Maiden Rec Center

Maiden Parks & Recreation hosts the Senior Morning Out at the Rec Center and we thought you should know!

Where? Located at Maiden Recreation Center 207 E Klutz St.

When? Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

According to Parks & Rec Website:

“This program provides the Maiden area senior citizens with a facility to gather and fellowship. The program is run through the Social Services Department of Catawba County. Seniors enjoy crafts, programs, trips, educational lectures as well as lunch daily. This program is open to all senior citizens in the area.”

Looking further we find these words from Social Services Department of Catawba County:

“Seniors Morning Out is a half-day program for persons 60 or older who live in Catawba County. The program operates Monday through Thursday except for holidays and inclement weather. There are no income requirements to participate. This service is free to participants, however, donations are accepted.

Seniors Morning Out activities include information about nutrition and healthy living, entertainment, games and crafts, exercise, and trips to local shopping and attractions.” Photos courtesy of Catawba County

Photos Courtesy of Catawba County

So if you or a loved one is over 60 and seeking fellowship and some fun activities, this is the place to be!

Other Programs Offered by Maiden Parks & Recreation

Karate Class – Tuesday & Thursday, 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Classes are offered to all ages from four years old to Senior Citizens. The classes are taught by certified instructors in Japanese and American Karate. The program offers free demonstrations, physical fitness, self-control, and meditation for men, women, and children. For more information call (828) 215 0775.

Tumbling Classes – Wednesday, 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Classes are offered to boys and girls from ages 2 to 12.  Kindergym (ages 2-5) has a focus on balance, coordination, and body positions as well as learning beginner tumbling skills such as rolls, cartwheels, and handstands. Tumbling (ages 5-12) has a focus on basics (rolls, cartwheels,  handstands, etc.), and intermediate (walk-overs, round-offs, handsprings, etc.) tumbling skills are practiced. Stretching and strengthening exercises are also incorporated.

Summer camp opportunities will be announced each year on April 1st. Please refer back to this page or our social media page for more information. Registration for summer camps can be found at https://maidennc.recdesk.com

Camp Sessions are ongoing at this time! You can check the Calendar for July and August for details!

Parks & Rec Facilities

The Maiden Parks & Recreation Center facilities include a gym and banquet room with a fully equipped kitchen. Also on the premises is a softball complex (four fields and two batting cages) along with Maiden Municipal  Park. The park features playground equipment along with a picnic shelter as well as a Splash Pad. Two other small parks in town are Union Street Park with playground equipment and an outdoor basketball court, and Rosenwald Park, with playground equipment, an outdoor basketball court, and a picnic shelter.

The Splash Pad is open from May 1st to September 30th from 10 am- 8 pm.

You can find forms here: Maiden Parks & Recreation Center facilities

Support our local Maiden programs, as well as the events the Parks & Recreation Department host every year! This is Living Made Easy….. this is Community!!

Maiden High School All-Seasons Athletic Pass - 2024-2025 season,

From Maiden High School – Hey Maiden fans! If you plan on attending plenty of Blue Devil games/matches this year, now is the time to purchase an MHS All-Seasons Athletic Pass. FYI… for the 2024-2025 season, ticket prices for the CVAC Conference have risen to $8.00 per ticket for all sports.

Maiden High School All-Seasons Athletic Pass - 2024-2025 season,

This year we are offering All-Seasons Athletic Passes for MHS students, individuals, or families. Follow the link to choose your type of pass and method of payment. Passes are good for ALL MHS REGULAR SEASON HOME GAMES.

Please note that this does not include away games, playoff games, endowment games, or conference tournament games.

For CCS students, employees or Gmail users

All other users:

Coffee With A Cop

After a years long break during the pandemic, Coffee with a Cop is once again observed here in Maiden. The mission of Coffee with a Cop is “to break down the barriers between police officers and the citizens they serve.”

