Spring 2013 PLAY Magaazine by Roanoke Parks and Recreation

SPRING 2013 www.playroanoke.com

t, e Ary!” r i p s “In ire Pla Insp As the Roanoke Valley’s oldest and only Nationally Accredited park and recreation agency, it is the responsibility of Roanoke Parks and Recreation to connect you with endless, exciting recreation opportunities throughout the region and beyond.

SPRING 2013

table of contents MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR 3 ATHLETICS & AQUATICS 5 Youth Athletics 5 Adult Athletics 8 Aquatics 10 COMMUNITY RECREATION 12 Fitness and Wellness 12 Personal Enrichment 16 Adult Personal Enrichment 16 Youth Personal Enrichment 23 Youth Development 26 Trips and Tours 28 DOWNTOWN EVENTS 30 SUMMER CAMP PREVIEW 35 Athletic and Aquatic Camps 35 Community Recreation Camps 37 Outdoor Education Camps 40 OUTDOOR EDUCATION 43 Nature 43 Outdoor Recreation Competitions & Events 45 Outdoor Adventure 47 PLAYROANOKE.COM 51 THE PLAY STORE 53 Registration FORM 55

Facility Information Eureka Center: 853-2675 Garden City Center: 853-2778 Grandin Court Center: 853-2446 Main Office: 853-2236 Mill Mountain Discovery Center: 853-1236 Mountain View Center: 853-2679 Norwich Venture Center: 853-2846 Preston Center: 853-2770 ADA and the Roanoke Parks and Recreation System Roanoke Parks and Recreation welcomes participants with disabilities into all department programs. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide adaptation or accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities for all programs, including alternative formats for printed materials. Contact Parks and Recreation staff at 853-2236 at least two weeks prior to the event or class to request reasonable accommodations to participate in the programs. Therapeutic Recreation Services of the Roanoke Valley We co-sponsor therapeutic programs offered by Therapeutic Recreation Services of the Roanoke Valley. Qualified individuals may participate in the county-sponsored recreation programs for individuals with developmental disabilities, psychiatric disabilities, visual impairments, and head injury related disabilities. The office is located at 3738 Brambleton Ave. For more information, please call 772-7529, ext. 2. Clean and Green Roanoke Parks and Recreation supports the City of Roanokeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Clean and Green initiative by printing this publication on 100% recycled paper.

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“Without art, the crudeness of reality would make the world unbearable.” Enjoy Life’s Memorable Moments!

Steve Buschor, Director

Roanoke Parks and Recreation publishes PLAY four times each year. It is printed by Nittany Valley Offset and is available at the Parks and Rec Administration office, or online at www.playroanoke.com.

Art is truly in the eye of the beholder and it takes many forms, performing arts, visual, musical, or written. You may have noticed that over the course of the past few years the Parks and Recreation Department has intentionally embraced the arts and attempted to provide art experiences in parks, along greenways, and in our program offerings. With the continuation of these efforts, citizens will see art incorporated in the new Elmwood Park design found in the proposed Artwalk and the erection of a new Amphitheater built and designed to accommodate a very wide variety of art experiences from the visual to the performing and everything in between. We are continuing to nurture our partnerships with like minded providers of art and hope to bring memorable art experiences to neighborhood parks and greenways around the city. Art provides us the opportunity to explore; it stimulates our senses and emotions and allows us to think creatively and it inspires. Keeping in mind the profound words of George Bernard Shaw,

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Roanoke Parks and Recreation 215 Church Avenue Room 303 Roanoke, VA 24011 Phone: 853-2236 Fax: 853-1287 E-mail: parksrec@roanokeva.gov Hours: 8 a.m.–5 p.m., M–F

Inspire art, inspire play!

MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR

you can play too!

VARIOUS

Dates

Region III – South City Knights

Youth Baseball/ Girls’ Softball Course # n/a

contact your director

CALL

(6–17) As partners with the volunteer-operated Recreation Clubs, Roanoke Parks and Recreation is offering spring baseball and softball for city youth. Practices begin mid-March and games begin in April. The age cut-off for participants is May 1 of the current season (2012) with the following exception: 5-year-olds must have turned 6 on or before Dec. 31, 2012. Contact the Recreation Club Athletic Director in the region in which you live to register. For info contact Nat Franklin (baseball) or Amanda Mangum (softball) at 853-2236.

344-6902

Linda Smith

798-4619 (Asst. AD)

Brandon Kincer

ATHLETICS

Youth Athletics

Region IV– South City Knights Scot Sutherland

520-3573 (Baseball)

Mark Ayles

312-0023 (Softball)

Youth Baseball/Softball Divisions Tee Ball

6&7

Coach Pitch

Pee Wee

9 & 10

Little League

11 & 12

Junior League

13 & 14

Senior League

15–17

Girls’ Softball

U8, U10, U12, U16

REGION I

581

REGION II

Geraldine Reid Sandy Bond

345-8768

REGION IV 220

345-9367 (Asst. AD)

Region II – Williamson Road 366-1078

Dwayne Wade

344-7559 (Asst. AD)

As partners with the volunteeroperated recreation clubs, Roanoke Parks and Recreation seeks to provide a variety of organized sports for all city youth for little or no cost.

N E

W S

Shelby Bryant

REGION III

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Region I – Star City

ATHLETICS

APRIL

NFL Youth Flag Football Course # below

9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

APRIL

$45

(5–17) Roanoke youth have yet another option to stay conditioned and active this spring with the Roanoke Valley’s only NFL sanctioned flag football league. Participant’s age on Sept. 1, 2013 will determine their age division for this program. All divisions are co-ed and open to both city and non-city residents. Course No.

Ages Day Sa 5–7 Sa 8–10 Sa 11–13 Sa 14–17 Location: River’s Edge-South Field 4. Register by March 13. 3456 3457 3459 3460

Instructional Programs and Clinics MARCH

Midnight Basketball Course # 3568

7 p.m.–midnight

(14–17, Co-ed) Come out and shoot some hoops until midnight. The program will allow youth to play three on three or five on five basketball games. Adult supervision is provided. Location: Eureka Center. Register by March 5.

SPRING 2013

VARIOUS

Dates

Junior Striders Course # n/a

call for time

CALL

(10–17) Join the well-established Striders Running Club for runs through the scenic Roanoke Valley. The striders participate in several distance running events and have several organized daily running groups. For more information contact Amy Rockhill at 982-8390.

MLB Pitch, Hit & Run Competition Course # n/a

noon–1 p.m.

FREE

(7–14) The official skills competition of Major League Baseball is back! The Pitch, Hit & Run competition provides youth across the county an opportunity to showcase their skills in an exciting baseball competition. Boys and Girls compete separately. For more information, visit www.playroanoke.com/athletics. Registration will be taken the day of the event only from 11 a.m. to noon. Location: Jackson Park Baseball Diamond. Register day of the event. VARIOUS

Dates

Youth Tennis Lessons Course # below

6–7 p.m.

$50

(6–12 Beginner, 8–16 Intermediate) Beginner Lessons are for players with little or no knowledge of tennis. This class will introduce students to basic strokes, court positioning and the scoring system. Lessons emphasize skill development, fitness and include games and/or match play. Intermediate Lessons are for players already familiar with the basic strokes used in tennis. Special emphasis will be placed on court coverage, positioning, stroke development. Lessons will include games and/or match play for eight total sessions. Course No. 3481 (Beginner) 3486 (Intermediate) 3485 (Beginner) 3487 (Intermediate)

Date May 1–May 29 May 7–May 30 June 3–June 26 June 4–June 27

Days M,W T,Th M,W T,Th

Location: Crystal Spring Park. Register one week prior to the start date.

Want!

Start Smart Tennis On Demand! Course # n/a

pick a time

VARIOUS

$45

(5–7) Start Smart Tennis prepares children and their parents for organized tennis without the threat of competition or the fear of getting hurt. Age appropriate equipment is used in teaching ground strokes, serving, volleying and running/agility. Held on six consecutive occasions, the exercises become increasingly difficult as the class progresses and the children show improvement.

Dates

http://bit.ly/TENNIS1. Location: Fishburn Elementary Gymnasium. http://bit.ly/TENNIS3. Location: Monterrey Elementary Gymnasium. http://bit.ly/TENNIS4. Location: Morningside Elementary Gymnasium.

Dates

Start Smart Baseball Course # below

6–6:45 p.m.

$45

(3–5, with parent or guardian) This is a developmentally appropriate program for children and their parents. Children will learn throwing, catching, batting, running, and agility while spending quality time with their parents as they progress through the exercises. Date

Days

3472

April 2–May 7

March 15

3476

April 4–May 9

March 15

3478

May 13–May 29

M,W

April 26

T,Th

April 26

Course No.

Date

3465

April 13

3466

April 20

3467

April 27

3468 May 11 Location: Patrick Henry High School Track. Register by the Sunday prior to the program date. MAY

Hershey’s Track & Field Meet Course # n/a

10–11:30 a.m.

FREE

(9–14) Roanoke Parks and Recreation is hosting the Hershey’s Track & Field Meet again for 2013. Everyone is encouraged to do their best no matter what their skill level. It’s a day of fun and fitness featuring events such as running, jumping and throwing. Please call 853-1111 to register. Location: William Fleming High School Track. Register by May 10.

3479 May 14–May 30 Location: Maher Field, River’s Edge North.

10 a.m.–noon

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Course No.

Course # below

(9–14) Youth will gain experience and knowledge of different track events. Participants with no experience can find their niche while those more familiar with the sport can practice their sprints and/or long distance running. All participants will work with a knowledgeable coach to prepare for our annual Hershey’s Track & Field Meet!

http://bit.ly/TENNIS2. Location: Westside Elementary Gymnasium.

VARIOUS

Star City Track

ATHLETICS

WHEN YOU

ATHLETICS

VARIOUS

Dates

Star City Wrestling Course # below

VARIOUS

6–7 p.m.

(7–17) Participants will benefit from this quality wrestling program by staying active and learning discipline through a curriculum set by experienced high school wrestling coaches. Participants will learn all of the technical skills necessary to develop and advance through the program. This program is open to all skill levels, including beginners, and will meet twice a week for four weeks. Course No.

Start Date

Days

3483

April 2–25

T, Th

March 29

3484 May 7–30 T, Th Location: Raleigh Court Elementary Gymnasium.

May 3

Adult Athletics APRIL

SPRING 2013

Adult Flag Football Course # 3488

TBD

$350/team

(18+) The Roanoke Valley’s only Virginia Flag Football Association (VFFA) sanctioned league is back again. Teams will have the opportunity to participate in our first official spring league. Games are played on Sunday afternoons for eight weeks. Location: River’s Edge South Fields 3 and 4. Register by March 29.

Dates

Adult Spring Softball Course # see below

varies

VARIES

Sign your team up or get on our “Need a Player” list for the city’s largest adult athletic program! Teams play 10 regular season games plus tournament play. Games begin April 22. Register by March 24. An additional $25 late fee will be added after the initial registration end date. No registrations after March 31. Course No. 3090 Men’s (18+ Upper) Location: Huff Lane Park.

Teams 16

Days M,W

Fee $350/team

Course No. 3089 Men’s (18+ Lower) Location: Wasena Park.

Teams 16

Days M,W

Fee $350/team

Course No. 3088 Men’s (18+ Lower) Location: Fallon Park.

Teams 8

Days M,W

Fee $350/team

Course No. Teams 3087 Men’s Church (16+ Upper) 8 Location: Fallon Park.

Days T, Th

Fee $335/team

Course No. Teams 3086 Men’s Church (16+ Lower) 16 Location: Wasena Park.

Days T, Th

Fee $335/team

Course No. 3082 Co-ed (18+ Lower) Location: River’s Edge Park.

Days T, Th

Fee $335/team

Teams 8

Teams 16

Days T, Th

Fee $335/team

Course No. 3079 Co-ed (18+ Upper) Location: Norwich Park.

