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Welcome To The World of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Resources
2024
Registration Begins August 28, 2024
for Carrboro Residents.
All others, August 29, 2024
FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK AND X!
Come Explore an Exciting and Festive Fall in Carrboro!
Inside is a listing of programs and events for September through December.
Our Mission Statement
To enrich the leisure needs and quality of life for citizens by providing accessible
facilities, creative and diverse recreation opportunities and a safe public park system.
General Information............................................................................1
Athletics
Leagues..........................................................................................2
Instructional................................................................................3-5
We're
Parent/Child Events/Classes.............................................6
Tournaments and Competition.........................................6 Moving!
Youth Programs......................................................................................7-8
Teen Programs.........................................................................................9 The main
Adult Programs......................................................................................10-12 offices of the
Active Life.................................................................................................13-15
Recreation, Parks &
Golden Trails..............................................................................16
Excursions..................................................................................................17 Cultural Resources
Specialized Recreation.......................................................................18 Department will be
Special Events moving to 203 S.
Signature Events.......................................................................19 Greensboro St. later
Family Events..............................................................................20-21
this Fall.
Entertainment.............................................................................22
Performing Arts........................................................................23
Program and Event Updates............................................................24 To learn more
Town Events...............................................................................................25 about the project,
Parks Facilities Information.............................................................26-27 see the project
Around Town: Cybrary/Library......................................................28
link on page 24.
Self-Directed Activities......................................................................28
Registration/Financial Assistance Form...................................29
YOUR COMMENTS COUNT!
If you have a question or comment about Carrboro Recreation, Parks & Cultural Resources Department’s activities,
facilities or services, please call, write or stop by our offices and let us know.
Registration Information
CARRBORO RESIDENTS ONLY ALL OTHERS:
AUGUST 28, 2024 AUGUST 29, 2024
Registration is on a first-come, first–served basis.
THREE WAYS TO REGISTER FOR PROGRAMS
ONLINE REGISTRATION: Online registration requires a Log-in I.D.
MAIN OFFICE LOCATION/MAILING ADDRESS
Go to: http://carrbororec.org
Carrboro Recreation, Parks & Cultural Resources Department
Carrboro Century Center and click on:
100 N. Greensboro St.
Carrboro, NC 27510 Previously Registered for Programs? (via walk-in or mail-in)
**An account has been created for you and you can access online registration
OFFICE HOURS by using your current email address and phone number.
8:30am-5:00pm Do not create a new account.
Monday-Friday
Office closed on major holidays
Currently Have an Online Account and Forgot Your Password?
ADMINISTRATIVE PHONE NUMBERS Choose “Forgot Password” and your information will be sent to your email.
Recreation, Parks & Cultural Resources Office...............(919) 918-7364 Do not create a new account.
Fax........................................................................ (919) 918-4475
Weather Information Line...................................(919) 918-7373 New to Our Programs?
E-mail....................................................RecParks@carrboronc.gov Create a New Account online. Your Log-in I.D. is your email address and
Century Center Reservation Office..................... (919) 918-7385 your password is your phone number. PLEASE ALLOW 2-3 BUSINESS
Century Center Fax...............................................(919) 918-4476 DAYS TO PROCESS.
DEPARTMENT WEBSITE **Unsure if you already have an account? or need assistance...
http://carrbororec.org/ contact the Recreation, Parks & Cultural Resources Office at (919) 918-7364, during office hours.
Follow us on X! *IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A RECEIPT, YOU MAY NOT BE REGISTERED.
http://twitter.com/CarrboroRecPark If this happens, contact the Recreation, Parks & Cultural Resources Office at (919) 918-7364,
Like us on Facebook! during office hours.
http://facebook.com/CarrboroRec
STAFF
WALK-IN REGISTRATION: Walk-in registration is accepted at the Carrboro Recreation, Parks & Cultural
Resources office at 100 North Greensboro Street in Carrboro. We accept cash, check, Visa, MasterCard and
Recreation, Parks & Cultural Resources Director Discover. Office Hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm.
JG Ferguson
Recreation Administrator MAIL-IN/DROP-OFF REGISTRATION: Mail completed registration form on page 29 along with a check
Charles B. Harrington, CPRP payable to the “Town of Carrboro” to the address provided or drop it off in our drop box outside the Century
Facilities Administrator Center.
Vacant
Recreation Supervisors FEES: Fees are charged for most programs and facility rentals to help defray program costs. Please be aware that fees
Michelle Blume, CPRP
David Eichel, CPRP, CYSA may change after July 1st.
Dana Hughes, CPRP
Galen Poythress, CPRP OUT OF COUNTY FEE: An additional fee is charged for those residing outside Orange County: $27.00 for a single
Ryan Reed, CPRP general program or a single sport or $81.00 for unlimited programs. Note: Out of County fee could change after July 1st.
Facility Supervisor
Adam Roberts FEE WAIVER/REDUCTIONS: Financial Assistance Program: Carrboro Recreation, Parks & Cultural Resources wants all
Orange County families to be able to participate in our programs. Fee reductions and waivers are available for those
Administrative Assistant meeting established income criteria. Call (919) 918-7366 or visit our web site at http://carrbororec.org/952/Financial-
Dianah Alston-Sanders Assistance-Program for more information.
Activity Manager
Geoff Adams INCLUSIVITY STATEMENT: The Carrboro Recreation, Parks & Cultural Resources Department strives to create a
Recreation Specialists welcoming and inclusive environment that enhances the overall social, physical, and mental well-being of our entire
Robbin Justice-Jones, CPRP community. We welcome participation of all individuals and groups regardless of race, color, religion, national origin,
Karen Kessler age, sex, gender, gender identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, familial status, socio-
economic level or sexual orientation. Please join us in fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.
Recreation Technician
Corina Riley
REFUNDS: Refunds are automatic for any programs canceled by the department. Other refunds will be considered
Program Support Assistants upon written request and must meet the criteria of the refund policy. A $5 administrative fee will be charged for all
Kim Henson refunds with the exception of indoor facilities (10% of rental fee) and Summer Camps, where the Camp administrative
Allie Hansen, CPRP fee is $40. For more information call (919) 918-7364 or review the refund policy on our web site http://carrbororec.
Pam Kirk org/953/Refund-Policy.
We are also fortunate to have the assistance of over 100 part-time employees and WEATHER POLICY: Recreation Department Administration will make decisions regarding program cancellations as
volunteers to directly provide leisure programs to the community.
needed and typically not determined until 4pm weekdays and 7am on weekends. A notice will be posted on the weather
Photo credits:
line at (919) 918-7373 prior to 5pm/weekdays, 7:30am/Saturdays, or 11am/Sunday when activities are canceled.
