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SUMMER 2014

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Staunton Parks & REcreation Presents...

Staunton Parks & Recreation Irene Givens Admin Building Montgomery Hall Park - 1000 Montgomery Ave Staunton, VA 24401 - (540)332-3945 - staunton.va.us/recreation

Director of Parks and Recreation, Christopher J. Tuttle, tuttlecj@ci.staunton.va.us Superintendent of Parks, Steve DeVenny, devennysd@ci.staunton.va.us

Building Codes: MHP - Montgomery Hall Park; MHPC - Montgomery Hall Park Conference Room MHPA - Montgomery Hall Park Activity Room; GHPG - Gypsy Hill Park Gym GHPGC - Gypsy Hill Park Garden Center; NSTC - Nelson Street Teen Center BTWCC - Booker T. Washington Community Center

Cover pictures: *The Praise in the Park photo and photo of Steve DeVenny on the fiddle were provided by R.L. Beachy Photography.

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Please join us in welcoming our new Recreation Program Specialist, Steven Taetzsch! Steven is a Staunton area native, a fan of this town and its charm. His parents moved south to the Valley when they married and his dad operated a small busi-ness in Staunton for 30 years. He is married and they have one son and a stubborn hound dog. Steven is a JMU graduate and received his BS in Sports and Recreation management. He has experience with sport event management with JMU athletics, the Staunton Braves, and area high school soccer. He enjoys soccer, hiking, fishing, skateboarding, art, and many of the leagues/programs the Recreation department offers. Please feel free to contact Steven with any recreation program ideas, inter-ests, and suggestions. He is happy to assist in creating fun educational programs, recreational activities, and experiences for the Staunton community.

Table of Contents!

RIDE STAUNTON! .............................................................. 03

OUTDOOR & GARDENING ................................................. 04

BUSINESS ........................................................................... 05

CRAFT & DESIGN ............................................................... 07

CATCH A BEAT .................................................................... 09

STAUNTON FOR STAUNTONIANS .................................... 10

DANCE & FITNESS ......................................................... 11

CULINARY .......................................................................... 12

DAY TRIPS ........................................................................ 13

OVERNIGHT TRIPS ............................................................ 14

ATHLETICS! ........................................................................ 15

AQUATICS ........................................................................... 17

EVENTS! .............................................................................. 19

30 YEARS OF CHILDCARE ................................................ 20

SUMMER BANDSTAND ENTERTAINMENT ........................ 21

REGISTRATION! ................................................................... 24

GOLF! .................................................................................. 25

COMMUNITY CENTERS ....................................................... 25

ODDS & ENDS ..................................................................... 26

YOUTH & FAMILIES ............................................................ 27

H (OUR ) ECONOMY .............................................................. 29

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Coming Soon for a Bicyclist Near You…. Over the winter, a group of dedicated citizens and city employees took first steps toward making Staunton a more bike-friendly city.

The establishment of the Staunton Ad Hoc Bicycle Advisory Committee to advise the city followed last spring’s enthusiastic presentation by Ride Staunton to City Council. The advisory committee was appointed in July by City Manager Steve Owen and met every three weeks through February to consider ways in which the city can better accommodate bicyclists.

To guide its efforts, the advisory committee adopted a structure developed by the League of American Cyclists—known as the “5 E’s”— which brings a focus on the subject areas of Education, Encouragement, Enforcement, Engineering and Evaluation and Planning. (Further details at http://www.bikeleague.org/content/5-es.)

The Advisory Committee issued its report and recommendations to the City Manager in March, and expects a presentation to City Council in May.

Enjoy Bicycle Ownership: Basic Maintenance and Handling Course The bicycle is one powerful tool, generating the most “work” of any human powered device. Like most things, how a bicycle is used plays a part in how long it lasts and how well it is enjoyed. Become more comfortable using and maintaining your bicycle. Gain confidence at home, out on the road, the trail, and at the bike shop. Topics: Basic Bike Maintenance, Handling, Shop Navigation and Part Selection. #5001 MHP, 6:30pm-8pm four Thursdays beginning May 15. Price: $30. Register by: April 25

City of Staunton – Bicycle Registry Receive a registration sticker and a complimentary bicycle lock for every bicycle you register with the Police Department. For more information, please contact Officer Jennifer Stevens at (540)332-3852

Confident City Cycling This class is led by League of American Bicyclists certified instructors and gives cyclists the confidence they need to ride safely and legally in traffic and on the trail. This course covers bicycle safety checks, fixing a flat, on-bike skills and crash avoidance techniques, and includes a student manual. Ages 14 & up. Students ages 14-17 must be accompanied by an adult who is taking the course. Stu-dents of all skill levels are welcome and will find the course beneficial. A bicycle in good working order and a bicycle helmet are required for the Saturday session. Students who successfully complete the course will receive a League Traffic Skills 101 certificate of completion. Instructors: Brian Bauer and Angela Crow. #5002 MHPA, 6pm-10pm on May 9 and 9am-3pm on May 10 (must attend both sessions). Price: $15 (An optional printed cycling manual costs $8 if a person prefers print to an electronic copy of course materi-als.) Register by: May 2

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From Lawn to Lush: How to Start, Maintain,

and Enjoy a Garden Join us at the new Virginia School for the Deaf

and the Blind Educational Farm and learn how to turn your yard into a beautiful and productive veg-

etable garden! Whether you want to feed yourself and your family or simply enjoy working with plants outside, this workshop series is right for you. Garden Educators, Emily Melvin and Ben Samuelson, from the Allegheny Mountain School, along with guest instructors, Holly Parker and Sue McKown, will teach the basics of cultivating a garden amidst the new and growing VSDB Educational Farm. This will be a hands-on workshop, where you can get your hands dirty and actually build a garden. Children are welcome. Register with Staunton Parks & Recreation by a week prior to class.

Starting a Garden: Learn about the requirements for a successful garden site with topics such as soil prepa-ration, sheet mulching to turn your lawn into a garden, garden layout, raised bed construction, starting from seed, transplanting, and growing vegetables to obtain an abun-dant harvest. #5003 May 3 from 10am – 12:30pm. Price: $5

Maintaining Your Garden: Managing weeds, thwarting pests, backyard composting, mulching, harvesting. #5004 July 19 from 10am – 12:30pm. Price: $5

Enjoying the Fruits of Your Labor: Putting the garden to sleep for next year, season extension, food storage and a harvest potluck--along with Q&A sharing with the instruc-tors and staff! #5005 September 20 from 11am–1:30pm. Price: $5

Fun with Fish of the Shenandoah Valley Prepare to be splashed and slimed as you learn the ins and outs of the fish that live in your local rivers. Jason Hal-lacher, Assistant Aquatic Biologist with the Virginia Depart-ment of Game and Inland Fisheries, will talk about his role with VDGIF and how they manage game fish in Virginia. #5006 Outside at Gypsy Hill Park, 6:30pm-8pm on August 5. Please call for location, to register refer to page 24. Price: Free.

Virginia Game & Inland Fisheries Hunter Education Course Virginia now requires all first time hunters and hunters who are between 12 and 15 years of age to complete this FREE 12 hour course. Course will cover: firearm safety, archery, modern & black powder firearms, tree stand safety, out-door survival, map & compass use, basic first aid, turkey & waterfowl hunting, ethics and more. GHPGC 6pm–10pm on August 9. Price: Free, but pre-registration required by visiting www.dgif.virginia.gov

Geocaching: What is it? Geocaching is an outdoor recreational activity in which the participants use a Global Positioning System (GPS) to hide and seek containers, called “geocaches” or “caches”, any-where in the world. Learn the history of geocaching, how to use a GPS and how to locate geocaches. It’s a High Tech Treasure Hunt! Instructor: Lou Armentrout. #5007 MHPA, 9am-12pm on August 2. Price: $5. Register by: July 25

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First Time Homebuyers An hour long seminar providing tips and insight into navigating the home buying process. This class is de-signed for those who have never bought a home or have not purchased in quite some time. Pat Biggs an experi-enced local realtor and a local mortgage consultant will educate participants on how to find the right home and prepare for the purchase. Knowing what to expect and what the terms, fees, and costs means allowing buyers to be confident when they begin this process. Instructor: Pat Biggs. Please choose from one of the following dates: #5008 MHPC, 6pm-7pm May 8. #5009 Staunton Library, 6pm-7pm August 26. Price: Free, but to register, please refer to page 24.

