Garfield Park Events for May-June 2009

Garfield Park Hours:
Burrello Family Center, 2345 Pagoda Drive
Mon. 9:30a-9p, Tues. 11a-9p, Wed. 9:30a-9p, Thurs. 11a-9p, Fri. 9:30a-8p, Sat. 9:30a-4:30p
Garfield Park Arts Center, 2432 Conservatory Drive
Mon. Closed, Tues. 1p-5p, Wed. 1p-5p, Thur. 1p-5p, Fri. 1p-5p, Sat. 10a-5p, Sun. 1p-5p
Garfield Park Conservatory, 2505 Conservatory Drive
Mon.-Sat. 10a-5p, Sun. 1p-5p
Sunken Gardens
10a-10p, 7 days a week

To sign up for any of the following activities at Garfield Park, you can call Indy Parks at 317-327-PARK or visit the Burrello Family Center at the park. A registration form is located on the website for Indy Parks as well.

Club Meetings
The following clubs have their meetings at the Garfield
Park Conservatory and are open to the public:
Garfield Park Conservatory
• Central Indiana Orchid Society
• Circle City Aquarium Club
• Garfield Park Master Gardeners
• Indianapolis Bonsai Club
• Indy African Violet Society
Please call 317-327-7580 for meeting dates and times.

Arts Events and Classes

Asian Arts Festival and Exhibition
Exhibit - All Ages, Through May 29, Regular Arts Center hours, FREE
Festival – All Ages, May 9, Sat., 11a-5p, FREE
Celebrate Asian culture by joining us for the second annual Asian Arts Festival & Exhibition. The Asian Alliance and the Garfield Park Arts Center will celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month by featuring artists from Indiana and beyond. The Asian Arts Festival will feature authentic foods, crafts and music.

Central Indiana Youth Barbershop Chorus
Ages 12-18, Ongoing, Wed., 6:45p-8:45p, FREE
The Central Indiana Youth Chorus is a chorus of young men and women ages 12-18 who sing 4-part a cappella barbershop music. The chorus meets every Wednesday from 6:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. at the Garfield Park Arts Center, 2332 Conservatory Drive. For more information, call 474-1637 or visit www.ciybc.org.

Nature and Gardening

Jungle Tales – Garfield Park Conservatory
Ages 2-5, May 12, 10a-11a, $2
This program focuses on a different nature-related topic each month. Activities may be messy and might be outside. Dress appropriately. A parent is expected to stay with each child.

Junior Gardener Club – Garfield Park Conservatory
Ages 6-12, May 9th, 11a-Noon, FREE
Come out to the Conservatory for a fun-filled garden lesson and activity. The Club will focus on a different topic each month.

Stepping Stone Workshop – Garfield Park Conservatory
Ages 3+, May 2, Sat., 10:30a-Noon, $6
Everyone will enjoy creating a decorative stepping stone, just in time for Mother’s Day and springtime gardening! All supplies will be provided, just bring your creativity. Please register by April 30. Stones must be left to dry and can be picked up later.

Master Gardener Plant Sale – Garfield Park Conservatory
All Ages, May 30, Sat., 9a-Noon, FREE
This is not just a sale! In addition to vegetable, annual and perennial plants for sale, the Master Gardeners will also be on hand to give advice and answer all of your gardening questions.

Family Planting Day
All Ages, May 30, Sat., 10a-1p, FREE
Everyone, of all ages, is invited to help plant annuals in our Children’s Garden located behind the Conservatory.

Fitness and Sports

Garfield Park Fitness Class - Garfield Park Burrello Family Center
Ages 18+, May 11-June 5, MWF, 10a-11a, $25, 12 classes
Class consists of warm-up, simple beginning steps, walking, and small kicks. Work on legs, abdominal muscles, and thighs. After class, learn to use the weight equipment properly.

Taijiquan Level I – Garfield Park Conservatory
Ages 18+, May 12-June 5, Tues & Fri, 8:30a-9:15a, $35, 8 classes
Taijiquan is a holistic health improvement system. In this course, you’ll learn practical ways to achieve many of the treasures Taijiquan offers and establish a foundation on which you can base a lifetime of improvement. Call instructor Matthew Hays at (317) 985-7542 for more information.

Indy in Motion - Garfield Park Burrello Family Center
Ages 18+, Ongoing, MWF, 5:30p-6:30p, FREE
Indy in Motion is a total fitness and health program initiative through the Marion County Health Department. There will be incentive awards for regular participation in activities. All activities are free. For more information, call 221-3122.

Garfield Pee-Wee Softball – Tee Ball
Ages 3-5, May 11-Jul 15, MW, 5p-6:30p, $30, 20 Classes
This is an instructional league that teaches fundamentals of softball. Players will receive a hat, t-shirt, and trophy. Registration starts Feb. 5.