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PARKS & RECREATION NEWS MEMORY SQUARE POOL OPEN OPEN SPACE PROGRAMS Memory Square Pool is open for e 7 National Trails Day the season through-August 19. Memory Square Pool is also available When: Saturday,June 11, 9:00 AM-Noon Where: Davidson Mesa Open Space, trailhead on McCaslin for private pool party rentals Friday and - Appropriate Audience: 13 years and older Saturday evenings 6 8 pm. Contact \ Celebrate National Trails Day by repairing the North Hill- Kate Meyer 303.335.4927 for more I t side Trail on Davidson Mesa Open Space. Please bring your information. own tools, especially buckets. RSVP by June 2nd to Harlan III el ill III Vitoff at 303.335.4743 or HarlanV @LouisvilleCO.gov with 0 number of volunteers and tools you can bring. Wei g ha ndWI N The Life of the Monarch Butterfly presented by the Colorado Native Plant Society Weigh and Win is a FREE program that helps When: Thursday,June 23, 2:00 to 3:00 PM participants achieve and maintain a healthy weight Where: Library Meeting Room, 951 Spruce Street through daily emails and/or text messages,a weekly journal, Appropriate Audience:All ages, great for families 24/7 health guide, and access to personal trainers through This hands-on program will examine complete metamor- phone or email interaction. Participants can stay accountable phosis,the monarch's life cycle, and the seasonal cycle of the and visually track progress through photographed weigh-ins eastern population. It also considers plant and animal chemi- completed at private scales ("kiosks") located throughout the cal defenses;ways animals overcome defenses; mimicry; and community.Weight improvement enables participants to earn citizen science. Participants will receive FREE Milkweed seeds quarterly cash rewards (if initial BMI is>=25) and all partici- and plants! pants are eligible for monthly prizes just for participating. Who can participate in the program?The program is free Gazing at the Stars Astronomy Program for all Colorado residents ages 18 and over. Only those with a When: Saturday,June 25, 9:00 - 11:00 PM BMI of 25 or greater at the initial weigh-in are eligible to earn Where: Coal Creek Golf Course (meet at clubhouse) rewards for losing weight per the established incentive scale. Appropriate Audience:All ages, great for families Those with a BMI of less than 25 may still participant in the Join Naturalist Dave Sutherland and a large telescope for program and can be eligible for HEALTHpoints prizes by ac- a trip through the universe!We'll look for the rings of Saturn cruing points through program participation. and moons of Jupiter before venturing into the far reaches How does the program work? of the galaxy. Be prepared to have your mind blown. Bring Join: Enroll online or at any kiosk location. There's one a jacket, closed toed shoes, and a flashlight. RSVP by June now at the Louisville Recreation/Senior Center! 23 to Catherine)@LouisvilleCO.gov or call 303.335.4742. Coach:A daily email or text message program will coach If cloud cover is over 50%the program will be cancelled. Call individuals on healthy eating and active living (messages 303.335.4742 to determine if program is cancelled. tailored based on enrollment preferences). Measure:Participants will weigh-in at a private, automated Pulling for Colorado Volunteer Event kiosk every 90 days.Weigh-in results and live progress track- When: Saturday,July 9, 9:00 11:00 AM ing facilitate the quarterly rewards program. Where: Davidson Mesa Open Space Reward:An opportunity to earn quarterly cash rewards for Appropriate Audience: all ages reaching the specified weight improvement marks (see chart Come learn why noxious weed management is important in#9).You can also earn prizes from local retail partners by and help clip seed heads and dig up noxious weeds threaten accruing HEALTHpoints for participating in program activi- Open Space. Pulling for Colorado is a statewide campaign ties (i.e.weekly journal). to educate the public about noxious weeds and promote on- Team Challenge: Periodic Team Challenges are typically going weed control efforts. FREE native plants, refreshments three months in duration.Teams can be comprised of family, and snacks will be provided. Bring gloves and be prepared for friends, and/or co-workers who will further motivate partici- pants and allow them to earn additional rewards. shoes). Please RSVP by Wednesday,July 6 to CatherineJ@ More information at www.WeighandWin.com. LouisvilleCO.gov or by calling 303.335.4742. June 2016 5