OCTOBER 2024
PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL RESOURCE DEPARTMENT
Intheupcomingpages,welistoutallofourprograms, classes,events,andcampscomingupinOctober.
Ifyouwouldlikemoreinformation,pleasevisitourwebsiteor reachouttousviaphoneoremail!
CREWS RECREATION CENTER
Pickleball - $3.00 - Saturdays
Saturday Sessions | 8:30am & 10:30am Tuesday Morning Session | 10am
Advanced | 10am-12pm Beginner | 12pm-2pm Family | 2pm-4pm Badminton - $3.00 -
Pickleball Clinics
Intermediate Level: Thursday, October 24 | 6pm-9pm
Beginner Level: Thursday, November 19 | 6pm-9pm
American Elite Martial Arts
Youth classes | Thursdays | 5:30pm-8:30pm
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/
Adult Basketball Open Run
2nd & 4th Wednesdays in October | 7pm-9pm | Ages 18+
Come solo or bring friends to play pick-up basketball!
Olympic Fencing Beginner Class
Mondays|6pm-7pm|BeginsOctober7
Studentswilllearnfootwork,basicbladework,andsome tacticsinvolvedinthisfast-pacedsport.Monthlyreg.fee.
MatthewsResidents:$80|Non-MatthewsResidents:$90
Volleyball Training
In partnership with the Got Next Foundation, Crews will be offering private volleyball training sessions. For available dates/times please contact gotnextfoundation@gmail.com.
Date Night Drop-Off
2ndFridayofeachmonth | 5pm-9pm | Ages6-13
October,November,Decembersessionscurrentlyfull Waitlistisavailable.
$10perfirstchild | $5foradditionalchildpergroup
Soul Line Dancing
Mondays | 12pm-1pm | $200perperson InpartnershipwithPurpleCharlotteSteppersClub. Dropinorregisterinadvance
yourbirthdayparty,babyand weddingshowers,anniversaries, familyreunionsandmeetings
American Mahjong Beginner Class
Fridays | 9:30am-11am | Ages18+
Acaptivatingtilegamethatblendsstrategy,skill,andatouch ofluck.Inthis4-partseries,learntheessentialsoftile identification,fundamentalrulesofgameplay,andkey strategiesforformingwinninghands
MatthewsResidents:$90 | Non-MatthewsResidents:$100
School-Age Interactive Storytelling
October5 | 10am-11am | GradesK-5 | $25perperson UsespecialsoundeffectstobringanAutumnstorytolife! EnjoyevenmoreFallfunduringaFallBingogame! November13| 10am-11am | Ages3-5 | $25perperson It’stheseasonforGingerbreadMen,sohere’syourchanceto becomealiveone!
Family Fun Night
GLOWINTHEDARKDODGEBALL
Friday,October4 | 5pm-9pm | Ages6+
LASERTAG
Friday,November1 | 6pm-8pm | Ages4+
Onlyonepersonperfamilyisrequiredtoregister Listnumberoffamilymembersattendinginthedrop-downbox.
MATTHEWS COMMUNITY CENTER
Matthews Community Center Yoga Classes
YogawithLindaOelschlaeger
Tuesdays|9:30am-10:45am
Wednesdays|6pm-7:15pm
7-weeksession|October8-November20
MatthewsResidents:$72|Non-Residents:$75
GentleDeepStretchYogawithRosemary
Mondays|Aug26-Oct28
Thursdays|Aug29-Oct31 10am-11am
MatthewsResidents:$62|Non-Residents:$65 Registerforbothandsave$10!
ChairYogawithRosemary
6-weeksession|Mondays|August26-October31|11am-12pm
MatthewsResidents:$62|Non-MatthewsResidents:$65|Drop-In:$10
Adult Introductory Tap Classes
6-weeksession | Wednesdays | September25-October30 | 11am-11:45am NextSession:November6-December18
Ifyouwanttolearntapbutneverhadtheopportunityordancedasachildand rememberitfondly,thistapclassisgreatforbeginnersordancerswithsometap experience!Taplegendsandtherichhistoryoftapdancewillbediscussedaswell.
MatthewsResidents:$70 | Non-MatthewsResidents:$75
Mixed Ages Family Music Class with the Music Makers
ENROLLING NOW!
