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Montgomery County Parks & Recreation

Winter/Spring 2019

Registration Information Registration Information

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Registration for Winter/Spring programs will begin on Wed., January 9 th at 8:30 a.m. Register online - visit www.montgomerycountyva.gov/parks , click Register Online in the top right corner, find your fun event for the season, add to your cart and pay using your Visa, Discover, MasterCard or American Express . If you have registered with us before and provided your email address, you already have an account. Enter your email address and click “ Forgot your password? ” for a reset email to be sent to you. If you need to create an account, click “ Create New Account ” and follow the five simple steps to get set up! Mail your registration – we accept mailed-in registration anytime, as long as a program is still open. If you mail your registration prior to program registration opening for the season, it will be kept on file and processed at the open of business on the day registration begins. Please make checks payable to Montgomery County Parks and Recreation. Our address is at the bottom of the page. Register by phone – give us a call at (540) 382-6975 during normal business hours (8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday) to register for programs or reserve our facilities. Come see us! – we are open 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. We accept cash, check, and credit cards. Refunds Refunds are available if requested before the registration deadline of a program, unless tickets have been ordered. Pro-rated refunds will be considered mid-way through an activity on a case-by-case basis. Refunds are automatic when a program is cancelled by Montgomery County Parks and Recreation. Inclement Weather If Montgomery County schools are closed, athletic programs are cancelled. Our athletics cancellation line (540) 381-6843 will be updated by 4:00 p.m. if there are any cancellations. Our Athletics Facebook page will also be updated at www.facebook.com/mcparksrec.athletics . Summer Brochure will be available May 1. how to r gister 1. Register online - visit www.montgomerycountyva.gov/parks, click Register Online in the top right corner, find your fun events for the season, add them to your cart and pay using your Visa, Discover, MasterCard or American Express. If you have registered with us before and provided your email address, you already have an account. Enter your email addr ss and click “ Forgot your password? ” for a reset email to be sent to you. If you need to cre te an account, click “ Create New Account ” and follow the 5 simple steps to get set up! 2. Mail your registration - we accept mailed-in registrations anytime ( form in the back of this book ), as long as a program is still open. If you mail your registration prior to program registration opening for the season, it will be kept on file and processed at the open of business on the day registration begins. Please make checks payable to Montgomery County Parks and Recreation. Our address is at the bottom of the page. 3. Register by phone - give us a call at (540) 382-6975 during normal bus nes hours (8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Fri.) to register for programs or reserve our facilities. 4. Come see us! - we are open 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday . We accept cash, check or credit card payments in person. refunds Refunds are available if requested before the registration deadline of a program, unless tickets have been ordered. Pro-rated refunds will be considered mid-way through an activity on a case-by-case basis. Refunds are automatic when a program is cancelled by MCPR. inclement weather If Montgomery County schools are closed, athletics programs are cancelled. Our athletics ca cellation line (540.381-6843) will be updated by 4 p.m. if there are any cancellations. Our Athletics Facebook page will also be updated - www.facebook.com/mcparksrec. hletics. the winter/spring brochure will be available Jan. 3 Registration for autumn programs will begin on Wed., Sept. 13, at 8:30 a.m. how to regis er . Register online - visit www.montgomerycountyva.gov/parks, click nline in the top right corner, find your f n events for the se son, add them to nd pay using your Visa, Discover, MasterCa d or American Express. If you have with us before and provided your email address, you already have an account. email address and click “ Forgot your p ssw d? ” for a reset email to be sent to need to create an account, click “ Create New Account ” and follow the 5 simple t set up! . Mail your registration - we accept mailed-in registrations anytime ( form in the is book ), as long as a program is still open. If you mail your registration prior to gistration openi g or the season, it will be kept on file and processed at the siness on the day registration begins. Please make checks payabl to ry County Parks and Recreation. Our address is at the bottom of the page. . Register by phone - give us a call at (540) 382-6975 during normal business 0 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Fri.) to regist r for programs or reserve our facilities. 4. Come see us! - we are open 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday . We accept cash, check or credit card payments in person. refunds e available if requested before the registration deadline of a program, unless e been ordered. Pro-rated refunds will be considered mid-way through an a case-by-case basis. Refunds are automatic when a program is cancelled by inclement weather mery County schools a e cl sed, athletics programs are can elled. Our at letics n line (540.381-6843) will be updated by 4 p.m. if there are any cancellations. cs Facebook page will also be updated - www.facebook.com/mcparksrec.athletics. e winter/spring brochure will be available Jan. 3 on for autumn programs will begin on Wed., Sept. 13, at 8:30 a.m. how t register 1. Register online - visit www.montgomerycountyva.gov/parks, click Register Online in the top right corner, find your fun events for the season, add them to your cart and pay using your Visa, Discover, MasterCard or American Express. If you have registered with us before and provided your e ail address, you already have an account. Enter y ur email address and click “ Forgot your password? ” for a reset email to be sent to you. If you need to create an account, click “ Create New Account ” and follow the 5 simple steps to g t set up! 2. Mail your registration - we accept mailed-in registrations anytime ( form in the back of thi book ), as long as a program is still open. If you ail your registration prior to program registration opening for the season, it will be kept on file and processed at the open of business on the day registration begins. Ple se make checks payable to Montgomery County Parks and Recre tion. Our address is at the bottom of the page. 3. Register by phone - give us a call at (540) 382-6975 during normal business hou s (8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Fri.) to register for programs or reserve our facilities. 4. Come see us! - we are open 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday . We acce t cash, check or credit car payments in person. refunds Refunds are available if requested before the registration deadline of a program, unless tickets have b en ordered. Pro-rated refunds will be considered mid-way through an activity on a case-by-case basis. Refunds are automatic when a program is cancelled by MCPR. inclement weather If Montgomery County schools are closed, athletics programs are cancelled. Our athletics cancellation line (540.381-6843) wi l be updated by 4 p.m. if there are any canc llations. Our Athletics Facebook page will also be upda ed - www.facebook.com/mcparksrec.athletics. the winter/spring brochure will be available Jan. 3 Registration for autumn programs will begin on Wed., Sept. 13, at 8:30 a.m. Registration for Winter/Spring programs will begin on Wed., January 9 th at 8:30 a.m. Register online - visit www.montgomerycountyva.gov/parks , click Register O line in the top right corner, find your fun event for the season, add to your cart and pay using your Visa, Discover, MasterCard or American Express . If you have registered with us before and provided your email address, you already have an account. Enter your email address and click “ Forgot your pa sword? ” for a r set email to be sent to you. If you need to create an account, click “ Create New Account ” and follow the five simple steps to get set up! Mail your registration – we accept mailed-in r gistration a ytime, as long as a program is still o en. If you mail your registration prior to program registration opening for the season, it will