HAWK May 26th thru September 1st

May 26, 8:00 AM - September 1, 5:00 PM

HAWK - Hike Alaska’s Wild Kountry - 2014 For ages 5 and above Pick up a HAWK program trail card at the P&R Office at the Civic Center, at the Healthier You Finale, or at the May 17th Clean-Up Day BBQ Hike, on foot, 3 or more of the trails listed on the reverse side of this card. Valdez Trail information is available in the Parks and Recreation Summer Trail Map Guide or online at: www.ci.valdez.ak.us/parks&trails Log the date you hiked each trail on the reverse side of this tracking card. Turn in your completed trail card at the Parks & Rec Office at the Civic Center or log on to http://ci.valdez.ak.us/HAWKTrailsCard to fill out and submit the online trail form on or before September 1, 2014. Each participant must turn in an individual trail card. Prize Drawings for hiking 3, 5, 7 or all 9 trails. Participants will be entered in each Prize drawing for which they qualify (for example, a person who hikes all 9 trails will be entered in each drawing), but may only win 1 prize

Lap Swim 6:00- 8:00 am

August 20, 6:00 AM - 8:00 AM @ Lap Pool

Get some exercise swimming laps! Lanes lines are used to separate swimmers and reduce their waves. If under 14 years old, must be accompanied by an adult and be proficient enough to swim laps.

Lifeguard Class August 4th-20th, Mon, Tues, & Wed 9:00am-1:00pm * Pre-Registration Required*

August 20, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ Valdez Swimming Pool

You will be taught in water rescues, extrication techniques, spinal immobilization, CPR-Health care provider, AED, 1st Aid, customer service, emergency management, leadership, and much more.

Lap Swim 12:00-1:30pm

August 20, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM @ Lap Pool

Exercise and work out by swimming laps!

Open Swim 1:30- 3:00 pm

August 20, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM @ Lap Pool

Fun for all ages! Both pools are open, diving board is open. Deep-end is roped-off from the shallow end, making "lap swimming" difficult. Must be 8 years old or accompanied by an adult.

VTSC Learn to Swim 3:30-4:30 pm (Not open to the public)

August 20, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM @ Valdez Swimming Pool

VHS Swim Team Practice 4:30-6:30pm (Not open to the Public)

August 20, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM @ Lap Pool

The Valdez High School Swim team practices and hones their skills, preparing for competitions. For more information about the team, please contact the Valdez High School at 835-4767.

Lap Swim 6:30-7:30pm

August 20, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ Lap Pool

Get some exercise swimming laps! Lanes lines are used to separate swimmers and reduce their waves. If under 14 years old, must be accompanied by an adult and be proficient enough to swim laps.

Tot Swim 6:30- 7:30 pm

August 20, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ Wading Pool

A time for parents and their young children to interact and play in the water! The small pool is open for parents and children age 6 or younger. We bring out some of our favorite water toys just for these tots! Parents must be in the water with their children.

Open Swim 7:30- 8:30 pm

August 20, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM @ Lap Pool

Fun for all ages! Both pools are open, diving board is open. Deep-end is roped-off from the shallow end, making "lap swimming" difficult. Must be 8 years old or accompanied by an adult.

Mighty Mites 9:30-11:00AM at the Teen Center

August 20, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Dance Floor Side

A time for children ages six and under to play and socialize with each other and their parents and/or caregivers. Indoor trikes, slides, mats, and other toys are available to help release energy. Adult supervision is required.

Ports & Harbor Commission Meeting

August 20, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Council Chambers

The Ports & Harbor Commission meeting has been rescheduled for Wednesday, August 20th at 7:00 PM.