Cyber Monday Giveaway!!

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Our friends at Charlotte Warehouse Sale are hosting their first ever Liquidation Sale this Thursday, Friday and Saturday in Huntersville. As if that's not awesome news in itself, they are giving a $50 gift certificate to one lucky Buzz reader. Check out our Facebook Page on Monday morning for details. You must enter by noon on Wednesday.

Did you shop Black Friday (I did), or will you shop Cyber Monday? There are lots of great holiday deals to be had. Check out this list of deals and coupons from RetailMeNot.

Lots, and lots, and LOTS of fun events this week...enjoy!!

Blessings,
The Buzz

Monday, November 26

• Tom Sykes Rec Center (at Dilworth Elementary) hosts Super Duper Dough this afternoon at 1pm. More info...
• CMS's superintendent has visited all CMS schools this fall, and he will report on his findings and his plans for the future at What Did Heath Learn? tonight at 6pm at the Belk Theatre. FREE and for parents only. More info...

Tuesday, November 27

• If you homeschool, and want your students to be involved in PE, head to the Elon Rec Center for Homeschool PE today at 11:30am. More info...
• Lots of FREE Library Storytimes today. More info...
• Looking for great holiday light displays? Check out Rose's Christmas Light Tour Stops 2012 on Facebook...she has a wonderful list going!! More info...

Wednesday, November 28

• A Charlotte holiday tradition for YEARS (I went every year when I was little), Santa's Bag begins today at Imaginon/Children's Theatre of Charlotte. More info...
• Check out Chik-Fil-A Cotswold's Kids Craft Wednesday this morning at 10:30am. More info...
• Bundle up and head to the McDowell Nature Center for a Full Moon Night Hike starting at 5pm. More info...
• CMS's Parent University presents How to Determine if Your Child is Stressed or Overwhelmed tonight at Oaklawn Language Academy. See page 8 of the course guide. More info...

Thursday, November 29

• ChristmasVille kicks off today in Rock Hill with events through Sunday. More info...
• CMS's Parent University presents How to Determine if Your Child is Stressed or Overwhelmed tonight at Winterfield Elementary. See page 8 of the course guide. More info...
• Christmas in Davidson begins this evening with events through Saturday. More info...
• Don't miss the Lighting of the Fort Mill Christmas Tree this evening at 7pm. More info...
• Plan a date night to see the Trans-Siberian Orchestra tonight at Time Warner Cable Arena. More info...

Friday, November 30

• Check out the McDowell Nature Center's Homeschool Family Hike this morning at 10am. More info...
• Curious kids will love the Preschool Pioneer Series this afternoon at the McDowell Nature Center at 1pm. More info...
• Winthrop University hosts their annual Lighting of the Christmas Tree today at 5:30pm. More info...
• Head to the famous ChristmasTown USA...the light in McAdenville turn on tonight and will be on nightly until December 26th. More info...
• Don't miss the Tree Lighting at Piedmont Town Center tonight 6-8pm. Train rides, tree lighting and more!! More info...
• The Rock Hill Christmas Parade is this evening at 6:30pm. Don't miss the fun! More info...
• Head to downtown Salisbury for Scrooge's Christmas Trolley Tour weekend evenings through December 22. More info...
• Dress up and attend the Deck the Halls Gala as part of the Festival of Trees in Concord. More info...
• Children's Theatre of Charlotte presents The Best Christmas Pageant Ever starting tonight with shows through December 23rd. More info...
• Matthews Playhouse presents Irving Berlin's White Christmas beginning tonight with shows through December 16th. More info...
• Charlotte Bobcats vs. Philadelphia 76ers More info...

Saturday, December 1

• The bears are back!!! The Leonard Bearstein Symphony Orchestra begins their holidays performances today at Founders Hall. Shows through December 29th. More info...
• Train fans, don't miss out...Lionel Trains holds their 1st Annual Warehouse Sale today 8am-5pm. More info...
• Enjoy Breakfast with Santa to benefit Special Olympics of Mecklenburg County at Carolina Place Mall, 8-10am. More info...
• The Great Wolf Lodge hosts Snowland now through December 25th. More info...
• Lace up your shoes for the Girls on the Run 5K this morning at The Park in Huntersville. More info..., or the ACC Championship Chase 5K in Uptown More info...
• Christmas at the Library begins today at the Billy Graham Library, and continues Monday-Saturday until December 22. More info...
• Check out Reed Gold Mine's A Golden Christmas today 10am-4pm. Candlelight tour of the decorated mine tunnels. More info...
• The Mint Museum's Randolph locations hosts a Saturday Art Session: Mexican Tin Art Ornaments today 10am-3pm. More info... 
• The Fort Mill Christmas Parade is this morning at 11am. More info...
• Head to Concord for the Candyland Children's Event at 1pm as part of the annual Festival of Trees. More info...
• The Kannapolis Christmas Festival begins today at 2pm. More info...
• The Levine Jewish Community Center presents Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory with shows this weekend and next. More info...
• Don't miss Matthews' Hometown Holiday & Tree Lighting Ceremony today 3-6pm. More info..., and the Matthews Holiday Stroll & Kids Treasure Hunt, 5:30-8pm. More info...
• Cookies & Cocoa with Santa begins tonight at NC Transportation Museum. More info...
• Georgia Tech vs. Florida State in the Dr. Pepper ACC Football Championship at Bank of America Stadium. More info...
• Charlotte Checkers vs. Rockford Ice Hogs More info...

