HomeMy WebLinkAboutStudy of Recreation Oportunities in College StationA STUDY OF RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TO
RESIDENTS OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
A Professional Paper
by
Lucia Rae Hodges
Submitted to the Graduate Faculty of the
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS
Texas A&M University in
partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of
MASTER OF AGRICULTURE
in Recreation and Resources Development
May 1978
A STUDY OF RECREATION OPPORTTINITIES A"S~AILABLE TO
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
, CHAPTER I -- INTRODUCTION page 1
Purpose of the Paper 1
Procedures Utilized 1
Previous and Current Studies 2
CHAPTER II -- INVENTORY OF RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS AND
OPPORTUNITIES 7
Major Providers of Recreation Programs 8
Private and Commercial Sector 14
Clubs and Organizations 28
Miscellaneous 34
CHAPTER III --INTERVIEW RESULTS 40
Individuals Interviewed 40
Unmet Recreation Needs 41
Problems Identified 42
Identification of Outstanding Programs 43
CHAPTER IV -- SUMMARY ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 45
Information Systems 45
Coordination of Programs 47
Facility Needs 49
Role of the Private Sector 50
Summary Conclusions 51
REFERENCES CITED 53
APPENDIX A -- MEMORANDUM ON THE COLLEGE STATION .
COMPREHENSIVE PARK PLAN 54
APPENDIX B -- INTERVIEW RESPONSES TO FIVE SELECTED
QUESTIONS 56
APPENDIX C -- BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION CLUBS 64
APPENDIX D -- COMMUNITY EDUCATION -- FALL 1977 SCHEDULE
A&M CONSOLIDATED I.S.D. 69
APPENDIX E -- BRYAN-COLLEGE•STATION VISITORS DIRECTORX 78
VITA ~ . 81
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CHAPTER I
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i; INTRODUCTION
Pv.rpoSe'of'th~'P2per
The objective of this paper is to inventory and analyze the
~) recreation alternatives available to the residents of College Station,
Texas. Specifically, the purpose is to evaluate ". .the relation-
~l ships of the programs of the Park and Recreation Department to
~ programs of the University, of Community Education, of commercial
i operations, and of volunteer agencies. ."--where they overlap and
~~ where they fail to meet community needs (Hodges, 1977--see Appendix A
for complete text of statement made to the City Council of College
~, Station on August 11, 1977).
Meyer (1969:185) stated: "It is in the community where people
1 live that their individual recreation interests and needs are best''
determined and served. .When the community can and will act, the
Il community recreation services it establishes often express themselves
in patterns unlike those of other communities." The imposition of
l national "standards" on a community organization will not necessarily:
~.J result in a system which meets the needs or desires of the population.
One limitation of the City of College Station Comprehensive Development
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Plan was that it did not adequately assess the unique problems and
needs of this community and that the proposed parks plan was inadequate,
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The procedures utilized in this study consisted of an initial
J review of previous and current studies of College Station and an
~ inventory of agencies and organizations and their recreational programs.
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they perceived and outstanding programs currently in operation.
Agency and organization representatives were surveyed for
identification of problems they encountered in providing programs.
The results of these investigations were summarized in the
recommendations section of the final chapter.
' 'PY~0wi6us ' and ' Curre:it 'Studies
Because of its location with respect to Texas A&M University,
the City of College~Station has been the subject of numerous studies
by students in various departments. Most of these have been
unsolicited and have not been available for review. Nevertheless,
several recent studies have been completed by students and by officially
appointed committees or consultants, and these provide some insight to
the status of recreation and park programs in this community. Phase
III of the City of College Station's Comprehensive Development Plan
by Pinnell-Anderson-Wilshire and Associates (1974) was devoted to
recommendations concerning a Park, Recreation, and Open Space Plan.
This is the first of the studies to be discussed.
The 58-page Pinnell plan, as it is commonly known, featured a
system, inventory which identified park and recreation areas, including
the following: '
1) Parks of the City of College Station--facilities, terrain,
and size;
2) University properties--Hensel Park and the golf course;
3) School Sites--name and acreage only;
4) Parks of the City of Bryan--name and acreage only;
5) Brazos County Park--name and acreage of one park only;
6) Regional Attractions--six areas including Hilltop Lakes,
Somerville Reservoir, two State Parks, Camp Creek Lake, and
Blinn Junior College; and
7) Commercial Recreation--five entries were noted, including:
' Texas World Speedway, Texas Motocross, Sportsman's Club,
Youth Centers, and Bryan Centers (there was no elaboration
on the last three enteries).
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The inventory of Recreation Programs was limited to a single sentence;
r "A majority of the City Recreation Programs are administered by the
(111J College Station Recreation Council, an incorporated Board of
Volunteers." (Pinnell, 1974;8). While this was once true, it was no
longer the case at the time the study was distributed.
The study also identified some perceived problems with the
recreation programs:
A portion of the community need is accommodated by one or more of
the identified subsystems, particularly the Texas A&M and City of
Bryan golf courses, play facilities provided by the School
- Districts, and•some major facilities such as swiumming pools, etc.
The deficiency, however, exists at two particular levels:
(1) available recreational facilities on a neighborhood basis, and
(2) facilities and programs that can be utilized and enjoyed by
persons of all ages in the community. To a great extent, College
`l Station has been dependent upon other subsystems to accommodate
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period of rapid growth must often be assigned to essential public
works improvements. The need for recreational opportunity,
~~ however, is basic and must take its place in priority among
essential municipal services and facilities. (Pinnell, 1974:9)
~ Recommendations for improvement of the recreational programs were
-~ limited to a general discussion of facility needs ("Improve existing
facilities on a priority one basis in order to correct present
!,, inadequacies.") and the admonishment to "Consider alternatives for a
.community-base recreation program for citizens of all ages." (Pinnell,
,;, 1974:57).
In March, 1977, the Community Center Committee submitted its final
report to the City Council. This report recognized the need for a
J coordinated approach to provision of certain recreational opportunities:
~ Since a number of outdoor. recreational type activities should be
considered an~integral part of a community center, consideration
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should be given to planning the center to utilize recreational
facilities operated by the School District as well as the City
J in order to avoid duplication. The possible selection of a site
~' that satisfies physical and access requirements that is located
near a school or park having recreational and/or other physical
facilities that may be mutually shared should be critically
evaluated. (Pedulla, 1977:4)
Recommended elements within the structure in eluded a multipurpose
1'.~ room for dining, dancing, parties, and meetings; arts and crafts rooms;
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a party lounge or social zoom; a library, an activity or game room;
and, outside the structure,~an outdoor amphitheater, nature trails,
a play area, and garden plots. Twenty-six groups or organizations
responded to a survey to determine the needs for particular facilities.
While the initial purpose of the Community Center Committee had
been to select a site for a proposed civic center/tourist-information
~~ facility to be funded thxough the hotel/motel tax, the committee
determined at an early date that the community needs for a recreation
center 'were of greater importance.
IJ In May, 1977, a graduate class in Recreation and Parks at Texas
~~ A&M University completed an assessment of the park and recreation
systems planning, finance, and leisure and amenity delivery system of
_ the City of College Station and concluded that "The municipality has
~~ been less than effective at providing varied and well-distributed
leisure alternatives." The commercial sector and the private non-
~j profit sector were also given low ratings, but the A&M Consolidated
Community Education program was cited as being particularly effective.
~~ Recommendations relating to programs were as follows:
1) Programming is extremely weak, and even if it is not expanded
beyond athletics (which it should), then at least this
component should be expanded to include more groups.
`~J 2) An effort must be made to recognize those segments of the
population which have special problems in meeting their
f, leisure needs, and a program must be instigated to help
alleviate any discrepancies that are discovered.(RP 607, 1977:
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~ In September, 1977, Steve Kline prepared a listing of
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recommendations for the recreation division. Mr. Kline resigned as
l Superintendent of Recreation in August, 1977, partly because he felt
-" that the recreation program was failing to meet the needs of the
citizens of College Station. His report, presented to the chairman of
~-I of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board included current budget
I figures and costs of specific programs to serve as guides for funding
J necessary fox program expansion. His recommendations will be discussed
in Chapters III and IV with the interviews of community leaders and
agency representatives.
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'-~ In November, 1977, the Parks and Recreation Department of the
City of College Station prepared a "Recreation Program Evaluation"
which dealt primarily with the various athletic programs and their
facility needs. Among the needs identified were the following
special facilities;
'Facility " Number'N2eded
1 Little League Baseball field 1
'1 Softball diamonds 7
(~ Tennis Courts 13
1 Swimming Pools-25 yards 3
((~ Swimming Pools--50 meters 1
1~ Neighborhood Centers 3
Golf Course 1
IJI The report did not address specific program needs beyond those
identified above and leads one to suspect that the word "program"
~~ is often erroneously equated with "facility."
Three additional inventories or surveys are currently in progress.
The Arts Council of Brazos Valley is sponsoring a cultural resources
` identification project with funding provided through the Brazos Valley
~ l Development Council. The object of the program is to identify cultural
1 resources in the Brazos Valley as well as to develop and coordinate
, programs from these resources; to determine areas of cultural void
~ and develop programs to fill these voids; and to encourage an
awareness of and participation in these activities. Kay Evans is the
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coordinator of the project, and, although the project is only partially
complete, she has already concluded that "The Brazos Valley region,
which some have claimed to be 'culture poor,' apparently is brimming
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with individual culture skills and culture-pockets which have heretofore
been relatively unknown." (Evans, 1977:8-9). A major need uncovered
' is for coordination of effort and exchange of information.
,I In 1974, Bryan Building and Loan Association published as a
community service a pamphlet entitled "A Child's Guide to Bryan-
College Station" authored by Norma Bagnall, This publication is being
,J revised for release under the title "A Child's Guide to the Brazos
Valley" in March, 1978. This publication is an inventory of programs
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The A&M Consolidated Independent School District Community
Education program is preparing a survey to be distributed to all
II residents of the school district in the Spring of 1978. This will
attempt to identify new programs for implementation and will also
evaluate current programs in terms of their effectiveness in
~ ~ meeting citizen needs or desires.
These studies have some common elements--they cite a pressing
need for coordination and exchange of information, and, where the
n College Station recreation program is cited, they indicate a general
dissatisfaction with the diversity of offerings. Chapter IT which
(~ follows will undertake a more comprehensive review or inventory of
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residents as a first step in identifying areas of overlap or
deficiency.
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for example, issues periodic newsletters which identify numerous
'~ activities conducted in the Brazos Valley. Most agencies and
`1 organizations, however, advertise only their own programs. Since there
r are probably 500 or more clubs and associations in the area which have
~ recreational activities for their members, the task of inventorying all
__ recreational opportunities is monumental.
On the following pages various agency programs, private firms,in
the recreation•business, and opportunities available through the
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' 'kla~or'Providar~ ~ o~~.~.tecreatio~i Programs
Residents of College Station are served by'four.major providers
I' of recreation opportunities=-The'~Arts Council of Erazos galley, the
Parks and Recreation Department of the City of College Station, the
Community Education Program of the A&M Consolidated Independent School
_ District, and Texas A&M University. The role that each of these ~~
plays in meeting community needs is outlined on the following pages.
Each of these four mayor agencies or organizations plays a
I~ coordinating role in its relations. with various voluntary associations
and the programs which they sponsor. This aspect of their operation
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' 'Arts ' COtiT~Cil ~ Of Brazos ~ Malley
i:i The Arts Council of Brazos Valley has as its principal objectives
. the coordination o£ existing arts services; sersring as a central agency
--, for members."and the.community; carrying out projects in education and
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I~ developing new audiences for cultural activities; identifying areas of
_ cultural need and developing appropriate projects; developing long-
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is affiliated with the Texas Commission on the Arts and Humanities and
is a member of the Texas Assembly of Arts Councils as well as the
Associated Councils of the Arts of the United States and Canada.
j~ Local arts groups which participate in the Arts Council are:
~ Aggie Players
~-; Brazos Valley Art League
Brazos Valley Museum of Natural Science
Brazos Spinners and Weavers Guild
~ Bryan-College Station Chamber Orchestra
Bryan-College Station Poetry Society
Clay People
Citizens for Historical Preservation
Community Singers
Friends of the Library
~~ Embroiderers
~ Historic Anderson
Opera and Performing Arts Society
StageCenter
The Arts Council has sponsored for seven consecutive years Youth
Symphony Concerts which are annually presented to an average of 6,000
Brazos Valley students. These concerts are presented on a nonprofit
basis and have been made possible through annual underwriting by the
Texas Commission on the Arts and Humanities. The ACBV has played a
major role in organizing Citizens for Historical Preservation and
obtaining listing on the National Register of Historic Places of two
Bryan landmarks of historical significance. It has, with The Eagle,
sponsored for five consecutive years the annual Youth Art Show involving
young artists and craftsmen from approximately 35 area schools.
