fall-winter 2017

Palisade Recreation
Activity Guide

Fall - Winter 2017

www.townofpalisade.org/departments/parks-and-recreation

INSIDE HOW TO REGISTER

PARKS MAP P. 3 Register at Town Hall at 175 E. 3rd street or over the
phone with credit card at 970-464-5602. Sorry no
TOTS PROGRAMS P. 4 refunds or make-ups for missed classes. In the event

YOUTH PROGRAMS P. 5-6 of cancellation, make up sessions will be offered or a
refund may be applicable.

Town Hall Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

EARLY RELEASE P. 7

ADULT PROGRAMS P. 8-9

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GROUP FITNESS P. 10-11

OUTDOOR REC P. 12 Show off your love for Palisade: whether you
DAY TRIPS P. 13-14 shop downtown, participate in a program, or
SPECIAL EVENTS P. 15-16 enjoy our parks share your photos and tag us at
#PalisadeRec or #Palisadepool.

Join our email list at www.townofpalisade.org

CONTACT US VOLUNTEER

Town of Palisade 175 E. 3rd Street Get involved in the community!
Street Address PO Box 128 Palisade Recreation is looking for volunteers
Mailing Address
Palisade, CO 81526 970-464-5602 to help with Trick or Treat Street and
970-778-5969 Harvest Fest on Oct 27.
Office Phone
Program Cellphone Call us or stop by Town Hall to find out how
you can get involved.

Website www.townofpalisade.org

Parks & Recreation Department Staff PALISADE RECREATION
SCHOLARSHIPS
Sarah Brooks
Recreation & Events Coordinator The Town of Palisade offers scholarships
[email protected] throughout the year for eligible participants.
Phone Extension: 6310
Scholarship may cover up to half of
Frank Watt registration costs for recreation programs
Public Works Director
[email protected] Visit http://www.townofpalisade.org/
Phone Extension: 6402 departments/parks-and-recreation

Palisade Parks

FACILITY RENTALS: Palisade’s recreation facilities are available for private functions
and commercial use. Contact the Recreation Department for rates and availability.

4 Tots Programs

Creative Play & Active Exploration

Creative Movement & Tumbling (Ages 3-5): Tots improve balance, coordination, and social
skills through creative movement and tumbling basics. Each week tots will engage in a
structured routine incorporating fitness, tumbling, dance, balance beam, and games.

Wednesdays 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Sept 13 - Oct 4 Deadline: Sept 11

Location: Palisade Gymnasium

Class Size: 3-6

Fee: $18.00 per child

Strider Camp (Ages 2-4): Little tykes can learn the basics of riding from balance and steering,
stopping, and bike safety on a balance bike without pedals.

Tuesdays 10:00 AM-11:00 AM Oct 3 - Oct 24 Deadline: Sept 28

Location: Palisade Gymnasium

Fees: $18.00 (kids with their own bike & helmet) $24.00 (includes all equipment)

Group Size: 3-6 (Only 3 spaces available for kids needing to rent equipment)

Festive Fall (Ages 3-6): Get ready for fall with fun activities, games, and crafts that focus on
fall, Halloween, harvest, and Thanksgiving.

Wednesdays 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Oct 25 - Nov 15 Deadline: Oct 20

Location: Palisade Community Center (Lower Level)
Fees: $18.00/child
Group Size: 3-8

Tots Holiday Party (Ages 2-6): Parents & kids can get into the holiday spirit with festive
crafts, stories, games, and holiday treats.

Wednesday, Dec 13 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Deadline: Dec 8

Location: Palisade Community Center (Lower Level)

Group Size: 3-10

Fee: $5.00 per child (parents are free)

5 Youth Programs

Stay Active!

Karate (Ages 5-12): Youth of all levels will learn the basics of karate and self-defense through
routines that will help youth to enhance coordination skills, self-discipline, and memorization.

Session 1: Tues & Thurs 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Sept 5 - Sept 28 Fee: $40.00
Oct 3 - Oct 26 Fee: $40.00
Session 2: Tues & Thurs 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Nov 7 - Nov 30 Fee: $30.00

Session 3: Tues & Thurs 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Dec 5 - Dec 21 Fee: $30.00
* Classes will not be held the week of Thanksgiving.

