Podcasts about recreation month

National Parks and Recreation Month is right around the corner! Recreation Manager Sarai Diaz and Tehachapi Tots Director Kelsey Ketcheside, with the Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Park District, join host Mya Acosta in discussing the long list of exciting activities happening all July long. For more information and for the full calendar of events, visit www.tvrpd.org  

Summer is just around the corner, and Winchester's Jim Barnett Park is gearing up for a season full of exciting events and activities. In this episode of The Valley Today, host Janet Michael sat down with Chris Konyar, the City Parks Director, to unpack what's in store for residents and visitors alike. Kicking off the discussion with a splash, Chris highlighted the aquatics programs set to keep everyone cool and entertained. He shared that the outdoor pool building at Jim Barnett Park has been completely revamped with a fresh navy-blue paint job, aligning with the Winchester baseball theme colors. The pool opens on Memorial Day, and it promises to be a hub of activity from lap swimming to children's swim lessons. “We're in full gear right now,” Chris mentioned, speaking about the preparation efforts. “Lifeguard training, clean water, getting the building spruced up – it's a busy time.” He discussed the park's strategy to ensure a successful season, emphasizing the importance of community involvement and the benefits of having professional lifeguards on staff year-round. Chris and Janet also discussed the extensive summer programs that stretch beyond aquatics. The park offers a variety of camps, including basketball with Handley staff, soccer camps led by the Shenandoah University coach, and other sports and recreational camps. “Our sports camps are phenomenal,” Chris said, “and we've got something for all ages.” In addition to sports, the park hosts creative camps like Storytime Creation for preschoolers. There are even special events such as the Game of Skate on May 31st and the Fishing Rodeo on June 14th, which promises to be a fun-filled day for all ages. “It's a great atmosphere,” Chris noted, highlighting the community spirit that permeates these events. Another highlight of the summer will undoubtedly be the July 3rd fireworks event, aptly named Red, White, and Boom. Chris assured that this year's fireworks will be spectacular, with better planning and organization compared to last year's misfire. The event is set to include a variety of activities, food vendors, and live music, making it a memorable night for families and friends. This event also marks the kickoff of Parks and Recreation Month, which will feature numerous activities celebrating Winchester's parks and community spirit. Chris stressed the importance of early booking for the fireworks vendor to ensure a smooth event: “We're locked in,” he confirmed, making sure everything is set for an unforgettable celebration. The conversation wrapped up with a focus on ways to stay updated on park events and activities. Chris encouraged residents to visit the official website, grab a hard copy of the activity guide, and follow Winchester Parks and Rec on social media. “We've got a lot of cool stuff scheduled,” Chris concluded, underscoring the exciting summer that lies ahead. As Janet and Chris wrapped up their engaging chat, the anticipation for a bustling, activity-filled summer at Jim Barnett Park was palpable. Whether it's swimming, camping, sports, or special community events, the park promises something for everyone. So, grab your sunblock, check the activity guide, and dive into a summer full of fun and excitement at Jim Barnett Park!

Take advantage of the final National Parks and Recreation Month activity in July, as well as upcoming Sunset Socials. The S.T.A.R. program has two events scheduled over the next two weeks, too. Studio Theatre Tierra Del Sol has a new production they are bringing to this community, plus three tribute bands are coming your way soon. 

Welcome to our next podcast episode celebrating Parks & Recreation Month! Join me as I sit down with Chris Evans, Director of the City of Miami Parks & Recreation Department, where we explore the vital roles of our City's green spaces, community centers, playgrounds, and award-winning pools. Managing over 500 employees, Evans ensures the city's third-largest department continues to enrich the community through inclusivity and innovation in every public space under the department. Enjoy this insightful conversation about the importance of parks, recreation, and the impact they have on our vibrant Miami community.

As we continue to celebrate Park and Recreation Month, we're excited to highlight a story that truly embodies our theme of “Where You Belong.” Today's episode is all about ensuring opportunities to recreate and spend time in nature are available to all, regardless of ability. And, it's perfect timing because July is also Disability Pride Month!   We are so thrilled to chat with Caitlin Marcotte, an operations specialist IV adaptive manager at Charlottesville (Virginia) Parks and Recreation, and Sarah Kyriacopoulos, a member of the Charlottesville community who has participated in the city's adaptive program for years. They both shared so much wonderful insight, and it was really inspiring to hear how the programs that Caitlin and the agency offer are having a positive impact on Sarah and others in the community. Tune in to the full story below to learn more about Charlottesville Parks and Recreation's adaptive recreation program. You'll also learn: What adaptive recreation is and why it's so important How Charlottesville Parks and Recreation is committed to serving the diverse needs of its community, especially its disabled population What types of adaptive recreation programs are available to the community (and there are a lot!) What programs Sarah enjoys and how they have benefitted her Why creating a sense of belonging really comes down to making space for building community And much more! Learn More: Charlottesville Parks and Recreation Adaptive Recreation Department Contact Caitlin Marcotte Charlottesville Parks and Recreation on Facebook  Charlottesville Parks and Recreation on Instagram Charlottesville Parks and Recreation on X Charlottesville Parks and Recreation on YouTube Pictured: Charlottesville Adaptive Recreation Department staff and program participants go on a whitewater rafting excursion on the James River in Richmond, Virginia. Photo by RVA Paddle Sports.

Celebrate Parks & Recreation Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures with Debbie Stone" Podcast covering her recent visit to remote Isle Royale National Park in Michigan. Isle Royale is one of the most remote and least-visited national parks in the country, averaging twenty to thirty thousand visitors annually. Established as the nation's 25th national park in 1940, Isle Royale sits in the northwestern portion of Lake Superior and preserves more than 130,000 acres of land designated as wilderness. The park consists of one large island surrounded by over 450 smaller islands and encompasses 850 square miles. This includes submerged land, which extends four-plus miles out into the largest freshwater lake in the world. Check out Debbie's article and video feature, here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/experience-the-allure-of-the-wild-at-michigans-isle-royale-national-park/ Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures with Debbie Stone" podcast airs every 4th Tuesday. Follow the podcast here: https://global-adventures-debbie-stone.podbean.com/  

Time passes by quickly between sonic editions of the program for reasons that are still in flux, but here we are again with Charlottesville Community Engagement for July 12, 2024. This week marks the fourth anniversary of the first edition and since then I've written and produced thousands of stories.  I'm Sean Tubbs, and my best time is when I get to sit down and devote time to putting one of these together. In this edition: * July 12 marks anniversary of the lynching of John Henry James (learn more)* Charlottesville City Schools moving forward with new names for existing institutions (learn more)* Charlottesville marks Parks and Recreation month with proclamation, public input meetings (learn more)* A long time advocate for the elderly is stepping down (learn more)* Dominion seeks proposals to explore feasibility of a small nuclear reactor at Lake Anna (learn more)* An environmental group gives a C+ to health of the Chesapeake Bay (learn more)* Albemarle County launches a way for people to track transportation projects as well las some other tidbits (one story) (a second one) (and a third)First-shout: Piedmont Master Gardeners have a newsletterIn today's first subscriber-supported shout-out, the Piedmont Master Gardeners have already filled a July 20 class they have planned. But you can still learn a few things from their monthly newsletter called The Garden Shed. Volume 10, Number 7 for July 2024 is currently out and has articles with relevant articles for this scorching summer. Read about how to garden in Intense Heat and Drought and how to stop wilts and root rot in your vegetable garden, and a guide to freezing fruit! There are also columns on edible and ornamental items that might have sprung up in gardens this July. Take a look at the issue and another one will be along soon for July. And be on the lookout for classes as they fill up fast! There's a lot more information at piedmontmastergardeners.org. Sponsored message: Buy Local  Buying locally supports our neighbors and community members and makes a big impact for our local economy. Local businesses are more likely to reinvest in our community and their goods and services contribute to the unique character of our community.Learn more about how you can support local business at ShowLocalLove.org and on social media:* Instagram* Facebook* The website formerly known as TwitterThoughts on #704AThis week I got halfway through setting up a studio again, but I'm so much more driven to get new stories out than to produce the audio for them. I go in cycles, and at the moment, I seem to be avoiding going through long discussions to distill them. That's the kind of work I want to be doing more. But, I wanted to get one podcast out in this feed before the official fourth anniversary begins tomorrow. Four years ago I decided to just start doing this after a lot of planning and thought. Will I still be here in four years? What will have happened by then?The only way I know how to stay sane is to track as much as I can and to bring it to you. I am hopeful to have audio integrated with the text again. I know there are podcast listeners who don't read the print version, and I really want to make sure I'm getting these to you. And now, it's almost 5 p.m. and I want to get this completed so I can think about how I'm going to finish up the studio! Let me know what you think! And a subtle reminder that Ting will match your initial subscription should you convert from a free subscription to a paid one!Ting can help you with your high speed Internet needs. If service is available in your area and you sign up for service, enter the promo code COMMUNITY and you will get:* Free installation* A second month for free* A $75 gift card to the Downtown Mall This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit communityengagement.substack.com/subscribe

