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PARK AND REC E-NEWSLETTER, APRIL 2008
CITIZENS HEAR WIDE-RANGING RECOMMENDATIONS IN NEW PARK AND RECREATION MASTER
PLAN
More of the proposed Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation 10 Year
<http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Inside+The+Department/Divi
sions/Park+Planning/> Master Plan will be presented this month to elected
officials, citizen committees, and the news media. Plan includes extensive,
specific recommendations for nature preserves, greenways, parks, recreation
centers, aquatic facilities, plus a long list of capital needs. Hundreds of
citizens heard presentations about the general findings earlier this year.
Now, many specifics will be filled-in. Park and Recreation Director Jim
Garges says the Master Plan underscores the intense need for a major bond
referendum this fall to acquire land for future parks, nature preserves, and
recreation, before all major parcels are claimed by development.
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HARRIS HARRIS TEETER/PURINAR "BARK IN THE PARK" APRIL 26: THOUSANDS OF DOGS,
OWNERS EXPECTED IN DAVIE PARK
<http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Parks/Dog+Parks/Bark+in+th
e+Park.htm> Harris Teeter/PurinaR Bark in the Park dog festival invites
"dogs and the people they own" to William R. Davie Park Saturday, April 26.
This is Charlotte's premier dog festival, 10am - 4pm at William R. Davie
Park, 4635 Pineville-Matthews Road (N.C. Highway 51). Admission FREE! Dogs
on a leash please.. Festival drew almost 11,000 people last year. Proceeds
help fund future dog parks. Parking at Calvary Church with shuttle buses to
park. And don't forget to
<http://survey.co.mecklenburg.nc.us/Surveys/TakeSurvey.aspx?s=FAE676C0A32845
A3A4625730B2ECE225> vote online in the Harris Teeter/PurinaR Top Dog Photo
Contest, April 1- 19. Thanks to festival media sponsors WAXN-TV, CBS Radio
stations: K104.7 FM, Kiss 95.1, WSOC 103.7 FM
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Bark in the Park draws thousands of dogs "and the people they own." It's
great fun!
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YOUNGSTERS INVITED TO QUICK START TENNIS CLINICS WHERE THEY PLAY TO LEARN,
NOT JUST LEARN TO PLAY
Youngsters, ages 5-8 are invited to learn "QuickStart Tennis" beginning
April 12, 2008. This format is designed to help children learn to play and
find success from the very first swing. QuickStart Tennis scales down all
aspects of regulation tennis including equipment, court dimensions, and
scoring-so the game becomes specifically tailored to the children's age and
size. The format is similar to models used successfully in other youth
sports such as youth baseball. The cost is $30 for lessons. For more
information call 311 or to register go to
<http://parkrez.co.mecklenburg.nc.us/Activities/Activities.asp?SCheck=576826
373&SDT=39531.5292655093> eParks. Register now for clinics on courts at or
near Tuckaseegee Recreation Center, Mallard Creek Recreation Center, Sugaw
Creek Recreation Center, Tom Sykes Recreation Center, Naomi Drenan
Recreation Center.
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FUTURE OF MECKLENBURG AQUATIC CENTER UP FOR DISCUSSION AT PUBLIC MEETING
WITH AQUATIC CONSULTANTS, APRIL 2
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Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center is 17 years old. Is it time to renew and
Expand?
Park and Recreation invites interested citizens to an open discussion about
the future of the
<http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Aquatics/Aquatic+Center+In
formation.htm> Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center at 6:30pm Wednesday, April
2, in the former Second Ward High School Gymnasium. The gymnasium is beside
the Aquatic Center, which is at
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0135,-80.837703&spn=0.006942,0.011072&om=1&iwloc=addr> 800 East Martin
Luther King Boulevard (across McDowell Street from the Blake Hotel). Free
parking available. Discussion led by consultants commissioned by aquatic
users working with Park and Recreation to conduct a feasibility study about
a potential expansion/renovation of the facility. Comments sought about wide
range of activities, events. Possibility of adding a second 50 meter pool
will be discussed.
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PARK AND RECREATION'S LAKE WYLIE BOAT RAMPS REOPENED AS WATER RISES AT
COPPERHEAD ISLAND
Park and Rec's four boat ramps on Lake Wylie reopened during March at
McDowell Nature Preserve's Copperhead Island,15200 Soldier Road. The ramps
were closed because of drought and low water level. Water levels rose with
recent rain, and the ramps should be able to launch any reasonable size,
trailered boat, just as before the drought. Our boat ramps on Lake Norman,
at Ramsey Creek Park and Blythe Landing reopened in February.
