Countdown is ON...

On Wednesday, it will be May...MAY!!! How is it possible that the last remaining weeks of school are upon us? 11 more days of preschool for my 3 year olds, 19 more for my TKer...and then he's off to "big kid school" in the fall. He'll be 6 in June...SIX...I promise I was pregnant with him just yesterday. The days of spring might be getting longer, but time sure is flying by. Enjoy it y'all...summer will be here before we know it!!

Blessings,
The Buzz

Monday, April 29

• Head over to Ray's Splash Planet for their Parent and Tot Meet and Greet today 10am-3pm. More info...
• Hope you have your tickets in hand...the Wells Fargo Championship Golf Tournament begins today at Quail Hollow County Club.More info...
• Ages 7 to 12 are invited to the Johnston YMCA for a Kids Bicycle Safety and Educational Rodeo. 4:30-6:30pm. More info...

Tuesday, April 30

• Head to the University City library at 10:30 for Creating with Books: Elephant and Piggie. More info...
• Ages 8 to 11 can sign up for Wii U Gaming this afternoon at 4pm at Imaginon. More info...
• Join the Cannonball Cycling Club for an Ice Cream Ride to the Smelly Cat this evening at 6pm. More info...
• The EOGs are right around the corner. CMS's Parent University presents Navigating Through Test Anxiety this evening at 6pm at Endhaven Elementary.

Wednesday, May 1

• If you homeschool, head to Latta Plantation today for Spring Homeschool Day: Celebrating Mecklenburg's Passion for Independence. 10am-4pm. More info...
• Today is a Wonderful Wednesday at Discovery Place Kids. Special "I Can Create Sign" activities at 11am and 2pm. More info...
• This evening at 6pm you can join the Tailwind Tandem Club for a Booty Loop Ride. Try a ride on a tandem bike and see if tandem riding is for your family. More info...

Thursday, May 2

• Check out Interactive Gaming this afternoon at the Tom Sykes Rec Center. More info...
• Get Crafty with Critters at the McDowell Nature Center at 3:30pm. More info...
• Best for bikers past the training wheels stage, head to Inside-Out Sports on Church Street for the Tour de Light Rail this evening at 6pm. More info...

Friday, May 3

• Again for those bikers without training wheels...meet at Kilgo United Methodist Church for the Kidical Mass Kids Bike Ride at 5:30pm. More info...
• Don't miss HeARTbeat: Celebrating Non Profits Through Dance and Visual Arts at the Booth Playhouse. More info...
• Head to Waxhaw for their First Friday: Countdown to Summer Vacation. 5-9pm. More info...
• Plan a date night for Jazz at the Bechtler tonight 6-9pm. More info...
• Discovery Place hosts a family movie night with Big Screen, Big Science featuring Wall-E. 6-9pm. More info...
• Only a few more performances remain...catch Pinkalicious: The Musical in its last weekend at Children's Theatre of Charlotte. More info...

Saturday, May 4

• Benefiting the amazing Camp Luck, head out to ride, or just enjoy the post-ride activities at the Bike LUCK Benefit Ride this morning. More info...
• Check out the Charlotte Asian Festival and Dragon Boat Festival Race today at Ramsey Creek Park. More info...
• Don't miss Bugapalooza today at the Schiele Museum. 10am-4pm. More info...
• It's the last Lollipops of the season today from the Charlotte Symphony. Today is Once Upon a Time, with the NC School of Dance. More info...
• The Latta Plantation presents a World War II Reenactment, today and tomorrow, 10am-4pm. More info...
• If you're expecting or you're the mom of a toddler, don't miss the Baby Shower & Toddler Expo today and tomorrow at The Park Conference and Expo Center. More info...
• Learn all about Color Science today and tomorrow at Discovery Place Kids. More info...
• Today is Family Day at the Bechtler, Noon-4:30pm. More info...
• Ready to introduce your kids to mountain biking? Head to the Kids Mountain Bike Intro & Ride today at noon at Colonel Francis Beatty Park. More info...
• Today is a First Saturday at the Hezekiah Alexander House. 1-6pm. More info...
• Head to Stumptown Park for the kick off of the Matthews Summer Concert & Movie Series. Tonight's movie is Brave. More info...