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f, general, fine arts, crafts, performing arts (music, dance, drama),
history and historical preservation. It has developed a central
calendar of events for the entire commYUnity which lessens conflicts
in scheduling. The Arts Council Enrichment Programs provide activities
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and educational opportunities, and, in cooperation with StageCenter
(~ and Community Education, sponsors a 2-division, foux-week summer
workshop project in theater for children.
rl This is by no means a complete list of the Council's activities.
!I The ACBV, in cooperation with Brazos County, has developed a design
~f for the Brazos Valley Art Center. Constxuction for the center will
l.~ begin in January of 1978 on a portion of a 50-acre site adjacent to
the Highway 6 East Bypass. The building, intended for regional use,
~~ will house facilities for local arts groups, public meetings, and
laxge banquets.
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, at 693-2781 or 693-5990. The office is located at 303 Anderson in
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Superintendent of Recreation, the City o~ College Station operates the
; Art Adamson Pool, Lincoln Park and Recreation Center, and several
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48 adult Slow-Pitch softball teams (31 for men, 17 for women);
C~ 16 Junior Flag Football teams (for 256 players);
28 Junior Basketball teams for children ages 7-12 (79 girls, 226
boys) ;
the College Station Soccer Association with 320 participants; and
~~ ~ the College Station Judo Club (which meets Tuesday & Thursday
evenings and Saturday mornings);
During the suffiner of 1977, 3394 participants took part in the Red
Cross Learn to Swim Program conducted at the Art Adamson Pool in Bee
,,._ Creek Park. Classes included water babies, beginning swimmers,
~ intermediate swimmers, advanced swimmers, junior and senior lifesaving
classes, water safety instructor class, and water exercise classes. The
~~ College Station--Bryan Swim Club (competitive swimmers) also uses this
facility.
ii Eleven parks and playlots, consisting of 106.73 acres are maintained
~_. by the College Station Department of Parks and Recreation:
;~ Anderson Park 13.33 acres
Bee Creek Park 43.50 acres
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~ Eastgate Park 1.00 acres
Fairview Park 1.00 acres
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Lion's Club Park 1.50 acres
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Oaks Park 7.50 acres
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Wayne Smith Park 1.00 acres
,I Other facilities administered'by the Parks & Recreation Department
~! include 4 Little League Baseball Diamonds, 3 Softball Diamonds, and
I tennis courts.
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Cozunauriity
Over 11,000 citizens .of Brazos County participated in the A&M
i~ Consolidated Community Education program during 1977. Community
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participants must supply most of the inater3als needed for classes.
J Fxee tuition is granted to those over 65 who acquire a "Golden Pass."
Classes most frequently utilize school system facilities, however,
cooperative use of commercial facilities is not uncommon. Community
Education concerns itself with everything that affects the well-being
(~ of all citizens within the community.
The Community Education office is located at 1300 Jersey in
`f College Station. Call 846-3820, extension 231, for schedules and
information. See Appendix A for a copy of the 1977 Fall Schedule.
~~ The Bryan Public Schools also sponsor a Community Education
program open to College Station residents and administered by the
~~ County Superintendent of Schools, Jack Streetman. Call him at 822-7373,
` extension 218 fox a schedule of class offerings and additional
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Texas ~ ASSNS Uniy~ersity
Texas AScM University is a mayor provider of recreation for the
community~as well as for students: The Memorial Student Center, a
gathering place for students, staff, and visitors, houses the
university's programming committees: These twenty committees are
responsible for concerts, films, speakers, exhibits, and other activities.
These twenty committees include the following; Aggie Cinema, Arts,
Basement, Black Awareness, Committee for Awareness of Mexican-American
Cultures, Camera, Cepheid Variable Science Fiction & Fantasy, Crafts and
Arts, Free University, Great Issues, Hospitality, Opera & Performing
Arts Society, Outdoor Recreation, Political Forum, Amateur Rodeo,
Recreation, Student Conference on National Affairs, Town Hall, Travel,
and Video Tape Committees.
The Opera &~Performing Arts Society (OPAS) deserves special mention
because of the outstanding artistic performances which are regularly a
part of its schedule. For information, write OPAS, Drawer 5718, TAMU,
College Station, Texas, 77844, or phone 845-2916.
The University Athletic Department sponsors numerous intercollegiate.
athletic events. Among the most popular are the varsity football,
basketball, baseball, track, and golf events.
Over the past 31 years, the Aggie Players have grown from a small
campus drama club to a large organization for academic and extra-
curricular theater operation. Four productions are planned for the
1977-78 season.
Three outstanding vocal groups, "The Singing Cadets," "The Century
Singers," and the "Reveliers" provide concerts in popular and classical
music, both locally and statewide. Call 845-6942 for more information or
visit room 003 in the Memorial Student Center.
'~I Over 250 social, academic, recreation, honor, and common interest
LI organizations are open for membership on the TAMU campus. Clubs and
f~ recognized student organizations may be located by calling the Office of
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i College Station is served by'.numerous pxivate or commercial
~l businesses ranging from antique 'shops to boating and sporting goods
stores. Many are providing services incidental to recreation programs
~~ rather than providing activ-ities'to participants---dance instruction,
pet grooming, hobby shops, etc. Some, such as Pooh's Park, nightclubs,
1~ etc. are directly in the recreation business and are advertised in
literature provided'by the Chamber:o~ Commerce.
Appendix E contains the Bryan-College Station Visitors Directory
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of places to dine as well as hotels and motels. Most commercial
(~ recreation providers are easily located in the Yellow Pages of the
telephone directory.
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( Fourteen antique shops are open to browsers and buyers in Bryan
~! and College Station. ~A listing and map ,of these shops is available
1 through the Champer of Coerce.' They include:'
~~ Amity Inc. of Bryan, 1103 tit. 25th.St., 822-7717
B&B Antiques, 2801 S. College,' 822--7692
(~ B&G Antiques, Farm Road 60, 846-2673
Clocks and Collectables, Hwy. 6 S., 693-7004
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i~ Cobb's Market Antiques, 608 W. 27th.', 822-2021
Gazebo Antiques, Hwy. 6 S., 693-5469
Nifty Thrifty Collectables, 2504 S. College, 822-1293
~~ Migration. Antiques, 1314 S. College, 822-9007
(~ The Oak Tree, 816 Villa Maria, 779-3385
Paul's Attic, 118 S. Bryan, 822-7830
Plantation Shop, 2024 Texas Ave., 822-6220
`J The Quilt Box, 2612 S. College, 822-2215
The Thrift Shop, 405 Texas Ave., 779-1888
II Treasures & Stuff Antiques, 300 W. 26th St., 822-5011
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Apartment'Recreation'SerV•ices•
Many apartment complexes in the~Bryan-College Station area•offer
I! their residents various recxeational amenities. They feabure swimming
II pools, sauna and exercise rooms,•tennis courts, game rooms, cable TV,
~; and basketball and volleyball courts. Several also offer party rooms
_ for rent to private groups. Rent ranges from free to $40.00 per date
~} with a refundable cleanup deposit of from $25.00 to $100.00.
The following apartments advertise the availability of party
rooms to residents or non-residents:
Arbor Square, 1700 Southwest Parkway, College Station, 693-3701
Barcelona Apartments, 700 Dominik Drive, College Station, 693-0261
Briarwood Apartments, 1201 Highway 30, College Station, 693-2933
Casa Del Sol, 401 Stasney N., College Station, 846-3455
Country Place, 3902 College Main, Bryan, 846-0515
Plantation Oaks, 1501 Highway 30, College Station, 693-1110
Southwest Village Apartments, 1101 Southwest Parkway, College
Station, 693-0804
Treehouse Apartments, 205 Jersey W., College Station, 846-5707
Willowick, 502 Southwest Parkway, College Station, 693-1325
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The following is a listing of billiard and game rooms in Bryan-
College Station:
The Billiard Room Family Recreation Center; 322. Main, Bryan
8221169
_ Farkelberry's Fool & Domino Parlor, 309 University Drive,
~, College Station, 846-9150
Mean Machine, Manor East Mall, Bryan, 779-1974
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Station, 846--9863
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The Triangle Bowl, 3810 Old College Road, Bryan, is the only
~, public bowling center in Bryan-College Station. Approximately 30
II leagues (men's, women's, and mixed) bowl nightly. For information,
on league or occassional bowling, call 846-8761. Bowling lanes are
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Dance"Instruction•
~, There are four schools of dance 'serving the•Bryan-College Station
I) area. They range in size from 75 to 200+ students,:ages'3 years to
adult. Types of dance offered include: ballet', jazz, tap, pointe,
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i and ballroom. Most operate afternoons and early evenings, 2-8 PM, 5
" days a week. All are presently operating at near capacity. One
~f school operates chiefly in conjunction with the Community Education
• Program. They are as follows:
it Cheryl's School of Dance (Cheryl Montalbano, owner)
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846-4897
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ages served: 3 years through adults
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1. La Petite Academy of Dance (Jan Jones Hammond, owner)
3406 S. College Ave., Bryan
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~{' of students: approximately 75
`~ ages served: 3 years through adults
specialities: ballet, tap
Lee Jane School of Dance (Jane Lee, owner)
1 1 208 N. Coulter, Bryan
822-6614
~~ of students: 175 (maximum capacity)
~,. ~ ages served: 3 years through adults
specialities: ballet, tap, jazz
~ ~ Smyth Dancing Instruction (Earl Smyth, owner)
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School District program in Community Education
specialities: ballroom dancing (some private lessons taught)
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~~ At least ten private establishments provide music and a dance
~.1 floor for recreational dancing. Music varies from juke box. to records
played on a stereo system (disc jockey) to live music and occasional
bands. Hours for dancing are generally 8-12 pm Sunday-Thursday, and
8 pm to 1 am on Friday and Saturday. Most operate in conjunction
t with a restaurant or cocktail lounge and cater primarily to an adult
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clientele. They are as follows:
~l T.J.'s -- 707 Texas Avenue, College Station, 846-0388
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Sparkey's -- East Gate in College Station, (no phone listing)
(juke box)
Peanut Gallery -- 813 Old College Road, College Station, 846-1100
(disc jockey)
Sports Club, Inc. --.University Square; College Station, 846-2415
(disc jockey)
Holiday Inn -- 1503 Texas Avenue South, College Station, 846-1736
(live music)
Kashim Club -- 1802 Texas Avenue South, College Station, 693-0205
(live music)
Mansard House -- 1401 FM 2818 (Doux Chene Apts), College Station,
693-2200, (live music) -- closed Sunday
Lakeview Club -- Tabor Road, 823-0660
(live music--country and western)
Champion's Night Club -- 1502 Texas Avenue South.(Aggieland Irin),
College Station, 693-9891, (disc jockey)--also sponsors
special event dances such as New Year's Eve, football victory
dances, etc.
Zacharia's Greenhouse -- 1201 Hwy. 30 (Briarwood Apts.), College
Station, 693-9781, (disc jockey)
Karl's -- Hwy. 30, 1.5 miles past East Bypass, 693-3155
(live music)
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~ Nine indoor theaters and one dual-screen'drivein theater offer
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include;
11 Campus Theater, 210 University Drive,'College Station, 846-6512
Cinema I & II, University Square Shopping Center, College
~! Station, 84,6-6714 or 846-1151
Manor East III Theaters, Manor East Ma11, Bryan, 823-8300
r Palace & Queen Theaters, 105 S. Main, Bryan, 822-5811
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(~ 846-9808
l Skyway Twin Drive-In Theater, 2000 E. 29th St., Bryan, 822-3300
Showtimes and features can be found in the newspapers or by calling
the individual theaters.