Teams 8

Days T, Th

Fee $335/team

Course No. 3083 Women’s (16+) Location: River’s Edge Park.

Teams 8

Days T, Th

Fee $335/team

VARIOUS

Dates

Adult Tennis Lessons Course # see below

7–8 p.m.

Date

Course # see below

$60

see below

$10

(18+) Do you think you are the fastest man or woman in the valley? If so, come out and prove it in this first annual 100 meter sprint race. Winners will receive an award and bragging rights! Course No.

Time

3462 (Women’s Heat)

Noon

3463 (Men’s Heat) 12:30 p.m. Location: William Fleming High School Track. Register by May 10. VARIOUS

(17+) Learn the game of tennis or improve your existing skills. Roanoke Parks and Recreation offers tennis lessons to active individuals who want a nice workout while striving to improve their game. Participants receive eight lessons total. Course No.

Fastest In the Valley Race

MAY

Dates

Adult Basketball Open Gym Course # below

2–5 p.m.

$15

(18+) Mark your calendar, Sundays are a great time get out of the house and play basketball. Registering in advance will guarantee you a spot to play every week at open gym. Games will be played to 11 or a 20 minute maximum, whichever comes first.

Days

Course No.

Start Date

June 2–30

June 29

May 1–May 29

M,W

3475 (Intermediate)

May 7–May 30

T,Th

3498

July 7–28

July 27

3474 (Beginner)

June 3–June 26

M,W

3501

Aug. 4–25

Aug. 24

3477 (Intermediate)

June 4–June 27

T,Th

Location: Eureka Center.

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3473 (Beginner)

3496

Location: Crystal Spring Park. Register one week prior to the start date.

ATHLETICS

Course No. 3080 Co-ed (18+ Lower) Location: Huff Lane Park.

ATHLETICS

VARIOUS

Dates

Adult Kickball League (Co-Ed) Course # see below

6–10 p.m.

$155

(18+) Register your team today for Roanoke’s only adult kickball league. Rules are similar to both baseball and softball with a maximum of 10 players on the field. Teams are guaranteed eight (8) regular season games and a single elimination tournament. Each game lasts one hour. Space is limited to the first 32 teams. Practices begin June 24 and games begin July 8. Course No. 3796

Start Date July 8

Days M, W

3795

July 9

T, Th

June 27

Location: River’s Edge Sports Complex South.

Aquatics Swim Lessons

(All Ages) No matter what your age or your swimming ability, swim lessons increase safety in and around the water. Roanoke City Parks and Recreation offers swim lessons to participants, ages six months through adults. JUNE

SPRING 2013

The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson Course # 3489

10 a.m.

FREE

(All Ages) The nation’s top water safety and training organizations are joining forces to build awareness about the vital importance of teaching children to swim to help prevent drowning. On June 18, water parks, pools, and other aquatic facilities around the globe will host local World’s Largest Swim Lessons simultaneously in an attempt to build awareness and break the Guinness World Record. (Registration begins at 10 a.m. Event begins promptly at 11 a.m.) Location: Washington Park Pool. Register by the day of the event.

COMMUNITY RECREATION

Fitness and Wellness We encourage you to try any of our Fitness and Wellness programs by participating in one class before registering to see if it’s the right fit!

Class rating system Low intensity, low-impact class. Movements are slow and precise with no high-impact moves such as jumping, running, bouncing, etc. This class level is appropriate for all fitness levels. Moderate intensity, low-impact class. This class does not contain high-impact moves such as jumping and running; however, some exercises will be intense requiring some muscular strength and endurance. This class level is appropriate for active participants at beginning, intermediate or advanced fitness levels.

SPRING 2013

Moderate/high-intensity, moderate/high-impact class. A mixture of slow, controlled movements with fast paced more intense moves including some low jumping and bouncing. This class level is designed for intermediate to advanced fitness levels. High-intensity/high-impact class. Movements are intense and require the ability to perform high-impact moves like lifting heavier weight, jumping, sprinting and running. This class level is designed for advanced fitness levels.

VARIOUS

Dates

Aquatic Fitness Course # see below

see below

VARIES

(18+) If you experience joint or back discomfort, have an existing injury or disability or just love the water, then aquatic fitness is the exercise program for you! Swimmers and non-swimmers can get a great cardio workout, shape and tone muscles, reduce stress and socialize with friends old and new. Pool shoes are recommended. Water barbells or swim gloves are optional but are highly recommended. Course No. Dates Time Fee Register by: 3377 March 4–29 7–8 a.m. $23 March 11 3379 April 1–26 7–8 a.m. $23 April 8 3381 April 29–May 31* 7–8 a.m. $26 May 6 3383 March 4–29 8–9 a.m. $23 March 11 3385 April 1–26 8–9 a.m. $23 April 8 3387 April 29–May 31* 8–9 a.m. $26 May 6 Location: Gator Aquatic Center. Classes are M,W,F. *Two extra classes. No classes May 27. VARIOUS

Dates

Age Wave Aquatics Course # see below

7:30–8:30 a.m.

VARIES

(18+) This program offers an aquatic exercise workout with lap swimming incorporated into the class. This combination will get you toned and increase your cardio capacity. If you’ve wanted to start swimming laps, Age Wave Aquatics is a good start for you! Students will progress at their own pace. Kickboards will be provided. Pool shoes are recommended for the workout portion.

Dates

Fee

3390

March 5–28

$18

March 7

3391

April 2–25

$18

April 4

3392

April 30–May 30*

$22

May 2

Location: Gator Aquatic Center. Classes are T,Th. *Two extra classes. VARIOUS

Dates

Zumba Fitness Party–1 or 2 Nights! Course # see below

5:30–6:30 p.m.

VARIES

Days

Fee

3369

March 4–27

M or W

$25

March 11

3373

March 4–27

M, W

$30

March 11

3370

April 1–24

M or W

$25

April 8

3374

April 1–24

M, W

$30

April 8

3371

April 29–May 29*

M or W

$27

May 27

3375 April 29–May 29* M, W $33 May 27 Location: Mountain View Center. *This session has one extra class. There will be no class on May 27.

Dates

Zumba – Garden City Style! Course # see below

11:30 a.m.

$25

(18+) Zumba is a Latin-inspired dance fitness class that incorporates Latin and international music and dance movements, creating a dynamic, exciting and effective fitness system! The class combines fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body using an aerobic and fitness approach. The cardio-based dance movements are easy to follow. People of any fitness level and any age can join in the fun! Four weekend sessions are a great way to get your exercise in! Taught by instructor Patricia Placona. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Course No. Dates 3408 March 2–23 3409 March 30–April 20 3409 April 27–May 18 Location: Garden City Center. VARIOUS

Dates

Pilates Course # see below

5:45–6:45 p.m.

VARIES

(18+) This mat-work class will radically change your body by strengthening and toning muscles, increasing flexibility, agility, economy of motion, and improving posture and balance. No matter what your age or fitness level is, it will work for you. Come find out for yourself!

Course No. Dates Days Fee Register by: 3398 March 5–28 T, Th $27 March 12 3399 April 2–25 T, Th $27 April 9 3400 April 30–May 30* T, Th $31 May 7 Location: Grandin Court Center. *This session has two extra classes. There will be no class on May 27.

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Course No.

VARIOUS

COMMUNITY RECREATION

Course No.

COMMUNITY RECREATION

VARIOUS

Dates

Gentle Yoga Course # see below

VARIOUS

10–11:15 a.m.

$50

(50+) If you are at the age where you feel your flexibility has gone the way of all things youthful, you will enjoy this new gentle yoga class designed specifically for seniors. We will be using chairs and other props. The class will include balance and weight-bearing poses as well as poses to increase the ability to physically navigate the world we live in as we get older. Please wear loose clothing.

Course # see below

6:30–7:30 p.m.

VARIES

(18+) Just as variety in color, plant types and aromas give gardens their true beauty, fitness classes are enriched by a variety of people, exercises and routines. Experience it all in this versatile, low-impact fitness class that offers step, dance and kickboxing aerobics with a touch of strength training to transform your workout and your body! Course No.

Dates

Days

Fee

Dates

Day

3365

March 4–27

M,W

$28

March 11

3402

March 19–April 16

March 12

3366

April 1–24

M,W

$28

April 8

VARIOUS

Dates

April 16

Basic Yoga Course # see below

3367 April 29–May 29* M,W $30 May 6 Location: Garden City Center. *This session has one extra class. VARIOUS

6–7:15 p.m.

$50

(18+) This class is for any experience level. The instructor will present the basics that are common throughout most yoga classes. We will work on simple poses and simple breathing techniques to stretch and strengthen all major muscles and joints, as well as develop relaxation in the entire body. Please wear loose clothing. SPRING 2013

Garden Cardio

Course No.

3403 April 23–May 21 T Location: Grandin Court Baptist Church MAC.

Dates

Basic Fitness Course # see below

9–10 a.m.

$15

(13+) Have you ever wanted to get in shape but just don’t know where to start? Then come to Vic Thomas Park for a no pressure, just get moving fitness class. This is a basic class using movement and body weight exercises. We are here to encourage you to make a healthy lifestyle change.

Course No.

Dates

Day

Course No.

Dates

Days

3405

March 21–April 18

March 14

3561

March 9–30

March 4

April 18

3562

April 6–27

April 1

3563

May 4–25

April 29

3406 April 25–May 23 Th Location: Grandin Court Baptist Church MAC.

Location: Vic Thomas Park.

8-16

Boot Camp Challenge Course # 3800

6–7 p.m.

VARIOUS

$160

(18+) Boot Camp Challenge is a unique program that includes all fitness levels from beginner to the extremely fit and those with injuries. The six week camps are great because they offer nutritional advice and support and there’s a PT test the first and last day of camp so you can see your progress. Participants will need their own mats and are encouraged to bring a water bottle. Please download all of the forms (www.playroanoke.com) or call 853-2236 to request copies. You will need to bring with you to the first class. Class meets M, W, Th. Location: Eureka Center. Register by April 8. VARIOUS

Dates

P90X2 Course # 3784

see below

$69 / month

Ferguson Fitness brings you the follow-up to our highly successful P90X Roanoke. P90X2 is the result of two years of research and development conducted by a team of leading experts in fitness. Ferguson Fitness certified trainers will bring you cutting edge workouts derived from both P90X and P90X2 to give you the extreme results you are looking for. P90X2’s 12 new workouts will help you train like an athlete. P90X Certified Personal Trainers from Ferguson Fitness will demonstrate each move for those just getting started. Time 5:30–6:30 a.m. 6:30–7:30 p.m. 5:30–6:30 a.m. 6:30–7:30 p.m. 5:30–6:30 a.m. 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Course # see below

see below

$69 / month

This program offers challenging, effective and fun workouts in beautiful outdoor settings such as River’s Edge, Roanoke River Greenway and Mill Mountain Park. No matter what your level of physical fitness, our nationally certified instructors will ensure you burn the most fat and have the most fun possible without getting injured. The type of exercises will vary but you can expect circuit training, strength training, cardio, jump-rope, obstacle courses, and much more. Dates

Days

Time

April 16–May 11

T–Th

5:30–6:30 a.m.

T–Th

6:30–7:30 p.m.

May 14–June 8

June 11–July 6

July 5–Aug. 3

8:30–9:30 a.m.

T–Th

5:30–6:30 a.m.

T–Th

6:30–7:30 p.m.

8:30–9:30 a.m.

T–Th

5:30–6:30 a.m.

T–Th

6:30–7:30 p.m.

8:30–9:30 a.m.

T–Th

5:30–6:30 a.m.

T–Th

6:30–7:30 p.m.

8:30–9:30 a.m.

Location: Norwich Venture Center.

Days M,W,F M,W,F May 13–June 7 M,W,F M,W,F June 10–July 5 M,W,F M,W,F Location: Norwich Venture Center.

