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PARK AND REC E-NEWSLETTER, JANUARY 2008
Greetings and Happy New Year from Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation. We
hope this e-newsletter helps you enjoy our many offerings of fun,
competition and good health. If you do not want to receive this, click on
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PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR FUNDRAISING HIKE JAN. 5 TO SUPPORT MECKLENBURG
NATURE PRESERVES, PROGRAMS
Mecklenburg Park and Recreation invites individuals and groups to take a
"Hike for Habitats," Jan. 5, 2008 at
<http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Inside+The+Department/Divi
sions/Stewardship+Services/Nature+Preserves/RibbonWalk.htm> RibbonWalk
Nature Preserve, 4601 Nevin Road. This event will support "wildlife and wild
places" in Mecklenburg County. Participants who hike/jog/walk will line-up
sponsors to make contributions for each mile they travel. All proceeds will
go to Partners for Parks and be earmarked for nature preserve projects. This
event will take place on RibbonWalk trails, 8am-12Noon on Jan. 5. Advance
registration not required. A form for participants to sign-up donors is
available on
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rkandrec.com> www.parkandrec.com. For more information call Reedy Creek
Nature Center: 704 598-8857.
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Park and Recreation has stewardship of 6500 acres of nature preserves in 14
locations, many with great trails.
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DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY FOR PLEASURE OR COMPETITION AT MARION DIEHL RECREATION
CENTER, TO BENEFIT THERAPEUTIC RECREATION
The general public is invited to a benefit Dance-A-Thon Saturday evening,
Jan. 26, 2008 at
<http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Facilities/Recreation+Cent
ers/MarionDiehl.htm> Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219 Tyvola Road.
Attendees may dance as they wish, or may participate in the continuous
Dance-A-Thon with only two breaks scheduled from 5pm until 9:30pm. Awards to
contestants still on their feet at the end. Registration for contestants
begins on site at 4pm. There will be a DJ, recorded music, and all kinds of
dancing. Admission is $20 for couples, $15 for singles. Proceeds will
benefit the Young Adult Day Program for persons with disabilities, ages
18-35. For more information contact Monica Best: 704 529-2627 or
<mailto:Monica.Best@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Monica.Best@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx or Karen Noel: 704 432-0955 or
<mailto:Karen.Noel@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Karen.Noel@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Our fitness centers, like this one at Bette Rae Thomas Rec Center have just
the right equipment to help you achieve good health.
PARK AND REC FITNESS CENTERS, JUST WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED TO MEET NEW
YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS TO GET IN SHAPE/LOSE WEIGHT
Did you know we have eight fitness centers with modern conditioning
equipment for public use? They are in Park and Rec facilities around the
county. Come join one of our fitness centers for a great workout! We offer
cardiovascular, weight resistance, and free weight equipment at a great
value. Some centers have a fitness coordinator on site to help you
shape-up. Some centers offer exercise classes. Fees vary depending on
equipment at each site.
<http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Facilities/Fitness+Centers
/Home.htm> Click here for more information.
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TEAMS MAY SIGN-UP THROUGH JANUARY 7 FOR DR. M. L. KING, JR. HOLIDAY HOOPS
TOURNEY
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department is now taking registration
for its annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Basketball Tournament.
This tournament is played at several recreation centers around Charlotte
Jan. 18-21. Registration is open to teams in four age categories: 9-10,
11-12, 13-14 and 15-16 and the registration fee for teams is $80.
Registration ends January 7, 2008. To register or for more information,
contact Ken Koonce at 704 353-1247 or
<mailto:kenneth.koonce@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Kenneth.Koonce@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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MORE THAN 100 YEARS OF NATURAL HISTORY TO BE PRESERVED IN NEW CENTER FOR
BIODIVERSITY STUDIES
Mecklenburg County invites all interested citizens to the grand opening of
its new Center for BioDiversity Studies, at 10am Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008 at
<http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Inside+The+Department/Divi
sions/Stewardship+Services/Nature+Preserves/Reedy.htm> Reedy Creek Nature
Center, 2900 Rocky River Road. Tours will be available after a brief
ceremony. This facility will operate in a new $400,000 wing of the existing
nature center, operated by Park and Recreation. The center will house what
used to be known as "the herbarium" and zoological collections at
UNC-Charlotte. The herbarium collection, assembled over more than forty
years, includes 42,000 plant specimens, some dating back as far as 1872. The
zoological collection has 8,000 animal specimens preserved in
formaldehyde-birds, salamanders, insects, butterflies, and almost every fish
ever documented in Mecklenburg County. For more information contact Reedy
Creek Nature Center: 704 598-8857.
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CENTER CITY PARK IN CHARLOTTE TO BE NAMED FOR ARTIST ROMARE BEARDEN, BORN
NEARBY
Mecklenburg County Commissioners voted to name a new park in uptown
Charlotte for artist Romare Bearden. Born in uptown's Third Ward
neighborhood, Bearden (1911-1988) became one of America's best known black
artists, painting at a studio in Harlem in his adult life. A mosaic of one
of his works is displayed on the first floor of the main public library, 310
North Tryon St. Property for Bearden Park is involved in a complex
public-private land swap of several sites including land for a new uptown
stadium for the Charlotte Knights baseball team. The land deal still faces a
legal challenge.
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Romare Bearden Park will be developed in a block off Church Street in uptown
Charlotte.
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PARTNERSHIP TO BUILD PLAYGROUND PARK FOR CHILDREN IN FOURTH WARD
As the residential population of uptown Charlotte grows, need for more
recreation for children in the area becomes more apparent. Park and
Recreation will partner with Center City Partners and Friends of Fourth Ward
to build the new 9th Street "Childrens Park" near 9th and Graham Streets.
