City Park Amusement Rides Open for the Fall Season 
Fall Schedule:  (Weather Permitting)
Saturday: 11am - 9pm
Sunday: 1pm - 7pm
For All Ages
Burlington City Park
The Burlington City Park amusement rides are now open weekends for the Fall season.  Bring your family out to City Park and start a tradition today!  Rides include the Historic Dentzel Carousel, train, planes, boats, and cars.  For more information, please call 222-5030.

Musical Chairs – Countywide Concert Series      
Fridays, May 7th – September 24th
7pm-9pm, movies in Graham will begin at 8:30pm
For All Ages
Admission: Free
Four Locations: Graham, Burlington Parks, Downtown Burlington, & Downtown Mebane
Musical Chairs outdoor concert series is a great way to spend an evening downtown or in one of our beautiful parks enjoying a wide variety of musical formats.  This program gives local talent around the surrounding area a chance to perform in a comfortable setting and allows spectators to enjoy a picnic if they so desire.  Patrons and concertgoers are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy in the park or visit a downtown restaurant for a delicious meal.  This series is sponsored by: Alamance Arts Council, Graham Recreation & Parks, Burlington Recreation & Parks, Mebane Recreation & Parks, and Mebane Business Association.  For more information, please call 226-4495. 2010 Musical Chairs Schedule


September

Teen To Teen Theatre’s Focus On Youth Night
Thursday, September 9th
6pm-9pm
For Middle & High School Students
Admission: Free
Paramount Theater
Burlington Recreation & Parks and Teen To Teen Theatre presents Focus On Youth Night.  Do you want to have fun and make a difference in your community?  Stop by and find out how you can make a positive impact in our community!  Through various vendors, teens can receive information on volunteer opportunities and extracurricular activities!  This will be a great way to meet other teens that have made a difference in our communities.  For more information, please call 570-6516.

Teen To Teen Theatre's The Nifty Fifties Sockhop
Friday, September 10th
7pm-10pm
For All Ages
Admission: $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and children 13 & under
Thataways Youth Center
Burlington Recreation & Parks and Teen To Teen Theatre invite you to spend the evening dancing to music from the 50’s and enjoying yummy concessions.  Plus, Teen To Teen Theatre will be previewing their fall musical, The Nifty Fifties!  There will be dancing and costume contests, plus tons more!  This is an evening of fun for the entire family you don’t want to miss!  Poodle skirts are welcome!  Children 13 & under must be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older.  For more information, please call 570-6516.

NFL Punt, Pass & Kick Youth Football Competition
Saturday, September 11th
9am-11am
Ages: 6-15
Cost: Free
Walter Williams Athletic Stadium
Burlington Recreation & Parks presents the NFL Punt, Pass & Kick Youth Football Competition. The competition is open to ages 6-15 and is free of charge.  Girls and boys in five separate divisions (6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, and 14-15) compete against each other in punting, passing and place kicking in a fun and engaging forum.  Registration is now underway through September 10th.  For more information please call 222-5030.  Registration forms are available at the BRPD Main Office.  Raindate: Sunday, September 12th, 2pm.

AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day featuring Rin Tin Tin
Saturday, September 11th
10am
For All Ages
Admission: Free
Microchip Implants: $25 per dog
Rabies Clinic: $5 per dog
Jiggs Askew Memorial Bark Park
The Alamance Kennel Club will sponsor the second annual AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day at the Jiggs Askew Memorial Bark Park.  The fun will begin with a special pet parade around the dog park. The theme for the event is “Patriotic Pooches” and there will be scores dressed in the ever-popular red, white and blue.
One of the highlights of the day will be the Responsible Dog Ownership Program presented by Rin Tin Tin, the world’s most famous German Shepherd Dog. The program will appeal to youth as well as adults and includes information helpful to anyone who might come in contact with a dog. In addition, those attending will have the opportunity to have their picture taken with Rin Tin Tin with the proceeds benefiting the Humane Society of Alamance County. 
The event will also include herding, obedience, agility, fly ball and K-9 unit demonstrations guaranteed to delight audience members. Serious fanciers will be on hand to share information about the various performance sports with audience members.  Added features of the day will include plenty of food vendors and contests for pets of all kinds. Organizers have also planned rabies and microchip clinics to allow residents the opportunity to secure their pets vaccinations and identification in one convenient location.  For additional information contact Kathy Myers at (336) 437-6109.

