Be a GOOD cookie, find some GREAT holiday gifts, and a GIVEAWAY...

 

Sadly, Charlotte lost one of its "Best Cookies" last week when Grier Christenbury lost his 7 year battle with neuroblastoma at age 9. He and his family were, and are, an inspiration to this city, and this world. This Saturday and Sunday is the Cookies for Kids Cancer Bake Sale, and Grier would want this sale to be HUGE, so let's make it that way! Head out Saturday or Sunday (or BOTH for crying out loud) and get yourself some treats in Grier's honor. Multiple locations of the bake sale this year for your sweet-tooth satisfaction.

After you have your Saturday sugar fix (or before), head to Christ Episcopal Church on Providence Road for their annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday morning, 9:30am-1pm. From the folks behind the bazaar:
    The 2013 Annual ECW Christmas Bazaar is right around the corner! We will have wonderful vendors, fantastic handcrafted gifts, fabulous holiday greenery, and delicious homemade foods to get you in the Christmas spirit.

    Authors of "The Welcoming House" and "My Secret Angel and Me" will be on site for book signings.  A “My Secret Angel and Me” reading will take place at 10 am – so bring the kids!  The Good News Shop will also be open during the Bazaar hosting a Collared Greens trunk show!

    All proceeds will benefit ECW outreach efforts.  We hope to see you there!

 

Also, Charlotte Warehouse Sale is having a HUGE liquidation event this Thursday through Sunday, where over 3,000 items will be reduced an additional 50%! The best news? One lucky Buzz reader will win a $25 gift certificate to the event. Head over to our Facebook Page and enter between Monday morning, and Wednesday at 12noon.

 

Blessings,

The Buzz

 

Monday, December 2

• JOIN the Charlotte Nature Museum today and get a FREE month of membership!! More info...
• Enjoy Nature Story Corner this morning at 10am at the Reedy Creek Nature Center. More info...
• Load up your little one(s) and your stroller for Babes in the Woods at the McDowell Nature Center this morning at 10:30am.
• Plan ahead for the winter school break...Winter Break Camps are Back at Discovery Place. Register now. More info...
• The lights go on TONIGHT in McAdenville for Christmas Town USA. Through December 26th. More info...
• The North Mecklenburg Community Chorus presents A Merry Carol of the Bells tonight at 7:30pm. More info...

Tuesday, December 3

• Don't miss Tiny Tots Storytime: Holiday Stories this morning at 10:30am at the Morrison library. More info...
• Head to Founders Hall and welcome the Leonard Bearstein Symphony. The shows go through December 27th. More info...
• Register now for My Gym Winter Camp at the Southpark location. Camps begin December 23rd. More info...
• Ages 8 to 11 are invited to Imaginon this afternoon for Learn, Play, Connect: Board Games at 3pm. More info...

Wednesday, December 4

• Imaginon offers a special place for Letters to Santa with stationary and a special mailbox. Available through December 22nd. More info.... They'll also offer a Letter to Soldiers box for all ages. More info...
• If you homeschool, join Latta Homeschoolers for a Winter Hike this morning at 10:30am. More info...
• Head to Discovery Place Kids for Wonderful Wednesday - Hanukkah Creations with special activities at 11am and 2pm. More info...
• Don't miss Children's Theatre of Charlotte's Santa's Bag, a wonderful Queen City holiday tradition. Through Saturday. More info...

Thursday, December 5

• The Community Nativity Festival begins today and goes through Saturday in Huntersville. More info...
• Rock Hill's annual ChristmasVille kicks off today and continues through Sunday. More info...
• The Davidson Community Players present Miracle on 34th Street with shows beginning today, and continuing through the 22nd. More info...
• Charlotte Checkers vs. Rockford IceHogs More info...

Friday, December 6

• This morning at 10:30 you can Paint with Nature at the McDowell Nature Center. Please register. More info...
• Enjoy Cookies & Cocoa with Santa today at Noah's Art - Southpark. Please register. More info...
• The Santa Train continues at the NC Transportation Museum. Weekends through December 22nd. More info...
• Take part in a Nature Scavenger Hunt this afternoon at 3:30 at the McDowell Nature Center. More info...
• WBT Holiday on Ice is open through January 5th. Days and times of operation vary. More info...
• Head to McDowell Nature Center for First Friday: McDowell After Dark, 6-8pm. Please register. More info...
• The Children's Theatre of Charlotte presents Miracle on 34th Street. Shows continue through December 22nd. More info...
• Speedway Christmas continues and is open evenings, 6-10pm through December 30th. Tonight and tomorrow night there will be a special screening of Christmas Vacation. More info...
• Charlotte Bobcats vs. Philadelphia 76ers More info...

Saturday, December 7

• Carolina Place hosts Breakfast with Santa this morning beginning at 7:30am...don't forget to order your tickets...space is limited. More info...
• Don't miss the Christ Church Charlotte Annual Christmas Bazaar this morning, 9:30am-1pm. Lots of vendors, yummy casseroles, baked goods, greenery, and more. More info...
• Satisfy your sweet tooth at the Cookies for Kids Cancer Bake Sale happening today and tomorrow...GO, Grier, GO!! More info...
• Discovery Place hosts Nutrition in You: Fueling Your Body with special activities today 10am-4pm. More info...
• Head to the Schiele Museum for Sounds of the Season: Student Music Festival, today 10am-2pm. More info...
• You're invited to a Snow Party today, 10am-12pm, at the McDowell Nature Center. More info...
• Romare Bearden Park is the place to be today for Santa's Workshop, 11am-4pm. More info...
• Discovery Place Kids hosts Kumak's Fish with special activities today at 11am and 2pm, and tomorrow at 2pm.  More info...
• Check out Lakeshore Learning's Free Crafts for Kids today 11am-3pm. Today the kids will make a Igloo Toss Game . More info...
• Learn all about Leave no Trace this afternoon at 1pm at the McDowell Nature Center. Please register. More info...
• Head to Matthews this afternoon for their Hometown Holiday Festival & Tree Lighting, 3-6pm. More info...
• Enjoy Cookies and Cocoa with Santa at the NC Transportation Museum. More info...
• Matthews Ballet presents The Nutcracker with shows this weekend at the Matthews Community Center. More info...
• Charlotte Checkers vs. Rockford IceHogs More info...

Sunday, December 8

• Be one of Nature's Artists this afternoon at 1:30pm at the McDowell Nature Center. Please register. More info...
• Learn about Backyard Winter Animals this afternoon at 2pm at the Latta Plantation Nature Center. More info...
• Or join in a Holiday Scavenger Hunt this afternoon at 2pm at the Reedy Creek Nature Center. More info...

Save the Date:
December 14: Colonial Christmas More info...
December 16: SchieleVille More info...
December 18 & 19: Little Elf Camps More info...
December 26: Schiele Science Show More info...
January 4: Joe Davis Memorial Resolution Run More info...
April 25- June 1, 2014: Van Gogh Alive More info...

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