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MONTGOMERY COUNTY parks & recreation SUMMER 2019 ACTIVITIES GUIDE

OUTDOOR PROGRAMS p. 18 - 22 YOUTH ATHLETICS p. 25 - 28 ACTIVE ADULTS p. 30 - 33

REGISTRATION OPENS MAY 8, 2019 WWW.MONTVA.COM/PARKS (540) 382-6975

parks & rec staff

MITCHELL HAUGH Director of Parks and Recreation haughmb@montgomerycountyva.gov 540.382.6975, option 9 KEMVIAADAMS-BUSH Senior Programs, Tours adamsbushkj@montgomerycountyva.gov 540.382.6975, option 3 CHRIS SLUSHER Auburn Athletic Supervisor slusherc@montgomerycountyva.gov 540.382.6975, option 4 ASHLEY HADIDIAN Eastern Montgomery Athletic Supervisor hadidianad@montgomerycountyva.gov 540.382.6975, option 5

JUSTIN ARNOLD & PRESTON KRISHA Maintenance Staff 540.382.6975, option 7 ALLISON ZUCHOWSKI Aquatics and Community Programs zuchowskiah@montgomerycountyva.gov 540.382.6975, option 8 KAYLA CRINER Recreation Assistant crinerkm@montgomerycountyva.gov 540.382.6975, option 1 LINDSEY KINGREY Administrative Coordinator kingreylb@montgomerycountyva.gov 540.382.6975, option 1 BRAD BUCHANAN Parks and Outdoor Recreation buchananbt@montgomerycountyva.gov

TERRYMATNEY & BEN SHARP Maintenance Crew Leaders

PHONE 540.382.6975 CANCELLATION LINE 540.381.6843 ADDRESS 755 Roanoke Street, Suite 1E Christiansburg, VA 24073 WEBSITE www.montva.com/parks EMAIL mcpr@montgomerycountyva.gov FACEBOOK facebook.com/mcparksrec TWITTER twitter.com/mcparksrec contact us Business hours are 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday.

parks & rec commission

APRIL DeMOTTS Board of Supervisors Liaison ADAMWORKMAN Planning Commission Liaison SUSAN MILLER Chair HOWARD EAVES Vice Chair STEPHEN COLE Commissioner

NEAL FEIERABEND Commissioner MARK HOLLANDSWORTH

Commissioner DON KARNES Commissioner GINNY PEEPLES Commissioner

what’s inside

4 registration, policies 5 sponsors 6 parks & facilities 9 disc golf course 10 frog pond 12 aquatics 15 summer camps 18 outdoor programs 24 athletic field guide 25 youth athletics

29 family events 30 active adults 34 trips and tours 42 mountain trekkers

SPECIAL EVENTS 13 Operation PAWsome 16 Summer Movie Night 23 Kids Fishing Day (May 4) 27 Cal Ripken Baseball Clinic (May 16)

Registration for Summer programs begins on Wed., May 8, at 8:30 a.m. Register online, by phone, and in person. (See next page for details!)

registration

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.

HOWTO REGISTER Online Visit www.

montgomerycountyva.gov/parks and click Register Online in the top right corner. Find your fun event for the season and add it to your cart. You can pay using Visa, Discover, MasterCard, or American Express. If you have registered with us before, you already have an account. If you do not remember your log- in information, click “Forgot your password?” and a reset email will 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! By Mail We accept registrations through the mail anytime, as long as a program is still open. If you mail your registration prior to the registration opening date, 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 755 Roanoke St, Suite 1E Christiansburg, VA 24073 . By Phone Give us a call at (540) 382-6975 , Option 1 during normal business hours. In Person We are open 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. We accept cash, check, and credit cards.

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. PROGRAM GUIDES Guides are available online at www.montgomerycountyva/ parks , and on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ mcparksrec . Printed guides can be found at the Montgomery County Government Center, as well as local area businesses and libraries in Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Shawsville, and Riner.

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thank you ! SPONSORS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION

Dick’s Sporting Goods is located at the New River Valley Mall in Christiansburg. They arrange special shopping days and exclusive coupons for 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 is located in Christiansburg and also supports MCPR Athletics, From helping construct Motor Mile Park to sponsoring our yearly Ripken Baseball Clinic. Over the years, Shelor has helped us raise funds through ticket sales and car test drives. For more information, visit www.shelor.com Christiansburg Soccer Club strives to provide recreational and competitive soccer at reasonable cost for the New River Valley, and is the top soccer provider for Christiansburg, Riner, Shawsville, and Elliston. Travel and academy soccer are also available. Check out their website for more information at www.csoccer.org. 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 for more information. New River Valley Lacrosse Club has a mission to bring the community together in sport by providing opportunities for area youth to participate as members of lacrosse teams. Currently they field the following teams from 4th grade through varsity for girls and boys. NRVLC also offers various clinics and camps for all ages. For more information, please visit www.nrvlc.org H2okie Aquatics provides children with a program that allows your them to learn and progress at their own rate. They teach swimmers of all abilities from beginner to elite. Children that swim learn the values of hard work, discipline integrity, sportsmanship, and dedication, all while having fun and staying healthy. To learn more, please visit www.teamunify.com/Home.jsp?team=vah2oa

FRIENDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION

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MID-COUNTY PARK 390 Cinnabar Road, Christiansburg

Mid-County is the largest park in Montgomery County at 110 acres, and offers amenities including the Frog Pond Swimming Pool, Activity Center, Golden Hill Disc Golf Course, a playground, and a basketball court. Some unique features include the extensive nature trail system, wildlife habitat areas, aquatic and wetland areas, and a dog walking area. There are three picnic shelters, charcoal grills, and electricity. Wheelchair accessible trials are available to Shelters #1, #2, and the restrooms. The max capacity for each shelter is 100 guests. Shelters 1 and 2 are available for rent from April 1 through October 31.

