It is another great year to Discover Fun in Kannapolis. The City has announced its lineup of concerts, movies, special events, Cannon Ballers baseball and of course – fireworks for 2022. All movies and concerts are free to the public and will be held in downtown Kannapolis. Movies and concerts are held at Village Park and Veterans Park.
This week’s events are:
August 2 National Night Out
5-7 p.m. at Veterans Park
August 3 Bright Star Theatre: Treasure Island
11 a.m. at Veterans Park
August 4 Farmer’s Market
4 -7 p.m. at corner of Dale Earnhardt Blvd. and Vance Ave.
Featuring live music from Jamie Brock (Nagara drums)
August 6 Concert in the Park: Everclear, Fastball & The Nixons
7 p.m. at Village Park
August 7 Sunday Music Series: RenElvis, Elvis Impersonator
1-3 p.m. at Veterans Park
Children 18 & under must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. No pets or smoking please.
Outside alcohol is not permitted. Food/Drinks will be available for purchase, or attendees can bring their own. Lawn chairs are permitted. You can download the summer’s entire schedule at www.kannapolisnc.gov or find it on Facebook and Twitter.
It is another great week to Discover Fun in Kannapolis with two blockbuster country music concerts. Country superstars Sammy Kershaw and Tracy Lawrence will perform this weekend. As always this week’s concerts are free to the public and will be held in downtown Kannapolis. Movies and concerts are held at Village Park and Veterans Park.
This week’s events are:
July 14 Farmer’s Market
4 -7 p.m. at corner of Dale Earnhardt Blvd. and Vance Ave.
July 14 Thursdays on Main: Jim Quick & Coastline
6 p.m. at Veterans Park
July 15 Village Park Concert: Sammy Kershaw
7 p.m. at Village Park
Red Dirt Revival – Opening Act
July 16 Village Park Concert: Tracy Lawrence
7 p.m. at Village Park
Ryan Perry – Opening Act
July 17 Sunday Music Series: Crank Sinatra
1-3 p.m. at Veterans Park
There will be a free public parking shuttle on July 15 and July 16 for the Sammy Kershaw and Tracy Lawrence concerts. Please visit www.kannapolisnc.gov/parking to view special event parking and shuttle stops.
Children 18 & under must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. No pets or smoking please.
Outside alcohol is not permitted. Food/Drinks will be available for purchase, or attendees can bring their own food and nonalcoholic drinks. Lawn chairs are permitted.
You can download the summer’s entire schedule at www.kannapolisnc.gov or find it on Facebook and Twitter.
It is another great year to Discover Fun in Kannapolis. The City has announced its lineup of concerts, movies, special events, Cannon Ballers baseball and of course – fireworks for 2022. All movies and concerts are free to the public and will be held in downtown Kannapolis. Movies and concerts are held at Village Park and Veterans Park.
This week’s events are:
June 16 Farmer’s Market
4 -7 p.m. at corner of Dale Earnhardt Blvd. and Vance Ave.
June 17 Movies in the Park: Sing 2
8:45 p.m. at Village Park
June 18 Kannapolis Police Bike Rodeo
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Advance registration required
June 18 Stories Under the Stars: Sharon Clarke
7 p.m. at Kannapolis Library
June 19 Sunday Music Series: Casear and Creole Soul
1-3 p.m. at Veterans Park
June 19 Movies in the Park (En Español): Sing 2
6 p.m. at Atrium Health Ballpark
Children 18 & under must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. No pets or smoking please.
Outside alcohol is not permitted. Food/Drinks will be available for purchase, or attendees can bring their own. Lawn chairs are permitted. You can download the summer’s entire schedule at www.kannapolisnc.gov or find it on Facebook and Twitter.
It is another great year to Discover Fun in Kannapolis. The City has announced its lineup of concerts, movies, special events, Cannon Ballers baseball and of course – fireworks for 2022. All movies and concerts are free to the public and will be held in downtown Kannapolis. Movies and concerts are held at Village Park and Veterans Park.
This week’s events are:
June 7-12 Cannon Ballers Homestand
www.kcballers.com for tickets
June 9 Farmer’s Market
4 -7 p.m. at corner of Dale Earnhardt Blvd. and Vance Ave.
June 9 Thursdays on Main: Gary Lowder & Smokin’ Hot
6 p.m. at Veterans Park
June 11 Stories Under the Stars: Rockstar Magic
7 p.m. at Royal Oaks Elementary
Children 18 & under must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. No pets or smoking please.
Outside alcohol is not permitted. Food/Drinks will be available for purchase, or attendees can bring their own. Lawn chairs are permitted. You can download the summer’s entire schedule at www.kannapolisnc.gov or find it on Facebook and Twitter.
Machias Island puffins. Puffins are one of Canada’s most beloved birds
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Birding isn’t just for avid ornithologists – the hobby appeals equally to families with young children, photographers, sustainability advocates and people seeking an excuse for a stroll. It’s also accessible; there’s no need to purchase fancy equipment or travel to far-off locales to watch birds. So, with World Migratory Bird Day (May 14, 2022) fast approaching, there’s never been a better time to consider when and where to enjoy the best birding in Canada.
