Parks & Rec Fall 2018

SAFE KIDS NRV COALITION – CAR SEAT SAFETY CHECKS Co-Sponsored By: Carilion, Christiansburg Recreation Dept. and Christiansburg Fire Dept. Location: Christiansburg Fire Dept. Bay Additional Information: Come by the Fire Dept. to make sure you have your car seat installed properly. Keep your kids safe!! Date Time TR/NR Thursday, Sept. 27 4 – 6 p.m. FREE Thursday, Oct. 25 4 – 6 p.m. FREE Thursday, Nov. 29 4 – 6 p.m. FREE Thursday, Dec. 27 4 – 6 p.m. FREE Thursday, Jan. 31 4 – 6 p.m. FREE WILDERNESS AND REMOTE FIRST AID – INSTRUCTOR: LISA BASS Eligibility: Ages 14 and over Location: Recreation Center – Classroom 2 Minimum: 6 Maximum: 10 Additional Information: To provide individuals a foundation of first aid principles and skills to be able to respond to emergencies and give care in areas that do not have immediate emergency medical services (EMS) response. This includes wilderness and remote environments, including urban disasters, such as earthquakes and hurricanes. Students learn the importance of establishing control of your scene, primary assessments and ways to evaluate evacuation options. This class will help prepare trip leaders, camp staff, outdoor enthusiasts and individuals working in remote locations for the unexpected . Class includes CPR and AED Training. Registration Date/Time TR/NR April 2 – Sept. 21 Must attend all days: Friday, Sept. 28, 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. $125 Additional Information: All vehicles carry a federally-assigned number known as Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Making sure those numbers are marked permanently on a vehicle’s windows steers thieves away. The windows of stolen VIN etched vehicles must be stripped and replaced before a thief can get rid of the car, a costly and time-consuming process. VIN etching is simple, fast, safe and won’t mar the look of the vehicle. Numbers are etched into the glass with a chemical solution and those numbers will be there for good. Date Time TR/NR Monday, Oct. 1 3 – 6:30 p.m. FREE BREAST CANCER AWARENESS DAY Location: Recreation Center Lobby Additional Information: Stop by our Breast Cancer Awareness table and pick up information on the importance of early detection and self-exams. Register for the door prize. Date Time TR/NR Tuesday, Oct. 2 6:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. FREE BOOK SWAP Location: Recreation Center – Classroom 1 Additional Information: Drop off a maximum of 10 books between the hours of 8 – 5 p.m. at least two days before the scheduled Book Swap. At 5:15 p.m. on the day the swap is held, you will be allowed to select different books to take home to enjoy. Registration Date Time FEE Aug. 27 – Sept. 28 Tuesday, Oct. 2 5:15 p.m. $1 non-refundable THE ONLY PLACE TO KNOW – CHRISTIANSBURG, VA Location: Recreation Center – Senior Activities Room Additional Information: Changes are taking place daily, from new buildings to expanding trails. This program will help inform participants, whether a new resident to Christiansburg or a lifelong resident, by providing them with information they need to know. Topics covered include Town’s citizen alert program, senior lock box program and everything in between. We will meet at the Recreation Department before departing for a driving tour of Christiansburg. Lunch provided by Holiday Inn Christiansburg/Blacksburg . Pre-register. Minimum: 5 Maximum: 16 Registration Eligibility Date Time Fee Sept. 5 – Oct. 5 21& over Friday, Oct. 12 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. FREE Saturday, Sept. 29, 9 – 6 p.m. Sunday Sept. 30, 1:30 – 6 p.m. VIN ETCHING Co-Sponsored By: Christiansburg Recreation Dept., Christiansburg Police Dept., Christiansburg Fire Dept. and Virginia State Police Location: Christiansburg Fire Dept.

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