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parks & facilities

COAL MINING HERITAGE PARK 751 Merrimac Road, Blacksburg

Located in the middle of the Huckleberry Trail 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-acre tract where you will now find a passive park with open green space. A large wooden bridge 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. MID-COUNTY ACTIVITY CENTER 390 Cinnabar Road, Christiansburg The Activity Center is used for summer camps and special programs. It is located adjacent to the Frog Pond Swimming Pool and near the Mid-County shelters, nature trails, and disc golf course. HUCKLEBERRY TRAIL The Huckleberry Trail extends from the Montgomery- Floyd Regional Library in downtown Blacksburg (200

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parks & facilities Miller St., SW), across the southern portion of the Virginia Tech campus,

a multipurpose practice field, a playground, a picnic shelter with tables, and a grill. 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 of the ball field that allows for activates such as dog walking and frisbee playing. The picnic shelter includes picnic tables and a grill. reservations Reservations must be made at least one week in advance. Park rental fees start at $30/ half day and $50/whole day. The season runs Apr. 1 - Oct. 31 Frog Pond swimming pool rental fees start at $175 for a minimum of 2 hours and $75 for each additional hour. The season runs Memorial - Labor Day. To view availability and make a reservation, visit https:/ apm. activecommunities.com/mcpr/ Reserve_Options

through Montgomery County, to the New River Valley Mall in Christiansburg (782 New River Rd.), over Route 114 on a bridge, behind Walmart and the Spradlin Farms development and on to the Christiansburg Recreation Center (1600 N. Franklin St.). Parking is available at the New River Valley Mall, the Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library in Blacksburg, the Christiansburg Recreation Center, and where the Huckleberry Trail intersects Merrimac Road in Blacksburg. The trail is open to walkers, runners and bikers. Motorized vehicles and horses are not allowed. McCOY PARK 5770 McCoy Road, Blacksburg Just a 15-mintue drive from Blacksburg, McCoy Park features a youth baseball field, picnic shelter, walking track, and playground equipment. The shelter features picnic tables, concrete floors, a grill, and electricity. 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,

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disc golf course GOLDEN HILLS

Play Montgomery County Parks & Recreation’s 37-hole Disc Golf course for free! This unique course consists of wooded fairways with a variety of elevation gains. Out of 4,300 national public courses listed in the disc golf course database, Golden Hills is one of only 19 in the United States with 37 holes. This is also the 5th largest course east of the Mississippi!

RULES • Throw a disc from tee to target over each hole of the course in the fewest throws. • Each throw after the tee shot is addressed as a stroke from the lie of the previous throw. • Discs thrown over fencing or stuck in a tree at least six feet high are considered a penalty stroke. • Par for each 19-hole course is 57. Remember to yield to trail users when crossing paths.

SCORECARD Scorecards are available on our website (http://bit.ly/ goldenhillsdiscgolf) and are provided at the course. LOCATION From US Rt. 460, take Peppers Ferry exit. Turn left onto Cinnabar Road. Go 1/2 mile and take 1st right onto Authority Drive. (just before the walking overpass), then 1st left and park by the pavilion.

REMEMBER: Take out what you bring in! Do not leave trash and other items on the course.

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DAYCARE INFORMATION Prior notice is required for daycares that visit the Frog Pond so we will have enough staff on-hand; please call (540) 382-6975 at least 24 hours prior to your visit to advise us on how many children you will be bringing. Call us if you have any questions. Daycares are only permitted on Tuesdays and Thursdays. There must be at least one counselor per eight children - no exceptions. Counselors are asked to regularly patrol areas in which their children are at play. We ask that all buses park in the upper overflow parking lot.

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390 Cinnabar Road, Christiansburg The county’s only outdoor public pool is a beach-entry leisure pool with water slides, fountains, and geysers. The tots’ pool provides enjoyment for children under the age of 5. For those of you just wanting to hang out in the sun, there is plenty of room! Pool season runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Generally, when county schools are in session, the pool will be open Saturdays and Sundays only. The entire facility is available for rental from 7:00-10:00 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Rental fees start at $175 for a minimum of 2 hours and $75 for each additional hour. The fee includes designated lifeguards. Call our office or check online for availability. frog pond pool

Age

Prices FREE

1 & Under

2 - 4 5-54

$3 $5 $2

55+

Pool Season runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day. When county schools are in session, we are open Saturdays and Sundays only. HOURS OF OPERATION Mon - Sat, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun, 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Follow mcparksrec.pool on Facebook for early closing announcements due to weather.

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aquatics AMERICAN RED CROSS SWIMMING LESSONS - $45 Mid-County Frog Pond Infant & Toddler (Ages 1-4), 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. This program builds swim readiness and confidence in the water with an emphasis on having fun. Parents and children participate in guided activities including bubble-blowing, floating on the front and back, elementary backstroke, freestyle and underwater swim. It is designed to teach parents the essentials so they can help teach their child; we ask that all parents participate in class.

Dates

Registration Deadline

Course

Jun 17, 19, 24, 26 Jul 8, 10, 15, 17 Jul 22, 24, 29, 31

Jun 12

6520 6521 6522

Jul 3

Jul 17

Level 1, (Ages 4+), 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. This program builds swim readiness and confidence in the water with an emphasis on having fun. This class introduces the swimmer to beginner forms of freestyle and backstroke.

