Sunday, March 30, 2014

Cookies for Kids' Cancer 5K & Bake Sale


Spring weather is returning this week (again). Time to get outside, enjoy some fresh air, and eat some cookies! Do what? Yes, that's right, it's time for the 3rd annual Cookies for Kids' Cancer 5K and Bake Sale in the Cotswold area on Saturday. This race is an awesome family event...I mean you can't beat getting exercise and fresh baked goods all in one place on a Saturday morning!! Make it a great week!!

Blessings,
The Buzz

Monday, March 31
  • Get your Photos with the Easter Bunny at Concord Mills through April 19th. More info...
  • Don't miss Reptile Fun this morning (and every weekday morning this week) at 10am at Discovery Place. More info...
  • Reedy Creek Nature Center hosts Nature Story Corner this morning at 10am. More info...
  • Upper elementary and middle school homeschoolers are invited to the Energy Explorium today for a Super Science Demonstration. Please register. More info...
  • Head to the McDowell Nature Center this morning at 11am for Yoga in the Preserve. More info...
  • Charlotte Bobcats vs. Washington Wizards More info...


Tuesday, April 1 - April Fools Day!
  • Take a day trip to Reed's Gold Mine to see artifacts from Blackbeard's Queen Anne's Revenge through Saturday. More info...
  • The Matthews library hosts Dia de Los Ninos/Dia de Los Libros: Children's Day/Book Day this morning at 11am. Space is limited. More info...
  • Today is April Fish Day at area Panda Express restaurants. Get FREE Golden Szechaun Fish today with any purchase. More info...
  • Head to the Mint Hill library this afternoon at 4pm for their American Girl Book Club at 4pm. Please register. More info...
  • Elementary ages are invited to Learn, Connect, Play: Wii Gaming this afternoon at 4:30pm at the Mountain Island library. More info...


Wednesday, April 2
  • Ages 3 and under are invited to Wee Wednesday this morning at 10:30am at the Main Street Children's Museum. More info...
  • Discovery Place Kids hosts Wonderful Wednesday: Don't Be a Litterbug! with special activities today at 11am and 2pm. More info...
  • Children in grades 2 to 5 are invited to the Kannapolis Library this afternoon at 4pm for Electrifying Encounters. More info...
  • Both locations of the MINT Museum (Uptown & Randolph) offer FREE Admission today and every Wednesday, 5-9pm. More info...


Thursday, April 3
  • The Charlotte Motor Speedway Auto Fair begins today and the fun continues through Sunday. More info...
  • Ulysses: Charlotte Festival of the Arts continues with lots of activities and events in the area. More info...
  • Coltrane-Webb STEM Elementary in Concord hosts Engineering For All this evening at 6pm. More info...
  • It's time again for the Come See Me Festival in Rock Hill. Things kick off tonight with the Parade beginning at 6:30pm. More info...


Friday, April 4
  • Join a Nature Exploration Hike this morning at 9am at the Latta Plantation Nature Center. More info...
  • Gaston College hosts SciVisit 2014 to share the STEM educational and career opportunities in North Carolina. More info...
  • If you homeschool, take the kids to the Latta Plantation Nature Center at 10am for Latta Homeschoolers: Fishing. More info...
  • Head to Hickory for the State Wide Star Party starting at 10am at the Catawba Science Center. More info..., They are also hosting a Science Expo this afternoon at 2pm. More info...
  • The State Wide Star Party is also happening this afternoon at 2pm at Crowders Mountain State Park. More info..., and tonight at UNC-Charlotte's Observatory More info...
  • Ages 5 to 18 are invited to the Sherrills Ford Library this afternoon at 4pm to learn about The Amazing Chemistry of Dry Ice. More info...
  • The McDowell Nature Center hosts a game of Capture the Flag this afternoon at 4pm. Please register. More info...
  • Rock Hill's Come See Me Festival offers Chalk on Main, Beach Bash, and Musical Mania all beginning at 4:30pm...don't miss the family fun! More info...
  • Don't miss Fun with STEM - The Live Show with shows this weekend at Booth Playhouse. More info...
  • Matthews Playhouse presents Peter Pan with shows tonight, tomorrow and Sunday at the Matthews Community Center. More info...
  • Charlotte Bobcats vs. Orlando Magic More info...


