March 2020
Newsletter
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NEWS
Staff Updates
Laura Baird has been appointed as the Interim Director for the Parks and Recreation Department for now. She has been the Program Coordinator for three years. Letoya Twitty, as Athletic Coordinator, has taken on all the sports. Brad Muse is our Recreation Assistant, helping with office duties, sports, and pool management. Thank you for your patience for the time being!
We are Seeking Two Assistant Day Camp Coordinators
We are currently seeking two enthusiastic and energetic Assistant Summer Day Camp Coordinators. These individuals will assist in the management of the Summer Day Camp program, including supervision of staff, development and organization of the program activities, and communication with staff and parents. The Assistant Summer Day Camp Coordinators also supervise staff and campers on area field trips during the day. The position is part-time through May, and will then be full-time through August.
Applicants must be at least 21 years old.
Interested? Go to:
http://www.polknc.org/quick_links/job_openings/index.php
 to download the application. Please turn in completed applications to the county manager's office.
Day Camp Counselors and Lifeguards needed!
The Polk County Recreation Department is seeking seasonal help for the Summer Day Camp and Gibson Park Pool. Starting pay is $8.92/hour and the minimum age for employment is 16. For more information on being a Summer Day Camp Counselor, Click HERE
For more information on being a lifeguard, Click HERE

Go to:
http://www.polknc.org/quick_links/job_openings/index.php
 to download the application. Please turn in completed applications to the county manager's office.
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Program Updates
Homeschool Gym Meetup
Our free Meetups for homeschooling families are in full swing!
Tuesdays 1-3 pm for ages 6 and up
Thursdays 9:30-11 am for ages 6 and under
This month, we will be mixing up sports and playing tennis!
Visit  http://www.polknc.org/Homeschool.php for more information. Thanks for playing with us!
Family Dance Party
Join us at the Columbus Library on Tuesday, January 28 and Saluda Library on Wednesday, February 12 at 10:30 am for the Family Fun Storytime and stay for a dance party!  We will have fun music, dancing, and games for kids ages 0-5 and their caregivers. See you at the library! 

Upcoming Dance Parties:
Saluda: March 11, April 8, May 13
Columbus: March 17, April 28, May 26
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Sports Updates
Spring Sports Registrations are Closed!
Parents, if you have not heard from a coach for volleyball or baseball yet, please call us ASAP 828-894-8199.


Spring soccer drafts will be coming soon. You will hear from your player's coach by March 25.
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Stay Updated about Polk Trails!
Trail Workdays for March
Upcoming Trail Work Days at the Rec Complex Trail:
Saturday, March 7 9 am-12 noon
Wednesday, March 11 9 am-12 noon
Wednesday, March 18 9 am-12 noon
Wednesday, March 25 9 am-12 noon
Please bring your own water and snacks. Also, bring any loppers, rakes, handsaws, and digging tools that you have, and are willing to let us use.
February Trails Meeting Notes
  • Completing the recreation complex trail is a top priority for us. We hope you can come out and join Neal Waldrop, the new trails technician, for our March workdays. 
  • Please report on any downed trees or other trail obstructions that you encounter so we can address them as soon as possible. You can report the issue by calling 828-894-8199 or by filling out THIS FORM.
  • Norman Wilder: Join the Kudzu Warriors 9-11 am on Mondays!
  • The Saluda Community Land Trust is holding a Youth Partner Challenge! Complete 8 out of 12 monthly hikes (or explore on your own) and a service project and receive a patch! More details and a calendar of monthly hikes can be found HERE.
  • The Melrose Mountain Climbing Park holds trail workdays the first Wednesday of each month at 10 am. Email us for more info.
  • On Monday March 16, there will be a follow-up meeting about Kudzu at the Polk County Commissioners Meeting, held in the Womack Building in Columbus at 6 pm. If you would like input on the issue, please come and voice your opinion.
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