Post Vacation Blues...

I've been here for the last week:

And I now have a serious case of the post-vacation blues. Hope everyone had a great weekend, and that you have a wonderful week ahead...how is it May already???

Blessings,
The Buzz

Monday, April 30

• The Wells Fargo Championship golf tournament kicks off today at Quail Hollow Country Club. More info...
• Don't miss all of the BIKE! Charlotte events going on now through May 13th. More info...
• Did you know that today is Mr. Potato Head Day? Celebrate at the Berewick Recreation Center at 11am. More info...
 
 

Tuesday, May 1

• The Billy Graham Library opens a new exhibit today. The Power of Christ in the Home runs through June 30th. More info...
• Don't miss the Strawberry Pick-N-Flick today at Springs Farm beginning at 6pm. More info...

Wednesday, May 2

• Don't miss Creature Feature & Storytime: Beaver this morning at 10am at the Reedy Creek Nature Center. More info...
• Pump up the tires and Ride to Rita's tonight at 7pm in Plaza Midwood as part of BIKE! Charlotte.More info...

Thursday, May 3

• Check out Every Child Ready to Read: Fun with Math & Science this morning at 10:30am at the Independence library. More info...
• Most library branches don't offer Storytimes during the month of May, but you will still find Family Storytime today at Imaginon at 10:30. More info...
• Lots of other BIKE! Charlotte events today: the Kids Bicycle Safety & Educational Rodeo at the Trek Bicycle Store at 5pm., the Greenway Social Ride at 5:30, and the Tour de Light Rail at 6pm. More info...

Friday, May 4

• Lots of fun to be had today and tomorrow at the South Carolina Strawberry Festival in Fort Mill. More info...
• Today kicks off 2 days of fun at the Mint Hill Highland Games. Gates open at 6pm. More info...
• Don't miss Family Fun on the Greenway tonight at 6pm starting at Bicycle Sport on Selwyn Avenue. More info...
• It's time again for Movies in the Park - Huntersville! Tonight's outdoor movie is Happy Feet 2. More info...
 

Saturday, May 5

• Lace up your shoes for the 5K for Clean Air Run & Walk today at 9am at McAlpine Creek Park. More info..., or the Gerald T. Parks 5K in Fort Mill. More info..., or the Mount Holly Springfest 5K Run/3K Walk. More info...
• Today is Davidson Town Day beginning at 8am. More info...
• Take the pets to Independence Park for Pet Palooza 2012 beginning at 8am. More info...
• Don't miss the Can You Dig It?: Charlotte Community Garden Tour beginning at 9am at the Atherton Mill Farmers Market. More info...
• Today and tomorrow are Bank of America "Museums on Us" days. Don't miss the FREE admission. More info...
• Enter your pooch in the 40th Annual Just Plain Dog Show today in Dallas for a morning full of fun. More info...
• The last one of the season...the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra presents Lollipops: Peter and the Wolf  today at 11am. More info...
• Mount Holly Springfest is today 11am-5pm. More info...
• It's Cinco de Mayo!! Celebrate at the Salsa-Thon today in uptown Charlotte. More info...
• Check out Liberty on the Border Family Day at the Charlotte Museum of History. 1-5pm. More info...
• Hear Music for a Spring Afternoon presented by the Charlotte Children's Choir at 4pm. More info...
• The Matthews Summer Concert & Movie Series kicks off tonight with an outdoor screening of The Smurfs at Stumptown Park. More info...

Sunday, May 6

• Check out the World War II Reenactment today at Latta Plantation beginning at 10am. More info...
• Don't miss the Family Bike Ride at 2pm today at Freedom Park. More info...

Save the Date:
May 12-13: Waxhaw SpringFest More info...
September 28: Fresh Beat Band - Live! More info...

Have an event or happening that The Queen City Buzz should know about? Email queencitybuzzgmail.com with details.

This mama's outta here...

So The Queen City Buzz is a little early this week, since this Queen City Mom is heading out on a week long adventure to the Caribbean with the family (we're calling it an adventure, not a vacation...a vacation would be just the hubby and me). Sounded like a really great idea when we planned it months ago, and the kids are pumped, so here.we.go...

Still looking for events for April 16-22...click HERE

Have a great week!!!

Blessings,
The Buzz

Monday, April 23

• Today is Homeschool Mondays: Scales & Slime at the Museum of York County at 9:30am. More info...
• Head to Discovery Place at 2pm today to Make it Rain! More info...

