Community activity week highlighted at Valley schools

Students at Meneley and Pinon Hills elementary schools participated in Community Activity week during their PE classes recently. Teacher Ellen Lucas organized a special guest presentation for each grade level to encourage participation in fun and fitness activities outside of the school setting.

At both sites, kindergarten students worked their way through a gymnastic obstacle course with guidance from Tumbleweeds coaches Ed and Susan. First-graders were led through a sequence of yoga poses with Ann Wiles, and second graders did a hip-hop dance with All About Dance instructors Serena, Nicole and Sterling. Fifth-graders from both schools practiced soccer drills with Capitol Soccer's Eric Masters.

At Meneley, third- and fourth-grade students were introduced to martial arts with Master Nyls of Northwest Martial Arts Tae Kwon Do and sixth-graders worked on golf skills with Rob and Brian from Carson Valley Golf Course.

Third-graders at Pinon Hills did gymnastics with Tumbleweeds instructors while fourth-graders practiced tae kwon do with Master Nyls. Robert Shawhan, who offers tennis instruction through Douglas County's Parks and Recreation program, introduced sixth- graders to tennis.

Ellen says, "Students all enjoyed having a special guest presenter who was a 'pro' at what they did. There are many opportunities for fun activities in our area."

Couple's League and Demo Day

Speaking of fun activities, Carson Valley Golf Course is gearing up for their popular Couple's League nights, which kick off on Tuesday, June 1 at 5:30 p.m.

The format for the first event is a two-person scramble. After playing 9 holes, golfers relax over a yummy lasagna dinner.

Cost is $20 per person, which includes play, golf cart and the meal. Space is limited and reservations are strongly recommended. Call them at 265-3181 or contact them via e-mail at golf@carsonvalleygolf.com.

You can also stop by the course Saturday for Nike Demo Day. Men, women and juniors will have the opportunity to try out the latest clubs from Nike on the driving range and get custom fit for new clubs by Rob Harbottle. A Nike representative will be on hand to answer any questions. The event runs from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Carson Valley Golf Course is located at 1027 Riverview Drive in the Gardnerville Ranchos. For more information, log on to www.carsonvalleygolf.com.

School year coming to a close

Believe it or not, summer vacation starts next week. School ends on Thursday, June 3, which is a half day for students in Douglas County schools.

Congratulations to the graduating class of 2010. Opportunities await; go shine your light onto the world.

Amy Roby can be reached at ranchosroundup@hotmail.com