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Fall is in the air and temperatures are finally starting to cool off - it's the perfect time to enjoy a walk on
our natural and paved park trails. There are 2.7 miles of trails at Robbins Park, 1.7 miles at Bailey Road Park, and smaller distances at several other parks. There is also a brand new, quarter-mile, paved loop around the new Cornelius Elementary School Neighborhood Park. Get outside!
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| ATHLETICS 
The Towns of Cornelius and Davidson are proud to announce
OUR 20th SEASON of
youth basketball.
Registration for the 2016-2017 season will open first to Cornelius and Davidson residents only October 3-9. Registration will then extend to the general public, October 10-27, or until full.
The program is open to boys and girls, ages 5-18.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
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Now accepting participation contracts for the Lake Norman Teen Council, where area teens can make new friends and have something fun to do that looks great on college applications! This organization offers service projects, trips and workshops. Meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month. We had over 50 teens attend our kick-off meeting in September - come join us! |
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Join us for open gym/free play each week:
Adult Basketball - Tuesdays,
6:00-9:00 pm at Bailey Road Recreation Center. Ages 19+
Pickleball - Thursdays, 6:00-8:00 pm at JV Washam Recreation Center. For ages 50+ and youth 7-13.
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Veterans Day Celebration
at the Cornelius Arts Center
Friday, November 11 9:00-10:00 am Veterans Day Program
Friday, November 11, 11:00 am Town Hall Light Up Cornelius Saturday, November 26 |
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Bailey Road Park Track & Field
Saturday, October 1
4:00-7:00 pm
Bring your furry friend and the whole family to enjoy competitions in fun categories - or just come out for a bow wow of a good time! Register
Fire Prevention Open House Fire Station #1, 19729 So. Main St.
Saturday, October 15
10:00 am-2:00 pm
Join the Cornelius-Lemley Fire Department for an Open House in celebration of National Fire Prevention Week. Free educational fun for the entire family! 4th Annual Laketoberfest Music & Brew Festival Bailey Road Park  Saturday, October 15 4:00-9:00 pm Join us for this community event, showcasing some of the area's top bands plus craft beer from local NC breweries, and enough food trucks to satisfy any palette! Free admission and parking. A portion of the proceeds benefit Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists. |
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FITNESS CLASSES
We offer a variety of challenging and fun fitness options all year long - register now!
Boot Camp - Choose three days per week (Mon/Wed/Fri) or unlimited Monday-Friday visits during designated times per week! Mornings, 8:30-9:30 am. The next 4-week sessions starts October 17.
Senior Fit Club - Choose two or three days per week, Monday, Wednesday and/or Friday, 10:30-11:30 am. The next 4-week session starts October 10. Ages 50 and up.
Tai Chi - We offer separate classes for beginner and intermediate students on Thursday or Saturday mornings. New sessions begin October 20 and 29.
DROP-IN CLASSES - ONGOING
Cardio Funk - Mondays, 6:30-7:30 pm and Saturdays, 9:00-10:00 am
Pi-Yo - Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 pm
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The
second session of fall classes
is now open for registration and will begin the week of October 24. Choose from a variety of ceramics instruction for all levels, watercolor painting, mixed media, pre-K art, afterschool art, and more!
Read more about and register now for
our fall workshops: for adults, Watercolor Holiday Greeting Cards and How to Take Better Holiday Photographs; for children, Holiday Ceramic Ornaments (ages 5-8) and Gingerbread House Making (ages 8-12).
 Stop by and check out our exhibition,
Adaptation
, featuring watercolors by one of our teaching artists, Michelle Podgorski. Her works depict natural forms that have survived the impact of man-made forces.
Celebrate Halloween at the Center!
Join us for trick-or-treating, seasonal crafts and great photo opportunities on Saturday, October 29, 3:00-5:00 pm. This family-friendly event is free. Don't forget your camera! (Note: Trick-or-treating will take place throughout downtown Cornelius on October 29 from 2:00-6:00 pm.)
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THERAPEUTIC RECREATION
Boo Bash Dance:
Join in some ghoulish games, dinner and dancing at the North Mecklenburg Senior Center, 102 Gilead Road in Huntersville, on October 7, 6:00-9:00 pm. Wear your best costume to compete in the costume contest! To register or for questions, send an email. $10 per person, for ages 13 and up.
 Performing Arts Club:
Want to be a performer?
Join
us at Bailey Middle School Recreation Center, 11900 Bailey Road, Cornelius,for the Performing Arts Club!
Enjoy improv, play theater games, mini scripts and a final performance. The club will meet Monday evenings, 6:00-7:30 pm. Performance Club dates are: Mondays, October 3-31(no class on October 24): $30
Mondays, November 7-28: $30
Mondays, December 5-19: $25
Final performance will be held Monday, December 19.
For youth and young adults with disabilities ages 13-35.
To register or for questions, send an email. Deadline for registration is Friday, September 30.
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