Fall 2019. This newsletter is sent out twice a semester with the goal of keeping you informed of some fun events happening on campus in the evenings and on the weekends, focusing on events that occur Thursdays through Sundays. Please scroll down for events that are occurring August 29, 2019 – October 13, 2019. All events have a link to the event or sponsor website. Next edition will be coming your way mid October.
Pack the Park - Saturday, September 21
Attend UREC’s Pack the Park at University Park and enjoy watching the activities or register to participate. Free food, music and giveaways!
Team Challenge Course Open House
This is your chance to experience the TEAM Challenge Course without a group reservation, sign up for your spot today!
- Saturday, September 21 from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Saturday, September 21 from 12 - 1 p.m.
- Saturday, September 21 from 1 - 2 p.m.
Additional Pack the Park Events Saturday, September 21:
- Splash Dash from 2 - 3 p.m. Register Here Join this fun run full of water activities and obstacles. This is an easy, 1 mile course that can be taken at your own pace, but be prepared to get soaked!
- Cornhole Tournament from 12 - 2 p.m. Register Here Come to UREC’s Pack the Park to participate in the Cornhole tournament! One registration per team.
- Cooking Competition from 12 - 2 p.m. Register Here . This is a “chopped” style outdoor cooking competition where participants work in teams of 2 with a 2 burner camp stove and will be required to use a mystery ingredient to create a dish that is visually appealing, delicious and nutritious. Food provided.
Get Active-On Campus
Belay and Climb
If you have climbed a few times before and are ready to take the next step, this is a great program for you!
- Thursday, September 26 from 6 - 8 p.m. at UREC
Try to Kayak
This is your chance to try out whitewater kayaing in the UREC pool! No previous experience is necessary.
- Thursday, September 12 from 9 p.m. – 11 p.m.
- Thursday, September 26 from 9 p.m. – 11 p.m.
- Thursday, October 10 from 9 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Get Active - Off Campus Adventures
Full Moon Canoe Trip
We will take advantage of the full moon to lead a relaxing paddle on “Lake Shenandoah” a flat water section of the Shenandoah River.
- Saturday, September 14 from 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Canoe the Shenandoah Trip
Join in for a canoe adventure where you can forget about the pace of campus life and spend time watching blue herons, bald eagles, and osprey in their natural habitat.
- Sunday, September 15 from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Mountain Biking
This mountain bike ride will be on the Narrow Back Trail, a newly renovated trail in the George Washington Forest! Beginner, intermediate, and advanced riders welcome! Bike and helmet are provided by UREC Adventure (or you can bring your own).
- Saturday, October 5 from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Full Moon Hike
Enjoy a local hike illuminated by the magical glow of the full moon!
- Sunday, October 13 from 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Introduction to Stand Up Paddle Boarding Trip
Experience why Stand up Paddleboarding is the fastest growing water sport in the world!
- Saturday, September 28 from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Introduction to White Water Kayaking Trip
We will introduce you to all the gear, find the correct boat for you, and make sure you gain experience handling and exiting the boat before we go to the river. A pre-trip meeting and skill session is required for this trip.
- Saturday, September 21 from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Introduction to Rock Climbing Trip
Join us for fantastic day of climbing as we travel to one of our local climbing crags. These trips are open to all interested in the sport of rock climbing regardless of experience or ability.
- Saturday, September 7 from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Paddle Fest
Spend an afternoon on the river at the Town of Shenandoah River Park! Canoes, kayaks, and stand up paddeboards will be available for use.
- Friday, September 27 from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Evening Adventures
2 Wheels & 2 Scoops
Join in this bike ride that starts and ends at UREC and includes a stop for tasty treats at Kline’s Dairy Bar! Bike and helmets are available from UREC at no cost.
- Friday, September 13 from 5 p.m. -7 p.m.
- Friday, September 20 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
- Friday, September 27 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
- Friday, October 4 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Bouldering
Come out and have a great afternoon bouldering at one of our local areas. No previous knowledge or skill is required.