Celebrate Parks & Recreation Month and National Forest Week with this episode of Big Blend Radio that was recorded onsite with Steve & Karen Wilson, owners and innkeepers of the The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast in the heart of the Montford Historic District in Asheville, North Carolina. Hear about author Wilma Dykeman and Jean Webb who worked to protect and preserve the French Broad and Swannenoa Rivers and the Asheville parks connected with the rivers on a 17-mile green path. Learn how Edith Vanderbilt honored her late husband's wishes of selling an 86,000-acre tract of the Biltmore Estate to create Pisgah National Forest, one of the first national forests east of the Mississippi River. And, find out about the Daughters of the American Revolution who planted 50,000 Spruce Trees to create the Jubilee Memorial Forest within the Pisgah National Forest on the Blue Ridge Parkway. RESOURCE LINKS: * The Lion & The Rose B&B: https://www.lion-rose.com/  * Wilma Dykman Legacy: https://www.wilmadykemanlegacy.org/  * Wilma Dykman Greenway: https://www.ashevillenc.gov/news/park-views-wilma-dykeman-greenway/  * Jean Webb Park: https://www.ashevillenc.gov/news/park-views-ashevilles-riverfront-parks/  * Asheville Greenworks: https://www.ashevillegreenworks.org/  * Biltmore - America's Foresty Legacy: https://www.biltmore.com/blog/biltmore-the-birthplace-of-american-forestry/  * Jubilee Memorial Forest: https://www.ourstate.com/north-carolinas-forgotten-forest/  This episode is featured on the following Big Blend Radio channels: Adventures in Asheville; Parks & Travel; Nature Connection; Women Making History; Big Daily Blend. Check out all of Big Blend Radio's Channels here: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork 

Send us a Text Message.July is Park and Recreation Month in Arvada! Join us for a special edition of the podcast as we celebrate this year's theme of "Where You Belong."To celebrate, we visited a variety of parks and trails in Arvada to hear from community members how our parks and trails provide a sense of belonging. Interviews included in this special edition episode include: Dave and his grandson, Hudson, fishing at Arvada-Blunn Reservoir Jeffery with his daughter and grandchildren at Ralston Central Park Splash PadLou at Johnny Roberts Disc Golf Course at Memorial Park Tom, skateboard instructor at Arvada Skate ParkBrenda, dog walker at Creekside Park Patty, walker at Tennyson Knolls Park Anna, dog walker at Tennyson Knolls Park Abraham, playing basketball at Majestic View ParkPolar Bear pickleball group at Yankee Doodle Park Larkin, Movies Around Town at Homestead Park Visit ArvadaCO.gov/ParksMonth for "31 Ways to Celebrate 31 Days of Park and Recreation Month in Arvada." You can also celebrate Park and Recreation Month with our partners at Apex Park and Recreation District by playing bingo for a chance to win prizes! Other news and notes: Arvada's annual craft beer and barbecue festival, Arvada On Tap, is July 13 The next Movies Around Town event is July 19 featuring "Jaws" at Lake Arbor ParkLate summer Garden In a Box Kits are on sale through Resource Central The last Bulky Item Drop-Off Event of the year is Aug. 10 Visit us at ArvadaCO.gov/Podcast or email us at podcast@arvada.org.

Carnival Bans Brawlers is the lead story on Wednesday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, July 10, 2024 with Chillie Falls. A brawl that erupted in the buffet area of Carnival Paradise in the early morning hours of June 6 has led to a ban for passengers involved. The fight, captured on video and shared on social media, showed several passengers engaged in a violent fight. Also today, Carnival Bans Brawlers; Disney Ship Year-round In Japan; Meyer Werft To Build New Disney Ship; Keel Laying For Four Seasons Yacht; Explore European Ports With Uber; San Diego Parks and Recreation Month; Plans For Expedition Ships Revealed; Princess Partners With World Pizza Champion; Rhapsody of the Seas Delivers Emergency Relief Aide; and Lots more LIVE today at 11 AM EDT. #wednesdaytravelandcruiseindustrynews #Carnivalbansbrawlers #podcast #cruisenews #travelnews #cruise #travel #chilliescruises #chilliefalls #chilliechats #whill_us Thanks for visiting my channel. NYTimes The Daily, the flagship NYT podcast with a massive audience. "Vacationing In The Time Of Covid" https://nyti.ms/3QuRwOS Cruise Ship Doctor Cruise: https://bookayt.net/cruisedoctor/ To access the Travel and Cruise Industry News podcast; https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/trav... or go to https://accessadventure.net/ To subscribe: http://bit.ly/chi-fal As always, I appreciate super chats or any other donation to support my channel. For your convenience, please visit: https://paypal.me/chillie9264?locale.... Chillie's Cruise Schedule: https://www.accessadventure.net/chillies-trip-calendar/ For your mobility needs, contact me, Whill.inc/US, at (844) 699-4455 use SRN 11137 or call Scootaround at 1.888.441.7575. Use SRN 11137. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ChilliesCruises Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chillie.falls X: https://twitter.com/ChillieFalls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chilliefalls/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chilliescruises Business Email: chillie@chilliefalls.com Accessible Travel Blog: https://accessadventure.net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Celebrate National Parks & Recreation Month and National Picnic Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's HEART HEALTHY LIVING WITH DR JACKIE Podcast that's all about how to have a fun and heart-healthy summer!  Dr. Jacqueline Eubany is a board-certified cardiologist and electrophysiologist, and author of the best-selling book, "Women and Heart Disease: The Real Story." More: https://womenandheartdiseasebook.com/   New episodes of "Heart Healthy Living with Dr. Jackie" air every 2nd Wednesday at 12pm PST. Follow the Podcast: https://hearthealthyliving-drjackie.podbean.com/ 

Happy Park and Recreation Month! On today's episode, we're excited to bring you a story that truly embodies this year's theme of “Where You Belong.” Each year, the NRPA team hosts a cover contest to find a cover photo and story for the July issue of Parks & Recreation magazine that supports the year's theme, and this year's winner is a gem. Today we're joined by the winner, Rachel Kohler, a recreation coordinator for cultural arts and community engagement for The Majestic Theatre, part of Corvallis Parks & Recreation in Oregon. If you haven't read the story yet in the July issue, it's a wonderful piece that shares how community theater is fostering inclusion and belonging among its staff and participants. It's truly a testament to the power of intergenerational programming, bringing folx together with diverse identities and how we can all learn something from someone else, regardless of our differences. Tune in to the full conversation below to learn more about Rachel and why this story of The Majestic Theatre's production of “The Tempest” embodies the power of belonging — and why parks and recreation can be such an important catalyst for continuing to build belonging in communities. You'll also learn: How The Majestic Theatre approached its audition announcement to bring in people from diverse backgrounds, experiences and identities How staff ensured everyone felt safe, welcome and included throughout the production Why community theater is such a powerful way to build belonging and diversify an agency's offerings What challenges arose during the production and how the team and cast navigated them Why this work is so meaningful to Rachel, and much more! Related Links: Park and Recreation Month Have feedback about this episode or Open Space Radio overall? Share it with us! If you enjoyed this episode or learned something that might help you make a positive impact in your community, please consider donating to NRPA to not only support our storytelling efforts, but also our mission to advance parks, recreation and conservation efforts that enhance the quality of life for all at nrpa.org/donate.

From Sunset Socials to National Parks and Recreation Month activities, we have those details for you. The next Speaker Series will teach you about Mindfulness: A Chart for Intentional Living. Artists in The Villages Art League are hosting a VAL Summer Art Festival on Saturday, and there are several tribute shows happening this week, as well. Sawgrass Grove is having its second anniversary on Saturday. Don't miss out on Stroll the Grove, as you learn more about businesses of The Market. 

Celebrate Parks & Recreation Month in Tulare County! From park adventures to community events, it's all about summer fun on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "California Sequoia Country" Podcast.   Located in Central California, Tulare County is home to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Giant Sequoia National Monument and Sequoia National Forest, and charming art and agricultural communities including Visalia, Tulare, Exeter, Dinuba, Porterville, Three Rivers, Lindsay, and Woodlake.   Featured guests from the Sequoia Tourism Council include Sintia Kawasaki-Yee - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, Suzanne Bianco - Visit Visalia,  and Alida Verduzco Silva - Tulare County Resource Management Agency.  Plan your visit with these websites mentioned in the podcast: - Sequoia Tourism Council: https://www.discoverthesequoias.com/  - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks: https://www.nps.gov/seki/index.htm  - Visit Visalia - https://www.visitvisalia.com/ 

We get you ready for multiple Fourth of July events going on this week in The Villages, Wildwood and Leesburg. There are also several patriotic-themed musical offerings scheduled for your to enjoy. July is National Parks and Recreation Month and there are two activities going on this week. And don't miss out on some baseball action and a soccer match, too! Happy Fourth of July! 

Corey Torres, District Manager of the Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Park District, shares the lengthy and exciting list of events and activities planned for July as part of National Parks and Rec Month. To learn more and to find the full calendar, visit www.tvrpd.org  

It's the final full week of July and school supply drives are going on throughout the community. We have a few to tell you about and find out how you can save money if you are looking to make a school supply donation. Hear from two people in this area about the importance of setting local kids up for success ahead of a new year. Camp Villages is in its final two weeks, and the final two activities for National Parks and Recreation Month are coming your way. Plus, woodworkers use their skills to thank U.S. soldiers and playoff baseball is about to begin in Leesburg!