At Texas A&M University, students and the public (at a higher fee)
may view movies at "The Grove" during the summer, or in the Memorial
Student Center Complex. Several film series are sponsored annually.
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n A number•of private establishments in Bryan and College Station
~} offer programs in physical fitness and selected sports or recreational
activities. Some are devoted to specific sports such as judo, karate,
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~~ Brazos Valley Karate & Nautilus
3803-A Texas Avenue 5., Bryan, 846-3013
Figure Salon
3710 E. 29th St., Bryan, 846-3794
~ Isshinryu Physical Fitness School
- 3406 S. College Avenue, Bryan, 823-8626
- Texas School of Physical B'itness
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~ 1800 Ponderosa, College Station, 693-4856
Twin City Athletic Club
~~ 1107 South Coulter, Bryan, 779-4670
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The'Texas World Speedway, located'15 miles~south'of College
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Rive major national championship races will be run in 1978. The season
opens on March 12 with a 250 mile stock car lace sanctioned'by the
United States Auto Club. The first part of the Third Annual Texas Race
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Tournament of Chili Champions Chili Cook-Off. The Sixth Annual Texas
500 stack car race will be held on Sunday, June 4.
On Saturday, April 15th, the Indy cars come to Texas for a
200-mile tune up for the famous Indianapolis 500, they return on August
6.for another 200-miler in quest fox the Citicorp Cup, and the season
finale comes on November 12 when the stock cars race 250 miles in the
last race of their National Championship season. The second part of
the Third Annual Texas Race of Champions will be run on the same
weekend to crown the Texas Stock Car Racing Champion.
In addition to these major national championship races for stock
and Indy cars, the Speedway will have motorcycle, sports cars, and
go-kart races on at least seventeen other weekends.
Tickets and information are available by writing Texas World
Speedway, P.O.Box AJ, College Station, Texas,.77840, or by telephoning
693-2500.
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(~ Pooh's family Park, located at 1907..Texas Avenue South in College
I~ Station, boasts of one of the largest indoor skating rinks in Texas.
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paddle boats, electric motorboats, go-carts, pitching machines, picnic
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wishing to reserve an area for birthday or other parties. A $25.00
~1 fee for a group of 10 persons includes admission and skates for 2 hours
-~ of skating, ice cream, drinks, party favors, and a free pass for the
l honoree. Concessions are also available on site.
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A recent addition to Bxyan~College.Station is a zoological park
I 1 and breeding compound known' as ~i'ild Animals international. Open April
1 to October~31, the'park offer's exotic animals for public exhibition
and features'a children's petting zoo. Educational guided tours to
school groups and a traveling exhibit for schools within a 50-mile
J radius are also available. Selected animals are for sale to the public.
Hours of operation are 10 A2VI to 7 PM, Tuesday through Friday,
and 9 AM to 7 PN! on Satuxday and Sunday (Central Standard Time).
Visitors must enter the gate at least 1 hour before the scheduled
~~ closing time. Entrance fees are $2.OO~for adults, $1.00 for children
and senior citizens, and $1.50 for A&M students with an I.D, card.
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J children. A refreshment/rest facility is provided. Call 779-6060 for
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The following is a listing of recreational services and suppliers
available in Bryan and College Station.
Air Craft flying Schools
Bryan Aero, Inc. Roy Tribbey at Coulter Field, Hwy. 21 E.
823-8640 ..
Brazos Aviation, Inc. Easterwood Airport, 846-8767
Art Galleries and Dealers
Johnson Gallery of fine Arts (Wildlife-Western Art), 1908 Carter
Creek Parkway, 822-4995
Little Red Schoolhouse, 3737 E. 29th St., .846-6901
University Frame Shop, 109 College 23a.in, 846-3213
Arts & Crafts Materials & Supplies
The Fabric Shoppe, 201 N. Main, 822-2433
The Owl & the Spinning Wheel (classes for children and adults).
401 Dunn, 846-4736
The Stitching Post (also reference materials and classes)
707 Texas Ave. S., 846-0072
Engineering & Office Supply Corp., Redmond Terrace Shopping
Center, 693-9553
Little Red Schoolhouse, 3737 E. 29th St., 846-6901
Mink Art Supply, 923 Texas Ave., 822-2752
Bi-City Hobbi-Kraft, 1001 S. Texas Ave., 822-1013
Foster Stained Glass Studio, 705 E. 31st St., 779-5864
Gift-A-Rama, 1416 Texas Ave. S., 693-5016
Keysers Inc., Townshire Shopping Center, 2021 Texas Ave., 823-0916
Lots of Knots Macrame & Craft Supplies, Fm. Rd. 60, 846-6587
Lydia's Ceramic & Gift Shop, 408 Oak, 822-0223
Pack Plaster & Ceramics, Hwy. 2223, 823-3965
Boat Dealers
Bryan Marine, Inc. 1008 W. 25th St., 822-0875
Bryan Outboard~Motors, 702 N. Texas Ave., 822-6836
Bugge's Canoe Sales & Rentals, 2702 Villa Maria Road, 823-7839
Canoes Ltd., 1212 Berkeley, 846,7307
Campground
Road Runner's Canpground, 1729 Booneville Rd., 823-7314
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Fishing Tackle & Guns
Brazos Valley Gun Shop, 210 Bizzell; 822-0316
Southwestern Pawn'Shop, 610'N. Texas Avg., 8225072 .
Sportsman's Den, 911, Texas .Ave.', 779-7595.
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Lapidaries
Tallow Tree Rock & Mineral Shop, 2102 Cavitt, 822-5454
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Aggieland Harley Davidson, 801 Texas Ave., 779-7300
(~ Central Cycle & Supply, 3505 E. 29th St., 822-2228.
~~ Suzuki Sports Center, 2609 S. College Ave., 822-9439
~ Twin City Honda, 423 S. Main, 823-0545
~ University Cycles, 105 Boyett, 846-3979
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_ Pet Shops
Il Animal World Inc., Manor East Mall, 822-9315
lJ Animal World Too, Culpepper Plaza Mall, 693-5381
Dog Patch Pet Care Center, Leonard Road, 779-9227
House of Poodles, 3011 S. College Ave., 822-6250
~ Pisces Tropical Fish, 3914 Old College Road, 846-8047
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Riding Instruction
~~ Blo.cker Txant Riding Academy, 107 S. Preston, 822-0106
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j Anderson Trailer Sales & Supply, 106 Royal, 846-0992
` Bryan Marine, Inc., 1008 W. 25th St., 822-0875 '
II Morgan Camper Sales, 2717 Texas Ave. S., 693-6408 '
~ Texas Mobile Home Outlet, 1609 N. Texas Ave., 822-9140
Skating
Pooh's .Park, 1907. Texas Ave.. S. , 693-5737
Skateland, 305 Dodge;'822-0387
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Professional Indoor Pistol Range, 1809 S. College Aire.', $22-0706
Tennis Courts & Swimming Pools ~.
Oak Village Racquet' Club,. 4455 Carter Creek Parkway, 846-8771 or
846-8724
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The Bryan and College Station communities contain probably 500.
or more clubs. and organizations providing recreation programs to their
members or to the community. Many of these voluntary associations
consist of university students or the families of employees at Texas
A&M. No complete inventories of these clubs and organizations is
available, although both the•ITniversity and'Ttie•~E~gle publish lists of
active clubs and identify their visitors.
I1 Appendix C identifies those clubs and organizations found in the
I} "Club Scene '78" published by'Ttie'E~gle. University recognized clubs
are listed in a publication available from the Office of the Director
of Student Affairs. Programs of selected organizations are discussed
on the following pages.
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The Boy's.Club of Bryan, Inc.,~located at 900. W. .25th Street,
t serves boys of Brazos County age 6ri17. Its purpose is to~provide
recreation and behavioral guidance and to promote health, social,
educational, vocational,,and character development for participants.
Among activities offered are:
Flag and Tackle Football
Boxing
Volleyball
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Pool Tournaments
', Tree Throw Contests
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Floor Hockey
Swimming
Arts and Crafts Classes
it Horseshoe Tournaments
~ Soccer
Il Checkers Tournaments
Track
Karate Lessons
(~ Weightlifting Classes and Contests
Photography Classes
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Activities are scheduled year-round. The facility is open 3-9 PM,
)l Monday through Friday, and 10 AM to 4 PM on Saturday, September through
iJ May; and 10 AM to 4 PM, six days a week during the summer. Special
events during 1977 included a Deer Bar-B-Q, a May Campout at Lake
Somerville, and a "Little Dribblers" National Basketball Tournament.
Further information is available from the director, J. T. Ayers at
U 822-7516.
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The Arrowmoon Scout pistrict'serves~the'five-county area of the
t Brazos Valley in which Bryan and College Station are located. Fifty-
two units serving nearly 1,400 youths are active in the area: These
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and those 11-18 years of age are in troops. Xouths~l4 years and older
~ may qualify for an explorer post. Scouting groups are usually
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sponsored by schools, churches, or BTA's. However, some citizen's
(~ groups and service organizations (Rotary, Riwanis, Lions, etc.)
also support scouting.
Camp Arxowmoon, 13 miles northeast of Bryan-College on Highway 6
provides camping opportunities for participating scouts. Scouting
~_ serves to guide boys to becoming:_citizens of fine character, physically
~ strong, mentally awake, and morally straight. Scouting is learning to.
grow into responsible manhood, and learning to be of service to others.
J Those interested in scouting may obtain further information by
contacting:
1 C1iff,Bowden, District Executive, 779-5905;
J Myron Koehler, District Commissioner,. 822-4370; or
~ Omar Smith, District Commission Chairman, 846-5617
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n The 4-H organization is a.youth development program of the•Texas
l) Agricultural Extension Sexvice.~~Its.primary goal is to'help boys and
girls ages 9 through 19 develop .through "learning by'doing." There
are currently 21 clubs in Brazos County with 30 to 80 youth in each.
4-H clubs generally meet'monthiy throughout the 'school year. In
~] support of the 4-H Club Motto, "To Make the Best Better," members
pledge: "My HEAD to clearer thinking,•
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My HANDS to larger service, and
My HEALTH to better living,
Eor my club, my community, and my country."
4-H members learn leadership, community responsibility, self
confidence, and develop skills in more than 56 different project areas.
A project group can be formed when there are at least 4 interested
youth and an adult who is willing to serve as project leader.
To become a member of the 4-H club contact County Agent, Leroy
Grebe, in the Courthouse or telephone 822-7373, extension 243.
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The'Bluebonnet Girl Scout.Council is the local chapter of the
11 largest voluntary organization for girls in the'iaorld. 'It is open to
all girls grades 1 through 12 who subscribe"to its ideals as stated
in the Girl Scout Promise and Law.' Girl Scouting is dedicated to the
purpose of inspiring girls with the highest ideals of character,
conduct, patriotism and service that they may become happy and
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n Station, meeting weekly throughout the community. .Each troop meets
ll for one or one and one-half hours per week. Groups are usually
organized through schools.
;~ Interested parties may contact the following individuals for
~ additional information:
.~ District Chairman--Mrs. Clyde Porterfield, 846-8932
District Advisor- Mrs. John Randall, 846-8100
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n Little League and Senior League baseball is a program which is
Ill intended to serve as a healthful recreational activity for boys and
girls age 8-15. Teams are organized each suraner in nearly every
JI neighborhood with information distributed through schools in the
spring. The program is dedicated'to giving participants a goal toward
which to strive to helping them prepare to take places in the adult
world and establishing for them rudiments of teamwork and fair play.
Il Contact President Don McDonald for more information at 822-5949.