Tuesday, April 24

• Today is a Community Garden Work Day at the Latta Plantation Nature Center at 2:30pm. More info...
• No cooking? Sounds good to me...take part in the 10th Annual Autism Aware Fare to help raise money for a great cause. More info...
• Teach your kids about finances during Teach Children to Save Day. First Citizen's Bank in Mooresville is helping. More info...

Wednesday, April 25

• All day long it is Young Scientist Day at the Latta Plantation Nature Center. More info...
• The Mint Museum's Randolph location hosts Mini-Masters Art Workshop: Stamp! Splatter! & Roll! this morning at 10:30am. Registration required. More info...
• Are you a gluten-free family? Don't miss a Gluten Free Baking Demo with Peter Reinhardt at 3pm and 5:30pm today at Johnson & Wales. More info...
• Are you a teacher? It's STEM Night for Educators at Imaginon. More info...

Thursday, April 26

• Happy Birthday MomsCharlotte!! In their honor, BOUNCE FREE at Monkey Joe's Park Road, 10am-12non. More info...
• It's Family Fun Day at the Mall again today at Carolina Place...don't miss the fun! More info...
• Discovery Place hosts an Avian Adventure this afternoon at 5:30pm. Registration recommended. More info...
• Head to Statesville Road Elementary to the learn Why Read Aloud? as part of CMS's Parent University. See page 18 of the course guide. More info...
• Charlotte Bobcats vs. New York Knicks More info...

Friday, April 27

• We missed one on our list!!! Check out the Back on the Rack Consignment Sale today and tomorrow. More info...
• Grab a good book at the Friends of York County Book Sale. More info...
• Put on your shaggin' shoes...BeachFest Matthews begins today!! More info...
• Head over to DreamFest 2012 this afternoon in Belmont for a great event!! More info...
• Don't miss the last weekend of Busytown! at the Children's Theatre of Charlotte. More info...
• Dress up and head out for a girls' night at the Queen City Mom Prom! More info...

Saturday, April 28

• Lace up your shoes for the Charlotte Skyline Run. More info...
• The Jack and Jill National Fitness Day begins this morning at 9am at The Park. More info...
• Today's the day for the Queens Cup Steeplechase. More info...
• It's Earth Day 10am-3pm at the Schiele Museum. More info...
• Don't miss the Children's Circle Spring Carnival today 10am-2pm at Myers Park Methodist Church. More info...
• Piedmont Progressive Preschool hosts Spring-a-Majig beginning at 10am. More info...
• Join the Dia de los Ninos Celebration at Imaginon today. 10:30am. More info...
• Head over to celebrate the EarthDay Birthday all day long at the Museum of York County. More info...
• Don't miss Danstallations today at the Mint Uptown and The Bechtler. 11am and 2pm. More info...
• Come and see the Green Goats & Gardens Festival today 11am-3pm. More info...

• Today is Astronomy Day all day long at Discovery Place. More info...
• Hear Roger Day in Concert in Kannapolis at 2pm. More info...
• Head to Indian Trail to Touch a Truck this afternoon, 1-5pm. More info...
• Thinking about homeschooling? Head to a Homeschool Informational Tea today at 2pm. More info...
• Enjoy Dances of India this afternoon at 4pm. More info...
• Check out Dancing Through Latin America tonight at the McGlohon Theatre. More info...
• Charlotte Hounds vs. Denver Outlaws (Home Opener) More info...
• Charlotte Speed Demons vs. Mother State Roller Derby More info...

Sunday, April 29

• Wrap up the NC Science Festival with Fossil Finds today at Discovery Place. Noon-5pm. More info...
• Check out the Kings Drive Art Walk this afternoon. More info...

Save the Date:
April 30-May 6: Wells Fargo Championship More info...
September 28: Fresh Beat Band - Live! More info...

Have an event or happening that The Queen City Buzz should know about? Email queencitybuzzgmail.com with details.

Summer's A Comin'...

Easter's gone, spring break is becoming a distant memory, and the consignment sales for spring are no more. Do you know what that means? Summer is coming...and fast. If you're a preschool mom like me, there are 6 more weeks left until Memorial Day, and my TO DO list is L.O.N.G., so I need to get to it. CMS parents, you've got a little longer - 38 school days to be exact! Now that the countdown is on, the summer camps are filling up. Check out our Summer Camp List for local camps to keep your kids entertained and engaged!!

Spring weekends are full of fun in Charlotte (just take a look at the list for Saturday). Have a great (and productive) week!

