Town of Matthews
JUNE2024
MAY 22, 2024
Parks, Recreation & Cultural
Resource Department
In the upcoming pages, we list out all of our programs, classes, events, and camps coming up in June
If you would like more information, please visit our website or reach out to us via phone or email!
In This Issue Crews Recreation Center 2 3 4 5 6 Matthews Community Center McDowell Arts Center Parks & Special Events Staff Highlight 100 McDowell Street 704-321-7275 www.matthewsfun.com C L A S S E S , P R O G R A M S , A N D E V E N T S Scan to register for classes, programs, and events! PUBLICMEETING MATTHEWSPARKS&RECREATIONMASTERPLAN June11,2024 4:30PM-7:00PM MatthewsCommunityCenter SCANTOTAKE THEGAME PLANSURVEY! ORVISITMATTHEWSNC.GOV/GAMEPLAN
CREWS RECREATION CENTER
Open Gym Sports - Offered Weekly!
Saturday Sessions | 8:30am & 10:30am
Tuesday sessions will return in September!
| 10am-12pm Beginner | 12pm-2pm Family | 2pm-4pm
Pickleball Clinics
Intermediate Level: Thursday, June 20 | 6pm-9pm
Beginner Level: Thursday, July 18 | 6pm-9pm
American Elite Martial Arts
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/
Date Night Drop-Off
2ndFridayofeachmonth | 5pm-9pm | Ages6-13
Participantswillengageinbasketball,dodgeball,boardgames, arts&craftsactivitieswhilemeetingnewfriends.Pizzaand refreshmentsareprovided.Costis$10forthefirstchildand$5 foreachadditionalchildinagroup
Dance Without Limits - Free!
Fridays | January19-June7 | 10am-11am
InpartnershipwithOrderMyStepsDanceCompanyandthe Arts&ScienceCouncil,afreedanceclasswillbeofferedto seniorswithvaryingmobilitylevelstopromotestayingactive throughdance
ter Summer Camp Highlight
Ages 5-12 July 15-19
AnimalAdventures June24-28 9am-12pm Ages5-7 Bash‘EmBots June24-28 1pm-4pm Ages8-12 WizardingWorldofEngineering July22-26 1pm-4pm Ages8-12
Advanced
1pm-4pm
1201 CREWS ROAD 704-708-1287 www.matthewsfun.com BEHIND MATTHEWS POLICE DEPARTMENT Facility Rentals Wearecurrentlybookingour MultipurposeRoomsfor FallandWintermonths! Ourspaceisagreatplacetohost yourbirthdayparty,babyand weddingshowers,anniversaries, familyreunionsandmeetings. ContactCharlesSmithat 704-708-1289or
forfacilitypricingandavailability
csmith@matthewsncgov
Pickleball
$3.00
Saturdays Badminton - $3.00
Sundays
A D V A N C E R E G I S T R A T I O N R E Q U I R E D F O R P I C K L E B A L L A N D B A D M I N T O N
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Due to summer camps, open gym basketball will not be offered between June and August Open gym basketball will resume September 2024 Basketball - No Summer Dates
R E G I S T R A T I O N O P E N S T H E F I R S T O F E A C H M O N T H - S P A C E I S L I M I T E D !
Buildyourownbrand! Matt.Res.$150|Non-Res.$160 CHEERLEADING CAMP Cheer,dance,tumbling,andstunts! Matt.Res.$120|Non-Res.$130 Play-Well LEGO Camp MattRes$155|Non-Res$165
MATTHEWS COMMUNITY CENTER
Matthews Community Center Yoga Classes
YogawithLindaOelschlaeger
Tuesdays|9:30am-10:45am Wednesdays|6pm-7:15pm 8-weeksession|April30-June26(noclassJune4&5)
MatthewsResidents:$80|Non-Residents:$85
GentleDeepStretchYogawithRosemary
Mondays|April22-June17 Thursdays|April25-June20 6-weeksession|10am-11am(noclassweeksofMay13,20,27)
MatthewsResidents:$60|Non-MatthewsResidents:$65 Registerforbothandsave$10!
ChairYogawithRosemary
6-weeksession|Mondays|April22-June17|11am-12pm (noclassweeksofMay13,20,or27)
MatthewsResidents:$60|Non-MatthewsResidents:$65
Adult Introductory Tap Classes
6-weeksession | Wednesdays | May29-July10 | 11am-11:45am
Ifyouwanttolearntapbutneverhadtheopportunityordancedasachildand rememberitfondly,thistapclassisgreatforbeginnersordancerswithsometap experience!Taplegendsandtherichhistoryoftapdancewillbediscussedaswell.
MatthewsResidents:$70 | Non-MatthewsResidents:$75
Deep Dive Into Slow Flow A Workshop Yoga Intensive
SundaysinJune | 2pm-3:25pm | $99perperson
WhatmakesaFlowYogapracticedifferent?SundaysinJune, experiencetheuniquebenefitsofsynchronizedmovement& breath,deepstretches&powerfulpostures.
