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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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If you thought the recreational facilities and events on Fort Rucker were just for the military and their families, you would be wrong. In fact, the mission of Morale, Welfare, and Recreation is to serve soldiers, their families, veterans, and civilians.
Chris Mendez, from the MWR office at Fort Rucker, recently spoke to the Enterprise Lions Club about the facilities, programs, and events that are open to military families and also to the public.
Fort Rucker encompasses 62,000 acres, including lands for hunting, a 640-acre Lake Tholocco for swimming, boating, and fishing, an equestrian stable, a golf course, swimming pools, and camping sites, among other activities and facilities.
The facilities, programs, and events offer something for almost everyone, and that’s a good thing since Fort Rucker serves a population of 156,000. Of that number, 5,000 are active-duty soldiers assigned to Fort Rucker. Add another 5,300 for family members of those soldiers, and 2,000 for flight students. In addition, approximately 110,000 retirees and their families avail themselves of the services offered on post. Finally, 25,000 veterans in the area bring the final count to 156,000. And those numbers do not include the civilians who work and play on Fort Rucker.
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Lake Tholocco is open to both military and civilians. Visitors can take advantage of the swimming, boating, and fishing opportunities, and 52 campsites. There are 23 furnished cabins on the lake, and while only active-duty military, veterans, and retirees can rent the cabins, they can sponsor a civilian family who might want to use one of the cabins. The new Lake Lodge will be opening soon and all rooms will face the lake. The lodge will also feature banquet facilities for weddings, meetings, reunions, etc. There will also be an outdoor gazebo for outdoor events.
The 27-hole Silver Wings Golf Course is open to the public year-round and, in addition to the golf course and a driving range, offers dining opportunities at the Divots Restaurant and Grille. Brunch is served on Sundays. Disc Golf is another popular recreational activity that visitors to Fort Rucker can enjoy.
There are a variety of free, family-friendly public programs taking place throughout the month of May at Prince Gallitzin State Park. Some programs require registration by contacting Vinny Curtis at (814) 674-1000×105 or [email protected].
Friday, May 13, 4 and 6 p.m., at Prince Gallitzin Marina
Tag along for a trip around the lake to see what kinds of waterfowl are hanging out at Glendale Lake. We will scan the water for ducks, geese, swans, loons and grebes! If you have binoculars, please bring them. A limited pair will be available. Minimum age 5 years old.
Free program. Donations will be accepted for our Friends of Prince Gallitzin.
Saturday, May 14, 1 p.m., at Campground Beach
Bring a camera, phone or tablet to the Campground Beach and take part in a family-fun scavenger hunt! See if you can find everything on the list to take a snapshot of! Free program.
Friday, May 20, 6 p.m., at Killbuck Boat Launch
Join a naturalist for a guided paddle onto the lake. A variety of areas and topics will be explored. All participants need to supply their own equipment and have basic flat-water paddling experience. Participants must wear a lifejacket. Drinking water and sunscreen are recommended. Programs may last up to 2 hours. Free program.
Saturday, May 21, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Pickerel Pond
It’s National Kids to Parks Day! Bring your kids to the Pickerel Pond Day-use Area at the park any time from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a day of outdoor activities. Play at the playground, try your hand at fishing, disc golf or even geocaching with all materials provided! Registration encouraged. Free program.
Sunday, May 22, 10 a.m., at Campground Store
Come along and start your day with a refreshing morning hike on Point Trail to discover what flora and fauna we can find. Be prepared for a moderate 2-mile (possibly muddy!) hike. Meet at the Campground Store. Free program.
Saturday, May 28, 10 a.m., at Campground Amphitheater
Join us at the campground Amphitheater for a Memorial Service to honor our veterans. There will be a speaker followed by a 21 gun salute and the playing of taps. Sponsored by the Friends of Prince Gallitzin State Park. Free program.