There are 426 recognized Canadian bird species, many of which are endangered. Approximately 327 bird species live in the boreal forest, an area that lies between the treeless tundra of the Arctic and the temperature zone in southern Canada. Birders flock to areas such as Wood Buffalo National Park in northeastern Alberta and the southern Northwest Territories, which is part of the boreal forest and provides an important habitat for birds, including migratory forest songbirds. Wood Buffalo National Park is a nesting area for the last migratory flock of whooping cranes in the world. Find birding hotspots near you, and learn what species to look out for, on eBird Canada.
The Peace-Athabasca Delta is a major staging area for migratory waterfowl. Wood Buffalo National … [+] Park, Canada.
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Canada is home to millions of migrating birds that return to its lakes and forests each spring to nest and reproduce. Learn about migratory birds by checking out local events on World Migratory Bird Day. This year’s avian celebration calls attention to the impact of light pollution on migratory birds. Light pollution causes disorientation for birds flying at night, can lead to collisions with buildings and interferes with birds’ ability to undertake long-distance migrations. You can also learn about the Canadian flyway and download a migratory bird map at Nature Conservancy Canada.
Top birding spots include:
Northern Gannet at Cape St. Mary’s in Newfoundland
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Cape St. Mary’s Ecological Reserve in Newfoundland and Labrador is a protected seabird ecological reserve, and home to thousands of gulls, razorbills, great cormorants and other majestic feathered friends. The reserve is also the southernmost breeding area in the world for thick-billed murres. The focal point is Bird Rock, the third-largest nesting site and southernmost colony of northern gannets in North America. When to go: In early summer, the bird sanctuary comes alive with tens of thousands of migrating seabirds.
It’s a surprise to most people, but Toronto, Ontario, provides access to some of the best birding locations in the region. Tommy Thompson Park is a natural habitat for several species of colonial waterbirds, waterfowl and shorebirds, making it a favorite of birders. It’s also an important stopover during migration for many bird species that need to rest and refuel before continuing their journey. When to go: In May, you’ll have the best chance of spotting flycatchers, sparrows, thrushes and different types of warblers. Songbirds can also be heard, and occasionally seen, in the summer.
Fundy National Park in New Brunswick shelters more than 260 bird species among its marine coastal environment. In December, the park participates in a Christmas bird count, where ornithologists and visitors search the area and tally resident birds. When to go: In spring, visitors can observe up to 15 types of warblers, as well as the pileated woodpecker, junco, great blue heron, cormorant, ruffed grouse and others.
Parc national de l’Ile Bonaventure et du Rocher Perce, at the tip of Quebec’s Gaspé Peninsula, is … [+] home to the largest migratory bird refuge in North America.
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Bonaventure Island and Percé Rock, at the tip of Quebec’s Gaspé Peninsula, are home to the largest migratory bird refuge in North America. The island’s colony of over 110,000 northern gannets is the most accessible gannet colony in the world. When to go: Spot northern gannets in the summer months, generally between June and September.
Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park in Alberta is a vital birding habitat. Nearly half of all North American birds rely on the boreal forest surrounding the lake, and over 300 species regularly breed here. Visitors can pop into the Boreal Centre for Bird Conservation to learn about birds and the boreal forest; there are also interpretive trails and family-friendly programming. When to go: Spring and fall migrations are peak birding time in Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park, where flocks of up to 3,500 migrating tundra swans have been seen. In the winter, you can see the black capped chickadee, downy woodpecker and pine siskin. Tip: the Songbird Trail, just outside the Boreal Centre for Bird Conservation, meanders through towering aspen forest, with benches for visitors to stop and listen for birds.
A flock of Lesser Snow Geese
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The George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary in Delta, BC contains nearly 300 hectares (850 acres) of managed wetlands, marshes and dykes in the heart of the Fraser River Estuary. The sanctuary has recorded nearly 300 species of birds, with the highest diversity and numbers seen between fall and spring. When to go: October to early December is the best time to see large flocks of waterfowl (including ducks, geese and swans) during migration. A flock of lesser snow geese draws crowds each year, as they arrive in BC from their nesting grounds on Wrangel Island, Russia. In March and April, thousands of shorebirds pass through the Fraser Delta, including western sandpipers, which stop to feed and roost en route to their breeding grounds in the Arctic.
Canada’s also got some great birding festivals, including:
Yellow-rumped Warbleris just one of the many birds you can see at the Huron Fringe Birding Festival
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The Huron Fringe Birding Festival, one of Ontario’s most popular birding events, takes place in late May at MacGregor Point Provincial Park. The park is bursting with bird habitats and late May captures the end of migration and the beginning of the nesting season to ensure the forests and fields are bursting with birds!
A Celebration of Swans in the Yukon commemorates the mass migration of tens of thousands of swans, ducks and geese with guided walks and education workshops (April and May).
