Fireworks...

It's that time of year again. I love all of the family and patriotic fun that comes with celebrating Independence Day, but I have little kids and sometimes the anticipation of the fireworks is a little overwhelming. Maybe they don't like loud noises (like one of mine), or they don't know what to expect, and they are fearful of those beautiful, LOUD lights in the sky coming Friday night. Here's an old (but I think really good) article about helping your kids if they face those fears. Here's to a happy (and fear & tear free) Fourth of July!!

This is how we do fireworks...

Blessings,
The Buzz

Monday, June 30

• The Sugar Creek library hosts From Page to Screen: Meet the Robinsons this afternoon at 1pm. More info...
• The North County library hosts a visit from The Nature Lady this afternoon at 2pm. More info...
• Head to the Mint Hill library for Get Set for Kindergarten this afternoon at 3pm. More info...
• Don't miss the Myers Park library's Family Movie Night: Frozen this evening at 6pm. Please register. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Gwinnett Braves (2 games today!) More info...

Tuesday, July 1

• Barnes & Noble Morrison hosts Toddler Tuesday Storytime this morning (and every Tuesday) at 10am. More info...
• Regal Cinema's Summer Movie Express continues with $1 movies on Tuesdays and Wednesdays! More info...
• Head to Historic Brattonsville for Blast To The Past Tuesdays, 10am-3pm. More info...
• Summer mornings in Kannapolis just got a little more fun with Gem Theatre's Summer Movie Camp at 10am and 12:30pm. Today's $1 movie is Turbo. More info...
• Enjoy Gemstone Mining at the Schiele Museum. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 11:30am-1:30pm through August 10th. More info...
• Afternoon fun abounds at After Two on Tuesdays at the Main Street Children's Museum. 2:30pm. More info...
• The Jack in the Box Summer Shootout Series is back on Tuesdays for the summer at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Tonight it's Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza and Little Luggies 600 Powerwheels Race. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Gwinnett Braves More info...

Wednesday, July 2

• Imaginon hosts their Terrific Tuesdays series. Get tickets for the July 15th presentation, TODAY at 10am. They go FAST! More info...
• Discovery Place Kids hosts Wonderful Wednesday - Shark Teeth Fossils with special activities today at 11am and 2pm. More info...
• Both locations of the MINT Museum (Uptown & Randolph) offer FREE Admission today and every Wednesday, 5-9pm. More info...
• Head to Village Park in Kannapolis to hear music from the Charlotte Symphony and enjoy the fun of fireworks! More info...

Thursday, July 3

• Head to Historic Brattonsville for Blast To The Past Thursdays, 10am-3pm. More info...
• Don't miss the last day of Starbucks Fizzy Hour, today, 11am-2pm. More info...
• Ages 8 to 11 are invited to the Beatties Ford library at 2pm for Microsoft Word Basics for Kids. More info...
• Ages 6 to 11 are invited to the South County library for A Fabulous 4th of July this afternoon at 3pm. More info...
• Or head to the Independence library at 3pm for a screening of The LEGO Movie. More info...
• Imaginon hosts the Once Upon a Time Summer Exhibit through September 7th. More info...
• Don't miss the fun of the Fourth of July Festival at the US National Whitewater Center. Music, fun and fireworks today and tomorrow. More info...
• Team USA vs. Chinese Taipei More info...

Friday, July 4 - Independence Day!

• Today is FREE Fishing Day in North Carolina. More info...
• The Charlotte Museum of History hosts a Patriotic Celebration today, 10am-1:30pm. More info...
• Don't miss the Independence Day Celebration today, 10am-4pm at Historic Brattonsville. More info...
• Head to Discovery Place Kids to celebrate Independence Day all day long at Discovery Place Kids. More info...
• Waxhaw hosts A Taste of Small Town Americana today. Don't miss the fun. More info...
• Red, White & Belmont kicks off today, with family fun through Sunday at Stowe Park. More info...
• The Schiele Museum hosts Born in the USA today 11am-2pm with fun for the whole family. More info...
• The Blakeney Summer Concert Series continues. Live music Friday & Saturday evenings. More info...
• Head to Matthews for their Fun Family 4th of July today. More info...
• Birkdale Village continues their Mingling on the Green Series with concerts every Friday, Saturday and Sunday this summer. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Norfolk Tides More info...

