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PARK CITY PARENT
SUMMER CALENDAR:
Fun things to do all summer long!

ONGOING:
Summer Reading Program at the Park City and Summit County Libraries: Catch The Reading Bug, starting June 1. Fun activities and events all summer long, including monthly special events and weekly story times. 1255 Park Ave. or 6505 N. Landmark Dr. Call the Park City Library at 615-5600 or the Summit County Library at 615-3900 for more information.
Kimball Arts Center Gallery Stroll: Last Friday of each month at 6 p.m. starting at the Kimball Art Center, 638 Park Ave. 435-649-8882, Admission is $7, children 10 and under free.

APRIL:
Meet the ghosts of Park City's past: Friday, April 25 Characters from Park City's past come alive to share their stories. Two shows: 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Washington School Inn, 543 Park Ave.
Spring on Ice Skating Spectacular: Friday, April 25 Join the Ice Angelzz Synchronized Skating Team, staff professionals, aerial silk artist Kinsley Johnson and gust skaters from Salt Lake City for some great music and fantastic skating to celebrate spring. 6:30-8 p.m. at the Park City Ice Arena, admission is $5, kids 5 and under are free.

MAY:
Cinco de Mayo 5K fun run: Saturday, May 3 5K fun run, sponsored by the Colby School, to benefit the Mountain Trails Foundation. 9 a.m. at The Colby School.
Young Riders Bike Swap: Saturday and Sunday, May 3-4 At White Pine Touring, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, visit youngriders.com for more information.

JUNE:
15th Annual Children's Fair: Sunday, June 1 Soaring Wings Montessori School's celebration of the child will feature games, moon walk, inflatable obstacle course, a giant slide, pony rides, food and entertainment for the entire family. All proceeds benefit the Earth and her children. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at City Park, call 640-4858 for more information.
2008 Children's Festival: Saturday, June 14 A celebration of children's art, food, and entertainment. Pony rides, face painting, lift rides, food and craft items will be available for purchase. General admission to the event is free. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ray's Lawn at Sundance.
Fourth Annual Swaner Nature Festival: Saturday, June 21 Found up the family and walk, run, bike or carpool to the Nature Festival -- local environmental organizations, live music, a kids' art tent, nature walks, food and a native plant sale. Free admission. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Basin Recreation Field House. 649-1767 or visit swanerecocenter.org for more information.
Your Barn Door's Open! Saturday, June 21 Pig Roast at the McPolin Farm. Great food in a magical place, music, dancing an other entertainment. And the Barn Door will be OPEN! All day long, $25 for adults, $15 for children 12 and under. 615-5819.
Magic with Timothy, Monday, June 23 Prepare to be amazed! 11 a.m. at the Santy Auditorium at the Park City Library, parkcitylibrary.org for more information.

JULY:
Oakley's 4th of July Celebration and Rodeo: Friday, July 4 Festivities include PRCA Rodeo, horse show, barbeque, fireworks and much more! Call 435-783-5734 or visit oakleycity.com for more information.
July 4th Traditional Celebration: Friday, July 4 All-day activities: pancake breakfast at City park, 5K walk/run; mid-morning parade down Main Street followed by a picnic, free live entertainment and games for children at City Park, annual doubles volleyball tournament, fireworks display at dusk. Call 649-6100 or visit www.parkcityinfo.com for more information.
July 3rd Celebration at The Canyons, Thursday, July 3 Are you ready to start your Independence Day one day early? Then head over to The Canyons Resort for a big party in The Resort Village featuring a free concert and fireworks show. Call 649-5400 or visit thecanyons.com for more information.
National Ability Center Open House, Saturday, July 19 The NAC is hosting their annual open house from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, contact Jennifer Atkin at 435-200-0985 or jennifera@discovernac.org.
Eric Herman's Cool Tunes for Kids, Wednesday, July 30 Rock out to kid-friendly tunes at 11 a.m. at the Park City Library. www.parkcitylibrary.org for more information.

