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Old 12-18-2023, 10:21 AM
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For scheduled clubs, meetings, etc... The master list is available as a PDF online at districtgov {DOT} org
Lists everything happening that are scheduled events. Other listings are a subset, and often omits info.
If you are interested in details, you can call or email the contact person. Or when you are here, go to the event; best before it's start time rather than during the event.
Rec centers have things you need to play in many cases. So many types of events, not sure if that is for every type.
Outdoor events (pickle ball, tennis, etc) have cold water to drink.
Pools have water fountains, bathrooms, and a pop machine.
Inside rec center events have water and (usually) coffee.
Some of the scheduled get togethers are run by organized clubs. They might have a yearly fee (or donations bucket) to cover costs the club pays for. I have dropped in to a few and never been refused to stay as a guest for that meeting.
If a court is not booked, it's open for your use if someone else isn't already there. But there are multiple courts, and multiple locations.

There are also one-of-a-kind types of events. Things like an art show, car show, holiday events... I have not seen where all of those are listed in one place. Usually scattered in different areas. Weekly TV newsletter has many, but skips a lot. THe developer's newspaper The Daily Sun has info - some is online at their web site. Sometimes special events are promoted in facebook. Sometimes in these online forums. Unless I've managed to never find that all-comprehensive-listing, that is a huge opportunity for improvement by TV rec dept.

Another place where events might be found is in facebook. Look for groups for your neighborhood (and nearby) for strictly local things happening. Things like a decorated golf cart parade, driveway party, neighborhood get togethers, etc.