AIKIDO SELF DEFENSE CLASSES (AGES 18+) Fee $62 Learn to blend with, rather than go against, the force of an attack. The idea is to forget oneself and follow the opponent’s move- ment.


Location: American Sports Center Instructor: Salvatore Pinzone


Wed/Thu (4x)


Wed/Thu (4x) Jun 5 – Jun 27 Wed/Thu (4x) Jul 10 – Aug 1 Wed/Thu (4x) Aug 7 – Aug 29


May 8 – May 30 7 – 8:30 pm 7 – 8:30 pm 7 – 8:30 pm 7 – 8:30 pm


FAMILY PROGRAMS – FREE


TRES RIOS CLEAN UP (ALL AGES) Help make a difference in your community! Aid in beautifying the Tres Rios area to make it a safe and renewed place for all to enjoy. Pre-registration is required.


Location: Tres Rios Base & Meridian Wildlife Area Sat (1x) Jun 15 7 – 9 am Sat (1x) Aug 17 7 – 9 am


INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY (ALL AGES) Dive into a day of zen, unwind your mind, and find your inner peace through guided yoga and mindful movement. Bring a yoga mat or towel and recharge your mind and body!


Fri (1x) Fri (1x)


Jun 21 5:30 – 7:30 am Jun 21 6 – 8 pm


Alamar Park Mountain View Community Center


FAMILY ESPORTS (ALL AGES) Showcase your gaming skills and join us for an exciting esports tour- nament that brings you together and creates cherished memories! Dinner and drinks are provided.


Location: Mountain View Community Center Instructor: Avondale Recreation Staff


Sat (1x) Jun 8 Sat (1x)


Jul 20


10 am – 12 pm 10 am – 12 pm


Sat (1x) Aug 10 10 am – 12 pm OUTDOOR RECREATION PROGRAMS – FREE


All entry fees will be waived for activities at Estrella Mountain Regional Park. Pre-registration is required for all activities.


BUG BUDS (ALL AGES) Explore the incredible world of insects through fun activities and learning. Discover the secret lives of beetles, spiders, and other small creatures!


Location: Mountain View Community Center Instructor: Jungle Jill


Tue (1x) Jun 11 1 – 2 pm


WILD WONDERS (ALL AGES) Join us for a wild and scaly experience and get up close and personal with fascinating creatures from slithering snakes to furry friends!


Location: Mountain View Community Center Instructor: Jungle Jill


Thu (1x) Wed (1x)


Jun 27 Jul 24


11 am – 12 pm 11 am – 12 pm


RAVE May - August 2024 • 11


BLUEY WATER DAY (ALL AGES) Families will learn water safety through fun games with water toys and activities. The kids will have loads of fun in the sun as the lovable Bluey and Bingo make a splash!


Location: Mountain View Community Center Instructor: Avondale Recreation Staff


Fri (1x) Jul 19 9 – 11 am


PIZZA & PLANTING (AGES 7 – 12) From soil to slice, cultivate young green thumbs and have fun learning the art of growing their garden and ingredients! All supplies are included as well as a pizza dinner before the fun!


Location: Mountain View Community Center Instructor: Avondale Recreation Staff


Fri (1x) Fri (1x) Fri (1x) Fri (1x)


May 31 Jun 28 Jul 26


Aug 30


6:30 – 7:30 pm 6:30 – 7:30 pm 6:30 – 7:30 pm 6:30 – 7:30 pm


Grow: Pizza Grow: Salsa Grow: Herbs


Grow: Veggie Garden


LANDSCAPE PAINTING (AGES 15+) Capture the beauty of nature through vibrant brushstrokes and ex- plore various landscapes, from majestic sunsets to grand mountains! Dive into a world of color and use vivid hues to portray the essence of the great outdoors. All supplies are included.


Location: Mountain View Community Center Instructor: Lesa Schuur


Fri (1x) May 31 6 – 8 pm Fri (1x) Jun 21 6 – 8 pm Fri (1x)


Jul 26 6 – 8 pm Fri (1x) Aug 30 6 – 8 pm


ESTRELLA MOUNTAIN OPEN DISC GOLF TOURNAMENT (AGES 16+) Register for this recreational disc golf tournament for all levels. Participants can choose to do a Short Course for beginners or a Long Course for intermediate. Winners receive new disc golfing gear, and all participants will be entered into raffle giveaways!


Location: Estrella Mountain Regional Park Sat (1x) May 11 8 am Estrella Mountain Regional Park


OUTDOOR ODYSSEY Join us as we explore different trails and make new friends with chances to win nature-themed giveaways.


Location: Estrella Mountain Regional Park Instructor: Avondale Recreation Staff Family Fun Hikes (ALL AGES)


Sat (x1) Sat (x1)


Jun 1 6 am Baseline Trail Jul 20 6 am Quail Trail


Sat (x1) Aug 3 6 am Horseshoe Trail Sat (x1)


Sep 21 6 am Gila River Trail


Estrella Mountain Trail Series (AGES 16+) Sun (x1) Jun 9 6 am Baseline Trail Sun (x1) Jul 14 6 am Quail and Baseline Trail Loop Sun (x1) Aug 11 6 am Coldwater Trail Sun (x1) Sep 8 6 am Rainbow Valley Loop Trail


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