Star City Boot Camp

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Dates April 15–May 10

Dates

COMMUNITY RECREATION

APRIL-MAY

COMMUNITY RECREATION

ALWAYS

Ongoing

Mixed Martial Arts Training Course # 3790

7–8 p.m.

$50/ month

Unlike many other types of fitness programs, these MMA workouts target three aspects of physical conditioning. It starts with specialized “Round 30” conditioning which is high-intensity volume interval training. It helps you to train like a fighter, develop real world strength and stamina and learn how to maximize one without sacrificing the other. You’ll also develop techniques from Thai Boxing and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu which will teach you the art of striking with the hands, elbows, legs, and knees in addition to effective self-defense and offense when the fight hits the ground. Location: Norwich Venture Center. Classes are Monday to Friday. ALWAYS

Ongoing

Dawg Squad Workout Membership Course # membership

see below

VARIES

SPRING 2013

Mix power, explosion, balance, isolation, endurance and flexibility to utilize all the body has to offer. It’s not about the program or the workout, it’s about the group. The real accountability comes from being a part of something bigger than you. You’ll learn that you’re capable of doing things that your mind tells you not to do. When your mind says “can’t,” the Dawg Squad shows you that your body is saying “can.” Days M, W, F

Time 6–7 a.m. 7–8 p.m. 8–9 a.m. noon–1 p.m.

Fee $149/ month $139/ 6 months $129/ 12 months

Personal Enrichment Adult Personal Enrichment VARIOUS

First Friday Fiddlin’ at Mountain View

Dates Course # see below

10 a.m.–1 p.m.

FREE

(All) It’s a foot-tapping good time when the fiddlers show up at Mountain View! We’ll have fun playing, singing and listening to country and bluegrass music. Meet new friends and bring your lunch! Please call 853-2679 to RSVP. Course No.

Dates

3493

March 1

3494

April 5

3495 Location: Mountain View Center. VARIOUS

Dates

May 3

Music at Morningside Course # see below

2–4 p.m.

FREE

(All) Join us for a great time playing, singing and listening to country and bluegrass music. Bring a snack to share with your new friends. Please call 853-2679 to RSVP. Sessions are held the fourth Tuesday of each month. Course No.

Dates

3433

March 26

3434

April 23

3435 May 28 Location: Morningside Manor. No deadline to register.

Dates

Line Dancing–Fun & Fitness Course # see below

6:30–8 p.m.

VARIOUS

$25

(18+) You’ll burn calories, tone and strengthen your body, reduce stress, and meet new people as you learn a wide variety of line dances such as hip hop, country, rhythm & blues! Line dance is a fun way to improve your health–and you won’t even know you’re getting fit! No partner or previous dance experience needed. Course No.

Dates

3416

March 7–28

Feb. 28

3417

April 4–25

March 28

3418 May 2–23 Location: Mountain View Center. VARIOUS

Dates

6–8 p.m.

$25

Course No.

Dates

Day

3437

March 4–25

Feb. 28

3438

April 1–22

March 28

3439

April 29–May 20

April 25

6–8 p.m.

$16

Course No.

Dates

Day

3441

March 11–25

March 7

3442

April 8–23

April 14

3443 May 6–20 Location: Garden City Center.

May 2

APRIL

All-Day Sewing Course # 3508

9 a.m.–5 p.m.

$35

(14+) Do you need to find time in your busy schedule to finish all those sewing projects that are taking up space in your closet? Pack up your projects and join us for a full day of sewing! You will have uninterrupted time to focus on your work. You may not finish it but you will be well on your way. Our instructor will be on hand to help work you through any stumbling blocks. We promise it will be fun hanging out with other sewing folks! Please bring your sewing machine and necessary items with you. Location: Garden City Center. Register by April 15.

Location: Garden City Center.

Course # see below

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(18+) Learn the basics of sewing, how to read a pattern, what fabric to use, and much more! Bring your own portable sewing machine to learn all about its features. Fabric and accessories are not included in the class fee and will need to be purchased on your own after the first class. Class size limited to eight participants so register early.

Stitch ‘n’ Sew

(18+) We recreate the concept of the sewing circle with this special drop-in concept of Stitch ‘n’ Sew. Bring your sewing projects to this informal gathering of stitchers and get your mending done! You’ll need your own portable sewing machine. Our Sewing Instructor, Linda Wirt, will be on hand to assist with any stitching dilemmas you may have. Stitch ‘n’ Sew will be held during the regular Basics of Sewing class so you’ll be in good company to pick up a few sewing tips.

April 25

Basics of Sewing Course # see below

Dates

COMMUNITY RECREATION

VARIOUS

COMMUNITY RECREATION

MARCH

6-27

Adobe Lightroom 4 Course # 3497

7–8:30 p.m.

MAY

$35

(18+) This class will cover the basics of Lightroom 4. Students will learn about photography workflow, digital development and processing digital images, working with metadata and much more. Students will need to provide their own laptop computer and copy of Lightroom 4 (Lightroom 3 users are also welcome). General computer knowledge is necessary. Location: TBA. Register by Feb. 27. MARCH

7-28

Rudiments of Drawing Course # 3507

2–4 p.m.

$35

(18+) Have you always wanted to learn to draw? Interested in brushing up on your techniques? Explore line, composition light and shadow in this weekly class. Please bring suggested supplies: large drawing pad (newsprint), 11 x 14 or larger; kneaded eraser; soft pencils (charcoal, ebony, conte or charcoal sticks; preferably black, grey, white); black ink and soft brush #4, 6, 8. Wear comfortable clothes, bring snacks if you desire, and come ready to have fun! Thursdays from March 7 to 28. Location: Garden City Center. Register by Feb. 28. APRIL

SPRING 2013

3-24

Photojournalism Course # 3499

7–8:30 p.m.

$35

(18+) This class will explore the history of Photojournalism along with creating documentary photography projects. Learn to create your own documentary project. In addition you will learn how to write captions, and learn about news organizations. Basic photography skills are necessary. This class will include an assignment that will be shared with the class at the end of four weeks. A digital camera and basic photography knowledge is required. Location: TBA. Register by March 27.

1-22

Macro Photography : Land & Flowers Course # 3500

7–8:30 p.m.

$35

(18+) Be ready to get outside and explore the land! We will look at taking Macro (close-up) photographs of flowers, insects and textures. This class will create photographs of landscapes and cityscapes. Students will need to understand the basics of photography. Students will supply camera and lenses. A DSLR camera is recommended but not necessary. Every Wednesday from May 1 to 22. Location: Mountain View Center. Register by April 24. VARIOUS

Dates

Adult Ceramics Course # see below

10 a.m.–noon

$25

(18+) This craft has been enjoyed for many years. Class members will focus on fine motor skills and creativity while having fun. You will learn everything from preparing greenware to applying special finishes. Participants will purchase their own greenware and most supplies. Contact instructor Helen Hancock at 853-2778 for a list of suggested vendors. Course No.

Dates

Day

3412

March 19–April 16

March 19

April 23

3413 April 23–May 21 Location: Garden City Center.

Dates

Drop-In Scrapbooking Course # see below

APRIL

6–10 p.m.

(18+) Bring your scrapbooking projects to our once a month drop-in scrapbooking session. Long time scrapbooker Nichole O’Neal will lead this activity where you’ll pick up tips and simply enjoy each other’s company and camaraderie! Sessions will meet on the third Friday of each month. Drop-ins are welcome! You may register the day of the program. Course No.

Dates

3511

March 15

3512

April 19

3517 Location: Grandin Court Center. MARCH

May 17

10:30 a.m.–noon

Course # 3644

10 a.m.–noon

Be Prepared! Organize Your ImportantDocuments Course # 3529

11 a.m.–noon

(18+) Learn about what records you should keep, where to keep them, how long to keep them and how to be organized. This important workshop will help you to take the steps that you need to be prepared in case of a natural disaster, theft, sudden illness or death. Receive your own personal checklist workbook to help you and your family take action now to avoid financial problems later. This program is provided by Virginia Cooperative Extension, Family and Consumer Sciences. Location: Preston Center. Register by April 22. MAY

Wigs: Tricks of The Trade Course # 3669

11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

$10

(18+) Learn what to do with your new wig or hairpiece. Wigs have been worn for centuries by Egyptian women either as a fashion statement or to hide their heads from the hot sun. Wigs are also worn to create a new appearance or to compensate for hair loss. Light refreshments included in the fee. Location: Preston Center. Register by May 8.

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(18+) Get the practical information and tools that you need to pass on your personal possessions. This workshop will help families communicate, make decisions and lessen conflict about “who gets what.” The transfer of non-titled property is an issue that affects everyone! This program is provided by Virginia Cooperative Extension, Family and Consumer Sciences. Location: Preston Center. Register by March 11.

Females! Know Your Rights and Vehicle

(18+) This workshop will give you points regarding vehicle safety issues, checking oil, antifreeze and transmission fluids. We will talk about insurance deductibles and knowing your insurance rights. Light refreshments and one giveaway will be provided at the end of the session. This workshop is provided by Cuz’s Autobody Repairs in Salem, Virginia. Register by calling 853-2236. Location: Preston Center. Register by April 9. APRIL

Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate? Course # 3528

COMMUNITY RECREATION

VARIOUS

COMMUNITY RECREATION SPRING 2013 20

VARIOUS

Dates

A Year of Gardening Course # see below

9:30–11 a.m.

VARIOUS

(All) Like to play in the dirt? If you already have a garden, or if you’d like to get one started in spring, or if you only have a balcony ledge or windowsill to grow plants on, this series of gardening programs is for you! Sessions will be held on the second Saturday of each month with Virginia Co-Operative Extension (VCE) Master Gardener programs for Teens, Adults, Seniors, (TAS) and activities for the younger kids! March –Option 1: Pruning Techniques – Option 2: Planting for Spring April –Option 1: Plant Diseases –Option 2: Vegetables & Flowers May –Option 1: Plant Pests –Option 2: Create a Mini-Garden Course No. 3420 (Ages 2–5) 3421 (Ages 6–9) 3422 (Ages 10–12) 3423 (TAS) 3424 (Ages 2–5) 3425 (Ages 6–9) 3426 (Ages 10–12) 3427 (TAS) 3428 (Ages 2–5) 3429 (Ages 6–9) 3430 (Ages 10–12) 3431 (TAS) Location: Garden City Center.

Dates March 9 March 9 March 9 March 9 April 13 April 13 April 13 April 13 April 13 April 13 April 13 April 13

Dates

Friday Funday Course # see below

11 a.m.–2 p.m.

FREE

(50+) Come to Garden City Center for a fun get together for seniors. Bring your favorite game or play one of ours and bring a lunch dish to share. Drinks will be provided. Every Friday during allotted time period. Course No.

Dates

3557

March 1–29

3558

April 12–26

3559 May 3–31 Location: Garden City Center. There is no deadline to register. VARIOUS

Dates

Wii Bowling @ Garden City Course # see below

1–3 p.m.

FREE

(18+) Join us to experience the excitement of this fabulous Wii game guaranteed to have you move at your own pace while having fun. Amaze your grandchildren with your finesse with the Wii remote! The deadline to register is the day of the program. Wii is held on the second Monday of each month. Course No.

Dates

3445

March 11

3446

April 8

3447 May 13 Location: Garden City Center. Register by the day of each program.

Traveling Indoor Yard Sale Course # 3645

8 a.m.–2 p.m.

VARIOUS

$20

(All) Travel the yard sales with us to find your treasure. Each season, we will try a new location and this season the stop is Preston Center. The fee includes a table, chair and two bottles of water. There are 25 spots available. Register by calling 853-2236. No refunds given and no personal tables or chairs permitted. Set up is first come first choice of table spot. Location: Preston Center. Register by March 11. The snow date is March 17. VARIOUS

Dates

Pages and Potluck Course # see below

11 a.m.–1 p.m.

