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Learn To Share
How many times have you learned about something happening in your program, department, or community and thought to yourself, “Wow, I wish someone would have talked to me before they made that choice”?
Join The Fight
On March 29, 1966, at Toronto’s famed Maple Leaf Gardens, boxer Muhammad Ali beat George Chuvalo, whom a “panel of acclaimed boxing historians and experts unanimously named . . . the single toughest fighter ever to have lived in the entire history of the sport of boxing,” according to sportswriter Lou Eisen.1
Do More Than Scratch The Surface
It’s the middle of a cold, nasty winter, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a significant upswing in the number of children coming down with colds, the flu, and different viruses.
A Glowing Holiday
Joe heard the howling winter winds down the alley as ice pelted the glass pane on his back door. He was plenty warm beneath his blankets, and his efficiency apartment was well-heated by the little gas stove in the corner.
When Science Meets Art
There’s no doubt that many graffiti artists are talented and capable of creating amazing art when it is done with permission in approved areas; however, graffiti “art” becomes vandalism when done without permission in places it doesn’t belong.
Mixing Business With Pleasure
In 2012, the city of Alpharetta, Ga., embarked on a journey that will transform the city for generations. The wealthy suburb of Atlanta, with an estimated population of around 65,000, had long been a popular destination for young families moving out of the Atlanta area and also a growing technology business sector.
Time To Take Action
The mission of the Grand Forks Park District (GFPD) in North Dakota is to provide the best parks, programs, facilities, forestry services, and other services possible to promote a healthy and enjoyable lifestyle for all its citizens. After determining that the concession stands were part ofthe mission statement, the GFPD knew something needed to be done.
A Lot Of Miles Left
When the 22,600-square-foot Palm Bay Community Center (PBCC) opened in 1978 in Palm Bay, Fla., it was recognized as offering state-of-the-art amenities and putting the city’s parks and recreation facilities on the map.
Softening The Draft
No matter what the sport or the age of the children, conducting skill assessments, tryouts, drafts—or whatever label you want to apply to the process—in creating balanced teams in youth-sports programs can be a real challenge for recreation professionals.