Saturday, February 25
12-2pm
Cain Center for the Arts
Join CPRD, the Smithville CommUNITY Coalition, and Cain Center for the Arts for our annual celebration of Black History Month at a new location! Come enjoy guest speakers, an art exhibit, performances, and light refreshments.
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Starting February 6, then throughout the month, drop by Town Hall and the Cain Center to view a collection of thought-provoking works by John R. Miles III. See the viewing hours at each location.
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Fitness Classes
NOTE: Late registrations are accepted for any session and may be offered at a pro-rated fee. Just call us!
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Camp Gladiator: This training program is designed to challenge and optimize your fitness. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings at Bailey Road Park and Tuesday and Thursday mornings at Smithville Park.
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Tai Chi: Separate six-week classes for beginner and intermediate students. Thursday mornings at Town Hall. Register now for the next sessions, which start February 16.
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Tiny Blooms Youth Yoga: Separate six-week classes for ages 5-10 and 10-14 on Monday evenings at Bailey Road Recreation Center. The next sessions start March 6.
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Cardio Funk: This high-energy class meets at Bailey Road Recreation Center on Saturday mornings, 9-10am, and on Monday nights, 6:30-7:30pm. $10/class; just pay at the door!
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Looking to earn some extra money using the skills you already have? Want someone to advertise, take registration, and handle the behind-the-scenes paperwork? Cornelius Parks & Rec is the place for you! We are looking for individuals who can teach the things they are skilled in and passionate about to our community.
Here are some of the benefits you would experience as an instructor with CPRD:
- Plan your own classes and work around your existing schedule
- Advertising is done for you
- Use your facility or ours; we have both indoor and outdoor spaces that can be utilized
- Compensation negotiable
- CPRD handles all the administrative work required to enroll students in your program
We are currently accepting proposals for all ages. The following areas are just some of the possible class proposals:
- Nature activities
- Health and fitness
- Self-care/emotional wellbeing
- Preschool-age programming
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The NC General Assembly has designated 2023 as Year of the Trail! We plan to celebrate with a host of events throughout 2023.
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February 9-14
To make this Valentine’s Day extra special, we are teaming up with Jack’s Corner Tap and Kat’s Seafood Kitchen. Spend time with a loved one by visiting Antiquity Greenway or McDowell Creek Greenway Phase II, and scan one of the QR codes you will find on signage there to receive a free appetizer at either restaurant, with the coupon valid for use until the end of February.
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2023 Mayor's Fitness Challenge |
The challenge will last 6 weeks, starting Sunday, March 12. Each week, participants will work to have the highest total of minutes. Let's do it again, defending champion Cornelius!!
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Pickleball: Open Gym Senior Pickleball (ages 50 & up) has moved for the winter to Sunday afternoons, 1-3pm, indoors at JV Washam Recreation Center.
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Even though it's still winter, registration for spring sports with our program partners is closing this month. Hurry and don't get left out!
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Come hear the Cornelius Youth Orchestras and Brass Ensemble perform on Saturday, February 25, 10:30-11:30am at the Northern Regional Recreation Center. This concert is free, but space is limited. Tickets in advance are recommended. GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!
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Although it is the middle of winter, your Parks & Rec team is hard at work finalizing plans for a full slate of 2023 summer camps to keep your kids happy, energized and entertained. In 2022, our camps served over 2,500 boys and girls, and here are just a few of the comments we received from grateful parents:
You guys are the best! Thank you for all the enrichment you provide our community at an affordable cost!
We would like to thank everyone for helping to make our anxious child feel so welcome.
My picky child loved the counselors or instructors for every single camp he attended.
My daughter said this was the best camp she did this summer!
Later this month we will roll out our 2023 Summer Camp Guide online with with a wide variety of full-day (ages 6-12) and partial-day (ages 4-18) options. You will be able to select through an awesome collection of Summer Full Day Camps, Summer Sports Camps, and Summer Recreation Experience camps.
FOR ALL CAMPS:
Registration will open for Cornelius residents on March 1, 2023, at 7am.
Registration will open for non-residents on March 8, 2023, at 7am.
We hope your children will join us this summer!
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Want to meet new friends or have something fun to do that looks great on your college application? Open to all teens in our area, the LKN Teen Council meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 6:30pm.
Join us February 14 & 28!
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Open Track Nights are available three nights per week, 6-8 p.m. James Hoyt Wilhelm Park's 1/4-mi walking track is lighted on Mondays, and Bailey Road Park's regulation track is lighted on Tuesdays and Thursdays, both open to the public for your enjoyment. Come and enjoy a safe place to walk or run, on your own or with family and friends.
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The Cornelius Community Garden, 20708 Catawba Avenue, has 4' x 8' garden boxes available for rent. The fee is $50 ($25 may be refundable) and includes a raised bed, topsoil, access to tools, water and three growing seasons. The garden is operated by volunteers coordinated by the Smithville Community Coalition. If you are interested in renting a garden box or renewing your box, email Lisa.
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If you have an interest in learning the game of bridge or want to develop your playing, bidding, and defense skills, join the Lake Norman Bridge Center for games on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at Town Hall, 12-4pm. All ages and skill levels welcome.
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