancing yourself fit and change
                                                                                                                   DATES: June 17, 2022 (Dates subject             p.m. Knowledge of basic steps,                                                              Mrs. Thomas
       the more experienced carvers we                 INFORMATION: Diane Whiley                                                                                                                           the shape of your body today. Our
       offer an opportunity to improve                                                                             to change - please call to confirm)             terminology are recommended                                                                 WEBSITE: www.Diamondlakeata.com  
                                                       (951) 926-5917.                                                                                                                                     classes — Dance Mixx, Interval,
       and share your skills with other                                                                            TIME: Movies Start at DUSK                      FEE: $3 per class or $5 for both        Strike, Fusion, Strength, and Core –
       like-minded cut-ups. Our annual                                                                             LOCATION:     Wheatfield Park                   classes (per day)                       will leave you breathless, toned and              ADULT SPORTS
                                                     Rooted Winchester Church
       carving shoe offers opportunities                                                                           30627 Menifee Rd, Menifee, CA                                                           coming back for more.
                                                       On September 8th, 2019 we had                                                                                                                                                                         Softball
       to have your creations evaluated by                                                                         92584                                                                                   Contact: Jackie Arroyo (951)
                                                       our first service at Rooted Church                                                                        DRAMA KIDS                                                                                    SPRING LEAGUE:         February- April
       certified wood carving judges from                                                                                                                                                                  805-0779 (Call or Text) or Email:
                                                       in the Valley-Wide Community                                FEE: Free                                     Spring Classes                                                                                2022
       the California Carvers Guild. We                                                                                                                                                                    Jazzercisefrenchvalley@gmail.com
                                                       Center in Winchester. Rooted began                                                                          Now enrolling. Just one hour
       also support or sponsor frequent                                                                                                                                                                                                                        SUMMER LEAGUE:         May- August 2022
                                                       out of our Pastor’s Vision for the                          JULY                                            per week can make a dramatic            AGE: 12 and older
       community service projects. For                                                                                                                                                                                                                         FALL LEAGUE:        September-December
                                                       Valley. We are an affiliate of San                                                                          difference. Drama kids can give         FEE: $49 month to month
       the curious just drop in on us on                                                                           AGE: All Ages                                                                                                                               2022
                                                       Jacinto Assembly of God Church.                                                                             kids the confidence to think big,
       a Wednesday morning and see                                                                                 DATES: July15, 2022 (Dates subject                                                      LOCATION: Wheatfield Community
                                                       We believe in being Rooted in the                                                                           speak up and play an active role.                                                              $525.00 per team
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               FEE:
       what we are about. You just might                                                                                                                                                                   Center, 30627 Menifee Road,
                                                       Word, Rooted in Purpose and                                 to change - please call to confirm)             Those same skills can be the            Menifee 92584

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www.menifeevalleylittle
                                                               WEBSITE:                                                   JULY                                     CONTACT INFO: (714) 600-3099 |              AGE: 6-7 years                              Floor Gymnastics
                                                             league.org                                                   AGE: All Ages                            elitegymnasticswithheather@gmail.           TIME: 4:20-5:15 p.m.                        (PINK LEOTARD)
                                                            Menifee Pony League                                                                                    com                                                                                        Athletes will be introduced to
           MENIFEE GYMNASIUM                                                                                              DATES: July 8, 2022 (Dates subject                                                   DAY: Friday
                                                             CONTACT:         Email:president@                            to change - please call to confirm)      DAYS: Fridays | Time Varies                                                                gymnastics tumbling-- floor body
             28545 LA PIEDRA ROAD                                                                                                                                                                              TUITION FOR THE MONTH:        4 Weeks
                                                             menifeepony.com                                                                                       FEES: Fees Vary. All new Students                                                          shapes: intermediate & advanced
                                                                                                                          TIME: Movies Start at DUSK                                                           $64.00 | 5 Weeks $79.00
             PHONE: (951) 672-0507                                                                                                                                 have a $30.00 Registration Fee to                                                          rolls,    cartwheel     &     roundoff
                                                             WEBSITE: www.menifeepony.com                                 LOCATION: Marion V. Ashley Park
       Lanay Negrete | Senior Recreation Supervisor                                                                                                                cover Liability from Oct. 2021-May                                                         progressions, handstand balancing
                                                                                                                          25625 BriggsRd, Menifee,                                                           Intermediate Gymnastics
                                                                                                                                                                   2022. Classes begin in October and                                                         & walking, front & back walkover &
                                                            ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUES                                        CA 92585                                                                           (ORANGE LEOTARD)
                                                                                                                                                                   payment is due monthly. Classes run                                                        handsprings. For more advanced
                                                            Menifee Valley Senior Women’s                                 FEE: Free                                                                             Athletes will be introduced to                athletes back tucks and layouts will
                                                                                                                                                                   year round.
