Community Happenings

OUTDOOR SEEKERS 2012

Explore the outdoors, experience new adventures and have fun... it's your right as an Oregonian. RAPRD has teamed up with Oregon Recreation and Park Association to bring you the Outdoor Seekers Program. Visit www.outdoorseekers.com to print out an Outdoor Seeker Passport and learn more about the ten activities outlined in the Oregon Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights. Check out our activity guide for ideas and ways to participate in many of the outdoor activities. Beginning April, 2012.

ADAPTIVE EASTER EGG HUNT

Bring your basket and find those eggs. All ERC and ILS students are invited to join us for an Adaptive Easter Egg Hunt. In addition to searching for eggs, join us for face painting, a spring craft, lawn games and photos with our very own Bunny. Sunday, April 8th at Quince Park, 11:00AM-1:00PM.

EARTH DAY 2012

The Redmond Parks Foundation, City of Redmond and RAPRD invite you to celebrate Earth Day 2012 with us. Volunteer at a local park project or just stop by and visit the vendors. Activities will begin at 10:00am and run throughout the day. Visit www.redmondearthday.com for more information. Saturday, April 21st at the American Legion Community Park.

SPORTS EXPO

Check out many of the sports Central Oregon has to offer. Visit with local businesses, guide services, equipment and gear retailers and retail agencies to learn more about the activities we can participate in right here in our own backyard. Summer is right around the corner and this is the perfect opportunity to learn about the latest trends and have an opportunity to ask questions and try out gear. Call our Outdoor Recreation Coordinator at 541-546-1847 for more information or if you would like to be a vendor. Saturday, April 28th at the RAPRD Activity Center, 10:00AM-2:00PM.

BIKE FEST

The Redmond High School parking lot bike safety can be fun. Bring the whole family and your bikes to the First Annual RAPRD Bike Fest. Learn about helmet safety, bike maintenance, rules of the road and different types of riding through engaging activities, contests and talks with professionals. Saturday, May 19th at the Cascade Swim Center, 10:00AM-2:00PM.

GREAT AMERICAN BACKYARD FAMILY CAMPOUT

There's nothing quite as memorable as camping with your family. This family campout is perfect for those busy families who just can't find the time. Grab your tents, sleeping bags, marshmallows and share stories with your kids, family and friends. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Pre-registration is recommended. Call our Outdoor Recreation Coordinator at 541-526-1847 for more information. Saturday, June 23rd at the Cascade Swim Center, 6:00PM-8:00AM.

RAT RACE 2012

Mark your calendar for the August 11, 2012 Trinity Bikes Rat Race. This is the fourth year of the multi-sport event in Redmond. The event is a pool-based spirit triathlon, duathlon, 5k/10k run and kids race that is centered around Redmond's Cascade Swim Center. The triathlon consists of a 500 meter swim, a 12 mile bike ride and a 5k/10k run. Both individual and team competitors are welcome. The duathlon portion of the race will consist of the ride then run format. Mail-in and online registration is available. Registration begins on January 1, 2012. Register early, the cost increases on July 1st. For details go to www.racetherat.com. Saturday, August 11th at the Cascade Swim Center, Redmond.