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Please check out the current copy of the LEISURE TIMES (located in the right column)for a complete listing of current classes and activities.

 

SENIOR BINGO

Try your luck with us as we play this classic game! Prizes will be awarded!
Ages 50 and up.
Location: Academy Recreation Center

Fridays: 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24
Pre-register by: 1/31, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22

Activity #1009.412     12:30 - 2:00 p.m.

No Fee

FOOSBALL TOURNAMENT

Prove who is the foosball champion once and for all!
Ages 7 - 17.
Location: Logan Multi-Purpose Center

Friday: 2/10, 3/9     4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

No Fee

SENIOR HEALTH & WELLNESS DAY

This free event includes entertainment, informational displays and exhibits, door prizes, class/activity demonstrations, health screenings, food and fun for older adults.
  Location: Cabarrus Arena $ Events

Wednesday, 3/14     9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Fore more information, call the Cabarrus County Senior Center (704)920-3484

COMPOST BIN FROM SHIPPING PALLETS

We've salvaged the pallets, you bring your hammer and together we'll make a compost bin that you can put to use right away.Mandy Smith-Thompson, Environmental Educator, will start us off with a short discussion on the values of composting before we begin construction. Bring a hammer and drill.
Limited 8 participants
Location: Academy Recreation Center

Thursday, 3/22     6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Pre-register by: 3/16

Activity #8001.112

Fee: $15, $5 city resident discount

KITES FOR KIDS

Bring your kite for a day of fun flying your kite outside the Center!
Ages 7 - 13.

Monday, 3/26     2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Pre-register by: 3/22

Activity #1010.112

No Fee

SENIORS' EGGSTRAVAGANZA AT LES MYERS PARK

Co-sponsored by the Department of Aging, Cabarrus Council on Aging and Cabarrus Senior Games. Includes a variety of activities and lunch.
Location: Les Myers Park
              338 Lawndale Ave. SE

Wednesday, 4/4     9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Call 704-920-3484 to RSVP for lunch ($5.00)

EGG HUNTS AT CALDWELL PARK

Two hunts for two age groups.
Location: Caldwell Park
              362 George St. SW

Thursday, 4/5

2 - 5 year old:  11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
6 - 10 year old:  5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

EASTER EGG MAGNET

Create your own fun designs on each Easter egg shape.
Ages 6 - 12
Maximum 10 participants
Location: Hartsell Recreation Center

Thursday, 4/5     5:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Pre-register by: 3/30

No Fee

BUNNY BASH AT W.W. FLOWE PARK

This Spring festival for the entire family includes egg hunts, inflatables, climbing wall, arts & crafts, face painting and interactive DJ with games and prizes. Just for pre-school age children, the Bunny Trail offers games with the Concord Youth Council dressed as popular fairy-tale and cartoon characters. Remote parking at Central Cabarrus High School and shuttles to and from the park will be available.
Location: W.W. Flowe Park
              99 Central Heights Dr.

Saturday, 4/7     11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Egg hunts begin at 12:00 noon

CO-ED YOUTH FREE THROW CONTEST

Give your best shot at making the most free throws in an allotted amount of time.
Ages 7 - 12

Saturday, 4/7     1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Pre-register by: 3/31

No Fee

RAIN BARREL MAKING 101

Want to learn how to save water, save money AND help protect local water quality by building your own rain barrel? You purchase the materials from our materials list; we'll provide the barrel and and assist you in the construction. Mandy Smith-Thompson, Environmental Educator, will start us off with a short discussion on water conservation before we begin construction. The materials list can be acquired after clicking the Registration button at the top of the page, click on the name of the event and then double click on the attached file to the right of the description.
Limited to 12 participants.
Location: Academy Recreation Center

Thursday, 4/26     6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Pre-register by: 4/22

Activity #8000.112

Fee: $15; $5 city resident discount

FAMILY FISHING DERBY

Saturday, 5/5
Location: Lake Fisher

Call 704-920-5600 for an application or register above.

SPRING INTO ARTS

Come enjoy performing and visual artists in the streets of beautiful historic Concord. Offerings include a children's hands-on activity area, art vendors, music and Tastefully Cabarrus, food provisions from county wide restaurants.
Location: Downtown Concord

Saturday 5/12     12:00 noon - 9:00 p.m.

Contact Concord Downtown Development Corporation at 704-784-4208 for more information.

UNION STREET LIVE

Third Thursday in May - September
Downtown Concord

6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Contact Concord Downtown Development Corporation at 704-784-4208 for more information.

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Concord Parks and Recreation
Department:
147 Academy Ave., NW
P.O. Box 308
Concord, NC 28026
704-920-5600

Office Hours
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

 

Director of Parks & Recreation:
Bob Dowless
(704) 920-5610
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(704) 920-5600
Fax: (704) 792-1971
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704-920-5640
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704-920-5650 
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