Dates

Registration Deadline

Course

Jun 17, 19, 24, 26 Jul 8, 10, 15, 17 Jul 22, 24, 29, 31

Jun 12

6523 6524 6525

Jul 3

Jul 17

Level 2, (Ages 5+), 6:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. This program builds swim readiness and confidence in the water with an emphasis on having fun. Child must be comfortable in group settings. This level will refine the skills involved in freestyle and backstroke, inlcuding breathing, arm pull, and proper kick.

Dates

Registration Deadline

Course

Jun 17, 19, 24, 26 Jul 8, 10, 15, 17 Jul 22, 24, 29, 31

Jun 12

6526 6527 6528

Jul 3

Jul 17

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aquatics Level 3, 6:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

Designed for children ages 5+ years old. Child must be comfortable in group settings and have completed Level 1 and 2. This level will continue to refine skills involved in freestyle and backstroke; this includes breathing, arm pull and proper kick. This level will also introduce breaststroke to the swimmers and begin lap swimming and diving.

Dates

Registration Deadline

Course

Jun 17, 19, 24, 26 Jul 8, 10, 15, 17 Jul 22, 24, 29, 31

Jun 12

6529 6530 6531

Jul 3

Jul 17

OPERATION PAWs me

Come out to the Frog Pond on Friday, June 21 , and bring a new donation of a dog or cat supply for the Montgomery County Animal Care and Adoption Center to receive free admission to the pool for the day!

Non-clumping cat litter Purina kitten chow Pate-style canned cat food PURR-fect Items to Donate

Paper towels Clorox wipes Hand sanitizer

Pedigree canned dog food Purina Little Bites dog food Kitten formula

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aquatics AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD CLASS - $200 Ages 15+, Mid-County Activity Center and Frog Pond This course provides the necessary skills to become a Certified Lifeguard, and includes American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, AED, and Lifeguarding Training. Individuals interested in the class should be strong swimmers able to swim 300 yards, tread water for two minutes, and complete a timed swim challenge.Come prepared to be challenged with these new skills. After the completion of the course, you will receive a certification card for each skill listed above. Fee includes registration and CPR mask. Space is limited to the first 10 participants. Course 6533 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. AMERICAN RED CROSS WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR CLASS - $200, Ages 16+, Mid-County Activity Center and Frog Pond This course will train candidates to teach courses in the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety program including Parent & Child Aquatics, Preschool Aquatics, Learn-to-Swim, Adult Swim, Private Lessons, Water Safety Courses and Presentations.Interested individuals should be able to perform variety of strokes for 25 yards, float on their back for one minute, and tread water for one minute. Course 6532 Dates Time Tu-Th, June 4-6

Dates

Time

M, W, Th, Jun 12 - 27

5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

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summer camps

FROG HOPPERS - $175 per session, Rising 1st-6th Graders Mid-County Park and Frog Pond, 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Our summer day camp is a great way for children to experience education and recreation outdoors! This is a well- structured camp that involves small group learning activities. Campers will experience arts, crafts, nature activities, hikes, sports, games and more! Camp is held daily, rain or shine. Qualified, trained, and experienced counselors will initiate the fun and activities that your child will remember forever. Visit our website or office for camp forms and the parent handbook. Registration deadline: One week prior to the start of camp.

Session Dates

Theme

Course

1 Jun 10 - 14 2 Jun 17 - 21 3 Jun 24 - 28

Safari Week

6512 6513 6514 6515 6516 6517 6518 6519

Super Heroes and Princesses

Sports Extravaganza

4 5 6 7

Jul 1-5 Jul 8-12 Jul 15-19 Jul 22-26

Patriotic Celebration (no camp 7/4)

Mad Scientist Lab

The Wonders of Water

Animal Planet Shark Week

8 Jul 29-Aug 2

CAMP CSI - $100 per session, Middle & High School, Radford University, 7:30 a.m. - 5:30p.m. Camp CSI exposes middle and high school students to all aspects of criminal justice. Campers will have hands-on experiences in crime scene investigation, criminal investigation, forensic lab techniques, criminal justice technology, courtroom testimony, and more. These camps are instructed by Radford University faculty using state of the art facilities. Session Dates Registration Deadline Course 1 - Middle School Jul 22 - 24 Jul 15 6512 2 - High School Jul 29 - 31 Jul 22 6513

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FREE

AT THE FROG POND SWIMMING POOL

JUNE 7

JULY 12 AUGUST 2

Enjoy an evening under the stars and an outdoor movie with your family and friends! The Frog Pond Swimming Pool is showing two new releases and one throwback. Movies begin at 8 p.m. Beforehand, take a nice, refreshing splash in the swimming pool or enjoy the free popcorn.

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special programs BOB ROSS JOY OF PAINTING (Ages 10+) - $55 Mid-county Activity Center Enjoy a relaxing evening painting a beautiful landscape scene. Certified Bob Ross Instructor Bobby Wood will lead the class. He will feature a different painting for each class that is relevant to the season. Bobby will teach you the techniques needed to paint everything from mountains, trees, barns and cabins, to lakes and seascapes. You will use oil paints, and leave with a completely finished painting on canvas to enjoy. All of the materials you need are provided.The registration deadline is one week prior to each class. Date Time Course May 25 6:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. 6426 Jun. 29 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. 6560 Jul. 27 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. 6561 Aug. 31 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. 6562 Sep. 28 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 6563 Oct. 26 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 6564 Nov. 30 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 6565 Dec. 28 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 6566 MONTGOMERY COUNTY MODEL AIR PLANE CLUB Mid-county Activity Center The Montgomery County Model Airplane Club is located in the mountains of southwestern Virginia, serving Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Virginia Tech, and surrounding vicinities. Whether you are a seasoned Check out our Facebook page at facebook.com/mcparksrec for the latest painting!

veteran modeller, an aspiring new hobbyist, or simply curious as to what it’s all about, you can find more information on their website at www.mcmac.org Montgomery County Parks and Recreation supports the Model Air Plane Club by providing airfield space at Eastern Montgomery Park.

