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Community Softball Event Apr. 30 To Honor Memory Of MiAsia Coles

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The Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Dept. is sponsoring the first annual MiAsia Coles Community Softball Event tomorrow (Saturday, Apr. 30) at Aycock Recreation Center.

The public is invited to attend the event, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m, according to information from HVRPD.

Coles and her brother were killed in a car accident in October 2021 on their way to school. MiAsia had been involved with sports since an early age. The community softball event is a way to honor her memory.

For more information, contact HVRPD Director Kendrick Vann at 252.431.6093 or via email at kendrickvann@henderson.nc.gov.

‘Walk A Mile In Her Shoes’ To Honor, Remember Domestic Violence Victims, Survivors

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Infinite Possibilities Inc., a Henderson-based domestic violence and comprehensive support services agency, invites the public to “Walk A Mile In Her Shoes” to support awareness of domestic violence.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the 2021 theme is #Every1KnowsSome1. The walk will take place on Saturday, Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Aycock Recreational Complex.

Erin Carter, a victim’s advocate at Infinite Possibilities, invites the public to join the walk to honor victims and survivors of domestic violence.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) was launched nationwide in October 1987 as a way to connect and unite individuals and organizations working on domestic violence issues, while raising awareness for those issues.

In the past 30 years, there has been progress to support victims and survivors of domestic violence incidents, and strives to hold abusers accountable while creating and updating legislation.

Contact Bratanya Simmons 252.257.1044 or Carter at ehill@infinitepossibilitiesinc.com to learn more.

Henderson Vance Recreation & Parks

H-V Rec. & Parks: Jackson St. Park Reopens, Aycock Rec. Center’s New Hours

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-Information courtesy Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department

Park Reopening

Jackson Street Park (325 Breckenridge Street, Henderson) is now open. Please follow Henderson Vance on Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter for updates on the future reopening of Fox Pond Park (467 Vicksboro Rd.).

All park patrons must adhere to the following guidelines:

  • Mass gathering limit of 50 people outdoors
  • Wear mask/face covering outdoors if not possible to consistently be six feet from non-household members.

The Aycock Recreation Center announces its new hours of operation:

Monday – Thursday

Open: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., 1 – 3:30 p.m.,  6 – 8 p.m.

Closed: 12 – 1 p.m., 3:30 – 6 p.m.

Friday

Open: 8 – 12 p.m., 1 – 5 p.m., 6 – 8 p.m.

Closed: 12 – 1 p.m., 5 – 6 p.m.

Saturday

Open: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., 1 – 4 p.m.

Closed: 12 – 1 p.m.

Sunday

Open 1 – 5 p.m.

Aycock Rec Center

Aycock Rec. Center Offers Limited-Time Free Indoor Track Usage 

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-Information courtesy Henderson Vance Recreation and Parks Department

For a limited time, walkers will be welcome free of charge at the indoor Aycock Rec Center track. The Aycock Rec Center is located at 307 Carey Chapel Rd in Henderson.

This offer is good Monday – Friday from 6 until 8 p.m. in 30-minute increments. Limit of five people per block of time.

Walkers must wear a mask and sign in at the front desk.

Holiday Crafty Kids

Youth Invited to HVRPD’s Holiday Craft Workshop

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Join the Henderson Vance Recreation & Parks Department for a holiday craft workshop for youth on Monday, December 21, 2020, at 6 p.m. at the Aycock Recreation Center.

Participants ages 4 to 8 will take part in crafts that are age-appropriate and holiday-themed. This event will be open to the first 12 participants to register. The cost is $5 per participant, and the registration deadline is Thursday, December 17, 2020.

You can register online at https://hvrpd.recdesk.com/ or at the Aycock Recreation Center.

Each participant must have an adult over the age of 18 with them at all times to help them with the crafts. Only the participant and one guardian will be allowed due to COVID-19 restrictions. Participants over the age of 5 and guardians are required to wear a mask at all times.

For more information, please contact Lauren Newlin at (252) 438-3160 (lnewlin@ci.henderson.nc.us).

Paint With DP

Free ‘Paint With DP’ Sessions Scheduled for Nov.

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Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks will feature FREE “Paint With DP” Facebook live sessions. Tune in to participate or just watch on the Henderson-Vance Athletics Facebook page.

The live sessions will be on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, November 28, 2020, at 2 p.m.

You can now come in to paint in-person at Aycock Recreation Center. The registration fee is $20 and includes all needed supplies. You can register at Aycock Recreation Center or online at https://hvrpd.recdesk.com/. There are only 10 slots available.

Once the painting is completed, participants can submit pictures of their masterpieces to Darius Pitt at dpitt@ci.henderson.nc.us or on Facebook Messenger. The best painting will receive a $25 gift card.

For more information, please contact Darius Pitt at (252) 438-3408 (dpitt@ci.henderson.nc.us).

Aycock Rec Center

Aycock Rec Center Pool Closed Until Further Notice

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-Information courtesy Henderson Vance Recreation and Parks Department

Aycock Recreation Center’s pool will be closed beginning Tuesday, October 27, 2020, until further notice.

For more information, please contact Lauren Newlin at (252) 438-3160 or (lnewlin@ci.henderson.nc.us).

Pumpkin Splash

Pumpkin Pool Splash Offers Unique Way to Celebrate Fall

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-Information courtesy the Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department

Join Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department for the 2nd Annual Pumpkin Splash on Monday, October 26, 2020, from 4 – 8 p.m. at the Aycock Rec. Center.

Participants ages 17 and under will be able to pick out the perfect pumpkin from the Aycock Rec pool and then receive a goodie bag to take home.

The event will be limited to 48 participants, and you must preregister for the time slot you will attend. Register online at https://hvrpd.recdesk.com by October 19. The cost is $5 per participant.

For more information, please contact Lauren Newlin by phone at (252) 438-3160 or email lnewlin@ci.henderson.nc.us.

Arthritis Exercise Class at Aycock Rec. Center Suitable for All Fitness Levels

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-Information courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Program Superintendent, Aycock Recreation Center

The Aycock Recreation Center’s Arthritis Exercise Class is a FREE low-impact, joint-safe program developed for people with arthritis. This class, offered in partnership with the Arthritis Foundation, is suitable for every fitness level and has been proven to decrease pain and stiffness while increasing flexibility and range of motion.

Classes will be held at the Aycock Rec. Center from 2 until 3 p.m. each Wednesday and Friday, March 25 – May 22, 2020. Classes will not be held on April 10 or May 8.

Space in the class is available on a first-come, first-serve basis, with a limit of 20 participants.

For more information, please contact Crystal Allen at (252) 431-6091 or callen@ci.henderson.nc.us.

Aycock Rec. Center to Host First Aqua Egg Hunt

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-Information courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Program Superintendent, Aycock Recreation Center

The Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department announces its first annual Aqua Egg Hunt to be held at the Aycock Recreation Center pool on Monday, April 6, 2020. Activities are planned from 5:30 until 8 p.m.

The pool egg hunt is open to all kids ages 17 and younger. All swim levels are welcome; life vests are provided if needed. Parents are required to be in the pool area. Please bring your own container to collect eggs. Eggs will be traded in for prize bags at the end of the hunt.

Schedule of Events:

5:30 – 6 p.m. – Check-In

6 p.m. – Egg hunt begins

7 – 8 p.m. – Crafts, prizes and temporary tattoos in the lobby

Registration and a $5 participation fee are due by March 30, 2020. For more information, contact Lauren Newlin, Aquatics Program Supervisor at lnewlin@ci.henderson.nc.us or (252) 438-3160.