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PARK AND REC E-NEWSLETTER, JULY 2009
Greetings from Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation. Our parks, recreation
centers, nature preserves, pools and greenways are ready to serve your
recreation needs. We hope many activities listed below will help you have a
summer filled with fun and good health.
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WATCH 'RED, WHITE, AND BOOM' FIREWORKS JULY 4 FROM FAMILY FUN FEST AT
MEMORIAL STADIUM
Park and Recreation invites you and your family to view the fireworks from
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m+Charlotte+NC&sll=35.206548,-80.793478&sspn=0.010064,0.022681&gl=us&ie=UTF8
&ll=35.219819,-80.829377&spn=0.021001,0.045362&z=15&iwloc=A> Memorial
Stadium, at a family fun event. Beginning at 6pm, the stadium hosts the US
Airways Family Fun Festival, benefiting the Second Harvest Food Bank. The
festival runs though the fireworks display called Red, White and Boom!
presented by Lance which begins after dark. Admission is FREE! The festival
features live music and games for kids of all ages. Come anytime after 6pm.
Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and use the stadium field as a prime viewing
area! Food and non-alcoholic beverages on sale (no food or drink may be
brought in). Stadium seating is also available. Recent erosion issues at
Memorial will NOT hinder this event.
Bring non-perishable food for Second Harvest Food Bank to help feed the
hungry. Donations qualify for prize drawings including a $500 voucher to fly
anywhere in the continental US on US Airways! Parking in stadium lots off
7th Street is $5.
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Fireworks start at 9:30pm in uptown Charlotte.
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JULY 15 DEADLINE APPROACHES FOR "NATURE OF MECKLENBURG" PHOTO CONTEST AND
EXHIBITION; PHOTOGS INVITED TO ENTER
Partners for Parks and the Carolinas' Nature Photographers Association
invite photographers to enter the 2008-2009 "The Nature of Mecklenburg"
Photography Contest and "juried photography exhibition" to benefit Park and
Recreation and the Partners for Parks, the non-profit organization which
promotes parks, greenways and open space in Mecklenburg. Deadline is July
15. Photographs may be taken, by amateurs or professionals, in any of our
parks, nature preserves, playgrounds or greenways. Must be taken Sep15,
2008-Jul 15, 2009 in categories: Plant Life, Landscapes/Scenic, People in
Parks, and Wildlife. There will be cash and prize awards for the winners.
Submit three photos for each $15 entry fee. Jurors choose winners for
exhibition.
<http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/_News/Prior+Years/2008/Nov
/Photog-11132008.htm> Rules and Details.
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Our TARP can get kids and adults moving again!
PARK AND REC'S 'TARP STIMULUS PACKAGE' CAN GET KIDS AND ADULTS MOVING AGAIN
THIS SUMMER, AND IT DOESN'T RAISE TAXES!
How about this? Park and Rec presents The Active Recreation Plan (TARP), a
recreation stimulus package to help beat a tough economy and get your summer
back on track. TARP can stimulate kids and adults to a recreation recovery.
This TARP can return our community to an index of health, fun and activity.
If your child says, "Mom, I don't have anything to do," or your neighbor
says, "It's a boring weekend," your answer should be TARP! -- FREE or
moderately priced activities for youngsters, individuals and families This
package has bipartisan endeavors:
1. CLANK the chains at any of our seven
<http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Activities/Athletics/DiscG
olf.htm> Disc Golf courses.
2. HANG TEN at
<http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Parks/Skate+Parks/Home.htm
> Grayson Skatepark.
3. TROT on horseback through
<http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Inside+The+Department/Divi
sions/Stewardship+Services/Nature+Preserves/Latta.htm> Latta Plantation
Nature Preserve.
4. PONY UP on rides for kids at <http://countrytimecarriages.net/>
Latta Equestrian Center.
5. SPLASH with great fun at
<http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Aquatics/Rays+Splash+Plane
t/Home.htm> Ray's Splash Planet.
6. GET FIT by working-out, toning-up at our
<http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Facilities/Fitness+Centers
/Home.htm> Fitness Centers.
