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Teachers preparing their rooms for the summer, new Infomaniac Tucker “Frito” Young, Travis Kelce becoming a minority owner of the Cleveland Guardians, Bryce Harper's viral way of using toothpaste, Aggieland Safari, Audible's first “bookless bookstore” — plus more news. Plus, joining us in the studio today, College Station Mayor John Nichols sat down with Scott DeLucia to discuss the recent chamber of commerce trip to Washington, D.C., the potential building of a new Recreation Center, and more.
Host Evie Stokes sits down again with Seattle band Plash to get nerdy about some of their favorite math rock. This time the band brings in a song from the band Totorro (no, not the Ghibli character) and their song “Matthew’s Bridge.” The band talks about being labeled a “math rock” band themselves and talk about the future of the group. “Matthew’s Bridge” is from Totorro’s 2025 album, Sofa So Good, out now via Recreation Center.Produced by Dusty HenryMastered by: William MyersProduction support: Serafima HealyListen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.Support the podcast: kexp.org/headphonesContact us at headphones@kexp.org. Photo credit: Mickaël AuffretSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Johnny Rodriguez is our guest on this episode. He played many types of sports throughout his life and eventually gravitated to lacrosse (a sport that does not get much attention in the USA). He played the sport from before high school through college and played professionally for 7.5 years. Today, Johnny is a lacrosse coach at Mater Dei, a Catholic high school in Santa Ana, CA. He is married and is the proud father of three children. Johnny enjoys coaching and imparting skills to his players. Then one day in November 2023, his world changed as he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease. Join us as we walk with Johnny on his ongoing battle with this disease and how faith and family continue to push him through the sport that both defines his life and continues to drive him. The day following the recording of this episode, Johnny received his Sacrament of Confirmation. In this episode you will find answers to the following questions: What is Johnny's “trifecta” that he learned while playing lacrosse? What grounded Johnny early in life? What is ALS? How and when was Johnny diagnosed and how did he initially respond? How did the diagnosis affect his family? What's the typical progression and life expectancy of ALS? What event changed Johnny's perspective and gave him purpose? In what ways did he change? What happened when Johnny applied his life-long competitive spirit to ALS? Johnny went to Lourdes, France. What's special about this place, why did he go there and what did he experience? What happened when Johnny returned from Lourdes? Why did Johnny go to the Ascent and Recreation Center and what did he experience there? What is Athletes vs ALS and Augie's Quest and what do these organizations do? Is ALS more prevalent with athletes? What words of wisdom does Johnny have about suffering? What saved Johnny and his family? Links: Johnny's Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/j3rod/ Athletes vs ALS: https://www.instagram.com/athletesvsals/ https://www.britannica.com/sports/lacrosse https://augiesquest.org/athletes-vs-als/ https://ascentadaptation.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanctuary_of_Our_Lady_of_Lourdes https://www.aboutcatholics.com/beliefs/catholic-confirmation-explained/ #catholicsports, #alschallenge, #alslourdes, #findpurposeinsuffering #materdeilacrosse
Garrison landmark has hosted hundreds of shows A rare bird has reached a milestone. The Philipstown Depot Theater, co-sponsored by the town and operated by a nonprofit, is celebrating 30 years in the second grand old depot at Garrison's Landing. The first depot, moved across the street in the 1890s, is now a part of Antipodean Books. Over three decades, The Depot Theater has staged 90 plays and musicals, more than 180 youth productions, the long-running Depot Docs series, musical performances, storytelling and modern dance. Its latest production, The Heart Sellers, opens tonight (May 1); Amy Dul, the Depot's executive director since 1998, says that over the past two years it has been the most-produced play by theater groups in the U.S. Two weeks from now, on May 17, the theater will host its annual gala and highlight the past and future: It plans to soon build a 6,000-square-foot storage, rehearsal and education center near the town Recreation Center on Route 9D. The theater will pay for and construct the structure, then dedicate it to the town, which will provide a 99-year lease. Built like a tank, the former depot at Garrison's Landing has 16-inch-thick granite walls and exquisite