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• 10 minutes from Eppley Airport,Omaha, NE

• At the intersection of I-80 and I-29• Numerous restaurants

OMAHA’S EPPLEY AIRPORT

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Iowa

Riverfront Trail

• Tish’s

• Comfort Suites

Harrah’sCasinoand Hotel •

Ameristar Casino and Hotel

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites

Hampton Inn

ValuePlace

IMAX &Star Cinema

Quaker SteakHooters

Ruby Tuesday •Springhill Suites

Bass ProUncle Buck’s

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• Tons of shopping• Free parking• 3 casinos

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Amerisports BarHeritage Buffet

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WhiskeyRoadhouse

Jack Binion’sSteakhouse

JB’s CaféVillage Square Buffet

RiversideGrille

Joe’sKarting

StirConcertCove

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WELCOME

The City of Council Bluffs is now on Facebook! Becomea fan and find out all your community has to offer.

On behalf of the City of Council Bluffs, I am pleased topresent the 2012 City Fun & Action Guide. Council Bluffsis a strong and resilient community as was shown thispast summer as we survived the flood. Our citizen's cametogether to protect each other from the rising waters toensure that the programs and facilities in this guide couldcontinue. This guide showcases everything that we haveto offer the community, for families, youth and adults alike.

If you haven't seen all the wonderful changes to CouncilBluffs, then you need to make sure you check them outthis summer. The Historic Dodge House has beenrenovated and will be open for tours all summer. TheLibrary has its new parking lot so stop on in and check outa book or the teen center. Several miles of trails have beencleaned off and repair so hop on your bikes or enjoy a walkon them from the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge to theWestern Historic Trails Center or to the new elevatedwalkway at Big Lake.

I know that by the time you get to the back cover of thisguide you will see, and hopefully experience, everythingthat Council Bluffs has to offer you and your family. Withso much going on, it's easy to see why Council Bluffs isthe "Iowa's Spirit!"

Sincerely,Tom HanafanMayor

Parks & Recreation..........................................328-4650Library .............................................................323-7553City Hall—Mayor’s Office.................................328-4601Dodge House ...................................................322-2406U.P. Museum ...................................................329-8307Bluffs Arts Council...........................................328-4992Recycling Center..............................................328-4985Keep CB Beautiful ............................................328-4974Dodge Riverside Golf Course...........................328-4660Western Historic Trails Center .........................366-4900

Entertainment District Map .....................................................2CB Public Library Events ........................................................4Camps & Lesson Programs....................................................5Adult Sports & Special Events ................................................6Bluffs Arts Council ..................................................................7Dodge Riverside Golf Club/Riverside Grille.............................8CB Museums.....................................................................9-10Youth Special Events ............................................................11Aquatic Information ..............................................................12CB Parks Map .......................................................................13Music & Movies in the Park .................................................16Christy Creme .......................................................................17CB First Night .......................................................................18Youth Sports.........................................................................19Keep CB Beautiful .................................................................20Beautify the Bluffs.................................................................21CB Trail Map .........................................................................22Iowa West Public Art ............................................................23CB Rec Complex & Park Rentals ..........................................24CBFD Hydrant Parties ...........................................................25Boys & Girls Club of CB........................................................26

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT PHONENUMBERS

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400 Willow Ave • Council Bluffs, Ia 51503 • 712-323-7553Monday - Thursday • 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. • Friday - Saturday • 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. • Sunday • 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m

• SUMMER READING CLUB “DREAM BIG”:For all kids 6th grade and youngerJune 1 - July 31

• STORY TIMES: Especially appropriate forages 4-7, although all ages welcome- June 4 - July 24- Mondays OR Tuesdays: 10:00 - 10:30- No registration required- Daycares welcome - Special Guest Presenter after the Monday

Story Time: 10:30 - 11:00

• STORY TIMES: Especially appropriate forages 2-3, although all under 5 are welcome- Tuesdays OR Thursdays: 10:30 - 11:00

• WEDNESDAY SPECIALS: For all kids 6thgrade and younger- Each June and July Wednesday (except July 4)- 10:00 - 11:00- No registration required- Daycares welcome

• IPTV’S Dan Wardell’s Summer ReadingRoad Trip: All ages- Monday, June 11- 9:00 OR 10:00

For a complete listing of all kid’s activities, checkat the Library or the Library web page:www.cbpl.lib.ia.us

TEEN SUMMER GAMEGrades 6-12June 1-July 31

Teen Summer Game Kickoff Event—June 1stStop by the library’s parking lot anytime from 12p.m. to 4 p.m. to register for the Teen SummerGame and then stay to play games and hang out!But don’t worry—if you can’t make it on June 1st,you can still register for the Teen Summer Gameanytime from June 1st to July 31st.

