Welcome to this week’s edition of Deadline Wednesday Gazette.

Here you will find information about deadlines and other exciting things going on at the Hays Recreation Commission!
Please feel free to e-mail us with comments, questions or concerns.
We love to hear from you!

DEADLINES FOR JUNE 26TH
If a class is full PLEASE put your name on the waiting list. We always do our best to accommodate everyone so if you are not on the waiting list and we add an additional class you will miss out!

EVERYONE
DASH 4 DISABILITIES FUN RUN
This year we will be hosting our 2nd annual Dash 4 Disabilities FUN RUN! This run will consist of your choice of a 1 mile run/walk or a 5K run/walk. The run will not be timed, and the proceeds will go to help support the Special Populations programs held by HRC. Our goal is to make it so our programs are free or inexpensive for our participants. We will also be putting the money towards an annual Hoedown Event for the Special Populations and their families. Don’t miss out on this fun event, and a great way to give back and make our community a better place for people of all abilities. Sponsors for this event include: DSNWK, and The ARC of Central Plains.
Entry Deadline: June 27
Entry Fee: $10.00, $12.00 after the deadline
Held on: Saturday, June 29
Times: Registration at 8:15am, Event begins at 9:00am
Ages: All ages
Location: Front of Hays Aquatic Park
Limitations: Min. 15

YOUTH SPORTS
YOUTH VOLLEYBALL CAMP
Learn the fundamentals of volleyball through participation in our youth camp. Play is open to boys and girls in grades 3rd – 8th (2012 – 13 school year).
Entry Deadline: June 26
Camp dates: July 8 – 12

Times Grades Fees
1:00 – 2:00pm 3rd – 5th grade $20.00
2:15 – 4:15pm 6th – 8th grade $35.00
Instructor: Karen Nowak
Location: Recreation Center
Awards: All participants will receive a camp T-shirt

BABY TAS (5 & OLDER)
FEEL THE SPARK – NEW
Music will spark fun and joy for children and their adults moving, playing, singing and exploring one, two or three of these special classes. Family groups are invited to enroll. Sign-up for one or more sessions.
Entry Deadline: Session 1: June 26
Session 2: July 3
Session 3: July 10
Entry Fee: $5.00 per person
Held on: Session: 1 Wednesday, July 3
Session: 2 Wednesday, July 10
Session 3: Wednesday, July 17
Time: 9:15 – 9:45am
Ages: 8 months – 6 years w/an adult
Location: Hays Recreation
Limitations: Min. 5 Max. 12
Instructor: JoAnn Jordan, Board Certified Music Therapist

SHAKERS
Turn a Pringles container into a maraca by adding beans, noodles and mixer of pasta. The kids with finger paint a sheet of paper to be attached to the can. We will end with a music sounding environment.
Entry Deadline: June 26
Entry Fee: $3.00
Held on: Friday, June 28
Time: 9:30 – 10:00am
Ages: 6 – 24 w/an adult
Location: Recreation Center
Limitations: Min. 5 Max. 15

TINY TAS (5 & OLDER)
FEEL THE SPARK – NEW
Music will spark fun and joy for children and their adults moving, playing, singing and exploring one, two or three of these special classes. Family groups are invited to enroll. Sign-up for one or more sessions.
Entry Deadline: Session 1: June 26
Session 2: July 3
Session 3: July 10
Entry Fee: $5.00 per person
Held on: Session: 1 Wednesday, July 3
Session: 2 Wednesday, July 10
Session 3: Wednesday, July 17
Time: 9:15 – 9:45am
Ages: 8 months – 6 years w/an adult
Location: Hays Recreation
Limitations: Min. 5 Max. 12
Instructor: JoAnn Jordan, Board Certified Music Therapist

TWEEN TAS (5 & OLDER)
PAINTED SNEAKERS
Customize your own pair of shoes by starting with a little design and a lot of paint. You can pick your design and find your colors to make one in million designs that no one else has. Let us know your shoe size and let the fun begin. During the second class you can add some more color or decorate your shoestrings to match. Let the fun begin!
Entry Deadline: June 26
Entry Fee: $10.00
Held on: Tuesday, July 2nd & 9th
Times: 9:30 – 10:30 am
Ages: 6 & older
Location: Recreation Center
Limitations: Min. 5 Max. 15

