September Town of Matthews Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resource Department Newsletter

SEPTEMBER 2024

PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL RESOURCE DEPARTMENT

Intheupcomingpages,welistoutallofourprograms, classes,events,andcampscomingupinSeptember. Ifyouwouldlikemoreinformation,pleasevisitourwebsiteor reachouttousviaphoneoremail!

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SQUIRRELLAKEPARK

Join us at Squirrel Lake Park and get hooked on the fun at Matthews' inaugural fishing tournament!

Anglers of all skill levels welcome!

Kids ages 1-15 | 1pm-2:30pm

Adults ages 16+ | 3pm-4:30pm

Matthews Residents: $10

Non-Matthews Residents: $15

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CREWS RECREATION CENTER

Pickleball - $3.00 - Saturdays

Saturday Sessions | 8:30am & 10:30am

Tuesday morning sessions will resume September 3!

Advanced | 10am-12pm Beginner | 12pm-2pm Family | 2pm-4pm

Beginner Level: Thursday, September 17 | 6pm-9pm Intermediate Level: Thursday, October 24 | 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 September & October | 7pm-9pm | Ages 18+

Come solo or bring friends to play pick-up basketball!

AYSO PLAY! + Soccer Program

WednesdaysinSeptemberat6pm

Joinusforanimmersivesoccerexperienceledbycertifiedyouth coaches.Engageinweeklysmallgroupsessions!

MatthewsResidents:$55 | Non-MatthewsResidents:$65

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

Revive Youth Dance - FREE

Saturdays | 10am-11am | July13-Sept 21

InpartnershipwithOrderMyStepsDanceCompanyandtheArts &ScienceCouncil,freeyouthdanceclassesincludingjazz,ballet, modern,afro-fusionandculturaldancewillbeofferedatCrews Contact704-221-4787toregister

Date Night Drop-Off

2ndFridayofeachmonth | 5pm-9pm | Ages6-13

Participantswillengageinbasketball,dodgeball,board games,arts&craftsactivitieswhilemeetingnewfriends Pizzaandrefreshmentsareprovided Spaceislimited! $10perfirstchild | $5foradditionalchildpergroup

UsespecialsoundeffectstobringanAutumnstorytolife! EnjoyevenmoreFallfunduringaFallBingogame! $25perperson School-Age Interactive Storytelling

October5 | 10am | GradesK-5

Family Fun Night

Friday,October4 | 5pm-9pm | Ages6+

Bringtheentirefamilyandenjoyaclassicgymgame withatwist...GlowintheDarkDodgeball! Lightrefreshmentswillbeprovided

Onlyonepersonperfamilyisrequiredtoregister Pleasebesuretolistthenumberoffamilymembersattending inthedrop-downbox

MATTHEWS COMMUNITY CENTER

Community Center Yoga Classes

YogawithLindaOelschlaeger

Tuesdays|9:30am-10:45am

Wednesdays|6pm-7:15pm 7-weeksession|August20-October2

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

Ages1-5

In partnership with ASC, learn about the history of Mithila Art and get hands-on experience creating your own Mithila Motifs Scan the QR code to register!

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MatthewsBalletandDanceisa school-yearprogram,runningfrom AugusttoMay.Westructureourprogram bysplittingtheyearinto3 sessions/paymentinstallments ClassesareheldMonday-Friday forages3+

Ifyouwishtoparticipateintheend-of-year recitalinMay,youmustbesignedupby thesecondsessionoftheyear

MIDDLE

Discoveringsciencewithhands-onfun! weekwillconsistofadifferentlesson Signupforoneorallfour!

Lesson1 | September9

IntrotoForce,Friction,CenterofMass

Lesson2 | September16

IntrotoInertiaandLawsofMotion

Lesson3 | September23 toPotential&KineticEnergies,Ramp&ComponentsofForce

Lesson4 | September30

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

SaturdayPotteryClasses

September14|$15perperson/project

Pre-KGlaze|8am-8:45am|Ages3-6 FamilyClayWorkshop|9am-10am|Ages6+withadultsupervision PotteryPlay|10:15am-11:15am|Ages18+

Art with Michelle

Tuesdays | Sept3,10,17,24 | 9am-12pm | $124perperson Fridays | Sept6,20,27 | 9am-12pm | $93perperson

Artclassesforadultswithdisabilities.Foradultsages18+.Newstudentswillneedto contactMichelleatMichelleBlackman20@gmail.combeforeregistering.

Dynamic Deep Stretch Evening Yoga

4-weeksession | Thursdays | Aug22-Sept19(noclass9/12) | 6pm-7pm | Ages18+ A60-minuteyogasession,idealforunwindingintheevening!

