Saturday, February 26
1-3pm
Town Hall
Join CPRD and the Smithville CommUNITY Coalition for our annual celebration of Black History Month. This year's event will feature a presentation on the Potts Barber Shop Historic Landmark designation, an overview of HEARTS Park, musical performances by the Stroller Singers of Torrence Chapel AME Zion, an artist talk with Gil Horne Jr. and more. Following the event, walk with us across the street to the Potts Barber Shop for their Historic Landmark Designation Ceremony!
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Throughout the month, drop by Town Hall to view a collection of amazing, thought-provoking works by Charlotte artist Gil Horne Jr. The exhibit will be open Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm.
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Fitness Classes
At this time, masks are required for ALL INDOOR classes and programs, including 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. Next sessions start the week of February 7.
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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 17.
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Active Living Fit Club: Adults 50 and up will take part in active and functional resistance exercises to increase muscular strength and improve mobility and balance. Tuesday and Friday mornings at Town Hall. Next session begins February 22.
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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. Next sessions start February 28.
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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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2022 Mayor's Fitness Challenge |
Join us for the 2nd year of this friendly competition!
Cornelius, Davidson, and Huntersville have come together again to host the 2nd Mayors' Fitness Challenge! Residents of each town will combine to become one team to win the title of Fittest Community. Registration will open on Monday, February 7.
The challenge will last 8 weeks, starting Sunday, March 6. Each week, participants will work to have the highest total of minutes. Let's go, Cornelius!!
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Senior Pickleball: Join us for free, open gym pickleball on Sunday afternoons, 1-3pm, at JV Washam Recreation Center. For ages 50 and up.
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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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Cornelius Youth Orchestras now has a Brass Ensemble on Mondays, 5:30-7pm, in addition to their Prelude Strings program on Tuesdays, 6:30-8pm! The Brass Ensemble is directed by Andrew Fierova, a member of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra and horn professor at Davidson College. These groups meet in the Bailey Middle School Orchestra Room.
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Update: Bridge is returning to Town Hall on Thursdays only, starting February 10! If you have an interest in learning the game or want to develop your playing, bidding, and defense skills, join the Lake Norman Bridge Center! All ages and skill levels are welcome.
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If not, you're really missing out. The Town Budget affects so many aspects of daily life. Transportation, Parks & Recreation, and Public Safety are just a few of the things we want to hear your feedback on. Fill out this 5-minute survey to help us create a truly responsive FY23 Budget that better meets your needs. Don't forget to share with friends & family when you're done!
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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 2022 summer camps to keep your kids happy, energized and entertained. In 2021, our camps served over 2,500 boys and girls, and here are just a few of the comments we received from grateful parents:
My son loves Cornelius summer camp. Your program is organized and has provided him with engaging activities!
My daughter had the best time and can’t wait for next year. The emails were full of helpful information about what to pack and I’m glad they actually checked ID at pick up to make me feel secure as a parent. Thanks so much for a great camp!
I cannot brag enough about this camp and the staff. From drop off to pick up, everyone is extremely friendly and knowledgeable. My son loved the camp so much. He is so excited to go each day and comes home raving about how much fun he had. Kudos to all the camp counselors.
Camp was extremely well run and my kids had a blast.
As we look forward to the summer, our plans will again reflect the current local, state and federal guidance to keep your kids and our staff safe. A few things have changed, though: we are planning for Summer Day Camps to go on field trips again, we are adding a new camp series called Summer Recreation Experience, and camps held at the Cornelius Arts Center will be managed by Cain Center for the Arts.
Later this month we will roll out our 2022 Summer Camp Guide online with with a wide variety of full-day and partial-day options, just as we have done for over 20 years.
Registration will open on March 1, 2022, at 7am. We hope your children will join us!
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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 virtually on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 6:30pm.
Join us February 8 & 22!
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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 will be lighted on Mondays and Bailey Road Park's regulation track will be 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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Don't forget to follow us and like us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!
We now have our own Instagram account (@corneliusparksandrec), in addition to the Town's account (@townofcornelius)
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21445 Catawba Avenue
Phone: 704-892-6031
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P.O. Box 399
Cornelius, NC 28031
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