Important Sequoia Park Meeting August 28 – Open to Public

Join us for community meeting on Sequoia Park an have your voice heard on a statewide video project at Sequoia Park on August 28.

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FREE Mini Lending Library Opens on Literacy Day

YOU’RE INVITED TO A SPECIAL UNVEILING!

Once upon a time, there was a phone booth that lived in Henderson Center …

…but thanks to a little LOVE from its community, it was transformed into a…

Free Mini-Lending Library for all of Henderson Center to read happily ever after!

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Literacy Day in Eureka on Sat August 19

Celebrate Books, Reading & Literacy in Eureka on Saturday August 19, 2017.

Schedule of Activities

Official Launch of ABC Traveling Library August 19

The ABC (Accessible Books from CAPE) Traveling Library is a new program that
brings books directly to adults, children and families in need who experience
barriers to be able to visit a traditional library.

A book drive was started in April and already over 2,000 have been generously donated by the community.

Schedule for Saturday, August 19:

Sequoia Park Community Focus Group

Your Park. Your Community. Your Voice.

The State Parks Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) is developing and producing a statewide video project about the value of Parks & Recreation. They are traveling to parks all over California, and will be making a stop at Sequoia Park.

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Update: Golf Tournament Put on Hold

The “Be a Hero” Charity Golf Tournament schedule for August 12 has been temporarily cancelled.

It will be rescheduled.

If you have questions, go to to http://www.EurekaHeroes.org or call 707-441-4240

 

 

 

 

2nd Session of Camp N.E.T. Youth Basketball Camp Added

We’re offering another week of Camp N.E.T. July 31^st – August 4^th.

What is Camp N.E.T.?

Eureka Parks & Recreation is excited to announce Camp N.E.T! A brand new specialized basketball camp for youth to refine their skills, learn new tricks of the game, become part of a team and have fun!

What Skill Levels is this Camp For?

Camp N.E.T. has drills that will meet all needs from beginning to next level athlete!

How is this different from any other basketball camp?

Camp N.E.T. combines high level basketball training with all of the fun and youth development you’ve come to expect from Eureka Parks & Recreation. Both recreation leaders and basketball coaches offer a fun, energetic week filled with team spirit, breakdown drills, games, competitions and a few surprises to offer a unique one of kind camp experience!

How Much Does it Cost?

Camp N.E.T. is one of the most competitive high level basketball camps in the area. With 40 hours of high level training & high level fun at only $150 for the week!

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FREE Old Town Guided Historic Walking Tours through July and August

Take the family on an interactive history lesson of Old Town

The city of Eureka’s Outdoor Recreation Program, Explore Eureka, in partnership with the Clarke Museum is launching weekly “Historical Walking Tours” in Old Town Eureka beginning Saturday, July 8.

The tours offer an interactive history lesson and are designed to be fun for the whole family. Tours take you up close and personal with the buildings and history of Old Town.

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Be a Hero Charity Golf Tournament

Win cash prizes and help contribute to a great cause at the Eureka Municipal Golf Course.

All proceeds go towards the Community Access Project for Eureka (C.A.P.E.)

Prizes:

• 1st Place: $1500
• 2nd Place: $1000
• 3rd Place: $500

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Redwood Coast Youth Invitational Baseball Tournament Registration

Bring your team to Eureka for a weekend of playing baseball on fields situated between Humboldt Bay and the Redwoods!

Is your youth baseball team tired of playing in the scorching heat during the summer time?  Then sign your youth team up for the City of Eureka Parks & Recreation’s “Redwood Coast Youth Invitational Baseball Tournament.”

We will be offering three different tournaments.