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n Bryan and College Station are also.sexved by:a variety of agencies
(l which do not appropriately fit the classification system's previously
discussed. Some of thesa..are public agencies with independent programs
(the Bryan Public Library), others axe nonprofit groups with recreation
programs (the Brazos T~alley:rIuseum of Natural Science), and others are
special purpose organizations or facilities (such as golf courses).
n Examples of these are discussed on the following pages.
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Pour special programs of special interest to the group are
presented each year to help increase the members knowledge and
appreciation of the visual arts. Workshops and classes are offered
according to the interests of League members. Membership discount
ll rates are available to all sponsored League activities.
~~ The League sponsors an annual Juried Art and Craft Exhibition, a
~~ fall Art Market and a Spring Art Jubilee. The League also informs its
members of upcoming shows and competitions in the area.
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'Tli2 Brazos
Founded in 1961, the Brazos 'Yalley'1`Iuseum of Natural Science is
dedicated to the promotion of science and natural history in the Bryan-
College Station area. The•1~3useum offers facilities' and educational,
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~~ geology, astronomy, botany, and othei•areas.
Special events include:
Audubon Wildlife films in cooperation with A&M Consolidated
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n Bird Feed Savings Day, a program which offers high quality wild
~ bixd food at low prices, in November.
n Annual Summer Day-Camp, day long activities for ages 7-12.
1. 1 Junior Staff Students, ages 11-18, learn museum and scientific
,_ techniques.
~ Museum Pre-school, year-round sessions for 3, 4, and 5 year olds.
Traveling exhibits and loan specimens are also available.
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available to groups by appointment. Call 822-5511 or visit the
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' The~Bryan Public Library, located'at 201 East 26th.Street in
Bryan, offers a large selection of materials and services~to residents
of Brazos County. Library cards are issued free~to Brazos County
residents for access to 100,000 books, 300 popular periodicals, and
1,000 recordings of classical and popular music, literature, and
children's stories. The Rountree room for children contains 40,000
volumes for children with a special collection for parents and
children. There is also a special selection of books for young adults.
Large-type books and paperbacks for patrons with poor sight are
available in the library and in the home service for shut-ins. A
popular program "Books on Wheels" makes seasonally scheduled stops at
parks, nursing homes, public schools, day care centers, shopping
centers, and outlying communities.
A preschool story hour is offered year-round at 10 AM on Wednesday,
and:a 1 PM Saturday film program is available to children ages 6-12.
Other programs include: Art loans, Artist of the Month display, Texas
History Collection, Genealogy Collection, Interlibrary Loan, Law
Library, and a 35mm slide collection.
Library hours are 9 AM to 9 PM, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday;
and 9 AM to 5 PM on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. For additional
information, contact Linda Pringle, the Reference Librarian, at
823-8021.
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Three'18-hole golf courses, one practice driving xange, and tuto
minature golf courses are open'to~.the~public in the'Bryan-College
Station area: They are;'
The Texas A&M'TJniversity Golf Course, located on .the TAMU campus
on Bizzell Street. for information, call 845-1723. This
course is open only to holders of current TAMU ID cards.
The Bryan Municipal Golf Course, located on Country Club Drive.
Call 823-0126 for information.
Briarcrest Country Club Golf Course, located on E. 29th Street.
Call 822-0133 for information.
Twin City Golf Center (golf practice range), located on 2400
Hwy. 6. Call 693-0612 for information.
Turf Green Miniature Golf Course on Texas Avenue. Call
846-8097 for information.
Pooh's Park Miniature Golf, 1907 Texas Ave. S. Call 693-5737
for information:
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StageCenter
StageCenter, founded in 1966, is a Local community theater: Since
1968, when'the City~of Bryan donated space to~the group in the old
Municipal Country Club building, members haire improved and enlarged
their facilities and equipment. The theater seats 110 persons on three
sides of the stage, giving viewers a choice of vantage point and close
contact with the action on stage.
The troupe stages four productions during a season (September
through May) and one in the summer. The productions are made possible
by performers and technicians who donate their time and talents--the
only income source is ticket sales.
Since its founding, StageCenter has presented. 60 shows which
featured well over 1,500 performers of all ages who have played before
an audience of over 21,000 people. Membership of this group includes
several people with extensive dramatic training and experience, but
most members are people whose professions are outside the field of
theater arts, such as secretaries, teachers, professors, social workers,
journalists, and physicians. A portion of the membership consists of
patrons who want to support a local theater company.
Tryouts for roles are always open to the public, and it is not
unusual for a cast to include new arrivals in the community working
with more seasoned performers. While StageCenter strives to present
a variety of theater--comedy, mystery, and drama--the txaupefs principal
aim is to provide both audience and performer an opportunity to enjoy
quality theater.
For further information please write:
StageCenter, Inc.
P.O.Box 3377
College Station, Texas 77840
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Numerous people were contacted'in the process of completing this
paper, but seventeen individuals were interviewed to obtain specific
responses to five questions. Those interviewed were chosen on the
basis of the position they held in the community or their occupation
and consequent knowledge of community affairs and citizen needs. Of
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the seventeen people interviewed, five had resided in the community
n less than five years, and the median length of residence was eight
years.
Three of the interviewed individuals were employed by the A&M
Consolidated Independent School District, four by Texas A&M University,
and three by. the City of College Station. Five were present or former
members of the College Station City Council, one was on the city's
park and recreation advisory board, and two were former members of
the College Station Recreation Council. Other occupations included
two developers (construction and land development), one assistant vice
(~ president of a bank, a policeman, a speech therapist, a practicing
counselor, and the author of "A Child's Guide to Bryan and College
Station." Most had extensive dealings with the recreating public
J either as active participants or as administrators, policy-setters, or
'~ students and observers of the subject.
Each of the seventeen was asked to respond to five questions.
II Appendix B contains the text of the individual responses which are
discussed in the following sections of this chapter. Two individuals
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it question are identified. Although an attempt was made to orally
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Three questions were devoted to identification o~ unmet
recreational needs,one asking for identification of populations
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n greatest recreation need, and the third asking for where existing
I~ programs failed to meet community recreational needs.
Judging from responses to the first question „present needs are only
partially met through current recreational programs. In terms of age,
they appear to fail to adequately serve the very young children, prey
~, schoolers, young teenagers, high school individuals, parents of young
children, those over 30, over 40, the retired, and the senior citizens.
Others who suffer include the poor, the lower socio-economic classes,
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~ class whites, and special populations such as the handicapped, the
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(l On the basis of these responses, it would appear that programs
l1 are universally, but indiscriminately, inadequate, or that everybody
believes them to be inadequate for some othex segment of the
~, population. One respondent did indicate that he did not believe any
segment of the population had unmet recreation needs.
~J Responses to the remaining two questions overlapped each other
and the following question asking for identification of specific
problems. Nine individuals cited a need or a failure in the area of
J coordination and organization of existing programs, including
scheduling problems. Seven individuals identified a need for one or
-I more neighborhood recreation centers which would permit indoor
activities in inclement weather. Many also indicated the desirability
~~ of some gymnasium facilities in these centers. Four called for the
development of large public parks with diverse facilities including a
lake and a golf course. Most of the needs identified were far
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facilities--recreation centers, athletic complexes, swimming pools,
J and a library. Funds, professional staffs, and a transportation program
wexe also mentioned.
~J A recurring theme in. several questions was the need for family-
oriented programs which would involve all or part of the family unit.
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difficulties in participating in programs other than those offered
in the evening when. babysitters are available. Since many express
an interest in spending evenings with 'their family, this could be a
(~ group with substantial problems in terms of recreation opportunities.
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(.1 Numerous problems were identified by those who viewed recreation
programming from a participant standpoint. Inadequate facilities,
~~ including a need for a girls softball field, for soccer fields, for
water fountains in a park, for tennis courts, and fox swimming pools,
~1 were frequently cited as problems. Because of the lack of facilities,
there were also some problems in the scheduling of ball games. Ais-
~~ satisfaction with registration procedures were mentioned in connection
~' with both City and Community Education programs, as well as problems
i in organization and supervision of some programs. Officiating
~~ problems at both baseball and basketball games were identified,
,~ including use of some officials who did not possess sufficient know-
ledge of the rules of the game, and others (primarily women officiating
at men's baseball games) who were too easily intimidated or offended
~, on disputed calls.
A need for. programs devoted to special populations, including the
'~ handicapped and children under three years of age, and for family
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recreation opportunities, were again cited. Problems alluded to in
~ connection with the swimming program included registration difficulties
I-~ (allowing Bryan residents to register before all College Station
ll residents had been accommodated), and dissatisfaction with the high
L_J failure rate~in the testing procedure at the end of each period (two
ox three weeks in length). .
Agency problems were equally numerous--a lack of funds, facilities,
equipment, land, and professional support staff. Specific problems in
coordination of activities were also mentioned as well as the need for
someone to serve as a central source of information on programs and
activities. The general public does not, it appears, distinguish
between City and Community Education programs as both receive complaints
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Problems with equipment were due,'in part, to the inability of the '
staff to rapidly obtain replacement parts because of required fiscal
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I7 has resulted in supervisory personnel completing repair chores, at the
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here in connection with special events sponsored by university '
~ organizations in cooperation with local agencies. The success of some
L of these events has been such that the staff could not adequately
j~ j serve the crowds that appeared, and impatience and poor attitudes of
lJ some participants compounded the problems.
(.~ Identification of Outstanding Programs
Those interviewed were asked to identify current recreational
~~ programs which they considered to be outstanding. The schedule of
activities presented under the auspices of Community Education was
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_ mentioned program. Several indicated this choice was based on both
~ the diversity of offerings and the organization and administration of
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(( programs of the College Station Parks and Recreation Department, two
l.~ making special reference to the summer softball leagues. Three cited
I~ the College .Station summer swimming program, and two mentioned the
U activities at Pooh's Park. Two responses were aspecific, one individual
stating that there were no outstanding programs, and a third individual
1 did not respond to the question.
~ It is interesting to note that the private sector was mentioned
it twice for having good programs and that all of those cited are well-
advertised and popular. Some of these programs were, in other questions,
J identified as having substantial problems, but nevertheless considered
to be outstanding. "Community Education" rather than a specific activity
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under its administration was cited as .outstanding, whereas city programs
rather' than the' department were named:
(~ It is.apparent that this initial survey must be viewed as
`' preliminary to a needed assessment of community needs. Although four
n of the respondents were also part-time university students, none can
1.: be considered to adequately represent that segment of the City's
population. Little mention was made of the problems or successes of
the commercial sector or of the vast array of church, nonprofit, or
voluntary associations identified in the inventory.
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SUMMARX ANALYSIS ANA RECOI~Il"IENDATIONS
'Irifoizaatidri'Syst2ms
In conducting the inventory phase of this study, it was readily
apparent that numerous programs and activities of a recreational nature
are conducted in this community. Considerable literature on the
activities is also available, but only by requesting it from several
sources. The Bryan-College Station Chamber of Commerce is a good
starting point for obtaining materials. A packet of available
literature included the following:
"A Child's Guide to Bryan-College Station"--by.Norma Bagnall
"This Week at Texas A&M University"--issued by the University News
Service;
"Historic Map of Bryan, College Station, and Brazos County"--issued
by Citizens for Historic Preservation;
"Antique Shops of Bryan/College Station"--map and locations, issued
by First Bank and Trust of Bryan;
a current newsletter of the Arts Council of Brazos Valley;
literature' on the Texas World Speedway and events scheduled there;
the fall schedule for the Bryan Public School's Community Education
Program;
the fall and holiday schedule for the A&M Consolidated Independent
School District Community Education Program; ---__..__.
"Bryan-College Station Visitors Directory"--a Chamber of Commerce
publication identifying hotels, motels, and places to dine;
"Community Profile"--a Chamber of Commerce publication which includes
a section on recreation;
a vicinity map showing state parks, historic sites, and other
attractions within a two-hour drive of Bryan-College Station;
and
a promotional pamphlet with ninety-three photographs or drawings of
things to do or see in the area.
Although most of these materials are intended for the visitor to tliis area,
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incomplete. Minimal overlap between this guide and the "Club Scene '78"
(or for the prospective resident or industry managers), some of the
items are of equal or gxeater interest to current residents.
