Get Going Guide - Charlotte-Mecklenburg County
Get Going Guide - Charlotte-Mecklenburg County
Get Going Guide - Charlotte-Mecklenburg County
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<strong>Mecklenburg</strong> <strong>County</strong> Park & Recreation<br />
Family Programs & Activities<br />
Cultural Arts<br />
African Drumming<br />
Experience hands-on instructions and playing<br />
techniques for instruments of the Jembe<br />
orchestra. Participants will be exposed to<br />
the many uses of the West African drums,<br />
music, dance movements, the history, songs,<br />
storytelling, repertoire, choreography,<br />
costuming and cultural lessons.<br />
All Ages FREE<br />
Hickory Grove Recreation Center<br />
#41941 Ongoing Sun 3:00pm to 4:30pm<br />
Dance: Praise Dance<br />
Learn the basics of praise dance and participate<br />
in a recital at the end of this fun program.<br />
Separate classes for children, adults and seniors<br />
are offered at the recreation center.<br />
All Ages FREE<br />
Tuckaseegee Recreation Center<br />
#42813 Ongoing Thu 6:00pm to 8:00pm<br />
Fitness & Wellness<br />
Martial Arts: Karate<br />
Students will learn self-confidence, discipline,<br />
and physical fitness through lessons from a<br />
certified black belt martial arts instructor.<br />
All Ages FREE<br />
Tuckaseegee Recreation Center<br />
#42828 Ongoing Sat 10:00am to 12:00pm<br />
Martial Arts: Tora Ha Kempo<br />
Learn safety awareness and self-defense<br />
through martial arts in a fun, structured and<br />
disciplined environment. For more information,<br />
contact Kevin Hinson at 704-533-2994.<br />
Ages 4 to 16 $5.00<br />
Mallard Creek Recreation Center<br />
#43385 Ongoing Mon 5:30pm to 9:00pm<br />
Marion Diehl Recreation Center<br />
#42309 Ongoing Wed 6:00pm to 8:00pm<br />
William R Davie Park<br />
#42625 Ongoing Thu 6:00pm to 9:00pm<br />
Holiday Activities<br />
Easter Egg Hunt<br />
Bring your basket to find and collect colorful<br />
eggs. For more information, contact the<br />
Recreation Center listed.<br />
Ages 5 to 18 FREE<br />
Albemarle Road Recreation Center<br />
#42957 Mar 30 Sat 1:00pm to 3:00pm<br />
Bette Rae Thomas Recreation Center<br />
#44181 Mar 23 Sat 11:00am to 1:00pm<br />
Elon Recreation Center<br />
#44553 Mar 30 Sat 10:00am to 12:00pm<br />
Naomi Drenan Recreation Center<br />
#42988 Mar 30 Sat 1:00pm to 3:00pm<br />
West <strong>Charlotte</strong> Recreation Center<br />
#44267 Mar 30 Sat 10:00am to 12:00pm<br />
Easter Egg Jam<br />
Bring your basket to find and collect colorful<br />
eggs. There will be contests, games, food and<br />
prizes to be given away.<br />
Ages 1 and Older FREE<br />
Arbor Glen Outreach Center<br />
#41499 Mar 30 Sat 12:00pm to 4:00pm<br />
Grandparents-Grandkids<br />
Easter Basket Making<br />
Come and create your own custom basket to fill<br />
with eggs and candy for the Easter Holiday.<br />
Ages 2 and Older $2.00<br />
Methodist Home Recreation Center<br />
#43608 Mar 29 Fri 11:00am to 1:00pm<br />
Methodist Home Easter Egg Hunt<br />
Methodist Home is welcoming the Shamrock<br />
community out to our annual Easter egg hunt.<br />
Ages 2 and Older FREE<br />
Methodist Home Recreation Center<br />
#43609 Mar 30 Sat 12:00pm to 2:00pm<br />
For More Information or to Register Visit<br />
www.parkandrec.com<br />
Social Activities<br />
Family Game Night<br />
Come socialize with friends and family while<br />
playing a variety of games and activities. Fun for<br />
all ages. Parent participation is required.<br />
Ages 5 and Older FREE<br />
Albemarle Road Recreation Center<br />
#43314 Ongoing Wed 6:00pm to 7:30pm<br />
Ivory/Baker Recreation Center<br />
#44316 Mar 15 Fri 5:00pm to 7:30pm<br />
#44317 Apr 19 Fri 5:00pm to 7:30pm<br />
#44318 May 17 Fri 5:00pm to 7:30pm<br />
National Kite Day<br />
Celebrate National Kite Flying Month with kite<br />
making, kite flying lessons and competitions.<br />
Registration required.<br />
All Ages FREE<br />
Arbor Glen Outreach Center<br />
#44189 Apr 20 Sat 10:00am to 2:00pm<br />
Wallace Pruitt Recreation Center<br />
#44286 Apr 20 Sat 10:00am to 12:00pm<br />
Special Events<br />
MH Spring Fest 2013<br />
Come out to the Methodist Home Recreation<br />
Center and help us kick off Spring with our<br />
annual Spring Festival! There will be plenty of<br />
fun games, crafts, food and prizes.<br />
Ages 1 and Older FREE<br />
Methodist Home Recreation Center<br />
#43627 Apr 20 Sat 11:00am to 3:00pm<br />
School Out Celebration<br />
School is out and summer is in. Middle school<br />
kids and parents join us for music, refreshments,<br />
a magic show and fun.<br />
Ages 12 to 14 $2.00<br />
Naomi Drenan Recreation Center<br />
#42956 May 31 Fri 6:00pm to 8:00pm<br />
Register 1 of 3 Ways:<br />
Registration is required for most programs<br />
whether or not there is a fee. Select an option:<br />
1. CLICK on Eparks at www.parkandrec.com<br />
and use the course code number.<br />
2. CALL 311 (704.336.7600) or the number<br />
listed for that program.<br />
3. COME to the location where the program<br />
is offered.<br />
Phone and web registration requires<br />
payment with Visa or MasterCard only.<br />
<strong>Get</strong> <strong>Going</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> • Spring 2013 www.parkandrec.com<br />
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