[gshalin] Park and Rec eNewsletter

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PARK AND REC E-NEWSLETTER, MARCH 2010 




Greetings again from Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation! After a tough
and snowy winter, spring is just around the corner. Park and Rec is ready
for early spring with many fun and healthy things to do. We hope this
e-newsletter helps you learn about many of our activities. 

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TIME TO ENTER YOUR POOCH IN THE 'TOP DOG' PHOTO CONTEST FOR PEDIGREE® 2010
BARK IN THE PARK PRESENTED BY FOOD LION! 



Sign-up your dog for this year's Top Dog Photo Contest, part of the
Pedigree® 2010 Bark in the Park Dog Festival presented by Food Lion on
Saturday, April 24. Bark in the Park will be at Metrolina Expo, 7100
Statesville Rd (the old fairgrounds. Entry period for Top Dog photos runs
through Mar. 19 (5pm).
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Park+and+Rec/Parks/Dog+Parks/TOP+DOG+Photo+Contest.htm> CLICK here for all
contest details. Top Dog and owner will receive a portrait by Tianna Fisher,
a year's supply of dog food and be grand marshals of the Pooch Parade at
Bark in the Park. Last year, 27,700 votes were cast. Winner was Basset Hound
"Brentson" featured in this year's logo. Bark in the Park got too big for a
park! Metrolina Expo has easy, FREE parking, and received many plaudits for
the event last year. Bark admission is FREE. 

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Bark in the Park drew 14,500 people last year, most with dogs. Dogs on
leashes, please ! 


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PARK AND REC OFFERS MANY SPECIAL EVENTS FOR SPECIAL FAMILY AND COMMUNITY
NEEDS 

If you're looking for great things for kids to do on out-of-school days on
Spring Break from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, or things for kids and
families to do during the Easter season (you know, like Peter Cottontail and
egg hunts!), Park and Recreation is the place to look. Also, it's time for
parents to think about summer camps for their kids. 

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A participant in Senior Games could even become a state champion! 

SIGN-UP NOW FOR CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG SENIOR GAMES; FOR HEALTH AND FITNESS:
LET THE FUN BEGIN IN 2010!  

Seniors, age 55 and better, are invited to register now for fun and fitness
in the 2010 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Senior Games, Apr. 20- Jun. 12. Senior
Games include 46 athletic events: swimming, golf, tennis, 3 on 3 basketball,
racquetball, badminton, track and field, croquet, spin casting, horseshoes
and shuffleboard etc. Also non-athletic events: basket weaving, jewelry,
knitting, needlework, pottery, quilting, stained glass, weaving,
woodworking, sculptures, water colors, essays, poems, dance, and more.
Seniors in Mecklenburg and surrounding counties may participate here with
events at many Park and Rec venues. Register through Apr. 1, $10 entry fee,
plus added fees in some events. To register or for info: www.parkandrec.com
or www.cmseniorgames.org 

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PARK AND RECREATION OFFERS SPRING FLING SHOWCASE MARCH 20, A CHANCE TO LEARN
ABOUT MANY FUN PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES. 

Park and Recreation invites anyone wanting to learn about our programs and
events to attend our Spring Fling Program Showcase, Sat., Mar. 20, 1pm-4pm
at
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Park+and+Rec/Parks/Parks+By+Region/Central+Park+Region/Freedom+.htm> Freedom
Park. The event is for anyone looking for free or inexpensive things to do
in a tough economy! The Showcase presents information and exhibits about
many Park and Recreation spring/summer. programs and events for all ages.
Demonstrations, booths and tables about nature centers, rec centers, special
events, sports, Therapeutic Recreation, aquatics, greenways, etc. Admission
is FREE! For more info call 311 or Linda Ramseur-Williams at 704 336-7644,
or  <mailto:LindaWilliams@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
LindaWilliams@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 

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Park and Rec Boxing Coach Al Simpson teaches courtesy, sportsmanship and
scholarship as well as boxing.  

TOP AMATEUR BOXERS FROM ACROSS NORTH CAROLINA COMPETE IN STATE GOLDEN GLOVES
TOURNEY MARCH 12, 13 

Mecklenburg Park and Recreation hosts the NC State Golden Gloves Tournament,
Fri.-Sat., Mar. 12 and 13 at
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Park+and+Rec/Facilities/Recreation+Centers/SugawCreek.htm> Sugaw Creek
Recreation Center. Bouts start 7pm Fri., 5pm Sat. and run into the night.
This event features best amateur boxers from across NC, ages 17-34, in 15-20
bouts each night. Matches for novice and open categories each night, in as
many as 11 weight classes. Event features at least one female bout.
Admission:$10/adults, $5/ youth, ages11-17, FREE for 10 and under. Tickets
sold at door. Could be a sellout, so come early! Sanctioned by USA Boxing.
For more info call 311 or Boxing Coach Al Simpson 704 241-0314 (cell). 

  

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BOYS AND GIRLS: REGISTER NOW FOR INDOOR FUN SOCCER AT ARBOR GLEN OUTREACH
CENTER IN WEST CHARLOTTE 

Boys and girls, ages 4-9, may sign-up now through Mar. 12 for Park and Rec's
Indoor FUN Soccer league at
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Park+and+Rec/Facilities/Recreation+Centers/Arbor+Glen.htm> Arbor Glen
Outreach Center. Games are Saturdays, Apr. 10?May 22. Participants receive
uniform, shin guards, socks, and participation medal. Cost is $40. Emphasis
is on basic skills of soccer and having fun! To register click on
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Code #8052. Or call 311 or visit Arbor Glen Outreach Center. For more info
contact Joel Kent: 704 432-1533 or Joel.Kent@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 

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The secret for kids in Rodney's Triathlon is to swim, bike and run well. All
three is the key! 


