TIMEOUT Smyrna Parks and Recreation January 2019 JANUARY 1 2 11 12 14 16 19 20 21 21 25 26 Parks Office closed in observance of New Year s Day Winter Break Camp at the SOAC (3rd, 4th, and 7th) Family Fun Night: FROZEN at the SOAC Parent s Night Out at the SOAC Athletic Committee Meeting Annual Planning Meeting at SOAC Park Advisory Board Meeting Homeschool Program at the SOAC (16th, 29th and 30th) Preschool Program at the SOAC (22nd and 29th) Critter Encounter at the SOAC (23rd and 30th) Smyrna Strokes Adult s Night at the Train Depot Campfire and Total Lunar Eclipse at Sharp Springs Parks Office closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day Public Program at the SOAC Martin Luther King Jr. Family Fun Night: Luau at the SOAC Smyrna Strokes Kid s Night at the SOAC January 11th FEBRUARY 11 18 19 Athletic Committee Meeting Volunteer of the Year Banquet at the Smyrna Event Center Parks Office Closed in Observance of Presidents Day Park Advisory Board Meeting Christmas Tree Drop-Off Starting December 26th thru January 6th Lee Victory Recreation Park (near football fields) 110 Sam Ridley Parkway E. Please remove all ornaments and tinsel. At the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure
2018 Volunteer of the Year Winners are announced Kenneth Coon Victory Lifetime Service Award- Bill Jordan- A lifelong resident of Smyrna, Bill attended Smyrna Schools and played football for coach Raikes. He has been a lifelong member of Division Street Church of Christ where he has served on the finance committee, chaired the missions committee, and guided multiple missions to Siberia. He has been a Deacon and currently serves as an Elder for the church. Bill has assisted the Town of Smyrna in many projects that led to the addition of greenways and parks currently a part of the Smyrna community. Bill has also been a stalwart of the youth sports community in Smyrna, where he has coached both football and soccer as well as served multiple terms on the board for North Rutherford Soccer/Stones River Futbol club acting as both treasurer and president. Bill has been instrumental in the growth and success of the soccer program in Smyrna. Bill Jordan is a deserving recipient of the Lifetime Service Award honor. Young Leader of the Year- Ashley Barrientos- A senior at Smyrna High School, Ashley represents the best qualities of a student and young woman. A captain of the girls soccer team, which she led to back to back district championships. She achieved this success while exceling in the classroom even with a difficult and rigorous class schedule. Ashley was elected Best All Around by her peers, among many other accolades. Coach of the Year- Warren Garner A coach with the Smyrna Fastpitch League, is an excellent role model for his players who is sure to teach all of the girls to with patience and respect. He carries this same attitude with not only his players of the multiples teams in multiple age groups that he coaches, but with the girls of other teams as well. We are proud to have Warren Garner as our Coach of the Year for 2018! Parent of the Year- Katrina Jones - Katrina Jones, a parent volunteering for the last two years with the Smyrna Fastpitch League, immediately jumped and became a team mom. Katrina was then nominated to serve as a board member where she currently holds the role of team mom director and lower division commissioner. She is always willing to help in whichever role is asked of her no matter how big or small the task. We are excited to have Katrina Jones as our Parent of the Year for 2018!