Mathematics,Robotics&CodingCamps with CAMMPAges6-12 9am-4pm
Coloring on Canvas
Half-DayArtCamps | 9am-12pm&1pm-4pm Ages5-11
Pre-K
Craft-Tastic art camp Ages4-6 9am-12pm (McDowellArtsCenter) Ballet
9:30am-12pm | Ages4-7/8
Passport
Ages5-11 9am-3pm
to Adventure Camps
Character Design & Cartoon Class
6-weeksession | Saturdays June8-July20 | 11am-12pm | Ages6-10
Learntocreatecartooncharacterswithpurposeandemotion A greatwaytostrengthendrawingandstorytellingskills Learnthe basicsofcolortheory,visualdevelopment,andstoryboarding Takeyourdrawingstothenextlevel!
MatthewsResidents:$200
Non-MatthewsResidents:$205
Matthews Playhouse presents Young Frankenstein The Musical July12-28,2024
It'salive!ThiselectrifyingmusicaladaptationofMelBrooks'monstrously funnyfilmwillleaveyouinstitches.
Recommendedforages13andup Ticketscanbepurchasedatwww.matthewsplayhouse.com
100 Mcdowell street 704-321-7275 www.matthewsfun.com
Community Center Summer Camps
Camps
MCDOWELL ARTS CENTER
Pottery and Clay Classes with Arts Delivered
AdultClayClasses:SummerSession1
Wednesdays|June26-August21|6:30pm-8:15pm|Ages18+ MatthewsResidents:$190|Non-MatthewsResidents:$200
SaturdayPotteryClasses
Art with Michelle
Tuesdays | June4,18&25 Fri. | June7,21&28 9am-12pm | $90perperson | Discountgivenwhenyouregisterforbothdays Artclassesforadultswithdisabilities.Foradultsages18+.Newstudentswillneedto contactMichelleatMichelleBlackman20@gmail.combeforeregistering.
Dynamic Deep Stretch Evening Yoga
Thursdays | June13-July11 | 6pm-7pm | Ages18+
A60-minuteyogasession,idealforunwindingintheevening! 4-weeksession: MatthewsRes:$52|Non-MatthewsRes:$57|Drop-in:$15perclass
"EmbodiedHarmony:ASomaticsinYogaWorkshop+SoundBathingExperience" Saturday,July6 | 10am-12pm | $30perperson
Inthefirstpartoftheworkshop,delveintothegentleyettransformativerealmofSomatics inYoga,followedbytheetherealsoundsoftheSoundBathingexperience.
Techniques in Watercolor
Tuesdays | June4-July9 | 12:30pm-2:30pm | Ages18+
$90/6-weeksession
Classeswillfocusontraditionalwatercolorpaintingandincludebutnot limitedtomaterials,composition,valueandcolor.
Basket Weaving Classes with Nancy
9:30am-12:30pm | Matthews Res: $35 | Non-Matthews Res: $40
Art Gallery
The June gallery show will feature artwork from the Waxhaw Arts Council.
Gallery hours are limited, call 704-321-7275 before visiting to confirm the gallery is open.
McDowell Arts Center - Free Groups
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: June 25
MATTHEWS ARTISTS GUILD 2nd Tuesday | 6:30p-8:30p | Next Meeting: June 11 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: June 4
Visit www.waxhawwoodturners.com for more information
June15:WallBasket July13:FruitBasket
Returninginthefall!
QUESTIONS ABOUT AN ARTS DELIVERED CLASS? CONTACT INSTRUCTOR RICK CROWLEY AT ARTSDELIVERED@GMAIL COM 704-847-9746
123 Mcdowell street www.matthewsfun.com
PARKS & SPECIAL EVENTS
Matthews Juneteenth Celebration
JoinusonJune19aswecelebratetheJuneteenthholiday! StumptownPark | 5:30pm-8:30pm
Musicanddanceperformances,educationalpresentations,andmore! OnsitewillbeSandraLee’sCountryKitchen,EndlessSoulFood,orD’Licious FoodTruck.Thefunky,soulful,creativesoundsof“AfricaUnplugged”willclose outtheevening!