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outdoor programs HUNGRY MOTHER ZIP TOUR - $65 W, Jun. 10, 1:00 p.m., Hungry Mother State Park Featuring the longest, highest,

MONTGOMERY COUNTY TREETOP ADVENTURE - $65 Sa, May 11, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Mountain Lake Ready for an adrenaline kick? Virginia’s newest ropes adventure course is located in the forest canopy at Mountain Lake. Mountain Lake Treetop Adventures is a fun way to get outside, challenge yourself, and experience the exhilaration of climbing through the tree canopy and riding zip lines through the forest. Sky bridges, swings, rope ladders and zip lines offer a range of challenges that are fun for both the novice, the super adventure seeker and everyone in between! There are no exceptions. Regardless of age, participants must weigh at least 40 pounds and no more than 250 pounds. Course 6421

and fastest zip line in the state of Virginia, your zip trip will be an adventure you’ll never forget. With nearly a mile of lines through five sections, flying over valleys and through the tree tops, this heart pounding excursion will leave you wanting to go again and again! After your areal adventure, enjoy lunch at the famous Hungry Mother State Park’s restaurant for soups, salads, sandwiches, and wraps. Lunch will be on your own. Registration deadline one week prior. Course 6427 Location Pick-up Return F&M 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. MCGC 8:30 a.m 4:00 p.m.

Looking for Mountain Trekkers Walking Club? Check out page 42!

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KIDS IN KAYAKS - $20 6-7:30 p.m., Frog Pond Leisure Pool This beginner level class will introduce children ages 7-11 to the sport of kayaking, focusing on the parts of the kayak and all equipment needed to get started. Learning to get in and out of the kayak, floating in a life jacket (or PFD), practicing basic paddle strokes, and fun games in the pool will be part of the experience. Introducing your child to the sport of kayaking in a fun and controlled environment will help them get started in the right direction with proper technique. No spray skirts will be used on the kayaks to help your child feel more comfortable in and around water. Dates Course Tu, Jun 18 6570 Tu, Jul 23 6571

KAYAK ROLL CLINCS - $20 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Frog Pond We will teach you the techniques required for ypulling off this important skill in the comfort of our pool. This is a great time to learn the Eskimo roll, or practice making your roll bombproof. Often a student can learn this skill in one session. Rolling gives a kayaker confidence to play in whitewater and advance their skills at a faster rate. Dates Course Tu, Jul 9 6568 Tu, Aug 6 6569

All outdoor program registration deadlines are one week prior to the event.

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outdoor programs

water slide. We will provide a main dish on the grill, and ask that participants bring a side dish to share! This is a great opportunity for wildlife photography, or you can just sit back, relax, and enjoy the sights and sounds of Claytor Lake! Course 6577 SENIOR SIT-ON-TOP KAYAKING - $30 8:30 a.m - 3:30 p.m. If you love being out on the river on our rafting programs, but want a little more freedom controlling your own craft, then the Sit-On-Top Kayak program will be for you! We will give you full instruction on how to navigate your own kayak by teaching you the proper paddle strokes to navigate your boat in a safe environment on calm clear water. Take in the sights and sounds of water splashing around you. Lunch will be provided water front. Dates Location Course W, May 8 Carvins Cove 6419 Tu, May 28 Claytor Lake 6578 F, Sep 13 Rural Retreat 6579

STAND UP PADDLEBOARD YOGA - $20 (AGE 12+) Sa, Jun. 23, 10 - 11 a.m., Claytor Lake Participants will gain the strength and flexibility required to maintain the balance and postures of yoga movements on fluid water. Enjoy a fun, lighthearted way to engage and strengthen core muscles and improve balance while enjoying the beauty of Claytor Lake. No experience needed. Limit 12 students. This program is brought to you by Mountain 2 Island Paddleboard Company and In Balance Yoga. Course 6622 CRUISING ON THE PONTOON - $45 Tu, Jun. 25, 8:30 a.m - 3:30 p.m., Claytor Lake There’s no better way to spend the day than with lunch and a relaxing cruise on the calm waters of Claytor Lake. We’ll be traveling in style on an 18-foot party pontoon with reclining chairs, diving board, and

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outdoor programs ECO RAFT TOURS

DRIFT AND DINE ON THE NEW - $25 1 - 8 p.m., New River Enjoy a relaxing raft float on the New River. This trip will take us down a short three mile class I, II section where we will experience one of the oldest rivers in the world. At the end of the trip we will dine at a local hotspot for evening entertainment. The Palisades is located in the former Pyne’s General Store in Eggleston. This restaurant offers contemporary cuisine in a unique countryside setting, warm hospitality and great food in an historic landmark building. Meal fee will be on your own. Dates Course Sa, Jun 15 6511 W, Sep 25 6575 SOUTH HOLSTON RAFT FLOAT - $45 W, Aug. 14, 8:30 a.m - 5:30 p.m., South Holston, Tennessee Come experience one of the finest tail waters East of the Mississippi River. The South Holston is a cold, fast tail water river surrounded by large mountains and a valley floor with farms and homesteads. This five mile float consists of fast moving runs to class III whitewater. Once off the river, lunch will be on your own in Abingdon at Cracker Barrel. Course 6567

