Aberdeen Parks and Recreation Department 2021/2022 Fall and Winter Program Guide

Small Town, Big Fun 301 Lake Park Crossing Aberdeen, NC 28315 Phone: (910) 944 -7275 Fax: (910) 944 -1119 Email: [email protected] Website: www.townofaberdeen.net REGISTRATION POLICY Pre-registration is required for all programs. Programs may be cancelled due to lack of pre-registration. Registration can be handled in person at the Recreation Center at Aberdeen Lake Park (301 Lake Park Crossing), or by faxing (910-944-1119), or emailing ([email protected]) a registration form and paying online (townofaberdeen.net). The Aberdeen Parks and Recreation Youth Financial Need Policy states that no child of a tax paying Aberdeen resident will be turned away from a program due to lack of ability to pay. Registration is open until deadline, or spaces available are full. Registration will be handled on a first paid, first served basis. PARKS Aberdeen Lake Park 301 Lake Park Crossing 79 acres The Recreation Center, Pages Lake (39 acres), picnic shelter with grills, trail (1.5 miles), gazebo, playground, and open space. Berkley Park 704 Keyser Street 0.9 acres Neighborhood park with a playground and picnic shelter with tables and a grill. Colonial Heights Park 504 Park Drive 5 acres Two lighted baseball/softball fields with bleachers, concession stand with restrooms, playground, and picnic tables. Sharpe Memorial Park 200 E. Maple Avenue 2 acres Neighborhood park with swings, playground, and picnic shelter. Ray’s Mill Park 837 Saunders Blvd 32 acres Powell’s Pond (14 Acres), picnic shelter with tables and grill, paved trail (.2 miles), pier. Malcolm Blue Farm 1177 Bethesda Road 7.5 acres Historic farm house, museum, grist mill, pack house, concession stand with restrooms.

PARK FACILITY RENTALS All outdoor park facilities are available on a first come, first served basis. However, several facilities such as the Recreation Center, ballfields, shelters, and gazebo can be reserved for a fee. Please contact the front desk assistants regarding rental fees, rules, and availability. Reservations will be handled on a first paid, first served basis.

STAFF Adam Crocker, Director [email protected] Kacey Blackmon, Athletic Coordinator [email protected] Kayla Phillips, Program Coordinator [email protected] Joe Thompson, Park Superintendent [email protected] Andrea Grieve, Front Desk & Rental Administrator [email protected] Kyra Ethridge, Front Desk & Rental Administrator [email protected]

RESIDENT POLICY Resident and Non-Resident rates are based on whether individuals registering/ renting pay Town of Aberdeen property taxes. Those who pay Town of Aberdeen property taxes receive the resident rate; those who do not, despite the physical address, pay the non-resident rate. A portion of Aberdeen property taxes helps provide Parks and Recreation facilities and programs. Therefore, those who pay these taxes have already Contributed toward facilities and programs, and will receive a lower rate. For non-residents, the department does offer a membership program. For the fee of $50/year, each member of the household will receive

resident rates for all programs registered for during that one year time frame. Adult Programs SPECIAL NEEDS ADULT RECESS TIME STROLLER STRONG MOMS Ages: 16+ SLAM (Sweat Like a Mother) is a fun, but Special Needs Adults will enjoy fun activities that challenging workout for moms of all levels. will get them moving and exercising while they You’ll meet other moms while doing burpees “play” with their peers. Activities will alternate and your little ones get to make friends too, with each week. Some planned activities are: chair play groups and monthly Moms Night Out volleyball, parachute fun, relays, dance parties, events. Whether you’ve never worked out, and more. This class will offer special needs you're a marathon runner, or you just want to adults a safe and fun environment to enjoy socialize, SLAM is for you! For more information moving and being active. This class is email [email protected] co-sponsored by our department and Succeed Cost Unlimited Monthly: $55 Exceptional Fitness. Cost Twice a Week: $45

Meets: Wednesdays from 4:00-5:00pm TAI CHI Dates: August 18th-November 10th Tai Chi is a series of movements performed in a (no class on Sept. 8th) slow, focused manner accompanied by deep Cost: Free breathing. You can alleviate stress and anxiety, Registration Deadline: August 13th or until full and improve mood and joint pain. Location: Aberdeen Recreation Center Meets: Tuesdays from 1:00-2:00pm Cost Per Month: $21 Aberdeen Residents $32 Non-Residents Location: Aberdeen Recreation Center TACKLE LOANER PROGRAM Aberdeen Parks and Recreation has partnered with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission to offer the tackle loaner program for anglers of all ages. Participants over the age of 16 must have a fishing license. The program operates just like a library. Register for free to receive a tackle loaner ID card, which allows you to check out a rod and reel. Anglers under 18 years of age must have a parent or guardian complete the registration form. First-time participants under 16 years of age will receive a free mini tackle box. Tackle loaner ID cards can be used at other participating sites in North Carolina, but rods and reels must be returned to the original loaner site. Visit ncwildlife.org for a list of other participating sites. Rods and reels can be checked out at the Aberdeen Parks and Recreation Department, must be checked out and in during our office hours (M-F, 8-5), and may be loaned

overnight. We do not sell bait. Enjoy fishing at Aberdeen Lake Park or Ray’s Mill Park! Youth Programs *All youth programs require pre-registration* CHEERLEADING Ages 4-12 (as of 8/31/21 for football) (as of 1/1/22 for basketball)

