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HHPRD Summer 2018 upload 1

HHPRD Summer 2018 upload 1

DirectorMessage From the

As summer heats up, the staff here in Harker Heights is
continually finding new ways to enhance your experience
in our parks and programs. From the Carl Levin Park
Pool to Fall Youth soccer, our mission is always the
same, we want to help our citizens find community.
There is something for all ages and a place for you and
your family to join us. We hope that you get outside and
join us for family fun and soak up the sun!

As we move towards fall we hope to help give you an
oasis from the heat and a place to spend your time.
Get out and visit our community by seeing a new park,
enrolling in a new sport, trying a new activity. We are
here to offer you the opportunity to “create community
through people, parks, and programs.” We look forward
to seeing you in the Parks!

Jerry Bark
Harker Heights Parks & Recreation Director

ADMINISTRATION CUSTODIAL CREW RECREATION AIDES

Jerry Bark Director of Parks & Recreation Gina Bryant Dae’Ron Grant
Casey Brazzil Parks & Grounds Supervisor
Jeff Achee Recreation Superintendent David Chevalier Eunice Myers
Nichole Broemer Recreation & Events Coordinator
Kaitlin Cook Administrative Assistant Sabrina Jackson Raquel Rivera
Heather Buller Activities Coordinator
Dorian Evans Activities Specialist Michael Requenez Eric Vazquez
W. Bailey Ross Athletic Coordinator
Jonathan Hanson Athletic Coordinator Jennae Young

CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Term

Spencer H. Smith Mayor May 2020

Jackeline Soriano Fountain Mayor Pro Tem May 2019

Hal Schiffman Place 1 May 2019

Michael Blomquist Place 2 May 2021

PARKS CREW John Reider Place 4 May 2020
Luis Araujo
Daniel Dennull Shawn Jenkins Jody Nicholas Place 5 May 2021
Rey Douchand George Kacir
Chet Gill Eric Larson David Mitchell City Manager
Adam Harper John Leivan
Maurice Henderson Norris Lockett Patty Brunson Assistant City Manager
Tom Holubec Henry Nash
Joshua Ramirez-Figueroa PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
Chris Smith
Natalie Austin Patrick Kerr

Heidi Heckel Jennifer McCann
Eva Keagle Angie Wilson

Patricia Amazon Muldrow Roberts

AT YOUR
SERVICE

PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT HHPRD Information Pages

307 Miller’s Crossing • Harker Heights, TX 76548 From the Director 2
Office: 254.953.5657 • Fax: 254.953.5658 At Your Service 3
www.ci.harker-heights.tx.us/parks
#B‎ enefitsareENDLESS Department Policies 4 – 5
Park System 6
MISSION STATEMENT
Rental Facilities 7
“Creating community through people, parks, Activities Center 8-9
and programs.”
Programs & Classes
HOURS OF OPERATION
Athletics 10 – 13
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 9:00 pm Enrichment Experiences 14 – 15
Saturday 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Sunday & Holidays CLOSED Senior Recreation 16 – 17
Aquatics 18
2017-2018 OBSERVED HOLIDAYS
Other Resources
Memorial Day May 28
Community Happenings 19-20
Independence Day July 4 Public Library Activities 21 – 23
Library Rocks Schedule 24
Labor Day Sept 3
Your Parks and Recreation Department offers you a
*Dates are subject to change. Please check the City website for wide variety of programs and services for all ages.

any changes to the observed holidays and additional closures.* Whatever your recreational needs, we hope you
take the time to explore the benefits of Parks and
IMPORTANT NUMBERS
Recreation services.
Activities Center 254.953.5466
The Benefits are Endless and We Can Prove It.
City Hall 254.953.5600
Follow us on:
Fire/EMS (non-emergency) 254.699.2688

Pet Adoption Center 254.953.5472

Police (non-emergency) 254.953.5400

Public Library 254.953.5491

Recreation Center 254.953.5657

Sports Line 254.953.5660

Water 254.953.5630

Water After Hours Emergency 254.681.6779

In case of Emergency call 911

Harker Heights Parks & Recreation • 254.953.5657 At Your Service | 3

DEPARTMENT POLICIES

DEPARTMENT POLICIES: RENTALS:

RESIDENCY: A resident, for registration purposes, is anyone who lives within An Application for Facility Rental form and fee will be required for each park
the corporate boundaries of the City of Harker Heights and/or a business owner facility rental. Requests for reservations will be accepted on a first-come, first-
that pays taxes to the City of Harker Heights. Any person residing outside these serve basis. Requests for reservations can be done only in person. Each facility
limits will be considered a non-resident and assessed a fee accordingly. will have its own deposit/fee requirements.

REFUND POLICY: Refund of fees shall be made under the following conditions: FACILITY RULES AND REGULATIONS:
1. The Parks and Recreation Department cancels the program/league. Hours of Operation:
Persons registered for a program/league which is cancelled by the
department (i.e. lack of enrollment) shall receive a full refund of fees. Recreation Center: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
2. Participant Cancellation – If, prior to the start of a program/league,
participants cancel their registration, they will receive a refund of fees, Saturday 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
less a $5.00 service charge.
3. No refunds or credits will be issued once the program/league has Sunday & Holidays CLOSED
started.
4. There will be no prorating of program/league fees. Activities Center: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
5. Refund may take up to 2-3 weeks to receive in the mail.
Each parent or guardian is responsible for his/her child, guest and own behavior
while participating in any activity in the facilities. All children under the age of 12
must be accompanied by an adult.

ONLINE PROCESSING FEE: 1. All persons are required to comply with the instructions of HHPRD
1. No refund will be issued for online registration processing fee in case staff.
of refund requests. 2. Fighting will not be tolerated in the building or on the premises.
2. Cases that the City of Harker Heights cancels an activity, the online Children and adults are subject to a suspension from the facilities for
processing fee is Non-Refundable. any instances of fighting.
3. Horseplay and profane language are not allowed in the facilities.
REGISTRATION: 4. Smoking or use of tobacco products are not permitted within the
Registrations are taken on a first-come, first-serve basis and will be accepted in facilities.
the following ways: 5. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted within the Recreation Center.
1. Walk-in: Parks and Recreation Center Permits for alcoholic beverages at the Activities Center must be
307 Miller’s Crossing, Harker Heights requested through City Council at least thirty days in advance.
8:00 am – 9:00 pm Monday – Friday 6. Weapons of any kind are not allowed on the premises.
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Saturday 7. Articles of clothing must be worn properly (shorts, pants, etc.).
2. Online: Visit our Harker Heights’ Active Net website at https://apm. Appropriate shoes are to be worn during the activities (unless
activecommunities.com/HarkerHeightsPR authorized by the Parks and Recreation Department).
8. Skateboards, rollerblades, skates, Heelys shoes, scooters, and
Make checks payable to: Harker Heights Parks and Recreation bicycles are not allowed in the building.
(please note the program name on the memo line) 9. Jewelry is not allowed in gymnasium during open and league play.
All checks returned for insufficient funds will be subject to a $30.00 charge. 10. Food and drinks other than bottled water are not allowed inside the
gymnasium. In the event of any spills, please inform a recreation
For programs with a specific registration due date, all registrations not received center staff member.
by said date will be placed on a waiting list. If a deadline is not specified, 11. Bags are not allowed inside gymnasium.
registration will be accepted until the program is full. For such dates, refer to the 12. Signs are posted inside gymnasium specifying additional regulations.
recreation guide. Registration is required BEFORE participation in any program.
The Parks and Recreation Department reserves the right to cancel, combine, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:
change time or date, or make any revisions which may be necessary.
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board was assembled in 1995. The board is
PARK AND ATHLETIC FACILITIES: composed of six members and two alternates, which are appointed by the City
Council. The Board is governed by the Code of Ordinance § 33.35.

