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Item 4ECelebrate Mother's Day with a "Natural" Twist — Walk in the Wildflowers with Mom The early summer wildflowers are ready to burst into bloom and Susan Tuttle, naturalist, will share her knowledge of the "wild" with nature loving moms and others that have ever been a mom or had a mom on Sunday, May 8 at 4:00 p.m. in Bob Jones Park, 3901 North White Chapel. The hike is free and open to the public and is suitable for all ages. No pre- registration is required. The hike will begin at the trailhead behind the new softball fields, at the southernmost entrance to the park. Hikers should dress in layers appropriate to the season, wear boots or other shoes that you don't mind getting muddy, bring water and bug repellant. The nature hikes are sponsored by the Bob Jones Nature Center committee and the City of Southlake. For more information about the May 8 hike or other upcoming hikes, call 817.329.4673. .S'1l11 Mon Tile WeC/ Thir Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Southlake Saturday Nite 7 -10pm 8 Walls in the 9 Park Board 11 SYAC 14 Family Wildflowers Meeting Meeting Camp -out at With Mom Bob Jones 7:00 p.m. Town Hall 4:30 pm Community Bob Jones Park Park 4:00 p.m. 3D Center 7:00 p.m. 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Memorial 31 Day City Offices Closed 1 1 Celebrate Mother's Day with a "Natural" Twist — Walk in the Wildflowers with Mom The early summer wildflowers are ready to burst into bloom and Susan Tuttle, naturalist, will share her knowledge of the "wild" with nature loving moms and others that have ever been a mom or had a mom on Sunday, May 8 at 4:00 p.m. in Bob Jones Park, 3901 North White Chapel. The hike is free and open to the public and is suitable for all ages. No pre- registration is required. The hike will begin at the trailhead behind the new softball fields, at the southernmost entrance to the park. Hikers should dress in layers appropriate to the season, wear boots or other shoes that you don't mind getting muddy, bring water and bug repellant. The nature hikes are sponsored by the Bob Jones Nature Center committee and the City of Southlake. For more information about the May 8 hike or other upcoming hikes, call 817.329.4673. Night Under the Stars Planned for Bob Jones Park The Southlake Parks and Recreation Department's annual family campout will be held Saturday, May 14, at 7:00 p.m. at Bob Jones Park, 3901 North White Chapel, come rain or shine. The cost is $15 per person; ages 3 and under are free. Campers will enjoy hamburgers and hot dogs, make a birdfeeder, participate in a scavenger hunt, enjoy storytelling from the Southlake Public Library around the campfire, make smores, enjoy a light breakfast and experience the great outdoors. Campers must bring their own tents and sleeping gear. Pre- registration is required and a maximum of 30 tents will be 1 accepted. Register at the Bicentennial Park Community Center, 400 North White Chapel. For more information call (817) 748.8104 or (817) 748.8019. Brown Recluse Information: Please be careful during spring cleaning and avoid the nasty arachnid know as the Brown Recluse spider (below). For all who indulge in yard work, cleaning your attics and sheds, and the like, it is important to be careful, wear appropriate protective gear if the job calls for it, and be cautiously alert to your surroundings. Brown Recluse spider bites can have horrible, permanently disfiguring consequences. The spiders like the darkness and tend to live in storage sheds or attics or other areas that might not be frequented by people or light. Please remember to use caution, report any bites immediately, and seek medical assistance. RECREATIONAL TIDBITS Southlake Saturday Nite ... It's Baaaaaaack ... The Southlake Community Services Department will host Southlake Saturday Nite at Durham Elementary /Intermediate School gym for 4 -6 graders Saturday, May 7, from 7:00 p.m. — 10:00 p.m. Activities include live DJ, dancing, 4 on 4 basketball, prizes and concessions. Cost is $6 per person before 4:00 p.m. May 6 and $10 per person at the door. Pre - register at the Bicentennial Park Community Center, 400 North White Chapel. The event is supervised by Community Services staff and a uniformed police officer will be on -site. For more information call (817) 748.8104 or (817) 748.8019. Self- Defense for Women Ages: 18 & up Pre - registration is required LN Violence against women is an everyday reality. This class teaches women how to react to and prevent violent situations by first becoming aware of the surroundings, both physically and mentally. Through basic physical conditioning and repetitive practice of realistic self- defense techniques in various scenario training, women will learn to become a "hard target " -- making herself appear confident and aware. The next step is to transfer her fear and anger into the will to survive and fight back where there is no alternative. Instructor: George Weidenhof Where: Carroll Intermediate Activity Room A minimum of 10 required to sign up; a maximum of 20 accepted. Session II: Mondays, May 2 — Jun 13 (No class 5/30) Code #: 8407.15B Cost: $30/ 6 classes Time: 7:00- 8:00pm Session III: Mondays Jun 27 — Aug 8 (No class 7/4) Code #: 8407.15C Cost: $30/ 6 classes Time: 7:00- 8:00pm Session III: Mondays Aug 22 — Oct 3 (No class 9/5) Code #: 8407.15D Cost: $30/ 6 classes Time: 7:00- 8:00pm Adult Self- Defense Taught by the same instructor, again at Carroll Intermediate, This course targets adults who are interested in Jiu -jitsu as an effective form of self- defense as well as developing physical fitness. Many conditioning exercises are performed in a progressive manner to improve overall cardiovascular capacities and muscle tone. Advanced Jiu -jitsu students will also continue to fine tune their martial art techniques. Session II: Wednesdays May 4 — Jun 8 Code #: 8408.15B Cost: $60/ 12 classes Time: 7:00- 8:00pm Session III: Wednesdays Jun 22 — Jul 27 Code #: 8408.15C Cost :$60/ 12 classes Time: 7:00- 8:00pm Session III: Wednesdays Aug 17 — Sep 21 Code #: 8408.15D Cost: $60/ 12 classes Time: 7:00- 8:00pm