Main-Event Mondays Every Monday at 2 p.m., join us at the library forawesome events – we’re making Franken-Toys,altering T-shirts for a night out on the town, battlingit out in Marshmallow Wars, and more!

READ, WATCH, LISTEN, DO

All summer long, you can collect points as a part ofour Teen Summer Game. All you have to do isRead, Watch, Listen, and Do activities listed on ourgame board and you’ll earn points for raffle ticketsand prizes.

For a complete listing of all teen activities, checkat the Library or the Teen Central web page:www.cbpl.lib.ia.us/teens


This full-day, ten-week camp is for 5-12 year olds.Register for one week or the whole summer!

Camp Adventure has something for everyone:May 29 - August 10

• Energetic, caring staff• Daily games, sports, and outdoor play• Swimming at the city's outdoor water parks• Weekly field trips (additional fees apply) at great sites

such as Henry Doorly Zoo and Werner Ballpark.• Arts and crafts• Catered daily lunch or school lunch at Walnut Grove• 50% discount off swim and tennis lessons• Low staff-to-camper ratios• and more!

ROBERTS PARK ~ 1000 N. 25th StFULL WEEK RATES: $115 (first child) $210 (two children)

$95 (each additional)THREE DAY RATES: $90 (first child) $160 (two children)

$70 (each additional)SINGLE DAY RATES: $30 (one child) $55 (two children)

$25 (each additional)Payment for each week is due at the beginning of the week.

Participants attending one week or less must pay at time of registration.

CAMPS & LESSON PROGRAMSCAMP ADVENTURE TENNIS LESSONS

Junior Wheelchair Sports Camp is a one-week FREEcamp, July 23-27th, for school-aged children.Children are not required to use wheelchairs full-timein their daily lives, but all camp activities will bewheelchair dependent. Campers will participate in avariety of sports, including swimming, track,cycling, weight lifting, dance, racquetball,volleyball, tennis, and more!

This year's camp will once again be held at IowaSchool for the Deaf's Lied Multipurpose Complex(3501 Harry Langdon Blvd.)

JUNIORWHEELCHAIR CAMP

Youth Tennis Lessons offer instructional tennis classes for children ages 5-18. We have four different sessionsthroughout the summer. Each session has a beginner,intermediate, and advanced level.

Several sessions to choose from• Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced lessons• Two great locations: Thomas Jefferson and Abraham

Lincoln High Schools.One child in the family:One session: $44Two or more sessions: $40/sessionTwo or more children in the family:One session: $40Two or more sessions: $35/session

SESSION 1: JUNE 4—27Monday and Wednesday

Thomas Jefferson High School

SESSION 2: JUNE 5—28Tuesday and Thursday

Abraham Lincoln High School

SESSION 4: JULY 9—AUGUST 1Monday and Wednesday

Thomas Jefferson High School

SESSION 5: JULY 10—AUGUST 2Tuesday and Thursday

Abraham Lincoln High School


SPRING/SUMMERLEAGUES

• Teams will play 1 game a night during a 12-14 gameseason, depending on the weather

• Team numbers are limited to 8 per division per night• Men's and Co-Ed Leagues (Players may not play on

more than one team in the same league. Players maynot play in two different divisions - D players muststay with D teams, E with E, etc.)

• $300/team plus Umpire Fees• Games begin the week of April 15th• Registrations will not be accepted until after February

1st• Registrations are due when leagues are full or March

23, whichever comes first

FALL LEAGUES• Teams will play 2 games a night during a 12-14 game

season, depending on the weather• Team numbers are limited to 8 per division per night• Men's and Co-Ed Leagues (Players may not play on

more than one team in the same league. Players maynot play in two different divisions - D players muststay with D teams, E with E, etc.)

• $175/team plus Umpire Fees• Games begin the week after Labor Day• Registrations will not be accepted until after July 2• Registrations are due when leagues are full or August

17, whichever comes first

ADULT SPORTS & SPECIAL EVENTS

Download

registration

forms online!

www.cbparksandrec.org

We have discounted theme park tickets for Adventureland,Worlds of Fun & Oceans of Fun. $1.00 from every ticketsale goes directly to the Parks and Recreation Department.Tickets are limited, so be sure to take advantage of thisgreat offer!

