Friday, June 12, 2009

Join the Green Ridge e-mail list TODAY!

Hurry up and join our Green Ridge mailing list this weekend. Early next week you'll get a comprehensive look at membership rates, construction photos and much more. This will be your first in a series of monthly updates on the center before it opens January 1st. Join our Email List Here Find out more about Green Ridge Recreation Center

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Green Ridge rates to be released within a week

Rates have nearly been finalized for membership and daily admission to Roanoke County's Green Ridge Recreation Center. If you'd like to be one of the first to know about them, sign up for our monthly Green Ridge e-updates. You'll receive an early next week with a complete list of rates, pictures of the construction site and much more information! Sign Up for Green Ridge Updates Find out more about Green Ridge Recreation Center

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Hanging Rock Greenway Temporary Closing

A segment of Hanging Rock Greenway will be closed Friday June 12th for water/swewer line installation. The segment between the intersection with Kessler Mill Road at Route 311 and the Roanoke Coutny Fire Training Center will be closed temporarily. Contact 387-6078 ext. 503 with questions.

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Learn how to use a GPS device for GeoCaching!

We're offering an exciting new class Saturday July 11th, where your family can learn to Geo-Cache! Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers with GPS (Global Positioning System) devices. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share your experiences online. This course will teach you how to use a GPS device, let you participate in a positioning exercise at a park, and teach you where and how to get involved in caches near you! You’ll also learn how to use your GPS unit to mark a path and find your way back. You may bring your own GPS unit. Course fee is per family with unlimited members. Only one family member must sign up. Register Online Here

Monday, June 8, 2009

Yoga Retreat June 28th

Treat yourself to a day that can impact the rest of your life. Debbie Stevens will teach you about your body type or dosha and help you design a yoga style to fit your life style and meet your specific body needs. This practice will bring you back to health and well being. Health Supportive Chef Laura Pole will teach you how to nourish yourself based on the teachings of Ayurveda. You will learn the 8 basic principles of health supportive food selection and preparation and link them to Ayurvedic principles as you learn how to fold this type of eating into your everyday life. You will also learn how to build flavor in your food by incorporating the 6 basic tastes. Finally, you will have the opportunity to put the Ayurvedic Principles of Eating Awareness into practice by enjoying a delicious and balanced meal. Register Online Here