Sunshine & The Circus!

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A week full of sunshine, and the circus comes to town this weekend...sounds like a pretty great January week to me...enjoy!!

Blessings,

The Buzz

Monday, January 26

• Don't miss McDowell's Creature Feature this morning at 10am at the McDowell Nature Center. More info...
• The South County library hosts Every Child Ready to Read: General Overview Workshop Ages 3 to 5 at 11:15am. Space is limited. More info...
• Plan to eat at Chipotle today...order Sofritas and get a Burrito for FREE! More info...

Tuesday, January 27

• Toddler Tuesdays at Sea Life Aquarium are EVERY Tuesday in 2015, unless noted on their website. More info...
• Preschool ages are invited to a Puppet Show this morning at 11:30 at Imaginon. More info...
• Ages 7 to 12 are invited to the McDowell Nature Center at 1:30pm for Homeschool Firebuilding & S'Mores. More info...
• Ages 8 to 11 are invited to the American Girl Book Club this afternoon at 4:15pm at the South County library. More info...
• The Mountain Island library hosts Afternoon Adventures: Block & Books today at 4:30pm. More info...

Wednesday, January 28

• Ages 3 and under are invited to Wee Wednesday this morning at 10:30 at the Main Street Children's Museum. More info...
• Discovery Place Kids hosts Wonderful Wednesday - Winter Sensory Play today at 11am and 2pm.  More info...
• Head to Pocket Park in Uptown for FREE Music on Wednesdays, 11:30am-1:30pm. More info...
• The Charlotte Nature Museum hosts Wild Wednesday: The Bear Necessities today at 12:30. More info..
• Both locations of the MINT Museum (Uptown & Randolph) offer FREE Admission today and every Wednesday, 5-9pm. More info...
• Ringling Bros., Barnum & Bailey Circus: Legends opens tonight at Time Warner Cable Arena through Sunday. Tonight's tickets are HALF PRICE! More info...

Thursday, January 29

• Meet the Octonauts now through February 22 at Sea Life Aquarium at Concord Mills. More info...
• Ages are 3 to are invited to enjoy Fun With "The Snow Queen" this afternoon at 4:30pm at the Matthews library. Please register. More info...
• The Davidson Community players present Rumpelstiltskin with shows today, Saturday and Sunday. More info...
• Join the Family Storytime: Pajama Party this evening at 7pm at the Morrison library. More info...

Friday, January 30

• The Schiele Museum has a new planetarium show. Enjoy The Planets: A Voyage Across the Solar System through February. More info...
• Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse continues at Children's Theatre of Charlotte. Shows through February 15. More info...

Saturday, January 31

• Learn about Birds in Winter today at Discovery Place Kids at 11am and 2pm. More info...
• Lakeshore Learning hosts their Free Crafts For Kids today 11am-3pm. Today the children will make a Masquerade Mask. More info.
• Head to the Charlotte Nature Museum this afternoon at 12:30pm for a Rabbit Round Up. More info...
• Ages 4 and up are invited to the Latta Plantation Nature Center to Build You Own Bird Feeder at 1pm. More info...
• Mike Mulligan & His Steam Shovel continues at Children's Theatre of Charlotte. Shows through February 8. More info...
• Imaginon hosts Story Explorers: Legend of the Gnome this afternoon at 2pm. More info...

Sunday, February 1

• Don't miss the Sunday Movie Showcase this afternoon at 1:30 at the North County library. Enjoy a screening of Groundhog Day (PG). More info...
• Ages 8 and up are invited to the Reedy Creek Nature Center at 2:30pm for Soap Making. More info...
• Are you ready for Super Bowl XLIX? Kick off is at 6:30pm tonight. More info...

Monday, February 2 - Happy Groundhog Day

• Ages 9 to 13 are invited to the Latta Plantation Nature Center this morning at 10am for Happy Groundhog Day! More info...
• Ages 3 and up are invited to the McDowell Nature Center this evening at 5:30pm for Nature's Wonders: Woodcocks in the Prairie. More info...

Save The Date:
February 28: Fossil Fair More info...

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

Consignment Sale List is HERE!

