Winding Down & Wrapping Up

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The summer is winding down and wrapping up and school is just around the corner - this week for some, next week for some, after Labor Day for the preschool set. My home at this time of year is generally very far from organized, but I'm trying to do better this year. I love the website Organized Home (and pin lots of ideas that occasionally come to reality), and I think their "Back To School" suggestions are some of the best. Check it out HERE.

Local professional organizers, Simplicity, have been a lifesaver for me, my family, and my home over the last year. Their tips, tricks and strategies are awesome, and you don't have to be super-mom to make it happen. Their blog always has great ideas for becoming, and staying, organized. As school approaches, I love THIS blog post about preparation..."always be prepared"!!

We can handle this "back-to-school" thing y'all!!

Blessings,
The Buzz

Monday, August 18

• The South County library hosts Hugo's Reading Revolution this morning at 10am for ages 5 to 11. Registration required. More info...
• Don't miss Kids Fun Day at Dish it Out locations. More info...
• Ages 6 to 12 are invited to Atomz Lab this afternoon, 1-4pm for Spa Science. Please register. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Gwinnett Braves More info...

Tuesday, August 19

• The Steele Creek library hosts Hugo's Reading Revolution this morning at 10am for ages 5 to 11. Registration required. 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 the final of the season, and it's The Nut Job. More info...
• Barnes & Noble - Morrison hosts My Pet Book this morning at 11am. More info..., also at Carolina Place at 11am. More info..., and Birkdale at 11am. More info...
• Pack a picnic and head to Pocket Park in Uptown today at 11:30 to hear Greg Lilley perform. More info... 
• The Music Box Lunch Box Series continues at Romare Bearden Park today at noon. Hear sounds from Calvin Edwards. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Gwinnett Braves More info...

Wednesday, August 20

• Uh Oh! continues at the Children's Theatre of Charlotte's. Shows through August 23rd. More info...
• The Cornelius library hosts Hugo's Reading Revolution this morning at 10am for ages 5 to 11. Registration required. More info...
• Discovery Place Kids hosts Wonderful Wednesday: Color Mixing Science with special activities today at 11am and 2pm. More info...
• Head to Pocket Park in Uptown today at 11:30 to hear music from John Alexander and Lovell Bradfor. More info...
• Also at Pocket Park, enjoy Library in the Park: I Can Use My Mobile Device. More info...
• Mellow Mushroom locations are celebrating the pizza giant's 40th birthday with Way Back Wednesday...prices from their original 1974 menu. More info...
• The Charlotte Nature Museum hosts Wild Wednesdays: The Mixed Up Chameleon today at 12:30pm. More info...
• Ages 6 to 12 are invited to Atomz Lab this afternoon, 1-4pm for Hogwarts Potions. Please register. More info...
• Burger 21 in Ballantyne is offering Half Off Kids Wednesdays with kids activities. Tonight 4-8pm. 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 continues this evening at Romare Bearden Park. 5:30-9:00pm. Tonight enjoy music from A Sign of the Times. More info..

Thursday, August 21

• Imaginon hosts the Once Upon a Time Summer Exhibit through September 7th. More info...
• Head to Pocket Park in Uptown today at 11:30 to see part of a CPCC Art Show. More info...
• Tonight is Cotswold Spirit Night at Chick-Fil-a at Cotswold. 4-8pm. More info...
• The Beatties Ford library hosts Magic Treehouse Bookclub this afternoon at 5pm. More info...
• Don't miss the fun of River Jam at the US National Whitewater Center. Music and fun this evening with Moreland & Arbuckle More info...

Friday, August 22

• The Music Box Lunch Box Series continues at Romare Bearden Park today at noon. Hear sounds from Mark Hoffman. More info...
• Don't miss the LEGO Picnic this afternoon at 1pm at the Mountain Island library. Space is limited...please register. More info...
• The Blakeney Summer Concert Series continues. Live music Friday & Saturday evenings. More info...
• Birkdale Village continues their Mingling on the Green Series with concerts every Friday, Saturday and Sunday this summer. More info...
• Head to Promenade on Providence to hear Borderlyne Band this evening, 7-10pm. More info...
• Movies Under the Stars at Symphony Park continues tonight with a screening of Frozen. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Norfolk Tides More info...

Saturday, August 23

• Do your kids love to cook? Ages 9 to 13 should check out Williams-Sonoma's Junior Chef classes. Today's theme is Build a Better Panini at 10am. More info...
• Head to Discovery Place Kids for Learning Letters at 10:45am and 2pm. More info...
• Barnes & Noble - Morrison hosts Hometown Hero Storytime this morning at 11am. More info..., also at Carolina Place at 11am. More info..., and Birkdale at 11am, too. More info...
• Lakeshore Learning hosts their Free Crafts For Kids today 11am-3pm. Today the children will make a Silly Face Magnetic Note Holder. More info...
• The Charlotte Nature Museum hosts Leapin' Lizards today at 12:30pm. More info...
• Don't miss the fun at Discovery Place today during Alien Worlds: A Space Tour. More info...
• The Fresh Beat Band plays this afternoon at 3pm at Carowinds. More info...
• Stonecrest continues their Summer Concert Series. Live outdoor music on Fridays and Saturdays. More info...
• RiverJam returns at the US National Whitewater Center with music from a QCB favorite, Blue Dogs. More info...
• Head to the Kannapolis Branch Library for Stories Under the Stars this evening at 7pm. More info...
• Promenade on Providence is the place to be to hear StellaRising this evening, 7-10pm. More info...
• Kenton Place is the place to be this evening for a screening of Grown Ups 2. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Norfolk Tides More info...

Sunday, August 24

• The Spraygrounds are open!! Enjoy the fun daily, 10am-8pm through Labor Day. More info...
• Head to the Schiele Museum this afternoon for Under the Shade Tree. 1-5pm. More info...
• Don't miss Discovery Place Kids' Learning Letters this afternoon at 2:00pm. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Norfolk Tides More info...

Monday, August 25 

• Back to School for CMS!! More info...
• Head to the Myers Park library this evening at 6pm for Family Movie Night: Monsters University. More info...
• "Back to School" wipe you out? Skip cooking and check out our Kids Eat Free list for deals every night of the week!
• Charlotte Knights vs. Norfolk Tides More info...

Save The Date:
August 29-31: Bearden Birthday Bash More info...
September 7: Crush Kids Cancer Event More info...
October 1-5: Disney on Ice More info...
November 14-16: Marvel Universe LIVE More info...
December 13: The Singing Christmas Tree for Kids More info...
January 9-10, 2015: Monster Jam More info...

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