FREE

(21+) Expand your horizons and share your opinions with old friends and new. It’s a get together to share the joy of reading and then enjoy food with a potluck lunch. Books will be suggested by the group leader and participants. Please bring a dish to share at the potluck lunch. Program presented in cooperation with Roanoke Public Libraries. Call 853-1027 two weeks before program date to find out what book we will be discussing. Dates

3565

March 28

3566

April 25

3567 May 23 Location: Garden City Center. There is no deadline to register.

Young at Heart Birthday Club Course # see below

11 a.m.–1:30 p.m..

$5 a year

(50+) Your birthday is special so why not celebrate in style! Be remembered on your birthday and celebrate with your friends with the Young at Heart Birthday Club! You will receive a birthday card, phone call, calendar and a chance to win prizes at the birthday party games. Bring a dish for our potluck lunches. Desserts and bread are provided. Membership is $5 per year (Aug.– July) but you may join in the fun at any of our upcoming meetings and pay at that time. Course No. 2635 2636 Location: Mountain View Center. MAY

Dates April 12 June 14

Spring Senior Prom Course # 3506

5:30–7:30 p.m.

(50+) Relive your high school days and dress up for our Spring Senior Prom. Reminisce and romance to the live music by Saxy Keys and The Pitts. Light refreshments and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Location: Mountain View Center. Register by May 10. WHEN YOU

Want!

Basket Making On Demand! Course # n/a

pick a time

$20

(18+) Come to Garden City Center and learn how to make a decorative country style basket and a burlap bowl basket. They are great for artificial flowers.

http://bit.ly/BASKET1 Location: Garden City Center.

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Course No.

Dates

COMMUNITY RECREATION

MARCH

COMMUNITY RECREATION

WHEN YOU

Want!

Walking Club On Demand! Course # n/a

pick a time

VARIOUS

FREE

(All) Fit a healthy 30-minute walk into your busy schedule! Just pick a day and time and get moving toward your fitness goals! We’ll be walking on the comfortable walking track at the Ministry Activities Center, Grandin Court Baptist Church. http://bit.ly/WALKINGCLUB Location: Grandin Court Baptist Church MAC.

EVERY

Tuesday

Wed.

Drop-In Canasta Players Delight Course # 3448

10 a.m.–4 p.m.

FREE

(50+) Enjoy a day of fun and fellowship with us. Light refreshments served occasionally. EVERY

Wed.

Duplicate Bridge Players Time Course # 3449

12:30–4 p.m.

FREE

(50+) Bring your group to the mansion to play Duplicate Bridge on Wednesday afternoons.

SPRING 2013

EVERY

Monday

Party Duplicate Bridge Course # 3450

12:30–4 p.m.

FREE

(50+) Fun and fellowship with friends playing Party Duplicate Bridge.

noon–4 p.m.

FREE

(50+) Bring your group, the cards or your board game, grab a table and spend a fun day with us. Call 853-2679 to reserve lunch for only $6.25 on the first, third, and fifth Tuesdays of the month; reservation required by each preceding Friday. EVERY

Cards & Games at Mountain View Center

Tuesday Cards and Chess Games

Dates Course # 3451

Wednesday Drop-In Bridge Course # 3452

12:30–4 p.m.

FREE

(50+) High score stays and low score moves. Rotate partners and tables every 45 minutes. No partners needed. EVERY

Thursday

Hand and Foot Canasta Course # 3453

10 a.m.–3 p.m.

FREE

(50+) Calling all Canasta players! Join us for this unique game. Light refreshments occasionally provided.

VARIOUS

Dates

MARCH

Garden City Games Course # see below

4:30–5:30 p.m.

FREE

(13+) Looking for something to do in the afternoon? Come to Garden City Center. We have pool tables, ping pong, foosball, and a Nintendo Wii just waiting for you. Bring your friends or make new ones here. Equipment is provided and all skill levels are welcome. Classes meet on Mondays. Course No.

Dates

3537

March 4–25

3538

April 8–29

3539 May 6–27 Location: Garden City Center. Registration is ongoing MARCH

Teens - Check and Balance Course # 3577

2–3:30 p.m.

7–11 p.m.

$12

MARCH

Jungle Jam Course # 3578

6–midnight

$12

(5–11, must be enrolled in kindergarten through fifth grade) Wear your jungle outfits and enjoy our jungle atmosphere. Plan a date with your spouse or enjoy a night out with your friends! Drop your child off with us and they will have dinner, crafts, video games and more activities. Location: Preston Center. Register by March 28.

1-5

Spring Break Recess Course # see below

see below

$25

(5–11, must be enrolled in kindergarten through fifth grade) We will be playing dodgeball, kickball, knock out, and other recess style games. Please wear tennis shoes. Course No.

Dates

Day

Time

3554

April 1–5

M–F

7:30 a.m.–noon

3555

April 1–5

M–F

1–5:30 p.m.

Location: Grandin Court Center. Register by March 25.

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(14–19) Do you know how to balance your checkbook? Don’t fall for the common mistakes of never recording the pennies on the checks you write; entering bogus amounts in your check register to “fool” yourself into thinking you have less money than you really do so you can be pleasantly surprised later, or to provide a cushion for errors. Learn more about checking your account online. This workshop is provided by BB&T – Hershberger Road. One lucky person will win a $50 starter account with BB&T. Refreshments are included. Space is limited to 25 students. Location: Preston Center. Register by March 18.

Course # 3569

(12–15, Co-ed) Enjoy a night of fun and fellowship while skating with your friends at the Star City skating rink. Participants will meet at the Eureka Center and parents will pick up at Star City. Light refreshments will be available. The program will provide adult supervision. Location: Eureka Center. Register by March 26.

APRIL

Middle School Skate Night

COMMUNITY RECREATION

Youth Personal Enrichment

COMMUNITY RECREATION

APRIL

1-5

Spring Break Workout/Fun Camp Course # see below

see below

$25

(5–11, must be enrolled in kindergarten through fifth grade) Parents, do you need a place to keep your child during Spring Break? We will be offering exercise, games, basketball, volley ball, crafts, video games and more. Space is limited. Please wear tennis shoes. Course No.

Dates

Day

Time

3580

April 1–5

M–F

7:30 a.m.–noon

3581 April 1–5 M–F Location: TBA. Register by March 26. APRIL

1-5

1–5:30 p.m.

Sports and Spring Boot Camp Course # see below

see below

$25

SPRING 2013

(9–11) Children will have an opportunity to learn skill development through various sports activities. The program sports are basketball, cheerleading skills, track and field and soccer. Adult supervision will be provided. Course No.

Dates

Day

Time

3571

April 1–5

M–F

7:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

3572 April 1–5 M–F Location: Eureka Center. Register by March 27.

1–5 p.m.

APRIL

Teens (Females) What is a Dipstick? Course # 3582

2–4 p.m.

(16–19) This workshop will teach women how and why you need to check the oil or transmission fluid in a car. If your tires look flat, what should you do? Who do you call if you hit a deer? Cuz’s Autobody Repairs of Salem will give you several safety tips and more info to take care of your vehicle. Refreshments and a giveaway will be provided. Location: Preston Center. Register by April 9. APRIL

Masquerade Party Course # 3639

6 p.m.–midnight

$12

(5–11, must be enrolled in kindergarten through fifth grade) Who is behind the mask? Put on a mask and start dancing to the music. Masquerade parties are a tradition that goes back centuries. Wear your favorite outfit and mask and let’s have some fun. Location: Preston Center. Register by April 25. MAY

Animal Night Course # 3640

6–11 p.m.

$15

(6–11, must be enrolled in kindergarten through fifth grade) Wear your favorite animal outfit or hat or mask. We will have fun activities, dinner, music, video games and more. Parents and children will both have an opportunity to enjoy an evening out. Location: Grandin Court Center. Register by May 8.

Native American Pow Wow Course # 3641

6 p.m.–midnight

WHEN YOU

$12

(5–11, must be enrolled in kindergarten through fifth grade) This program offers educational and fun activities for children. Bring a blanket to sit on and listen to stories about Native Americans. Don’t forget to wear a Native American outfit or headpiece. Dinner, games, video games, sports, movies and other activities are provided. Location: Preston Center. Register by May 23. MAY

8 p.m.–7 a.m.

$15

(9–11, Co-ed) Children are invited to hang out all night for fun activities. The program will consist of basketball, dodgeball, races, jump rope contest, music, ping pong, billiards, skating and other activities throughout the night. Food and drinks will be provided. Adult supervision will be available. Location: Eureka Center. Register by May 28.

Course # 3643

Want!

$15

(6–8, Co-ed) Are you ready stay up to the next morning? We will have music, ping pong, races, skating, hula hoop and jump rope contest, ball games and more activities throughout the night. Food and beverages are included in the fee. Register by calling 853-2236. Location: Meet at Preston Center. Register by May 28.

Sixty Minutes of Play On Demand! Course # n/a

pick a time

(6–11) Enjoy sixty minutes of daily exercise and have fun meeting new friends. Body weight will also be monitored each day. The program provides a safe and positive environment with adult supervision. http://bit.ly/60PLAY Location: Eureka Center.

Want! 8 p.m.–7 a.m.

pick a time

Nutrition Class On Demand! Course # n/a

pick a time

FREE

(6–11) Develop good eating habits by attending nutrition classes at Thrasher Center. The program is sponsored by Roanoke Parks and Recreation and Virginia Cooperative Extension of Virginia Tech. http://bit.ly/NUTRITION1 Location: Thrasher Center.

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All Night Long

Course # n/a

http://bit.ly/TOTCHEF Location: Preston Center.

WHEN YOU MAY

Chef for a Day - Tiny Tots On Demand!

(4–5) Bring your tiny tot to Preston Center to make a snack, sing songs, and color. Get out the aprons and be ready for fun. Register by calling 853-2236.

WHEN YOU

Lock In Course # 3570

Want!

COMMUNITY RECREATION

MAY

COMMUNITY RECREATION

Youth Development VARIOUS

Dates

Course # see below

7–11:30 p.m.

FREE

(12–17) This program offers fun activities and a chance to meet new people in a fun, safe, nurturing environment. Activities include basketball, beach volleyball, dodgeball, races and technology games. Refreshments will be provided. Course No. Dates 3574 March 1 3575 April 5 3576 May 3 Location: Eureka Center. The deadline to register is the day of each event. VARIOUS

Dates

26 SPRING 2013

Fifth Quarter

After school P.L.A.Y. (Positive Leaning and Adventure for Youth) Course # see below

2:30–5:30 p.m.

$20

(5–11; must be enrolled in Kindergarten through fifth grade). Offered at three different community recreation centers throughout the city, this program provides a place for children to receive homework assistance, enrichment activities, structured recreation, and general after-school care. Children will be able to interact with one another in a safe, positive, and nurturing environment. In order to properly staff the program and provide sufficient supplies, registration fees must be received by 5 p.m. the Wednesday before each weekly session. Space is limited and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis so register early. There is no online registration for these programs; please check with the center to determine space availability. The program will not be in operation on April 1 to 5 (see Holiday Break Camps), May 27, and May 31. The program closed on days Roanoke City Schools are closed for inclement weather and non-student days.

Eureka Center-Course #: 2659 Dates March 4–8 March 11–15 March 18–22 March 25–29 April 8–12 April 15–19 April 22–26 April 29–May 3 May 6–10 May 13–17 May 20–24 May 28–30

Days M–F M–F M–F M–F M–F M–F M–F M–F M–F M–F M–F T–Th

Fee $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $15

Grandin Court Center-Course #: 2660 Dates March 4–8 March 11–15 March 18–22 March 25–29 April 8–12 April 15–19 April 22–26 April 29–May 3 May 6–10 May 13–17 May 20–24 May 28–30

Days M–F M–F M–F M–F M–F M–F M–F M–F M–F M–F M–F T–Th

Fee $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $15

Dates

Days

Fee

March 4–8

M–F

$20

March 11–15

M–F

$20

March 18–22

M–F

$20

March 25–29

M–F

$20

April 8–12

M–F

$20

Dates

P.L.A.Y. Jr. (Positive Leaning and Adventure for Youth) Course # see below

8:30–11:30 a.m.