be kept on file and processed at the ope of busin ss on the day registration begins. Please mak chec s payable to Montgomery County Parks and Recreation. Our address is at the bottom of the page. Register by phone – give us a call at (540) 382-6975 during normal busines hours (8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday) to register for programs or eserve our facilities. Come see us! – we are open 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. We accept cash, check, and credit cards. Refunds Refunds are available if requested before the registration deadline of a program, unless tickets have been ordered. Pro-rated refunds will be considered mid-way through an activity on a case-by-case basis. Refunds are autom tic when a program is cancelled by Montgomery County Parks and Recreation. Inclement Weather If Montgomery County schools are closed, athletic programs are cancell d. Our athletics cancellation ine (540) 381-6843 will be updated by 4:00 p.m. if there are any cancellations. Our At l tics Facebook age will als be pdated at www.facebook.com/mcparksrec.athletics . Summer Brochure will be available May 1. how to register 1. Register online - visit wwwmontgomery ou tyva.gov/park , click Register O li e in the top right corner, find your fun events for the season, add them to your cart and pay using your Visa, Discover, MasterCard or American Express. If you have gistered with us before n pr vided your em il address, y alr ady h ve an ccoun . Enter your email addr ss and click “ Forgot your password? ” for a reset email o be sent to you. If you need to cre te an account, click “ Cr ate New Account ” and follow th 5 simple steps to get set up! 2. Mail your registration - we accept mailed-in registra ons anytime ( form in he back of this book ), as ong as a program is still open. If you mail y ur registration prior to program egistration open ng for he season, it will be k pt on file and processed at the op n of business on the day registr on begins. Please make checks payabl to Montgom ry County Pa ks and Recreati n. Our address is at the bottom of the page. 3. Register by phone - give us a call at (540) 382-6975 during normal bus nes hours (8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Fri.) to egister for programs or reserve our facilities. 4. Come e us! - we a e open 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday . We accept cash, check or credit card payments in person. refunds Refunds ar available if requested before the registration deadline of a program, unless ti kets have been ordered. Pro-rated refunds will be consid red mid-way through an activity on a case-by-c se basis. Refunds are automatic when a program is cancelled by MCPR. inclement weather If M ntgomery County schools are closed, athletics p ogr ms are cancelled. Our athletics ca cellation line (540.381-68 3) will be updat d by 4 f h e r a y c c ll tions. Our Athletic Facebook page ill also be updated - www.facebook.com/mcparksrec. hletics. the winter/spr ng brochure will be available Jan. 3 Registration for autumn programs will begin on Wed., Sept. 13, at 8:30 a.m. .montgomerycou tyva.gov/parks how to register . Register online - visit www.montgomerycountyva.gov/parks, click line in th top right corner, find your f n events for the sea on, a d them to nd pay using your V s , Discover, M sterCa d or American Express. If you have with us before an provided your mail address, you lr ady have an account. email address and click “ Forg t your p ssw d? ” for a reset email be nt to ne d to create an acc unt, click “ Create New Account ” and follow the 5 simple t set up! . Mail your registration - we accept mail d-in regis rations any me ( form in the is book ), as l ng as a program is still open. If you mail your registration prior to gistrati opening or he season, it wi l b kept on file and processed a t siness on the day registrati n begins. Please make checks payable to ry County Parks and Recreation. Ou address is at the b ttom of th page. . Register by phone - give us a call at (540) 382-6975 during no mal business 0 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Fri.) to regist r for programs or rese ve our facilities. 4. Come se us! - we are open 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday . We accept cash, check or credit card payments in person. refunds av ilable if requested before the gistration adline of a prog m, unl ss e been ordered. Pro-rated refunds will be consid red id-way through a a case-by-case basis. Refunds are au omatic when a program is canc lled by incleme t weather mery County scho ls a e cl sed, ath etics programs are can ell d. Our athl tics n line (540.381-6843) will be updated by 4 p.m. if there are any canc llations. cs Facebook page will also be updated - www.facebook.com/mcparksrec.athletics. e winter/spring brochure will be available Jan. 3 on for autumn programs will begin on Wed., Sept. 13, at 8:30 a.m. how to registe 1. Register online - visit www.montgomerycou tyva.gov/parks, click Registe Online in the top right corner, find your fun events for the season, add th m to your cart and pay using your Visa, Discover, MasterCard or American Express. If you have registered with us before provided your email address, you already have an account. Enter your email address and click “ Forgot your password? ” for a reset email o be ent to you. If you need to create an account, click “ Create New Account ” and follow the 5 simple steps to get set up! 2. Mail your registration - we accept mailed-in registrations anytime ( form in he back of this book ), as long as a program is still op n. If you mail your registration prior to program registration opening for he season, it will be kept on file and pr c ssed at the ope of business on the day registration begins. Ple se make checks payable to Montgomer County Parks and Recre tion. Our address is at the bottom of the pag . 3. Register by phone - give us a call at (540) 382-6975 d ring no mal business hours (8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Fri.) to register for programs or reserve our facilities. 4. Come see us! - we are open 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday . We accept cash, check or credit card payments in person. refunds Refunds are available if requested before the registration d adline of a program, unless tickets have b en ordered. Pro-rated refunds will be consid red mid-way through an activity on a case- y-case b sis fu ds ar c whe a pr gram is cancel ed by MCPR. inclement weathe If Montgomery County schools are closed, athletics programs r c ncelled. Our athletics cancellati n line (540.381-6843) wi l be updated by 4 p.m. if there are any canc ll tions. Our Athletics Facebook page will also be upda ed - www.facebook.com/mcparksrec.athletics. the winter/spring brochure will b available Jan. 3 Registration for autumn progr ms will begin on W d., S pt. 13, at 8:30 a.m. Registration for Winter/Spring programs will begin on Wed., January 9 th at 8:30 a.m. Register online - visit w .montgomerycountyva.gov/parks , click Register Online in the top right corner, find your fun event for the seas n, add to your card and pay using your Visa, Discover, M sterCard or American Express . If you hav regist r d with us before and provided your email ad res , you already have an ac ou t. Enter you email address nd click “ Forget your password? ” for a reset email to be sent to you. I you need to create an account, click “ Cr te Ne Account ” an follow t e five si ple steps get set up! Mail y r reg stration – we accept mailed-in registration anytime, as long as a program is still . If you y is r pr r m s r o e n f he s o w be kept on file and processed at the open of business on day registration begins. Please make checks payable to Montgomery County Parks and Recreation. Our address i at he bottom of the page. Register by phone – give us a call at (540) 382-6975 during normal business hours (8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Frid y) to register for programs r eserve our facilities. Come see us! – we are open 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p. , onda thr gh Fri . We a cept c s , check, and credi cards. Refunds Refunds are available if requested before the registration deadline of a program, unless tickets hav been rdered. Pro-rated refunds will be considered mid-way through an activity o a case-by-case basis. Refunds ar automatic when a program is cancelled by Montgo ery County Parks and Recreation. clement We ther If Montg mery County scho ls are closed, athle c programs are can elled . Our athle cs cancellation line (540) 381-6 43 will be updated by 4:00 p.m if there are any cancellations. Our Athletics Facebook page will also be updated at w .facebook.com/mcparksrec.athletics . Sum er Brochure will be available May 1.

