Recreation briefs
April 19, 2011 - 5:13 pm
Karate classes for participants 16 or older are set to begin at 6:30 p.m. today at the Walnut Recreation Center, 3075 N. Walnut Road.
The classes are scheduled from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through May 26. The price is $37 for the sessions. For more information, call 455-8402.
Wetlands Park offers guided walk
A series of guided nature walks wraps up this weekend. The final hike of the series is scheduled for 9:15 a.m. to noon Saturday at Clark County Wetlands Park, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane.
The guided walks are designed for parents to attend with their elementary- and middle school-aged children. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required.
To register, call the parks information center at 455-7522.
SENIOR PICKLE BALL SCHEDULED
Pickle ball play is scheduled from
12:30 to 2:30 p.m. April 26 at the Paradise Recreation Center, 4775 S. McLeod Drive. The game is a combination of lawn tennis, badminton and tennis.
Participation is for seniors 50 or older and is free, but players must sign up for a free Cactus Room membership card. For more information, call 455-7513.
SPECTATORS WELCOME AT GYMKHANA EVENT PLANNED FOR SATURDAY
Southern Nevada Gymkhana is set to host equestrian competitions involving timed and pattern-oriented races, such as barrel races, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Horsemans Park, 5800 E. Flamingo Road.
The event is free for spectators. For more information, call 455-8206 or visit equineeventlv.com.
Henderson CELEBRATES BIRD DAY
The city of Henderson plans to celebrate International Migratory Bird Day from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve, 350 E. Galleria Drive.
The event includes workshops on birding basics and is free for all ages.
For more information or a schedule of events, visit cityofhenderson.com.