CMOMs Sale

As promised, the Queen City Buzz's Spring/Summer list of area consignment sales has just been published, HERE. Did I miss one? Please email me!There are LOTS of sales in our area, and they start in less than 3 weeks. Start checking your kids' (and yours - Green Jeans Sale is back) spring and summer clothes and making a list of what you need. Looking to make a little extra money? Then pull out the bins of last year's clothes and start tagging (you can find sale registration info on the websites found on the list). Happy Consignment Season!!

Blessings,
The Buzz

Monday, January 19 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

• No School today for CMS More info...
• The Levine Museum of the New South offers FREE admission today for their Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Legacy Celebration. 10am-4pm. More info...
• Head to the Schiele Museum today at 11am to learn about Our Earth's Moon. More info...
• Queens Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week continues through January 25th. More info...

Tuesday, January 20

• Don't miss Storytime in the Secret Garden this morning at 10am at Winghaven. More info... 
• If you homeschool, join the Homeschool Fieldtrip: Energy Explorium today at 12:15pm. More info...
• Ages 10 and up are invited to Imaginon for Haikus & Hot Cocoa this afternoon at 3:30pm. More info..
• The Scaleybark library hosts Brain Teasers: Where's Waldo this afternoon at 5pm for elementary ages. More info...

Wednesday, January 21

• Ages 3 and under are invited to Wee Wednesday this morning at 10:30 at the Main Street Children's Museum. More info...
• Discovery Place Kids hosts Wonderful Wednesday - Winter Science today at 11am and 2pm.  More info...
• Head to Pocket Park in Uptown for FREE Music on Wednesdays, 11:30am-1:30pm. More info...
• The Charlotte Nature Museum hosts Wild Wednesday: Mammal Tracks today at 12:30. More info..
• Today is Homeschool Day - Oddball Animal Safari this afternoon, 1-3pm at the Museum of York County. Please register. More info...
• The North County library teaches Basic Chinese to elementary ages this afternoon at 4pm. More info...
• Both locations of the MINT Museum (Uptown & Randolph) offer FREE Admission today and every Wednesday, 5-9pm. More info...
• Elementary ages are invited to the University City library this evening at 6:30pm for Rookie Science: Botanicals. More info...

Thursday, January 22

• Ages 8 to 11 are invited to the South County library this afternoon at 4:15pm for Story Explorers: Greek Mythology. More info...
• If you have a child with special needs, check out the Trusted Parents Meeting this afternoon at 5pm at Imaginon. More info...

Friday, January 23

• No School for CMS Schools today. More info..
• The Schiele Museum has a new planetarium show. Enjoy The Planets: A Voyage Across the Solar System through February. More info...
• Head to the Myers Park library this afternoon at 2pm for a screening of Maleficent, popcorn included! Please register. More info...
• Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse begins its run at Children's Theatre of Charlotte. Shows through February 15. More info...

Saturday, January 24

• Ages 8 and up are invited to the McDowell Nature Center this morning at 9am for a Bird Walk: Coots, Ducks and More. More info...
• You can Meet the Author: E.K. Smith this morning at 10:30 at the South County library. Please register. More info...
• Barnes & Noble - Morrison hosts I Love You Day and Night Storytime this morning at 11am. More info..., also at the Arboretum location at 11am. More info...
• Learn about Snowflake Symmetry today at Discovery Place Kids at 11am and 2pm. More info...
• Lakeshore Learning hosts their Free Crafts For Kids today 11am-3pm. Today the children will make a My Friends Photo Board. More info.
• Mike Mulligan & His Steam Shovel begins its run at Children's Theatre of Charlotte. Shows through February 8. More info...
• Bundle up and head our for a Winter Kayak Tour of Mountain Island Lake this afternoon at 1pm at the Latta Plantation Nature Center. More info...
• The Reedy Creek Nature Center hosts a Haiku Walk for ages 10 and up this afternoon at 2pm. More info...
• Imaginon hosts Story Explorers: Ocean Explorers this morning at 10:30am. Space is limited. More info...

Sunday, January 25

• Head to the Charlotte Nature Museum this afternoon at 12:30pm for a Nature Trading Project. More info...
• The Main Street Children's Museum hosts Super Game Day this afternoon, 1-4pm. More info...
• Don't miss Discovery Place Kids' Snowflake Symmetry this afternoon at 2pm. More info...
• The Reedy Creek Nature Center hosts their Open Classroom: Winter Adaptations this afternoon, 2-4pm. More info...

