Memorial Day is a special time to remember and honor those who have served our country. It is also the unofficial start of summer, which makes it the perfect time to plan a getaway. And there’s no better way to welcome the summer season than spending time camping with friends and family. Camping provides an ideal opportunity to relax, have fun, connect with nature and unwind from the stresses of daily life.
But it’s important to make sure that planning your camping trip is as easy as enjoying your camping trip. Camping has become more popular than ever and it can be hard to find great locations with amenities to keep the whole family entertained that still have availability for Memorial Day weekend. So we’ve done the legwork for you and found ten fantastic destinations you can book today that will ensure you’re roasting marshmallows by the campfire the last weekend in May.
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Mt. Hood Village RV Resort
Mt. Hood Village RV Resortoffers a variety of guest accommodations, including vacation cottages, rustic cabins, tent sites, yurt rentals, more than 300 wooded RV sites, and even tiny houses. TheTiny House Village at Mt. Hoodoffers a unique glamping experience with the fully equipped tiny homes ranging from 175 to 260 square feet. Located less than an hour outside of Portland, the resort provides access to a variety of outdoor activities in the Mt. Hood National Forest, including hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking, fishing, and skiing, making it a perfect Memorial Weekend escape.
Oceanside RV Resort
Oceanside RV Resortis a year-round camping destination located near the Pacific Ocean in San Diego’s North County, offering warm sandy beaches, a historic wooden pier, and a harbor village filled with surfing, fishing, and other activities. With average temperatures of 70 degrees, Oceanside’s weather makes for the perfect Memorial Day weekend escape. The resort offers a variety of full-hookup RV sites, free Wi-Fi and cable, game room, pool with spa, general store, bike rentals, and on-site laundry. With a remodeled Welcome…
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Greenville Recreation and Parks Department’s spring tennis programs are under way, including youth QuickStart tennis, preschool tennis and after school tennis programs as well as adult programs to include intermediate cardio tennis, co-rec adult play nights and beginner tennis.
All programs will meet at River Birch Tennis Center or Evans Park Tennis Courts. For more information, please call River Birch Tennis Center at 329-4559 or visit www.greenvillenc.gov.
Program dates and times are as follows:
Adult
Co-Red Adult Play Night: Wednesdays March 8–May 24, 6:30-8 p.m.
Lessons
Individuals can take private tennis lessons given by the City of Greenville Tennis Director Chris Hinson or the tennis staff at River Birch Tennis Center. All lessons are by appointment only and can be arranged for either individuals or groups. To schedule a lesson, please contact Chris Hinson at [email protected] or 252-329-4559.
The Greenville Recreation and Parks Department is holding a Friday Night Futsal program.
The format is pick-up indoor futsal games with teams being picked nightly upon arrival. Games are held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday nights at the Sports Connection from April 14 through June 30.
For more information, contact the Sports Connection at 252-329-4699 or visit greenvillenc.gov.
The Greenville Recreation and Parks Department is now offering beginner and intermediate pickleball clinics, pickleball leagues and private lessons, as well as open play opportunities.
These programs will focus on learning skills, rules, strategies of the game and a little competitiveness.
All programs will meet at H. Boyd Lee Park or Sports Connection. For more information, please call the Athletic Office at 252-329-4550 or visit www.greenvillenc.gov.
Following are dates and times:
Beginner Clinics
May 2 through 25, 10:30-11:45 a.m.; May 2 through 25, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Intermediate Clinics
Tues/Thurs May 2 though 25, 9-10:15 a.m.; Tues/Thurs May 2 through 25, 6:30-7:45 p.m.
Junior Clinic
This is an Introductory clinic to pickleball for youth to learn the fastest growing sport in the United States. This clinic will give an introduction to pickleball, teach basic techniques and play and all equipment will be provided. The Jr. Pickleball clinic will be from 2 to 4 p.m. on May 3.
For more information, contact the Sports Connection at 252-329-4699 or visit
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JMU’s University Recreation Center (UREC) is most known for being a gym, but it can offer so much more: a park, a pool, a cooking class, all of which are available on campus at no cost.
Full-time students and staff should take advantage of these valuable resources while they’re readily available.
The University Park (UPARK) is another resource available to students and a great way to spend time outdoors. Within the park, there are a variety of things to do. For example, there’s the team challenge course, which offers a custom program for adventure team building, including leadership, communication, trust and community building.
UPARK also has an event lawn, a pavilion, 18-hole disc golf course, a gatehouse and a multi-activity turf. Even the turf has more to offer with four tennis courts, two basketball courts and two sand volleyball courts.
