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Showing posts with label Westminster Rec Parks. Show all posts
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Saturday, June 04, 2016

Welcome to the annual Art in the Park on the beautiful grounds of Westminster City Hall


Sat. June 4, 2016 Welcome to wonderful weather and great folks at the annual Art in the Park on the beautiful grounds of Westminster City Hall
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Saturday, July 05, 2014

Westminster celebrates National Recreation and Parks Month

Westminster celebrates National Recreation and Parks Month

By Ericka Dixon Times Correspondent July 1, 2014 http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/local/cct-westminster-celebrates-national-recreation-and-parks-month-20140701,0,3158641.story

Come join the City of Westminster for a month outside during
July to celebrate National Recreation and Parks Month.

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Planning months in advance, the committee that organizes the
event looks at current trends and considers community feedback to organize the
month-long event’s activities, according to Kristie Turgeon, administrative
coordinator for the City of Westminster Recreation and Parks.

“We want people to use our parks and experience the programs
we have to see what we bring to the community,” said Turgeon.

Events held throughout July… http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/local/cct-westminster-celebrates-national-recreation-and-parks-month-20140701,0,3158641.story

History Westminster Recreation, Westminster Rec Parks,
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Westminster celebrates National Recreation and Parks Month

Westminster celebrates National Recreation and Parks Month

By Ericka Dixon Times Correspondent July 1, 2014 http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/local/cct-westminster-celebrates-national-recreation-and-parks-month-20140701,0,3158641.story

Come join the City of Westminster for a month outside during
July to celebrate National Recreation and Parks Month.

[…]

Planning months in advance, the committee that organizes the
event looks at current trends and considers community feedback to organize the
month-long event’s activities, according to Kristie Turgeon, administrative
coordinator for the City of Westminster Recreation and Parks.

“We want people to use our parks and experience the programs
we have to see what we bring to the community,” said Turgeon.

Events held throughout July… http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/local/cct-westminster-celebrates-national-recreation-and-parks-month-20140701,0,3158641.story

History Westminster Recreation, Westminster Rec Parks,
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Friday, May 20, 2011

Westminster Patch: Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice at the Daddy-Daughter Dance

Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice at the Daddy-Daughter Dance

More than 125 best-dressed little girls escorted their favorite man to a special night of dinner and dancing Wednesday night.
By Lisa Merkey | Email the author | May 19, 2011 http://westminster.patch.com/articles/sugar-and-spice-and-everything-nice-at-the-daddy-daughter-dance?ncid=M255#photo-6137152
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Pink and Purple  princess balloons and tiaras adorned every table in the Martin's of Westminster ballroom during the 18th annual daddy/daughter dance.  Little girls, dressed in lace and ruffles, tiresly pulled thier dads out on the dance floor song after song.
"This is always a special and holsum night for dads to share with their daughters- a true family event," said Director of Parks and Recreation Ron Schroers...  http://westminster.patch.com/articles/sugar-and-spice-and-everything-nice-at-the-daddy-daughter-dance?ncid=M255#photo-6137152


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Saturday, April 30, 2011

May and June 2011 Westminster Maryland Recreation and Parks events

May and June 2011 Westminster Maryland Recreation and Parks events

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Child Car Seat Safety Check
The Carroll County Health Department holds a FREE child car seat check from 2-4p.m. on May 3 at the Westminster Family Fitness Center (11 Longwell Ave). Other seat check dates are 7/6, 8/4, 9/1 & 10/5 (10am-noon).  For an appointment, call Maggie at 410-876-4448.

Flower and Jazz Festival
Event takes place in Historic Downtown Westminster on May 7th, 10am-4pm and is designed for a leisurely day of fun and jazz. Delicious food and great entertainment will be offered. Local nurseries set up beautiful displays of unusual plants and shrubs. There are also over 100 craft vendors displaying a wide variety of unique items. This event is open to the public. Moms...don't forget to visit the information table for your free gift. Admission and parking are FREE! NO PETS PLEASE. A vendor form is required. Call 410-848-4883 for more information or click link below for vendor form.
                                                                                               
Flower and Jazz Fun Run
The fun run is held at the Wakefield Valley Community Trail (Tahoma Farm Rd) on May 7th. There will be a 200 yard dash for children ages 6 and under starting at 9am. The one mile fun run starts 9:15am for ages 7 and up. The timed 5K will begin at 9:30am. A $20 donation is requested ($5 discount when registering 2 or more participants)
Proceeds Benefit the Carroll County Youth Services Bureau and the Westminster Family Fitness Center Group Fitness Program.  Call 410-751-5501
                                                                                                                             
Tumblekicks "Just Me" and
"Caretaker and Me"
Just Me is designed for children ages 2-5 years-old. This blended class has been very successful. Each child has the opportunity to socialize and exercise without a caretaker. During class a variety of props (i.e. parachute, hula hoops, bean bags, etc.) and music will be used to explore movement. In addition, children will be introduced to basic tumbling and pre-sports skills.