Lorie Clark, Jonathan Drake, Eve Greene, Jackie Helvey, Dana Hughes,
Karen Kessler, David LeBron, Galen Poythress,Scott Scala, Gwen Stephens, Last minute cancellations do occur. In this case after 5pm/weekdays, 8:15am/Saturday, or 11am/Sunday, staff will
Amanda Stipe, Town of Carrboro and Lauren Whittaker. decide the cancellation of an activity and no message will be posted on the weather line. Participants are encouraged to
proceed to the activity as scheduled unless contacted by the Department or one of its representatives.
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(919)918-7364
918-7364• •FALL
Fall2020
2024
Recreation, Parks & Cultural Resources
Athletics
Leagues NEW! Girls Basketball
Registration Information:
League Registration Information
Openings are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration forms Teams practice once a week (Monday-Thursday during the evening hours and
must be completed & signed by a parent or guardian. Please note athletic Saturday during the day) PLEASE NOTE: days, times, and sites of practices and
programs have various age cut-off dates that are used to determine a games will vary. If minimum registration requirements are not met,
participant’s eligibility and league placement. participants will be added to the co-ed league.
Season: early November to late February
Ages as of August 31, 2024.
Youth Basketball
Registration Information: Fee: $65 Orange Co. Residents; $91 Non-Orange Co. Residents
Teams practice once a week (Monday-Thursday during the evening hours and Location: TBD
Saturday during the day) PLEASE NOTE: days, times, and sites of practices and Ages: 9-12 Year Old League 106105-A
games will vary. Season: early November to late February
Four divisions based on ages as of August 31, 2024.
Fee: $65 Orange Co. Residents; $91 Non-Orange Co. Residents
Location: TBD
Ages: 6-8 Year Old League 106101-A
9-10 Year Old League 106102-A
11-12 Year Old League 106103-A
13-15 Year Old League 106104-A
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The Carrboro Recreation, Parks & Cultural Resources Department will soon be seeking experienced individuals for the following positions:
Youth Baseball Umpires Flag Football Officials
Adult Softball Umpires Youth Basketball Officials
Youth Girls Softball Instructors Summer Day Camp Staff
Please check the Town employment page at www.carrboronc.gov/126/Employment-Opportunities for an updated list of open positions
and information on how to apply. For specific questions regarding the position, call (919) 918-7377.
*see p. 23 for additional Employment Opportunities
Athletic Volunteer Opportunities
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:
Volunteers - General Summer Camps (June-August) • Volunteers - Sports Camps (June-July)
Athletic Instructors - Girls Softball (Fall) • Athletic Coaches - Youth Baseball (Late Summer/Early Fall)
Athletic Coaches - Youth Flag Football (August-October) • Athletic Coaches - Youth Basketball (Winter, Nov-Feb)
Athletic Coaches - Girls Field Hockey (Spring)
If you have an interest in volunteering for any of the above positions or other opportunities, please visit the Volunteer Opportunities page of our website at
www.carrboronc.gov/507/Volunteer-Opportunities to obtain a Volunteer Application. For additional information, please contact the
Volunteer Coordinator at (919) 918-7370 or volunteer@carrboronc.gov.
*see page 19 for additional Volunteer Opportunities
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Recreation, Parks & Cultural Resources
Athletics
Instructional Ultimate - Learn to Play & Youth
Rec League
CO-SPONSORED BY TRIANGLE ULTIMATE AND USA ULTIMATE
This series teaches the fundamentals of ultimate Frisbee. Learn to Play is
teaching focused for brand new beginners, and Youth Rec League is more
play focused for all experience levels. Each session will consist of skills
development and drills to practice the fundamentals of ultimate, as well
as playing games and scrimmaging. Learn to Play & Youth Rec League now
offers a Pay-What-You-Can program (https://triangleultiamte.org/level-the-
playing-field). To register, visit http://triangleultimate.org.
Fee: $75 8 weeks Smith Soccer Field 3b
Ages: 7-18 Sep 11 - Oct 30
Wed, 6:30 - 8:00pm
Girls Softball Instructional Program
Participants will learn the basic skills of softball. This clinic will serve as an
Girls Field Hockey introduction to the game for those who are new to the sport and for existing
players seeking extra work on their skills. Ages as of August 31, 2024.
Instructional Program Instructors: Corrina Johnson
Participants will learn the basic skills of the fast-growing sport of field
hockey. This program will serve as an introduction to the game for those Fee: $40 6 weeks Hank Anderson Park
potentially interested in playing in our league (5th - 8th Graders) in the spring Ages: 6-12 106112-A Sep 22 - Oct 27
or for existing players seeking extra work on their skills. Sun, 2:00 - 4:00pm
Instructor: TBD
Fee: $40 6 weeks Hank Anderson Park
Ages: 4th-8th Grade 106305-A Sep 22 - Oct 27
Sun, 2:00 - 4:00pm
CARRBORO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
The Town of Carrboro is seeking to diversify the volunteer boards and commissions.
Please see below for a list of these and contact information for further questions.
Affordable Housing Advisory Commission • Appearance Commission • Arts Committee • Board of Adjustment Carrboro Tourism Development
Authority • Climate Action Team • Economic Sustainability Commission • Environmental Advisory Board • Greenways Commission
Human Services Commission • Northern Transition Area Advisory Committee • Planning Board • Racial Equity Commission
Recreation, Parks and Cultural Resources Advisory Board • Stormwater Advisory Commission • Transportation Advisory Board
Youth Advisory Board
INTERESTED?
Visit carrboronc.gov or contact the Town Clerk’s Office
at townclerk@carrboronc.gov or 919-918-7309
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Recreation, Parks & Cultural Resources
Athletics
Instructional Adult Tennis (Beginner)
This class is for those who have not played before or are just getting started.
NEW! Senior Pickleball You will learn all the basics of the game including: strokes, rules, scoring,
footwork and tennis etiquette. Classes will include ball feeding drills, live-ball
Pickleball is a great way to improve your strength, balance and agility! Join
hitting with other classmates, and personal stroke instruction. By the end of
us as we “dink” around the courts at Wilson Park. For those curious about
the session, you will have learned the basic stroke of the forehand, backhand,
the sport and just learning how to play. However, experienced players are
serve, and volley. Please bring a racquet that is age/size appropriate.
welcome to help mentor.