woodwork. It's one of the most ornate stations along the Hudson Line because four railroad tycoons who lived in Philipstown during the Gilded Age wanted to wait for their elaborate private cars in style. After closing in 1956, the depot fell into disrepair until the newly created Garrison's Landing Association purchased it from New York Central in the early 1960s for $3,000 (about $33,000 today). In 1966, a group of residents, including Russel Wright, the designer who lived and worked at Manitoga, envisioned a railroad museum and poured another $2,000 ($20,000) into sprucing up the space. The following year, the Hand to Mouth Players began presenting productions at the depot, a run that continued for 29 years. Remember These? The Fantasticks (2006) A Little Night Music (2007) Arsenic and Old Lace (2008) The Mystery of Edwin Drood (2008) The Miracle Worker (2009) The Secret Garden (2009) Threepenny Opera (2010) The Seagull (2011) The Beggar's Opera (2012) The Way of the World (2012) Beyond the Fringe (2013) To Kill a Mockingbird (2013) The Birds (2014) A Christmas Carol (2014) 1776 (2014) On Golden Pond (2015) Jesus Christ Superstar (2015) HMS Pinafore (2016) 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (2016) Company (2017) Guys and Dolls (2017) Steel Magnolias (2017) Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (2018) The Music Man (2018) Doubt: A Parable (2018) The Importance of Being Earnest (2019) Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein (2019) Nunsense (2019) Oliver! (2021) The Cake (2022) God of Carnage (2023) In 1996, Jean Marzollo and Carolyn Copeland wanted to expand their summer teen musical program from an annex at St. Philip's Episcopal Church in Garrison, recalls Claudio Marzollo, who would serve as president of the newly formed Philipstown Depot Theater for 14 years. The Garrison's Landing Association ended its lease with the Hand to Mouth Players, which it said was behind on its rent, and the new troupe asked the town for funding. Philipstown came through, but "didn't know anything about running a theater, so we formed what became the nucleus of our board of directors," says Marzollo. Today, the town covers the modest rent paid by the theater to the Landing Association and assists with other expenses. Taxpayers provide about 9 percent of the budget, says Dul; the rest comes from grants, donations and ticket sales. Anne of Green Gables (2017) The Full Monty (2024) Guys and Dolls (2023) House of Lattisville (2025) Music Man Jr. (2025) Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (2018) Young Frankenstein (2019) Inside, the atmosphere is cozy; patrons sink into 67 chairs arrayed at a steep angle, and the tech is up to spec (sound in 2023, lighting in 2025). The group does a lot with its 18-by-19-foot stage. Alice Jankell came aboard as artistic director in 2024, succeeding Nancy Swann,...
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Iowa Swimming and Diving celebrates Senior Night this Friday as the Hawkeyes host St. Thomas at the Campus Wellness and Recreation Center.Iowa enters the meet 3–3 overall and 2–2 in Big Ten duals, coming off big wins over Illinois and Nebraska in what has been a record-setting season under head coach Nathan Mundt and diving coach Todd Waikel.Senior diver Lainey Woodward and junior standout Olivia Swalley join this week's Fight for Iowa podcast. Woodward discusses her comeback from injury and what Senior Night means to a class that helped guide the program through difficult early years. Swalley reflects on a season that's seen her lead the team in five events and rewrite the record book.Plus, a look ahead at a bright future: freshman Payton Flowers' pool record in the 50 free, and a Hawkeye Invitational that produced 19 program top-10 times, three champions, and three school records.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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For most people, “the happiest place on earth” means Disneyland. But for the kids who attend Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital's annual Junior Wheelchair Sports Camp, true magic happens somewhere else entirely—on the courts, fields, and pool deck of UC Santa Barbara's Recreation Center. Cynthia Muñoz This week on Pushing Limits, we're joined by counselors Cynthia Muñoz, who lives with cerebral palsy spastic diplegia, and Brian Rathfelder, who lives with a spinal cord injury. They share what it's like to mentor kids navigating the same challenges they once faced, the behind-the-scenes hustle of creating a fully adaptive, sport-oriented day camp, and the unforgettable moments that make this community feel like a second family. Tune in to discover why this one-week camp leaves a lifelong impact on everyone who rolls through its doors. This program is hosted, edited, and produced by Dominick Trevethan. Brian & Campers The post Behind The Magic: Junior Wheelchair Sports Camp – Pushing Limits – November 21, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