Saturday, July 5

• Head to Discovery Place Kids for Seashell Science at 10:45am and 1:45pm. More info...
• Ages 5 to 8 are invited to the Matthews library this morning at 11am for Story Explorers. Please register. More info...
• Lakeshore Learning hosts their Free Crafts For Kids today 11am-3pm. Today the children will make a Silly Summer Cap. More info...
• The Davidson library hosts Science Saturday Book Club for Kids this afternoon at 2pm. More info...
• Don't miss Music By The Fountain at Rivergate this evening. Music by The Borderlyne Band. More info...
• Stonecrest has started their Summer Concert Series. Live outdoor music on Fridays and Saturdays. More info...
• RiverJam at the US National Whitewater Center continues tonight with music from Roadkill Ghost Choir. More info...
• Charlotte Hounds vs. Rochester with FIREWORKS after the game. More info...

Sunday, July 6

• The Spraygrounds are open!! Enjoy the fun daily, 10am-8pm through Labor Day. More info...
• Don't miss Discovery Place Kids' Seashell Science this afternoon at 2:00pm. More info...

Monday, July 7

• Don't miss Disney's Little Mermaid, Jr. this morning (and each morning through Saturday) at 10am. More info...
• Head to the North County library at 2pm for Rock Houndin' to learn all about rocks and gemstones. More info...
• Ages 3 to 5 are invited to the Scaleybark library at 2pm to Get Set For Kindergarten with Gus the Bus. More info...
• Ages 6 to 11 are invited to the Fizz, Boom, Read Club at the Myers Park library this evening at 6pm. More info...

Save The Date:
July 17-20: Brothers of the Knight More info...
July 19: Clash of the Bots More info...
August 29-31: Bearden Birthday Bash More info...
November 14-16: Marvel Universe LIVE More info...

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

Escape the Heat at Tweetsie

Summer's in full swing, and it is H.O.T. in the Queen City this time of year. If you're looking to escape the heat for a day or a weekend, you should definitely check out Tweetsie Railroad. Nestled in the beautiful (and cooler) mountains, Tweetsie offers tons of fun for the whole family. And coming up this weekend, in addition to all of the standard fun, SpongeBob and Patrick make an appearance at the park.

Make it a great week!

Blessings,
The Buzz

Monday, June 23

• Head to the Reedy Creek Nature Center for Nature Story Corner this morning at 10am. More info...
• Ages 5 to 8 are invited to the Cornelius library for Pirates! Ocean Commotion this afternoon at 2pm. More info...
• Ages 8 to 11 are invited to the Children's Writing Group this afternoon at 3:30 at the University City library. More info...
• Ages 6 to 11 are invited to the Myers Park library this evening for the Fizz, Boom, Read Club at 6:30pm. More info...

Tuesday, June 24

• Barnes & Noble Morrison hosts Toddler Tuesday Storytime this morning (and every Tuesday) at 10am. More info...
• Regal Cinema's Summer Movie Express continues with $1 movies on Tuesdays and Wednesdays! More info...
• Head to Historic Brattonsville for Blast To The Past Tuesdays, 10am-3pm. More info...
• Summer mornings in Kannapolis just got a little more fun with Gem Theatre's Summer Movie Camp at 10am and 12:30pm. Today's $1 movie is Rio. More info...
• Area Barnes & Noble locations are hosting Five Little Monkeys today at 11am. Morrison at 11am, More info..., Arboretum at 11am, More info..., Carolina Place at 11am, More info..., and Birkdale at 11am, More info...
• Enjoy Gemstone Mining at the Schiele Museum. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 11:30am-1:30pm through August 10th. More info...
• Romare Bearden Park continues its Music Lunch Box Series with live music at noon. Today hear sounds from Allen Barrington. More info...
• Afternoon fun abounds at After Two on Tuesdays at the Main Street Children's Museum. 2:30pm. More info...
• The Jack in the Box Summer Shootout Series is back on Tuesdays for the summer at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Tonight it's Media Mania School Bus Bash. More info...

Wednesday, June 25

• Imaginon hosts their Terrific Tuesdays series. Get tickets for the July 8th presentation, TODAY at 10am. They go FAST! More info...
• The Museum of York County hosts Wonderful Wednesday: Carolina Raptors this morning at 10:30am. More info...
• Head to Village Park in Kannapolis this morning at 10:30 for a Summer Reading Program Performance featuring Roger Day. More info...
• Discovery Place Kids hosts Wonderful Wednesday - Eat a Bug Day with special activities today at 11am and 2pm. More info...
• Head to the Reedy Creek Nature Center for Modern Survival Series: Shelter Building at 2pm. More info...
• Both locations of the MINT Museum (Uptown & Randolph) offer FREE Admission today and every Wednesday, 5-9pm. More info...
• Party in the Park at Romare Bearden Park wraps up its series this evening at 5:30pm. FREE concerts on Wednesday evenings. More info...

