Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation
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Summer 2014 Programs & Activities
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Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation
Family Programs & Activities
Got Gardening Problems?
Get Solutions!
Cultural Arts
Learn about common plant pests and diseases
that can cause problems in your garden.
Extension Master Gardeners teach how to
properly identify your problem and offer
safe, research-based, environmentally friendly
management practices. Register at http://
mecklenburg.ces.ncsu.edu/slsregistration.
Ages 18 and up
FREE
Creative Arts Summer Classes
Participants will learn instructions on how
to mime, step/hip-hop and liturgical dance.
Registration required on site either on May
4th or June 1st. For further information,
contact Renee Sturdivant at 980-272-7158 or
Paulette Smith at 980-236-1923.
Ages 4 to 18
FREE
Armory Training Facility
Hickory Grove Recreation Center
#55238
#59191
#59192
#59193
#59194
#59195
Jun 14
Jun 21
Jun 28
Jul 12
Jul 19
Jul 26
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10:00am to 2:00pm
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10:00am to 2:00pm
Cooperative Extension
Basics of Water-bath Canning
Learn the basics of water-bath canning and
get started immediately by canning the
produce from your own garden! Kristin Davis,
Extension Agent, teaches hands-on techniques
for preserving high acid foods. Each
participant will leave with a preserved item
and a canning booklet including recipes and
step-by-step instructions. Register at http://
mecklenburg.ces.ncsu.edu/slsregistration.
Ages 18 and up
$18.00
Armory Training Facility
#54040
Jun 27
Fri
10:00am to 2:30pm
Bringing Nature Inside
for the Holidays
Learn how to make easy, beautiful decorative
holiday arrangements with materials from
your yard and other inexpensive supplies.
Mecklenburg Extension Master Gardeners
demonstrate a variety of appealing, attractive
designs sure to create a holiday atmosphere
in your home. Register at http://mecklenburg.
ces.ncsu.edu/slsregistration.
Ages 18 and up
FREE
Armory Training Facility
#54047
Nov 12
Wed 12:00am to 2:00pm
#54039
Composting A-Z
Learn the how’s and why’s of home
composting from proper preparation and
management of compost to bin construction
techniques to how to use your compost.
Mecklenburg Extension Master Gardeners
teach backyard composting basics, turning
leaves and kitchen scraps into a wonderful
soil amendment, a gardener’s black gold!
Register at http://mecklenburg.ces.ncsu.edu/
slsregistration.
Ages 18 and up
FREE
Armory Training Facility
#54048
Oct 22
Wed 12:00pm to 1:30pm
Fall is for Planting
Time to plant glorious greens, luscious lettuce,
and other healthy vegetables for a holiday
harvest. Extension Master Gardeners teach
gardening basics like soil preparation, seeds
or transplants, planting dates, harvesting
techniques, and the best vegetable selections
to enjoy through fall into winter and to serve
at your holiday gatherings. Register at http://
mecklenburg.ces.ncsu.edu/slsregistration.
Ages 18 and up
FREE
Armory Training Facility
#54045
Sep 10
Wed 12:00pm to 1:30pm
Fresh and Healthy Meal
Strategies for the Busy Person
I don’t have time to cook! I eat out because
it is cheaper! I live alone, why should I cook?
Sound familiar? Learn solutions for eating
healthy in the midst of a busy schedule.
Kristin Davis, Extension Agent, presents
techniques for preparing quick and healthy
meals, easy storage solutions for meals on the
go and snack alternatives. Register at http://
mecklenburg.ces.ncsu.edu/slsregistration.
Ages 18 and up
FREE
Armory Training Facility
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Summer 2014
Wed 12:00pm to 1:30pm
Green Gifts for the Holiday
#54046
Get Going Guide
Jun 11
Sep 24
Think green for the holidays! Join the
Mecklenburg Cooperative Extension as we
learn fun ways to turn sustainable items into
holiday gems. This family workshop is a great
way to utilize the school-day-out for Veterans’
Day to jump-start your holiday gift list. (A
parent or guardian must attend with a minor
participant.) Register at http://mecklenburg.
ces.ncsu.edu/slsregistration.
Ages 5 and up
$2.00
Armory Training Facility
#54050
Nov 11
Tue
12:00pm to 1:30pm
Jams, Jellies, and Fruit Spreads
Come jam with us as we learn the basics
of jams, jellies, and other fruit spreads in
a fun and interactive format. Kristin Davis,
Extension Agent, teaches how to prepare
fruit spreads through a hands-on class format.
Each participant will take home a canned item
and canning booklet including recipes and
step-by-step instructions. Register at http://
mecklenburg.ces.ncsu.edu/slsregistration.
