Posts Tagged ‘RECREATION’
Solar heater coming to Monterey pool
The Highland County Recreation Commission has been working on a project at the pool in Monterey this fall that promises to bring an even more enjoyable swimming experience to county residents in 2013.
Read MoreGreenbrier River Trail makes Hall of Fame
What does the recent award for the Greenbrier River Trail mean for area tourism?
Read MoreHighland County pool opens June 10
Recreation Director Kenny Hiner talks about the pool hours of operation and highlights other recreation activities on the summer schedule.
Read MoreHighland County Recreation Summer Programs Off To A Good Start
Highland County’s Recreation Director Kenny Hiner is bringing new recreation opportunities to county residents this summer.
Read MoreLongdale Celebrates 70 Years This Saturday
Built in the late ’30s and early ’40s for the African American community in response to the construction of the white only Douthat State Park. Originally called Green Pastures, it was integrated in the 1950’s and renamed to reflect the community in which it resides.
Read MoreStudents Create Play Based on Pocahontas County Stories
A handful of students at Pocahontas County High School have been gathering stories from around the community. These stories are being incorporated into an original play to be staged at the Opera House this Friday during the Marlinton Women’s Club’s evening with the Arts.
Read MoreKenny Hiner Is The New Highland Recreation Commission Director
Hiner’s excited to take on the challenge of meeting the recreational expectations of his fellow Highland County residents.
Read MoreHighland County Recreation Commission Looking For New Director
They’ve advertised and received several applications for a new Director following the resignation of former Director Lele Shumate. But possible state budget cuts raise the question of whether or not the Supervisors will be able to keep the Directors salary in next years county budget.
Read MoreAcrobatics Coming To Two Pocahontas County Schools
Emily Newton, an Americorps Vista volunteer with the Pocahontas County Parks and Rec dept, is bringing her love of physical theater to Green Bank Middle school and Marlinton Elementary school.
Read MoreAllegheny Recreation Center In Marlinton Expands To The Outdoors
The center, just opened last year, hopes to offer outdoor space for festivals, concerts and other community activities this summer
Read MoreHighland Co Recreation Commission Will Hire Director
The Highland Board of Supervisors gives it’s blessing to hire a Director during a joint meeting with the Recreation Commission
Read MoreBath Parks and Rec Board Complaints
Challenges abound in organizing youth
sports in Bath County. Bath County Recreation Director Responds to Complaints
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