Putting Fun in Your Life!

Nash County Parks & Recreation Putting Fun in Your Life! NASH REC. REPORT From The Director This poem reminds me of Mrs. Hull, my first grade teacher telling us: Do your best and forget the rest and ultimately, I think that s what this poem is about. Keep trying and keep doing what you know to be right and good the rest is just noise. The Paradoxical Commandments By Dr. Kent M. Keith 1. People are illogical, unreasonable, and self-centered. Love them anyway. 2. If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives. Do good anyway. 3. If you are successful, you win false friends and true enemies. Succeed anyway. 4. The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway. 5. Honesty and frankness make you vulnerable. Be honest and frank anyway. 6. The biggest men and women with the biggest ideas can be shot down by the smallest men and women with the smallest minds. Think big anyway. 7. People favor underdogs but follow only top dogs. Fight for a few underdogs anyway. 8. What you spend years building may be destroyed overnight. Build anyway. 9. People really need help but may attack you if you do help them. Help people anyway. 10. Give the world the best you have and you ll get kicked in the teeth. Give the world the best you have anyway. Please know that our staff do their best to serve you and want what is best for the citizens of Nash County. Come visit us at the park, the gym, or the office we are here to help. Sincerely, Sue Yerkes, CPRP Parks & Recreation Director

PROGRAMS & EVENTS SELF-DEFENSE Learn how to defend yourself in any situation. Thanks to Champions in Motion, students will learn martial arts self-defense techniques, stranger danger and safety awareness. For more information on classes, please call Champions in Motion at 252-978-4002 or you can go to their website at http://www.championsinmotion.org. Interested students can register up to the third week of classes. Parent helpers can also participate in classes and learn the same techniques as their children. For ages 4 through 18. Students should wear comfortable shorts, a T-shirt, and Tennis Shoes to class. *Registration is 15 minutes before class time.* Coopers Elementary 6833 NC Hwy 58 Elm City, NC 27822 Dates: Thursdays February 4 - June 2 Bailey Elementary 6288 Pine St Bailey, NC 27807 Dates: Mondays February 1 - May 23 Time: 6:00-6:45 pm New Students/White Belts 6:45-7:30 pm Returning Yellow & Green Belts 7:30-8:15 pm Returning Blue Belts & Higher 8:15-8:30 pm Extra test prep for Red/Brown Belts Registration Fee: $10.00 per child Weekly Class Fee: $7.00 per child SANTA CALLS - DECEMBER 17, 2015 Nash County Parks & Recreation has made special arrangements through the North Pole telephone operators for Santa to call your child from his workshop before Christmas. To ensure Santa s phone number remains a secret, the call will show up on your Caller ID as Restricted. Registration: Nov 1 - Dec 11 Ages: 3-10 Time: 5:30-8:00 pm Fee: FREE 9TH ANNUAL DADDY DAUGHTER SWEETHEART DANCE - FEBRUARY 6, 2016 Men get ready to cut a rug with your daughters! Take your daughter out to dinner then come out to the Nash County Agricultural Center wearing your best attire as you dance the night away. We will be taking portraits for this formal event. Please be sure to make your song requests on the registration form. *Registration runs December 28 through January 29. Due to fire codes, space is limited.* Registration: Dec 28 - Jan 29 Ages: Girls in Grades K-5 with a male family member Fee: $25 per couple, $5 extra for each additional daughter Location: Nash County Agricultural Center Time: 6:00-8:00 pm (Pictures begin at 5:30 pm)

