PINEHURST ACTIVITY GUIDE January to May 2020
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PINEHURST ACTIVITY GUIDE January to May 2020 Pinehurst Parks & Recreation 910-295-2817 210 Rattlesnake Trail, Pinehurst, NC 28374 [email protected] | www.pinehurstrec.org 1 Staff Directory Mark Wagner Parks & Recreation Director [email protected] 910-295-2817 Cannon Park Community Center Dave White Athletic Coordinator [email protected] 910-295-2817 The Cannon Park Community Center, located at 210 Nicole Benbow Recreation Program Coordinator [email protected] 910-295-2817 Rattlesnake Trail, is the new home of the Parks & Megan McDonald Special Events Coordinator [email protected] 910-295-2817 Recreation Department. All program registrations, facility Emily Zalzneck Events Assistant [email protected] 910-295-2817 rentals for athletic fields, shelters, the Arboretum and the Holly Neal Fair Barn Coordinator [email protected] 910-295-0166 Center itself will be managed from this new location. The Kevin Brewer Buildings & Grounds Superintendent [email protected] 910-295-5255 facility includes a full size gymnasium, a multi-purpose Ryan Leach Crew Leader [email protected] 910-295-5255 room, a small kitchen for use with classes and catering Gary Thomas Facility Maintenance Technician 910-295-5255 small rentals, an arts and crafts room, a program room Dale O’Quinn Facility Maintenance Technician 910-295-5255 and a wellness room (no exercise equipment will be in this space). Chad Deese Grounds Specialist 910-295-5255 Conor Heilingoetter Grounds Specialist II 910-295-5255 Administrative office hours will be Monday – Friday from Eric Garner Grounds Specialist 910-295-5255 8:30am - 5:00pm, while evening, weekend, and holiday Staff Promotion Scotty Freeman Track Superintendent [email protected] 910-420-1628 hours will vary based on program offerings. Rental rates The Parks & Recreation Department is happy to announce that Ryan Leach in our Buildings and John Hill Track Specialist 910-295-0816 for the multi-purpose room and gymnasium will be posted online at www.vopnc.org/communitycenter as Grounds Division was recently promoted to the Daniel Wood Track Specialist 910-295-0816 well as additional information about the facility, rental position of Crew Leader. Ryan will supervise a guidelines, and applications. team of four Grounds Specialists who maintain Village parks, greenways, sections of downtown Look for more information in the coming weeks about and grounds at municipal facilities. Registration Guidelines & Policies new programs and activities that will be available in our Three Easy Ways to Register Community Center. Congratulations, Ryan! PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! ① ONLINE Participation for all programs is on a first paid, first served basis. Participants can register online at www.pinehurstrec.org www.pinehurstrec.org or in person at the Community Center, 210 Rattlesnake Trail. Payment is due at the time ② IN PERSON of registration—there are no exceptions! Checks should Registrations are accepted at the front be made payable to the Pinehurst Parks and Recreation Department. All registration is open until the activity is desk of the Community Center, 210 filled unless stated otherwise. Rattlesnake Trail. PROGRAM CANCELLATIONS ③ BY PHONE We reserve the right to cancel any class, activity, or Call 910-295-2817 during business event because of failure to pre-register. To prevent Table of Contents cancellations, please pre-register with the Recreation hours and have your credit card ready. Department. If there is a cancellation, a credit or refund will be issued. Any program canceled or postponed 4 SPECIAL EVENTS 16 ADULT PROGRAMS due to inclement weather will be announced by email, telephone or social media. Every effort will be made to 8 ADULT ATHLETICS 19 SENIOR ADULT PROGRAMS 50+ notify the participants and refund requests will be DON’T WAIT TO REGISTER! processed (minus a $10.00 administrative fee). Be sure to register early for classes. Classes that don’t 10 YOUTH ATHLETICS 20 SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAMS meet their minimum enrollment are generally canceled, so your registration could make the difference. INDIGENT YOUTH POLICY 12 PINEHURST GREENWAY MAP 21 YOUTH PROGRAMS No Pinehurst resident youth will be denied participation based on their ability to pay. 14 PARKS, TRAILS, & FACILITIES 2 Pinehurst Activity Guide • January to May 2020 Staff Directory • Registration • Community Center Update 3 EASTER EGG HUNTS SANDHILLS FARMERS MARKET MARCH Children ages nine and younger are invited to ‘eggsplore’ The Sandhills Farmers Market features some of the SPECIAL EVENTS Cannon Park for our annual Easter Egg Hunt. Multiple many wonderful farms, nurseries, bakeries, meat and times are designated to separate the egg search by age egg providers, cheesemakers and specialty food January to May ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE groups (see schedule below). Rare eggs will be hidden producers our area has to offer. You will find this Festive parade entries, great music, dancing, and in each age group for the chance to win a special prize. incredible mix of vendors twice a week at Tufts Park. Irish cheer are in store for those who attend the 19th Children may only partake in their age group’s hunt and For more information visit: www.moorefarmfresh.com Interested in volunteering at a annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. The parade begins we ask that all participants arrive at least 10 minutes April 15 – September 26 l Tufts Memorial Park at 11:00am sharp, followed by entertainment and before the start time. Following the egg hunts, stick Saturday Hours: 10:00am – 1:00pm special event? Contact Special Events children’s activities at Tufts Memorial Park. It is free to around the park to visit with the Easter Bunny and enjoy Coordinator Megan McDonald at participate in the parade; entries are being accepted more family fun activities. Food and beverages will be Wednesday Hours: 3:00pm – 6:00pm from nonprofits, businesses, civic groups, churches and available for purchase. [email protected]. Location or times may be subject to change, so be families. Decorate your golf cart, car, or float and join Saturday, April 4, Cannon Park l 10:30am –12:30pm sure to check the website! us for the celebration! Parade entry forms are available online at www.vopnc.org/events or pick one up at Egg Hunt Times: Dugan’s Pub or Village Hall. 10:30am: Ages 2 & Under (Soccer Field) 10:45am: Ages 3 to 4 (Field #1) Saturday, March 14 l Village Center 11:00am: Ages 5 to 6 (Field #2) MAY JANUARY 11:00am – 1:00pm 11:15am: Ages 7 to 9 (Walking Trail) 11:30am: Family Fun Activities HARNESS TRACK AND FAIR BARN TOUR Rain Plan: If raining, the event will be held at Cannon PINEHURST LIVE AFTER 5 Join Culinary Tours of the Pines for a fun morning at Park Community Center, times may vary. Join us at Tufts Memorial Park for a night of dancing! Live the Harness Track and Fair Barn. The tour starts at the music and fun kids’ activities will ensure a good time for Track Restaurant with a Horseman’s special featuring all ages. Food trucks will be on-site with a wide selection their famous blueberry pancakes. After breakfast, SPRING MATINÉE RACES for all to enjoy. Beer, wine, and additional beverages will you’ll get an inside look at the Fair Barn, as well as The Pinehurst Parks and Recreation Department also be available for purchase. Picnic baskets are allowed; PINEHURST PAINTS WITH WINE & DESIGN an overview of the historic buildings surrounding the and the Pinehurst Driving and Training Club invite however, outside alcoholic beverages are not permitted. Enjoy a relaxing night at the Fair Barn with light hors Harness Track. Participants will also meet with a few everyone to the 71st Annual Spring Matinée Races at This is a great FREE event the entire family is sure to d’oeuvres, wine, painting, and fun. Make it a date night of the trainers and horses that make their home at the the Pinehurst Harness Track. Bleacher seating will be enjoy. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs, blankets, with your significant other or a girls’ night out with track for the winter season. available for general admission. Food and beverages and dancing shoes! will be available for purchase, and picnic baskets friends! Wine & Design Southern Pines will be leading Saturday, March 21 l Meet at Track Restaurant Friday, May 8 l Tufts Memorial Park are welcome. Be on the lookout for more detailed the class in a fun and easy painting of the Fair Barn. 9:30am – 11:30am Beverages will be available for purchase, but outside information online at www.vopnc.org. 5:15pm – 5:50pm: Berryfield Cost: $35 Residents, $70 Non-Residents alcoholic beverages are not permitted. Tickets are on sale Saturday, April 4 l Pinehurst Harness Track 6:00pm – 9:00pm: TBA now for $20, claim yours by calling Village Hall at 910- 1:00pm – 5:00pm 295-1900, stopping by in person at 395 Magnolia Road, or online at www.pinehurstrec.org. This event is open Gates open at 11:00am for Parking to those ages 21 and up. For more information, contact Rain Date: Sunday, April 5 Megan McDonald at [email protected]. APRIL Admission: $5 per Person, Ages 12 and under are FREE Ticket price includes class, canvas, hors d’oeuvres, and one beverage ticket. PINEHURST LIVE AFTER 5 Mark Your Calendars! Saturday, January 25 l The Fair Barn Our Live After 5 Concert Series is back! Live music and 10TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF Details to follow in the May issue 6:00pm – 9:30pm l Cost: $20 fun kids’ activities will ensure a good time for all ages. THE MILITARY CHILD of the Pinehurst Activity Guide. Food trucks will be on-site with a wide selection for all Join us for this annual celebration of the many to enjoy.