7. COOL OFF in fountains and spouts at our five
<http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Facilities/Spraygrounds.ht
m> Spraygrounds.
8. GOOD NATURE at our three differently themed
<http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Inside+The+Department/Divi
sions/Stewardship+Services/Home.htm> Nature Centers.
9. FETCH with man's best friend at one of our 5
<http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Parks/Dog+Parks/Home.htm>
Dog parks.
10. GO GREEN: Walk, bike or skate on 33 miles of
<http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Greenways/Home.htm>
Greenways.
11. ACE: Serve up your best shot on our
<http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Activities/Athletics/Tenni
s.htm> Tennis Courts.
12. FORE: Play a round of golf at any of our four
<http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Activities/Athletics/Golf.
htm> Golf Courses.
13. GET WET swimming at the
<http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Aquatics/Aquatic+Center+In
formation.htm> Aquatic Center,
<http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Aquatics/MarionDiehl.htm>
Marion Diehl or our
<http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Aquatics/Outdoor+Pools+-+S
easonal.htm> Outdoor Pools.
14. PICNIC in our many
<http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Parks/Home.htm> Parks.
Ants not invited.
15. SEGWAY: a tour through the beautiful terrain at
<http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Inside+The+Department/Divi
sions/Stewardship+Services/Nature+Preserves/Latta.htm> Latta Plantation
Nature Preserve.
16. GIGGLE while frolicking at any one of our dozens of
<http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Facilities/Playgrounds.htm
> Playgrounds.
17. CAMP OUT in the woods, near the lake at
<http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Activities/Outdoors/Campin
g.htm> McDowell Campground, a great urban escape.
18. DAY CAMP: Enroll in a weekly session at a
<http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Facilities/Recreation+Cent
ers/Home.htm> Recreation Center near home or a parent's workplace.
19. HIKE on miles of wooded trails at our
<http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Inside+The+Department/Divi
sions/Stewardship+Services/> Nature Preserves.
20. GO FISH at eleven of our ponds and lakes that offer great
<http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Inside+The+Department/Divi
sions/Stewardship+Services/Fishing.htm> Fishing opportunities.
TARP will get us moving again-- a twenty point program to do the job for
recreation recovery!
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MECKLENBURG RESIDENTS ASKED TO PARTICIPATE IN ONLINE SURVEY ABOUT FUTURE
GREENWAYS FOR 'THREAD TRAIL'
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Carolina Thread Trail will incorporate many local greenways and link
significant destinations
Mecklenburg residents are invited to take part in a special online survey
about greenways conducted by the staff of Carolina Thread Trail. The survey
will help determine the need for future greenways, their importance, and how
often they would be used. It will help in making choices on routes and
destinations.
<http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=8foq839MAS6iHcuXKuxMfA_3d_3d> Take
the survey. Carolina Thread Trail is envisioned to run through 15 counties.
For more info: Jason Pauling, Senior Greenway Planner: (704) 353-0504 or
<mailto:Jason.Pauling@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Jason.Pauling@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
<mailto:kenneth.koonce@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> .
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Last year, Park and Rec provided 2,300 FREE swim lessons for youngsters
FREE SWIM LESSONS FOR CHILDREN AT PARK AND RECREATION OUTDOOR POOLS!
Park and Rec's outdoor pools offer FREE swimming lessons for youngsters,
with sessions for ages 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 at:
*
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dson+Street+Charlotte+NC&sll=35.219819,-80.829377&sspn=0.021001,0.045362&gl=
us&ie=UTF8&ll=35.238925,-80.816073&spn=0.010498,0.022681&z=16&iwloc=A>
Cordelia Pool: Mondays and Wednesdays 10:30am-11am or 11:15am-11:45am
*
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5.240292,-80.816503&sspn=0.00694,0.011072&layer=&ie=UTF8&z=14&ll=35.2712,-80
.840921&spn=0.02775,0.044289&om=1&iwloc=cent> Double Oaks Pool: Mondays and
Wednesdays 9am-9:45am, 10:am-10:45am, or 11am-11:45am; Tuesdays and
Thursdays 9:am-9:45am; and Fridays, 9am-9:45am, 10am-10:45am, or
11am-11:45am.