1. Park Hours – All City parks are open from 5:00 am to 11:00 pm, unless The Harker Heights Parks and Recreation Advisory Board shall have no
supervisory function and shall have no or quasi-judicial authority. The Board is
special hours are approved by the Parks and Recreation Department. organized to advise the City Council on policy and programs.

2. Athletic facilities – Utilization of these facilities must receive approval ATHLETICS:

from the Athletics Department PRIOR to use. Each team athletic activity will have its own by-laws and constitution and will
pertain to that sport solely. The make-up of these rules is governed by the
3. Alcoholic beverages or intoxicated behavior in park and athletic Athletic Coordinator or their designee. These by-laws and the constitution will
be updated prior to the beginning of each season.
facilities is not permitted.

4. The use of loud speakers, public address systems or amplifiers is

prohibited without written permission. (Ch. 95 – Noise Regulations –

City Ord.)

5. Vehicles must be parked in the designated parking areas. MISCELLANEOUS:

6. Animals must be confined to a leash. These policies are to be utilized as a guideline for staff in the development
and coordination of future and existing programs and activities offered by the
7. All signs, placards, flags, and banners must be approved before department. The items listed are subject to change periodically without notice.
Details about specific programs, including fees, registration dates and
posting.
availability of classes are subject to change at any time.
8. Fishing in the pond is permitted with applicable license. Currently, the

pond is a “catch and release” fishing area.

9. All litter must be disposed of properly – to include pet wastes.

10. Special event permits must be submitted for reservations of facilities.

(Ch. 100 – Special Events – City Ord.)

11. NO patron may kill, harm, trap, confine, catch or possess wildlife with PHOTO POLICY:
On occasion, the City of Harker Heights Parks and
in a park. Recreation Department may take photos and/or video
of participants enrolled in sponsored programs/events
12. The following are prohibited: or at our parks. Please be aware that these photos and
videos are for department use only and may be used in
A. Glass Containers future brochures, flyers, presentations, advertisements,

B. Swimming in Ponds or on the City’s website and social media.

C. Removal or Destruction of Vegetation

D. Selling Goods and Services (without permit)

E. Fires except in Barbecue Grills

F. Vehicles Left Overnight

G. Fireworks

H. Weapons of any kind

13. Smoking is prohibited within 20 feet of sports fields, sports courts,

food concessions and spectator bleachers.

Harker Heights Parks & Recreation • 254.953.5657 Department Policies | 4

DEPARTMENT
POLICIES

PROOF OF RESIDENCY
PROGRAM SIGN-UP

Any person signing up for a Harker Heights Parks and
Recreation program will be required to show proof of
residency at the time of registration to receive resident
discount.

Acceptable forms of residency confirmation: current
driver’s license, utility bill, or post-marked envelope
with ID.

Any changes in residency must be kept up to date
with the Parks and Recreation staff.

Multiple child discounts for youth sports registration
and some programs are available on same day
sign-ups for siblings only with same address.

PROOF OF RESIDENCY
FACILITY USAGE

Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by
an adult at all times in all of our facilities. Proof of age
may be requested at time of visit.

Open Gym

Any person interested in utilizing the Harker Heights
Recreation Center’s Open Gym will be required to
show proof of residency at the time of visit to receive
the resident discount. Please check the Parks &
Recreation webpage for current Open Gym hours.

100% Valid Photo ID is required to utilize Open Gym.

Acceptable forms of residency confirmation: current
driver’s license, utility bill, or post-marked envelope.

RATES FOR OPEN GYM

Resident Non-Resident
Youth (17 & Under)
Adult (18 – 54) FREE $3.00
Senior (55 & Up)
FREE $5.00

FREE $3.00

Harker Heights Parks & Recreation • 254.953.5657 Department Policies | 5

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Harker Heights Acreage
Park Type
Parks & Recreation Amphitheater
Restrooms
Pavilions
Picnic Units
Play Units
Swimming Pool
Open Play Area
Fishing Pond
Gazebo
Grills
Jogging/Walking
Basketball
Soccer
Baseball / Softball
Frisbee Golf
Dog Park

Booker Greenspace 1N •
504 N. Ann Blvd.

Cardinal Greenspace 1N •
233 E. Cardinal

Carl Levin Park 35 C • • • • • • • • • • • •
400 Miller’s Crossing

Harker Heights Community Park 62 A/C •••• • ••
1501 E. FM 2410

Kern Field 2A • ••
220 E. Kathey Rd.

Kern Park 8 N •• •
400 S. Ann Blvd.

Skipcha Park 5 J ••• • •
515 Prospector Trail

Summit Soccer Complex 33 A • • •
401 N. Amy Lane

Purser Family Park 32 C •••• • •• ••
100 West Mountain Lion Road

Goode - Connell Park 15 N •• • • ••
110 East Beeline

Total Acreage 194

A = Athletic / C = Community Park / J = Joint Use Park / N = Neighborhood Park

Harker Heights Parks & Recreation • 254.953.5657 Park Systems | 6

RENTAL FACILITIES

Facility Amenities Capacity Notes Rental Fees Deposit

Carl Levin Park Pavilion Picnic Tables 200 N/A For each 4-hour period $100
400 Miller’s Crossing Electricity Rental: Resident $25 / Non-Res $65 refundable deposit
Grills (4)
Carl Levin Park For each 4-hour period $100
Amphitheater Access to: Restroom, Rental: Resident $25 / Non-Res $65 refundable deposit
400 Miller’s Crossing water,
N/A
Pool (addt’l fee),
Playground,

Basketball Court

Electricity 15-20 Patrons allowed to
Access to: Restroom, (under covered bring grills

Pool picnic area)
(addt’l fee), Playground

Basketball court

Carl Levin Park Gazebo Access to: Restroom, 8-10 No electricity or For each 4-hour period
400 Miller’s Crossing Pool water supply Rental: Resident $15 / Non-Res $25

(addt’l fee), Playground
Basketball court

Harker Heights Picnic Tables 150 Patrons allowed to For each 4-hour period $100
Community Park Electricity bring grills Rental: Resident $25 / Non-Res $65 refundable deposit
Hilliard Family Pavilion
1501 E. FM 2410 Access to: Restroom,
Playground