Fee: $45 3 weeks Wilson Park
Fee: Free Wilson Park
Ages: 16+ 106309-A Sep 12 - Oct 1
Ages: 50+ 406204-C Friday, September 13, 2024
Tue/Thu, 7:15 - 8:15pm
9:00 - 11:00am
406204-D Friday, November 15, 2024
9:00 - 11:00am
Youth Tennis (Intermediate)
Our Intermediate classes are designed for students who have experience and
can hit a tossed ball consistently. Players are expected to have knowledge
Senior Tennis Day of the basic strokes and are ready for the next level of play. Emphasis is also
Join us for a fun tennis event for players aged 50 and above! Bring a friend placed on moving and hitting. Designed to be fun, game oriented, and
or two and meet other tennis players from this area, join in a game of supportive. Please bring a racquet that is age/size appropriate.
doubles or singles. Light refreshments will be provided to all participants.
Please bring a racquet if you have one. Fee: $45 3 weeks Wilson Park
Ages: 9-14 106314-A Oct 15 - Nov 5
Fee: Free Wilson Park (no class 10/31/24)
Ages: 50+ 406203-A Wednesday, October 9, 2024 Tue/Thu, 6:00 - 7:00pm
9:00 - 11:00am
Youth Tennis (Beginner)
This class will introduce players to the basics of tennis, emphasizing FUN
activities that address fitness and hand-eye development. Participants will
work on developing basic strokes of forehand, backhand and volleys and See Page 24
serves while practicing live ball rallies, traditional and age-level scoring using
pressureless balls. Please bring a racquet that is age/size appropriate.
for Scholarship
Fee: $45 3 weeks Wilson Park
Information
Ages: 9-14 106313-A Sep 12 - Oct 1
Tue/Thu, 6:00 - 7:00pm
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 regular class days.
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Athletics
Instructional
5 and Under Tennis
Adult Tennis (Intermediate) These four-week clinics meet once a week and last only 30 minutes. By using
fun games and activities to develop, hand-eye coordination movement needed
To join this class, you should have established a good tennis foundation on
which to build. Intermediates have reliable and repeatable strokes with a good to play tennis. Child must be 3 by August 31, 2024. Please bring a racquet
understanding of the game. This class can involve players who have not played that is age/size appropriate.
for a number of years or who are strong in some areas, but need help in other
areas. We will focus on all essential areas of the game: Stroke techniques, Fee: $35 4 weeks Wilson Park
fitness/movement, and strategy. Please bring a racquet that is age/size Ages: 3-5 106316-A Oct 6 - Oct 27
appropriate. (as of August 31, 2024) Sun, 1:00 - 1:30pm
Fee: $45 3 weeks Wilson Park
Ages: 16+ 106310-A Oct 15 - Nov 5
(no class 10/31/24)
Tue/Thu, 7:15 - 8:15pm
Lunchtime Tennis (Beginner)
New to tennis? Have experience, but find it difficult to develop reliable and
repeatable strokes? Need to build fitness for better play, or wondering how to
get the most out of practice? Build a good foundation for tennis by addressing
the four important areas of focus: stroke techniques, strategy in games, fitness/
movement, and concentration/self-assessment. You will find out how to
improve progressively in way that is good for your body and satisfying for your
soul. Although designed for beginners, you can also benefit if you’ve had some
previous experience. There will be time for individual attention. Please bring a
racquet that is age/size appropriate.
Fee: $45 3 weeks Wilson Park
Ages: 16+ 106311-A Sep 12 - Oct 1
Tue/Thu, 11:30am - 12:30pm
106311-B Oct 15 – Oct 31
Tue/Thu, 11:30am - 12:30pm
8 and Under Tennis
These hour clinics meet once a week and teach children the hand-eye
coordination needed to play tennis. Age as of August 31, 2024. These clinics are
Lunchtime Tennis (Intermediate) designed for players with limited tennis experience. Please bring a racquet
that is age/size appropriate.
To join this class you should have established a good tennis foundation on
which to build. Intermediates have somewhat reliable and repeatable strokes
Fee: $35 4 weeks Wilson Park
with a good understanding of the game. This can involve players who have not
Ages: 6-8 106317-A Oct 6 - Oct 27
played for a number of years or who are strong in some areas, but need help
(as of August 31, 2024) Sun, 1:45 - 2:45pm
in other areas, and players who have previously taken beginning classes and
are highly motivated to improve. We will focus on all essential areas of the
106317-B Oct 6 - Oct 27
game: Stroke techniques, fitness/movement, strategy, mental awareness. You
Sun, 3:00 - 4:00pm
will be shown how to assess you own game and be able to follow a customized
program for improvement. More advanced players are welcome as well. Please
bring a racquet that is age/size appropriate.
Fee: $45 3 weeks Wilson Park IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A RECEIPT
Ages: 16+ 106312-A S Sep 12 - Oct 1 YOU MAY NOT BE REGISTERED.
Tue/Thu, 12:30 - 1:30pm
If this happens, contact our main office at
106312-B Oct 15 – Oct 31 (919) 918-7364 during business hours
Tue/Thu, 12:30 - 1:30pm
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 regular class days.
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Athletics
Parent/Child Events Tournaments & Competition
Disc Golf Clinics
This youth disc golf clinic gives parent(s) and children the opportunity
to learn together about the sport of disc golf including rules, etiquette,
the basics of throwing discs, and tips and techniques. All discs provided!
Parent(s) and youth must both be present to participate.
Instructor: Matthew Halton-Smith
Fee: $5 Hank Anderson Park
Disc Golf Course
Ages: 6-15 106502-A Saturday, September 7, 2024
10:00am - 12:00pm
Horseshoe Tournament - Fall Classic
Tournament participants will be placed into divisions based on ringer
percentage. Multiple divisions exist. Trophies will be awarded to top
finishers in each division.
Fee: $14 per player per tournament Hank Anderson Park
(+ $33 Adults/$5 Juniors NCHPA Saturday, October 19, 2024
fee per calendar year) Registration (onsite):
Ages: 18+* 106401-A 8:30 - 9:30am
*experienced youth are Tournament: 10:00am
welcome to attend
Fishing Clinics
Parent(s) and children will learn the basics about fishing including different
equipment, techniques, sites, and regulations. You may even meet a
fishing buddy or two! Supplies furnished. Bring a pole if you have one.
Parent(s) and youth must both be present to participate.
Instructor: Shayne McKinley
Fee: $5 Hank Anderson Park IF YOU DO NOT RECIEVE A RECEIPT
Ages: 5-15 106503-A Saturday, September 28, 2024
9:00 - 11:00am YOU MAY NOT BE REGISTERED.
If this happens, contact our main office at
106503-B Hank Anderson Park (919) 918-7364 during business hours
Saturday, October 12, 2024
9:00 - 11:00am
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Recreation, Parks & Cultural Resources
Youth Programs
Toddler Preschool Playtime
Parents and young children (5 & under) can come enjoy some unstructured
playtime in the spacious Century Hall. There will be music to dance to, books,
blocks, crawl tunnels, and other toys to play with and plenty of space. It will
be a great opportunity to meet new friends and playmates. No registration
required.
