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MOVIES IN THE PARK
Join Chatham County Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources on the first Friday night of the month August-November, for a free outdoor movie night! We will be showing family friendly movies that will start at sunset. Bring your chairs, blankets, movie snacks, and friends, and enjoy a movie under the stars!
Program Details: 
Encanto: Friday, 8/2/24 at 8:30 p.m. at Northwest District Park 
Wonka: Friday, 9/6/4 at 7:30 p.m. at The Park at Briar Chapel
Up: Friday, 10/4/24 at 7:00 p.m. at Southwest District Park 
Trolls Band Together: Friday, 11/1/24 at 6:30 p.m. at The Park at Briar Chapel
Fees: FREE

CHATHAM COUNTY CHALLENGE 
The Chatham County Challenge is a virtual walk, run, or bike challenge that will take place 10/1/24-10/31/24. Bikers are challenged to complete a 100k (62 miles) and runners/walkers are challenged to complete a 50k (31 miles). Participants will be asked to track their miles one of two ways: through a mobile app called Map My Fitness or by a paper log. Individuals must sign up through the app no later than 9/30/24. Every individual who completes the challenge will receive a free T-shirt! 
Registration Dates: 9/1/24-9/30/24, REGISTER HERE
Program Dates: 10/1/24-10/31/24
Ages: All Ages
Fees: FREE, pre-registration required

TRUNK OR TREAT FALL FESTIVAL 
Join Chatham County Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources for an afternoon full of Halloween activities at Southwest District Park. This free outdoor event will include Pumpkin Carving/Pumpkin Painting, Halloween Themed Games, Halloween Themed Craft, a Hay hunt, a Photo Booth, a Magician, and Trunk or Treat starting at 4:00 p.m.
Program Date: Saturday, 10/19/24
Time: 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m., Trunk or Treat starts at 4:00 p.m.
Location: Southwest District Park 
Ages: All Ages
Fees: FREE

HOLIDAY IN THE PARK 
Join Chatham County Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources for this FREE, indoor/outdoor event including pictures with Santa, a hayride, holiday themed games, crafts, candy canes, warm drinks, carolers, letters to Santa, and the tree lighting at 5:15 p.m. to kick off the event! New this year, a Holiday Market! 
Holiday Market Vendor Registration: Email Leigh.Babcock@chathamcountync.gov
Program Date: Friday, 12/13/24
Time: 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Location: Northwest District Park 
Ages: All Ages
Fees: FREE

Outdoor Programs

BEGINNER’S ARCHERY CLINIC: SESSION A 
Participants will learn the basics of archery safety, equipment, and form from a USA Archery certified coach. Personal bows may be used with instructor permission. No experience needed. All supplies provided. First Class is Required. 
Registration Dates: 8/5/25-9/9/24, REGISTER HERE
Program Dates: Wednesdays, 9/11/24-10/16/24
Time: 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Location: Northwest District Park 
Ages: 10+
Fees: $50

BEGINNER’S ARCHERY CLINIC: SESSION B 
Participants will learn the basics of archery safety, equipment, and form from a USA Archery certified coach. Personal bows may be used with instructor permission. No experience needed. All supplies provided. First Class is Required. 
Registration Dates: 8/5/25-9/9/24, REGISTER HERE
Program Dates: Wednesdays, 9/11/24-10/16/24
Time: 6:15 p.m.-7:15 p.m.
Location: Northwest District Park 
Ages: 10+
Fees: $50

SUNSET PADDLE TRIP: SEPTEMBER 
Come learn the basics of canoeing and kayaking on a trip around Jordan Lake just before the sun sets. No experience needed. All supplies provided.
Registration Dates: 8/5/24-9/16/24, REGISTER HERE
Program Date: Thursday, 9/19/24
Time: 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Location: Farrington Point Boat Ramp 
Ages: 10+ 
Fees: $15

SUNSET PADDLE TRIP: OCTOBER 
Come learn the basics of canoeing and kayaking on a trip around Jordan Lake just before the sun sets. No experience needed. All supplies provided.
Registration Dates: 8/5/24-9/23/24, REGISTER HERE
Program Date: Tuesday, 10/1/24
Time: 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Location: Farrington Point Boat Ramp 
Ages: 10+
Fees: $15

FALL FOLIAGE PADDLE TRIP: OCTOBER 
Come learn the basics of canoeing and kayaking on a trip around Jordan Lake and view the fall colors from the water. No experience needed. All supplies provided.
Registration Dates: 8/5/24-10/21/24, REGISTER HERE
Program Date: Sunday, 10/27/24
Time: 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Location: Farrington Point Boat Ramp 
Ages: 10+
Fees: $15

Open Gym

SUNDAY OPEN GYM AT CHATHAM GROVE COMMUNITY CENTER 
(No meeting on Sunday, 12/1/24)

PICKLEBALL (18+)
Time: 1:00 p.m.-2:45 p.m.
September: 1, 15, 29
October: 13, 27
November: 10, 24
December: 8, 22

VOLLEYBALL (16+)
Time: 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
September: 1, 15, 29
October: 13, 27
November: 10, 24
December: 8, 22

BASKETBALL (FAMILY)
Time: 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
September: 8, 22
October: 6, 20
November: 3, 17
December: 15, 29

BASKETBALL (MEN 18+)
Time: 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
September: 8, 22
October: 6, 20
November: 3, 17
December: 15, 29

BASKETBALL (WOMEN 18+)
Time: 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
September: 8, 22
October: 6, 20
November: 3, 17
December: 15, 29

Visual Arts

SCARECROW ADVENTURES/ALL AGES 
Join us for a hands-on adventure! We will build our own scarecrows using colorful fabrics, straw, and a touch of imagination. Get ready to bring your scarecrow to life with quirky personalities and funny faces, perfect for guarding your garden! Please bring colorful old clothing to dress your scarecrow! Additional supplies provided.
Registration Dates: 8/26/24-9/23/24, REGISTER HERE
Program Date: Friday, 10/4/24
Time: 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. 
Location: Chatham Grove Community Center
Ages: All Ages
Fees: $20

MANDALA ART: WALK & TALK, EXPLORING PATTERNS IN NATURE 
Art and the Environment! Join Chatham County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers for a walk to collect natural materials and discuss patterns in nature. Participants will learn about the benefits of playing with natural materials and create a Mandala. The process of creating and looking at a Mandala can be used to aid in mindfulness by centering the body and mind while allowing the creative mind to run free. Each participant will have a take home photograph of their artwork.
Registration Dates: 9/2/24-10/7/24, REGISTER HERE
Program Date: Saturday, 10/12/24
Time: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Location: Northwest District Park
Ages: All Ages
Fees: $10

SILLY HATS FOR THE FAMILY! 
Let’s celebrate art and make funny hats using large paper bags, graphic masking tape, crayons, markers, feathers, stickers, tissue paper, glitter & googly eyes. Fun for the whole family! Registration is required. One class session.
Registration Dates: 11/4/24-12/9/24, REGISTER HERE
Program Date: Monday, 12/16/24
Time: 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. 
Location: Chatham Grove Community Center
Ages: All Ages
Fees: FREE