On this episode of The Davenport Pulse, Director of Parks and Recreation, Chad Dyson, joins hosts to highlight National Parks and Recreation Month! Tune in to hear more on this topic, the importance of parks and the impact they have on our community, upcoming and ongoing projects, how you can get involved, Chad's favorite parks, and more!

July is Parks and Recreation Month, and Washoe County Trails Coordinator Christina Thayer shares her insight into the vast trail systems in and around Washoe County. Lace up those boots and take a stroll as you learn safety tips, the future for trails in Washoe County, and some of the best views in northern Nevada.  

MDJ Script/ Top Stories for July11th Tuesday Publish Date: July 10 Monday   Commercial: Henssler :15   From the Henssler Financial Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast Today is Tuesdayay July 11th and happy 64th birthday to guitarist Richie Sambora ***Sambora*** I'm Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia 1. Cobb seeks to dismiss Gambrill's lawsuits over 'home rule' map 2. Another candidate has announced plans to run for Kennesaw City Council. 3. And an East Point man accused of breaking into cars outside Smyrna restaurant   Plus All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.   Commercial : CUofGA   STORY 1 gambrill   Attorneys representing Cobb County argued in court that the lawsuits filed by Cobb Commissioner Keli Gambrill against the county should be dismissed due to lack of standing. Gambrill, a Republican, filed two lawsuits as a county resident in response to the Democratic majority on the commission using home rule powers to redraw district lines and keep Democratic Commissioner Jerica Richardson in office. One suit challenges the constitutionality of the commission's map, while the other seeks to replace the county's map with the state's map. The county's attorneys argued that the plaintiffs lack standing to sue and that the county's resolution is the current law. The court will determine if the suits can progress based on the question of standing.............……... Read more about this at mdjonline.com   Story 2: council   Jon Fred Bothers, a real estate broker and former council candidate, has announced his candidacy for an upcoming election in Kennesaw. Bothers expressed his belief in the power of local-level change and his commitment to serving the city. He acknowledged the growth and progress of Kennesaw but also recognized the challenges ahead. His key focuses include promoting unity and inclusivity, ensuring sustainable growth and development, and advocating for transparency, accountability, and accessibility in government. Bothers did not specify which post he will run for in the upcoming November elections, which include positions for mayor and two council posts.   Story 3: east point   An East Point man, Kindred Ronterius Pierce, was arrested after allegedly breaking into cars in a Smyrna shopping plaza and leading police on a chase in a stolen vehicle. Pierce is accused of breaking into multiple vehicles in the parking lot using a stolen Hyundai Elantra. He was observed by an undercover police officer and attempted to flee from multiple police officers in the stolen car, resulting in a crash involving a police patrol car. Pierce then fled on foot but was eventually apprehended. He is facing multiple felony charges, including entering an automobile to commit theft and felony theft, as well as misdemeanors such as obstruction of justice and eluding capture. Pierce is currently held without bond at the Cobb County jail......read more on this story at mdjonline.com..........….   we'll be right back   Break: ESOG - Dayco – Fernbank   STORY 4: hyde   Cobb Parks and District 2 Commissioner Jerica Richardson kicked off National Parks and Recreation Month with a series of events at Hyde Farm Park in Cobb County. The activities included a Kids Fishing Rodeo and a Family Day event. The fishing rodeo saw participants competing to catch the largest fish, with 15-year-old Wesley Crowe taking first place. The park will host three more fishing competitions throughout the month. The Family Day event included various activities such as "Touch a Truck," cooking demonstrations, a story walk, and a scavenger hunt. The community engagement events aimed to connect residents with nature and foster relationships between the community and local law enforcement. More events are scheduled throughout the month at different locations in Cobb County.     STORY 5: art   The Marietta Cobb Museum of Art is hosting its annual competitive art exhibition called Metro Montage XXIII, featuring artwork from artists across the country. The juried exhibition showcases a variety of mediums, genres, and styles that reflect American culture. Over 114 artists have their work on display, and prizes were awarded to the top three submissions. Elsy Garcia from Lawrenceville won the first prize for her self-portrait titled "Sol eterno." The exhibition, which received over 900 entries, will run until September 3. The museum also has a permanent collection of American art and will host a solo exhibit by artist Virginia Derryberry in the fall.   Story 6: whitlock   A developer has proposed constructing eight new homes on a 1.64-acre undeveloped lot on Whitlock Avenue in west Marietta. The three-story flat-roof homes would be 2,700 square feet each, with two-car garages and five feet of space between them. The developer is seeking a rezoning from office to residential and plans to build a new street for access. The proposal was tabled indefinitely by the Marietta Planning Commission, who advised the developer to provide a more detailed site plan. Challenges with the lot include a water line and sloping topography. Nearby residents expressed concerns about the buffer space between the proposed homes and their properties.………we're back, in a moment   Break: Elon – Ingle's 4- Drake   Story 7: Chabad   After a small group of neo-Nazi agitators protested outside his synagogue, Rabbi Ephraim Silverman of Chabad of Cobb in east Cobb turned his anger into a mission of love and positivity. Despite his initial anger, he remembered the teachings of his late mentor, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, to transform darkness into light. Messages of support poured in from the community, with letters, emails, and voicemails expressing solidarity and offering protection. Even Georgia's U.S. senators personally reached out to show their support. The hateful display brought attention to the positive grassroots efforts in the east Cobb community, and Rabbi Silverman emphasized the resilience and celebration of Jewish identity among the community's children.   Story 8: davis   Ryan Davis, a standout junior athlete from Hillgrove High School, received recognition as the 2023 Cobb County Girls Track Athlete of the Year. Davis had a remarkable season, winning state titles in the 100-meter and 200-meter dash at the Class 7A Track and Field Championships. Her success was the result of dedicated training and offseason preparation, which led to improved form, technique, and speed. Davis demonstrated consistent excellence throughout the season, winning multiple events and gaining valuable experience competing at an elite level. With her outstanding performances, Davis set her sights on winning a state championship, and her hard work paid off.   Story 9: hoops   The Kennesaw State men's basketball team will begin their defense of the ASUN title with three home games in the 2023-24 season. The ASUN conference schedule was released, and the Owls will face Queens (N.C.), Stetson, and FGCU in their first conference games. Last season, Kennesaw State had a strong record in ASUN play and will look to continue their success. The women's basketball team will also start their conference schedule with three home games and close it with three away games. Both teams have a mix of home and away games throughout the season before concluding the regular season on the road.     Break: Henssler 60 Signoff- Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Marietta Daily Journal podcast. Read more about all our stories, and get other great content at MDJonline.com. Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? 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GDP Script/ Top Stories for Tuesday July 11 Publish Date: Monday July 10 From the Henssler Financial Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast Today is Tuesday July 11th , and happy 64th birthday to guitarist Richie Sambora ****Sambora****   I'm Bruce Jenkins and here are your top stories presented by Peggy Slappey Properties Gwinnett police say crime response center helped locate vehicle theft suspect within an hour of the crime Gwinnett police looking for man who broke into cars at Suwanee-area home And a Missing Duluth teen with medical issues last seen near Publix on Buford Highway       All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast.    Break 1 :  Slappey          Story 1. theft   A car theft suspect was quickly apprehended by Gwinnett Police thanks to their Situational Awareness and Crime Response Center. The suspect stole a 2009 Mercedes E350 from a gas station near Sugarloaf Mills Mall. Despite the owner not knowing the vehicle's VIN or license plate number, an analyst at the center used a database to locate the license plate. The stolen car was found abandoned on State Route 316, and the suspect, Kattie Chantel McKoy, was identified through Georgia DOT cameras and arrested for felony theft by taking. The Situational Awareness and Crime Response Center played a vital role in recovering the vehicle and assisting law enforcement..…..read more on this at gwinnettdailypost.com     STORY 2: cars   Gwinnett County Police are searching for a man who allegedly broke into two vehicles parked at a home in the Suwanee area. The incident occurred last week, and the suspect entered an Audi A7 and a Porsche Macan in the driveway. The owner, who was on vacation, received an alert from his Ring camera and contacted the police. The vehicles had been locked, but the suspect used an unspecified device to unlock them. Police advise vehicle owners to take precautions such as locking doors, activating security systems, avoiding leaving valuables in cars, and parking in well-lit areas. Anyone with information about the suspect is urged to contact the police or Atlanta Crime Stoppers. Story 3:  missing The Duluth Police Department is seeking public assistance in locating a "critical missing" 16-year-old named Christian Guinto, who has medical conditions. He was last seen at Publix on Buford Highway at around 3 p.m. on Thursday. Possible sightings have been reported along Bunten Road, Buford Highway, and Duluth Highway, which are routes to his neighborhood near Bunten Road and Duluth Highway. Guinto is described as 6 feet tall, weighing 200 pounds, and was last seen wearing grey sweat shorts and a blue zip-up sweatshirt. If anyone spots him, they are urged to immediately contact the Duluth police.   We'll be right back   Break 2:    M.O.G. - Tom Wages -  Obits     Story 4: lockard   Gwinnett County Public Schools Police Chief Tony Lockard participated in a peer-to-peer executive training program in Israel as part of the Georgia International Law Exchange (GILEE). The delegation, consisting of 20 members, including police chiefs, sheriffs, and other law enforcement officials, received intensive public safety leadership training from top Israeli police executives. The program focused on best practices, technology in policing, community policing, and building safer neighborhoods for minority communities. GILEE has been organizing such exchanges for three decades, with nearly 1,250 law enforcement executives graduating from the program. The initiative aims to enhance public safety through partnerships between law enforcement agencies and the private sector.   Story 5: kiosk   The Gwinnett County Tax Commissioner's Office has installed its 10th car tag renewal kiosk, which is also the first one located in a metro Atlanta Publix store. The kiosk, situated at the Publix on Centerville Highway in Snellville, allows vehicle owners in Gwinnett County to conveniently renew their automobile tags during store hours. The tax commissioner, Denise R. Mitchell, expressed satisfaction with providing efficient access to services for citizens and stated her commitment to ensuring such accessibility. The installation of the kiosk marks a milestone in expanding the availability of car tag renewal services in the community.   We'll be back in a moment     Story 6:  parks month   Gwinnett County offers a wide range of park spaces and recreational facilities for its residents. With over 10,000 acres of parks, the county provides amenities such as community gardens, walking trails, sports fields, playgrounds, and community centers. The Parks and Recreation Department aims to support the community by offering inclusive services, promoting conservation, and providing educational and recreational experiences. In celebration of National Park and Recreation Month, Gwinnett County has planned nearly 40 events throughout July. The county takes pride in its parks, which serve as gathering places for residents and visitors to connect with nature and each other. Gwinnett County's Parks and Recreation has been recognized as a top park department in the nation, winning the Gold Medal award in 2008.   We'll be back in a moment   Break 3:  ESOG – Ingles 7- Ag Pro 30   Story 7: houck   Colin Houck, a recent graduate from Parkview High School in Gwinnett County, was selected in the first round of the Major League Baseball Draft. Rated as the No. 12 overall prospect and No. 5 high school player in the draft, Houck was chosen with the No. 32 overall pick by the New York Mets. Despite being announced during the Competitive Balance A round, Houck's selection marks the third time in the past two seasons and the 11th time since 2000 that a Gwinnett County graduate has been chosen in the first round. Houck, known for his talents as a quarterback in football as well, had committed to playing baseball at Mississippi State.   Story 8: zhang   Michael Zhang, a recent graduate from Norcross High School, is known for his basketball skills but also excels academically and possesses various talents. With a GPA of 4.8, Zhang is not only an exceptional basketball player but also a talented pianist, certified programmer, website and app developer, and runs his own sneaker business. He will be attending the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to continue both his basketball and academic pursuits. 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It is officially Park and Recreation Month, and it already has been so exciting to see how park and recreation agencies and communities across the country have been celebrating. We're not even halfway through the month and we have already seen so many amazing stories highlighting how parks and recreation truly is “Where Community Grows.” On today's episode, I wanted to highlight one of the wonderful submissions from our annual Park and Recreation Month Cover Contest. One of the photos that was submitted pictured a few smiling skateboarders enjoying time together at the Tuttle Park Skatepark in Columbus, Ohio. If you've listened to the show before, you know I have a love of skateboarding and the community that it builds, so of course I wanted to talk with the folks who submitted this photo. I'm excited to welcome two members of the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department staff to the show today: Kerry Francis, chief of communications, and Kelly Messer, PE, a project manager. We discuss not only more about this skatepark but also all the good work happening in Columbus. Tune in to our full conversation below to learn: How Columbus Recreation and Parks contributes to the health, well-being and overall quality of life for everyone in the Columbus community How an entire community of support led to the completion of the Tuttle Park Skatepark project How Columbus Recreation and Parks is creating high-quality, safe and inclusive spaces for the community How Columbus Recreation and Parks is ensuring that everyone in the community can benefit from the experiences, spaces and programs it provides, and much more! Related: Park and Recreation Month: Where Community Grows

