>> homepage > Departments > Recreation > Rec Events RECREATIONAL EVENTS Department of Recreation J Allen (Jake) Blaker, Director of Recreation Greene County Fairgrounds, 107 Fairgrounds Road, Waynesburg, PA 15370 Phone: 724-852-5323 / Fax: 724-852-5356 Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday A Special Thanks to Congressman Mark Critz, Senator Tim Solobay, and State Representative H. William DeWeese for their continued support of Recreation in Greene County. The Recreation Programs offered both year-round and seasonal offered to the residents of Greene County. New programs are continuously being established to introduce a variety of new programs throughout the county so as to accommodate all persons and county residents as well as tourists. Our Recreation Department and County Commissioners hope that you enjoy our many programs. Click here for the 2011-2012 Fall-Winter Recreation Program Guide, and/or here for individual informational brochures. Have a Program Idea? Greene County is always interested in offering new and innovative programs to our community. Do you have a skill or talent that you would like to share? Would you lied to teach or volunteer? If so, call the Department of Recreation at 724-852-5323 with your idea and to discuss opportunities. Program Cancellation Policy: The Greene County Department of Recreation reserves the right to cancel classes or activities due to insufficient enrollment or unforseen circumstances. Scheduled Physical-Fitness Programs — please note that any event is subject to change. ZUMBA CLASSES — RECREATION TO OFFER SIX WEEKS OF ZUMBA             ELIMINATE THE "WORK" from "WORKING OUT" September 20, 2011 News Release | For six weeks this fall, the Greene County Department of Recreation will offer classes in the fitness program Zumba. Classes will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. every Thursday from Oct. 6 through Nov. 10 on the upper level of the 4-H Building at the Greene County Fairgrounds in Waynesburg. For more information on Zumba, visit www.zumba.com. To pre-register for Zumba classes, call the Department of Recreation at 724-852-5323. MON VIEW PARK ROLLER RINK and COMMUNITY CENTER Located at 377 Stoney Hill Road in Greensboro, PA 15338 / Phone: 724-943-3440, or call Recreation at 724-852-5323 (closed during the summer; opening for Fall/Winter Session on October 28) General Admission: $5 with skate rental, $5 with personal skates & $5 for non-skaters/spectators. Regular hours: Fridays & Saturdays 7:00-10:00 PM. Click here for Community Center/Roller Rink Brochure). Don't miss out on this seasons special offer: buy 8 general admission/skate rentals and receive 2 free, click here for informational flyer. Also click here for our 2011-2012 Skate & Dance informational brochure And click here for new dates and times schedule for skate & dance Scheduled County Events — please note that any event is subject to change without notice. Friday, February 10 — VALENTINE SKATE & DANCE at MON VIEW PARK ROLLER RINK Held in Greensboro at the Mon View Park Roller Rink located at 377 Stoney Hill Road, Greensboro, PA. Valentine Skate & Dance will be from 7:00—11:00pm, &8. admission and skate rental. Games — Fun — Prizes (wear Red or Ping and receive a special treat!). FMI, call Department of Rec at 724-852-5323 (Contact number at Roller Rink: 724-943-3440), also click here for Valentine brochure. Sunday, March 4, 2012 — the 2012 (22st ANNUAL) MISS GREENE COUNTY PAGEANT                                       Theme: — WALKING IN SUNSHINE — The Greene County Department of Recreation presents "Walking on Sunshine", held at March 4, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in the Stanley Ferek III Auditorium of Carmichaels Area High School, 300 W. Greene Street, Carmichaels, PA 15320. Sponsored by the Greene County Commissioners and presented by the county Department of Recreation, the pageant is open to Greene County girls ages 2 thru 17. Contestants must be a Greene County resident. Application and additional information must be received by Monday, January 30, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. The Miss Greene County Pageant is a fundraiser to benefit recreation programs. Click here for informational brochure, click here for application packet, or call the Department of Rec at 724-852-5323. March 14 — SKATE YOUR "BUTTS" OFF at MON VIEW SKATING RINK Admission is FREE for students in grades K-8; skate times are from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Held in Greensboro at the Mon View Park Roller Rink. Sponsored by the Greene County Commissioners and the Greene County Tabacco Control Program. For more information, call Tracie or Shanna at 724-852-5276, x525. Click here for event flyer. Saturday, March 31, 2012 — EASTER EGG HUNT / SKATE Easter Egg Hunt held at 1:00 pm (pre-decorated Easter Basket Entry & Magician); 1:30 pm for Basket Judging, Award Photo, and Easter Egg Hunt. From 