Sunday, May 5

• Today is Bicycle Sport's Greenway Clean Up Day at the Little Sugar Creek Greenway. 9am-12noon. More info...
• Don't miss the Levine Jewish Community Center's Arts Festival today 10am-4pm. More info...
• Check out the Cinco de Mayo Fanta Festival today 11am-7pm at McAlpine Creek Park. More info...
• Celebrate Cinco de Mayo today at the Main Street Children's Museum at 3pm. More info...
• Head to the Madison Park neighborhood this afternoon for the Madison Park Family Fun Ride today at 5pm. Please register. More info...

Save the Date:
May 9-12: LEAF Festival More info...
May 18: Family Festival at Historic Rosedale More info...
May 23-25: Food Lion Speedstreet More info...

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

Happy Earth Day & a Giveaway!!

Happy Earth Day everyone!! Are you doing your part to "go green"? A local Charlotte company is making it a little bit easier. Pure Sky Living has created a "reusable paper towel" system that is just fantastic. From Pure Sky Living, LLC: "Basically, you just grab a towel, use it, and collect the dirty towels in the basket for washing later. If you just dry your hands, you can then hang the towels on a kitchen knob and use again. Also, they need no folding."

Additional uses other than hand drying are:
●Wiping baby faces
●Use as a coaster for pitchers
●Catch drips under a colander
●Drying fruits and vegetables
●Wiping counters
●Spoon rest
●Dusting
●Use as single use towels for guests in the powder room

Their website addresses are:
www.ReusablePaperTowel.com
www.PureSkyLiving.com

The Giveaway: Pure Sky Living, LLC is giving one lucky QCB reader a "starter kit" that includes the reusable paper towels, the stand, and the basket for collecting the dirty towels. Head over to our Facebook Page to enter by 11:59pm on Thursday...name drawn Friday morning!

Blessings,
The Buzz

Monday, April 22 - Earth Day

• Head to the Barnes & Noble at Carolina Place for their Marvelous Monday Storytime at 10am. More info...
• The Morrison Library hosts Preschool Storytime: Just for Me this afternoon at 2pm. More info...

Tuesday, April 23

• If you homeschool, take the kids to the Reedy Creek Nature Center for Animals a la Mode: Eyes to the Skies at 1:30pm. More info...
• Head to the Tom Sykes Rec Center for LEGO Engineering today at 2:45pm. More info...
• Learn about Natural Allergy Symptom Relief tonight at 6:30 at Haas Wellness Center. Please register. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Norfolk More info...
• Charlotte Eagles vs. Orlando More info...

Wednesday, April 24

• Students in grades 3 to 5 are invited to the South County Library for Reader's Theater: Drama Rama at 4:30pm. Please register. More info...
• The Kat Country Jam is tonight at the Filmore, benefiting St. Jude's Children's Hospital. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Norfolk More info...

Thursday, April 25

• Space is limited for the Preschool Nature Club at 10am, More info..., and the Muddy Boots Club this afternoon at the Latta Plantation Nature Center at 1:30pm. More info...
• Ages 4 to 6 are invited to Winghaven Gardens for Planting a Rainbow this afternoon at 3:30pm. Please register. More info...
• Head to the Tom Sykes Rec Center this afternoon at 5:30pm for Snoopy Snacks with crafts and a healthy snack. More info...
• Get some exercise this evening at the Full Moon Hike at the Reedy Creek Nature Center at 6:30pm. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Norfolk More info...