Harker Heights 4 Softball Fields Varies by event; Subject to athletic Rental: Resident $25 / Non-Res $50 (per 2-hr block) Resident: $100
Community Park 4 Baseball Fields discuss with department Lights: $25 / Non-Res $50 (per field) Non-resident: $200
Park Athletic Fields Athletics Staff approval refundable deposit
1501 E. FM 2410 Restrooms Field Attendant (may be required at discretion of
Field Lights Athletics staff): Tournament Package:
Purser Family Park $200 (resident and
Pavilion A Picnic Tables Resident $15 / Non-Res $30 (per hour) Non-Resident)
(Closest to restroom/playground) Electricity Tournament Package refundable deposit
100 West Mountain Lion Rd. Grills
Rental: Resident $100 / Non-Res $150
Purser Family Park Access to: Restroom, (per field, per day)
Pavilion B Playground, Disc Golf
(Off of parking lot next to creek) Field Attendant: Resident $150 / Non-Res $150
100 West Mountain Lion Rd. Course,
Dog Park 18-20 Only 1 For each 4-hour period $100
Summit Soccer Complex average-size Rental: Resident $25 / Non-Res $65 refundable deposit
401 N. Amy Lane Picnic Tables inflatable/bounce
Electricity house will fit in
Kern Field Grills
220 E. Kathey Rd. this area
Access to: Restroom,
Playground, Disc Golf 18-20 N/A For each 4-hour period $100
Rental: Resident $25 / Non-Res $65 refundable deposit
Course,
Dog Park Varies by event; Subject to athletic Rental: Resident $25 / Non-Res $50 (per 2-hr block) Resident: $100
discuss with department Lights: $25 / Non-Res $50 (per field) Non-resident: $200
Soccer Fields Athletics Staff approval refundable deposit
Field Lights Field Attendant (may be required at discretion of
Varies by event; Subject to athletic Athletics staff): Tournament Package:
1 Baseball field discuss with department $200 (resident and
Field Lights Athletics Staff approval Resident $15 / Non-Res $30 (per hour) Non-Resident)
Tournament Package refundable deposit

Rental: Resident $100 / Non-Res $150 Resident: $100
(per field, per day) Non-resident: $200
refundable deposit
Field Attendant: Resident $150 / Non-Res $150
Tournament Package:
Rental: Resident $25 / Non-Res $50 (per 2-hr block) $200 (resident and
Lights: $25 / Non-Res $50 (per field) Non-Resident)
refundable deposit
Field Attendant (may be required at discretion of
Athletics staff):

Resident $15 / Non-Res $30 (per hour)
Tournament Package

Rental: Resident $100 / Non-Res $150
(per field, per day)

Field Attendant: Resident $150 / Non-Res $150

Harker Heights Parks & Recreation • 254.953.5657 Rental Facilities | 7

ACTIVITIES
CENTER

HOURS OF OPERATION ACTIVITIES CENTER

Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm 400 Indian Trail • Harker Heights, TX 76548
Office: 254.953.5466 • Fax: 254.953.5467
HOURS OF RESERVATION
www.ci.harker-heights.tx.us/parks
Saturday 7:00 am – 10:00 pm
Sunday By Reservation The Harker Heights Activities Center is over 4,300 sq. ft. of
Holidays CLOSED programming space and hosts four different rooms designed
to meet the general informational, educational, cultural and
civic needs of our community. These beautiful rooms are
available to civic organizations, government entities,
non-profits, businesses and community programs
Recreation & Events Coordinator supporting Harker Heights. We are excited to provide our
citizens premium space that, in return, will improve the
Nichole Broemer, 254.953.5465 quality of life for our community.
[email protected]

Activities Coordinator

Heather Buller, 254.953.5493
[email protected]

Activities Specialist

Dorian Evans, 254.953.5466
[email protected]

Harker Heights Parks & Recreation • 254.953.5657 Activities Center | 8

Fees and deposit for meeting room use must be paid at the time the reservation is made. Fees are
nonrefundable except when the reservation is cancelled by the City due to circumstances beyond the
renters’ control. $200 deposit is refundable based on the condition of building after event.

Reservations must be made at least five working days in advance and are on a first come, first serve
basis. Permits for alcoholic beverages must be requested through City Council at least thirty days in
advance. To reserve your space today, please contact the Activities Coordinator at 254.953.5493 or
Activities Specialist at 254.953.5466.

Entity Room A Room B Room C Room D Media
Equipment
Capacity
Up to 200* Up to 15* Up to 30* Up to 35* By request
City Departments 2,600 sq ft 300 sq ft 625 sq ft 625 sq ft
Deposit
Free Free Free Free Free
Military & Non-Profit Organizations
(Paperwork identifying Tax ID # Required) $200 refundable deposit required on all room rentals

$30/hr $15/hr $15/hr $15/hr Free

Community Serving Programs $40/hr $15/hr $20/hr $20/hr Free

For Profit Businesses $50/hr $30/hr $30/hr $30/hr Free

*indicates maximum occupancy as a banquet/classroom setting.

ROOM A ROOM C

ROOM B ROOM D

Harker Heights Parks & Recreation • 254.953.5657 Activities Center | 9

ATHLETICS

ATHLETICS CONTACT INFORMATION THANK YOU! To Our 2018

Harker Heights Parks & Recreation Winter/Spring Youth Sports Coaches
307 Miller’s Crossing • Harker Heights, TX 76548
Office: 254.953.5657 • Fax: 254.953.5658 2018 Winter Soccer Eshera Anderson Charles Jones
www.ci.harker-heights.tx.us/parks Beth Wallace Zachary Brooks Brittany Wallace
Jessica Nieves Edwin Hulse Chris Friddle
HOURS OF OPERATION Ashley Greenhill Chentell Person Lee Farmer
Steven Robinson Amy Lemon Keri Jones
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 9:00 pm Jaime Fox Warren Kostencki Andrew Sanchez
Christopher Friddle Else Cocannouer Joseph Compton
Saturday 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tiffany Dockum David Cole Brian Huddleston
Jason Woolverton Steven Brandon Billy Granado
Sunday & Holidays CLOSED Nathaniel Pettus Mario Hernandez Nick-Gene Rios-Rodrigues
Brian Key Yvette Hernandez Johnathan Castillo
ATHLETIC STAFF Robin Sanders Courtney Stahl Daniel Nestor
Jennifer Gay 2018 Baseball/Softball Tanya Daffern
Jeff Achee - [email protected] Marcie Gomez Tee Ball Steven Whitted
Recreation Superintendent Luke Grothe Rob Robinson Gina Olive
Christopher Ross Josh Adams Jose Rosario
W. Bailey Ross - [email protected] Luke Grothe Burt Oliver Adrian Ocampo
Athletic Coordinator Arinze Okafor Drew Bermea Adam Parker
Ashlie Tolliver Adam Garber Nicky Thomeczek
Jonathan Hanson [email protected] Bryan Reed Ken Plake Maria Walker
Athletic Coordinator David Mull Shannon Svetlik Jeremiah Adams
Taylor Looten-Elliot Jarvis Gibson Julia Dorroh
ALL YOUTH SPORTS REGISTRATION FEES William Carty Richard Radicke William Mills
John Leivan Steven Brandon Cale Bryant
Resident Non-Resident Nate Lopez Rodney Shine Rod Simmons
Robert Vordtriede Christopher Green Terry Carlcok
$35.00 $45.00 Justin Moss Mark Carranza Jeremy Green
Stephanie LaCroix Javier Garza Michael Thomas
Multichild Discount Applies for same day registration Ashley Greenhill Eddie Romero Brandon Ridley
Mark Knous Josh Cooley Derek Sheeler
Register at the Recreation Center or online Fernando Zavaleta Thomas Norris Tammy Williams
Sarah Mora Luke Lichtenwalner Anthony Collins
https://apm.activecommunities.com/HarkerHeightsPR Phil Crosby Chase Spann Jessica Boyd
Monika Reeves Allen Doyle Derek Kemp
ATHLETICS Rod Simmons Charlene Schroeder Kevin Morehouse
Jason Woolverton Jason Woolverton Claudia Green
Please call 254.953.5657 or visit the following Brandon Smith Marvin Branch Katie Albaugh
website www.teamsideline.com/harkerheights Colsha Dawson Anthony Castro Charlene Schroeder
For up-to-date schedules, scores, standings, Kevin Hansen Brad Flint Jillian Verrego
notifications, downloadable by-laws and more! Yvonne Richards Donald Gott John Verrego
Eshera Anderson Ashley Greenhill Estevan Garcia
SPORTS LINE Nicole Otto Brian Chambless James Wise
Andrew Stahl Jacob Bashore Nate Brown
254.953.5660 Jason Woolverton Evan Gay Katie Albaugh
Please call in the event of bad weather conditions. Josh Hill Jonathan Rutledge Lynn Verrego
Christopher Burrell John Olive Philip Crosby
Barry Gormley David Mull Liz Rivera
Ryan Johnson Robert Vordtriede Jeannie Nipp
Greg Savvas John Leivan Michael Peterson
Matt Widacki Nate Lopez Tina Vazquez
Yuri Hernandez Tasha Harris Tawnee Tawney
Anthony Merriman Monika Reeves Donnie Snider
Steve Bibiano Christopher Thornhill Steven Simecek
Lisa Fierro Bryan Reed Waylon Kirkland
Barry Gormley Josh McCann Melvin Roberts
Bonnie Jennings Jim Switzer David Gonzales
Yvonne Richards Brian Key Joel Secrist
Derek Elam Chris Wright Antonio Rivero
Joseph Compton Lacy Rodriguez Sarah Montoya
Trinidad Escamilla Ebony Callaham Marisa Wright
Renita Wright Bryan Stephens Gustavo Sanchez
Jose Pinto William Spann Rodney Shine
Kristina Ross Chase Spann Tommy Sawin
Brittany Wallace Robin Sanders Jeremiah Adams
Lashea Evans Charles Myers Felis Reyna
Lloyd Scott Luke Grothe Lisa Fierro
Moses Dickens Dustin Bernier Seth Benge
Brian Key Kasie Valdivia Erin Mills
Deron Corpening Lynette Sanchez Jesus Quironnes
Erika Friddle

