Williamson County Parks and Recreation (WCPR) is pleased to announce a free open house on Friday, February 10 at the Indoor Arena at Crockett Park, 1485 Volunteer Pkwy., in Brentwood.

Stop by anytime between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., meet the staff and learn about the many diverse programs now offered by WCPR at the facility. In addition to indoor soccer, lacrosse, rugby and flag football, the multi-purpose facility now hosts Fitness Boot Camp, fencing, golf clinics, Tiny Tots soccer camps, Zumba, and a new Rhythm and Spirit tumbling and cheer program for ages 2 to 17.

The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department opened the 29,000 square foot facility in March 2007. The arena contains a professional 60 by 30-yard field turf playing surface, a 30-person conference room and referee changing area. The facility is located within Crockett Park, off Crockett Rd. on Volunteer Pkwy. During the open house, registration information for all programs will be available along with facility tours. For more information, call (615) 377-6530, or contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Williamson County Parks and Recreation is a public organization, here to benefit the community. Anyone may register for and participate in the department’s programs, teams, classes and events. For more information about the facilities and programs of the Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department, visit www.wcparksandrec.com, or call (615) 790-5719, ext. 10. You may also receive department information by “liking” Williamson County Parks and Recreation on Facebook.

Make plans now to attend the annual Arts and Crafts Open House, ArtSparks, at the Longview Recreation Center, 2909 Commonwealth Drive in Spring Hill, on Saturday, January 28, 2012!

Williamson County Parks and Recreation will showcase a gallery full of professional and amateur talent provided by students and instructors from 20 different types of art classes offered by our department. Children and adults alike will want to “spark” their creative side with free “make-it, take-it” projects, demonstrations and face painting.

Our Sticky Fingers Pre-School Club will also feature their very own Art Show.  Many instructors will be on hand to demonstrate their craft and answer any questions you may have.

The ArtSparks event will be held from 10 a.m.-3p.m. Admission is free and door prizes will be awarded. For more information, call Lauren at (615) 302-0971 ext. 25.

Brentwood Middle School is about to celebrate a major milestone.  The school, formerly known as Northside Junior High, turns 40 years old this year.

An open house for student alumni and former teachers and staff will take place Friday, October 7 from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. in the school library.  Student government members will hold building tours during this time.  Refreshments will be provided by the BMS PTO, and limited edition 40th Anniversary t-shirts will be offered for $10.

Later that day, the student body will view a documentary showcasing the past 40 years during an assembly.  Past principals, city and county officials, and school employees will also be on hand.

One-On-One with the Teenage Entrepreneur, Brittny Reid of Belledonne Spa in Brentwood.

Entrepreneur

I sat down with Brittny Reid to ask how she became a business owner at nineteen.

This girl is incredibly knowledgeable of her craft and is genuinely thankful for the position she is in now. She is an employee, business owner, and has even become a public speaker on what she does and the products she uses. Her passion is inspiring.

Growing up in Franklin, Brittny went to Page High School and was always interested in the human body. Involved in anatomy class, latin and volunteering at Williamson Medical, she sought the medical route via Belmont with a kind of tunnel vision. Unfortunately tuition was beyond reach so she rerouted her passion towards the spa industry where she was already involved.

In with school and volunteering, Brittny worked at a local spa for three years. Here, she was introduced to the business, grew in customer service, and learned the basics of esthetics. She enjoyed making people feel good and learning about the human body so the move from medicine to the spa was surprisingly not a far jump.

While in school to be an esthetician, there was a project to create a business plan for your own spa. I guess once Brittny’s wheels got turning, they never stopped. Looking to her dad, who had money saved for her use, she thought, “Why not!” The concept had been created and the plan had been set so they began the brand. Then, Belledonne Spa opened in Brentwood.

Belledonne means beautiful woman and the mission is truly to make women feel beautiful in their own skin. Brittny enjoys the glow her clients have as they leave (especially after body contouring – read below for further explanation). She aims to keep her prices down, her quality up, and hopes that with this, she’ll have five salons by the time she is thirty. Belledonne has been open for four months (open house tonight – details below) and is already having to expand. I’d say she is on her way.

Body Contouring

Brittny offers body contouring at her spa; she is the only one in Tennessee with the machines she uses (Lumicell Touch). Needless to say, her equipment is high quality as well as her technique. I can’t go into complete detail as to how she is different – trade secrets, you know – but she will be happy to tell you herself. You should drop by the open house with any questions.

Body Contouring can be looked at as a type of body cleanse but it tones and tightens as well. The head of this small machine is rubbed along your skin to break down adipose tissue, fat cells, and then it is worked through your lymphatic system to flush out. Brittny moves down with your digestive tract so the session can cause your digestion and movements to be more regular while losing inches. Now, this is a very simple explanation but Brittny has all the medical terms for you.

I had the pleasure of experiencing a body contouring session and I really mean it was a pleasure. I’m a small, fit person thinking I don’t have much to lose but in one session, she took off almost ten inches. It was incredible! I especially loved that it broke down that area right above the knee, which seems impossible to tighten.

Each session is full body with time focused on where you need it most. It has a suction apparatus so imagine literally having a vacuum taken across your skin. It is not painful but some areas are more sensitive than others. Having my inner thighs done made my toes curl and fists clench, but other than that, it was like a deep tissue massage. She is not shy about applying pressure, and you want her to work it in because that will give greater results.

This treatment even continues to work post-session especially if you work out. Your system keeps flushing out and session-to-session you keep seeing results. You will be measured before and after each time you come in so you can see the change on paper as well as in the mirror. I can’t wait to go in for my second session.

Skin Care

Along with her state-of-the-art body contouring machines, Brittny uses Image Skin Care and it can also be purchased at her shop.

Image Skin Care is an all-natural line that uses no petrochemicals, no parabens, no chemical preservatives and no animal testing. I was given a sample and I can always tell the difference between natural and synthetic by how my face reacts. These products are clean.

Another great thing about Brittny is that she would never have you do something or use a product that she has not tried; she personally uses Image Skin Care.

Open House

Tonight at 6:30, Belledonne Spa in Brentwood, TN is having an open house. Reserve a spot! They are offering a thirty minute massage, peel or body contouring session. Reservations are $25 and you can pick from one of the previously mentioned treatments. Also, all packages are 25% off and all Image retail is 20% off.

Brittny will be available to answer questions and you should ask her about the member referral perks.

Belledonne Spa

1746 General George Patton Drive

Suite 106

Brentwood, TN 37027

615-878-3410