Friday, April 26

• BIKE! Charlotte kicks off today...don't miss The Mayor's Ride/Bike to Breakfast this morning and Bike to the Movies this evening. More info...
• The McDowell Nature Center hosts Lovely Trees this morning at 9:30 and 11am. More info...
• The Cherry Blossom Festival begins this evening at 5pm in Cherryville, with events through tomorrow afternoon. More info...
• BeachFest Matthews is today and tomorrow. Live beach music tonight, 6-10pm. More info...
• Grab your friends, get dressed up and head to the Queen City Mom Prom tonight to benefit Cookies for Kids Cancer. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Norfolk More info...
• Charlotte Eagles vs. Pittsburgh More info...

Saturday, April 27

• Lace up your shoes for the 18th Annual CPCC Charlotte Skyline Run. More info...
• The Museum of York County hosts Earth Day Birthday: It's Written in the Stars, today 10am-3pm. More info...
• The Schiele Museum will be Celebrating Earth Day today, 10am-3pm as well. More info...
• Get wet and muddy during Stream Search this morning at the Reedy Creek Nature Center at 10am. More info...
• Today is Family Farm Day at Latta Plantation. 10am-4pm. More info...
• Enjoy the Kings Drive Art Walk today and tomorrow!! More info...
• Head to Rural Hill this morning for Bark in the Park 2013...bring the dogs!! More info...
• Don't miss Green Goats and Gardens 2013 today 11am-3pm. More info...
• Check out the Morrison Family YMCA's Family Fitness Challenge this afternoon 2-4pm. Please register. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Scranton More info...

Sunday, April 28

• Hop on your bike for the Tour de Trees today with Heartwood Tree Company, and part of BIKE! Charlotte. More info...
• The Reedy Creek Nature Center hosts Ahhh, Arthropods today at 2pm. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Scranton More info...

Save the Date:
May 4: First Saturdays @ Hezekiah Alexander House More info...
May 4-5: Baby Shower & Toddler Expo More info...
May 18: Family Festival at Historic Rosedale More info...

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

Hope Floats on Sunday!!

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Unfortunately (but fortunately for them), I have a lot of friends that have used the services of KinderMourn over the years. This Sunday is their annual Hope Floats Duck Race at the US National Whitewater Center. There are tons of activities for the whole family, 2-5pm, with the duck race "floating" off around 3:30pm. Help support this wonderful organization that helps to support many, many QC families during heartbreaking times. They are truly amazing!!

Blessings,
The Buzz

Monday, April 15

• Head to Discovery Place every morning through Friday for Amphibian Fun at 10am. More info...
• Don't miss the Parent and Tot Meet and Greet today at Ray's Splash Planet. 10am-3pm. More info...
• Lots of events today (and all week through Saturday) at the Come See Me Festival in Rock Hill. More info...
• Great deals to be found to benefit a great cause at the Friends of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library Spring Book Sale that goes through Saturday. More info...
• Check out Constellation Creations every day through Friday at 3pm at Discovery Place. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Durham Bulls More info...
• Charlotte Bobcats vs. NY Knicks More info...

Tuesday, April 16

• Ages 11 to 14 are invited to the Latta Plantation Nature Center for Latta Homeschoolers: Pollination at 1:30pm. More info...
• Check out Art Adventures at the Tom Sykes Rec Center this afternoon at 2:45pm. More info...
• Head to the Harrisburg library today at 4:30pm for Erosion: A Hands-On Learning Program. More info...
• The Kannapolis library hosts The Science Behind Police Work this afternoon at 5pm. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Durham Bulls More info...

Wednesday, April 17

• Green Jeans Consignment kicks off their Lake Norman sale today...fantastic deals for YOUR closet!! More info...
• Elementary aged students are invited to the Morrison Library for Creating with Books: Friendship today at 4pm. Please register. More info...
• Probably best for grown-ups and the older kids, Discovery Place hosts Star Party: Charlotte tonight at 7:30pm. More info...
• Charlotte Bobcats vs. Cleveland Cavaliers More info...