Keep In Touch Keep In Touch

Montgomery County is an Equ and employment on the basis o affiliation, disability or veteran Montgomery County is an Equ and employment on the basis o affiliation, disability or veteran Recreation Supervisors Kemvia Adams-Bush Senior Programs, Tours adamsbushkj@Montgome Brad Buchanan , CPSI Parks & Outdoor Educatio buchananbt@Montgome Montgom and empl affiliation, Senior Pr adamsb Brad Bu Parks & buchan Mitchell Haugh Director of Parks & Recrea haughmb@Mo tgomery Leigh Anne Stover Senior Prog am Assistant stoverla@MontgomeryCo Recreation Supervisors Kemvia Adams-Bush Senior Programs, Tours adamsbushkj@Montgome Brad Buchanan , CPSI Parks & Outdoor Educatio buchananbt@Montgome Mitchell Director haughm Leigh A Senior Pr stoverla Recreati Kemvia Senior Pr adamsb Brad Bu Parks & buchan Mitchell Haugh Director of Parks & Recrea haughmb@Montgomery Leigh Anne Stover Senior Prog am Assistant stoverla@Montgom ryCo Mitchell Director haughm L igh A Senior Pr stoverla Recreati K mvia Montgom and empl affiliation,

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Phone: 540.382-6975 | Cancellation line: 540.381-6843 www.MontgomeryCountyVA.gov/Parks Phon : 540.382-6975 | Cancellation line: 540.381-6843 www.MontgomeryCountyVA.gov/Parks

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What’s Inside

Staff Mitchell Haugh Director of Parks & Recreation haughmb@montgomerycountyva.gov 540-382-6975, option 9 Lindsey Kingrey Administrative Coordinator kingreylb@montgomerycountyva.gov 540-382-6975, option 1 Kemvia Adams-Bush Senior Program, Tours adamsbushkj@montgomerycountyva.gov 540-382-6975, option 3 Brad Buchanan Parks & Outdoor Education buchananbt@montgomerycountyva.gov 540-382-6975, option 7 Allison Zuchowski Aquatics and Community Programs zuchowskiah@montgomerycountyva.gov 540-382-6975, option 8 Chris Slusher Auburn Athletic Supervisor slusherce@montgomerycountyva.gov 540-382-6975, option 4 Ashley Hadidian Eastern Montgomery Athletic Supervisor hadidianad@montgomerycountyva.gov 540-382-6975, option 5 Kayla Criner Recreation Assistant crinerkm@montgomeryva.gov 540-382-6975, option 1

