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Being active in nature makes kids healthier:
- Children living within a 1/2 mile of a park are more likely to have higher levels of physical activity.
- Children who spend more time outdoors are less likely to be overweight by 27 - 41%.
- Children have lost 25% of playtime and 50% of unstructured outdoor activity over recent decades.
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GET OUTSIDE
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Every Tuesday and Thursday in February, 6:00-8:00 pm, the public in invited to use the lighted track and athletic field between Bailey Middle School and Bailey Road Park. Come enjoy a safe place to walk, run, or throw a ball around!
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It is time to register for new sessions of Tai Chi. Choose Beginner or Intermediate classes on Thursday or Saturday mornings, beginning March 2 and 4.
Drop-In Classes
No registration required - pay at the door for these ongoing classes:
Cardio Funk
: Monday evenings or Saturday mornings
PiYo: Tuesday evenings |
Please join us in thanking our
Allstate/The Chester Agency; Aquesta Bank; Artisan Custom Homes; Bank of North Carolina; Cashion's Quik Stop; Charlotte Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Associates, PA; Derrick Construction Group, LLC; Designbuild Mechanical; DZ Trucking & Transportation, LLC; ElectriCities of NC, Lake Norman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram; Lake Norman Endodontics; Lake Norman Oral & Facial Surgery: Raymond J. Haigney II, DDS; Lone Wolf Capital Management LLC; NewDominion Bank; Nucentric Solutions; Premier Electrical Staffing; Roger O'Connell-State Farm; Simonini Homes; Soho Grand Properties; Tenders Fresh Food, Whit's Frozen Custard; Willis Law; Young Life
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Saturday, March 25
10:00 am-12:00 pm
Saturday, April 8
2:00-4:00 pm
Robbins Park
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SPECIAL EVENTS
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Black History Month Celebration
Saturday, February 18
1:00-3:00 pm
Cornelius Town Hall
Enjoy memorabilia from local historically black churches, children's activities, performances, and refreshments. Hear from Jan Blodgett, Davidson College archivist, and Marshall Lowery, author. This free, public event is offered in collaboration with the Smithville Community Coalition.
 heART pARTy
Saturday, February 11
9:30-11:30 am
Cornelius Arts Center
Bring the family to enjoy Valentine's Day card-making, arts & crafts, and refreshments. Free fun for all ages.
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Spring Art Classes: Registration will open on February 6 for youth and adult six-week classes beginning the week of March 6.
 Don't miss the gallery opening for
Home Grown on Friday, February 3, 6:30-8:30 pm. This popular, annual exhibit features an eclectic mix of work from over 100 local artists! The exhibit will be on display through March 24.
 Join us on Mondays and Thursdays, 10:00 am-12:00 pm, for Drop-In Art for Preschoolers & Homeschoolers, ages 2 and up. Register online or pay at the door, $5 per hour, per child.
Beyond Walls Public Art Exhibition 2017-18: Calling all professional artists - apply for our third annual sculpture show. Entries are due by Friday, February 3.
One-Day Workshops for Adults
Saturday, February 18
9:00 am-12:00 pm
Floral Workshop in Watercolor
: Learn techniques and follow step-by-step instructions to complete several paintings. Taught by Michelle Podgorski. $35 residents, $40 non-residents.
Found Object Jewelry Making
: Learn to create unique jewelry by upcycling found objects like old keys, vintage or broken jewelry, stones and more. Taught by Renee Calder.
$35 residents, $40 non-residents.
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REGISTER FOR SPRING SPORTS
Register through February 17 for the spring season of
Huntersville-Cornelius Youth Volleyball
, for girls ages 9-18.
Baseball
: Register with Lake Norman Little League through February 11, for boys ages 6-14.
Tee-Ball
: Register with Lake Norman Little League through February 11, for boys and girls ages 4-6.
Girls' Softball
: Now offered by Lake Norman Little League, register through February 11, for girls ages 7-16.
Adult Softball
: Men's "C" and coed divisions. Returning teams register beginning February 13; new teams beginning February 27.
Senior Softball
: Coed leagues for ages 50 plus and 65 plus. Register through February 26.
Soccer
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Register children and adults with the Carolina Rapids until February 12.
Lacrosse
: Register with Xtreme Lacrosse for boys and girls, kindergarten through high school, now through February 19.
Tennis
: Lessons offered for children and adults year round with the Lake Norman Tennis Academy.
Pickleball
: Seniors can drop in for free play on Sunday afternoons, 2:00-4:00 pm at J.V. Washam Recreation Center. For ages 50 and up.
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HERE COME SUMMER CAMPS!
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We will begin registration to the public (both residents and non-residents) for over 100
Summer Sports Camps and
Summer Arts & Recreation C
amps
starting March 1 at 7:00 am!
 Summer Day Camps
: For these full-day camps only, Cornelius residents will have a priority registration period of March 1-14. Registration will open to the general public on March 15 for any spaces remaining in our full-day camps.
Look for camp details on our website by February 15.
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Coming Soon:
CALDWELL STATION CREEK GREENWAY
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This 2.6-mile greenway will connect Bailey Road Park at Highway 115 to Highway 21 near the Northcross Shopping Center.
Construction began on March 14, 2016, and is scheduled to be complete by spring 2017.
For your safety, we remind you to please not enter the work area until construction is complete
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View the map.
Mark your calendars now for our Opening Day on May 13, 2017, including special ceremonies and events, Lake Norman Bike Expo, and our 2nd Annual 5K race. Stay tuned for more information on all of these activities and more!
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THERAPEUTIC RECREATION
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Super Bowl Party -
Join us for dancing, food and games. Dress in your favorite team's gear and get ready for some fun! For teens and adults with disabilities ages 13 and up.
Friday, February 3,
6:00-9:00 pm, at the Robert Blythe Building, 102 Gilead Rd, Huntersville. $10.00 per person. For more information, call 980-314-1314 or send an email.
Other TR Programs this month, all for ages 18 and up: Gifted Gardeners on Tuesday mornings, Total Wellness Club on Wednesday mornings, Game Night on Wednesday evenings, and Crafts & Cooking on Friday mornings. Read the
February TR Wire
for details.
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