ThiseventhasbeencuratedandproducedbyAprilTurner/LifeasArtProductions
Tai Chi at Stumptown Park
Stressfulweek?UnwindwithusatStumptownParkwithfreeTaiChiwithWayneBrown! TaiChiisamartialartpracticedasameanstoimproveone'spersonalhealth,relieve stress,andenhanceenergy Alllevelswelcome!RegistrationforJuneopensMay25
Symphony
Night in Stumptown Park
TuesdayEvening | June11,2024
LetronBrantley 7:00pm SymphonyPerformance 8:30pm
BoujeeFoodTruck - Sweet&CozyBakery GnamGnamGelato - SeaboardBrewing
Doodlebug Adventures
Nature becomes the classroom for play-based learning at Doodlebug Adventures! Children from ages 1 to 8 and their caregiver(s) discover the wonders of nature through fun, creative, outdoor activities using the Tinkergarten curriculum. 10am-11am at Windsor Park | Tuesdays: June 18-Aug. 6 | Wednesdays: June 19-Aug. 7
Main Line Market Quarterly Pop-Up
Browsethewaresofover50vendorsalongdowntown Matthews’WestCharlesStreet from11am-5pm Andwhileyou'reatit, savordeliciousofferingsfromlocalfoodtruckswith craftbeerprovidedbyCarolinaBeerTempleand MatthewsSocialHouse.
Wednesday,July3,2024
FireworksSpectacular Launchat9:00pm FromtheMecklenburgCounty SportsPlexatMatthews
VehiclesshouldentertheSportsPlexviaBrigmanRd Parkingavailableinpavedandnon-pavedlots Viewfromyourparkingspace! Freeandopentothepublic Pleasedonotlitter!
Thursday,July4,2024
IndependenceDayCelebration 5:00pm-9:00pm StumptownPark
Foodtrucks,kids'activities,andpatrioticfun! 20Ride-ZacBrowntributeband,plays6-9pm
June28 | 5pm-10pm | StumptownPark
Musicbeginsat6pm
Entertainmentby AUSTINMCNEILL (CountryMusic)
FoodTrucks
MakiTaco - LobsterDogs - NorthSouthEats CuttingBoardCLT - IScream4IceCream
Ven CLT Ju 14 parks 704-708-1288
special events 704-708-1261 www.matthewsfun.com 2024 Beats ‘n Bites Concert Series Independence Day Celebration
P R E S E N T E D B Y
STAFF HIGHLIGHT
Meet Caitlyn!
Oftentimes,Caitlynthefirstsmilingfaceyou seewhenvisitingtheMatthewsCommunity Centerandthefirstvoiceyouhearwhen callingourmainphoneline BeingaJaneof manytradesinthedepartment,shehasyou coveredshouldyouneedanyassistance!
Continuereadingbelowtolearnmoreabout Caitlyn!
What’syourfavoritepartaboutworkingforMatthewsParks&Recreation?
Thepeople.Iamtypicallythefirstfaceyouseewhenyoucomeintothe CommunityCenter,sobetweenthestaffandYOU,Ilovebeingabletoconverse andlearnmoreaboutthatindividual.
Areyoumostproductiveinthemorning,afternoon,oratnight?
Iamdefinitelymostproductiveinthemorning.I’mfinallygettingintoamorning workoutroutinewhichismakingmydaysfeelmoreaccomplishedbeforeit’seven lightoutside.GivemeacupofcoffeeandIamreadytostartworking!
Howdoyouunwindandrechargeafteralongworkweek?
Iamsuchabusybody,evenontheweekends.RecentlyeverySundayIhavebeen takingmyson,Tegan,togogetacarwashandicecream.It’stheperfectresetto kickoffanewweek!
Whatisyourgo-tokaraokesong?
Go-tokaraokesonghasgottobe“Man!IFeelLikeaWoman” byShaniaTwain Ifyoudon’tgetthefeelinglikeyoucouldkick thedooroffthehingeswhenthatsongcomeson…Idon’t knowifwecouldbefriends!
Whoissomeonethatyouadmire?
What’sonemealyoucouldeateverydayfortherestofyourlife? Pizza.Iamapineapplepizzagirlie,butIthinkyoucaninterchange yourpizzatoppingstofitanymeal.Dessertpizza,breakfastpizza, tacopizza,buffalochickenpizza!
Myhusband,Ryan Iknow h b d n’tthinkI couldhavepickedabetter workethic, loving,alwaysagoodtime all!
Arethereanyskills/talentsthatyouwouldliketolearn? Iwouldlovetolearnhowtoplaytheukulele.Iboughtonein2022and justhaven’tcommittedtolearning.Iwouldlovetoplaythe“Lava” song!
What’sthefirstthingyouwoulddoorbuyifyouwon$1M?
Acamper!MyhusbandandIlovetraveling,especiallytonational parks,soacamperisonourvisionboard!
Doyouhaveanypets?
2Dogs.AfluffyHuskygirlnamedSierra,chunkymonkey,chunk,or monkandadopeyGreatDanenamedBlitz,myfirstbaby!
What’soneprofessionalachievementyou’remostproudof?
Oneprofessionalachievementwouldhavetobeearning2degrees whileworking2jobs.Evenbetter,bothofthosedegreesarefinally payingoffinthisnewposition!
100 Mcdowell street 704-321-7275 www.matthewsfun.com Caitlyn Hanes Office Assistant chanes@matthewsnc.gov
