CburgParks_Fall/Winter2023

To The Citizens of Christiansburg

It’s that colorful time of year again – when the children have returned to school and the leaves begin to change providing a spectacular visual across the New River Valley. The cool morning breezes blow in a vast arrange of recreational opportunities across our area as the excitement of fall returns. This is the perfect time to enjoy the recreational opportunities the Town of Christiansburg has to offer! The Chris tiansburg Parks and Recreation Department exists to promote and implement leisure programs and services that enhance the quality of life for all ages. In partnership with the community, we strive to deliver programming in a personal, effective and successful manner. We serve you, the residents of Christiansburg and our visiting neighbors, and look forward to continuing to grow and build our special community. As you read through the brochure, you will find many recreational opportunities available for your entire family for the fall and winter sea sons. There are plenty of ways to enjoy each other’s company outside – whether partaking in our downtown special events, enjoying the new Christiansburg Huckleberry Park or playing at one of our nine other Town parks, witnessing the sights and sounds of nature’s beauty while walking along the Huckleberry Trail or visiting the Farmers Market at the Christiansburg Recreation Center on Thursdays from 3 p.m. To 7 p.m. As the weather turns cooler, you may prefer to meet your recreational needs in an indoor setting. Look no further than the Christiansburg Recreation Center. Is developing a healthy lifestyle on your agenda? If so, please take advantage of our various educational classes and health screenings. Exercise is a very important part of a healthy lifestyle so be sure to check out our cardiovascular and weight rooms, or simply take a nice stroll on the 1/8 mile indoor track. Are you over the age of 50? There are many Senior Center activities and events year-round. Please see our Senior Center Calendar and Parks and Recreation Department brochure for a complete listing of all of our programming and activities. Looking for some exciting fall events? Come rock the evening away with us for our Rockin’ Main events on September 9th and October 14th with the Rockin’ Main events featuring some top local and regional musical talents. Please join us later in the month for the Truck or Treat and Getting Scary on the Huckleberry 5K Race on October 28th. Don’t forget to wear your most creative costume. The Annual Christmas Parade and Christmas on the Market downtown will be on December 8th, and we have talked Santa and Ms. Claus into staying for an extra day for the Winter Wonderland event on December 9th. I am excited to be spending this fall and winter sessions here with you, in the Town of Christiansburg. I look forward to maintaining the recreational opportunities currently in place, while also looking at future ways we can better serve you and enhance your experiences. Our recreational community is quickly becoming known as “The ONLY Place to Play.”

Best wishes to each of you for beautiful fall and winter seasons.

Sincerely yours,

Brad Epperley Director of Parks and Recreation

PROFESSIONAL STAFF

PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION

Professional Staff........................................................................................Phone: (540) 382-2349 Brad Epperley............................................................................. Director of Parks and Recreation Michelle Trussell..................................................................Parks and Recreation Office Manager Morgan Fenton.....................................................................................Administrative Specialist II Charlton McCoy.......................................................... Assistant Director of Programs and Events Erin Ruyle....................................................................Assistant Director of Operations and Parks Pam Peyton.......................................................................... Supervisor of Community Programs Tammy Caldwell.....................................Supervisor of Senior and Special Population Programs Nick Yopp............................................................Supervisor of Camps, Tournaments and Master Scheduler of Facilities Brian Lambert..................................................Supervisor of Adult Athletics and Teen Programs Caleb Dunlea.....................................................................Supervisor of Youth Athletic Programs Rachel Vinson...................................................................................................Events Coordinator Austin Gilmore........................................Assistant Event Coordinator/Farmer’s Market Manager Darren Graham...............................................................................................Athletic Coordinator Ryan Hubble.............................................................................. Recreation Facilities Coordinator Joe Oley..........................................................................................Customer Service Coordinator Forest Redd...............................................................................Outdoor Facility Crew Supervisor Jim Whetzel.................................................................................................................Crew Leader Dylan Vest....................................................................................................................Crew Leader Brandon Decker..........................................................................................................Crew Leader Isaac Ritenour....................................................................................... Park Maintenance Worker Wil Oldham.................................................................................................. Building Maintenance Shawn Stump.............................................................................................. Building Maintenance Linn Feggeler................................................................................. Part-time Recreation Assistant Dru Yopp........................................................................................ Part-time Recreation Assistant Annie Fentress............................................................................... Part-time Recreation Assistant Alan Johnson................................................................................ Part-time Recreation Assistant

Diane C. Fenton, Chairperson Henry Showalter, Town Council Liaison Michael L. Saylors Reba Smart James B. Williamson, Jr Robin L. Boyd Kathy Meadows John T. Neel Lawson Mecom (Student Representative) Emma Britt (Student Representative)

TOWN COUNCIL

D. Michael Barber.....................................................................Mayor Samuel M. Bishop Timothy Wilson Casey Jenkins Henry D. Showalter Tanya Hockett Johana Hicks Randy Wingfield.........................................................Town Manager

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