Thursday, April 18

• Enjoy Family Storytime this morning at 10:30am at Imaginon. More info...
• Get Crafty with Critters today at 3:30pm at the McDowell Nature Center. More info...
• Ages 8 to 11 are invited to the Morrison Library for Meet the Author: Alan Armstrong at 4pm. Registration required. More info...
• The Kannapolis library hosts Things That Glow in the Dark this afternoon at 4pm. For ages 6 to 12 and registration is required. More info...
• Head to the Newton library this afternoon to Build Your Own Baking Soda Rocket at 4pm. More info...

Friday, April 19

• Head to the McDowell Nature Center at 9:30 or 11am for Earth Day - Preschool. More info...
• Don't miss Yoga Storytime with Karey Tom today at Imaginon at 11:30am. More info...
• Ages 7 to 12 are invited to the McDowell Nature Center to become Weather Watchers this afternoon at 2pm. Registration is required. More info...
• Tuck Fest begins this evening at the US National Whitewater Center. Don't miss the Family Obstacle Race at 6:45pm. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Gwinnett Braves More info...

Saturday, April 20

• Lace up your shoes for the Run for the Money this morning in Gastonia. More info..., or The Sarcoma Stomp at McAlpine Park. More info...
• Don't miss the Open Door School's Spring Festival today 9am-1pm. More info...
• Head to North Cabarrus Park for the Viva Verde Earth Fest today beginning at 10am. More info...
• Today is Astronomy Day all day long at Discovery Place. More info...
• Check out Davidson's Art on the Green today and tomorrow. More info...
• The Charlotte Nature Museum hosts an Earth Day Play Date today 10am-1pm. More info...
• Ages 10 to 12 are invited to Winghaven Gardens for a Nature Journaling Workshop. 10am-12:30pm. More info...
• Enjoy the Rural Hill Scottish Festival and Loch Norman Highland Games today and tomorrow. More info...
• Matthews hosts their Earth Day Festival today at Stumptown Park. 10am-2pm. More info...
• Independence Park is the place to be for the World Parade & Festival today 11am-6pm. More info...
• Don't miss Family Science Fun Day beginning at 11am this morning at Imaginon. More info...
• Alton Brown comes to the Knight Theater tonight for An Evening with Alton Brown: The Science of Cooking at 7:30pm. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Gwinnett Braves More info...

Sunday, April 21

• Don't miss the UNCC Science & Technology Expo beginning today at 10am. More info...
• Today's a Sunday FUNday at the Mint Museum Uptown. Today's theme is "Go Green". 1-4pm. More info...
• Head to Discovery Place for Science & Superheroes today at 2pm. More info...
• KinderMourn hosts their annual Hope Floats Duck Race this afternoon at the US National Whitewater Center. 2-5pm. More info...

Save the Date:
April 26-27: BeachFest Matthews More info...
April 27: Bark in the Park More info...
May 4-5: Baby Shower & Toddler Expo More info...
May 18: Family Festival at Historic Rosedale More info...

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

Survived!!

So clearly I jinxed the weather with my post last week...holy moly, by far the coldest spring break I remember. I'm just glad I can say that I (and my children) survived. I am REALLY ready for school to start again tomorrow, and I'm now feeling fully justified in my summer camp enrollment plan for the summer. :-)

Now THIS is more like it...

 

Blessings,

The Buzz

Monday, April 8

• Head to Discovery Place today through Friday at 10am for Reptile Fun. More info...
• Check out the Latta Plantation Nature Center's Young Scientists Series: Einstein Adventures in Gravity this morning at 10am. More info...

Tuesday, April 9

• It's FREE Cone Day today at Ben & Jerry's!!! More info...
• Charlotte Country Day School's Middle School campus hosts Blast Off! Water Rocket Family Fun. This link says 3:30am, but I feel sure it's 3:30pm...will try to confirm with a call to CCDS! More info...
• Head to the Kannapolis library today at 4pm for The Science of Music. More info...
• Today is a FREE Tuesday courtesy of Duke Power at the Schiele Museum, 4-8pm. More info...

