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Carrboro Recreation, Parks & Cultural Resources Department
August 2020
Carrboro—A Palette of Programs
Volume 13, Issue 8 - A Glimpse of this Month’s Activities
*Please note that these programs are subject to change due to the current public health situation. Please check
ahead of time to see if the event is still being held.
For more info on these & other events contact 919-918-7364 or visit http://carrbororec.org
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Inside this issue: UPCOMING EVENTS 2
SPORTS PAGES 3-4
YOUTH PROGRAMS 5
TEEN PROGRAMS 6
FAMILY FUN 6
ACTIVE LIFE 7
ADULT PROGRAMS 8
GOLDEN TRAILS 8
SPECIALIZED RECREATION
8
REC & PARKS INFO 9
Look For:
WHIFFLE BALL LEAGUE
BASEBALL PITCHING CLASS
FOOD FOR LIFE - COOK-
ING CLASS FOR TEENS
PHOTOGRAPHY WORK-
SHOP: MANUAL EXPOSURE
NEW!
FALL 2020 BROCHURE Will be available mid-August
Go Online at www.carrbororec.org
Registration begins on Sep. 2nd for Carrboro residents
& Aug. 3rd for all others.
Look for Registration Information on pages 2 & 9
CO-SPONSORED BY DURHAM ORANGE COMMUNITY TENNIS ASSOCIATION
Participants will learn tennis skills and be able
to test those skills in games and challenges. This event will have activities for the oldest and youngest members of your family, so
bring everyone along. Please bring a racquet that is age/size appropriate if you have one,
however, we will have some loaners available. Come prepared for fun!
Prior tennis experience not necessary! Limited space available.
Registration required due to pandemic.
Wilson Park
Saturday, August 29 9:00-11:00am Ages: 5+ Free
Events Spotlight
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KID’S DOG SHOW Saturday, SEPTEMBER 12
Bring your dogs out to the Dog Park for a fun family event. Kid’s Dog Show will include many “Fun” Categories. The Dog Show is open to youth ages 4-14 and dogs 6-months or older.
For more information contact 919-918-7392.
Hank Anderson Dog Park 9:45am Registration starts (open to the 1st 30 dogs!) 10:00-11:30am 10:15am Kid's Dog Show All Ages Free
CLEANING CARRBORO Saturday, SEPTEMBER 19
Let’s rid our environment of litter by cleaning the local Carrboro area and promoting environmental education. The morning will consist of removing
litter, trash, and recycling debris left around Carrboro and our parks. All are welcome to participate. Please sign-up online or at the recreation front office. If you, your family, or group would like to help with the annual
cleanup, please contact Galen Poythress at (919) 918-7392 or email [email protected].
Century Center 9:00-12:00pm All Ages Free
Carrboro Recreation, Parks &
Cultural Resources
100 North Greensboro St.
Carrboro NC 27510
Offices located in the Century Center
Phone: 919-918-7364
Hours: Monday-Friday,
8:30am-5:00pm
Office closed on major holidays
The Carrboro Recreation, Parks & Cultural Resources Department Offers On-line Registration.
Visit carrbororec.org and click on the RecConnect Online Registration symbol.
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://carrbororec.org
Twitter: @CarrboroRecPark
Facebook: www.facebook.com/carrbororec
If you have questions or comments about any of the programs listed in this newsletter, feel free to contact us and we will do our best to address it.
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THE SPORTS PAGES Leagues
Openings are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration forms must be completed & signed by a parent or guardian.
Please note youth athletic programs have various AGE CUT-OFF DATES that are used
to determine a participants playing age.
Youth Baseball - Fall Late August - mid-October A League 6-8 yrs AA League 9-10 yrs AAA League 11-12 yrs (Age as of August 31, 2020)
$65 for Orange Co. Residents; $91 for Non-Orange Residents.
Teams practice twice a week (Mon-Thu) during the evening hours beginning in late August. Games begin in mid-October.
NEW! Whiffle Ball League
Ages: 13-16 years old $80 Team Fee
Play a fun activity with your friends! 4 person teams will play games (depending on the number) on Mon day or Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons starting in mid- September and run through mid- October.
NFL Flag Football Late August - mid-October Teams will practice twice a week (Mon-Thu) during the evenings .
Ages: 9-12 years old (as of August 31, 2020)
$65 Orange Co. Residents $91 Non-Orange Residents
Instructional
Baseball Pitching Class
Saturdays, Sep 12 - Oct 17 3:00-4:00pm Ages: 9-12 $50
Former, UNC-G pitcher and Minor leaguer Pat Currin will lead instruction on the fundamentals of pitching.
Drop-In Programs
Volleyball Drop-In
*Returning 2021 Tue/Thu Mar - May, 2021 7:00-10:00pm Ages: 16+* $3/player/night *15 & under may attend with an adult
Drop-In programs allow participants the opportunity to play in an informal setting and to meet others of similar sporting interest.
Contact the Rec and Parks Dept (919) 918-7364 for specific scheduling information.
