WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
July 12, 2021
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First 160 participants will receive a FREE food voucher and T-shirt! |
The amphitheater has seating but it is recommended that you bring your own chair. |
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Please join us for the City of Bristol's Second Annual Community Conversation at the Rockwell Park Amphitheater.
This year, conversations will be centered around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and will feature a round table discussion addressing police accountability, education, and inequities within the community. There will be opportunities to engage with city leaders and numerous City of Bristol stakeholders to discuss what steps are being taken to promote a diverse, equitable and inclusive community.
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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
July 2021
Madison Fostervold
Camp Director
July is National Parks and Recreation Month and this year’s theme is “Our Park and Recreation Story” so it felt appropriate to share Madison’s story with you. Madison began her recreation journey as a camper in our Summer FUN Program, she enjoyed her experience so much that she came back to become a Counselor-in-Training in 2014, then secured employment as a Camp Counselor in 2016, she was promoted to Assistant Camp Director in 2019 and then Camp Director in 2020 to present.
Over the past year Madison has proven herself to be a pivotal leader in the department; stepping up as Child Care Program Director throughout the school year when the Board of Education switched to a hybrid model, filling in as a tennis director, assisting at special events such as Turkey Shoot and the Fishing Derby, as well as helping out at the main office during the height of our pre-summer busy season. In addition to being praised by Recreation Supervisor, Amry Shelby, Madison has received numerous commendation from others in the office and across the department for her reliability, dedication and positive “can-do” attitude. We are lucky to have her as part of our growing team!
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Friday, July 16
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
We’ll be at Cambridge Park on Friday, July 16 to create tie-dye masterpieces. BPRYCS will provide one item for participants to tie dye and use at the park, including picnic blankets, bucket hats, baseball hats, tote bags, and drawstring backpacks! BPRYCS staff will be around to assist with tie-dye projects. Participants may bring additional (clean) items to tie-dye.
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Every Monday and Thursday
July 8th - August 30th
Teen Nights promote positive youth development through a variety of specialty designed activities, bonding trips, and adventurous opportunities.
Follow BEST on social media for additional and up-to-the-minute information on events and activities.
Safe, secure, & fun organized evening events for Bristol youth ages 13 to 18. Activities include:
- Escape Room
- Game Truck
- Go Karting
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AND MORE!
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SUMMER CONCERT SERIES - SUGAR
This week we're featuring SUGAR; SUGAR is a Mystic, CT-based band playing all over Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York and Massachusetts. With over 15 years of experience performing together, the band has an enormous repertoire of material that will satisfy a diverse crowd!
Concerts will be held outdoors at the Rockwell Park Amphitheater. Weather updates will be posted on concert days to www.BristolRec.com. For those looking for dinner, a different food truck will join us in the park each week, brought to you by the West End Association of Bristol. Opening acts begin at 6:00 pm and main acts go on at 6:30 pm
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MINI GOLF
Casey Field isn’t just for baseball anymore... on Friday, July 23 from 5 to 7 pm, we’ll be at Stocks Playground and Casey Field with a traveling 9-hole mini-golf course! Putters, balls, and scorecards will be provided as you try for a hole in one!
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MOVIE NIGHT IN THE PARK
Grab your family, friends, and neighbors this summer for FREE Movie Nights at the Rockwell Park Amphitheater. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy movies on the big screen under the stars. Movie nights take place on Friday evenings beginning at 8:30 pm.
Showing: Raya and the Last Dragon
Long ago, in the fantasy world of Kumandra, humans and dragons lived together in harmony. However, when sinister monsters known as the Druun threatened the land, the dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity. Now, 500 years later, those same monsters have returned, and it's up to a lone warrior to track down the last dragon and stop the Druun for good.
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GREEN TEAM AT CASEY FIELD
We're seeking the aid of a “Green Team” of volunteers to help clean up Casey Field and Stocks Playground on July 31st! Bristol Green Team volunteers should plan to meet at 9 AM by the Basketball Courts. Volunteers will then be divided into teams to compete to see which can collect the most trash and recyclable litter. We provide all of the supplies.
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NEON NIGHTS FLOAT NIGHT
Our sixth annual NEON NIGHTS at Rockwell Park is coming back on Friday, August 13th from 6pm-9pm! The brightest bash in the neighborhood will feature an array of colorful events, including glowing pool, live DJ, foam party, drone dome, and "light up lounge". Admission is $5.00 per person. Please register in advance.
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TREE PLANTING BRINGS COMMUNITY MEMBERS TOGETHER
The Bristol Interfaith Coalition gathered this past Saturday morning in Rockwell Park to share in the planting of a sugar maple tree in celebration of the shared values of area religions and Earth stewardship. Learn More
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BASKETBALL AT BRACKETT PARK PROGRAM UPDATE
The weather hasn’t kept these players down, our Basketball at Brackett Park program sponsored by the Bristol Police Department has moved indoors to the Boys and Girls Club gym for the recent heat wave and bout of rain. Shout out to all of the School Resource Officers and our Youth And Community Services division for keeping the fun going all summer long! |
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Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services
Main Office
City Hall - 2nd Floor
111 North Main Street
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