Podcasts about recreation center

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. 

Benchmarks and awards increase as city renews certification With Earth Day approaching, the City of Beacon announced this week that it has received nearly $900,000 in grants over the past year through the New York State Clean Energy Communities program. The funding, awarded because of Beacon's "silver" certification as a Climate Smart community, is being used to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions from municipal operations, including through the purchase of electric vehicles, installation of EV charging stations and energy-efficiency audits on city buildings. Beacon earned silver certification, the highest rating possible, in 2020. Because the Trump administration is dismantling programs created to mitigate climate change, Mayor Lee Kyriacou said it is "more critical than ever for local governments to redouble our efforts to transition toward a clean-energy future." Energy-efficiency studies are underway at three city-owned buildings: the Wastewater Treatment Plant's administrative building, the Veterans Memorial Building on Main Street and the Beacon Volunteer Ambulance Corps facility on Arquilla Drive. After collecting utility data, state funds will be used to upgrade insulation and convert the aging buildings from directly burning fossil fuels to electric heating and cooling. Additionally, Clean Energy Communities grants helped the city purchase emissions-free electric vehicles for multiple departments, including police, recreation, building and administration. An electric Ford F-150 Lightning is on order for the Recreation Department. Electric vehicle charging stations will be installed at City Hall and the Recreation Center on West Center Street. The city is also preparing to solicit bids for a rooftop solar array at the Highway Garage with funding secured by Assembly Member Jonathan Jacobson, a Democrat whose district includes Beacon. The project is expected to add 223,000 kilowatt-hours annually to the electricity already being produced by a solar array on Dennings Avenue. That facility, opened in 2018 on a 20-acre former landfill site, generates about 70 percent of the electricity used in municipal buildings. Finally, the city is participating in the Mid-Hudson Municipal Landfill Emissions Mitigation Project, funded by the federal Environmental Protection Agency. The money pays for biofilters that will reduce methane emissions at 14 closed landfills. Five years after its silver certification, Beacon is preparing to renew its status. "This isn't tinkering," said Faye Leone, the city's Climate Smart coordinator. To qualify for state grants, "we have to keep reducing our emissions by taking on bigger and bigger projects. The work gets harder and harder." Leone said she expects the "next frontier" in sustainability to be the conversion of municipal buildings to clean energy. Citing the city's all-electric, geothermal, "super-insulated" central fire station that opened last year, she said it "sets a new bar for city buildings: zero or low emissions, cost-efficient and healthy and comfortable for those who work there."

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

Events aim to keep household items from landfill You bring it, they'll fix it. That was the goal back in 2016 when Beacon resident Antony Tseng organized the city's first repair cafe at the Howland Cultural Center. For those unfamiliar with the concept, people may bring a stuffed animal missing an eye or two, garments in need of mending or the most common item, a malfunctioning lamp, to the free event. A team of volunteer "fixers" do their best to restore the items to working condition. Organizers say the fixers are successful about 80 percent of the time, which keeps most of the toys (or kitchen appliances or electronic items) out of the waste stream. Attendees, no doubt some of them children, leave satisfied, while the city earns points that, over time, make it eligible for climate-resiliency funding from New York State. It's a win-win-win. The pandemic and a shift in his work schedule slowed Tseng, who last organized a repair cafe in Beacon in 2020. But a new group of organizers was awarded $1,000 this year by the city through its Community Investment Program, which supports nonprofits and Beacon-centric initiatives. The team held its first event in June at the Recreation Center, where 14 volunteers repaired 85 items. The next one is scheduled for Oct. 27, also at the Recreation Center at 23 W. Center St., from 1 to 4 p.m. Residents are encouraged to bring items such as electronics, textiles, furniture, lamps, jewelry and bicycles. Tseng will return as a volunteer "tinkerer," as he puts it, as he did in June. "People were over the moon," said Jen Clapp, who helped organize the June and October events. "They were leaving with fixed items and smiles on their faces. We had so many volunteers working, it was like Santa's workshop." The plan is to again hold two events in Beacon in 2025, as well as one in Fishkill. The primary draw of a repair cafe is resurrecting a sentimental or costly item that no longer works quite right, but the concept's roots are in sustainability. The first one was organized by a journalist in the Netherlands in 2009. Since then, more than 2,500 have been held worldwide. The local movement dates to 2012, when John Wackman, a Kingston resident who died in 2021, founded Repair Cafe Hudson Valley. Wackman was honored in 2016 by the federal Environmental Protection Agency, which said, at the time, that events in the region had diverted tens of thousands of pounds of solid waste from landfills and prevented tens of thousands of metric tons of carbon emissions. The Hudson Valley initiative has grown to encompass cafes in 50 municipalities that kept more than 6,000 items out of the waste stream last year. It's particularly important not to throw away electronics, which made up about 25 percent of the items repaired in Beacon in June, because they contain chemicals and metals, including lead, that should not enter the soil, water or air (through incineration), said Faye Leone, the city's coordinator for the state Climate Smart Communities program. According to the state's climate scoping plan, manufacturing products and packaging use more than 50 percent of the energy consumed worldwide and is a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions, which cause global warming. The plan names waste reduction among its strategies for combatting climate change. By holding two repair cafes this year, Beacon will earn points toward renewing its silver certification, which expires next year, in the Climate Smart program. The city has already gained access to grants and technical support on its climate projects by attaining silver, the highest level.