Session 4: Tues & Thurs 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Location: Karate Studio at 395 Troyer Ave—just off North River Road

Deadline: The first Monday of every month

Beginner Gymnastics (Ages 5-8): This class is designed for beginners and individuals needing
a refresher with introductory gymnastics. Participants will receive instruction on basic floor
routines, introduction to vaulting, and beam work.

Session 1: Tuesdays 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Sept 19 - Oct 10 Deadline: Sept 14

Session 2: Tuesdays 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM Sept 19 - Oct 10 Deadline: Sept 14

Location: Palisade Gymnasium

Fees: $24.00/ child

Active Teens (Ages 11-14): Teens will stay active with a strength and conditioning program
incorporating a variety of fitness routines, popular PE games, nutrition 101, and body image.
Mt Garfield middle school students can meet the Rec Shuttle outside of the school at 3:00 PM.

Thursdays 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM Sept 7 - Sept 28 Deadline: Sept 5

Location: Palisade Gymnasium

Fees: $26.00/ child (includes shuttle transportation from Mt Garfield to the program)
Group Size: 4-12

Harry Potter Yoga (Ages 10 and up): Hogwarts of Palisade invites Muggles to dress in their
house colors, practice their Patronus, and get ready to cast spells with a wizarding yoga session.
Participants will be fitted for wands before the session starts.

Thursday, October 12 4:15 PM - 5:30 PM Deadline: Oct 5

Location: Palisade Community Center (Upper Level)

Fees: $10.00/ child (includes wand decorating and yoga session)
Group Size: 4-16

6 Youth Programs

Active Minds

Walk to School Day : October is National Walk to School Month. Taylor students and their
families are invited to meet at the Palisade Community Center and walk to school as a huge
group. Palisade Fire and EMS will be on site with fleet vehicles for a touch a truck experience.

Wednesday, October 4 Meet between 8:00 AM-8:20 AM Walk by 8:30 AM

Location: Palisade Community Center

Fees: FREE and Participants receive stickers for walking

Pirate Party Treasure Hunt (6-11): Youth are invited to venture through uncharted obstacles,
solving clues that will lead them to the treasure. Participants are encouraged to dress in
costume as they scavenge through the Palisade downtown area.

Thursday, October 19 4:00 PM-5:30 PM Deadline: Oct 12

Location: Drop off & Pick up will be at the Palisade Community Center

Fees: $5.00/child

Group Size: 4-12

Art Camp (6th-8th Grade): Middle School students are invited to get their hands messy and
learn about multi-media art through a four week program incorporating pottery and mosaics
with glass. Palisade Rec is offering after school shuttle transportation for Mt Garfield
Students, who can meet at 3:00 PM and then shuttle to the program site.

Thursdays 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM Nov 2 - Nov 30 Deadline: Oct 26

¤ Class will not be held on the week of Thanksgiving.

Location: Memorial Park & Lower Level of Community Center

Fee: $36.00 (includes all supplies and shuttle transportation)

Class Size: 4-12

7 Youth Programs

Early Release & Trick or Treat Street

Early Release Programs: Wednesdays 2:00 PM-4:30 PM. After school pick up is available
for Taylor Elementary students at 1:50 PM. Youth from other schools are welcome to join, but
are responsible for their own transportation. Participants should pack a snack and water.

Pick up Location: Palisade Community Center

Program Age Group Dates Group Size Fee Deadline
Fall into Action 6-10 Sept 6 - Sept 27 4-8 $28.00 Sept 1
Science Camp 6-14 $34.00 Sept 28
Fitness & Nutrition 2nd-5th Grade Oct 4 - Oct 25 4-8 $28.00 Oct 26
6-10 Nov 1-Nov 29
Santa’s Workshop * Skip Nov 22 4-10 $34.00 Nov 29
6-10 Dec 6 - Dec 20

Fall into Action: Keep kids active and enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells of the fall season through a
variety of team building games, scavenger hunts, and fall themed games.

Science Camp: Participants will venture back to medieval times as they build trebuchets and catapults,
become mad scientists as they make slime and other icky concoctions, and learn about the human body
with experiments that show how the heart, lungs, veins, and arteries work.