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9 athletics

15 ammenities

17 aquatics

Terry Matney & Ben Sharp Maintenance Crew Leaders Justin Arnold & Preston Krisha Maintenance Staff Commission April DeMotts Board of Supervisors Liaison Adam Workman Planning Commission Liaison Susan Miller Chair Howard Eaves Vice Chair Ginny Peeples Commissioner Cory Thompson Commissioner Stephen Cole Commissioner Don Karnes Commissioner Neal Feierabend Commissioner Mark Hollandsworth Commissioner Mitchell Haugh Director of Parks & Recreation haughmb@MontgomeryCountyVA.gov Leigh Anne Stover Senior Program Assistant stoverla@MontgomeryCountyVA.gov Recreation Supervisors Kemvia Adams-Bush Senior Progr ms, Tours adamsbushkj@MontgomeryCountyVA.gov Brad Buchanan , CPSI Parks & Outdoor Education buchananbt@MontgomeryCountyVA.gov ion ountyVA.gov ntyVA.gov yCountyVA.gov augh f Parks & Recreation @MontgomeryCountyVA.gov ne Stover gram Assistant MontgomeryCountyVA.gov n Supervisors da s-Bush grams, Tours shkj@MontgomeryCountyVA.gov hanan , CPSI utdoor Education nbt@MontgomeryCountyVA.gov Mitchell Haugh Director of Parks & Recreation haughmb@MontgomeryCountyVA.gov L igh Ann Stover Senior Program Assistant s overla@MontgomeryCountyVA.gov R creation Supervisors K mvia Adams-Bush Senior Progra s, Tours adamsbushkj@MontgomeryCountyVA.gov Brad Buchanan , CPSI Parks & Outdoor Education buchananbt@M ntgomeryCountyVA.gov ion ountyV .gov ntyVA.gov yCountyVA.gov augh f Parks & Recreation @MontgomeryCountyVA.gov ne Stover gram Assistant MontgomeryCountyVA.gov n Supervisors dams-Bush gra s, Tours shkj@MontgomeryCountyVA.gov hanan , CPSI utdoor Education nbt@MontgomeryCountyVA.gov

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22 family events

24 outdoor programs

37 public safety

29 trips and tours

Montgomery County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its programs and employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, religion, political affiliation, disability or veteran status. yCountyVA.g v ry County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its programs yment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, religion, political disability or veteran status. Montgomer Count is Equal Opportun ty Employer and does not discriminate in its programs and employment on the bas s of race, color, ex, national origin, m rital status, age, religion, political ffiliation, disability or veteran status. l Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its programs race, color, sex, national origin, m rital status, age, religion, political tatus. yC untyVA.gov ry County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does n t discrimin te in its prog ams yment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, religion, political disability or veteran status. Montgomery County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its programs and employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, religion, political affiliation, disability or veteran status. l Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its programs race, color, sex, national origin, m rital status, age, religion, political tatus.

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stormwater impacts you

We need your opinion on Montgomery County’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System ( MS4 ) Program Plan. The plan outlines a proposed strategy and timeline for implementing public education/ participation, pollution prevention, and stormwater management goals. View the plan and complete the survey at montva.com/stormwater . Survey responses are due by Apr. 1, 2019 . Questions about the plan? Contact Stormwater Specialist John Burke at 540-394-2090.

This message is part of Montgomery County’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit requirements to provide public education and outreach on relevant stormwater issues. Learn more about the County’s efforts at www.montva.com/stormwater

Active Adults

The following programs are co-sponsored with Christiansburg, Blacksburg and Radford Parks & Recreation, Montgomery County & Radford RSVP, and Meadowbrook Library

BIRTHDAY BINGO BASH – $4 Join us as we celebrate birthdays for the months of January-April. Refreshments, drinks and birthday cake will be served. Bring $1 in quarters for bingo prizes. Registration deadline is January 22.

Date

Time

Location

Course

Tues, Jan 29

1:00 p.m.

Christiansburg Parks & Recreation

6434

VALENTINE WREATH – $10 Make an easy Valentine wreath for your front door or wall in your home. Supplies are included in class fee. Registration deadline is February 1.

Date

Time

Location

Course

Tues, Feb 5

11:00 a.m.

Christiansburg Parks & Recreation

6435

RICKY COX – FREE Be entertained by Ricky Cox, instructor of Appalachian Studies at Radford University, as he sings and plays the guitar and a bit of banjo, in a fun celebration of love-or the lack thereof.  Come laugh and sing along with others as you learn a bit about Appalachian music, Appalachian folklore and enjoy light refreshments on a winter afternoon. A bit of love and laughter are good for the heart and soul!  Registration deadline is February 4.   

Date

Time

Location

Course

Wed, Feb 6 1:30 p.m.

Montgomery County Government Center

6436

Multi-purpose Room #2

HAPPY HEARTS – FREE Donald Chaloupka will entertain you on the piano to celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Karr Activity Center inWarmHearth Village. Light refreshments will be served and participants are requested to bring their favorite chocolate confection to share with the group. Registration deadline is February 11.