Beacon, Cold Spring, Philipstown receive grants Beacon, Cold Spring and Philipstown are set to receive nearly $1.4 million in funding to mitigate the effects of climate change. The money is part of the most recent round of funding from the Clean Energy Communities program of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). Philipstown will receive $580,000, Beacon $493,750 and Cold Spring $290,000. Beacon also has qualified for an additional $375,000 grant. Before the announcement, the largest grant given to a community by the Clean Energy Communities program was $10,000. "For a town this size, it's just mind-blowing," said Martha Upton, the Philipstown Climate Smart coordinator. The program acts in conjunction with Climate Smart Communities, an initiative in which municipalities receive points for taking steps to lower the greenhouse gas emissions that cause global warming. Philipstown and Cold Spring are both certified bronze in the Climate Smart initiative, while Beacon is silver. The more points a community earns, the better its chances of receiving state grants. The Philipstown funding will be used to install solar panels on the highway garage roof, implement energy efficiency upgrades in municipal buildings, install public networked electric vehicle chargers at Town Hall and the Recreation Center and purchase a Ford Lightning EV pickup and battery-powered landscaping equipment. Upton said that the Town Hall chargers have already been installed and the ones at the Recreation Center should be ready within a few weeks. Cold Spring also will purchase a Ford Lightning EV pickup and battery-powered landscaping equipment and install chargers at the wastewater plant near Mayor's Park. The rest of the funding will go toward a food scraps drop-off pilot program, LED lighting upgrades at the water plant and efficiency upgrades at Village Hall. Beacon's funding will go toward electric vehicles, a solar array and EV chargers. The timing of the funding is fortuitous because the City Council on Aug. 19 approved a six-year Climate Action Plan. "This will help us achieve our goals on time," said Faye Leone, Beacon's Climate Smart coordinator. "We're going to be ahead on some stuff, which is great." Although the communities were in competition with each other for the money, Leone noted that the grants benefit the region. "The more our neighboring communities can do, the better our air quality is," she said.

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.

