After ‘teen takovers,’ county government hosts events with basketball, DJ
Mecklenburg County is hoping to attract youth to new Teen Summer Jams on Fridays with a flashy poster promising an “epic” and “unforgettable” summer, and featuring images of a basketball player and DJ.
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The events, put on by the Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation Department, will run each week from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Eastway Regional Recreation Center.
“With music, basketball, games and more, it is a great way to celebrate summer with your friends,” the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said on social media.
The events are described as “teens only,” open to anyone between 13 and 18-years-old, according to the parks and rec department.
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Space is limited. Registrations for the July 17 event is already full and a waitlist was opened. Spots are still available for the July 24 and 31 events, according to the parks and rec department website.
The Charlotte Observer has reached out to Mecklenburg County officials for more information. The capacity for the event is unclear.
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