How to Sell on Ebay This will be an introductory class on all aspects of get-ting started as a seller on Ebay. Learn how to set up an account, take post pictures, and get the most money out of each item you sell on the world’s largest auction site. Instructor: Bryan Flavin Staunton City IT consultant and Ebay guru. #5010 MHPC, 6pm-7pm on May 6. Price: $5. Register by: May 2.

Social Security: Your Questions Answered If you are 55 and older and have the following social security questions then this class is for you! When should I start taking my social security? Why should I wait? Am I able to still work and take my social security? Sarah Fowler a retired school teacher and current Edward Jones financial advisor discusses how social security fits into your retirement income plan including when to take it and important tax considerations. Staunton Library, 7pm-8:30pm Please choose from one of the following dates: #5011 May 13. #5012 June 10. Price: Free, but please let us know you are coming: (540) 332-3945.

Green Real Estate Know what to look for as a Buyer interested in energy ef-ficiency. As a Seller, learn how to best market the green features of your home. In this one hour seminar, National Association of REALTORS® Green designee, Courtney Cranor, will talk about representation for both buyers and sellers from a sustainability standpoint. Mortgage loan officer, Randy Metje, will discuss and answer questions on Energy Efficient Mortgages and Joe Moore of AltEnergy will talk about energy audits for your home. #5013 MHPC, 6pm-7pm on June 17. Price: Free, but to register, please refer to page 24.

Business Plan Basics Putting together a solid business plan is one of the best things you can do to ensure a strong foundation and last-ing success for your start-up or existing business. As part of this class you will walk through all of the elements that should be included in a strong business plan, including your business concept, a description of your products and services, management structure, marketing plan, finan-cial projections, and more!!! Instructor: Staunton Creative Community Fund. #5014 MHPC, 6pm-7:30pm on July 14. Price: Free, but to register, please refer to page 24.

Starting a Business If you had to pitch your business idea in 30 seconds to win over an important customer, could you do it? If you went in to apply for your business license, would they tell you to go back a few steps first? Are you ready to turn your awesome idea into a successful business? SCCF’s Direc-tor of Business Development, Tracey Coltrain, will give you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to do all of this and more... and have some fun in the process! #5015 MHPC, 6pm-7:30pm on June 16. Price: Free, but to register, please refer to page 24.

Use of Social Media to Promote Your Business It is important to market your business wisely and thought-fully and social media is a very useful tool for doing that in an inexpensive and effective way. Who is your business’s target market and what forms of social media does that particular group or groups use? Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Google Plus? You may be surprised! Come learn more about the best ways to go about reaching your clients with social media! Instructor: Staunton Creative Community Fund #5016 MHPC, 6pm-7:30pm on August 18. Price: Free, but to register, please refer to page 24.

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Panorama from Woodrow Park by Miles Goodloe.

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How to Take the Fear out Of Color Selections: Interior design The use of Color in an interior environment has the ability to transform an ordinary space into a beautiful expression of you. This class is designed to help participants make educated decisions when choosing color for interior environments such as your home or office. Kathy Thomas of Thomas Designs will teach participants about what type of paint to use; how to choose colors, and instill confi-dence in undertaking this process. Please choose from one of the following dates: #5017 Staunton Library, 10-11am May 24 and May 31. #5018 Staunton Library, 10am-11am June 7 and June 14. Price: Free, but to register, please refer to page 24.

Paper Bowls: The Joys of Creative Recycling Looking for something creative to do with all those old magazines lying around the house? Why not learn how to turn them into paper bowls that are both beautiful and useful. This workshop will show you how it’s done with just two magazines, some folding, a little tape, and some Mod Podge -- and will suggest what is possible beyond the basics. Please bring two magazines, preferably center stapled not perfect bound. Instructor: Anne Armentrout. #5019 MHPC, 1pm-5pm on May 18. Price: $20. Register by: May 13.

Knitting 101 As those of us who have been knitting a while know, if you want a project done for winter it is best to start early. So why not join us this summer for Knitting 101 and start the scarf you could be sporting once the next polar vortex hits. In this class we will be learning the basics of knitting and perhaps a decorative stitch or two. Supply list will be provided upon registration. Instructor: Caroline Cook. #5020 MHPA, 7pm-9pm on July 21 and 28. Price: $31. Register by: July 16.

Nearly 100 year old printing presses restored by Charles Walker of Print Good Press. On the left is a Vandercook No. 1 proof press and on the right is a Kelsey Excelsior platen press.

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Introduction to Letterpress Printing: Vandercook No. 1 Proof Press and Kelsey Excelsior In these, hands on workshops, you will learn the basics of letter press printing on a Vandercook No. 1 Proof Press and a Kelsey Excelsior that are nearly 100 years old. Charles Walker of Print Good Press will go over the operation of the press and how to print from metal type, wood type, photo polymer plates, and hand cut linoleum blocks. Supplies will be on hand for you to experiment in printing. If you have your own press you are encouraged to bring it. Ages 14+. #5021 Kelsey Excelsior GHPGC, 6pm-8pm on May 8. Register by: May 2. #5022 Vander-cook No. 1 Proof Press GHPGC, 6:30pm-8:30pm on June 26. Register by: June 20. Price: $35.

Hand Dipping Candles Learn how to do this age old craft using minimal equip-ment, and various waxes. The technique is simple, and the results beautiful. Instructor: DeDe Stroup. #5023 MHPA, 6pm-8:30pm on July 15. Price: $26. Register by: July 8.

Intro to Calligraphy Explore the art of beautiful writing with a master calligra-pher as your guide. In this class, students will discover the many ways calligraphy can be used as well as the wide range of styles, and will get to try their hand at some of them. The workshop will be an inquirer’s class - no previous experience required. The instructor is Russell Armentrout, former chief White House calligrapher, who has been doing hand lettering for more than fifty years. #5024 MHPC, 6pm-7:30pm, four Wednesdays starting June 4. Price: $26. Register by: May 26.

Artful Abodes Professional interior designer JoAnne Kice can help you make your dwelling a haven. Turn your home or dwelling into a functional, comfortable and artful space. There will be an emphasis on individual style and original art. Bring your lunch! #5025 MHPA, 10am-2pm. May 7. Price: $34. Register by: May 2.

Charles Walker of Print Good Press in his print shop in Fairfield, VA.