Sunday, December 2

• Treat the family to Brunch with Santa at the Ballantyne Hotel today 11:30am-1:30pm. Reservations required. More info...
• Enjoy Lunch Among the Trees today in Concord as part of the Festival of Trees. 12-2pm.  More info... 
• Radio Disney presents the Festival of Giving today at the EpiCentre, 12-4pm. More info...
• Charlotte Checkers vs. Rockford Ice Hogs More info... 

Save the Date:
November 28-December 1: Santa's Bag More info...
December 1: Walk Through Bethlehem More info...
December 1, 8, 15, 21 & 22: Cookies & Cocoa with Santa More info...
December 6, 8 & 9: A Modern Christmas Carol More info...
December 8: The Singing Christmas Tree for KIDS More info...
December 13-25: Gingerbread Lane More info...
December 14 & 20: Swim with Santa More info...
December 27: Belk Bowl More info...

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

My How Time Flies...

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This post marks ONE YEAR for The Queen City Buzz...cannot believe it has been a year already. Thank you all for checking in every week (that's 52 times) to see what's happening for kids and families in the Queen City. I feel blessed to be able to do this week after week. No plans to stop anytime soon, so please share The QCB with your friends, family or anyone who might be looking for family-friendly things to do around here. As always, please feel free to email me with upcoming events to be included in "The Buzz"...I couldn't do this without your help. I hope you all have a very happy Thanksgiving. I am certainly THANKFUL for you all!!

Blessings,
The Buzz


Monday, November 19

• The McDowell Nature Center hosts Talkin' Turkey this morning at 9:30am. More info...
• Check out Ray's Splash Planet's Parent and Tot Splash Time today 10am-3pm. More info...
• Head to Chick-Fil-A at Cotswold this morning for Storytime Monday at 10:30am. More info...
• If you homeschool, head to the Reedy Creek Nature Center for Wildlife Forensics at 3:30pm. More info...
• Charlotte Bobcats vs. Milwaukee Bucks More info...

Tuesday, November 20

• Beginning today and through January 2, you can visit The Grove Park Inn in Asheville to see the National Gingerbread House Competition Display. More info...
• Homeschoolers ages 4 to 6 are invited to the Latta Plantation Nature Center for Grateful for Grains today at 1:30pm. More info...
• Time again for holiday lights...head to the Charlotte Motor Speedway for their Speedway Christmas now through December 30th. More info...
• Head to Kings Mountain to the Mauney Memorial Library for their Annual Tree Lighting this evening at 7pm. More info...

Wednesday, November 21

• No School for CMS! More info...
• Put on your coat, and lace up your skates...WBT Holiday on Ice opens today at 10am. The fun continues through January 6th. More info...
• Head to the McDowell Nature Center today and enjoy a Waterfront Campfire 11am-1pm. More info...
• Charlotte Bobcats vs. Toronto Raptors More info...

Thursday, November 22 - Happy Thanksgiving!

• No School for CMS! More info...
• Lace up your shoes and make room for Thanksgiving dinner at the Charlotte Turkey Trot this morning at Southpark. More info...
• Don't miss the Belk Carolinas Carousel Parade this morning at 10am in downtown Charlotte...celebrating it's 65th year!! More info...
• Head to the zMax Dragway this afternoon to see The Capitol Christmas Tree in route from Colorado to Washington, DC. 2-5pm. More info...

Friday, November 23

• No School for CMS! More info...
• Head to the Ritz Carlton to see their All Chocolate Holiday Tree on display through December 28th. More info...
• Don't miss A Plantation Christmas today and tomorrow at Latta Plantation. 10am-4pm. More info...
• Check out the Schiele Museum's Hooves, Horns and Antlers program today at 10am. More info...
• Reedy Creek Nature Center hosts Walk Off the Turkey Hike today at 10am and 1pm. More info...
• Holidays at the Garden begin today at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. Through December 31st. More info...
• Another ice rink comes to town...check out the Coca-Cola Family Ice Rink at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. Open through January 21st. More info...
• Get a sitter and head to the Booth Playhouse for The Reduced Shakespeare Company's The Ultimate Christmas Show with shows through Sunday. More info...
• Charlotte Bobcats vs. Atlanta Hawks More info...

