[gshalin] Park and Rec eNewsletter
- From: "Ron Wimberly" <ronwimberly@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "GSHOA Email" <gshalin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 3 Jul 2007 07:55:06 -0400
I hope that everyone has a great 4th of July
Ron Wimberly
GSHOA
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JUNE 2007 E-NEWSLETTER
Welcome again to our monthly E-Newsletter about activities, facilities, and
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CELEBRATE THE 4th OF JULY WITH PARK AND RECREATION!
Come watch "Red, White and Boom!" fireworks display July 4th from the Family
Fun Fest at Memorial Stadium, 310 South Kings Drive. Admission is free.
Activities run 6p.m. - 10pm with music, fun, inflatables for kids. Fireworks
start about 9:30. Watch from stadium seating or bring lawn chairs and
blankets for grass. Fireworks staged from CPCC campus will track with music
on the Clear Channel Radio stations. Memorial Stadium Parking: $5. Some
streets close at 7pm to for the fallout zone. No coolers. Event is
alcohol-free with food and soft drinks on sale.
Get
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Center City Partners organizes a great fireworks display uptown. Park and
Rec provides a premier place to watch!
IT'S LIKE "COURT OF DREAMS" BASKETBALL AT GRADY COLE CENTER THIS SUMMER
See top flight men's basketball Monday through Thursday most weeks during
the summer at Grady
<http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Facilities/Event+Facilitie
s/Grady+Cole+Center.htm> Cole Center, 310 N. Kings Drive. Admission is
free. This league has special NCAA sanction for pros and amateurs to play
together. Four games most nights: 6:30, 7:30, 8:30 and 9:30pm. This is an
extraordinary chance for kids and adults to see top quality basketball
close-up. League organized by Charlotte Bobcat point guard Jeff McGinnis.
Several current and former pro and college players participate. All-star
game and dunk contest August 1 with festivities beginning at 6:30pm. Free
parking beside Grady Cole in lot at 7th Street and Kings Drive. (No games
week of July 4).
Get
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Youngsters play spirited basketball at new Oaklawn Recreation Center.
CITY AND COUNTY CELEBRATE NEW RECREATION CENTER IN "THE PARK AT OAKLAWN."
Visit our new Oaklawn
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ers/Oaklawn+Recreation+Center.htm> Recreation Center, 1920 Stroud Park
Court. Developed with many partners including Charlotte Housing Authority,
this center celebrated its grand opening in June. The $3.3 million building
with gymnasium, five classrooms, computer center, two conference rooms,
offices for community and government agencies, plus a daycare center and
Head Start program run by Bethlehem Center. This center is a key part of the
redevelopment of the Double Oaks/Fairview Homes Community, once a
concentration of poverty and crime. We are proud to be part of the new
neighborhood, now called The Park at Oaklawn.
Get
<http://www.google.com/maps?q=Stroud+Park+Ct,+Charlotte,+NC+28206,+USA&ie=UT
F8&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1> Directions
TEENAGERS CAN TAKE A SPIN AT DISC JOCKEY TRAINING IN SUMMER CAMPS
Park and Rec presents summer camps that teach teens, ages 13 - 17, how to be
a disc jockey. Camps are offered July 9 - 20, July 23 - August 3, August 6
- 17 at ten recreation centers. Check our
<http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/_News/May/DJ+Summer+Camp.h
tm> website for schedules and locations. Each student will get hands-on
training by industry professionals who focus on using the turntable as an
instrument. Instructors provided by Salt Water Music, LLC. Cost is $110 for
a two week session. Scholarships available. For more information, contact
Terri Stowers at 704 336-3375 or Terri.Stowers@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Go fishing at Park and Rec nature preserves and lakes. We have several
stocked with fish. CLICK
<http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Inside+The+Department/Divi
sions/Stewardship+Services/Fishing.htm> HERE for fishing opportunities and
rules.
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Recreation Supervisor Michael Daly hit a hole-in-one in the City/County
Golf Tournament with a three iron on a 192 yard hole. CHECK
<http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Activities/Athletics/Golf.
htm> OUT our five county-owned golf courses for fun on the fairways.
NEW PLAN TO OPEN DOG PARKS FOR FREE COMING IN ONE YEAR
Park and Rec will phase out its fee for "pooch passes" in the coming year
and allow use of county dog parks for free beginning July 1, 2008. This
decision was made in consultation with the Off Leash Advisory Council, which
endorsed the change. Dog owners must still vaccinate animals according to
state and local statutes. Parks departments in Raleigh, Ft. Myers, Richmond,
New York City, Seattle, and other cities successfully run free dog parks,
and we decided we could, too. Dog owners are still responsible for their
pets. Because pooch passes expire at various times and to be fair to all
users, passes sold in the coming year will be for decreasing duration at
decreasing prices. Check
<http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Parks/Dog+Parks/Home.htm>
here for dog park locations.
MECKLENBURG'S NEWEST SPRAYGROUND NOW OPEN AT NEVIN PARK ON STATESVILLE ROAD
The grand opening of our newest sprayground at Nevin
<http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Parks/Parks+By+District/No
rtheast+District/NevinPK.htm> Park brought out frolicking kids to play in
the water on a hot June morning. This is the Mecklenburg's fifth and largest
sprayground. It cost $1.18 million, funded by park bonds approved by voters
in 1999. The sprayground features a variety of water and spray heights. It
has a modernistic "shade structure" to deflect rays of the sun. It also
includes a picnic shelter, grill, rest rooms, and walking trail. Click
<http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Facilities/Spraygrounds.ht
m> here to see the locations of all of Park and Rec's spraygrounds, which
are free to use and open seven days a week from 10am-8pm during summer.
