2014-4-24T6:00 PMApril 24, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM @ Municipal Conference RoomMunicipal Conference Room425 South Lexington AvenueBurlington, NC 27215
2014-4-22T10:00 AMApril 22, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Council Chamber
2014-4-26T10:00 AMApril 26, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM @ Alamance County Cooperative Extension/ Fairchild Community Center
Alamance County Cooperative Extension and the City of Burlington Stormwater Division are offering a Rain Garden workshop on April 26, 2014. The class will begin at 10 am at the Alamance County Cooperative Extension Center and conclude around 12:30 pm at the Fairchild Soccer Park. Registration is free so please call (336) 570-6740 to reserve a spot or register online at go.ncsu.edu/raingardenworkshop. The workshop will begin with presentations given by Geoff Leister-Master Gardener, Chester Patterson-Environmental Specialist, and Bonnie Hutchinson-Horticulturalist set to start at 10:00AM at the Alamance County Center, 209-C N Graham-Hopedale Road, Burlington, NC. Attendees will then be directed to the soccer park to participate in the hands on planting portion of the workshop, which will conclude around 12:30 PM. Rain Gardens are areas that use plants and soils to remove pollutants from rain water runoff by way of adsorption and filtration. In addition, these areas provide attract
2014-4-28T7:00 PMApril 28, 7:00 PM @ Council Chamber
2014-4-21T7:30 AMApril 21, 7:30 AM - April 25, 6:00 PM @ Thataways Youth Center
Ages: 4 -12 & Middle School Students On Teacher Workdays and certain Holidays, the Fundays Program operates at Thataways Youth Center at 1334 Overbrook Road. This facility will be CLOSED to the public during Fundays. Registration form and payment must be received in advance and a hard copy of the receipt must be presented at the sign in table for Part Time, Drop In, & Public Participants. No refunds or transferable options for Fundays payments. Fundays must have a minimum of 6 paid participants to operate.
2014-4-22T10:30 AMApril 22, 10:30 AM @ Northeast Park
Ages: 55 years & up Burlington Recreation & Parks invites seniors to join this club to visit and explore local trails and parks. Hikes will start promptly at the stated times. Please arrive 20 minutes prior to hike time to sign registration forms and waivers, gear up, and pick up pre-hike information. All hikes are weather and trail condition permitting. For more information, please call (336) 222-5135. Celebrate the 44th Anniversary of Earth Day and hit the trail. About Earth Day: www.earthday.org
2014-4-24T12:00 AMApril 24, All Day @ Lake Mackintosh Clubhouse (temporary indoor archery range)
Burlington Recreation & Parks invites youth to experience basic archery at the Lake Mackintosh Clubhouse. Participants will be taken through a lesson promoting safety and archery basics encouraging a focus on performing a proper shot: featuring an introduction to archery, safety on the range, using a string bow, and 11steps of archery success through the NASP curriculum. For more information or to register, please call (336) 229-3150 or visit www.BurlingtonNC.gov/youth. Space is limited; all participants must pre-register and complete a registration form with liability waiver the day of the program. Archery equipment will be provided by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission’s North Carolina Hunter Education Program through an enhancement federal grant from the Pittman-Roberson Act. Participants may bring a water bottle with their name on it and a healthy snack. Please wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes.
2014-4-25T12:00 AMApril 25, All Day @ Paramount Theater
Final show for the Gallery Players 2013-2014 season
2014-4-25T6:00 PMApril 25, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Thataways Youth Center
Ages: For 3rd, 4th, & 5th grade students! Preteens can come have a great time with Burlington Recreation & Parks dancing to the latest music, playing pool & arcade games, and meeting other preteens. Concessions will be available for a small cost. Basketball will also be available on the patio. Face Painting will available for $3-$5. For more information, please call (336) 222-5134.
2014-4-26T12:00 AMApril 26, All Day @ Paramount Theater
2014-4-26T10:00 AMApril 26, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM @ Burlington City Park
The Alamance Partnership for Children, Burlington Recreation & Parks, and the YMCA will host this wonderful event for children and families in the community. Enjoy FREE rides, inflatables, music, and food. Educational activities will be provided that teach good health and foster connections through fitness, sports, fun, and shared interests. Rain Date: Sunday, April 27th • 1pm – 4pm
2014-4-27T12:00 AMApril 27, All Day @ Paramount Theater
2014-4-27T7:00 PMApril 27, 7:00 PM @ Thataways Youth Center
For All Ages Bring your family out to watch a movie on the big screen at Thataways! Enjoy yummy concessions, including warm popcorn and candy favorites. All you need to bring are comfy seats or blankets. For more information, please call (336) 222-5134. Family Movie Night is held the last Sunday of every month.
2014-4-29T6:00 PMApril 29, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ Fairchild Community Center
For All Ages (recommended for ages 16 & older) Theme: Beach Burlington Recreation & Parks presents the Special Population’s Spring Prom. Dress your best and come out for this special night! The Burlington Junior Woman’s Club will provide concessions and the Alamance County Arts Council will provide decorations. Photo packages will also be available by York’s Photography Studio. Photo package includes 2 5x7 and 8 wallets for $10. Additional prints may be purchased at an additional charge. A special guest DJ will provide the music. Dances are offered every Tuesday night at Thataways and are designed to offer persons with developmental disabilities an opportunity to dance and socialize.