Harker Heights Parks & Recreation • 254.953.5657 Athletics | 10

Youth Sports

Soccer AVAILABLE NOW!

COREC YOUTH FALL SOCCER Online Registration
https://apm.activecommunities.com/
Registration Dates: June 28 – August 2
Ages: 4 – 14 as of September 1, 2018 HarkerHeightsPR
Coaches Meeting: Week of 13
Practice Starts: Week of August 18 For more information, call 254.953.5657
We are excited to get the 2018 fall soccer season or visit
started, and hope you join us! Youth soccer is a great
way for kids to meet new friends, have fun by getting www.teamsideline.com/harkerheights.
active, and to learn the skills and fundamentals of the
game of soccer! All practices and games will take
place at our Summit Soccer Complex here in Harker
Heights! For more information, call 254.953.5657 or
visit www.teamsideline.com/harkerheights.

Basketball

COREC YOUTH BASKETBALL

Registration Dates: August 30 – September 27
Ages: 6 – 12 as of September 1, 2018
Coaches Meeting: Week of October 8
Practice Starts: Week of October 10
We are looking forward to another great season for
our Youth Basketball league! This league is geared
towards learning the fundamentals of the game,
along with having FUN! Games and practices will
primarily be held at the Harker Heights Recreation
Center located at 307 Miller’s Crossing in Harker
Heights, with some use of other facilities located in
Harker Heights. Space for this program is LIMITED so
do not wait to get registered!

VOLUNTEER SPORTS
COACHES NEEDED

Harker Heights Parks & Recreation • 254.953.5657 Athletics | 11

Adaptive Sports

SUPERHERO ADAPTIVE SPORTS

The Superhero Adaptive Sports program provides
recreational opportunities for youth and young adults
with intellectual disabilities. It was established in
2010 as an extension of the City of Harker Heights’
Paralympic Sports program. We are an all-inclusive
program for children between the ages of 5 and 22.
Our participant’s disabilities range from autism and
Asperger’s to Downs Syndrome to cerebral palsy.
Whether it is through participation, advocacy or
coaching, we encourage everyone to get involved!
New Superhero Sports events will be added to the
calendar at various times. Information will be added
to the city’s website. Please contact the Athletic Staff
at 254.953.5657 to be added to the contact list for
these events.

ADAPTIVE BOWLING FOR MORE INFORMATION

Registration Dates: June 19 – July 13 Call 254.953.5657 or visit
Season: July 16 – August 20 the following website
Ages: 5 – 22
Fee: $20.00/per child www.teamsideline.com/harkerheights
HHPRD and will also offer adaptive bowling for For up-to-date schedules, scores, standings,
children with special needs beginning July 16. HHPRD notifications, downloadable by-laws and more!
will partner with Hallmark Lanes Bowling Alley to
accommodate our Superheroes for this program!
All experience levels are welcome! We will meet on
Monday evenings at 6:00 pm and bowl for an hour
straight! Space for this program is extremely limited
so sign up ahead of the last day!

ADAPTIVE SOCCER

Registration Dates: July 17 – September 28
Season: Monday’s October 1 – November 19
Ages: 5 – 22
Fee: $20.00/per child
We are excited to get our Adaptive Soccer program
underway this fall with our awesome Superheroes!
This program is for kids ages 5-22 with mental or
physical disabilities, and get them active by learning
the fundamentals of the game.

Harker Heights Parks & Recreation • 254.953.5657 Athletics | 12

Adult Sports

SUMMER ADULT KICKBALL – COREC

Registration Dates: May 31 – July 12
Ages: 16 and Up | Season Starts: Week of July 23
Coaches Meeting: Week of July 16 | Fee: $200.00/team
Harker Heights offers an 8-game Summer Adult Kickball
CoRec league. Teams must consist of between 10 and 20
players and games will be played in a 10v10 format. CoRec
teams must have at least 4 men and 4 women in the game at
all times in order to play. Players must be at least 16 years of
age. Officials are provided by the city. HHPRD will provide
balls, with participants responsible for all other equipment.
Shirts will be provided for 1st and 2nd place of regular season
play, with there being a single-elimination tournament at
the conclusion of the season, in which 1st and 2nd receive
plaques. For more information, call 254.953.5657 or visit
www.teamsideline.com/harkerheights.

SUMMER ADULT SOFTBALL OFFICIALS & SCOREKEEPERS WANTED
WOMENS & MEN’S & COREC
The Harker Heights Parks and Recreation
Registration Dates: May 31 – July 12 Department is now hiring for scorekeepers
Ages: 16 and Up and sports officials! Apply today, experience is
Coaches Meeting: Week of July 16 preferred but not necessary - just a willingness to
Season Starts: Week of July 23 | Fee: $325/per team learn and a basic understanding of each sport.
Harker Heights offers an 8-game Fall Adult Softball league
followed by an end of season tournament! Players must be A SPECIAL THANKS…
at least 16 years of age to participate in the league. Our Adult
Softball League is a great way to interact with members of The Harker Heights Parks and Recreation Department
the community in a fun and active setting! All games will would like to thank the following sponsors and supporters
be played at our Community Park Athletic Complex on our for their generous contributions towards parks and
softball fields. For more information, call 254.953.5657 or recreation athletic programs:
visit www.teamsideline.com/harkerheights.

