Intheupcomingpages,welistoutallofourprograms, classes,events,andcampscomingupinAugust. Ifyouwouldlikemoreinformation,pleasevisitourwebsiteor reachouttousviaphoneoremail!
August 6 | 6pm-9pm | stumptown park
Food crafts foam fire truck interactions with matthews police department and matthews fire & ems
Saturday Sessions | 8:30am & 10:30am
Tuesday morning sessions will resume September 3!
Advanced | 10am-12pm Beginner | 12pm-2pm Family | 2pm-4pm
Intermediate Level: Thursday, August 13 | 6pm-9pm
Beginner Level: Thursday, September 17 | 6pm-9pm
Youth classes offered on Thursday evenings from 5:30-8:30pm by 2023 Charlotte’s Best American Elite Martial Arts Designed for children of all ages interested in learning the basics of martial arts in a fun and active environment For additional information or to register, please visit http://www americanelitemartialarts com/
WednesdaysinSeptemberat6pm
Joinusforanimmersivesoccerexperienceledbycertifiedyouth coaches.Engageinweeklysmallgroupsessions!
MatthewsResidents:$55 | Non-MatthewsResidents:$65
In partnership with the Got Next Foundation, Crews Recreation Center will be offering private volleyball training sessions. For available dates/times please contact gotnextfoundation@gmail.com.
Saturdays | 10am-11am | July13-Sept.21
InpartnershipwithOrderMyStepsDanceCompanyandtheArts &ScienceCouncil,freeyouthdanceclassesincludingjazz,ballet, modern,afro-fusionandculturaldancewillbeofferedatCrews. Contact704-221-4787toregister.
Wearecurrentlybookingour MultipurposeRoomsfor FallandWintermonths!
Ourspaceisagreatplacetohost yourbirthdayparty,babyand weddingshowers,anniversaries, familyreunionsandmeetings.
ContactCharlesSmithat 704-708-1289or csmith@matthewsncgov forfacilitypricingandavailability
intro to olympic fencing camp August 19-23 | 9AM-12PM | Ages 6-14 Are
YogawithLindaOelschlaeger
Tuesdays|9:30am-10:45am Wednesdays|6pm-7:15pm 7-weeksession|August20-October2
MatthewsResidents:$72|Non-Residents:$75
GentleDeepStretchYogawithRosemary
Mondays|July29-Aug19|Res:$40|Non-Res:$45
Thursdays|August1-22|Res:$40|Non-Res:$45 10am-11am
Registerforbothandsave$10!
4-weeksession|Mondays|July29-August19|11am-12pm
MatthewsResidents:$40|Non-MatthewsResidents:$45
6-weeksession | Wednesdays | August7-September11 | 11am-11:45am
Ifyouwanttolearntapbutneverhadtheopportunityordancedasachildand rememberitfondly,thistapclassisgreatforbeginnersordancerswithsometap experience!Taplegendsandtherichhistoryoftapdancewillbediscussedaswell.
MatthewsResidents:$70 | Non-MatthewsResidents:$75
Thursdays | 10am&11am Fridays | 10am
Ages1-5 | September12-November22 | 45-mintuteclasses (noclass10/10or10/11)
10-weeksession | $185
Siblingsunder1yeararefreewithapayingstudent. 20%discountwhenregisteringsiblingstogether.
Watchasyoungmindsignitewithcuriosityandcreativityinourhands-on STEMactivities!Fromunderstandingbasicsofmotiontoexploring chemicalreactions,joinusonajourneyofdiscoverywherelearningcomes tolifeinthemostexcitingways Getreadytobeinspiredandamazedby thenextgenerationofinnovators!
MatthewsBalletandDanceisaschoolyearprogram,runningfromAugusttoMay. Westructureourprogrambysplittingthe yearinto3sessions/paymentinstallments.
ClassesareheldMonday-Friday forages3+
Ifyouwishtoparticipateintheend-of-year recitalinMay,youmustbesignedupby thesecondsessionoftheyear.
Thursday,September5 | 7pm | Ages21+
WhatisComedyBingo?It’sasuperspecial fusionofhumorandbingoexcitement!We’ll providecomedy,bingocardsandlotsof prizes.Youbringthelaughs.
AllAboutMotion - Density&Buoyancy- Magnetism&Electromagnetism Matter&Energy - SimpleMachines- Sound&Light
Ticketsare$15perpersoninadvanceor $20atthedoorthedayoftheshow.
Craftbeeravailableforpurchase
QUESTIONS ABOUT AN ARTS DELIVERED CLASS? CONTACT INSTRUCTOR RICK CROWLEY AT ARTSDELIVERED@GMAIL
AdultClayClasses:FallSession1
Wednesdays|August28-October16|6:30pm-8:15pm|Ages18+
MatthewsResidents:$190|Non-MatthewsResidents:$200
SaturdayPotteryClassesreturninginthefall!
Tuesdays | Sept 3, 10, 17, 24 | $124 per person
Fridays | Sept 6, 20, 27 | $93 per person
9am-12pm
Art classes for adults with disabilities. For adults ages 18+. New students will need to contact Michelle at MichelleBlackman20@gmail.com before registering.