Blessings,
The Buzz

Monday, April 16

• The Come See Me Festival continues in Rock Hill this week. More info...
• Violins of Hope opens to the public today. More info...
• Head to Discovery Place every afternoon this week at 2pm for Mask Making where you can learn more about DP mask collection, and make your own to take home! More info...
• Best for the older kids, visit the CMC Science Festival today 3-8pm. More info...
• Enjoy the "summer-like" weather and get outside tonight for the Family Campfire at the McDowell Nature Center at 7pm. More info...
• Charlotte Bobcats vs. New Orleans Hornets More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Durham Bulls More info...

Tuesday, April 17

• Don't miss Wonderful Worms today at 11:15am and 1:15pm in the Learning Garden at Discovery Place Kids. More info...
• Check out the School Garden Open House today at Whitewater Academy beginning at 4:30pm. More info...
• Were certainly hope not, but find out How to Determine if Your Child is Stressed or Overwhelmed during a workshop by CMS's Parent University tonight at Winding Springs Elementary at 6pm. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Durham Bulls More info...

Wednesday, April 18

• Check out Literacy Circle Time this morning at Imaginon at 10:15am. More info...
• Paint with Nature's Colors today at Discovery Place Kids at 11:15am and 1:15pm. More info...
• Rock and Read BINGO is back at the Scaleybark library today at 4pm. More info...
• Charlotte Bobcats vs. Chicago Bulls More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Durham Bulls More info...

Thursday, April 19

• We think you should be Going Buggy today at Discovery Place Kids. Head to the Learning Garden at 11:15am and 1:15pm for lots of buggy fun! More info...
• The Food Lion Auto Fair kicks off today at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. Get a FREE kids ticket with an adult ticket purchase! More info...
• Don't miss the musical Bye, Bye Birdie at South Meck High School with shows through the 22nd. More info...
• Check out River Jam tonight at the US National Whitewater Center featuring the Josh Daniel Trio. Starts at 7pm, and it's FREE!! More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Durham Bulls More info...

Friday, April 20

• Take the little ones to Yoga Storytime today at 11am at Imaginon. More info...
• Best enjoyed by ages 8 and up, Salt & Pepper begins today at the Children's Theatre of Charlotte with shows through the 29th. More info...
• Charlotte Bobcats vs. Memphis Grizzlies More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Gwinnett Braves More info...

Saturday, April 21

• Lace up your shoes for the Thin Mint Sprint this morning at the US National Whitewater Center. More info..., the Sarcoma Stomp at the McAlpine Creek Greenway More info... or the Charlotte Museum Mile in uptown Charlotte. More info...
• It's time to Discover Mint Hill today 9am-3pm. More info...
• Head over to the Charlotte Nature Museum for their Earth Day Play Date today 10am-1pm. More info...
• There is also an Earth Day Celebration today at the Anne Springs Close Greenway beginning at 10am. More info...
• It's also Earth Day in Matthews today 10am-1pm. More info...
• Check out Classic Camping in the Old Style today at the Schiele Museum, 10am-3pm. More info...
• Experience Neighborhood Science: Backyard Discoveries today at The Charlotte Nature Museum and Queens University, 10am-2pm. More info...
• Sounds like fun to us...check out FamJam 2012 today in Fort Mill, 11am-5pm. More info...
• The Charlotte World Parade & Festival takes place today 11am-6pm at Independence Park. More info... 
• Kannapolis is host for the Kannapolis Zucchini 500 today 1-5pm. More info...
• Weddington Christian Academy hosts a Family Fun Fest today 2-8pm. More info...
• Don't miss seeing the winners of the Science & Superheroes Contest this afternoon at Discovery Place at 4pm. More info...
• A Bear Called Paddington hits the stage at the Armour Street Theatre, with shows through the 29th. More info...
• Tonight is Homer's Birthday Bash during the Charlotte Knights game at Knights Stadium. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Gwinnett Braves More info...

Sunday, April 22

• The 8th Annual Hope Floats Duck Race is today, 2-5pm at the US National Whitewater Center. Great event for a great cause. More info...
• Don't miss Bark in the Ballpark today at Knight's Stadium. More info...
• Streetwise Music presents Help Kids 2 Rock 1-2 this afternoon at McGlohon Theatre. More info...
• Charlotte Bobcats vs. Sacramento Kings More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Gwinnett Braves More info...

Save the Date:

April 27 Queen City Mom Prom More info...
April 28 Roger Day in Concert More info...
April 28-29 Kings Drive Art Walk More info...

Have an event or happening that The Queen City Buzz should know about? Email queencitybuzzgmail.com with details.

Happy Easter!!!