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TYie'Eagle,' in November of 1977, issued a supplement to the
newspaper titled "Club Scene t78" which identified 133 organizations,
giving names of officers, the purpose of the organization, and the
meeting schedule of each. This included common interest, educational.,
professional, cultural, social service, religious, recreational, and
fraternal associations. Despite the exhaustive listing, the supplement
cannot be considered complete (see Appendix C for a listing of the
identified organizations).
The Office of the Director of Student Activities at Texas A&M
University issues a "Student Organizations Guide" which included '
academic, honor, military,•recreation, service, religious, and other
groups. Although some 262 associations were identified, it too is
in 'The E gle does occur--perhaps 5 associations are jointly listed.
The identified organizations were categorized as follows:
Academic Clubs 100 organizations
Hometown Clubs
Honor Societies
Instructional Clubs 10 organizations
MSC groups 20 organizations
Military Groups
Recreation Clubs
Religious Groups
Service Clubs
Sports Clubs
13 organizations
28 organizations
10 organizations
33 organizations
10 organizations
13 organizations
17 organizations
Others 8 organizations
Free University, one of the MSC groups included in the tabulation above,
provides a program not unlike that of the Community Education Programs.
Several publications inform residents of local activities.
Community Education distributes to each resident of College Station and
the School District a listing of courses togethex with information on
progxams of the Brazos Valley Museum of Natural Science and the College
Station Parks and Recreation Department. " Th~'Eagle has a regular column
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on club activities, and private .publications such a~'Ce~lter provide a-
If monthly listing of special events and programs. The''B~ttalion also
has a regular article on weekend activities of interest to students.
With 'the exception of items mailed directly to each address or
n printed in the daily paper', most information is not readily obtained
Ij by residents. Most residents, including university students and
employees, are unaware of the extent of activities available to them
and consequently complain of "nothing to do in this town." If residents
are unaware of opportunities, visitors are even less informed. In her
study of College Station visitor opinions, Eva Zweifel submitted the
following recommendation to the community leaders:
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A number of respondents in the survey indicated a lack of
available information relating to restaurants, places of
entertainment, local attractions, campus parking, etc. Each
motel could provide its guests with maps of the city and of the
university campus; a periodically updated listing of restaurants
with hours of operation, specialties, etc.; a listing of sources
of housing information (.realtor names and phones, University
housing office, apartment complexes and phones, etc.); a calendar
of university and community events (entertainment), including
information on how to obtain tickets or admission to university
programs; information on local or regional recreation
opportunities (including campgrounds, fishing areas, opportunities
for children to play, etc.); information on babysitting or
nursery services for children; and information on local shopping
and transportation. (Zweifel, 1976:69-70)
One recommendation from this study is that consideration be given
to assigning the responsibility for maintaining and annually updating
an inventory of programs, clubs, and activities of a recreational nature
in the university, community, and .surrounding area. This responsibility
could be invested in the School District's Community Education Program,
the City Parks and Recreation Department, or the proposed Visitor
Information Services Office.
~'Caordin~.tion~of Programs
Several of the individuals interviewed in this .study cited a lack
of coordination of program offerings by various agencies or organizations.
Planners of a special activity seldom have sufficient advance information
on programs other than those scheduled through the university.
Coordination of efforts could yield substantial benefits. For example,
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have included requests for information pertinent to the evaluation of
(~ city programs, and the membezs of the city's park and recreation
II advisory board were generally unaware that the civic center committee's
.recommendations were for a recreation-oriented community center rather
than a tourist and convention complex. Perhaps a closer coordination
of efforts would have saved considerable time and effort on each
committee's •p art. Zweifel (1976:70) also presented a recommendation
for greater coordination in conjunction with visitor's activities:
An organization of managers of local motels, restaurants, and
entertainment facilities could greatly enhance visitor enjoyment
(and return visits) by simply coordinating with the University or
or conference or special program planning and by undertaking
cooperative enterprises designed to facilitate tourist movement
between attractions. For example, arrangements could be made
^~ with the local shuttle bus system to provide transportation from
motels to the University conference center--thereby eliminating
many of the complaints received about the lack of public
-~ transportation, the roads, and the campus parking problems.
None of the agency personnel interviewed indicated that the lack
of coordination or cooperation was a deliberate action or resulted
from some territorial or expansionist efforts on the part of another
group. All were keenly aware that programming could be improved and
that no single agency could provide the total spectrum of desired
activities. Cooperation between groups can enhance the activities
~I planned. Recent examples include the "Pet Adoption Day" which was a
joint effort by a community organization (the Humane Society) and a
student group, and the success of the "Chili Bang-Out", which was due
to the cooperation between a student group and a local radio station.
Cooperation in publication and distribution of information by Co~nunity
Education, the Brazos Valley Museum of Natural Science, and the City of
College Station Parks and Recreation Department already exists, but
none of these groups presently has the personnel or funds to undertake
the probably full-time role of organizing the coordination of all
program activities. Such an individual, hoiaever, is needed and may
well be assigned responsibilities within the proposed visitor's infor-
mation office since much of the information that is needed for visitors
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will also be of interest to residents. The costs of publishing the
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" information need not necessarily be.a city .expense. The Chamber of
(~ Commerce, local banks and savings institutions, the restaurant owners
association, realtors, etc., can pay part or all of the costs as
legitimate advertising expenses:
' 'F2cilit}~'Needs `'
The fact that most of the interviewed individuals cited problems
or needs in terms of facilities indicate that these are viewed as the
1 initial limiting factor for development of a more diversified recreation
i program. Individuals associated with the city, with community education,
it and with the private sector all identified substantial problems with
~ facilities and funding in the public sector. 'The College Station Parks
and Recreation Committee (advisory board) is keenly aware of the need
I.1 for additional ballfields for several sports. One formally interviewed
_ individual mentioned that "We need some athletic ballfield complexes
which are removed from residential areas. ." This same opinion (no
lighted ballfields in residential areas) was also given by other College
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substantial public opposition from homeowners who anticipate a lighted
! I ballfield in an adjacent park. Nevertheless, the development of one
JJ or more ballfield complexes with adequate screening of light would
~~ alleviate a number of the perceived problems in recreation services--
provide softball diamonds for the girls leagues, reduce the scheduling
problems for use of fields, etc.
_ A second major area of need is for indoor facilities such as a
recreation (or community) center. The Pinnell plan (1974:9) identified
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~ the need for neighborhood recreation facilities, the Community Center
_ Committee recognized a need for indoor facilities (Pedulla, 1977:4),
i t and several of the interviews (Appendix B) related to a need for
J gymnasiums and neighborhood centers. Several recommended solutions can
J be made in relation t'o this problem. Reactivation of the "open gym"
program that was established by the Recreation Council would provide a
means of enhancing the program offerings to residents at a minimal cost.
Establishment of neighborhood recreation centers in selected
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(~ they would also provide year-around indoor areas for a variety of
activities'such as dances, arts. and crafts, table games,.etc.; and,
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for conducting smaller sections of some of the more populax Community
Education sponsored activities (such as belly-dancing), and they could
also be used to provide special activities for parents of small children.
,For example, morning exercise or crafts classes for mothers could be
conducted in one or more rooms while young children are entertained by
~ movies or other activities in another. The "babysitter" could be a
l volunteer, apart-time employee, or one or two of the participating
n mothers on a rotating basis.
A neighborhood center, however, could not be considered to be a
tourist or convention center because of different requirements in terms
of size, location, and facilities. Although a community center, as
proposed by the Community Center Committee, could function as a
neighborhood center, its size and the traffic generated might well
cause it to be viewed as an unwarrented intrusion on a neighborhood.
A community or civic center, however, would be the ideal location for
such suggested facilities as a library, outdoor amphitheater,.etc.
' Role of the Private Sector
The private (commercial) sector directly or indirectly contributes
a great deal to the recreational opportunities of College Station
residents, both in terms of tax revenues and in provision of special
facilities and programs. Some needed and desirable.nrograms are more
properly administered through private or commercial outlets. Neither
Community Education nor the City Parks and Recreation Department should
be expected to provide the facilities found at Pooh's Park and movies
that might be shown at a recreation center would not normally be
appearing at a local theater.
Some conflicts between public and private sectors have occurred
over the past two years. Perhaps the most visible conflict involved
the A&M Consolidated Community Education Program and the Texas School of
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" Physical Fitness over the issues of belly-dancing and scuba diving
classes: The matter'was brought before the.School Board for discussion
l when the private corporation charged that Community Education was
providing unfair competition by offering identical programs at
substantially lower rates, utilizing ta~c~subsidized free facilities.
(In theory and practice, Community Education attempts to avoid
'competing with other recreation programs, private or public, and does
pay the school system for utilities and maintenance of rooms. Under
the general formula used to assess utility costs, Community Education
IJ may well be paying more than its fair share of the cost of utilities.)
jl The response of Community Education personnel was that they were serving
()) a substantially greater number of people through their program and the
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I1 private firm. In addition, many of the instructors in Community
~.. Education are employed in private enterprise and have found that the
~ programs have created a demand for advanced lessons, thereby providing
them with more business than they might have lost.
Both Community Education and the City Parks and Recreation .
Department programs have been enhanced by the cooperation of the private
1 sector, not only in terms of instructors, but also in the provision of
special facilities and equipment and in the funding of programs (such as
sponsoring a Little League or adult softball team). Greater recognition
of their role and coordination of activities si-ould be encouraged.
Exchange of ideas and explanation of current programs and problems might
well lead to improvement of recreational opportunities in both sections.
J "Summary Conclusions
Since the City of College Station is considering submitting a bond
i I issue to the electorate in 1978 for the purpose of expanding recreational
IJ facilities, amore extensive survey of the residents is desirable. A
~) mail-back questionnaire utilizing the utility billing lists will reach
most of the households in the community. The survey instrument could
perhaps be developed by and analyzed in appropriate student classes at
the University and provide the City Council with useful information on
citizen desires. This survey would also serve a secondary purpose of
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informing the residents of the
proposed developments.
s An evaluation of current programs should also be~conducted as
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desired (current evaluation of success or failure of a program is
generally based on participation which can be a misleading guide).
~ Many of the individuals active in community affairs recognize a
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indicated in this paper. The true public support for expansion of
~ public--financed opportunities will be measured only at the bond election,
' but an assessment of public opinion prior to that time could save
~ considerable time and effort.
Certain elements of the population may have special needs which
f, are not adequately recognized, Although most programs are available
free to residents who cannot afford them, the number who take advantage
I~ of that is probably small because of pride and because of a lack of
transportation to the activity sites once they have been admitted.
~i Senior citizens may also suffer from a lack of mobility, and providing
them with recreation may entail other services as well. These problems,
like those of the mothers of young children, will be difficult to
identify and quantify without a more extensive survey.
-~ In summary, numerous studies and individuals have indicated a
deficiency in public recreation programs in'this community. The City
Parks and Recreation Department should not be faulted for having a
l limited selection of recreational offerings since it has been cooperating
with both Community Education and the Recreation Council in presenting
l the public with as diverse a set of programs as is feasible with current
J facilities and funding. The perceived inadequacies can be met at a
certain cost to the community if the residents are willing to pay for
the system they want. In the meantime, there are numerous programs
available through public, commercial, religious, and voluntary agencies
and organizations. Better information distribution through some easily
identified source can increase the participation in and the benefits
derived from current programs.
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RERERENCES CITED
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Bagnall, Norma.- "A Child's Guide to Bryan-College Station." Bryan;
BB&L', 1974. .
College Station Park and Recreation Department. "Recreation Program
Evaluation." College Station: 1977.
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Evans, D. I~. Preliminary report on the Brazos Valley Cultural Arts
Inventory project. College Station: 1977.
I] Hodges, L. Statement presented to the College Station City Council.
August 11, 1977.
I~ Kline, S. C. "Recommendations for the Recreation Division." College
Station: 1977.
