MAY2024
APRIL 23, 2024
In the upcoming pages, we list out all of our programs, classes, and events coming up in May
If you would like more information, please visit our website or reach out to us via phone or email!
CREWS RECREATION CENTER
Open Gym Sports - Offered Weekly!
Pickleball - $3.00 - Saturdays & Tuesdays
Saturday Sessions | 8:30am & 10:30am Tuesday Session | 10am
*No sessions on May 27 due to the Mecklenburg County Senior Games*
Badminton - $3.00 - Sundays
Advanced | 10am-12pm Beginner | 12pm-2pm Family | 2pm-4pm
Basketball - $2.00
Open play basketball schedule varies Please visit www matthewsfun com to view our full open gym calendar
Free Pickleball Clinics
Beginner Level: Thursday, May 16 | 6pm-9pm Intermediate Level: Thursday, June 20 | 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/
AYSO PLAY! + Soccer Program
6-weeksession | Tuesdays | 6pm | BeginsMay7
Joinusforanimmersivesoccerexperienceledbycertified youthcoaches.Engageinweeklysmallgroupsessions,allowing personalizedguidancethroughsoccerskillsandchallenges.
MatthewsResidents:$55 | Non-MatthewsResidents:$65
Wellness Seminar: Clear the Clutter
Saturday | May18 | 10am-11am
Whetherit'sorganizingpossessions,streamliningdigitalfiles,or releasingemotionalbaggage,thisworkshopempowers individualstoreclaimcontrolandembraceaclutter-freelifestyle
AdvanceTickets:$7 | DoorTickets:$10
Coach Conroy’s All Sports Camp
July29-August1 | 12:45pm-4pm | Ages6-14
CoachConroy'sAll-SportsCampisdesignedtoinstillquality learningtohelpyourchilddevelopsportsskillsandaloveofsports activities Twodifferentsportswillbeintroducedeachday
MatthewsResidents:$139 | Non-MatthewsResidents:$149
Facility Rentals
Wearecurrentlybookingour MultipurposeRoomsfor SummerandFallmonths!
Ourspaceisagreatplacetohost yourbirthdayparty,babyand weddingshowers,anniversaries, familyreunionsandmeetings.
ContactCharlesSmithat 704-708-1289or
csmith@matthewsncgov forfacilitypricingandavailability
Dance Without Limits - Free!
Fridays | January19-June7 | 10am-11am
InpartnershipwithOrderMyStepsDanceCompanyandthe Arts&ScienceCouncil,afreedanceclasswillbeofferedto seniorswithvaryingmobilitylevelstopromotestayingactive throughdance
Volleyball Madness
5-weeksession | Tuesdays | 7:15pm | BeginsMay7
Thisprogramisagreatopportunitytolearntherulesofthe gameandfundamentalskillsinpassing,setting,hittingand serving Skillsarecoveredinexcitingdrillsand6v6play
MatthewsResidents:$175 | Non-MatthewsResidents:$150
Volleyball Camps
July22-26
BeginnerLevel | 9am-12pm | Ages8-12
Intermediate/AdvancedLevel | 1pm-4pm | Ages13-17
Learnandworkonallofthefundamentalskillsinvolleyball!
MatthewsResidents:$139 | Non-MatthewsResidents:$149
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
Bev’s Creative Cards
2nd Tuesday of the month | 10am-12pm | Next Class: May 14
Jen’s Creative Stampers
1st Thursday of the month | 6pm-8pm | Next Class: May 2 $25 per class
Classes fill up quickly Sign up today!
Adult Introductory Tap Classes
6-weeksession | April17-May22 | 11am-11:45am
Ifyouwanttolearntapbutneverhadtheopportunityordanced asachildandrememberitfondly,thistapclassisgreatfor beginnersordancerswithsometapexperience!Taplegends andtherichhistoryoftapdancewillbediscussedaswell
MatthewsResidents:$70 | Non-MatthewsResidents:$75
Matthews Concert Band Spring Concert
Celebrating21yearsofofferingthegiftof musictotheMatthewsCommunity
Tuesday,May7,2024 7:30pm
MatthewsCommunityCenter
100McDowellStreet
PerformingmusicfromtheBritishIsles
FreeAdmission
DonationsAccepted
Mathematics,Robotics&CodingCamps with CAMMP
Ages6-12 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 Camps
9:30am-12pm | Ages4-7/8
Passport to Adventure Camps
Ages5-11 9am-3pm
Character Design & Cartoon Class
6-weeksession | Saturdays | April20-June1 | 11am-12pm
Learntocreatecartooncharacterswithpurposeandemotion A greatwaytostrengthendrawingandstorytellingskills.Learnthe basicsofcolortheory,visualdevelopment,andstoryboarding. Takeyourdrawingstothenextlevel!