$15

(2–4) This is an opportunity for parents to have a morning out. The program is a structured learn and play environment. There will be art time, story time, free play, learn basic educational objectives, and children will have the opportunity to socialize. P.L.A.Y Jr. is not a head start type program. Course No.

Dates

M–F

$20

3541

March 6

March 1

M–F

$20

3542

March 13

March 8

April 29–May 3

M–F

$20

3543

March 20

March 15

May 6–10

M–F

$20

3544

March 27

March 22

May 13–17

M–F

$20

3545

April 10

April 5

May 20–24

M–F

$20

3546

April 17

April 12

May 28–30

T–Th

$15

3547

April 24

April 19

3548

May 1

April 26

3549

May 8

May 3

3550

May 15

May 10

3551

May 22

May 17

3552 May 29 Location: Grandin Court Center.

May 24

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April 15–19 April 22–26

COMMUNITY RECREATION

VARIOUS

Preston Center-Course #: 2661

COMMUNITY RECREATION

Trips and Tours

Discover the treasures of the Roanoke Valley through our “Right In Your Own Backyard” (“RIYOB”) series of day trips! We’ll enjoy a vineyard visit and head to Lexington during the Virginia Historic Garden Week. We also have several motorcoach excursions to interesting destinations. Sit back and leave the driving to us! MARCH

Green Valley Book Fair Course # 3642

8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

$20

(18+) One can never have too many books! We’re heading back to the popular Green Valley Book Fair for their spring opening! We’ll shop until we drop and then enjoy a late lunch before heading back to Roanoke. Bring your book bags! Lunch is at your expense. Departure location: TBA. Register by March 8. MARCH

22-23

28 SPRING 2013

APRIL

Quest USA Explore Charlotte Tour Course # 3517

TBA

$250-354*

(18+) We begin our tour of Charlotte at the Billy Graham Library to encounter the highlights of Billy Graham’s life. The centerpiece of the Library is “A Journey of Faith” presentation that features multimedia displays and recreations of historic moments in Billy Graham’s life and ministry. After a light lunch at the Billy Graham Café (on your own) we will stop at the Flea Market for bargain shopping. Next we will see “The Lord of Light” at Narroway Dinner Theater. On the second day we will visit The Levine Museum of the new South for a look at Charlotte and Carolina Piedmont from the Civil War to today. After that we’ll head to Lake Norman for a lunch sightseeing cruise before heading home. Price includes: Motorcoach transportation; Jump Start Breakfast; Billy Graham Museum; Levine Museum of the New South; Narroway Dinner Theater; Lake Norman sightseeing cruise; one night lodging; breakfast; refreshments and your activity director. *Rates are per person room rates. Departure location: TBA. Register by March 1.

RIYOB:Open House at Peaks of Otter Winery Course # 3515

11:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

$22

(21+) We’ll visit the Peaks of Otter Farm and enjoy the many fruit tree blossoms used to create unique wines. Wine tasting is available. You may bring your own glass, purchase a souvenir glass or taste out of a free plastic cup. Transportation and light snacks included. Departure location: TBA. Departure location: TBA. Register by April 1. APRIL

Quest USA Tour – Hillbilly Hideaway Course # 3522

TBA

$90

(18+) A fun day in North Carolina begins with a special “Mystery” tour first thing in the morning! Then we will visit Replacements Limited, the world’s largest supplier of old and new china. You will have the opportunity to tour the warehouse where you can see the professionals at work inspecting all of the fine collectibles. Then it’s off to The Hillbilly Hideaway Restaurant and Music Hall for an all you can eat menu of barbecue, fried chicken, country ham and all the fixin’s. After a good meal we will take a stroll across the parking lot to the General Store & Gift Shop before enjoying a performance at the Music Hall that will feature gospel, bluegrass, and country music. Price includes: Deluxe motorcoach transportation; Replacements Limited; All You Can Eat Dinner; music hall admission fees; service of an activity director. Departure location: TBA. Register by March 22.

MLB Road Trip - Nationals vs. Braves Course # 3490

6 a.m.–10 p.m.

$65

(5+, under 17 with adult at least 21 years of age) Join us for another exciting trip to the Nationals Park Stadium in Washington, D.C. to see the Washington Nationals play the Atlanta Braves. Trip includes a ticket to the baseball game and transportation to and from Washington D.C. Departure location: TBA. Register by March 29. APRIL

RIYOB–Virginia Historic Garden Week Course # 3516

8:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.

$40

(18+) Celebrate the 80th year of the Virginia Historic Garden Week with a trip to Lexington for their wonderful tour. Sponsored by The Blue Ridge Garden Club, we’ll tour five properties and enjoy a variety of entertainment, such as “Sonnets and Soliloquies” competitions, dancers, and an informative talk on the aesthetics of the Japanese tea ceremony. Transportation and tour admission are included in the fee. Lunch is on your own at a local restaurant. Departure location: TBA. Register by April 12.

RIYOB–Hollins University Spring Music Concert Course # 3637

6–9:30 p.m.

Quest USA Tour–Dollywood’s BBQ &Bluegrass Course # 3523

TBA

$294-388*

(18+) This excursion to Pigeon Forge is where the fun will begin with our first stop at the Sevierville Court House where you will have time to take pictures with Dolly Parton’s statue. Then we’re off to the Titanic historic exhibit with over 400 real artifacts. The walk through experience will begin when you become a passenger/crew member on the ship. After the Titanic our group will have time for shopping at Tanger Outlet with over 100 stores to choose from. We finish the evening with a Murder Mystery Dinner Show! On day two we will have all day to spend at Dollywood at the B-B-Que and Bluegrass Festival featuring some of the greatest bluegrass acts in the country. When you are ready for some southern dishes, head over to the Barbecue Headquarters where you’ll have a variety of dishes to enjoy! Price includes: Deluxe motorcoach transportation; Jump Start Breakfast; Admission to Dollywood; Titanic Museum; Murder Mystery Dinner ; one nights lodging; continental breakfast; dinner; on board refreshments and the services of an Activities Director. *Rates are per person room rates. Departure location: TBA. Register by May 3. WHEN YOU

Want!

Yogaville Weekend Retreat On Demand! Course # n/a

pick a time

VARIES

(18+) Join us for a Welcome Weekend Retreat to Yogaville! Accommodations will vary depending upon the weekend and may include dorms, single, and/or double rooms. Rates will vary and are per person. All meals are included and you may take part in their ongoing weekend programs, including Guided Meditation, Hatha Yoga, Puja, and Satsang. Departure will be on Friday with the time TBA. We’ll return Sunday afternoon. Sign up at the following link: http://bit.ly/YOGAVILLE Location: Satchindananda Ashram Yogaville, Buckingham, Va.

(16+) Bring your blanket or lawn chair and join the Hollins University Concert Choir, Hollins University Talmadge Singers, and World Music Ensemble for a lively performance on Front Quad. Ice cream will be served at 6:30 p.m. The Concert begins at 7 p.m. (Rain location is DuPont Chapel). Transportation included in the fee. Departure location: TBA. Register by April 24.

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SPRING 2013

DOWNTOWN EVENTS

DOWNTOWN EVENTS McDONALD’S

St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Shamrock Festival

Downtown Roanoke, Inc.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Shamrock Festival

Roanoke Parks and Recreation has partnered with Downtown Roanoke Incorporated (DRI) to be the event coordinator for Downtown Roanoke. Since 1960, Downtown Roanoke Incorporated (DRI) has been hard at work helping the city continue to progress and grow as a thriving center for industry, education, arts and culture, and recreation. DRI is a private sector, not-for-profit downtown development organization dedicated to making the Downtown area a unique and successful place to work, live, invest, and play. DRI provides leadership and support to create a common desire to preserve the character of the past while pursuing a future filled with innovative opportunities and will help Downtown continue to grow as the hotspot of the region. DRI works in partnership with property owners, businesses, merchants, other nonprofits, and the government to identify needs, develop strategies, shape public policy, and implement programs to strengthen the economic vitality of Downtown and its role within the region as the urban center of western Virginia

Downtown Roanoke, Inc. and McDonalds are partnering to provide the biggest and best St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the region! Featuring old favorites and exciting new additions, this year is sure to be a hit for families all over the Roanoke Valley!

Presents:

The McDonald’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Shamrock Festival happens this year on Saturday, March 16th in Downtown Roanoke. The McDonald’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade will run from Jefferson Street to Campbell Avenue and Campbell Avenue to Williamson Road, with the parade kicking off at 11am. The all-new Shamrock Festival will feature music from local and regional talent such as Beggar’s Circus, Madrone, and more, and is located at Wells Fargo’s Plaza, at the corner of Market Street and Salem Avenue.

More information can be found at http://www.downtownroanoke.org. Special thanks to our sponsors: McDonald’s, Budweiser, City Magazine, WROV, Steve FM, Sunny FM, WJJS, WYYD, and WDBJ7.

March 16 @ 11 a.m.

Festival in the Park A Roanoke favorite, Festival in the Park, celebrates its 44th anniversary with an exciting lineup and an all-new venue. Festival in the Park will be held at the River’s Edge Sports Complex, in the newly expanded Downtown District, beginning on Friday, May 24, 2013 and continuing through Memorial Day weekend to Monday, May 27, 2013. More details about this Roanoke tradition will be announced on the Downtown Roanoke website

This year will feature all your favorite bands and jams plus more opportunities to get your shag on and enjoy friends, food, and drinks in the region’s most vibrant and exciting destination: Downtown Roanoke. Don’t miss the best parties of the year- the 2013 season of BB&T’s Roanoke Party in the Park!

More information can be found at http://www.downtownroanoke.org/.

More information can be found at http://www.roanokepartyinthepark.com/ Special thanks to our sponsors: BB&T, Budweiser, City Magazine, Sunny FM, and WDBJ7.

May 24 to May 27, 2013

Thursdays from May 23 to September 12

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Get ready to groove and shag at BB&T’s Roanoke Party in the Park as the 2013 season of Roanoke’s favorite beach music dance party kicks off at a new location on Jefferson Street, next to Elmwood Park and the library every Thursday night from May 23rd through September 12th, 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Admission will be $6 at the gate, or purchase an “Any Ten Ticket” for $52. Kids 12 and under are free!

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BB&T’s Roanoke Party in the Park

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Ann Davey Masters Sculpture Garden At Vic Thomas Park The goal of the Ann Davey Masters Memorial project is to provide public art at Vic Thomas Park that will blend into the park’s design. The Memorial represents Ann’s enduring commitment to the arts, both as the former director of the Art Museum and her dedication to the environment with the Clean Valley Council. There are three sculptures in the sculpture garden area and another in the park:

“Calling the Powers,” “Vertical Break,” “Annies Peace,” and “In Flux.”

For more info. about the park, please call 853–2236.

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Vic Thomas Park is the most recently developed City of Roanoke park and is an addition to the Roanoke Valley Greenway system. Located off Memorial Avenue near Memorial Bridge, it connects to Wasena Park via a new Greenway footbridge. The theme and purpose of Vic Thomas Park is to promote our natural environment with design elements that blend into the ecosystems associated with the Roanoke River. The focus of the park is the creation of an informal space consisting of native trees, riparian friendly grasses, picnicking opportunities, trails, nature observation, unstructured play, and wildflower meadows; such a perfect and fitting location to honor Ann.

