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...

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