Absurder Witz, rabenschwarzer Humor und sprachliche Finesse: Ein Wellness-Hotel, in dessen Recreation-Center zwei final entspannte, will heißen, tote Gäste liegen. Mit Gurkenscheiben auf den Augen. Ein Verrückter, der in seinem Keller Tote sammelt. Ein Kleingärtner, der Leichen häckselt. Und überall mittendrin Alfons Friedrichsberg, Privatier und Hobbydetektiv, der sich über alles Abwegige und Mörderische freut. | Von Kai Magnus Sting | Mit Bastian Pastewka, Jochen Malmsheimer, Kai Magnus Sting, Annette Frier | Regie: Leonhard Koppelmann | SWR mit Hörverlag 2017 | Podcast-Tipp: Die beste Idee der Welt: https://1.ard.de/beste-idee-der-welt?cp=aufderspur
City and Dutchess, Putnam counties allocate funds The Beacon City Council voted Monday (Nov. 3) to spend $50,000 to provide grocery gift cards to city residents who have lost federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. At the same time, the Trump administration said Monday that it will partially fund SNAP, commonly known as food stamps, for November following two court orders. The U.S. Department of Agriculture had planned to freeze payments starting Nov. 1 because of the federal government shutdown. The program costs $8 billion monthly, but the White House said an emergency fund it will use has $4.65 billion, or enough to cover about half the normal benefits. It's not clear exactly how much beneficiaries will receive, nor how quickly they will see value show up on the debit cards they use to buy groceries. November payments have already been delayed for millions of people. In Dutchess County, 17,152 people rely on food stamps (including 640 households in Beacon); in Putnam County, it's 2,885 people. In Beacon, beginning Thursday (Nov. 6), $50 gift cards to either Key Food (268 Main St.) or the Beacon Natural Market (348 Main St.) or $60 in coupons for the Beacon Farmers' Market (Sundays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 223 Main Street parking lot) will be distributed at the city's Recreation Center at 23 West Center St. Cards and coupons will be available Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Beacon residents enrolled in the SNAP program must provide photo identification, proof of residency (such as mail) and their SNAP card. Options are limited to one per SNAP recipient. Additional times will be added as needed. The council has set no end date for the program; it will be determined based on demand for the cards, the use of funding, and the resumption of federal benefits or the implementation of a comparable state program. Updates will be posted at beaconny.gov. Mayor Lee Kyriacou asked city staff to develop the program last week, when it became apparent that federal benefits were at risk of lapsing. The grocery stores and the farmers' market, which is operated by Common Ground Farm, provided the cards to the city at a substantial discount, Kyriacou said. The city opted for a direct transfer of cash-like gift cards because it was the quickest and easiest program to control, given the tight deadline, he said. "We wanted to get assistance to people so that they could use and decide what they want," City Administrator Chris White said. The city will conduct online outreach and distribute flyers in both English and Spanish at low-income apartment complexes to inform residents about the program. Funding for the Beacon program was drawn from a $75,000 allotment in the 2025 budget for planning studies. White noted that "this is only a patch. The federal government needs to step up and maintain its commitment to people." Dutchess County announced it would commit $150,000 per week to support local food pantries, for up to 10 weeks, pending approval by the Legislature at its Tuesday (Nov. 6) meeting. The county said the amount was determined after consulting with Renee Fillette-Miccio, who chairs the Dutchess County Food Security Council. In Putnam, County Executive Kevin Byrne approved a request by legislators to provide $150,000 to fund food pantries. The Associated Press contributed reporting. Local Food Assistance Beacon's Backyard Kitchen The group serves a hot breakfast at 12 Hanna Lane in Beacon on Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. and a to-go lunch until 10:30 a.m. See instagram.com/beaconsbackyard. Beacon Farmers Market SNAP benefits are doubled through Greens4Greens, a partnership with Common Ground Farm in Wappingers Falls. To redeem benefits, visit the manager's tent, where the benefit card can be charged any amount in exchange for $1 tokens. For every $2 processed, customers will receive a $2 voucher, up to $50. As of Nov. 2, managers are distributing ...
