Buncombe County Government, NC / Recreation Services

This is the full interview segment from Dr. Brian Byrd on ways to keep yourself safe from diseases caused by insect bites during the summer. The view the entire Buncombe Bulletin episode that included this segment, you can visit: https://youtu.be/Ddi1kAm8aE4

Here are some announcements from Buncombe County Recreation Services for August 2016. For more information about their upcoming events or programs, visit buncombecounty.org/parks.

If you want to recapture all fun you had as a child playing kickball, then why not join like-minded adults for the Buncombe County Adult Kickball League! The deadline to register is July 31, and games begin on Tuesday, August 10th.

For more information, or to register, contact Jay Nelson with Recreation Services at 828.250.4260, or email jay.nelson@buncombecounty.org

Every year the Swannanoa Library puts on a fantastic outdoor music concert called Groovin' on Grovemont. It's a great way to make our communities smaller, have a great cookout, listen to music, and just have a good time this summer! It's taking place on Tuesday, July 21 at 101 W. Charleston St. in Swannanoa.

For more information email swannanoa.library@buncombecounty.org or call 828.250.6486.

Come to Lake Julian Park at sunset on Saturday, July 4 for a spectacular fireworks display. This show happens every year, so show up early to get a good seat, or use some of the parts great amenities. They have picnic shelters, paddle boats, volleyball, playgrounds, fishing access, and much more.

For more information about the Lake Julian firework show, visit buncombecounty.org/parks or call 828.250.4260.

Join our host, Angie Hall, with Buncombe County Library, Recreation and Culture Department as she provides information about the events and programs taking place this fall and winter in Buncombe County. Cyndy Kirkland with Black Mountain Recreation and Parks also provides information about the events and programs in Black Mountain. For more information about Buncombe County programs, visit buncombecounty.org/parks or call 828-250-4260. For Black Mountain programs, call 828-669-8610 or 828-669-2052 and check out their website at blackmountainrec.com for more information.

To catch the whole episode click: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIndhAUkrio

To catch the whole episode click: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIndhAUkrio

To catch the whole episode click: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIndhAUkrio

To catch the whole episode click: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIndhAUkrio

To catch the whole episode click: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIndhAUkrio

Join our host, Angie Hall, with Buncombe County Library, Recreation and Culture Department as she provides information about the events and programs taking place this summer in Buncombe County. Cyndy Kirkland with Black Mountain Recreation and Parks also provides information about the events and programs in Black Mountain. Buncombe County Parks, Greenways & Recreation Services has now merged with the Library System. Their new department name is Buncombe County Library, Recreation and Culture Department. This change is due to the North Carolina General Assembly authorizing Buncombe County to create the State's first Culture and Recreation Authority. Walk with a Doc takes place on October 5th. Walk with a doctor and have an informal conversation about your health questions. Dodgeball league sign-ups begin October 1 and a kickball brawl tournament takes place October 19th at the Sports Park. The Haunted Lagoon at the Zeugner Center is happening Ocgober 26 from 1 - 4. Watch for these programs and more from Buncombe County. You can contact Buncombe County Library, Recreation and Culture Department at 828-250-6240 or visit buncombecounty.org/parks for more information.
Programs happening in Black Mountain include a bike ride to the Virginia Creeper Trail on October 17th and the Swamp Rabbit Trail November 7. Holiday programs include Thanksgiving lunch at the Senior Center Thursday, November 21; Circle of Lights December 7 and a shopping trip to IKEA and the Container Store November 25. For Black Mountain programs, call 828-669-8610 or 828-669-2052 and check out their website at blackmountainrec.com for more information.

News Update on the Special Olympics Sourwood Community Classic. This event is a Special Olympics soccer match with the assistance of Owen High School and Asheville Christian Academy.

Join host Angie Hall as she provides information about the upcoming programs and events taking place this Spring in Buncombe County and Town of Black Mountain. Come Out & Play provides opportunities for the entire family to get out and enjoy sports and fun activities. Angie reminds everyone that the Sand Hill Community Garden at the Sports Park is in full swing with planting of the spring crops and is always in need of volunteers. The Kids Fishing Tournament will be held Saturday, April 27th at Lake Julian Park. Kids who are 15 and under compete for the 'biggest' fish, 'smallest' fish and 'most' fish caught. Special Olympics Spring Games will be held at TC Roberson High School on Thursday, May 2. Buncombe County's outdoor pools will open soon and the Super Summer Meals program will be offered again this summer. Cyndy Kirkland with Black Mountain Recreation and Parks shares events and programs taking place there. Seniors can enjoy the many programs at the Lakeview Senior Center. Join the staff for a bike ride, canoeing down the French Broad and many more activities. Buncombe County Parks, Greenways and Recreation and Black Mountain Recreation and Parks are located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina.

Join host Angie Hall as she provides information about the upcoming programs and events taking place this winter in Buncombe County. Come Out & Play provides opportunities for the entire family to get out and enjoy sports and fun activities. Our big event this year is Festival of Lights at Lake Julian Park. This event starts off with a 'Walking in a Winter Wonderland' December 5 & 6, 2012. Then continues with a drive thru show beginning December 7 -- 23. A dodgeball league is taking place in January so players need to sign up fast. Angie reminds everyone that the Sand Hill Community Garden at the Sports Park needs volunteers this winter and recaps the Kids Fishing Tournament that was held in late September. Kids who are 15 and under competed for the 'biggest' fish, 'smallest' fish and 'most' fish caught tournament at Lake Julian Park. Special Olympics is gearing up for the winter sports like basketball, cheerleading and skiing. Then meet Collin Bugniazet with Town of Black Mountain Recreation and Parks. He shares events and programs taking place there. Kids can participate in 'Art in the Afternoon' afterschool program, karate, and gymnastics all held at the Carver Community Center. Seniors can enjoy the many programs at the Lakeview Senior Center. Buncombe County Parks, Greenways and Recreation and Black Mountain Recreation and Parks are located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina.

