Wednesday Jun 24 2009
Fight off the summertime blues
“I’m bored. There’s nothing to do.”
That’s a favorite lament heard during the lazy days of summer. These local activities will keep kids and grownups happy and active all summer long.
Swim lessons at Del Oro Pool
Children learn to swim or learn strokes at these 30-minute lessons. Two-week sessions run Mon.-Thurs. Starts June 29, July 13 and July 27. Cost $55 residents, $60 nonresidents. Sign-ups at 6 p.m. on July 2 and 16 or at the pool 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Mon-Fri. Sponsored by the Town of Loomis.
Free community swim at Del Oro Pool
Lifeguard supervised. Mon.-Thurs. 1:30-3 p.m., Fridays 11:30- 3 p.m through Aug. 7. Sponsored by the Town of Loomis.
Playgrounds and fields of green
Run, jump and play at Loomis Park North, Loomis Park South, Sunrise Loomis Park and at the grammar school playgrounds.
Tennis anyone?
Del Oro High School tennis courts are available for public use daily during the summer, except during tennis camps. Coin operated lights available for evening play.
Frisbee golf
Courses at Penryn Elementary and H. Clarke Powers schools.
Free concerts
7-9 p.m. at Loomis Depot
July 10: John Skinner’s Band
Aug. 14: Fred Morgan’s Combo, big band sound
Sponsored by the Town of Loomis
Take a hike
Bring water and wear comfortable shoes for free hikes in Traylor Ranch Reserve, 1910 English Colony Way or Griffith Quarry Park, corner of Taylor and Rock Springs roads, both in Penryn.
Play bluegrass
Bring musical instruments and join in a Bluegrass jam session. The Station Pickers meet from 6-9 p.m., on the first and third Wednesdays of the month, inside Loomis Depot. Free.
Visit the Loomis Library
6050 Library Dr., 652-7061
Story Time 10:30-11 a.m., Thursdays, ages 3-5, free
Ventriloquist Roger Carroll at 10:30 a.m., Thurs., July 9, free.
Kids crafts, 1:30 p.m., Thurs., July 16, pre-register. Free.
Summer Reading Program. Prizes. Free.
Visit the Penryn Library
2215 Rippey Road, 663-3621
Summer Reading Program. Prizes. Free.
Jimboy’s Classic Car Shows
Free classic car shows are held from 4-9 p.m., second Saturdays of every month at Loomis Depot parking lot. Free motorcycle show on Aug. 1.
Loomis Farmer’s Market
Saturdays, 9a.m.-1 p.m., Blue Goose Fruit Shed
Breakfast served plus fresh, local produce, eggs, meat, honey, trees, crafts.
Soda fountain at Main Drug Store
3685 Taylor Road
Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Enjoy cones, shakes, floats, sundaes and banana splits, along with sandwiches, soft drinks and coffee served at an old fashioned soda fountain.
Take a float
Rent a raft, canoe or kayak from Black Bear Outdoors for a float on a local pond, lake or river. Wear a life jacket. From $29/day. 3587 Taylor Road. 652-2327
“Once On This Island”
McLaughlin Theatre Company performance. At Newcastle Elementary School on Fri., July 24, Sat., July 25, Sun., July 26 matinee. At Blue Goose on Thurs., July 30, Fri, July 31, and Sun., Aug. 2. Tickets are $10. 652-6377
Summer youth basketball
Now-July 23, Thurs. evenings, at Loomis School, grades K-4, $40
316-3084
Hoop improvement camp
June 29-July 3, 2-3:30 p.m., at Loomis School, grades 5-8, $50
316-3084
Sports camps at Del Oro High School
Contact: Cindy York 652-7243, ext. 1011
Girls water polo
Now-July 23, Mon, Wed. 6-9p.m., grades 9-12, $100
Boys Jr. Eagle basketball
June 29-July 2, 9-noon, grade 3-6, $80
Boys basketball-individual offense
June 29-July 2, evenings, grades 7-12, $80
Isaac Tennis Camp
July 6-9, Aug. 3-6, mornings, ages 5-high school, $95+
Boys volleyball
July 6-9, 5-8pm $40
Girls soccer
July 13-16, 9-noon, grades 7-9, $65
Advanced performance training/conditioning
June 29-July 2, July 6-9, July 13-16, July 20-23, daytime, grades 7-12, $150
Jr. Golden Eagle football camp
July 24-25, Fri.-Sat., ages 6-14, $70