Disney Bound...with Help Around the Mouse

www.helparoundthemouse.com

In the morning we head to Disney...me, the three kids and the husband...in the minivan. I am super excited, and I think the kids are, too (we just told them today). I am excited about it now, because I am not stressed about it at all (except for that car ride in the minivan part). Why I am not stressed?? Because I'm taking along help in the form of an Itinerary and Trip Plans from Help Around the Mouse. If you are even considering Disney anytime in the next year, you MUST contact Help Around the Mouse. I made hotel and character meal reservations 6 months ago...and then totally stopped planning. Two weeks ago I panicked, and called Judy at Help Around the Mouse. In two weeks, she created a park plan for our family based on detailed information about us, and the wealth of knowledge she has about WDW. I am sure that she would prefer that you give her more than 2 weeks notice like I did, but she is amazing!! Check out Help Around the Mouse on Facebook to stay up to date on all things Disney, and I do hope you'll reach out to them if/when you start planning your trip!!

Blessings,
The Buzz

Monday, June 10

• Kids Club Central at The Epicentre presents their Children's Summer Movie Series at Studio Movie Grill. Weekdays at 11am. More info...
• Head to the Independence library this afternoon at 3pm for Afternoon Adventures: Board Games. More info...
• It's time again for the Jack in the Box Summer Shootout at Charlotte Motor Speedway at 5pm. Don't miss the school bus races tonight!! More info...

Tuesday, June 11

• It just wouldn't be summer without a Storytime Cruise on the Catawba Queen. Cruises kick off today, and are Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Reservations recommended. More info... 
• Regal Summer Movie Express kicks off today with FREE movies at area theaters. More info... 
• Head to the Mountain Island library today at 1pm to Dig Into Reading. More info...
• Check out the Morrison library's Summer Reading Kickoff this afternoon at 3:30pm featuring Professor Whizzpop. More info...
• Today is a FREE Tuesday sponsored by Duke Energy at the Schiele Museum, 4-8pm. More info...

Wednesday, June 12

• Don't miss Wonderful Wednesday: Edible Insects today at Discovery Place Kids at 11am and 2pm. More info...
• Elementary aged students are invited to Imaginon today at 11am and 2pm for Drama Rama. More info...
• Head to the Scaleybark library this afternoon at 2pm for Predators From the Sky with the Carolina Raptor Center. More info...

Thursday, June 13

• Don't miss Little Engineers this morning at 10am at the Bette Rae Thomas Recreation Center. More info...
• Ages 5 to 12 are invited to the FREE Drop-In Day Camp at the Gaston County Museum at 10:30am. More info...
• Elementary ages are invited again to Imaginon for Story Explorers today at 11:30am and 2:30pm. More info...
• Check out the fun at the Independence library during Charlotte Mecklenburg Library presents: Gem Mining with the Schiele Museum today at 3:00 and 4:00pm. More info...
• Ages 5 to 8 are invited to Winghaven Gardens to create A Father's Day Gift this afternoon at 3:30pm. More info...
• Head to the Reedy Creek Nature Center tonight at 7pm for a Family Evening Hike. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Columbus Clippers More info...

Friday, June 14

• The McDowell Nature Center hosts the Preschool Pioneer Series this morning at 10:30am. Today's topic is "Worm Wonders". More info...
• Celebrate Flag Day today at 11am and 2pm at Discovery Place Kids. More info...
• Imaginon hosts Rookie Science today at 11am and 2pm. More info...
• The North County library is showing A Land Before Time today at 12noon. More info...
• Head to the Family Campfire this evening at 7pm at the McDowell Nature Center. More info...
• Check out the Gaston County Museum's Blues Out Back Concert Series. Tonight's performer is Big Ron Hunter. 6:30pm and FREE! More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Columbus Clippers More info...
• Charlotte Eagles vs. Chicago Reserves More info...

Saturday, June 15

• Don't miss the Tri Latta Triathlon this morning at Latta Plantation Park. More info...
• Lace up your shoes for the Brew Dash 6K this morning at the US National Whitewater Center. More info...
• Make some Nature Art this morning at 10am at the Reedy Creek Nature Center. More info...
• Check out the Charlotte Nature Museum's Farm Day today 10am-1pm. More info...
• Today and tomorrow you can Build-A-Bug at Discovery Place Kids. Today at 11am and 2pm, and tomorrow at 2pm. More info... 
• The Scaleybark library hosts a Father's Day Family Storytime this morning at 11am. More info...
• The Reedy Creek Nature Centers hosts a Meet & Greet with Live Animals this afternoon at 2pm. More info...
• Head to Freedom Park for jazz under the stars featuring Nnenna Frelon and The Branford Marsalis Quartet. More info...
• The Matthews Concert and Movie Series features the film The Odd Life of Timothy Green tonight at Stumptown Park. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Columbus Clippers More info...
• Charlotte Lady Eagles vs. Dayton More info...
• Charlotte Hounds vs. Boston Cannons More info...

Sunday, June 16 - Father's Day

• Don't miss the Lake Wylie Family Kayak Tour this afternoon at 1:30pm at the McDowell Nature Center. More info...
• Celebrate Father's Day today at Discovery Place Kids at 2pm. More info...
• The Charlotte Symphony presents A Summer Pops Fantasia tonight at Symphony Park at Southpark. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Columbus Clippers More info...

Save the Date:
June 21-23: Meet Dora & Diego @ Tweetsie More info...
June 22-July 17: Movies at the Mall More info...
June 23: Ag & Art Tour More info...
June 29: African Safari Day More info...
June 29: Mint Museum Community Wellness Day More info...
July 12-14: Meet SpongeBob & Patrick @ Tweetsie More info...
July 16: The Greatest Journey More info...

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