Kim King talks about events happening during National Park and and Recreation Month. Get more information here.

Kim King talks about events happening during National Park and and Recreation Month. Get more information here.

It may still be June, but it is officially Park and Recreation Month in our hearts, as the July issue of Parks & Recreation magazine was released today. As you may know, each year NRPA hosts a cover contest leading up to July, with the winner being featured on the July issue of the magazine. If you've seen this month's cover (also pictured on this page), you will notice a smiling young boy in adaptive climbing gear scaling a climbing wall. We are so grateful that Joe Van Wyk, the marketing coordinator for City of Glenwood Springs Parks and Recreation in Colorado, captured this moment and submitted this photo of Isaac Alonso, which captured all of our hearts immediately. Once we learned the story behind the photo, we knew we had found our winner. I am so thrilled to be joined on today's episode by Laine Fabijanic, the community and therapeutic recreation supervisor for City of Glenwood Springs. Laine has been instrumental in building the community's therapeutic recreation program, and is doing some really incredible work when it comes to providing access to recreational opportunities for all, despite their perceived or actual limitations. Laine has been a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist since 1998, and over the years she has worked across the country and throughout the Roaring Fork Valley in Western Colorado in clinical settings, outdoor adventure and community recreation. Tune in to the full episode below to learn more about Laine and the impact she is making, as well as how this program is helping Isaac, the boy in the photo, and so many others. You'll also learn: The unique challenges that children with disabilities face when it comes to recreational activities and how therapeutic recreation addresses them How Glenwood Springs' climbing program adapts the climbing experience to meet the needs of each climber Why Laine has loved watching Isaac participate in this program and how his family has been involved How community engagement is at the center of this program The importance of meeting the specific needs of all members of your community, and much more! Related Links: Park and Recreation Month City of Glenwood Springs Parks and Recreation

The February issue of Parks & Recreation magazine is out now, and on today's bonus episode of the podcast, we'll be diving deeper into one of this month's feature stories, “Workforce Development Trends and Opportunities in Parks and Recreation.” To foster the next generation of park and recreation professionals in our beloved field, workforce development is an area that cannot be overlooked. We're talking with the author of the article today to discuss some of the trends and opportunities on the horizon when it comes to recruiting and retaining staff. I'm thrilled to welcome Tim Herd, the CEO of the Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society, to the show today. Tim previously joined us on the podcast a few years ago to talk about Park and Recreation Professionals Day, which began with the Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society, and now takes place each July during Park and Recreation Month. Tune in to the full episode to learn how Tim began his career in parks and recreation, as well as some of the things he's noticing on the workforce development front. You'll also learn: Why workforce development is so critical for parks and recreation Ways parks and recreation can better promote itself as a viable, sustainable career choice? Trends in colleges/universities offering majors related to parks and recreation How perceptions about a career in parks and recreation can be shifted Creative ways for recruiting future employees and retaining current employees, and much more!

There's no better way to celebrate Park and Recreation Month than by highlighting the people who faithfully serve their communities all year long. In this podcast, we are excited to share with you insights from John Davis, Lincoln County Parks and Recreation Director about the parks and recreation field. John, a Lincolnton native, spent eight years doing youth educational recreational programming for the Burke County Cooperative Extension and joined Lincoln County in 2015. The City of Lincolnton and Lincoln County, through a joint process, recently created updated comprehensive parks and recreation master plans that exemplify how parks and recreation professionals are rising up to promote health and well-being, protect the environment, and offer inclusive options for play by building a plan with the engagement of their community. By assisting with planning efforts like this, McGill is shaping communities together.

It's time for the grand opening of First Responders Recreation Center and the Stars & Stripes Putting Course! Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters has details about this new location in addition to  National Korean War Armistice Day. This is the final week for National Parks and Recreation Month and don't miss out on The Villages POPS Chorus concert too. 

