Upcoming Events, Trips, Programs & Events from Staunton Parks & Recreation

STAUNTON, VA (11/09/2010)(readMedia)-- Below are the approaching classes offered in the Fall/Winter 2010 Department Brochure from the City of Staunton's Parks and Recreation Department. The purpose of this bi-monthly press release is to spread the word about our various program, trip, athletic services and activities available to the community.

TRIPS

• Short Pump & Trader Joe's in Richmond

Get your Holiday shopping done early this year. With over 200 stores to explore, this open air 2 story shopping center has it all, from Nordstrom's to Crate & Barrel. Afterward, we'll head to Trader Joe's to peruse their ever unusual, unconventional and interesting products. From guacamole to Greek chicken to low calorie lemonade- they've got it all at great prices!

Saturday, November 20

Depart Gypsy Hill Park Gym at 9am, Return around 8pm

Price: $24 (includes transportation)

Register by: November 17, for more information: (540) 332-3945

The Bizarre Bazaar 35th Christmas Show in Richmond

This show has four exhibition buildings filled with fabulous unique gifts for everyone on your list! A beautiful holiday marketplace with 500 juried exclusive exhibitors and more than 100 new exhibitors only seen at the Bizarre Bazaar.

Saturday, December 4

Depart Gypsy Hill Park Gym at 9am, Return around 5:30pm

Price: $26 (includes transportation & admission)

Register by: November 22, for more information (540) 332-3945

PROGRAMS

Napkin Folding

You see them in fancy restaurants, admire them in decorating magazines, now learn the art of napkin folding. Master a host of folds, formal and informal, incredibly easy to mildly challenging.

Instructor: Anne Armentrout

Price: $19

1pm-4pm, Thursday November 18 at Montgomery Hall park Conference Room

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

Make'N'Take Wedding Veil

Are you looking to cut the cost of your wedding or just want to make something original? Make your own veil, save money and create a family heirloom that can be passed down from generation to generation. Be creative or go traditional, whatever your choice, take home a beautiful veil to keep forever.

Instructor: Cheryl Sions

10am-12pm, Saturday November 20 at Montgomery Hall Park Activity Room

Price: $19

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

Edible Arrangements

Be the hostess with the mostest with these beautiful edible arrangements made of fruit, vegetables and desserts! Learn how to make these dual purposeful treats just in time fore the holidays and be the spotlight of the party. All participants will take home a small arrangement made during class.

Instructor: Cheryl Sions

12pm-2pm, Saturday November 20 at Montgomery Hall Park Activity Room

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

EVENTS

Joe Pettus Christmas Program

Saturday, December 4

6:30pm-8:30pm at Booker T. Washington Community Center

Also featuring comedy improv group- No Strings Attached

Free Loaded Baked Potato Bar

Tickets: $15 in advance/$20 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at the Staunton Recreation Department or at Booker T. Washington Community Center.

All proceeds to benefit the All Girl Conference in April 2011.

For more information: (540) 332-3991