Prices:• Adventureland tickets -

$31 per ticket Gate Price - $39,Children 4-9 $23, Children 3 & under FREE

• Worlds of Fun tickets - $32 per ticket Gate Price - $47 per ticket

• Oceans of Fun tickets - $24 per ticket Gate Price - $30 per ticket

• Jr./Sr. Passport tickets for Oceans of Fun/Worlds of Fun

$20 per ticket Gate Price - $23.50

DISCOUNTED THEMEPARK TICKETS

BLACK SQUIRRELTRIATHLON

August 25, 2012 • Lake Manawa State ParkRace Starts: 7:15am

Youth Race Starts at NoonAges: 7 & OlderDivisions: Ind & Teams

Age Groups; 7-8 • 9-10 • 11-14 • 15-1920-24 • 25-29 • 30-3435-39 • 40-44 • 45-49 50-54 • 55-59 • 60+

Open Water 1000 yd swimBike 19.3 miles, 3 loops around lakeRun 6.2 miles on city trails

Entry Fee: $55/ind $115/teamBefore August 19th (includes shirt & medal)$65/ind $145/teamAfter August 18th (shirt not guaranteed)

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1/2 mile south of the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge

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Railswest Railroad Museum

General Dodge House605 3rd Street Council Bluffs, IA 51503

(712) 322-2406In its newest display, "Dodge’s Tracks and Ties"

visitors to the Dodge House will journey through

the early days of Grenville Dodge, including his

formative years at Norwich to his family life and

his exciting and notable place on the pages on

history for 19th century America.

www.dodgehouse.orgVisit our website for upcoming events!

HOURS: Tuesday~Saturday 10AM-5PM • Sunday 1-5PM

CLOSED: Mondays, January & some holidays

April 7th Easter Egg Dash starting at 10am

May 12th Chipper Days & National Railroad Day

June 1-30 Celebrate 25 years of the

RailsWest Railroad Museum with

family activities scheduled each weekend.

Visit Council Bluffs’ History!

HOURS: Tuesday- Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 1-4,

CLOSED MONDAYS

Website: www.thehistoricalsociety.org

Find us on Facebook under

Council Bluffs, IA Railroads

Google+ The Historical Society of Pottawattamie County

Corner of 16th & Main, Council Bluffs, IA

712-323-5182 E-mail: [email protected]


YOUTH SPECIAL EVENTS

If you are a kid between 9 and 14 who loves to run, jump and throw,the Hershey Track Meet is for you! Come on out and join in the funby competing in basic track and field events and have a chance of alifetime to receive an all expense paid trip to compete in the annual North AmericanFinal Meet held in Hershey, PA each year. Beginners and track enthusiasts allwelcome. Everyone's a winner because you are making the choice to get fit! Youmust pre-register for this event by May 4th.

FREE! Council Bluffs Stadium Wilson Jr. High

Council Bluffs, IA 51501 May 5, 2012 • 9:00 AM

EASTER EGG HUNTCouncil Bluffs Parks & Rec will host their annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday,April 7th, 2012. The Hunt, which is free to children ages one to 10, will start at

9 a.m. at Roberts Park (1000 N. 25th St.). The children will be dividedinto three age groups. In addition to eggs, the Fire Dept & Police

Dept will bring equipment to show the children, along withstickers and other treats. The Easter Bunny will also make anappearance. No registration is necessary. The Hunt will beginpromptly at 10 a.m., rain or shine, so all participants are

encouraged to arrive early. Parking is free.

PLACEKICK, PUNT, & THROW“Placekick, Punt, andThrow” is a footballskills competitionsponsored by theIowa Parks & RecAssociation. Theevent will be held inSeptember at the CBRec Complex.Dateand time to bedetermined. Entry feefor the program is $4.00.Parents must sign a waiverof liability form for his/herchild and should pick up this format the Parks & Recreation Office prior tothe day of the event if he/she is not planning to attend theevent with their child.

The Placekick, Punt, and Throw football event has six agecategories for competition: Boys & girls ages 8, 9, 10,

11, 12 and 13. Age is determined as of date of thelocal competition. Boys and girls will placekick

from a tee, punt and pass the football for bothdistance and accuracy. The best score of two

attempts in each event are totaled for theoverall score.