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“Closet Pickers” Open Bluegrass Jam for Beginner and Intermediate Players Have you ever wanted to play bluegrass with other people? Tired of practicing alone? Looking to meet other musicians to play with? This class will focus on “Jam Etiquette”. Learn the most commonly played Bluegrass songs, history of the Bluegrass tradition, and listen to the “Masters of Bluegrass.” Participants should be able to play a few chords and bring their own instrument. CD’s and Songbook provided. Empha-sis placed on group playing, with the instructor providing as much individual attention to each student as time will allow. Talk and play with working bluegrass musicians from local Bluegrass band “Hound Dog Hill” and professional players from the area. Instructor: Cutch Tuttle. #5026 NSTC, 1:30pm-3pm, four Sundays starting May 18. Price: $75. Register by: May 9

Pop Singing Boot Camp Discover the soloist in you! Fun and engaging group training sessions which will lead up to recording your favorite song. Everyone can sing beautifully, you can too! Show off your amazing voice to all of your friends with your very own CD. Justin Bowes, master’s candidate and graduate assistant at JMU, will instruct this exciting class. Justin has managed five different university choirs in his career, and has experi-ence as a vocal coach, choral conductor, and composer. Age group is middle school and up. #5027 GHPGC, 6pm-7:15pm, four Tuesdays and Thursdays starting May 27. Price: $50. Register by: May 20

Songwriting: How to Make Your Music as Unique as You Are How could someone possibly teach a course on songwrit-ing? I certainly couldn’t. But what I will teach is how you, as a person who is as unique as the fingerprint on your thumb, can dig inside yourself to find your own voice. There will be a focus on avoiding cliché, finding a fresh perspective, chasing the perfect melody, and honing a song. Bring a guitar or keyboard and we will share a few songs at the end of the program. Instructor: Kyle Woolard of Charlottesville-based band The Anatomy of Frank. #5028 MHPC, 7pm-9pm on May 15. Price: $10. Register by: May 13

Get Your Music Career off the Ground Whether you are nurturing a hobby or trying to start a full-fledged career in music, the tactics of how to get booked, gain fans, sound amazing, and create buzz are incredibly confusing. Taught by Kyle Woolard of Charlottesville-based band The Anatomy of Frank, this course is designed to cut through the noise and get you started on fulfilling your musi-cal dreams. #5029 MHPC, 7pm-9pm on May 22. Price: $10. Register by: May 20

Want to Know the Banjo? This class will cover all of the bases when it comes to the banjo. What to do when beginning to play, the history and origins of this great instrument, and the innovators of the banjo. Learn banjo styles and how they relate to different areas in history and their respective region in the US. Instruc-tor: Cutch Tuttle. #5030 MHPC, 6pm-8pm on May 20. Price: $6. Register by: May 16

Cutch Tuttle at Bluegrass in the Park,

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STAUNTON FOR STAUNTONIANSQueen City Brewing: Brewer’s Apprentice About: Queen City Brewing (QCB) is a Staunton brewery located on Springhill Road. Originally a brewery focused on helping customers make their OWN beer, QCB has transitioned into a neighborhood hotspot with live enter-tainment, bar, and plenty of pints to go around. Event: Brewer’s Apprentice: Help the Brew master of Queen City brewing make beer! This hands-on workshop is a unique opportunity to learn and assist in beer making at the brew-ery. Enjoy the fruits of your labor with a 5 sample flight and bottle your own 6-pack. #5031 1pm-4pm, Saturday June 7 at Queen City Brewing, 834 Springhill Road. Must be 21 and older and provide proper identification. Please call Recreation and Parks department so that we can let them know that you are coming. Price: $35 (includes hands on brewing, 5 sample flight, and bottled 6-pack).

The Beverley Cigar Store About: The Beverley Cigar Store is a downtown business centered on quality cigars and accessories. The store also serves as a “smoke shop” and appeals to a nostalgia of the early 20th century. Event: Come and enjoy this com-munity gathering while learning about cigars and pipe tobacco. The Beverley Cigar Store will also feature a shoe shine services, seated or drop off. If it’s leather they can treat it! For questions please email (BeverleyCigarStore@gmail.com) #5032 noon, Saturday May 17 at 2 E Beverley Street. Free, but please call to let us know you are coming (540)332-3945.

Fluffy Fannies: Cloth Diapers 101 About: Fluffy Fannies is a cloth diaper/natural parenting boutique and an ecommerce store. Inside the store, you will find cloth diapers, baby carriers, natural detergents and shampoos, body washes, lotions, and much more! Class: Are you curious about cloth diapers? Come join us at Fluffy Fannies for a Cloth 101 Class! In this class, we will go over all of the basics of cloth diapering: The different styles and brands, benefits of using cloth, how to care for your diapers, and more! #5033 6:30pm, May 29 at 106 E. Beverley Street. Free, but please call to let us know you are coming, as space is very limited (540) 332-3945.

Coffee on the Corner: Monday Night Movies under the Stars About: Coffee on the Corner is a local downtown coffee shop/café on the corner of Beverley and Market Street next to Blackfriars Playhouse Event: Watch movies under the stars in Coffee on the Corner’s outdoor Beer Garden! Join us on May 5 for our summer kickoff with a classic film outside on a big screen. New movie theme each month! #5034 8:30 pm, Monday May 5 at 140 E Beverley Street. Free admission and free popcorn with menu purchase. Rain cancels, and please call to let us know you are coming (540) 332-3945.

Vinyasa Yoga A flowing style yoga class linking yoga poses together to

bring balance and harmony to our bodies as we move our bodies with our breath. This type of Yoga flow features car-diovascular conditioning, flexibility, strength and relaxation. Leave feeling relaxed and with an overall feeling of well-being. Multi-level class, please wear comfortable clothes, bring a yoga mat & water. Instructor: Zoe Berg. MHPA 6pm-7pm, eight Mondays starting May 19 *ongoing class. Price: $38 per 8 weeks. Register by: ASAP

Hatha Flow Yoga A fun mix of traditional & modern styles of Yoga, with a variety of approaches to the postures and breath. Focusing on peace of mind is emphasized, while stretching and hold-ing poses within your comfort level. All levels are welcome. Wear comfortable clothes, bring a yoga mat if possible; some props are provided. Start any time! Instructor: Elle D’Orado. MHPA 6pm-7:15pm, eight Wednesdays starting June 4 *ongoing class. Price: $38 per 8 weeks Drop-in fee: $7. Register by: ASAP

Morning Warm-ups with Jolene This on-going class is great for seniors with tired muscles and as a follow-up for physical therapy. Bring hand weights, exercise mats and resistant bands. Healthy eating and diet tips are also shared. Men and women invited! 50+ Instruc-tor: Jolene Dewey. Bessie Weller Elementary School. 9am-10am on Tuesdays & Thursdays. Price: $32 per 12 classes. Ongoing class. Register ASAP

Ticknor’s English Country Dance Learn dances from the 17th & 18th centuries. Coordinator: Becky McGovern, 886-9729. GHPGC, 7:30pm-9pm, 2nd/4th Fridays. Price: $2 per class

Bimbi Line Dancers Partners are not needed to join this informal, social and friendly dance group. Ages 55 and up: 11am-12pm, Mon-days at Bessie Weller Elementary. Advanced Bimbi: 11am-12pm, Thursdays at Bessie Weller Elementary. Coordinator: Sharon Sturdivent. Price: $10 per brochure

Beginner Clogging Lessons for Youth and Adults Clogging is for the young and young at heart. Learn the basics of clogging, a high energy form of dance similar to tap, Irish and Canadian Step Dancing. Dance to traditional music as well as pop music. Whether you are doing this for fun, exercise, or to eventually perform, this is where it all be-gins. For ages 7+. Instructor: Lisa Johnson. #5035 GHPGC, 5pm-5:45pm, six Wednesdays starting August 13 *option to continue. Price: $36. Register by: August 4

Contact Improv Contact improv is a dance technique in which physical con-tact with other dancers is used to explore movement. It is an improvised dance form in which two or more people attempt to keep a point of contact with their bodies while moving freely. The dancing may be slow or fast and usually involves weight sharing, rolling, and dynamic movement from the floor to standing. Instructor: Emily Hedberg.#5036 GHPGC, 6:30-8:30pm six Wednesdays starting June 18. Price: $60 or $10/class drop-in. Register by: June 1311

DANCE & FITNESSDANCE & FITNESS

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Basic Home Brewing Home Brewing, the process of making beer for personal use, is a rewarding hobby which offers the home brewer the op-portunity to expand and diversify. Beginning in the brewing hobby, the brewer can produce the majority of beer types with small investments in equipment and supplies. As the brewer grows in the hobby, a wide range of facets become available from which the brewer may choose to enhance the art of brewing. This course will provide the participant with the knowledge needed to make the right choices when em-barking in the home brewing hobby. Participants will receive course materials and get a first-hand look at ingredients and the brewery’s equipment. Must be 21 and over. Instructor: Mike Chapple. #5037 Shenandoah Valley Brewing Company, 9am-12pm on June 7 and 14. Price: $35. Register by: May 30