The following programs are part of our Eco Raft Tours. Rafting on our local rivers can bring a whole new experience on the water. Take an exciting raft trip through the heart of the New River Valley on stable inflatable rafts. This is a wonderful opportunity for viewing and photographing wildlife while exploring the ecological and historical aspects of what our local rivers have for us to enjoy. All equipment is provided along with dry bags, PFD’s, paddles, and paddling jackets. NEW RIVER RAFT FLOAT - $35 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., New River What better way to explore the New River Valley than floating down the river on a raft? This trip is designed as a laid back, relaxing float with some exciting class II+ rapids thrown in that will bring you right into nature. Bring your camera because there will be plenty of opportunities for that special shot. Pack your lunch in your provided dry bag, and we will provide river side snacks. Dates Course Sa, Jun 22 6417 W, Jul 24 6573 Sa, Oct 5 6574

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outdoor programs NEW RIVER PADDLE CRAFT FISHING TOURNAMENT - $30 Sat, Jul 13, 5 a.m. - 3 p.m., New River Back Country Ski and Sport Inc. and Montgomery County Parks and

HUNTER EDUCATION CLASS - FREE (Ages 8+) Sat, Oct. 20, 1-7 p.m., Montgomery County Government Center The Basic Hunter Education Course covers material on hunting safety, principles of conservation, and sportsmanship. This course is required for all 12-15 year-olds, and any first time license buyers. Students are required to complete the self-study prior to class. Download a free self-study manual at the following website, https:// www.dgif.virginia.gov/hunting/ education/hunter-education- course/, or you may pick up a copy at our office in the Montgomery County Government Center. To register, you must log on to https://register-ed.com/programs. BOATING SAFETYEDUCATION COURSE – FREE (Ages 16+) Sat, Oct. 26, 8-5 p.m., Montgomery County Government Center As of 2016, all operators of PWCs (Personal Watercraft such as jet- skis, Sea Doos, Wave Runners, etc.) and operators of Motorboats with a 10hp or greater motor are required to have a boating safety education course completion card on board while operating their watercraft. To register, you must log on to https:// register-ed.com/programs.

Recreation are proud to present the 10th Annual New River Paddle Fishing Tournament! Test your bass fishing skills in the prime waters of the New River against other local anglers and see if you have what it takes to land the big one! The tournament format is catch, photo, and release. All proceeds of the NRPFT go to the New River Conservancy. The tournament will cover an extended stretch on the New River from the Claytor dam to the West Virginia line. There will be Men’s and Women’s Spinning, Adult Open, Adult Fly, and Junior (16 and under) categories. Minors must have consent from a parent or guardian in order to participate. Registration includes entry into the tournament, a 2019 tournament t-shirt, shuttle transportation from tournament headquarters to Whitethorne, a catered dinner, live music, and raffle entry. Thousands of dollars in prizes are up for grabs, including kayaks, paddles, and tons of gear! To register, visit Back Country Ski and Sport or go online to www. montgomerycountyva.gov/parks.

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Kids Fishin G Da Y

SATURDAY MAY 4 8-noon

at PANDAPAS POND

Our annual event is sponsored by Montgomery County Parks and Recreation, the National Forest Service, and the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. Kids 15 and under can fish and compete for free. Area game wardens will be on hand to measure the fish. There will be ribbons and prizes for the first and second largest fish, the third largest fish combined and the smallest fish. We will be cooking hotdogs and serving lemonade! For more information, contact the Eastern Divide Ranger District at (540) 552-4641.

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athletics field guide

Auburn Elementary School (AES1) 1760 Auburn School Drive Riner, VA 24149 Auburn Elementary School (AES2) 1760 Auburn School Drive Riner, VA 24149

Teeball Field

Babe Ruth Softball Field

Auburn High School (AHS) 1650 Auburn School Drive Riner, VA 24149 Plum Creek Park (PC) 1515 Hornsby Drive Christiansburg, VA 24073 Motor Mile Park (MMP) 2306 Tyler Road Christiansburg, VA 24073 Creed Fields Park (CFP1) 4390 Riffe Street Elliston, VA 24087 Creed Fields Park (CFP2) 4390 Riffe Street Elliston, VA 24087

Varsity Baseball & Softball Fields

Dixie Youth Baseball Field

Dixie Youth Baseball Field

Dixie Youth Baseball Field

Babe Ruth Softball Field

Eastern Montgomery High School 4695 Crozier Road Elliston, VA 24087

Varsity Baseball & Softball Fields

TO ALL OF OUR COACHES THANK YOU!

We would not be able to provide athletics for the com- munity without the help of these volunteers. A special thanks as well to all the team moms for everything that you do; your support is much appreciated!

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youth athletics

Registration begins July 1, 2019 and runs through Friday, Aug. 2 (in-person) and Sunday, Aug. 4 (online).

NFL Flag Football $30, Co-ed, ages 5-6 Join Montgomery County Parks and Recreation and Christiansburg Parks and Recreation for our NFL Flag Football League! This program allows boys and girls to place non-contact flag football in a fast-paced and exciting environment. Participants must be ages 5 or 6 as of August 1st, 2019 to register. Games will be held in Christiansburg. League Location Course Auburn CBURG 6534 East Mont CBURG 6535 let the kids play SCHOLARSHIP FUND This fund was created to ensure all kids have the opportunity to play sports and participate in after school programs. The fund helps offset registration fees by 75 percent, for those who qualify. Contact Montgomery County Parks and Recreation to donate to the Let the Kids Play scholar- ship fund. 540.382.6857

NRV YOUTH FOOTBALL $55, Grades 2-7 This is a full contact youth tackle football league designed to provide instruction on basics and fundamentals of football while stressing the importance of sportsmanship. The league consists of teams from Montgomery, Pulaski, Giles and Floyd counties, the City of Radford, and the towns of Blacksburg, Christiansburg and Narrows. League ages are based on the participant’s grade level entering the 2019-2020 school year. Registrations must be made on time for league placement. Auburn Grades Location Course Mites 2-3 AHS 6536 Juniors 4-5 AHS 6537 Seniors 6-7 AHS 6538 East Mont Grades Location Course Mites 2-3 EMHS 6539 Juniors 4-5 EMHS 6540 Seniors 6-7 EMHS 6541

No 8th graders regardless of age, and no 14 year-olds regardless of grade.