Wings Over the Rockies in the Kootenays, BC boasts a collection of online birding workshops, presentations and events, as well as a photo contest (May 9-15).
Songbird Festival in Alberta features guided birding hikes, nature workshops, a songbird scavenger hunt, and tours of the migration monitoring station (May 28-29).
The Toronto Bird Celebration in Toronto, Ontario celebrates the spring return of some 50 million birds with online events, webinars and courses (May).
Birding Tours
The area around Saskatoon is one of the most reliable areas on the continent to see North America’s … [+] tallest bird: the endangered Whooping Crane.
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In Search of Whoopers: Go in search of one of North America’s most captivating birds. The area around Saskatoon is one of the most reliable areas on the continent to see North America’s tallest bird: the endangered Whooping Crane
Lake Erie Spring Migration Tour: The songbird migration spectacle at the “Big 3” – Pelee, Rondeau and Long Point! Also includes an exclusive day boat trip to the Long Point Bird Observatory research station at the Tip of Long Point.
It is another great year to Discover Fun in Kannapolis. The City of Kannapolis has announced its lineup of concerts, movies, special events, Cannon Ballers Baseball and of course – fireworks for 2022. All movies and concerts are free to the public and will be held in downtown Kannapolis. Movies and concerts are held at Village Park and Veterans Park.
This week’s events are:
April 30
Spring it On 5k to benefit the Kannapolis School System – register at runkannapolis.com or the day of the event | 8 a.m. in Downtown Kannapolis )150 Research Campus Drive
April 30
Stories Under the Stars: Grey Seal Puppets | 7 p.m. at Kannapolis Library
May 1
Sunday Music Series: Diane Durrett & Soul Suga | 1-3 p.m. at Veterans Park
Children 18 & under must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. No pets or smoking please.
Outside alcohol is not permitted. Food/Drinks will be available for purchase, or attendees can bring their own. Lawn chairs are permitted.
You can download the summer’s entire schedule here.
The Discover Downtown Series, a set of four themed events, is coming to Downtown Prosper in 2022! Presented by Parks and Recreation in partnership with the Prosper Economic Development Corporation (PEDC), each event will be free of charge and hosted as an opportunity for the community to experience the increasing energy in Downtown Prosper.
The series begins with the “Moonlight Movie” at Prosper Town Hall, 250 W. First Street, on Saturday, April 23. At 7:00 pm, the community is invited to come have fun with lawn games, balloon artists, shaved ice, and popcorn. At 8:30pm, it’s time to settle in for the family movie, Encanto, which will be shown in the parking lot. Bring lawn chairs and blankets and cozy up for the show! Please plan to enter the Town Hall area from Main Street and park on the north side of the building.
The Discover Downtown Series will continue through the year with live music in June, Fun in the Sun children’s event in July, and Paws on Broadway for dogs and owners in September. Prior to the events, downtown restaurants and bars will be open for food and beverages.
“Parks and Recreation is excited to kick off the Discover Downtown Event Series with our Moonlight Movie,” said Dan Baker, Director of Parks and Recreation. “We want our residents to visit downtown early, check out the businesses who call this area home, and then finish their night at Town Hall with a movie!”
Mary Ann Moon, Executive Director of the Prosper Economic Development Corporation said” The PEDC is pleased to partner with our Town’s Parks and Recreation Department to help fund and support “Discovering Downtown.” It is our goal to attract residents and visitors to our Downtown community. As we develop and grow, what is one of Prosper’s greatest assets, how could we not lend a hand? Movies, music, kids, pets and unique businesses make for the perfect mix of a vibrant Downtown. Come help us grow!”
A diverse set of merchants offering numerous goods and services can be found in downtown Prosper! Merchants offer antiques, an art studio, auto care and repair, banking, baseball lessons, bars, beauty and esthetics, cabinet making, carpet services, catering, civil engineering consulting, commercial glass, counseling, dance lessons, decorative concrete, dent repair, electrical, electronics, clothing and accessories, environmental, fire protection and security, florist and garden, food pantry, food truck park, gymnasium, grocery, HVAC, home décor, home sales, insurance, investment advisory, lawn care and landscaping, legal advisors, martial arts, medical, mortgage, music school, oil and gas investment, party and event planning, pet grooming and boarding, pharmacy, real estate, resale, restaurants, retail, roofing, screen print and embroidery, storage, and welding.
For more information about the Discover Downtown Series, please contact Trevor Helton or call 972-569-1064.
The Discover Downtown Series is a part of the events and programs conducted by the Prosper Parks and Recreation Department throughout the year to promote family and neighbor interaction. Additional activities include the Mayor’s Fitness Challenge, Tree Tour, Celebrate Prosper, Champion Tree Contest, Prosper Arbor Day Celebration, Prosper Christmas Festival, and Light the Night! Year’ round recreational camps and classes for adults and children, summer camps, programs for Active Adults 55+, and a Men’s Softball League are also offered. For the latest news in parks and recreation, please visit the Parks and Recreation Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/ProsperParksandRec/) or website ProsperParksandRec.org.
