CROWD DRAWN TO `REXPO'
Summer program exposition, senior art show held concurrently at Community Center
Woodland residents looking to sign up for future recreational activities were in luck Friday evening, as the Community & Senior Center hosted the city of Woodland Community Services Department's summer recreation program exposition, or “REXPO.”
From 4 to 7 p.m., dozens of residents enjoyed complementary popcorn, hotdogs and other refreshments as they walked around the center, located at 2001 East St., learning about the summer programs offered by the city and its recreation partners. If they registered at the REXPO, they recieved a 10% discount.
“Today, we showcase the summer recreational opportunities and programs that happen throughout the city and are available for both youth and adults,” said Community Services Program Manager Kris Bain. “The turnout was really good. The REXPO really drew people to the facility to see what goes on here. A lot of people don't ever come to the Community Center.”
Inside the main gym, dozens of booths provided info for anyone curious enough to walk by. Booths in attendance included The Woodland Swim Team, Welcome Baby Yolo County, MAD Science, 530 Cheer, CalFresh, Just Serve, the Woodland Branch of the Boys and Girls Clubs, United Way, Woodland Soccer Club, Boy Scouts, The YMCA, Mindful Meditation and dozens of others.
Various organizations featured live demonstrations, including a routine from the 530 Cheer, a dance from the Woodand Thumpers, and a mini pickleball court hosting a live game.
“This event helps kick off the summer registration for the programs we offer,” Bain said. “The 10% discount today was a big incentive. Anyone can still sign up for summer classes and programs here at the community center office or online, but they just won't get the nice discount.”
Bain mentioned the REXPO will take place next year on the second Friday of March.
Down the hall in another ballroom at the center, a Senior Art Show charmed attendees displaying artwork from local artists, including seniors who participate in Wednesday morning classes held there.
“We have a mixture of students, former students and partner agencies from the Davis Senior Center displaying some art as well,” said Dallas Tringali, program manager for the community services department.
“I'm not surprised what they are capable of artistically. You have these lifelong artists who, post-retirement, get to pour their time into their art. The least we can do is offer them a venue to show it off.”
The artwork on hand included paintings, drawings, ceramics, needlework, quilting, and wood carvings. Some of the artwork or prints were available for sale.
“I just got used to saying I'm an artist,” said local artist Nalayne Kyburz. “I attended the center's classes on Wednesday mornings, and they did a good job of letting us know there would be an art show. I think it's really important that the community center offers events like this. It gets people out of their homes, and they can appreciate what Woodland has to offer.”
As part of the event ambiance, beer, and wine tasting were supplied by
Simas Family Vineyards and Blue Note Brewery. The Kiwanis Club of Woodland provided a hot dog lunch.