Episode 35: July is National Parks and Recreation Month! Y'all know how much we love our Tennessee State Parks so we decided to pull in the big guns for this episode. For the first time on the podcast, we are joined by four guests that make up the TN State Park Panel (I made this up). We are joined by Mike Robertson (TN State Parks Director of Operations), Robin Peeler (Upper East TN Area Park Manager), Laura Franklin (TN State Parks Interpretation and Recreation Manager), and Brenna Sharpe (TN State Parks Digital Marketing Manager). This episode is full of TN State Park trivia, hidden gems, and sustainability initiatives. We discuss the TN State Parks Website and the app that can help you plan your trip to these wonderful natural areas. You can download the app here: Apple or Google

New Park Rangers, Short Term Rentals, and Code Enforcement updates were covered during Tuesday night's Redding City Council Meeting. Community Service Director Kim Niemer gives a quick recap on the topics covered, but we recommend you watch the full video for all the details.New affordable housing coming soon - find out where!Tesla chargers will be installed by the Sundial BridgeJuly is Parks and Recreation Month!Four new Police Officers will be hired soon as Park Rangers to monitor local area open spacesWhat are Landscape Maintenance Districts?  Every year, maintenance and utility costs are reviewed and adopted by the City Council for property tax assessment for Landscape Maintenance Districts. Listen to learn more and  Find out more about LMD's here>>A status report and broad overview of Short Term Rentals was presented by City of Redding Planning Department. Regulation enforcement and the number of approved permits, among other items, were covered as part of the presentation. A Code Enforcement report presenting a few recent cases and the role Code Enforcement plays in neighborhood preservation and public health and safety.Council Meeting Agenda>>Check out the video here>>Episode transcript >>>

As you likely know, we are currently celebrating Park and Recreation Month here at NRPA and at park and recreation departments across the country throughout the month of July. And there's also a special week that takes place in July that we are big fans of — Latino Conservation Week, which is taking place now through July 24. Launched in 2014, Latino Conservation Week is an initiative of Hispanic Access Foundation and was created to support the Latino community getting outdoors and participating in activities to protect our natural resources. During this week, community, non-profit, faith-based, and government organizations and agencies hold events throughout the country. From hiking and camping to community roundtables and film screenings, these activities promote conservation efforts in their community and provide an opportunity for Latinos to show their support for permanently protecting our land, water and air.  On today's episode, I'm thrilled to welcome Michelle Ramirez, the public outreach specialist for Montgomery Parks (part of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission), to talk about some of the exciting things they have planned for Latino Conservation Week in Montgomery County, Maryland. Tune in to the full episode below to learn the history behind Latino Conservation Week, how Montgomery Parks is celebrating, and why this week is so special to Michelle. You'll also learn: Why this week's celebration is important to the community in Montgomery County Why it was critical for Montgomery Parks to ensure their events were accessible, regardless of someone's financial situation What lessons Michelle has learned in coordinating Latino Conservation Week events How your park and recreation can participate in Latino Conservation Week How to make sure the things we learn during this week continue to be applied throughout the year, and much more! Related links: Montgomery Parks: Celebrate Latino Conservation Week 2022 Latino Conservation Week webpage Montgomery Parks on Facebook Montgomery Parks on Twitter Montgomery Parks on Instagram Montgomery Parks on YouTube This episode of Open Space Radio is sponsored by Merrell.

July is National Parks and Recreation Month and you know this community has plenty of activities planned to get you moving. Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters has details about a self-awareness exercise planned for this week. The Camp Villages Train Show has pulled into Savannah Center, a summer sidewalk sale will have some big bargains available to you, plus you will not want to miss out on the Christmas in July Cruise-In. The rumor is Santa Claus will be making a special appearance. And The Villages SC has two final home matches this week to end the regular season. Learn about all of this and more in less than seven minutes.

It is officially our favorite month of the year here on Open Space Radio, and I'm so excited to celebrate Park and Recreation Month throughout July. Today's episode is a short one, and you're stuck with just me for a few minutes, but I wanted to take the opportunity to share some of the ways you can join in the Park and Recreation Month celebrations with us at NRPA. Since 1985, people in the United States have celebrated Park and Recreation Month in July to promote building strong, vibrant and resilient communities through the power of parks and recreation and to recognize the more than 160,000 full-time park and recreation professionals — along with hundreds of thousands of part-time and seasonal workers and volunteers — that maintain our country's local, state and community parks. This year's theme, “We Rise Up for Parks and Recreation,” focuses on bringing awareness to how important it is to rise up and support our field, because every day, park and recreation professionals rise up for their communities in service of equity, climate-readiness, and overall health and well-being. So, all month long, NRPA will be highlighting the amazing impact that park and recreation professionals are having on their communities – so right off the bat, make sure you're following NRPA on social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn) to catch some of these amazing stories. Tune in to the full episode below to learn how you can get involved in Park and Recreation Month this July, including: Downloading the Park and Recreation Month Toolkit, which includes the official logo, graphics, a really amazing poster, sample messaging, social media posts and much more Using the Park and Recreation Month Proclamation template so your local government can officially recognize July as Park and Recreation Month in your community Hosting a Park and Recreation Professionals Day celebration on Friday, July 15 Signing up for NRPA's advocacy alerts so you'll be the first to know about critical legislation and how to make your voice heard in Congress Donating $10 or more to NRPA during July and receive a We Rise Up for Parks and Recreation sticker Checking out the winning photo and story from this year's Park and Recreation Month cover contest Posting your Park and Recreation Month photos on social media using #RiseUpJuly This episode of Open Space Radio is sponsored by ACTIVENetwork. ACTIVENetwork rises up for park and recreation departments throughout North America with a powerful all-in-one software solution that enables parks and rec departments to run smoothly so they can focus on what matters most: their community. Learn more about how ACTIVENet can power your community at activenetwork.com/nrpa.

Some Florida educators say new state guidelines for civics classes sanitize history; Parks and Recreation Month; Kombucha grows in popularity; local sports

Happy Independence Day! To celebrate our nation's birthday we have details about a community ceremony, an All-American Brews and Cruise event, along with information on where you can see a 30-minute firework show. This is a great time to save money on a variety of things during this year's Freedom Week Sales Tax Holiday. July in National Parks and Recreation Month and there is plenty on the schedule this week. Plus, don't miss out on a fun conversation with musical duo, The Village Chicks!  

As we officially begin our Park and Recreation Month celebrations with the July issue of Parks & Recreation magazine, I'm thrilled to be joined on today's bonus episode by a few of the people involved with the event highlighted in this month's cover story. Our cover this month, which is the winner of our annual Park and Recreation Month cover contest, is a photo that was taken during the tribal dedication of the Ocotillo Ramada at Phoenix's Piestewa Peak. Formerly known as Squaw Peak, the City of Phoenix renamed the mountain Piestewa Peak, in honor of Lori Piestewa, who lost her life in the Iraq War in 2003. Lori, a member of the Hopi tribe, was the first Native American woman to her lose her life in combat while serving in the U.S. military. I'm honored to be joined today by two members of her family, her mother Percy and son Brandon Whiterock, as well as Cynthia Aguilar, the director of City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation. Tune in to the full conversation below to learn more about Lori, this dedication, and how this space is providing inclusive recreational opportunities for the community. You'll also learn: How this dedication to honor Lori's life came together What it means for Lori's family to be able to honor her life in this way Why it was critical to ensure Piestewa Peak is accessible How Phoenix is making sure that the benefits of parks and recreation are inclusive for all people, regardless of their race, age, ability or identity How the Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department is working with tribal communities to ensure they have a seat at the table and their voices are heard, and more!

In this episode Henry F. Hauser Museum Curator Elizabeth Wrozek joins us to talk about the museum's new exhibit “Opulent Oceans: Extraordinary Scientific Illustrations.” This 2D traveling exhibition from the American Museum of Natural History highlights the integral role scientific illustration has played in undersea exploration and discovery! And we're also joined by Library, Recreation, & Cultural Services Manager Emily Duchon to highlight the library's Summer Reading Program, which is celebrating this year's theme “Oceans of Possibilities.” Plus we'll discuss how Emily and Elizabeth find new ways to reach residents by teaming up across City divisions and hosting local trivia nights at different establishments in the West End.  We also look forward to celebrating National Park and Recreation Month in July. We hope you enjoy the show! You can see the Opulent Oceans Exhibit at the Henry F. Hauser Museum during its regular hours from Tuesdays through Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 1 to August 31. The museum is located inside the Ethel Berger Center at 2950 E. Tacoma St. You can sign up for the library's Summer Reading Program https://sierravista.azsummerreading.org/ or on the READSquared app.  

Park and Recreation Month — which is obviously the best month in the park and recreation profession, just wrapped up at the end of July, and I'm excited to share one of the many things we did this year on today's episode. This year for Park and Recreation Month, in partnership with New York Times bestselling author Kwame Alexander, we created a community poem — one poem compiled from many voices, about what parks and recreation means to people. We asked members of the park and recreation community to submit original poems about parks and recreation, and Kwame took pieces from each poem and combined them into one single community poem, titled, “Everything Around You…” So, I thought it would be fun to unveil the poem on a special edition of the podcast today. You can hear Kwame read the final community poem on this episode, as well as read the full text of the poem in the description. You also can see Kwame read the poem if you are planning to join us at the 2021 NRPA Annual Conference in Nashville this September. Thank you to everyone who submitted to our community poem this July, and a huge thank you to Kwame Alexander for using his incredible talents to help bring everyone's voices together into one beautiful collective message. Everything Around You: Our Park and Recreation Story You arrive and everything around you is green: The trees, the flowers, the very soil that feeds this planet and that's just the start. All day everything around you is performing a classic symphony of breathtaking outdoor beauty grounded in the magnificence of wild simplicity in picturesque form: bison, coyotes, swans, eagles a mama duck prodding her ducklings a sunbathing frog the Lady Slipper anxious squirrels wrestling for their fair share of forbidden fruit. This is your place. A sanctuary of hammockers battered straw hats picnic blankets labradoodles and pugs toddlers and mums in blue and red frocks, the gardener weeding in mismatched socks. Everything around you is alive and well and it occurs to you that you're part of something bigger that when you step into a park it feels so good to congregate with family and friends to walk through woods to take a pulse check—slow down, breathe clean air to be one on one with the sun syncing life's rhythm inside you. A day like today you simply can't stay inside. Though rain may fall, on the trail you'll glide. Everything around you is quiet and chill. Days like today you don't want to be still. Everything around you is history Days like today will never grow old. O, in my soul I am a child again I am nine years old The paths are covered in brown leaves They're crunchy! The air smells beautiful. O, in my soul I am free again. I am fifteen. Running to baseball practice a few minutes late again. Coach smiles pats my shoulder. An osprey flies by O look he has gone fishing. Everything around you is a bridge—connecting you to nature, to neighbors, to yourself. Everything around you is home. A place we've always dreamed about: sustainable systems supporting economies crossing boundaries solving problems a sense of belonging growing community a sense of belonging. Everything around you is a story is a fallen tree is a soaring heron is a lazy river is a drumbeat of dragonfly wings is purple and blue hues is a paintbrush palette of botanical shades is mountain air, glass mirror lakes, and open skies is the cold gray of the past year. is heartbreak is lockdown is love is nature anticipating is tranquil peace is poetic meditation is no more class is children playing in summer is hiking is heat is hope is family reunion. This. Is. Your. Place. To live to learn to work to farm to play with everything around you. A Community Poem compiled by Kwame AlexanderFor the National Recreation and Park AssociationAugust 2021