Thursday, June 26

• The Main Street Children's Museum hosts Playcation Day Camp this morning, 9-11:30am. More info...
• Head to Historic Brattonsville for Blast To The Past Thursdays, 10am-3pm. More info...
• Ages 7 and up are invited to Barnes & Noble Morrison to make Rubber Band Race Cars today at 11am. More info...
• Enjoy Thursdays on Main today 11:30am-1pm at Veteran's Park in Kannapolis. Today hear music from LJTT (Little Jonny). More info...
• Imaginon hosts the Once Upon a Time Summer Exhibit through September 7th. More info...
• Don't miss the fun of RiverJam at the US National Whitewater Center. Tonight's music provided by Thomas Wynn & The Believers. More info...

Friday, June 27

• Head to the Reedy Creek Nature Center today at 10am for Birding Basics. More info...
• The Nature Lady makes an appearance this morning at 10:45am at the Sugar Creek library. More info...
• Don't miss SpongeBob and Patrick this weekend at Tweetsie Railroad. More info...
• Romare Bearden Park continues its Music Lunch Box Series with live music at noon. Today hear sounds from Colby Dobbs. More info...
• The Cornelius library hosts From Page to Screen: Jungle Book this afternoon at 2pm. More info...
• The Matthews Playhouse presents Shrek: The Musical with the final shows this weekend. More info...
• The Blakeney Summer Concert Series continues. Live music Friday & Saturday evenings. More info...
• More live music at Friday LIVE! at The Factory at the NC Music Factory. 6-11pm. More info...
• Birkdale Village continues their Mingling on the Green Series with concerts every Friday, Saturday and Sunday this summer. More info...
• Kannapolis hosts Movies in the Park this evening at Village Park with a screening of Despicable Me 2. More info...

Saturday, June 28

• Don't miss the Schiele Museum's Shutter Bugs program today 10am-2pm. More info...
• National Geographic's 50 Greatest Photograph exhibit opens today at the Schiele Museum. More info...
• Head to Discovery Place Kids for Countdown To Kindergarten: Early Literacy at 10:45am and 1:45pm. More info...
• Barnes & Noble Morrison hosts a visit from Clifford The Big Red Dog today at 11am. More info...
• Lakeshore Learning hosts their Free Crafts For Kids today 11am-3pm. Today the children will make a Summertime Memories Frame. More info...
• Ages 7 and up are invited to Barnes & Noble Arboretum to Build Rubber Band Race Cars. Please register. More info..., also at the Carolina Place location at 12:30pm. More info..., and at the Birkdale Barnes & Noble at 11am. More info...
• Don't miss the Bearden Music Series today at Romare Bearden Park beginning this afternoon at 3:30pm. More info...
• It's time again for Stories Under The Stars at the Kannapolis library at 7pm. More info...
• Stonecrest has started their Summer Concert Series. Live outdoor music on Fridays and Saturdays. More info...
• RiverJam at the US National Whitewater Center continues tonight with music from Kansas Bible Company. More info...
• Enjoy the fun at the Summer Concert & Movie Series in Matthews. Tonight see a screening of One Direction: This is Us . More info...

Sunday, June 29

• The Spraygrounds are open!! Enjoy the fun daily, 10am-8pm through Labor Day. More info...
• Join the folks at the McDowell Nature Center for their Lake Wylie Clean-Up at 10am. More info...
• Don't miss Discovery Place Kids' Bug Painting this afternoon at 2:00pm. More info...

Monday, June 30

• The Sugar Creek library hosts From Page to Screen: Meet the Robinsons this afternoon at 1pm. More info...
• The North County library hosts a visit from The Nature Lady this afternoon at 2pm. More info...
• Head to the Mint Hill library for Get Set for Kindergarten this afternoon at 3pm. More info...
• Don't miss the Myers Park library's Family Movie Night: Frozen this evening at 6pm. Please register. More info...

Save The Date:
July 17-20: Brothers of the Knight More info...
July 19: Clash of the Bots More info...
August 29-31: Bearden Birthday Bash More info...
November 14-16: Marvel Universe LIVE More info...

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

Dine Out For Kids 2014

Looking to do something for local kids this week? Head out to breakfast, lunch or dinner on Tuesday at one of the participating Dine Out For Kids restaurants. The restaurants will donate a portion of their proceeds to Communities in Schools. CIS supports many local children, in many local schools, and this is an easy and fun way to support them. Hope you'll join me in "dining out for kids" on Tuesday! Make it a great week!