The largest oyster festival in the region returns to Hilton Head Island on November 7th and 8th. For over 3 decades, the Island’s Recreation Center has been hosting this event […]
This radio play is a special adaptation of Leaving A Trace, a musical written and directed by Ash Hanson of PlaceBase Productions and the Moab Theater Project. The original, site-specific show debuted in the Sand Flats Recreation Area in Moab in September. Music for Leaving A Trace was written by Brian Laidlaw, Jen Thomas, Ash Hanson, and Rachel Toups, with musical performances by Brian Laidlaw, Jen Thomas, Ash Hanson, Rachel Toups, Josie Kovash, Jack Hanley, Grizel Williams, Anna Weimholt, Jon Kovash, and Ed Oak. The audio for this radio play was recorded and edited by Rob Walker. Special thanks to stage manager Joanne Savoie, assistant director Malcolm Campbell-Taylor, set, puppet, and prop designers Sam Van Wetter, Molly Gurney, and Alex Barreto Hathaway, and costume designer, Emily Arntsen. And of course, thanks to all 75 cast and crew members who helped bring this show to life. This production was made possible with support from the Moab Arts and Recreation Center, the Bureau of Land Management, the Sand Flats Recreation Area, KiKiBouba Press, the Grand County High School, Moab Music Festival, Moab Community Theater, Eagle River Designs, PlaceBase Productions, and the Center for Performance and Civic Practice. - Show Notes - • Interview with Ash Hanson & Full Cast List https://www.kzmu.org/leaving-a-trace-the-radiodrama/ • Moab Theater Project https://www.instagram.com/moabtheaterproject/ Photo: A rock witch dances during the final scene of Leaving A Trace. Photo by Scott Rogers.
Beacon orders removal from two locations The City of Beacon and an anti-hunger organization headquartered in Fishkill are at odds after the city removed the nonprofit agency's two community refrigerators. Fareground, which was founded in Beacon in 2012, collaborated with Binnacle Books and Beacon 4 Black Lives in 2020 to place a refrigerator at 321 Main St. Stocked four times weekly, the self-serve fridge was accessible 24/7 with the understanding that users "take what you need and leave what you can." A second refrigerator, managed by Mutual Aid Beacon but routinely stocked by Fareground volunteers, was placed at the city's Recreation Center, at 23 West Center St., a year later. Food for the fridges was donated by the Regional Food Bank Hudson Valley, Beacon Natural Market, the Wappingers Falls Hannaford grocery, local farms and other sources. Fareground also hosts 15 Tiny Food Pantries with dry goods in Beacon, Wappingers, Newburgh and other municipalities. Free marketplaces are held throughout the region, including at 9:30 a.m. on the last Friday of the month at Memorial Park in Beacon (except for November and December). A weekly Friday dinner program was launched at the First Presbyterian Church (50 Liberty St.) in January. The community fridge program landed on the city's radar in June, when building maintenance forced Fareground to move the Main Street fridge. The organization asked to move the unit to Polhill Park but City Administrator Chris White and Nick Ward-Willis, the city attorney, said an unmonitored food source on municipal property could lead to liability issues. Fareground temporarily moved the fridge to private property at 23 Cliff St. There, White said this week, neighbors complained, which led Building Inspector Bryan Murphy to investigate. Murphy found that the fridge violated two city laws - one prohibiting the storage of numerous items, including appliances, auto body parts, animal shelters, trampolines and swing sets, in the front or side yard of a lot or on an open front porch; and another meant to protect children from abandoned refrigerators or other appliances with tight-fitting doors. After Murphy's review, White asked Fareground to remove the Recreation Center fridge by the end of October, but when the administrator visited the site on Sept. 24, he said during Monday's (Oct. 6) City Council meeting, he found "squalid conditions" and had the appliance removed immediately. White showed council members photos of dirt and mold, rotten and expired food, including a tray of pasta with an Aug. 1 date written on the lid. He also shared pictures Recreation Department staff said had been taken over the last 18 months of a tattoo machine with ink and needles, bags of prescription medication, a bedside urinal and an open box of female condoms that had been left at the site. "You're allowing anybody, at any time, to put anything in this fridge," White said. "There wasn't a bit of food in there that was suitable for human consumption." He said the city is willing to discuss partnering with Fareground on an alternative food distribution model that is "cognizant and respects food safety," but unregulated community refrigerators are too risky. Several community members criticized White on Monday for taking what they said was unnecessarily aggressive action. "I don't care why it was removed," said KK Naimool. "I care about how it was removed, and we need something to fill that gap." Kara Dean-Assael, a co-founder of Fareground, emailed White, Mayor Lee Kyriacou and council members Monday night to dispute the city administrator's report. She argued that White had removed the refrigerator without warning and "weaponized" photos that city staff had hoarded of unclean conditions. She asked the council to reconsider the city code, which "is really about people leaving things that look 'junky' on front and side yards. This is not what community fridges are. They are community anti-hunger resources that are regularl...