FALL ADULT SOFTBALL
WOMENS & MEN’S COREC

Registration Dates: August 9 – September 6
Ages: 16 and Up
Coaches Meeting: Week of September 10
Season Starts: Week of September 17 | Fee: $325/per team
Looking for more adult softball? Harker Heights has you
covered with an 8-game Fall Adult Softball league followed
by an end of season tournament! Players must be at least
16 years of age to participate in the league. Our Adult
Softball League is a great way to interact with members of
the community in a fun and active setting! All games will
be played at our Community Park Athletic Complex on our
softball fields. For more information, call 254.953.5657 or
visit www.teamsideline.com/harkerheights.

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FITNESS &
RECREATION

REGISTRATION WATER AEROBICS – PM CLASS

To register for sports, recreation, and fitness Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
programs, visit Active Net online registration Class will not be held on: 7/4.
$40.00 – 10 class punch card
(https://apm.activecommunities.com/ $20.00 – Senior (55 & Up) 10 class punch card
HarkerHeightsPR) or the Recreation Center $20.00 – 5 class punch card
$10.00 – Senior (55 & Up) 5 class punch card
(307 Miller’s Crossing). Punch cards good only during June 5 – August 9, 2018 season.
Ages 16 & Up (ages 8 – 15 with parent)
WHAT WE OFFER... Instructor: Jeanette Free
Carl Levin Pool, 400 Miller’s Crossing
Enjoy the benefits of staying healthy and fit by Please bring 1 pool noodle, bottle water, and water shoes to
enrolling in one or more of the Harker Heights
fitness and recreation classes. The department class.
offers a wide range of year-round classes for all
ages. Regular physical activity can improve your ADVANCE TRADITIONAL BELLY DANCING
mood, health, and life expectancy. Attending classes
provides opportunities to learn something new, stay Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:15 pm – 8:30 pm
active, and meet new friends. $60.00 Monthly
Preregistration required as the class minimum is 3
GET OUTDOORS HEIGHTS participants for the class to make.
Females ages 18 & Up
Get Outdoors Heights (GO Heights!) is Harker Instructor: Vicky Mitchell
Heights’ outdoor recreation program for individuals Recreation Center, 307 Miller’s Crossing
of all skill levels to find a new hobby, learn a new For more class information or general questions email
outdoors skill, and enjoy nature. Date, time, location, [email protected] or call 254.699.9650.
and price vary by adventure. For more information
or to register visit www.meetup.com/GO-Heights.

YOGA

Thursdays 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Sessions Dates

I June 7 – July 12

II July 19 – Aug. 23

III Aug. 30 – Sept. 27

$18.00 – Session I & II (6 classes)

$15.00 – Session III (5 classes)

Preregistration required as the class maximum is 20

participants per session.

Ages 18 & Up

Instructors: Session I & II: Quynh Nhu Nguyen

Session III: Cathy McLaughlin

Recreation Center, 307 Miller’s Crossing

The instructor will offer modifications to allow each individual

to succeed in a group setting. Please wear comfortable

exercise clothing/shoes and bring a yoga mat and water.

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FITNESS CLASSES

SWORDPLAY: RECREATIONAL FENCING

Thursdays 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Class will not be held on: 8/30.
$50.00 Monthly | Ages 7 – Adult
Instructor: Coach Jo Tye
Recreation Center, 307 Miller’s Crossing
Participate and learn the art of the sword: Olympic style foil,
epee and saber. Akin to mental chess with lots of decision
making, strategy and tactics. Everyone from the beginner
to advanced fencers will have fun learning new skills and
techniques practices and used throughout history. All ages
and all athletic condition level can fully participate in the
recreational fencing class. No experience required. Closed
toe shoes and long pants required. Class motto: Respect,
Honor, Tradition. Coach has guide and can adapt class to
count toward home school PE credit. Equipment is provided

for each student.

DONG STYLE TAI CHI / QI GONG – AM CLASS VISIT US FOR NEW CLASSES

Thursdays 9:00 am – 10:00 am A variety of fitness and recreational classes
Class will not be held on: 8/30.
$16.00 Monthly | Ages 18 & Up
$12.00 Monthly – Senior (55 & Up)
Preregistration required as the class maximum is 10
participants per month.
Instructor: Darla Prather

Recreation Center, 307 Miller’s Crossing are available throughout the year. New class
Tai Chi is an internal martial art that is practice for health information will be available at the Recreation
benefits and self-defense. Qi Gong when practice properly Center, Active Net online registration, and the Parks
helps maintain the health of mind and body, improves
energy levels and healing from illness. Please wear loose & Recreation website once all the details
and comfortable clothing. Suggested to wear sneakers or are determined.

flat sole shoes. Bring bottle water.

DONG STYLE TAI CHI / QI GONG – PM CLASS TAE KWON DO – HOUSE OF DISCIPLINE

Mondays 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tuesdays & Thursdays
Beginner 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm
Classes will not be held on: 7/30 & 9/3 (rescheduled to Advance 7:00 pm – 7:45 pm
Tues. 9/4) $40.00 Non-Resident – Monthly
$16.00 Monthly | Ages 18 & Up
$35.00 Resident – Monthly
$12.00 Monthly – Senior (55 & Up) Ages 5 & Up
Preregistration required as the class maximum is 6 Instructor: Grand Master James McMurray
Recreation Center, 307 Miller’s Crossing
participants per month.

Instructor: Carrie Howell HAPKIDO – HOUSE OF DISCIPLINE
Recreation Center, 307 Miller’s Crossing
Tai Chi is an internal martial art that is practice for health Tuesdays & Thursdays
benefits and self-defense. Qi Gong when practice properly 8:00 pm – 8:45 pm
helps maintain the health of mind and body, improves $40.00 Non-Resident – Monthly
energy levels and healing from illness. Please wear loose $35.00 Resident – Monthly
and comfortable clothing. Suggested to wear toe socks or Ages 17 & Up
ballet slippers. Bring bottle water. Instructor: Grand Master James McMurray
Recreation Center, 307 Miller’s Crossing

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SENIORS

The Harker Heights Senior Recreation Program is designed
for ages 50 & up. With a very active senior community we
plan our programs, activities and events with the purpose
of giving older adults the opportunity to stay physically and
mentally fit. There is no cost to join the program and it is
open to residents and non-residents. All participants must
register before attending programs. The monthly trips and
a few classes do have a small fee.

