Giveaway Time!!

As you know (since I've been talking about it for weeks) consignment sales start soon with the CMOMs sale. There are lots of great ones all spring, and we have a GREAT giveaway this week from Charlotte Style Exchange for early bird shopping passes. See our FACEBOOK PAGE on Monday for details.

Do you love your pediatrician, your OB, your go-to restaurant with the kids? It's time again for Charlotte Smarty Pants' 2012 Smarty Awards. Vote for your faves today!!

Last but not least...the CIRCUS is coming to town!! Use the code BIGTOP at www.ticketmaster.com to get $6 off your tickets!!

Blessings,
The Buzz

Monday, January 30

• In case you're a regular at Discovery Place Kids, know that the water table will be CLOSED through Wednesday...just trying to save you a meltdown!
• Check out one of the many Charlotte Library storytimes today. Lots to choose from, and FREE! More info...
• Be a part of the Parent & Tot Meet and Greet today at Ray's Splash Planet, 10am-3pm. More info...

Tuesday, January 31

• Head to the Elon Recreation Center this morning at 10am for TAPP: Toddlers And Parent Playtime. More info...
• Ages 4 to 5 are invited to Winghaven Gardens for Youngsters Environmental Education Program at 10am. Please register. More info...
• Did you have a Pen Pal growing up? Get your children stated early during Pen Pal Day at Discovery Place Kids at 11:15am, and 1:15pm. More info...

Wednesday, February 1

• Rumor has it that the RINGMASTER from the circus will be at Family Storytime today at 11am at the Morrison Library. More info... 
• The Latta Plantation Nature Center is calling all homeschoolers for Homeschool Eco-Crew: Worms Eat Our Garbage this afternoon at 1pm. Space is limited. More info...
• Check out Rock & Read BINGO this afternoon at 4pm at the Scaleybark library. For elementary ages. More info...
• The circus comes to town!! Ringling Bros., Barnum & Bailey's "Fully Charged" will be at Time Warner Cable Arena through Sunday. More info...

Thursday, February 2 - Groundhog Day

• It's Groundhog Day. Celebrate with fun crafts at Discovery Place Kids at 11:15am and 1:15pm. More info...
• Today is Soup Day at the McDowell Nature Center at 11:30am. More info... 
• You don't want want to miss the Groundhog Day festivities this afternoon at the Charlotte Nature Museum...shadow check with Queen Charlotte at 4pm!! More info...

Friday, February 3

• You and your preschooler can learn about Great Groundhogs this morning at 10am at the McDowell Nature Center. More info... 
• It's FUN Friday: Hat Day all day long at Discovery Place Kids. More info...
• Head to Imaginon today at 11am for Yoga Storytime. More info...
• Tonight is Jazz at the Bechtler beginning at 6pm. More info...

Saturday, February 4

• Shop til you drop at the St. Ann's Annual Attic & Bake Sale 8am-1pm. More info...
• Don't miss the Fossil Fair today at the Schiele Museum, 9am-4pm. More info...
• Lace up your shoes for the UNC Charlotte 49ers Gold Rush 5K beginning at 9am. More info...
• Ray's Splash Planet is offering something for the grownups with classes in their aerobics studio. Check out Kickboxing today at 9:30 (More info...) , and Pilates today at 10:30 (More info...). $3 a class can't be beat!
• Check out the Saturday Art Session for all ages at the MINT Museum Randoph. 10am-3pm. More info...
• Don't miss the Danstallation shows today at the MINT Uptown and The Bechtler. More info...
• Yummy in the tummy...it's Souper Bowl 2012 in Davidson today, 11am-2pm. More info...
• It's Science Saturday today at 2pm at the Davidson Library, and at 3pm at the West Blvd. library. More info...
• Plan a date night or a fun Girls Night Out to Art With Heart and support a great organization More info... , or head to the Neighborhood Theatre for Queen City Brewers' Festival More info....

Sunday, February 5

• Take your preschoolers to see Tarrididdle Tales at the Children's Theatre of Charlotte today at 2pm. (shows Saturday, too) More info...
• Ages 6 and up are invited to Painting With a Twist this afternoon at 3:00 for Kids/Teens Choice. Register online. More info...
• Not that you could forget, but Superbowl XLVI kicks off tonight at 6:30pm. More info...

Save the Date:

February 10 Dreaming of Summer Camp More info...
February 11 CMOMs Consignment Sale More info...
February 11 Fairy House Festival More info...
February 11 Family Day at the Bechtler More info...
March 24 Harlem Globetrotters More info...
March 30-April 1 Sesame Street LIVE: Elmo's Super Heroes More info...
April 5 Fresh Beat Band Live (Durham) More info...
April 21 Sarcoma Stomp More info...
April 22 8th Annual Hope Floats Duck Race More info...
April 27 Queen City Mom Prom More info...


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