Caretaker and Me is designed for children ages 15 months-2 1/2 years-old. This class is with a caretaker. All children must be walking. Props are also included (i.e. parachute, hula hoops, bean bags, etc.) and music will be used to work on all areas of development. There will be free play and structured activities. Contact Shareen Scibek for more information, 410-374-0180.

Mother/Son Date            
The Mother/Son Dates will be held on May 11th and October 5th and are hosted at Martin's Westminster from 6:30 to 9pm. (PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE) Tickets are $60 per couple. Boys must be in Kindergarten through Eighth grades. The evening includes dinner, dancing, games, door prizes and a 5X7 photo of the couple, parting gifts, and much more! TICKETS MUST BE PREPAID. A COUPLE IS CONSIDERED ONE ADULT AND ONE CHILD. NO EXCEPTIONS! This is to ensure accurate head counts of adults and children meals and parting gifts. Tickets are limited. Call 410-848-9161 or 410-857-9072 for more information.

Daddy/Daughter Date    
The Daddy/Daughter Dates will be held on May 18th and October 12th.  This event includes dinner, dancing, games, door prizes, and a photo of the couple as well as parting gifts. It is hosted at Martin's from 6:30-9pm. (PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE) Tickets are $60 per couple. Girls must be in Kindergarten through Eighth grades. TICKETS MUST BE PREPAID. A COUPLE IS CONSIDERED ONE ADULT AND ONE CHILD. NO EXCEPTIONS! This is to ensure accurate head counts of adults' and childrens' meals and parting gifts. Tickets are limited. Call 410-857-9072 or 410-848-9161 for more information.
More photos here! (Updated 6/8/10)

Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
The Parade is held on May 30th and starts at 10am on Pennsylvania Avenue and ends on Church Street at the Westminster Cemetery. A memorial service will begin at 11am in the cemetery. For more information contact Daniel Bohn at 410-259-8285.
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Art in the Park
Held on June 4th from 10am to 4pm on the City Hall Grounds (1838 Emerald Hill Lane) rain or shine. This is a festival of visual and performing arts featuring dozens of the region's most talented painters, photographers, and fine craft artists. Continuous live music and free kids crafts. FREE admission and parking. NO PETS! For more information call 410-848-7272.
       
Summer Day Camp
Westminster City Recreation's Summer Day camp takes place for 10 consecutive weeks. It is designed for children to participate in a full day program interacting with one another. Campers participate in games, sports, crafts, field trips, swimming, and a variety of other activities. This is a great way for your children to spend the summer enjoying structured, safe, and fun activities. See our complete listing here.

Tot Camp - Now Offering 8 Weeks! 
Tot Camp is held in the Community Building located at the Westminster Municipal Pool (325 Royer Rd.) and is designed for children ages 3-5 years, who must be potty trained. Group settings like crafts, circle games and socializing with other children are key elements. Mini field trips and swimming will also be scheduled throughout the summer. Call 410-848-9161 for more information.

3 on 3 Basketball 
Starts June 20th with five weeks of fundamentals and drills and five weeks of games. The league is for boys and girls ages 5-9 and 10-13. Fundamentals and games will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-8pm at Jaycee Park. 

Corbit's Charge Civil War Event - Anniversary Commemoration
Saturday June 25th and Sunday June 26th - FREE Admission
Activities include: Tour Civil War Living History Encampment, Ceremony at Corbit’s Charge Monument, Guided Tours of Battle Site, Several Civil War Era Musical Concerts, Period Artisans Performing Their Craft, Visit with Abraham Lincoln, Period Children Events & Games and View the Daily lives of Soldiers and Civilians of 1863. For more information www.pccwrt.org.