Children’s Red, White & Blue Bike Parade
Saturday, May 28, 1 p.m., at Campground
Decorate your bicycles, wagons, or anything that rolls in red, white, and blue and join us for a patriotic parade through the campground. Assemble at the dump station near the Campground Store at 12:45 p.m. The parade will start promptly at 1 p.m. and will proceed down the main road of the campground. Don’t forget to wear your bike helmet! Following the parade, door prizes for adult campers will be awarded at the amphitheater. Note that the main road will be closed for a short time during this event for the safety of our children. This event is sponsored by the Friends of Prince Gallitzin State Park. Free program.
Saturday, May 28, 3 p.m., at Campground 2nd/Visitor Car Parking
Bring your furry friend along on an easy-moderate hike through the park. Pets must be friendly with other people and pets and must remain on a leash at all times. No pet? No worries! Come along for a hike anyway! Free program.
Saturday, May 28, 7 p.m., at Campground Amphitheater
What species of turtles live in Pennsylvania? How big can a snapping turtle get? Find out the answers and much more at this family friendly presentation. Free program.
Sunday, May 29, 9 a.m., meet at Campground Store
Come along and start your day with a refreshing morning hike on Point Trail to discover what flora and fauna we can find. Be prepared for a moderate 2-mile (possibly muddy!) hike. Free program.
Pontoon Boat Tours on Glendale Lake
Sunday, May 29, 9 and 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., at Prince Gallitzin Marina
Take a scenic ride on the lake and learn about the historical and natural features of the park. Registration required. Free program.
Sunday, May 29, 1-3 p.m., at Campground Beach
Come along as we discover a variety of primitive devices used to create fire before the time of matches and lighters! Try your hand at flint-and-steel or a bow drill and see how fast it takes you to go from friction to flame! Stop by anytime between 1 and 3 p.m. Free program.
The city of College Place will contract with three local organizations to provide recreation opportunities for local youth this summer, the City Council voted unanimously Tuesday.
College Place Public Schools, the Camp Fire program at Kiwanis Park and the SonBridge Center for Better Living will each receive a portion of nearly $220,000 in funding to either provide additional programming or scholarships for low-income youth.
College Place Public Schools will receive the largest portion, $134,000, to fund an intramural summer sports program for students who will be in grades 1-5 the following year, according to the draft request.
The grant funds would fund four full-time staff members for the duration of the summer and partially fund supplies such as portable pickleball and volleyball nets as well as soccer and disc golf goals.
This type of youth programing is particularly needed, according to the funding proposal, to help students build interpersonal and social skills after years of pandemic restrictions and isolation.
A sliding scale will be used to adjust attendance costs based on a student’s free or reduced meal status, with $41,000 of grant funds going toward scholarships and subsidies.
The Camp Fire Walla Walla summer program will receive $50,000 to lower camp fees from $235 to $150 per child per week and to provide additional scholarships to low-income and under-served families for its 2022 programming at Kiwanis Park. Details can be found at wwcampfire.org.
And the SonBridge Center for Better Living, a nonprofit affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, will receive over $32,000 for new Hispanic Youth Leadership and Valley Adventure Camps programs.
Little information on either program is currently available as the organization works out the details about what will be offered, said Norman Thiel, executive director for the SonBridge Center.
The funding request indicates the camps would run for five days a week for 10 weeks and would provide activities including music, drama, science and more. Funding from the city of College Place will help pay for staffing and supplies as well as subsidizing enrollment fees, Thiel said.
The funding for these programs passed through several levels of government before reaching College Place and originates from the Biden administration’s American Rescue Plan Act COVID-19 stimulus package.
The state of Washington used a portion of its Rescue Plan funding to create the Summer Experiences and Enrichment for Kids Fund, which the state has doled out to cities in cooperation with the Association of Washington Cities and the Washington Park Recreation Association.
From there, individual cities that received SEEK funds were authorized to subcontract with community organizations to provide the recreation programs.