Salisbury Mayor Susan Kluttz, Landtrust Board Chairman Dr. John Wear and Executive Director Jason Walser spoke briefly at the ceremony.  Barbara Lawther of the LandTrust led the group in holiday carols.  Attendees enjoyed hot cider and cookies during the hour-long festivities. The LandTrust works to conserve large tracts of forest and farmland throughout its 10-county region.

The Greenway provides recreational areas and linear parks throughout the city for walking, biking and jogging.  In addition, the Greenway supplies open space and natural areas for environmental education and wildlife preservation. For further information regarding the Greenway or to make a donation to support the Greenway, please call the Salisbury Parks & Recreation Department at (704) 638-5291.

Civic Center Hosts Holiday Blood Drive
December 2003

The Salisbury Parks & Recreation Department played host to a Holiday Blood Drive and Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Salisbury Civic Center, 315 S. Boundary Street, on Tuesday, December 2, 2003. 

The public enjoyed giving the gift of life while various local school and community groups performed carols and holiday tunes.  A Valentine’s Blood Drive will be held at the Salisbury Civic Center on Tuesday, February 10, 2004  from 1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.  For more information regarding the upcoming blood drive, please contact the Civic Center at (704) 638-5275.

Salisbury Civic Center plays Host to Pan American Festival for Children
October 2003

The Salisbury Parks and Recreation Department’s Civic Center played host to the Pan American Festival for Children, held Saturday, October 11, 2003 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.  The cultural event, sponsored by the Hispanic Coalition of Salisbury, provided food, information and festivities for the entire family. Hispanic children participated in a Parade of Nations featuring cultural flags from various homelands. Parks & Recreation Programming Manager Kenny Roberts and volunteers designed the flags and assisted Hispanic children in painting the flags prior to the event. 

Parks & Recreation staff offered free face painting, toys, health, fitness and recreational coloring materials, posters and books.  In addition, attendees registered for free Parks & Recreation grand prize give-aways, featuring two large baskets of toys and bicycle helmets for toddlers.

atmosphere. Robertson spoke to the audience throughout the performance regarding Elton's life, styles and various periods of his music.

Crowd favorites included "Rocketman", "Crocodile Rock", "Daniel" and "Good-Bye Norma Jean". One of the evening highlights occurred when Dr. Robertson played the piano while lying on the floor. In addition, true to Elton John's classic style, Dr. Robertson played the piano keys with his foot during a final segment.

An additional concert has been tentatively scheduled for Spring 2004.  For more information, please contact the Civic Center at (704) 638-5275.

High Flying Kites at Salisbury Community Park
October 2003

The Salisbury Parks & Recreation Department sponsored a “High Flying Kites” event at the Salisbury Community Park, 935 Hurley School Road, on Sunday, October 5, 2003 from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Kite flying contest winners were 11 year-old Joshua Padgett and 12-year old Daniel Padgett. Both winners, students at West Rowan Middle School, received free kites and Super Soakers as prizes.