King City Recreation Department

It’s SOCOS Social day!

King City Little League signups start tonight at the King City Recreation Department.

For more information, please follow the King City Little League page.

In person Sing ups today at the rec center we will be there from 5-8PM

https://www.littleleague.org/downloads/player-registration-form/

https://www.littleleague.org/downloads/school-enrollment-form/

Attention Basketball Parents! Please come pick up your child’s basketball uniform at the rec office. I really don’t want to have to cart all of them over to the gym on Saturday and very few of you have picked them up. 😊

I am here until 10:30 today and after 2:00 – 5:30. Thursday from 8:30 – 11 and then 1 – 5:30 and Friday, 8 – 12. Thanks!

King City Recreation Department Winter Day Camp! Arts and crafts, games, holiday fun and much more!

Who: Kids ages 5 – 12 years old

When: Monday, December 18 - Friday, January 5, 2024 from 8:00 - 4:00 NO CAMP December 25 - December 29

Where: King City Recreation Center, 401 Division Street

How: $10 per day per child includes activities

What to bring: Healthy snack and lunch - NO CANDY, FAST FOOD,

Please pre-register your child to help assist staffing needs. To register, go to www.kingcityrecreation.com For more information, call (831) 385-6748

Join us for a Holiday Market on Saturday, December 16 from 11 - 4 at the King City Recreation Center!

Interested in becoming a vendor? Contact the Rec Office at (831) 385-6748.

Get your reservation in now - don't miss out!

Get into the holiday spirit and join the King City Recreation Department for an Adult Paint Night on Monday, December 11 at 5:30. Doors open at 5 and painting starts at 5:30 sharp!

Local artist Corali Ramirez will guide you through the featured painting, step by step! No experience needed and all of the supplies are included.

$40 includes painting supplies and instruction. You're welcome to bring your own snacks and beverages!

​Register early, as only 30 can be accommodated. Register at www.kingcityrecreation.com

A huge shout out to the King City Public Works department for all of their hard work! They are busy putting up holiday wreaths and banners, and cleaning up downtown for the upcoming Christmas parade on Friday. Thank you for all you do! 👏🏻🎄🎅

Attention Basketball Parents! Please check your email. I have sent out information about uniforms but am still getting phone calls with questions.

Uniforms will be in the week of December 4. I will email when they are here. You can pick them up at the Rec Office that week or on Saturday, December 9. Our program starts on Saturday, December 9 at the KCHS gym. All practices and games are on Saturdays and all teams are coached by KCHS players and coaches.

Just a reminder of our schedule:
8:30 - 10:00 - ALL GIRLS
10 - 11:15 - 3rd - 5th grade boys
11:15 - 12:30 - 6th - 8th grade boys

Also, please remember, NO FOOD OR DRINK IN THE GYM. Coffee with a lid is allowed. Please send your child with WATER ONLY. NO SNACKS.

See you soon!

King City Recreation Department
King City High School

Join us Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 11 - 2:00 p.m. at San Antonio Park for the grand opening of the King City Traffic Garden!

Free Activities:
Bike Rodeo (Ecology Action)
Bike Repair (Greenfield Community Science Workshop)
Hula Hoops (Blue Zones)
Raffle Prizes!

Hope to see you there!

Join The Stage Hands this weekend for a live reading of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ at the King City Recreation Center.

Tickets at Sol Treasures or call the number below. 🎄🔔

Join the King City Recreation Department for a KID'S Paint Class on Tuesday, December 19 at 1:00 p.m. at the King City Recreation Center. 5 and over please - you may stay with your child and observe, if you wish, or be surprised when you pick them up!

Local artist Corali Ramirez will guide you through the featured painting, step by step! No experience needed and all of the supplies are included. $20 includes painting supplies and instruction. We will provide light refreshments!

Register early, as only 30 can be accommodated. Register online at www.kingcityrecreation.com

Friday is the Christmas parade!!!! Don't miss it!

Get into the holiday spirit and join the King City Recreation Department for an Adult Paint Night on Monday, December 11 at 5:30. Doors open at 5 and painting starts at 5:30 sharp!

Local artist Corali Ramirez will guide you through the featured painting, step by step! No experience needed and all of the supplies are included.

$40 includes painting supplies and instruction. You're welcome to bring your own snacks and beverages!

​Register early, as only 30 can be accommodated. Register at www.kingcityrecreation.com

Dust off those holiday sweaters and join us for our next Senior Social! Our next SOCOS Social will be held on Thursday, December 7 from 11 - 1:00 p.m. at the King City Recreation Center at 401 Division Street. Access to senior resources, a GREAT lunch brought to you by Meals on Wheels and get into the holiday spirit with the amazing Joy Bonner!

