Instructional Classes

Activity Name: Little Starz Soccer – Wiggles and Giggles 
 Description: This popular parent/tot class is where imagination and soccer play collide! Our goal is to continue to build core movements such as balance, coordination, hopping, jumping, and running. While parent involvement is part of this program, the class helps bridge the gap between parallel play and sharing. This period in a child's development is extremely important and engaging the body and mind with physical activity has been proved to aid in accomplishing growth milestones. Every participant will get a medal and their own soccer ball.

Time & Days: Wednesday, 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Fall I: Sept 6 - Oct 18

Fall II: Oct 25 - Dec 6

Location: JJ Biello Park – Riverside Athletic Complex
 Ages: 3 years of age

Contact: Jessica Ascenzo

Activity Name: Little Starz Soccer – Thumpers
 Description: Buckle up for this exciting class! While movement education is a priority, we are now incorporating learned soccer skills into the sided activities. Imagination is still a focus. We will look at creative story lines and adventures to keep them moving. This is the age where players will be introduced to scrimmages/ games. Every participant will get a medal and their own soccer ball. 

Cost: $60 a session
 Time & Days: Wednesday, 3:45 pm - 4:30pm

Fall I: Sept 6 - Oct 18

Fall II: Oct 25 - Dec 6

 Location: JJ Biello Park – Riverside Athletic Complex
 Ages: 4 to 5 years of age

Contact: Jessica Ascenzo

Whether you are new to tennis, need to brush up on a few skills, or looking to move your game into the next level of play, our tennis program has something for you. Lessons are taught at Cherokee Veterans Park! 

Juniors – 8U

Days: Mondays OR Wednesdays
Times: 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Where: Cherokee Veterans Tennis Courts
Ages: 5 - 8
Cost: $72/ session
Session: Aug 7 - Sept 11, Oct 2 - Nov 6

Day: Saturdays
Times: 9:00 am –10:00 am
Where: Cherokee Veterans Tennis Courts
Ages: 5 - 8
Cost: $72/ session
Session:  Aug 12 - Sept 16, Oct 7 - Nov 11

Juniors – 10U

Days: Mondays OR Wednesdays
Time: 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Where: Cherokee Veterans Tennis Courts
Ages: 8 - 10
Cost: $72/ session
Session:Aug 7 - Sept 11, Oct 2 - Nov 6

Day: Saturdays
Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Where: Cherokee Veterans Tennis Courts
Ages: 8 - 10
Cost: $72/ session
Session:  Aug 12 - Sept 16, Oct 7 - Nov 11

Juniors – 15U

Days: Mondays OR Wednesdays
Time: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Where: Cherokee Veterans Tennis Courts
Ages: 10 - 15
Cost: $72/ session
Session: Aug 7 - Sept 11, Oct 2 - Nov 6

Day: Saturdays
Time: 11:00 am – noon
Where: Cherokee Veterans Tennis Courts
Ages: 10 - 15
Cost: $72/ session
Session: Aug 12 - Sept 16, Oct 7 - Nov 11

Contact: Jessica Ascenzo, jnascenzo@cherokeega.com or call (770) 924-7768.

Cake Decorating 2.0

This intermediate level class will teach you about buttercream, piping and fondant techniques and how to stack build a cake. Dates: Tuesday, August 15th at 5:30 pm, Saturday, October 7th at 10:00am and Tuesday, Jan. 23rd at 5:30 pm
Cost: $58
Location: The WREC
Ages: Any and all

Cake Decorating 1

This intermediate level class will teach you about buttercream, piping and fondant techniques and how to stack build a cake. Dates: Tuesday, Sept 12
Time:
Cost: $58
Location: The WREC
Ages: Any and all

Kitchen Pro 1

This class will cover the basics of becoming confident in the kitchen. Perfect for young people who have a passion for cooking and want to get involved in food preparation. Learn knife skills, measuring, recipe usage and ideas, nutrition, equipment selection, mixing, cooking methods and more. This is a hands on workshop
Dates: Saturday, September 9th at 10am
Cost: $50
Location: The WREC
Ages: Any and all

Yes, You Can Cook!

This class will cover the basics of becoming a whiz in meal prep and feeling confident in your kitchen. It is aimed at young adults who are or will be on their own and planning and preparing meals. Make cooking a creative and engaging life skill or hobby. Learn knife skills, measuring, recipe usage and ideas, nutrition, equipment selection, mixing, cooking methods and more. Hands on workshop.
Dates: Saturday, October 21st at 10am
Time: 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Cost: $60
Location: The WREC
Ages: Any and all

Yeast Breads

This class will cover the basics of becoming a whiz in meal prep and feeling confident in your kitchen. It is aimed at young adults who are or will be on their own and planning and preparing meals. Make cooking a creative and engaging life skill or hobby. Learn knife skills, measuring, recipe usage and ideas, nutrition, equipment selection, mixing, cooking methods and more. Hands on workshop.
Dates: Saturday, November 4
Time: 10:00 am -1:00 pm
Cost: $55
Location: The WREC
Ages: Any and all

Welcome to Environmental Education Classes with Graham Penniman!

