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Описание: What does it really take to plan, set up, and execute 50+ special events a year for a thriving community?

Live from the GRPA Conference in Jekyll Island, Craig LeBlanc sits down with Kimberly Lindsay and Chris Helton of Peachtree City, Georgia to talk about their first-ever GRPA experience, their career paths into Parks and Recreation, and the behind-the-scenes work that makes community special events successful.

From July 4th celebrations and fall festivals to concert series, pop-up events, vendor partnerships, and weather challenges, this conversation highlights how parks and recreation professionals create meaningful moments that bring communities together.

You’ll also hear powerful insights on:
✔️ Special events as a community driver
✔️ Vendor and local business engagement
✔️ Overcoming event-day challenges
✔️ Why Parks & Recreation is more than a job—it’s a legacy

⭐ Episode Highlights
〰️ First-time GRPA attendees share their conference experience
〰️ Inside the logistics of large-scale community events
〰️ Why special events are one of the biggest community connectors
〰️ Real talk about weather, food trucks, and last-minute chaos
〰️ Inspiring testimony on Parks & Recreation as a lifelong career

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