Don’t like being outside? UREC Aquatics Center features a lap pool, hot tub, sauna and a secondary pool with a resistance track that also provides water volleyball and water basketball. The Aquatics Center is supervised by three lifeguards who are on duty at all times for safety and provides certified courses for adult and pediatric first aid, CPR and AED (automated external defibrillator); CPR and AED for professional rescuers and a lifeguarding certification class. Log rolling, swim fitness and swim lessons can all be done through UREC too.
According to a poll done on The Breeze’s instagram, when asked “Have you used UREC’s Aquatics center?” 60% said yes. This leaves a significant amount of people not using or taking advantage of reliable and resourceful resources.
Enjoy or good at lifting? UREC has a weight club. If the sum total of your one-rep max for bench press, deadlift and squat meet or exceed 400 pounds for women and 600 pounds for men, then you can be a member of the UREC Weight Club. Within the club there are several levels ranging from 400, 600, 800, 1000 and 1200 pounds.
You can even benefit from UREC without even going with its podcast, “Well Dukes..” It’s a health and wellness podcast aimed at providing JMU students with programming, information and services to help them lead productive and healthy lives. Every other Wednesday, a new episode is released with a conversation that may change how you think, what you know and what you…
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Farmville Parks & Recreation will hold a slew of spring and summer single-day sports clinics.
For more information or to register for any of the clinics, visit farmvillencparks.com or call 252-753-6712 or 252-753-6722.
The clinics are as follows:
Volleyball
Join Coach Pitt and former and current Farmville Central volleyball players and learn how to play or brush up on your skills, including passing, setting, hitting, serving and more.
The clinic, for grades 4-8, is June 17 from 9:00 am-noon at Farmville Central High School Gym (3308 East Wilson Street). Cost is $25 and registration deadline is June 9.
Disc Golf
Our Disc Golf Clinic teaches campers the skills to be able to throw a wide variety of discs. We encourage participants to bring their own discs; however, we do have a variety of discs for campers to use. Campers will see their abilities improve as they progress through the camp sponsored by Play It Again Sports in Greenville.
The camp, for ages 7 and up, is June 3 at 9 a.m. at the Farmville Disc Golf Course (3414 NC-121). Cost is $30 and registration deadline is May 29.
Football Youth camp
Led and instructed by head coach Ron Cook and the entire Farmville Central varsity staff, this youth football camp for rising third graders through eighth grade is the perfect opportunity to learn about the game. Participants will work on offense, defense, special teams and have some fun and play some games.
The camp is June 23 from 8-11 a.m. at the Farmville Central High School football field (3308 East Wilson Street). Cost is $10 and registration deadline is June 21. For questions, please email Coach Cook at [email protected].
Middle School Mini-Camp
This camp has the same setup and aim as the youth camp and is open to rising 6-8th graders. The mini-camp is July 27 (noon start) and 28 (8 a.m.) at the Farmville Central High School football field (3308 East Wilson Street). Cost is $10 and registration deadline is July 19. For questions, please email Coach Cook at [email protected].
Moms Clinic
A peek into the life of a Farmville Central Football player. This clinic, for ages 18 and up, will include a tour of the football facilities, program philosophy and expectations, the fundamentals of the game and on-the-field drill instruction led by players (possibly your sons) and supervised by the varsity football staff. The camp is May 20 from 10…
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TODAY, MARCH 16
ADULT ARTS AND CRAFTS: Let creativity shine to create a cute craft or inspiring art piece from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Ruby B. Archie Library auditorium. Ages 18 and up. No fee. Registration is required by calling, 434-799-5195.
FRIDAY, MARCH 17
FAMILY GAME NIGHTS: Relax with family and come out for a fun night of board games, sports and outdoor games at Coates Recreation Center from 5:30 to 7 p.m. No fee. Registration required by calling, 434-799-5150. Sponsored by Parks and Recreation.
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SATURDAY, MARCH 18
CARS & COFFEE: Old Dominion Classic Sports Car Club will hold Cars & Coffee from 9 to 11 a.m. at Crema & Vine, 1009 Main St. For more information, call 434-548-9862.
JAPANESE CULTURAL EVENT: George Washington High School Japanese class and club will host the third annual Japan Day free event in the GW auditorium from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be Kendo, Taiko Drumming, a tea ceremony, prizes and more. Register online at https://tinyurl.com/yse2tj2z.
CLASSIC MOVIE CLUB: Enjoy a classic movie with discussion following at the Ruby B. Archie Library auditorium from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. “The Adventure of Robin Hood” (1938) for ages 18 and up. Registration required by calling, 434-799-5195. No fee.
ARCHERY 101 WORKSHOP: Learn the basic safety, anchor points, draw and release, care of equipment and essential safety skills with a USA Archery certified instructor for ages 5 to 17 at Coates Recreation Center from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost is $12. Registration required by calling, 434-799-5150.
