Parks, Recreation and Tourism Happenings for the week of April 7, 2022
KARATE
Parks, Recreation & Tourism is sponsoring Karate at TC Walker on Mondays or Thursdays for ages 4 thru adults. Beginners ages 4-6 meet from 6-6:30 pm for $43, beginners ages 7-10 meet from 6:40-7:10 pm for $43, beginners ages 10-12 meet from 7:20-8:00 pm for $43. Intermediates ages 9-12 meet from 7:20-8:00 pm for $45. Advanced ages 9-12 and advanced all ages meet from meet from 8:10-9:00 pm for $47. Pre-registration is required. Next Monday session begins May 9 and Thursday session begins May 12.
BEAVERDAM THE FULL HIKE
Parks, Recreation & Tourism is sponsoring The Full Hike on April 16 at 9:00 am at Beaverdam Park. Meet at the Main entrance (8687 Roaring Springs Road) at 9:00 am, we will shuttle you to the Fary’s Mill Road entrance where you will pick up the multi-use trail for a 9.5 mile hike back to the Main Entrance. THIS IS A SELF GUIDED HIKE. Bring food and water. Dress for the weather and wear rugged shoes. The fee is $5 and the deadline to register is April 9.
BEAVERDAM WATERCRAFT WORKSHOP
Parks, Recreation & Tourism is sponsoring a Watercraft Workshop for ages 16 and older at Beaverdam Park on Saturday, April 16 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at Beaverdam park. Park rangers will discuss VA Boating Laws and will have Conservation Police Officer Roy Morris in attendance to answer questions. Set up, use and safety of Jon boats, kayaks and canoes will be covered. The fee is $5 and the deadline to register is April 9.
SUMMER CO-REC SOFTBALL
Parks, Recreation & Tourism is sponsoring a Summer Co-rec Softball league for ages 15 and older. Play a 10-game schedule on Sundays from early June thru early August. Each team fields 5 men and 5 women and may bat 6 men and 6 women. The fee is $650 per team and the deadline to register is May 1.
BINGO
Parks, Recreation & Tourism is sponsoring Bingo for ages 50 and older on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Whitcomb Lodge from 10:30-Noon. The fee is $10 and the deadline to register is April 13 for the April 20th gathering.
FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATION
Parks, Recreation & Tourism is sponsoring Food Safety Certification on Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 17-26 from 2:00-5:00 pm at the Stewart Building. This class satisfies the Gloucester County Ordinance for food service. The fee is $175.00 for the full class, test, book and answer sheet. For the test only, the fee is $65, this includes answer sheet and test only. The registration deadline is May 2.
Remember, pre-registration is required for all activities.