We must have your reservation and don't want to turn anyone away. Please call 385-6748 or by email at [email protected]
to make sure to reserve your space.

Get ready for 2024 King City Little League signups!!!!

King City Blood Drive Coming up!!!

There is a critical need for blood donations during the holidays. The City of King and King City Rotary Club are partnering to hold a blood drive on Monday, November 27th from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Recreation Center. Please see the attached flyer for more information. Donors will receive a $10 Amazon gift card.

SIGN UP TODAY AT

Donate Blood, Plasma and Platelets | Vitalant home page

Attention Basketball Families! Registration is now closed and uniforms are ordered. Our program starts on Saturday, December 9 at the KCHS gym.

All practices and games are on Saturdays and all teams are coached by KCHS players and coaches. I will email everyone when I have the uniforms the week before games begin and you can pick them up at the Rec Office or I will bring them December 9. NO GAMES December 23 or December 30

Just a reminder of our schedule:
8:30 - 10:00 - ALL GIRLS
10 - 11:15 - 3rd - 5th grade boys
11:15 - 12:30 - 6th - 8th grade boys

Also, please remember, NO FOOD OR DRINK IN THE GYM. Coffee with a lid is allowed. Please send your child with WATER ONLY. NO SNACKS.

KCHS Mustang Bench King City High School

We are now accepting registrations for WINTER DAY CAMP!!! Arts and crafts, games, holiday fun and much more!

Who: Kids ages 5 – 12 years old

When: Monday, December 18 - Friday, January 5, 2024 from 8:00 - 4:00 NO CAMP December 25 - December 29

Where: King City Recreation Center, 401 Division Street

How: $10 per day per child includes activities

What to bring: Healthy snack and lunch - NO CANDY, FAST FOOD,
Please pre-register your child to help assist staffing needs. To register, go to www.kingcityrecreation.com For more information, call (831) 385-6748

Santa Claus is coming to town!!!!!

King City Recreation Department invites you to a Kid’s Holiday Charcuterie Workshop! Come create a beautiful board of holiday cookies and treats, perfect for sharing with family!

Cookie and treat stations will be set up with step-by-step instructions. Everything is included.

Who: Children 4—10 years old with an adult
Where: King City Recreation Department, 401 Division Street
When: Wednesday, December 20 at 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $30 per child
How: Register online at www.kingcityrecreation.com
Register early, space is limited.

For more information,
call the Rec Office at (831) 385-6748

NOTE THE TIME CHANGE!

Join local fitness instructor Wendy Blomquist-Davis for a great fitness class on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. at the King City Recreation Department. The current session session runs through the end of December and we are OFF Thanksgiving week.

All abilities welcome and modifications are made just for YOU! $10 per class, drop ins welcome! Come see what it's all about!

Celebrate The First Tee at the King City Golf Course!

Don't miss out, time flies when you are having fun. Come out and help us celebrate our anniversary at King City Golf Course.

In order to improve the services of Monterey County Behavioral Health, we are conducting a survey so that community members like you can share their valuable input about the county's mental and behavioral health needs.

We would like to hear from you! Your opinion is valuable in helping us improve and expand our services. Your name is not asked on the survey, and no one will be able to identify your answers. The survey is expected to take 2 minutes to complete.

Click here for the Community Member survey

Thank you in advance for taking this brief and important survey. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Lois Ritter at [email protected]. Thank you for your support in this and your continued partnership – we really appreciate you!

Make your voice heard today!

We are now accepting registrations for WINTER DAY CAMP!!! Arts and crafts, games, holiday fun and much more!

Who: Kids ages 5 – 12 years old

When: Monday, December 18 - Friday, January 5, 2024 from 8:00 - 4:00 NO CAMP December 25 - December 29

Where: King City Recreation Center, 401 Division Street

How: $10 per day per child includes activities

What to bring: Healthy snack and lunch - NO CANDY, FAST FOOD,

Please pre-register your child to help assist staffing needs. To register, go to www.kingcityrecreation.com For more information, call (831) 385-6748

King City Recreation Welcome to the King City Recreation Department Winter Basketball Program.  Season starts December 9, 2023.  Ends February 10, 2024.  NO GAMES ON DECEMBER 23 OR DECEMBER 30

Another great SOCOS social today at the KC Rec center. Homemade pozole too and entertainment with Joy Bonner. ❤️

Youth basketball signups are on through November 15. Sign up now!!

What a great night! Thank you to all who sponsored our event and those who decorated their trunks - so many great ones! We loved seeing all the great costumes - from kids to adults and even dogs! Thank you to City of King City Fire Dept and King City Police Department for barbecuing the hot dogs for everyone. 👏🏻

Happy Halloween to you all! 🎃 We hope you had a great time.

