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Cares Act Funding Provides Health and Safety Supplies to Clay County Parks
 Justin Pierce, Clay County Parks & Recreation Program Manager, delivered supplies to the Clay County Soccer Club - United Soccer Alliance
Each of the nine Clay County Athletic Associations serving 11 locations will receive health and safety supplies such as bleach, facemasks, infrared thermometers, and gloves purchased with CARES Act money. Additionally, plastic barriers for concession stands, hand sanitizing stations, touchless water faucets, and touchless soap and towel dispensers have been ordered and will soon be installed at Clay County recreation facilities. #DayInClayParks #ClayCARES
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Cyclocross State Championship Coming to Clay County
The Florida Bicycle Racing Association has awarded its 2021 Cyclocross Championship to VeloBrew, with the race being hosted at Ronnie Van Zant Park on Jan 10th.
The event features a demanding course that tests the participants on trails, grass, steep hills, and obstacles – forcing the racers to dismount at several points to run while carrying their bikes.
“Cyclocross is a unique discipline in cycling and with a wide selection of venues, it is a great opportunity to invite racers to Clay County for a new experience,” said Mike Cella, Clay County Board of County Commissioners and chairman of the Tourist Development Council. “Clay County is excited to be opening our doors to host this unique event that will make an economic impact on our community.”
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7th Annual Santa's Little Helper Baseball/Softball a Major Success at Omega Park
Middleburg Association of Athletics hosted their 7th annual Santa's Little Helper baseball/softball tournament the week of November 16th. Players and teams were encouraged to bring new, unwrapped toys to donate to MAA's partner, Toys for Tots. This year, a total of eight softball and twenty baseball teams participated. Clay County Parks and Recreation thanks all who participated, and those who volunteered their time to help run the event behind the scenes. They were there every night helping to get fields ready, run the concession, and help keep the facility as clean as possible for all participants.
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Camp Chowenwaw Opens Girl Scout Museum
Camp Chowenwaw opens the Girl Scout Museum the third Saturday of every month and offers guided hikes. The museum is open from 9:00am to 11:00am and the hour-long hikes begin at 9:30am in the main parking area Hikes alternate between a history hike or a nature hike. The history hike visits key sites of the park focusing on the period when it was the first Girl Scout camp of North Florida. The nature hike takes visitors along the Hickory Trail with a park naturalist. Visitors have the opportunity to ask questions and learn about the plants and animals featured at Camp Chowenwaw Park. For more information contact (904) 529-8058 or visit https://www.claycountygov.com/departments/parks-and-recreation/camp-chowenwaw-park
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J.P. Hall Children's Charities Continues Holiday Tradition at the Fairgrounds
The J.P. Hall Children's Charities will host the 39th Annual J.P Hall Christmas Party on Sunday, December 13th, from 12-4pm. Christmas gifts will be given out via drive thru and children must be in the vehicle to receive a gift. Please consider making a monetary donation to help bring a Merry Christmas to children of Clay County. Visit https://jphallcharities.com/
Florida Peacemakers (Cowboy Mounted Shooting) Jan 1st-3rd- Cowboy Mounted Shooting combines elements of Wild West Show exhibition shooting along with the skills of barrel racing, pole bending, and reining, while using two revolvers loaded with black powder blanks. Cowboy Mounted Shooting is open to all levels of riders and encourage guests and spectators. Visit https://www.flpeacemakers.com/ for more information.
Brandon's Barrel Bash- Jan 8th-10th- 4-D Barrel Race with prices and incentives for races. Tack, Food, and Western Apparel Vendors will be on site. This event is an American and Junior American Qualifier. Free admission to spectators. More details can be found at https://gobarrelrace.com/barrelbash/
Showdown in the Springs- Jan 16th- 3rd Annual Jackpot Swine Show hosted by the Clay County Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee. Event information located at https://www.facebook.com/showdowninthesprings
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Make Parks and Recreation a Part of Your Family Tradition this Holiday
More than three-quarters of U.S. adults say it is important for people to have access to outdoor amenities to continue or create new family traditions, including nearly half who say this is extremely or very important. Picnic areas, local parks, campgrounds and pavilions provide families and close friends the ability to safely gather, enjoy the fresh air, and spend quality time together.
Key Findings:
- 76 percent of U.S. adults say it is important for people to have access to outdoor amenities to continue or create new family traditions, including nearly half (49 percent) who say this is extremely or very important.
- Parents (86 percent) are more likely than non-parents (71 percent) and U.S. adults overall (76 percent) to say it is important for people to have access to these outdoor amenities, which can include picnic areas, parks, campgrounds and pavilions.
- Gen Xers (85 percent) and millennials (83 percent) say it is important for people to have access to outdoor amenities to continue or create new family traditions.
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