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PARKS 84 RECREATION NEWS MEMORY SQUARE POOL OPENS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND YOUTH MEMBERSHIP SALE Youth annual memberships are on sale for a limited time. Youth ages 3 -18 can purchase an annual membership for $99 for residents and $125 for non - residents. Passes are good at the Recreation Center and Memory Square Pool. KEEP COYOTES WILD Coyotes have lived among us for decades, typically shying away from people and keeping to themselves. Over time, urban coyotes have learned that people are not a threat to them and have become habitu- ated to our presence. They share our trails, Open Spaces, and backyards. Some have become so comfortable around people that they can be approached within a few feet. Coming into close contact with a coyote can be an alarm- ing experience. Research has shown that relocation and lethal controls are ineffective and costly as coyote populations rebound quickly after removal efforts. Aside from leashing our dogs and not feeding wildlife, what are we to do? In an urban environment, hazing is the most effec- tive way to move coyotes away from people and discourage undesirable behavior. Hazing uses deterrents to re- instill the coyote's natural fear of humans in a way that does not harm the animal, but teaches them to avoid us. Hazing techniques include directing noises at a coyote with an air horn, pop can shaker, or shouting, spraying with a water gun, or throwing small stones or golf balls. To be most successful, hazing should be performed by many different people using a variety of techniques. For this reason, the City encourages you to haze a coyote whenever it is within 100 feet of you. The Open Space Division is recruiting volunteers for a coyote management team to help haze coyotes and distrib- ute educational materials. To join, or to get more informa- tion, please contact Jim Krick at JimK@LouisvilleCO.gov or 303.335.4742. TEDDY BEAR PICNIC Friday, June 24, 9:30 -11 AM Louisville Community Park, 955 Bella Vista Drive GRAND ADVENTURES - A new program for Grand- Parents and their Grand Children! Bring your grandchildren, ages 2 -12, for this fun morning! We will begin with a Build A Bear workshop, followed by light refreshments and a mor story time. Each child must be accompanied and supervised by a grandparent. Registration available at the Rec- reation/Senior Center or at www.LouisvilleRecreation.com. VOLoCITY VOLoCITY (pronounced Velocity) is a part -time volunteer program for youth to build new friendships and important skills. Volunteer projects generally take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays and last from 2 -8 hours depend- ing on the needs of the agency. Often times, our group is given a tour to learn more about the agency and why they need volunteers. Participants normally take part in 6 trips over the 6 -week program. • Make new friendships; • Build a volunteer history; • Great future job experience; • Learn about non - profits; • Learn Flexibility; • Make a difference! Registration currently underway. Mandatory parent and participant meeting June 16, 6:00 PM. This is a training program to introduce volunteer ethics to youth. This is not a child care program. Disruptive or inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated. For more information, please consult the Summer Recre- ation Catalog or call Mandy Perera at 303.335.4902. SAVE THE DATE COAL CREEK CROSSING 5K, 10 MILE & KIDS FUN RUN SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 Register at www.LouisvilleRecreation.com. May 2011 5