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Have you seen all the park projects happening around Cornelius? In the past several months,
we have completed the following projects:
Accessibility improvements at Smithville Park
Rebuilt tennis and basketball courts at Torrence Chapel Park
New entrance signs at Legion, Torrence Chapel, Smithville and Bailey Road parks
Landscape improvements at Torrence Chapel and Bailey Road parks
Installation of Cornelius Veterans Memorial Statue
These projects are
currently under construction:
Accessibility improvements to Bailey Road Park
Drainage improvements to Bailey Road Park track and football field
Thank you for allowing us to continue improving your parks!
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It's time to register for new sessions of your favorite classes. Don't worry if there is a session already underway - it's never too late to join! Just give us a call for more information.
Senior Fit Club
- Mon/Wed/Fri, choose two or three mornings per week
Stand Up Paddleboarding
August 5 & 19, September 2
Tai Chi
- Classes for beginner or intermediate students, on Thursday or Saturday mornings
The Couch-to-5K Running Plan
- New session
on Tuesday and Thursday evenings
starting in September - sign up now!
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Want to meet new friends or have something fun to do that looks great on your college application? The Lake Norman Teen Council will begin accepting participation contracts for 2017-2018 in late August.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
We partner with the Cornelius Police Department for an annual celebration promoting community safety and crime prevention. This free, family event includes children's activities, food and more!
This year will also feature an extra hour at the LKN Kiwanis Splashville Park and a viewing of Moana on our blimp screen.
Join us for these free, family-friendly movies!
Tuesday, August 1:
Moana
at Smithville Park
Saturday, August 26:
The LEGO Batman Movie
and Back 2 School Bash at Robbins Park
Movies begin at dusk. (approximately 8:00-8:30 pm, weather permitting. Don't forget a chair or blanket!)
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IT'S STILL SUMMER!
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There are still three weeks of camps available in August. Browse
our camp guide of Sports, Arts and Recreation camps. Don't delay, there aren't many spots left!
Get all the details.
Don't miss these August sports camps, which still have openings:
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Bowling, ages 6-14
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T-Ball, ages 4-6
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Basketball, ages 11-14
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Disc Golf, ages 8-14
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Golf, ages 8-14
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Speed & Agility, ages 7-12
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Or these August arts & recreation camps, still with openings:
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Teen Ceramics, ages 10-16
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Studio Sampler, ages 8-12
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Star Wars Rogue Art, ages 8-12
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Fun with Clay, ages 5-8
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 Home Grown: Sprouts will be on display through August 26 in our gallery. This mixed-media exhibition features works created during our Summer Arts & Recreation Camps. Join us for the closing reception on Wednesday, August 23, 6:00-8:00 pm, and meet the "sprouts" (ages 4-16), enjoy arts & crafts, and more!
Registration opens on Monday, August 14, for fall classes for adults and children beginning the week of September 11.
Beyond Walls
, our annual award-winning public art exhibition, is on display at Robbins Park through January. Congratulations to the People's Choice Award winner, Boreas, by Jonathan Bowling!
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Did you know our Youth Flag Football program is the largest in the Carolina Panthers' region? It is! Registration for the 2017 Cornelius-Huntersville season is open now through August 13. This program provides a non-contact football opportunity for boys and girls ages 4-14. Games will be played in September and October at Smithville Park or James Hoyt Wilhelm Park.
 We partner with Huntersville in offering Youth Volleyball to girls, ages 9-18. Register now through August 11 for the fall 2017 season.
Adult Softball
registration for Men's Rec and Coed Rec Divisions is open through August 13. The first games will begin soon!
Registration is open now through August 12 for the fall season with
Lake Norman Little League
for youth baseball and softball.
Registration is open through August 20 for the fall season of youth soccer with the
Carolina Rapids
.
Registration is open through August 31 for the fall season of lacrosse with
Xtreme Lacrosse
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For 2nd graders and up.
Register for youth and adult tennis lessons and clinics with
Lake Norman Tennis Academy
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NORTHERN REGIONAL RECREATION CENTER
PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION
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Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation and the towns of Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville will hold a public information session regarding the proposed Northern Regional Recreation Center on Monday, August 14, 2017. The session will take place at Bailey Middle School from 6:00-7:00 pm.
The meeting will serve as an opportunity for residents to learn what a regional recreation center is and what amenities could be included, and see examples of other regional recreation centers from across the country. County and town leaders will also discuss the design process and how residents can get involved.
For more information, visit
www.parkandrec.com
and click on "Capital Projects" on the left-hand side.
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CORNELIUS YOUTH ORCHESTRAS
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Cornelius Youth Orchestras
is accepting new members for the 2017-2018 season. Youth with at least one year of playing experience are invited, along with their parents, to attend an Open House on Tuesday
August 8
or August 15
. New member rehearsal and orientation will be held on August 22 and the first full rehearsal will be held on August 29.
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Tuesday, August 1, 6:00-8:00 pm