Dog Splash
Saturday, September 11th
2pm-6pm
All Ages
Admission: $5 per dog
Maynard Aquatic Center
Burlington Recreation & Parks and the Humane Society of Alamance County present “Dog Splash”.  Dog lovers bring your favorite canine friend to the Maynard Aquatic Center for a “doggie dip.”  A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Humane Society of Alamance County. Proof of rabies vaccination must be provided on the day of the event.  Owner must stay with dog at all times.  No dogs in heat or aggressive dogs.  For more information or to register, please call 222-5043.  Pre-registration is required.

Burlington Carousel Festival
Saturday, September 18th • 10am-6pm
Sunday, September 19th  • 1pm-6pm
For All Ages
Burlington City Park
The Annual Burlington Carousel Festival will mark its 23rd anniversary on September 18th & 19th at Burlington City Park. The Dentzel Menagerie Carousel, one of the most historic treasures in Burlington was built around 1910 by the Dentzel Family in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and will celebrate it’s 100th Anniversary at this year’s event. Each year the city comes together to celebrate the Carousel by hosting the Annual Carousel Festival. Artists Alley, an area where fine artists and craft exhibitors display and exhibit their work features original Carousel wood carvers as well as paintings and much more. The Children's area offers families the opportunity to take a ride on the Carousel or one of the other amusement activities that are permanently located in the park. Bring a chair and enjoy the sites and sounds of the local music and entertainment.

The Main Stage area will feature a National Country Recording Artist, Sunday, September 19th as well as many local and regional favorites throughout the weekend. And no one can forget the wonderful aroma of our food court, which is provided by local non-profit agencies from right here within the community.

For more information please call 336.222.5030 or visit www.BurlingtonNC.gov/festival.

Hurricane Survival Guide Disaster Preparedness Program
Wednesday, September 22nd
10am
For Adults of All Ages
Cost: Free
Kernodle Senior Center
Burlington Recreation & Parks invites you to the senior center for an informative program on how you need to be prepared in case of a disaster.  Refreshments will be served. Door prizes will also be given.  For more information or to register, please call 222-5135.

Senior Trip to Smith Mountain Lake
Friday, September 24th
Leave from Super Kmart at 8am & will return at 6pm
Ages: 55 and over
Cost: $83, includes transportation, cruise & lunch
Kernodle Senior Center
Join Burlington Recreation & Parks for a relaxing luncheon cruise on Smith Mountain Lake.  For more information or to register, please call 222-5135.

Hunter Education Program
Saturday, September 25th  • 9am-4pm
Sunday, September 26th • 1pm-5pm
For All Ages (recommended for ages 12 & older)
Course Fee: Free
Thataways Youth Center
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission and Burlington Recreation & Parks presents the Hunter Education Program.  This program is designed to promote the safe handling of firearms and archery equipment, teach responsible, ethical conduct by hunters, educate sportsmen in the various methods and the proper use id equipment harvesting game, and endorse the importance of wildlife management laws and regulations.  Participants will receive their Hunter's Safety Certification and badge after passing a written exam.  Participants must pre-register and attend both days.  For more information or to register please visit North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission or call (336) 623-8435 to register (9am-9pm only).