July is Park and Recreation Month, and Episode 4 of Finding Community features Alfredo Moreno, newly elected board member of Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District (TPHRD) and Community Relations Manager for the Rock Creek Campus of Portland Community College. Glenn chats with Alfredo about his role as a community builder, about the complex and changing concept of identity, and about how empathy can help build the bridges we need to move us all forward.Transcripts available here: https://bit.ly/Ep4TranscriptsLearn more about VAN and our initiatives:https://www.visionactionnetwork.orghttps://www.facebook.com/VisionActionNetwork/https://www.instagram.com/visionactionnetwork/This episode was produced by Glenn Montgomery for Vision Action Network. Our audio editor and music producer was Mandana Khoshnevisan. Music by Choro da Alegria.

In honor of National Parks and Recreation Month hosted by the National Recreation and Park Association, McGill interviews Greg Stopka, the Strategy and Innovation Manager for the Park District of Oak Park, Illinois to better understand how communities are stronger, more vibrant, and more resilient because of parks and recreation. The Park District of Oak Park is a great example of how parks and recreation departments can use data to tell stories, from communicating messages related to park programming to telling the stories of how the Park District's efforts build communities and result in better outcomes for community members. Greg shares how using online dashboards and internal innovation tools has led to Oak Park's successful parks and recreation program.

*Content note: In this episode, you will meet Jennifer Holmes, a mother who tragically lost her son, Genesis, in a drowning accident. This episode contains an emotional account of her traumatic experience, so please listen with care when you feel you are able to, as the content may be triggering for some listeners. If you are unable to listen but want to learn more, please visit the links below for more information on The Genesis Project. We are just about at the halfway point of Park and Recreation Month, and it has been so inspiring to see how many people are embracing the theme of “Our Park and Recreation Story” and sharing their heartfelt stories, memories and experiences related to parks and recreation. One story that caught our attention — and really moved a lot of us on NRPA staff — is that of Jennifer Holmes from Charleston County, South Carolina, and I'm honored to welcome her, as well as Gina Ellis-Strother, the chief administration officer for Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission (CCPRC), to the show today. In 2014, Jennifer's 13-year-old son, Genesis, tragically drowned in a local pond because he didn't know how to swim. After Genesis' drowning, the Genesis Project was established, which aims to raise funds to offer aquatic safety programs in rural areas of Charleston County, alongside CCPRC. Despite her grief and her own fear of water, Jennifer not only conquered her fears and learned to swim, she also volunteered with the Charleston County Parks Foundation to offer swim lessons and water safety instructions to rural areas of the community. What's more, when CCPRC opened the West County Aquatic Center in June 2019 in the same small town in which Genesis drowned, Jennifer was one of the lifeguards on duty. And, in keeping Genesis' spirit alive, the pool at the aquatic center is now named, “The Genesis Pool.” Tune in to the full episode to learn more about the incredible young man Genesis Holmes was, as well as how Jennifer has channeled her grief into ensuring other families in rural Charleston County don't have to experience the same loss she and her family experienced. You'll also learn: How Jennifer's faith and the support of her community gave her strength in a time of pain. How The Genesis Project is raising awareness and providing education about swim lessons and water safety. How CCPRC is addressing access to water safety resources and education in rural areas of Charleston County and meeting community members where they are. How Jennifer felt when she conquered her own fear of water and received her lifeguard certification. What the relationship between Jennifer and Gina has meant to each of them during this time, and more! Additional Resources: The Genesis Project Charleston County Parks Foundation

Today Is I Forgot Day, Freedom From Fear of Speaking Day, National Anisette Day,  Made in The USA Day, Sports Journalism Day, Comic Sans Font Appreciation Day, Drive Your Corvette to Work Day, Special Recreation for The Disabled Day,  and World UFO Day. July Is International Blondie and Deborah Harry Month,  National Deli Sandwich Month,  International Group B Strep Awareness Month, International Women with Alopecia Month,  International Zine Month,  National Anti-Boredom Month,  Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month,  National Baked Beans Month,  National Black Family Month,  National Blueberries Month,  National Child-Centered Divorce Month, National Cleft & Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month,  National Contract Sewing Month Link, National Cord Blood Awareness Month,  National Culinary Arts Month,  National Deli Salad Month,  National "Doghouse Repairs" Month,  National Grilling Month,  National HIV Awareness Month,  National Horseradish Month,  National Hot Dog Month,  National Ice Cream Month,  National Make A Difference to Children Month,  National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month,  National Parks & Recreation Month,  National Picnic Month, National Roadside Traffic Safety Awareness Month,  National Vacation Rental Month,  National Watermelon Month, and National Wheelchair Beautification Month. Find something to celebrate each day with the It's Today podcast. Please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and share with everyone you know!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Itstoday)

As we continue to lift up stories of inclusion in celebration of Pride Month, my colleagues Allison Colman, NRPA's director of health, and Teresa Morrisey, a program manager on NRPA's Park Access team, recently published a blog post on the Open Space blog titled, “A Pathway to Trans Inclusion in Youth Sports.” I highly recommend checking it out to learn more about building more inclusive environments where all people, regardless of their gender identity or expression, are welcomed, accepted and fully able to participate in park and recreation facilities and programming — including recreational sports. One of the individuals featured in the blog post was Peyton O'Conner, AICP, CPRE, CNP, CYSA (they/she), the parks and recreation director for Buncombe County in Asheville, North Carolina. I'm thrilled to welcome Peyton to the show today to have a conversation around LGBTQ+ inclusion in parks and rec, as well as discuss the good work they're doing in Buncombe County. When NRPA released guidance on transgender inclusion in youth sports back in April, Peyton reached out in support, and expressed the need for expanding this guidance to adult recreational sports, as well. Peyton has been instrumental in advocating for LGBTQ+ inclusion in their community and in park and recreation programming, and has been on a mission to implement an inclusion policy for trans kids at their agency. And, as we're also looking ahead to Park and Recreation Month in July and this year's theme of “Our Park and Recreation Story,” I thought it would be a great opportunity for listeners to hear Peyton's story, as well. Tune in to the full episode below to learn more about how Peyton is using their own experience as a member of the LGBTQ+ community to advocate for creating more inclusive spaces and programs in parks and recreation. You'll also learn: What compelled Peyton to reach out to NRPA when they first noticed the guidance on transgender inclusion in youth sports. The importance of approaching conversations about LGBTQ+ inclusion the same as any other anti-discrimination policy — based on a set of facts and not up for discussion or debate. How Peyton's agency realized they needed a formal inclusion policy for trans kids, and how their staff and community responded. How park and recreation professionals can advocate for more inclusive policies in their own communities. How small changes, like using individuals' preferred pronouns and gender-neutral restrooms, can have a huge impact, and much more!

The July issue of Parks & Recreation magazine is out now, which not only means it's time for a bonus episode, it also means that we're only a few days away from July, and Park and Recreation Month is extremely close. As you may know, each year for Park and Recreation Month, we host a cover contest for the July issue of the magazine. Each year we receive so many incredible photos and stories illustrating how parks and recreation is impacting communities across the country, and this year was no different. While you'll be seeing many of the submissions throughout Park and Recreation Month on NRPA's social media, there was one photo and story that really stood out to our esteemed selection committee – and that's the photo on the graphic for today's episode, as well as on the cover of the July issue. A great photo isn't just a photo, though — it tells a story. I'm so thrilled to be joined by three individuals on the show today — who you can also read about in the July cover story — who all play a role in the story behind this year's winning photo. Joining me are Jenna Brinkman, the public affairs manager for Cosumnes Community Services District (CSD) in Elk Grove, California; Craig Pattenaude, the marketing and communications specialist for Cosumnes CSD (who is the photographer who took the incredible photo); and David Phommavong, a member of the Elk Grove community and the father of the child in the photo, Khuan. On today's episode, they share the heartwarming story behind this photo and how Jenna and Craig's team are helping David and his family find peace in what can be a painful world for Khuan, who was diagnosed with moderate to severe Autism Spectrum Disorder when he was 2 years old, as well as Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and sensory processing disorder. Tune in to the full episode below to learn about how Cosumnes CSD is helping Khuan, and others, experience the world without barriers, as well as: How photography has helped Cosumnes CSD better tell the stories of their diverse community, as well as the various offerings their district provides. How connecting with David and Khuan made the staff at Cosumnes CSD feel about the important work they do. How Cosumnes CSD's parks are helping the Phommavong family “find bearing in life.” Why parks and nature are some of the only places Khuan can find peace and not experience the physical pain that comes with sensory processing disorder. What Jenna, Craig and David's favorite park memories are, and more!

