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Fall 2009 Adult Programs Catalog
Fall 2009 Youth Programs Catalog
2009 Special Events Flyer
Out of School Time Parent Handbook
Parks & Natural Areas Map
Bikeways and Trails Map
Fiscal Year 2009 Annual Report


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Santa's Stocking Old Fashioned Craft Bazaar
Holidaze Craze
Float-A-Rama
Friday Family Movie Nights in the Pool


Santa’s Stocking Old Fashioned Craft Bazaar at Kempsville Recreation Center
Bundle up for fresh outdoor holiday fun with the 4th Annual Holidaze Craze!
All City Libraries, Recreation Centers and Aquarium Will Close at 5 p.m.
Providence Park Ribbon Cutting and Harry B. Davis Plaque Dedication Canceled
AARP Driver Safety Program Offered at Princess Anne Recreation Center
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Parks & Recreation

Welcome to Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation...Experience the Fun!

Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation offers a diverse selection of family-friendly places to go and things to do. This includes our parks, waterways, community recreation centers and programs, municipal golf courses, tennis center and more! Explore our offerings through the links to the left.

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	Join Us for the 4th Annual Holidaze Craze! Saturday, December 5 from 1-3pm at Bayville Farms Park Your family will enjoy holiday-themed outdoor activities including a fun run, scavenger hunt, carnival games, face painting, fun inflatables and a visit from Santa. Hot cocoa and other concessions will be available to keep you warm no matter what the temperature is outside!

	Winter Break Camps Offered at Rec Centers: Dec 23 & Dec 28-30 While schools are closed for Winter Break, have your child spend the day with us at one of our Rec Centers. Our programs provide safe, affordable peace-of-mind for parents, with fun, constructive activities for kids! To register your child, stop by any recreation center. More information

	Shop Away at Santa's Stocking Old-Fashioned Craft Bazaar 120 vendors selling budget-friendly holiday gifts, including knitted crafts, soaps and lotions, jewelry, decorative household items, and more will come together at Kempsville Recreation Center on Saturday and Sunday, November 21-22. Saturday hours: 9-5 and Sunday hours: 11-5. Get a jump start on your holiday shopping!

	Save 10% and Get Back to Recreation! Need a little incentive to get back to recreation? Through November 30, 2009, Virginia Beach adults and seniors can obtain a 12-month recreation center membership for 10% off the regular price. Enjoy the gymnasiums, weight rooms and swimming pools at any of our six recreation centers for one low price! Get the details!

	Need an Extra Push into Fitness? Try Our Personal Training Our nationally certified trainers will design an individualized fitness program to help you get motivated and achieve your personal goals. Our programs include personal coaching and one-on-one instruction throughout the workout. We also offer partner sessions if you prefer to work out with a friend. View rates or request training.