Saturday, November 24

• Lace up your shoes for the Charlotte Checkers 5K and Fun Run is today in downtown Charlotte. More info...
• Check out the McDowell Nature Center's Reptile Feeding this morning at 10am. More info...
• Head to the NC Transportation Museum and ride the Santa Train. Weekends through December 23rd. More info...
• See The Nutcracker presented by the Matthews Ballet. Shows this weekend and next. More info...
• Charlotte Checkers vs. Oklahoma City Barons More info...

Sunday, November 25

• Learn about Animals in Winter this afternoon at the Reedy Creek Nature Center at 1:30pm. More info...
• Head to Kilgo Methodist Church for their Community Tree Lighting and Live Nativity beginning at 5pm. More info...
• The Charlotte Civic Orchestra presents their Christmas Spectacular this evening at 7:30pm. More info...
• Charlotte Checkers vs. Oklahoma City Barons More info... 

Save the Date:
November 28-December 1: Santa's Bag More info...
December 1: Walk Through Bethlehem More info...
December 1, 8, 15, 21 & 22: Cookies & Cocoa with Santa More info...
December 14 & 20: Swim with Santa More info...

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

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If your house is like mine, the toy catalogs have started showing up in the mailbox, at least one a day. Even with my best efforts to get them straight the recycling pile, the kids have found them, and have started making their lists. Time for Mommy to clean out some of the old things to make room for the new. Luckily, The Posh Closet Sale thinks the same way and they are having their BIG TOY SALE for toys, equipment and gear this Friday night and Saturday morning. You can still register to consign your stuff, and you'll likely to find great deals on the things on Santa's list, too!! Happy selling and shopping!!

Blessings,
The Buzz

Monday, November 12

• NO School for CMS today!! More info...
• The Southern Christmas Show continues all this week to get you in the spirit. More info...
• Head to the McDowell Nature Center today at 9:30 or 11am to learn about Changing Seasons. More info...
• Check out the Veterans Day Celebration this afternoon at the Naomi Drenan Rec Center, 4-6pm. More info...

Tuesday, November 13

• Everyone should think about stopping by the Concord Mills food court today for Anaphylaxis 101, a traveling exhibit about life threatening allergic reactions. More info...
• Introducing Atomic Learning: An Online Instructional Tool for Parents & Students is presented by CMS's Parent University this evening at Idlewild Elementary. See page 9 of the course guide. More info...
• Charlotte Bobcats vs. Washington Wizards More info...

Wednesday, November 14

• Head to the Reedy Creek Nature Center this morning at 10am and take part in Nature Story Corner. More info...
• Sign up your elementary kids for Creating with Books this afternoon at the Morrison Library. More info...

Thursday, November 15

• Two opportunities for the kids to do yoga today at the Latta Plantation Nature Center. Little Yoginis at 10am, More info..., and Kids Yoga at 4pm. More info...
• CMS's Parent University presents How Parents Can Help Their Child Read to Succeed tonight at Clear Creek Elementary. See page 8 of the course guide. More info...

Friday, November 16

• Let the kids be Little Explorers this morning at 9:30am at the McDowell Nature Center. More info..., let the preschoolers be Preschool Pioneers at 1pm. More info..., and homeschoolers are invited for Soil Sampling at 2pm. More info...
• Head to Lake Forest Church in Huntersville this evening to hear The Mudpuddles perform as part of the Fall Chill event. More info...
• The Southpark Mall Tree Lighting takes place tonight with lots of family fun activities beforehand. More info...
• The 4th Annual Christmas Wonderland of Lights begins this evening at Zootastic Park in Lake Norman. More info...
• The Posh Closet BIG TOY SALE begins tonight. More info...

Saturday, November 17

• The Thunder Road Marathon is this morning. More info...
• Take part in Clean Sweep at the Greenway today with Char-Meck Parks & Rec. More info...
• The Fall Harvest Festival takes place today and tomorrow at Latta Plantation, 10am-4pm. More info...
• Today is Harvest Day at the Schiele Museum, 10am-4pm. More info...
• The Charlotte Nature Museum hosts Turkey Talk today 10am-1pm. More info...
• Head to Imaginon and check out the Musical Petting Zoo today at 11am. More info...
• Don't miss the Concord Christmas Parade today at 2:30pm. More info...
• Students in grades K through 2 are invited to Rookie Science today at 3pm at the Matthews library. Please register. More info...
• Check out the Harris YMCA's Gobblefest today 4-6pm. FREE and open to the public. More info...
• Head to Birkdale Village for a visit with Santa and their Annual Tree Lighting. Fun begins at 5pm. More info...
• Charlotte Bobcats vs. Memphis Grizzlies More info...