Fee: FREE Century Hall
Ages: 1-5 10:00am -12:00pm
101201-A Thursday, September 19, 2024
Young Gymnast - Beginner (Ages 6-12)
101201-B Thursday, October 17, 2024 This introductory course for ages 6-12 provides basic tumbling instruction
such as handstands, cartwheels, and rolls. Students will also develop spatial
101201-C Thursday, November 21, 2024 awareness, coordination, and agility. This course will prime participants for
the next level of gymnastics instruction where they can hone their learned
101201-D Thursday, December 19, 2024 skills. If you feel your child has the skill level to participate and is outside of
this age range, please contact the supervisor.
Instructor: Anjeannette Fox
Young Gymnast - Beginner (Ages 3-5) Fee: $70 5 weeks Century Center
Ages: 6-12 101109-A Sep 24 - Oct 29
Participants between the ages of 3-5 will learn tumbling skills such as
(no class 10/1/24)
handstands, cartwheels and rolls, plus games and other activities to develop
Tue, 4:30 - 5:30pm
spatial awareness, coordination, and agility. This introduction to tumbling
improves conditioning, strength, flexibility, and skill development.
101109-B Sep 26 - Oct 31
Instructor: Anjeannette Fox
(no class 10/3/24)
Thu, 4:30 - 5:30pm
Fee: $70 5 weeks Century Center
Ages: 3-5 101108-A Sep 24 - Oct 29
101109-C Nov 5 - Dec 10
(no class 10/1/24)
(no class 11/26/24)
Tue, 3:30 - 4:15pm
Tue, 4:30 - 5:30pm
101108-B Sep 25 - Oct 30
101109-D Nov 14 - Dec 19
(no class 10/2/24)
(no class 11/28/24)
Wed, 3:15 - 4:00pm
Thu, 4:30 - 5:30pm
101108-C Sep 26 - Oct 31
(no class 10/3/24)
Thu, 3:30 - 4:15pm Young Gymnast - Advanced
This class is for students that have mastered basic gymnastic skills. In this
101108-D Nov 5 - Dec 10 class students will continue learning and mastering past skills and begin
(no class 11/26/24) combining them into basic routines. Instructor will advise if child has
Tue, 3:30 - 4:15pm permission and is ready for this advanced class based on assessed skill
level. If you are unsure, please enroll in Beginner. For questions, please
101108-E Nov 6 - Dec 11 contact the supervisor. You must register in-person.
(no class 11/27/24) Instructor: Anjeannette Fox
Wed, 3:15 - 4:00pm
Fee: $70 5 weeks Century Center
101108-F Nov 14 - Dec 19 Ages: 5-14 101110-A Sep 25 - Oct 30
(no class 11/28/24) (no class 10/2/24)
Thu, 3:30 - 4:15pm Wed, 4:05 - 5:15pm
101110-B Nov 6 - Dec 11
(no class 11/27/24)
Wed, 4:05 - 5:15pm
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Youth Programs
Guitar - Beginner Lessons Piano - Beginner 2
This class is designed to impart a solid foundation in proper technique, This class is for participants that have completed Piano - Beginner 1 class or an
mechanics, practice habits, and performance in the traditional American-style equivalent class. The class will include practice in scale playing, rhythm, chord
flat-picking for both acoustic and electric guitar. Students will gain a strong playing, articulation, phrasing, and tone. These skills will be taught according
knowledge of general music fundamentals, and how they intersect with the to individual students’ ability.
unique properties of the guitar in relation to other instruments. Students Instructor: Héctor AizpurÚa
will also acquire literacy skills in both tablature and rhythm slashes. Group
and individual performance opportunities will be present. Each student will Fee: $120 10 weeks Century Center
be provided a booklet, and further supplemental material of the teacher’s Ages: 7-12 101106-A Sep 24 - Dec 3
own creation, free of charge. The goal of this class is to draw out the innate (no class 10/1/24, 11/26/24)
musicality that resides within all of us and to develop a passionate, inspired, Tue, 4:45 - 5:45pm
disciplined, life-long advancing guitarist. The instructor holds a music
education degree from Boston’s Berklee College of Music. Students must
provide their own instruments. Piano - Mixed Level Class
Instructor: Maurice Balk This mixed level class is open to any students with at least six months prior
piano lessons. Instruction will be given on an individual basis and lessons
Fee: $176 12 weeks Century Center catered to individual student ability.
Ages: 11-17 101102-A Sep 23 - Dec 9 Instructor: Héctor AizpurÚa
Mon, 5:30 - 6:30pm
Fee: $120 10 weeks Century Center
Ages: 7-12 101107-A Sep 24 - Dec 3
Piano - Beginner (no class 10/1/24, 11/26/24)
This beginner piano class features a small group format to provide music Tue, 6:00 - 7:00pm
theory and individual keyboard instruction for beginners. $8.00 fee for
instruction manual paid at the first class (if needed).
Instructor: Héctor AizpurÚa
Fee: $120 10 weeks Century Center IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A RECEIPT
Ages: 6-12 101105-A Sep 24 - Dec 3 YOU MAY NOT BE REGISTERED.
(no class 10/1/24, 11/26/24)
Tue, 3:30 - 4:30pm If this happens, contact our main office at
(919) 918-7364 during business hours
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Teen Programs
Carrboro Youth Council
Want experience working with local government? Want to have fun? Come NEW! Dungeons and Dragons -
join the Carrboro Youth Council and be involved in a variety of volunteer
opportunities and special event planning with the Carrboro Recreation, Parks Tabletop Roleplaying
and Cultural Resources Department. The Youth Council provides a creative Dungeons and Dragons is a fantasy tabletop roleplaying game in which the
outlet for youth in the community and a voice and input for future recreation players take on the role of a unique character they have created. In a group
programs and events. Members are required to attend meetings. Contact setting your child will embark on legendary adventures in the fantasy setting
(919) 918-7392 for more information or to reserve a space. of Dungeons and Dragons (D&D). These adventures will be laden with fun
quests, daring risks and of course, fearsome dragons! Pulling your child away
Fee: Free from the TV or video game, a Dungeon Master will guide through stories that
Ages: 13-17 403202-A Meetings are typically held they will largely create for themselves. Armed with pencil, paper, and dice
on the third Wednesday, your children will create a character for themselves and play as that character
7:00 - 7:45pm through adventures the likes of which have inspired many movies and TV
shows such as Lord of The Rings and Stranger Things, as well as most video
games. D&D teaches numerous things such as creativity, problem solving,
Bikes! Maintenance and Best Practices: cooperation, social skills, and most importantly, it is fun. Students will receive
D&D materials including a set of gaming dice as a part of the cost of the club.