SUMMER CAMP PREVIEW

VARIOUS

Triple Threat Basketball Camp new

Dates Course # see below

see below

VARIES

(6–15) Join area coaches and high school athletes for this camp with drills, games, and competitions to improve your overall basketball skills. Early drop-off at 7:30 a.m. and late pick-up at 5:30 p.m. available for participants. Early drop-off and/or late pick-up available. Course No.

Date

Time

Fee

3758

June 10–14

8 a.m.–noon

$115

3759

June 10–14

1– 5 p.m.

$115

3762 June 10–14 8 a.m.–5 p.m. $235 Location: Breckinridge Middle School. Register by June 5. VARIOUS

Show Your Spirit Cheerleading Camp

Dates Course # see below

see below

VARIES

Course No.

Date

Time

Fee

3773

June 17–21

8 a.m.–noon

$120

3774

June 17–21

1– 5 p.m.

$120 $240

6–8 p.m.

FREE

(6–15) Join area high school football coaches and learn how to improve your running, agility, passing, and catching with drill work at that this great camp. Course No. Date 3764 July 15 3765 July 16 3766 July 17 3767 July 15–17 Location: Patrick Henry HS Football Stadium. Register by July 15. VARIOUS

Little Minnow Swim Camp – Beginner Level

Dates Course # see below

see below

VARIES

(6–8) Calling all beginner swimmers, come join us this summer and enjoy a camp where you will spend your day in the water! Certified swimming instructors will focus on basic topics such as water safety, stroke skills, and simple training techniques, while having a fun camp experience. Half-day and full day camp opportunities are available to choose from. Early drop-off is optional at 7:30 a.m. and late pick-up at 12:30 and 5:30 p.m. Participants must be able to swim.

Course No. Date Time Fee 3677 July 8–11 8 a.m.–noon $70 3679 July 8–11 1– 5 p.m. $70 3680 July 8–11 8 a.m.–5 p.m. $149 3738 July 22–25 8 a.m.–noon $70 3739 July 22–25 1– 5 p.m. $70 3743 July 22–25 8 a.m.–5 p.m. $149 Location: Fallon Park Pool. Register by, a week before each camp.

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(6–15) Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn cheers, chants and stunts from former and current area cheerleading coaches. Early dropoff and/or late pick-up available.

3775 June 17–21 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Location: Norwich Recreation Center. Register by June 5.

Future Stars Football Camp

Dates Course # see below

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Athletic and Aquatic Camps

SUMMER CAMP PREVIEW

VARIOUS

Aqua-Fit Camp

Dates Course # see below

VARIOUS

8 a.m.–5 p.m.

$149

(6–12) This full day camp will combine aquatics and fitness to provide a fun-filled day of water and land activities to get youth physically active this summer. Topics such as water safety, nutrition, and exercise will also be taught by instructors for children ages 6 to 8 and 9 to 12. If you are looking for a healthy experience for your child, this program is an excellent opportunity. Course No.

Date

3771

June 17–20

June 25

3772 June 24–27 July 9 Location: Fallon Park Pool. Register one week before each camp. VARIOUS

GuardStart: Lifeguarding Tomorrow Camp

Dates Course # see below

8 a.m.–5 p.m.

$135

SPRING 2013

(13–14) Have you ever thought about becoming a lifeguard? Begin training now and you will be qualified to apply for a fun summer job that’s in high demand when you turn 15. You will learn how to save lives, build leadership, communication and teaching skills that will not only help you in the summer job market, but also for the rest of your life. Start gaining great experience now! Early drop-off is optional at 7:30 a.m. and late pick-up at 5:30 p.m. Course No. Date 3752 July 8–11 3753 July 15–18 3754 July 22–25 3755 July 29–Aug. 1 Location: Washington Park Pool. Register by, a week before camp.

Shark Swim Camp – Intermediate Level

Dates Course # see below

see below

VARIES

(9–12) Do you already know the basics of swimming and want to improve your skills? This program is designed for beginning competitive swimmers. Join us as certified swimming instructors focus more on improving swimming technique, performance, and stroke skills, while having a fun camp experience. Half-day and full day camp opportunities are available. Early drop-off is optional at 7:30 a.m. and late pick-up at 12:30 and 5:30 p.m. Course No. Date Time Fee 3745 July 15–18 8 a.m.–noon $70 3746 July 15–18 1– 5 p.m. $70 3747 July 15–18 8 a.m.–5 p.m. $149 3748 July 29–Aug. 1 8 a.m.–noon $70 3749 July 29–Aug. 1 1– 5 p.m. $70 3750 July 29–Aug. 1 8 a.m.–5 p.m. $149 Location: Fallon Park Pool. Register one week before each camp. VARIOUS

Girls Fast Pitch Softball Summer Camp

Dates Course # see below

see below

VARIES

(6–15) This summer camp is being offered to girls who are interested in learning the game of softball or improving their existing hitting, catching and throwing skills. Participants will take home a t-shirt and certificate for their participation in the camp. Course No. Time Fee 3674 8 a.m.–noon $70 3675 1– 5 p.m. $70 3678 8 a.m.–5 p.m. $149 Location: Fallon Park Pool. Register one week before each camp.

VARIOUS

Dates

Summer P.L.A.Y. (Positive Leaning and Adventure for Youth) Course # see below

7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

$70

(5–11; (5–11; must have completed Kindergarten). Join us for a summer packed full of activities! With convenient weekly sessions at two locations, this all-day version of our After-School P.L.A.Y. program includes sports and games, summer reading program, special speakers/instructors, arts and crafts, and various field trips, all with a focus on overall youth development. Lunch and snacks are provided. Qualified, trained, and experienced counselors will initiate fun and challenging activities for all participants with a counselor to participant ratio of no more than 1:10. Application forms and registration packets are available at the Main Office at 215 Church Avenue, Room 303. Participants can register weekly or for the entire summer. Weekly registrations are due the Wednesday before the following week’s session. City residents will be given priority registration and can begin submitting applications on March 25. Noncity residents can submit applications beginning April 15. Registration is taken on a first come, first served basis. Fee $75 $75 $75 $75 $75 $75 $75 $75 $75

Afternoon Weekly Summer Camp

Dates Course # see below

noon–5:30 p.m.

$40

(6–11, Must have completed Kindergarten through fifth grade) We will keep your child occupied while you take care of business. We are offering lunch, structured activities, crafts, snacks and occasionally a trip. Register by the prior Thursday. Course No. Date 3710 June 17–21 3711 June 24–28 3712 July 1–5* 3713 July 8–12 3714 July 15–19 3715 July 22–26 3716 July 29–Aug. 2 Location: Preston Center. *No camp on July 4.

Days M–F M–F M–F M–F M–F M–F M–F M–F M–F

VARIOUS

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Eureka Center-Course #: 2491 Dates June 10–14 June 17–21 June 24–28 July 1–5* July 8–12 July 15–19 July 22–26 July 29–Aug. 2 Aug. 5–9

Preston Center-Course #: 2492 Dates Days Fee June 10–14 M–F $75 June 17–21 M–F $75 June 24–28 M–F $75 July 1–5* M–F $75 July 8–12 M–F $75 July 15–19 M–F $75 July 22–26 M–F $75 July 29–Aug. 2 M–F $75 Aug. 5–9 M–F $75 *No camp July 4. Late Summer dates may be subject to change based on 2013-14 Roanoke City Public Schools Calendar.

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Community Recreation Camps

SUMMER CAMP PREVIEW

VARIOUS

Morning Weekly Summer Camp all

Dates Course # see below

8 a.m.–noon

VARIOUS

$40

(6–11, Must have completed Kindergarten through fifth grade) We will keep your child occupied while you take care of business. We are offering lunch, structure activities, crafts, snacks and occasionally, a trip. Registration deadline is every Thursday for the following week. Course No. Date 3703 June 17–21 3704 June 24–28 3761 July 1–5* 3705 July 8–12 3706 July 15–19 3707 July 22–26 3708 July 29–Aug. 2 Location: Preston Center. *No camp on July 4. VARIOUS

Dates Course # see below

noon–5:30 p.m.

SPRING 2013

(6–8, Must have completed Kindergarten through third grade) Join us on a Thursday for a half day of camp. Fee includes lunch, swimming and a snack. Wear your bathing suit and bring a towel. If it is storming, you can still spend a fun day with us. Course No. 3685 3687 3688 3689 3690 Location: Preston Center.

Date June 27 July 11 July 18 July 25 Aug. 1

noon–5:30 p.m.

$10

(6–8, Must have completed Kindergarten through fifth grade) Join us on a Friday for a half day of camp. Fee includes lunch, skating and a snack. Space is limited. Registration deadline is every Tuesday. Course No. 3691 3692 3693 3694 3696 3698 Location: Preston Center. VARIOUS

Half-Day Summer Thursdays

Half-Day Summer Fridays

Dates Course # see below

Date June 21 June 28 July 12 July 19 July 26 Aug. 2

Half-Day Summer P.L.A.Y. – Skating

Dates Course # see below

noon–5:30 p.m.

$10

(9–11) Come out and have fun skating with friends and enjoy fellowship at the Star City Skating Rink. Activities include skating, technology games, board games and arts and crafts. Course No. 3733 3734 3735 3736 3737 Location: Eureka Center.

Date June 28 July 12 July 19 July 26 Aug. 2

Half-Day Summer P.L.A.Y. – Swimming

Dates Course # see below

noon–5:30 p.m.

(9–11) Spend a hot day at the pool splashing water and having fun with your friends. Games and refreshments will be provided. Course No. 3695 3699 3700 3701 3702 Location: Eureka Center. JULY

Date June 27 July 11 July 18 July 25 Aug. 1

Virginia History Camp

15-26 Course # 3730

7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

$175

(5–11, Must have completed Kindergarten through fifth grade) Learn about the history of Virginia with activities and visit exciting historic locations that tell the story. Information is presented by the History Museum of Western Virginia. Participants are responsible for lunch. Location: Garden City Center. Register by June 24.

29-2 Course # 3731

7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

$75

$80

Course No. State Dates Register by: 3719 Michigan June 10–14 June 3 3720 Missouri June 17–21 June 10 3721 Nevada June 24–28 June 17 3722 The Dakotas July 1–5* June 24 3723 Oklahoma July 8–12 July 1 3724 Pennsylvania July 15–19 July 8 3725 South Carolina July 22–26 July 15 3726 Washington July 29–Aug. 2 July 22 3727 West Virginia Aug. 5–9 July 29 Location: Grandin Court Center. *No camp July 4. Late Summer dates may be subject to change based on 2013-14 Roanoke City Public Schools Calendar.

Summer Skiing Course # 3729

10:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.

$75

(16–18, Must be in eleventh or twelfth grade) We will be going to the Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre for a day of skiing. All participants must have government issued photo ID with them while at the facility and proper attire (long sleeve shirts, pants, and gloves) is required. Food is not included. Location: Grandin Court Center. Register by July 22.

(5–11, Must have completed Kindergarten through fifth grade) Calling all superheroes or those who just like them! Come to a fun filled camp where we will be will watch movies, read comics and make up our own stories. Participants are responsible for lunch. Presented in cooperation with Roanoke Public Libraries. Location: Garden City Center. Register by July 1.

7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

(5–11, Must have completed Kindergarten through fifth grade) Join us for a summer full of exploration of the great USA! We will “travel” to different states and learn about local customs, history, and more. Participants are responsible for lunch.

AUGUST

Superhero Camp

All American Camp

Dates Course # see below

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JULY-AUG.

VARIOUS

SUMMER CAMP PREVIEW

VARIOUS

SUMMER CAMP PREVIEW

AUGUST

Rollercoaster Run

12, 14&16 Course # 3728

6:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m.

$275

(Children under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian) We will be going to Busch Gardens, Kings Dominion, and Carowinds. Three great parks, on three different days, in the same week. Admission tickets included; food is not. Location: Meet at Roanoke Civic Center. Register by July 29. WHEN YOU

Half-Day Summer Outreach On Demand!

