Rec district moves into spring mode

Spring has sprung, and along with it the arrival of new spring programs at Boulder Creek Recreation. The spring program guide is online at www.bcrpd.org and includes weekend art class, preschool programs, break dancing, youth basketball, crafts, capoeira, line dance, Jazzercise, qigong, Zumba, yoga, scrapbooking and much more. For information, contact District Manager Hallie Greene at

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The district is focused on organizing the third annual Music and Art Festival. The event includes a family atmosphere, music, games, local art vendors and local foods. The festival will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 12Boulder Creek Recreation, 13333 Middleton Avenue.
The district has started its 2012 volunteer projects. This month native plant enthusiast Lynda Skeff started the restoration of Garrahan Park on Highway 9. Those interested in helping can contact the district.  The next restoration class is from 9 a.m. to noon March 3 at Highlands Park. 
Boy Scout Sam Rolfe recently completed a beautifully-crafted bench area in the south corner of Garrahan Park. In another project, the district hopes to complete a goal of selling tiles for the barbecue area. The titles will serve as a fundraiser to purchase outdoor workout equipment along the park’s track.
The district is also preparing for summer events at Junction Park on the corner of Middleton and Junction avenues. There is a flea market from 8:30 to 2:30 p.m. on February 25. These flea markets will continue in to the spring and summer on the second Saturday of the month to help promote the valley-wide second-Saturday sales. There will also be a number of concerts at the park including the July 4 concert and barbecue.