Introducing MyMomGroup.com...

www.MyMomGroup.com

Are you in a playgroup, a book club, a BUNCO group, a cocktail club, a church women's group...ANY group at all that could use a little help getting and staying organized? If so, please check out the new website, www.MyMomGroup.com.

"MyMomGroup.com was created to simplify the scheduling process within playgroups and moms groups, and to aid in communication between Group members.  MyMomGroup.com provides a place for busy group members to go to check for updates and keep track of schedules without having the burden of saving emails or trying to keep track of contact information and dates on your own. There is even a place to buy and sell gently used clothing, toys, gear and more. And it's FREE!!"

In full disclosure, I have been a part of developing this website with a friend and we are THRILLED that it is finally up and running. We are also looking for any and all feedback that you can provide. Please take a minute to check out the site, and let us know what you think. You can also find MyMomGroup on Facebook. And please, please, please share the site with all the fantastic moms you know!! OK...enough pleading...have a great week!!

Blessings,
The Buzz

Monday, January 28

• Don't miss the Parent & Tot Meet and Greet today at Ray's Splash Planet. 10am-3pm. More info...
• Head to the McDowell Nature Center at 11am to learn about Great Groundhogs. More info...

Tuesday, January 29

• Head to the Reedy Creek Nature Center this morning at 10am for Nature Story Corner. More info...
• Learn about Arctic Animals today at 11:15am and 2:15pm at Discovery Place Kids. More info...
• Check out Imaginon's Bilingual Storytime with Rocio at 11:30am. More info...

Wednesday, January 30

• Today is a Wee Wednesday for those 3 and under at the Main Street Children's Museum. 10:30-11am. More info...
• Take part in a Hibernation Station today at 11:15am and 2:15pm at Discovery Place Kids. More info...
• Ringling Brothers, Barnum & Bailey present Dragons at Time Warner Cable Arena. Shows today through Sunday. More info...
• Looking for a different date night? The China National Symphony Orchestra performs tonight at the Halton Theater. More info...

Thursday, January 31

• Make Winter Puppets today at 11:15am and 2:15pm at Discovery Place Kids. More info...
• Only 2 spots remain for Books Start Art this afternoon at 4pm at the Morrison library. More info...
• Enjoy Pizza with Winnie the Pooh at the Tom Sykes Rec Center (Dilworth Elementary) at 5:30pm. More info...

Friday, February 1

• Registration for Summer Camp at the Children's Theatre of Charlotte begins today!! More info...
• Today is a Great Day for Groundhogs at the McDowell Nature Center. Programs at 9:30 and 11am. More info...
• How Sweet the Sound: A Tribute to George Beverly Shea opens today at the Billy Graham Library. The exhibit goes through March 31. More info...
• Check out the I Spy Friday activities at the Main Street Children's Museum today. More info...
• Don't miss the Britax Checking Station to have your car seat checked. At Britax HQ today 8-11:30am. More info...
• Head to Waxhaw for First Friday: A Romantic Evening in Waxhaw, 5-9pm. Fun for couples and families, too. More info...
• Tonight there's a Nature at Night Open House at the McDowell Nature Center. 6-8pm. More info...

Saturday, February 2 - Groundhog Day

• Celebrate Groundhog Day at the Charlotte Nature Museum today 10am-1pm with "Queen Charlotte"'s shadow check at 11:30am. More info...
• Head to the Mint Museum's Randolph location for Saturday Art Sessions: African Mask Prints today 10am-3pm. More info...
• Don't miss Superbowl Fitness today at Discovery Place Kids at 11am and 2pm. More info...
• Guided tours at 11am and 2pm invite you By Way of the Back Door: The Enslaved at Brattonsville every Saturday this month. More info...
• Learn about Alfred's Voice: The American Dream today at 1:30 and 3pm at Historic Rosedale. More info...
• Check out Tracking 101 today at 2pm at the Reedy Creek Nature Center. More info...
• The Charlotte Symphony presents Oz with Symphony today at 2:30 and 8pm. Watch The Wizard of Oz while the symphony plays along. More info...

Sunday, February 3

• Check out Salamanders! at the Reedy Creek Nature Center today at 2pm. More info...
• Head to the Latta Plantation Nature Center for Nature: Warm & Fuzzies this afternoon at 3pm. More info... 