Fitness & Nutrition: Kids will learn about health and nutrition through a variety of active games, fitness
activities, balanced meals, and how to make easy healthy snacks.

Santa’s Workshop: Get into the holiday spirit with fun holiday themed games, customize personalized
gifts for family and friends, and a candy cane hunt.

Trick or Treat Street

Friday, October 27
3:00 PM-5:00 PM
Downtown Palisade

Trick or Treat local businesses and Touch a Truck

FAMILY FRIENDLY ● FREE EVENT ● DOGS WELCOME

8 Adult Programs

Senior Dining & Personal Enrichment

Gray Gourmet Lunch Program for Seniors (Ages 60+): Meet new friends every week for
lunch in Palisade. Monthly programs and senior fitness are also part of the dining experience.
All programs begin at 11:30 AM. Diners may also meet early for dominos.

Reservations are required; please call 243-9844 X-1 and reserve by Friday prior to the meal.

Tuesdays Doors Open 10:45 AM Lunch is served at 12:00 PM

Location: Palisade Community Center- Lower Level
Fee: Suggested donation of $3.50 for ages 60+. Individuals under 60, meal cost is $7.75

Lunch Activity Schedule: Themed Parties & Guest Presentations

Palisade Parks & Recreation: Stretching, balance & basic exercises for Senior Fitness.
Sept 19, Oct 10, Nov 7, & Dec 12

Sept 5 Blue Pig Gallery: Learn about various types of local artist media and how to enroll in art
classes at the Blue Pig.

Oct 3 State Health Insurance & Assistance Program: Free Medicare education and assistance.

Nov 14 Buffalo Bill and His Wild West Show: Join Mike Calabro as he shares the history of
Dec 19 Buffalo Bill and his performance in Grand Junction.
Holiday Cookie Exchange: Diners should bring 2 dozen cookies, candy, fudge or store-
bought treats to exchange with other diners.

Library Educational Classes: Join Mesa County Library staff for FREE adult educational
classes. Each class requires advanced registration. Contact Ike at 970-683-2449 to enroll

Library 101: Get more from your library! Did you know there are a variety of online and
in-person services and programs are available at Mesa County Libraries. In this class you will
learn more about what you can do with your library card.

Session 1: Tuesday, October 17 6:00 PM Clifton Library Deadline: Oct 16

Session 2: Tuesday, November 14 3:30 PM Palisade Library Deadline: Nov 13

Grand Valley Transit Travel Training: Want to use GVT? Learn how to use GVT’s Fixed
Route, Read Schedules and Plan a Trip, Locate and Transfer to other Buses, Pay Fares and
Purchase Tickets and Passes, and Use a Wheelchair lift and the Bicycle Rack.

Open to ages to all ages, but children under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Saturday, September 9 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Deadline: Sept 5

Location: Palisade Fire Station - 341 West 7th Street
Free to Participate and participants will receive a FREE 11-Ride fixed route pass
Group Size: 10-30

How to Register: Please call (970) 623-8473 to RSVP for GVT Travel Training

9 Adult Programs

Personal Enrichment & Social Activities

Historical Walking Tours: Learn about Palisade History through a series of interpretive
walking tours by volunteers from the Palisade Historical Society.

Session 1: Thurs, Sept 14 Walk downtown 3rd Street with Colonel Bower RSVP: Sept 12

Session 2: Wed, Oct 11 Explore downtown's past with Charlene Weidner RSVP: Oct 9

Location: Meet at the kiosk across from the Post Office on Kluge at 10:00 AM

Fee: $5.00 for adults, children 12 and under are free.
Group Size: 5-12

Creative Escapes: Need a creative outlet? Join Palisade Recreation for a variety of DIY classes
and creative opportunities, perfect way to customize a holiday gift for a loved one. Each class
includes hot cocoa or tea.

Location: Palisade Town Hall - Annex Building

Program Date Time Fee Deadline

Pebble Art: Create a unique piece to hang on your wall. Tues, Oct 17 1:30 PM $12.00 Oct 11

Painted Wine Bottles: Repurpose bottles into creative Thurs, Nov 16 11:30 AM $8.00 Nov 9
dispensers for olive oil or dish soap.