Registrations for lessons will be taken Wednesdays, 12Noon-6pm, for the
following week at the pool you wish to attend.
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MECKLENBURG COUNTY PARK AND RECREATION STAFF WIN SEVEN NATIONAL AWARDS FOR
INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS
Congratulations to Park and Rec staff who won seven 2009 Achievement Awards
presented by the National Association of Counties (NACo). These awards
recognize programs that can serve as examples to all counties. Mecklenburg
County won 12 in all this year. The Park and Recreation awards are for:
* Accessible Mountain Bike Trail: Building a mountain bike trail at
Jetton Park, accessible to people with disabilities using hand-powered
cycles, as well as to traditional bike users. Stephanie Frisbee and Joyce
Figueroa.
* Go Get Them and They Will Come: Special sports programs targeted to
at-risk youth to help steer them away from gangs. James Alsop.
* MeckTeen Chefs: A program to teach at-risk youth about being a chef.
Tari Grinnell.
* Natural Enhancements Service/Learning Partnership: A partnership
with CPCC for students in marketing, design, landscaping, welding, and
horticulture to use their skills to enhance nature preserves. Staci Clark.
* Physical Education Teacher In- Service: Outdoor Recreation
Alternatives A partnership with CMS to introduce phys ed teachers to ways of
teaching various subjects through activities in parks, nature preserves,
greenways. Christopher Horrigan and Deb Kaclik.
* SEALS: After-school program for elementary children with visual
impairments. SEALS atands for the program's goals: Socialization,
Empowerment, and Life Skills. Angela Conti.
* Solar GEM: Adaptation of a commercially produced electric vehicle to
charge batteries with solar power, for a maintenance vehicle that's
pollution free, uses no fossil fuels, and runs essentially for free! Gary
Marshall.
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PARK AND REC WINS NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR "GREEN" INITIATIVES
Mecklenburg Park and Rec is the first agency in America to win the Barb King
Environmental Stewardship Award presented by the National Recreation and
Parks Association (NRPA). The award recognizes outstanding efforts for
environmental protection and energy-conservation. Entry was prepared by our
Nature Preserves and Natural Resources Division. Entry especially
highlighted "GreenPrinting," a process to choose natural areas for
acquisition and protection using a point scale, and the department's Natural
staff which actively manages sensitive natural areas, rare and endangered
species, Natural Heritage sites, and nature preserves.
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APPLICANTS SOUGHT FOR PARK AND REC ADVISORY COUNCILS ON SENIOR CITIZENS AND
CULTURAL ARTS PROGRAMMING
Park and Recreation Department seeks applicants to serve on two new citizen
advisory councils: the Senior Citizen Advisory Council and the Cultural Arts
Advisory Council. These councils advise the department about service needs
and recreation programming. Each will include five citizens, a member of the
Park and Rec Commission, plus four representatives of service providers in a
related field. Applicants must be Mecklenburg residents. Members will be
chosen by the Park and Recreation Commission. To apply
<http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Inside+The+Department/Advi
sory+Councils.htm> click here or call (704) 432-1157. For more information
contact Recreation Program Manager Stephanie Frisbee at that number or
<mailto:Stephanie.Frisbee@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Stephanie.Frisbee@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx .
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Even if not watered, most fescues lawns will come out of summer dormancy
when the cooler season arrives in October.
E-PLANT TIPS FOR WINTER FROM THE NC COOPERATVE EXTENSION SERVICE
Mecklenburg County, the Cooperative Extension Service is part of Park and
Recreation and offers the tips for gardeners for the hot summer growing
season:
* It is common for lawns to be under "drought stress" in July and
August. One inch of water per week is enough to keep a fescue lawn from
going dormant. If you decide not to water, that is okay too.
* Spot treat broadleaf weeds in lawn with appropriate post emergent
broadleaf weed control herbicide.
* Hot and dry condition can cause pepper and tomato blossoms to drop
off. Try misting plants twice a day to cool them and help the blossoms set
fruit.
