Henrico County Recreation and Parks & Public Library Program Guide
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Henrico County Recreation and Parks & Public Library Program Guide What’s Inside • Event Highlights - p. 5-8 • Henrico Live - p. 10 September-December 2015 • Library Programs - p. 42-55 Registration begins Aug 15. 1 Welcome Welcome to Henrico County’s Program Guide! This joint publication provided by the County of Henrico offers a variety of services, events, classes, and programs available through the Division of Recreation and Parks and the Public Library. We hope you will take some time to read through the entire publication. We’re certain you will find some great activities! Henrico County Board of Supervisors Richard W. Frank J. David A. Patricia S. Tyrone E. John A. Glover Thornton Kaechele O’Bannon Nelson Vithoulkas Brookland Fairfield Three Chopt Tuckahoe Varina County Manager Our Mission The Division of Recreation and Parks exists to enhance the quality of life and to foster a sense of well being and community for the citizens of Henrico County. This is accomplished through management of resources and by facilitating leisure services and recreational opportunities in safe and well maintained environments. Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Historic Preservation Advisory Committee The Henrico Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission represents The Committee advises the Henrico County Board of Supervisors the citizens of Henrico County and provides them with a voice in parks regarding the identification, interpretation, rehabilitation, protection, and planning, programs, activities, and services. Meetings are held on the preservation of historical and cultural resources located within the County. first Wednesday of each month at 7pm at the Human Services Building. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 8:30am at the Human Services Building. Representing Henrico’s five magisterial districts are: Brookland................Herbert L. Dunford, Jr. Representing Henrico’s five magisterial districts are: & Thomas F. Kelley IV Brookland................Sarah W. Pace & Robin D. Smith Fairfield....................Joseph L. Coleman, Jr. Fairfield ....................Vee J. Davis & Charlotte W. Melton & Joyce Robinson Three Chopt.............J. Joseph Boehling, III Three Chopt............Joshua M. Dickerson & G. Norwood Nuckols, Jr. & Sandra M. Marshall Tuckahoe..................Beverley H. Davis Tuckahoe............... ..John A. Ficklin & Anne D. Sterling & Patricia M. Eichenberger Varina........................Thurgood Ampey & William Mackey, Jr. Varina........................Jeanne E. McNeil Board of Supervisors Representative: Frank J. Thornton & Dr. Henry L. Nelson, Jr. School Board Representative: Lamont Bagby 2 Division of Recreation and Parks - (804) 501-7275 (PARK) Table of Contents Recreation & Parks Programs Welcome ........................................................................................ 2 Therapeutic Recreation Arts & Music ................................................................................22 Registration Information ........................................................... 4 Fitness & Sports ..........................................................................22 Event Highlights ........................................................................5-8 The Dance Floor ..........................................................................23 More Fun Stuff .............................................................................23 Performing Arts Movies & More .............................................................................. 9 Adults Henrico Live ................................................................................. 10 Dance ........................................................................................... 24 Concerts & Shows ..................................................................10-11 History .......................................................................................... 24 Dance, Music & Theatre Groups ................................................ 11 Guilds ........................................................................................... 24 Henrico Theatre Company ..........................................................12 Home & Garden ..................................................................... 25-26 Music ............................................................................................26 Preschool Nature & Outdoors ...................................................................... 27 Kidz Corner .................................................................................. 13 Visual Arts ....................................................................................28 Dance ........................................................................................... 13 More Fun Stuff .............................................................................29 Nature & Outdoors ...................................................................... 13 Sports/Open Gym .......................................................................29 Sports ........................................................................................... 14 Visual Arts .................................................................................... 15 Senior Adults More Fun Stuff ........................................................................15-16 Nature & Outdoors ......................................................................30 More Fun Stuff .............................................................................30 Youth Senior Clubs & Leagues .............................................................. 31 Camp ............................................................................................ 17 Dance ........................................................................................... 17 Get Fit Fitness .......................................................................................... 17 Senior Adult Classes ...................................................................32 History .......................................................................................... 18 Class Schedule ............................................................................33 Music ............................................................................................ 18 Adult Classes ......................................................................... 34-36 Nature & Outdoors ...................................................................... 18 More Fun Stuff ............................................................................. 18 Community Connection Sports ........................................................................................... 19 Internship & Volunteer Opportunities ........................................ 37 Visual Arts .................................................................................... 19 Speaker’s Bureau ........................................................................ 37 Citizens’ Fire Academy ................................................................ 37 Tweens HCCERT ........................................................................................ 37 History ..........................................................................................20 Henricopolis Soil & Water Conservation District ................................. 37 Sports ...........................................................................................20 The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen .......................................38 More Fun Stuff .............................................................................20 Henricus Historical Park .............................................................38 Visual Arts ....................................................................................20 Parks & Facilities Teens Recreation Centers & Facilities ..................................................39 Music ............................................................................................ 21 Picnic Shelters, Gazebos & Kits .................................................39 Nature & Outdoors ...................................................................... 21 Park Watch ...................................................................................39 Sports ........................................................................................... 21 More Fun Stuff ............................................................................. 21 Contacts & Address...................................................................40 Henrico County Map .................................................................. 41 Public Library Programs Library Programs Welcome ......................................................................................42 Dumbarton Area Library .............................................................43 Fairfield Area Library ...................................................................44 Gayton Branch Library ................................................................45 Glen Allen Branch Library ...........................................................46 Libbie Mill Library ........................................................................47 Mobile Library Service ................................................................48 North Park Branch Library ..........................................................48 Sandston Branch Library ............................................................49