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Saturday, December 06, 2003

20031200 Westminster City Recreation Office: New Programs Since 1994



Westminster City Recreation Office: New Programs Since 1994

Photo caption: Westminster Recreation and Parks’ Ron Schroers

Westminster City Recreation

July 1994 – December 2003

Westminster City Recreation Office New Programs Since 1994


1. Westminster Family Center

2. Westminster Skate Park

3. Creation of full day Summer Camps

4. Creation of Dutterer’s Family Park

5. Upgrade 3 city parks

6. Creation of Mother Son Dances

7. Creation of Tea Parties and Fashion shows

8. Fallfest to new levels (midnight madness shopping, more money for nonprofits)

9. Flower and Jazz to new levels

10. Creation of Lock – Ins and all night parties for teens

11. Creation of Youth Leadership Carroll

12. Creation of Year Program Guide

13. Creation of Month of Sundays

14. Creation of Movie Nights

15. Summer Slam Car Show

16. 5k Walk Run

Activities office currently operates

1. Family Center

2. Skate Park

3. City Pool

4. Swim Team

5. Fallfest

6. Flower and Jazz Festival

7. Daddy Daughter Date

8. Swim Lessons

9. Music on Main Street

10. Outdoor Movie Nights

11. 3 on 3 Summer Basketball League

12. Summer Day Camp

13. Summer Tot Camp

14. Month of Sunday Concerts

15. Mother Son Dance

16. Veterans Day Service

17. Holiday Sports Camp

18. Mother Daughter Tea

19. Holiday Workshop

20. Holiday Luncheon

21. Retirement Parties

22. Annual Tree Lighting

23. Easter Egg Hunts

24. Annual Store Front Decorating (Mayors Cup)

Partnerships For Events and Activities

Human Service Programs Inc

Kiwanis Clubs of Westminster

Carroll County Recreation and Parks

Optimist Football & Cheering

Westminster Jaycees

Girls Jaycee Softball

Circle of Friends

Red Cross Blood Drives

Christian Home School Group

Konigsberg Tennis Tournament

Carroll County Tennis Association

Corbit’s Charge

Carroll County Health Department

Eric Byrd Day

Carroll County Arts Council

Carroll County Farm Museum

Heroin Action Coalition of Carroll County

Mrs. Maryland

Women’s Club of Westminster

The Arc of Carroll County

Greens Homeowners Association

Holiday House Tour

Junction Inc

Aging Grace

Cystic Fibrosis

West End Place

Four Square New Life Church

New Hope Fellowship

Core Service Agency

Westminster Speed and Sound

Mental Health Fair

Stand For Children

Carroll County Public Schools

Change Inc

St. Johns Catholic Church

Westminster Area Lacrosse

Charles Street Community

Timber Ridge Summer Playgroup

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce

Bands For Benefit

East Middle School

Carroll Hospice

Carroll County Public Library

The Rotary Club of Bonds Meadow

Downtown Promotions Committee

Carroll County Youth Service Bureau

Family and Children’s Services

Pray in the Park

Sunday in the Park

Estonian Partnership

Relay of Life

City Police Department

Recreation Office Accomplishment

Attorney Generals Award

Heath Department Award

Best Park Playground

Best Community Festival

Outstanding Recreation Professional Maryland Recreation and Parks

Silvia Canon Humanitarian Award

Creation of the first camp medical program

State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

The Recreation Office Has Represented The City Of Westminster In The Following

Skate Park Development: Manchester, Hampstead, Mt. Airy, Taneytown, Sykesville, Annapolis, Dallastown, Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County,

Armory Development: Caroline County and City of Frederick

Maryland Municipal League: Speaking at annual convention, Treasure (Recreation and Parks Branch)

Maryland Recreation and Parks Association: State Convention, Strategic Planning

Community College of Baltimore: Chairman, Recreation, Parks and Tourism Advisory committee, Guest Speaker

Other Related Office Duties

Supervise 22 year round staff

Supervise 34 part time summer staff

Furnish capital and operating budgets

Manage over $1,000,000,00 operating and capital budget

Supervise 10 parks

Supervise 5 tot lots

Parks Board

Support Estonian Partnership Fundraising

Hiring and firring

Supervise rentals of Community Building, parks and pavilions

Manage Web Site

Marketing of Programs and Events

Prepare daily deposits

Future Plans

Already added to dates at Martins for additional dances.

More involvement with other communities in Westminster.

Over see all activities that are happing in Westminster.

Develop additional events on Main Street and Pennsylvania Ave.