Welcome back to This Is True Really News with Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes! In Episode 988, we're diving into the wildest news stories that prove reality is stranger than fiction.
A new recreation center dedicated to people with disabilities seems to be in the works for the town of Fairfield. For more details on this multi-million dollar project, Fairfield Chief of Community Services Anthony Calabrese. Image Credit: Getty Images
This is your afternoon All Local update for Sunday June 1, 2025.
05/01/25: Joel Heitkamp and Jack Michaels are joined on "News and Views" by the Mayor of Wahpeton, Brett Lambrecht. They have a conversation about the Wahpeton Wellness and Recreation Center tax proposal that recently passed. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Mayor Jon Post to recap the 2025 State of the Town event, the Marana Aquatic & Recreation Center (open May 3!), the future Downtown Marana project, and more.Watch the full Marana State of the Town address presentation here: https://www.maranaaz.gov/Newsroom-Entries/2025/Maranas-State-of-the-Town-2025-Blazing-Trails-Building-LegacyLearn more about the Marana Aquatic & Recreation Center at www.MaranaAZ.gov/Marc
You won't want to miss this! Check out this very special VIDEO podcast that takes viewers on a tour of the new Marana Aquatic & Recreation Center (the MARC) with Town Manager Terry Rozema, Parks & Recreation Deputy Director Wayne Barnett, and Parks & Recreation Superintendent Brandon Laue. The video version of this podcast is available on Spotify and YouTube. YOU'RE INVITED: Don't miss the grand opening of the MARC on May 3, 2025! LEARN MORE about the facility, programs, and memberships.
Jennie Donahue, Newburyport City Councilor; Andi Egmont & Kim Turner, Recreation Center
Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center has closed for renovation. In this month's episode, we go behind the construction fencing to talk about the improvements underway. This month's story links: INSIDE PLANO: Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center – project website Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center – general center information Parks and Recreation master plan Get a recreation center membership
On this episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois speaks with Jonelle McCloud, manager of Peoria Park District's Proctor Recreation Center, about the upcoming event "Black Stories Matter: Celebrating Our Roots in Cinema," taking place Feb. 20 at 6 p.m. at no cost to the public.
Discussion between Heidi Udall, Superintendent of the Clyde Recreation Center (CRC) and Mayor Matt Packard on the benefits and programs of the CRC and what it does to promote physical health and mental wellbeing in Springville City. Also shares a brief history of why we have the CRC.
Mayor Matt Packard and Jenny Davis, Clyde Recreation Center's (CRC) fitness manager, shares about herself, and discusses the various programs available at the CRC to help keep members of all ages physically, emotionally and mentally active and healthy.MUSIC:Music by Scandinavianz – Summer Days https://youtu.be/LFNXjJmmyVo?feature=sharedhttp://www.soundcloud.com/scandinavianzhttps://www.instagram.com/thescandinavianz https://www.facebook.com/scandinavianz
You're listening to MHD OTR's Keys to the City, where we help unlock access to the city's best-kept secrets—free and low-cost resources that can make a real difference in your life. Each episode, we give you the keys to opportunities and programs that you might not know about, but should absolutely take advantage of.Jackie Tatum Harvard Park serves as a crucial hub for South Los Angeles, offering a wide range of free and low-cost programs aimed at youth development, community health, and recreation. The park addresses issues of physical activity, community engagement, and access to safe public spaces. From youth sports leagues and fitness programs to mentorship opportunities, Harvard Park provides the kind of resources that are essential for personal growth and well-being in the community.For this conversation, we are joined by Gordon Dupree, the Senior Recreation Director at Jackie Tatum Harvard Park. With nearly two decades of experience in the LA Parks system, Gordon has been leading the efforts at Harvard Park since 2022, ensuring that it remains a cornerstone for recreation and community resources in South LA. With a bachelor's degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies from Cal State University Northridge and a master's degree in Human Development from Pacific Oaks College, Gordon brings not only expertise but a deep commitment to fostering a safe, healthy, and connected community.ResourcesJackie Tatum Harvard Park and Recreation Center1535 W. 62nd St. Los Angeles CA 90047www.laparks.org/reccenter/jackie-tatum-harvardwww.laparks.org/discover-activities?filters=location.popular.-1
August 8, 2024 — A group of Redwood Valley residents are hoping to build a community recreation center at the old Redwood Valley School Campus.The Ukiah Recreation Center, which the City of Ukiah Recreation Department manages, serves hundreds of children every day. Students from Ukiah Unified elementary schools are bussed to the center to participate in the Boys and Girls Club. The Family Resource Center provides free bilingual programs for toddlers and their parents. Recreation centers can also help young people discover healthy and safe ways to have fun in their communities.Because of a decline in student enrollment, the Ukiah Unified School District Board of Trustees voted to close the Redwood Valley campus in 2010.The next step is for Ukiah Unified to get a waiver from the California State Board of Education.The next Ukiah Unified Board of Trustees meeting is on Thursday, August 8th. It starts at 6:30 pm at 511 South Orchard Avenue in Ukiah.