Want! Course # n/a

pick a time

TBD

(6–11) This program will include indoor board games, sport programs, video games, arts and crafts, swimming, nature walks, skating and other activities at the Thrasher Center. http://bit.ly/SUMMEROUTREACH Location: Thrasher Center.

Outdoor Education Camps Critter Camp: Land VARIOUS

Dates Course # see below

Course No. Ages Dates 3614 5–7 June 10, 12, 14 3615 8–10 June 24, 26, 28 Location: Discovery Center. VARIOUS

Days M,W,F M,W,F

Critter Camp: Water

Dates Course # see below

1–5 p.m.

$60

(5–10) From puddles, ponds, and creeks to the Chesapeake Bay, learn how some of the most unique animals in Virginia can live in water. Course No. Ages Dates 3617 5–7 June 10, 12, 14 3618 8–10 June 24, 26, 28 Location: Discovery Center.

Days M,W,F M,W,F

Habitat, Sweet Habitat

Dates Course # see below SPRING 2013

$60

(5–10) Cool, curious, or just plain cute? Learn about land-dwelling animals that live in our local forests.

VARIOUS

8 a.m.–noon

$40

(5–10) A habitat is a home. Learn what all animals need to survive and what different habitats there are in the environment around us. Course No. Ages Dates 3620 5–7 June 11, 13 3621 8–10 June 25, 27 Location: Discovery Center.

Days T, Th T, Th

What Eats What?

Dates Course # see below

VARIOUS

1–5 p.m.

$40

(5–10) Everybody eats! This camp will talk about food webs and how everything in the environment is connected. Course No. Ages Dates 3623 5–7 June 11, 13 3624 8–10 June 25, 27 Location: Discovery Center. VARIOUS

Days T, Th T, Th

Energy Explored

Dates Course # see below

$60

(5–10) Explore the topic of renewable energy by investigating how natural sources such as wind, water and sunlight are used to make electrical energy. Course No. Ages Dates 3626 8–10 July 15, 17, 19 3627 11–12 July 29, 31, Aug. 2 Location: Discovery Center. VARIOUS

Days M,W,F M,W,F

Ages

Dates

Days

3632

8–10

July 16, 18

T, Th

July 5

T, Th

July 19

3633 11–12 July 30 & Aug. 1 Location: Discovery Center.

$60

(8–12) Use the scientific method to conduct science experiments like “film canister rockets,” “fizz-inflators,” and “teabag rockets.”

Orienteering

Dates Course # see below

1–5 p.m.

Days M,W,F M,W,F

$40

(8–12) Learn how to use a compass and GPS in this fun-filled camp. We will first learn the basics of both, then use our new skills to hike, follow an orienteering trail and play games. Course No.

Ages

Dates

Days

3635

8–10

July 16, 18

T, Th

July 5

T, Th

July 19

Course No. Ages Dates 3629 8–10 July 15, 17, 19 3630 11–12 July 29, 31, Aug. 2 Location: Discovery Center.

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1–5 p.m.

$40

Course No.

3636 11–12 July 30 & Aug. 1 Location: Discovery Center.

Discovering Science

Dates Course # see below

8 a.m.–noon

(8–12) Always be prepared! This camp will teach basic techniques everyone should know before going into the wilderness.

VARIOUS

8 a.m.–noon

Wilderness Techniques

Dates Course # see below

SUMMER CAMP PREVIEW

VARIOUS

OUTDOOR EDUCATION

VARIOUS

Dates

MARCH

Nature Lab Series: Water Wonders Course # see below

10 a.m.–noon

$30

Nature Lab is a six-week series of environmental science lessons that supplement the home-schooled student’s curriculum through handson activities, games, crafts, and outdoor fun. This spring we will explore properties of water, compare the ecology of streams to ponds, learn about adaptations of water animals, investigate water pollution and more. Course No.

Dates

Day

3589 (ages 8–10)

March 12–April 23*

March 6

3590 (ages 5–7) March 14–April 25** Th March 6 Location: Discovery Center. *No class April 2. **No class April 4. MARCH

The Great American Chestnut Tree Course # 3591

10–11:30 a.m.

Course # 3592

10–11:30 a.m.

(8+) What a wonderful way to recycle! Learn the process for creating pulp from unused paper. Then try your first paper cast by using a commercial mold to make a decorative gift. Location: Discovery Center. Register by March 6. MARCH

Squishy Sensations Course # 3593

10–11:30 a.m.

(8–12) Join us in creating slimy, squishy, bouncy, springy balls out of different materials while learning the steps of the scientific method. Bring old clothes. Location: Discovery Center. Register by March 13. MARCH

Simply Science Course # 3594

10–11:30 a.m.

(8–12) By building miniature volcanoes, creating miniature dams, and doing other activities observing patterns, we’ll explore the steps of the scientific method. Please wear clothes that can get messy! Location: Discovery Center. Register by March 20. MARCH

Get Down with Dirt Course # see below

see below

(4–7) Dig into the underground universe of dirt and learn all about the earth underneath our feet. We will discover what makes dirt so important to plants and animals, and of course have fun getting dirty!

Course No. Time 3596 10–11:30 a.m. 3597 4:30–6 p.m. Location: Discovery Center. Register by March 27.

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(12+) The American Chestnut tree was the most important tree in eastern North America, dominating 25 percent of the forest, until the chestnut blight wiped out this historical species killing over three billion trees. Learn all about the American Chestnut and how scientists are working to bring this important species back to our forests. Location: Discovery Center. Register by Feb. 27.

Intro to the Art of Paper Casting

OUTDOOR EDUCATION

Nature

OUTDOOR EDUCATION

APRIL

Beginner Bird Watching Techniques Course # 3598

9–10:30 a.m.

(12+) Walk the top of Mill Mountain in search of our friendly flyers while learning the basic skills used by bird watchers to help identify birds by sight and sound. Location: Discovery Center. Register by April 3. VARIOUS

Dates

Course # see below

see below

Course No.

Dates

Time

3600

April 10

4:30–6 p.m.

April 8

10–11:30 a.m.

April 10

3601 April 13 Location: Discovery Center.

SPRING 2013

Dates

Wet and Wild Critters Course # see below

see below

(5–12) With dip nets in hand, we will explore the created ponds in the wildflower gardens to see if any creatures have made homes there. Course No.

Dates

Time

3603

April 17

4:30–6 p.m.

April 15

3604 April 20 Location: Discovery Center.

2–3:30 a.m.

April 17

Course # see below

see below

Course No.

Time

3606

10–11:30 a.m.

3607 4:30–6 p.m. Location: Discovery Center. Register by May 1. MAY

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Course # 3608

4:30–6 p.m.

(7–10) Learn why we recycle, where it happens, and how it happens. Find out what materials are easiest to recycle and learn how much energy recycling can save. We will also make a recycled craft! Location: Discovery Center. Register by May 7. MAY

Letterboxing Hike

(7–12) Letterboxing is an outdoor hobby that combines hiking and treasure hunting. We will hike 1.5 miles while following clues to find different hidden boxes on Mill Mountain.

All About Birds

(5–12) Explore the wonderful world of birds. We’ll learn about the special features of birds and conduct different activities to learn how scientists study birds.

VARIOUS

MAY

Morning in the Garden Course # 3609

10–11:30 a.m.

(4+) If you like digging in the dirt or watching things grow, then join us at the Discovery Center to create a new sunflower patch for our Learn about soil, plant some seeds and make a take-home craft. Location: Discovery Center. Register by May 8.

Dates

Insect Investigations Course # see below

see below

APRIL

(5+) With nets in hand, we’ll catch and release insects so we may learn about the six-legged creatures around us. Course No.

Dates

Time

3611

May 15

4:30–6 p.m.

May 13

10–11:30 a.m.

May 15

3612 May 18 Location: Discovery Center.

Outdoor Recreation Competitions & Events APRIL

Mill Mountain Mayhem Course # n/a

9 a.m.

BELOW

(13+) The Fifth Annual Mill Mountain Mayhem 10k will corkscrew around and to the top of the city’s favorite outdoor playground. As a part of the Non Ultra Trail Series (RNUTS), this event will be timed and managed by Mountain Junkies, LLC. Location: Star Trail Trailhead. For registration and fee info please visit www.MountainJunkies.net. APRIL

Blue Ridge Marathon Course # n/a

7:30 a.m.

BELOW

(All) Runners from all over the U.S. will descend upon Roanoke for America’s Toughest Road Marathon–the Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon–and you’re invited to join them. Run the full marathon, join a team relay, walk the half marathon, volunteer or cheer runners on. Location: Downtown Market District. For registration and fee info visit www.BlueRidgeMarathon.com.

Earth Day Roanoke Course # n/a

10 a.m.–4 p.m.

FREE

(All) Enjoy great music, fun children’s activities, and festive food vendors at Earth Day Roanoke. Visit with your Roanoke neighbors who have started community gardens or backyard farms with chickens, bees, gardens, and ponds. See many great ideas for saving money and increasing our health and community! Location: Grandin Village. For more info visit www.EarthDayRoanoke.com. APRIL

Birding Blitz: Roanoke Valley Birding Competition Course # 3638

6 a.m.–6 p.m.

BELOW

(All Ages) Do you have a great passion for birds or are you hoping to learn more about the birds around us through bird watching techniques? Then this friendly competition is just for you! Designed for all levels of birding from the very experienced to those with little to no experience. This family-friendly competition will encourage children and adults to get up and get out into nature for fun and exercise. The competition begins on your own any time after 6 a.m. so those die-hard birders can get started bright and early. Or you can sleep in a little and start after the sun rises. The event ends 12 hours later at Discovery Center. Feel free to bird watch as little or as much as you like in those 12 hours, but be sure to meet at the Discovery Center for the social and awards ceremony. All bird watching will be conducted within the Roanoke Valley and can be done by individuals or teams of two to six people. Categories will be youth, beginner and advanced levels for both individuals and teams. Beginner groups also have the option of joining hikes or walks led by experienced birders. $15 all ages with T-shirt, ages 17 and under free with no T-shirt, team registration is available. Location: Discovery Center. Register by April 12. Check out our blog for more details at www.roanokebirdingblitz.com.

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OUTDOOR EDUCATION

VARIOUS

OUTDOOR EDUCATION

VARIOUS

Dates

Wednesday Night Disco: Mountain Bike Race Series Course # 3583

5:15–8:30 p.m.

$10

(10+) This award winning race series has quickly made its way up the list as one of Virginia’s grooviest mountain bike events. Bring your fat tired friend and ride hump day away as you pedal through Roanoke’s finest trail systems. There will be categories for beginners all the way to expert riders, so don’t be shy. Grab your bike and get your groove on! Race series begins in April. Location: Discovery Center. Register by the day of each race. For more info visit www.wednesdaynightdisco.com. MAY

Gallop 4 the Greenways Course # 3584

5–9 p.m.

VARIES

SPRING 2013

(All) Take a Gallop down the Greenway and help raise money to support a growing network of greenways in the Roanoke area. Not your ordinary 5K, the Roanoke River Greenway provides the base for an excellent course that is friendly to walkers and runners in all age groups. Location: Roanoke River Greenway near Wiley Drive. For more info visit www.Gallop4theGreenways.com.

Astronomy Extravaganza

Monthly stargazing programs on the Blue Ridge Parkway (mile marker 139) allow you to meet other people as you peer through large telescopes to distant stars, planets and galaxies. Advance registration is required by calling 853-2236 at least five business days before each program. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Programs are led by Frank Baratta, an experienced amateur astronomer and member of the Roanoke Valley Astronomical Society, www.rvasclub.org. MARCH

7–8:30 p.m.

FREE

(All) At this time of year, the dazzling constellation of the Hunter commands center stage. Join us this evening to discover the treasures of Orion hidden from the unaided eye. Register by March 6. APRIL

Seasonal Contrasts Course # 3663

8:15–9:45 p.m.