All activities are held at the Harker Heights Activities Center, For additional information,
400 Indian Trail unless otherwise noted.
visit the our website or call 254.953.5466.
PICKLEBALL
BEGINNER LINE DANCING
Mondays, 9:00 am – 1:30 pm
Tuesdays, 9:00 am – 1:30 pm Tuesdays, 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Thursdays, 9:00 am – 1:30 pm Join in the fun of line dancing. You will be introduced to
Fridays, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm the basic steps that are used in line dance and you will
Recreation Center, 307 Miller’s Crossing experience performing them to music in easy line dances.
Pickleball is a fun tennis-style paddle game that is It is excellent exercise and a great social activity. A new
enjoyable for all ages. Watch a while or jump right in and class begins every January. Smooth soled shoes or dance
play. Beginner to experienced players are welcome to join shoes are best for line dance. Foot tubes may be used over
right in. Mondays are set aside for advanced play. Bring other shoes.
non-marking tennis shoes and comfortable clothes. If you
do not have a paddle, you can borrow one. PINOCHLE

ANCESTRY RESEARCH Mondays & Wednesdays, 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Come join us for a relaxing day of playing cards in a no
2nd & 4th Mondays, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm stress zone. All levels of pinochle players welcome. We will
Are you and your relatives tired of hearing about your “Crazy teach you how to play if you want.
Grand-Aunt Suzy” or any of your other colorful relatives?
Are you yearning to find more or other of your ancestors BUNCO
and don’t know where to start? No problem, please join us!
We will share all the tools, methods, and resources we Wednesdays, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
are familiar with to help you on your quest. Together we A good time with a great bunch that will welcome you. You
will discover new research techniques, good genealogy do not need to know how to play, we will teach you. Just
practices, and even learn how to break through, the “brick show up and take a seat. Players bring snacks to share.
wall” we all face, in the ancestry quest. Working together
allows us to have more productive sessions. CANASTA

GOTTA DANCE LINE DANCING Thursdays, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
A concentration game of cards. Show up and have a seat.
Tuesdays, 8:30 am – 10:00 am Players bring snacks to share.
Fridays, 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Desire a bigger challenge than beginner level line dancing? SCRABBLE TIME
Join the Gotta Dance Line dancers to learn intermediate
dances. Once a month Friday night dance is held either Wednesdays & Fridays, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
in Harker Heights or Austin area. Line dancers must have Expand your vocabulary in this intellectual word game is
gone through a beginner class first. If class has already great for a group of 2 or 4.
started, join in and you will be welcomed at a break.

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CREATIVE PAPER PROJECTS WITH
DEBBIE MOORE

Thursdays, 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Come make greeting cards using rubber stamps & ink.
Learn different techniques to make your projects that rival
purchased cards. The first class is free, but if you choose
to join the cost is $5.00/class. Instructor provides all paper
products and equipment. Feel free to bring your own
supplies.

STRETCH N’ GO LADIES NIGHT OUT

Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30 am – 10:00 am 2nd Tuesday of the Month, 4:30 pm
Designed to exercise muscles & joints. Exercises are Ladies Night Out is designed for the lady who needs to get
away, try new restaurants and meet new friends. We will be
mostly seated but some balance work is done. No running, meeting the 2nd Tuesday of each month at a new restaurant.
Make sure to sign up in the Green Book at the Activities
hopping or jumping! Wear good athletic shoes and Center, so we can call ahead and make reservations. We
will meet at the Restaurant at 4:30pm. Don’t forget to invite
appropriate workout clothing. Be prepared to have fun invite your lady friends.

getting stretched.

TEXERCISE CLASSES Thursday Specials

Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00 am – 11:00 am BRAIN GAMES
This exercise class focuses on a higher level of activity,
including walking a couple of miles each class. There is 1st Thursdays, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
no running or jumping, just a lot of body movement. Wear Brain games is an opportunity to use the brain in some way
good athletic shoes and be prepared to move. The group you haven’t recently. There is usually a math segment, a
really moves out! language segment and a hands-on game. Come in and find
a seat and be willing to try new ideas.
LIFELONG LEARNING STUDIES
LUNCH AND A MOVIE
Tuesdays, 11:00 am – 12:15 pm
This class is an opportunity for you to learn what the current 2nd Thursdays, 11:30 am
world is like. DVD courses from “The Teaching Company” This potluck lunch features the showing of a movie that
are used and courses usually run for 6 - 12 sessions and generally lasts around two hours. Everyone in the group
last about an hour each week. Come in, find a seat and brings food to share, items to go with the main dish which
learn. is provided. Come in, find a seat, and make yourself
comfortable. Food is placed in the kitchen ready to be
WOODCARVING shared. Food to serve 6 or so, salads, vegetables or dessert.

Tuesdays, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm JUST 4 FUN
This class is a great opportunity for every skill level from
novice to professional. We primarily carve basswood, but 3rd Thursdays, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
carve other woods as well. Wood carving takes many hours Enjoy a different activity each month, just to have a good
to finish a project, so patience is a requirement. Bring your time and socialize. From rock painting, ping pong, walk in
own supplies and any safety equipment such as carving the park, join in the fun.
glove, thumb guard or finger pad.
BINGO
WATERCOLOR PAINTING
3rd Thursdays, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Wednesdays, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Come join a game of Bingo. $0.25 to get in and play. Prizes
Watercolor class is for beginners & up. We practice the are awarded after each Bingo.
basics of art, but most of all try to have fun and no one is
a bad artist. $5.00/class. Instructor will provide tools first ARMCHAIR TRAVELERS
couple of classes and then go over what you will need to
purchase if you do not have your own supplies. 4th Thursdays, 11:00 am
Armchair Travelers gives seniors a chance to “visit” other
GRANNY BASKETBALL – THE OLD GLORIES cities in the United States and “overseas” without leaving
the comfort of their seat. DVDs are used to learn about the
Fridays, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm world we live in.
This league uses the ladies basketball rules of the 1920’s.
No experience needed. Show up for a game and see if you
are ready to join the team.

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AQUATICS

CARL LEVIN OUTDOOR POOL

400 Miller’s Crossing • Harker Heights, TX 76548

Pool Phone: 254.953.1300

TENTATIVE LENGTH OF SEASON

May 26 – May 27 **Memorial Day Weekend

June 5 – August 12 **Regular Hours

August 18 – August 26 **Pool open on weekends only

OPEN SWIM TIMES

Tuesday – Friday 1:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Saturday – Sunday 11:00 am – 7:00 pm

Lap swim open Wednesdays & Fridays from 7:30 am – 8:30 am

**Pool schedule is subject to change

SWIMMING PASSES RENTAL INFORMATION

Season passes are only good for the current swim season. Beginning May 7, reservations for the Harker Heights Carl
Passes will not cover City sponsored events. Passes must Levin Outdoor Pool may be made for rental on Friday,
be in the possession of the individual to enter facility. Saturday, and Sunday evenings from 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Passes can be purchased at the Recreation Center. New to once pool season begins. There is a two (2) guard minimum
2018, lap swimmers must have purchased an annual swim for each party. If over fifty (50) people are anticipated, one
pass from the Recreation Center. Passes are now available. (1) guard per every additional twenty-five (25) people is
Passes must be in the possession of the individual to enter required.
facility.
DAY CARE POOL USAGE
DAILY ADMISSION FEES
Any organization, group, or day care wishing to utilize the
Resident Non-Resident Carl Levin Outdoor Pool must be on file and approved by
the Parks and Recreation Department one (1) week prior
Youth (2 – 17) $2.00 $3.00 to pool usage. Any group not on file will not be allowed to
enter the pool.
Adult (18 – 54) $3.00 $5.00
Please note: Passes are sold only as stated above.
Seniors (55 & Up) $2.00 $2.00 Organizations and groups need to purchase individual
passes.
Children 12 and under must be accompanied by their
For more information call 254.953.5657
parent/guardian at all times upon entering pool facility.

If an individual leaves the facility, he/she must pay the

admission fee to re-enter. For security reasons individuals

with swim passes are encouraged not to leave and re-enter

facility numerous times.