Episode 15: It's National Park & Recreation Month and you know how much we love parks! In this episode we get to hear from Dana Soehn, the Park Spokesperson at Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GRSM). She joins the Pod to inform us on ways to plan a sustainable trip to the national park. She is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to GRSM and teaches us about everything from wildlife to the many opportunities that the park has to offer. We also get to speak with Robin Peeler, a TN State Parks Area Manager. She oversees the management of 9 state parks in the upper East Tennessee. We get to chat about new programs and our great Tennessee State Parks!

Positively Iberia is a joint effort between the Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce, KANE, KADN-15 and 1st National Bank of Jeanerette, airing each Thursday at 10:30. Along with host Marti Harrell this week: July is National Parks & Recreation Month, joining us from his office in Baton Rouge is Brandon Burris, Assistant Secretary - Louisiana Office of State Parks; From Iberia Parish Recreation Department, David “Spike” Boudoin, Isle of Iberia Supervisor and from the City of New Iberia Parks and Recreation Department, Superintendent Heather Dominique and Krystal Boyance, Program Coordinator.

Episode 140: This week we sat down with Kansas City Parks and Recreation Superintendent of Parks and Natural Resources Kevin Evans. In celebration of Parks and Recreation Month, Kevin gave us an inside look into what his crew does throughout the year to maintain Kansas City’s fantastic parks, from the sprawling Kessler Park in Northeast to the city’s historic boulevard system and iconic fountains. Check out the Northeast Newscast at northeastnews.net or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Happy Parks and Recreation Month! July is a time to reflect, celebrate, and share our passion for parks and recreation! This week's episode features Amanda D'Agostino, a student and young professional who has taken a non-traditional path to her current role after finding the life-changing power of recreation herself. Some of the takeaways you'll learn: how your past skills and experience can further your journey it doesn't matter when you start, it matters that you do you are in control of your path and you are your biggest advocate If you enjoyed this episode and are looking for more information on the topic or would like to learn how you can become a contributor or guest visit us at www.letstalkparks.com. In addition please be sure to follow us on Instagram @Lets_talk_parks for more great content from purpose-driven Parks and Recreation Professionals like yourself. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lets-talk-parks/message

This month is about YOU - the dedicated, selfless, essential employees that make up the parks and recreation profession. We couldn't be more excited to celebrate the work you're doing! Go do amazing things this July! If you enjoyed this episode and are looking for more information on the topic or would like to learn how you can become a contributor or guest visit us at www.letstalkparks.com. In addition please be sure to follow us on Instagram @Lets_talk_parks for more great content from purpose-driven Parks and Recreation Professionals like yourself. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lets-talk-parks/message

Today’s episode of Open Space Radio is all about what park and recreation professionals have been doing to creatively and safely engage their communities in the past few months and their plans for the summer ahead. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many park and recreation agencies have had to come up with innovative ways to not only implement virtual programming options, but also make sure the people in their communities continue to have access to essential items like food, shelter, proper healthcare, social connection and the benefits of nature. With major events like Park and Recreation Month and the Fourth of July right around the corner, we reached out to our followers on Instagram to learn about some of the creative ways park and recreation professionals are safely engaging the people they serve. One great idea came from The Summit in Grand Prairie, Texas, where staff put on a parking lot parade for the older adults in their community to drive through — complete with motivational signs, gift bags, and Roxanne’s personal favorite, staff performing choreographed dances! A few of our listeners sent in audio clips of what they’re doing in their own communities, so be sure to tune in to the full episode below to hear from: Rachel Robertson – Recreation Supervisor, North Highlands Recreation and Park District in California Lindsay Labas – Marketing Director, Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation in Indiana Anthony Iracki – Recreation Supervisor, Whitefish Bay Recreation in Wisconsin, and Robert Lloyd – Recreation Programmer, Loudoun Valley Community Center in Virginia Thanks to these park and recreation heroes for sharing how they’re continuing to provide opportunities for their communities to experience the many benefits of parks and recreation, even during a time like this. Tune in to learn: How agencies are using social media to stay connected with their communities; How agencies are providing digital programs and virtual recreation centers including everything from cooking classes to virtual fitness classes to art classes and more; How agencies have had to pivot from traditional marketing and communications approaches to digital platforms; and How agencies are assigning a theme to specific days of the week so participants in virtual programs know what to expect on certain days, and more! And, as part of NRPA’s upcoming Park and Recreation Month celebration, make sure you’re following us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram throughout the month of July as we’ll be recognizing other park and recreation heroes who are making an impact in their communities — and be sure to share your own park and recreation story using #WeAreParksAndRec. Another way that cities across the world are showing their appreciation for park and recreation professionals is by #GoingGreenForParks. Today, June 30, World Urban Parks encourages park and recreation agencies to light up their civic and iconic spaces and places green at sunset to thank the professionals who are helping communities remain active, healthy and connected during COVID-19.

The July issue of Parks & Recreation magazine is out now, and on today’s bonus episode of Open Space Radio we’re diving deeper into the cover story, “Celebrating YOU This July.” As you know, we usually interview the author or the subjects of the magazine article for our bonus episode each month, but in today’s case, the author is already with us! Cort Jones, NRPA Communications Manager and fellow cohost of this podcast, is our guest today as he is the author of the July cover story and project manager for NRPA’s Park and Recreation Month. Park and Recreation Month is a favorite for both of us, as Cort and I have both had the pleasure of managing the campaign in previous years. While a lot of our work at NRPA consists of finding stories from the park and recreation field, the month of July is when we get to celebrate all the good work that park and recreation professionals are doing in their communities. This year for Park and Recreation Month, we are shifting the narrative of parks and recreation and redefining the field as an essential, vital necessity by sharing how park and recreation professionals — full of passion for their communities — represent a diverse group of professionals who are confronting our most pressing health, environmental and social challenges. Recently we have seen park and recreation professionals step into various essential roles to provide services for their communities, and throughout July, we’re going to be telling the stories of those selfless, passionate and essential professionals who are the heroes the world needs now more than ever. Tune in to the full episode below to learn: How we came up with the theme “We Are Parks and Recreation” How we're celebrating park and recreation professionals this July Ways you can get involved in the celebration Learn more about Park and Recreation Month and make sure you’re following NRPA on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram throughout the month of July to celebrate with us — and share your own park and recreation story using #WeAreParksAndRec.

Every day, in communities across the country, the people of parks and recreation are providing essential services and making their communities better places to live, work and play. This July, for Park and Recreation Month, NRPA will be redefining the field of parks and recreation as a vital necessity by sharing how park and recreation professionals are frontline staff, confronting our most pressing health, environmental and social challenges — even now, amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, park and recreation professionals are selflessly making sure the people in their communities are safe, healthy and have access to necessary services. One way the Pennsylvania Recreation & Park Society (PRPS) has been celebrating this selfless work is through Park and Recreation Professionals Day, which will take place this year on July 17 – during Park and Recreation Month. This day, much like the entire month of July, celebrates the people who work tirelessly behind the scenes to provide the high-quality programs and facilities we desire and expect in our parks and public spaces. We’re thrilled to be joined on today’s episode by Tim Herd, CEO of PRPS, to learn more about the day, and how you can celebrate at your own agency this July. Tim talks with us about why he thinks park and recreation professionals and the work they do are so essential, and we discuss our plans to celebrate that work through a nationwide Park and Recreation Professionals Day this July as part of our Park and Recreation Month festivities. Tim tells us about how the idea of a designated day to lift up the people who are working so hard in their communities came to him in the most appropriate setting – his local park! He also shares an informative document that helps solidify why park and recreation professionals deserve to be celebrated. It’s called the “Recreation & Parks’ Internet of Things” and it highlights “how parks and recreation contribute to everything important” in a community. And while we’re all excited about Park and Recreation Month and Park and Recreation Professionals Day coming up soon, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the celebrations may look different this year. We discuss how PRPS is adjusting its celebration and some of the things planned for July – including simply thanking a park and recreation professional for the important work they do. Tim also shares some tips for an agency that may want to plan its own Park and Recreation Professionals Day this summer — his number one tip? Save the date. Tune in to the full episode to hear why we can’t wait to celebrate YOU this July. And be sure to sign up on our Park and Recreation Month webpage to receive updates on all things Park and Recreation Month, as NRPA will be providing resources for Park and Recreation Professionals Day and the entire month very soon — so you’ll have everything you need to promote the celebration in your community.