Date

Time

Location

Course

Wed, Feb 13 1:00 p.m.

Warm Hearth Village, Karr Activity Center

6438

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HEARTS MATTER – FREE Jen Sandifer MS, RD, house dietitian at Warm Hearth Village will discuss what you can do to make heart healthy choices by taking small steps to a healthier you by feeding your heart with whole grain goodness. You will have an opportunity to sample easy to prepare heart healthy snacks. Just for the fun of it, enjoy a game of candy bar bingo. Participants should bring two full sized wrapped candy bars to be used as bingo prizes. Light refreshments will be served. Registration deadline is February 25.

Date

Time

Location

Course

Thurs, Feb 28 1:00 p.m.

Warm Hearth Village, Karr Activity Center

6439

CALLIGRAPHY – $10 Hand lettering often referred to as “Faux Calligraphy” is used to create unique, expressive text that can be created to fit any style project. Hand lettering uses thick down strokes and light upstrokes written with pens or brush pens instead of just a nib and ink. Unlike traditional calligraphy, hand lettering is used on many different mediums, including paper, chalkboards, painting and signs. Instructor, Kelley Flinchum will teach you the basic skills needed to start a new hobby while sparking your creativity. Registration deadline is February 22. Fee includes supplies.

Date

Time

Location

Course

Fri, Mar 1 1:00 p.m.

Montgomery County Government Center

6440

Multi-purpose Room 2

RSVP MEET & GREET Are you 55 or older? If so, come by for a meet and greet at the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Office at 210 S Pepper Street, Suite D, Christiansburg to learn more about the program, how to volunteer with non-profit organizations, and the benefits of being a member of a nation-wide senior organization. Questions? Contact Mandy Hayes, Coordinator at 382-5775 or hayesaw@montgomerycountyva.gov

Date

Time

Location

Course

Thurs, Mar 7

10:00 a.m.

RSVP Office

6441

COUNTER ART TRIVETS – $15 Spend your lunch break learning the fun of painting with acrylics. Celebrate spring with a trivet decorated with a bird nest and filled with robin eggs in an apple tree covered in spring blossoms. No experience necessary, our paint instructor will walk you through the steps to create your own masterpiece. Registration deadline is March 5. Fee includes all supplies.

Date

Time

Location

Course

Tues, Mar 12 1:00 p.m.

Montgomery County Government Center

6442

Multi-purpose Room 2

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ST. PATRICK’S DAY BINGO – $4 Join us as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with food and bingo. Bring $1 in quarters for bingo prizes. Registration deadline is March 8.

Date

Time

Location

Course

Fri, Mar 15

1:00 p.m.

Christiansburg Parks & Recreation

6443

HELLO SPRING – $5 Get crafty and create a fun spring egg decoration made of paper raffia and mod podge. You will also learn to decorate edible carrot cookies to share with friends and family. Registration deadline is March 13.

Date

Time

Location

Course

Wed, Mar 20

1:30 p.m.

Christiansburg Parks & Recreation

6444

NRV TIME BANK – FREE Share your talents with others in exchange for an opportunity to receive assistance with projects in which you need help. This is a great way to get help with your to-do list. You will also learn about the tool lending library and Repair Café coming soon to the Habitat for Humanity Restore Store. By performing jobs, participants earn hours that are used as currency and may spend them by requesting the services of other users. A light lunch will be provided. Registration deadline is March 18.

Date

Time

Location

Course

Fri, Mar 22 11:00 a.m.

Montgomery County Government Center

6445

Multi-Purpose Room 1

CUPCAKES MADE EASY – $5 Youwill learn funandeasyways todecorate cupcakes for Easter or a special springtimeoccasion. Instruction, cupcakes and decorating supplies will be provided, just bring the inspiration to be creative and have fun! A light lunch will be provided. Registration deadline is April 1.

Date

Time

Location

Course

Mon, April 8

11:00 a.m.

Christiansburg Recreation Center

6454

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GROW YOUR OWN SALAD BOWL – $5 Don’t get stuck in the same old salad routine, shake it up by tossing in some spectacular greens and herbs. Learn how you can create and grow a “salad bowl” that can be harvested in about a month. A light salad bowl lunch will be provided and the demo salad garden will be given away as a door prize. Registration deadline is May 1.

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Time

Location

Course

Tues, May 7

10:00 a.m.

Christiansburg Parks & Recreation

6459

EAST MONT GARDEN DAY – FREE Celebrate springtime with a visit to the East Mont Garden Day on Saturday, May 4, 9am-1pm at the Meadowbrook Center Courtyard. There will be a bake sale, perennials and vegetable plants for sale, arts and crafts booths, farmers market, music and free children’s activities courtesy of the library. Enter your tractor or lawn mower in the show, prizes will be awarded for people’s choice and most original tractors, and most unique riding lawn mower. Registration for the show begins at 8:30 am, and judging will be at 12:30 pm. For more information call 268-1964

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Sponsors of Montgomery County Parks & Recreation

