Teen-Tastic Saturdays: Huntsville Parks & Rec series to focus on essential life lessons

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March 15, 2025

HUNTSVILLE – Huntsville Parks and Recreation is hosting Teen-tastic Saturdays, a free series of workshops for teens.

“This series offers young men and women in our community a way to learn essential skills with a hands-on approach,” Parks and Recreation Director James Gossett said. “Each session is designed to be engaging and practical, giving teens the confidence to apply what they’ve learned in real-world situations.”

The workshops will be at the Mark Russell Recreation Center, 429 Taylor Road, Owens Cross Roads.

Sessions are as follows:

March 22: Job Readiness Workshop, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Ages 15-18)
March 29: Car Care Basics for Teens, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Ages 15-18)
April 5: Smart Social Media for Teens, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Ages 13-18)
April 12: Eco-Pioneers / Teens for a Greener Tomorrow, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Ages 13-18)

Registration is now open. Learn more here.

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