Blessings,
The Buzz


Monday, June 16

• Head to the Reedy Creek Nature Center this morning at 10am for Budding Adventures. More info...
• From Page to Screen: The Lorax is happening this afternoon at 1pm at the Sugar Creek library. More info...
• Ages 5 to 8 are invited to the Cornelius library for The Mad Doctor's Lab at 2pm. More info...
• The Mint Hill library hosts Get Set for Kindergarten this afternoon at 3pm. More info...
• Ages 6 to 11 are invited to the Myers Park library this evening for the Fizz, Boom, Read Club at 6:30pm. More info...

Tuesday, June 17

• Barnes & Noble Morrison hosts Toddler Tuesday Storytime this morning (and every Tuesday) at 10am. More info... 
• Regal Cinema's Summer Movie Express begins today with $1 movies on Tuesdays and Wednesdays! More info...
• Head to Historic Brattonsville for Blast To The Past Tuesdays, 10am-3pm. More info...
• Summer mornings in Kannapolis just got a little more fun with Gem Theatre's Summer Movie Camp at 10am and 12:30pm. Today's $1 movie is How to Train Your Dragon. More info...
• Enjoy Gemstone Mining at the Schiele Museum. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 11:30am-1:30pm through August 10th. More info...
• Romare Bearden Park continues its Music Lunch Box Series with live music at noon. Today hear sounds from Jeff Brown. More info...
• The Mountain Island library hosts Afternoon Adventures Activity Table: Bouncy Balls this afternoon at 1pm. More info...
• Afternoon fun abounds at After Two on Tuesdays at the Main Street Children's Museum. 2:30pm. More info...
• The Jack in the Box Summer Shootout Series is back on Tuesdays for the summer at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Tonight it's Team Spirit Night & Mascot Mania. More info...

Wednesday, June 18

• The Museum of York County hosts Wonderful Wednesday - Insects: Friend or Foe this morning at 10:30am. More info...
• Discovery Place Kids hosts Wonderful Wednesday - The Very Hungry Caterpillar with special activities today at 10:45am and 1:45pm. More info...
• Come and Celebrate World Refugee Day today at the Plaza Midwood library at 1pm. More info...
• Head to the Reedy Creek Nature Center for Wilderness Primitive Skills: Cordage this afternoon at 2pm. More info...
• The Scaleybark library hosts Cold Blooded Encounters: Kitchen Chemistry this afternoon at 2pm. More info...
• Ages 6 to 11 are invited to the South County library for Discovery Place Solar System Spectacular this afternoon at 3pm. More info...
• Both locations of the MINT Museum (Uptown & Randolph) offer FREE Admission today and every Wednesday, 5-9pm. More info...
• Party in the Park at Romare Bearden Park continues this evening at 5:30pm. FREE concerts on Wednesday evenings. More info...

Thursday, June 19

• Be sure to register for Main Street Children's Museum Playcation Day Camps...drop off camp for $15!!! Today, and next Thursday. More info...
• Head to Historic Brattonsville for Blast To The Past Thursdays, 10am-3pm. More info...
• Enjoy Thursdays on Main today 11:30am-1pm at Veteran's Park in Kannapolis. Today hear music from Carson Hill. More info...
• Imaginon hosts the Once Upon a Time Summer Exhibit through September 7th. More info...
• Today you can see The Nature Lady at the University City library at 2pm. More info...
• Ages 5 and up are invited to the Independence library at 3pm for their LEGO Program. More info...
• Downtown Concord hosts Union Street Live this evening with music from Jim Quick & Coastline. More info...
• Don't miss the fun of RiverJam at the US National Whitewater Center. Tonight's music provided by Big Daddy Love. More info...

Friday, June 20

• Imaginon hosts Family Storytime this morning at 10:30am. Pack a picnic and enjoy lunch at an uptown park afterward. More info...
• Romare Bearden Park continues its Music Lunch Box Series with live music at noon. Today hear sounds from Dave Haywood. More info...
• Head to the Cornelius library this afternoon at 2pm for From Page to Screen: Meet the Robinsons. More info...
• The Matthews Playhouse presents Shrek: The Musical with shows this weekend and next. More info...
• The Blakeney Summer Concert Series has begun. Live music Friday & Saturday evenings. More info...
• More live music at Friday LIVE! at The Factory at the NC Music Factory. 6-11pm. More info...
• Birkdale Village continues their Mingling on the Green Series with concerts every Friday, Saturday and Sunday this summer. More info...
• Don't miss the fun of the Pineville Rockin' & Reelin' Concert Series with the sounds of Too Much Sylvia this evening. More info...
• Head to Harrisburg Park this evening for a screening of Monster's University at dusk. More info...

