Relax & Warm up with a Warmy by Hearth...GIVEAWAY!!!

Charlotte mom, Katie Monson, has created the "Warmy" by Hearth, a handmade, microwavable buckwheat pillow to warm you up and relax you (and really, who doesn't need a little relaxing this time of year).  It is scented with lavender, and is just heavenly! You can find Katie's creations HERE on Etsy. One Buzz reader will have a Merry Christmas with a giveaway of the adult large Warmy pictured above. Visit our Facebook page, and enter to win the Warmy by midnight on the 26th...winner drawn on Friday!! Merry Christmas to all, and to all a GREAT week!!

Blessings,
The Buzz

Monday, December 23

• Today is the last day to enjoy Christmas at the Library at the Billy Graham Library. More info...
• Space is limited for today's Brunch with Santa at the Tom Sykes Rec Center at 10am. More info...
• Head to Family Yoga Storytime this morning at the Plaza Midwood Library. 10:30am. More info...
• If you haven't visited Discovery Place for their Animal Grossology  or Fantastic Frogs exhibits, don't miss out...these exhibits are gone after January 1st. More info...
• Watch Polar Express this morning at the Mountain Island library at 10:30am. More info...
• Did you know that there is Magical Snowfall everyday at 5:15pm at the Epicentre, now through December 24th? More info...
• The lights continue to shine in McAdenville for Christmas Town USA. Through December 26th. More info...

Tuesday, December 24 - Christmas Eve

• Lace up your shoes for the Following the Star 5K and Fun Run this morning in Matthews. More info...
• Today is the last day to enjoy the FREE activities at Santa's Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops. More info...
• The Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden hosts Holidays at the Garden through December 31st. Open daily (except Christmas Day) 12-9pm. More info...

Wednesday, December 25 - Merry Christmas!

• Wishing you the merriest of Christmases, and blessed time with family and friends!!
• Looking to get out of the house today? Head to Founders Hall to see the Leonard Bearstein Symphony. The shows go through December 27th. More info...

Thursday, December 26

• The Charlotte Nature Museum is offering some extra family fun during the holidays. More info...
• Head to the Reedy Creek Nature Center this morning for Hike for Your Health at 10am. More info...
• Imaginon hosts Family Storytime this morning at 10:30am. More Info...
• Don't miss the Schiele Science Show this morning at 11am. More info...
• Gingerbread Lane continues at the Ballantyne Resort through December 29th. More info...
• Discovery Place is extending its operating hours during winter break...they will be open ONE extra hour on weekdays.

Friday, December 27

• If you homeschool, head to the McDowell Nature Center for a Homeschool Family Hike this morning at 10am. Please register. More info...
• WBT Holiday on Ice is open through January 5th. Days and times of operation vary. More info...
• School's out...but there's always Schools Out? Cool! at the McDowell Nature Center today and next Monday and Tuesday, 9am-4pm. Please register. More info...
• Don't miss the Winter Scavenger Hunt this afternoon at the Reedy Creek Nature Center at 2pm. More info...
• Head to the NASCAR Hall of Fame Plaza for the Belk Bowl Battle of the Bands this afternoon, 4-5pm. 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...

Saturday, December 28

• Lace up your shoes for the inaugural Belk Bowl 5K this morning at 8am. More info...
• The Chick-fil-A at Cotswold hosts a New Year's Countdown this morning, 10:30am-12:30pm. More info...
• Discovery Place Kids hosts Kwanzaa with special activities today at 11am and 2pm, and tomorrow at 2pm.  More info...
• Head downtown to the corner of Mint and Stonewall streets for the Belk Bowl Fan Fest today, 11am-2:30pm and featuring a performance by Blake Shelton. More info...
• The Harvey B. Gantt Center hosts Kwanzaa 2013 today, 11am-3pm. More info...
• Check out Lakeshore Learning's Free Crafts for Kids today 11am-3pm. Today the kids will make a New Year's Party Hat. More info...
• Enjoy A Walk in the Woods this afternoon at 2pm at the Reedy Creek Nature Center. More info...
• The Belk Bowl features UNC vs. Cincinnati this afternoon at Bank of America Stadium. More info...
• Make Cone Creatures during Nature Creations this afternoon at 3:30 at the McDowell Nature Center. Please register. More info...

Sunday, December 29

• Take part in a Nature Scavenger Hunt this afternoon at the Latta Plantation Nature Center. 1-4pm. More info...
• Head to the Reedy Creek Nature Center for their Back in the Day Series - Baking Goods this afternoon at 2pm. More info...

Save the Date:
January 4: Joe Davis Memorial Resolution Run More info...
January 5: Winter Jam 2014 More info...
January 26: CRC Winter Classic 8K More info...
February 8: CMOMs Spring/Summer Consignment Sale More info...
February 28-March 2 LEGO Kids Fest More info...
April 25- June 1, 2014: Van Gogh Alive More info...

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