Burke County Recreation Department

08/31/2026

Join us for a fun Ceramic Christmas Tree Painting Event at the Burke County Recreation Department Main Office Multipurpose Room on Saturday, September 19th from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM! Choose your tree size and create a holiday keepsake of your own. Large Trees are $80 and Small Trees are $65. Spaces are limited, so be sure to register early at burkerec.com. To register, you will need to create an account, add yourself as a participant, and then click program registration. We can’t wait to paint with you!

08/31/2026

REGISTRATION DEADLINES ARE THIS WEEK!

Reminder! Fall baseball and softball registration ends this week! ⚾🥎

Baseball (ages 6–12): Registration ends TODAY, August 31
T-Ball (ages 4–6): Registration ends September 2
Softball (ages 6–12): Registration ends September 3

We have a FUN season planned, and you don’t want to miss it! Go ahead and mark your calendars for some of our upcoming Baseball & Softball Featured Nights:

⭐ National Coaches Day
🎀 Paint the Park Pink Night
🎃 Costume Night

Don’t wait—get registered and get ready for a great season! ⚾🥎

08/31/2026

⏰ DON’T MISS THESE REGISTRATION DEADLINES! Tomorrow’s main office hours will be 8AM- 8PM! Stop by before/after work!

⚾ Baseball: Registration ends tomorrow, August 31
🏈 Girls Flag Football: Registration ends Tuesday, September 1
🥎 Softball: Registration ends Thursday, September 3

Tomorrow is also the last day to receive 20% off registration for two upcoming events:

🀄 Bams & Jams Mahjong Night ($16)
🎃 Halloween Hustle 5K Walk/Run ($24)

To help everyone get registered before these deadlines, the BCRD office will be open until 8:00 PM tomorrow!

Stop by and get signed up—we’d love to have you join us!

08/27/2026

🎨 Come Paint Ceramics with Us! 🎨

Pick your piece. Pay and paint! 🖌️

Choose from a variety of already-formed ceramic pieces, pick your colors, and make it your own!

🗓 Mondays: 5:00–8:00 PM
No ceramics on the 2nd Monday of each month due to Clay Class.

🗓 Tuesdays: 3:30–8:00 PM

✨ All ages are welcome!
Children under 10 should be accompanied by an adult.

Stop by, pick a piece, and have fun getting creative!

08/27/2026

📚 HOMESCHOOL MEET-UPS AT BCRD! 🍀🏀

We’re excited to welcome our homeschool families back to the Burke County Recreation Department this school year!

📍 Location: BCRD Main Office
⏰ Start Time: 10:00 AM

Each meet-up will begin with a 4-H meeting, followed by a fun Burke County Recreation Department activity!

📅 Homeschool Dates:
• September 14
• October 12
• November 9
• December 7
• January 11
• February 8
• March 8
• April 12
• May 10

We’re looking forward to a great year of learning, activities, and time together! Please share with any homeschool families who may be interested. 💚💙

08/25/2026

Second Monday evening of each month • 5:00–8:00 PM

Clay Class – Hand-Building Ceramics

A hands-on class focused on creating pottery and ceramic pieces by hand—no pottery wheel needed. Perfect for beginners or anyone who just wants a fun, creative evening working with clay.

08/24/2026

08/24/2026

🎃 FOOD TRUCKS WANTED for BOO in the BORO! 👻🚚

We’re looking for food trucks to join us for a fun night of Halloween festivities at Boo in the Boro on October 24 from 6:00–9:00 PM!

Food truck vendors must have:
• Proof of insurance
• Business license
• $50 vendor fee

If you’re interested in setting up, please reach out to reserve your spot! We’d love to have a great variety of food and treats available for everyone attending.

🍔🌭🍟🌮🍧 Tag your favorite food truck below and help us spread the word!

08/24/2026

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Grab your comfiest pajamas, call your mahjong crew, and come spend the evening playing with us! 💜

📅 September 26
⏰ 5–8 PM
📍 Burke County Recreation Department Gym

✨ EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: Register by the end of this week for ONLY $16!
After that, tickets will be $20.

Your registration includes:
💜 Open mahjong play
🥨 Light refreshments
🏆 Mahjong prizes for participants
🎟 Door prizes & a winners raffle
😴 And an excuse to wear your pajamas in public!

Share this post with your Mahjong friends and get your table together! 🀄💜

Never played before but want to join the fun? 👀 If there’s enough interest, we may offer a Mahjong 101 class before the event so beginners can learn the basics and be ready to play!

Comment “MAHJONG 101” below if you’d be interested in the beginner class!

Come for the tiles… stay for the good times! 🌙🀄✨

🌙🀄 Bams & Jams in the Boro is coming! 🀄🌙

Who's ready for a relaxing night of mahjong, laughs, and comfy pajamas? Grab your favorite PJs, your lucky tiles, and join us for an evening of open play, prizes, and fun!

📅 Saturday, September 26th
🕔 5:00–8:00 PM
📍 Burke County Recreation Department Gym

🎟️ $20 per person (20% off until September 1st)
✨ Includes:
• Open Mahjong Play
• Door Prizes
• Winners Raffle

Whether you're a seasoned player or just love a fun night out, this is the perfect excuse to unwind with friends. ☕💜

💜 Wear your pajamas! The cozier, the better!

Tag your mahjong crew and start planning your matching PJs! 🛏️🌙🀄

08/19/2026

🍂 Back by Popular Demand-Fall Community Yard Sale is coming back to the BCRD! 🍂

Mark your calendars and start cleaning out those closets! Join us for our Fall Community Yard Sale on Saturday, October 17th, from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the Burke County Recreation Department (465 Burke Veterans Parkway).

Whether you're looking to declutter, make some extra cash, or hunt for great bargains, this is the place to be!

🛍 Vendor Spaces
• $10 = 2 parking spaces (18' x 18')
• $20 = 4 parking spaces (36' x 18')

📅 Vendor registration opens August 1st and spaces are expected to fill quickly!

Please note:
✔️ Vendors must provide their own tables and chairs.
✔️ No electricity will be available.
🌭 Our concession stand will be open throughout the event!

Register online at www.burkerec.com or call 706-554-5210 for more information.

Tag your friends, family, neighbors, and anyone who loves a good yard sale! Let's make this year's Fall Community Yard Sale the biggest one yet! 🍁🛒💰