Hope everyone survived...I mean enjoyed...Spring Break, and that this wonderful weather has made your holiday weekend an outdoor one! It's going to be getting cooler again this week; so ready for it to be spring ALL THE TIME. Lots of fun new spring activities starting up as well. Check out our listings for new kid-friendly events at Discovery Place, a new production starting Friday at Children's Theatre, and one of the final Consignment Sales of the season. Spring is in the air...enjoy it!!

Blessings,
The Buzz


Monday, April 9

• Don't miss the Parent and Tot Meet & Greet today at Ray's Splash Planet. More info...
• Go "Pick-your-own" strawberries, take a hayride, and participate in rubber duck races today at Hall Family Farm. More info...
• Charlotte Bobcats vs. Washington Wizards More info...

Tuesday, April 10

• The Kings Drive Farmer's Market is OPEN!!! More info...
• Check out Beneficial Bees today at 11:15am and 1:15pm at Discovery Place Kids. More info...
• Head to the Charlotte Nature Museum today (and every Tuesday) at 2pm for Animal Feedings and Encounters. More info...
• Have an American Girl book fan in your house? Ages 6 to 10 are invited to the South County Library today at 4:15 for the American Girl Book Club. Today they will discuss new American Girl, Julie. More info...
• Sadly, we as parents need to be in the know about Cyber Bullying. Attend a CMS Parent University workshop on the subject tonight at Crestdale Middle School at 6pm. See page 6 of the course guide. More info...

Wednesday, April 11

• Lots and lots of Library Storytimes to choose from today! More info...
• Create some Earth Art today at Discovery Place Kids at 11:15am and 1:15pm. More info...
• Children in grades K to 3 are invited to the Morrison Library to Celebrate National Poetry Month: Read - Aloud Book Club at 4pm. Please register. More info...
• Plan a date night tonight to Taste of the Nation at the Wells Fargo Atrium. 6-10pm. More info...

Thursday, April 12

• Don't miss Carolina Place Family Fun Day today at 11am featuring the Grey Seal Puppets, a hula artist, and Mister Twister! More info...
• This afternoon through Saturday afternoon, you can check out the 2012 US Olympic Trials for Canoe Slalom at the US National Whitewater Center. More info...
• Looking for activities for the kids that don't break the bank? CMS's Parent University presents Enrichment Activities for Your Child on a Budget tonight at Greenway Park Elementary at 6pm. See page 8 of the course guide. More info...
• Gaston Day School presents The Wizard of Oz with shows today through Saturday. More info...
• Charlotte Bobcats vs. Detroit Pistons More info...

Friday, April 13

• Busytown opens tonight at the Children's Theatre of Charlotte with shows through the 29th. More info...
• The NHRA Four-Wide Nationals take place this weekend at the ZMax Dragway in Concord. FREE Kids ticket with an adult purchase!! More info...
• Are you a member of the YMCA? Take advantage of the Parents Night Out offered tonight at the Dowd branch. See page 2 of the newsletter in the link. More info...

Saturday, April 14

• One of the last of the season...head out to the Myers Park Presbyterian Consignment Sale this morning beginning at 8am. More info...
• Get ReStored today at the Cornelius Habitat for Humanity ReStore. More info...
• Check out the Spring Plant Sale today at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. 9am-3pm. More info...
• Take part in the Viva Verde Earth Fest today 10am-3pm at North Cabarrus Park in Kannapolis. More info...
• It's Family Farm Day at Latta Plantation today 10am-4pm. More info...
• Don't miss Kids Day at Squirrel Lake Park today starting at 10am. More info...
• The Charlotte City Ballet presents The Enchanted Forest, today at 3pm and 7pm. More info...
• See some awesome bicycle racing this evening at the Presbyterian Hospital Invitational Criterium. More info... 

Sunday, April 15

• More bicycle racing today at the NoDa Grand Prix. More info...
• Don't miss Full STEAM Ahead this afternoon 1-5pm, presented by CMS's Parent University. More info...
• As part of Full STEAM Ahead, it's also Sunday FUNday at the Mint Museum Uptown. More info...
• Lace up your shoes for the Yellow Brick Road benefiting Charlotte Family Housing and beginning this afternoon at 2pm at Independence Park. More info...
• Charlotte Bobcats vs. Boston Celtics More info...

Save the Date:

April 16-20 Violins of Hope 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...


Have an event or happening that The Queen City Buzz should know about? Email queencitybuzz@gmail.com with details.

Spring Break!

I know it's not spring break for all of you, but CMS and most preschools are out this week, so I hope everyone is having a great week so far. Already over the thought of your kids being home for over a week? Hope we can help by providing our weekly list of "to-do"s (the fun kind of "to-do"s, of course). Have something in the coming weeks or months that we should add to the list? Please email any and all events to queencitybuzz@gmail.com. Make the most of this week...these kids will be out of our homes before we know it!!