NEW PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS SPORTS TIME FOR TODDLERS Learn the basics of Soccer, T-Ball, Football, and more. Children will learn about sharing and team work in this sports based class. This is an outdoor class so please dress for the wonderful Fall weather and bring a water bottle. No class January 18 and March 28. Ages: 3-5 Dates: Nov 9 Dec 14 Jan 11 Feb 22 Mar 7 - Apr 18 May 2-23 (at Ennis Park) Time: 10:30 am 11:15 am PRESCHOOL MOVEMENT & MUSIC TIME This is a parent and toddler music and movement class, and is a great way to start your day. Each week we will explore different combinations of music, stories, movement, crafts, and more! Parent participation is required. Please dress to get messy. Some of our crafts involve paint and glue. No class November 11 and March 30. Ages: 2-5 Mar 9 - Apr 20 May 4-25 Time: 10:30 am 11:30 am Days: Wednesdays PRESCHOOL CREATIVE DANCE MOVEMENT This is a creative movement class based on the fundamentals of ballet! We will stretch, point and flex, balance, spin, and jump to our hearts content as a class. During our last class we will show our families what we have learned. No parent participation is allowed. Please wear flexible clothing and bring a water bottle. No class November 11 and March 30. Ages: 2-4 Mar 9 - Apr 20 May 4-15 Time: 11:45 am 12:15 pm Days: Wednesdays TODDLER ART Come out and meet Mr. Moo Monet for a wonderful story and art time with your toddler. In this class children will enjoy a story and an art project around the theme of the day. Parent participation is required! No class November 24 and March 29. Ages: 18 mth 3 yr Dates: Nov 17 Dec 15 Feb 2 23 Mar 8 - Apr 5 Apr 19 - May 10 Time: 9:30 am 10:15 am Days: Tuesdays Fee: $35 per 4-week session Instructor: Maureen Seltzer PRESCHOOL ART Come and join this adventure with Mr. Moo Monet learning and exploring different kinds of art materials. Activities will vary to go along with our story of the day and may include painting, cutting, a draw along and so much more. Students will explore basic art techniques through many different mediums. No class November 24 and March 29. Ages: 3-5 Dates: Nov 17 Dec 15 Feb 2 23 Mar 8 - Apr 5 Apr 19 - May 10 Time: 10:30 am 11:45 am Days: Tuesdays Fee: $35 per 4-week session Instructor: Maureen Seltzer TINY BALLERINAS A traditional ballet class open to all children wishing to pursue the beauty of movement that is ballet. In this course, they will learn the necessary stretches, technique, and movements that will encourage flexibility, dexterity, poise, grace, balance, and most of all, self-confidence in their own movements. Requirements: Ballet shoes and flexible clothing. No class November 11 and March 30. Ages: 4-6 Mar 9 - Apr 20 May 4-25 Time: 12:30 pm 1:15 pm Days: Wednesdays

NEW YOUTH PROGRAMS AFTER SCHOOL BALLET This is a formal ballet class without being stuck in a studio. We will learn correct arm and foot positions and many of the fundamentals that give ballet its grace and beauty. Flexible clothing, ballet shoes, and a water bottle are required. No Class January 18 and March 28. Ages: 6-12 Dates: Nov 9 Dec 14 Jan 11 Feb 22 Mar 7 - Apr 18 May 2-23 Time: 5:15 pm 6:00 pm AFTER SCHOOL BALLET This is a formal ballet class without being stuck in a studio. We will learn correct arm and foot positions and many of the fundamentals that give ballet its grace and beauty. Flexible clothing, ballet shoes, and a water bottle are required. No class November 11 and March 30. Ages: 6-12 Mar 9 - Apr 20 May 4-25 Days: Wednesdays Time: 3:45 pm 4:30 pm JUMP ROPE This high energy class for everyone including children, teens, and adults will teach fitness fun, endurance, and the many things you can do while jumping rope. This is a great family activity! Tennis shoes and a water bottle are required. Please wear fitness appropriate attire and nothing too baggy as it will tangle in the ropes. No class November 11 and March 30. Ages: 7 and up Mar 9 - Apr 20 May 4 25 Days: Wednesdays Time: 5:45 pm 6:15 pm Fee: $20 per 4-week session, $30 per 6-week session BROADWAY STYLE TAP Learn rhythm and moves that are fun and challenging! Tap shoes and a water bottle are required. Flexible clothing is a bonus! No class November 11 and March 30. Ages: 7-13 Mar 9 - Apr 20 May 4-25 Days: Wednesdays Time: 4:45 pm 5:30 pm HOLIDAY TREE ORNAMENTS Lean how to make holiday ornaments ready to hang on the tree. Please bring a snack. Registration: Now November 18 Fee: $15 Instructor: Maureen Seltzer Date: Nov 21 Location: Nash County Agricultural Center Ages & Times: Ages 3-5 10:00 am 12:00 pm Ages 6-8 1:00 pm 3:00 pm GIRL DOLL QUILTS - APRIL 9 Learn to sew a quilt in 1 day for your favorite girl doll. Registration: Now - Apr 4 Ages: 6-12 Date: Apr 9 Fee: $25 Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Location: Nash County Agricultural Center GIRL DOLL MAKE-N-PLAY - MAY 14 We will be making doll-sized crafts for your favorite doll. Please bring your favorite doll. Registration: Now - May 9 Ages: 6-12 Date: May 14 Fee: $25 Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Location: Nash County Agricultural Center CALICO CAT; JELL-O-MONO PRINTING & COLLAGES Join in on some fun learning about mono printing on a Jell-O plate. After we have finished making all of our printed papers, we will collage them onto an 11x14 canvas and add some negative painting and reverse stenciling to complete our Calico Cats. This is a 3-hour workshop and all supplies are included. Registration: Now - May 9 Ages: 16 & up Date: Apr 2 Fee: $45 Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Location: Nash County Agricultural Center

