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...


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