Saturday, June 21

• The Dowd YMCA hosts their Repurpose for a Purpose consignment sale today. More info...
• The Harrisburg Town Center hosts the Harrisburg Art Walk today 10am-2pm. More info...
• Head to Discovery Place Kids for I Can Create Insects at 10:45am and 1:45pm. More info...
• Barnes & Noble Birkdale hosts Storytime en Espanol: El Miedo de Ivan this morning at 11am. More info...
• Lakeshore Learning hosts their Free Crafts For Kids today 11am-3pm. Today the children will make a My Summer Break Journal. More info...
• The Reedy Creek Nature Center hosts Summer Camp Survival today at 11am. More info...
• The Naomi Drennan Rec Center hosts a performance of Behind Closed Curtains today at 5pm. More info...
• Rivergate hosts Movies & Music by the Fountain. This evening, hear music from Gene Gene & The Blues Machine. More info...
• Stonecrest has started their Summer Concert Series. Live outdoor music on Fridays and Saturdays. More info...
• RiverJam at the US National Whitewater Center continues tonight with music from L Shape Lot. More info...
• Enjoy the fun at the Summer Concert & Movie Series in Matthews. Tonight hear the sounds of the Charlotte Symphony. More info...
• Don't miss the Summer Concert Series as it continues in Kannapolis tonight with music from On The Border (Eagles) & Tuesday's Gone (Lynyrd Skynyrd). More info...

Sunday, June 22

• The Spraygrounds are open!! Enjoy the fun daily, 10am-8pm through Labor Day. More info...
• The MINT Museum Uptown hosts Sunday Fun Day: Every Picture Tells a Story this afternoon, 1-4pm. More info...
• Don't miss Discovery Place Kids' I Can Create Insects this afternoon at 1:45pm. More info...
• The Reedy Creek Nature Center hosts Turtles, Tortoises, & Terrapins, Oh My! this afternoon at 2pm. More info...
• Head to Freedom Park for Listen, Look & Learn in the Garden this afternoon at 3pm. Please register. More info...
• Register for McDowell Craft Corner this afternoon at 3pm at the McDowell Nature Center. More info...

Monday, June 23

• Head to the Reedy Creek Nature Center for Nature Story Corner this morning at 10am. More info...
• Ages 5 to 8 are invited to the Cornelius library for Pirates! Ocean Commotion this afternoon at 2pm. More info...
• Ages 8 to 11 are invited to the Children's Writing Group this afternoon at 3:30 at the University City library. More info...
• Ages 6 to 11 are invited to the Myers Park library this evening for the Fizz, Boom, Read Club at 6:30pm. More info...

Save The Date:
July 17-20: Brothers of the Knight More info...
July 19: Clash of the Bots More info...
August 29-31: Bearden Birthday Bash More info...
November 14-16: Marvel Universe LIVE More info...

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

Summertime...

...and the livin's easy, right? Ha! These are the fun days, the days where memories are made, but they are also the days that WEAR ME OUT! The Queen City Buzz is here this summer to take a little bit of that stress away by providing you with fun (and as often as possible, FREE) things to do EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. Here's to a happy and easy livin' summer y'all!!

Blessings,
The Buzz

Monday, June 9

• The South County library hosts Preschool Storytime Just for 3s this morning (and every Monday through July) at 10:15am. More info..., and Preschool Storytime Just for 4s & 5s at 11:15am. More info...
• Ages 8-11 are invited to the West Boulevard library this afternoon at 2pm for a Library Resource Scavenger Hunt. More info...
• Space is limited in the Fort Building program this afternoon at 2:45pm at the Tom Sykes Rec Center. More info...
• Ages 8 to 12 are invited to Microsoft Word Basics for Kids this afternoon at 4:30pm at the Mountain Island library. More info...

Tuesday, June 10 - Last Day for CMS!!

• Barnes & Noble Morrison hosts Toddler Tuesday Storytime this morning (and every Tuesday) at 10am. More info... 
• Head to Historic Brattonsville for Blast To The Past Tuesdays, 10am-3pm. More info...
• Gemstone Mining begins today at the Schiele Museum. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 11:30am-1:30pm through August 10th. More info...
• Romare Bearden Park continues its Music Lunch Box Series with live music at noon. Today hear sounds from Caution! Blind Driver. More info...
• Afternoon fun abounds at After Two on Tuesdays at the Main Street Children's Museum. 2:30pm. More info...
• Don't miss the Nature Museum's Creatures of the Night, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 4pm. More info...
• Today is a Free Tuesday at the Schiele Museum. Enjoy FREE admission, 4-8pm. More info...