Save the Date:
February 9: Fairy House Festival More info...
February 16: Yo, Gabba Gabba! LIVE More info...
February 23: Fossil Fair More info...
March 23: Cookies for Kids Cancer 5K & Bake Sale More info...
March 23: Harlem Globetrotters More info...

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

Shopping Local...Made Easy

http://thenearby.com/start 

"Shop Local" seems to be all the rage these days, but sometimes it's hard to know exactly what that means, and sometimes even harder to find the truly "local" spots. Well, now "there's an app for that". Local developers recently launched "The Nearby", a fantastic way to "connect with the shops you love in your city." They started right here in The Queen City, and are now beginning to branch out to other cities as well. So, download the FREE app, check out their website and, of course, tell your friends. The QCB loves a great way to connect with the "local" places around here!! Have a great week!!

Blessings,
The Buzz

Monday, January 21 - MLK, Jr. Day

• Today is the LAST day for the Coca-Cola Family Ice Rink at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. Open 10am-10pm. More info...
• Head to the Levine Museum of the New South for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration 2013 from 10am until 4pm. More info...
• Take part in MLK Day - Family Service Day at Bright Blessings today. Please register. More info...
• Charlotte Restaurant Week, aka Queen's Feast continues through Sunday. Check out a new QC restaurant on the cheap!! More info...
• Charlotte Bobcats vs. Houston Rockets at 2pm. More info...

Tuesday, January 22

• Today is a Terrific Toddler Tuesday at the Gaston County Museum at 10am. Today's theme is Victorian Valentines. More info... 
• Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day today at Discovery Place Kids at 11:15am and 2:15pm. More info...
• Don't miss the Orchid Spectacular now through March 10th at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. More info...
• Ages 5 to 7 are invited to Winghaven Gardens this afternoon at 3:30pm for Real Birders Don't Wear White. Please register. More info...

Wednesday, January 23

• Ages 3 to 5 are invited to the Mint Museum's Randolph location for Mini Masters Workshop: Abstract Triangle Trees at 10:30am. Please register. More info...
• Check out Discovery Place Kids' Winter Campfire today at 11:15am and 2:15pm. More info...
• Tonight's the night...Justin Bieber in concert at Time Warner Cable Arena. More info...
• Charlotte Bobcats vs. Atlanta Hawks More info...

Thursday, January 24

• Learn all about Open Hearth Cooking today at the James K. Polk Historic Site from 10am until 2pm. More info... 
• Ages 3 to 5 are invited to Wighaven Gardens for Home Tweet Home! this morning at 10am. Please register. More info...
• Get scientific with Dry Ice-Periments today at Discovery Place Kids at 11:15am and 2:15pm. More info...

Friday, January 25

• Celebrate Mozart's Birthday today as part of Fun Friday at Discovery Place Kids. 11am and 2pm. More info...
• The Children's Theatre of Charlotte's Tarradiddle Players present Bother Rabbit Spinning Free with shows this weekend and next at CTC. More info...
• All ages are invited to the Davidson Community Players presentation of Jack & The Beanstalk at Armour Street Theater through Sunday. More info...
• Charlotte Checkers vs. Abbotsford Heat More info...

Saturday, January 26

• Join the Bird Walk: Coots, Ducks & More at 8:30am at the McDowell Nature Center. More info...
• Discovery Place's newest exhibition opens today...check out Strange Matter now through May 5. Free with DP admission. More info...
• Head to the Latta Plantation Nature Center to Build a Water Den this afternoon at 1pm. More info...
• Lace up your shoes for the CRC Winter Classic 8K this afternoon at 3pm. More info...
• Hear some FANTASTIC music this evening at the Tosco Music Party at Halton Theater at 7pm. More info... 
• Charlotte Bobcats vs. Minnesota Timberwolves More info...
• Charlotte Checkers vs. Abbotsford Heat More info...

Sunday, January 27

• Don't miss the Hot Chocolate Hike this afternoon at 2pm at the Reedy Creek Nature Center. More info...
• Or learn all about Winter Tree ID this afternoon at the Latta Plantation Nature Center at 2pm. More info...