In this episode of the Defender Podcast, hosts Rick Morton and Herbie Newell engage in a heartfelt discussion with Pastor Greg Matte of Houston's First Baptist Church about the church's adoption and foster care ministry. Pastor Matte shares his journey from being vocal about anti-abortion stances to actively supporting adoption as a proactive measure. He recounts the pivotal moment when his church raised substantial funds to support adoptive families, which led to the creation of a holistic ministry known as Legacy 68:5. This ministry offers comprehensive support, including counseling, therapy, and legal aid, all under one roof. Pastor Matte emphasizes the importance of taking incremental steps in faith and involving passionate church members in ministry leadership. The episode highlights the transformative impact of such ministries on both the families involved and the church community, showcasing how dedicated efforts can make significant differences in the lives of vulnerable children.GUESTGregg Matte is the senior pastor of Houston's First Baptist Church, leading the congregation since 2004. He founded Breakaway Ministries at Texas A&M University, the largest college Bible study in the nation. Gregg is an accomplished author of books like "Salvation Has Come" (2023) and "Capture the Moment" (2021). He holds degrees from Texas A&M University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Gregg also serves on the boards of Houston Christian High School and Houston Christian University. He and his wife Kelly have two children.HOSTHerbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children's Services and its ministry arms.CO-HOSTDr. Rick Morton is the Vice President of Engagement at Lifeline Children's Services.R(un) for One 2024Join us on September 7th for Lifeline Children's Services' R(un) for One 5K! This family-friendly event raises funds for vulnerable children worldwide through Lifeline's (un)adopted® international orphan care ministry.Whether in Birmingham or virtually, lace up and run for a cause that changes lives. The Birmingham race starts at Dawson Church's Recreation Center, with a 1-mile Fun Run for kids!Can't join in Birmingham? Sign up for our virtual run and receive a run packet to participate anywhere.Every step supports children finding love, education, and hope. Click here to register and learn more. Let's make a difference together!LIFELINE CHILDREN'S SERVICESThe mission of Lifeline Children's Services is to equip the Body of Christ to manifest the gospel to vulnerable children. Our vision is for vulnerable children and their communities to be transformed by the gospel and to make disciples. FOLLOW USFacebook, Instagram, TwitterThe Defender Podcast: Subscribe on iTunes | Transistor | SpotifyThe Defender Bible Study: Subscribe on iTunes | Transistor | Spotify
V3 Sports will hold its grand opening on Saturday. The aquatics and recreation center is one of the largest private investments ever in north Minneapolis at $126 million.MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke to the executive director of V3 Sports, Malik Rucker, and Ayanna Rakhu, who planned all of the swimming programming.
V3 Sports will hold its grand opening on Saturday. The aquatics and recreation center is one of the largest private investments ever in north Minneapolis at $126 million.MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke to the executive director of V3 Sports, Malik Rucker, and Ayanna Rakhu, who planned all of the swimming programming.
Author Kiley Reid relives dormitory life in her latest book Come and Get It.
On this episode of Fort Meade Declassified, we sit down with Elizabeth Morgan from Fort Meade Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Leisure Travel Services to talk about the services available to the Fort Meade community through LTS and the Fort Meade Recreation Center. To learn more about Fort Meade LTS, visit https://meade.armymwr.com/programs/leisure-travel-services.
