Staunton Parks & Recreation Announces Upcoming Programs and Leagues

STAUNTON, VA (02/18/2010)(readMedia)-- Staunton Parks & Recreation: Upcoming Trips, Programs & Athletics available to the community

TRIPS

Girls Day Out: Rock Climbing & Rappelling

Throw those excuses to the side ladies and grab your best gal friends. We'll leave early and spend all day learning how to outdoor rock climb and rappel at Goshen Pass. Bring a bag lunch, snacks and lots of water. Please call Staunton Parks & Recreation for a recommended attire list. All equipment provided.

Saturday, March 6

Depart from Gypsy Hill Park Gym at 8am, Return around 5pm

Price: $47, register ASAP. For more information: (540) 332-3945

PROGRAMS

The Awakening Committee Presents: "What is Happening to Your Child's Health?"

This presentation will examine factors that inhibit learning, health, normal development as well as examples of how our health has been stolen. The transformation of food and how industrialized reconstituted and refined foods rob your children of micronutrients necessary for proper immune functions will also be covered. Presenters: Dr. Avtar Moore and Don Wetsel. 6:30pm-8:30pm, February 23 Staunton Public Library -2nd floor Meeting Room FREE. For more information: (540) 332-3945

Sewing Basics

Would you like to learn how to use a sewing machine and sew on a button? In this program, learn basic sewing terminology and equipment, how to thread and use a sewing machine. Having your own sewing machine is not required, but you can bring yours to learn on.

6pm-8pm, two Thursdays starting February 25 at Montgomery Hall Activity RoomPrice: $14, register ASAP. For more information (540) 332-3945

Ethnic Cooking Series: The Secrets of Spices

Indulge your senses in a hands-on learning experience with exotic spices from around the world infused into one dish. Cooking Instructor: John Lall6:30pm-9pm at Nelson Street Teen CenterPrice: $19 per class, pre-registration required. For more information: (540) 332-3945

Feb 25- Bangkok Style Thai Cooking

Crispy pork & peanut baskets, Spicy beef & coconut curry or Thai style burgers, Mango & coconut smoothie

Mar 4- Royal Bombay Indian Delights

Papad w/ sweet & sour chutney, Chicken Tikka Masala, Basmati Rice w/ Saffron, Kheer-rice pudding w/ nuts

ATHLETICS

Middle School Intramurals

Every Wednesday at the Gypsy Hill Gym during January and February, Any student in grades 6-8 may participate in an array of intramural activities from 4pm-6pm. Some activities may include: kickball, dodgeball, basketball, bowling, skating or wiffleball.

FREE! For more information: (540) 332-3945

Kiwanis Cal Ripkin Baseball Registration

March 1-5 from 6pm-8pm at Robert E. Lee High School for boys and girls ages 5-12. Birthdate deadline 5/1/2010.

For more information call Debbie Gregory: (540) 332-3945

Staunton Girl's Softball Sign-ups

The Recreation Department will be taking sign-ups for the spring season of girls softball starting Feb 1. Teams will be formed based on the following age requirements: 8 & under, 10 & under and 12 & under. You may apply to be a coach as well.

Price: $45 per child. For more information: (540) 332-3945

Babe Ruth Baseball

March 1-5 from 6pm-8pm at Robert E. Lee High School for boys ages 13-18

Price: $50. For more information call Debbie Gregory at (540) 332-3945

Staunton Parks and Recreation strives to continue offering various & diverse trips, programs and athletics to fulfill the needs of the community.

The Staunton Parks and Recreation Department, The City's Front Porch: Recreate and Live Better.