Save the Date:
January 30-February 3: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey: Dragons More info...
February 16: Yo, Gabba Gabba! LIVE More info...
February 23: Fossil Fair More info...
March 23: Harlem Globetrotters More info...

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

Spring Fever...get back to Winter...AND a Giveaway!!

www.beechmountainresort.com

Man the weather this weekend was awesome...we spent pretty much all of both days outside. But, as a friend said on Facebook, "It's January...I want to eat a bowl of chili by a roaring fire." If you're looking to get back into winter mode, too, we have a great suggestion for you...head west to Beech Mountain Resort. They are celebrating 45 YEARS of skiing, and they have an amazing assortment of activities for the whole family to enjoy. January is Learn to Ski & Snowboard Month, and there's a great poster contest going on for 3rd to 5th grade students (see image above). And don't miss this Saturday, January 19th...Kids Day at the Sledding Hill. Back to lows below freezing later this week!!

And get this...the awesome folks at Beech Mountain Resort are giving one luck Buzz reader a Boys' Marmot Jacket, size Medium...perfect for the cold that's coming!! Head to our Facebook Page and enter by Thursday at 11:59pm!! 

Blessings,
The Buzz


Monday, January 14

• Head to the McDowell Nature Center at 11am for Oh Deer!, and learn all about these creatures. More info...
• Lots of great FREE Library Storytimes happening today. More info...

Tuesday, January 15

• Charlotte Preparatory School hosts an Admissions Open House this morning at 9:30am. Please register. More info...
• Hear and act out The Mitten today at Discovery Place Kids at 11:15am and 2:15pm. More info...
• Homeschoolers ages 11-14 are invited to the Latta Plantation Nature Center for Animal Dissections at 1:30pm. More info...
• Charlotte Bobcats vs. Indiana Pacers More info...

Wednesday, January 16

• Learn about reusing and recycling at Winter Coats at Discovery Place Kids today at 11:15am and 2:15pm. More info...
• Children in grades K to 5 are invited to the Morrison Library for Creating with Books: Jan-u-BEAR-Y this afternoon at 4pm. Please register. More info...
• The Scaleybark library will be showing Salute to a King, about Martin Luther King, Jr., this afternoon at 4pm. More info...
• Charlotte Checkers vs. Grand Rapids Griffins More info...

Thursday, January 17

• Head to the Latta Plantation Nature Center at 10am for Animal Discoveries: Beautiful Birds. More info...
• Today is Ben Franklin's Birthday. Celebrate at Discovery Place Kids at 11:15am and 2:15pm. More info...
• Head to the South County library this evening at 7pm for Stories with Dad. More info...
• Charlotte Checkers vs. Grand Rapids Griffins More info... 

Friday, January 18

• Queen's Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week begins today and continues through the 27th. More info...
• Head to the McDowell Nature Center this morning at 9:30 or 11am for Who's Sleeping in These Woods? More info...
• Today is World Snowman Day, and you can celebrate at 11am and 2pm at Discovery Place Kids. More info...
• Do you homeschool? Take your students to the McDowell Nature Center for Homeschool Series: Rocks & Fossils at 2pm. More info...
• Recommended for ages 8 and up, Children's Theatre of Charlotte presents The Secret Garden with shows today through February 10th. More info...

Saturday, January 19

• Today is Chicken Day at the Charlotte Nature Museum, 10am-1pm. More info...
• Head uptown for the City of Charlotte MLK Holiday Parade stepping off at 11am at Tryon & 9th Street. More info...
• Recommended for ages 5 and up, Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players perform today and tomorrow at Children's Theatre of Charlotte. More info...
• Head to the Latta Plantation Nature Center this afternoon at 1pm for Snowflake Science. More info...
• Charlotte Bobcats vs. Sacramento Kings More info...

Sunday, January 20

• Head to the McDowell Nature Center today at 2:30pm to learn about and make Evergreen Wreaths. Please register. More info...
• One spot remains for Make a Miniature Garden this afternoon at the Reedy Creek Nature Center at 2pm. More info...

Save the Date:
January 30-February 3: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey: Dragons More info...
February 16: Yo, Gabba Gabba! LIVE More info...
February 23: Fossil Fair More info...
March 23: Harlem Globetrotters More info...

