Volume 1 | March 23, 2020
PARC@Home
Cornelius PARC is bringing the programming to you!

We know you're cooped up - it seems like everything is closed or canceled, and you're at home - so what now? Your friends at Cornelius PARC are on a mission to bring you ways to keep busy, stay engaged, decompress, and maintain a healthy mind, body and spirit.
Keep Moving
The Online Physical Education Network (OPEN) is the nation's largest public service organization serving physical educators, coaches, and activity leaders. Right now they are offering free physical education curriculum for use during the extended school closings. Visit OPENPhysEd.org to access these digital resources.
Home workout
Learn Something New
Wish you could fly above it all? How about this idea instead: you can tune into the Carolina Raptor Center's Facebook page for Avian Home Adventure. They will go live at 11 a.m. each day with a new bird and/or topic. If you like their Facebook page, it will alert you when we they are going live.
Carolina Raptor Center
Make Your Own Fun
It's finally spring, so why not celebrate with some family-friendly crafts? We found a website full of bright ideas to lift your mood, and you can even use items you may already have in your home to make flowers, bugs, butterflies and more!

Spring Crafts
Get in My Belly!
In times of crisis we learn the value of community. Please consider our local restaurants, both the small business owners and the many affected employees! You can order for take out or delivery, or buy gift cards to use later. Don't forget to tip as though you were dining in! Visit Lake Norman is keeping a list of Lake Norman restaurants still operating.
Carry out
Partner Spotlight
LNWC Osprey Cam
Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists
If you're stuck inside and need a different view, check out LNWC's live "osprey cam" . Reuben and Cherise have returned to Lake Norman, and there's already a lot of action as they are tending to their nest and getting it ready for the season. Last year this feed had close to 3 million views.
This Week on PARC's Facebook Page
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Looking for even more fun and creative things to do during this extended break? We have you covered! Cornelius PARC will be sharing daily videos Monday through Friday. Here's the plan:
  • Motivational Monday
  • Story Time Tuesday
  • Wildlife Wednesday
  • Drop-In Art Thursday
  • Foodie Friday