Princess Tea Party Attention little princesses! Don’t miss the chance to join the Queen and other little princesses for a special princess tea party. Learn princess etiquette, make a prin-cess craft, and enjoy preparing special snacks fit for a princess. Come in your favorite princess dress! Instructor: Ashley Foster. #5038 MHPA, 10am-noon on August 9. Price: $15. Register by: August 1

Mommy/Daddy & Me: Let’s cook! In this fun cooking class, kids learn and play with tastes and textures as they get their hands dirty mixing, mea-suring, and rolling to create their own homemade treats with mom, dad, or caregiver. These classes are a great way to spend quality time with your child and introduce them to cooking in an exciting way! #5039 MHPK, 10am-noon on July 12. Price: $15. Register by: July 1

Sausage Making Sausage making - it’s easier than you think! With just a few simple ingredients, you can make sausages to suit you - for special diets, recipes and just for fun. Even vegan and vegetarian! No special equipment or ex-otic ingredients needed. Great for summer grilling. We will eat what we make. Instructor: DeDe Stroup. #5040 MHPA, 6pm-8:30pm on July 17. Price: $26. Register by: July 10

Claire Richardson, Recreation Manager (Childcare/Marketing/Programs) richardsonca@ci.staunton.va.us

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Redskins Training Camp Richmond, VA. Want to see RG3 and DeSean Jackson up close? Inter-ested in finding out how the new rookies and free agents are progressing? Come with us to the redskins training camp in their new facility in Richmond. Wear your favorite Redskins gear and bring a marker because you just might get an autograph. Pack your own lunch or feel free to grab lunch at many of the restaurants in the area. Saturday, TBA. Depart from GHPG: 8:30 am, Return around: 7pm. Price: $19 (includes transportation & water). #5041 Register by: July 25

Short Pump Shopping Trip With over 200 stores to explore, this open air 2-story shop-ping center has it all, from Nordstrom’s to Crate & Barrel, to the Cheesecake Factory. Don’t wait for the last minute to do your Christmas shopping! Saturday, May 31. Depart GHPG at 8am, Return around 6pm. Price: $26 (includes transpor-tation). #5042 Register by: May 24

Caving: GET DUURTY It may be hot outside in August, but come find out what natural AC feels like (it’s always 56 degrees underground). Join us for a beginner/ intermediate level caving experi-ence and learn caving safety, underground navigation and all about limestone cave formation. A suggested ‘what to wear/bring list’ will be provided upon registration Saturday, August 23. Depart Gypsy Hill Park Gym at 8:30am, Return around 2pm. Price: $40 (includes van transportation, all equipment and instruction). #5043 Register by: August 8

Father’s Day Paddling Trip Grab your Dad and the whole family (appropriate for children down to 8 years old) for this canoeing adventure down the South Fork of the Shenandoah. Introduction to strokes and safety with plenty of fun time too. Trip Leader: Lester Zook of Wild Guyde Adventures, LLC. Saturday, June 7. Depart Gypsy Hill Park Gym at 8am, Return around 3:30pm. Price: $43 (includes van transportation, all equip-ment and instruction.) #5044 Register by: May 23

Rock Climbing & Rappelling Come climbing with us! We’ll be heading to George Wash-ington National Forest for a day of beginner friendly cliffs and the chance to experience climbing with the security of a top-rope and trained instructors. Participants will be provided climbing shoes, helmets, harnesses and all other technical gear needed. A suggested ‘what to wear/bring list’ will be provided upon registration Saturday, July 26. Depart Gypsy Hill Park Gym at 8:30am, Return around: 6pm. Price: $60 (includes van transportation, all equipment and instruction). #5045 Register by: July 11

Lego KidsFest Richmond, VA. LEGO KidsFest brings all of the creative hands-on, minds-on fun of LEGO building and experiences together in one activity and entertainment-packed family event for children of all ages and builders of all skills and interests. Many interactive exhibits and play areas such as the Lego model museum, Lego master builders, mixels, race ramps, art gallery and more! Register ASAP, space limited. Saturday, October 4. Depart Gypsy Hill Park Gym at: 1pm, Return around: 8:30pm. Price: $30 (includes trans-portation and ticket). #5046 Register by: September 1

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Vegas Baby! Las Vegas, NV. May 14 – May 17. Fly to Las Vegas on May 14 to enjoy 4 days and 3 nights of nonstop excitement on the world’s most famous strip! Take in a show, go see the Grand Canyon, play some desert golf, or gamble 24 hours a day, you choose what you would like to do once in Vegas. Includes: Roundtrip airfare and hotel accom-modations at Excalibur Hotel and Casino. Price: $540 per person based on double occupancy. Reserve your spot with $300 deposit with balance due by April 21.

Nationals Stadium, Washington vs. Pittsburgh (Free concert night) Washington, DC. August 16. Watch the Nats battle the Pirates for National League supremacy at beautiful Nation-als Stadium. Game time is 7:05pm with a free concert im-mediately following the game. Enjoy the game from great lower level seats in section 110 and get an up close look at stars like Bryce Harper, Ryan Zimmerman, and Steven Strasburgh. Trip includes all transportation from Staunton and ticket to the game. Price: $80 per person.

Fenway Park, Toronto vs. Boston Boston, MA. June 17- June 18. Come see the Sox at histor-ic Fenway Park on June 17 vs. the Minnesota Twins. One of the most coveted sports complex and hardest tickets to get in baseball. Enjoy the defending world champs on this two day trip that includes transportation/ flight/overnight accommodations and game ticket. Price: $425 per person based on double occupancy. Reserve your spot with $225 deposit with balance due by May 15.

Yankee Stadium, Cincinnati VS. New York New York, NY. July 19- July 20. Famed Bronx Bombers take on the Reds at Yankee Stadium. Enjoy this fun week-end trip to see the city and catch a game. Trip will include charter bus ride, game ticket and overnight accommoda-tions. The rest of the trip, feel free to explore NYC on your own. Price: $275 per person based on double occupancy. Reserve your spot with $150 deposit with balance due by June 26. Game will be 1pm on July 20, come see Jeter one last time.

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Aquafina Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit & Run (PHR) Join over 500,000 boys and girls (ages 7-14) during this exciting baseball skills competition that provides the opportunity to showcase your pitching, hitting and running abilities. PHR participants can advance through four levels of competition, including Local and Sectional competitions, Team Championship events at all 30 Major League ballparks and the National Finals at the MLB All-Star Game. Come out to the location competition! Wednesday, May 7 at Jerry May Field, Gypsy Hill Park. FREE onsite registration from 5:30pm-6pm. (No metal cleats allowed for the competition.)

Fall Instructional Youth Baseball Instructional Baseball is sponsored by Staunton Parks and Recreation for youth ages 6-12 (as of May 1, 2015). Six year olds must have played one year of t-ball. There will be an approximate 12 game schedule with no playoffs. Signups begin June 2; no late registrations will be permitted. Price: $25 per child. Register by: July 3

Staunton Youth Football League (SYFL) and Cheerleading Sign-ups Boys and Girls ages 8-13 Price: $55 per child

April 26, May 3, 17, 24, June 14 10am-12pm Gypsy Hill Park Football Stadium June 3, 4 5:30pm-7pm Lee High School Gym For more information, call (540) 332-3945

Men’s Softball Spring League This league is open to teams consisting of players ages 16 and over, to compete in men’s slow pitch softball at Montgom-ery Hall Park in Staunton. Teams can have up to 20 players on the roster and will be placed in divisions based on ability. With four divisions to compete in, the area’s largest softball league is back for another exciting season. League will begin April 21. Ball requirement is .44 core .375 compression. The league will not provide bats this season. Price: $350 per team. Register by: April 15

JAMES CORBETT, RECREATION MANAGER

(Community Centers/Events/Athletics) corbettjr@ci.staunton.va.us

South East Regional - 2009

Co-ed Adult Kickball League This league is open to players ages 16 and over for 9 on 9 kickball. This league will take place on Monday evenings in Montgomery Hall Park. Rosters are limited to 15. Price: $100 per team. Register by: June 2