- Friday, September 13 from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Intro to Mountain Biking
Beginner, intermediate, and advanced riders welcome! Mountain bikes are provided or bring your own.
- Friday, September 20 from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Stand Up Paddleboarding
Experience why Stand up Paddleboarding is the fastest growing water sport in the world!
- Friday, September 6 from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Be Entertained
Grafton Movies - Free with a JAC Card!
- (A) Thursdays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Fridays at 9:30 p.m.
- (B) Thursdays and Saturdays at 9:30 p.m. and Fridays at 7 p.m. Click above for details.
- Aug. 29-31: Aladdin (A) Booksmart (B)
- Sept. 5-7: Pokemon Detective Pikachu (A) The Sun is Also a Star (B)
- Sept. 12-14: Captain Marvel (A) Late Night (B)
- Sept. 19-21: Secret Life of Pets 2 (A) Five Feet Apart (B)
- Sept. 26-28: Yesterday (A) Us (B)
- Oct. 3-5: Isn’t it Romantic (A) The Hustle (B)
- Oct. 10-12: A Dog’s Journey (A) Rocketman (B)
Dive-in Movie
Grab your swimsuit and towel and come to the UREC Aquatics Center for a movie in the pool! There will be a limited number of float tubes and noodles available for your viewing pleasure.
- Thursday, September 26 from 9 p.m. – 11 p.m. in UREC Aquatics Center
UPB Casino Night
What happens in Festival stays in Festival! Join us for a night at the casino with Black Jack, Poker, Roulette, and a Prize Wheel! Students will be given Duke Dog bucks to play with and can cash out to earn tickets to use for a raffle for great incentives!
- Friday, August 30 from 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. in Festival Ballroom
Funny Freakin’ Friday
If you love to laugh, Funny Freakin’ Friday is the event for you! Comedians come from all over the country to entertain us for an entire hour.
- Friday, September 20 from 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. in TDU & Free Campus Cookies!
UPB Trivia
You’ve got game, we’ve got prizes! Make a team or compete by yourself.
- Friday, October 11 from 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. in Festival Lower Drum
Fill Your Belly
Late Night Breakfast
Who doesn’t love breakfast for a late night snack? Come enjoy free food and free give aways!
- Thursday, September 19 from 10 p.m. - 12 a.m. in Festival Stage Lower Drum
Build Community
Voter Registration in Richmond Weekend Trip
Spend the weekend serving your fellow citizens! We’ll partner with The Virginia Civic Engagement Table to register eligible voters in advance of the November election.
- Friday, Oct. 4 – Sunday, Oct. 6
Alternative Break Leader Info Session
To learn about how to lead an Alternative Break, attend a leader info session on Wednesday, August 28th from 12:15 p.m. – 1 p.m. or Monday, September 2 from 7 p.m. – 7:45 p.m in Community Service-Learning, SSC 2100.
Good Vibes from Mad4U
Mindful Experience Retreat
- Saturday, September 14 from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. in Festival Highlands Room Astrologer Kathy Rose will share specific techniques for rapid relaxation and will teach many practical meditative skills for enhancing happiness and increasing intuitive signals.
GetDown at SunDown
Join in on the dates below, there will be cake, hoola hoops, frisbees, what’s not to love!
- Friday, August 30 at 5:30 p.m. on the Commons - Midnight Spaghetti and the Chocolate G-Strings
- Friday, September 13 at 5:30 p.m. on the Commons - Jstop Latin Soul Band Salsa and Bachata dance lessons by Phillip Fusaro from Friendly City Dance Room at 6 p.m. and a Salsa Dance performance by Edgar Ornelas and his dance team Guia SalsaNoke at 7:05 p.m.
- Friday, October 4 at 5:30 p.m. on the Commons - Music is TBA.
Craft Nights
We have supplies like crazy, sometimes we have instructions and always, we have cookies!
- Saturdays in the Clubhouse (Madison Union 208) from 7:30 p.m. – 11 p.m. Every Saturday through Thanksgiving break.
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