PROGRAM SCHEDULE January 2 nd, 3 rd, 4 th and 7 th Winter Break Camp Join us for a fun week of games, crafts, climbing, and everything the SOAC has to offer before school starts back. Time: 8:00AM - 4:00PM Early Drop Off: 7:30AM Late Pick Up: 4:30PM Cost: $35 per day Ages: 8-12 Registration REQUIRED on Community Pass. Contact shelly.denton@townofsmyrna.org for more information. January 11 th Family Fun Night Frozen Winter Celebration! Make some snow with your favorite winter characters! Elsa, Anna, and Olaf invite you for a winter celebration at the SOAC! We will sing, dance, eat snacks, make crafts and frozen experiments, while supplies last. Costumes are encouraged! Time: 6:00PM 8:00PM Cost: $2 Ages: All Ages Registration suggested through Community Pass Contact miranda.pewitt@townofsmyrna.org for more information. January 12 th Public Program Parent s Night Out Drop the kids off at the SOAC, and enjoy a night to yourself! Snacks provided. Time: 6:00PM 10:00PM Cost: $5 Ages: 6-13= Registration REQUIRED on Community Pass. Contact alex.lempin@townofsmyrna.org for more information. January th and 16 th Homeschool Program Spelling! Let s learn to S-P-E-L-L-! We will sound out words, practice some tricky suffixes, and finish the day with a spelling bee! Time: 9:00AM - 12:00PM Cost: $5 Ages: 5- Registration REQUIRED through Community Pass. Contact brooke.driver@townofsmyrna.org for more information. January th Preschool Mouse Count See what these silly mice are up to in their adventure book Mouse Count. Mice are playing and have to watch out for snakes. Meet our corn snake, play games and learn to count from 1-10. Time: 1:00PM 2:00PM Cost: $2 Ages: 2-5 Registration REQUIRED through Community Pass Contact shelly.denton@townofsmyrna.org for more information. January 16 th, 23 rd, and 30 th Public Program Critter Encounter Meet the SOAC animals and enjoy interactive, nature-based activities on Wednesdays! Time: 4:30PM - 5:30PM No Cost Ages: All Ages Registration suggested through Community Pass Contact miranda.pewitt@townofsmyrna.org for more information. January 19 th Public Program Smyrna Strokes Adult s Night Join us at the Train Depot to paint a snowy night landscape with a step-by-step instruction. All supplies will be provided. Location: Smyrna Train Depot, 98 Front Street Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM Cost: $10 Ages: 14+ Registration REQUIRED on Community Pass. Contact brooke.driver@townofsmyrna.org for more information.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE January 20 th Public Program Campfire and Total Lunar Eclipse Join the SOAC staff around the campfire for a chance to view the blood moon total lunar eclipse as well as enjoy yummy s mores! The partial eclipse will start at 9:30 and the total eclipse runs from 10:40 to 11:40. Be sure to dress warmly! Location: Sharp Springs Natural Area, 1000 Espey Drive Fire pit located behind the Green Building. Time: 9:00PM 11:45PM Cost: $2 Ages: All Ages Registration suggested through Community Pass Food is first come, first serve. EVENT IS CANCELLED IF IT RAINS January 21 st Public Program Martin Luther King Jr. SOAC will be open from 10:00am 4:00pm with climbing, programs and activities for your holiday out of school. Registration suggested through Community Pass Time: 10:00AM - 4:00PM Cost: SOAC admission Ages: All Ages Contact courtney.morgan@townofsmyrna.org for more information January 22 nd Homeschool PE Capture the Flag Work together as a team and prove yourself sneaky enough to infiltrate your opposing team s base and capture their flag. Time: 10:00AM - 11:00AM Cost: $2 Ages: 5- Registration REQUIRED through Community Pass Contact michelle.nicholson@townofsmyrna.org for more information. January 22 nd Preschool Hello Moon Come learn about the moon and how it can change over time. Location: Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center Time: 1:00PM 2:00PM Cost: $2 Ages: 2-5 Registration REQUIRED through Community Pass January 25 th Family Fun Night Luau! Join us at the SOAC to get out of the winter blues! We will play luau games, make summer crafts, and have an animal show. Time: 5:00PM - 8:00PM Cost: $2 per child/ parents free Ages: All Ages Registration suggested on Community Pass. Contact brooke.driver@townofsmyrna.org for more information. January 26 th Public Program Smyrna Strokes Kid s Night Come to the SOAC to paint a penguin with a step-by-step lesson! All supplies will be provided. Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM Cost: $10 Ages: 5-18 Registration REQUIRED on Community Pass. Contact brooke.driver@townofsmyrna.org for more information. January 29 th & 30 th Homeschool Chinese New Year Let s prepare for Chinese New Year with activities, crafts, and lessons about this ancient holiday. Time: 9:00AM - 12:00PM Cost: $5 Ages: 5- Registration REQUIRED through Community Pass January 29 th Preschool Chinese New Year In preparation of the upcoming Chinese New Year join us in learning all about the holiday. We ll learn about the different animal zodiac signs and enjoy themed crafts Time: 1:00PM 2:00PM Cost: $2 Ages: 2-5 Registration REQUIRED through Community Pass Contact michelle.nicholson@townofsmyrna.org for more information.