Ages 18 and up
$18.00
Armory Training Facility
#54042
Jul 25
Fri
10:00am to 2:30pm
Register 1 of 3 Ways:
Registration is required for most programs
whether or not there is a fee. Select an
option:
1. CLICK on Eparks at www.parkandrec.com
and use the course code number.
2. CALL 311 (704-336-7600) or the number
listed for that program.
3. COME to the location where the
program is offered.
Recreation & Nature Center addresses and
phone numbers listed on pgs. 32, 36 and 39.
Phone and Web registration requires
payment with Visa or MasterCard only.
Wed 12:00pm to 1:30pm
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Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation
Family Programs & Activities
From Kitchen Scraps
to Garden Gold
Safe Pressure Canning
for Garden Vegetables
Worm composting is a cost-effective,
ecofriendly way of turning your kitchen scraps
into rich organic nutrients for your garden.
Extension Master Gardeners offer a step-bystep demonstration on creating a worm bin.
Register at http://mecklenburg.ces.ncsu.edu/
slsregistration.
Ages 18 and up
FREE
Fear your pressure canner no more! Kristin Davis,
Extension Agent, teaches the basics of preserving
low acid foods in a fun and interactive format.
Participants will learn all the steps to pressure
canning while preserving green beans in a
class. Each participant will leave with a canning
booklet including recipes and step-by-step
instructions. Register at http://mecklenburg.ces.
ncsu.edu/slsregistration.
Ages 18 and up
$18.00
Armory Training Facility
#54041
Jul 9
Wed 12:00pm to 1:30pm
Landscaping Ideas for Beginners
Fall is a great time to make changes in your
landscape or to get started with beautifying
your outdoor environment. Extension Master
Gardeners explain some basic design techniques
to teach you how to craft a more ecologically
friendly and visually appealing landscape.
Beginners and more experienced gardeners
alike will appreciate these cost-effective
ideas from plant choices to best sight lines.
Register at http://mecklenburg.ces.ncsu.edu/
slsregistration.
Ages 18 and up
FREE
Armory Training Facility
#54047
Oct 8
Wed 12:00pm to 1:30pm
Pickling your Garden Harvest
Nothing says summer like fresh, homemade
pickles! Kristin Davis, Extension Agent, teaches
the basics for pickling fruits and veggies in a
fun and interactive format. Each participant
will complete a hands-on process of preparing
bread and butter pickles and receives a canning
booklet including recipes and step-by-step
instructions. Register at http://mecklenburg.ces.
ncsu.edu/slsregistration.
Ages 18 and up
$18.00
Armory Training Facility
#54043
Aug 15
Fri
10:00am to 2:30pm
Armory Training Facility
#54044
Aug 29
Fri
10:00am to 2:30pm
Fitness & Wellness
Line Dance Showcase
Everyone’s been to a wedding or party where
guests have horded the dance floor to do the
Electric Slide. But for those who take their
line dancing a little more seriously, formal
competitions may be the next step. This
competition is for all ages and group sizes.
Participants will learn the latest and hottest
new dance steps. For more information, contact
Alvis.James@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov or
704-432-4811.
Ages 5 and up
FREE
Hickory Grove Recreation Center
#57408
Jun 10
Tue
6:00pm to 7:30pm
Line Dance Open Hour
For more information, contact Alvis.James@
MecklenburgCountyNC.gov or 704-432-4811.
Ages 18 and up
FREE
Hickory Grove Recreation Center
#57419
Jun 3
Tue
6:00pm to 7:30pm
Martial Arts: Karate
Ongoing: Students will learn self-confidence,
discipline, and physical fitness through lessons
from a certified black belt martial arts instructor.
For more information, contact 704-432-6472.
All Ages
$41.00
Martial Arts: Tora Ha Kempo
Ongoing: Learn safety awareness and
self-defense through Martial Arts in a fun,
structured and disciplined environment. For
more information, contact Kevin Hinson at
704-533-2994.
Ages 4 to 16
$5.00
Mallard Creek Recreation Center
#56633
#56634
#56635
#56636
#56637
#56638
#56639
#56640
#56641
#56642
#56643
#56644
#56645
Jun 7-28
Jul 5-26
Aug 2-30
Sat 10:00am to 12:00pm
Sat 10:00am to 12:00pm
Sat 10:00am to 12:00pm
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Marion Diehl Recreation Center
#59243
#59244
#59245
Tuckaseegee Recreation Center
#58173
#58175
#58176
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Special Events
National Night Out
National Night Out is a community-police
awareness-raising event held the first Tuesday
of August. This event is for individuals
and families. Activities will include games,
entertainment, food and more.
All Ages
FREE
Arbor Glen Outreach Center
#58378
Aug 12
Tue
6:00pm to 9:00pm
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