City of Staunton Parks and Recreation: Upcoming Trips, Programs, Athletics & Events

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STAUNTON, VA (10/05/2011)(readMedia)-- Below are the October offerings in the Fall 2011 Department Brochure from the City of Staunton's Parks and Recreation Department. The purpose of this monthly press release is to spread the word about our various program, trip, athletic services and activities available to the community.

TRIPS

• Craftmen's Fall Classic

At this show, there is something for every style, taste and budget with items from the most traditional to the most contemporary. This show is a winner of the Sunshine Artist "100 Best" awards.

Friday, October 14

Depart Gypsy Hill Park Gym at 9am, Return: 6pm

Price: $26 (includes ticket and transportation)

Register ASAP, for more information: (540) 332-3945

PROGRAMS

• Drumming for Adults

A safe place to feel and really get your groove on. No work, no stress, just fun. Learn to feel the rhythm and let it set you free. Come one, come all from beginners to advanced drummers. There will be a Native American Player to add some spice. Age limited to those who can still smile and laugh.

Instructors: Mike Deaton and Lou Boden of Three Guys With Notes

6:30pm-7:30pm, three Tuesdays starting October 11 at Gypsy Hill Park Garden Center

Price: $40

Register by ASAP, for more information (540) 332-3945

• Release Anger Without Hurting Anyone!

Find out how you can get the anger out of yourself so that it does not make you sick, consume your mind, destroy enjoyment of what blessings you do have, or control you in any way anymore. Learn simple yet effective self-help exercises and techniques you can use immediately with yourself or others!

Instructor: Roxanne Louise, nationally recognized author and hypnotist

7pm-9pm, October 12 at Montgomery Hall Park Conference Room

Price: $25

Register by ASAP, for more information (540) 332-3945

• Garden Stone Painting for Teens & Adults

Decorate your own garden stone however you would like. Great as a gift or to use in your own garden. Choose from an assortment of over 20 designs, including garden friends, sports stones or foliage shapes. All supplies are included, just bring your imagination.

Instructor: Terresa Perry

For Adults:

10am-12pm, October 15 at Gypsy Hill Park Garden Center

For Teens:

2pm-4pm, October 15 at Nelson Street Teen Center

Price: $14 (includes instruction and one garden stone. Additional stones are $5)

Register by ASAP, for more information (540) 332-3945

• Kick Your Job Search into Overdrive

Job Search & Applications 101

Not sure where to look for jobs? Been filling out a lot of applications but no luck with getting called in for an interview? Have gaps or a spotty employment history and not sure how to explain your reasons to potential employers? Gain useful tips of how to more effectively perform job searches and fill out your next job application.

Facilitated by Goodwill Employment Specialists

1pm-3pm, October 17 at Montgomery Hall Park Conference Room

Price: $25

Register by ASAP, for more information: (540) 332-3945

• What You Don't Know That Can Make You Fat (or not)

Are you aware that lack of sleep, indigestion, allergies, food additives, toxins, heavy metals, candida, parasites, medications, hypoglycemia, Syndrome X, blood chemistry, body types, and 'stinkin thinkin' can lead to obesity? Fluoride, chloride, refined sugar and flour, and simple habits also play a role.

Roxanne Louise, Hypnotherapist, Author of Weight Loss Facts Everyone Should Know, and Winner of 4 National Hypnosis Awards, brings hope, clarity and common sense to this issue.

7pm-8pm, October 19 at Montgomery Hall Park Conference Room

Price: $10

Register by ASAP, for more information: (540) 332-3945

• Secret Ingredient Challenge

Are you ready for a cooking class like you've never seen? In this special class it will be you calling the

shots. You will be assigned a certain ingredient (for example, protein, vegetable, fruit, etc), which you will bring to class with you. The chef will have no idea what you are bringing in, but will show you how to

turn the most random ingredients into a complete dinner using nothing but a well stocked pantry and some creativity. Similar to the show 'Chopped' on the Food Network Channel.

Instructor: Sean Connelly

6pm-8pm, October 21 at Montgomery Hall Park Activity Room

Price: $30 (includes instruction and meal)

Register by ASAP, for more information: (540) 332-3945

• Changing Your Mind, Changing Your Life

Our lives are reflections of what we think. Yes, you may have been abused. Most of us have in some form or another. Do you want your life to be a constant reflection of that abuse? Explore simple processes to release ourselves of past and present thinking that keeps us bringing into our lives what we

say we don't want. Learning to love yourself or learning to start liking yourself will go a long way toward this change. Our instructor has been helping people with personal transformation for many years.