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SIGN-UP NOW FOR RODNEY'S GREAT KIDS TRIATHLON, A GREAT EVENT FOR YOUNGSTERS'
FITNESS!
Rodney's Great Kids Triathlon is named for lifeguard Rodney Sellars who
thought it up years ago at Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center, 800 Martin
Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Lots of kids can swim or run or bike well. But Rodney
designed this event so they have to do all three. It's great fun!
Competition is Saturday, Apr. 26, by age groups, with age-appropriate
distances. The triathlon is held in the Aquatic Center pool and on the
streets outside. For more information visit the
<http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Aquatics/Rodneys+Great+Kid
s+Triathlon.htm> Rodney's Great Kids Triathlon web page or call 311.
Registration is now open.
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NEW MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAIL DEDICATION AT JETTON PARK INCLUDES SPECIAL
FACILITIES, "HAND CYCLES" FOR DISABLED
Park and Recreation and the Tarheel Trailblazers celebrate a new mountain
bike trail and arrival of two "hand cycles" (for people with leg
disabilities) at a special event at 10am April 5, across from entrance of
<http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Parks/Parks+By+District/No
rth+District/Jetton.htm> Jetton Park, 19000 Jetton Road, Cornelius. Parking
available at Jetton's Waterfront Hall, with shuttle van to the trail, or
riders may bring their own mountain bikes to the event. The hand cycle
mountain "trikes" will be demonstrated at the new 1.1 mile, beginner
mountain bike/adaptive sports trail.Transamerica Reinsurance donated two
hand cycles at $5,000 each. Tarheel Trailblazers volunteers worked 750 hours
building the mountain bike trail on Park and Recreation property.
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"Hand Cycles" allow persons with leg disabilities to ride mountain bike
trails at Jetton.
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MASTER GARDENER SPRING PLANT SALE, SATURDAY, MAY 3 AT REGIONAL FARMERS
MARKET
The NC Extension Service's Mecklenburg Master Gardeners hold their Spring
Plant Sale at the Regional Farmers Market, in Building A, 1801 Yorkmont
Road, Saturday, May 3, 8am-1pm. On sale: perennials, shrubs and trees for
the sun and shade. The plants are grown by Master Gardeners throughout the
year. Master Gardeners will be available to answer gardening questions.
Proceeds go to scholarship program for outstanding horticulture student at
CPCC and other education projects. Master Gardeners provide research-based
information for home gardeners on horticultural hotline: 704 336-4011 from
9am-12Noon weekdays.
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E- PLANT GARDENING TIPS FOR SPRING FROM THE NC COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE
* When transplanting seedlings in peat pots to your garden, be careful
not to allow the rim of the peat pot to protrude above the soil level. If
the rim is above the soil level, it will act as a wick and draw moisture
away from the transplant. To prevent this from happening, break away the
uppermost rim of the pot before planting and make sure the pot is completely
covered with soil.
* Some people report luck with beer as a pesticide for slugs. Place it
in small, aluminum, pot-pie pans sunk in the ground with the soil even with
the rim.
* Erect trellises now for beans and cucumbers, if you are going to
train them on trellises later in the season.
* Plant strawberries, if you haven't already. Place straw around
established plants as a mulch after weeding and fertilizing the bed.
* Improve the fruiting of blueberries by removing unproductive wood
that is diseased, dead and broken. Also remove old canes (five to six years
old) that have begun to lose their vigor. Select six to eight of the most
vigorous, upright-growing canes for fruiting wood and remove all others.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT PARK AND RECREATION! CAN YOU HELP?
We always need volunteers for programs and projects. We specifically need
volunteers for the following programs this spring. If you can help contact
Volunteer Coordinator Lori Saylor: 703 336-5478 or
<mailto:lori.saylor@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
lori.saylor@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx or others specified for:
* Charlotte Hornets' Beepball (Therapeutic Recreation), April - June
at Park Road Park, Mondays 6pm-8pm; Saturdays 9am - 3pm. This is a sport
like baseball for players who are visually impaired.
