The town of Chapel Hill will host a "Grand Re-Opening Ceremony" for the Oakwood Park play area at 10 a.m., Saturday.
Mayor Mark Kleinschmidt will be on hand to dedicate the park, along with Parks and Recreation Commission member Betsey Anderson, a resident of the neighborhood and an advocate for the park's redevelopment.
There's still time to sign up for Fleet Feet's popular Pumpkin Run, but registration closes soon — at 11:59 p.m. Thursday.
This fall family classic, proceeds from which benefit the local YMCA, features a 4K trail run on the "Pumpkin Loop" through Carolina North Forest. It starts at 5 p.m. Saturday near the CNF's entrance.
Awards go to top finishers, as well as to those wearing the best costumes.
The run costs $25 per entrant. Space is limited and proceeds benefit the Chapel Hill-Carrboro YMCA's We Build People Campaign.
See http://www.fleetfeetcarrboro.com/racing/premier-events/pumpkin-run for details or to register.
The Walltown Park Recreation Center a "community day" this Saturday -- its first since the facility has been renovated.
The event is free, open to the public and will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Walltown Center, located at 1308 West Club Blvd.
The event will feature food, games, and entertainment for the entire family. The Mt. Olive Dancers, Fierce Eclipse All-star Cheerleading Dancers, Walltown Wildcat Cheerleaders, Walltown Baton Twirlers and various step teams will be among the many performances at the event.
For more details contact Pam Sellars at 560-4296, ext. 27421.
The Homestead Aquatic Center will open at 1 p.m. today (Saturday, Aug. 27) after a morning closure due to a power failure. The power failure was caused by downed power line during the high winds. The power issue has since been resolved, and the facility is operational.
Town of Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation staff are prepared to reopen the facility and resume its normal schedule. For pool schedules, visit http://www.townofchapelhill.org/index.aspx?page=1123
Durham’s outdoor pools will officially close for the season on Sunday.
Residents can still enjoy recreational swim and water activities at Durham’s Edison Johnson Aquatic Center at 500 West Murray Avenue.
Campus Hills Pool at 2000 South Alston Avenue is scheduled to re-open in September.
For a full list of swim activities and events visit www.DPRPlayMore.org or call Edison Johnson Aquatics Center at 560-4265 or Campus Hills Pool at 560-4444.
Those who've peppered Durham Recreation about using the track at Durham County Memorial Stadium now have what they've been asking for — at least for a while. Citizens of Durham can utilize the track between the hours of noon and 2:30 p.m. on Thursdays through Aug. 15.
The Walmart Bass Fishing League is headed to Jordan Lake on Saturday morning for the second of five stops in the Piedmont Division. As many as 400 boaters and co-anglers will be competing for top awards of up to $8,000 and $3,000, respectively.
“Jordan is a good lake with lots of fish,” said Chevy pro Bryan Thrift. “There is a little bit of color in the lake and I don’t think the spawn should impact the fishing. I would stay shallow and throw a jig with a spinnerbait.”
Takeoff and weigh-in will be at New Hope Overlook on W.H. Jones Road in Fuquay Varina. Takeoff is scheduled for 7 a.m. while weigh-in will begin at 3 p.m. Takeoffs and weigh-ins are free and open to the public.
Bass Fishing League competition is a 24-division circuit devoted to weekend anglers offering bigger prizes to those who qualify for the regional championships and those who make it to one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the BFL All-American presented by Chevy. Top winners in the BFL can move up to the EverStart Series or even the Walmart FLW Tour.
For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow FLW Outdoors on Facebook at Facebook.com/FLWFishingand on Twitter at Twitter.com/FLWOutdoors.
A grand opening ceremony for Orange County's new Fairview Park is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at the park, located at 195 Torain St. in Hillsborough.
Activities for the afternoon include a tennis clinic, horseshoes, basketball and volleyball. Some remarks from county officials will also be made. Refreshments will be served.
Amenities at Fairview include: a lighted baseball/softball field, lighted basketball courts, hiking trails, horseshoe pits, picnic shelter, playground, lighted tennis courts, volleyball court and a lighted, one-quarter mile walking track. The tennis courts will be the first public courts in northern Orange County outside of a school campus.
A master plan map of the park can be viewed on the main Orange County website, www.co.orange.nc.us . Look under “What’s New” for the Fairview Park Site Plan.
Board of Orange County Commissioners’ Chair Bernadette Pelissier and Board Member Barry Jacobs will speak at Saturday's ceremony, as will Fairview Community Watch representative Brian Lowen.
Funding for this park comes from a 2001 Parks and Open Space Bond, a North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund grant, Town of Hillsborough sidewalk funding and Orange County Payment–in-lieu funding. St. Matthews Episcopal Church also provided funding assistance.
The Chapel Hill Town Council formally accepted a $623,000 grant Tuesday from Orange County.
The grant will allow Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation Town to convert a turf softball field at Cedar Falls Park to a synthetic surface athletic field suitable for multi-purpose use.
Adoption of Tuesday’s resolution also authorizes the town manager to apply for a $500,000 Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) grant, which would provide the required local match for the Orange County grant along with additional funds for the project.
The project will include demolition of the existing Cedar Falls Park No. 1 softball field and the installation of a synthetic turf field in place of the grass.
Renovation is planned for a portion of the parking lot, new fences, new site furnishings, Americans with Disabilities Act improvements and lights.
The Hillsborough Police Department is now signing up participants for its 2010 Basketball Camp.
The camp for youths ages 10 to 18 years old will be 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., July 26-30, in the gymnasium at C.W. Stanford Middle School, 308 Orange High School Road in Hillsborough.
A registration fee of $5 will go toward a pizza party on the last day of camp.
To sign up, visit the Community Policing Substation, 501 Rainey Ave., to fill out the necessary paperwork. The camp will be limited to 60 participants.
For more information, contact Cpl. Tereasa King at 732-2441, ext. 26.