MatthewsBalletandDanceisa school-yearprogram,runningfrom AugusttoMay.Westructureourprogram bysplittingtheyearinto3 sessions/paymentinstallments ClassesareheldMonday-Friday forages3+
Ifyouwishtoparticipateintheend-of-year recitalinMay,youmustbesignedupby thesecondsessionoftheyear
NEW FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS Science Workshops with Maker Mindz
FULL
Thursdays | 10am&11am Fridays | 10am
Ages1-5 | September12-November22 | 45-mintuteclasses (noclass10/10or10/11)
10-weeksession | $185
Siblingsunder1yeararefreewithapayingstudent. 20%discountwhenregisteringsiblingstogether.
Intermediate Fabric Collage Class
Scarecrow Fabric Collage
Wednesdays | October9-23 10am-12:30pm | $50perperson
Putapersonaltwistonfavoritefallimages: pumpkins,cornstalks,crows&scarecrows!
Duringthefirstsession,a$20kit(paidto instructor)willincludethepre-fusedfabric toconstructthecornstalksfor yourpumpkinpatch.
Discoveringsciencewithhands-onfun! Eachweekwillconsistofadifferentlesson Signupforoneorallfour!
Lesson1 | October7
IntrotoForce,Friction,CenterofMass
Lesson2 | October14
IntrotoInertiaandLawsofMotion
Lesson3 | October21
IntrotoPotential&KineticEnergies,Ramp&ComponentsofForce
Lesson4 | October28
IntrotoBuoyancyandPressure
5:30pm-7pm
MatthewsResidents:$16 | Non-MatthewsResidents:$21
MCDOWELL ARTS CENTER
Pottery and Clay Classes with Arts Delivered
AdultClayClasses:FallSession1
Wednesdays|August28-October16|6:30pm-8:15pm|Ages18+
MatthewsResidents:$190|Non-MatthewsResidents:$200 NextSession:October23-December18
SaturdayPotteryClasses
October12|$15perperson/project
Pre-KGlaze|8am-8:45am|Ages3-6 FamilyClayWorkshop|9am-10am|Ages6+withadultsupervision PotteryPlay|10:15am-11:15am|Ages18+
Art with Michelle
Tuesdaysand/orFridaysinOctober| 9am-12pm | $124perperson(perdayselection) Artclassesforadultswithdisabilities.Foradultsages18+.Newstudentswillneedto contactMichelleatMichelleBlackman20@gmail.combeforeregistering.
Dynamic Deep Stretch Evening Yoga
4-weeksession | Thursdays | September26-October17 | 6pm-7pm | Ages18+
A60-minuteyogasession,idealforunwindingintheevening!
MatthewsRes:$52|Non-MatthewsRes:$57|Drop-in:$16perclass
YogawithSomaticsClass+SoundBathSavasana
Saturday,October12 | 10am-12pm | $31perperson | HeldattheCommunityCenter Enjoy2hoursofgentlesomaticyogaendingwitharelaxingsoundbathsavasana.
Seasonal Yoga with Katrina
Sundays | Sept22-Oct13 | 2pm-3:15pm Welcometheshiftinseasonsthroughslow,strongposturesand energizingflow
$102perperson|Drop-In$31
Basket Weaving Classes with Nancy
HolidayCardStorageBasket November2 9:30am-12:30pm
Res:$37 | Non-Res:$40
Spacesfillquickly!
Techniques in Watercolor Fall Session 2
Tuesdays|Sept24-Oct29|12:30pm-2:30pm|Ages18+
$93/6-weeksession
Classeswillfocusontraditionalwatercolorpaintingandincludebut notlimitedtomaterials,composition,valueandcolor.
Art Gallery
The McDowell Art Center gallery display will return in November featuring works by students of Cynthia Howard’s “Let’s Paint” art class This show will be on display from November 3-27.