Saturday, April 5
  • Lace up your shoes for the Cookies for Kids' Cancer 5K, More info..., the 6th Annual Bulldog 5K, More info..., or the Know Your Craft 5K, More info...
  • If you're a photographer (amateur or pro), don't miss Spring PhotoWILD today and tomorrow at the Carolina Raptor Center. More info...
  • The list of fun happening at the Come See Me Festival today is ENORMOUS, with events all day long. Click the link to see more details! More info...
  • See some local high school lacrosse today at the NC Champions Challenge at Ardrey Kell High School. More info...
  • Reed Gold Mine hosts a Pirate Panning Palooza today, 9am-5pm...go find some gold! More info...
  • Head to Discovery Place in Uptown for Inside Out: A Day of Dissections beginning at 10am. More info...
  • The Humane Society of Charlotte hosts Pet Palooza today at Independence Park, 10am-3pm. More info...
  • Go to the Schiele Museum today to meet and become The Earth's Greenest Heroes for their celebration of Earth Day. Lots of fun for the whole family. More info...
  • Matthews hosts their Earth Day Celebration today in Stumptown Park, 10am-2pm. More info...
  • Don't miss the Doc McStuffins Toy Check Up today at Discovery Place Kids. 11am-1pm with Radio Disney. More info...
  • Local Barnes & Noble locations present a reading of The Pigeon Needs a Bath this morning at 11am. More info...
  • Discovery Place in Uptown invites you to Comet Creations today at 11am, 2pm and 4pm. More info...
  • Discovery Place Kids hosts Indoor Gardening with special activities at 11am and 2pm today, and at 2pm tomorrow. More info...
  • Lakeshore Learning hosts their Free Crafts For Kids today 11am-3pm. Today the children will make an It's Spring! Bird's Nest. More info...
  • Head to Davidson to the PiES Incubator to see the entries and winners of The Green Idea Factory Competition today at noon. More info...
  • Imaginon hosts Science Family Fun Day this afternoon, 1-3pm. More info...
  • Hilbish Ford in Kannapolis hosts the Zucchini 500 this afternoon, 1-5pm. A pinewood derby type competition for kids with fun activities for adults, too. More info...
  • The Schiele Museum hosts their part of the State Wide Star Party this evening at 7pm. More info...
  • Plan a date night to see Suzy Bogguss in concert this evening at the McElvey Center at 7:30pm. More info...


Sunday, April 6
  • Discovery Place in Uptown hosts Bird Lore & More this afternoon, 1-4pm. More info...
  • The Reedy Creek Nature Center hosts Backyard Birding 101 this afternoon at 2pm. More info...
  • As part of the Come See Me Festival, enjoy Sundaes with Glen & Mother Goose this afternoon, 2-5pm at Glencairn Garden. More info...
  • Don't miss the Spring Wildflower Hike this afternoon at 2pm at the Latta Plantation Nature Center. More info...
  • Head to the Science & Superheroes Contest this afternoon at Discovery Place in Uptown at 2:30pm. More info...

Monday, April 7
  • Suit up and take a dip at Ray's Splash Planet during their Parent and Tot Meet and Greet today, 10am-3pm. More info...
  • Join the Amphibian Fun this morning (and every weekday morning this week) at Discovery Place in Uptown at 10am. More info...
  • Head to the Reedy Creek Nature Center this morning at 10am for Budding Adventures. More info...
  • Preschoolers and their parents are invited to Leap into Literacy this morning at 10:30 at the Rock Hill City Hall Amphitheater. More info...
  • Load up the baby and the stroller for Babes in the Woods this morning at 10:30 at the McDowell Nature Center. Please register. More info...
  • Join the fun of LEGO Engineering this afternoon at 2:45 at the Tom Sykes Rec Center. More info...
  • Ages 7 to 12 are invited to Kannapolis library this afternoon at 4pm for Spy Science. More info...


Save The Date:
Through April 13: NC Science Festival More info...
April 11: Underwater Easter Egg Hunt More info...
April 12: 3rd Annual Easter Celebration More info...
April 12 & 19: Easter Eggstravaganza More info...
April 19: Latta Easter Egg Hunt More info...
April 25-26: BeachFest Matthews More info...
April 25-May 11: Bike Charlotte! More info...
April 25- June 1, 2014: Van Gogh Alive More info...
April 26: Bark in the Park More info...
May 9-11: Sesame Street Live More info...
May 16-17: Red Rose Festival More info...


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