5!!!

My oldest turns 5 this week. How is that possible? How can he possibly be 5 years old? And how I can possibly be old enough to have a 5 year old?? He the funniest and smartest 5 year old I know (I'm just a little biased), and keeps his mama on her toes from morning til night. Happy birthday Charlie Bug!!!

Blessings,
The Buzz


Discovery Place is seeking Summer Camp supplies to be used for creative Camp experiences at Discovery Place, Charlotte Nature Museum and Discovery Place KIDS. Discovery Place Inc. Camps balance structured, content-based activities with hands-on fun, encourages lifelong love of education and place an emphasis on science, technology engineering and math (STEM).

Supplies needed at the Museums include:
·        Discovery Place (301 N. Tryon St.)— Soda bottles (all sizes), paper towel tubes, toilet paper tubes, milk carton and gallon containers, egg cartons, cereal boxes (and other assorted cardboard boxes) and Altoid tins.
·        Charlotte Nature Museum (1658 Sterling Rd.) — Plastic liter bottles,shoe boxes and glass baby food jars.
·        Discovery Place KIDS (105 Gilead Rd.; Huntersville) — Mittens, newspaper,plastic bottles (all sizes), milk cartons and plastic jugs, plastic water bottles, soda bottles (all sizes) and egg cartons.

Summer Camp donations can be dropped off at any of the Museums. All items should be clean and ready to be reused. For more information please call 704.372.6261 x300 or email info@discoveryplace.org. 

Monday, June 4

• Saving you a trip...all Charlotte Mecklenburg Libraries are CLOSED today as they change over the server. More info...
• Head to the Gaston County Library this week to see Red Herring Puppets present Aesop's Fables. Multiple performances at multiple locations. More info...
• It's the last week of school for CMS...hit the Spraygrounds today if you're already on summer vacation before they get more crowded next week! More info...
• Milkshake Mondays begin today at Chick-Fil-A. Buy a large shake and get a FREE chicken sandwich between 2 and 5 pm. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Gwinnett Braves More info...

Tuesday, June 5

• Ages 3 to 5 are invited to Winghaven Gardens today (and tomorrow) at 10am for Breakfast with the Birds. Please register. More info...
• Head to the Billy Graham Library for their 5th Anniversary Celebration. More info...
• Today is Dentist Day at Discovery Place Kids. More info...
• WooHoo...Library Storytimes are back after their May hiatus!! More info...
• Starting next week enjoy Terrific Tuesdays at Imaginon. FREE tickets can be reserved in advanced, so check the schedule now! More info...

Wednesday, June 6

• Head to the Naomi Drennan Rec Center today for their Out of School Bash and explore what the Parks & Rec department has planned for the summer. More info...
• Check out Growing Up Wild, the current puppet show at the Charlotte Nature Museum. Shows throughout the week, and today at 10:30am and 4pm. More info...
• The Children's Theatre of Charlotte has announced their show line-up for their 65th (!) season. Tickets are on sale now. More info...

Thursday, June 7

• The Charlotte Nature Museum holds Animal Feedings & Encounters throughout the week. Today they are at 11:30am and 2pm. More info...
• Head to the Reedy Creek Nature Center at 1pm for Nature Story Corner. More info...
• Have a favorite Queen City business? Vote for them in the Charlotte Business Journal's Social Madness competition going on now. More info...

Friday, June 8

• Take the little ones to the McDowell Nature Center at 10:30am for Lovely Ladybugs. More info...

• Yum, Yum!! Taste of Charlotte kicks off today at 11am and goes all weekend! More info...
• Support a great cause this afternoon at the Garden 2 You Farmer's Market at the Marion Diehl Rec Center. 1-5pm. More info...
• Head to the Blakeney Shopping Center for their Family Fun Fest today 4-9pm. More info...
• The Charlotte Symphony plays tonight at Stumptown Park as part of Matthews' Summer Concert & Movie Series. More info...
• Head to Kannapolis for Movies in the Park at Village Park. Tonight they are showing Cars 2 with music before the movie. More info...
• The Reedy Creek Nature Center hosts a Full Moon Hike tonight at 8pm. More info...

Saturday, June 9

• Learn all about Bizarre Birds this morning at 10am at the Reedy Creek Nature Center. More info...
• Today is Marine Mammal Day at Discovery Place. More info...
• Join the fun at the Summer Extravaganza at the Naomi Drennan Rec Center. 10:30am-5pm. More info...
• Carolina Place Mall and Radio Disney are teaming up for Brave Day in anticipation of the release of Disney's Brave. More info...
• Head to the James K. Polk Historic Site for The Art of Music in the Mid-Nineteenth Century. More info...
• Check out Turtles on the Twos today at the Charlotte Nature Museum at 2:22pm. More info...
• Go see the Charlotte Roller Girls in a double-header tonight at the Grady Cole arena beginning at 6pm. More info...
• Up for a night time adventure? Take part in the Amphibian Night Hike tonight at the Cowan's Ford Wildlife Refuge at 8pm. More info...

Sunday, June 10

• Bug lovers at your house? Learn about Creepy Crawlies today at the Latta Plantation Nature Center at 1pm. More info...
• Head to Discovery Place to check out their newest exhibition, National Geographic Critter Cam. More info...
• It's Summer Pops time with the Charlotte Symphony at Symphony Park at Southpark. Tonight is the Symphony Park Serenade. More info...

Save the Date:
Starting June 12: Regal $1 Summer Movies More info...
June 16 & 23: Pinkalicious The Musical More info...
July 20-22, 27-29, & August 4-5: Dinosaur Train More info...
September 28: Fresh Beat Band - Live! More info...
October 27: Christ Church Fall Festival More info...

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