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Registration begins Jan. 9, 2019 and runs through Friday, Mar. 8 (in-person) and Sunday, March 10 (online).

NRV YOUTH CHEERLEADING $50, Grades 2-7 Got the spirit? Come join one of our cheer squads. This program provides an introduction to basic cheer, stunts, and techniques. Cheer squads will be assigned to a football team from the NRV Football League based on location and age. Auburn Grades Location Course Mites 2-3 AHS 6542 Juniors 4-5 AHS 6543 Seniors 6-7 AHS 6544 Auburn Grades Location Course Mites 2-3 AHS 6545 Juniors 4-5 AHS 6546 Seniors 6-7 AHS 6547

BLACKSBURG MITE LEAGUE FOOTBALL AND CHEERLEADING, Grades 2-3 Montgomery County offers Mite League Youth Football and Cheerleading in the Blacksburg School Strand. Blacksburg Location Course Football AHS 6548 Cheerleading AHS 6549 BLACKSBURG JUNIOR AND SENIOR LEAGUE FOOTBALL AND CHEERLEADING, Grades 4-7 Junior and Senior League (grades 4-7) Youth Football and Cheerleading in the Blacksburg School Strand are offered through the town of Blacksburg Parks and Recreation department. For more information on these leagues, please call (540) 961- 1135 or register online at www. blacksburg.gov.

Registrations must be made on time for league placement. League ages are based on the participant’s grade level entering the 2019-2020 school year.

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Chevy Youth Baseball and the Shelor Motor Mile are sponsoring the Ripken Baseball Clinic on Thursday, May 16, at Motor Mile Park. Check-in is from 5-6 p.m. and

the clinic runs from 6-9 p.m. This free clinic is open to boys and girls ages 5-14. To register, go to chevrolet.com/youthsports. Click on the gold “Clinic Registration” box and select “Roanoke” from the drop-down menu. Click “Go!”, enter the password “playball”, and press “Submit”. Follow the directives from there. In addition to registering before the event, participants are required to bring a signed waiver form to Check-in the day of the clinic. For more information, contact Katie Stachler at kstachler@gmdealerprograms.com or call (540) 123.4567

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Registration begins Jan. 9, 2019 and runs through Friday, Mar. 8 (in-person) and Sunday, March 10 (online).

FALL BALL – $30, Ages 7-12 Fall Ball is an opportunity to continue working on your baseball or softball skills throughout the months of September and October. This league is made up of other area NRV teams. T0shirts and hats are provided during this season. You may NOT play fall ball and football or cheerleading at the same time. Auburn Ages Location Course Coach-Pitch Baseball 7-8 PC 6550 10U Baseball 7-8 MMP 6551 12U Baseball 9-10 MMP 6552 10U Softball 9-10 AES2 6552 12U Softball 11-12 AES2 6553 East Mont Ages Location Course Coach-Pitch Baseball 7-8 EMES 6555 10U Baseball 7-8 CFP1 6556 12U Baseball 9-10 CFP1 6557 10U Softball 9-10 CFP2 6558 12U Softball 11-12 CFP2 6559

BLACKSBURG FALL BALL Fall Baseball in the Blacksburg School Strand is offered through the Blacksburg Baseball Association. Go to www.blacksburgbaseball.com for more information on this league. Fall softball is offered through the Blacksburg Softball Association; you can find their information at www. blacksburgdixiesoftball.com.

Registrations must be made on time for league placement. League ages are based on the participant’s grade level entering the 2019-2020 school year.

Check out the field guide on page 24 for more location information.

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family events TROPICAL BINGO - FREE

Wed, Jun 26, 2:00 p.m., Meadowbrook Library

A fun game of bingo with a summer spin! Can’t get to the beach? Come out and celebrate summer with bingo and tropical refreshments. Registration deadline is June 21. Course 6597 ALL ARE GOD’S CREATURES - FREE The collection of creepies and crawlies belong to All Are God’s Creatures, a licensed rescue and rehab sanctuary for wildlife operated by Marion’s Darin Handy. Handy is known for captivating youngsters and adults as he strives to educate people about the misunderstood critters of the world and promote responsible pet ownership. Darin is a Virginia wildlife rehabilitation specialist who works with both injured and orphaned wildlife and exotic creatures. Course 6599 ICE CREAM PARTY - FREE Mon, Jul 8, 3:30 p.m., Courtyard at Meadowbrook Center Beat the summer heat and cool off with an ice cream party! We will provide the ice cream; participants are requested to bring a topping to share. Enjoy a fun scavenger hunt in the courtyard prior to the social. Register by July 1. Course 6598 Thur, Jun 13, 3:00 p.m., Meadowbrook Library

TOMATO FESTIVAL - FREE Sat, Aug 17, 10 a.m - 3 p.m., Shawsville This fun festival held in Shawsville is filled with live music, food and craft vendors, the Tomato Olympics, games for kids, and tasty tomato foods. This event is sponsored by the Mountain Valley Charitable foundation. Check us out at www. eastmonttomatofestival.com. HERITAGEDAYFESTIVAL- FREE Sat, Aug 25, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Montgomery Museum of Art and History & Downtown Christiansburg This popular annual event has expanded! Vendors will now have a flat surface to display their craft on, and walking will be much safer. A food truck will provide lunch options. There will be live music, a pie contest with prizes for adults and children, a silent auction directed towards families, and many children’s activities. Up on the hill will be a genealogy team, garden tours, re- enactors, and more. Travel up the hill will be provided by a tractor hayride. For more information, check out https://montgomerymuseum.org/ events/heritage-day.