Girls 13U Softball Summer League Sign your daughter or team up for this sprint league to be played at Montgomery Hall Park and finish before school starts! No weekend games to conflict with tournament play-ers. Tee shirts provided. Price: $25 per player. Register by: July 9

Men’s Fall Softball League This league will have a minimum of 10 games and two divi-sions for a six week season beginning late August. Price: $220 per team. Register by: August 13

Men’s Flag Football 7 on 7 screen Flag football. All team rosters and payment must be submitted by the deadline and the league will begin on September 14. For more information and rules contact the Recreation Department. Price: $385 per team. Register by: September 9

Co-ed Frostbite Softball This league will begin in September and run six weeks with a minimum of 10 games. Price: $220 per team. Register by: August 13

Co-ed Adult Spring Outdoor Soccer League This league is open to players ages 16 and over to par-ticipate in 7 on 7 soccer. Games will be played at the Montgomery Hall Park Soccer Complex on Tuesdays and Sundays. Rosters are limited to 15 players with any com-bination of male/female players. Jerseys will be provided. League starts May 25. Price: $325 per team. Register by: May 20

55+ Softball Co-ed Sprint League Open to all co-ed softball players 55+ years of age. You can sign up as a team or individual. This sprint league will take place on Tuesday evenings in Montgomery Hall Park for a 10 game season starting May 22. Price: $150 per team. Register by: May 14

Co-ed Spring Softball League Staunton’s Friday night co-ed league is returning for an-other exciting year. Twelve teams competed for the title in 2013, so sign up early to reserve a spot. League will begin May 2. Ball requirement is 12”, .44 core, .375 for men, and any 11”, .44 core ball for women. Price: $250 per team. Register by: April 25

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The Kiwanis Disc Golf Course at Montgomery Hall Park.

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Gypsy Hill Park Pool Renovation We are very excited to introduce the new and improved Gypsy Hill Park Pool. Renovations began in late August 2013 and were concluded in late October. The major updates include a newly resurfaced pool shell, and upgrades to the filters and chlorination system. A double-pool slide was also added to the shallow end. The children’s pool now boasts interactive water features and a zero-depth entry. We are pleased to be able to offer these new aquatic amenities to our community, which are an added enhancement to the historical gem that is Gypsy Hill Park. The pool will open, with unchanged rates, on Memorial Day weekend. This will begin the start of our weekend hours, which will be extended to full operating summer hours starting June 9. The first 50 people that visit the pool on Saturday, May 24 will receive a special treat. Have a wonderful summer and we hope to see you soon.

-Chris Tuttle, Director, Staunton Parks & Recreation

Gypsy Hill Pool Hours & Admission Starting Memorial Day Weekend:

Saturday: 11am-6pm; Sunday 1pm-6pm After June 9, 2014: Monday-Saturday: 11am-6pm; Sunday: 1pm-6pm;

Admission: 3 years and younger: Free 4 years and older: $3 Pool Pass: 20 Visits $50 Pool Party Rentals: $200, 3 hour minimum + $50/guard, 15 or less:1 guard, 15 or more: 2 guards

Lifeguard Training Course This class equips lifeguard candidates with the skills and knowl-edge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic related emer-gencies. Pre-Requisites: Must be at least 15 years of age and pass the pre-test by showing proficiency in various water skills. After passing the complete course participants will receive the following certifications: Lifeguard Training and First Aid (valid for 3 years). CPR for the Professional Rescuer (valid for 1 year).

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Discover Scuba Diving Have you ever been curious to know what it is like to breathe underwater? Sign up for the Discover Scuba Div-ing Class and find out! Participants will learn basic safety concepts and be given the opportunity to breathe under-water while being supervised by an instructor at the Gypsy Hill Park pool. Ages 12+. Instructor: Shawn Hassler and the staff of Scuba Buddys in Harrisonburg VA. GHPP, 9am-11am; Choose from one of the following dates: #5047 June 14, Register by: June 6. #5048 July 12, Register by: July 7. #5049 August 16, Register by: August 11 Price: $45

Swimming Lessons Registrations are made at Recreation Administration in Montgomery Hall Park between 8am-5pm, Mon- Fri. Minimum age is five years old. All classes are taught by American Red Cross certified Water Safety Instructors. Participants will receive an American Red Cross certificate upon completion of class. All lessons will be held at Gypsy Hill Park Pool. Please look over the water skills checklist in the Recreation Department office to determine which level would be the best fit for your child.

CPR for the Professional Rescuer Course Students will learn to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults, children and infants, use an AED on an adult or child victim of cardiac arrest and use personal protective equipment to stop blood borne pathogens and other diseases from spreading.

Lifeguard & CPR Review/Challenge Courses CPR for the Professional Rescuer Review Course Class offers course review with written exam and skills evaluation. Must hold current certification.

Lifeguard Review Course This course will offer review and practice. Participants must complete lifeguard pre-course skills test, written exam, and skills evaluation. Must hold current certification.

Lifeguard/CPR Challenges A challenge may be taken during either the CPR or Life-guard courses. No review will be provided for challenge participants. Does not need to hold current certifications.

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21st Annual YOUTH Fishing Derby Saturday, May 3 from 8am-11am at Lake Tams in Gypsy Hill Park. Open to youth 4-15 years of age. Prizes awarded in various categories. FREE on-site registration begins at 7am

Spring Plant Swap: The Best Things in Life are Free Saturday, May 10 at 9am Montgomery Hall Park Admin Building *new location*. Back by popular demand- the Staunton Parks & Recreation Spring Plant Swap. Ready for a change in your yard? Dig up those unwanted pe-rennials, trees, or shrubs. Pull together the houseplants, seeds, or extra annuals you have and trade them in for something new! Plant drop off & voucher assignment begins at 9am and continues until 10:45am. Door prizes and swapping begins promptly at 11am. Not sure how a plant swap works? Bring in your perennials, herbs, trees, shrubs, seeds, annuals or houseplants to the shelter. Parks staff will assign a value to them and give you vouchers for that value. When we begin, you may use your vouchers to “purchase” new plants for your yard. No registration fee, complimentary snacks provided. Free event!

11th Annual SENIOR Fishing Derby Saturday, May 17 from 8am-11am at Lake Tams in Gypsy Hill Park. Open to all adults 50+years of age. FREE on-site registration begins at 7:30am

Called Again: An Evening with 2012 National Geographic Adventurer of the Year Jennifer Pharr Davis In 2011, two-time Appalachian Trail thru-hiker Jennifer Pharr Davis wanted to test her limits. With the support of her husband Brew and a dedicated group of volunteers dubbed the “Pit Crew,” Jen hiked, stumbled, and some-times crawled the 2,181 mile A.T. in 46 days (an average of 47 miles per day), becoming the fastest person to hike the trail and the first woman to ever set the mark. And for that, she’s been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post, NPR’s Talk of the Nation, Guideposts magazine, and the CBS Morning Show. But Jen’s story is not about records or numbers; it’s about endurance, faith, and most of all, love. She will be speaking about the many challenges and lessons that present themselves along the trail, showing slides from over 12,000 miles of long-distance hiking which she has completed on six different continents. Jen will also be answering questions about her hiking exploits. After her presentation, she will be signing copies of her new book Called Again: A Story of Love and Triumph, which Kirkus Reviews has called “an inspired exploration of the mean-ing of commitment.” Join us 7pm, Monday, May 19 at the Staunton Public Library for what is sure to be an exciting and inspiring presentation from this world class athlete and wilderness adventurer. Sponsored by: Staunton Parks & Recreation and the Staunton Public Library.

