Berkeley County Recreation Report

Hanahan Rec organizes walk

The Hanahan Recreation and Parks Department will hold a New Year's Walk at the Hanahan walking trail.

The walking trail is located behind the Senior Center at 3100 Mabeline Road 6:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 8.

The half-mile trail is lit for night use.

Recreation department officials are touting the event as a good way to get started on any resolutions to improve fitness.

Though it is not required for participation, officials are asking those who take part to consider bringing a donation for one of two local shelters.

Donations will be delivered the following weekend.

For more information, call 266-0723 or visit www.cityofhanahan.com/newyearswalk.cfm.

Hanahan plans Jan. Snow Bowl

The Hanahan Recreation and Parks Department is planning a snow day fundraiser and community event Jan. 31 at the city's soccer fields.

Dubbed the Snow Bowl, the department plans to bring in 10 tons of snow to be provided by Yard Icing.

To help offset the cost of the event, HRPD is looking for sponsors.

Businesses or individuals can contribute with any of five levels of sponsorship ranging from $75-$1,000. Those interested should make donations by Jan. 23.

A jump castle, food and other family activities are planned for the day.

For more information, call 266-0723.

Twister Kuhn win all-around title

Julia Kuhn of the Charleston Twisters gymnastics team took the all-around trophy in the Level 4 competition of her age group during the Huntsville Fall Invitational Nov. 18 in Alabama.

The Charleston Twisters are based in Ladson.

Kuhn, competing in the 10-and-older age group, took first on balance beam and floor exercises and second on the uneven parallel bars to capture first place all-around. Teammate Shakaria Bethea took first on bars to finish third in the all-around.

In the 8-year-old age group, Grace Price won the floor exercises and was runner-up in the all-around.

In the Level 6 competition, Laney LeSchack tied for first on beam en route to a third place finish in the all-around.

Victoria Ivey, in Level 9, placed second all-around.

Morgan Gossett, in the 7-9 year-olds Level 5 competition, took first on the floor exercises.

Alex Enzinna won the vault in the 12-and-older group.