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CPRS
Register now at the lowest available rate. The Early Bird rate is $440. Early Bird prices will end on Oct. 17, 2018.
CPRS
Oct. 2, 2018 started a 30-day public review period of the "Draft Application Guide" for the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program. This competitive program will create new parks and new recreation opportunities in underserved communities across California. Currently $254,942,000 is available. The Draft Application Guide, and Next Steps are available at parks.ca.gov/spp.
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Keep up with Sportfield maintenance inspections
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CPRS Job Highlight
The CPRS Job Center currently has over 40 job announcements; here is a current job announcement that may interest you.
Parks Manager, Santa Barbara, California Click here for details.
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The Post and Courier
Government officials and community residents often say that recreational amenities help curb crime. But while most agree that public parks give positive alternatives for youth who could otherwise break into cars and rob homes, crime experts say it hasn’t been proven whether the recreational spaces actually lead to reductions in criminal activity.
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The Fresno Bee
Nothing defines those cities more than the special amenities that make them unique. The resurgence of the Chaffee Zoo as one of the premiere zoos in the nation is an outstanding example here in Fresno. When Fresno County citizens approved Measure Z, this is what they wanted, and this is what they now have. On Nov. 6, voters in Fresno will have the opportunity to make our parks and recreational amenities spectacular with the passage of Measure P.
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Bay Nature
Parks improve health and fight climate change. But not all parks affect a community in the same way — and the question is: "Who's it for?"
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HealthDay News
Preschoolers who quickly pack on pounds may be at particular risk of becoming obese teenagers, a large new study finds. Experts said the results point to a critical "window" in early childhood — between the ages of 2 and 5 or 6 years — that can set the stage for persistent obesity.
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Webinar: 10-Minute Walk Planning and Technical Assistance Grant Opportunity
October 10 marks one year of the 10-Minute Walk Campaign, the movement to ensure there's a great park within a 10-minute walk of every person, in every neighborhood, in every city across America. As we celebrate the more than 220 mayors who have signed onto the campaign, NRPA is opening another round of technical assistance and planning grants and will be awarding $40,000 to 10 cities each for a year-long grant. Join them Friday, Oct. 12 at 11 a.m. for a free webinar that will provide a recap on success and lessons learned in the past year and answer questions about the second call for applications. The deadline for grant applications is Nov. 9, 2018.
CPRS & Six Flags Discovery Kingdom offers CPRS members Community Discount Tickets to Fright Fest 2018!
Fright Fest is back for select days Sept. 21-Oct. 31 at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. It's a spooky time of year as zombies and ghouls take over the park. Enjoy thrills and activities throughout the day and come back for a truly frightening evening of fun after the sun goes down. Download your flyer here or buy tickets directly online at https://www.sixflags.com/discoverykingdom using promo code CPRS.
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'Taking Smart Risks and Rebounding from Setbacks' — ICMA Coaching Program webinar
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Thursday, October 25, 2018
Advance registration required for this webinar:
Webinar Topics:
1. What's critical to take risks successfully in both your work and your career?
2. What can you do when things don't work out the way you hoped?
3. How can you develop your risk taking and resiliency skills?
2018 California Land Recycling Conference
October 24-25, 2018
Carson, California
Presented by: Center for Creative Land Recycling, California Department of Toxic Substances Control, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 9. Join CCLR, DTSC and U.S. EPA for an intensive two-day redevelopment workshop. The workshop is geared toward the unique characteristics of redevelopment in California.
Click here for details.
CPRS Maintenance Management School
Maintenance Management School will be held Nov. 12-16, 2018. Registration fees include classroom instruction, course materials, meals and shared lodging for the week (usually sharing a 2-bed/2-bath rustic condolet.
Register for Maintenance Management School here.
Commissioners Workshop
The Parks and Recreation Administrators of San Mateo County will be hosting a Parks and Recreation Commissioners Workshop on Saturday Oct. 20. Any Parks and Recreation Commissioner within District 4 is invited to attend. Please see the attachments for additional information. To RSVP, email Parks and Recreation Director Margaret Glomstad at mglomstad@burlingame.org.
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