Wednesday, April 10

• Sounds like fun to me...learn about The Science of Solar today at Livingston & Haven at 9:30am. More info...
• If you homeschool don't miss Homeschool: Map & Compass today at 2:30 at the McDowell Nature Center. More info...
• Check out Geotastic Geocaching today at 4:30pm at the McDowell Nature Center. More info...

Thursday, April 11

• The Baby Grocery Store and Little Hands in Motion host Story Time Sign & Play this morning at 11am. More info...
• Head to the library in Newton for the Catawba Branch Library Science Fair today at 4pm. More info...
• The Carolina Raptor Center hosts their Rehabilitation Exhibit Grand Opening this evening at 6pm. More info...
• The Come See Me Festival kicks off today in Rock Hill with events through the 20th. More info...
• Charlotte Christian's Middle School presents Disney's The Little Mermaid, Jr. with shows through Saturday. More info...
• Tonight is the Charlotte Knights Home Opener against the Gwinnett Braves at 7:15pm. More info...
• Charlotte Checkers vs. Texas Stars More info...

Friday, April 12

• Sensoria: A Celebration of the Arts kicks off today at CPCC. Events through the 20th. More info...
• Head to Discovery Place at noon today to explore polar bears in Beary Cool. More info...
• Rowan-Cabarrus Community College hosts a STEM Open House today at 2pm. More info...
• Here's the Come See Me Festival schedule of events for today. More info...
• Lace up your shoes for the 5K on the Greenway tonight at 6pm. More info...
• Discovery Place presents Pinkalicious, The Musical with shows through May 5th. More info...
• Watch the Kannapolis Intimidators play and learn about The Science of Baseball tonight at 7pm. More info...
• Your furry red friend's in town for Sesame Street LIVE: Elmo Makes Music with shows through Sunday. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Gwinnett Braves More info...
• Charlotte Checkers vs. Texas Stars More info...

Saturday, April 13

• Myers Park Presbyterian Church hosts their annual Children's Consignment Sale beginning at 8am. More info...
• Here's the Come See Me Festival schedule of events for today. More info...
• Head to the Blake Hotel for Charlotte's Gluten & Allergy Free Wellness Event today 10am-4pm. More info...
• Check out Pet Palooza today at Independence Park, 10am-3pm. More info...
• The Carolina Raptor Center hosts Young Veterinarian's Day beginning at 10am, and offers a Pet First Aid class at 2pm. More info...
• Trans Jam BMX comes to uptown Charlotte today. More info...
• Discovery Place hosts a Fossil Fare today 12-2pm. More info...
• Head to Stewart-Haas Racing today at 1pm for the Zucchini 500 Vegetable Race. More info...
• Don't miss the American Girl Fashion Show at the Sam Lerner Center. Various times today and tomorrow. More info...
• Check out the Kannapolis library's Stories Under the Stars: Spin! Pop! Boom! tonight at 7pm. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Durham Bulls More info...
• Charlotte Bobcats vs. Milwaukee Bucks More info...

Sunday, April 14

• Don't miss Latta Plantation's Civil War Reenactment today 10am-4pm. More info...
• Here's the Come See Me Festival schedule of events for today. More info...
• Head to Discovery Place for an Avian Adventure this afternoon at 2pm. More info...
• Follow the Yellow Brick Road to solve family homelessness today 2-5pm. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Durham Bulls More info...

Save the Date:
April 20: Open Door School's Spring Fest More info...
April 26-27: BeachFest Matthews More info...
April 27: Bark in the Park More info...
May 4-5: Baby Shower & Toddler Expo More info...
May 18: Family Festival at Historic Rosedale More info...

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

Happy April, Happy Spring...