HOMESTEADING 101: Learn from local homesteaders Ben and Amber Martin at Glenwood Community Center from 10 a.m. to noon. No fee. For ages 5 and up; registration is required a week prior.
MONDAY, MARCH 20
PRESSURE CANNER LID TESTING: Virginia Cooperative Extensive Office, 19783 U.S. 29 South, Suite C, Chatham, will check pressure cooker lid and gauge used for canning at no cost from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information, call 434-432-7770.
TUESDAY, MARCH 21
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The 24HR Access System has been changed to an APP-based system at River’sEDGE. Original key fobs that were given out prior to 2023 will no longer work. All memberships must be renewed and paid in full at River’sEDGE to receive 24HR Access. River’sEDGE TEAM YEARLY MEMBERSHIPS- $150 Single, $175 Duo, $200 Family & River’sEDGE NON-TEAM YEARLY MEMBERSHIPS- $155 Single, $180 Duo, $210 Family. 24HR Access is a $25 one-time fee with a paid yearly membership.
24HR ACCESS to the FALCON CIVIC CENTER AVAILABLE TO YEARLY MEMBERS… Falcon Civic Center Hours: Mon-Fri 6am-8pm, Sat 8am-4pm & Sun- 12-4pm
Our access system is an APP based system, so interested members must have an updated smartphone to download the app and use the system. Cost is only $25 (one-time fee w/ paid in full yearly membership) on top of your Yearly
2023 Falcon Civic Center Yearly Membership Fees:
Family $215 Adult $155 Student & Seniors (60+) $130
Memberships and/or 24HR access must be purchased at the Falcon Civic Center. Once paid and the form filled out completely, Bob will email you the link (from POSTMASTER, not from BOB BEATTY) to download the APP.
If you are member with 24HR access and would like to bring a friend who does not have 24HR access, the cost is:
$4 per person regardless of membership status. You must be at least 16 years of age to come alone or if you are under 16 years of age, you must come with a responsible adult. Drop box for admission is located @ the front desk at the Falcon Civic Center. 24HR access at the Falcon Civic Center does NOT transfer to 24HR access at River’sEDGE or vice versa. You must purchase separately. REMEMBER YOU ARE ON CAMERA!!!!
ATTENTION MEMBERS & PATRONS of the FALCON CIVIC CENTER~
Winter weather means that our facility is a lot busier than it is during warmer seasons. This is especially true after school, on early out days, and non-school days. Please keep this in mind when you come out to walk in the gym. We have youth programs, rentals, and fitness classes that run in the gym which in turns shuts the gym down to public use at various times. Please feel free to call 319-334-6711 to check if the gym is open or when you are in the building you may look at the calendar at the front desk.
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Officials with the City of Kenosha and SiFi Networks announced the construction launch of the Kenosha FiberCity project, a major fiberoptic infrastructure investment aiming to offer a fast and affordable all-fiber internet network to every home and institution in the city.
The $100 million privately-funded project could offer speeds up to 10 gigabits in the coming years, among the fastest speeds available to the public in the nation.
Kenosha Mayor John Antaramian, project manager Ed St. Peter and SiFi Networks community relations liaison Marcus Bowman announced the project Thursday morning in Lincoln Park.
The project will be constructed at no cost to taxpayers, according to SiFi Networks officials, and internet service providers would have the ability to offer their clients a packages with a faster internet network. It’s the first such project in southeastern Wisconsin.
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The FiberCity project will also be an open access network, which allows fiber infrastructure to be shared by multiple service providers, whether internet or wireless.
“Kenosha residents and businesses will see a great benefit from the Kenosha FiberCity project, ensuring that affordable, high-speed internet service is available throughout the entire city,” Antaramian said.
Construction is expected to take approximately three years to complete and will follow a phased construction timeline, neighborhood-by-neighborhood, according to officials. While the winters may slightly alter the timeline, officials said they remain optimistic that they can deliver a project that the community will benefit from in the coming years.
“We’ll be working closely with SiFi Networks to ensure a smooth construction process so we can collectively get every address in the city connected over the course of the next few years,” said St. Peter.
Construction will occur in the parkway and occasionally in the roadway using a micro-trenching machine, St. Peter said. The machine is specifically designed to cut a 1.25 inch by 12 inch deep incision or trench – typically where the road meets the curb or where the curb meets the parkway – where fiber is to be laid.
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At 9 a.m. May 20, Zionsville Mayor Emily Styron, Zionsville Parks and Recreation staff, members of the Town Council, and residents will celebrate the official opening of Overley-Worman Park with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
The wooded 53-acre park is at 6040 Godello Circle, across from Starkey Nature Park and behind the new Vonterra subdivision on Zionsville Road.