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Camp Staunton 2014: Around the World in 40 Days We take great care in the hiring process by only interviewing qualified adult staff, keeping our camps at a 12 to 1 child to staff ratio. The majority of our staff have been with Staunton Recreation over 8 years. Our Park Setting makes us unique from some of our counterparts who use institutional settings. We have acres of green space, state-of-the-art playgrounds, woods to hike, outdoor sport courts and fishing lakes. The Enrichment we provide is exceptional. We hire experts in their respective fields to teach your children while our coun-selors interact and assist your child. Choices and Interests: Your child will choose from many activities like archery, creative writing, flag football, hiking, disc golf and cooking. Field Trips are a daily occurrence as we go somewhere spe-cial every day. Does your child need exercise? Whether it is organized or unorganized play, there is no way around it. We play numerous recreational activities each day. Age Mat-ters! It’s all about the age and appropriate activities for each age group which includes field trips. We separate our three camps according to age. The Staunton Parks and Recre-ation Camp Staunton program is in 30+ years of operation. Our reputation precedes us, just ask any previous summer playground/ Camp Staunton parent or camper about our program. Program Dates: June 16 – August 8 Program Fees: $540 pre-paid, 2 half payments of $270, or $80 weekly. Now taking registrations!

The HEART Afterschool Program The HEART Elementary Afterschool Program is over 30 years old. We have perfected the art of afterschool program-ming by fine tuning our staff selection, the program sched-ule, staff training, and snack provision to create the ultimate balance. Providing for needs of the children includes a healthy dose of gross motor, self-selected play to compen-sate for the sedentary inactive school day. On top of that - our afterschool snacks rock! They include fresh fruits and vegetables, organic Greek yogurt, and many other whole and natural choices. Our most valuable asset and what sets us apart from our competition is our top notch staff. Because of staff consistency HEART staff has the time to develop re-lationships with parents and children; a trusting and respect-ful atmosphere is created. 3:30pm-6pm. Price: $126/month

The HEART Before school Program An extension of the afterschool program, but in the morning from 7:30am until the am school bell rings. Price: $27/month-HEART Before & After School Program together: $140/month

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Summer bandstand

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The Stonewall Brigade Band(8pm, Mondays)

June 2: Season opener. Everything from a Circus March to Star Wars theme and West Side Story

June 9: The band will play music from the theater, concert hall, church, movies, and even Renaissance Dances!

June 16: Flag Day program. Patriotic music and a patriotic speech

June 23: Around the World, Through the Years

June 30: American History through Music- annual patriotic concert celebrating Independence Day

July 7: Old Fashioned Concert in the Park

July 14: Kids’ Concert in the Park- cartoon, movie, and Disney music, with Ronald McDonald show at 7pm

July 21: A Tuneful Potpourri

July 28: 20th Century Band Favorites

August 4: British Band Classics I- with a few pops from the past

August 11: Folk Songs, Voluntaries, Brooklyn, and Swing Bands

August 18: British Band Classics II- plus a march and a polka

August 26: Best of the Season concert

See www.stonewallbrigadeband.com on how to vote on your favorites from previous concerts to hear again on the season finale!

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Bluegrass in the Park(7pm, Wednesdays. Hosted by Staunton Parks & Recreation. For more information: www.staunton.va.us/recreation)

July 9: 7pm - Hound Dog Hill. 8pm - In the Tradition

July 16: 7pm - West Wind Bluegrass. 8pm - Darren Beachley Band

July 23: 7pm - Frog Pond Pickers. 8pm - Little Roy and Lizzy

July 30: 7pm - Last Minute Band. 8pm - Big Country Bluegrass

Aug. 6: 7pm - Flattbroke. 8pm - Larry Stephenson Band

Aug. 13: 7pm - Page Co. Ramblers. 8pm - Joe Mullins and Radio Ramblers

Aug. 20: 7pm - Grassy Ridge. 8pm - The Roys

Aug. 27: 7pm - High Ground. 8pm - James King Band

Tuesdays: Praise in the Park(7pm, Tuesdays. Hosted by Linden Heights Baptist Church)

July 8: 7pm - Sierra Losh. 8pm-Southern Grace

July 15: 7pm - Southern Hospitality, 8pm-Spirit Led

July 22: 7pm - Fidelis and Allreds, 8pm-Church Street Revival

July 29: 6:30pm -Teen Night: Glory Bound Motorcycle Ministry and bands Narrow Road and Covenant. Free pizza for teens

August 5: 7pm - Doyle Moats, 8pm-High on the Mountain Boys

August 12: 7pm - Jonathan King, 7:35pm- Heather Snow, 8:10pm- Heaven’s Harmony

August 19: 7pm - The Finney’s, 8pm- Heaven’s Mountain Band

August 26: 7pm - Kathy Allen, 8pm- Faithful Men

Photo by R. L. Beachy Photography

Jazz in the Park(7pm, Thursdays.*New Hours: 7pm-9pm* Rain or Shine! Bring a lawn chair or blanket, concessions available) For more information, call Lew or Lisa Morrison (540)337-6944

July 10: Sentimental Journey-18 piece big band

July 17: Jane Powell Quartet- legendary & internationally acclaimed vocalist.

July 24: Robert Jospe’ Experience- hot fusion with former Dave Mathews Band pianist Butch Taylor

July 31: The Boogie Kings w/special guest Wanda: stride/boogie pianist William Hayes to take you back to the roots of jazz.

August 7: S.p.l.a.a.a.t. Quintet- classic jazz standards along with Sinatra specialist, Danny Barrale.

August 14: Vince Lewis/Dwight Spencer Quartet: two extraordinary guitarists featuring virtuoso bassist Victor Dvoskin.

August 21: Dave Pope Quartet: featured soloist at the World Saxophone Congress in Scotland.

August 29: Barry Gurley Trio: Superb pianist/vocalist doing everything from Miles Davis to the Beatles.

Family Night Flix(Family-oriented movies start at dusk usually between 8:30pm and 9:15pm. Concessions available for purchase. Weather cancellation line is (540) 332-3947.)

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Photo by R. L. Beachy Photography

On-Line Recreation Program Registration! Visit the city website listed below and click on the online registration button to easily and conveniently register for our classes, trips and programs. Be sure to enter the corresponding activity number listed at the end of the program description. The activ-ity number looks like this: #5001. Since this is a fairly new devised program, which is a 2-step process, bear with us as we work out unknown kinks in the new system that may occur. Register online at www.staunton.va.us/recreation

*FREE CLASSES: Complete the online registration directions above, ONLY through STEP 1. Once you hit submit after STEP 1, you are registered.

The following hold harmless agreement must be signed by all participants or in the case of a minor, his or her guardian.

WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the undersigned in consideration of the permission granted to it by the City of Staunton to hold harmless the City of Staunton against and and all liability, loss, damages, cost or expense which it may incur because of such action, agrees to indemnify and save harmless the said City of Staunton, VA, from any and all liability, loss, damage, cost or expense which the participant may hereafter incur, suffer or be required to pay by reason of said participation in the City of Staunton, VA. The undersigned agrees to pay the complete exoneration of said City, any claim made against the City of injury or damages to persons or property caused by said participation, and to further indemnify and hold harmless said City from any costs incurred with respect to the defense of any such claim. If said participant is a minor child under 18 years of age, the signature of a parent or legal guardian shall con-stitute the same indemnification as provided above. The Recreation Department may use photos taken during programs/classes/athletics/trips for advertising and marketing purposes, contact the Department if you do not want your image used. SIGNATURE___________________________________________________________________________

Travel Policy All trips are to be paid in full when signing up unless another specific option is available where a minimum of 50% deposit is required for each person. Once a payment is received from a patron they are considered to have an official spot on the trip if there is available space. All patrons understand that there is a no refund policy in effect unless the Recreation department decides to cancel a trip. It is at the Recreation department’s discretion on the cancellation of trips and most will be done in a timely manner. In some extreme cases such as death or serious medical conditions a refund may be available to a patron of a trip minus any expense the Recreation department may incur. Name changing fees may occur on trips involving plane flights. In cases regarding deposits; if the balance isn’t paid by the deadline, patron may lose full deposit and spot on the trip.

