March 16th Updates from Antioch Parks and Recreation
In the coming weeks, keep an eye out for the 2018 Spring/Summer Recreation Guide in your mailbox! There are also great activities to still register for in the Winter/Spring Recreation Guide. Come visit us at the Antioch Community Center, or visit us online at http://www.ci.antioch.ca.us/Recreation/ to register today!
On Saturday, March 10th the City Council held a Special Meeting at the Nick Rodriguez Community Center. This was the 3rd Public Hearing regarding District-Based Elections.
On Monday, Absolute Ballroom and Red Hot Salsa began a new session with 14 participants between both classes. New sessions of youth dance, adult fitness, and the Comic Book Illustrations art class also began this week.
On Thursday, the Antioch Chamber of Commerce, Antioch Unified School District, and the East County BusinessEducation Alliance held the annual Pathways to Career event at the Antioch Community Center. Students presented information on the High School Pathways program and engaged with vendors in a Career Fair Expo. All participants enjoyed lunch while listening to guest speakers.
On Monday, the Antioch Council of Teens (ACT) went over the list of entertainment to coordinate for the Recreation Department’s 2018 Recreation & Health Expo. So far Darrell Goobeer has been scheduled as the event DJ as well as the Antioch High School’s jazz band and drum line. The ACT is still looking for more entertainment options and hopes to book 2-3 more performers for this event.
On Friday, the ACT met to work on new membership flyers for the 2018-2019 school year. Last week, the City’s Pool Deck replacement contractor completed the first of several pours that will take place as part of this project. The Lap Pool is complete and will be ready for bathers on March 31st! Sign up for an aquatics class today and learn the health benefits of immersion first hand!
Water Park Season passes are on sale now! Get yours today in person at the Antioch Community Center or Online http://www.ci.antioch.ca.us/CitySvcs/Prewett/prices.htm
On Tuesday, 8 senior citizens participated in the quarterly scheduled Computer Class. Class sessions are held each Tuesday between 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Antioch Senior Center. Interested participants may join this 8-week session and repeat as often as they like. Please call the Antioch Senior Center for more information: 925-778-1158.
For community events in Antioch, visit our events page.