Adult Coloring: Destress with holiday themed coloring Thurs, Dec 7 11:30 AM $1.00 None
sheets and a selection of markers and pencils.

Tile Painting: Enjoy some local spirits and help raise funds for the new skate park with Tile
Painting. Participants will have a chance to add their own personal touch to the park with
hand painted tiles. Classes include light refreshments.

Talbotts Cidery Wed, Sept 27 6:00 PM-8:00 PM Deadline: Sept 21

• Includes cider tasting and cider by the pint will be available for purchase.

St. Katheryn Cellars Wed, Oct 11 5:30 PM-7:30 PM Deadline: Oct 4

• Includes one glass of wine and 15% discount on all bottled wines purchased at the event.

Group Size: 8-16 Proceeds go back to the Skate Park Project
Fee: $30.00/tile

Murder Mystery Party: Dress in character and work to find all the clues to discover the real
culprit of the crime. Light appetizers and dessert will be served.

Tuesday, Nov 7 6:00 PM-8:00 PM Deadline: Oct 31

Location: Palisade Town Hall - Annex Building
Fee: $12.00/person (includes appetizers and dessert)

Group Size: 6-12

10 Group Fitness

Weekly Fitness Schedule

Weekly Group Fitness Schedule
All fitness classes are held at the Palisade Community Center. Open to ages 14+.

Class Day Time Drop in Rates Punch Passes
Total Body Fitness Mon 5:30 PM - 6:20 PM $4 drop in $30 for 10 punch
Tues 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM $8 drop in $36 for 6 punch
Yoga - Teri Wed 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM $4 drop in $30 for 10 punch
Core Strength & Tone Thurs 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM $4 drop in $30 for 10 punch
Thurs 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM $8 drop in $36 for 6 punch
Weights for Life
Yoga - Chi

Total Body Fitness: This class is designed to improve cardiovascular strength, tone muscles,
and increase flexibility through a variety of moderate-level impact exercise routines and
interval training that will help to burn more calories.

Yoga: Both classes are beginner/intermediate level classes that begin with a sun salutation and
end with a guided meditation. These classes are a blend of Iyengar and Hatha yoga, with
a short Vinyassa yoga segment at the end of each class.

Core Strength & Tone:: Strengthen the core, tone muscle, enhance flexibility, and improve
balance through this low-impact workout incorporating basic Pilates and Yoga movements.

Weights for Life:: Build muscle strength and tone using dumbbells, bands, and the stability
ball. Improve balance and flexibility with integrated Pilates movements. Low-impact cardio
movements will also be added into each routine to boost heart rate.

NIA Fitness: Looking for a low-impact workout? Try NIA a mixture of dance, martial arts,
and yoga; which offers a great cardio workout, enhances muscle tone, and improves flexibility.

Saturdays 9:00 AM-10:00 AM Nov 4 - Nov 25 Deadline: Nov 1

Location: Palisade Community Center. The Nov 11 class will be in the Gym on 7th street.
Fee: $20.00 for 4 week session or $7.00/class

Group Size: 4-12

Photo Credit: Lisa Kral

11 Group Fitness

Yoga Workshops & Specialty Classes

SUP Yoga: Merge your love for yoga with the water and outdoors, test you balance, and try
yoga on a Stand Up Paddle Board. All classes require participants to bring gear. Rapid Creek
Cycles will be offering discount board rentals for each class, reservations required.

Session 1: Saturday, Sept 9 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Deadline: Sept 6

Session 2: Wednesday, Sept 13 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Deadline: Sept 11

Location: Riverbend Park - East Pond
Fees: $12.00/person - Bring board & paddle

Board Rentals Rapid Creek Cycles 970-464-9266 $ 10.00
Group Size: 3-10

Yoga on Your Back: Feeling stressed? Enjoy one hour of yoga on the floor and go through a
series of gentle stretches that improve flexibility and reduce back pain.