FREE

The Plane Truth Course # 3664

9–10:30 p.m.

More technical trail (roots, rocks, etc.), moderate/ strenuous ascending and descending, approx. two or more miles long

MARCH

9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Dogwood Glen Trail Course # 3654

9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Located in southern Franklin County this beautiful trail is surrounded by hardwood forest. The trail wanders through Salt Branch Park through beautiful scenery and along the shoreline of Philpott Lake. Departure location: Norwich Venture Center. Register by April 1.

(All) To our earth-bound eyes, the world seems flat, our horizon a plane extending along all around us. This evening that plane blends with another much grander. Gain a new perspective by attending this evening’s session. Register by May 8.

Course # 3653

Travel with us to Giles County with its scenic mountains, streams, and vistas, making it one of the most beautiful places in Virginia. We will explore a beautiful part of Jefferson National Forest. You’ll feel the breeze off Little Stoney Creek and view the many cascades that make this four-mile round trip hike a must-see. The first half of the trail leads up to the falls and can be steep in places. Fee includes transportation and leadership. Departure location: Norwich Venture Center. Register by March 11. APRIL

FREE

Cascades

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(All) Spring has arrived, bringing a sky more subtle than the brilliant beacons of winter. Tonight we’ll explore the patterns of the new season and what it offers to star gazers. Register by April 3. MAY

On trail, moderate ascending and descending, approximately two to three miles in length

Technical trail (roots, rocks, etc.), strenuous ascending and descending, approximately two or more miles in length

The Orion Hour Course # 3662

Prepared surface, relatively flat, gradual ascending and descending, one to three miles in length

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Hiking Ratings for Hikes

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APRIL

Flat Top Course # 3655

MAY

9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Join us as we climb 4,000 feet to the summit of Flat Top, the tallest of the Peaks of Otter Mountains. This 5.2 mile round trip hike will give you a challenging workout with steep climbs and rocky terrain. When you reach the top you’ll be rewarded with a view that will leave you breathless. Fee includes transportation and leadership. Departure location: Norwich Venture Center. Register by April 15. MAY

9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Join us for a 6.6 mile out and back hike on the Appalachian Trail. Kelly Knob is located on a ridge that bridges the valley between John’s Creek Mountain and Clover Hollow Mountain and is immediately off of the Appalachian Trail. Kelly Knob is not the highest point on the ridge, but it offers beautiful spanning views of the New River Valley. Departure location: Norwich Venture Center. Register by April 29. MAY

48 SPRING 2013

Crabtree Falls and Spy Rock Course # 3658

Bottom Creek Gorge Course # 3657

10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Join us on an amazing hike to see Virginia’s second tallest waterfall in Bottom Creek Gorge. This moderate five-mile hike through the Nature Conservancy preserve will be highlighted by spring blooms and indigenous wildlife. Come explore one of the best kept secrets of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Fee includes transportation and leadership. Departure location: Public Works Service Center. Register by May 13.

Biking

Kelly Knob Course # 3656

8 a.m.–6 p.m.

$17

Crabtree Falls is arguably the most beautiful set of waterfalls in Va. Billed as the tallest waterfalls east of the Mississippi, Crabtree Falls is a must see for anyone in the mid-Atlantic region. Spy Rock with a 3,700 ft elevation and 360-degree view show why this rock is believed to have been used by Confederate scouts to monitor movements of the Union troops. Fee includes transportation and leadership. Departure location: Norwich Venture Center. Register by March 11.

MARCH

High Bridge Trail Bike Tour Course # 3659

9 a.m.–5 p.m.

$39

High Bridge Trail State Park is a 31 mile multi-use trail ideally suited for bicycling. Its centerpiece is the majestic High Bridge. The High Bridge is one of the longest recreational bridges in the United States and the longest in Virginia. Join us as we bike through the “Heart of Virginia” taking in the scenery and history of the High Bridge Trail. Fee includes transportation and leadership. Departure location: Public Works Service Center. Register by March 18. AUGUST

16-19

Great Allegheny Passage Bike Tour Course # 3660

Depart: 7 a.m.–Return: 7 p.m.

$TBD

Cycle 141 miles on one of America’s premier rail trails, The Allegheny Passage. Enjoy smooth riding on along the beautiful Youghiogheny and Castleman Rivers. Enjoy memorable highlights like Ohiopyle State Park, the 3,600-foot Mt. Savage tunnel, the Levi Deal Mansion, restored train depots, the Thrasher Carriage Museum and historic Cumberland, MD. (Fee is based on double occupancy lodging). Departure location: Public Works Service Center.

MARCH

2-3

APRIL

Mush! A Dogsledding Excursion Course # 3351

8 a.m.–6 p.m. next day

$249

(6+, under 14 with an adult) We will travel north to spend half a day at the WISP ski resort to enjoy countless winter activities. This exciting guide-led day trips are “hands-on” experiences on which you’ll be riding your own dogsled powered by a team of friendly, handsome huskies. See where and how the powerful pulling team lives. Learn about the sleds, harnesses and other equipment. Hear fascinating dogsled history and lore. No experience is needed. All lodging, equipment, transportation, and leadership is provided. (Fee is based on double occupancy lodging). Departure location: Public Works Service Center. Register by Feb. 15. VARIOUS

Dates

Beginner Caving Course # see below

9 a.m.–5 p.m.

$25

7 a.m.–6 p.m.

$39

(10+) See what it’s like view the world from a tree, join us as we travel to Riverside Outfitters in Richmond, Va. for a tree climbing adventure. Professional instructors will teach you techniques that professional arborist use for ascending into the tree, limb walking, and descending. Riverside Outfitters provides all the encouragement, coaching and care climbers need to move beyond their initial comfort zone and realize the rewards of tree climbing. In addition to Tree Climbing we will also take a short hiking adventure through the James River Park System. Includes transportation and leadership. Departure location: Public Works Service Center. Register by April 5. APRIL

Canopy Tour: Carolina Zip lines Course # 3661

9 a.m.–5 p.m.

$125

(All) The unique course will be comprised of several platforms securely nestled around tree trunks and connected to one another by a series of exciting zip lines. The zip lines typically range from 150 to 680 feet in length with the longest at 1,000 feet! Spend the day high above the unique features that make up the Carolina Zip Line property. All equipment, leadership, and transportation are provided. Departure location: Public Works Service Center. Register by March 22.

Course No. Dates 3777 March 30 3778 April 27 Departure location: Public Works Service Center. The deadline to register is one week prior to the program.

Course # 3652

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(12+) Come experience the adventure of caving and see a whole new world. Challenge yourself as we crawl and climb deep underground to a place seldom seen. Responsible safety and environmental practices for beginners to intermediate cavers will be stressed. All instruction, equipment and transportation are provided.

View from Above: Beginner Tree Climbing

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Climbing, Caving and Other Adventures

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Paddling VARIOUS

Dates

MAY

Kayak Roll Series Course # see below

6–8 p.m.

APRIL

Dates March 3 March 17 March 31

9 a.m.–5 p.m.

18-19

$39

Learn everything you need to know to get started in the exciting sport of Stand Up Paddleboarding, “SUP.” Our American Canoe Associated (ACA) certified instructor will help you learn one on one, the proper stance for balance and control, essential paddle strokes and other techniques. Courses will be held on calm water, and no experience is necessary. Come with us to learn one of the fastest growing paddle sports in the world. All equipment and leadership are provided. Participants must be able to swim. Location: TBA. Register by May 7.

Rolling Down a River Canoe Adventure Course # 3806

9 a.m.–5 p.m.

$35

(14+) Spend a day on the river learning fundamental whitewater canoeing skills and river safety. We will discuss paddling strokes, “reading a river,” equipment selection, and basic river rescue. This exciting beginner clinic prepares you to paddle on your own and familiarize you with nearby river access points, outfitters and more. The river will be determined by water levels. All equipment, leadership and transportation are provided. Participants must be able to swim. Departure Location: Public Works Service Center. Register by May 1. MAY

Learn to Stand Up Paddleboard

14, 21&28 Course # 3665

SPRING 2013

(14+) Already own your own boating gear and looking for some cheap pool time to nail that roll? Join us at Gator Center this fall for open kayak roll sessions on Sunday nights. Professional staff will be onhand to assist you and ensure water safety but no formal instruction or equipment will be provided. You must be able to swim. Location: Gator Aquatic Center. There is no registration deadline. Course No. 3649 3650 3651

Whitewater Rafting: Nantahala Course # 3646

6:15 a.m.–8 p.m. next day

$179

White water rafting on the Nolichucky River is an experience that challenges rafters with wavy rapids in an impressive wilderness setting. The Unaka Mountains provide an incredible backdrop as you paddle from North Carolina into Tennessee in the steepest river gorge east of the Mississippi. Nantahala Outdoor Center runs the smallest, most intimate rafting trips on the Nolichucky River, allowing you and your group to fully absorb the experience. After a great day of paddling we will relax at the NOC’s hostel, taking more time to absorb the natural beauty all around. All instruction, equipment, lodging and transportation are provided. Departure Location: Public Works Service Center. Register by May 3.

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The Play Store

Check out some of the cool things Roanoke Parks and Recreation’s PLAY store has to offer. With the holidays right around the corner what better way to get a jump start on your shopping? If you can’t think of a great gift for that active someone in your life, how about a PLAY inspired t-shirt? Best of all the proceeds go to help Roanoke Parks and Recreation initiatives, programs, and amenities.

Tee’s

PLAY Sports Splat tees and hoodie $16.85 - $42.70

This is the paintball inspired sports silhouette line. It’s a staff favorite and we know it will be one of yours too. This line comes in a variety of sizes, styles, and colors.

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The Play Store

If you don’t have access to the internet visit a local library branch to look at some of the other items in our virtual store.

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Mugs

PLAY Sports Mug $13.95 - $20.95

Our PLAY sports inspired letter mug is available in a variety of styles and colors

Tee’s

The PLAY tees and Hoodie $16.85 - $48.35

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Bags

PLAY Tote Bag $11.20 - $29.20

A marker and crayon tote bag that was inspired by a few of the kids in our programs. Also available in colors.

Sticker

Love 2 PLAY sticker $5.60 a sheet

SPRING 2013

Show your parks and recreation support with this great PLAY decal!

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Assumption of Risk In consideration of myself or my minor child or ward being permitted to enroll and participate in this program, I agree to: 1. Assume all risks of this activity and understand that such activity is subject to mishap and even injury, and that participation in the activity could result in broken limbs, paralysis, or other serious injury or death; 2. Attend program pre-meeting(s), when offered, to learn specific program safety procedures; 3. Grant permission to transport me or my minor child or ward to and from the activity if required, and to hold harmless those who provide transportation; 4. Allow transportation of me or my minor child or ward to the nearest physician for medical treatment and agree to allow for immediate medical treatment when deemed necessary; 5. Wear proper clothing and protective equipment during the program and act in a safe and responsible manner so as not to endanger other persons or property; 6. Indemnify and hold harmless the City of Roanoke, its officers, officials, agents, instructors, employees, and volunteers from any and all claims, damages, losses, and expenses, including attorneysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; fees, for any harm, injury, damage or loss which may be sustained by me or my minor child or ward, arising out of, or resulting from, participating in this activity; 7. Assign to the City of Roanoke, its nominees and agents, permission to use, publish and republish for purposes of advertising and trade, such use as the City may determine, information and reproductions of my likeness (photographic or otherwise) or that of my minor child or ward, with or without identification of me, or my minor child or ward by name; and 8. Allow my minor child or ward named above to participate in the program.

Registration Guidelines

You will be contacted before the program begins to be given course or program details or to answer questions. Your expectations and concerns are important to us! Refunds are made when classes are filled, cancelled, or when changes in day, time or location of the activity would prohibit the registrantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attendance. No refunds arev given after the deadline unless your place can be filled.

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