Blessings,
The Buzz


Monday, April 2

• Children ages 3 to 6 are invited to the Latta Plantation Nature Center for the Young Scientist Series: Slimy Soil Science this morning at 10am. More info...
• Do you have concerns about your CMS enrolled child(ren) that you'd like advice on from a school psychologist? Sign up for the Parent Consultation Clinic being held today through Wednesday at Billingsville Elementary. Presented by CMS's Parent University. See page 6 of the course guide. More info...

Tuesday, April 3

• It's FREE Cone Day at Ben & Jerry's today 12-8pm. Perfect Spring treat! More info...
• Don't miss the Musical Petting Zoo presented by the Symphony Guild of Charlotte at Imaginon, 12-1:30pm. More info...
• Independence Library has a special screening of The Adventures of Tin Tin today at 2pm as part of their From Page to Screen series. More info... 
• STOMP! begins tonight at the Belk Theatre with shows through Sunday. Children under 14 get in FREE with a paying adult tonight and tomorrow night. More info...
• Charlotte Checkers vs. Milwaukee Admirals More info...

Wednesday, April 4

• These are the final days of Mummies of the World at Discovery Place. Exhibit closes on Sunday. More info...
• Ages 5 to 8 are invited to the Matthews Library this afternoon at 2pm for Dance a Story: Sleeping Beauty. Registration required and it fills up FAST. More info...
• Not into dancing? Then how about LEGOmania at the Morrison library this afternoon, also at 2pm. More info...
• Today is the deadline to register for TOMORROW's Playcation: Creature Feature  at the Main Street Children's Museum in Rock Hill. For ages 4-6 and only $7/child for drop off 9:30am-12noon!!! More info...

Thursday, April 5

• Check out the Easter Bunny Brunch this morning at 10am at the Tom Sykes Recreation Center. Space is limited; please register. More info...
• Or you can visit the Mallard Creek Recreation Center for their Preschool Easter Egg Hunt also this morning at 10am. More info...
• Calling all TARHEEL fans...head to Mallard Creek High School at 6:30pm for a Carolina Football Scrimmage. Tailgate event begins at 5pm with a visit from Larry Fedora!!! More info...
• A new twist on an old idea...head to Belmont this evening for their Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt. More info...
• Charlotte Checkers vs. Milwaukee Admirals More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Norfolk Tides (OPENING DAY!!!) More info...

Friday, April 6

• Head to the Schiele Museum in Gastonia today 10am-3pm for Gemstone Mining. More info...
• Elementary ages are invited to the Matthews Library this afternoon at 3pm for Shape Stories. Please register. More info...
• Don't miss the Peanuts Easter Beagle Express today and tomorrow! More info...
• The Harris YMCA offers a Good Friday Service this evening at 6pm in their outdoor chapel. More info...
• Charlotte Checkers vs. Abbotsford Heat More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Norfolk Tides More info...

Saturday, April 7

• The Davidson Farmer's Market Spring Market opens today at 8am with a special spring celebration! More info...
• It's a Bank of America & Merrill Lynch Museums on Us weekend today and tomorrow! More info...
• Don't miss the Easter Egg Scrambler this morning at 9am at the Berewick Recreation Center. Please register. More info...
• The Charlotte Easter Egg Hunt is this morning at 10am at Latta Park. More info...
• Check out the Rural Hill Egg Hunt today 10am-2pm with lots of Easter fun. Please register. More info...
• Hope you registered (it's full now) for the Latta Plantation Easter Egg Hunt that begins today at 10am. More info...
• Christ Community Church of Huntersville presents an Easter Eggsploration today 10am-12noon, with the hunt at noon. More info...
• Ages 4 to 7 are invited to the Latta Plantation Nature Center today at 1pm for Whose Egg is That? More info...
• Charlotte Bobcats vs. Atlanta Hawks More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Norfolk Tides (FIREWORKS) More info...

Sunday, April 8 - Happy Easter

• Check out the Easter Sunrise Service this morning at the Harris YMCA at 7am. More info...
• Take the whole family to the McDowell Nature Center for a Digital Photo Scavenger Hunt beginning at 1pm. More info...
• Charlotte Checkers vs. Abbotsford Heat More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Norfolk Tides (with Easter Egg Hunt after the game) More info...

Save the Date:

April 15 Spring Family Fun & Education Day (see page 3) 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...


Have an event or happening that The Queen City Buzz should know about? Email queencitybuzz@gmail.com with details.