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

Consignment Time...AND Giveaway Time!!

It's almost time for consignment sale season and, if you're a regular Buzz reader, you know that I LOVE IT!!! There are lots of great sales for kids clothing, gear, toys, etc., (click HERE to see our list), But they're not just for kids' stuff anymore. A truly fantastic one for women is Green Jeans Consignment, coming to the Southpark and Lake Norman areas in the coming months.

"Green Jeans Consignment is Charlotte’s most talked about 4-day shopping
event for Women and Teens! They feature new and gently worn brand name
and designer fashion (clothing, shoes, handbags and accessories) for all
ages and sizes 0 to Plus and Maternity."

And here's the best part...
Green Jeans Consignment Giveaway: Too Busy to Tag Service
Giveaway: (1) Too Busy to Tag Service ($25 Value ~ Reality… priceless
cause it’s your time)

Includes: Curbside Pick-up (Greater Charlotte area), Item entry, Tagging
and Transport to Sale

Too Busy to Tag Winner will receive 50% of her sales (check will be
mailed less than two weeks after the sale). The standard $10 consignor
registration fee still applies and must be paid via Paypal or personal
check. Winner’s items must be ready for pick-up by: Friday, February 15
for Southpark or Friday, March 29 for Lake Norman

The giveaway will be on our Facebook Page starting Monday morning, and you must enter by Thursday night at 11:59pm. The winner's name will be drawn Friday morning.

Have a great week!

Blessings,
The Buzz

Monday, January 7

• If you homeschool, RSVP by TODAY for Wednesday's Let's Build a County Seat at the Gaston County Museum. More info...
• Hike with baby during Babes in the Woods at McDowell Nature Center at 9:30am. More info...
• The Coca-Cola Family Ice Rink is open through the 21st at Charlotte Motor Speedway. More info...

Tuesday, January 8

• If you homeschool, head to the Latta Plantation Nature Center for Latta Homeschoolers: Winter Hike today at 10:30am. More info...
• Enjoy Duke Energy's Free Tuesday at the Schiele Museum today 4-8pm. More info...
•  Students in grades K through 5 are invited to the Morrison library for Rookie Science this afternoon at 4pm. Please register. More info...

Wednesday, January 9

• Head to Latta Plantation Nature Center's Little Explorers: Birds today at 10:15am. More info...
• Elementary students are invited to the Scaleybark library this afternoon to learn more about the Red Eye Tree Frog at 4pm. More info...
• Charlotte Bobcats vs. Utah Jazz More info...

Thursday, January 10

• Only 1 spot left for today's Sizzling Sports Afternoons at the Tom Sykes Rec Center at 2:45pm. More info...
• Children in grades 3 through 5 can participate in Reader's Theatre: Drama Rama this afternoon at the South County library at 4:15pm. Please register. More info...

Friday, January 11

• Learn about Fur Coats & Fuzzy Feet today at the McDowell Nature Center at 9:30 and 11am. More info...
• Advance Auto Parts' Monster Jam returns to Time Warner Cable today and tomorrow. More info...

Saturday, January 12

• The Charlotte Symphony hosts one of their Lollipops performances today. Don't miss Dancin', Rockin' & Hip Hoppin' with Project Trio this morning at 11am. More info...
• Learn how to Build Your Own Box Oven today at 11am at the Latta Plantation Nature Center. More info...
• It's a Family Day at the Bechtler today from noon to 4:30pm. More info...
• The McDowell Nature Center hosts its Trail Cleaning Day this afternoon at 2pm.
• Head to the Reedy Creek Nature Center for a Feeding Frenzy this afternoon at 3:30pm. More info...

Sunday, January 13

• Head to the Latta Plantation Nature Center for a Family Nature Hike at 10am. More info...
• Learn about Reptiles Around the World this afternoon at 2pm at the Schiele Museum. More info...

Save the Date:
January 18-27: Queen's Feast: Restaurant Week More info...
January 30-February 3: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey: Dragons More info...
February 16: Yo, Gabba Gabba! LIVE More info...
February 23: Fossil Fair More info...
March 23: Harlem Globetrotters More info...

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