* Adaptive Baseball (Therapeutic Recreation), April - May at Marion
Diehl Park, practice Thursdays 6pm-7 pm, games Saturday Mornings. This is a
baseball program for youth and teens 6 -21 with a disability.
* Racefest, SouthPark Area, April 12. Volunteers needed for
registration, water stations, finish line. Contact Ventress Williams 980
722-2297 or <mailto:ventress.williams@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
ventress.williams@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
* May Day Play Day (Therapeutic Recreation), Friday May 9, 9 am-2pm at
Reedy Creek Park and Nature Preserve. An activity day for children ,
preschool through middle school, who are hearing impaired. Includes games,
sports, table games and indoor crafts and a play area for young children.
Volunteers must be comfortable working with children who are deaf or hard of
hearing. Sign language helpful, not essential. Interpreting provided.
* Coaches needed for tee-ball, youth baseball, track at many
recreation centers. Contact Lori for specific opportunities.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
For more information or to find out more about any of these programs, click
the register online link or call 311 and reference the course number.
If you are still trying to find a
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Summer Camp check out the many ones we offer.
GAME OF SKATE TOURNAMENT
Sat., April 12 1- 3 pm $2
Teens are encouraged to showcase their skills at Grayson SkatePark. Come out
to the concrete jungle and compete in this tournament. Course number
<http://parkrez.co.mecklenburg.nc.us/Activities/ActivitiesDetails.asp?Proces
sWait=N&aid=9612&From=fas> 33112
MOM & TOT MEET & GREET
Mon., April 14 9 - noon $3
Moms are invited to Ray's Splash Planet to splash around with their toddler
and meet other moms while enjoying the southeast's largest indoor waterpark.
<http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Aquatics/Rays+Splash+Plane
t/home.htm?header=www%2eraysplashplanet%2ecom> rayssplashplanet.com
OPEN MIC NIGHT
Wed., April 16 5 -7pm
Youth are invited to bring one canned food item to Phillip O. Berry Rec
Center and participate in National Young People's Poetry Night. Share your
poetry and win a prize. Course number
<http://parkrez.co.mecklenburg.nc.us/Activities/ActivitiesCourseDetails.asp?
cid=34643> 32522
FAMILY NATURE JEOPARDY
Tues., April 22 7- 8pm FREE
Turn off the TV and come out to the McDowell Nature Center for an hour of
family fun. Pre-registration is required by calling 704.588-5224. Course
number
<http://parkrez.co.mecklenburg.nc.us/Activities/ActivitiesCourseDetails.asp?
cid=33894> 31777
WILD SIDE OF MECKLENBURG
Fri., April 25 6- 8pm FREE
Join us as at Reedy Creek Nature Center as we celebrate National Wildlife
Week by learning about the "wild" side of Mecklenburg County. Course number
<http://parkrez.co.mecklenburg.nc.us/Activities/ActivitiesCourseDetails.asp?
cid=33476> 31359
SATURDAY MORNING NATURE HIKE
Sat., April 26 10 -11 am FREE
Begin your week-end with a leisurely stroll. Meet at the
<http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Inside+The+Department/Divi
sions/Stewardship+Services/Nature+Preserves/Latta.htm> Latta Plantation
Nature Center to take a guided hike through the nature preserve.
PLANT A TREE
Fri., April 25 drop by anytime between 10 am - 8 pm
Families are invited to Phillip O. Berry Rec Center to pick up a tree to
plant back in their neighborhood. Help your community become greener and
celebrate National Arbor Day. Course number
<http://parkrez.co.mecklenburg.nc.us/Activities/ActivitiesCourseDetails.asp?
cid=34646> 32525
LEARN TO SWIM
Weekday and Saturday classes. Fees vary.
Summer is almost here so learn to swim now! Toddler, kids, youth and adult
classes are offered 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/Rays+Splash+Plane
t/Home.htm> Ray's Splash Planet and
<http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Aquatics/MarionDiehl.htm>
Marion Diehl Pool.
VETERANS & RESERVISTS GOLF CLASSIC
Sign up now to play on June 27. FREE
All military veterans, including National Guard and Reserves, and active
duty military personnel are invited to play in this golf tournament at
Renaissance Golf Course. This event is to show appreciation to men and women
who have served in the armed forces. Registration runs through June 13,
first come/first served, and space is limited. Visit
<http://www.charlottepublicgolf.com/> website or call 704 357-3373.
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