Water purchases deemed ineligible for fed program A Putnam County legislative committee voted to reallocate $370,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds Philipstown planned to use to buy water for the Garrison Landing Water District because the purchases have been deemed ineligible. Legislators on the Audit and Administration Committee approved on Monday (July 29) a resolution to instead spend the American Rescue Plan (ARPA) money on a county Department of Public Works project in the town. They also authorized replacing half of Philipstown's ARPA allocation with $184,835 from Putnam County's General Fund that can be used to reimburse the town for Garrison Landing water purchases. The Rules Committee also had to approve the change, which it did on July 11. A vote by the full Legislature is expected on Tuesday (Aug. 6). Michael Lewis, Putnam's finance commissioner, wrote in a memo that despite "valiant efforts" by the county and Philipstown, "the expenses would likely not be eligible for ARPA and/or not be in compliance with rules for procurement using ARPA funds." John Van Tassel, Philipstown's supervisor, said the town was "misled" by its ARPA consultant into believing any expenses associated with providing drinking water to the Garrison Landing Water District's residents and businesses would be eligible. The town discovered that the guidelines prohibited spending ARPA funds on the water that Philipstown has been buying for the district's 84 users as it connects a new well to the system, said Van Tassel. "Everything provided with trucking water is covered, except the water itself," he said. "I could have purchased a truck to truck the water, built the road, put the piping in, but I can't buy the product that we need with the ARPA funds." Putnam County received $19 million from ARPA, a $1.9 trillion COVID-relief spending plan enacted in 2021 by President Joe Biden. Putnam combined $5 million of its share with an equal amount in sales-tax revenue to create a $10 million pool to share with towns and villages based on their populations. The Legislature approved spending from the pool in July 2022, with Philipstown receiving $740,000, initially to connect the Garrison Institute to the water district. (Cold Spring received $203,000 and Nelsonville, $64,000.) A request by Philipstown to reallocate the sales-tax portion of the funding, $370,000, to instead connect a new well to recharge the district's fading water supply won approval from the Legislature in June. "We are close to getting the well hooked up," said Van Tassel. "We finally got all the approvals that we needed." The well is expected to eliminate the need to purchase water for Garrison Landing. Created in 1998, the water district formerly drew from three wells, but they more recently have been unable to meet demand. According to the town, trucking in water costs $25,000 to $30,000 a month. Fees collected from the water district's customers for operations and maintenance are capped by state law at $20,000 annually, leaving Philipstown to spend town funds to cover the remainder. In its search for a new source, Philipstown considered spending $800,000 to run a mile-long connection from its water tank at the Recreation Center. The town also drilled a 960-foot well that did not turn out to have sufficient water.

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.

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.

Join host Richard Codd for the latest Art Talks, where he welcomes guests Kelley McInerney from the Moab Arts and Recreation Center, local film industry talent Miso Tunks, and Moab Arts Festival Director Theresa King. We get the latest in local Moab art happenings as well as a blast from the creative industries past! Tune in.

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Do you know how Dublin funds our pristine parks, the Recreation Center, our miles upon miles of paved paths and so many more world class amenities?   Yes, it's by collecting taxes but there's way more to this story than you may know.  Thankfully, we have the City's Direction of Taxation, Tammy Lehnert, to walk us through the details.  For example, the difference between income taxes and property taxes, what's the most common question people have about their taxes and maybe most importantly, what's the most common mistake people make when filing them?   Plus, did you know we fund and provide our tremendous services with an income tax rate that's lower than many of our neighboring cities?    You'll also find Tammy to be not just an authoritative voice but a most welcoming one;  she and her team want your calls, emails and in-person inquiries at City Hall if you have questions.  Plus, she drops knowledge bombs on the history of taxation in America and gives a shout-out to a local high school math teacher who likely helped pave the way to her great career with the City of Dublin!

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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?

Alaska State Troopers arrested Keshawn Williams in Seward last Thursday and charged him with 20 offenses, all except three of which were related to domestic violence; and The South Peninsula Athletic and Recreation Center – or SPARC, overcame several challenges and reopened its doors after months of renovations.

On Tuesday, (January 16, 2024), the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly heard a report from the School District Superintendent and put multiple ordinances up for public comment, including one aimed at updating the KPB logo, and the South Peninsula Athletic and Recreation Center – or SPARC (spark), opened its doors again after months of renovations.

This episode allows you to listen in on the only debate of the campaign with the candidates answering questions and interacting on stage. There were some fireworks between a couple of candidates. One candidate , Stuart Behar, was not able to attend due to a medical procedure but he would attend the event in our next episode. The participants in the debate, hosted by the NAACP and Micky James, were : Kenya Hennigan, Mike Chestnut, Debbie Conner, John Krajc, Bill McClure, Myra Starnes, and Randal Wallace.  Questions or comments at , Randalrgw1@aol.com , https://twitter.com/randal_wallace , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

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

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Meet Angelena Brocato, St Mary Parish Council At Large Candidate - District 10, at the Amelia Recreation Center, 2109 Duhon Blvd, Sept 13 from 6 to 8pm.