AUGUST:
Kimball Kids' Korner at 39th Annual Park City Kimball Arts Festival: Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 2-3 Main Street is closed to traffic and open to festival goers! The longest-running arts festival in the West and the biggest summer event in Park City. Admission is free. Call 649-8882 for more information.
Carnival of Animals: Wednesday, Aug. 6 Presented by Utah Symphony/Utah Opera's Deer Valley Musica festival. Bring your family for an evening of chamber music. Inaugural performance at the newly-constructed Temple Har Shalom, 3700 North Brookside Court at 7:30 p.m. Check out utahsymphonyopera.org for more information.
Soldier Hollow Classic Sheepdog Championship: Friday-Sunday, Aug. 29-Sept. 1 The Soldier Hollow Classic celebrates the rich, global cultures of shepherding people by bringing this world-class sheepdog competition to the Olympic Hills of Soldier Hollow. There will be bagpipe music, food, arts and crafts, animal activities and demonstrations every day of the event. Call 435-654-2002 or visit soldierhollowclassic.com for more information.

To add an event to the Park City Parent Calendar, e-mail kristina@parkrecord.com. Don't forget to check out The Park Record Calendar for more summer events.


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PARK CITY PARENT
Index to Advertisers

South Summit Aquatic and Fitness Center
Gym, racquetball, rock wall, pool, private rentals:
Summer schedules and rates

Dance Tech
Park City's nationally renowned studio:
Summer Dance Camps

Park City Orthodontics
Park City's only full-time orthodontist:
Free initial consultation

YouthTheatre
Theater camps for ages 4-14:
Summer Theater Camps

Park City Recreation
Dirt bike clinics; swim team; skateboard, soccer and tennis camps and more:
Information and online registration

The Ark at St. John's
Child care for kids up to age 7 at Quarry Village:
Summer fun activities

Arts-Kids
Film, arts and creative writing camps:
Camp calendars

Mad Science
Sparking imaginative learning:
2008 summer camps

Kindermusik
Classes for infants and kids up to age 7:
Kindermusik Camps

Park City Dental Assoc.
Welcoming new patients:
List of services

Olympic Legacy Camp
10 Olympic sports in four fun filled days:
Register online

Camp Rogers
YMCA camps for boys and girls:
For more information

Tally Ho Farm
Equestrian academy:
Summer camps and classes

Young Riders
Recreational cycling and race teams:
Schedules and registration

Utah Conservatory
Private instruction on all instruments and voice:
Music lessons

Basin Recreation
Softball, soccer, yoga, running:
Schedules and registration

Youth WinterSports Alliance
A 2002 Salt Lake Olympics Legacy program:
About the organization

Morgan Stanley Investment Firm
Ron Reilly, Financial Advisor:
contact

Heber Valley Railroad
Scenic and themed train rides:
For tickets and information

Deer Valley Resort
Lift-served mountain biking, adventure camps and more:
For pricing and details

The Colby School
A private academic academy:
Applications for the 2008-2009 school year

Park City Cooking School
Kids camps featuring cuisine from around the world:
Summer camp registration

Imagination Place
Celebrating the joy of family music:
For more information

Utah Museum of Natural History
Take a closer look at the world:
Weekly summer camps, K-5 grades

Bio Green
Organic based landscaping:
For more information

Alf Engen Ski Museum
Interactive exhibits for the whole family:
For more information

The National Ability Center
Discovery Camps for people with disabilities:
Complete list of programs

Life Arts Center
Offering a plethora of creative programs:
Calendar of events and arts camps

The Canyons
Adventures include swimming, yoga, hikes, field trips and more:
Schedules and registration

The Shop
Yoga classes and special events for kids and families:
Yoga class schedules

Wasatch Kids Camps
Summer field trips, friends and fun:
Camp calendar and registration

Teacups and Treasures
Theme parties for special occaisions:
Contact information

Turner Time
Video and photography services:
List of services

Park City Extreme
Competitive club soccer:
Schedules and registration

University of Utah
Div. of Continuing Education classes and day camps:
Schedules and registration

Park City Karate
Building self esteem and respect through karate training:
Class schedule and registration

London School of Guitar
In-home guitar lessons, available in Park City: Call (801) 906-8248

One.
Soccer camps for ages 10-18:
For more information

Bobby Lawrence Karate Training Center
Programs for ages 3 and above:
Summer karate camps