Sunday, November 18

• Today is Nature Discovery Day at the Reedy Creek Nature Center beginning at 1:30pm. More info...
• Or check out Totally Turtles this afternoon at 1:30 at the Latta Plantation Nature Center, More info..., and Turkey Tales at 3pm. More info...

Save the Date:
December 1: Walk Through Bethlehem More info...
December 14 & 20: Swim with Santa More info...

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

Brrrrrr....

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That's the forecast for this week...very chilly these next few days, so you'll need to bundle up. And speaking of bundling up, some fantastic Charlotte small business owners have partnered to provide much needed WARM clothing and supplies to Charlotte this season. It's called WARM Charlotte, and it's fantastic. They will be collecting your unwanted winter items every Sunday this month, and many places around the city are also designated "drop off" locations (and some are giving you discounts for getting rid of your clutter). Click the image below to check out their website and see how you can help!!

 

 

 



Monday, November 5

• Only on the screen until November 13th, catch Sea Rex in the IMAX theatre at Discovery Place. More info...
• Head to the Tom Sykes recreation center for Stories for Superstars this afternoon at 1pm. More info...

Tuesday, November 6 - Election Day

• Don't forget to VOTE! More info...
• NO School for CMS today!! More info...
• Head to the Latta Plantation Nature Center for a Nature Field Day, 9:30am-3pm. More info...
• Make Pasta Art at Discovery Place Kids at 11:15am and 2:15pm. More info...
• Meet Brad Keselowski of NASCAR fame at the NASCAR Hall of Fame at 3:45pm. More info...
• CMS's Parent University presents How Parents Can Help Their Child Read to Succeed tonight at Highland Creek Elementary at 6pm. See page 8 of the course guide; or Managing Behavior and Promoting Self-Discipline at Winget Park Elementary at 6pm. See page 9 of the course guide.  More info...
• Charlotte Checkers vs. Chicago Wolves More info...

Wednesday, November 7

• Make Pumpkin Playdough today at Discovery Place Kids at 11:15am and 2:15pm. More info...
• Check out KidzArt for ages 6 through 12 at the Tom Sykes Recreation Center at 2:45pm. More info...
• Charlotte Bobcats vs. Phoenix Suns More info...

Thursday, November 8

• The Southern Christmas Show kicks off today at The Park Expo. Show goes through November 18th. More info...
• Make Pumpkin Pudding today at Discovery Place Kids at 11:15am and 2:15pm. More info...
• Charlotte Checkers vs. Peoria Rivermen More info...

Friday, November 9

• Head to the McDowell Nature Center this morning to learn about Backyard Bats at 10:30am. More info...
• Also at the McDowell Nature Center is Smoke on the Waterfront: Floating Campfire tonight beginning at 6pm. More info...
• Head to Salisbury where the Piedmont Players Theatre presents The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley, Jr. Shows also tomorrow and next weekend. More info...
• Charlotte Checkers vs. Peoria Rivermen More info...

Saturday, November 10

• Head uptown to the Knight Theatre where the Charlotte Symphony kicks off their Lollipops series today with Carnivals & Clowns. Pre-concert festivities begin at 10am. More info...
• Ages 8 to 12 are invited to the Latta Plantation today for Pirate for a Day Camp from 10am until 4pm. Please register. More info...
• Lots happening today at the Reedy Creek Nature Center. Art with Leaves is at 10am. More info..., and there's a Fall Scavenger Hunt at 2pm. More info...
• The 18th Annual Rural Hill Sheepdog Trials & Dog Festival is today and tomorrow. More info...
• Today is Family Day at the Bechtler, 12-4pm. More info...
• The Carolina Renaissance Festival continues this weekend and next...don't miss it. More info...
• The McDowell Nature Center hosts Wildflower Walk: Fall Bloomers today at 2pm. More info...
• The Davidson Community Players present Into the Woods, Jr. with shows today through November 18th. More info...
• Charlotte Bobcats vs. Dallas Mavericks More info...

Sunday, November 11

• Lace up your shoes and head to Shalom Park for The Friends Run 5K this morning at 8am. More info...
• Today is Mad Science Day at the Schiele Museum, 1-4pm. More info...

Save the Date:
December 1: Walk Through Bethlehem More info...

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