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special events HEART THROBBERS
NEW PROGRAM! February is Heart Healthy Month so join in the exciting out-of-the box FREE low-intensity activities that will exercise the organ that keeps you alive! And, parents, we want you to join in the fun!
LADY GAGA MUSICAL DODGEBALL
PUMP IT UP
Families of all ages. Our games Ages 5-12 years. Your heart rate will test your abilities and get will rise in this ultimate game of your heart pumping as you move and groove with heart indoor Gaga Dodgeball. Prizes healthy exercises. No Fee, but will be awarded to the most please register so we can plan creative Gaga costume. So accordingly! dress up (if you’d like), drop in, have fun and be active, all at the Day: Wednesday 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. same time! No fee. Activity # 9000.418 Day: Thursday Date: 2/7 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Activity # 9001.418 Date: 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22 Date: 2/21 Location: Hartsell Recreation Location: Les Myers Park, Center 338 Lawndale Ave.
TWISTED BINGO
Families of all ages. Jump, kick, push, and squat through this heart-healthy twisted version of Bingo! No Fee, but please register so we can plan accordingly! Day: Wednesday 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Activity # 9002.418 Date: 2/14 Activity # 9003.418 Date: 2/28 Location: Les Myers Park, C.T. Sherrill Building, 338 Lawndale Ave.
TAPE TUMBLE, CREPE CRAWL Activity # 9004.418
Ages 5-12. And the competition begins!! Teams will create their own crepe paper obstacle course for everyone to try. Will YOURS be the most challenging? Grab your buddies and show off your winning abilities!! Min. 4; Max. 12. No Fee, but please register so we can plan accordingly! Day: W ednesday, 2/21 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Location: Fire Station #9, 1020 Ivey Cline Rd.
SPRING DEFROST BUNNY RUN FESTIVAL Celebrate Spring in Downtown Concord during and after the Bunny Run 5K. Join us for inflatables, arts & crafts, face painting, prizes and dancing with our fluffy bunny. Day: Saturday, 3/31 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon Location: Downtown Concord
FLUTTER BY EARTH DAY It might be the dead of winter but we’re partying like the snow has come and gone! The entire family is invited to help us celebrate the start of our winter/spring programs. Our winter wonderland will offer arts & crafts, games, fitness activities, and a snowless snowman competition! Date: Saturday, 1/27 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Location: Hartsell Recreation Center
All ages. Earth Week Celebrations will showcase the monarch butterfly and other pollinators. Guest organizations will share knowledge about our community’s natural climate and interesting creatures. Kids and adults alike are invited to participate in fluttering fun crafts and activities at two locations. Day: T uesday, 4/17 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Location: McGee Park, 219 Corban Avenue East
Day: T hursday, 4/19 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Location: Dorton Park Large Shelter, 5790 Poplar Tent Rd.
SEUSSFEST
EARTH DAY PLANTING Activity # 9099.118
Join us in our annual celebration for Dr. Seuss’s birthday!! We’ll begin with a Seuss story followed by “Seusstastic” games and crafts. Date: Saturday, 3/3 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon Location: Concord Public Library
Ages 8-12. Spring is in full swing, what better time to learn how to garden! You will decorate and paint a pot and after learning what works best in our climate, you will plant it with flowers or basic vegetables. Min.4 Max.10 Date: W ednesday, 4/18 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Fee: $15; $5 city resident discount Location: Dorton Park, 5790 Poplar Tent Rd.
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