AQUA YOGA - AM CLASS *NEW*

Tuesdays and Thursdays: 7:15 am – 8:30 am
$60.00 – Monthly (June/July) | $30.00 – August

$10.00 – Drop-In Rate (must be purchased day before at the Rec Center)

Ages 16 & Up
Instructor: Gardenia Wood | Carl Levin Pool

Please bring 1 pool noodle, bottle water, and yoga mat to class.

PASS INFORMATION

Individual Pass Family Pass Senior Pass
(2-5 individuals) (55 &UP)

Resident $40.00 Resident $60.00 Resident $15.00

Non-Resident $60.00 Non-Resident $125.00 Non-Resident $15.00

$5.00 for additional individual on family
pass if more than 5

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COMMUNITY
HAPPENINGS

FOR MORE INFORMATION FILM & FOOD FRIDAYS

Visit the Parks & Recreation’s Special Events page Fridays, June 15 & September 21
Friday June 15th kick off the summer and Father’s Day
http://bit.ly/Heightsevents or call 254.953.5465. weekend with the movie the “Lion King”. In September
join us for the showing of “Wonder”. Food Trucks and
Food Vendors will be present. Movie begins at Dusk.
For more information contact:
[email protected] or call 254.953.5466.

FARMERS MARKET FUN DAY IN THE PARK

BUY LOCAL. EXPERIENCE COMMUNITY. Thursday, July 12 - 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Every Saturday, May 5 – October 27 Carl Levin Park and Amphitheater, 400 Miller’s Crossing
8:00 am – 1:00 pm July is the National Parks and Recreation Association
Seton Medical Center Harker Heights, month to celebrate our parks! Join us on July 12th at
850 W. Central Texas Expressway 6 pm, as we learn how our parks offer us “A Lifetime
Come shop with us every Saturday for local produce, of Discovery”. We will have games, bouncy houses, a
baked goods, herbs and much much more! DJ, Food Trucks and Food Vendors, and tons of other
For more information contact: fun activities. Then head on over to the amphitheater
[email protected] or call 254.953.5493 as we finish the night with the movie “Jumanji”, plan
on discovering all we have to offer! The movie begins
TEEN POOL PARTY when the sun goes down!
For more information contact:
Friday, June 8 - 7:30 pm - 10 pm [email protected] or call 254.953.5466.
Carl Levin Pool
The Parks & Recreation Department and the Library VOLUNTEER TODAY
bring you a night of swimming, snacks, and a DJ!
***Teen Dive-Ins are for ages 12-17. No younger Parks & Recreation’s volunteer program Reaching
siblings allowed and gate admission rates apply*** New Heights strives to get citizens involved in
For more information contact: bettering their community.
[email protected] or call 254.953.5466 If you would like to become a volunteer,
Please visit our website at
CAMP HEIGHTS 2018 SUMMER DAY CAMP www.ci.harker-heights.tx.us/parks
or call 254.953.5493.
Registration: May 5 – till full
Dates: June 11 – August 3
Times: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Location: Skipcha Elementary School, 515 Prospector
Ages: 5 – 11 Min/Max: 10/24
Have your children spend the summer with the Parks
& Recreation staff filled with fun activities including
indoor and outdoor games, card and board games,
field trips and much more. Registration started on
May 5. Visit the Recreation Center for available spots
and to register. For more information contact:
[email protected] or call 54.953.5465

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STAFF SPOTLIGHT

Jonathan Hanson

END OF THE SEASON PUBLIC POOL PARTY The City of Harker Heights would like to welcome
& POOCH POOL PAW-TY Jonathan Hanson as our new Athletic Coordinator!
Jonathan comes to the city from his previous position
Sunday, August 26 with the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, where
Open Swim: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm he is also an alumni! Jonathan graduated with his
Public Pool PARTY: 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm bachelor’s degree in 2014 and his Master’s degree
Pooch Pool PAW-TY: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm in 2017. Jonathan is a strong supporter of all things
Regular Pool Admission Required related to Parks and Recreation and is very excited
Pool Passes Not Allowed during party hours. about getting started with the department! When
Come join the Parks and Recreation Department for a asked what he is most looking forward to he replied, “I
fun-filled bash to end the pool season. Enjoy swimming, am most excited for the opportunity to use my passion
listening to DJ music, and more. The public pool party for getting people outside and active. I believe that
is from 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm. The pool will close and this is especially important at a young age to create a
reopen from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm for our furry friends. lifestyle of physical activity, creating an appreciation
All participants will be required to pay gate admission for nature and our environment, and allowing for
rates (pool passes not allowed during party/pawty social interaction and community involvement. I am
hours). For more information call 254.953.5465. excited to start my career in parks and recreation and
I am honored to be able to take that step with Harker
MARK YOUR CALENDAR Heights Parks and Recreation.“ If you get a chance to
talk with Jonathan at any of our city sponsored events,
visit the Parks & Recreation’s Special Events page be sure to stop him and welcome him!

http://bit.ly/Heightsevents or call 254.953.5465.

UPCOMING

OCTOBER

Coat Drive
8th Annual Community Garage Sale
13th Annual Halloween Hoopla

NOVEMBER For more information

Veterans Ceremony Visit the Parks & Recreation’s Special Events page

DECEMBER http://bit.ly/Heightsevents or call 254.953.5465.

15th Annual Frost Fest
8th Annual Holiday Farmers Market
2nd Annual Wreath Decorating Contest

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PUBLIC LIBRARY
ACTIVITIES

STEWART C. MEYER LITTLE STEAMERS

HARKERS HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY Tuesdays from 9:00 am (18 months & younger)
& 10:00 am (in August) (19 months - 5 years)
400 Indian Trail Harker Heights, Texas, 76548 (younger siblings welcome)
Phone: (254) 953 - 5491 This child-lead program introduces parents & children
www.ci.harker-heights.tx.us/virtuallibrary to STEAM concepts through a variety of different toys,
puzzles, gross motor activities, sensory items, and
Library Hours more!

Monday through Thursday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm TODDLER TIME

Fridays and Saturdays 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Thursdays at 9:00 am
Special storytime for babies and toddlers involving a
Sundays CLOSED variety of stories, songs, dance, puppets, fingerplays,
and more for children.
Check out the Library’s website at
STORYTIME
www.ci.harker-heights.tx.us/virtuallibrary
for a complete list of activities and programs. Thursdays at 10:00 am
Visit the library each week to learn valuable literacy
All programs are free of charge. and life skills! Enjoy stories, music, rhymes, creative
movement, and more!
Programs for Babies,
Toddlers, and
Preschoolers

BABY STEPS LAP SIT

Monday mornings at 9:00 am and 10:00 am
18 months and younger (year round)
Newborns through 18-month-old babies and their
parents work and play together with a variety of
stories, songs, nursery rhymes, and much more in

this educational program. No older siblings, please.

MOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE
MUSIC TIME

Tuesdays at 9:00 am (18 months and younger only)
& 10:00 am (in June & July) (19 months - 5 years)
(younger siblings welcome)
Children and their parents/caregivers enjoy a
music filled adventure of rhymes, creative
movement, beginner’s musical concepts, and
more! Space is limited; first come, first serve.
Mother Goose rhymes, creative movement, and music.

