Union County Trailhead: September 2020

Union County, North Carolina sent this bulletin at 09/01/2020 11:50 AM EDT
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September 1, 2020

Virtual Fishing Tournament

Virtual Fishing Results

The First Cane Creek Park Virtual Fishing Tournament yielded huge results! 

✨17 and Under Age Group ✨
1st Place - Matt Dotson - 8.32 lbs Catfish
2nd Place - Mason McCarver - 7.36 lbs Catfish
3rd Place - Tod Burns - 5.74 lbs Catfish

✨18 and Older Age Group✨
1st Place - Jason Newell - 7.97 lbs Carp
2nd Place - Adam Griffin - 5.38 lbs Carp
3rd Place - Bill Newell - 4.61 lbs Carp
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Stallings' Kits4Kids

Running out of things to do with your children? Each kit includes a project, crafts, small toys, & a letter from our staff. Activities range from space mission, nature exploration, and mad scientist experiments, to embracing your inner artist! Our Kits4Kids boxes promote learning all while having FUN! Pre-registration links will be posted on Stallings Parks and Recreation's Facebook Page twice a month!

I.T.'s Adventures in a Box

IT Adventure in a box

Each week, the Indian Trail Parks & Recreation Department is creating a themed “Adventure in a Box.” Each box contains 4-7 activities for kids to have lots of fun completing.

Each box is only $10 and contains ALL the instructions and materials needed to complete the projects.

To register your child, visit their website or call 704-821-8114. The week of the program, you can pick-up the Program Box kit at Town Hall from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call ahead and they will bring IT out to you!

Waxhaw New Signage

New Signage in Waxhaw Parks

Visit the Carolina Thread Trail Suspension Bridge with new wayfinding signs to help you along your adventure! New signs at Waxhaw parks and playgrounds also inform visitors how to play safe while having fun. 

New Special Events Coordinator

Eunice McSwain

 

Meet Stallings' newest Park and Recreation Staff member!

Eunice McSwain is the Special Events Coordinator for Stallings Parks and Recreation. She is an Appalachian State University graduate who loves photography, playing outside & traveling. Eunice lived in Australia for 6 months studying Recreation Management and has worked in a recreation department since she was 15 years old!

You may reach Eunice at emcswain@stallingsnc.org with any questions! 

Stay Tuned! eSports are Coming!

IT Esports

Get your game faces on and get ready to compete in a variety of eSport competitions, such as Mario Kart™! More details coming soon!

 

Follow the Indian Trail Parks & Recreation Department on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date on all of the latest programs and activities!

Find more information about Indian Trail Parks and Recreation and future events on their website!

Community Extras

Walking In Waxhaw

Get active by joining Waxhaw Parks and Recreation staff on Tuesday and Thursday mornings for a stroll through town! Register for this FREE activity today!

Interactive "How-To" videos!

Indian Trail Parks and Recreation is releasing "How-To" videos on drawing children's favorite animals and food! Check out their latest videos by visiting their Facebook Page and share your drawings today! 

Disc Golf Galore!

Union County is home to some of the most fun and challenging disc golf courses around! Visit Cane Creek Park, Creekside at Crooked Creek Park, Dry Creek, and Waxhaw Disc Golf Course for hours of outdoor fun!

Did you know?

Cane Creek Park is home to 3 bald eagles! Bring your binoculars and see if you can spot them soaring above our 350 acre lake!