Christiansburg Parks & Rec Fall 2021

To The Citizens of Christiansburg

Dear Friends and Neighbors:

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 Blue Ridge Mountains. The cool morning breezes blow in a vast array of recreational opportunities across the New River Valley as the excitement of fall returns. This is the perfect time to enjoy the recreational opportunities the Town of Christiansburg has to offer! The Christiansburg 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. There are plenty of ways to enjoy each other’s company outside – whether partaking in our downtown special events, playing at one of our nine Town parks or 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 11 we will honor our First Responder Heroes with the Rockin’ Main event featuring award winning performer Lyn Avenue and October 2 as it features former local artist Jason Adamo and his band. Jason Adamo is a Platinum Award winner for his contributions as a song writer for Brett Young’s “Beautiful Believer”. Please join us later in the month for the Truck or Treat and Getting Scary on the Huckleberry 5K Race on October 30. Don’t forget to wear your most creative costume. The Annual Christmas Parade and Christmas on the Market downtown will be on December 10 and we have talked Santa and Ms. Claus into staying for an extra day for the Winter Wonderland event on December 11 at the Recreation Center. I am excited to be spending this fall season 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 a cool and colorful fall season.

Sincerely yours, Brad Epperley Brad Epperley Director of Parks and Recreation

PROFESSIONAL STAFF 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 Parks and Recreation 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 Athletic Programs Caleb Dunlea...........................................Supervisor of Youth Athletic Programs Rachel Vinson.......................................................................Events Coordinator Marty Gordon................. Assistant Event Coordinator/Farmer’s Market Manager Darren Graham..................................................... Recreation Center Supervisor Ryan Hubble......................................................... Recreation Center Supervisor Joe Oley. .............................................................. Recreation Center Supervisor Forest Redd.......................................Outdoor Facility Maintenance Coordinator Andy Mabe.....................................................................................Crew Leader Jim Whetzel............................................................................ Park Maintenance Wil Oldham. ..................................................................... Building Maintenance Shawn Stump................................................................... Building Maintenance Linn Feggeler. ..................................................... Part-time Recreation Assistant Dru Yopp............................................................. Part-time Recreation Assistant Larry Nunley. .......................................................... Part-time Park Maintenance Alan Johnson....................................................... Part-time Recreation Assistant

PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION

Diane C. Fenton, Chairperson Steve H. Huppert, Town Council Liaison Michael L. Saylors Reba Smart James B. Williamson, Jr Robin L. Boyd Kathy Meadows John T. Neel R. Cord Hall Jordin Harris (Student Representative)

TOWN COUNCIL

D. Michael Barber................................................ Mayor Samuel M. Bishop Merissa Sachs Steve H. Huppert Henry D. Showalter Bradford J. Stipes Johana Hicks Randy Wingfield......................................Town Manager

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