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Programs for Thursday Family Fun Night
Programs for All Ages!
School-Age Children
READING ROVERS
MAKER MONDAYS
Thursdays at 6:00 pm (June 7, July 5, and August 2)
Mondays at 2:00 pm (June 4 - August 20) The whole family will delight in our furry friends!
Calling all makers! Join us for a makerspace that Read, tell a story, draw a picture, or just have a great
really ROCKS! We provide the raw materials, and time in the company of these amazing therapy dogs!
the finished product is designed by you! From
masks to notebooks, what can you create? Best for STEAM NIGHT
ages 5 - 12.
Thursdays at 6:00 pm (June 14, July 12, and August 16)
TECH TUESDAYS Love hands-on STEAM exploration? Children of all
ages will enjoy will love science activities!
Tuesdays at 2:00 pm (June 5 - August 21)
Bring your budding tech geniuses for a fun COMMUNITY HELPERS NIGHT
program that gets children hands-on with
technology! School-age children will love exploring Thursdays at 6:00 pm (June 21, July 19, and August 9)
robotics, clay animation, rockets, and more! Families will enjoy meeting and learning about our
Best for ages 5 - 12. community helpers from the Harker Heights Fire
Department, Police Department, and Pet Adoption
SCIENCE ROCKS! Center. Enjoy stories and songs, ask all the questions
you have, and more!
Wednesdays at 2:00 pm (June 6 - August 22)
Love science? So do we! Join us for a weekly BOOKWORMS & CRAFTERS CLUB
program where we explore the world of science!
Best for ages 5 - 12. Thursdays at 6:00 pm (June 28, July 26, and August 23)
Do you love a traditional storytime with a craft? Bring
PAPER CRAFTS CLUB the whole family for stories, songs, rhymes, and
more! We’ll end our storytime with a traditional craft
Every 2nd Saturday Year Round at 11:00 am time for children of all ages!
Children of all ages and their parents/guardians
gather to craft scrapbooking pages, greeting cards, CODING WITH KIDS
and more!
Saturday, June 16 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
POKÉMON AND YU-GI-OH MINI Ages 8 - 11
BATTLES Back by popular demand! Your kids will love learning
introductory coding skills in this morning workshop!
Every Saturday Year Round from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Children must be able to read and write fluently to
The library is hosting Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh Mini register. Register at the Library May 1st!
Battles for ages 8-17. **Children under the age of 11
must be accompanied by an adult.**

BUILDING BLOCKS CLUB

Every 2nd Saturday at 2:00 pm (June – August)
Bring the whole family to build amazing feats of
engineering fun with magna tiles, LEGOs, Interlox,
and more!

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Programs for Teens

SCHOOL’S OUT CELEBRATION!

Thursday, May 31 from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Teens ages 12-17 get together to celebrate the end of
the school year with snacks and more!

ANIME MATINEE MONDAYS Programs for Adults

Mondays: June 4 and 18, July 9 and 23, THE A-LIST CLUB
and August 6 and 20
Teens enjoy a variety of anime episodes and snacks First Monday of each month at 6:00 pm
from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Older teens and adults with special needs will love this
adaptive Library program tailored just for them!
1ST THURSDAY GAMING
TECH TUESDAY WORKSHOPS
Thursdays, June 7, July 5, and August 2
from 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Every Second Tuesday at 6:00 pm
Enjoy the first Thursday of the month with Nintendo Need Tech help? Our monthly workshops and tutoring are
Land on the Wii U! the answer! Visit our website or call for monthly workshop
topics.
TEEN POOL PARTY
WRITER’S SUPPORT GROUP
Friday, June 8 from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Parks & Recreation Department and the Library Second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm
bring you a night of swimming, snacks, and a DJ! Join us and work through the writing process! Get support,
***Teen Dive-Ins are for ages 12-17. No younger tips, bounce off ideas, and more with other area writers!
siblings allowed and gate admission rates apply***
HHPL BOOK DISCUSSION CLUB
TEEN CODING WORKSHOP
Third Thursday of each month at 6:00 pm
Saturday, June 16 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Join us for a lively discussion of a different book each month.
Teens will love learning introductory coding skills in June 21: The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
this FREE workshop! Register at the Library starting July 19: 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami
on May 1st! August 16: TBD

RECYCLED ART: BOOK PAGE PROJECT FIBER FRENZY

Saturday, July 21 from 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm First Saturday of the month at 4:00 pm
Teens use permanent markers and recycled book Bring your fiber arts to the Library! Meet new people while
pages to make masterpieces. No registration you enjoy knitting, crocheting, and more. New crafters
required. welcome!

GEEKFEST AT CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE YOGA THERAPY

Friday, August 17 - Sunday August 19 Saturday, June 2 at 3:00 pm
Can’t get enough cosplay? Come visit the Library Special guest Tawni Lay of Living Lotus Yoga will lead this
as we present Harry Potter programs for all ages! workshop on Yoga Therapy. Registration is required.
Admission required, visit www.starsatnight.org/
geekfest for more information. JAZZ NIGHT WITH DAVE WILD

POKÉMON AND YU-GI-OH MINI BATTLES Friday, July 20
Light refreshments at 6:30 pm
Every Saturday from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Performance at 7:00 pm
The library is hosting Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh Mini Enjoy an evening of Jazz in the Library!
Battles for ages 8-17. **Children under the age of 11
must be accompanied by an adult.** CAMP NANOWRIMO

Friday, July 13 and Friday, July 27
Activities Room C at 6:00 pm
Please join us for these special Camp NaNoWriMo write-ins.

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LIBRARY’S
GREATEST

HITS

From Big Trucks to Lucas Miller, families will enjoy these
Library shows every Wednesday morning!

6.06.2018: BIG TRUCK SHOW (9:30 AM - 11:30 AM)
Sign up for the Summer Reading Club, see BIG TRUCKS, and more!

6.13.2018: STEAM DAY (9:30 AM - 11:30 AM)
Explore the world of science with hands-on activities!

6.20.2018: SLAMMIN’ SHADOW PUPPETS (9:30 AM AND 11:00 AM)
Matt Sandbank is back with his high-energy shadow puppet show!

6.27.2018: THE SOUND OF AFRICA (9:30 AM AND 11:00 AM)
Elizabeth Kahura brings the music of Africa to the Library!

7.04.2018: LIBRARY CLOSED

7.11.2018: MAGICAL MAYHEM (9:30 AM AND 11:00 AM)
Todd McKinney is ready to astound us all with his magical mayhem!

7.18.2018: DINOSAUR DAY (9:30 AM AND 11:00 AM)
Bring the whole family for an interactive show with Dinosaur George!

7.25.2018: DOMINO’S DOUGH SHOW (9:30 AM AND 11:00 AM)
Enjoy a hands-on food science program with Domino’s Pizza!

8.01.2018: LIBRARY GAME SHOW! (9:30 AM AND 11:00 AM)
The First National Bank Texas partners with us for an interactive financial literacy game show!

8.08.2018: DANCE YOUR CARES AWAY (9:30 AM AND 11:00 AM)
Move and groove with us and dance your cares away!

8.15.2018: THE SINGING ZOOLOGIST (9:30 AM AND 11:00 AM)
Lucas Miller is here with a concert full of science!

8.22.2018: PUPPETS, PUPPETS, PUPPETS (9:30 AM AND 11:00 AM)
Miss Lisa and the gang will teach you to be a puppeteer in no time!

SUMMER READING CLUB 2018
LIBRARIES ROCK!

Read all summer long! Children battle the Teens and Adults to see who will be top of the reading charts!
Sign up in the Library or online at www.ci.harker-heights.tx.us/VirtualLibrary.


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