DICK’S SPORTING GOODS Thank you to Dick’s Sporting Goods located in Christiansburg at the New River Valley Mall for being a sponsor of MCPR Athletics! Our friends at DSG arrange special shopping days and exclusive coupons for MPCR athletes and their parents while providing us with equipment and donations. Check out Dick’s Sporting Goods on the web at www.dickssportinggoods.com SHELOR MOTOR MILE Thanks to all of our friends at the Shelor Motor Mile in Christiansburg for supporting MCPR Athletics. From help constructing Motor Mile Park to spon- soring our yearly Ripken Baseball Clinic. Over the years, Shelor has helped us raise funds through ticket sales and car test drives. For more information on Shelor, please visit www.shelor.com CHRISTIANSBURG SOCCER CLUB The Christiansburg Soccer Club (CSC) strives to provide recreational and com- petitive soccer at reasonable cost for the New River Valley.  CSC is the top soccer provider for Christiansburg, Riner, Shawsville, and Elliston.  Travel and academy soccer are also available.  Check out our website for more informa- tion at www.csoccer.org NEW RIVER UNITED New River United is the premier soccer club providing soccer for all levels of players in the New River Valley.  Programs include recreational soccer (4-18 yrs), travel soccer (8-18), adult league (18-up), summer camps (4-18), winter indoor leagues (both youth and adult) and many more.  Please visit www. newriverunited.com or email info@nrusa.org with any questions NEW RIVER VALLEY LACROSSE CLUB The New River Valley Lacrosse Club’s (NRVLC) mission is to bring the commu- nity together in sport by providing opportunities for area youth to participate as members of lacrosse teams. NRVLC currently fields the following lacrosse teams in Montgomery County; varsity boys, varsity girls, junior varsity boys, junior varsity/middle school girls, middle school boys and 4th and 5th grade boys. NRVLC also offers various clinics and camps for all ages. To learn more about programs and happenings with lacrosse please visit www.nrvlc.org BLACKSBURG BASEBALL ASSOCIATION The Blacksburg Baseball Association is a self-funded, non-profit organization developed to provide players in the Blacksburg school district with the oppor- tunity to participate in competitive baseball. The BBA is an official franchise of Dixie Youth Baseball and offers leagues for Coach-Pitch through Dixie Youth Baseball to Babe Ruth Baseball. For more information on the BBA and to reg- ister for their leagues please visit www.blacksburgbaseball.com BLACKSBURG SOFTBALL ASSOCIATIO N Youth Softball for the Blacksburg school district is offered through the Blacks- burg Softball Association. They offer youth softball from coach-pitch through Babe Ruth Softball leagues. For more information on BDS and to register for their leagues please visit: www.blacksburgdixiesoftball.org

Friends of Montgomery County Parks & Recreation

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Let the Kids Play Scholarship Fund

The Let the Kids Play Scholarship Fund was created several seasons ago to ensure that all kids have the opportunity to play sports and participate in after school programs. The fund helps offset the registration cost that families endure to make all programming affordable. The fund pays 75 percent of fees to qualified participants. If you would like to make a donation to the scholarship fund, your help is always appreciated and will only be used for kids right here in our Montgomery County service areas. Children nowmore than ever need a chance to run, be on a team, learn from coaches/instructors and have the opportunity to just go play.

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Athletics

CHRIS SLUSHER, Auburn Athletics Supervisor slusherce@montgomerycountyva.gov

ASHLEY HADIDIAN, Eastern Montgomery Athletics Supervisor hadidianad@montgomerycountyva.gov

START SMART BASEBALL (Coed, ages 3-4) – $40 This program teaches the basic motor skills necessary to play organized teeball, baseball and softball while participants work one-on-one with their parents. The program focuses on such skills as throwing, catching, batting, running and agility without the threat of competition and the fear of getting hurt. Registrations begins January 9, 2019 and runs through Friday, March 8 (in-person) and Sunday March 10 (online). Season runs April/May.

League

Ages

Location Course

Start Smart Baseball – Auburn Start Smart Baseball – East Mont

3-4 3-4

TBA

6445 6446

EMES

MCPR TEEBALL (Coed, ages 5-6) – $40 Teeball is a timeless classic; the sport develops the primary skills of hitting, running, fielding and throwing. Teeball players will gain an understanding of the fundamental rules of baseball and softball. Participants’ age as of May 1 will determine division placement. Registrations begins January 9, 2019 and runs through Friday, March 8 (in-person) and Sunday March 10 (online). Season starts in April and runs through June.

League

Ages

Location Course

Teeball – Auburn Teeball – East Mont Teeball – Prices Fork

5-6 5-6 5-6

AES1 EMES PFES

6447 6449 6451

NRV COACH PITCH BASEBALL (Boys, ages 7-8) – $40 Coach-Pitch Baseball stresses individual skill development and game understanding in a re- laxed and recreational atmosphere. Coach-Pitch season consists of teams from area New River Valley recreation departments to form a true baseball league. Participants’ age as of May 1, 2019 will determine division placement. Registrations begins January 9, 2019 and runs through Friday, March 8 (in-person) and Sunday March 10 (online). Season starts in April and runs through June.

League

Ages

Location Course

Coach-Pitch Baseball – Auburn Coach-Pitch Baseball – East Mont

7-8 7-8

PC

6452 6453

EMES

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NRV COACH PITCH SOFTBALL (Girls, ages 7-8) – $40 Coach-Pitch Softball stresses individual skill development and game understanding in a re- laxed and recreational atmosphere. Coach-Pitch season consists of teams from area New River Valley recreation departments to form a true softball league. Participants’ age as of January 1, 2019 will determine division placement. Registrations begins January 9, 2019 and runs through Friday, March 8 (in-person) and Sunday March 10 (online). Season starts in April and runs through June.