Ever puzzled over the complexities of municipal bonds and their role in community development? With our guests LeeAnn Plumer and Randy Harrington, we're revealing the hidden world of general obligation bonds, bond referendums, and the impact they have on the community parks and residents in Holly Springs. We're retracing the history of the 2011 park bond, illustrating how bonds function, their necessity, and the process of paying them off.Moving into the intricacies of the proposed $100 million bond, we dissect its allocation over seven years and the vital role played by the nine-member Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. We're spotlighting the ambitious plans for the Park at Cass Holt Road, the Recreation Center, and the myriad of improvements and additions planned for community parks, all funded by the bond. We further venture into the potential inclusivity of Cass Holt Park, discussing its ongoing operating costs, and the opportunities it presents for the community.What if the bond referendum doesn't cross the finish line? We're laying out the potential alternatives for funding and  giving you a comprehensive look at what comes next. Join us for an enlightening journey, not only to understand park bonds but to connect with the individuals who bring them to life.For further information on the Holly Springs 2023 Park Bonds and general voting information, feel free to peruse the following links:Bond Project PortalHolly Springs 2023 Parks Bond InfoStill have questions about the 2023 Parks Bond? Email  hsbonds@hollyspringsnc.gov .Parks Bond 2023 Educational Flyer (PDF) Wake County Polling Places NC State Board of Elections Voter Search (Search for voter details, including jurisdictions, polling place, sample ballot, absentee ballot information, and voter history) Resolution Calling Bond Referendum Wake County Tax Rates & Fees---Current Rates to 2014---2013 & PriorSupport the showAs always, if you are interested in being on or sponsoring the podcast or if you have any particular issues, thoughts, or questions you'd like explored on the podcast, please email HollySpringsPodcast@gmail.com. Your contributions would be greatly appreciated.Now, let's dive in!

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.

Summer has officially arrived and there are some great places to spend it right here in Pickens! In this month's episode we spoke with Recreation Director Brian Jones about the ins and outs of the Parks and Recreation department. Our conversation covered a variety of topics and shed light on everything from how their staff organizes youth sports to improvements coming to Roper Park. Later in the program Chairman Stancil answers a timely question from one of our listeners about the future of green space in Pickens. Remember if you have a question for Kris, you can submit it to questions@pickenscountyga.gov Links:If you are interested in volunteering with Parks and Recreation, or viewing their calendar, you can visit their website https://pickrec.com . If you want to reach out to Brian or Seth directly you can call them at 706-253-8862 or stop by the Recreation Center located at 1329 Camp Road, Jasper, GA 30143.  If you would like to learn more about the Community Thrift Store's Christmas in July event or register your team for the corn hole tournament, visit https://www.pickenscommunitythriftstore.org/festivals/ for more details. 

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This week we hear from Pamela Hardin, a water aerobics instructor at Columbia's Activity and Recreation Center. She's a water aerobics instructor at Columbia's activity and Recreation Center and leads a class called “Moving My Joints,” which is designed for those who have arthritis or just need slower paced exercise.She spoke with her student Jennifer Reed about how beneficial water workouts can be – no matter how old you are.

Cities and counties around the West are incentivizing residents to ditch their lawns in favor of more drought-resistant landscaping. States like California and Nevada are usually thought to be leading this effort. But this Spring, Utah will have the first state-wide rebate program in the country. Plus, LGBTQ issues provoke strong opinions from conservative and liberal residents in Cortez. We hear from one liberal activist in the Southern Colorado town who was recalled from his seat on the school board over those issues. Also, federal officials are sounding the alarm on dire new projections for the Colorado River's reservoirs. And the Grand County Commission will meet on Tuesday. Our partners at the Moab Sun News has a preview of their agenda. // Show Notes: // Photo: Jeff Adams of Terra Sophia works in water-conscious landscaping around Moab. He designed this area of Moab Arts and Recreation Center. KZMU // Terra Sophia http://www.terrasophia.com/ // Utah Water Saving Rebate Program https://utahwatersavers.com/ // KSJD: Recalled Cortez school board member continues to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights https://www.ksjd.org/2022-12-02/recalled-cortez-school-board-member-continues-to-advocate-for-lgbtq-rights // Moab Sun News https://moabsunnews.com/ // Grand County Commission Meetings https://www.grandcountyutah.net/134/County-Commission

