Dept. of Rec. rolls out new programs for the new year
that will take place over several weeks and are meant
to Recreations Associate
These events aren’t new to Greene County, as many events from previous years have been continued, for example, yoga, Zumba and The Hunting Hills Hawkeyes are just a few of the returning activities.
The Hawkeyes are a Scholastic Clay Target Program team and they often come back with awards said Morris.
“We have anywhere between 60 and 80 kids participate every year, the kids do really great things with that program, they end up at states or nationals,” said Morris. “It’s a pretty big deal for us.”
Those are just a few of the older programs that the county has put on in years past, the newer ones include a class that covers essential oils, new craft instructors from last year and a self-defense class, which Morris said, in today’s world, can be
Crafting, another activity for county residents to partake in, isn’t new either. The only difference is the county is now hosting a new kind of crafting, according to Morris.
“We have done crafting before but these ones are new crafts,” said Morris. “We have one on Sunday, where you’re going to come in and learn how to make
The essential oils program, according to Morris, is different than anything ever done in Greene County, but Morris said it can be resourceful for anyone.
Morris was only one of three women who helped plan these events in the Greene County community. Joining her was Parks and Recreation Manager Pam Blaker and Day Camp Program Coordinator Traci Sokol. The trio planned a night specifically made
“It’s something new we are trying this year,” said Morris. “The public comes in earn some things and see somethings they have never seen before.”
In the end, Morris’ goal remains the same, involving the community.
“You try to keep people together to know what’s happening because it gives them information. Maybe there is something out there they have never heard of before,” said Morris. “I think it’s very important to keep everyone involved on what’s going on in