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May is National Bike Month!
Did you know the Town of Cornelius adopted a Bicycle Master Plan, "Bike!Cornelius", in 2017? 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!
May 9: Bike to School Day
May 12:
LKN Bike Expo & Community Ride
May 14-18: Bike to Work Week
May 18: Bike to Work Day
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Space is filling up quickly: REGISTER NOW for our
2018 Summer Camps!
See our guide with 130 Arts, Recreation and Sports partial-day camps. They start the week of June 11!
From
ceramics to soccer, drawing to disc golf, superheroes to
sand volleyball
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painting
to pickleball
,
music
to multi-sport, there is surely something to interest, educate and entertain your child this summer.
And, GREAT NEWS: because we doubled our capacity for full-day camps, we still have a few spots left in some of the weeks!
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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
Westmoreland Athletic Complex
Hurry and register for this fun race for a great cause! For ages 5 to adult, $35 for runners and $30 for walkers.
Online registration ends on May 3 at 1:00 pm
; on-site, walk-up registration on May 4 begins at 4:30 pm. Proceeds will benefit Warrior Jace and his family.
Come meet some of the artists in this year's award-winning public art exhibition.The opening reception offers fun for the whole family, including arts & crafts, entertainment and more!
Saturday, May 12
10:00 am-12:00 pm
Bike Ride: 8:30 am
Be a part of the
this annual expo and Community Bike Ride
! On-site registration for the 10-mile bike ride begins at 8:00 am and is for ages 14 and up. There will also be a family ride for younger bikers at 10:30 am. This annual event features all things bike!
Saturday, May 19
9:00 am
Smithville Park
Join us as the Lake Norman Kiwanis Splashville Park opens for the 2018 season. Be prepared to have fun and get wet!
 Cornelius Jazz Festival
Saturday, May 19
5:00-9:00 pm
Smithville Park
Bring your chairs and blankets to enjoy great jazz, soul and blues, along with food trucks, vendors, artists, and more. No pets, tobacco products, or glass containers allowed. Free admission.
 Memorial Day Program
Monday, May 28
10:00 am
Cornelius Veterans Monument at Rotary Plaza
Bring your family to this annual event hosted by American Legion Post 86.
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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 3 and 5. Classes for beginner and intermediate students.
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Senior Fit Club
- Choose two or three mornings per week, Mon/Wed/Fri. Next sessions begin June 25 or join the current session for a prorated fee.
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Cardio Funk
- Ongoing, Monday evenings or Saturday mornings.
Stand Up Paddleboarding
, with single-date sessions on Saturdays, 3:30-5:00 pm. Next dates are May 12 and June 9, with more options in July-September.
NEW:
Sunset Paddleboard Tours
for those with some SUP experience, with single-date sessions on Thursdays, 7:00-8:30 pm. Next dates are May 17 and June 14, with more options in July-August.
All paddleboarding lessons and tours take place at Aloha Paddle Sports and are for ages 12 to adult; under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
$25 residents, $30 non-residents.
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 Registration opens May 14 for Summer A & B sessions, with five-week adult arts education classes beginning the weeks of June 4 and July 23.
 Be sure to visit our gallery to view our newest exhibit,
By Land...By Sea
, with works by featured artist Amy Hart and guest potters Renee Calder, Rae Stark and Valerie Hawkins.
 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 online or pay at the door, just $5 per child per hour. Mondays and Thursdays, 10:00 am-12:00 pm, through May 17.
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WALK ON WEDNESDAY
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Wednesday, May 9
Meet Time: 7:45 am at Smithville Park
Walk to CES Begins: 8:00 am
Meet, park, and walk to Cornelius Elementary School (along Catawba Ave. sidewalks) from the park. Open to ALL students, faculty and families including current walkers, carpoolers and bus riders! Contact
Lou Raymond
for details.
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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.
 A Night in Hollywood
North Meck Senior Center
Friday, May 4, 6:00-9:00 pm
Ages 13 and up, $10.00 per person
Dinner, dancing and more - come dressed to impress! Email Katie Culbreth for more details.
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