An Introduction to Birding
Learn how to identify birds that you will see here in Cherokee County. This course will include choosing affordable binoculars, the use of field guides and birding apps, as well as the Peterson identification method. Come join us as we learn more about one of America’s most enjoyable pastimes.  
Dates: Saturday, October 14
Cost: $30
Times: 10:00 – 11:30 am
Location: The Buzz
Ages: Any and all

Attracting Winter birds to Backyard Feeders
Learn the secrets of bringing more birds to your backyard. This interactive class will cover feeder types and better bird foods, while offering tops on how to limit Mr. Squirrel crashing your backyard bird party. We will also introduce Feeder Watch, an exciting way to become a citizen scientist, which will enhance your birding experiences.
Dates: Tuesday, January 23
Cost: $30
Times: 6:00 pm-7:00 pm
Location: The WREC
Ages: Any and all

Backyard Birds

Learn about the beautiful birds in our garden and woods. Review calls, striking features and how to enjoy and recognize them.  This interactive class will cover feeder types and better bird foods, while offering tops on how to limit Mr. Squirrel crashing your backyard bird party. We will also introduce Feeder Watch, an exciting way to become a citizen scientist, that will enhance your birding experiences. 
Dates: Tuesday, August 22
Cost: $30
Times: 5:30 pm -7:00 pm
Location: The Buzz
Ages: Any and all

 For more information contact, Jessica Ascenzo, jnascenzo@cherokeega.com or call 770-924-7768.

Sound Immersion Class- this class is a noninvasive meditative practice that uses the vibrations of sound through various percussion instruments and voice to guide participants into a journey of relaxation. The angelic sounds, soothing melodies, deep tones, and vibrations area designed to relax muscles, slow down heart rate and respiration, synchronize brain wave frequencies and nourish the nerve system. 

Benefits of sound healing include: muscle relaxation, removes energy blockages in the body, releases emotion pain, stress, depression and anxiety, enhances a deep sense of calm and tranquility, improves sleep, clarity, memory and vitality. Detoxifies and energies at a cellular level. Energies and balances chakras, glands, organs and the mind.  Cultivates deeper insight, expressiveness, playfulness and creativity, and inspires deeper listening into the body and heart. 

Fabric Sound Painting Saturday, September 16th 12-1:30.

Dive into the world of creativity and tradition with the mesmerizing art of fabric block printing and sound healing. Take a deep breath and allow yourself the gift of visual meditation, let your breath guide you into a state of calm presence as you step into a world where imagination meets craftsmanship, where patterns hold stories, and where fabric is more than just material; it is a work of art. Relax your mind and your body. 

Kundalini Belly Dancing is a unique practice choreographed by Manal Soudani. It combines breathwork, meditation, physical postures, and dancing movements. The method is set to enhance and awaken the feminine energy. The primary purpose of kundalini yoga is to awaken the Kundalini energy that lies at the base of the spine and allow it to move up through the energy center, clearing and balancing the entire system. The promotion of this energy is connected to a sequence of belly dancing movements the promote balance, strength, digestion, coordination, and confidence as well as bring a fun and highly expressive dance. It leverages higher sensations of joy, promotes wellness, and increases positive energy. 

Saturday, September 16th at 10AM at The WREC

Freestyle Drum Circle Saturday, September 30th 4-6PM Cherokee Veterans Park 

Step into a world where beats connect souls and hearts find harmony. Welcome to our vibrant community drum circle! Gather 'round as we celebrate the power of rhythm to unite, uplift, and transcend. Let the rhythm of the drums resonate with your heartbeat. Every beat is a reminder that no matter our background, we share a universal language. The language of music. You need to bring your percussion instrument (hand drum, djembe, frame drum, shakers...etc. Join the circle and have fun as we drum to experience joy, deep relaxation and the sensation of belonging. 

Third Planet Martial Arts Presents Mixed Martial Arts Program at The Hickory Flat Gym

Martial Arts

Attendees learn a reality-based program comprised of anti-bullying techniques, meditation and breathing exercises.  Ages five through sixteen are welcome, no experience necessary.  Presented by Third Plane Martial Arts 

Activity Name: Kids MMA
Dates: August 15-November 8th and November 28-December 20
Cost: $90 per session
Time & Days: Wednesdays at 4:30
Location: The Hickory Flat Gym, 4835 Hickory Rd.
Ages: Kids 5-16
Contact: Jessica Ascenzo, jnascenzo@cherokeega.com or call (770) 924-7768.
Registration Closes the day before the first class each month. 
Please pre-register monthly.   Class is subject to participation minimums.

Looking for a fun and easy way to get active? Learn to play pickleball at The Buzz! Pickleball is a low-impact sport that is easy to learn and easy on your joints, making it a great option for all ages and skill levels.  In this 6 week class you will learn the basics of the game including serving, volleying and scoring. Classes will be held on Wednesdays Aug 9th-Sept 13th, Oct 4th-Nov 8th, and Jan 24th-Mar 6th. Click the links below to register for the specific time you are interested in. 

Coach Anthony Goodrum was a D1 College player at Colorado State.  He was also Top 125 players on Dick Vitale All-USA Team. These lessons are semi-private and will teach you techniques that work to elevate your game. You will learn defense, shooting skills, and dribbling techniques. Classes will be on Sundays from March 10,17,24, 2024.