REGISTRATION, CANCELLATIONS, REFUNDS.....A minimum of five (5) registrations/participants is required for all Cultural programs or the program will be cancelled. All pre-registrations for Cultural programs must be received no later than two (2) working days prior to the program date. No new registrations will be taken the day of the program or on site (materials are purchases on pre-registration numbers). Pre-registration may be done in person by mail, or by phone or e-mail. Payments are to be made the day of the program at the program site. If paid in advance there are no refunds unless PCRD cancels and does not reschedule the program. The PCDR reserves the right to cancel a program because of insufficient registration, weather conditions or for any reasonable cause. You will be notified of cancellations only.

NOTICE TO PARTICIPANTS.....Participants must recognize that all programs and activities of a physical nature involve some risk and, by registering for a class or activity of this nature, there is an assumption of risk by the participant and/or parent. PCDR is dedicated to providing a safe environment for all participants, as well as qualified staff.

SUPPLIES AND STAFF.....Cost of supplies and materials is included in the program fee unless otherwise stated. If a supply fee is listed, it must be paid to the instructor on the day of the program.

The Page County Department of Recreation is dedicated to providing quality cultural and athletic programs and events to citizens of all ages. For additional information on listed Cultural Programs please contact Sharon Sampsell, Cultural Programs Coordinator at 540-743-1180 or by e-mail at ssampsell@pagecounty.virginia.gov. For additional information on listed athletic programs please contact Tony Painter, Athletic Programs Coordinator at 540-743-1180 or by e-mail at tpainter@pagecounty.virginia.gov. We welcome you to also stop by the Recreation Department at 117 South Court Street in Luray. Our office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (unless we are out of the office doing a program or event).

CHRISTMAS CRAFT EXPO WITH VALLEY ARTIST GUILD ON DECEMBER 5TH!

The Page County Department of Recreation will host their 3rd Annual Christmas Craft Expo on Saturday, December 5 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. We are pleased to have the Valley Artist Guild as our Expo partner this year! We are also ecstatic to be able to hold the event at the fabulous Warehouse Art Gallery located at 15 Campbell Street in Downtown Luray. Crafters can reserve their space through December 2 for $30 ($25 for Luray-Page Chamber members). For additional information call Sharon Sampsell at 540-743-1180.

QUEST (FOR THE STARS) 2010 AUDITiONS BEGIN IN JANUARY 2010!

Quest 2010 auditions will be held on Saturday, January 9 and 16 at 10:00 AM in the Board of Supervisors Room at the Page County Court House in Luray. Shenandoah auditions are planned for January 23 at the Shenandoah Community Center in Shenandoah. You must be 14 years of age and live or work in Page County to auditions. Detailed information on the Quest 2010 program can be found at www.quest2010.yolasite.com.

PAGE COUNTY'S COMMITTEE FOR THE SESQUICENTENNIAL OF THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR HAS A NEW WEBSITE!

Our local committee for the commemoration of the Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War has developed a website with committee information, Page County Civil War history, sesquicentennial committee Civil War events, "Did you know" stories of the Civil War in Page County (most authored by Robert. Moore II) and other information. The site can be found at www.pagecountyinthecivilwar.yolasite.com. Anyone with additional information to be considered for the website should contact Sharon Sampsell (website coordinator) at 743-1180 or at ssampsell@pagecounty.virginia.gov.

INTERESTED IN THE CIVIL WAR? JOIN THE PAGE COUNTY COMMITEE FOR THE SESQUICENTENNIAL OF THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR!

The Virginia Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War Commission was created during the 2006 Session of the General Assembly for the purpose of planning for and commemorating the 150th anniversary of Virginia's participation in the American Civil War, the duration of which will be 2011 through 2015. Virginia is recognized as the national leader for this important milestone, which holds significant economic, educational and tourism opportunities for the Commonwealth. Virginia leads the nation by being the first state to create a Sesquicentennial Commission. It is important to realize that this is a commemoration, not a celebration. There is no joy to be found in a war that caused the death of over 620,000 Americans, divided families and tore apart a nation. Commemorative events and activities will be solemn remembrances that are meaningful, and inclusive of, all Virginians. The Commission is firm in its resolve to portray a balanced story of Virginia's participation in the American Civil War that includes the African-American, Union and Confederate perspectives. Statewide commemorations can be viewed at www.virginia.org and www.virginiacivilwar.org.

