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May is National Bike Month!
It is as important for motorists to respect cyclists' rights to share the road as it is for cyclists to follow the same traffic laws as motorists. Both cars and bikes are viable means of transportation sharing the same roads - let's work together to make it safe for everyone!
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Space is filling up quickly: REGISTER NOW for our
2017 Summer Camps!
See our guide with 130 Arts, Recreation and Sports partial-day camps. They start the week of June 12!
From
ceramics to soccer, drawing to disc golf, Star Wars to
sand volleyball
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painting
to pickleball
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Minecraft
to multi-sport, there is surely something to interest, educate and entertain your child this summer.
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The weather is getting nicer - have your next party in the park! As we head into spring, why not host your event at one of our park shelters?
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JOIN US FOR THESE EVENTS
Robbins Park
 A newly expanded event for the whole family - meet the artists and enjoy arts and crafts, Holly Hopkins Jazz and other local group performances, wine tasting by CCAG, and more!
Saturday, May 13
10:00 am-12:30 pm
Saturday, May 13
10:15 am
Register now for our 2nd Annual Cornelius Trail Run
for ages 5 through adult, $26 per participant.
Starting after the ribbon cutting, be among the first to officially race, run, or walk the brand new, 2.6-mile Caldwell Station Creek Greenway.
Saturday, May 13
10:00 am-12:30 pm
Bike Ride: 8:30 am
Be a part of the
LKN Bike Expo and Community Bike Ride
! On-site registration for the 8-mile bike ride begins at 8:00 am and is for ages 14 and up. The annual expo will feature all things bike!
Saturday, May 20
3:00 pm
Smithville Park
Join us as we open Lake Norman Kiwanis Splashvlle Park for the 2017 season. Be prepared to have fun and get wet!
 Old Town Cornelius Jazz Festival
Saturday, May 20
3:30-9:00 pm
Smithville Park
Bring your chairs and blankets to enjoy this multicultural celebration of the arts with great jazz music, food trucks, vendors, artists, and more. No pets, please.
 Memorial Day Program
Monday, May 29
10:00 am
Cornelius Veterans Monument at Rotary Plaza
Bring your family to this annual event hosted by American Legion Post 86.
 Senior Fun & Fitness Day
Wednesday, May 31
9:00 am-1:00 pm
Jetton Park
Enjoy a day of free health and fitness activities!
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FITNESS CLASSES
Fitness Classes - Get ready for warmer weather...register for new sessions of these popular classes:
- Tai Chi for Health - Thursday or Saturday mornings starting May 4 and 6. Classes for beginner and intermediate students.
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Couch-to-5K Running Plan
- A plan to move non-runners into an active lifestyle. Tuesday and Thursday evenings, starting May 23.
- NEW: C5K Next Level - A plan to get experienced runners faster and stronger. Tuesday and Thursday evenings, starting May 23.
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Senior Fit Club
- Choose two or three mornings per week, Mon/Wed/Fri. Next sessions begin June 5 or join the current session for a prorated fee.
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Cardio Funk
- Ongoing, Monday evenings or Saturday mornings.
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MOVE Strength & Core
- Ongoing, Tuesday evenings.
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MOVE Circuit Training
- Ongoing, Thursday evenings.
Stand Up Paddleboarding
, with single-date sessions. Classes will be held on Saturdays, 3:00-4:00 pm at My Aloha. Ages 8 to adult. (Under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.) Next dates are May 13 & 27; with more options in June, July and August.
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ATHLETICS
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Senior Pickleball - Drop by on Thursday nights to learn and play pickleball. For ages 50 and up. 6:00-8:00pm at JV Washam Rec Center.
Adult Basketball
- Drop in on Tuesday nights, 6:30-9:00 pm, at Bailey Road Rec Center. For ages 19 and up.
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Be sure to visit our gallery to view our newest exhibit,
Imaginative Approach
, with works by local artist, Liliana D'Ambra. She uses acrylics, modeling paste on ceramic bas relief, and canvas to create works of mystical mood and sensual emotion inspired by Mediterranean culture.
 Join us for
Drop-In Art for Preschoolers & Homeschoolers and let your child enjoy our mixed media projects adaptable to each age. Children 5 and older may be dropped off; 4 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Register and pay at the door, just $5 per child per hour. Mondays and Thursdays, 10:00 am-12:00 pm, through May 25.
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THERAPEUTIC RECREATION
For individuals with a disability, in partnership with Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation
 Registration remains open for
Northern Adventures Summer Day Camp
! There will be eight weeks of camps for ages 6-21, with youth and teens each having their own group. Camp will be held at The Dellwood Center in Huntersville. $100 per week.
 Star Wars Party
Robert B Blythe Building, 102 Gilead Rd, Huntersville
Friday, May 5, 6:00-9:00 pm
Ages 13 and up, $10.00 per person
May the Force be with you - join us as we celebrate all things Star Wars! We'll have dinner, dancing, and Star Wars activities. Feel free to dress in costume! Email Stacey Thomas for more details.
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