Albemarle County names Amy Smith parks director, promotes family dance and burn-safety reminders

Albemarle County used its weekly "Monday Minute" bulletin to thank residents for helping one another during a recent winter storm, announce Amy Smith as the county's new parks and recreation director and promote an upcoming Parent-Child Winter Dance.

The host of the county's bulletin thanked the community for "sticking together" during storm conditions and reminded listeners that "it's still icy out there," urging people to continue taking precautions. The message framed the segment as both appreciation for community response and a safety reminder for residents.

The county announced that Parks and Recreation's Parent-Child Winter Dance will take place Saturday, Feb. 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Greenwood Community Center. "Enjoy music from a DJ, games, and a fun night of dancing," the host said, describing the family-oriented program organized by Parks and Recreation.

In personnel news, the bulletin stated, "We're also excited to share that Amy Smith has been named our new director of parks and recreation." According to the announcement, Smith brings more than 30 years of service to the role and recently served as deputy director.

The host also noted that it is National Burn Awareness Week and encouraged simple safety steps in the workplace to prevent serious injuries, directing listeners to "follow ACFR on social media this week to learn more." The bulletin closed with thanks for tuning in and another reminder to stay warm.

The bulletin did not include a spokesperson name beyond the program host, did not provide details on any personnel start date or salary for the parks and recreation position, and did not specify which ACFR social channels to follow.