<p>HEADER DATE FOOTER 1 SQUIGGY NEWS AUGUST 2017 EDITION TWO SAVE THE DATE ROY WILCOX AND FRIENDS GOLF TOURNAMENT Save the Date all you golf players. The 2nd Annual Roy Wilcox and Friends Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, October 28th at Summerfield Crossing Golf Course. 1 pm start and is only $75 per person. We are looking for sponsors as well for the tournament. All proceeds benefit the Paralympic Sport Tampa Bay Club and Friends of the County Parks. Paralympic Sport Tampa Bay (PSTB) is a program run by Hillsborough County Parks and Recreation for disabled athletes from youth to young adult. These athletes attend training seminars and compete in local and national competitions. The registration form will be on the website soon. For more information contact any of the numbers listed on the “Save the Date Card” above. AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM REGISTRATION NOW GOING ON School is starting on August 10th. Do you have a place for your child to attend in a safe and fun filled environment? Registration is now taking place for our very popular after-school program located at our recreation centers throughout Hillsborough County. We have traditional programs as well as adaptive recreation programs. Fees Schedule:  $76 every two weeks  $60 every two weeks with a current REDUCED school lunch letter  $40 every two weeks with a current FREE school lunch letter  $40 every two weeks for Middle School Students. For more information contact your local recreation center or visit: www.HCFLGov.net/parks VOLUNTEER PARK RANGER Ever thought about becoming a volunteer park ranger. Volunteer rangers assist with answering visitor questions, answering phone calls, beautifying park grounds and much more! Contact Chris Kiddy at KiddyC@HCFLGOV.NET HEADER DATE FOOTER 2 2017 TAMPA BAY SENIOR GAMES REGISTRATION IS OPEN UNTIL SEPTEMBER 13TH The Tampa Bay Senior Games will be held from September 26th/28th (Softball Team Competition) and October 2nd thru October 20th. Opening Day will be held at Barksdale Senior Center on Monday, October 20th at 10 am. Registration fee is $30 per person (except for golf) and each person will also receive in addition to the t-shirt extra tickets to the closing ceremony. For more information contact your local recreation center or visit: www.HCFLGov.net/SeniorGames FRIENDS SPONSORED SUMMER PROGRAM ACTIVITIES Friends of the County Parks & Recreation Department sponsored several programs at summer camps throughout Hillsborough County. Programs at Ruskin, Thonotosassa, Gardenville, and Fishing Camp @ EG Simmons were treated to a variety of snacks at weekly parties and end of the summer camp cookout. All kids had a great time and special thanks to all the staff making their summer-time fun! PARALYMPIC SPORT TAMPA BAY PARTICIPATES @ JR NATIONALS Paralympic Sports Tampa Bay Athletes participated at Jr Nationals which was held in Wisconsin this year. The athletes had a great time and represented Hillsborough County very well. Check out the pictures posted on our facebook page and don’t forget to the like page. www.facebook.com/friendscountyparkshc PARKS & CONSERVATION SITE PROGRAMS The Parks and Conservation Department is offering some fun and exciting programs during the month of August. Come join in the fun. Space is limited so sign up today. August 6th –Sunset Wagon Tour @ Cockroach Bay Nature Preserve (8pm) August 7th –Full Moon Night Hike @ Lithia Springs Conservation Park (8pm) August 12th –Beginning Birding Walk @ Lettuce Lake Conservation Park (8am) August 26th – Native Plant Walk @ Lettuce Lake Conservation Park (9am) August 26th – Nature 101 -BATS @ Lettuce Lake Conservation Park (12pm & 2pm) August 26th – Night Swim @ Lithia Springs Conservation Park (8pm to 10pm) $7 per person and must be 8 years and up. For more information on these programs contact and see how to register: kiddyc@HCFLGOV.NET </p>