Christiansburg Parks_Fall2022 Brochure

31 19 Additional Information: All vehicles carry a federally-assigned number known as Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Making sure those numbers are marked permanently on a vehicle’s windows steers thieves away. The windows of stolen VIN etched vehicles must be stripped and replaced before a thief can get rid of the car, a costly and time - consuming process. VIN etching is simple, fast, safe and won’t mar the look of the vehicle. Numbers are etched into the glass with a chemical solution and those numbers will be there for good. Date Time FEE Monday, Oct. 17 3 – 6 p.m. FREE HOW TO NOT GAIN THE HOLIDAY 10 – Instructor: Angel Chadwell Location: Recreation Center – Classroom 2 Additional Info: You may have seen the statistics that the average American gains 8-10 pounds through the holidays between Halloween and New Years. Join Angel in a discussion about how to avoid the weight gain while enjoying your holiday season. 19 Additional Information: All vehicles carry a federally-assigned number known as Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Making sure those numbers are marked permanently on a vehicle’s windows steers thieves away. The windows of stolen VIN etched vehicles must be stripped and replaced before a thief can get rid of the car, a costly and time - consuming process. VIN etching is simple, fast, safe and won’t mar the look of the vehicle. Numbers are etched into the glass with a chemical solution and those numbers will be there for good. Date Time FEE Monday, Oct. 17 3 – 6 p.m. FREE HOW TO NOT GAIN THE HOLIDAY 10 – Instructor: Angel Chadwell Location: Recreation Center – Classroom 2 Additional Info: You may have seen the statistics that the average American gains 8-10 pounds through the holidays between Halloween and New Years. Join Angel in a discussion about how to avoid the weight gain while enjoying your holiday season. Minimum: 3 Maximum: 15 Registration Eligibility Date Time FEE Sept. 1 – Oct. 12 Ages 21 and over Tuesday, Oct. 18 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. $5/$10 SHRED–A–THON Location: Christiansburg Recreation Center Parking Lot PERSONAL MANAGEMENT – Instructor: Lisa Bass Location: Recreation Center – Classroom 1 Additional Information: It is never too early to start learning about money-matters. How to manage money is one of the more important skills to prepare for a responsible nd happier adulthood. Financial terminology, planning, budgeting, and prac tical lessons al ng with time management skills will fill the day. Bring your wn wa er bot le, lunch and snacks. This is a partial merit badge with a requir ment of logging 13-weeks of incom and expenses. There is n school on October 14 for Montgomery County Schools. Minimum: 3 Maximum: 8 Registration Eligibility Date Time TR/NR Sept. 1 – Oct. 7 Ages 10-17 Frida , Oct. 14 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. $25/$35 Additional Information: Help prevent identity theft and shred unwanted documents. Protect your important information and clean out the clutter. For more information, contact Tammy Caldwell, 540-382-2349 ext. 2003 or email: tcaldwell@ christiansburg.org. This is a drive- through event; no walk-ups will be allowed. Papers to be shredded are preferred to be in plastic storage bin or box, no bigger than 22.5x18x11.5. Limit 3 per car. Please make sure you only have documents to be shredded. Items that can’t be shredded include: Metal, including 3 ring binders, composition notebooks, hanging file folders, paint brushes, padlocks, hardback books, keys, eyegl sses, bungee cords, etc. Date Time Location Tuesday, Oct. 11 3 – 6 p.m. Christiansburg Recreation Center Parking Lot SILENCE ISN’T GOLDEN Location: Christiansburg Recreation Center – Senior Activities Room Additional Info: This program, developed by the Southwest Virginia Elder Justice Task Force, will focus on elder abuse public education and elder abuse prevention. This session will highlight various types of elder abuse, awareness of the indicators of elder abuse, and utilization of community resources and supports to identify, prevent, and intervene when situations of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation occur. Lunch provided. Minimum: 5 Maximum: 12 Registration Eligibility Date Time FEE Sept. 7 – ct. 5 Ages 21 and over Wednesday, Oct. 12 11:30 a.m. FREE Additional Information: It is never too early to start learning about money-matters. How to manage money is one of the more important skills to prepare for a respo sible nd happier adulthood. Financial terminology, planning, budgeting, and prac tical lessons al ng with time management skills will fill the day. Bring your wn wa er bot le, lunch and snacks. This is a partial merit badge with a requir ment of logging 13-weeks of income and expenses. There is n school on October 14 for Montgomery County Schools. Minimum: 3 Maximum: 8 Registration Eligibility Date Time TR/NR Sept. 1 – Oc . 