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Roller Skating ($7 per person). All events held at the Mon View Roller Rink in Greensboro, PA. For more information click here for the informational brochure, and/or here for flyer, or call the Department of Rec at 724-852-5323. April 28-29, 2012 — the 21st ANNUAL RAMP FESTIVAL Held at the Mason-Dixon Historical Park, 164 Creek Road in Mt. Morris, PA — event hours are 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and admission is free. Ramps are between an onion and garlic and grow wild. Food (many cooked with wild ramps), antique engines, crafts, blacksmiths, and tractor & car parade on grounds. FMI, call 304-879-5500, visit www.masondixonpark.net Miscellaneous Ongoing / Outreach Events — held at the Greene County Fairgrounds, unless otherwise stated; please note that any event is subject to change. FALL/WINTER GREENE COUNTY FAIRGROUND — UPCOMING EVENTS February 5 — Motorcycle Swap Meet March 19 — ACS Daffodii Days starts April 21 — Championship Bull Riding April 21 — Greene County Child Fest (Mother Goose on the Loose) October 13 — 4-H Market Hog Show and Sale October 13-14 — 41st Annual Harvest Festival October 25 — Waynesburg Lions Club Halloween Parade October 28 — Carmichaels Area Chamber Halloween Parade November 10-11 — 34th Christmas Homecoming & Craft Show December 1 — Breakfast with Santa (Greene County Fairgrounds) December 1 — Waynesburg Area Chamber Christmas Parade PITTSBURGH FOOD BANK Held at the Greene County Fairgrounds on the 4th Tuesday of every month. GREENE COUNTY FLEA MARKET Held at the Greene County Fairgrounds on Tuesdays and Saturdays (Unless otherwise noted) FARMER's MARKET — presented by Waynesburg Prosperous & Beautiful Runs from May 16 through October 17, 2014 every Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., on Church Street (where the Observer-Reporter and Rhodes & Hammers are located, the street to the left immediately before the courthouse) in downtown Waynesburg. The Waynesburg Farmers' Market provides an opportunity for area residents to purchase fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, flowers and herbs directly from the farmers and gardeners who grow them. The market also features baked goods and locally produced meats, eggs and wine. FMI, call 724-627-8119 or visit www.waynesburgpa.org. CONFORMATION HANDLING CLASSES Held at the Greene County Fairgrounds. Available to the general public. At the Black Diamond Cluster Show site, Bill Guappone will be teaching classes on handling in the dog conformation ring. He has over 40 years of AKC experience. Classes are $8.00 and will be held every Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. Proceeds go to the Greene County ASPCA. Donations will also be accepted. FMI, call Bill Guappone at 724-366-1645 or send an email to wpguappone@atlanticbb.net. FLY TYING 2011-2012 CLASSES All classes held from 7:00 p.m.—8:30 p.m. at the Greene County Fairgrounds in the 4-H Building #10 (Upper Level) in Waynesburg, PA. Four Courses/Six Classes each; class limited to 12 participants; $20 per person — 18+ years. Pre-registration with payment is required. FMI call the Department of Recreation at 724-852-5323. Click here for a printable flyer, or here for a brochure describing each of the course series, costs, and dates. Beginners Class: designed as the first step to educate beginners on the basic principles needed to begin fly tying. Beginners Class is on Tuesdays and Thursdays — December 13 thru December 29, 2011 You must attend the Beginners level to attend the Intermediate level class Intermediate Class: deals with more advanced fly such as complicated streamers, nymphs, and wet flies, requireing a higher skill level. Intermediate Class is on Tuesdays and Thursdays — January 3 thru January 19, 2012 You must attend the Intermediate class to attend the Lure Typing or Advanced class Lure Tying Class: is a combination of lure making and fly typing. Lure Typing Class is on Tuesdays and Thursdays — January 24 thru February 9, 2012 Advanced Class: requires patience and skill but the finished product is well worth the effort. Advanced Class is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays — February 14 thru March 1, 2012 SELF-GUIDED DRIVING TOURS Stop in at the Tourism office and pick up information on one of our driving tours! You can choose from covered bridges, Mail Pouch barns/general stores and, coming soon, quilt square barn tours! FMI, call the Tourism Office at 724-627-8687 or go to: www.greenecountytourism.org for updates. OFFICE STAFF: Pam Blaker, Parks & Recreation Manager Traci Sokol, Program Coordinator Cathy Whitmer, Administrative Assistant John (JB) McNeely, Recreational Associate (Phone: 724-943-3440) For general information, please contact the Information Services at 724-852-5399 / Toll Free: 1-888-852-5399. County Office Building, 93 E. High Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370 Today's date is: Greene County Government Home