The top three participants in each agecategory advance to District Competitionand a chance to advance to the StateFinals in October at the BergstromFootball Indoor Practice Facility on the

campus of Iowa State University.

AQUATIC INFORMATION

PIRATE COVE WATER PARK 915 N. 21st STREET

712-328-4694

KATELMAN WATER PARK1230 16TH AVENUE

712-328-4939

SWIM LESSONSRED CROSS LEVELS I-VI

$25/SESSION (5 classes per session) EACH CLASS IS 35 MINUTES LONG TOTS (3-6 YRS OLD): 30 MIN. CLASSES

LESSONS ARE SEMI-PRIVATE(5 per class)

TIMES 8:30, 9:10, 9:50, 10:30, and 11:10am

SESSION 1 SESSION 2 June 4-8 June 11-15 SESSION 3 SESSION 4June 18-22 June 25-29 SESSION 5 SESSION 6July 9-13 July 16-20SESSION 7 SESSION 8July 23-27 July 30-Aug. 3

The Council Bluffs Pools are now on Facebook! Becomea fan and find out what’s going on this summer.

HOURS:MONDAY

12:00-8:00 P.M

TUESDAY—THURSDAY12:00-7:00 P.M

FRIDAY—SUNDAY 12:00-6:00 P.M

SEASON PASS POLICY: Swim Passes are for the use of thepurchaser only. Verification of familymembers for season passes may berequired. Season passes are forrecreational swimming at the twomunicipal outdoor pools only. Passesmust be shown each time uponentering the pool. Pools usually closeAugust 20th - 25th, depending onavailable staff. All children seven (7)years of age or younger must beaccompanied by an adult duringrecreation swimming. No season passor punch card refunds or partialrefunds.

SEASON PASS (1 CHILD OR ADULT)$60

SEASON PASS(IMMEDIATE FAMILY ONLY,

UP TO 5 MEMBERS) $185

SEASON PASS(ADD. FAMILY MEMBERS)

$50/PERSON POOL RENTAL (30 PEOPLE OR LESS)$175 Pirate Cove & $125 Katelman

POOL RENTAL (ADDITIONAL PEOPLE)$3/PERSON

FAMILY NIGHTS$2/PERSON

RECREATION SWIMMING$5/$4 w/out water slides

PUNCH CARD (10 SWIMS)$40/$30 w/out water slides

RECREATION SWIMMING$4

PUNCH CARD (10 SWIMS)$30

POOL PARTIESMay be booked beginning

Opening Day (at the pools).

FAMILY NIGHTSMondays • 5:00—8:00 p.m.

PIRATE COVE SWIM UNDER THE LIGHTS

June 12, July 15, and August 5

KATELMAN SWIM UNDER THE LIGHTS

June 19, July 22

DOGGIE DIPKatelman Pool,

Aug 25th • 2:00-5:00 p.m.$8/dog

OPENING DAY • MAY 26, 2012



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6 Broadway Skate Park

1300 W Broadway

7 Cook

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8 CB Recreation Complex

2900 Richard Downing Ave

9 Cochran Park

100 S 21st St

10 Dodge Riverside Golf Club

2 Harrah's Boulevard

11 Fairmount Park

Graham and Park Entrance

12 Fairview Cemetery

LaFayette and N 2nd St

13 Historic Dodge House

605 S 3rd St

14 Golden Spike Monument

21st & 9th Ave

15 Graham Park

Frank and Gleason

16 Iowa West Foundation Trail Head

Highway 275 & S. Omaha Bridge Rd

17 Katelman Water Park

1230 16th Ave

18 Kimball

1801 North Broadway

19 Kirn Park

100 1/2 5th Ave

20 Lake Manawa State Park

1100 South Shore Dr

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24 Malmore Park

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25 Manawa City

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26 Narrows River Access

N 25th St

27 Peterson Park

2500 S 8th St

28 Pirate Cove Water Park

915 N 21st St

29 Playland Park

4000 Avenue B

30 Prospect Park

1000 Harrison

31 RailsWest Railroad Museum

16th Ave & S Main St

32 River's Edge Park

4200 Ave B

33 Roberts Park

1000 N 25th St

34 Sternhill

1031 N 8th St

35 Sunset Park

1000 16th Ave

36 Trolley Park

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37 Twin City

3300 Renner

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1300 Franklin

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1200 S 35th St

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2853 N. Broadway

Council Bluffs, IA 51503

712-322-2778

Open Monday-Saturday10am-10pm

Sundays & Holidays11am-10pm

Serving families with icee creamm treats including vanilla, chocolate & strawberry ice cream and a new homemade sherbet

every day as well as a selection from our grill.