Today, we once again have something special! The 2022 Candidate Debates with those running for Grand County Commission and State House District 69. Hosted by KZMU with support from the Southeast Utah League of Women Voters, this event broadcast live on Monday, October 17th from the Moab Arts and Recreation Center. Hear from candidates on a variety of issues including water, housing, elections and more! // District 5 (3:00)Steve Getz & Mike McCurdy, District 4 (32:00)Lori McFarland & Mary McGann, At-Large (1:06:00)Emily Campbell & Bill Winfield, House District 69 (1:52:00) Phil Lyman & Davina Smith // Election Day is Tuesday, November 8th. Registered voters should be receiving their ballot by mail the week of October 17th. You can still register to vote online at vote.utah.gov or in person at the Grand County Clerk's Office, 125 East Center Street. // Music in this piece is 'Silky' by Alex Figueria

Join us today with special guest Kerry Whaley from the Troup County Parks and Recreation Center to hear what they offer for children in the community. Kerry is the Superintendent of Athletics at the rec center. As part of his job, Kerry manages all athletic programs and heads up all game officials. In today's episode, Kerry shares the important role the rec center plays in our community for children and both future and current plans the rec center has for expansion. The rec center is currently in the middle of its Fall Season, but registration for the Winter Season opens soon. For more information on the Troup County Parks and Recreation Center, go to http://www.trouprec.org. 

Today, we have something special! The 2022 Candidate Debates with those running for Grand County Attorney and Grand County Sheriff. Hosted by KZMU and ACLU Utah with support from the Southeast Utah League of Women Voters, this event broadcast live on Monday, October 10th from the Moab Arts and Recreation Center. Hear from county attorney candidates Christina Sloan and Stephen Stocks on issues including alternatives to incarceration, lawsuits, and community collaboration. Listen to sheriff candidates Curt Brewer and Jamison Wiggins talk about transparency, emergency management, noise enforcement and more. // Election Day is Tuesday, November 8th. Registered voters should be receiving their ballot by mail the week of October 17th. You can still register to vote online at vote.utah.gov or in person at the Grand County Clerk's Office, 125 East Center Street. // Music in this piece is 'Silky' by Alex Figueria

Today in Pawnee Rob and Alan are headed to a friend's home. In "Leslie's House" Leslie abuses her power when she brings in community center teachers to help throw a dinner party to impress Justin. In today's episode your hosts discuss the writer's choice to make Leslie a hoarder, a joke that sparked the creation of Tigertail, and how architecture can affect an audience. Got a question for the Pawnee Town Hall? Send us an email: ParksandRecollectionTownHall@gmail.com Or leave a 30-Second voicemail at: (310) 893-6992 A remorseful Leslie tells a group of Recreation Center teachers the Pawnee budget has been cut by $1,000, and five of their classes will have to be cut, but exactly which classes has not yet been determined. Later after an excellent date in Indianapolis, Leslie and Justin decide their next date will be in Pawnee. Feeling pressure to make their date equally exciting in Pawnee, Leslie decides to host a dinner party at her home with all her “interesting friends” from the Parks Dept. Ann comes to Leslie's house, and finds a hoarder's paradise. When they find themselves unable to clean it, Leslie calls Maria Portlesman, who teaches cleaning courses at the recreation center. She declines payment and hints she would prefer preferential treatment when Leslie cuts the classes, despite Leslie's assurance this will not happen. When Leslie realizes she has not prepared any food for the party, she calls a culinary teacher from the recreation center. Later, at the party, Andy complains about Justin to April, who makes Andy happy when she proposes putting chewed up gum in Justin's pockets. Eventually, Tom's ex-wife Wendy arrives. Tom expresses anger that Leslie invited her, especially because Ron is romantically interested in her. When Ron impresses Wendy by eating a hot red pepper, Tom attempts to eat a bigger one, but has to run to the bathroom in pain. When Justin starts yawning, a worried Leslie calls in other recreation center teachers to make the party more interesting, including a belly-dancer, a fencer, a caricaturist and an origami teacher.Eventually, an accounting teacher arrives, believing demonstrations are being held to determine which class will be cut, much to the anger of Ron. The teacher gives a very boring accounting lecture, which puts Justin to sleep. The next day, Leslie is before the Pawnee Disciplinary Committee on charges of abuse of power. Leslie calls Justin as a witness and questions him as to whether he enjoyed the party, to which he answers an emphatic yes. Afterward, the committee rules no further action will be taken, mainly because Leslie turned herself in and paid $1,000 restitution to the recreation center so no classes would be cut. When Ann asks why she did it, Leslie said it was to get an honest answer from Justin about the date, under penalty of perjury. The episode ends with Justin encouraging Tom to ask Wendy out.