•Construction of downtown Durham’s first newly-built 100% affordable housing community is officially underway. •In honor of Park and Recreation Month, Durham Parks and Recreation is getting its game on in July! We’ll show you how you can too. •The Durham Police Explorer’s Program is continuing to offer exposure to possible careers in law enforcement plus much more for our city’s young people. •Do you want to know more about what’s going on with development in Durham? We’ll show you how you can get many of the answers you’re looking for at our new ‘Ask a Planner’ sessions.•Our Development Services Center is working to make sure it’s operating as efficiently as possible. Find out about recent changes for walk-in services that might affect you.

•Construction of downtown Durham’s first newly-built 100% affordable housing community is officially underway. •In honor of Park and Recreation Month, Durham Parks and Recreation is getting its game on in July! We’ll show you how you can too. •The Durham Police Explorer’s Program is continuing to offer exposure to possible careers in law enforcement plus much more for our city’s young people. •Do you want to know more about what’s going on with development in Durham? We’ll show you how you can get many of the answers you’re looking for at our new ‘Ask a Planner’ sessions.•Our Development Services Center is working to make sure it’s operating as efficiently as possible. Find out about recent changes for walk-in services that might affect you.

It’s no secret that working in parks and recreation comes with its share of unpredictable, funny moments. You must really be ready for anything — and many times these moments provide those deeply-satisfying laughs you can feel throughout your entire body (whether it’s instantly or one of those “this will be funny when we look back on it” moments). We’ve been asking you to share your funniest moments while on the job with us on our Instagram page, and the responses we’ve received are hilarious (we promise we’ve been laughing with you all). On this episode of Open Space Radio, we had the opportunity to chat with a few folks to get the full story behind their responses to our Instagram post. On this episode you’ll hear from: Eryn Mann, Marketing Coordinator, Henrico County Recreation and Parks (Virginia) Eryn shares about the time a traveling cat circus inquired about using one of their venues for a performance. Sadly, the request was not approved, but the Acro-Cats (and the Rock Cats — an all-cat rock band) appear to still be touring. Eryn also shared a couple other funny moments with us — the time she was chased by a cow during a farm animal Halloween photo shoot (the cow has been known to chase people) and the time she found a tree in one of their parks fitted with custom-made pants. Fun fact: Eryn’s only been with the department for two years — we have a feeling she’s in for some more funny moments! Nicole DiCicco, CPSI, Assistant Director, Dover Parks & Recreation (Massachusetts) Nicole shares about the time there was an accident in a very large tube slide (think poo emoji). According to Nicole, “there isn’t anything as funny as seeing two grown men having to squeeze into a (very stinky) tube slide AND one having to hold the other by the ankles to be able to reach the smeared mess to clean up!” The mess was from the very top of the slide all the way to the bottom of what Nicole describes as “the tallest playground.” This will most likely be a legendary story in Dover for years to come. Stephanie Harden, Center Director, Warren Road Community Center and T. Garrett Gymnasium (Georgia) Stephanie shares about the time that one of her summer campers was answering her phone. Although presumably embarrassing, Stephanie couldn’t help but laugh when she walked over to her phone to find the summer camper say, “No worries, Miss Stephanie — I answered all your calls, took messages and told everyone you were in the restroom!” As you can imagine, Augusta residents got a laugh — and according to Stephanie, everyone knows this summer camper and thought it was the funniest thing ever. You never really know what you’re going to get working with kids! And we couldn’t let a “funniest moments” podcast end without sharing a few of our own funniest moments while on the job. Roxanne reflects on the time a person in a gorilla costume was chasing a person in a banana costume through the Starbucks that she worked at, and Cort talks about the time he was called “Curt Johnson” repeatedly on a live interview (Cort Jones, Curt Johnson, same thing). We also reminisce on a hilarious video that NRPA staff put together back in 2015 to celebrate Park and Recreation Month! Tune in to the show to listen to hear the full story!

Happy Park and Recreation Month! Throughout July, we celebrate all of the great things that are happening in local parks and recreation centers nationwide. This year’s theme for Park and Recreation Month is Game On, and we’re excited to have some fun all month long! On today's episode we’re joined by SaulPaul, a musician with a message. SaulPaul was a keynote speaker at the 2018 NRPA Annual Conference in Indianapolis, and he’s back to help us celebrate Park and Recreation Month this year. On this episode, we chat with SaulPaul about why he decided to spread his “Be the Change” message to local park and recreation departments, and the work that he’s been doing in communities across the country to entertain, inspire and empower people. We also talk about why he feels parks and recreation is so vital to every community, as well as how he’s celebrating Park and Recreation Month! We also talk about the inspiration for the #ParkRecTwoStepChallenge, which is a video contest open throughout July encouraging people to get creative, active and have some fun! Tune in to the episode below to learn more — and find out how you can win weekly prizes and the chance to have SaulPaul come film the official Park Rec Two Step music video in your hometown! Related Links: Park and Recreation Month #ParkRecTwoStepChallenge SaulPaul’s website

We have a lot of celebrations coming up this summer. Family Health and Fitness Day is this Saturday, June 8, Olympic Day is June 23, and the entire month of July is Park and Recreation Month! With all of these celebrations in mind, we wanted to highlight the ways in which parks and recreation are part of creating a culture of fitness, as well as making sure that everyone has access to fitness opportunities, regardless of their abilities. Prepare to be inspired by today’s episode. We’re thrilled to be joined by Jennifer French, who has an amazing story of resilience after overcoming a snowboarding accident in 1998 in which she became a quadriplegic, to becoming a silver medalist representing Team USA at the 2012 Paralympic Games in sailing. We’re also excited to have Sam Mendelsohn, CEO of Greenfields Outdoor Fitness, which has been a leader in accessible outdoor fitness equipment since 2007. Greenfields Outdoor Fitness is also the sponsor of Family Health & Fitness Day, Park and Recreation Month and NRPA’s Parks Build Community. Jennifer shares her story with us and explains the challenges she faced after her injury, as well as how she had to adapt to continue living an active lifestyle. She also talks about the things she does to stay fit now and gives some tips for others who may be in a similar situation. Sam and Jennifer also talk about how they connected, and how Jennifer’s story inspired Sam’s work in creating accessible outdoor fitness equipment. Sam shares some of the trends he’s seeing related to accessibility and physical fitness in parks and recreation. They both agree there’s no one way to ensure that everyone in a community has the opportunity to get fit, regardless of physical or cognitive ability, and that getting the community involved is absolutely critical. No one knows the needs of a community more than the people living in that community. Listen to the full episode to learn more about Jennifer and Sam’s inspiring work — it may even inspire you to go out there and get fit! Related Links: Family Health & Fitness Day Park and Recreation Month Parks Build Community Olympic Day Greenfields Outdoor Fitness

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Park and Recreation Month is right around the corner, and we’re super excited to celebrate with you all in a few days. As many of you already know, the theme this year is A Lifetime of Discovery, and we’re challenging everyone to explore the undiscovered roles and offerings of their local parks and recreation. Things like STEM programming, innovative health and wellness opportunities, programs for older adults, conservation efforts, the list just goes on. One of our newer supporters of Park and Recreation Month is the Waukegan Park District in Illinois. Today’s guest is the Waukegan Park District’s Community Relations Manager, Teddy Anderson. In this episode I’m talking with Teddy about all the cool events that they’re planning for Park and Recreation Month, the conservation efforts going on in Waukegan Park District, and her life growing up in and around parks — she even got married in a park! To learn more about Park and Recreation Month, visit www.nrpa.org/july, and be sure to share all of your photos and videos of your events throughout the month on social media by using the hashtag #DiscoverJuly.

Presentations, School Bond Referendum, Capital One Performing Arts Center, Police Civilian Review Panel, LDS, Retirement, Army Week, Parks and Recreation Month.

Presentations, School Bond Referendum, Capital One Performing Arts Center, Police Civilian Review Panel, LDS, Retirement, Army Week, Parks and Recreation Month.

Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board, Discovery Trail Map, Caregiver Telephone Support Group, Fairfax County Community Chaplain Corps, National Park and Recreation Month.

Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board, Discovery Trail Map, Caregiver Telephone Support Group, Fairfax County Community Chaplain Corps, National Park and Recreation Month.

Gayle speaks with Fanny Navarro, Miami Dade Parks Community Engagement Manager, about Park and Recreation Month and how they are celebrating. They also discuss how the parks offer summer camps for kids and 13,000 acres of green space to enjoy.

Welcome to Our Own Voices Live with your hosts:  Angela Thomas & Rodney Smith with our guest(s):  Sheena Rolle Our Topic(s) today:   “Voter Protection in Florida, July Is Parks & Recreation Month and Independence Day.” If you have a question, comment or just want to listen, give us a call:  (347) 826-9600   Our Own Voices Live is a radio show featuring people and stories from our community in Las Vegas, the surrounding area and some place near you. America is the greatest country on earth due to its cultural diversity and not in spite of it. Our mission is to help bridge the cultural and ethnic divide in America by working together to build the greatest bridge in history to unite us