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Going OUT is IN at Staunton Parks and Recreation this July

Mon, 30 Jun 2014 20:00:52 -0400

If you're feeling cramped and like you don't get to spend enough time outside, you're not the only one. Nearly three in 10 U.S. adults do not spend time outside on a daily basis and of those who do, almost half spend less than 30 minutes in the fr...

Montgomery Hall Park Homecoming Planned this Month

Mon, 09 Jun 2014 20:00:50 -0400

The annual Homecoming at Montgomery Hall Park will take place on Saturday, June 28 from 12pm to 6pm with proceeds from the sale of food and beverages to benefit the African American Heritage Festival. This free, family-friendly event will feature ...

National Geographic Adventurer of the Year to Visit Staunton

Thu, 15 May 2014 20:00:46 -0400

Called Again: An Evening with Jennifer Pharr Davis

Eggstravaganza Easter Festival to Draw Hundreds

Mon, 14 Apr 2014 20:00:39 -0400

The Staunton Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting their Annual Eggstravagnza on Saturday, April 19th at the Soccer Complex in historic Montgomery Hall Park. This is a change in location from last year and the organizers believe this wil...

Arbor Day Foundation Names Staunton Tree City USA

Tue, 08 Apr 2014 20:00:33 -0400

For Immediate Release – Arbor Day Foundation Names Staunton Tree City USA

All Girl Conference Promotes Positive Development of Teenage Girls

Thu, 27 Mar 2014 20:01:28 -0400

The All Girl Conference is now accepting registrations for the 2014 Conference, to be held on Saturday, April 19th from 10am-4pm. This yearly event is designed to promote the positive development of teenaged girls. Middle and high school girls a...

Silent Auction Planned as Tribute to Black History Month

Fri, 14 Feb 2014 20:00:57 -0500

A Silent Auction has being organized which will act as a tribute to Black History Month. The event will feature art by local and non local artists. Artwork to include water color and oil paintings, collages, drawings, and photography. "Buy" now ...

Staunton Parks & Recreation teams with hOUR Economy

Fri, 03 Jan 2014 20:00:45 -0500

Starting in January 2014, Staunton Parks and Recreation is teaming with hOUR Economy to provide classes through a pre-established hours exchange system. Participants may pay for classes in this brochure section using hOURs they've accumulated thro...

Staunton Completes Major Grant-Funded Tree Planting Project

Mon, 16 Dec 2013 20:00:55 -0500

The City of Staunton has nearly completed a major tree planting project thanks to funding from the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. Funds were awarded in February 2013 to purchase 70 shade trees for Staunton's parks, schools, and urban spaces as well as...

Lights on Afterschool at HEART!

Fri, 11 Oct 2013 20:01:03 -0400

Staunton Parks and Recreation is celebrating 30 years of our before and after school program called HEART which stands for Healthy Environmental Afterschool Recreation Time. The program takes place at the three Staunton elementary schools: Bessie ...

The Gypsy Project

Tue, 16 Jul 2013 20:01:01 -0400

Teens and young adults are invited to attend this multi-faceted event which takes place on Saturday, July 20 at the Gypsy Hill Park Lake Tams/Skate Park area from 3pm-9pm. The Gypsy Project encourages freedom of expression, boundless creativity an...

Montgomery Hall Homecoming Features Compelling Genealogist Research

Mon, 01 Jul 2013 20:01:01 -0400

MONTGOMERY HALL HOMECOMING

Young Anglers Invited to 20th Annual Youth Fishing Derby

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:01:20 -0400

The Staunton Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting the 20th Annual Fishing Derby. The date of the event is Saturday, May 4th at Lake Tams in Gypsy Hill Park. The event is free and on-site registration begins at 7:30am.

Kids Matter Day @ Gypsy Hill Park Gym on Saturday, May 4th

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:01:19 -0400

The Staunton Parks and Recreation Department will collaborate with numerous area agencies and organizations to host Kids Matter Day on Saturday, May 4th at the Gym in Gypsy Hill Park. The event begins at 10am and operates until 1pm. The Kids Matt...

Staunton Parks and Recreation to Host Pitch Hit and Run Competition

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:01:19 -0400

On Wednesday, May 1st, the Staunton Parks and Recreation Department will team up with Kiwanis Little League Baseball to host the The Aquafina Pitch, Hit & Run, which is a FREE one-day skills event for girls and boys 7-14 years of age (age dete...

Staunton Parks and Recreation to Unveil New Sign at Bridge Day

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 20:00:41 -0400

The Staunton Parks and Recreation Department will be in full participation mode at Staunton's Bridge Day on April 13th. The day that is dedicated to the city-wide effort to fund the restoration of a century old footbridge traversing train tracks ...

Ellen's Gypsy Yard Sale: Recycling & Remembrance

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 20:00:50 -0500

This Saturday brings a day of community recycling as well as a day of remembrance. Staunton Parks & Recreation will be hosting Ellen's Gypsy Yard Sale, highlighting over 30 vendors in one indoor location-the Gypsy Hill Park Gym. This annual ya...

Honey Bear to Give Free Hugs in Downtown Staunton

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 20:00:39 -0500

HONEY BEAR, the Staunton Parks and Recreation Department mascot, will be giving FREE HUGS on Wednesday, 12.12.12 at the Statler Tribute Stools on the Wharf parking lot in Downtown Staunton. The Statler Tribute is across from the Johnson Street Par...

Staunton Keeps Citizens Safe with Everbridge System for Citizen Alerts

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 20:00:33 -0500

STAUNTON is proud to announce the inauguration of the Everbridge system for citizen alerts. This new system will communicate with thousands of businesses and residents in the event of an emergency. Everbridge is an interactive communication and m...

Staunton Community Center at Nelson Street to Open for New Middle School Afterschool Program

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 20:00:38 -0500

Boys & Girls Club Receives 21st CCLC Grant to Serve Shelburne Middle School Students

Who Speaks for God? A discussion on theology today

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 20:00:16 -0400

Who Speaks for God? This is one question that is as perplexing as it is multi-faceted and just plain loaded. Bruce H. Joffe, Ph.D., will lead this discussion which will no doubt raise many more queries than it will answer. Dr. Joffe wants to lead...

Staunton Parks & Recreation Announces Upcoming Programs & Athletics

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 20:00:16 -0400

Below are upcoming offerings in the Fall/Winter 2012 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 serv...

African American Festival: Snapshots from the Past

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 20:00:20 -0400

The African-American Heritage Festival will be held on Saturday and Sunday, September 15th and 16th, 2012 from 10am-6pm at the Gypsy Hill Park in Staunton. This FREE two day festival offers a wide variety of vendors selling soul food, African art...

Staunton Parks and Recreation Releases New On-Line Program Brochure

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 12:00:07 -0400

The Staunton Parks and Recreation Department Announces the release of the new department program brochure. The brochure includes 103 classes, trips, leagues and special events taking place during the fall of 2012. New in this brochure is the "Ur...

Operation B- Sting Slated for Saturday, July 21st - All Teens Welcome

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 20:00:17 -0400

The Staunton Parks and Recreation Department in conjunction with the Shenandoah Valley Office on Youth will host the summer annual Operation B-Sting. The event is held at the in Gypsy Hill Action Park. Over $500 in prizes will be awarded to ska...