-~ Meyer, H.D.,~C.K: Brightbill, and H.D. Sessoms.-'Commuxiity'Racreatibn--
~. A Guide'to Its'Orgariization. Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey:
Prentice-Hall, 1969.
Pedulla, Albert. "Final Report of the Community Center Committee."
College Station: 1977.
-, Pinnell, C. and R. Powell. Interim Report I: Comprehensive Development
Plan, Phase III, Dallas: Pinell-Anderson-Wilshire & Associates,
Inc., 1974.
1 Recreation and Parks 607. Untitled report on the College Station Park
and Recreation Department. College Station: 1977.
J The Eagle. "Club Scene '78:"' Bryan: 'The Eagle, November 4, 1977.
Texas A&M University. "Student Organizations Guide." College Station:
~ Texas A&M University, 1977.
Zweifel, E,L. A Study of College Station Visitor'Opinious Regarding
!) Hotel Occupancy Tax Expenditures. Masters thesis, Texas A&M
;~ University, 1976.
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APPENDIX A
MEMORANDUM ON THE COLLEGE STATION COMPREHENSIVE PARK PLAN
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August 11, 1977
T0: City Council, City of College Station
FROM; Louie Hodges, Chairman, Parke end Recreation Committee
SUBJECT: The Comprehensive Patk Plan for the CSty of College Station
The Parka end Recreation Committee respectfully recommends that the
~~ City Cnuneil delay action on awarding a consulting eonttect for a
comprahenaive park plan.
We believe that because of the expertise of committee members and the
recent addition of a park planner to the staff we can initiate much of
the prior study required for a thorough planning effort.' What we propose
is that the committee he authorized to utilize resources"available
~ within the community (including professors and students in selected
departments and classes at Texas ASM) to accomplish all or part of the
following studies of the programs and operations of the Park and Recreation
Department:
1) M evaluation of the operation of the park dedication ordinance--
~ problems encountered in the first year since passage, and
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2) M evaluation of the athletic and swimming programs--needs,
adequacy of facilities, problems in financing, scheduling, etc,
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F~ 3) M evaluation of the remaining recreational programs-including
a survey to assess unmet needs of the citizens, adequacy of
facilities, participation rates, etc,
'. 4) M evaluation of the relationships of the programs of the PARR
j to pzograma of the University, of Community Education, of
commercial operations, and of volunteer agencies--where do we
i overlap and, more importantly, where do we fail co serve
eommuaity needs, and where can we cooperate in meeting these needs?
5) A review of internal policies and procedural, including concession
policies, rules and regulations, lend acquisition through
dedication or through gifts and donations, alternatives to fee
simple acquisition of land, policies in relation to accepting
or purchasing flood plain properties, questions each as do
we develop lighted ball fields in residential areas, etc,
~I- 6) M evaluation of park land needs--what size areas, where they
~ should be located so as to form a coherent system, what facilities
should be developed, how to effect savings through joint
school-park purchase of properties, etc.
7) M evaluation of the potential effect of park and program expansion
I I on the city budget in terms of immediate personnel needs within the
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(police, public works, etreete departments), etc.
Obviously, the seven-member parka end recreation committee cannot
accomplish this task unassisted. We will require Che setyiees of the
' park department personnel, of the city planning acaff, of interested
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_.. profeeaora and students, of [he city staff, of land developers and
other interested eitizene, and perhaps of limited consulting work
by selected individuals, We will be asking you for some financial
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Assuming the[ someone will ask why we wish to commence this project
rather than immediately award a contract Co an individue~ oz firm,
I can offer the following arguemente: ..
1) The possibility, even probability, or subaCanc~al coat
aevinga which we would rather see devoted to'pgrk and recreatio
recreational purposes; '
2) The opportunity to provide eitizene, park and recreation
committee members, students and their inatructora with a
real-life situation in which to apply their akilla and
expertise on a project of civic concern;
3) The certain knowledge that we will be involved in the process
whether we or a consultant initiate the project; and
4) A conviction, on my part, if not that of the entire committee,
that this is our community and that we take pride in guiding
the course of its development.
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INTERVIEW RESPONSES TO FIVE SELECTED QUESTIONS
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Responses to the question;
Is there a particular segment of the
population whose needs 'are not being met?"
1. Yes', the senior citizen recreational needs are not being
met, especially in College Station.
(~ 2.. Middle-class whites.
(~ 3. Young teenagers, especially in terms of evening programs.
4. Those over 30.
l 5. The poor and the preschoolers.
~ 6. The black community, especially in terms of transportation
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7. Mexican-Americans and other minorities.
~ ~ 8. The older residents, including those over 40. Children have
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9. The handicapped, retarded, and gifted children; also, those
-~ who have small children.
10. The lower socio-economic classes.
i 11. ,None, except perhaps for very young children.
'- 12. TAMU students have a need for passive recreation areas.
ii 13. No groups other than minority groups.
.J 14. High school aged children and retired persons.
15. Apartment dwellers (students) who have no open space.
~1 16. Young teens.
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~~ 1. The' greatest need is someone to organize. all of the
recreational activities in this area. Too many times there
are different groups fighting each other instead of
cooperating. There needs to be'someone appointed who is
willing to sit down with the key people in each organization
and talk over the areas of concern to each group. A
second major need is facilities:
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We need an indoor recreation center.
3. We need several neighborhood recreation centers.
4. We need some handball/racquet ball courts and a municipal
golf course.
5. We need some athletic ballfield complexes which are removed
from residential areas and we need one or more neighborhood
recreation centers.
I~ b. We need transportation for recreation facilities.
7. I don't know.
8. We need a large public park of 200-400 acres with a lake and
a golf course, bridle paths, etc.; and we need neighborhood
_ centers.
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1 performing arts.
-1 10. I would like to see a large, multi-purpose recreation area
i developed for all age groups. Facilities might include
walking and sitting areas, covered shelters, bike lanes,
playing fields, and lake facilities for non-motorized
_~ boating and fishing.
11. I would like to see some private (fxee enterprise) facility
l suitable for summer plays or concerts; also, land for a large
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12. A multiple-use community facility.
~,I 13. Amulti-purpose indoor community facility; professional staff;
J and more athletic fields.
14. We need a large park complex (larger than neighborhood parks).
15. There is a need for more swimming pools and more athletic
fields.
~ 16. We need a library.
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J 1. The biggest problem is lack of organization and facilities.
There are too many separate organizations working for one
n goal and I believe these programs need'to be coordinated
II better in order to provide a more unified effort.
2. There is an insufficient number of playing fields to
accommodate the number of (baseball) teams.
I 3. There is a definite need for indoor sports facilities--
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There is a defficiency in terms of programs for pre-school
children.
(~ 5. There is a lack or organization in certain areas and a
lack of facilities.
r 6. There are few programs for high school age youth beyond the
-~ 8th grade. There is also a transportation problem, a lack
of adequate playing fields, scheduling problems, and poor
planning and coordination of programs.
7. The programs (at Lincoln Center) are not structured and there
ll is a lack of pre-planning and supervision.
8. There is inadequate parkland and a lack of program
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9: There is a definite need for opportunities for recreation to
be made available to parents (especially mothers) of young
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10. The greatest apparent failure is in the area of recreation
for lower income people. Most of the services in this area
it that are truly recreational do not serve the lower socio-
economic groups.
`. 11. Existing programs do not provide opportunity for family
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fragnented.
!~ 12. There are scheduling conflicts caused by a lack of or
! shortage of facilities.
13. There is no daily programming on a routine basis except for
i minority populations in Lincoln Center; weekend recreation is
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programming (example: 4 month period between flag football
and junior league basketball); we need more inclusive
programs for the various age groups.
14. There is a lack of physical facilities for youth groups and
scheduling problems in use of existing facilities:
15. We need more and better distribution of playing fields and
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facilities such as playgrounds and picnic areas.
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(~ encountered~in your role of providing recreation (to agency personnel)
Ij or in participating in recreation programs (coIIUnunity representatives)?"
n 1. A lack of funds; a lack of adequate facilities; a lack of
~J{ coordination in other programs that (tre) must work with;
and we have had complaints from citizens about lack of
organization in certain sports, such as••bad registration
Il procedures, inadequate supervision, etc.
I) 2. There have been real problems in scheduling of games on the
athletic fields and some unqualified officials assigned to
~ call the games.
3. There has been some poor officiating at (basketball) games,
and there have also been scheduling problems.
4. There have been complaints from citizens about the
organization of activities, bad registration procedures, and
a lack of adequate facilities.
' S. There is a lack of sufficient financial support for adequate
program expansion and in providing of recreation opportunities.
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assigned for girl's softball, there is a need for additional
soccer fields, some fields have not been ready on time,
there are no water fountains at Thomas Park, and Bryan
residents are being allowed to utilize our playing fields
despite the shortage that we have.
;~~1 7. There are problems in working with some members of the public--
') poor attitudes, unpredictable behavior, an attitude of "I've
paid my money, now I can do anything I please.", there are
~ scheduling difficulties, especially when it rains, and problems
~, with staff.
_ 8. There is a lack of facilities and suitable land for programs.
it 9. Because of the nature of the facility (such as the Junior
Museum), many programs are unavailable to handicapped
children; also, there are few programs for children under
~'~ I the age of 3.
10. I personally do not have the time to be directly involved in
any of the structured recreation programs as such. On
occasion I have tried to play tennis and the courts have
- been scarce.
11. The introduction of (facility) in 1972 was premature--it was
~ not readily accepted.
12. I have heard some negative feedback regarding the quality of
~,i the swimming program and a need for a lighted field for girl's
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fund is necessary for emergency purchases of 2quipment;
-~ there is a need for some capital improvements and in general
maintenance; (Lincoln) center is not used by non minority
groups; non-professional staff is a definite handicap.
14. Ball game schedules are of ten inconvenient--generally too
early (for youngex children).
15. There are no handball courts and insufficient swimming
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recreational programs in College Station?"
1. Community Education appears to have the most diversified and
best organized' programs.
2. The College Station summer softball league.
3. The Community Education program and the••-summer'swimming
program. '
4. The programs developed by Community Education.
5. Community Education and the summer swimming program.
6. None are really outstanding although Commmunity Education
programs are better organized.
7. Pooh's Park as it provides family recreation.
8. Programs for mature populations; organized sports are begun
too young.
9. The Community Education program.
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11. Community Education programs, especially the summer programs
which foster cooperation; the go--cart driving clinic and
skating classes (at Pooh's Park).
12. The Softball program.
13. The organized sports programs.
14. Community Education.
15. The summer swimming program.
16. Community Education.
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'78", a supplement to'Th~'E g1e on Friday, November 4,.1977:
A&M Garden Club
I Have a Dream Garden Club
Bryan Garden Club
Oaks Garden Club
Senior Citizens Supper Club
Hillsteppers Dance Club of Hilltop Lakes
Newcomers Club (of Hilltop Lakes)
Hilltop Lakes Lions Club
Bible Study Club (of Hilltop Lakes)
Daughters of the American Revolution, La Villita Chapter
Daughters of the American Revolution, William Scott Chapter
Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Robert Henry Chapter
United Daughters of the Confederacy, L.S. Ross Chapter ~~100
Citizens for Historical Preservation
United State's Daughters .of 1812, Stephen Williams Chapter
The Sons of the Republic of Texas, William Joel Bryan Chapter ~~14
Bryan Noon~Lions Club
College Station Noon Lions .Club
Men's Golf Association of Hilltop Lakes
Clay People
Wednesday Bridge Club
Bryan-College Station Area Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae Club
Phi Mu Alumnae
Zeta Tau Alpha
Alpha Gamma Delta
Delta Zeta Sorority
College Panhellenic Association at College Station
P.E.O. Chapters BG and EQ
Eavironmental Action Council
Women o f S t. Mary' s
Brazos Valley Panhellenic Association
Brazos Valley' Alumnae Club of Pi Beta Phi'
Phi Sigma Alpha; Kappa Chapter
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Brazos Valley Chi'Osnega Alumnae Association
Alpha' Phi' on the' Brazos Alumnae Chapter'
Preceptor Beta Phi Chapter'of Beta Sigma Phi
Pi Psi Chapter Beta Sigma Phi'
Eta Zeta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi'
Xi Sigma Phi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi International
TAMU Women`s Social Club
Texas A&M University Social Club Arts & Crafts Group
Fine Arts Group of TAMU Women's Social Club
Needlecraft Group of TAMU Women's Social Club
Fashion Group of TAMU Women's Social Club
'Food Fanciers Interest Group of A&M Social Club
Texas A&M Newcomers Club
Forestry Club (of TAMU)
Brazos County A&M Mother's Club
Civil Engineering Student Wives' Club
Soil and Crop Science Wives
TAMU Czech Club
Electrical Engineering Student Wives' Club
American Association of University Women
Embroiderers Guild of Brazos Valley
Mortar Board Alumnae Club
Plant Sciences Club of Texas A&M University
Veterinary Faculty Wives Club
Auxiliary to the Texas A&M Student Chapter to the American
Veterinary Medical Association
Brazos County Chapter, National Organization For Women
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly ), TX 752•
Humane Society of Brazos County
Evening Study Club
The Extension Service Club
Alpha Xi Chapter, The~Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
Bryan-College Station Chapter X200, Disabled American Veterans
St. Joseph Hospital Auxiliary
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Bryan Hospital Auxiliary
New Light for the'Blind
Retired Senior Volunteer Program Advisory Council
Crestview Volunteers
Bluebonnet Girl Scout Council
Girls Club of Brazos County, Inc.