the basics. Instructor: Noah Basil
Learn how your bike works and how to keep it in good order. Participants will
learn basic bike maintenance and solutions to common problems. We will go Fee: $125 6 weeks Century Center
over tires, tubes, chains, and how to incorporate learned concepts into safe Ages: 11-15 101118-A Sep 24 - Oct 29
bike riding. We will also discuss and demo how to clean the overall bike with Tue, 4:30 - 6:30pm
a follow up question and answer session. Adults are also encouraged to sign-
up and participate. Please bring your bike. Tools are not required. 101118-B Sep 27 - Nov 1
Fri, 4:30 - 6:30pm
Fee: $30 1 day Dr. MLK Jr. Park Shelter
Ages: 10+ 102129-A Thursday, October 10, 2024 101118-C Nov 5 - Dec 17
4:00 - 6:00pm Tue, 4:30 - 6:30pm
IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A RECEIPT
FOR OTHER OPPORTUNITIES FOR OLDER YOUTH SUCH AS:
YOU MAY NOT BE REGISTERED.
Beginning Guitar Lessons or Babysitting Training Classes If this happens, contact our main office at
see the Youth Program Section on Page 8. (919) 918-7364 during business hours
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Morning Yoga
Each week we will have a creative mix of traditional yoga sequences designed
to develop new levels of strength, endurance and mental focus as you connect
to your body and breath. We will also work on increasing flexibility in the
hips and spine. Class will end on the mat with restorative poses and savasana.
A class for all levels. Start your day by feeling energized and relaxed!
Instructor: Iryna Meredith
Fee: $42 6 weeks Century Center
Ages: 18+ 102128-A Sep 19 - Oct 31
(no class 10/3/24)
Thu, 8:30 - 9:30am
102128-B Nov 7 - Dec 19
(no class 11/28/24)
Thu, 8:30 - 9:30am
Yoga NEW! Body Strength and
The practice of Yoga can help you release tension, stretch and strengthen your
body, relax your mind and lift your spirits. During this class, poses will be on Conditioning Class
the floor. Wear comfortable clothing and bring an exercise or yoga mat (some Full Body Strength and Conditioning class combines the principles of
available for class use). Ideal for those who enjoy a gentler practice or who are traditional strength training and conditioning while combining it with
new or just returning to yoga. mobility and flexibility stretching. You only need your body and a mat or
Instructor: Soren Johnsen blanket to stand and lie on. This class does not require you to be flexible or
strong as we practice body awareness and honoring where your body is at this
Fee: $42 6 weeks Century Center time and place and movement can be modified to work for your abilities!
Ages: 18+ 102102-A Sep 17 - Oct 22 Instructor: She Quick
Tue, 6:00 - 7:00pm
Fee: $42 6 weeks Century Center
102102-B Nov 5 - Dec 10 Ages: 18+ 102137-A Sep 17 - Oct 22
Tue, 6:00 - 7:00pm Tue, 10:00 - 11:00am
102137-B Nov 5 - Dec 10
Yoga Flow and Restore Tue, 10:00 - 11:00am
The first half of this yoga class will be a deep flowing vinyasa style. Vinyasa
is a style of yoga characterized by stringing postures together so that you
move from one to another, seamlessly, using breath. The second half of the
class you will spend time down on the mat in restorative poses, which will Slow Flow Yoga
lead to opening the mind and body. Yoga Nidra (guided meditation) will be Class starts with warming up the body. Then we will practice slow flowing
part of the final resting pose. The combination of asanas (poses), breath work, yoga sequences to increase flexibility, strength and stamina. We will also
mindfulness, strength, and flexibility will leave you feeling revitalized and practice some standing poses and finish with restorative poses.
balanced. This is an all levels class, and different variations of poses will be Instructor: Soren Johnsen
offered in order to accommodate students of all levels.
Instructor: Tsyr Chow Fee: $42 6 weeks Century Center
Ages: 18+ 102103-A Sep 18 - Oct 30
Fee: $42 6 weeks Century Center (no class 10/2/24)
Ages: 18+ 102119-A Sep 12 - Oct 24 Wed, 7:00 - 8:00pm
(no class 10/3/24)
Thu, 6:00 - 7:00pm 102103-B Nov 6 - Dec 18
(no class 11/27/24)
102119-C Nov 7 - Dec 19 Wed, 7:00 - 8:00pm
(no class 11/28/24)
Thu, 6:00 - 7:00pm
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Zumba NIA Dance
Are you ready to party yourself into shape? Then join us for a Zumba class! Come and experience the pleasure of Nia, the hottest fusion fitness in
When participants see a Zumba class in action, they can’t wait to give it a try. mind-body wellness! For all levels and ages, Nia is a joyful and exhilarating
Zumba classes use high-energy Latin and International music to create a high- practice that combines martial arts, yoga, dance and spiritual self-healing. It
energy, easy-to-follow dance fitness class. No previous dance experience is delivers a safe, effective cardiovascular workout with total body conditioning
necessary. and personal growth benefits. Join us for Nia and experience the joy of
Instructor: Heidi White movement... the body’s way! NIA is a sensory-based movement practice that
draws from martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. It empowers people of all
Fee: $42 6 weeks Century Center shapes and sizes by connecting the body, mind, emotions and spirit. Classes
Ages: 18+ 102101-A Sep 12 - Oct 24 are taken barefoot to soul-stirring music. Step into your own joyful journey
(no class 10/3/24) with NIA, and positively shape the way you feel look, think and live. Every
Thu, 7:15 - 8:15pm person can discover, explore, unleash and enhance their individual potential
to live a fulfilling and meaningful life-by engaging their senses and listening
102101-B Nov 7 - Dec 19 to their bodies. Come experience the Joy of Movement!
(no class 11/28/24) Instructor: TBD
Thu, 7:15 - 8:15pm
Fee: $48 6 weeks Century Center
QiGong Class Ages: 18+ 102105-A Sep 18 - Oct 30
QiGong is a healing art form rooted in the ancient Taoist tradition, yet ac- (no class 10/2/24)
cessible and relevant for our contemporary lives. Through slow meditative Wed, 5:45 - 6:45pm
movements, breath work, and your focused attention, QiGong helps to bal-
ance mind, body, spirit. These gentle yet powerful healing practices help in 102105-B Nov 6 - Dec 18
the discovery of a holistic sense of wellbeing and connectedness. Participants (no class 11/27/24)
in this class will learn: Foundational QiGong breathing; Introductory QiGong Wed, 5:45 - 6:45pm
movements, Taoist principles of QiGong; Major causes of energy block-
ages and QiGong practices to help clear those blockages.