Dog Days of SummerChristy Creme hosts its annual “Dog Days of Summer”

on the 2nd Tuesday and Wednesday of August to benefit

the overheated dogs of the metro area. When a customer

buys a cone for himself, Christy Creme provides a free

cone for the customer’s dog in its favorite flavor!

Lap of the BluffsWe organized the first annual “One Lap of the Bluffs”

bicycle ride in October of 2005. Discover the vast

network of Council Bluffs and Omaha trails including

the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge that was completed

in 2008 and has been included in our ride since.


First Night is a celebration of the New Year through the Arts• Alcohol-free family celebration of art and music

• Dance, music, storytellers, theater, comedy, magic, & children’s activities• 3pm to 10pm, December 31, 2012

• Free parking• Free shuttle service

Mark your calendars for the 6th Annual

COUNCIL BLUFFS FIRST NIGHT EVENT

For more information visit www.firstnightcouncilbluffs.org

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YOUTH SPORTS

YOUTH BASKETBALL

Downloadregistration

forms online!

All youthsports are$30/player

• K-1st grades play on 7 ft hoops• 2nd-3rd grades play on 9 ft hoops• $30/player (includes shirts) $25 if you have shirts from a

previous sport• Sign up a whole team or as an

individual and we'll put you on ateam.

• Register between Oct. 1st -Dec. 14th.

• Games are played in Jan.-Feb.• Games are played on Saturday

mornings, practices will occurbefore each game. Noadditional practices required

• Games played at the WilsonMiddle School (715 N. 21st.St.) or Kirn Middle School (100North St.)

BASEBALL & SOFTBALLPrograms for all ages!

Blast Ball—(4-5 yr olds) Plays a modified version of teeball, Register by April 27, games played in June atBahnsen Park. Uniforms are provided.

Tee Ball—(5-6 yr olds) Register by April 27, gamesplayed in June at Roberts or Sunset Park. Uniforms areprovided.

Co-Ed Machine Pitch—(7-8 yr olds) Coaches use amachine to pitch to kids preparing them for the nextlevel when kids pitch to each other. Register by April 27,games played in June & July at the River City Baseballfields.

Girls Machine Pitch—(9-10 yr olds) Designed to preparegirls for the self pitch fastball game. Register by April 27,games played in June & July at Bahnsen Park.

USSSA Baseball—(U10, U12, & U14 leagues) Register byMarch 23, games will be played in late April through theend of June at the CB Rec Complex.

Girls Fast Pitch—(U10, U12, U14, & U16 leagues)Register by March 23, games will be played in May &June at the CB Rec Complex and other towns in themetro as part of the River Cities Pony League.

YOUTH INDOOR SOCCER• K-1st graders on a team• 2nd-3rd graders on a team• $30/player (includes shirts)

$25 if you have a blue & greyshirt from a previous sport

• Sign up a whole team or asan individual and we'll put youon a team

• Register between Dec. 3 - Feb. 4• Games played Feb.-March• Games are played on Saturday mornings, practices will

occur before each game. No additional practicesrequired.

• Games played at the Wilson Middle School (715 N. 21st.St.) or Kirn Middle School (100 North St.)

YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL• K-1st graders on a team• 2nd-3rd graders on a team• $30/player (includes shirts) $25 if you have shirts from a

previous sport• Sign up a whole team or as an individual and we'll put

you on a team• Register between July 2 - Aug. 17• Games played Sept.-

October• Games are played on

Saturday mornings,practices will occurbefore each game. Noadditional practicesrequired

• Games will be playedat Bahasen Park, 1720Ave L.

www.cbparksandrec.org


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Itemss nott acceptedd inn yourr curbsidee recyclingg binss orr att thee groceryy storee drop-offf bins:

•• NO plastic bags•• NO Styrofoam•• NO bubble wrap•• NO diapers

•• NO dog food bags•• NO wicker or wood•• NO food items•• NO #3-#7 plastics

•• NO unmarked plastics•• NO hazardous

materials of any kind

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COUNCIL BLUFFS RECYCLING CENTER(712)) 328-4985

• Drive-thru Recycling• Appliance Recycling• Electronics Recycling• Tire Recyling

• Construction & Demolition Material Recycling

• Household Hazardous Waste• Tree Debris and Yard Waste

Recycling


Download a Trail Map at www.cbparksandrec.org

The cities of Council Bluffs and Omaha opened the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge on September 28, 2008.