Flag Football and Basketball seasons are not far away and we are looking for boys and girls that can show their team spirit for Aberdeen’s flag football and basketball teams. The cheerleaders will learn basic cheers, jumps, and kicks.

Cost: $30 Aberdeen Residents, $45 Non-Residents Coaches Football Season Registration Deadline: August 20th or until full Dates: August 30th - End of October and Sponsors Basketball Season Registration Deadline: November 12th or until full needed! Dates: November 22nd - Mid February Special Events MOVIES BY THE LAKE MALCOLM BLUE FESTIVAL Admission: Free Date: Saturday, September 18th Location: Aberdeen Lake Park Time: 10:00am-5:00pm Admission: $5, $20 max per family, Join us outside for family movies on the big children 3 and under are free screen. Concessions will be available for Location: Malcolm Blue Farm purchase. Rain dates will be the same time, the following day. Don’t forget your lawn chairs or At the Malcolm Blue Festival, you will enjoy blankets! Thank you to our Movie Sponsors: artisan work of all kinds, such as blacksmithing, honey making, handcrafted jewelry, soap, lotion, cheese, and more. Children can ride in a horse drawn wagon, pet farm animals, and ride on a pony. Also, there will be live entertainment and demonstrations scheduled throughout the day.

August 20th at 8:15pm Raya and the Last Dragon Sept. 24th at 7:15pm Peter Rabbit 2 The Runaway October 15th at 6:45pm Cruella

ANNUAL SARDINE FESTIVAL th Date: Friday, October 8 Time: 11:00am-2:00pm Admission: Free, donations welcome Location: Aberdeen Lake Park

Join us outside for our two movie nights with All are invited to enjoy a free lunch of sardines, yard games and brews. Good for a date night out crackers, moon pies, RC Colas, and Cokes. The or a night away from the kiddos. Yard games, previous year’s Sardine Queen will arrive via beer, and concessions will be out an hour fire truck in her own parade at noon, and the before the movies begin. Don’t forget your new 2021 Sardine Queen will be crowned. More lawn chairs or blankets! Rain dates will be the information can be obtained by contacting same time, the following day. Jamie Boles at (910) 692-6262.

DRAFTS AND LAUGHS Date: Friday, August 27th FALL-O-WEEN Time: 7pm, Movie at 8pm Date: Saturday, October 23rd Admission: Free Time: 11:00am-2:00pm Location: Aberdeen Lake Park Admission: $5 for ages 2-15, all others free Featuring: Game Night, rated R Location: Malcolm Blue Farm

FRIGHTS AND PINTS Join us at the Malcolm Blue Farm for fun Date: Friday, October 29th carnival games, inflatables, pony rides, a Time: 5:30pm, Movie at 6:30pm climbing wall, and more! There will be food Admission: Free vendors and ice cream. We encourage everyone Location: Aberdeen Lake Park to wear their best costume! This event is for Featuring: Freaky, rated R children ages 15 and under. Special Events TREE LIGHTING SUPPER WITH SANTA Date: Thursday, December 2nd Date: Friday, December 10th Time: 6:15pm Time: 6:00-8:00pm Admission: Free Admission: Children $5, Resident Adults $10, Location: Union Station Railroad Museum Non-resident Adults $15 Registration Deadline: December 1st or until full Witness the lighting of the Aberdeen Christmas Location: Aberdeen Recreation Center tree and the arrival of Santa with special performances and light refreshments. Join the Aberdeen Parks and Recreation Department for a catered dinner, holiday crafts, and a holiday movie as you hang out with Santa! Pre-registration is required.