4-week session | Thursdays | July 25-Aug 15 | 6pm-7pm | Ages 18+
Next session: August 22-September 19 (no class 9/12)
A 60-minute yoga session, ideal for unwindingin the evening!
Matthews Res: $52 | Non-Matthews Res: $57 | Drop-in: $15 per class
The display at the McDowell Arts Center Gallery returns in August with the Matthews Artists Guild’s Matthews Alive Show.
This show will be on display from August 17 through September 30 Gallery hours are limited, call 704-321-7275 before visiting to confirm the gallery is open.
Colorful Kitchen Storage
9:30am-12:30pm
Matthews Res: $35
Non-Matthews Res: $40
Spaces fill quickly!
Tuesdays | August 6-September 17 | 12:30pm-2:30pm | Ages 18+
$90/6-week session
Classes will focus on traditional watercolor painting and include but not limited to materials, composition, value and color.
Arts
IT’S ALL ABOUT YARN 1st and 3rd Tuesday | 6pm-8pm Contact: Mary McGee at mmagee001@gmail.com
DREAM WEAVERS OF MATTHEWS 4th Tuesday | 6pm-8pm | Next Meeting: Aug 27
MATTHEWS ARTISTS GUILD
2nd Tuesday | 6:30p-8:30p | Next Meeting: Aug 13
Visit www.matthewsartistsguild.com for more information
MAG WATERCOLOR PAINTING
Tuesday mornings | 9am-11:30am | Upstairs gallery
Bring your own supplies and enjoy painting with other watercolorists. No cost to participate. For more information, email Steve Gilbert at sgilbert06@gmail.com
WAXHAW WOODTURNERS
1st Tuesday | 6:30p-8:30p | Next Meeting: Aug 6 Visit www.waxhawwoodturners.com for more information
HeisthefacebehindCampFunshine,Wild Matthews,andMatthewsFishingFrenzy!
YoumayseeDanielzoomingaroundtown inthedepartmenttruck,headingtooneof ourmanyparkstomakesureeverythingis intip-topshape
Continuereadingbelowtolearnmoreabout Daniel!
What’syourfavoritepartaboutworkingforParks&Recreation?
MyfavoritepartaboutworkingforParks&RecreationisgettingtoseetheimpactI’m abletohaveonthepeoplethatIserve.Whetherit’sseeingkidsenjoyingtheir summerwhileattendingacampIprogrammedorobservingpeopleenjoyingthe parksImanage,bringinghappinesstopeople’slivesmakealltheworkworthit.
Wherewasyourmostmemorabletrip/vacation?
IgottheopportunitytotakearoadtripacrossAmericawithsomeofmybestfriends anditwas,handsdown,thebesttripIhaveeverbeenon.Wegottovisitsomany amazingnationalparks,goonbeautifulhikes,andtryallkindsoffood.Thattrip helpedmerealizehowmuchbeautyourcountryhastooffer.Ihighlyrecommendan Americanroadtriptoanyonewho’sinterested!
Nameoneitemonyourbucketlist? Iwanttogoseebioluminescentalgaeonthewestcoast.
Whatisoneprofessionalgoalyouhaveforthisyear? IwouldliketogrowoutdooreducationprogrammingfortheTown. Ifmyofficemateallowsit,Iwouldalsoliketogetasnakeinthe officethatcanbeusedforeducationalprogramsaboutreptiles.
Doyouhaveanypets?
IhavetwocatsthatIadoptedlastyear.Oneisabout7monthsold andhernameisSage&theotheris2yearsoldandhisnameis Dorian.Ifyoueverwanttoseepicturesofthem,Ihaveathousand. Ifyoucouldbeguaranteedonethinginlife(besidesmoney), whatwoulditbe?
Whatareyourinterestsandhobbiesoutsideofwork?
Musicandtheoutdoorsaremytwomainlovesinlife.Any chanceIgettogocamping,hiking,fishing,bowhunting,etc., Iwilltake.Ialsoenjoyplayingandwritingmusiconthepiano orguitar.MostrecentlyIhavetakenupgolf.I’mstillverybad atit,butIenjoythetimespentoutdoorswithfriends.
Whoissomeonethatyouadmiremost?
IwouldwanttobeguaranteedthateverytrafficlightIpulluptois greenbythetimeIgettoit.
WhenIfirststartedworkingfortheTown,Isharedanoffice withawomannamedMelissaJohnson.ShewastheCultural ResourceManagerherefor6.5yearsandisoneofthe hardestworkingandcaringpeopleIhaveevermet.She showedmewhatitmeanstohaveahighstandardinall aspectsoflifeandgiveseverypartofherselfintobeingan amazingcoworker,mother,andfriend.Iwillforeverstriveto bethetypeofpersonMelissaJohnsoniseveryday.
What’stheweirdestfoodyou’veevereatenandwould youtryitagain?
IoncetriedmarmitewhichistheBritishversionofvegemite. ThesecondittouchedmytongueIknewIwouldnever disrespectmymouthwiththattasteeveragain!