From Sparks to Light - Inspiring Stories for Challenging Times
This is part 7 of a special series focusing on the community of Honoring Our Experience, and their work with long-term survivors of the HIV/AIDS virus.“I am an educator, listener, advocate, supporter and challenger,” reads Greg Casillas from his version of the George Ella Lyon poem, I Am From. “I am from the belief that it's never as bad as it is good. I am from a brother that said the only thing that we are given is a chance.” Greg Casillas knows the power of story. The gift of showing up and listening. Of bearing witness to someone else's journey. In April, Honoring Our Experience held it's biannual retreat. Tucked away in the California hills, long term survivors of HIV/AIDS. gathered with the newly diagnosed and those who support them, for a weekend to remember. A time to share their stories. To be grateful. To hold each other close. And to heal.It was on that weekend that Greg Casillas came to terms with pain he'd been carrying for far too long. Pain he barely acknowledged was still there. But that's what happens when you bear witness. When you show up for yourself and others. Slowing down allows you to look inside —and come to terms with moments sometimes long forgotten. Pain shared is pain divided. That's the healing power of story.Greg Casillas is a healer. The Strategic Program Director at CRRC (Community Resource and Recreation Center) in Canyon Lake, TX, he provides program development, dissemination, coordination and policy & procedure structure to 4 different programs housed at CRRC.As you listen to this episode, consider:Think about someone in your community who needs support. What is one thing you can do to to lessen their load?Consider writing your own “I Am From” poem. What are the experiences of your own life that make you who you are?It's easy to look outward, seeing the work others need to do. How can we use those opportunities to look inward and challenge ourselves to grow?To learn more about Robert Maggio, the composer of "Where Love is Love," our theme music, please check out his website.To learn more about Suzanne, visit her website. To learn more about the inspiration for this podcast, please check out Suzanne's memoir, Estrellas - Moments of Illumination Along El Camino de SantiagoFollow Suzanne on Social Media Instagram @suzannemaggio_author Facebook @ Suzanne Maggio author Twitter @ bottomofninth
On this episode of Club + Resort Talks, Club + Resort Business Editor-in-Chief Rob Thomas and Senior Phil Keren discuss a recently completed project, one that is nearly finished and two more that are just beginning. The 18-month revitalization project at LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort in Naples, Fla. encompassed 189 of the resort's guest rooms, the complete rebuild and elevated design enhancements of the famed Beach House, and the restoration of its four beachside pools. Improvements were made to the resort's beachfront restaurant, beachside lounge, and poolside lounging area. “The completion of this extensive restoration marks a significant milestone for LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort,” says Martin Greenwood, Area Managing Director for the resort. Previously known as America's longest golf course, the Pines Course at The International in Bolton, Mass. is on schedule to welcome limited member play this fall. Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw are wrapping up the project they began in 2022. It is believed The Pines will be the first new 18-hole course to open in Massachusetts in more than a decade. The Pines will be one of the region's few courses to feature fescue grass on tees, fairways and in the rough. Fescue grass courses are typically found in Scotland and Ireland, places where the game was first played.Other final project tasks include installing new bunker sand, edging perimeters of bunkers, trimming and clearing trees, and establishing fairway/rough lines. After a century of operation, the Swope Memorial golf course in Kansas City plans to close for a year to undergo a $7 million renovation.There is a proposal before Kansas City's City Council for the project. If approved, plans include rebuilding the tee boxes, cart paths, and greens, installing a new drainage system, and filling the bunkers with firmer sand. Some greens will be less steep, and others will be wider. They will also renumber certain holes to improve the pace of play. A significant number of trees will be removed to improve playability and turf health by increasing sunlight and airflow. Burning Tree Country Club in Greenwich, Conn. intends to revamp its infrastructure by replacing the old pool building with a modern facility dubbed the Aquatics and Recreation Center. The current paddle tennis building will make way for a new structure and additional features outlined in the proposal include an open-air poolside bar.
During the winter, there's a good chance your recreation facilities get a workout. Recreation Center parking lot maintenance ensures your guests and employees can park their vehicles and get to your facilities safely. But winter is hard on parking lots. Extreme weather, freeze-thaw cycles, and snow removal equipment can damage parking lots and surrounding landscaping--especially when proper precautions and maintenance aren't used. The good news: a little planning, preparation, and training could go a long way in ensuring your recreation facility parking lots are cleared, safe for visitors, and undamaged during the snow removal process. In this episode of the Productive Parks 5-Minute Podcast, learn how winter affects parking lots, how to prepare parking lots for winter, and what to do when winter weather strikes. Then, stick around for some pro tips on parking lot snow removal. ___________________________________________________________________________ The Productive Parks 5-Minute Podcast is for busy professionals working to change the game in the Parks and Recreation field. If you liked this episode, please check out more of our park and recreation maintenance podcasts or view some articles on our blog (https://productiveparks.com/blog). What's Next? SUBSCRIBE to Stay Updated About Future Productive Parks Podcasts - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm3w8OBmlidtNLntib1-6cw?sub_confirmation=1 SEE A QUICK VIDEO of Productive Parks in Action - https://productiveparks.com/features/overview LEARN MORE and Schedule a Demo of Productive Parks Maintenance Management Software- https://productiveparks.com/demo
For two weeks, state and city officials evaluated a number of sites. The Melnea Cass Recreational Complex had all the elements they needed, but everyone knew local residents would be angered at losing use of the facility until summer. Previously, temporary shelters were housed in unused buildings.