Instructor: Rhea Colmar
Fee: $42 6 weeks Century Center
Piano Lessons for Adults - Beginner
We offer piano lessons for adults which features a small group format to
Ages: 18+ 102136-A Sep 17 - Oct 22 provide music theory and individual keyboard instruction for beginners.
Tue, 7:30 - 8:30pm Keyboards will be provided during class as well as headphones. $8.00 fee
for instruction manual paid at the first class (if not purchased in a
prior class).
Guitar Lessons for Adults - Beginner Instructor: Héctor AizpurÚa
This class is designed to impart a solid foundation in proper technique,
Fee: $120 10 weeks Century Center
mechanics, practice habits, and performance in the traditional American-style
Ages: 18+ 102132-A Sep 19 - Dec 5
flat-picking for both acoustic and electric guitar. Students will gain a strong
(no class 11/28/24)
knowledge of general music fundamentals, and how they intersect with the
Thu, 6:00 - 7:00pm
unique properties of the guitar in relation to other instruments. Students
will also acquire literacy skills in both tablature and rhythm slashes. Group
and individual performance opportunities will be present. Each student will
be provided a booklet, and further supplemental material of the teacher’s
Bikes! Maintenance and Best Practices:
own creation, free of charge. The goal of this class is to draw out the innate the basics.
musicality that resides within all of us and to develop a passionate, inspired, Learn how your bike works and how to keep it in good order. Participants will
disciplined, life-long advancing guitarist. The instructor holds a music learn basic bike maintenance and solutions to common problems. We will go
education degree from Boston’s Berklee College of Music. Students must over tires, tubes, chains, and how to incorporate learned concepts into safe
provide their own instruments. bike riding. We will also discuss and demo how to clean the overall bike.
Instructor: Maurice Balk A follow up with a question and answer session with local bike technicians.
Youth are also encouraged to participate. Please bring your bike. Tools are not
Fee: $176 12 weeks Century Center required.
Ages: 18+ 102108-A Sep 23 - Dec 9 Instructor: Tamara Sanders
Mon, 6:45 - 7:45pm
Fee: $30 1 day Dr. MLK Jr. Park Shelter
Ages: 10+ 102129-A Thursday, October 10, 2024
4:00 - 6:00pm
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Spanish Beginners Conversational
This class is designed for those students who have completed the Beginning
Spanish class with Mr. Ramirez or have learned basic Spanish skills from other
classes. The course will involve composition, listening skills, verb conjugation
and daily basic conversation.
Instructor: Rey Ramirez
Fee: $82 12 weeks Century Center
Ages: 18+ 102111-A Sep 18 - Dec 18
Indian Cooking (no class 10/2/24, 10/30/24)
Learn about the variety and many ways of cooking the traditional and ethnic Wed, 6:00 - 8:00pm
fare of India. Cook exotic foods, filled with fresh produce and herbs, delicate
spices, hot curries, and homemade dairy products and semi-homemade 102111-B Sep 12 - Dec 19
ingredients. The course introduces ingredients for making both vegetarian (no class 10/3/24, 10/31/24,
and non-vegetarian recipes, main and side dishes, and desserts. $30 fee for 11/28/24)
food paid to instructor at first class. To see her culinary work visit www. Thu, 9:00 - 11:00am
raniimandi.com.
Instructor: Rani Imandi
Fee: $70 2 Weeks Century Center
Spanish Conversational
This class is designed for those students who have completed Beginning
Ages: 18+ 102115-A Sep 17 - Sep 24
Spanish Conversational. Rey’s authentic and practical approaches have won
Tue, 6:00 - 9:00pm
the highest praises from his students. These classes feature practical exercises,
longer sessions to boost your skills.
102115-B Oct 8 - Oct 15
Instructor: Rey Ramirez
Tue, 6:00 - 9:00pm
Fee: $82 12 weeks Century Center
Ages: 18+ 102112-A Sep 18 - Dec 11
(no class 10/30/24)
Wed, 9:00 - 11:00am
102112-B Sep 12 - Dec 19
(no class 10/3/24, 10/31/24,
11/28/24)
Thu, 6:00 - 8:00pm
Beginning French for Fun and Travel
Bonjour! Parlez-vous français? Have you always wanted to learn French? Do you
need a review? Are you preparing for a trip to a French-speaking country? We
start at the beginning and cover the basics. Conversation, singing, games, role-
Spanish for Beginners playing as though you are in a Parisian café, talk about places to visit in France,
Learn the essentials for everyday conversation and workplace including and finish with a cheese-tasting! Additional $12 material fee paid to the
vocabulary and expressions. Rey’s authentic and practical approaches have won instructor at the first class.
the highest of praises from his students. These classes feature longer sessions Instructor: Helen Lancaster
to boost your skills.
Instructor: Rey Ramirez Fee: $50 6 weeks Century Center
Ages: 18+ 102113-A Oct 1 - Nov 12
Fee: $82 12 weeks Century Center (no class 10/15/24)
Ages: 18+ 102110-B Sep 16 - Dec 9 Tue, 10:00 - 11:30am
(no class 11/4/24)
Mon, 6:00 - 8:00pm
102110-A Sep 18 - Dec 11
(no class 10/30/24)
Wed, 11:15am - 1:15pm
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Senior Tennis Day
Join us for a fun tennis event for players aged 50 and above! 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.
Fee: Free Wilson Park
Ages: 50+ 406203-A Wednesday, October 9, 2024
9:00 - 11:00am
BINGO
Bring a friend or just come join all the fun and you may win a prize. Try your
luck, sharpen your mind, and enjoy a small afternoon snack while you play ten Kayak Trip - Upper River and
games of bingo. Must call (919) 918-7364 to register.
Saxapahaw Dam
Fee: Free Century Center A leisurely short paddle awaits beginner and experienced paddlers alike
Ages: 50+ 2:00 - 3:30pm upriver of the dam in Saxapahaw. This is a great introductory experience. This
is a loop trip ending at the same place where you begin. We will conclude the
104101-A Monday, September 9, 2024 trip having lunch at the Saxapahaw General Store.
104101-B Friday, October 4, 2024 Fee: $42 Town Commons Parking Lot
Ages: 50+ 104301-A Wednesday, September 18, 2024
104101-C Thursday, November 7, 2024 9:15am - 2:00pm
104101-D Wednesday, December 18, 2024
NEW! Kayak Trip - Stargazing/Owl
NEW! Senior Pickleball Prowl
OFFERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE HAW RIVER CANOE & KAYAK COMPANY
Pickleball is a great way to improve your strength, balance and agility! Join
There is no better way to see the night sky in Central North Carolina than on
us as we “dink” around the courts at Wilson Park. For those curious about
a dark night with a new moon, while floating on Saxapahaw Lake. Paddle
the sport and just learning how to play. However, experienced players are
out to the middle of the lake, and adjust your eyes to the night sky. As the
welcome to help mentor.
stars become brighter, guests will “raft-up,” lay back, and identify stars. As
well, as listen out for the barred owls hysterical sounding hoots and beavers
Fee: Free Wilson Park
tails slapping!