Wednesday, June 11

• Head to Barnes & Noble - Arboretum for the Barnes & Noble Beach Party this morning at 10:30am. More info...
• Imaginon is hosting Terrific Tuesdays again this summer. Tickets for the show on June 24th, Fish The Magish - Fizz, Boom, Read!, are available this morning at 10am, and they will go FAST!! More info...
• Don't miss the kick off of Library @ The Park hosted by the Main Library, 10am-2pm. More info...
• The Museum of York County hosts Wonderful Wednesday: A Bug's Life this morning at 10:30am. More info...
• Imaginon hosts a Summer Reading Kick Off Celebration today at 11am. More info...
• Discovery Place Kids hosts Wonderful Wednesday - Build-a- Bug with special activities today at 11am and 2pm. More info...
• Elementary ages are invited to the North County library at 2pm for Mad Science. More info...
• The Morrison library hosts their Summer Reading Kickoff - Fizz, Boom, Read! this afternoon at 3pm. More info...
• Both locations of the MINT Museum (Uptown & Randolph) offer FREE Admission today and every Wednesday, 5-9pm. More info...
• Party in the Park at Romare Bearden Park continues this evening at 5:30pm. FREE concerts on Wednesday evenings. More info...

Thursday, June 12

• Be sure to register for Main Street Children's Museum Playcation Day Camps...drop off camp for $15!!! Today, and the next 2 Thursdays. More info...
• The Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinas kicks off today, and continues through Sunday. More info...
• Head to Historic Brattonsville for Blast To The Past Tuesdays, 10am-3pm. More info...
• Elementary ages are invited to Story Explorers at Imaginon today at 11:30am, and 2:30pm. More info...
• Enjoy Thursdays on Main today 11:30am-1pm at Veteran's Park in Kannapolis. Today hear music from Sound Barrier. More info...
• Imaginon hosts the Once Upon a Time Summer Exhibit through September 7th. More info...
• The Independence library hosts their Summer Reading Kick-Off this afternoon at 3pm with The Balloon Lady. More info...
• Thursdays on Main - Evening Music Series begins this evening in Kannapolis with music from Coconut Groove Band. 6-9pm. More info...
• Don't miss the fun of RiverJam at the US National Whitewater Center. Tonight's music provided by Earphunk. More info...

Friday, June 13

• PLEASE go to Davidson this morning to "The Green" for the Summer Reading Kickoff. My kids' FAVORITE band, Lunch Money is playing!! More info...
• Don't miss Professor Whizzpop today at 10:45am at the Sugar Creek library. More info...
• Enjoy a Story Explorers - Puppet Show this morning at 11am at Imaginon. More info...
• Romare Bearden Park continues its Music Lunch Box Series with live music at noon. Today hear sounds from John Franklin. More info...
• Elementary ages are invited to Imaginon today at 2pm for Rookie Science. More info...
• The Myers Park library hosts Summer Reading Kick-Off with Professor Whizzpop this afternoon at 2pm. More info...
• The Blakeney Summer Concert Series has begun. Live music Friday & Saturday evenings. More info...
• More live music at Friday LIVE! at The Factory at the NC Music Factory. 6-11pm. More info...
• 2014 Movies in the Park continue tonight in Kannapolis with a screening of Catching Fire (note: rated PG-13).More info...
• Birkdale Village continues their Mingling on the Green Series with concerts every Friday, Saturday and Sunday this summer. More info...
• Head to the Reedy Creek Nature Center this evening for a Twilight Hike at 6:30pm. More info...

Saturday, June 14

• The Museum of York County hosts their "What's Bugging Belva?" Family Day today, 10am-2pm.
• Head to Discovery Place Kids for Father's Day Program at 10:45am and 1:45pm. More info...
• Barnes & Noble Morrison hosts Mighty Dads this morning at 11am. More info..., also at the Arboretum location, More info..., and Carolina Place Mall, More info..., and Birkdale, More info...
• Join the fun of Outdoor Explorers today at the Schiele Museum, 11am-2pm. More info...
• Lakeshore Learning hosts their Free Crafts For Kids today 11am-3pm. Today the children will make a Father's Day Pencil Holder. More info...
• Explore the Nature of Greenways this afternoon at 4 Mile Creek Greenway at 2:30pm. More info...
• You don't want to miss the Chow Down Uptown Food Truck Festival this evening at 5pm at Romare Bearden Park. More info...
• Don't miss the Brew Stash Bash today at the US National Whitewater Center. More info...
• Stonecrest has started their Summer Concert Series. Live outdoor music on Fridays and Saturdays. More info...
• RiverJam at the US National Whitewater Center takes a break tonight because of Brew Stash Bash (see above). More info...
• Enjoy the fun at the Summer Concert & Movie Series in Matthews. Tonight catch a screening of Monsters University. More info...
• Symphony in the Park happens tonight at 8pm at Romare Bearden Park. More info...