* Water container plants daily.
Call Extension office at (704) 336-4011 or (704) 336-4008 for further
assistance with weed ID and herbicide selection.
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT PARK AND RECREATION; COME HELP US WITH MANY
EVENTS!
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:
* Girls Club, Greenville Recreation Center, Mondays: 5:30pm-6:30pm. An
outreach program for young girls in the community, ages 7-18.
* Quickstart Tennis, Practices at Naomi Drenan Rec Center and matches
at Sugar Creek Recreation Center. Volunteers teach basic tennis skills to
kids, ages 6 to 8. Practice one night a week, matches on Saturdays ** Tennis
Volunteers also needed at Mallard Creek Rec Center.
* Park Ambassadors for parks and greenways. Hours flexible. On foot or
bike, help monitor parks, trails, and greenways. Greet patrons, give
directions. Must serve for six months.
* Sewing or Quilting Instructor, Tuckaseegee Recreation Center, Monday
evenings. Lead a class in basic sewing and quilting for ladies in the
neighborhood.
* Coaches for T-ball for ages 5 and 6 at Naomi Drenan Rec Center.
Practice one night a week, play on Saturday mornings. Games at Sugar Creek
Rec Center.
* Volunteers in Parks (VIP): Monthly projects for groups on greenways,
nature preserves, parks. You choose the time. We provide projects like
picking-up litter, limbs and other debris; mulching, pruning, and planting.
Number of Volunteers: 5-10, preferred ages: 16 and older.
* Help at RibbonWalk Nature Preserve near Derita, Second Saturday each
month, 10am-12 noon. Volunteers help remove invasive plants, pull weeds,
keep trails clear from debris, help with erosion control, lay and rake
woodchips, etc. Work outside in good weather.
For more information or to sign up now, pleases contact: Lori Saylor at
(704) 336-5478 or <mailto:lori.saylor@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Lori.Saylor@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Send a comment to the
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UPCOMING EVENTS
For more information or to register for any of these programs, call 311 and
reference the course barcode numbers.
<http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/CharMeck311/Home.htm>
COOKOUT FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
Fri, Jul. 3, 10:30am-noon, $4, Course # 40759. Seniors invited to Mallard
Creek Recreation Center for a patriotic celebration with games and lunch.
TEDDY BEAR TEA PARTY
Thur., Jul. 9, 10am.-noon, $10, Course #40636. Pre-school girls and boys
invited to bring their teddy bears to 521 Recreation Center in Elon Park and
learn table manners, help make fun refreshments.
FATHER / DAUGHTER GREENWAY HIKE
Sat., Jul. 18, 10-11am. $3/couple, COURSE #42222: Combine quality time,
brunch and a stroll on Lower McAlpine Greenway with a trained naturalist as
guide for a special hike.
INVASIVE PLANT WORKSHOP
Sun., Jul. 26, 1-3pm $4, COURSE # 40122. Ages 12 and older welcomed to Latta
Plantation Nature Preserve to learn how to identify the Top 10 non-native
plants species in the Southeast. Learn about the importance of controlling
these dangerous plants.
MCDOWELL CAMPGROUND
Daily rates vary. Camping getaway on the shores on Lake Wylie at McDowell
Nature Preserve. Pitch a tent or drive camper and escape urban bustle,
without spending a fortune on gas. Miles of hiking trails, Nature Center and
fishing. To reserve a spot, call 704.583-1284. Rent-a-Tent and cabin rental
also available.
YOGA IN A NATURE PRESERVE
Tuesdays 6:15-7:15pm, $12 per class. Enjoy unwinding with yoga and nature at
the Reedy Creek Nature Center. Surround yourself with inner and outer
beauty! Classes taught by certified yoga instructor: 704.598-8857.
TACKLE FOOTBALL FOR YOUNGSTERS
Team forming for Piedmont Youth Football League at Elon Park for ages 8-9.
Sign-ups taken Jul. 11, 9am, at 521 Recreation Center. $60 fee. For more
info: 704 353-1250.
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