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GROW YOUR OWN SALAD BOWL - $5 Tue, May 7, 10:00 a.m., Christiansburg Recreation Center Don’t get stuck in the same old salad routine, shake it up by tossing in some 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 a salad garden demo will be given away as a door prize. Register by May 6. Course 6580 MINI GOLF LEAGUE - $50 Fridays, May 10, 17, 24, 31, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Join us on the greens this spring for our mini golf league. There will be a men and women’s division. You must participate in all four visits. You will get to rotate courses each week at Cox’s Driving Range, Putt-Putt, and Thunder Valley. Lunch is on your own at a local restaurant. Awards will be presented to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in each division. The fee includes transportation and mini-golf fees. Register by May 8. Course 6581 active adults

BIRTHDAY BINGO BASH - $4 Tue, May 14, 11:00 a.m., Christiansburg Recreation Center Join us as we celebrate birthdays for the months of May-August. Bring $1 in quarters for bingo prizes. Refreshments, drinks, and birthday cake will be served. Register by May 9. Course 6582 FLOWER POT PAINTING - $15 Tue, Jun. 4, 10:00 a.m., Montgomery County Government Center, Multipurpose Room #1 Learn to paint a colorful flower pot that the butterflies will flock to, with bees buzzing about, and flowers will be excited to burst into new blooms. You will have great fun painting and learning cute ways to personalize flower pots for your garden. All supplies are included. Register by May 28. Course 6588 LIFE STORY CLASS $5 Tue, Jun. 11, 11:00 a.m., Christiansburg Recreation Center This “Lunch and Learn” class will help guide you in writing your life story through journaling, scrapbooking, or writing. A light lunch will be provided by Commonwealth Senior Living. Participants will receive handouts and tips on how to get started with your project. Register by June 4. Course 6583

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Active Adult Programs are for individuals Age 50+

BREAKFAST SMOOTHIES $4 Tue, Jul. 2, 8:30 a.m., Christiansburg Recreation Center Discover great recipes by combining your favorite mix of sweet juices, tangy fruits, fresh vegetables, and surprise ingredients to create easy breakfast snacks this summer. Enjoy a fun game of summer bingo and bring $1 of quarters to be used as prizes. Register by June 25. Course 6584 ICE CREAM SOCIAL - FREE Tue, Jul. 23, 1:00 p.m., Montgomery County Government Center Come out for a fun ice cream social, featuring live entertainment and fabulous door prizes to celebrate summer. We will provide the ice cream, but participants are requested to bring a topping to share. Register by July 16. Course 6585

TIME CAPSULE - $5 Thur, Jul. 25, 10:00 a.m.,

Christiansburg Recreation Center Get crafty and create your own time capsule! This capsule is a place to put personal mementos and share your hopes and dreams in a message to the future about your own life. Participants should bring 5-10 items that reflect their life including photos, coins, letters, and other objects that depict daily life in 2019. You will take the time capsule with you and secure it in a location with a designated time to be opened, or you can give it away as a really neat gift. Supplies will be provided. Register by July 18. Course 6589

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MAKE AND TAKE: ESSENTIAL OILS - $20 Fri, Aug. 2, 11:00 a.m., Christiansburg Recreation Center This workshop will allow you to experience essential oils and their ability to support you and your family through the cold, cough, and flu season. You will learn to make blends that support the immune, respiratory, and digestive systems, as well as reduce muscle pain. We will have five recipe stations set up, and an additional supply fee of $5 will apply for each roller bottle and label. Register by July 25. Course 6590

NATIONAL WATERMELON DAY - FREE Th, Aug 22, 1:00 p.m., Montgomery County Government Center, Multipurpose Room #1 Enjoy all the watermelon you can eat! This juicy, wondrous fruit is loved by the young and old alike. Watermelon is filled with Vitamins A, B6, and C, antioxidants, and potassium. It is a healthy, fat-free food with just 40 calories per cup. Additionally, Michele Hess- Dubel will discuss the benefits of volunteering, and we will enjoy a fun game of bingo with prizes to celebrate summer. Register by August 15. Course 6592 EVENING SOCIAL - FREE Wed, Sept. 18, 6:00 p.m., Christiansburg Recreation Center Enjoy a lazy summer evening with music, refreshments, and friendship on the patio. Register by September 13. Course 6593

PICNIC PARTY - $5 Mon, Sept. 23, 10:00 a.m., Mid-County Park Shelter #1

BINGO IS JUST PEACHY - $4 Tue, Aug. 13, 11:00 a.m., Christiansburg Recreation Center Come celebrate National Peach Month with us this August, and enjoy peach inspired refreshments while playing bingo. Participants should bring $1 in quarters for bingo prizes. Register by August 5. Course 6591

Let’s party! Join us for food, fun, and friends as we welcome fall. Lunch will be provided, along with lawn games, a non-cooking demo, and lots of fun. Register by September 16. Course 6594

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public safety TRIAD Programs are FREE!

