Run at the Rock
Saturday, December 5th, 9:00am-finish. Join us for this popular trail race with challenging 7 and 14 mile course options. The course route will be identical to last year’s: a 7 mile loop complete with rocks, mud, short rolling hills, waterfall, etc. The race is followed by hot food that’s been voted the best post-race food of any NC race.
The race can be tackled by everyone from first-timers to some of the best trail runners in the state; everyone at the event goes out of their way to make sure all runners have a great experience.
Registration fees vary by race distance and the date by which you register (starting at $40 for the 7-miler if you register by 11/15/2015). For complete registration price details and all other event info please visit http://runattherock.com/.
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Celebrate Cedarock! 40th Anniversary Celebration & Ghosts in the Park
Cedarock Park celebrated its 40th anniversary on October 17th with old-timey farm games, Halloween candy, hayrides, face painting, and Open Farm tours. The event was a great success, drawing more than 500 attendees to enjoy the beautiful fall weather and outdoor family fun.
Celebrate Cedarock! was followed by Ghosts in the Park, a story-telling event held under the stars around the bonfire. With breaks for roasting marshmallows and enjoying hot cider, this event also drew a large crowd to wrap up the Foxfire in Cedarock Park series for the year.
If you enjoyed the festival, be sure to join us for our regular Open Farm days, featuring tours of the Garrett farm house and demonstrations of life in the late 1800s- all in full period dress. The next Open Farm days are Saturday, 11/7 and 11/21 from 11:00am-3:00pm. The last Open Farm day of the season will take place on Saturday, 12/5 and feature a special Christmas theme!
With the leaves changing color, the park's a beautiful place to visit for a walk or a hike! Remember, we switch to our winter closing time of 6:00pm in November.
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(Top) A family tries out the ball and bottle toss. (Left) The milk can toss. ACRPD Director Brian Baker keeps softballs ready for the next throw. (Middle Right) Special Populations Coordinator Steve Glahn led kids in Pin the Tail on the Donkey. (Bottom Right) Park storytelling around the bonfire.
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Alamance Parks Recycles!
Alamance Parks has new recycling containers. We encourage visitors to toss recyclables into these blue recycling bins. The blue bins are currently available at Cedarock Park, Shallow Ford Natural Area, Great Bend Park at Historic Glencoe, and Saxapahaw. They are placed next to the regular trash cans.
Only recyclables should go into the blue containers. Thanks for helping us keep our parks clean and green!
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Athletics Update
Youth basketball sign-ups just wrapped up and practices will start the week of November 9th. For questions please contact Dan Moravec at (336) 570-6761.
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Trailathlon
Saturday, November 7th, 8:30am-finish, Saxapahaw. Register online at www.thehaw.org. Join the Haw River Trail and the community of Saxapahaw for the 2nd Annual Trailathlon, the Haw River Trail's Fall fundraiser. The event brings together families and athletes of all abilities and skill levels to enjoy the natural recreation opportunities of the Haw River corridor.
This multi-sport adventure race starts with a 2-mile round trip paddle on Saxapahaw Lake, followed by a 7-mile rolling countryside bike ride, and finishes with a hilly 5K trail run. The race is untimed and is intended to draw appreciation for the Haw River Trail, the Haw River, and surrounding communities. Limited to 75 participants.
Adult registration: $35
Youth registration (12 & under): $15
Walk-up/day of registration (subject to availability): $50
Join the 5280 Club and receive 2 free registrations!
Special pre-race activities begin at 8:30am and include on-site bike maintenance by Performance Bike and a pre-race yoga session provided by instructors from The Bridge at Rivermill. All registrations come with an event Tshirt, and adult registration comes with a $10 voucher for post-race food and drink at the Eddy. All proceeds support the Haw River Trail's new Saxapahaw Island Park. Full details available at www.thehaw.org. For more information please call (336) 229 2380.
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Haw River Hustle
Sunday, November 8th, Glencoe Mill Village. It's not too late to sign up for the Haw River Hustle 5k Trail Run/Walk at Glencoe Village!
Burlington Recreation & Parks and the Haw River Trail are hosting this 5K benefit for the HRT, which starts on black top and quickly transitions to dirt, single track trail with views of the Haw River.
Prizes for winners in different age groups. For more information or to register please visit the Haw River Hustle Website. For details about the Haw River Trail please visit the HRT website at www.thehaw.org.
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Fall Tournament
Special Olympics is currently golfing, bowling, bocce balling, swimming, and riding horses. We are gearing up for the Fall Tournament in High Point, November 6th-8th, where we will be taking athletes from the golf and bocce teams. Our athletes will be competing against athletes from all over the state during this three day tournament including qualification rounds and gold medal competitions. We are looking forward to a great weekend!
If you are considering giving to United Way of Alamance County please consider designating the gift for use by Special Olympics! For questions or more information about Special Olympics Alamance County, please call Steve Glahn 336-570-6760.
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SOAC Bocce Team
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VIP's at the Fair!
VIP’s enjoyed an outing to the State Fair in Raleigh this past week as well as bowling and a great lunch on November 3rd at Buffaloe Lanes in Mebane.
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Pleasant Grove's November Programs & New Bocce Court
PG has some great programs and events coming up. Please click here to view the PDF version of the full calendar. Some highlights:
- Holiday Market Trip: Friday, November 6th, 9am-2pm, $7 admission
- Fruitcake Factory Trip: Tuesday, November 17th, 9am-2pm
- Family Movie & Games Nights on Thursdays
- Open Art/Craft Sessions on Mondays
PG has also finished installing brand new bocce courts for the public to enjoy. For more information about PG programs please call (336) 270-5124 or visit our website.
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