“Rather than a traditional park, we’ve only taken a small footprint,” said Jarod Logsdon, superintendent of Parks and Recreation. “Our impact is just around three acres, linear throughout the site, and we’ve left the majority of the site untouched, with plenty of wooded and wetland areas.”
The park entrance bridge connects with the southern portion of the Big 4 Rail Trail extension and is adjacent to Eagle Creek, offering several paved and natural trails for walking, hiking and jogging.
“With Starkey Park and Overley-Worman up against Eagle Creek it will allow us to protect that area, focusing on the stream banks and controlling erosion,” Logsdon said.
In addition, two playgrounds for children up to 12 years old will be available, including shelters and picnic areas. Also, some unique amenities have been added.
“We will have an 18-hole disc golf course, which is a first in our parks systems. We’re pretty excited about that,” Logsdon said. “We will also have one mile of mountain bike trail. The site used to be a fill from other work sites in the city, so we chose to embrace the landscape there and create something unique.”
Logsdon said the mountain bike trail will offer challenging offshoots for seasoned mountain bikers, but also a short trail for those that just want the experience.
“I think of it as a gateway park for those that want to try out mountain biking,” Logsdon said. “If you get a taste of it and decide it’s for you, there are other parks in the region, just a short distance away, for more challenging courses.”
There will be a fishing pond with two fishing piers and a boardwalk, including some park overlooks.
“We’re really providing seclusion with nature at this park,” Logsdon said. “I think it’s the best of both worlds because we can develop nature programs and summer camps in this area and we’d love to activate that body of water at the pond for some aquatic programming as well. There’s something for everyone.”
The Friends of Overley-Worman Park is a non-profit community organization with a mission to help ensure success and activation at the park using community advocacy and fundraising for future investment.
For more information, visit the website at www.owpfriends.org or the Town’s website at www.overleywormanpark.com.
What should I know about the city of Ripon’s master planning efforts for parks and facilities?
Answer:
The city of Ripon has continued to take steps toward creating a master plan for parks and city facilities, which will help guide the city’s planning efforts for years to come.
The Ripon Common Council approved proposals for both efforts last week Wednesday.
Back in January, the city issued requests for proposals for master planning for City Hall, the Public Works facility and city parks.
Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. submitted roughly a $25,000 proposal for facilities, while MSA Professional Services submitted approximately a $26,000 proposal for Barlow, Selfridge/Horner and Ceresco parks.
Both proposals are covered in the 2022 city budget, according to City Administrator Adam Sonntag.
In City Hall, Sonntag noted the plan is to review the facility and compile a list of recommendations for the building, which will help the city create a plan for when the Senior Center vacates the property to move into Murray Park.
The Public Works garage, built in 1957, is at the end of its life, he added.
The master planning process on that facility will begin laying the groundwork for constructing a new city garage.
“That, obviously, is a big project. We have a lot of work to do to lead up to that kind of project, to better understand and set the proper groundwork for it,” the city administrator said. “We feel this is an appropriate step for that project, as well as for city hall, to start grappling with some of our longer-term needs.”
In terms of the parks, Sonntag said master planning efforts aim to look at the city’s parks as “a cohesive system” to avoid “putting the same things all over the place.”
He added that public engagement will be a major component in master planning for the city parks in order to diversify amenities “based on what people want.”
“They’ve put in place the idea of doing surveying and public engagement sessions, and coming to parks and rec meetings,” Sonntag said.
Ald. Howard Hansen noted MSA will create recommendations that will give each of the parks “their own personality.”
“We have some of that right now — like Murray has the little league facilities and the disc golf course, where Barlow has the [basketball] courts up there and the full-size baseball field and then you go to Selfridge and it’s got the pond,” he said. “They’ll work to give each park its [own] identity.”
Ald. John Splitt inquired about creating a walking trail in Selfridge Park, which Hansen said had been talked about years ago.
“There’s no doubt in my mind that there will be a component of trails around the pond,” Sonntag replied.
What this means for you:
Ald. Jolene Schatzinger added that master planning efforts will help create a blueprint for potential future projects that will enable the city to pull the trigger in applying for grants as they become available.
“This is necessary if we want to be a city that competes to get the actual money that will be transformative to our parks,” she said. “It seems like a really smart idea.”
When it comes to applying for grants, “it all starts with a plan,” Sonntag added.
“Having it on paper, ready to go, or even having an idea for somebody to then begin a fundraiser is the goal here,” he said. “We’re going to think bigger, engage the community and design these in a way that fits what we want. And allow us to dream maybe bigger than we have in the past.”
How to submit:
If you have a question, we want to give you an answer. Send a question, name and contact information to:
Mail: 303 Watson St., Ripon WI 54971, P.O. Box 262, Ripon WI 54971
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