Fall Adult Co-Rec Softball League
Hank Anderson Park August through October Ages: 16+ $500-$600/team (as of Aug 1st) $200 Deposit/team**
**Note: Final fee will be based on number of teams and league format. Non-Orange County residents are required to pay the $26 Out-Of- County fee to participate. Teams play 1-2 games each week on Tue and Thu evenings. Regular season will be followed by a double-elimination tournament. Registrations ended on Friday, July 24.
Fall Adult Co-Rec - Ultimate Frisbee Hank Anderson Park Ages: 16+ $40/participant (as of Aug 1st)
Teams will play 1-2 games each week on Mon and Wed evenings. All registrations must be received no later than 5pm on Friday, August 7.
*INDIVIDUALS interested In possibly being picked up
By existing teams may contact Ryan Reed at
Sports Programs continued on Page 4.
The Sports Pages August 2020
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The Carrboro Recreation and Parks Department is currently recruiting volunteers to work as
Athletic Coaches for: Youth Baseball - Fall Flag Football Youth Basketball
Athletic Instructors for: Girls Softball
If you have an interest in volunteering for either of these positions, please see p. 9 for details.
Leagues Openings are accepted on a first-come,
first-served basis. Registration forms must be completed & signed by a parent or guardian.
Please note youth athletic programs have various AGE CUT-OFF DATES that are used
to determine a participants playing age.
Youth Basketball Early Nov to late Feb 6-8 Year Old League 9-10 Year Old League
11-12 Year Old League 13-15 Year Old League (Age as of Aug 31, 2020)
$65 Orange Co. Residents; $91 Non-Orange Residents
Teams practice once a week (Mon-Thu, evening hours and Sat during the day.) PLEASE NOTE: Days, times, and sites of practices & games will vary.
Instructional
Girls Softball
Instructional Program Hank Anderson Park Sep 20 - Nov 1 Sundays, 2:00-4:00pm Ages: 6-12 $40 (as of August 31, 2020)
Participants will learn the basic skills of softball. This clinic will serve as an introduction to the game for those who are new to the sport and for existing players seeking extra work on their skills.
Girls Field Hockey Instructional Program Hank Anderson Park Saturdays, Sep 19 - Oct 31
10:00am-12:00pm Ages: 4th-8th Grade $40
Participants will learn the basic skills of field hockey. Program will serve as an introduction to the game for those potentially interested in playing in our spring league (5th - 8th Graders) or for existing players seeking extra work on their skills.
TENNIS
Youth Tennis (Beginner) Wilson Park Tue/Thu, Sep 15 - Oct 1
6:00-7:00pm Ages: 9-14 $42
Adult Tennis (Beginner) Wilson Park Tue/Thu, Sep 15 - Oct 1
7:15-8:15pm Ages: 16+ $42
Lunchtime Tennis (Beginner) Wilson Park Tue/Thu, Sep 15 - Oct 1
11:30am-12:30pm Ages: 16+ $42
Lunchtime Tennis (Intermediate) Wilson Park Tue/Thu, Sep 15 - Oct 1
12:30-1:30pm Ages: 16+ $42
If a class/classes are cancelled due to inclement weather during a session, the class or classes will be made up at the
end of the session on the following Tuesday and Thursday as needed.
UPCOMING ATHLETIC PROGRAMS
Please Note: Registration for
these athletic programs begins
on Sep. 2nd for Carr residents
& Sep. 3rd for all others.
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Youth Programs
Toddler Preschool Playtime Century Hall Tuesdays, Aug 11 - Dec 15 (no class 10/6/20)
10:00am - 12:00pm Ages: 1-5 $3 at the door
Young Gymnast Beginner Century Center Tuesdays, Aug 4 - Sep 1 3:30-4:15pm or
Wednesdays, Aug 5 - Sep 2 3:15-4:00pm Ages: 3-5 $57 Young Gymnast - Level 1 Century Center Tuesdays, Aug 4 - Sep 1 4:30-5:30pm Ages: 6-10 $57
Young Gymnast - Level 2 Century Center Wednesdays, Aug 5 - Sep 2 4:15-5:15pm Ages: 5-15 $57
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West African Jam
American Wildlife Refuge
Carrboro Youth Council Contact 919-918-7392 for info or
to reserve a space at the next meeting
The Youth Council provides a creative outlet for the youth of the community and provides a voice and input
for future recreation programs and events.
Meetings at Century Center are typically held on the third Wednesday,
7:00-7:45pm Ages: 13-17 Free
Food For Life - Cooking Class For Teens
Are you interested in food and nutrition? In this class we will learn about plant-based vegan eating. We will cover material from Food for Life, curricula created by physicians and nutritionists. We will look at evidence-based nutrition and prepare several dishes each evening. You'll have handouts and other material to
take home. It will be fun and tasty, setting you up for the knowledge to make healthy eating choices in life. Enjoy good
food each evening, learning skills to replicate the dishes at home. You can see an overview of Dilip's FFL classes at bit.ly/FFLPromo.
