What’s New? PCPR & YMCA Updates April 2022

Events

Come see the Polk County Parks & Rec team at these upcoming fairs: April 8th - Rockets Resource Rally - Polk Central School gymnasium 4-7pm April 9th - Steps to Hope Spring Fever Family Fun Fest - Harmon Field 11-3pm April 22nd - Conserving Carolina's Earth Day Festival - Harmon Field 4-7pm

Senior Games Information

Polk County Senior Games and SilverArts 2022

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 1ST  Save the Date: Registration Period: February 21-April 1 Local Games Period- April 4-June 10 Polk County Senior Games and SilverArts is organized by Polk County Senior Services and is sanctioned by North Carolina Senior Games. Participants who qualify in their Local Games are invited to participate in State Finals in the fall. Every 2 years, State Finals qualifiers get the opportunity to represent North Carolina at National Senior Games. Come and see why thousands of senior adults participate across the state! Join Polk County Senior Games for Fun-Fitness-Family-Friends-Fellowship! Check the website for updates! The Senior Games wouldn't be possible without sponsors. If you or your organization is interested in becoming a sponsor, we've included the information! There are many sponsorship tiers available. Eligibility Requirements: In order to participate in Polk County Senior Games, one must be 50 years of age or better. Age categories for athletic events are determined by the participant’s age on December 31, 2021.

Program Updates

We will be holding our Preschool Park Playtime in April every Thursday from 10:30-noon on April 7, 14, 21 & 28. This program is for all children under age 6 and their parents/guardians. We will begin holding our Homeschool Park Playtime in April every Wednesday from 2-3:30pm on April 6, 13, 20 & 27. This program is for all children age 6+ and their parents/guardians. Please note the new time for this playtime! For both playtimes 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. Come be groovy with us at our family dance party! Tuesday, April 5th at 10:30am at Saluda Library, 44 W. Main Street, Saluda Wednesday, April 6th at 10:30am at Columbus Library, 1289 W. Mills Street, Columbus Stay in the loop with all the fun Recreation Department Events here! What are you all doing to stay safe and active this season? Send us pictures and we will share them on our Instagram & Facebook Page! Email us your ideas!

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YMCA Updates

Summer Day Camp Registration is Opening Soon! Registration for Summer Day Camp is now open. Ages 4-13 may register. Polk County YMCA is also hiring for summer camp. They are hiring coordinators and counselors for the summer season. Search for jobs in Columbus. Registration for swim classes & pool parties will open in April as well....stay tuned to the YMCA website for opening date. When you are ready to register, head to the YMCA of Greater Spartanburg website to sign up!

Trails Updates

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES If you would like to help us with trail work, please contact us. Our scheduled days for February are as follows: TUESDAY, April 5, 2-4pm @ ICC Library Loop TUESDAY, April 12, 2-4pm @ Rec Complex TUESDAY, April 19, 9-11am @ Tom Raymond Fitness Trail TUESDAY, April 26, 9-11am @ Alexander's Ford 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 Monday, April 25, 2022 at 6pm Location: Picnic Pavilion across from Stearns Gym. We will have the firepit going if the wind cooperates. In case of inclement weather we will meet at Stearns Gym. 105 N. Peak St. Columbus. 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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