What’s New? PCPR & YMCA Updates
January 2022
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We are partnering with the Polk County Health and Wellness Coalition to give Stearns Park a facelift! The daffodils are starting to sprout, but there is still time to honor your loved ones. Click on the flier to go to the sign-up form! |
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Parks and Recreation has merged with the Maintenance department to form the New Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Department. |
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The team from left to right:
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Randy Herring,
- Maintenance Technician
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Donnie Ridings,
- Maintenance Technician
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Jeff Reid,
- Maintenance Coordinator
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Mickey Edwards,
- Director of Parks, Recreation and Maintenance
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Jason Jolley, Parks Coordinator
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Laura Baird, Recreation Coordinator
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Mickey Edwards is the new Director of the Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Department. He was formerly the Maintenance department Director and brings with him years of experience.
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Lourdes Gutierrez has joined the team as the Recreation Assistant. She will be handling social media and electronic communications for the department.
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We will be holding our Preschool Park Playtime in January on every Thursday from 10:30-noon on January 13, 20, and 27. This program is for all children under age 6 and their parents/guardians. We will meet at the flagpole in Stearns Park. In case of inclement weather we will meet at Stearns Gym instead. Email lbaird@polknc.org if you have any questions.
Family Dance parties have returned!
Tuesday, February 1st at 10:30am at Saluda Library, 44 W. Main Street, Saluda
Wednesday, February 2nd at 10:30am at Columbus Library, 1289 W. Mills Street, Columbus
What are you all doing to stay safe and active this season? Send us pictures and we will share them on our Facebook Page!
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Spring Softball, Baseball & Soccer Registration is Open!
Registration for spring softball, baseball, and soccer is now open. Registration for softball and baseball will close on Sunday, February 6th. Registration for soccer will close on Tuesday, February 15th.
Teeball registration will open in February and will be for children ages 3 & 4.
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
If you would like to help us with trail work, please contact us and we will let you know when workdays are scheduled. If you feel safer working on your own, feel free to walk a trail, picking up trash and moving small branches from the trails. Please don't cut any branches; if a trail needs more attention, email trails@polknc.org and we will take care of it or bring it to that trail manager's attention.
TRAILS COMMITTEE MEETING
Every month, community stakeholders meet to share updates about area trails. The meetings are open to the public and are in-person only; we will send out updates after! Send us your questions and updates ahead of time if you can't make it!
Trail Committee meeting
Time: Monday, January 24, 2022 at 06:00 PM Eastern Time
Saluda Outfitters, 435 E Main St, Saluda NC
MIND YOUR MANNERS
Most trails, if they are open, may not have public facilities that are open, so check ahead of time. If you are sick, PLEASE stay home. If a trail is crowded, please travel to a different spot so you can practice social distancing. Other trail courtesies also still apply: keep dogs on-leash, take your trash with you, etc. Thanks for doing your part!
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