League

Ages

Location Course

Coach-Pitch Softball – Auburn Coach-Pitch Softball – East Mont

7-8 7-8

AES2

6456 6458

OSES2

DIXIE YOUTH BASEBALL (Boys, ages 9-12) – $50 Established in 1955, Dixie Youth Baseball’s goal is to promote the development of strong character, a right attitude, a sense of responsibility and citizenship in youngsters, using the game of baseball as a vehicle. Players will learn the game of baseball and how to play it the right way. Locally our teams will compete in a league with area parks and recreation departments, games will be played during the week and on weekends. Age as of May 1, 2019 determines league division, practices starts end of March/early April. Registrations begins January 9, 2019 and runs through Friday, March 8 (in-person) and Sunday March 10 (online). Registrations MUST be made on time to ensure league eligibility requirements.

League

Ages 9-10 9-10 Ages 11-12 11-12

Location Course

Dixie AAA Baseball – Auburn Dixie AAA Baseball – East Mont

PC

6461 6465

OSES1

League

Location Course

Dixie Ozone Baseball – Auburn Dixie Ozone Baseball – East Mont

MMP OSES2

6467 6469

BABE RUTH BASEBALL (Boys ages 13-15) – $50 Founded in 1951, Babe Ruth Baseball League was created for ballplayers ages 13-15 who wished to continue their baseball playing experience beyond age 12. This is where players get their baseball cleats muddy for the first time on standard 90’ diamonds under Official Baseball Rules used by major League Baseball. In this division, teams are eligible to enter tournament competition andmove along the tournament trail, culminating in aWorld Series. Age as of May 1, 2019 determines league division, practices starts late May. Registrations begins January 9, 2019 and runs through Friday, March 8 (in-person) and Sunday March 10 (online). Registrations MUST be made on time to ensure league eligibility requirements.

League

Ages 13-15

Location Course

Babe Ruth Baseball – Auburn Babe Ruth Baseball – East Mont

AHS

6470 6472

13-15 EMHS

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BABE RUTH SOFTBALL (Girls ages 9-14) – $50 Since its inception in 1984, Babe Ruth Softball has grown tremendously to become a pre- mier softball program throughout the United States and Canada and is also the fastest grow- ing division of Babe Ruth League Inc. The primary emphasis of Babe Ruth Softball is on education, skill development, participation for all levels of ability and of course having fun. Age as of January 1, 2019 determines league division, practices starts end of March/early April. Registrations begins January 9, 2019 and runs through Friday, March 8 (in-person) and Sunday March 10 (online). Registrations MUST be made on time to ensure league eligibility requirements.

League

Ages 9-10 9-10 Ages 11-12 11-12 Ages 13-14 13-14

Location Course

Babe Ruth Softball 10U – Auburn Babe Ruth Softball 10U – East Mont

AES2

6474 6475

OSES2

League

Location Course

Babe Ruth Softball 12U – Auburn Babe Ruth Softball 12U – East Mont

AES2

6476 6477

OSES2

League

Location Course

Babe Ruth Softball 14U – Auburn Babe Ruth Softball 14U – East Mont

AHS

6478 6479

EMHS

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MCPR FIELD GUIDE

PFES

Prices Fork Elementary School

Teeball

4021 Prices Fork Road Blacksburg, VA 24060

Field

AES1

Auburn Elementary Schoo l 1760 Auburn School Drive

Teeball

Field

Riner, VA 24149

AES2

Auburn Elementary School 1760 Auburn School Drive

Babe Ruth Softball Field

Riner, VA 24149

AHS

Auburn High School

Varsity

1650 Auburn School Drive

Baseball Field

Riner, VA 24149

AHS

Auburn High School

Varsity

1650 Auburn School Drive

Softball Field

Riner, VA 24149

PC

Plum Creek Park 1515 Hornsby Drive

Dixie Youth Baseball Field

Christiansburg, VA 24073

MMP

Motor Mile Park 2306 Tyler Road

Dixie Youth Baseball Field

Christiansburg, VA 24073

EMES

Eastern Montgomery Elementary School

Teeball/CP

4580 Eastern Montgomery Lane

Field

Elliston, VA 24087

OSES1

Old Shawsville Elementary School 4390 Riffe Street Baseball FieldElliston, VA 24087

Dixie Youth

OSES2

Old Shawsville Elementary School

Babe Ruth Softball Field

4390 Riffe Street Elliston, VA 24087

EMHS Varsity

Eastern Montgomery High School

4695 Crozier Road Elliston, VA 24087

Baseball Field

EMHS Varsity

Eastern Montgomery High School

4695 Crozier Road Elliston, VA 24087

Softball Field

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Amenitites / Parks and Facilities

COAL MINING HERITAGE PARK – 751 MERRIMAC ROAD, BLACKSBURG

Located in the middle of the Huckleberry Trail, in between the Towns of Blacksburg and Christiansburg, the Coal Mining Heritage Park is full of history and opportunity for exploration. The former Merrimac mining community resided on this 30-acres tract where you will now find a passive park with open green space along with a large wooden bridge that takes you into the park. An ADA accessible trail leads to the old mining entrance and some of the old foundations. The Coal Mining Loop Trail is 1.5 miles and is designed to accommodate bicyclists, joggers, walkers and trail users. There is a quarter-mile section designed to be accessible for wheelchair users. EASTERN MONTGOMERY PARK – 5001 ENTERPRISE DRIVE, ELLISTON

