Spring has Sprung at SLV

by Joe Locke Founder and President, SLV Blazing Paddles Pickleball Club February was another fun and exciting month for the Blazing Paddles Pickleball Club and the SLV Pickleball community. From the Mixed Doubles Winter League to our popular Jumpstart Class, there was something for everyone. And, we are just getting started, as 2026 will be packed with lots of fun, social, and competitive events. Pickleball Jumpstart Class 2026-1 was a Big Hit (and a few misses…) On...

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OAC Tour of King’s Mtn and Cowpens

by DONEEN FITZSIMMONS On Friday, March 6, the Outdoor Adventure Club (OAC) explored two Revolutionary War battle sites:  Kings Mountain National Military Park and Cowpens National Battlefield.  Both battle sites are located near the North Carolina border, and both sites played a significant role in the Revolutionary War.  The sites are about 35 minutes apart. First, OAC went to Kings Mountain National Military Park.  We watched a short film depicting the battle between...

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SLV Residents Completed 2,283 Miles in 2025 Walk Challenge

SLV Residents Completed 2,283 Miles in 2025 Walk Challenge by JIM SNYDER ON FEBRUARY 12, several of the SLV and area residents gathered to celebrate the 2025 Walk Challenge plus. The event involved walking: all the streets in SLV; four local trails; and the two golf course paths within one year. Over 50 people participated, with a hearty group of 16 who completed the challenge. Total mileage walked by the group was 2,283 miles. The Outdoor Adventure Club sponsors this walk challenge...

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Green Curtains Breathes New Life Into Classic Comedy with "Arsenic and Old Lace – A Live Radio Play”

Green Curtains Breathes New Life Into Classic Comedy with "Arsenic and Old Lace – A Live Radio Play” by KAYT MYERS  The Green Curtains theater group closed their spring production of Arsenic and Old Lace – A Radio Play to resounding applause and heartfelt community appreciation, proving that the golden age of radio still has the power to entertain and surprise. Director Laura Savinetti-Moberly, who led the creative vision for this unique adaptation, shared: &...

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Recreation Center Wall Of Recognition

by MARSHA LUSBY You may have noticed that SLV’s Recreation Center has recently been undergoing a major facelift.  One of the most beautiful additions is the Wall of Recognition, which is down the main hallway to the Café.  Angela Christopher, RC Director, has orchestrated the creation of this Wall, making it more fitting with the newly designed Recreation Center upgrades.  The Wall consists of photos from all of the amenities that the Rec Center has to offer,...

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