MatthewsResidents:$200 | Non-MatthewsResidents:$205
Color of Jazz Concert Series
Dapper Street Presents
InTheKeyof Gospel
May 9 | 7pm | Fullwood Theater |Tickets: $12
“HistoryCelebration FromTheSoul”
Pottery and Clay Classes with Arts Delivered
AdultClayClasses:SpringSession1
Wednesdays|May1-June19|6:30pm-8:15pm|Ages18+
MatthewsResidents:$190|Non-MatthewsResidents:$200
SaturdayPotteryClasses
May4:Mother’sDay|Allclassesare$15perpersonorproject
Pre-KGlazeClass|8am-8:45am|Ages3-6
SaturdayFamilyClayWorkshop|9am-10am|Ages6+withadultsupervision
MAG Zentangle Workshop
Saturday,May4 | 1pm-4pm | $45perperson
Inthis3-hourclasswewillbrieflyreviewthebasicsoftheZentangleMethod.Wewill continueonwiththeoriginal31/2"whitetileandblackmicronpen,butthenmoveonto atan"Renaissance"tileandbrownmicronpentoexpandourexposuretotheamazing arsenalofofficialZentangleproducts.
Ifyoudidnotattendthe"Beginning"ZentangleclassinFebruary,pleasefeelfreeto joinusinthis"Basics&Beyond"class!
Art with Michelle
Art Gallery
The May gallery show is titled “World in Color” and will feature artwork from school-age students. The show is curated by Lela Kometiani.
Gallery hours are limited, call 704-321-7275 before visiting to confirm the gallery is open
Tues. | May7,21,28 | $90/person Fri. | May3,10,24,31 | $120/person
Artclassesforadultswithdisabilities.Foradultsages18+.Newstudentswillneedto contactMichelleatMichelleBlackman20@gmail.combeforeregistering.
Dynamic Deep Stretch Evening Yoga
Thursdays | May16-June6 | 6pm-7pm | Ages18+
A60-minuteyogasession,idealforunwindingintheevening!
4-weeksession: MatthewsRes:$52 | Non-MatthewsRes:$57
Drop-in:$15perclass
Basket Weaving Classes with Nancy
9:30am-12:30pm | Matthews Res: $35 | Non-Matthews Res: $40
May25
MarketBasket June15 WallBasket July13 FruitBasket 9am-12pm
Techniques in Watercolor
Tuesdays | April23-May28 | 12:30pm-2:30pm | Ages18+
$90/6-weeksession
Classeswillfocusontraditionalwatercolorpaintingandincludebutnot limitedtomaterials,composition,valueandcolor.
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: May 28
MATTHEWS ARTISTS GUILD
2nd Tuesday | 6:30p-8:30p | Next Meeting: May 14
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: May 7
Visit www.waxhawwoodturners.com for more information
Join us at Squirrel Lake Park and get hooked on the fun at Matthews' inaugural fishing tournament! Anglers of all skill levels welcome!
Matthews Fishing Frenzy PAR2 Disc Golf Tournament
SATURDAY,MAY18
KIDSCATEGORYFULL
Adultsages16+ | 3pm-4:30pm
MatthewsResidents:$10| Non-MatthewsResidents:$15
Stressfulweek?UnwindwithusatStumptownParkwithfreeTaiChiwithWayneBrown! TaiChiisamartialartpracticedasameanstoimproveone'spersonalhealth,relieve stress,andenhanceenergy Alllevelswelcome!RegistrationforMayopensApril27
Tai Chi at Stumptown Park presented by Saturday, May 4 9am-1pm Squirrel Lake Park
Symphony Night in Stumptown Park
TuesdayEvening | June11,2024
LetronBrantley 7:00pm SymphonyPerformance 8:30pm
BoujeeFoodTruck - Sweet&CozyBakery
6 TOURNAMENT DIVISIONS
Competitive Men / Women
Recreational Men / Women
Juniors (12 & under) Boy / Girl
$30 entry fee
Matthews Juneteenth Celebration
JoinusonJune19aswecelebratetheJuneteenthholiday! StumptownPark | 5:30pm-8:30pm
Moreinformationtocome!
BeachFest Matthews
May10:6pm-10pm | May11:10am-10pm | StumptownPark
Bringthewholefamilyforcarnivalrides,games,andexploreour"shop smallboardwalk."HavelunchordinneratFoodTruckAlley,visitthe commercialexhibitsonSponsorRow,anddancetogreatbeachmusic onthemainstagedancefloor!
ENTERTAINMENTSCHEDULE
FRIDAY
6:30-8pm TheTonez
8:30-10pm TheEmbers
SATURDAY
2:30-4pm NorthTower
4:30-6pm GaryLowder&SmokinHot
6:30-8pm Blackwater
8:30-10pm TheBandofOz
IMPORTANTINFORMATION
ThecarnivalwillopenearlyonFriday,at4:00pm!
TradeStreetwillclosebetweenJohnStreetandMcDowellStreetonFridayat 9:00amClosureshiftstoMainStreetat3:30pmuntilSaturdaymidnight
21+canenjoycraftbeerwithintheeventfootprint,includingtheclosedportionof SouthTradeStreetandStumptownPark
GnamGnamGelato - SeaboardBrewing parks
All skill levels welcome!
Visit www.matthewsfun.com for more information on registration, prizes, and the course!
2024 Beats ‘n Bites Concert Series
P R E S E N T E D B Y
Friday,May31 | 5pm-10pm | StumptownPark
Musicbeginsat6pm
Entertainmentby LANDSLIDE (FleetwoodMacTribute)
FoodTrucks
VitadePizza - DumplingGirls - Skyview22
Roman’sAllStarCafé - SpudWings - TacoGreenGo
Jeremiah’sItalianIce
704-708-1288
