Monroe Receives $425,000 Parks & Recreation Grant
Governor Roy Cooper announced the N.C. Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) has awarded nearly $5 million in grants to fund 16 local parks and recreation projects across the state, including $425,000 to the City of Monroe.
“We are extremely happy and excited not only to receive this grant, but also to get started on this project,” said Tonya Edwards, Monroe Parks and Recreation Director.
Learn how the funding will expand Belk-Tonawanda Park on the Monroe, NC Facebook Page.
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Union County Disc
Golf Tournament
Grab your discs and play 4 amazing courses in Union County on your own time between Oct. 17 and Nov. 15. This virtual and flexible tournament will give all recreational disc golfers a chance to win amazing prizes and an opportunity to be crowned Course Champion and Union County's Overall Champion! For more information on how to participate, please visit the official Facebook Event page.
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HALLOWINGO!
BINGO!! - Wait, no, HalloWINGO!! Indian Trail may not be hosting Spooktacular, but children CAN still get lots of candy and prizes! Join Indian Trail Parks and Recreation staff on Oct. 24 as they do drive-in Halloween Bingo! Pre-Registration is required and time slots vary. For questions, please contact their office at 704-821-8114.
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Tommy Taylor Memorial Fishing Tournament
Union County Parks and Recreation will host the 5th Annual Tommy Taylor Memorial Bass Fishing Tournament on Oct. 31 from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The early registration fee of $40 will end on Oct. 23. To register your team, visit this link for the official entry form. For questions, please call 704-283-3885.
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Master Plan Input
An Indian Trail Parks and Recreation community meeting will be held on Oct. 28 to gather input for their new Master Plan. Click here to register for the meeting and provide feedback! A survey will be opening in the first week of Oct. to capture community feedback.
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Warbirds are BACK!
The City of Monroe welcomes everyone to the "Warbirds Over Monroe" 2020 Air Show. This spectacle will be held on Nov. 7 and 8 at the Charlotte Monroe Executive Airport. Gates open at 9:00 a.m. and close at 5:00 p.m. Follow their Facebook Event Page to receive up-to-date information.
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Super Smash e-Sports Tournament
It's that time again! Grab your controller and join Indian Trail for a Super Smash Bros e-Sports Tournament on Oct. 10. There will be lots of great prizes for tournament finalists and the overall champion. For more information, visit the Facebook Event Page or sign up today!
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Community Extras
CCP Hour Change
Cane Creek Park will be changing its hours to 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. beginning on Nov. 1.
Currently, Cane Creek Park hours are 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
For more information, check out the Union County Parks and Recreation webpage!
Camping Reservations
Fall camping reservations at Cane Creek Park are going fast! Make your reservation today by clicking HERE!
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