Saturday, October 21 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Deadline: Oct 16

Location: Palisade Community Center
Fees: $10.00/person (mats, blocks, bolsters, and blankets available for use)

Group Size: 4-20

Yoga & Wine: Grab a friend and head over to the winery for a fun variation of yoga followed
by a social with wine tasting and refreshments. All participants will receive 15% discount on
all bottled wines and one glass of wine included in the price.

Wednesday, November 8 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Deadline: Oct 31

Location: St Katheryn Cellars Regular Rate: $20.00 (after Oct 31)
Fees: Early Bird Rate $16.00 (by Oct 31)

Group Size: 6-20

Thanksgiving Yoga: Get ready for the big feast with a morning yoga session focused on
gratitude and digestion. Perfect way to destress and enjoy the holiday. Yoga equipment
available for use during class.

Thursday, November 23 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Drop in Registration

Location: Palisade Community Center
Fees: $8.00 for individuals or $10.00 for a pair.

12 Outdoor Recreation

Hiking & Walking

Monday Morning Hiking Club: Explore a variety of trails throughout the Grand Valley.
Friendly and vaccinated dogs are welcome on most hikes. Participants should dress in layers,
wear sturdy shoes, pack water, snacks, and extra money for the occasional treat stop.

Mondays Meet at 7:50 AM. Depart at 8:00 AM Deadline: Thursday before the hike

Location: Meet at Town Hall for the shuttle - 175 E. 3rd Street

Fee: $4/ hike - includes shuttle transportation

Group Size: 3-12

Date Trail Location Distance Difficulty
4.3 miles Moderate
Sept 18 Rustlers Loop Loma
3 miles Moderate
Sept 25 Pet-e-Kes Grand Junction 6 miles Moderate-Strenuous
3-4 miles
Oct 2 Devil’s Canyon Homestead Fruita 5.5 miles Moderate
4 miles Moderate-Strenuous
Oct 16 Gunnison Bluffs Whitewater 4 miles
3-4 miles Moderate
Oct 23 Devil’s Canyon (D5) Fruita Moderate
Moderate
Oct 30 Gunny Loop Little Park Road

Nov 6 Miramonte Grand Junction

Nov 13 Devil’s Canyon Fruita

Morning Fitness Walk: Enjoy a brisk morning walk with friends. Learn about stretches and
exercises that can easily be done at home or in your local parks. Plan to walk 2-4 miles.
Dress for the weather, bring water, and extra money for a local treat stop.

Monday, Nov 20 Las Colonias River Front Trail Enstrom’s Treat Stop

Tuesday, Nov 28 Canyon View Park Baker’s Boutique Treat Stop

Location: Meet at Palisade Town Hall @ 8:30 AM, Depart by 8:40 AM

Fee: $3.00/person ( Includes transportation)

13 Outdoor Recreation

Day Trips & Adventures

Moab Day Hike: Explore the canyon’s of Moab by foot with a 6 mile hike to Morning Glory
Arch and a few short stops for roadside Rock Art. Bring water shoes for the creek crossings,
pack a lunch, snacks, water, and dress in layers. Dogs Welcome!

Tuesday, Sept 12 Meet at 7:00 AM, Depart at 7:10 AM Deadline: Sept 6

Location: Meet at Palisade Town Hall for the shuttle

Fees: $14/person (includes transportation)
Group Size: 5-12

Ouray Day Trip: Enjoy the mountain fall colors with a morning hike of up to 3-4 miles in
length, check out local shops, and top off the day in the newly remodeled Ouray Hot Springs.
Pack a lunch or bring money to dine out, pack snacks, water, hiking gear, and swim gear.

Friday, Sept 22 Meet at 6:50 AM, Depart at 7:00 AM Deadline: Sept 15

Location: Meet at Palisade Town Hall for the shuttle
Fees: $36/person (includes transportation and admission into the Hot Springs Pool)
Group Size: 6-12

Gateway Day Hike: Check out the spectacular red rock views of Unaweep Canyon with a 4-5
mile hike in Gateway with a few short stops for history and Rock Art. Pack water, lunch or
money for the resort, and dress in layers. Dogs Welcome!

Friday, Oct 13 Meet at 7:35 AM, Depart by 7:40 AM Deadline: Oct 9

Location: Meet at Palisade Town Hall for the shuttle.