This project was a joint project by the City of Council Bluffs, City ofOmaha, the Iowa Department of Transportation, and the NebraskaDepartment of Transportation.

Planning an Event?Use the contact information below to start the process. Depending onthe size and scope of the event, fees may be required for additionalOmaha city services. Events wanting to use the trails in CouncilBluffs should also contact the Council Bluffs Parks, Recreation andPublic Property Department at (712) 328-4650.5920


Come and see how public art is integrated into the fabric of the city of Council Bluffs.


Rental fees and restrictions include but are not limited to the following:Fees: Park Non-performance area (North, South & East Quadrant)$50.00/two hoursPerformance area (West Quadrant) $100.00/two hoursPerformance area with sound system (West Quadrant)$150.00/two hours($100 refundable deposit required for microphone will bereturned when microphone is returned).Fees are non-refundable (except microphone deposit).• If additional services are required beyond what is listed above

(port-a-pots, trash removal, etc.), additional charges will apply.• Parks and Recreation reserves the right to request a refundable

security deposit in addition to the above fees. Proof of insurancemay also be required.

• Rental periods are two hours. Additional charges will be applicablefor longer durations.

• Rental hours are Monday through Sunday, 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.• Rentals will be approved on a first-come, first-serve basis.• The sound system is designed for use as a basic PA only. Electrical

access is 110 volts. Electrical availability may vary (for example, therewill be no availability during Winterfest).

•Alcohol is not allowed in the Park.

BAYLISS PARK

• One of the finest outdoor recreation facilities in the Midwest foryouth and adult teams

• Host site for Council Bluffs and Omaha leagues, plus local, district,state, regional, and national tournaments

• 4 softball fields, 4 baseball diamonds, and 2 youth/fast pitch fields• 8 full-size soccer fields with goals for soccer age groups 6 and

under to 13 and under. Additional 5 full-size fields upon request.• 4 full size football fields with goal posts and score boards.• Two full-service concession areas• Two conference rooms• Large playground• Paved asphalt bike trail• Easy access from Interstates 29 and 80

Downloadrental formsonline!www.cbparksandrec.org

CB REC COMPLEX & PARK RENTALS

The Council Bluffs Rec Complex is located at 2900 Richard DowningAvenue just south of Exit 1-B (S. 24th Street) off the I-80/I-29interchange. The Complex hosts leagues, tournaments, and other events.


For more information or

any questions about these programs

please call 328-4671.

Lil’ Squirt

We offer a variety

of safety programs

including...

• Fire Safety House

• Lil’ Squirt

• Woody the Fire Dog

• Extinguisher Training

• Fire Safety Talks

• Elderly Fire Safety

Cool off at our

FREE Hydrant Parties this summer!!!

Join us Tuesdays and Thursday

from 1:30 - 2:30pmRobert’s Park (1000 N. 25th).........................June 5

33rd & 4th Ave. .............................................June 7

40th & Ave. C ..............................................June 12

Bel Air & Renner Drive ................................June 14

32nd @ Ave. E .............................................June 19

19th Avenue & S. 7th Street ........................June 21

Poplar between Ash & Birch........................June 26

Featherstone Apartments.............................June 28

N. 31st & Avenue J.......................................July 10

Windsor & Wenwood Circle..........................July 12

S. 10th & 3rd Ave. ........................................July 17

Tipton & Redwood........................................July 19

20th Street & 6th Ave. ..................................July 24

S. 19th & Ave. F............................................July 26

27th Street & 7th Ave. ..................................July 31

N. 26th Street & Ave. E ..............................August 2

Eastwood & Greenhaven............................August 7

N. Broadway between Oak & Day...............August 9

Subject to changes. Canceled if inclement weather.

Call the Council Bluffs Fire Department at328-4672 for more information.

The Council Bluffs Fire Department is dedicated to protecting the lives and property

of all citizens and visitors to our citythrough prevention

and education.

On September 20, 2010 Council Bluffs suffered the

tragic loss of a 7 year-old child due to a house fire. A

working smoke alarm may have prevented this death.

