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The Cornelius PARC Department wants to help you be a healthier you! Starting November 6, 2018, through February 2019, on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00-8:00 pm, the Bailey Road Park Track will be open and lighted for public use.
Come and enjoy a safe place to walk, run or throw the ball around with family and friends.
Let us help get you moving!
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PARC Commission Opening
Are you passionate about parks, greenways, recreation, arts and athletics and have a willingness to serve your community? We have an opening on the Cornelius PARC Commission, which meets the first Thursday of each month at 5:30 pm. These are three-year terms and all applicants must be residents of Cornelius.
Apply online
. Deadline: January 3, 2019.
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Have Your Party in the Park
Enjoy these cool days outside at one of our park shelters.
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Enjoy sports? Available to work nights and/or weekends? We are hiring part-time staff to assist with our sports and recreation programs. Minimum age: 18 years old.
Download and complete this application and return to Cornelius Town Hall or
email it to us!
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Consider giving the gift of recreation this year!
Purchase a gift certificate in the amount of your choice - each can be used for art or fitness classes, sports leagues or summer camps. There's something for everyone! 
A Town by Any Other Name: A History of Cornelius This book, written as part of the Town's centennial celebration, is on sale for
$20 including tax.
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Join us for open gym/free play each week:
1-3pm, JV Washam Rec Ctr (no pickleball on Nov. 25)
Adult Basketball is taking a break November-February but will return in March.
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| Santa's Mailbox November 26 - December 14 Cocoa with Santa Friday, December 7
Friday, December 14
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Stay Connected!
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Saturday, November 10
Our Veterans Day activities include an event for families prior to our traditional program! Start the morning at Town Hall with a children's celebration at 9:30 am, making thank you cards and patriotic arts & crafts. Then head over to the Cornelius Veterans Monument at Rotary Plaza for our traditional program at 11:00 am. We hope you will join us for these special events honoring veterans and those currently serving in our Armed Forces.
Saturday, November 17
12:00-2:00 pm at Robbins Park
Families are invited to bring their pets and cameras to take photos with Santa, shop for unique dog gifts, and take a hike with Tommy and Ripken along the beautiful trails at this inaugural event. Special thanks to Presenting Sponsor,
Lake Norman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram.
Saturday, November 24 4:00-7:00 pm Kick off the holidays by joining us on the Cornelius Town Hall lawn for our 7th annual tree lighting event. Festivities will include a visit from Santa, carriage rides, arts & crafts, train display, special performances and more! The tree lighting ceremony will take place at 5:30 pm. A special thank you to Presenting Sponsor, LightStyles, Inc; North Pole Sponsor, Modern Nissan; Tree Lighting Sponsors, EnergyUnited and Aquesta Bank; Snowflake Sponsors, The Goddard School Cornelius, Primrose Schools, 7-Eleven, Freedom Boat Club and Alton's Kitchen; and Media Sponsors, Herald Citizen and WSIC.
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Registration will open December 10 for six-week youth and adult arts education classes beginning the week of January 7, 2019.
 Drop-In Art is so fun! Ages 3 and up can join us for one or more mixed-media projects adaptable each child's ability on Mondays and Thursdays, 10:00 am-12:00 pm. Register online or pay at the door, $5 per child per hour.
 Register now for these
Youth Holiday Workshops for ages 6-10
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DIY Ornament Night, November 26, 5:00-6:00 pm and
Holiday Paint Party, December 3, 5:00-6:30 pm
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 Beginning November 26, children may bring letters to
Santa's Mailbox. If you include a self-addressed, stamped envelope, Santa will write back! And save the date for our popular
Cocoa with Santa event on Friday, December 7, 10:00 am-12:00 pm. The fun will include free photo opportunities with Santa, snacks, cocoa and cool holiday crafts!
Beyond Walls, the Town's 4th annual, award-winning public art exhibition, is on display through January 31 at Robbins Park. Take a stroll around the park and view sculptures by Charlie Brouwer, Jim Collins, Scott Froschauer , Jim Gallucci, Amy Hart, Harry McDaniel, Cathy Perry, Robert Porreca and Adam Walls.
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FITNESS CLASSES
We offer a variety of challenging and fun fitness options all year long. No classes November 19-24 during Thanksgiving week. Currently registering for:
Tai Chi:
This ancient practice offers a fitness exercise as well as a moving meditation. Beginner classes are held Thursdays or Saturdays, 9:00-10:00 am; intermediate classes are held 10:15-11:15 am. New sessions just started November 1 and 3 but you can still register! $35 residents, $45 non-residents.
Senior Fit Club
: Low impact workouts designed for adults ages 50 and up to increase strength, flexibility and balance. Two days per week, Mondays and Wednesdays, 11:00-11:50 am, at Fitness by Jeri. The next six-week session begins December 10. $60 residents, $75 non-residents.
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Cardio Funk with Lem Houston:
Use dance moves and music inspired by pop and hip hop in this high energy cardio class. Mondays, 6:30-7:30 pm, and/or Saturdays, 9:00-10:00 am, at Bailey Road Recreation Center. Registration will be taken at the door, so come early! Cost is
$5 per person per class or $40 for a 10-class pass.
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RECREATION PROGRAMS
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Lake Norman Teen Council: Want to meet new friends or have something fun to do that looks great on your college application? This group provides service projects, workshops, trips and more! Now accepting applications.
Lake Norman Bridge Center
conducts ACBL-sanctioned, open, stratified bridge games at Town Hall on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays each week, as well as lessons, for all ages and skill levels. Get in on the game! (No bridge Thanksgiving week.)
Cornelius Youth Orchestras: Calling student musicians! Do you dream of playing in an orchestra? CYO invites you to attend our youth orchestra rehearsals on Tuesday evenings.
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ATHLETICS
Youth Basketball:
Registration is now closed for all divisions except Instructional (coed, ages 5-6). We still need volunteer coaches, timers/scorekeepers and sponsors. Don't forget about Skills Assessments, November 3-7.
Winter Lacrosse: Register now for winter training camps with Xtreme Lacrosse. The sessions for boys in grades 3-5 will run on Saturdays at Smithville Park. Xtreme Pro Camp for boys in grades 6-12 will offer both position-specific and fitness training on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at Smithville Park.
 Tennis Lessons: We partner with Lake Norman Tennis Academy to offer lessons for children, teens and adults throughout the year. Youth lessons are offered in monthly blocks and your child can attend 1-4 days per week. Adult clinics are a drop-in format, with both daytime and evening options. Sign up today!
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THERAPEUTIC RECREATION
Visit Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation's
Therapeutic Recreation site for programs offered for children, teens and adults with disabilities.
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