Many opportunities to learn and have fun are coming up in February. Here are just a few brought to you by Cabarrus County and other groups.
Kannapolis Branch Library
Paranormal Night
Do you find yourself wondering if there is life after the Twilight or the Sookie Stackhouse series? Come enjoy a spooktacular night where we can recommend paranormal titles you can really sink your teeth into. Paranormal Night is Thursday, Feb. 2 at 6 p.m. at the Kannapolis branch of the Cabarrus County Public Library. Free. Call 704-920-1180 or visit the library website for more details.
Valentine’s Day Authors Visit
The Kannapolis branch of the Cabarrus County Public Library (850 Mountain St.) is hosting three inspirational romance novelists on Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 6 p.m. Area writers Dora Hiers, Myra Johnson and Jennifer Hudson Taylor will talk about their writing experiences and books and answer questions from the audience. Free. Call 704-920-1180 or visit the library website for more details.
Health and Nutrition
Free Yoga at the Kannapolis Farmers Market
For the month of February, free yoga classes will be offered at the Kannapolis Farmers Market on Thursday afternoons. Classes will be held on February 2, 9, 16 and 23. Enjoy Chair Yoga from 4:30 pm to 5:15 pm, and from 5:45 pm to 6:45 pm Yoga Basics. Chair yoga is a form of yoga performed while sitting in a chair or leaning on a chair for support and is the gentlest form of yoga. Both classes provide the full range of health benefits yoga is known for including improved flexibility, strength, concentration and posture. Bring a mat if you have it, but there will be extra mats available as well.
The Farmers Market is open at 120 West Ave on Thursdays 3pm to 6pm. The indoor market offers fresh fruits, vegetables, honey, hams, jams, jellies, baked goods and the work of local artisans.
Living with Diabetes Class
The Cabarrus County Department of Aging is sponsoring a free, six-week Living Healthy with Diabetes workshop on Thursday, Feb. 2 from 9:30 a.m. – noon at the West Cabarrus YMCA, 5325 Langford Ave. in Concord. The program will help people with diabetes manage their health and maintain an active lifestyle. Registration is required. Call 704-920-3484 or go to the website for more details.
Learn to Cook Smart, Eat Right
Learn new, quick and easy ways to prepare food in four, hands-on classes at the Cook Smart, Eat Smart series. Classes begin Monday, Feb. 6 at 6 p.m. at NC Cooperative Extension – Cabarrus Center, 715 Cabarrus Ave. in Concord. Cost is $40 and includes a cookbook and special gifts. Register at www.cabarruscounty.us/reservepartner or call 704-920-3315 or 704-920-3322.
Other Fun Activities
Valentines Venture at North Cabarrus Park
Bring your sweetheart to North Cabarrus Park, 760 Orphanage Road in Kannapolis, on Saturday, Feb. 11 from 1-3 p.m. for a Valentines Venture. You’ll use a GPS to search for materials you’ll need to make a craft. Open to ages 5 and older. Cost is $5. Register by Thursday, Feb. 9 at www.cabarruscounty.us/reservepartner and type in “Valentine” in the class search box. Call 704-795-4492 or go to the website for more details.
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