7 Ages 10-17 Frida , Oct. 14 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. $25/$35 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE – Instructor: Lisa Bass Location: Recreation Center – Classroom 1 Addit al Information: Youth need to see their impact on the environment around them and how to learn to live sustainably. Learn about ecology, p llution, ndangered species, inva ive species, pollination while working on a project that will make a posi ive effect on the environment. This i an Eagle-Required Merit Badge. Ther is no school on January 4 for Mont gomery County Schools. Minimum: 3 Maximum: 8 Registration Eligibility Date Time TR/NR Nov. 1 – Dec. 27 Ages 10-17 Wednesday, Jan. 4 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. $25/$35 Additional Information: Join the Christiansburg Fire Department as they instruct this FREE informative program. Participants will get hands-on training in the use of a fire extinguisher, learn information about smoke detectors, exhaust fans and other fire safety tips. **Participants must pre-register. Minimum: 12 Maximum: 25 Registration Eligibility Date Time TR/NR Sept. 1 – Oct. 5 Ages 16 and over Wednesday, Oct. 12 6 – 8 p.m. **FREE VIN ETCHING Co-Sponsored By: Christiansburg Rec. Dept., Christiansburg Police Dept., Christiansburg Fire Dept. and Virginia State Police Location: Christiansburg Fire Dept. 30 AYERS APPLE ORCHARD AND VA/NC PRODUCE Additional Info: First we will stop at Ayers Apple Orchard for some apples followed by a trip to the Va/NC Produce in Cana, Va. Lunch will be on your own at local restaurant. Pre-register. Minimum: 6 Maximum: 18 R gistratio Eligib ity Date Time FEE Ends Sept. 29 Ages 21 a d over Friday, Oct. 7 Leave Recreation C nter at 9 .m. $9/$18 BREAST CANCER AWARENESS DAY Additional Information: Stop by ur Breast Cancer Awaren ss table and pick up information on the importance of early detection, self-exams. Register f r our door prize. Day Time Location Wednesday, Oct. 5 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Christiansburg Recreation Center Lobby Additional Information: Help prevent identity theft and shred unwanted documents. Protect your important information and clean out the clutter. For more information, contact Tammy Caldwell, 540-382-2349 ext. 2003 or email: tcaldwell@ christiansburg.org. This is a drive- through event; no walk-ups will be allowed. Papers to be shredded are preferred to be in plastic storage bin or box, no bigger than 22.5x18x11.5. Limit 3 per car. Please make sure you only have documents to be shredded. Items that can’t be shredded include: Metal, including 3 ring binders, composition notebooks, hanging file folders, paint brushes, padlocks, hardback books, keys, eyeglasses, bungee cords, etc. Date Time Location Tuesday, Oct. 11 3 – 6 p.m. Christiansburg Recreation Center Parking Lot SILENCE ISN’T GOLDEN Location: Christiansburg Recreation Center – Senior Activities Room Additional Info: This program, developed by the Southwest Virginia Elder Justice Task Force, will focus on elder abuse public education and elder abuse prevention. This session will highlight various types of elder abuse, awareness of the indicators of elder abuse, and utilization of community resources and supports to identify, prevent, and intervene when situations of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation occur. Lunch provided. Minimum: 5 Maximum: 12 Registration Eligibility Date Time FEE Sept. 7 – Oct. 5 Ages 21 and over Wednesday, Oct. 12 11:30 a.m. FREE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE – Instructor: Lisa Bass Location: Recreation Center – Classroom 1 Addi al Information: Youth need to see their impact on he environment around them and how to learn to live sustainably. Learn about ecology, p llution, endangered species, inva ive species, pollination while working n a project that will make a posi ve effect on the environment. This i an Eagle-Required Merit Badge. Ther is no school on January 4 for Mont gomery County Schools. Minimum: 3 Maximum: 8 Registration Eligibility Date Time TR/NR Nov. 1 – Dec. 27 Ages 10-17 Wednesday, Jan. 4 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. $25/$35 Additional Information: Join the Christiansburg Fire Department as they instruct this FREE informative program. Participants will get hands-on training in the use of a fire extinguisher, learn information about smoke detectors, exhaust fans and other fire safety tips. **Participants must pre-register. Minimum: 12 Maximum: 25 Registration Eligibility Date Time TR/NR Sept. 1 – Oct. 5 Ages 16 and over Wednesday, Oct. 12 6 – 8 p.m. **FREE VIN ETCHING Co-Sponsored By: Christiansburg Rec. Dept., Christiansburg Police Dept., Christiansburg Fire Dept. and Virginia State Police Location: Christiansburg Fire Dept. FIRE SAFETY AND PREVENTION – Instructor: Christiansburg Fire Department Location: Christiansburg Fire Department MERIT BADGE SUMMER PROGRAMS expanding their work. This is also an introduction to Scouts BSA and starting a journey of earning badge requirements while having fun! Once a scout submits a “blue card” (provided in each class) to the troop leader, the troop will purchase and award the badge. **Non-Scouts (boys and girls) are also welcome to sign up and learn new skills and topics through these programs as well as experience a part of the program. Sept. 26 Ages 15 and over Monday, Oct. 3 6 – 7 p.m. $15 4 MERIT BADGE PROGRAMS The following activities are available for boys/girls ages 10-17 interested in improving their health, learning new skills and expanding their work. This is also an introduction to Scouts BSA and starting a journey of earning badge requirements while having fun! Once a scout submits a “blue card” (provided in each class) to the troop leader, the troop will purchase and award the badge. **Non-Scouts (boys and girls) are also welcome to sign up and learn new skills and topics through these programs as well as experience a part of the program. SHRED–A–THON Location: Christiansburg Recreation Center Parking Lot PERSONAL MANAGEMENT – Instructor: Lisa Bass Location: Recreation Center – Classroom 1 FIRE SAFETY AND PREVENTION – Instructor: Christiansburg Fire Department Location: Christiansburg Fire Department