“One of the big issues that law enforcement must continually deal with is communication. We all know that the majority of contacts law enforcement has with the public is in emergency, sometimes adversarial, or emotional situations. Let’s face it; those situations are not always the best time for a nice “sit-down chat about community issues.” So how do we communicate better with the people we serve? The answer to that question is simple; just have a cup of coffee.”

These are the words of Sgt. Chris Cognac of the Hawthorne PD in a blog about the origins of “Coffee With A Cop” To learn more about the History of this National Event, read more here! History of Coffee With A Cop

As well as providing a relaxing forum where you can interact with our local Police Officers, staff and command staff, you can also pick up some goodies, pamphlets of information that are quite useful as well as a free gun lock should you require one!

The atmosphere was certainly relaxed and friendly as well! I took a moment to speak with as many people as I could especially all of our local Maiden Police that were on scene. I asked Officer Mark Baker when we would be seeing “Coffee With A Cop” in the future and he said that “These are held once per year” while adding “Although I’d like to have them every six months!” I couldn’t agree more Mark!

This year’s event was hosted by Mae’s Market. Looking back at the history of Coffee With A Cop in Maiden, Mae’s also hosted this event July 23, 2021. Be sure to stop by Mae’s and enjoy some yummy pastries as well as their large selection of coffees, frappes and other treats! Thank You Mae’s!

One of the keys to Coffee with a Cop’s success is that it removes the physical barriers between officers and residents and happens outside of the crisis situations that routinely define interactions between law enforcement officials and community members. Thank you to everyone in the community that turned-out on Friday to have a coffee and chat with our fine MPD officers!

If you would like to contribute photos or opinions to this story, reach out to us by email info@localmaiden.info or contact us on our Facebook Page!

Jive After 5 Crowd

The Town of Maiden and the Maiden Business Association closed-out another Jive After 5 series with an epic performance by “On The Border” – The Ultimate Eagles Tribute Band. Droves of people were in attendance and seen enjoying the tunes. With the weather still hot, but cool breezes to afford some comfort, the night was filled with happy faces and the overall vibe was people having a great time!

The Town of Maiden Staff, Maiden Fire Department, Maiden Police Department & Maiden Rescue provided valuable services to the community for this event. Give them all a high-five, without their efforts none of this would be possible. The following video is courtesy of Rhonda Wise Edwards – North Carolina Real Estate Agent .

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While this closes-out another Jive After 5 series, Maiden Business Association reminded us there will be more fun events in the near future, with the Maiden Business Jamboree and Food Truck Rodeo scheduled for this fall, as well as the annual Movie In The Park event in October.

More information can be found on The Town of Maiden Facebook Page, The Maiden Business Association website and by following their Facebook Page as well!

Thank you to all supporters and everyone who attended the Jive After 5, you are appreciated.

road traffic accident Maiden NC

Just days after a new 4-way stop was installed at the East Maiden Road/Buffalo Shoals Road intersection, the location has already experienced a motor vehicle accident. Local residents are calling out for flashing lights or rumble strips to warn motorists, with several folks complaining about trucks and delivery drivers parked at the gas station / convenience store blocking the view for incoming motorists as they approach the intersection. This location has long been a “hotspot” for motor vehicle accidents.

NB. Photograph is a stock photo that does not depict the wreck. If you have photos of the wreck you would like to submit, please reach out to us at info@localmaiden.info. If you have news tips, please reach out to us at tips@localmaiden.info

Maiden is the End of Line for the The Carolina & Northwestern Railway

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utgRIcAyXpA

We hope you enjoy this video by Youtubers ‘BlueRidgeRails TM” as they visit our town and explore the ‘end of the line” for the Southern Railway HG Line.