CHRISTMAS PARADE Date: Saturday, December 11th Time: 11:00am Admission: Free Location: Downtown Aberdeen

Parade registration deadline is December 1st. Forms can be found at townofaberdeen.net or email Aberdeen Parks and Recreation at [email protected]

REINDEER FUN RUN Date: Saturday, December 4th Location: Downtown Aberdeen

The Reindeer Fun Run is a FUN community event for everyone from serious runners to recreational walkers, families, and pets. Join in the holiday cheer with the 5k Fun Run/Walk, 12ks of Christmas and the Kids 800m Egg Nog Jog. The Reindeer Fun Run is Park of Team OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS Green Charities, and is proud to donate 100% of Date: Saturday, December 11th proceeds collected to the Boys & Girls Club of Time: 1:00-5:00pm the Sandhill's. Fees and times may vary, visit Admission: Free reindeerfunrun.com for more information. Location: Malcolm Blue Farm

The farmhouse will be open and decorated in the fashion of the 1800s. Music and light refreshments will be provided. The pack house will be open with children’s activities such as letters to Santa with feather pens and making bird feeders. The museum will also be open to visitors. Come celebrate Christmas, in the spirit of the 1800s!

Athletics *All athletic programs require pre-registration and dates are subject to change*

T-BALL Ages 4-5 (as of 8/31/21)

This league introduces your little one to the game of baseball, and focuses on the very basic fundamentals. Practices and games will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings.

Registration Deadline: August 13th or until full Dates: August 21st - Beginning of October GIRLS YOUTH VOLLEYBALL Location: Colonial Heights Park Ages 7-14 (as of 8/31/21) $12 Aberdeen Residents $25 Non-Residents Girls will learn the rules and develop important skills for the game of volleyball! Age divisions will consist of 7-10 and 11-14 year olds. Practices and games will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings for the 11-14 age division while the 7-10 age division will be on Monday and Wednesday evenings.

Registration Deadline: August 27th or until full Dates: September 7th - Early November Location: Aberdeen Elementary School $12 Aberdeen Residents $25 Non-Residents YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL Ages 6-15 (as of 8/1/21)

Flag Football is an exciting co-ed sport. Teams in our 9-12 and 13-15 age divisions will play against others from Pinehurst and Southern Pines, while our 6-8 age division will only play other Aberdeen teams. Practices and games will be held on Monday and Wednesday evenings.

Registration Deadline: August 20th or until full Dates: August 30th - Beginning of November Location: Old Aberdeen Elementary Fields $12 Aberdeen Residents $25 Non-Residents

Coaches and Sponsors are needed for all leagues! If interested please call Aberdeen Parks and Recreation (910) 944-7275 Athletics *All athletic programs require pre-registration and dates are subject to change*

YOUTH BASKETBALL Ages 4-15 (as of 1/1/22)

This league will emphasize learning the basic developmental skill and improving existing skills of basketball. Youth Basketball also focuses on having fun and learning how to be a team. Everyone should expect one week night and a Saturday practice or game. The exact week day schedule will depend on the number of participants. Evaluations for the 9-12 and 13-15 age groups will be on November 22nd.

Registration Deadline: November 12th YOUTH KICKBALL Dates: November 22nd - Mid February Ages 4-15 (as of 5/1/22) Location: Aberdeen Elementary School $12 Aberdeen Residents Youth will learn and enjoy the playground game $25 Non-Resident of kickball! Age groups will consist of co-ed 4-6, 7-10, and 11-15 year olds. Practices and games will be held at Colonial Heights Park on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, and possibly Saturday mornings.

Registration Deadline: March 4th or until full Dates: March 12th - Beginning of May Location: Colonial Heights Park $12 Aberdeen Residents $25 Non-Residents Adult Athletics *Adult athletic programs may require pre-registration and dates are subject to change*

ONE DAY CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT ADULT VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT Ages 16+ (as of 10/1/21) Ages 16+ (as of 11/1/21) Come out for an afternoon of cornhole by the This is our first one-day volleyball tournament lake! Railhouse Brewery and food vendors will to see if the adults out there can still get down be on site. It is a double elimination tournament. to dig out some hits! Participants will need to Teams can be male, female or co-ed. The fee is create their own teams and jerseys. Free agents only $20 per team with great prizes for the are still welcome. winners! Pre-registration is preferred. Date: Saturday, November 6th Date: Saturday, October 2nd Registration Deadline: October 29th Time: 11am-3pm Cost Per Team: $100 (min of 6 teams) Cost Per Team: $20 a team (min of 16 teams) Location: Aberdeen Elementary School Location: Aberdeen Lake Park MALCOLM BLUE FESTIVAL SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Craft Vendors $5 Admission Pony Rides $20 Family Re-enactors Tickets Live Bluegrass Kids 3 and under are free & more!

Malcolm Blue Farm 1177 Bethesda Road, Aberdeen, NC 28315

Holiday Happenings

Tree Lighting Christmas Parade December 2nd December 11th 6:15 PM 11:00 AM Union Station Railroad Museum Historic Downtown Aberdeen

Supper with Santa Old Fashioned Christmas December 10th December 11th 6:00-8:00 PM 1:00-5:00 PM Aberdeen Recreation Center Malcolm Blue Farm