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Kids love to splash through cool water at our Spraygrounds as a respite from
summer's heat.
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Park and Rec wants kids to have fun with football and learn good
sportsmanship.
FREE FOOTBALL CLINIC SEEKS YOUNGSTERS TO LEARN GRIDIRON BASICS
Mecklenburg Park and Rec hosts "Intro
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+Football+Initiative/Home.htm> to Football Clinic" July 28, 9am - 4pm, for
boys and girls, ages 7-12 in Revolution
<http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Parks/Parks+By+District/Ce
ntral+District+I/RevolutionPK.htm> Park, 2425 Barringer Drive. This clinic
is free and it's on a new synthetic turf field with instruction by volunteer
coaches from our football leagues. Emphasis is on importance of having fun,
fundamental skills, rules, and sportsmanship. This is part of our Youth
Football Initiative to improve football for kids. For more information and
parental signature form, check www.parkandrec.com
<http://www.parkandrec.com/> or contact Akida.Jordan: 704 432-1266.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW FOR "FOOTBALL FRENZY" AT MEMORIAL STADIUM, AUGUST 25
Park and Rec invites adults and kids, ages 7-12, to a day of "Football
Frenzy," Saturday, August 25, 10am to 2pm at Memorial Stadium, 310 North
Kings Drive. Admission is free. This event includes football skills
competition, autograph signing by Carolina Panthers, football clinics,
cheerleading exhibitions, interactive booths, information on leagues and
giveaways-including free tickets to a Carolina Panthers exhibition game.
Special guests are Sir Purr, Top Cats Cheerleaders, current and former NFL
players. Free parking in lot at 7th Street and Kings Drive. Pre registration
required for skills competition. Check www.parkandrec.com
<http://www.parkandrec.com/> for preregistration form.
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2007 MECKLENBURG COUNTY YOUTH BASEBALL CHAMPIONS TOUCH ALL THE BASES
Congratulations to the Bette Rae Thomas Royals and the Sugaw Creek Orioles
for winning the 12 & Under County-Wide Baseball Championship and the 10 &
Under County-Wide Baseball Championship respectively. Both teams represent
Mecklenburg County in Statewide Youth Baseball Tournaments in July. Also
congrats to the Shamrock Gardens Red Sox who won the 8 & Under County-Wide
"Coach Pitch" Championship. Thanks to all players, coaches and fans who
make our baseball leagues a success.
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There might be some future major leaguers among the thousand youngsters who
play baseball each spring and early summer in Park and Rec leagues.
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We are proud of our parks and proud of our staff for the outstanding job
they do.
PARK PLAUDITS and RECREATION RECOGNITIONS
Readers of Charlotte Parent Magazine have chosen Freedom Park as their Best
Park or Playground and Best Picnic Spot. We appreciate their confidence. We
also have many great parks and picnic locations in newer locations. Check
our <http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Parks/Home.htm>
website for locations and directions. Did you know we have about 165 parks
(depends exactly how you count them) across Mecklenburg County? We are
also proud of our staff for winning nine NACo Achievement Awards this year,
given by the National Association of Counties for innovative programs that
can serve as models for other communities.
OTHER EVENTS IN JUNE
MOVIES UNDER THE STARS
Tuesday, 7/3
Join Ray and watch CHARLOTTE'S WEB after a day of swimming and fun at Ray's
Splash Planet. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy an evening under the stars.
Movie starts at sundown. FREE! www.rayssplashplanet.com
<http://www.rayssplashplanet.com/>
Get
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8202&sll=35.206128,-80.769575&sspn=0.006943,0.011072&layer=&ie=UTF8&z=16&ll=
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SUMMER ADVENTURE DAY
Saturday, 7/7
Come out to Latta Plantation Nature <http://lattaplantation.charmeck.org/>
Preserve and learn how to read a map, compass and GPS units. Then flat water
kayak on Mtn. Island Lake. To register, call 704-504-1014.
Get
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8078,+USA&ie=UTF8&z=16&ll=35.352341,-80.917418&spn=0.00693,0.011072&om=1&iwl
oc=addr> Directions
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TOT'S FUN WALK
Thursday, 7/12 10 am
Bring your toddler to Stewart
<http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Greenways/Stewart+Creek+Gr
eenway.htm> Creek Greenway at Seversville
<http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Parks/Parks+By+District/Ce
ntral+District+I/Seversville+Park.htm> Park to learn early on the benefits
of getting fit. To pre-register, call Linda Ramseur-Williams at
704-353-1250.
Get
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PADDLEBOAT RENTALS
Enjoy an evening on the water at Col.
<http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Parks/Parks+By+District/So
uth+District/Colonel+Francis+Beatty.htm> Francis Beatty Park, 4330
Weddington Rd. Daily rentals from noon til 8 pm on the 16 acre lake. $4 /hr.
Get
<http://maps.google.com/maps?q=4330+Weddington+Rd,+Matthews,+NC&ie=UTF8&z=15
&om=1&iwloc=A> Directions
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NightBEAT 2007
Sunday, 7/15, 7:30pm, Carolina Crown's NightBEAT brings major league
marching music competition to Memorial Stadium, 310 North Kings Drive.
Tickets: www.CarolinaCrown.com <http://www.carolinacrown.com/>
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