Monday, January 26

• Don't miss McDowell's Creature Feature this morning at 10am at the McDowell Nature Center. More info...
• The South County library hosts Every Child Ready to Read: General Overview Workshop Ages 3 to 5 at 11:15am. Space is limited. More info...

Save The Date:
January 28-February 1: Ringling Bros., Barnum & Bailey Circus More info...

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

Consignment Sales are coming..

Yes, I know it's FREEZING outside, but it's almost time for Spring/Summer Consignment Sale season. I'll be compiling my seasonal list and will share it in full next week. If you a sale happening in the Charlotte area, please email me the details ASAP. A few sales to go ahead and put on your calendar are the Charlotte Mothers of Multiples (CMOMs) sale on February 7, the Myers Park Presbyterian Church sale on February 28, and the TTB Kidz sale March 13-15. Consignment sales aren't just for kids anymore...the Green Jeans Sale has sales in Lake Norman and Southpark coming later this spring!

Blessings,
The Buzz

Monday, January 12

• Don't miss McDowell's Creature Feature this morning at 10am at the McDowell Nature Center. More info...
• See Dinosaurs in Motion at Discovery Place in uptown Charlotte. On display through January 16th. More info...
• The Shiele Museum hosts the Gaston Regional Science and Engineering Fair. More info...

Tuesday, January 13

• Don't miss Toddler Tuesday Storytime this morning at 11am at Barnes & Noble Morrison. More info...
• Today is a FREE Tuesday at the Schiele Museum this afternoon, 4-8pm.More info...
• Head to the Scaleybark Library at 5pm for a screening of How to Train Your Dragon 2. More info...

Wednesday, January 14

• Ages 3 and under are invited to Wee Wednesday this morning at 10:30 at the Main Street Children's Museum. More info...
• Discovery Place Kids hosts Wonderful Wednesday - Reptiles in Winter today at 2pm.  More info...
• Head to Pocket Park in Uptown for FREE Music on Wednesdays, 11:30am-1:30pm. More info...
• The Charlotte Nature Museum hosts Wild Wednesday: The World's Only Flying Mammal today at 12:30. More info..
• Both locations of the MINT Museum (Uptown & Randolph) offer FREE Admission today and every Wednesday, 5-9pm. More info...

Thursday, January 15

• Ages 4 to 13 are invited to the Reedy Creek Nature Center this afternoon at 2pm for Homeschool Nature Games. More info...
• Ages 5 to 7 are invited to the South County library at 4:15pm for Afternoon Adventure: Lots of LEGOs. More info...
• Learn all about Owls of Mecklenburg County this evening at 6pm at the Reedy Creek Nature Center. For ages 8 and up. More info...

Friday, January 16

• Have the kids read to a volunteer therapy dog this afternoon during Paws to Read beginning at 3:45pm at the Morrison library. More info...
• The Schiele Museum has a new planetarium show. Enjoy The Planets: A Voyage Across the Solar System through February. More info...
• Queens Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week kicks off today and continues through January 25th. More info...

Saturday, January 17

• Don't miss the American Girl Store's Grace's Apron Craft & Cookie Decoration this morning at 9am. More info...
• The Charlotte Nature Museum hosts Petapalooza today, 10am-1pm with fun for the whole family.More info...
• Discovery Place hosts Build It, Make It, Take It: DNA Extraction for ages 10 and up this morning at 10:30am. More info...
• Head to the Schiele Museum today for the grand opening of their new exhibit, The Solar System: A Journey of Exploration. More info...
• Learn about Arctic Animals today at Discovery Place Kids at 10:45am and 1:45pm. More info...
• Uptown Charlotte is the place to be today at 11am for the MLK Holiday Parade 2015. More info...
• Imaginon hosts their Musical Petting Zoo today from 11am to 1pm. More info...
• Lakeshore Learning hosts their Free Crafts For Kids today 11am-3pm. Today the children will make a Crafty Catapult. More info...
• Ages 7 to 12 are invited to the Latta Plantation Nature Center for Winter Tracking this afternoon at 2pm. More info...

Sunday, January 18

• Head to the Charlotte Nature Museum this afternoon at 12:30pm for Native Mammals. More info...
• The Levine Museum of the New South offers FREE admission today for their Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Legacy Celebration. 12-4pm. More info...
• Don't miss Discovery Place Kids' Arctic Animals this afternoon at 1:45pm. More info...
• Ages 8 and up are invited tot the Reedy Creek Nature Center at 2pm for Winter Hiking & Camping 101. More info...
• The McDowell Nature Center hosts a Little Owlet Prowl this afternoon at 3pm. More info...