Ages: 50+ 406204-C Friday, September 13, 2024
9:00 - 11:00am
Fee: $45 Town Commons Parking Lot
Ages: 50+ 104301-B Friday, October 4, 2024
406204-D Friday, November 15, 2024
5:45 - 9:00pm
9:00 - 11:00am
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Outdoor Games at Covenant Place
Meet us out front and enjoy a morning of camaraderie and games led by
Carrboro Recreation, Parks & Cultural Resources Department staff. Play an old
time favorite or learn something new like beanbag toss and ladder toss. There
is something for everyone to enjoy.
Fee: Free Covenant Place
Ages: 50+ 404104-A Friday, September 27, 2024
10:00 - 11:30am
Fall DIY Wooden Pumpkin and Leaf
Ornaments
Get ready for Fall as we create our own wooden pumpkin and leaf ornament.
Game Day at Covenant Place Carrboro Recreation, Parks and Cultural Resources Department will provided
CO-SPONSORED WITH COVENANT PLACE all the supplies needed for this project. Everyone will leave with one
Carrboro Recreation, Parks & Cultural Resources and Covenant Place have pumpkin and one leaf ornament.
teamed up to bring you several chances to socialize while playing or learning
how to play Bunco, Dominos, Quiddler and Yahtzee. No experience needed so Fee: $3 Covenant Place
come out and learn something new or just sit and chat with your friends. Ages: 50+ 104405-B Friday, September 20, 2024
1:00 - 2:00pm
Fee: Free Covenant Place
Ages: 50+ 1:00 - 2:00pm
104102-A Thursday, September 19, 2024
104102-B Thursday, October 17, 2024
104102-C Thursday, November 14, 2024
104102-D Thursday, December 19, 2024
Fall Lunch Restaurant Exploration Trivia
Join us as we explore some local restaurants this Fall. We will visit some of CO-SPONSORED WITH COVENANT PLACE
the wonderful restaurants in our area, try new things and experience new Bring your thinking caps and useless trivial knowledge and compete against
places. Registration is required. Cost covers transportation. Each individual other teams of adults in fun and challenging rounds of trivia. Categories will
will be responsible for entrée, dessert, and any additional purchases. include: current events, movies, music, sports, history and more.
Fee: $5 Meet at Carrboro Fee: Free Covenant Place
Town Commons Ages: 50+ 404103-B Thursday, October 10, 2024
Ages: 50+ 3:00 - 4:30pm
104303-A Wednesday, September 25, 2024
(Doherty’s Irish Pub 404103-D Tuesday, December 17, 2024
& Restaurant) 3:00 - 4:30pm
11:15am - 1:45pm
104303-B Wednesday, November 6, 2024
(Magone Italian
Grill & Pizza)
11:30am - 1:45pm
104303-C Wednesday, December 18, 2024
(Thai Palace) Covenant Place is located at
11:30am - 1:45pm 103 Culbreth Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
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Holiday Tea QiGong Class
The ambiance of Carrboro’s Century Hall will be perfect for this rather elegant QiGong is a healing art form rooted in the ancient Taoist tradition, yet ac-
afternoon among friends. There will be wonderful entertainment and light cessible and relevant for our contemporary lives. Through slow meditative
hors d’oeuvres. The Holiday Tea is a program for adults 50 and up. Registration movements, breath work, and your focused attention, QiGong helps to bal-
Required. Call (919) 918-7364. ance mind, body, spirit. These gentle yet powerful healing practices help in
the discovery of a holistic sense of wellbeing and connectedness. Participants
Fee: Free Century Center in this class will learn: Foundational QiGong breathing; Introductory QiGong
Ages: 50+ 104201-A Friday, December 6, 2024 movements, Taoist principles of QiGong; Major causes of energy block-
2:00 - 3:30pm ages and QiGong practices to help clear those blockages.
Instructor: Rhea Colmar
Creative Canvas,
Fee: $42 6 weeks Century Center
Where Everyone’s an Artist Ages: 18+ 102136-A Sep 17 - Oct 22
Make it sparkle! Everyone is an artist so let your imagination and creative Tue, 7:30 - 8:30pm
juices flow as we enjoy an evening with friends painting our own 8X10
canvas. Carrboro Recreation, Parks & Cultural Resources Department will
supply the canvas, paint, brushes and refreshments to make this a fun and
exciting afternoon! So supplies can be purchased you must register for this Joyful Gentle Movement with
program in advance.
Kate Finlayson
Bring the joy of movement to all your Joints! Join movement teacher Kate
Fee: $5 Covenant Place
Finlayson as she blends motivating, inspiring music with diverse, playful
Ages: 50+ 104401-A Tuesday, October 1, 2024
choreography. This is a unique circle class blending relaxing breath work with
(Fall Paintings)
fun simple movements from dance, sports, martial arts and yoga to bring
3:00 - 5:00pm
joyful self-expression to healthy cardiovascular exercise! Being present in
our bodies with healing movement is vitally important as we age. Keeping
Covenant Place is located at the joints lubricated with gentle motion and activating muscular strength
103 Culbreth Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 enhances basic ‘every day’ functioning. Other benefits include increased
stability, balance, flexibility and agility which brings more comfort and ease
into our lives.
Acrylic Pour Canvas Kate has been teaching Nia dance and movement classes for 19 years locally
and in New Orleans. She was a Nia Education Trainer for ten years, the creator
Looking for a fun and unique holiday gift? Have you ever wondered how to do
a pour painting? Acrylic pouring is a fun and easy way to create one-of-a-kind of Dancing the Enneagram, and has led movement workshops all over the
works of art. Even if you’ve never painted before and don’t consider yourself US, Brazil, Greece, South Africa and Nicaragua. Joyful Gentle Movement can
an artist, this technique is something anyone can do. Join us and create two of be done in a chair or on your feet. Join in the Fun! Wear comfortable clothing
your very own 8x10 canvases to take home! to move in and bring a water bottle. Space is limited. Registration is
recommended.