Instructor: Margot Hawk

5:30pm-8:30pm, October 25 at Montgomery Hall Park Conference Room

Price: $24

Register by ASAP, for more information: (540) 332-3945

• Grieving and Moving On: Surviving Loss of Any Kind

Whether you are grieving someone's death, or getting divorced, moving, losing a job or home, missing friends/family/kids who have moved away, or just bemoaning loss of life as it once was, this information packed workshop will help you deal with it, and move past unnecessary grief. Learn many self-help tools that will make a profound difference which you can use immediately and share with others.

Instructor: Roxanne Louise, nationally recognized author & hypnotist

7pm-9pm, October 26 at Montgomery Hall Park Conference Room

Price: $25

Register by ASAP, for more information: (540) 332-3945

• Journal & Bookmaking

Make your own book or journal using different fabric and textures. Create these as personalized gifts or for your own personal use.

Instructor: Cheyenne Crawford, MFA

6pm-7:30pm, October 27 at Nelson Street Teen Center

Price: $16

Register by ASAP, for more information: (540) 332-3945

• SNAG Golf for Kids

SNAG- Starting New At Golf is a new program to introduce golf to beginners. It's fun and safe and will keep kids active throughout the instructional process. Special equipment specifically designed for young learners make the game of golf easier to learn. Ages 7-10

Instructor: Mark Marshall

6pm-7pm, four Thursdays starting October 27 at Montgomery Hall Park Activity Room

Price: $25

Register ASAP, for more information: (540) 332-3945

• Couponing

Are you maximizing your grocery savings? Jump on the coupon train and let us show you new ways to $ave. Learn how to take full advantage of clipping coupons and making your hard earned dollar stretch! We'll provide the paper, just bring yourself and a penny-pinching attitude.

Instructor: Bryan & Jennifer Flavin

5:30pm-6:30pm, October 27 at Montgomery Hall Park Conference Room

Price: $24

Register by ASAP, for more information (540) 332-3945

ATHLETICS

• Co-Ed Fall Volleyball

This league will begin in October and run approximately 8 weeks with a minimum of 10 games played. League will be played on Sunday evenings at the Gypsy Hill Park Gym.

Price: $100 per team

Register by ASAP, for more information: (540) 332-3945

• Co-Ed Indoor Futsal League

This league is open to anyone 16 years and up. Games will be 5 vs. 5 and will be played on Tues-day and Thursday evenings in Gypsy Hill Park Gym. Rosters are limited to 10 players.

Price: $225 per team

Register by ASAP, for more information: (540) 332-3945

• The Great Pumpkin Co-Ed Softball Tournament

This tournament is open to any mixed softball team. Teams will play USSSA rules and all softballs must be .44 core 400 compression or less. Men hit 12" balls and women hit 11" balls. Rosters are limited to 20 players and each must have 5 women and 5 men on the field.

Tournament date: October 15

Price: $150 per team

Register by ASAP, for more information: (540) 332-3945

• Staunton Area High School Mountain Bike Team

Queen City Cycling will host 2 mountain bike clinics this fall in preparation for the 2012 Virginia High School Mountain Bike Series. The clinics and team are open to any middle and high school students in Staunton, Waynesboro and Augusta County schools. The clinics will focus on basic and advanced mountain biking skills and will be held at Montgomery Hall Park. Riders will need their own mountain bike and helmet. Meet at the Soccer Field parking lot.

For more information contact: Mark Russell (540) 213-8285 or markr@fisherautoparts.com

Please call to let us know you are coming: (540) 332-3945.

9am to 12pm, October 15 or November 12

Free

EVENTS

• Celebrating the Gypsies of Gypsy Hill

Fata Morgana Bellydance Troupe

10.12.2011

Fata Morgana Bellydance Troupe is the areas only professional folkloric tribal style belly dance troupe, offering performances characterized by their seamless fusion of modern tribal belly dance with strongly- discernible elements of traditional dance from many countries including Turkey, Egypt, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, Persia, and Spain. They focus on using live music, emphasizing the unique and authentic flavor of their performances. This was as close as we could come to actual Roma Gypsies making a comeback at Gypsy Hill Park. The group will perform several dances authentic to the Gypsies and maybe the field of resonance in Gypsy Hill Park will feel 1800's alive.

For more information: (540) 332-3945

• Downtown Trick or Treat

Saturday, October 29

Staunton Downtown Development Association and Staunton Parks & Recreation and the Children's Art Network invite kids to visit the SDDA Witch to get a list of participating shops and businesses which will be proving trick or treat goodies to children in costumes. Halloween vignettes will be setup at the Wharf from 10am-Noon, bring your camera!

For more information: (540) 332-3867 or visit www.stauntondowntown.org