TRIAD S.A.L.T. COUNCIL The Christiansburg/Montgomery TRIAD S.A.L.T. (Senior’s and Law Enforcement Working Together) Council works on various projects to benefit older adults in the community. The council meets every third Tuesday of the month at 1:30 p.m. at the Christiansburg Recreation Center. The meetings are open to all who wish to attend. For additional information contact Tammy Caldwell at 382-2349 or Kemvia Adams-Bush at 382-6975, Ext 3. TRIAD SENIOR CARE FAIR Tue, May 21, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Christiansburg Recreation Center The annual TRIAD Senior Care Fair will feature exhibitors providing information on local agencies, businesses, and organizations who provide services to seniors. Pick up safety information, freebies, register for door prize drawings, and have light refreshments. HOME SECURITY Tue, Jun 18, 1:30 p.m. Christiansburg Recreation Center The topic for the June TRIAD meeting will be home security. Local Christiansburg Police Department officers will present on ways you can protect your home and loved ones.

SENIOR CITIZENS’ POLICE ACADEMY Mon-Fri, Jul 17 - 21, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Christiansburg Recreation Center Here is your chance to learn about the day to day operations of the Christiansburg Police Department! Interested applicants may contact the Christiansburg Police Department at (540) 382-4388, or the Christiansburg Recreation Center at (540) 382-2349. All applications are subject to review and approval. This program is open to any citizen 50 years and older. Registration deadline is July 6. TRIAD SUMMER PICNIC Tue, Aug 20, 11:00 a.m., Mid-County Park Join us for lunch provided by Highland Ridge Rehab! The TRIAD Council will give a presentation, and you may meet local law enforcement and council members. Registration deadline is August 14. Course 6596 LOCK BOX PROGRAM This program is available for older adults and provides emergency first responders a way to quickly gain access into the home of participants during an emergency. If you have any questions, contact the Christiansburg Police Department Crime Prevention Specialist at (540) 382-3131.

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trips and tours TOUR POLICIES Registration Register in person,

time of inquiry, request to be place on the waiting list. If a vacancy becomes available, participants will be notified and given seven days to submt the fee. Refund For a full refund, cancellations must be made prior to the registration deadline, unless a substitute is provided or vacancy can be filled from the Wait List or if tickets have been purchased. Refunds are automatic if a tour is canceled. Medicine Participants should travel with at least a 24-hour supply of medication in the event of a return delay due to inclement weather or other circumstance. We reserve the right to have program flexibility.

by mail, or phone. Payment must be made at the time of registration. In-person registration can be made at the Montgomery County Government Center Parks & Recreation Office, located at 755 Roanoke St., Suite 1E, Christiansburg. Confirmation Upon registration, participants will receive a confirmation of dates and times. Those who are registered will be notififed in a tour is canceled. Deadline A deadline is set to secure tickets. If the minimum number of particpants is not met, the tour will be canceled. Wait List If a tour is full at the

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PICK-UP LOCATIONS Please note that all return times are approximate. trips and tours

Trips and tours participants may park in designated locations at the Montgomery County Government Center ( MCGC ) in Christiansburg and First & Main Shopping Center ( F&M) in Blacksburg. Parking locations are indicated on the maps provided. (Note: Not to scale). Individual trip listings indicate pick-up and drop-off times for each location.

MCGC PARKING

F&M PARKING

 DOWNTOWN CHRISTIANSBURG INTERSTATE 81 

 DOWNTOWN BLACKSBURG CHRISTIANSBURG 

ROANOKE STREET (460 BUS.)

S. MAIN STREET

ZOE’S KITCHEN

MONTGOMERY CO. GOVERNMENT

READING ROAD

CENTER (MCGC)

EL RODEO

CHINQUAPIN TRAIL

AVELINO’S

IMPERIAL STREET

SAKE HOUSE

BULL & BONES

RESIDENTIAL AREA

Parking for MCGC pick-up

Parking for F&M pick-up

PARKING

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historic rock church built by Robert Childress. Doyle Lawson is an accomplished mandolin player, vocalist, and producer, and together the group is the current reigning International Bluegrass Music Association Vocal Group of the Year. Dinner is on your own at Mickie G’s Bistro in Floyd following the concert. Participants should have lunch prior to departure. Register by May 13. Course 6601 Location Pick-up Return F&M 12:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. MCGC 1:00 p.m 8:00 p.m. ANIMAL PARK - $23 Thur, Jun 13 Fort Chiswell Animal Park On this fun and unique experience, you will travel on the Safari Bus through the animal park and have the opportunity to interact with and feed animals from six continents, including their latest addition - a baby giraffe! Lunch is on your own at Bob Evans Restaurant. We will also take an afternoon drive to Big Walker Mountain, where on a clear day you can see five states from the lookout tower. Register by June 6. Course 6602 Location Pick-up Return F&M 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. MCGC 9:00 a.m 4:00 p.m.

SHREK, THE MUSICAL - $47 Thur, Jun 6, Barter Theatre Follow a fairy tale adventure with Shrek, his sidekick Donkey, Princess Fiona, and Lord Farquaad at the Barter Theater. This Tony award- winning musical promises magic from the costumes to the music and sets. Shrek finds himself on a journey to rescue the feisty princess Fiona with his witty and sarcastic friend, Donkey. Lunch is on your own preceding the production at Bob Evans Restaurant. Register by May 13. Course 6600 Location Pick-up Return F&M 9:30 a.m. 7:00 p.m. MCGC 10:00 a.m 6:30 p.m. DOYLE LAWSON AND QUICKSILVER - $32 Sun, Jun 9, Slate Mountain Evangelical Presbyterian Church This unique afternoon concert is part of the Mountains of Music Homecoming. The venue is a

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