Before registration form is complete, you will be required to sign and date on the line below that you have read, understand and accept this addition to our registration process.If registering for a trip, please list EMERGENCY CONTACT (name, address and phone number): SIGNATURE___________________________________________________________________________

Walk-in - Irene Givens Admin Building - Montgomery Hall Park - 1000 Montgomery Ave - Staunton, VA 24401

Mail-in - Mail your completed registration form & check to: Staunton Parks & Recreation Department - PO Box 58 - Staunton, VA 24402-0058

www.staunton.va.us/recreation - www.facebook.com/StauntonRecreationParks

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Registration!

NAME _________________________________________________________Year You Were Born__________________________

ADDRESS__________________________________________________________________________________________________

CITY__________________________________STATE__________________ZIP__________________________________________

PHONE AM/PM____________________________________________EMAIL___________________________________________

EMERGENCY CONTACT_____________________________________________________________________________________

Program/Class/Trip_____________________________________________________Date/Time____________________________

$ Price________________

Program/Class/Trip Total (Do not include materials fee) ________________

Adults (Over 55) 10% Discount (excludes trip & special event prices) ________________

Non-City of Staunton Registration Fee add $2.00 per program/class/trip per person________________

Total sent: ________________

COMMUNITY CENTERSCOMMUNITY CENTERS

BOOKER T. WASHINGTON

Yarn, Hook, Thimble Circle Do you want to learn how to sew, knit, or crochet? Discover new techniques and materials or practice your craft in this laid back environment. Free, No Registration Required. 12:30pm-3pm, Tuesdays at BTWCC. For more information: (540) 332-3991

Mat Pack Wrestling 6:15pm Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays at BTWCC. For information, call Coach Jessie West at (540) 849-9017

Rhythm and Blues from 40’s, 50’s, and 60’s Join us for this monthly class where we listen to oldie re-cords as well as discuss artists, record labels, and the his-tory of Rhythm & Blues from early to mid-1900’s. Instructor: Al Leichter Free- No Registration Required. 5:30pm-6:30pm, 1st Tuesdays of the Month at BTWCC. For more information: (540) 332-3991

NELSON STREET TEEN CENTER Boys & Girls Club, (540) 213-6559

GYPSY HILL PARK GYM Until June 9 Mon-Thur: After School Open Gym 4pm-6pm Mondays: Women’s open gym 6:30pm-8:30pm Sundays: B Division Volleyball Open Gym 6:30pm-9:30pm After June 9 Mondays: Women’s open gym 6:30pm-8:30pm Sundays: B Division Volleyball Open Gym 6:30pm-9:30pm Gym dates and times are subject to change when recreation leagues and school sports begin. Other times are subject to change by request and reservation. Gym Hours may be cancelled due to inclement weather.

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Gypsy Hill Golf Course Junior Clinic Series Several opportunities will be offered throughout the summer for youth to enhance and expand their golf skills. Small groups of 5, will allow for plenty of one-on-one time with the PGA Professional Wesley Allred. Registrations will be taken at the Gypsy Hill Golf Shop. Price: $25 per child. Register ASAP, space limited. Ages 7-15

June 10, 11, 13 Session 1: 8:45am-10:45am Session 2: 11am-1pm June 24, 25, 27 Session 1: 8:45am-10:45am Session 2: 11am-1pm July 8, 9, 11 Session 1: 8:45am-10:45am Session 2: 11am-1pm Individual Golf Lessons, by appointment only Adults: $40/hour Seniors: $30/hour Juniors: $20/hour

JULY is Park & Recreation Month!Show your local Park & Recreation department some love this month! Make 2014 the year we all venture outside, change our outlook, and get involved in our community through parks and recreation. Take pictures of you or your family recreating in our parks, then share them on Facebook or Twitter and hashtag:

#GypsyHillPark or #MontgomeryHallPark as well as #JulyOutisIn.

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Domino/Board Game Interest Group Interested in starting an ongoing club of people who like to play dominos and board games? Look no further. Meet others and potentially start a group which could meet at Staunton Parks & Recreation. Join us at 5:15pm on May 29. Please let us know you are coming: (540)332-3945

Skin Care: Anti-Aging/Age Management Are you seeing signs of aging when you look in the mirror? Are you looking for a “quick fix” to reverse or rid those fine lines and wrinkles? Fact - we cannot stop the aging process, BUT we can manage the effects of aging on our skin. Dis-cover how to better care for your skin to keep it healthy and glowing. Simple life style changes than can result in healthy skin. Cynthia Sterret, licensed Esthetician of Cynthia Sterret Skin Care, will provide tips on masques you can make at home to give your skin the boost it needs. #5050 Staunton Library, 7pm-8:30pm on May 22. Price: Free, but to register, please refer to page 24.

Family History: A Virginia Genealogy Workshop The best resources for researching your family history are free! Learn what these resources are and how to use them. Get to know your ancestors through the use of primary docu-ments. Participants are encouraged to bring any information they have relating to a particular individual or branch of their family tree they would like to learn more about. A laptop or I-pad is helpful but not required. Get to know your ancestors! Instructor: Jane Gray Avery of www.johnhowepeytonestate.org #5051 MHPC, 1pm-4pm on May 24. Price: $29. Register by: May 14

Party Bridge Club For experienced bridge players who are interested in social-ization as well as brushing up on their game. Party on! Not an instructional club. MHPC, 1pm-4pm on Thursdays. Price: $10 per brochure.

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HEE HEE HOO: Labor Support Massage Bring massage and relaxation to your child birth! Learn how massage can help reduce the need for pain medica-tions, soothe your contractions, and become more cen-tered. A great supportive class to bring you closer through your birthing experience. For moms and dads “to be” and please bring pillows and mats. Perfect for those in their 3rd trimester. Expectant mothers should consult with their OBGYN or mid wife before taking this class. Instructor: Tai Blakey NCTMB of Refreshing Effects Massage Therapy in Harrisonburg. #5052 MHPA, 6pm-8pm June 10. Price: $35. Register by: June 6

Fall Instructional Youth Baseball Instructional Baseball is sponsored by Staunton Parks and Recreation for youth ages 6-12 (as of May 1, 2014). Six year olds must have played one year of t-ball. There will be an approximate 12 game schedule with no playoffs. Signups begin June 2; no late registrations will be permit-ted. Price: $25 per child. Register by: July 3

Baby Spa (Infant Massage) Infant massage is a wonderful way to experience the way your baby communicates with you. Learn nurturing touch techniques to help relieve discomfort from colic, gas, and constipation. Join us for this four week class and help ease your stress by relaxing and unwinding. Please bring blan-kets and appropriate baby items. Limited space, so please register quickly! Instructor: Tai Blakey NCTMB of Refresh-ing Effects Massage Therapy in Harrisonburg. #5053 MHPA, 10am-11:30am four Tuesdays beginning May 13. Price: $110. Register by: May 9

Fluffy Fannies: Cloth Diapers 101 Are you curious about cloth diapers? Come join us at Fluffy Fannies for a Cloth 101 Class! In this class, we will go over all of the basics of cloth diapering: The different styles and brands, benefits of using cloth, how to care for your diapers, accessories that will make cloth diapering easier, and more #5033 6:30pm, May 29 at 106 E. Beverley Street. Free, but please call to let us know you are coming, as space is very limited (540) 332-3945.

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Children’s Farmers Market at Staunton Jams Saturday, May 17 from 1pm-5pm Join us at the Spring Staunton Jams! Staunton Parks and Recreation and the VSDB Educational Farm will be co-sponsoring an interac-tive Children’s Farmers Market of sorts while the adults enjoy the musical entertainment. Children can enjoy a gardening experience, paint with natural vegetable dyes, “sell” their goods at the market and learn about worm farms. Staunton Jams will be rockin’ from 12noon to 10pm. FREE EVENT. For more information about the Children’s Market, call (540) 332-3945. For information about Staunton Jams, call: (540) 885-9988

Kid’s Night Out Friday, July 11 from 6pm-9pm. Children and families enjoy free activities through the District at Downtown businesses on Beverley Street and in the Wharf. Cele¬brate the Sum-mer with crafts, giveaways, wagon rides, games and more! For more information visit www. stauntondowntown.org

*Swimming Lessons, see page 17. *Gypsy Hill Golf Course Junior Clinic Series, see page 25.