Page County is distinguished from other Virginia counties in being the last destination of Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson during the Civil War, having been the secret hiding place of valuable national records and a thoroughfare to many of the Shenandoah Valley's most famous campaigns. Our county is deep with the discovery of unknown stories of bravery and sacrifice from diverse perspectives of the American Civil War.

We invite all individuals who are interested in establishing Page County's Civil War legacy within our Commonwealth and our Nation to join the Sesquicentennial Committee. Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, May 21at the Luray Caverns Restaurant. For information or questions please contact Sharon Sampsell, Cultural Programs Coordinator for Page County at 743-1180, or Karen Riddle, President of the Luray-Page Chamber of Commerce at 743-3915. NEXT MEETING WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, JANUARY 11 AT 11:00 AM AT LURAY CAVERNS (STALAGTITE CAFE).

CIVIL WAR HISTORICIAL SITES DRIVING TOUR BROCHURE!

The Page County Committee for the Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War has developed a new Civil War Historical Sites Driving Brochure. This brochure has received support from Dr. James Robertson, Jr., Alumni Distinguished Professor of Virginia Tech, Author and Historian and a member of the Virginia State Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission Board, in a recent memo to Sharon Sampsell stating "you have produced a model I would like to see every Virginia community adopt. I thank you for your gift to history". This brochure will be available at the Luray-Page Chamber of Commerce, Town Offices, Luray Caverns and the Luray Department of Recreation or downloaded here.

ACADEMY OF DANCE CLASSES IN BALLET, POINTE, JAZZ, TAP AND HIP-HOP NOW BEING OFFERED!

Lori Barrett will be bringing her 34 years of dance experience to the Page County stage with classes beginning September 15th. Girls ages 3 and above can now register for multi-classes beginning with Creative Movement and Pre-Ballet for the little dancers to Beginning Ballet, Ballet I and II, Jazz, Hip-Hop and Tap for the older girls! With after school classes being offered at Luray Elementary and Luray Middle School this is a perfect opportunity to learn the technique and discipline of dance! There is a $20 yearly registration fee with on-going weekly classes at a monthly fee. For additional information call Lori Barrett at 778-2004 or Sharon Sampsell at 743-1180. NOTE: Beginning Ballet and Creative Movement classes are full....but names will be taken for a waiting list. CLASSES ARE FULL AT THIS TIME (EXCEPT FOR JAZZ AND HIP HOP FOR OLDER CHILDREN). REGISTRATIONS WILL BEGIN AGAIN IN JANUARY.

MASSANUTTEN RESORT'S 2010 LICENSE TO SLIDE PROGRAM!

Ski and snowboard packages (6 weeks) are now available: Ski or snowboard with lessons & rentals at $143; Ski or snowbord with lessons only at $131; Ski or snowboard with rentals only at $125; Ski or snowboard only at $113. Ski or snowboard wihtout lessons starts January 11 and runs Monday- Sunday. 9:00 AM for day time sessions (8 Hours) and 4:30 PM for night time sessions (4 hours). Ski or snowbard with lessons starts Sunday, January 17 at 5:30 PM. Snowboarding is available on Friday and Saturday. IF TAKING LESSONS YOU MUST BE THERE ONE-HOUR BEFORE. Packages can be purchased at the Recreation Department, Athletic Coordinator's office.

GIRLS YOUTH BASKETBALL!

Registrations for Girls Youth Basketball will be taken from December 1-January 22. Registration fee is $35.00 by January 22. NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE TAKEN AFTER JANUARY 22ND! Junior Division Grades 1st-2nd; College Division Grades 3rd-4th; Pro Division Grades 5th-7th.  GIRLS BASKETBALL REGISTRATION FORM.doc