Tucked away in the eastern part of the County on the South Fork of the Roanoke River is Eastern Montgomery Park. This park has some unique amenities such as a grass volleyball court, model airplane flying strip and a canoe and kayak boat launch. A playground and walking trail by the river make this a great place to spend time with family and friends. As the largest shelter across the County parks, this shelter features 13 picnic tables, two grills, and electricity. The shelter is available for rent from April 1 through October 31. Rental fees start at $30 for a half day reservation (9 a.m. to 3 p.m. OR 3

p.m. to 9 p.m.) or $50 for a whole day (9 a.m. to 9 p.m.). Reservations must be made at least one week in advance. Please view availability and reserve online at https://apm.activecommunities.com/mcpr/ Reserve_Options HUCKLEBERRY TRAIL Extending from the Christiansburg Recreation Center (1600 N. Franklin St.) to the Montgomery County Public Library in downtown Blacksburg (200 Miller St., SW), and passing Heritage Park connecting to the National Forest Trail Network, the Huckleberry Trail offers an asphalt-paved bike/pedestrian path constructed on the old Huckleberry Rail Line. This trail is open to walkers, runners and bikers. NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES OR HORSES ARE ALLOWED. Additional information and maps are available for reference at http://huckleberrytrail.org/ McCOY PARK – 5770 McCOY ROAD, BLACKSBURG

Just a 15-mintue drive from Blacksburg, McCoy Park features a youth baseball field, a shelter, walking track and playground equipment. The shelter features picnic tables, concrete floors, a grill, and electricity. The shelter is available for rent from April 1 to October 31. Rental fees start at $30 for half day (9a.m. to 3 p.m. OR 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.) or $50 for a whole day (9 a.m. to 9 p.m.). Reservations must be made at least one week in advance. Please view availability and reserve online at https://apm. activecommunities.com/mcpr/Reserve_Options

MID-COUNTY PARK – 390 CINNABAR ROAD, CHRISTIANSBURG The largest park in Montgomery County at 110 acers, Mid-County offers many amenities including the Frog Pond Swimming Pool, the Activities Center and Golden Hill Disc Golf Course. Some unique features of this park include the extensive nature trail system, wildlife habitat areas, aquatic and wetland areas, and a dog walking area. This park also features a playground and basketball court. There are three picnic shelters (two are available for rent), charcoal grills, and electricity. Wheelchair accessible trials are available to Shelters #1, #2 and the restrooms. The two shelters

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are available for rent from April 1 to October 31. The max capacity for each shelter is 100 guests. Rental fees start at $30 for a half day (9 a.m. to 3 p.m. OR 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.) or $50 for a whole day (9 a.m. to 9 p.m.). Reservations must be made one week in advance. Please view availability and reserve online at https://apm.activecommunities.com/mcpr/Reserve_Options MID-COUNTY ACTIVITY CENTER – 390 CINNABAR ROAD, CHRISTIANSBURG

The Activity Center is two floors and is used for summer camps and special programs by Montgomery County Parks and Recreation. It is located adjacent to the Frog Pond Swimming Pool and near the Mid- County shelters, nature trails and disc golf course.

THE FROG POND – 390 CINNABAR ROAD, CHRISTIANSBURG The pool season runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Generally, when Montgomery County schools are in session, the pool will be open on Saturdays and Sundays only. Montgomery County’s only outdoor public pool is a beach-entry leisure pool with water slides, fountains and geysers. The tots’ pool, beside the leisure pool, provides enjoyment for children under the age of 5. The entire facility is available for rent from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day (may be subject to change). The pool is available for rent throughout the summer with reservations opening on April 1. Reservations must be made at least one week in advance. Rental fees start at $175 for a minimum of 2 hours and a $75 fee per each additional hour. The total rental fee is due at time of reservation. The rental fee includes designated lifeguards with 1 lifeguard per 25 guests. The max party size is 100 people. Please view availability and reserve online at https://apm.activecommunities.com/mcpr/Reserve_Options

MOTOR MILE PARK – 2306 TYLER ROAD, CHRISTIANSBURG

Built with donations from the Shelor Motor Group, Motor Mile Park includes a tournament style lighted baseball/softball field, dugouts, a multipurpose practice field for a variety of sports, a playground, and a shelter with a grill and picnic tables. The shelter is available for rent from April 1 to October 31. Rental fees start at $30 for a half day (9 a.m. to 3 p.m. OR 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.) or $50 for a whole day (9 a.m. to 9 p.m.). Reservations must be made at least one week in advance. Please view availability and reserve online at https://apm.activecommunities.com/mcpr/Reserve_Options

PLUM CREEK PARK – 1515 HORNSBY DRIVE, CHRISTIANSBURG Located in the western part of the County near the City of Radford, Plum Creek Park features a competition-level baseball/softball field, walking track, and playground equipment. There is also plenty of green space outside the ball field that allows for activates such as dog walking and Frisbee playing. The shelter includes picnic tables and a grill, and is available for rent from April 1 to October 31. Rental fees start at $30 for a half day (9 a.m. to 3 p.m. OR 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.) or $50 for a whole day (9 a.m. to 9 p.m.). Reservations must be made at least one week in advance. Please view availability and reserve online at https://apm.activecommunities.com/mcpr/ Reserve_Options

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