Little League North
Boys Club
Brazos Valley Foster Parents Association
Arts Council of Brazos Valley
The OPAS Guild
Brazos Spinners and Weavers Guild
Stage Center, Inc.
Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post ~~4692, Bryan, Texas
Bryan-College Station Organ Society
Community Singers
Bryan-College Station Jaycees
Bryan-College Station Jaycee-Ettes
Earle Graham Post ~~159, American Legion
Brazos County Post 4692, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S.
St. Clair Altar'Society of St. Joseph's Church
A&M United Methodist Women
St. Anthony's Altar Society
Blazers Chamber of Commerce
Brazos Sailing Club
The Woman's Club
Officers' Wives Club of Bryan-College Station
Bryan-College Station Retired Teachers Association
College Station-Bryan Swim Club
Bryan-College Station Newcommers Club
Altrusa Club of Bryan-College Station
Bryan-College Station Pan--American Round Table
El Club Social
Active community Center
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Europe Club .
Bryan-College Station Music Teachexs Association
Mothers of Twins
Brazos Valley Gem and Mineral Society
League of Women Voters of Brazos County
American Association of Medical Assistants
Council for Exceptional Children
The Campus Study Club
Property Owners Association of Hilltop Lakes
Citizens Advisory Council, Bluebonnet Psychiatric Center
Brazos Valley Home Economics Association
Brazos Valley Kennel Club
La Leckie League of Bryan-College Station
The National Secretaries Association
The Reading Club
National Association of Retired Federal Employees
Bryan-College Station Racing Pigeon Club
Rogers Prairie Masonic Lodge ~~540
United Black Educational, Social & Cultural Organization
Brazos Valley Model Railroad Society
Brazos County Association for Children with Learning Disabilities
Miniholics NonAnonymous
Brazos Valley Chapter, Texas Nursing Home Association
Silver-Tongued Toastmasters Club
Texas A&M Stamp Club
Women's Golf Association of. Hilltop Lakes
Briarcrest Women's Golf Association
Steep Hollow Home Demonstration Club
Bryan Kiwanis Club
Range and Forestry Wives Club
Gadabouts Babysitting Club
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A&M CONSOLIDATED I.S,D.
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BRA20S VALLEY MUSEUM DF NATURAL SCIENCE
in cooperation with
pRM CONSOLIDATED COMMUNITY EDUCATION
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Produced by the National Audubon Society
TICKET INFORMATION '
Season Tickets --------------------°--------5 6.00
Family Season Tickets------•-----------------S18.DD ($16 if bought before Sept. 1)
Single Admission ----------------------------5 1.50
Children (under 12)--------------------------5 .75
Tickets are available at the Brazos Valley Museum of Natural Science, 204 W. Ville
Maria in Bryan, or the ABM Consolidated Conmunity Education Office, 1300 Jersey,
in College Station. Tickets may also be purchased at the door.
ALL FILMS MILL BE SHOWN IN THE A6M CONSOLIDATED HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM
STARTING TIME'FOR ALL FILMS: 7:30 P.M.
PROGRAMS'
October 31
November 28
January 13, 1978
February 9, 1978
March 9, 1978
EXPLORING BI6 BEND, Charles Hotchkiss
THE VANISHING EDEN, Stefan Kling
BAHAMAS TOP TO BOTTOM, Harry Pederson
ACADIAN REFLECTIONS, Robert Fultz
OKAVANGO 5 ARRIBADA, Bernard Nathanson
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REGISTRATION TIMES: , 1
ASM Consolldated I.S.D. RESIDENTS: 6:00-7:30 p.m. ~O
NON-RES]DENTS: 7:3D - 9:00 p.m. /~,
'Exception: Classes listed as Special Programs I ~ Y
will register on dates, times; etc., as listed.
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Registration for Fall classes will be held on Tuesday, September 13th, at the
A6M Consolidated High School. Peo le xho reside within the AEM Consolidated I.S.D.,
should re ister firom 6:00 - 7:30 .m. hose who do not live within the A6M Conso idated
I.S.D. should re ister from :30 - 4:00 .m. Be sure to attend registration f you are
~~ intereste in participating, as oast c asses wilt be full afiter September 13th. Classes
will officially begin the following week, on the day and time listed in the COURSE SCHEDULE
HOLIDAY CLASSES INCLUDED ,
This brochure includes a course listing for the Holiday Classes. If you are
(( interested in taking a Holiday Class, please note the registration information and
I ~ attend the registration.
REFUNDS
Fu11 refunds will be made 1f a class is cancelled by Community Education:. Students ;, ,~
who withdraw by either calling the Community Education Office nr by coming asy the Communlty ,,
Education Office any time prior to the second schedul:ed..class:meeting,•may•:receive~an.
~D1: refund of fee. No refunds will be made after the second.ciass.'meeting_ '.
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DISCONTINUED CLASSES
~ ~ A course may be cancelled if there is insufficient initial registration. This
i decision will be made by the Community Education Office.'
~' MATERIAL FEE
Material costs are not included in the tuition fee. At registration the instructor
will provide information about any materials needed, if necessary. ,
GOLDEN PASSES
Golden Passes will be honored for all Community Education activities, except for the
Special Programs. We cordially invite all Golden Pass card holders to come out and get
' ~ involved in Community Education. '
TUITION
All tuition fees have been assigned according to the cost of the instructors' salaries.
These are self-sustaining classes with fees remitted by the participants supporting and
II ~ financing the program. Fees are payable at registration. If you are unable to afford the
tuition fora Community Education Clnss, call or come by our office.
HOLIDAYS
There will be no classes during school holidays. Ne will observe the 1977-78 school
year calendar. Tf schools are closed for any reason, Community Education classes will
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COURSE SCHEDULE
AbM Consolidated High School-------
701 West Loop South ------ Register for ALL
September lath classes, listed below on Tuesday,
at the A6M Consolidated Hi
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Co llege Station. Texas ,
School, SEE PAGE g
2 FOR REGISTRATION 7IME5.
COURSE CLASS
DAY CLA55
TIME
WEEKS
TUITION
1. Beg. Cake Decorating M 6:30-8:30 8 S 8.D0
2. Lip Reading M 7-9 8 8.00
3. Genealogy M 7-9 8 8.00
(~ 4. Drapery Making M 7-9 6 6.00
I ~ 5. Slimnastics MbW 7:30-8:30 8 B.OD
~ 6. .Yoga (Exercises) M 7-9 8 B.00
7. Typing III M 7-9 8 8.00
8. Typing II M 7-9 8 8.00
9. Chicken b Ground Beef Cookery M 7-9 6 6.OD
10. Typing I TBTh. 7-9 8 16.00
11, Shorthand I TETh. 7-9 8 16.00
12. Slimnastics TBTh. 7-8 B 8.00
13. Slimnastics TbTh. B-9 8 B.DO
14. Conv. Spanish I TBTh 7-9 6 12.00
'•5. Sewing I T 7-9 8 6.00
16. Sign Language T 7-9 8 8.00
17. Welding T,WlGTh. 7-9 3 11.00
18. Int. Cake Decorating T 6:30-8:30 8 $.OD
19. Speed Reading T 7-9 8 8.00
20. Shorthand II W 7-9 8 8.00
i ~ 21, Yoga II (Exercises) W 7-9 8 8.00
22. Home Decorating W 7-9 8 8.D0
23. Photography W 7-9 8 10.00
24. Medical Spanish W 6-9 8 .12.00 -
25. Woodshop I W 7-9 8 8.'00
26. Bookkeeping I W 7-9 $ .8..00
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30. Woodshop II Th. 7-9 8 8.00
31. Bookkeeping II Th. 7-9 8 8.00
32. Jnternational Cookery Th. 7-9 6 6,00
33. Tennis I (Adults) Sat. 8-9 am 8 B
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34. Tennis I (Adults) Sat. 9-10 am 8 .
8.00
35. Tennis II (Adults) Sat: 10-17 am 8 8.00
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COURSE SCHEDULE
ASM Consolidated Middle School ------_-___• Register for ALL classes listed below on Tuesday
200 Anderson
College Station, Texas September 13th, at
School. SEE PAGE the A8M Consolidated High
2 FOR REGISTRATION TIMES.
CLASS CLASS
COURSE DA1- _~M WEEKS TUITION
37. Beg. Belly Dancing I M 7-9 8 5 8 00
38. Tap Dancing (Adults) M 7-9 8 00
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90. Furniture Refinishing M 7-9 8 •
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41. Antiques M 7-9 5 .
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42. Beg. Belly Dancing I T 7_g
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43. Auto Mechanics T 7-9 8 .
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44. Karate (Ages 8-18) TaTh 4:30-5:30 8 S 8
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46. Beg, Cake Decorating T 7-9 8 .
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4fi. Macrame I T 7-9 8 .
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Tap Dancing (Adults) W
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49. Motorcycle Maintenance W 7-8:30 4 .
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50. Yoga I (Meditation) W 7-9 8 .
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~ 53. Tnt. Motorcycle Maintenance Th. 7-8:30 5, .
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54. Int. Cake Decorating Th. 7-9 8 .
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55. Beg. Be11y Dancing I Th. 7-9 8 .
8
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56. Tumbling (Ages 5-6) Sat. 9-9:30 am 8 .
5
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_ 57. Tumbling (Ages 5-6
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5
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( ~ 58. Tumbling Ages 7-8 Sat. 10-10:30 am 8 .
5
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59. Tumbling Ages 9-11) Sat. 10:30-11:00 am 8 ,
5.00
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200 Anderson
September 13th, a ,
t the AGM Consolidated High
College Station, Texas School. SEE PAGE 2 FOR REGISTRATION TIMES
( 1 CLA55 CLASS
COURSE DAB" I~ WEEKS TUITION
J 6D. First Aid Free
61. House Plants M 7-9 8 S 8.00
62. Fencing M 7-8:30 8 6
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63. Chess M 7-8:30 8 .
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6.00
65. Quilting M 7-9 6 6
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66. Int. Conv. Spanish M 7-8:30 8 .
6.00
67. Macrame for Children M 7-8:30 8 6
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,- 68. Guitar II M 7-4 8 .
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Il JI 70. Beginning Drawing W 7-9 8 .
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71. Sand Art W ~-9 8 .
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. 72. French I W 7-9 8 .
8.00
73_ Arts E Crafts (Grades 1-6) W 7-8:30 8 6
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f 74. Guitar I W 7-9 8 .
8
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JI 75. CPR W 7-9 .
Free
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September 13th, at the AbM Consolidated High
College Station, Texas School. SEE PAGE 2 FOR REGISTRATION TIMES.