Halloween is tomorrow and our 6th Annual TRUNK OR TREAT is from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. at the Salinas Valley Fair Expo Lawn. Don't miss it!

We couldn't do this without our generous sponsors! A huge thank you to Scott and Jennifer Taylor, McDonald’s, King City Pizza, Remy Wicks State Farm Insurance, Tacos La Potranca de Jalisco, Steve and Cheryl Harrison, Paulette Bumbalough, Rio Farms, Mee Memorial Healthcare System, Salinas Valley Fair, POP 102.1 – US101 KRKC – XTRA 104.7, King City Valley Bears, Randy’s Jumpers, City of King City Fire Dept, King City Police Department, & King City Veterinary Clinic

Here are a few pictures from last year. See you tomorrow!

Volunteer greeters needed for Trunk or Treat!

Come join in the fun and help pass out bags, greet the little ones and give candy at our 6th Annual Trunk or Treat. Students welcome for community service hours! Costumes welcome!

I’ll need you from 4-630 at the SVF Expo Lawn. Interested? Send a message or call the Rec at 385-6748.

Summer is officially over at the King City Pools. Today is our last day of water aerobics and lap swimming for the 2023 season.

Thank you to our fabulous patrons who continuously showed up, our instructor, Liz at LBfitness and our lifeguard staff. It’s been fantastic to stay open this late in the year. See you in 2024!

Retired?? Ever considered a career change at a more-seasoned age? Lifeguarding is not only for students. We are always looking for lifeguards for our facility. We would like to be able to open earlier in the year and stay open later. If you're interested in learning more, call the Rec Office at (831) 385-6748

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/oct/16/a-new-start-after-60-i-became-a-lifeguard-and-find-every-day-mind-blowing?CMP=oth_b-aplnews_d-1&fbclid=IwAR1ChvD4mFJzvpSqBBvXJPksieoRTsLCrqFtijC-kj7byQbKHHS7OMKJtUw

A new start after 60: I became a lifeguard – and find every day mind-blowing After a health scare, Mark Sadler gave up his work as a train engineer. Now he is working outdoors and has never been happier

Thursday, November 2 is our next SOCOS Social at the King City Recreation Center at 401 Division Street. Join us from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. for great food from Rosa Pacheco and entertainment from Joy Bonner! Plus wonderful resources JUST for seniors!

Thank you to Meals on Wheels for bringing this wonderful program to our community. Space is limited and we must have your RVSP. Please call (831) 385-6748 or by email [email protected]

See you there!

Trunk or Treat is ONE week away! This is our 6th Annual event and we plan on it being bigger and better than ever.

Want to participate and decorate your trunk? Sign up at www.kingcityrecreation.com

Want to bring your kids? Come on down to the SVF Expo Lawn on Halloween from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. See you there!!!!

We are proud to announce we have received $400,000 for much-needed renovations of the tennis courts (adding pickleball too!), rec center and aquatics facility! Thank you to Senator Anna Caballero for making this happen for King City. Our children are our greatest investment. ❤️

Full house for todays SOCOS Social! Another great performance by Joy Bonner!

Fall Paint Night - there is still room!

Get into the fall spirit and join the King City Recreation Department for an Adult Paint Night on Wednesday, October 18 at 5:30. Doors open at 5 and painting starts at 5:30 sharp! 16 and up, please!
Local artist Corali Ramirez will guide you through the featured painting, step by step! No experience needed and all of the supplies are included.

$40 includes painting supplies and instruction. You're welcome to bring your own snacks and beverages! ​Register at www.kingcityrecreation.com

The King City Pools are open in October for lap swimming and water aerobics! The weather is PERFECT and so is the water! Don't miss it!

Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday from 12 - 1. $4 per person or a 10-visit pass for $35.

Signups are open NOW for the King City Recreation Department Winter Basketball Program. Season starts December 9, 2023. Ends February 10, 2024. NO GAMES ON DECEMBER 23 OR DECEMBER 30 - These are NEW season times!!!

Program open to Boys and Girls, 3rd - 8th grade. Boys teams and girls teams - ALL TEAMS are coached by the King City High School boys and girls basketball teams and coaches. No practices during the week. PROGRAM ONLY ON SATURDAYS!

Saturday Schedule:

ALL GIRLS 8:30 - 10:00

3rd - 5th grade boys 10 - 11:15

6th - 8th grade boys 11:15 - 12:30

Cost is $60 per player and includes jersey and shorts. Regular registration from October 2 - November 15. Sibling discounts available. Absolute LAST day to sign up is November 15, 2023. No Late Registrations Will Be Accepted.

Signup at www.kingcityrecreation.com

Attention City Park softball players - if you left something at the softball field last night, I have it in my office. Thank you to the honest citizen who turned it all in. :)

Call with description and to claim the items! (831) 385-6748