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Kids Gym At Aycock Rec Center Gives Youngsters Dedicated Time To Play

June 21, 2021/by Laura Gabel

Aycock Recreation Center will be a kids-only zone during a monthly Kids Gym event. The first Kids Gym is scheduled for Thursday, July 15, 2021 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Children under the age of 14 will be welcomed to play on and use all the kid-friendly equipment and there will be plenty of room to maintain a safe social distance.

This once-a-month event will be open to the first 15 participants to register. Each participating youngster must have an adult over the age of 18 with them at all times and participants may not be dropped off, according to information from the Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department. Registration is $2 per participant. Register online at http://hvrpd.recdesk.com or in person at Aycock Rec Center.

To learn more, contact Lauren Newlin at 252.438.3160 or lnewlin@ci.henderson.nc.us.

The other dates for Kids Gym are:

August 26

September 23

October 14

November 4

December 9

Aycock Rec Center To Host ‘Crafty Kids’ Workshop July 1

June 11, 2021/by Laura Gabel

Think “patriotic” on Thursday, July 1 at 6 p.m. when Aycock Recreation Center hosts an Independence Day Crafty Kids workshop for children ages 4 to 8.

This event is open to the first 12 participants to register.

The cost is $5.00 per participant.

Register online at https://hvrpd.recdesk.com/ or in person at Aycock Recreation Center, 307 Carey Chapel Rd., Henderson. An adult (over 18 years of age) must stay with the child to help complete the crafts. Contact Lauren Newlin at 252.438.3160 or lnewlin@ci.henderson.nc.us to learn more.

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HVRPD Has Openings for Summer Camp Counselors – Apply Now!

May 13, 2021/by Laura Gabel

The Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department has job openings for a seasonal, part-time camp counselor and junior counselor and applications are being accepted now. The counselors are needed between mid-June through mid-August. The summer programs will be at Aycock Recreation Center, with walking field trips to Fox Pond Park.

Applications are at http://ci.henderson.nc.us.

The position of Camp Counselor is open to young people 18 years and older, preferably with a high school diploma or GED, and who have a valid driver’s license. The hourly pay range is $7.50 to $9. Knowledge of CPR and basic first aid is a plus, and an ideal candidate would need to have a flexible schedule within a 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday – Friday workday.

The camp counselor reports to the facilities supervisor and will have a leadership role among other staff, volunteers and campers. The counselor is responsible for campers ages 5-13 years.

Following is a list of other skills and abilities needed for the job:

Knowledge of word processing is preferred
Ability to plan, organize, and implement age-appropriate program activities
Excellent public relations and communication skills are required
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public
Ability to teach and lead an activity
Ability to follow written and oral instructions
Ability to follow the operating procedures
Ability to prepare clear and precise written reports
Recognizes and responds to opportunities for problem-solving in the group
Excellent character, integrity, enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, self-control and adaptability
Additionally, physical capabilities should allow to actively participate in the general supervision of activities of walking, running, hiking, etc.

Junior camp counselors ($7.25-$7.50/hour) work closely with the facilities supervisor and the camp counselor and should be able to actively participate in camp trainings, meetings and program activities. Candidates for this job must be at least 14 years old and able to have a flexible schedule within the 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 Monday-Friday workday.

Following is a list of skills and abilities for a junior camp counselor:

Excellent public relations and communication skills are required
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public
Ability to assist, teach, and lead recreational activities, i.e., board games, arts and crafts, etc.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions
Ability to follow operating procedures
Excellent character, integrity, enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, self-control and adaptability

Henderson-Vance Rec and Parks Arthritis Exercise Class Tues & Thurs

May 10, 2021/by WIZS Staff

WIZS has been asked to announce:

Arthritis Exercise Class – The Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department will be having Arthritis Exercise Class on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:30pm-3:30pm. This is a FREE low-impact, joint safe program developed for people with arthritis. This class has been proven to decrease pain and stiffness while increasing flexibility and range of motion. This class is also suitable for every fitness level. Join in by logging on to Facebook Live on the Henderson Vance Special Programs page or at Aycock Recreation Center. Participants must preregister to participate at Aycock Recreation Center. There are only 10 slots available. For more information or to register, please contact Crystal Allen at 252.431.6091 (callen@ci.henderson.nc.us) or Tara Goolsby at 252.438.3948 (tgoolsby@ci.henderson.nc.us)

Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Baseball, Softball, T-Ball 2021 Interest Meeting

March 8, 2021/by John C. Rose

— submitted by Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Program Superintendent

Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks will be having a Zoom interest meeting to discuss the possibility of playing Baseball /Softball/T-Ball this Spring. The meeting will be at 7:00PM on Thursday, March 11, 2021 via Zoom. We will discuss safety precautions, practice and game scheduling. Anyone that is interested in coaching/volunteering, parents of returning players or potential players are encouraged to attend. If you have questions/concerns you would like addressed during the meeting, please email them to dpitt@ci.henderson.nc.us by 3:00pm on Thursday, March 11, 2021.

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“Know Your Rights” by Henderson-Vance Rec and Parks

February 26, 2021/by Laura Gabel

It may be nerve-wracking to see the blue lights of a police car in your rear-view mirror. Knowing what to do if you find yourself in that situation is important, and a weekly virtual seminar sponsored by the Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department can help.