Maybe, just maybe, this week will feel a little bit more like Spring. It is April after all! Hope you all had a blessed Easter and sweet time with family and/or friends. "The Buzz" is headed to the beach for the week, but we hope you enjoy all the fun that "The Queen City" has to offer. Make it a great one!!

Blessings,
The Buzz

Monday, April 1

• There's a new Spring Break Camp every day this week at Discovery Place. More info...
• Are you a member at Discovery Place Kids? Today is a Members Only Monday. More info...
• Bring your little one(s) to Babes in the Woods this morning at 10am at the McDowell Nature Center. More info...
• Enjoy Nature Story Corner this morning at 10am at the Reedy Creek Nature Center. More info...
• Head to Barnes & Noble at Carolina Place Mall for their Marvelous Monday Storytime. Today they're reading a favorite, Giraffes Can't Dance. More info...

Tuesday, April 2

• Carolina Place Mall hosts their Family Fun Day today at 11am with a hula hoop artist and craft projects. More info...
• Don't miss Wonderful Wednesday: A Zebra's Stripes today at 11am and 2pm at Discovery Place Kids. More info...
• Homeschool families check out Latta Homeschoolers today at 2pm. More info...

Wednesday, April 3

• Head to the Tom Sykes Rec Center for Baby Sign and Play this morning at 11am. More info...
• Don't miss Literacy Circle Time this morning at Imaginon at 11am. More info...
• Check out the University City library's Afternoon Adventures: Recycled Collage Art today at 2pm. More info...
• Charlotte Bobcats vs. Philadelphia Sixers More info...

Thursday, April 4

• Don't miss the American Girl Mini-Camp today at Historic Rosedale. 10am-1pm, and space is limited. More info...
• Head to the McDowell Nature Center at 3:30pm to get Crafty with Critters. More info...
• The Food Lion Auto Fair begins today at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. Events through Sunday and children under 13 are FREE! More info...

Friday, April 5

• Check out the NC Science Festival hosting events across the state through April 21st...lots of fun!! More info...
• Don't miss the McDowell Nature Center's Homeschool Family Hike this morning at 10am. More info...
• As part of the festival, head to Discovery Place for The Science of the Very, Very Small. Through Monday. More info...
• The Back on the Rack Consignment Sale begins today at the Monroe Agricultural Center. This sale is women's and children's items. More info...
• Head to the Schiele Museum tonight at 7pm for By Jove! A Look at Jupiter. More info...
• Let the kids stay up late to learn about What's Up in Space tonight at the McDowell Nature Center at 8pm. More info...
• Charlotte Bobcats vs. Miami Heat More info...

Saturday, April 6

• Head to the Catawba Science Center in Hickory for their Science Inquiry Expo beginning at 10am. More info...
• You can Celebrate Science with Sid the Science Kid all day today at Discovery Place. More info...
• Today and tomorrow, Eat Like an Animal at Discovery Place Kids. Special events today at 11am and 2pm and tomorrow at 2pm. More info...
• Check out the Reedy Creek Nature Center's Krafty Kidz this morning at 11am. More info...
• Learn all about Scales and Slime this afternoon at 2pm at the Reedy Creek Nature Center. More info...
• Charlotte Checkers vs. Milwaukee Admirals More info...

Sunday, April 7

• Head to Discovery Place for From the Inside Out: A Day of Dissections in the Explore Life Lab. 12-5pm. More info...
• Learn about (and fish for) Fantastic Fish today at 2pm at the Latta Plantation Nature Center. More info...
• Enjoy a puppet show at the Nature Treehouse Theatre this afternoon at 3pm at the McDowell Nature Center. More info...
• Charlotte Checkers vs. Milwaukee Admirals More info... 

Save the Date:
April 12-May 5: Pinkalicious: The Musical More info...
April 20: Open Door School's Spring Fest More info...
April 26-27: BeachFest Matthews More info...
April 27: Bark in the Park More info...
May 4-5: Baby Shower & Toddler Expo More info...
May 18: Family Festival at Historic Rosedale More info...

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