Every home should have at least one working smoke

alarm, located near the sleeping area of the home.

The Council Bluffs Fire Department is urging you to

check your smoke detectors. If you are unable to check

them call us at the number listed below and we will

check them for you. Further, we would ask that you

“pay it forward” by checking with neighbors and family

members to make sure their smoke alarms work.

If you are in need of a smoke alarm, need one installed or

just need to have the battery replaced, please contact the

Council Bluffs Fire Department by calling or emailing us.

[email protected]

PROJECT ALEX


Boys & Girls Clubs of Council Bluffs

Why Boys & Girls Clubs?

Learn more at bgcomaha.org or follow us on facebook/com/bgcmidlands

About Boys & Girls Clubs of the MidlandsBoys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands (BGCM) is one of the largest youth service agencies in the Omaha metro area. With six traditional Club locations in North and South Omaha, Mount View Elementary, Westbrook Elementary (Westside), and Carter Lake and Council Bluffs, IA, and one middle school extension site at Morton Middle School in Omaha, BGCM helps over 6,216 kids receive the direction and educational support that is vital to their success.

Summer ProgramAges Served: 6 - 18 (Boys & Girls)

Summer Core Program

Summer Early Program

Membership ends 12/31/2011

Only $30!Per Child / Per Year

Vist the Club to signup your kids or visit

www.bgcomaha.org/jointo register online today!

OF COUNCIL BLUFFS

815 North 16 StreetCharles E. Lakin Human Services Campus

Council Bluffs, IA. 51501712-256-5603

Summer ProgramAges served: 6-18 (Boys & Girls)

Summer Core ProgramMon-Fri, 11am - 5pmFee: $30/per child/per year

Summer Early ProgramMon-Fri, 7am - 6pmFee: $75 per child/per week

Membership ends 12/31/2012

About Boys & Girls Clubs of the MidlandsBoys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands (BGCM) is one of the largest youth service agencies inthe Omaha metro area. With six traditional Club locations in North and South Omaha,Mount View Elementary, Westbrook Elementary (Westside), and Carter Lake and CouncilBluffs, IA, and two middle school extension sites at Morton Middle School and King ScienceMiddle School, both in Omaha, BGCM helps over 4,699 kids receive the direction and edu-cational support that is vital to their success.

Why Boys & Girls Clubs?Boys & Girls Clubs of Council Bluffs offers a variety ofprograms and activities for children ages 6-18 years inthe following areas:

��Education & Career Development��Character & Leadership Development��Health & Life Skills��The Arts Programs��Sports, Fitness & Recreation

Boys & Girls Clubs are a safe placeto learn and grow. We strive to increaseour members’ academic achievementswhile promoting a healthier lifestyle andultimately helping young people developgood character and citizenship.

Learn more at bgcomaha.org or follow us on facebook/com/bgcmidlands

GREAT FUTURES START HERE.

H.H. “Red” and Ruth H. Nelson UnitCharles E. Lakin Human Services Campus

815 North 16th StreetCouncil Bluffs, IA 51501

712-256-5603

Children will participate in WEEKLY SWIMMING, FIELD TRIPS,EDUCATIONAL VISITORS, MANY WEEKLY FUN-CLUBS/CLINICSand a special all family event once a month.

Offers KID FIT which emphasizes physical fitness, teaching your child sport skills, healthy eating habits, and allowing them to participate in fun physical activities in developmentallyappropriate ways.

As always, CHARACTER COUNTS! focuses on the 6 pillars ofcharacter: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness,Caring and Citizenship.

Open to children ages 4-12

Weekdays 6:15am-6:00pmBegins the day after the last day of school and doesn’t end until theday before school starts!

Located in a CouncilBluffs Community School

For more information please visit www.cbkidsandco.org or call 322-8800

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5 Step Granular ProgramStep 1 Fertilizer & Pre-EmergentStep 2 Fertilizer & Pre-Emergent with

Weed ControlStep 3 Grub Control, Fertilizer with

Weed ControlStep 4 Fertilizer with Weed ControlStep 5 Fertilizer with Weed Control

Applications starting at $18Aeration starting at $25

Call today...

Gift Certificates do not expire!Simply call us at 712-322-0102and we will send gift certificatealong with information about

Struyk’s many services!

to see how you can take advantage of these discounts!!!

• New Customer • Pre-Payment• Senior Discount

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