                                                            Softball                                                                                                                                            gymnastics floor body shapes:                 be worked. Class will be broken
                                                              AGE: Women 45 and older                                   SPORTS                                                                                  intermediate & advanced rolls,                into groups with Coach Heather
                                                                                                                                                                 Kinder Tumble                                  cartwheel & roundoff progressions,            and 2 other coaches working their
                                                              CONTACT: Phyllis Zabala                                   2022 Menifee Coed Youth Volleyball       (GREEN LEOTARD)                                handstand balancing & walking, front
                                                              Phone: (951) 723-7798 or                                                                                                                                                                        skill level. This is a great class for
                                                                                                                        League                                     This class teaches children five             & back walkover & handsprings.                cheerleaders and dancers who need
                                                              Email: phy2u@yahoo.com                                      Learn how to Pass, Set and Spike         and under the fundamentals of                Balance beam walks/balances, bar              tumbling or acro skills. Performance
                                                                                                                          playing in our Youth Volleyball          gymnastics. Students will learn              strengthening skills, and vault skills        opportunities will be available.
     SPORTS                                                 Men’s Senior Softball                                         League.   For    any    questions        coordination, strength, and flexibility      for running and shoulder popping will         Please wear black or pink leotard or
     2022 Menifee Coed Youth Volleyball                      AGE: Men 55 and older                                        please contact us at the Menifee         while    becoming     familiar   with        be taught on gymnastics equipment.            Valley-Wide Elite Gymnastics T-shirt
     League                                                                                                               Gymnasium at (951) 672-0507.             gymnastics equipment. Equipment
                                                             CONTACT: Bob Fuhrmann                                                                                                                              At the end of the 4 weeks gymnasts            with black shorts or cheer shorts.
       Learn how to Pass, Set and Spike                                                                                   Volunteer   coaches,     assistant       includes balance beams, mini-
                                                             EMAIL:    bobfuhrmann@gohuskies.                                                                                                                   will be testing on gymnastics
                                                                                                                          coaches and sponsors are needed!         trampolines, vaulting boxes, mini-                                                        AGE: 8-18 years
       playing in our Youth Volleyball                       com                                                                                                                                                skills and receive a certificate of
       League.     For    any     questions                                                                                                                        gymnastics bars.                             achievement for completing their             TIME: 6:20-7:15 p.m.
       please contact us at the Menifee                                                                                   AGES: 3rd Grade thru 12th Grade          Topics and curriculum covered in             gymnastics skill card. Performance           DAY: Friday
       Gymnasium at (951) 672-0507.                                                                                       (ages 17 & 18 years old must be in       preschool gymnastics:                        opportunities will be available.             TUITION FOR THE MONTH:       4 Weeks
       Volunteer     coaches,      assistant                                                                              high school to participate)              *Coloring pages with gymnastics              Orange is the class color, and the           $64.00 | 5 Weeks $79.00
       coaches and sponsors are needed!                                                                                   DAYS:   Monday-Saturday (actual          body shapes                                  color leotard requested for athletes
       AGES:            3rd Grade thru 12th                         MARION V. ASHLEY                                      days vary by team)                       *Skill Sheets                                to wear to class.
                                                                                                                                                                   *Certificates of accomplishment for                                                     MARTIAL ARTS CLASSES
       Grade (ages 17 & 18 years old must                          COMMUNITY CENTER                                       LOCATION: Menifee & Marion V.                                                        AGE: 8-12 years
       be in high school to participate)                                                                                                                           achieving gymnastics skills                                                             Taekwondo
                                                                  25625 BRIGGS ROAD, ROMOLAND                             Ashley Gymnasiums                                                                    TIME: 5:20-6:15 p.m.
                                                                                                                                                                   *Front Rolls                                                                              Thomas’ Martial Arts Family Classes.
       DAYS:    Monday-Saturday (actual                                                                                   DEADLINE: TBD
       days vary by team)
                                                                          (951) 928-2700                                                                           *Horsey Kick Handstands                     DAY: Friday                                   DISCIPLINE, Focus, Flexibility &
                                                               Lanay Negrete | Senior Recreation Supervisor               FEE: $60.00 includes team jersey         *Animal Walks                               TUITION FOR THE MONTH:        4 Weeks         Strength, Train to your physical
       LOCATION: Menifee & Marion V.                              Tanner Silves | Recreation Coordinator                  and award                                                                                                                          abilities, develop the skills to be
                                                                                                                                                                   *Creative movement songs                    $64.00 | 5 Weeks $79.00
       Ashley Gymnasiums                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     successful in school and business.
                                                                                                                          REGISTER       ONLINE:       www.        AGE: 3-5 years
       DEADLINE: TBD                                                                                                      GoRecreation.org - Choose the                                                                                                      Develop the confidence to make
                                                                                                                                                                   TIME: 3:30- 4:15 p.m.                     Intermediate/Advanced
       FEE: $60.00 includes team jersey                                                                                   “Menifee Valley” tab                                                                                                               the right choices. Homeschool P.E.
       and award                                                                                                                                                   DAY: Friday                               (BLUE LEOTARD)                                  opportunities- Check with an Advisor
                                                                                                                                                                   TUITION FOR THE MONTH:       4 Weeks         Athletes will become more familiar           at your Homeschool Program.