Fees: $10.00/person (transportation)
Group Size: 4-12

14 Outdoor Recreation

Day Trips & Adventures

Antiques, Art, & Coffee: Get started on your holiday shopping at some of the galleries and
antique shops in the Grand Valley. Then sample various styles of coffee at some of the locally
owned coffee shops around town. Pack a lunch or money to dine out, water, spending money,
and wear comfortable walking shoes.

Tuesday, Dec 5 Meet at 8:30 AM, Depart at 8:40 AM Deadline: Nov 30

Location: Meet at Palisade Town Hall for the shuttle

Fees: $8/person (includes transportation and coffee samples)
Group Size: 4-12

Snowshoe Outing: Head to the Grand Mesa and play in the snow for the morning with a 3
mile trek through the snow. Bring your own snowshoes, wear warm snow boots, dress in
layers, pack water, snacks, and money for the hot cocoa stop on the return trip.
Dogs Welcome!

Monday, Dec 11 Meet at 8:30 AM, Depart at 8:40 AM Deadline: Dec 7

Location: Meet at Palisade Town Hall for the shuttle

Fees: $5/person (includes transportation)
Group Size: 4-12

15 Special Events

Palisade Events & Family Entertainment

Bluegrass at the Blue Pig: Calling all artists! The Town of Palisade is gearing up for the 10 Year
Anniversary of the Palisade Bluegrass & Roots Festival, and once again the poster will
incorporate local artwork. All poster submissions are due to the Blue Pig by October 3rd.
The artist of the winning poster will receive $250.00, 2 (3-Day) tickets, Festival T-shirt, and
one copy of the official poster autographed by all the bands.

Community Voting Blue Pig Gallery Oct 3-Oct 20

Bluegrass Art Reception Friday, Oct 20 5:30 PM-7:30 PM
Location: Blue Pig Gallery

Fees: FREE Event - Beer, Wine, & Food. Winner announced at 7:20 PM on Oct 20th.

Glow in the Dark 5K: Enjoy a fun run decked out in Glow in the Dark, all while supporting
the CMU Sports Management Club. The 5K will take place at Harvest Fest, along the paved
path in Riverbend Park. This race is not-timed. Prizes for costumes and overall finishers.

Friday, October 27 Registration 4:00 PM-5:30 PM Race Starts: 6:00 PM
Location: Riverbend Park

Fees: $15.00 (pre-registration by Oct 25) - includes admission into Harvest Fest

$20.00 (Day of Registration) - does not include admission into Harvest Fest

How to Register: email Renaya at [email protected]

Harvest Fest

Friday, October 27th

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Riverbend Park

$5.00 per car load

Games, Bump & Jump, Bonfire, DJ, Pumpkin Painting

Pet Parade 5:30 PM $5.00/entry

Glow in the Dark 5K 6:00 PM $15.00/person

All pre-registrations will receive comped admission into the event

Palisade Special Events

Fall - Winter Calendar of Events (September – December 2017)

Dates Event Location Contact Group
Sept 5
Sept 4-Sept 17 Dog Days Palisade Pool Town of Palisade
Sept 16
June 9-11 Palisade Sunday Market Downtown Palisade Town of Palisade
Oct 20
Oct 27 Colorado Mountain Wine Fest Riverbend Park Palisade Chamber
Oct 27
Nov 25 Palisade Bluegrass & Roots Riverbend Park CAVE
Dec 1-2
Bluegrass at the Blue Pig Blue Pig Gallery Town of Palisade

Trick or Treat Street Downtown Town of Palisade

Harvest Fest Riverbend Park Town of Palisade

Art & Chocolate Walk Downtown Blue Pig Gallery

Olde Fashioned Christmas Downtown Palisade Chamber of Commerce

Food Truck Friday: Enjoy live music, local food, and wine in Palisade. Perfect evening out for
the whole family. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Biking is encouraged, as parking is limited.

Fridays 5:00 PM-8:00 PM Red Fox Cellars September 15

Fridays 5:00 PM-8:00 PM St. Katheryn Cellars Sept 29 & Oct 6

Photo Credit: Lisa Kral