NEW HOMESCHOOL & ADULT PROGRAMS HOMESCHOOL BALLET This is a formal ballet class without being stuck in a studio. We will learn correct arm and foot positions and many of the fundamentals that give ballet its grace and beauty. Flexible clothing, ballet shoes, and a bottle of water are required. *Ballet shoes must have an elastic strap across the top of the foot.* No class January 18 and March 28. Ages: 6-12 Dates: Nov 9 - Dec 14 Jan 11 - Feb 22 Mar 7 - Apr 18 May 2-23 Time: 1:45-2:45 pm HOMESCHOOL GROUP ACTIVITIES This class is designed to be a hands on active class that is both education and fun! Each week will have a different focus but involve a team activity. Week 1: Art, Week 2: Foreign Cultures, Week 3: Fitness, Week 4: Science, Week 5: History, Week 6: English and Math. Please bring water. No class January 18 and March 28. Ages: 6-13 Dates: Nov 9 - Dec 14 Jan 11 - Feb 22 Mar 7 - Apr 18 May 2-23 Time: 2:45-3:45 pm HOMESCHOOL ART Students will explore line, color, and composition through many different types of mediums. No class Nov 24 & Mar 29. Ages: 5-8 Dates: Nov 17 - Dec 15 Feb 2-23 Mar 8 - Apr 5 Apr 19 - May 10 Days: Tuesdays Time: 12:00-1:15 pm Fee: $35 per 4-week session WEDDING DANCE PREPARATION This class will teach you to dance for the cameras for your first dance. Both the future bride and groom must attend together. All moves will be based in ballroom dancing. Please bring water and your chosen song. Registration: Now - November 18 Date: Saturday, November 21 Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Fee: $25.00 FITNESS FLOW A combination of Tai Chi, Pilates, and Yoga that will work on balance, flexibility, and strength; this class will be taught outdoors for fall and late spring so please dress appropriately for the weather. During the winter months, the class will be taught at Spaulding Gym. Please bring a yoga mat and water. No class January 18 and march 28. Ages: 13 and up Dates: Nov 9 - Dec 14 Jan 11 - Feb 22 Mar 7 - Apr 18 May 2-23 (at Ennis Park) Time: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm BALLROOM DANCING This fun and active class teaches the smooth dances of Fox Trot, Waltz, and Tango with the rhythm dances of East Coast Swing, Cha-Cha, and Rumba. Please wear comfortable shoes but no flip-flops, mules, clogs, or stilettos. Your feet will thank you. No class January 18 and March 28. Ages: 15 and up Dates: Nov 9 - Dec 14 Jan 11 - Feb 22 Mar 7 - Apr 18 May 2-23 Time: 6:15-7:15 pm Fee: $30 per 4-week session $45 per 6-week session