New York City and Boston are dealing with the effects of illegal immigration. We take a look at the impact the influx of people is having on everyday Americans. The U.S. defense secretary apologizes. Why did Lloyd Austin hide his hospitalization, and how is a new order by President Joe Biden sparking pushback from Israel? Illegal immigration and the inflationary economy are critical issues for black voters in November. And the House passed a tax bill on Wednesday restoring Trump-era tax cuts for businesses and families. Will it pass the Senate? From jailing dissents to forced organ harvesting—a congressional panel walks us through the Chinese Communist Party's human rights violations. ⭕️ Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV
Governor Healey (D-MA) cries as she announces that she is converting Roxbury Recreation Center into a new shelter for illegals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Teacher strike discussion continued.Starting Wednesday, the Melnea A. Cass Recreational Complex in Roxbury will serve as a temporary overflow site to house migrant families. Why Roxbury? Are there no recreation centers available in affluent towns?
Starting Wednesday, the Melnea A. Cass Recreational Complex in Roxbury will serve as a temporary overflow site to house migrant families. Why Roxbury? Are there no recreation centers available in affluent towns?
Did you know that in our last Mayoral election, only 12% of registered voters in Houston actually participated in voting? With that low of a voter turnout, how can that low of voter turnout reflect the ideals of Houstonians as a whole? Early voting has already begun, continuing through Friday, November 3, and Election Day is Tuesday, November 7. Are you ready, Houston? If not or if you are feeling a little unprepared, you definitely need to listen to this episode as Lauren Dougherty from the League of Women Voters of Houston shares some incredible resources that will help you make your vote count! Be sure to use the Voters Guide to get a more simplified breakdown of candidates, policies & propositions, etc that you are voting on for our beautiful city! The Voters Guide is available to view or download in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Chinese, and it can also be accessed as an ebook/audiobook through the Libby app and as an album in SoundCloud. Not sure where you should go to vote? Head to HarrisVotes.com to find a polling location near you. You can also find a sample ballot and answers to FAQs on the site! Follow the League of Women Voters (@lwvhouston) of Houston on social media! “Cream & Sugar” Recommendations: Ashley's family loves Bear Branch Park these days! This incredible area features outdoor basketball, volleyball and tennis courts, an awesome playground, a skate park, a dog park and a pool all in one area! Not to mention incredible walking trails and a low-cost fitness center in the Recreation Center! Houston Moms “House Blend” Posts: Don't forget to check out the Family-Friendly Things to do in Houston this Weekend, EVERY WEEK! It's updated for you to make memories with your family all over Houston! Fall-Themed Date Night In (with Recipes!) by Becca Slocum
If the parks/trails/recreation bond that is on this November's ballot passes, it will mean big things for Billings! Commensurately, this is a big episode. Billings City Administrator Chris Kukulski, and Julie Seedhouse, Chair of Play it Forward Billings (the Vote-Yes campaign for the parks bond) walked us through every detail of this historic potential investment in our parks & recreation infrastructure. Thank you so much to Marsh McLennan Agency for sponsoring ChamberCast!LEARN MOREPlay it Forward Billings campaign websiteCity of Billings Parks Bond Information PageVoter InformationOur 2021 Episode on the Recreation Center
Join us for this Creating Impact Through Giving episode as we dig into the recent opening of the Willa D. Johnson Recreation Center. We bring on Kelley Barnes, Vice President of Community Engagement with the Oklahoma City Community Foundation, Councilwoman Nikki Nice, who represents Ward 7 in Northeast Oklahoma City and Melinda McMillan-Miller, Director of Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation.Visit occf.org to learn more!
Today, we're shining a spotlight on the Montrose Police Department's revamped K9 unit.Support the show: https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.