SLPR Board Meeting, August 27 at 5:00pm via Zoom

*Please note the updated time to 5:00pm.  The previously scheduled time of 6:00pm has been moved to 5:00pm.  

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Meeting ID: 823 4197 2822

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Fenton’s Virtual Summer Concert with the Magic Bus

Summer 2020 Send-Off!

Fenton’s Concert in the Park is back for a summer send-off 2020 concert – virtually! Get your groove on and enjoy live music once again via a livestream! The Magic Bus is set to livestream their psychedelic tunes on Thursday, August 27th at 7:00pm.   This far-out concert is going to be  an epic BLAST from the past!

What do you do during a virtual concert? You sing, you dance….and you get to enjoy the concert from your GROOVY location.  We know times have been stressful, crazy…and not-so-rad. Take a break from it all and focus on the music.  A thriving community is a connected community. And, Fenton is a thriving community.  Connecting over music is one of the many ways Fenton shines.  Being innovative and always promoting “Peace,Love, and Music,” the Magic Bus is going to help us connect and come together.  

The event will be live-streaming to you on your device of choice.  Whichever device you stream it on, play it LOUD. Dance, sing and belt out those lyrics. Teach your children about the fab songs of the 60’s.  Share a drink with your significant other while you listen on your back patio. Listen while you eat a bowl of ice-cream with an extra scoop!  Most importantly – let go of that stress on August 27th and find a little bit of PEACE.

In keeping with tradition, enjoy getting decked out in your best 1960’s garb! Bring back that hippie style. We would love to see your whole crew having fun re-creating the 60’s.  Who will be named the Best Dressed Hippie? Who has the Best 1960’s set up? The list goes on for the “Best of’s” — and, we look forward to announcing the “Best of’s” to keep the fun going in Fenton!  Post those pictures in the Fenton’s Virtual Concert Facebook Event. Most importantly, have fun and enjoy connecting over music with the Magic Bus!

Peace and Love friends! We look forward to connecting with you while grooving with the Magic Bus on Thursday, August 27th at 7pm on the livestream!

SLPR Board Meeting, July 23 at 6:00pm via Zoom

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Via Zoom at 6pm

Stay Active with Baseball, Softball & Tee-Ball this Summer

Programs starting soon!

Register online today.  Class sizes are limited. 

Questions? Please reach us at contact_us@slpr.net or at 810-714-2011

SLPR is excited to announce the new Executive Director

The SLPR Board of Commissioners has announced that Ed Koledo has been named Executive Director of Southern Lakes Parks & Recreation. The SLPR hiring committee offered their recommendation to the full board at a special public meeting on Tuesday, June 9^th, 2020.

Mr. Koledo has had a successful career in public education, military operations and with government funded programs. In addition, he is the previous Superintendent of the Linden Public Schools and has a great depth of experience with local municipalities, civic organizations and nonprofits, including the Fenton-Linden Regional Chamber of Commerce, Fenton Rotary, LAFF Pathway organization, Fenton Area Resource & Referral Network and the Fenton Community Fund, all groups that SLPR works with to support our communities.

Mr. Koledo brings expert problem-solving, strategic planning, and relationship building skills. And most importantly, he embodies the servant-leader management style, instilling in others the confidence to achieve.  

SLPR Chairperson, Patricia Lockwood commented that “Mr. Koledo is a leader that will enable SLPR to strengthen our current programs and relationships while supporting growth into new areas”.

Ed will direct the SLPR Team which consists of 5 employees and 75 contractual employees who oversee the programs provided to the community along with the numerous Special Events that SLPR organizes, such as Back to the Bricks, Concerts in the Park, Farmers Markets, & Art Walk. Ed will also serve as the Manager of the Fenton Community & Cultural Center.

Please contact Board Chair, Patricia Lockwood at  Lockwoodpa4@gmail.com or 810-516-9480 with any questions.

Southern Lakes Parks & Recreation,                                            Executive Director Position

We are seeking applicants for the position of Executive Director of Southern Lakes Parks & Recreation (SLPR). The selected individual will be responsible for overseeing the organizational administration, program & strategic plans of SLPR.  Key duties include; marketing, financial oversight, community outreach & programming implementation. The position reports to the Board of Directors of SLPR which consists of representatives from Fenton Township, the City of Linden and the City of Fenton

We are seeking an individual with professional skills which includes strategic planning, program development, task facilitation, financial management oversight, strong written & oral communication skills, and a background that includes senior management experience.

Please submit application to Board Chair, Pat Lockwood at:  lockwoodpa4@gmail.com   the deadline for applications is May 26, 2020.

Southern Lakes Parks & Recreation is an EOE.

Wrestling Coordinator for the Youth Fenton Wrestling Program

SLPR’s 2019 in review – all the highlights!

2019 was a fabulous year, from beginning to end.  Here at SLPR, we believe in staying active, having fun, and being involved in the community.  And, what a wonderful community it is.  Thank you for joining us in 2019!  

Check out our 2019 Highlight Reel here.

Celebrating 20 Years 

This year marks SLPR’s 20th Anniversary. We began the year with many great classes, participants, and instructors.  We are so thankful for all the smiles and fun we had to start the year.  While things may have changed for the moment due to Covid-19, we here at SLPR are always looking for new ways of keeping the community connected.  Staying connected virtually is the new norm for most of us at the moment.  We are always interested in new ideas for classes, both virtually and in-person. If you have ideas or classes you would like to share with the community, please reach out to us at contact_us@slpr.net.

We hope you are staying safe and healthy during these unprecedented times.  We look forward to more smiles and more fun in 2020 – surrounded by the community who makes us who we are.

Be well and stay active. 

-Your friends at SLPR