Teen To Teen Theatre’s The Nifty Fifties
Thursday, September 30th • 7pm
Friday, October 1st • 7pm
Saturday, October 2nd • 2pm & 7pm
Sunday, October 3rd • 2pm
Cost: $7 adults, $5 children under 12, $5 seniors & $4 for groups of 10 or more purchased in advance
Paramount Theater
Burlington Recreation & Parks and Teen to Teen Theatre presents The Nifty Fifties, book by Tim Kelly, music and lyrics by Bill Francoeur.  A rollicking musical comedy about the days of bobby socks, poodle skirts, soda shops, The Blob and the Edsel. Pull out your letter sweater and saddle shoes, throw a nickel in the jukebox and get ready for rock and roll fun for the whole family!  Directed by Carol Plew.  Music Direction by Phyllis Countryman.  Choreography by Haley Gadbery.  Produced by Special Arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Inc., Englewood, Colorado.  For more information, please call 570-6516.


October

Sign With Your Baby
Saturdays, October 2nd – November 20th
9:00am-10:00am
Age: For Parents Only
Cost: $100, includes book
Thataways Youth Center
Sign With Your Baby classes are designed to give parents the knowledge and tools to teach their hearing babies how to communicate through American Sign Language. The session is taught by Rebecca Chavis, certified Sign2Me instructor and interpreter with Alamance Burlington School System.  Teaching infants to sign is easy and has many benefits; the most important is early communication. Teaching your baby to use signs will reduce the guesswork you have to do as a parent, because your child will be able to express their wants and feelings. It will also reduce temper tantrums! Studies have shown that babies who learn to sign also have larger vocabularies than their non-signing peers and at age 6, generally have higher IQ's!  For more information, please call 437-5643.  To register, please call 222-5134.  Space is limited.  There will be no class October 23rd and 30th.

Senior Resource Fair
Thursday, October 7th
10am-12pm
Ages: 55 and over
Cost: Free
Kernodle Senior Center
Burlington Recreation & Parks invites you to the senior center to enjoy entertainment, information, and a great time.  For more information, please call 222-5135.

Senior Flu Shots
Friday, October 8th & Friday, October 15th
8am-1pm
Ages: 55 and over
Cost: free to those with Medicare A & B
Kernodle Senior center
First come, first served.  For more information, please call 222-5135.

Fall Family Fun Night
Saturday, October 9th
3pm-9pm
For All Ages
Admission: $5 per person, ages 3 & under free
Lake Cammack Park & Marina
Burlington Recreation & Parks invites families to the 4th annual Fall Family Fun Night.  Bring out the whole family to Lake Cammack for an evening full of carnival type games, hot dogs, chips, drinks, hot chocolate, hayrides, and more.  Families can also enjoy a movie on the big outdoor screen.  Bring a blanket and enjoy the popcorn as you and your family watch the movie under the stars.  For more information call 421-3872.  Raindate: Sunday, October 10th • 3pm-9pm

Sunset Canoe Trip & Poker Paddle
Sunday, October 10th
4pm-7pm
Ages: Must be 16 years of age or accompanied by an adult
Admission: $25 Per Boat (maximum of two per boat), $15 Personal Boat
Guilford Mackintosh Park & Marina
The Burlington Recreation & Parks Department, Get Outdoors Inc. of Greensboro, and Just Pizza of Gibsonville presents a Sunset Canoe Trip and Poker Paddle.  Boaters will leave from Guilford Mackintosh Marina and paddle down the Little Alamance Creek to a patrol boat located at the Wheeler Bridge Road bridge where they will receive two poker cards.  They will then travel back up the Little Alamance Creek to a patrol boat located at the pipe over the lake behind the old Konica building where they will also receive two poker cards.  Boaters will continue back to the marina where they will then receive the last poker card.  The paddlers choosing not to complete the full trip will have the option of playing the cards that they were not able to receive. Bring your binoculars and watch the waters edge for wildlife.  Boaters will enjoy a pizza dinner at the trip’s completion.  Please call (336) 449-2078 for more information or to pre-register.  Space is limited.