SENIOR PROGRAMS WALKING FOR SENIORS This program promotes wellness and physical activity for seniors. Please bring your own water. Registration will be accepted on site. No operation during holidays! Dates: Nov 3-20 Dec 1-18 Jan 8-29 Feb 5-26 Mar 4-18 Apr 1-29 May 6-27 Days: Tuesday & Thursdays Time: 8:15-9:15 am Fee: FREE SENIOR LINE DANCE Come have fun and dance for your fitness! We will do a combination of new and more classical line dances! Bring your own water and dancing shoes! *Pre-registration is required.* No class January 18 and March 28. Dates: Nov 9 - Dec 14 Jan 11 - Feb 22 Mar 7 - Apr 18 May 2-23 Time: 4:00-5:00 pm Fee: $20 per 4-week session, $30 per 6-week session SENIORS VIDEO CHAIR YOGA Simple balancing poses to strengthen muscles that support joints and release tension. All standing poses may be done with the support of a chair. Free-moving clothing and a water bottle are required. Registration will be accepted on-site. No operation during holidays. Dates: Nov 5-19 Dec 3-17 Jan 7-28 Feb 4-25 Mar 3-31 Apr 7-28 May 5-26 Days: Thursdays Time: 9:15-10:00 am Fee: FREE SENIORS FITNESS FLOW This class is a combination of Tai Chi, Pilates, and yoga that will on balance, flexibility, and strength. Please bring a yoga mat and water. No class Nov 11 and Mar 30. Dates: Nov 4 - Dec 16 Jan 13 - Feb 17 Mar 9 - Apr 20 May 4-25 Days: Wednesdays Time: 2:30-3:30 pm Fee: $20 per 4-week session, $30 per 6-week session SENIORS VIDEO ZUMBA GOLD Zumba Gold takes the Zumba formula and modifies the pace to suit the needs of the active older participant, as well as those just starting their journey to a fit and healthy lifestyle. Bring a towel and a bottle of water and join us as we lead you through a fun party that will take your calorie burn to the next level! Registration will be accepted on-site. No operation during holidays. Dates: Nov 5-19 Dec 3-17 Jan 7-28 Feb 4-25 Mar 3-31 Apr 7-28 May 5-26 Days: Thursdays Time: 10:00-11:00 am Fee: FREE SENIORS OPEN PLAY PICKLEBALL Pickleball is a wonderful fitness and social activity that combines the elements of tennis, table tennis, and badminton. It is played on a smaller version of a tennis court. No experience is necessary, and equipment is provided. Registration will be accepted on-site. No operation during holidays. Dates: Nov 2-23 Nov 30 - Dec 16 Jan 4-27 Feb 1-29 Mar 7-30 Apr 4-27 May 2-25 & Wednesdays Time: 8:15-10:15 am Fee: FREE SENIORS GAME DAY Enjoy socializing while playing an assortment of board and card games. Players will have the opportunity to play at various game stations including Pinochle, Scrabble, Chess/ Checkers, Dominoes, Skip-Bo, and more! Bring a bottle of water and enjoy the fun! Registration will be accepted on-site. No operation during holidays. Dates: November 6-20 December 4-18 Days: Fridays Time: 9:15-11:15 am Fee: FREE

ORGANIZED SPORTS YOUTH BASKETBALL Nash County Parks & Recreation offers youth basketball, making this the 9th season. Participants will learn the fundamentals of basketball during practices, including shooting, dribbling, passing and different defensive skills. We encourage our coaches and officials to assist the children in learning about the games of basketball as well as the game of life. Participants will receive a reversible jersey that they can keep! No registrations will be accepted after December 4th. Registration: November 1-30 Ages: 4-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-18 Practices: Week Nights Games: Saturdays Dates: December - March Late Fee: $45.00 after November 30 Locations: Spring Hope Elementary Coopers Elementary Middlesex Elementary Nashville Elementary BASKETBALL CLINIC - NOV 16-18 This clinic will focus on the basic fundamentals of basketball. Participants will learn dribbling, passing, shooting, and defense. The clinic will be run by our NCPR staff and volunteers. Sign up today and get your child ready for the basketball season! Registration: Now - November 13 Ages: 7-9, 10-12 Dates: November 16-18 Fee: $20.00 per child Location: Spring Hope Elementary FUTSAL (INDOOR SOCCER) Winter is just around the corner and so is Futsal! Nash County Parks & Recreation will be offering a youth Futsal league for the first time this winter. Futsal is the exciting and fast-paced game of indoor soccer gaining popularity across the nation. Played with a small low-bounce ball on a hardcourt, Futsal offers players a great opportunity to focus on footwork and teamwork. Volunteer coaches are needed for the season! If you are interested in coaching, or have any questions, contact Matt Steele at 252-462-2675. Registration: November 1-30 Ages: 8-15 (as of January 1, 2016) Dates: December - February Days: Tuesdays Late Fee: $45.00 after November 30 Location: Swift Creek Elementary Gym SPRING SOCCER Like being outside and running around? Outdoor Soccer may be the sport for you! This sport brings in many healthy elements to any child growing up, especially an aerobic workout they enjoy at every practice and game. This is a low scoring sport which helps teach children patience as well as hustle. Each age group will play on a soccer field that accommodates their ability levels. Participants will receive a soccer jersey to wear during their games. Registration: February 1-28 Ages: 3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-12 Practices: Week Nights & some Saturdays Games: Saturday mornings Dates: March - May Late Fee: $45.00 after February 28 Locations: Ennis Park & Bailey/Middlesex Park SPRING T-BALL T-ball gives children the chance to learn the game of baseball and softball at a slower pace with a stationary ball sitting on a tee. All children will play in the field (which means the benches will be empty). Coaches help the children learn the fundamentals of throwing, hitting, fielding, and running the bases. Each child receives a game t-shirt and hat. These teams will not travel to other locations. They will practice and play at their home park. Registration: February 1-28 Ages: 4-6 (as of January 1, 2016) Practices: Week Nights & some Saturdays Games: Saturday mornings Dates: March - May Late Fee: $45.00 after February 28 Locations: Strickland Park Spaulding T-ball field Ennis Park in Red Oak