On Mondays at 4 p.m. the “Know Your Civil Rights” program is on Facebook Live, said Jaleel Johnson, HVRPD youth services program coordinator.

“We interview community partners,” Johnson said this week, and answer questions “that the community needs to know to make the community better,” he said.

One of the first segments was with a representative with the police department who discussed what to do if you’re stopped or if you’re questioned by the police, Johnson said. “We talked about the way you talk to an officer,” he said, to avoid an escalation of emotions.

Knowing – and understanding – your civil rights is something that doesn’t always get taught in school, Johnson said. Although some of the topics are geared toward educating youth, Johnson said the participants range in age from 16 to 45.

Jaleel Johnson, HVRPD youth services program coordinator, on WIZS TownTalk

The program is held via Zoom, but Johnson said he puts it on Facebook Live and also posts clips on YouTube, so the information is easy to access. “When COVID hit, we tried to figure out a different way to get information to the community,” Johnson said.

Previous programs have included topics on veterans’ services and juvenile justice.

TownTalk 02-24-21; VGCC Personal Enrichment

February 24, 2021/by Laura Gabel

Vance-Granville Community College is again offering a variety of personal enrichment classes beginning in early March at several of its campuses. Whether you’d like to brush up on your motorcycle-driving skills or want to learn how to create a TED Talk, there is a class for you, according to Cherrelle Lawrence, VGCC dean of the Franklin Campus and dean of corporate learning and professional development. You’re out of luck if you wanted to learn how to make a porcelain doll, however; that class has been filled.

Lawrence and Denise Miller, personal enrichment coordinator for VGCC, spoke on Town Talk Wednesday with John C. Rose about plans to re-open the personal enrichment classes that had been on hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Membership in the classes is limited due to COVID-19 safety protocols, but registration is open now. Visit vgcc.edu/coned/ped to see the complete listing and to register.

Click Play for Audio of VGCC Personal Enrichment as well as Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks program information about “Know Your Rights.” “Know Your Rights” will also be presented here on WIZS.com Friday. Story continues below.

WIZS Radio · TownTalk 02-24-21 VGCC Personal Enrichment and HV Rec Know Your Rights

The two-day motorcycle skills class is “really, really fun,” said Lawrence. Whether you’re a novice biker or just someone who hasn’t ridden in a while, this class could be for you, she said.

The class is next weekend – Mar. 6-7, and costs $180. Upon successful completion of the class, participants will have received all necessary training for a motorcycle certification. VGCC provides the motorcycles for the class.

A couple of popular classes, Lawrence said, are two adult defensive driving classes. The Alive@25 class is for those under the age of 25 who want to take the class as a way to reduce points against them for lesser traffic charges such as speeding. The four-hour course is quick, she said, allowing drivers to complete the program in one session. This program is through the local district attorney’s office. The other defensive driving program is for drivers older than 25. Check with your attorney to see whether this program is right for your situation.

The cost for the defensive driving courses is $65. The first will be held on Mar. 9 at the Franklin campus and the second at Main campus on Mar. 23. Each class is from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The Alive@25 classes will be held on Mar. 11 at Main campus and Mar. 25 at the Franklin campus.

Jamica Whitaker is the instructor for the Art of Public Speaking class. Participants will have the chance to put their newly honed speaking skills to work and produce a TED Talk presentation by the end of the class, which runs from Mar. 9 to April 13, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. A TED Talk is a video presentation, less than 18 minutes long, that combines Technology, Entertainment and Design.

Contact Miller at millerD@vgcc.edu or 252.738.3631 for more information or help registering for a class. Visit vgcc.edu to learn more.

Henderson-Vance Rec and Parks Water Aerobics Schedule Change

February 2, 2021/by John C. Rose

Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks program superintendent, informs WIZS News of a water aerobic program schedule change.

The program is intended for swimmers and non-swimmers, and will be held at 9:30 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. and from 10:40 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Water aerobics continues at Aycock Recreation Center through the month of March.

In an email, Goolsby said, “Water Aerobics is a program that uses the buoyant qualities of water to enhance physical fitness through exercises. It is a medium-impact water class designed to provide cardiovascular conditioning, improved muscle tone, and improved balance. It is a total body workout without the stress of land-based exercise.”

Classes are $1.00 for members and $2.00 for nonmembers and will be limited to 10 participants.

Gooslby indicated, “You can register at Aycock Recreation Center or online at https://hvrpd.recdesk.com/. Masks must be worn at all times in the facility but not while in the pool. For information, please contact Lauren Newlin at lnewlin@ci.henderson.nc.us and (252)438-3160.”

Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department Tri-City Seahawks Football Meeting

January 13, 2021/by WIZS Staff

— from the Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department

Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks will be having a Zoom interest meeting to discuss the possibility of playing spring football. The meeting will be at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. We will discuss safety precautions, practice and game scheduling. Parents of returning players or potential players and anyone that is interested in coaching/volunteering is encouraged to attend the meeting. If you have questions/concerns you would like addressed during the meeting, please email Darius Pitt (dpitt@ci.henderson.nc.us ) by 3:00pm on Tuesday, January 19, 2021.

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