We are currently taking registration for Basketball for children 8 and under thru September 30, 2012 and Ages 9 and above will be from September thru October 31, 2012. Go online and register at www.botetourt.org/recreation or give us a call at (540) 473-8326 and we will be happy to assist you.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES AND TRIPS:
JAKES EVENT
September 17, 2012, from 1pm to 6pm at Simmons Farm in Buchanan, Va. Youth 7 to 17 are invited to participate in shooting activities. Participants will be safely instructed by certified Hunters Ed instructors and many volunteers. Children will have the opportunity to learn how to turkey call. There will be light refreshments and door prizes. This event is FREE but children will have the opportunity to become a Jakes member at the cost of $10.00. Registration will begin at 12:00 Noon.
September 15, 2012, beginning at 8:30 am Women on Target Shooting Clinic at Ridge Rifle. To register or for more information, call Larry Clark 890-3264; Cathy Cofflin 366-6244; Roy Gross 254-2293.
Beginning September 16, 2012 and ending October 14, 2012 (Every Sunday from 4pm to 5pm) join Ed Green for GREAT BEGINNINGS FOOTBALL. This five week instructional targets 4, 5, 6 and 7 year olds. Children and parents will work together to learn basic motor skills needed to successfully move on to organized sports in the years to come. Cost of clinic is $65.00. Call ED GREEN to register at (540) 387-9516.
Upcoming Fall Trips with Ernie Dale of Roanoke Tours, Inc:
Saturday, September 22, 2012FALL MYSTERY TRIP, Price $69.00
Friday, September 28 thru Sunday, September 30, 2012 NEW YORK CITY ON A BUDGET $299.00 Double Occupancy; $289 Triple; $279.00 Quad; $389 Single.

Saturday, October 13, 2012 AUTUMN LEAF RAMBLER FALL FOLIAGE TRAIN RIDE . This train ride is an historic and nostalgic journey into rural Buckingham County. You have a choice of sitting in the reclining seat coaches or the open air sightseeing cars. Price: $99.00 Call for more details!

Saturday, October 20, 2012 FALL FOLIAGE NEW RIVER GORGE BRIDGE DAY Price Per Person: $59.00

Sunday, October 21, 2012 FALL FOLIAGE TRAIN RIDE AMTRAK FROM CLIFTON FORGE TO CHARLOTTESVILLE VA Price Per Person: $99.00.

Saturday, October 27, 2012 DISNEY’S TARZAN Price Per Person: $75.00. Matinee at the Barter Theater, Abingdon, Va. Price includes roundtrip transportation, a visit to Heartwood (Southwest Virginia’s Artisan Gateway), matinee tickets to “Disney’s Tarzan” and a tour host.
Please call us with any questions or to sign up for an activity at (540) 473-8326.

Submitted by Botetourt County Parks and Recreation