Fee: $20 Century Center
Ages: 50+ 104402-A Tuesday, December 3, 2024 Fee: $3 Covenant Place
10:00am - 12:00pm Ages: 50+ 10:00 - 11:00am
Morning Yoga 104705-A Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Each week we will have a creative mix of traditional yoga sequences designed 104705-B Tuesday, October 22, 2024
to develop new levels of strength, endurance and mental focus as you connect 104705-C Tuesday, November 19, 2024
to your body and breath. We will also work on increasing flexibility in the hips
and spine. Class will end on the mat with restorative poses and savasana. A
class for all levels. Start your day by feeling energized and relaxed!
Instructor: Iryna Meredith
Fee: $42 6 weeks Century Center
Ages: 18+ 102128-A Sep 19 - Oct 31
(no class 10/3/24)
Thu, 8:30 - 9:30am REGISTRATION
Begins August 28, 2024
102128-B Nov 7 - Dec 19 for Carrboro Residents
(no class 11/28/24) and August 29, 2024 for others.
Thu, 8:30 - 9:30am
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Golden Trails Series
This adult oriented walking group gets you out and about on local trails. The
company of others, the gains from a little physical endeavor and the joys
of being in a natural environment are possible rewards. A small fee helps
cover accompanying staff costs. Transportation from a central point is offered
or individuals can meet or follow us to the trail head. Binoculars are always
encouraged. Water is always a must bring! As with any exercise, your physician’s
recommendation for your participation is encouraged. Please feel free to
call Dana Hughes at (919) 918-7372 to find out more specific trail difficulty
information so that you can make a good choice. Pre-Registration required
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Eno River State Park
Come explore the Cole Mill trail and Bobbitt Hole trail at Eno River State
Park! The Cole Mill trail is an easy 1.2-mile hike with a short incline and some Blackwood Farm Park Fall Colors with
uneven footing. The Bobbitt Hole trail is 1.65 loop that extends the Cole Mill
Trail upriver. We will get to know some of the trees that are common in a North
Kate Finlayson
Join Naturalist Kate Finlayson in exploring the miles of trails located within
Carolina forest and hopefully see and hear some of the birds that call this forest
the newly renovated Blackwood Farm Park that reopened to the public in May
home. Scenic laurel covered bluffs dominate the opposite riverbank. Bring
2023. Blackwood Farm Park features approximately 152 acres of land located
water!
between Chapel Hill and Hillsborough. There is a historic farmhouse, barn,
smokehouse and more on site! Bring binoculars if you have them. Bring a
Fee: $4 Town Commons Parking Lot
water bottle.
Ages: 50+ 104501-A Monday, September 30, 2024
8:30am - 12:30pm
Fee: $10 Town Commons Parking Lot
Ages: 50+ 104501-B Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Horton Grove Nature Preserve with Kate 8:30am - 12:30pm
Finlayson
Opened in 2012, Horton Grove is Triangle Land Conservancy’s largest preserve
Little River Regional Park Ridge and
and it is connected to the Stagville State historical site. There are many trails, North River Loop Trails
all named for Black families whose ancestors were enslaved and forced to For those of you who are looking to get a good work out while enjoying
work the land in one of North Carolina’s largest plantations. Their stories of beautiful scenery, this is the hike for you. Little River Regional Park and Natural
resilience are shared on kiosks along the way. The trails wind through mature Area is located on former tobacco fields and is surrounded by 376 acres of
oak-hickory forests, beech slopes and stands of mixed pines and hardwoods. some of the Piedmont’s best natural resources. We will be hiking the ridge
You will also see two beautiful and rare Piedmont grassland meadows restored and north trail which consists of moderately strenuous terrain with some
by TLC. Bring your binoculars as Kate always likes to share bird sightings. Bring inclines. Make sure to bring water and binoculars if you wish.
water as well.
Fee: $4 Town Commons Parking Lot
Fee: $10 Town Commons Parking Lot Ages: 50+ 104501-D Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Ages: 50+ 104501-C Tuesday, October 1, 2024 9:00am - 1:00pm
8:30am - 12:30pm
Input and Evaluation
The Carrboro Recreation, Parks & Cultural Resources Department encourages the
participants to evaluate all of our programs. We very much appreciate
the input and suggestions that we receive.
These comments can be on your past experience with one of our
events or programs, or ideas on how to improve an event for the future.
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Excursions
Carrboro Recreation, Parks & Cultural Resources trips are known for their
fine company, back road ambling, and interest-piquing destinations. Take Southern Supreme - Bear Creek, NC
advantage of a one-day outing and leave the driving to someone else! All trips Back by request, take a trip to Southern Supreme Fruitcake & more! From its
are geared for adults. Transportation by van, departing from Carrboro Town humble roots in the Scott’s garage in Bear Creek, North Carolina, Southern
Hall and return times are approximate. Please inquire regarding wheelchair Supreme has grown to its present size as an internationally known mail-order
accessibility. In order to receive a refund, you must cancel 2 weeks prior gourmet food company. Our trip will include a tour of the company and
to the trip. samples. In addition, we will be stopping for lunch, bring money!
Fee: $10 Town Commons Parking Lot
Rock of Ages Winery and Vinny’s Italian Ages: 50 109101-C Wednesday, November 20, 2024
8:45am - 2:30pm
Grill and Pizzeria
First stop is lunch at Vinny’s Italian Grill and Pizzeria. Afterwards we will
head to Rock of Ages Winery in Hurdle Mills N.C. The winery is designed Rudy Theatre – Christmas Jubilee
with in an Old English style with hints of Italian and Western lodge Get into the spirit with this musical journey through your favorite Christmas
influences, surrounded by 26 acres of vineyards and a four-acre lake. songs and scenes. Sing along to classics and boogie in your seat as we rock
Come, relax, and enjoy this wonderful experience. Bring money for lunch. around the Christmas tree and usher in the most wonderful time of the year!
We will stop at the State Farmers Market Restaurant on the way to the show.
Fee: $20 Town Commons Parking Lot Bring money for your meal!
Ages: 50 109101-A Tuesday, September 17, 2024
11:15am - 3:30pm Fee: $38 Town Commons Parking Lot
Ages: 50 109101-D Monday, December 9, 2024
9:30am - 4:45pm
IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A RECEIPT
YOU MAY NOT BE REGISTERED.
If this happens, contact our main office at
(919) 918-7364 during business hours
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Jordan Lake Sunset Cruise Like us on Facebook at:
Grab your binoculars and camera for this trip. We will board the pontoon boat
and explore part of Jordan Lake. This time of year, we should be able to enjoy http://Facebook.com/CarrboroRec
the beautiful fall colors as we wait for the sunset. As we return to shore be sure
to take in the sounds of nature around you. We will stop for dinner before
heading back to Carrboro. Find us on X at:
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Ages: 50 109101-B Wednesday, October 30, 2024
3:15 - 8:45pm
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