Parks & Rec classes for June

Staff Reports

Douglas County Parks & Recreation Department offers classes for children to seniors. Information and registration at the recreation office, 1327 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville, or at 782-9828.

Introduction to horses

Students age 5 to 15 learn about horses, grooming, equipment and hands-on horsemanship. Class is 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, June 9-30, at Mountain View Equestrian Center in Minden. Cost is $80.

Ballet

Students age 3 and older learn ballet and develop concentration, imagination, coordination, self-discipline and confidence. Classes held at World Gym.

Call the recreation department for schedule and cost.

Concealed weapon - certification

Course meets and exceeds Nevada State concealed weapon certification requirements. Class is 6-9:30 p.m. June 17 and June 19 at the Recreation Annex Building and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 20 at the Douglas County Shooting Range. Cost is $90 plus an additional $10 insurance fee.

Scrapbooking

Bring plenty of photos for a day of scrapbooking. Class is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 13 at Gardnerville Elementary School. Cost is $10.

Beginning painting

Students may choose to work in oil, watercolor or acrylics. Instructor assists each student with how to paint a picture. Students need to provide supplies. Class is 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, June 3-24 at the recreation annex building. Cost is $100.

Yoga

Yoga focuses on the body, mind and spirit with concentration on control, stretching and breathing. Class is 9:30-11 a.m. or 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, June 1-29, at the recreation annex building. Bring an exercise mat. Cost is $40.