Sunday, June 15 - Happy Father's Day

• The Spraygrounds are open!! Enjoy the fun daily, 10am-8pm through Labor Day. More info...
• Don't miss Discovery Place Kids' Father's Day Program this afternoon at 1:45pm. More info...
• Dads Swim FREE this afternoon at Ray's Splash Planet. 1-6:30pm. More info...
• Take your four legged friend to the McDowell Nature Center to learn about Hiking with Hounds this afternoon at 3pm. Please register. More info...
• Head to Davidson this evening for their Concerts on the Green at 6pm. Tonight hear music from The Dickens. More info...

Monday, June 16

• Head to the Reedy Creek Nature Center this morning at 10am for Budding Adventures. More info...
• From Page to Screen: The Lorax is happening this afternoon at 1pm at the Sugar Creek library. More info...
• Ages 5 to 8 are invited to the Cornelius library for The Mad Doctor's Lab at 2pm. More info...
• The Mint Hill library hosts Get Set for Kindergarten this afternoon at 3pm. More info...
• Ages 6 to 11 are invited to the Myers Park library this evening for the Fizz, Boom, Read Club at 6:30pm. More info...

Save The Date:
June 17: Dine Out for Kids More info...
June 17-August 12: Regal Summer Movie Express More info...
June 21: Repurpose for a Purpose More info...
July 17-20: Brothers of the Knight More info...
July 19: Clash of the Bots More info...
November 14-16: Marvel Universe LIVE More info...

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

Consignment at the Dowd YMCA

The weather has warmed up, surely you've switched out the kids' closets to their summer wardrobe. Are you like me and you have the stacks of winter things just lying around? Are there some summer items that you know the kids won't wear no matter how hard you try to convince them? The solution? The premier of the Dowd YMCA's All Seasons Consignment Sale, Repurpose for a Purpose, is coming on June 21st. You can register to consign now, and make a little extra summer cash...you know you'll need some for the snack bar at the pool!

Speaking of consignment, I'm working on compiling the list of the Fall & Winter sales that will begin in August. If you know of one happening, please email me (queencitybuzz@gmail.com) with the details.

Blessings,
The Buzz

Monday, June 2

• Enjoy the fun of Budding Adventures this morning at 10am at the Reedy Creek Nature Center. More info...
• Head to the West Boulevard library for a screening of Clifford's Really Big Movie this morning at 10:15am. More info...
• Don't miss LEGO Engineering this afternoon at 2:45 at the Tom Sykes Rec Center. More info...
• Space is limited for Computer Basic for Kids this afternoon at 4:30pm at the Mountain Island library. More info...
• Learn all about Night Insects this evening at 8pm at the McDowell Nature Center. Please register. More info...

Tuesday, June 3

• Barnes & Noble Morrison hosts Toddler Tuesday Storytime this morning (and every Tuesday) at 10am. More info... 
• Discovery Place Kids is hosting their I Can Create Contest, and is accepting entries through Sunday. More info...
• Romare Bearden Park continues its Music Lunch Box Series with live music at noon. Today hear sounds from Tom Billotto. More info...
• If you're not in the mood to cook this week, enjoy 15% off at Outback Steakhouse through Sunday. More info...
• Don't miss the Nature Museum's Creatures of the Night, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 4pm. More info...
• The LEGO Store at Concord Mills hosts their FREE Monthly Mini-Build starting at 5pm. Build the LEGO jet ski today. More info...
• Head to the Mint Museum's Randolph location this evening for their FREE Third Annual Party in the Park at 6:30pm. More info...