21st Annual YOUTH Fishing Derby Saturday, May 3 from 8am-11am at Lake Tams in Gypsy Hill Park. Open to youth 4-15 years of age. Prizes awarded in various categories. FREE on-site registration begins at 7am

Learn to Skateboard If you have a youngster who is interested in learning the basics of skateboarding then join us this summer at the Action Skate Park in Gypsy Hill. This class is for ages 5-14 and participants will be split into two age groups. The skate park will be closed off so that the participants can ride freely and learn. Helmets required, elbow/knee pads recommended - participants responsible for bringing their own equipment. #5054 GHP Skate Park, 10am-12pm, four Tuesdays beginning June 24. Price: $25. Register by: June 16

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What is the (h)OUR Economy? hOUR Economy is a local economy of friends — those we’ve met and those we haven’t yet. Instead of money, we exchange time. Our online timebank allows members to share their talents with others in the community, and thereby earn “hOURs” that are recorded in the online timebank. In exchange, they can use their hOURs to purchase gardening assistance, cooking classes, business services, wellness and medical care, pet sitting, bicycle repair, and many other local services. In hOUR Economy, everyone’s hOURs are treated equally, and everyone’s contribution is valued. In this section, in lieu of cash payment for the class, you would sign up as a timebank member here: houreconomy.org and pay your instructor directly, in hOURs. This could be your starting point and introduction into the timebank process, and how it works. *Upon registering as a new participant of the timebank, you will receive a complimentary 3 hours to get you started. Hopefully you’ll enjoy it so much, you’ll be recommending this system to all your friends. Come on, give it a shot. The h(OUR) Economy was initially catalyzed by the Staunton Creative Community Fund, a group of local volunteers have now taken the reigns. These classes are a collaboration between the h(OUR) Economy and Staunton Parks & Recreation. For class information, please call Claire at (540) 332-3945. For more information on the (h)OUR Economy and the timebank, please call the Staunton Cre-ative Community Fund at (540) 241-0333.

Iodine and Robust Health Iodine is usually associated with sterilizing wounds. But it plays an integral part in the functioning of every single cell of the body, especially the thyroid! If we don’t get enough, things fall apart...Come learn about why iodized salt is not enough, how a scientific scandal stole iodine away as a powerful medicine and how to supplement with iodine safely. Instructor: Anne Buzzelli of Buzz Nutrition. Staunton Public Library, 6pm-8pm on June 4. Price: FREE or 2 hOURS. Please let us know if you are paying in hOURS: (540)332-3945. Register by: May 30

Simple, Sustainable, Savings: An Introduction to Using Solar Energy in Your Home or Business What if you could choose energy that was greener, cleaner, reliable, more affordable, and American-made? Would you? Solar energy has gone through many iterations as it’s grown into a viable power source for everyday homes and small businesses, and this class will help shed light on how you can utilize it effectively today. We’ll cover how to evaluate on-grid and off-grid options, the difference between photo-voltaic and thermal systems, calculating the over-time cost savings of switching to solar, options for financing a system, and common questions and concerns of homeowners think-ing about solar. We’ll also include a creative overview of the many homemade-to-professionally installed options for capturing the sun’s energy, showing how simple it can be to introduce basic forms of solar energy into your home or business. Instructor: Jeff Nicholson of Sigora Solar. MHPC, 6pm-8:30pm on June 19. Price: 2.5 hOURS. Please let us know if you are paying in hOURS: (540)332-3945. Register by: June 10

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Stress and the Brain Stress is at the heart of every disorder. Just like rust, stress corrodes whatever container it’s in. Each person’s body re-sponds differently to stress, whether it’s anxiety/depression, digestive problems, heart disease, autoimmunity, or weight gain. So let’s talk about how the brain reacts to stress and what we can do about it! When the brain is regulated, choic-es become less impulsive (especially food choices) and we can mesh with the world instead of busily react to it. Instruc-tor: Anne Buzzelli of Buzz Nutrition, Staunton Public Library, 6pm-8pm on July 29. Price: FREE or 2 hOURS. Please let us know if you are paying in hOURS: (540)332-3945. Register by: July 25

Introduction to Permaculture Design: A Garden-inspired Workshop What if you could plant a garden that would feed your family, provide entertainment and engagement for your community, educate yourself and your children, and nourish the soil in a way that left the earth MORE productive and sustainable than when you started? This is the idea of permaculture, an ecological design theory that seeks to build agricultural and cultural systems that not only sustain, but create greater health and vibrancy. This two-evening workshop will focus on the theory of permaculture design the first night and on more specific garden applications the second evening. Whether you are a new gardener just beginning, or a green thumb seeking to reimagine your garden design, this workshop will be a fun, creative exploration of the possibilities of permacul-ture in the garden. Instructor: Meghan Williamson and Holly Parker. MHPA, 6pm-8:30pm on May 8 and May 15. Price: 2.5 hOURS. Please call to let us know you are coming: (540)332-3945. Register by: April 29

Breath Café ~ An East/West Fusion of Mind, Body and Spirit Intuitive Breathwork Explore gentle yet powerful ways to deepen relaxation, liber-ate your breathing mechanism and expand your capacity for taking in vital components of the breath such as oxygen and energy to improve physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. From Breath Awareness to Intuitive Energy Breathing, Breath Cafe offers an enjoyable and enlightening experience. Instructor: Peace Arnold, MHPC, 6:30pm-8pm on August 7. Price: 1.5 hOURs, or $20. Please let us know if you are pay-ing in hOURS: (540) 332-3945. Register by: August 1

You can do it! Create a Life You Love Through Collage Tap into your subconscious and achieve your goals through collage art therapy. Using magazines we will explore goals you have for your life as well as issues of self-esteem, & self-acceptance. All materials provided. Students encouraged to bring snacks and magazines to share. Please bring $5 to class for supplies. Instructor: Joy Boardman of Planet Joy. www.facebook.com/PlanetJoy. MHPA, 6:30pm-8:30pm, four Thursdays starting June 5. Price: 2 hOURs per class, or $40. Please let us know if you are paying in hOURS: (540) 332-3945. Register by: May 28

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Babe Ruth South East Regional Tournament The Staunton Cal Ripken League, with coordination from the City of Staunton’s Parks and Recreation Department and the Staunton Kiwanis Club, will host the 2014 Babe Ruth Southeast Regional Tournament for the 12 and under age division. The tournament is scheduled for July 17-20, with teams arriving on Thursday and play beginning on Friday. The Southeast Region consists of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee. State champions plus the host team, Staunton, will compose the field for the tournament. The tourney will be pool play followed by single elimination. Last year, 10 teams participated. The tournament will be played at the Kiwanis Baseball Complex in Gypsy Hill Park with action on both May Field and Kiwanis Field. There will be no admission charge for fans wishing to watch the games. This is the third Southeastern Regional hosted by the Staunton Cal Ripken League. Each participant will receive a “goody bag” which will include free passes and discounts to local attractions. An event of this magnitude is very costly. Just to host the tourna-ment, the Staunton Cal Ripken League gave the Southeast Region $2,500. Local businesses and individuals can help the league defray some of the costs in several ways, since there is no admission charge. Company banners are able to be hung on the outfield fence of May Field. The banner will be displayed for the entire regular season, the playoffs, invitational tour-naments, the Southeast Regional and through Fall Ball. Businesses can also advertise in the Southeast Regional Program booklet. For more information or to find out how you can be a sponsor, please call Debbie Gregory at (540) 332-3945.

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