       REGISTER        ONLINE:        www.                                                                              DANCE CLASSES
                                                                                                                                                                   $51.00 | 5 Weeks $65.00                      with gymnastics floor body shapes:           Cross training for athletes of all
       GoRecreation.org - Choose the                                                                                    Bailes De Mi Tierra - Folkorico Dance                                                   Intermediate & Advanced rolls,               ages, State, National & International
       “Menifee Valley” tab                                                                                               Sign up to learn Regional and                                                         Cartwheel & Roundoff progressions,           Competition, Self Defense AND Self
                                                                                                                                                                 School Age Gymnastics
                                                                                                                          Historical Mexican Dances                                                             Handstand Balancing & Walking,               Control. Internationally Certified
     MENIFEE AREA GROUPS                                                                                                  INSTRUCTOR: Dinora Jimenez
                                                                                                                                                                 (RED LEOTARD)
                                                            SPECIAL EVENTS                                                                                                                                      Front & Back Walkover Handsprings,           Instructors. Traditional ATA Forms,
     Youth Outdoor Soccer League                                                                                                                                   School-age      athletes   will   be         Front & back Tucks. Balance beam
                                                            Annual Easter Egg Hunt                                        CONTACT INFO: (951) 260-6374                                                                                                       Sparring, Weapons & Self Defense.
                                                                                                                                                                   introduced to gymnastics floor body
       AYSO 820 Youth Soccer                                                                                                                                                                                    walks/balances, Bar Strengthening            ONGOING REGISTRATION.
                                                              Bring your own basket and the                               DAYS: Tuesdays, Thursdays, 5-8:30        shapes: rolls, cartwheel, roundoff,
       CONTACT: Email: rc@ayso820.org
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Skills, and Vault Skills for running and
                                                              family and join us for fun in the park                      p.m.; Wednesday 7-8:30 p.m.              handstand variations, front & back                                                        INSTRUCTORS:     Kathy and Brad
                                                                                                                                                                                                                shoulder popping will be taught on
       WEBSITE: ayso.bluesombrero.com/                        this Easter!                                                Call and register first to join          tumbling. Balance beam walks/                                                             Thomas
                                                                                                                                                                                                                gymnastics equipment. Athletes will
       Region820                                              Don’t miss out!                                             FEE: $25 monthly                         balances, bar strengthening skills,                                                       CONTACT: (951) 970-6009 | info@
                                                                                                                                                                                                                be tested on gymnastics skills and
                                                              WHEN: Saturday, April 16, 2022                                                                       and vault skills for running and                                                          diamondlakeata.com
                                                                                                                                                                                                                receive a certificate of achievement
     Youth Softball and Baseball Leagues                      TIME: 10 a.m.                                             YOUTH CLASSES                              shoulder popping will be taught              for completing their gymnastics skill        WEBSITE: www.Diamondlakeata.com
       Menifee Girls Softball                                                                                                                                      on gymnastics equipment. At the
                                                              AGES: 12 and younger                                      Elite Gymnastics                                                                        card. Performance opportunities will
       CONTACT:Playeragent@menifeeasa.
                                                                                                                                                                   end of the 4 weeks gymnasts will
                                                              FEE: Free                                                    Sign up to receive instruction in                                                    be available. Blue (Int. Adv) is the       Tiger Program
       com                                                                                                                                                         be testing on gymnastics skills and
                                                                                                                           Artistic Gymnastics on bar, beam,                                                    class color leotard.
                                                                                                                                                                   receive a certificate of achievement                                                      AGE: 5-7
       WEBSITE: www.menifeegirlssoftball.                                                                                  and vault. Correct body shaping                                                      INT/ADV AGE: 9-14 years
                                                            2022 Movies In The Park Schedule                                                                       for completing their gymnastics skill                                                     DAYS: Mondays & Wednesdays
       com                                                                                                                 for Gymnastics and Cheer skills.
                                                              FREE Movie in the Park – Bring a                                                                     card. Performance opportunities will         TIME: 5:20-6:15 p.m.
                                                                                                                           Floor tumbling drills for level 1-5                                                                                               TIME: 4-4:45 p.m.
                                                              blanket, chair, and the family and                                                                   be available. Red is the class color,        DAY: Friday
     Menifee Valley Little League                                                                                          Gymnastics.
                                                              join us for a movie under the stars.                                                                 and the color leotard requested for          TUITION FOR THE MONTH: 4 Weeks
      CONTACT:     Email:generalinfomvll@                                                                                  INSTRUCTOR: Heather Kaczmarczyk
                                                                                                                                                                   athletes to wear.
      gmail.com                                                                                                                                                                                                 $64.00 | 5 Weeks $79.00

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