Wednesday, June 4

• The Matthews Police Department offers FREE Car Seat Checks this morning 8:00-11:30am. More info...
• Imaginon is hosting Terrific Tuesdays again this summer. Tickets for the first one on June 17th, Too Many Frogs, are available this morning at 10am, and they will go FAST!! More info...
• Discovery Place Kids hosts Kindergarten Readiness: What's Your Name with special activities today at 10:45am and 1:45pm. More info...
• Head to Barnes & Noble Morrison for The Very Hungry Caterpillar at 11am. More info..., also at the Arboretum location at 11am. More info..., and Carolina Place at 11am. More info..., and Birkdale at 11am. More info...
• Both locations of the MINT Museum (Uptown & Randolph) offer FREE Admission today and every Wednesday, 5-9pm. More info...
• Party in the Park at Romare Bearden Park continues this evening at 5:30pm. FREE concerts on Wednesday evenings. More info...

Thursday, June 5

• Enjoy Thursdays on Main today 11:30am-1pm at Veteran's Park in Kannapolis. Today hear music from White Chocolate. More info...
• Imaginon hosts the Once Upon a Time Summer Exhibit through September 7th. More info...
• Ages 8 to 11 are invited to the Beatties Ford library this afternoon at 5pm for Internet Basics for Kids. More info...
• Don't miss the fun of RiverJam at the US National Whitewater Center. Tonight's music provided by Charlyhorse. More info...

Friday, June 6

• Romare Bearden Park continues its Music Lunch Box Series with live music at noon. Today hear sounds from John Alexander. More info...
• The Blakeney Summer Concert Series has begun. Live music Friday & Saturday evenings. More info...
• More live music at Friday LIVE! at The Factory at the NC Music Factory. 6-11pm. More info...
• Don't miss Indian Trail's final movie in their 2014 Sunset Series. Tonight they will be showing Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2. More info...
• Or head to North Mecklenburg Park in Huntersville for Movies in the Park featuring Despicable Me 2. More info...
• Birkdale Village kicks off their Mingling on the Green Series with concerts every Friday, Saturday and Sunday this summer. More info...

Saturday, June 7

• Today is World Oceans Day. Celebrate all day long at Discovery Place in uptown. More info...
• Today is also National Trails Day. Celebrate at the Reedy Creek Nature Center, 10am-12pm. More info...
• Head to Discovery Place Kids for Amazing Arthropods at 10:45am and 1:45pm. More info...
• Concord Mills hosts a Super Duper Lil' Chefs Event today 11am-1pm. More info...
• The Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden hosts Wild About Gardening today, 11am-2pm. More info...
• Lakeshore Learning hosts their Free Crafts For Kids today 11am-3pm. Today the children will make a Learn to Count Ladybug. More info...
• Lakeshore is also hosting a Summer Learning Event: Let's Bug Out, today, 11am-3pm. More info...
• The Duke Energy Explorium hosts Explore the Outdoors today 11am-3pm. More info...
• The McDowell Nature Center hosts McDowell Craft Corner this afternoon at 3pm. Please register. More info...
• Stonecrest has started their Summer Concert Series. Live outdoor music on Fridays and Saturdays. More info...
• Don't miss the fun of RiverJam at the US National Whitewater Center. Tonight's music provided by The Nighthawks. More info...
• Kannapolis' Village Park is the place to be this evening to hear Joe Diffie and see fireworks. The fun begins at 7pm. More info...
• Enjoy the fun at the Summer Concert & Movie Series in Matthews. Tonight catch the sounds of Cruize Control. More info...
• Rivergate kicks off their Outdoor Movie Series this evening with a screening of Frozen. More info...

Sunday, June 8

• Don't miss Discovery Place Kids' Amazing Arthropods this afternoon at 1:45pm. More info...
• Learn about Butterflies & Dragonflies on the Prairie this afternoon at 2pm at the Latta Plantation Nature Center. Please register. More info...
• The Reedy Creek Nature Center hosts a Wonders of Nature Scavenger Hunt this afternoon at 2pm. More info...
• Head to Davidson this evening for their Concerts on the Green at 6pm. Tonight hear music from Band of Oz. More info...

Monday, June 9

• The South County library hosts Preschool Storytime Just for 3s this morning (and every Monday through July) at 10:15am. More info..., and Preschool Storytime Just for 4s & 5s at 11:15am. More info...
• Ages 8-11 are invited to the West Boulevard library this afternoon at 2pm for a Library Resource Scavenger Hunt. More info...
• Space is limited in the Fort Building program this afternoon at 2:45pm at the Tom Sykes Rec Center. More info...
• Ages 8 to 12 are invited to Microsoft Word Basics for Kids this afternoon at 4:30pm at the Mountain Island library. More info...

Save The Date:
June 17-August 12: Regal Summer Movie Express More info...
June 21: Repurpose for a Purpose More info...
July 17-20: Brothers of the Knight More info...
July 19: Clash of the Bots More info...
November 14-16: Marvel Universe LIVE More info...

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