ORGANIZED SPORTS & FACILITY RENTALS SPRING BASEBALL Nash County Parks and Recreation offers 4 leagues for Baseball. Ages 7-8 participate in a coach pitch league that allows the children to get used to a ball moving at a decent speed while working on hitting a moving target. Our 9-10 and 11-12 baseball leagues are both player pitch. Nash County will be providing a team or teams in the East Wake Baseball League for ages 13-14. These teams will play some games outside of the county. A t-shirt will be provided for each player. There will be 2 designated days for sign up during Nash County Basketball games. Registration: February 1-28 (through March 31 for 13-14) Ages: 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14 (as of May 1, 2016) Practices: Week Nights and some Saturdays Games: Week Nights Dates: March - June Late Fee: $45.00 after Feb 28 (after Mar 31 for 13-14) Locations: Ennis Park in Red Oak Strickland Park & Bailey Elementary Spring Hope Elementary SPRING SOFTBALL Nash County Parks and Recreation offers 3 leagues for Softball. Ages 7-9 and 10-12 leagues are half machine-pitch, half player-pitch. The first 4 innings of each game will begin as machine-pitch. After the 4th inning, the game will be player-pitch. This is to teach participants all fundamentals including hitting and pitching. Nash County will be providing a team or teams in the East Wake Softball League for ages 13-14. These teams will play some games outside of the county. A t-shirt and hat are provided for each player. There will be 2 designated days for sign up during Nash County Basketball games. Registration: February 1-28 (through March 31 for 13-14) Ages: 7-9, 10-12, 13-14 (as of January 1, 2016) Practices: Week Nights and some Saturdays Games: Week Nights Dates: March - June Late Fee: $45.00 after Feb 28 (after Mar 31 for 13-14) Locations: Ennis Park in Red Oak Strickland Park & Bailey Elementary Spring Hope Elementary FACILITY RENTALS To reserve a shelter, pay for a reservation and/or check availability call us at 252-462-2628 or come by our office at 120 W Washington Street, 3rd floor Parks & Recreation. Shelters can be reserved 7 days a week from 8:00 am to dusk. Our offices are open Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. W.B. Ennis, Jr. Memorial Park Located at 4605 N Old Carriage Rd, Red Oak, NC This park features large multipurpose fields, basketball courts, tennis courts, a walking trail, 4 baseball fields, and 3 picnic shelters. Ball Field Fees Small Shelter Large Shelter 0-3 hours: $60 0-4 hours: $20 0-4 hours: $30 3+ hours: $150 4+ hours: $50 4+ hours: $60 Concession Stand w/ Grill Electrical Usage 0-4 hours: $30 $20 4+ hours: $60 Bailey - Middlesex Park Located at 8604 Stoney Hill Church Rd, Bailey, NC This park features a playground, 2 soccer fields, sand volleyball, and horseshoe pits. Soccer Fields (1 or 2) Sand Volleyball 0-2 hours: $20 0-4 hours: $20 Tournaments: $150 4+ hours: $50 Horseshoe Pits Electrical Usage 0-4 hours: $30 $20 4+ hours: $60 Spring Hope Park Located at 401 Mclean Street, Spring Hope, NC This park features a playground, tennis courts, basketball courts, a large baseball field, a small baseball field and a picnic shelter. Picnic Shelter Small Baseball Field 0-4 hours: $30 0-3 hours: $60 4+ hours: $60 3+ hours: $150

SPONSORSHIP SPONSORS Nash County Parks and Recreation would like to acknowledge the following businesses for their support and generous contributions towards our Spring and Fall sports programs. Not only are the youth having fun in these sports, they are learning valuable lessons on how to work as a team. Your generosity has provided our children with much-needed equipment and uniforms. Please know that your support and contributions are much appreciated. Thank you! SPRING 2015 FALL 2015 Bailey Office THOMPSON CAD DESIGNS, INC. Rocky Mount Office Doug Saul s BBQ Doug Saul s BBQ Jagz Investments Brigg s Roofing & Construction

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