Free to adults 18 and up—all levels welcome! Instructor Angela McLinden leads a weekly one-hour yoga session on Saturdays from 8:15 to 9:15 am, continuing through September 29 (no class September 1) at Majestic View Park, 8900 W. 72nd Ave., Arvada. No registration required. Call 303-424-2739 for more information. Plan to wear layered clothing you can move in, and bring sunscreen, water and a mat. Map and Direction to Majestic View Park: For more information

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A ribbon cutting and official grand opening is set for Saturday, June 2 at the City of Arvada’s newest skate park, just east of the Apex Center at 12920 W. 72nd Avenue. Festivities go from 10 am to 6 pm. Highlights include open skates and clinics, demos by pros, DJs, Kid Zone, autographs and more. The ribbon cutting is set for 2 pm. Update: We've just confirmed the Pro Skaters who will be joining us at the Arvada Skate Park Grand Opening--truly

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Every Sunday in June and July, armed service members and their families (up to two adults and up to two children) will be honored with free access to Secrest Pool, 6820 W. 66th Ave., and Lake Arbor Pool, 7451 W. 83rd Way. Additional family members get a discount rate of $2. Participants will need to show a military ID, and the offer is for both active service members and veterans.

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AGENDA JUNE 7, 2012 – 6:30 P. M. Apex Center – Randall Room 13150 West 72nd Avenue, Arvada, Colorado 80005 CALL TO ORDER APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND ADDITION OF AGENDA ITEMS (Emergency items and other public business for which notice was not possible may be considered.) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MAY 17, 2012 PUBLIC INPUT (Each speaker is asked to limit comments to 5 minutes and to please not repeat previous comments.) NEW BUSINESS 1. Summertree Lane Update – Mike Miles 2. 2013 Proposed Rental/Admission Fees – Mike Miles 3. Golf Irrigation Project

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Books are fun! You knew that, right? So come in and enjoy the Books Are Fun Book Fair, in the Apex Center Party Room, 13150 W. 72nd Ave., on Friday, June 15 from 8 am to 5 pm, and Saturday, June 16 from 7 to 11 am. Browse and buy from over 250 titles at great prices for all ages and interests -- these are top quality books from leading publishers. Just in time for Father's Day and graduations! Admission

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From 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Father’s Day, June 17, classic cars and motorcycles fill the Apex Center parking lot, along with music and refreshments at the annual Apex PRD Foundation Car Show. The show is free for spectators; proceeds from car show entries benefit the Apex PRD Foundation. For an entry form, visit foundation.apexprd.org/2012-fathers-day-car-show, stop by any Apex PRD facility, or call 303-424-2739 to have one sent to you. To

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Some babies can crawl really fast! If your little speedster has surprised you with the amount of territory he or she can cover, we have the event for you: The Diaper Dash at the Father’s Day 5K, presented by The Goddard School and Apex PRD! This new event is for babies under age 1 who are crawling but not yet walking. It takes place in the Apex Center Gym at 10:30 on June 17, and there are prizes for

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AGENDA JUNE 21, 2012 – 6:30 P.M. Apex Center – Randall Room 13150 West 72nd Avenue, Arvada, Colorado 80005 CALL TO ORDER APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND ADDITION OF AGENDA ITEMS (Emergency items and other public business for which notice was not possible may be considered.) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 7, 2012 PUBLIC INPUT (Each speaker is asked to limit comments to 5 minutes and to please not repeat previous comments.) NEW BUSINESS 1. 2012 Vision 2020 Citizen’s Review Committee Report – Randy Greenwood 2. 2011 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report – Bob

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Workshops hosted by Arvada Police Animal Management Unit While coyotes are found throughout the West, they are extremely adaptable and thrive in urban areas. Coyotes are attracted to neighborhoods due to the availability of garbage, pet food and even small pets, which coyotes see as prey. What can you do to be prepared when encountering a coyote? How can you discourage a coyote’s approach? What kind of devices can you use to haze a coyote? Learn the answers to these questions by attending one of

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P U B L I C N O T I C E CANCELLATION OF MEETING Notice is hereby given that the regular meeting of the Apex Park and Recreation District Board of Directors, scheduled for Thursday, July 5, 2012, has been cancelled.

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