Continue involvement with existing communities because of change in board members.

Continue to develop Open Space for the growing sports programs in Westminster.

Continue to monitor the value of each program and event offered to the public.

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Monday, September 29, 2003

20030928 Longwell Family Center during Fallfest

Longwell Family Center during Fallfest

Westminster, Carroll County, Maryland

City of Westminster Old Armory Building - Longwell Family Center. Pictured here during Westminster Fallfest September 28, 2003 by Kevin Dayhoff

Fallfest

Westminster City Recreation and Parks

Daily Photoblog

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Thursday, May 20, 1999

19990519 Skateboard Park by Kevin Griffis, Carroll County Times Staff Writer

19990519 Skateboard Park by Kevin Griffis, Carroll County Times Staff Writer

First published in the Carroll County Times Wednesday, May 19, 1999

Skateboard park rolling strong

By KEVIN GRIFFIS, Carroll County Times Staff Writer

By all accounts, Westminster's new skate park has been an overwhelming success, but city officials say they aren't surprised with the demand for the facility.

Skaters are roundly happy with the park, but many want to see its street course expanded.

``The skate park has been received extremely well; we're overly pleased,'' said Ronald J. Schroers, supervisor of Westminster's recreation office.

The park has already sold 40 season passes, good April through October, at $40 a pop and there's been no shortage of daily users who have to pay for a $5 one-day pass, Schroers said.

Westminster Mayor Kenneth A. Yowan joked that the city should franchise the parks.

``Every time I talked with a group of youngsters, whether it was a scout group, a church group or whatever, the subject of a skate park seemed to come up,'' Yowan said.

``Skateboarding is popular and it's not going away. Now youngsters have a place to go and skate without being hassled, a place where they also have to wear the proper safety attire.''

But don't expect to see the 56-year-old mayor on the halfpipe anytime soon.

``I tried it once, 10 or 20 years ago, for about five seconds, and managed somehow to get off without breaking my neck,'' Yowan joked.

Although it's only been open since Friday, some of the problems people predicted the park would have - fights and skaters using loud, abusive language - have not materialized, and Schroers said he doesn't think they will. Even though the skaters often have to wait quite a
while for their turn on the equipment, Schroers said there appears to be an understanding among the park's users.

``There's such camaraderie out there,'' he said. ``These kids have a code of ethics. Yes, they all have to wait, but they're working this thing together.''

Westminster Police Capt. Randy Barnes confirmed Schroers assessment. He said the department has been making patrol checks on the facility and no problems have been reported.

Westminster police headquarters is located less than a block away from the park, on Locust Street.

Early Tuesday afternoon there were already 10 skaters riding the park's halfpipe and small street course. The street course is made up of two mini-ramps and a short, flat obstacle skaters can jump and grind the bottom side of their boards on.

Jesse Peltzer, 17, was one of the best on the course. On one of the two small ramps, he could flip the skateboard underneath him while he turned in the air and find the board with his feet to stop the spin and ride back down the ramp in the opposite direction.

``Yeah, it's pretty rad,'' Peltzer said about the skate park.

It gets a little crowded at times with ``little kids'' just learning how to skate, Peltzer said, but on Tuesday everyone waited politely for their turn.

Michael Cassell, 15, who arrived at the park with Peltzer, said he believes one of the ideas of the people who built the park was to keep people from skating on the streets, but there really isn't enough equipment on the street course to keep everyone off the streets.

To that end, Schroers said there is room at the park to add some equipment, and the street department can make up some ``commercial grade'' obstacles, like grindrails, for the kids to use.

If the interest warrants it, the park can also expand its fenced-in borders, he said.

Yowan said that probably won't happen this year, but the city will monitor activity at the park and, as with any recreational area, decide if the facility should be expanded.

Schroers said the fees have offset the cost of keeping a monitor at the park and said he's already improved the park to keep up with requests from skaters. He added a portable toilet, and on Tuesday he said he was going to have a soda machine installed.

Schroers also issues free passes to parents when their children buy a season ticket.

``I want to keep the parents involved so they can help monitor the park,'' Schroers said.

Right now, he has staffed the skate park with a full-time attendant, but he said during the summer, the facility will be staffed part-time and the attendant will split his time between the city playground and the skate park.

There have been a few injuries, Schroers said, but nothing much different than can be found at any other city recreational facility.

The park is insured by the city's insurance company, LEGIT.

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