Join host Angie Hall as she provides information about the upcoming programs and events taking place this fall in Buncombe County. Come Out & Play provides opportunities for the entire family to get out and enjoy sports and fun activities. This fall Buncombe County PG&R is offering kickball, dodgeball and volleyball. Angie gives us a recap of the successful harvest at the Sandhill Community Garden at the Sports Park and gives us details about the upcoming Haunted Pool Lagoon at the Zeugner Center. Kids who are 15 and under can come compete for the 'biggest' fish, 'smallest' fish and 'most' fish caught tournament at Lake Julian Park. Then Renee Mastrangelo with Town of Black Mountain Recreation and Parks shares events and programs taking place there. Kids can enjoy the Kids Carnival, seniors can enjoy the many programs at the Lakeview Senior Center and all park facilities in the Town of Black Mountain are now 'smoke-free.' Buncombe County Parks, Greenways and Recreation and Black Mountain Recreation and Parks are located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina.

In this edition of Buncombe Life, host Kathy Hughes visits the Buncombe County Sport Parks Community Garden where volunteers are putting their time in to gathering this years harvest. From there Kathy follows the produce to MANNA Food Bank in Asheville, NC, where we are given a tour of how things work at MANNA and the processes that take place on disbursing donated produce as it ends up in the hands of citizens in need.

Did you know your child (17 & under) can eat for free this entire summer in Buncombe County? No restrictions. It's all part of the Buncombe County School District's Super Summer Meals! Children get get a healthy meal Monday - Friday at many locations across Buncombe County.

For a list of locations, times, and food served - visit buncombecounty.org/parks

Join host Angie Hall as she familiarizes viewers to county parks, greenways, and recreational facilities within Buncombe County and Black Mountain. She introduces us to the friendly staff promoting upcoming and ongoing events and activities throughout the area. Come out & Play provides opportunities to improve the quality of life for residents and visitors of the Buncombe County Community through: Health, Wellness, Recreation, Culture, and Educational Opportunities. Buncombe County Parks, Greenways and Recreation and Black Mountain Recreation and Parks are located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina.

The Buncombe County Parks, Greenways and Recreation have a wide variety of activities going on throughout the year, for every age and energy level. Join host Angie Hall as she familiarizes viewers to county parks, greenways, and recreational facilities within Buncombe County and Black Mountain. She introduces us to the friendly staff promoting upcoming and ongoing events and activities throughout the area. Come out & Play provides opportunities to improve the quality of life for residents and visitors of the Buncombe County Community through: Health, Wellness, Recreation, Culture, and Educational Opportunities. Buncombe County Parks, Greenways and Recreation and Black Mountain Recreation and Parks are located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina.

For questions or more information, you can contact the Parks, Greenways and Recreation Office at 828.250.4260, or visit buncombecounty.org/parks where you can subscribe to the "Come Out and Play Newsletter' for a full list of upcoming events. For a list of the events from the Black Mountain Recreation and Parks Department you can visit bmrecreation.com.

Connect Buncombe is the outreach and involvement campaign center for Buncombe County Greenways and Trails Program. This video features local citizens, business leaders, and elected officials providing their desire and need for more greenways and trails in Buncombe County. It highlights the economic development, health and environmental benefits of greenways. It shows how greenways will make us greener, kinder, smarter, safer and healthier in Buncombe.

The Buncombe County Parks, Greenways and Recreation Office have a wide variety of activities going on throughout the year, for every age and energy level. In this episode, host Angie hall will introduce you to the recreation department staffs from both Buncombe County and Black Mountain as they fill you in all the entertaining events.

Events such as the upcoming Scarecrow Festival, the greenway at Alexander Park, the Fall Kid's Fishing Tournament, Special Olympics updates, Yoga in the Park, Home School P.E., Sidewinder Disc Golf Tournament, Rock the Quarry Race, Haunted Pool Lagoon and much more!

For questions or more information, you can contact the Parks, Greenways and Recreation Office at 828.250.4260, or visit buncombecounty.org/parks where you can subscribe to the "Come Out and Play Newsletter' for a full list of upcoming events. For a list of the events from the Black Mountain Recreation and Parks Department you can visit bmrecreation.com.

Join host Angie Hall as she familiarizes viewers to county parks, greenways, and recreational facilities within Buncombe County and Black Mountain. She introduces us to the friendly staff promoting upcoming and ongoing events and activities throughout the area. Come out & Play provides opportunities to improve the quality of life for residents and visitors of the Buncombe County Community through: Health, Wellness, Recreation, Culture, and Educational Opportunities. Buncombe County Parks, Greenways and Recreation and Black Mountain Recreation and Parks are located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina.

Special Olympics Athlete Interviews is a short informational video in which Grace Young from Buncombe County Special Olympics interviews five Special Olympics athletes. They discuss sports, events, trophies, traveling, and making friends through the Special Olympics. The athletes invite others to join them by supporting Special Olympics. For more information call Grace Young at 828.250.4265 o r email here at grace.young@buncombecounty.org

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