Volunteers will help assemble playground equipment Jan. 12, on county-owned
property. Park and Rec Staff will put finishing touches on the park and open
it to the public. This park will feature playgrounds geared for toddlers and
for children ages 3-8. The park includes green space and preserves large
trees for a shade canopy. For more information about the park or to
volunteer to help, contact Darlene Heater at 704 332-9582.
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E-PLANT TIPS FROM NC EXTENSION SERVICE
February is time to prune most deciduous trees and shrubs. Inspect your
plants and remove dead, dying, sprouts growing at or near the base of the
trunk and crossing branches. Now, when deciduous plants are leafless, is a
great time to remove weedy vines because you'll find it easier to
distinguish between the weeds and plants. Plan now to plant bare root,
deciduous types while still dormant, about one month before the average date
of the last frost in our area (March 11). Fertilize broad-leaved evergreens
in the winter or spring. Fertilizing in the late summer induces late-season
growth that is susceptible to winter injury. (In Mecklenburg County the
Extension Service operates as a division of Park and Recreation.)
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YOU CAN VOLUNTEER TO HELP MANY PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES IN PARK AND
RECREATION!
For information on volunteering for any programs listed below, contact: Lori
Saylor: 704 336-5478 or <mailto:lori.saylor@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Lori.Saylor@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Volunteers under age 16 must be
accompanied by an adult (at least age 21). Volunteers working with
Therapeutic Recreation (TR) must be at least age 18. Projects for which we
now seek volunteers are:
* Bumper Bowlers, TR Division at AMF University Lanes, 5900 Tryon
Street ,Saturdays, Jan. 26 - Apr.12, 10am - 12Noon. This is a bowling
program for children with disabilities, ages 3-12. Volunteers must be
comfortable working with children with disabilities, be dependable, and
possess a professional attitude. Volunteers assist and monitor children
bowling.
* Piano Teacher, Ballet Instructor, Self Defense Instructor, Southview
Recreation Center, October and beyond, Times to be determined with
instructors.
* Helpers for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade, Uptown Charlotte,
Sat., Jan.19, 11am - 2pm
* Hearts and Hand Project: An opportunity to build and celebrate an
ACCESSIBLE playground for all children that surpasses anything now in
Mecklenburg County Playground will have a NASCAR theme. Lowe's Motor
Speedway President H.A. Humpy Wheeler is honorary fundraising chairman. The
playground will be by volunteers Apr. 28 - May 3, with building each day 8am
until Dark in 4 hour shifts. Skilled and unskilled volunteers needed to help
with hospitality, first aid, children's activities and actual building. We
need you, your family, your church, your company, your social group,
fraternity, sorority, sports team, etc. Please lend us your Heart and Hands
to build this playground, so children of all abilities will have a place to
play side by side. For more information or to sign up now, pleases contact:
Lori Saylor at 704 336-5478 or <mailto:lori.saylor@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Lori.Saylor@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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<http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Inside+The+Department/Volu
nteer.htm> Find out more about Getting Involved
UPCOMING EVENTS
AEROBICS CLASS
Wednesdays, 6-7pm. Adults are welcomed to join in a group exercise session
at Tuckaseegee Recreation Center, $2 per class. Call 704 399-4492 for more
details.
KICKBOXING CLASS
Thursdays, 6-7pm. Join in an adult class for exercise and conditioning.
Weekly sessions at Tuckaseegee Recreation Center, $2 per class. For more
information, call 704 399-4492.
BIRDS of PREY HIKE
Sat., Jan 19 from 10-11:30 join a Naturalist at McDowell Nature Preserve and
learn about magnificent birds. $3 fee. Details at 704 588-5224
SWIM LESSONS
Be ready for the pool this summer by learning to swim indoors this winter.
Next session begins Feb. 18. For levels and class schedules call 704
336-DIVE.
TEACHER WORKDAY CAMPS
Mon. and Tues., Jan 21 & 22:
--COOL DAYS hosted at the Aquatic Center - out of school play days for kids.
Snorkel, bowling and snow tubing field trips. To sign up call 704 336-DIVE
--NO SCHOOL DAY CAMP hosted at Ray's Splash Planet. Get ready for pool time,
arts & crafts, and sports. Details at 704 432-4RAY
--DOWN-HILL SKIING Tues., Jan. 22 all day trip to Beech Mountain. $75
includes transportation, lift ticket, rentals & lesson. To sign up, call
Tari or Jana at 704 336-7641
Also check recreation center near you for other Teacher Workday day camps.
MLK BASKETBALL CHALLENGE
Mon., Jan 21, 2-4 p.m. get your game on at Naomi Drenan Rec Center. 3 point,
free throw contest and 3 on 3 competitions. $5 entry. Call Charles Young at
704 365-1265 to register.
QUIZ BOWL
Kids, ages 7-18, participate in activities and a quiz bowl honoring Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr at Southview Rec Center on 1/21 from 1-2pm Free. Call
Olema Edwards at 704 392-7452 for details.
LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION
Teens: Get certified now for summer lifeguard jobs. Sessions start the Jan.
11 with more classes in Feb. Register by calling 704 336-DIVE.
SUPERBOWL for WOMEN
Ladies are invited to Revolution Park's Synthetic Turf Field Sat. Feb 2,
6:30pm to compete in Punt, Pass & Kick competition. Entry fee $5. Call Ken
Koonce for details 704 353-1247.
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