Senior Trip to the State Fair In Raleigh
Tuesday, October 19th
Leave from Super Kmart at 7:30am & will return at 3pm
Ages: 55 and over
Cost: transportation $21 & free admission for senior citizens into the fair
Kernodle Senior Center
Join Burlington Recreation & Parks for a fun day at the State Fair.  Transportation fee is due by October 1st.  For more information or to register, please call 222-5135.

Senior Trip to Chateau Morrisette on the Blue Ridge Parkway
Thursday, October 21st
Leave from Super Kmart 7am & will return at 5:30pm
Ages: 55 and over
Cost: $70 per person, includes transportation, tour & winery
Kernodle Senior Center
Join Burlington Recreation & Parks for lunch and tour the winery.  There will not be a breakfast stop. The trip cost, $70, is due by September 15th.  For more information or to register, please call 222-5135.

Women’s Safety & Empowerment Workshop
Saturday, October 23rd
10am-12pm
Ages: 12 & up
Cost: $12 per person
Thataways Youth Center
Instructors will cover Personal Protection with women, covering everything from learning what is Personal Protection vs. Self-Defense, what women can do to prevent an attack from happening, and what to do if an attack actually occurs. Participants will practice all aspects of everything covered from prevention to self-defense. All women instruct it; this is a program for women by women.  For more information or to register, please call 222-5134.

Special Populations’ Halloween Dance
Tuesday, October 26th
6:30pm-8:30pm
For All Ages
Cost: Free
Thataways Youth Center
Dances are designed to offer a dance night for persons with developmental disabilities in Alamance County. Come out and enjoy music from the 70s, 80s, and 90s, including all time dance favorites, from the Cha-Cha Slide to the Mississippi Mudslide. We will have costume contests for the best costume! This is a great time to meet new people, as well as to get an awesome workout.  For more information, please call 222-5134.

Teen To Teen Theatre's Skelly’s Scarytales: The Musical
October 28th & 29th • 7pm
October 30th • 2pm & 7pm
October 31st • 2pm
For All Ages
Cost: $7 for adults, $5 for seniors and children 12 & under, $4 for groups of 10 or more purchased in advance
Paramount Theater
Teen To Teen Theatre presents Halloween and year-round safety tips by hilarious, not-so-spooky characters.  An Original Musical Adventure created by Plewvision Playwrights.  For more information, please call 570-6516.

Halloween Preteen Dance
Friday, October 29th
6pm-9pm
Ages: 3rd, 4th, & 5th grade students
Cost: $5 per person or wear your costume & get in for only $1!
Thataways Youth Center
Burlington Recreation & Parks presents the annual Halloween Preteen Dance.  If your preteen has nothing to do, bring them to Thataways!  We have the newest music, 3 pool tables, arcade games, and TVs to keep up with the scores. Parents, we provide curbside drop off and pick up. Plus, there will be a costume contest and free face painting offered by the Burlington Youth Council! For more information, please call 222-5134.  Preteen Dances are held every Friday night at Thataways.


November

Senior Trip to Barn Dinner Theater: "Nana's Naughty Knickers"
Thursday, November 11th
Leave from Super Kmart 11:45am & will return at 4:30pm
Ages: 55 and over
Cost: $52 per person, includes transportation, lunch & show
Kernodle Senior Center
Join Burlington Recreation & Parks for a senior trip to the Barn Dinner Theater to see “Nana’s Naughty Knickers”.  This show is about an 87 year old grandmother secretly selling naughty lingerie to senior citizens who want to spice up their love life.  The trip cost, $52, is due by October 22nd.  For more information or to register, please call 222-5135.


December 

Senior Trip to Rudy Theatre in Selma
Tuesday, December 7th
Leave from Super Kmart 9am & will return at 6pm
Ages: 55 and over
Cost: $60 per person, includes lunch and show    
Kernodle Senior Center
Join Burlington Recreation & Parks for lunch at the Robbins Nest Restaurant Buffet.  Also see the American Jubilee Christmas Show at the Ruby Theatre in Selma.  The trip cost, $60, is due by November 8th.  For more information or to register, please call 222-5135.