CLASS CLASS
j 1 COURSE OAir T~~€~ WEEKS TUITION
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77. Guitar II T 7-9 8 .
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78. Beg. Oil Painting T 7-9 6 .
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79. Tube Painting, Velvet S Suede T 7-9 g .
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1 80. Macrame for Children T 7-8:30 8 ,
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COURSE D~~ If ME- WEEKS TUITION
8l. German T 7-9 8 S B.DO
82. Bridge II Th, 7-9 8 B.00
83. Modern Dance Th_ 7-9 8 B.OD
'84. Guitar I Th. 7-9 B B.OD
85. Water Color Th. 7-9 B 8.00
86. Int. Oil Painting Th. 7-9 6 B.00
87. Tube Painting on Fabric Th. 7-9 B 8.00
88. Knitting Th_ 7-9 B 8.00
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AbM Consolidated Special Services - ------ Re gister for ALL classes listed below on Tuesday,
n 1300 3ersey Se ptember 13th, at the A&M Consolidated High
I College Station, Texas Sc hool. SEE PAGE 2 FOR REGISTRATIOti TIMES.
) CLASS CLASS
COURSE DAY TIM ~ WEEKS TUITION
89. Slimnastics MbW 9-10 am 8 S 8.00
~ 90. Exer-Dance M8W 1D-il am 8 B.OD
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._ 92. Disco-Dance (Adults) M 7-8:30 pm 8 6.00
93. Disco-Dance (Ages 12-18) M 5:30-7 pm 8 6.00
94, English As A Second Language M-T-W-Th. 1:30-3 pm 4 12.00
i 95. Ballet I (Adults) T 7-8:30 pm 8 10.00
96. Dancing for Children (Ages 4-7) T 3:15-4:15 pm 8 5.00
97. Dancing for Children (Ages 7-up) T 4:15-5:15 pm 8 5.00
98. Slimnastics TSTh. 9-10 am 8 8.00
99. Exer-Dance TSTh. 10-11 am 8 8.00
100. Needlepoint T 9-11 am 6 6:00
101. Beg. Twirling (Ages 5-7) T 4=5 ~.pm 8 5.00
-~ 102. Beg. Twirling (Ages 7-12} T i 5-6 •: ~qm' .:8 ..=.5:D0
103. Beg. Twirling (Ages 12 S over) T 6-7 pm 8 5.00
704. Int. Twirling {Ages 5-7) Th. 4-5 pm 8 5.00
105. Int. Twirling (Ages 7-12) Th. 5-6 pm 8 5.00
I 106. Int. Twirling (Ages 12 S over) Th. 6-7 pm 8 5,00
~ 107. Adv. Twirling Th. 7-8 pm 8 5.00
108. Ballet II (Adults) Th. 7-8:30 pm 8 10.00
109. Yoga (Exercise) Th. 1-3 Pm 8 8.00
*'SPECIAL PROGRAMS
110. Smoking Clinic
The 5 Day Plan to Stop Smoking is a program scientifically designed to help the
smoker "kick the habit". The Plan succeeds because it recognizes that smoking is
a complex problem involving all dimensions of life--physical, spiritual, mental,
and social. Through discussions, films, group dynamics and a personal control plan,
the participant learns to enlist personal and available resources, to take ad-
vantage of natural laws, to be a successful ex-smoker by focusing on a positive,
healthy approach to life. The 5 Day Plan, a community service of the Seventh-Day
Adventists, is team taught by Gtenn Sackett, pastor, and Jack Wagner, M.D.
REGISTER: Thursday, September 15th, at ASM Consolidated Nigh School at 7:00 p.m.
Class meeting dates and times will be discussed at registration,
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~ i This course is befog offered by the Drug Abuse and Alcohol Division of the Brazos
Palley MH-MR Center through AEM Consolidated Community Education, as a community
111 { service. It will be taught by four educational specialists on the Staff of the
MH-MR Center and will include the following topics:
1. Drugs and Alcohol Abuse, the Community's Problem.
(~ 2. Drugs and Alcohol Categories and Effects.
3. Reasons given for the increased use of Drugs and Alcohol among adolescents.
4. Behavioral and Personality Changes that result from Use and Abuse of Drugs and
Alcohol.
5. How to approach a youth with a Drug or Alcohol problem.
n 6. If a youth is arrested for Drugs, what are their and the parents alternatives?
I 7. Treatment programs available in the community.
J B. .Parents legal responsibility for youths abusing Drugs and involved in Criminal
Acts.
NHERE: ASM Consolidated High School
C~ NHEN: The class will meet from 6:30-8:30 p.m., on Thursday evenings for
8 weeks.
REGISTER: Thursday, September 15th, at 6:30 p.m., at the A3M Consolidated
High School.
COST: Free.
112. Piano for Children
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Children wilt attend two (2) thirty minute•classes per week. One of the weekly
classes will be in a group setting (group of 4) and the other class wilt be a
private lesson. The classes will run for.8 weeks.
1 1`'HERE: South Knol] Elementary School, 1220 Boswell, College Station.
WHEN: Times will be arranged at registration.
REGISTER: Monday, September 19th, at 7:00 p.m., in the South Knoll cafeteria
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COST: E35.00
113. Parents' Guide to Children's Literature
This class will help you explore the wide variety of children's books available
.
In order to help you understand the many uses of books and illustrations, you will
be required to read a number of children's books. The course will deal with therapy
books, content areas, illustrations, and will help you to guide your children in
choosing books that are well suited and interesting to them.
NHERE: College Nills Elementary School Library
NHEN: The class will meet on Thursday evenings from 7-9 p.m., for 8 weeks
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REGISTER: Thursday, September 15th, at 7:00 p.m., in the College Hills library.
COST: 58.00
114. Beginning Judo
Keep fit by learning the basic principles of Judo.
NHERE: Lincoln Center, corner of Holleman and Eleanor Street
NHEN: This class will meet on Tuesday evenings from 7-9 p.m.
for 14 weeks
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REGISTER: Tuesday, September 6th, at 7:00 p.m., at Lincoln Center
COST: 58.00
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115. Motorcycle Rider Course
A 25 hour Motorcycle Riding Course for any licensed driver over 16 years of age
interested in learning how to ride a motorcycle safely on the street.
The course will:
- include 15 hours on-cycle instruction, with motorcycles provided.
- be taught by specially prepared area traffic safety instructors
- provide motorcycles and safety equipment
- utilize instructor to student electronic communications equipment
- be limited to 10 students per session.
Each graduate will:
- be eligible for motorcycle insurance premium reductions (with some companies)
- receive a student completion card
- be given a textbook developed by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation
HHERE: The classroom portion of the course will be taught on Thursday
evenings firom 7-9 p.m., starting Thursday, September 15th. There '
will also be a lab day each week at Texas A6M University's Annex.
The times for the lab will be set at registration. •
The course will be 6 weeks in length.
REGISTER: Tuesday, September 13th, at 7:OD p.m., at ALM Consolidated High School.
COST: 535.00 (includes lab fee)
THIS COURSE IS BEING TAUGHT BY Texas AEM University's Safety Education
Department. .
116. Ballroom Dancing
Enfoy an evening of fun. Learn the basic steps of the Fox Trot, Waltz, Rhumba,
Tango, Swing, Cha-Cho, and more. Dance etiquette and dia«tinguishi•ng rythms of
each type ofi dance will also be a part of the classes.
' WHERE: A6M Consolidated Middle School Cafeteria
WHEN: Glasses will meet on Wednesday rvenings.:.~ran'7:30-3r30.•p;m_
REGISTER: Wednesday, September 7th, at the AbM Consolidated Middle School
Cafeteria at 7:30 p.m.
COST: 51.00 per hour, per person
117. Parents of Pre-Schoolers Survival Course
This course will help you learn to provide meaningful activities for young children
with materials available in the home.
WHERE: Special Services Building, 1300 Jersey, College Station.
WHEk: The Class will meet on Wednesday mornings from 9:30 - 11:30 a,m „
for 6 weeks.
REGISTER: Nednesday, September 7th, at 9:30 p.m., at the Special Services Building.
COST: 510.00 per family (includes textbook and materials)
I T18. Public Speaking for the Businessverson. '
J Let this course help you develop the ability to speak publicly and understand the
place of oral communication in business and industry. It can help you learn through
practice,.those fundamental principles which will enable you to participate both
U confidently and effectively in a variety of social situations.
WHERE: AEM Consolidated High School
WHEN: The course will meet on Tuesday evenings from 7-9 p.m., for 10 weeks.
REGISTER: Tuesday, September 20th, at 7:OD p.m., at the ASM Consolidated High School.
COST: SIO.OD
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119. Fundamentals of Rea'I Estate for the Layman -
(-l Appraisal? Ad Yalorem Tax? Real Estate License Laws? What does it cost to buy
I a housel Mhat are the ins and outs of buying a house? These questions and many
J more will be answered by Mike Beal, President of the Bryan-College Station Board
of Realtors.
WHERE: ALM Consolidated High School.
WHEk: The class will meet on Thursdays from 7-8:30 p.m., for 8 weeks
REGISTER: Thursday, September 15th, at 7:00 p.m., at the A6M Consolidated High School.
LOST: f6.00
120. Parent Effectiveness Training_(P.E.T.)
P.E.T. is a training program for Parents - to teach them the skills far the most
important job they will ever have - raising responsible children. Results reported
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- Better two-way communication.
- Fewer power struggles.
- Need for punishment disappears.
- Children become more independent, more Tikely to solve their own problems.
- Warmer feelings, closer relationships.
- Children become more responsible and dependable, follow rules.
- Children become more open to parent's ideas and values.
- Better school performance
J WHERE: A3M Consolidated High School
WHEN: This class will meet on Wednesdays, from 7-9:30 p.m „ for 8 weeks.
REGISTER: Wednesday, September 14th, at 7:00 p.m., at the A6M Consolidated High School
COST: 525.00 per individual or per couple (includes book and workbook)
i ~ 121. Stained i;lass
Learn this exciting art form to decorate your home or to make gifts. There are two
classes available:
( 1 _ (Hornings) (Afternoons)
n Stained Glass Bolton Stained Glass
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3810 Texas Avenue 3810 Texas Avenue
WHEN: Thursdays, 9:30 - 12:30 Mondays, 6:30 - 9.:30
1 Classes will run for 6 weeks.
J REG157ER: Thursday, September 15th, Monday, September 12th,
at 9:30 a.m. at 6:30 p.m.
All registration will take place at Balton Stained Glass.
IJ COST: j20.00 (This includes tuition only, and does not cover the cost of
• supplies.)
~1 IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT ANY OF THE BEFOREMENTIONED SPECIAL PROGRAMS, CALL:
AEM Consolidated Community Education
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~~ Lucia Rae Hodges, daughter of Mr, and Mrs, Raymond W..Juenger, was
t born in Belleville, Illinois, on ~'ebYUary 17, 1947.- ~ .
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JJJJj Upon graduating from Notre Dame Academy in Belleville in May, 1965,
she enrolled at Belleville Junior College, receiving the Associate of
~~ Arts degree in Education in May of 1967. In September of 1967 she
enrolled at Southern Illinois University and received the Bachelor
~~ of Science degree in Recreation and Outdoor Education in June, 1970.
In September of 1970 she enrolled as the first coed graduate student in
~ the Master of Agriculture program in Recreation and Resources
I Development at Texas A&I°1 University,
(i The author's professional experience includes the following:
I1 1964-1970 (Summer), Unit Leader and Instructor, Camp Ondessonk, Catholic
Diocese of Belleville; 1969 (Summer), Intern, Calvacade of Fun, Southern
[~ Illinois University; 1970-1971, Graduate Assistant, Department of
Recreation and Parks, Texas A&M University; 1971 (Summer), Public Use
Specialist, Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Bureau of Sport
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Fisheries and Wildlife; and 1971-1972, Instructor, Department of
J Recreation and Parks, Texas A&M University.
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IJ In 1972 she married Dr. Louis Hodges and assumed permanent
~- ) residence at 1802 Medina, College Station, Texas, 77840.
U This professional paper was typed by Dr. Louis Hodges.
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