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: Oct 22
MATTHEWS ARTISTS GUILD 2nd Tuesday | 6:30p-8:30p | Next Meeting: Oct 8 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: Oct 1 Visit www.waxhawwoodturners.com for more information
PARKS & SPECIAL EVENTS
Browsethewaresofover50vendorsalongdowntown Matthews’WestCharlesStreet from11am-5pm Andwhileyou'reatit, savordeliciousofferingsfromlocalfoodtruckswith craftbeerprovidedbyCarolinaBeerTempleand MatthewsSocialHouse
Kids In Nature Day
Saturday,October5,2024 | 10am-1pm
SquirrelLakePark-1631PleasantPlainsRoad
Nature hikes Scavenger hu STEM activities Fis
For more information, visit HAWKNCWF.org
2024 Beats ‘n Bites Concert Series
OCTOBER4
Entertainmentby GrooveMachine (70sDisco)
FoodTrucks
Cuzzo’sCuisine KOFoodTruck
Q’sCulinaryCart SandwichExpress BubsGrubHub JKCones JoyCoffeeCo BoyScoutBBQ
OCTOBER18
Entertainmentby OntheBoarder (EaglesTribute)
FoodTrucks
KingofFire NoomYai
BaltimoreCrabCake GGCSmokehouse APinchofSoul 5thSinFoodTruck IScream4IceCream HolyCityWaffles
Holiday Event Tickets
ON SALE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1 AT 9AM
THE NUTCRACKER BALLET
November 30: 2pm & 7pm December 1: 3pm December 7: 2pm & 7pm December 8: 3pm
MISCHIEF KITS
24 days of pre-packaged activities for your special visitor! Pickup dates: November 15-30
PHOTOS WITH SANTA
Enjoy a holiday skit, photos with Santa Claus, and make food for Santa’s reindeer!
NOON YEAR’S EVE PARTY
Ring in the New Year family style with fun entertainment and a balloon drop at 12 NOON!
$8 $10 $10 $40
Meet Sarah!
SarahisthenewestmemberoftheMatthews Parks&Recreationfamily.Ifyouseeher aroundtown,besuretogiveherawarm Matthewswelcome!
Continuereadingbelowtolearnmoreabout Sarah!
What’syourfavoritepartaboutworkingforParks&Recreation?
I'vebeenwithParksandRecforamonthnow,soI'msuremyanswerwillbeconstantly evolving,butsofarIhavelovedmeetingsomanydifferentpeoplefromsomanywalks oflifeandseeingtheirpassionforMatthewsandwhatwedo.
What’samemorableexperiencethatyou’vehadinyourcareersofar?
IjustmovedtoNorthCarolinafromMissouri,soI'dsaythat'sbeenoneofthemost memorablethings,forsure!Comingfromanonprofittomunicipalgovernmentandfrom theMidwesttotheEastCoasthasbeensuchafunjourneyandI'msoexcitedtosee thisnewpartofmycareerunfold.
Wherewasyourmostmemorablevacation?
Ihavetakenalotofvacations,buttheoneIalwaysthinkaboutfirstwaswhenItooka weektoflytothePacificNorthwesttovisittwoofmybestfriendswhereweroadtripped upthecoastofOregonandWashington IthenflewdirectlyfromSeattletoNewYork Citytovisitmyotherbestfriendwherewespenttheentiretimegoingtoasmany museumsandhumanlypossible
Whatareyourinterestsandhobbiesoutsideofwork?
Ilovetoread!I'mabignerdandcangetlostinbooks;it'salifegoalof minetowriteanoveloneday Ialsoreallyenjoyart I'vebeena professionalphotographerforoveradecadeandI'manoilpainter,aswell Ialsohaveadeeppassionfortraveling.
Doyouhaveanypets?
CurrentlyIhaveacatnamedDannyDeVitoandadognamedCharlie,but we'vehadlizards,snakes,andarabbitinthepast I'mmostlyacatlady,though
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Whatshow/seriesareyouwatchingrightnow?
Idon'twatchatonoftelevision,butIloverewatchingKillingEveand TheGreat.JanetheVirginandTheGoodPlacearealsosomego-to feelgoodshows.
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Areyouamorningpersonoranightowl?
Neither,really.Ihatesleepingthedayaway,soIpreferto wakeupearly,butIlovestayinguplate-that'swhenIgetthe mostcreative.Itendtotrytofindahappymediummostofthe time.
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Iwouldn'tsayit'sahack,moreofadesperatedesirenotto forgetanything,soIliveanddiebyaphysicalcalendaranda digitalcalendar.IalsoliketotakecopiousnotesthatIthenput intoaTrelloboardsothatIcankeepthemallinoneplaceand organizeandarchiveasneeded.