MatthewsRes:$52|Non-MatthewsRes:$57|Drop-in:$15perclass 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$15

Basket Weaving Classes with Nancy

DecorativePumpkins

September21

9:30am-12:30pm

Res:$37 | Non-Res:$40

Spacesfillquickly!

Techniques in Watercolor Fall Session 1

Tuesdays|August6-September17|12:30pm-2:30pm|Ages18+ $90/6-weeksession|Nextsession:Sept24-Oct29

Classeswillfocusontraditionalwatercolorpaintingandincludebut notlimitedtomaterials,composition,valueandcolor.

Art Gallery

The September display at the McDowell Arts Center Gallery features the Matthews Artists Guild’s Matthews Alive Show. This show will be on display through September 30.

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: Sept 23

MATTHEWS ARTISTS GUILD 2nd Tuesday | 6:30p-8:30p | Next Meeting: 10 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: Sept 3 Visit www.waxhawwoodturners.com for more information

PARKS & SPECIAL EVENTS

Main Line Market Quarterly Pop-Up

Browsethewaresofover50vendorsalongdowntown Matthews’WestCharlesStreet from11am-5pm.Andwhileyou'reatit, savordeliciousofferingsfromlocalfoodtruckswith craftbeerprovidedbyCarolinaBeerTempleand MatthewsSocialHouse.

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2024 Beats ‘n Bites Concert Series

Meet Claire!

She‘sadie-hardVolsfanandonehalfofthe dynamicduothatistheEventsdivisionof Parks&Recreation

Continuereadingbelowtolearnmoreabout Claire!

What’syourfavoritepartaboutworkingforParks&Recreation?

MyfavoritepartaboutworkinginParks&Recreationisseeingallthepeopleenjoy theeventswehaveworkedonformonthstomakeperfectforeveryone.Whetherit’s BeatsNBiteslisteningtomusicorsomethingasbigasBeachFest,seeingeveryone cometogetherwiththeirfamilyandfriendstoenjoysomethingIhadapartin planningisthebestfeeling!

What’samemorableexperiencethatyou’vehadinyourcareersofar?

IthinkthemostmemorableexperienceIhavehadwouldbethepast11monthsof workinginMatthews.IchosetoleavemylifeinTennesseeforacareeropportunity, whichwasaharddecision.AssoonasIgottoworkhere,Irealizeditwasthebest decisionIcouldhavemade.LeeAnnehastaughtmesomuchandIcannotwaitto createmorememorieshere.

Whatisyourfavoritetypeofcuisinetocookoreat?

IlovetoeatMexicanfood.Thatismynumberonepickwhengoingouttoeator cooking.

Whatshow/seriesareyouwatchingrightnow?

Iamcurrentlyre-watchingafewdifferentshows,theyareFriends, Parks&Rec,ModernFamily,andTheFreshPrinceofBel-Air.If anyonehasanygoodrecommendationsletmeknow!

Doyouhaveanypets?

Ipersonallydon’thavepetsthatlivewithme.Myfamilyhasawild blacklabnamedStellabackinTennessee.Iwouldlovetogeta goldenretrieverwhenImoveintoahousesotheyhaveplentyof roomtorunandplay!

Whatisyourmost-usedproductivityhack?

Whatareyourinterestsandhobbiesoutsideofwork?

Mymaininterestsandhobbiesaresportingeventsand traveling.AnychanceIgettogotoasportingeventwhetherit beNASCAR,Collegefootball,NBA,etc.Ilovegoingand watching!Ialsolovetotraveltoseedifferentvenuesofteams tomarkthemoffmybucketlist!

Wherewasyourmostmemorablevacation?

Iabsolutelylovestickynotesandthereminderappinmyphone.I writeeverythingdownonstickynotestoensureIgeteverythingdone!

OneofmymostmemorablevacationswasgoingtoBoston thispastMarchwithmyboyfriendandgettingtoexplorea newcity.Wewenttoallthetouristspots,caughtaCeltics game,touredFenwayPark,andwenttoaHarvardhockey game.Thebestdayuptherewasspendingalldaywalking aroundHarvardandmakingalastminutedecisiontogo watchHarvardhockeyvsBrownwhichendedinashootout! Ievengotapuckfromoneoftheplayers!

Arethereanyskills/talentsyouwouldliketolearn? IwouldlovetolearnAmericanSignLanguage.Ithinkitwould beverybeneficialformetoknowsincethisjobentailsdealing withthegeneralpublicquiteoften.