From their video description. “The Carolina & Northwestern Railway (Ca&NW) was a railroad that served South Carolina and North Carolina from 1897 until January 1, 1974. The original line was operated by the CA&NW as a separate railroad controlled by the Southern Railway until 1974 when the name was changed to the Norfolk Southern Railway. On June 1, 1982, Southern Railway and Norfolk and Western Railroad merged to form Norfolk Southern Railway. Choosing to use the name ‘Norfolk Southern Railway’ for the merger, in 1981, the original Ca&NW line along with original Norfolk Southern Railway was renamed Carolina and Northwestern once again. In the early 1950s several shortline subsidiaries of the Southern Railway were leased to the Ca&NW for operation, with these lines remaining a part of the Ca&NW into the 1980s.”

Please subscribe to their channel at https://www.youtube.com/@blueridgerails if you are interested in our local railways!

Salvation Army in Maiden has fallen victim to a heartless group of thieves. The shameless gang has been stealing donations dropped off after hours by our generous community members.

Security cameras at the location on East Main Street have been capturing the thieves on camera since Fall of last year. The frequency of these thefts has dramatically increased in recent weeks and they are now almost a daily occurrence.

Maiden Police Department believes that several people may be involved in this organized crime. Please contact them at (828) 428-5005 if you have any information related to these thefts, or recognize any of the people or the vehicle in these photos.

If you have items to donate to Salvation Army, please drop them off during business hours to ensure they make their way safely into the hands of employees.

Capt Tyler Whisenant

On March 21st, 2024, Chief Tracy Ledford announced that Captain Tyler Whisenant has graduated as a member of the 289th session of the FBI National Academy. The graduation took place at the National Academy in Quantico, Virginia on March 15th, 2024. Tyler Whisenant is the first officer in department history to complete this prestigious program. Nationally, fewer than one percent of officers have the opportunity to attend the program.

Internationally known for its academic excellence, the National Academy offers ten weeks of advanced communication, leadership, and fitness training. Participants must have proven records as professionals within their agencies to attend. On average, these officers have 21 years of law enforcement experience and usually return to their agencies to serve in executive-level positions.

The 289th session consisted of one-hundred and ninety-seven law enforcement officers who graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. The 289th session of the National Academy consisted of men and women from 47 states and the District of Columbia. The class included members of law enforcement agencies from 23 countries, four military organizations, and five federal civilian organizations.

“I am extremely proud of Captain Tyler Whisenant. His dedication to furthering his leadership skills at the FBI National Academy is proof that Captain Whisenant is committed to being the best public servant possible. I have no doubt Captain Whisenant will continue to improve our department by utilizing his knowledge, skills, and abilities learned at the Academy to better prepare us as a police organization. Focusing on public service, community engagement, and professionalism”. Tracy Ledford, Chief of Police

Captain Tyler Whisenant is a 15-year veteran of law enforcement serving the last 7 years with the Maiden Police Department. Captain Whisenant has served in numerous roles during his career to include patrol, investigations, and multiple supervisory positions.

Captain Whisenant holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, an Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate from North Carolina Criminal Justices Education and Training Standards Commission and has completed the Administrative Officers Management Program from North Carolina State University.

About the FBI National Academy
FBI Academy instructors, special agents, and other staff with advanced degrees provide the training; many instructors are recognized internationally in their fields. Since 1972, National Academy students have been able to earn undergraduate and graduate credits from the University of Virginia, which accredits many of the courses offered. A total of 54,985 graduates have completed the FBI National Academy since it began in 1935. The National Academy is held at the FBI Training Academy in Quantico, the same facility where the FBI trains its new special agents and intelligence analysts.

Credit: Town of Maiden Facebook Page

Bicycle Safety

As we get into the summer months, we have noticed more and more citizens on the streets riding bicycles. Bicycles are a great way to exercise and have fun at the same time! As always Maiden Police Department is committed to keeping everyone as safe as possible so we have created a Bicycle Safety flyer with some important North Carolina bicycle laws along with important things to remember. We hope everyone has a great and safe summer!

Credit: Town of Maiden Facebook

Bicycle Safety Flyer - Maiden PD