James Valley's Journal: Parks and Recreation Deparment Weekly Report

Friday, August 29, 2008

Weekly Department Report

Department: Parks and Recreation

Date: August 29, 2008

Prepared by: B. O'Shea Burrell

Specifically Weekly Activities

August 23, 2008/Saturday

TFH conducted a Delta Jewels class in the HWHCC Library from 9am-12noon
The Minor Family used the HWHCC for it Family Reunion Meet and Greet, and its Evening Banquet. 9am-12am

August 24, 2008/ Sunday

August 25, 2008/Monday

After-school Tutorial. 3pm-5pm Tutoring and Academic Assistance. 5pm-6pm Tutorial Free play.
HWHCC Staff groomed North Helena Park, River Park, and North Ridge in West Helena
Tae Bo class was cancelled, the Television and VCR was removed from HWHCC prior to class starting.

August 26, 2008/Tuesday

HWHCC Staff
After-school Tutorial. 3pm-5pm Tutoring and Academic Assistance. 5pm-6pm Tutorial Free play.
Trimming at North Helena Park done by HWHCC Staff.
Brakes, U-joints, and Rotors were replaced on White Dodge.
New trash containers, funnels and dollies were received at HWHCC.
Estimate of backstop at North Helena and Pro shop.
Adult basketball free play in HWHCC at 530pm
Weightlifting class begins at 6pm.
Edwards Painting stared repairing the roof in North Helena Park Little League Field.

August 27, 2008/Wednesday

HWHCC Staff partially groomed the River Park.
After-school Tutorial. 3pm-5pm Tutoring and Academic Assistance. 5pm-6pm Tutorial Free play
HWHCC Staff groomed the HWHCC lawn.
PFG food order placed for HWHCC.
Tae Bo class was cancelled due to the absence of the proper equipment.
Light weight lifting and stomach exercises were conducted instead.
Adults played volleyball from 7pm- about 9pm.

August 28, 2008/Thursday

After-school Tutorial. 3pm-5pm Tutoring and Academic Assistance. 5pm-6pm Tutorial Free play.
Adult basketball free play in HWHCC at 530pm
HWHCC Staff completed grooming the River Park
HWHCC Staff groomed the 10^th Street Park and Sacred Heart.
Port-a-Potties were delivered to 10^th Street Park, North Helena Park, and Washington Street Park.

August 29, 2008/Friday

August 30, 2008/ Saturday

Future Weekly Activities

September 5^th- Central vs. PA After-Party will be held in the HWHCC.
Adult Men's Basketball league will begin September 14^th. Teams will play on Sunday and Monday for approximately 6 weeks.
September 19^th Mid-Delta will distribute Commodities in the HWHCC.
September 29^th the Notary Public will have a seminar in the HWHCC.
November 8^th Literacy Game in Little Rock

Follow-up Activities

· Order playground equipment for Washington Street Park.

· HWHCC Staff is now accepting registration forms for Girl's Youth Basketball League, which will begin in November.

· Get invoice for siding at Pool Pavilion.

· Produce functional invoice for Kipp Swim Camp.

· Inquire about suggested rental fee for Malco Theater one night per month.

· Coat hangers will be assembled next to the cubbies.

· Storage room door at HWHCC was repaired and re-keyed.

Staff Concerns/ Issues

· Car show and security

· Overhead door needs repair at Pool Pavilion.

· Rental fee/ permit cost to rent any Park in H-WH.

· The outside workers have been on a 6am to 2pm work schedule due to the extreme heat.

· Tae Bo and Pilates classes need equipment and supplies to continue to be productive.

· Estimate for storage building at North Helena Park.

· Estimate to replace Greens at HWHMGC.

· Estimate for irrigation system at HWHMGC.