Instructor: Dilip Barman
Century Center Monday, August 17
6:00 - 8:30pm Ages: 10+ $30
LOLLIPOP SERIES Century Center Wednesday, August 5 10:30-11:30am All Ages $3 Children 12 months and under admitted free.
Adonis the Owl, and friends want to meet you! Come and learn all about raptors, while getting to see these awesome
birds up close. Don’t miss this rare opportunity for a close encounter with raptors.
JAM SESSION SERIES Century Center
Friday, August 7 7:30-9:00pm
Ages: 11+ $3
This Jam will offer an exciting workout with live drummers and adapted dance movements from various regions of West
Africa. The moves can be modified for all fitness levels! Come feel the rhythm! Instructor: Natikwa Gonzalez
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Bingo
Must call (919) 918-7364 to register.
Century Center Monday, September 14 2:00-3:30pm Ages: 50+ Free
Senior Picnic
Older citizens 50 or better are invited to enjoy an afternoon of entertainment, good food, and friends. Don't miss this tribute to the older adults in our community. There will be door prizes and great entertainment. Must have registered by August 14th.
Outdoor Location TBD Saturday, August 22
4:30pm Ages: 50+ Free
Mind, Body and Soul
Game Days At Covenant Place CO-SPONSORED WITH COVENANT PLACE
Carrboro Recreation and Parks and Covenant Place have teamed up to bring you several chances to socialize while playing or learning how to play Bunco, Dominos, Quiddler and Yahtzee. No experience is needed.
Covenant Place
Thursday, September 17 1:00-2:00pm Ages: 50+ Free
Senior Tennis Day Join us for a fun tennis event! Bring a friend or two and meet other tennis players from this area, join in a game of doubles or singles. Light refreshments will be provided to all participants. Bring a racquet.
Wilson Park Wednesday, August 19
9:00-11:00am Ages: 50+ Free
ADULT PROGRAMS
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Durant Nature Park
Enjoy a scenic hike around beautiful Durant Nature Park in north Raleigh. Red-eyed Vireo, Yellow-throated Warbler,
Ovenbird, and Summer Tanager can often be found in summer. Be sure to bring your water bottle and a snack.
Town Commons Parking Lot Thursday, August 27 8:30am-12:30pm Ages: 50+ $4
DIY - Ceramic Tile Coasters
Add some color to any room with this fun DYI craft. Join the Recreation staff as we make some Do It Your-self Tile Coasters using sharpie markers. You will end up with some fun and colorful coasters. Preregistra-
tion is required for this program.
Hank Anderson Park Monday, August 24
5:45-7:45pm Ages: 8+ $5
Specialized Recreation Carrboro Recreation & Parks offers programs specifically designed for
individuals with developmental and multiple disabilities, including mental health, but anyone and everyone are welcome and encouraged to join in the fun!
Golden Trails
NEW!
Photography Workshop: Manual Exposure
With a little guidance, you can guide your camera to an exposure that you like more than it might come up with on
your own, particularly when you are photographing a scene with significant dynamic range. After reviewing why and how you might want to shoot in manual mode and arming you with
strategies for quickly exposing for a photograph the way you want it to look, you will get to practice and get
feedback. Come with a digital camera and accessories (such as tripod and flash) with which you are familiar.
Instructor: Dilip Barman
Century Center Monday, August 24
6:00-8:30pm Ages: 18+ $30
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The Carrboro Recreation, Parks & Cultural Resources Department offers a variety of VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES throughout the year. At this time, the Department is currently recruiting volunteers to work a number of positions which include:
Athletic Coaches - Youth Baseball (Late Summer/Early Fall)
Athletic Coaches - Flag Football (August-October)
If you have an interest in volunteering for any of the above positions or other opportunities, please click HERE for more information and to obtain a Volunteer Application. For additional information, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at (919) 918-7370 or [email protected].
Carrboro Recreation, Parks &
Cultural Resources
100 North Greensboro St.
Carrboro NC 27510
Offices located in the Century Center
Phone: 919-918-7364
Hours: Monday-Friday,
8:30am-5:00pm
Office closed on major holidays
The Carrboro Recreation, Parks & Cultural Resources Department Offers On-line Registration.
Visit carrbororec.org and click on the RecConnect Online Registration symbol.
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://carrbororec.org
Twitter: @CarrboroRecPark
Facebook: www.facebook.com/carrbororec
If you have questions or comments about any of the programs listed in this newsletter, feel free to contact us and we will do our best to address it.
CARRBORO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
The Town of Carrboro is now accepting applications for the following boards:
INTERESTED?
Visit townofcarrboro.org or contact the Town Clerk’s Office
at [email protected] or 919-918-7309
Affordable Housing Advisory Commission Appearance Commission Arts Committee Board of Adjustment Carrboro Tourism Development Authority Economic Sustainability Commission Environmental Advisory Board
Greenways Commission Human Services Commission Northern Transition Area Advisory Committee Planning Board Recreation and Parks Commission Storm Water Advisory Commission Transportation Advisory Board
