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Meet the LARPD Customer Service Team |
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(Top L-R) Veronica ‘22, Jane ‘07, Natalie ‘12, and Julie ‘02
(Bottom L-R): Melissa ‘22, Dorothy ‘09, Emilia ‘16, and Darlene ‘15
Not pictured: Candy ‘13
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The Customer Service Staff are the voices of LARPD. When you call the main number, you will be greeted with, “Good morning/afternoon. Livermore Area Recreation and Park District. This is …”. |
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Open Space Programs and Highlights |
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Scat-venger Hunt at SGP
Sun, June 19
2pm, Free
Join Ranger Doug and learn all about scat. We will discuss different types of scat and then go on a hunt to see what we can find.
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Father's Day in SGP
Sat, June 18
5 pm, Free
Celebrate Father's Day in Sycamore Grove Park with games and ranger led hikes! Don’t forget to bring the hot dogs and burgers, the grill will be fired up, ready for you!
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RSVP for LARPD Ranger Programs
at 925-960-2400 or at the button below.
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This month's Valley Wilds includes a quiz about all the state symbols by Ranger Seth, Ranger Gilbert shares an article about the magic of Meteor Day and all of the June and July Ranger programs.
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This summer we've started a Water-Wise Wednesdays on our social media channels.
California is experiencing a severe drought. Each week we'll be sharing simple tips to help reduce your water usage.
Follow along and share with friends on Facebook and Instagram.
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Thank you to the Young Men's Service League (YMSL) of Livermore!
Volunteers from YMSL helped support the LARPD Foundation Fundraiser event and worked a park clean-up day at Sycamore Grove Park during the month of May. Their help was invaluable!
We are excited about this new partnership and look forward to the new project!
If your community group is interested in volunteering with LARPD, please click the button below to get in touch with us!
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A Fond Farewell to Jackie,
Senior Services Volunteer!
Jackie Sylvester has volunteered THOUSANDS of hours with LARPD Senior Services since 2015! She has been a lead volunteer for the Senior Lending Library, even offering curbside service when the community center was closed. Jackie has also helped with Senior Trip Program and many other activities at RLCC.
We will miss you, Jackie! Wishing you all the best in your new home!
Are you interested in volunteering with our Senior Services team? Click the button below to apply!
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Field Maintenance Crew
(L-R): Jacob Arretche, Michael Garza, Jared Tavares
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We want to give a shout-out to the Field Maintenance Crew! This behind-the-scene team at LARPD keeps our sports fields, clean, safe, and of high quality for play.
You will see them blowing leaves at the tennis/pickleball courts, prepping fields, and cleaning picnic sites for rentals. This team takes great pride in keeping District sports facilities looking their best. It’s a dirty job, and they love what they do!
Thanks to Jacob Arretche, Michael Garza, Jared Tavares!
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Move outdoors to connect with your breath, body, and mind to access your inner nature, including various body-mind exercises to bring flexibility, balance, and a sense of well-being. |
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Learn a sport you can play for a lifetime!
LARPD offers a variety of Tennis camps from beginner to intermediate, ages 4 to 14! Learn a sport you can play for a lifetime!
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FEATURED PROGRAMS
LARPD wants to celebrate your birthday! Our sports-filled birthday parties include exclusive use of our gym for sports games and activities and a room for your food and beverages! RESERVE
Kids Night Out, Summer Series: Need a night out? Bring your kids on over to our Robert Livermore Recreation Center, as we play various games and activities, as well as provide a pizza dinner for your child! REGISTER
Hot Shots: Practice & Play (Summer): A combination of our Hot Shots Basketball camp and our LARPD Basketball Leagues, LARPD will now be offering Hot Shots-Practice & Play! This is a great way to work on fundamentals, as well as gain real in-game experience! REGISTER
LAPRPD Soccer Skills: LARPD is now offering Soccer Skills classes for ages
5-10! Join us, as we teach your child the basics of soccer through a variety of different drills REGISTER
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Contact Tommy in the Sports Office at 925-373-5731 for more info. |
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This Month in Senior Services |
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FEATURED SENIOR PROGRAMS
Ravenswood Lawn Party: Hot Dogs and Music on the Lawn (6/14): Relax on the shady lawns of beautiful Ravenswood while listening to live music performed by Tim Barry. Come with your appetite and enjoy an old-fashioned summertime hot dog barbecue as you challenge friends to a game of Corn Hole or take a docent-led tour of the grounds! Let's kick off the summer season and make some memories on this all-inclusive evening! REGISTER
Keep Elders Safe: Elder Abuse and Legal Remedies (6/21): This Free presentation by Legal Assistance for Seniors explains what elder abuse is and the laws that address it, Identifies signs of financial, emotional, physical abuse, and neglect, reviews legal remedies available to abused elders, including restraining orders and covers practical tips to help prevent abuse REGISTER FOR FREE
SENIOR POP-UP TRIPS
Monthly pop-up day trip information is shared in the Prime Time newsletter and pop-up email list. To be added to the pop-up email list select "50+ Senior Pop-Up Trips" at this link. June Pop-Up Trip: Henry W. Coe State Park on June 23 (Details coming this week)
AARP Safe Driver Course is Back: Participants learn how aging affects our ability to drive safely. Discussions on changing laws, roads, vehicles, and our own bodies, as well as discussions on medications, vision and hearing, and more. Participants leave with a renewed confidence in driving. Completion of this 8 hr course allows seniors 50+ to receive auto insurance discounts. Call 925-373-5760 for more information.
OTHER PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES
Check out our other programs and classes including
DROP-IN PROGRAMS
Programs include Golden Circle Craft Group (Mondays), Billiards, Bridge, and Senior Movies in the Vintage Lounge. RECREATION GUIDE
Contact Phyllis at our Senior Services Office at 925-373-5760 for more info.
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FEATURED JOB:
We are currently recruiting
for a full-time Park Maintenance Technician I. This job posting closes on June 7th.
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CURRENT JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Youth Services
Aquatics
Facilities
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Wine Down In The Grove Fundraiser |
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Thank you to the LARPD Foundation, Sponsors, Wine and Food Partners, and Supporters for attending an amazing event on Saturday, May 21.
Your generosity will enable the Foundation to more than DOUBLE its contribution to the Community Support Scholarship Program in 2022.
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The World's Fastest Rodeo is back!
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The Livermore Rodeo is back for 2022!
"As the owner and operator of Robertson Park, home of the Livermore Rodeo Stadium, we are excited to celebrate Livermore’s rich western heritage.
We are proud to partner with the Livermore Stockman’s Rodeo Association and are happy that Livermore can return to this annual tradition on the second weekend in June. LARPD cherishes our relationship with LSRA and we appreciate everyone who helped make this event happen.
The Livermore Area Recreation and Park District hopes you enjoy watching the 2022 Livermore Rodeo."
-Maryalice Faltings, Board Chair, Livermore Area Recreation and Park District
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Our Mission: To provide the people of the Livermore area with outstanding recreation programs and a system of parks, trails, enjoyment, lifelong learning, and healthy, active lifestyles. |
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