ADULT LEISURE
INTRODUCTION TO MASSAGE THERAPY – NEW
Have you ever wanted to learn Massage Therapy? This will be a two-day; hands on course will show you how to use your body efficiently, using tools such as: hot stones, aromatherapy, and Chinese cupping.
Please, contact Ceena Owens for more information at: 785-301-2218!
Entry Deadline: June 26
Entry Fee: $250.00
Held on: Saturday & Sunday, June 29 & 30
Times: 10:00 – 4:00pm
Ages: 18 & older
Location: Elements of Massage – 1308 Main St.
Limitations: Min. 3
Instructor: Ceena Owens -RN, RMT

ACTIVELY 55 CLUB
ROCK OUT WELLNESS – NEW
Explore and learn ways music can add to your health routine. Both informational and experiential opportunities will be included each week. Interests of the participants will guide the areas explored and the music used.
Entry Deadline: June 26
Entry Fee: $7.50
Held on: July 1,8,15
Ages: 55 & older
Location: Recreation Center
Limitations: Min. 8 Max. 20

POKER WALK – NEW
“Do you have a Flush? Nope… but if I make another lap I might get a better card!” Join us to walk & play poker all in perfect weather year-round. Each lap around the gym you draw a card. After seven laps you have a poker hand. As you continue walking laps simply discard a playing card & draw another card to make the best possible 7 card hand of the day. A gift card will be given to the best hand. Finish the day with a cup of coffee, tea or juice along with a special treat.
Entry Deadline: June 26
Entry Fee: FREE
Held on: July 3
Time: 8:00 – ?
Ages: 55 & older
Location: Recreation Center
Limitations: Min. 5 Max. 15

SPECIAL POPS
To participate in these activities, a person must:
-be diagnosed with intellectual disabilities
-have a significant learning or vocational problem
Special Pops – GAME NIGHT
Join us for an evening full of fun, playing original board games and interactive games on the Wii! We’ll have snacks and drinks available as well! Don’t miss an opportunity to hang out with your friends and socialize.
Entry Deadline: June 26
Entry Fee: FREE
Held on: Thursday, June 27
Times: 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Ages: All Ages
Location: Recreation Center
Limitations: Min. 5 Max. 30

WELLNESS
HELL CREEK ON HEELS TRAIL RACE SERIES
Join Hays Recreation in conjunction with Sara Kay Carrell of Wild Within You for the Third annual trail running series, Hell Creek on Heels! The Switchgrass Trail at Wilson State Park will NOT leave you disappointed! All trail runs will begin at the trail head for Switchgrass Trail, which is located in the Switchgrass Campground of Wilson State Park. All events are fully supported with aid stations. Come on out and give your Wild a try! Run distances are approximate due to the nature of trail running. Be prepared for the event to be a tad bit longer! Check for most current trail conditions at Facebook Switchgrass Trail!
Entry Deadline: Session 3: June 26 – Off-road Duathlon
Session 4: July 24 – Trail 25k & 5k
Session 5: August 7 – Trail 10k & 5k
Session 6: Sept 18 – Trail 30K & 5k
Entry Fee: $20 for each event, $5.00 late fee after the deadline
Held on: Duathlon (bike/run/bike) – Sunday, June 30
Trail 25k and 5k – Sunday, July 28
Trail 10k and 5k – Sunday, August 11
Trail 30k and 5k – Sunday, Sept 22
Time: races register at 7:00am, with a 8:00am start
Location: Wilson State Park, 5 mi. N. of I-70 – Exit 206 on K232

AQUATICS
HRC SWIM LESSON PROGRAM
Classes will be held on Monday – Thursday.
Each class is 45 min. long. Red Cross guidelines are followed. You need to choose a Session, Time, and Level!
You will not be contacted unless your requested time is not available, please mark these dates on your calendar.
Make up dates: In case of bad weather, class can be made up on Fridays of week one and two.
Refund policy: There are no refunds issued after the first day of class.
Entry Deadline: Session 2: June 26
Session 3: July 10
Entry Fee: $30.00, $2.50 discount for each additional child enrolled
Held on: Session 2: July 8 – July 19
Session 3: July 22 – Aug 2
Time: Time A: 9:15 – 10:00am
Time B: 10:15 – 11:00am
Ages: 5 & older as of June 1
Levels: Session 2: Levels 1 – 6
Session 3: Levels 1 – 5
Location: Hays Aquatic Park
Limitations: Min. 4 Max. 10 per class

UPCOMING DEADLINES
July 3
Adapted Day Camp
Alphabet Daze
Ballet Level 2
Bowling 4 Beginners
Feel the Spark
Glow Art
Going to the Fair
Kanine Kollege
Kid’s Pizza Pizzazz
Meal Preparation
Messy Monsters
Our Big Backyard
Pizza Crust for adults
School’s Out
SP JAM
Tatting
Tennis Lessons
Zumbatomic