City Council Meeting - Mar. 16

Burlington Youth Council – Hasbro PLAYATHONS for Haiti - Mar. 10 - Mar. 13
The Burlington Youth Council presents Hasbro PLAYATHONS for Haiti. Kids of all ages are invited to the Burlington Youth Council’s PLAYATHONS to benefit the SOS Children’s Villages in Haiti. The PLAYATHON event will be held at Thataways Youth Center and is open to anyone who wants to participate. The concept behind a PLAYATHON is similar to a walk-a-thon. In a PLAYATHON, participants gather pledges for the time they spend playing. A PLAYATHON provides children of all ages a way to fundraise for a charity of their choice while doing what they do best…playing! For more information or to participate in this PLAYATHON, please call 222-5134 or visit www.BurlingtonNC.gov/BYC.

Family Movie Night - Mar. 13
Each month we invite families to come enjoy a movie on our big screen. Enjoy yummy concessions including warm popcorn and candy favorites. All you need to bring are comfy seats or blankets. Family Movie Nights are held the 2nd Saturday of each month. Please call 222-5134 for upcoming movies and ratings. March Movie - Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince - Rated PG

Special Populations St. Patrick's Day Dance - Mar. 16
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. This is a great time to meet new people, as well as to get an awesome workout. The Alamance County 4-H Members will provide St. Patty's treats. For more information, please call 222-5134.

Hunter Education Program - Mar. 20 - Mar. 21
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. For more information visit the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission or call (336) 623-8435 to register (9am-9pm only). Participants must pre-register and attend both days.

Beginner Line Dancing Classes Begin - Mar. 22
Burlington Recreation & Parks presents Beginner Line Dancing Classes. Classes are offered to individuals of all ages interested in learning how to line dance. Instructors are on hand to teach the latest dances. Classes are held March 22nd - June 7th. For more information, please call 213-2080 or 222-5134.

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny - Mar. 27
The Burlington Recreation & Parks Community Centers invites families to have breakfast with the Easter Bunny. Enjoy breakfast and celebrate the holiday as the Easter Bunny hop, hop, hops by for breakfast. There will be arts and crafts projects and face painting. Remember to bring your camera! Reservations required. For more information or to make reservations by March 24th, please call 222-5134.

Boating Safety Course - Mar. 28
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission and Burlington Recreation & Parks presents the Boating Safety Course. This program includes information about boat operation, legal requirements, handling emergencies, safety requirements, and more. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission and Burlington Recreation & Parks presents the Boating Safety Course. This program includes information about boat operation, legal requirements, handling emergencies, safety requirements, and more. Beginning May 1, 2010, vessel operators will be asked by law enforcement officers to present a certification card or proof of compliance with General Statute 75A-16.2. “The law, with certain exemptions, applies to anyone younger than 26 years old who is operating a vessel powered by a 10 horsepower or greater motor on public waterways.” For more information visit www.ncwildlife.org or call (336) 623-8435 to register (9am-9pm only).