REGISTER NOW FOR 'RODNEY'S GREAT KIDS TRIATHLON' APRIL 17 AT MECKLENBURG
COUNTY AQUATIC CENTER 

We invite kids, ages 17-under, who enjoy swimming, biking and running to
register now for the 13th annual Rodney's Great Kids Triathlon. Registration
runs now through Apr. 17 and costs $20 (before April 9, but $25 April
10-April 17). Register in person at the
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Park+and+Rec/Aquatics/Aquatic+Center+Information.htm> Aquatic Center in
uptown Charlotte or mail form to the Aquatic Center, 800 E. Martin Luther
King Jr. Blvd. Charlotte 28202. (no online registration) There have been
some changes to this year's event. Kids ages 8-under will do one lap on both
the bike course and the run course.
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IF YOUR PERSONAL GOAL IS: 'DON'T WAIT, LOSE WEIGHT', TOM SYKES RECREATION
CENTER HAS A PROGRAM FOR YOU! 

Park and Recreation and Lake Norman Nutrition offer a "Weight Loss
Challenge" Tues. evenings, 6pm-7pm, for 12 weeks beginning Mar. 2 at
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Park+and+Rec/Facilities/Recreation+Centers/Tom+Sykes.htm> Tom Sykes
Recreation Center. Learn health, nutrition, lifestyle education in a
supportive environment that provides skills and motivation to lose the
weight. Each week covers a new topic like Proteins; Meal Planning;
Metabolism; Nutrition Labels; Digestive Health; Eating Out; and Exercise.
Each session has a weigh-in with games, prizes, goal-setting. Series cost:
$35. To register, go to www.lakenormanwlc.com. For more info call
704-432-4803 or 311 or email: at  <mailto:dbtouch@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
dbtouch@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx 

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E-PLANT TIPS FOR MARCH FROM THE NC COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE   

In Mecklenburg County, the Cooperative Extension Service is part of Park and
Recreation and offers the following tips for gardeners in winter: 

*       Cut ornamental grasses back to the ground. 
*       Prune summer blooming clematis just before new growth begins. 
*       Prune Taxus (yews) in late March or early April. Cut back to green
shoots. 
*       Spray fruit trees before buds open with a dormant oil if scale or
insects were a problem. Temperatures must be above 32°F with no chance of
freezing within 24 hours after spraying. 

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Volunteers help us do many things at Park and Rec, and we appreciate their
help! 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT MECKLENBURG COUNTY PARK AND RECREATION: WE CAN
ALWAYS USE SOME HELP ON MANY FUN PROJECTS AND EVENTS! 

Park and Recreation thanks almost 17,000 volunteers who helped us in the
past year. For information on volunteering for any programs contact: Lori
Saylor: 704 336-5478 or  <mailto:Lori.Saylor@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Lori.Saylor@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx NOTE: Volunteers younger than age 16
must be accompanied by an adult. Volunteers for Therapeutic Recreation (TR)
must be at least 18. Join the fun! Volunteer for any of the following: 

*       Amazing Race at
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Marshall Park, Mar. 20, 8am-2pm. A fundraiser for Therapeutic Recreation
Center Summer Day Camp Scholarship Fund. Volunteers ensure participants are
safe, have the next clue and/or assignments. Race is uptown within the I-277
loop. 
*       Coaches Needed for many sports and events. Coaches are responsible
one week night practice a week and game on Saturday. Mostly at rec centers 
*       Indoor Soccer Coaches,
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Park+and+Rec/Facilities/Recreation+Centers/Tuckaseegee.htm> Tuckaseegee Rec
Center, Mar. 24? Jun. 5, about 3 hours a week 
*       Basketball Coaches, throughout Mecklenburg at many locations,
Nov.-Feb. About 3 hours a week 
*       Cheerleading Coaches, throughout Mecklenburg, Now-Oct., about 3
hours a week 
*       Baseball Coaches, throughout Mecklenburg, Mar?Jun. about 3 hours a
week 
*       Track and Field Coaches: thoughout Mecklenburg, now-forward, about 3
hours a week 
*       Track and Field Coaches (New Opportunity!),
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Park+and+Rec/Facilities/Recreation+Centers/Berewick.htm> Berewick Rec
Center, Apr. 1-Jun 1, 5pm-8pm on Tuesdays, head coach and assistant needed. 
*       Tennis Throughout Mecklenburg in spring, about 3 hours a week 
*       Therapeutic Recreation (These volunteers must be at least age 18
years). Needed for many events including Therapeutic Enrichment Program at
Marion Diehl Rec Center, SEALS ? TR after school program at
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Park+and+Rec/Facilities/Recreation+Centers/MarionDiehl.htm> Marion Diehl
Recreation Center, Adaptive Baseball at Marion Diehl Recreation Center
Adaptive Field 
*       Many new volunteers needed for: U Can Bike 2 cycling program, Golf 4
Fun, Royal Chess Club, Girls Club, etc. 
*       Park Ambassadors, Nature Preserve Greeters, 4H Club Volunteers
always need, many locations. 
*       Many special projects for clubs and groups 

 
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volunteer opportunities 

        

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