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Special Events

Volunteer Fair (All ages)

Make a difference in your community! Learn more about the different volunteer opportunities offered by High Point Parks & Recreation at this event. Returning volunteers can enter our raffle drawing for a few special prizes. For more information, please call 336.883.3477. Roy B. Culler, Jr. Senior Center Saturday, November 19, 1 - 3 p.m. Free

Holiday Craft Bazaar (All ages)

Calling all shoppers! It's the perfect opportunity to find a special gift for that "hard-to-shop-for" person on your list! Browse items including: • Holiday decorations • Teacher's gifts • Toys • Wood crafts • Sewn items • Jewelry Meet Santa Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. - noon! Food truck on-site both days of the event. Oakview Recreation Center Saturday, Dec. 3, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, 1 - 5 p.m. Free for shoppers $20 per vendor, includes one table $5 each for additional tables $75 per food vendor for both days WinterFest 2022 (All ages)

Celebrate the beginning of the winter season with the entire family! Santa will even join us for a very special appearance! Event will include: • Light displays • Food vendors • Train & carousel rides • Inflatables • Holiday music DJ • Game truck We invite you to bring non-perishable food items to donate upon entry and enjoy festive lights and decorations. High Point City Lake Park Saturday, December 10, 3 - 7 p.m. Free to attend, $5 all-you-can-ride amusements Senior Health Fair (Ages 50+)

This annual event links adults age 50+ with multiple community agencies providing screenings, resources and information that are important to them. Each participating agency provides health or community information, giveaways and door prizes. Register at the Senior Center or call 336.883.3584 for more information. Roy B. Culler, Jr. Senior Center Monday, October 31, 2 - 3 p.m. Free

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Cookie Creations (Ages 5 - 12)

Get in the holiday spirit with cookies and hot chocolate! Participants can come decorate cookies and sip hot chocolate while listening to holiday tunes! Deep River Recreation Center Wednesday, December 14, 6 - 7 p.m. $5 per participant High Point Parks & Recreation Esports (All ages)

Calling all gamers! We have teamed up with L.E.A.P. to bring you a recreational online gaming experience. Download the Mission Control app and select us as your league. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, join leagues with friends across the city or state and compete in your favorite online games to be crowned High Point's Esports Champion! For more information, call Kimili Long at 336.883.3504. Southside Recreation Center $10 per participant for marquee leagues/tournaments Non-marquee leagues/tournaments will vary in participant fee from no charge up to $10 for participation. Quarterly Big Fish Tournament

Try and catch the biggest fish in the lake! We'll keep a display board keeping track of the weights in the marina; prizes are awarded each quarter for the biggest catfish, crappie and bass. Grand prizes will be awarded at the end of the year! Registration is required before catching the fish. Participants can register once for the whole year at any time. High Point City Lake Park Now - Dec. 31 Free Esports NBA 2K23 Winter League (Ages 12+)

High Point Parks & Recreation Esports is once again bringing you an opportunity to prove who is the best gamer in the city! Our NBA 2K23 Esports Winter League is back and better than ever, so grab your friends, teammates and co-workers and register through the Mission Control app or website. Registration is available for High Point Parks & Recreation's Teen and Adult leagues, and prizes will be awarded for first and second place. For more information and registration, contact Kimili Long at 336.883.3504 or kimili.long@highpointnc.gov Southside Recreation Center Mondays & Wednesdays, Oct. 3 - Dec. 14, 7 - 8 p.m. $10 per league High Point Youth Council (Grades 8 - 12)

The High Point Youth Council strives to make our community a more enjoyable place for its youth through a wide variety of educational, social, recreational and service learning projects. Participation in HPYC provides a unique opportunity to build leadership skills, learn organizational and administrative skills, enhance personal skills and become a member of an exciting organization! For more information, please email the Youth Council Advisors at hpyouthcouncil@highpointnc.gov. Washington Terrace Community Center Mondays, October 3 - May 8, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. $15 membership fee

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Chess Club for Teens (Ages 13 - 17)

Looking for a challenge? Whether you’ve been playing for years or have never seen a chess board, please stop by and see what our youth chess club has to offer! Learn the rules and strategies of this popular game and test your skills against others. Southside Recreation Center Mondays & Wednesdays, Aug. 22 - Dec. 14, 6 - 7:30 p.m. Free

Chess Club (Ages 18+)

Looking for a challenge? Whether you've been playing for years or are a beginner, here's an opportunity to enhance your skills as we focus on the rules and strategies of this classic game. Southside Recreation Center Fridays, October 7 - December 9, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free

Women are Made (WAM) (Ages 20+)

Women build friendships and empower themselves (and each other) by gathering to share ideas, experiences, hope and support. Once a month, WAM will offer guest speakers and open discussions on a variety of issues over brunch as participants enjoy fellowship and gain knowledge and confidence. Morehead Recreation Center Saturdays, Oct. 15, Nov. 19, Dec. 17, 1 - 3 p.m. Free

Double Dutch Fitness Club (Ages 30+)

Tone up, burn calories and relive some great childhood memories! If you're over age 30 and jumped Double Dutch when you were growing up (or even turned the rope!), come join our new High Point group and get in a fun workout. Washington Terrace Community Center Tuesdays, October 4 - December 27, 6 - 7 p.m. Free Active Living Every Day (Ages 50+)

A certified instructor will lead you through this program, focused on ways to be active every day: at work, at home and even on vacation. We will learn and practice behavior change skills such as goal setting, self-monitoring and social support. Roy B. Culler, Jr. Senior Center Tuesdays, October 4 - December 13, 2 - 3 p.m. Free

Listen Up! Mystery Stories and Literary Hour (Ages 50+)

The Senior Center will stream Mystery Stories and the Literary Hour, provided by the NC Reading Service to assist people with visual impairments and keep them connected. This program will be available in-house at the center, as well as virtually through a registered participant's phone, desktop computer or tablet. Please contact the Senior Center at 336.883.3584 to register or get more information on this unique opportunity! Roy B. Culler, Jr. Senior Center Thurdays, Oct. 6 - Dec. 29, 1:30 - 3 p.m. Mystery Stories 1:30 - 2 p.m., Literary Hour 2 - 3 p.m Free

Resources and Program Presentation for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing, DHHS (Ages 50+)

This session covers resources and services that support and promote independent living for people who are deaf, hard of hearing or deaf-blind. Equipment and devices that support these services will be on display, and there will be free giveaways and information for attendees to take home. Roy B. Culler, Jr. Senior Center Friday, October 14, 2:30 - 3 p.m. Free

Tablet Basics (Ages 50+)

Technology changes quickly! During our session, we will discuss what to look for when purchasing a new tablet, as well as tablet memory, storage and maintenance. We'll also learn how to customize tablets, install and open apps and cast a tablet to another device. Roy B. Culler, Jr. Senior Center Mondays, Oct. 17 - Nov. 21, 1 - 2:30 p.m. $12 per person ages 50 - 64, $10 per person ages 65+