Monday, January 19 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

• No School today for CMS More info...
• The Levine Museum of the New South offers FREE admission today for their Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Legacy Celebration. 10am-4pm. More info...
• Head to the Schiele Museum today at 11am to learn about Our Earth's Moon. More info...

Save The Date:
January 28-February 1: Ringling Bros., Barnum & Bailey Circus More info...

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

Back to it...

The twelve days of Christmas are not quite over, but it sure does feel like it. School's back in session, Valentine's Day candy lines the entrance at the grocery store and Target, and winter sports and activities are gearing up. As you get back into the swing of things this week, I hope your memories of 2014 are great ones that you'll cherish for years to come! Make 2015 a great year!

Blessings,
The Buzz

Monday, January 5

• Ages 3 and up are invited to the Reedy Creek Nature Center this morning at 10am for Nature Story Corner. More info...
• Storytimes return at the Charlotte Mecklenburg libraries after their holiday hiatus. More info...

Tuesday, January 6

• Ages 10 and up are invited to Imaginon this afternoon at 3:30pm for Stump the Staff: Heads Up Charades. More info...
• Don't miss the American Girl Book Club this afternoon at 4pm at the Mint Hill library. More info...
• The LEGO Store at Concord Mills hosts their FREE Monthly Mini Build this afternoon at 5pm. More info...
• The Matthews library hosts Family Storytime: Pajama Storytime this evening at 7pm. More info...

Wednesday, January 7

• Ages 3 and under are invited to Wee Wednesday this morning at 10:30 at the Main Street Children's Museum. More info...
• Discovery Place Kids hosts Wonderful Wednesday - The Mitten  More info...
• Head to Pocket Park in Uptown for FREE Music on Wednesdays, 11:30am-1:30pm. More info...
• The Charlotte Nature Museum hosts Wild Wednesday: Meet a Marsupial today at 12:30. More info..
• Both locations of the MINT Museum (Uptown & Randolph) offer FREE Admission today and every Wednesday, 5-9pm. More info...

Thursday, January 8

• If you homeschool, check out Latta Homeschoolers: Adventure Skills Challenge this afternoon, 1-4pm. More info...
• Don't miss the fun at the American Girl Doll Store this afternoon at 4pm. Create Grace's Travel Bags for your American Girls. More info...

Friday, January 9

• Imaginon hosts Dakota & Friends today 11:30am-3pm. Get up close to Dakota and his dino friends. More info...
• The Schiele Museum has a new planetarium show. Enjoy The Planets: A Voyage Across the Solar System through February. More info...
• Head to the Reedy Creek Nature Center this afternoon at 4:30pm for Upcycling is for the Birds! More info...
• Monster Jam comes to Time Warner Cable Arena with shows today and tomorrow...don't miss it! More info...

Saturday, January 10

• The Historical Center of York County is open today, 10am-4pm. More info...
• The McDowell Nature Center hosts an Animal Feeding Frenzy this morning at 10am. More info...
• See Dinosaurs in Motion at Discovery Place in uptown Charlotte. On display through January 16th. More info...
• Ages 11 to 15 are invited to the Latta Plantation Nature Center for a Team Adventure Race, 10am-3pm. More info...
• Today is Hog Butchering Day at Historic Brattonsville, 10am-4pm. More info...
• Ages 10 and up are invited to Discovery Place for Build It, Make It, Take It: Drawing Robots at 10:30am. Registration recommended. More info... 
• Learn about Bears in Winter today at Discovery Place Kids at 10:45am and 1:45pm. More info...
• Lakeshore Learning hosts their Free Crafts For Kids today 11am-3pm. Today the children will make Sweet Dream Catcher. More info...
• Ages 10 and up are invited to the Reedy Creek Nature Center for Build Your Own Terrariums this morning at 11am. More info...
• Don't miss the Museum of York County's Rest for the Weary - Family Day this afternoon, 12-2pm. More info...
• Head to the Reedy Creek Nature Center this afternoon at 3pm for Marvels of Animals in Winter. More info...
• Head to Discovery Place beginning at noon to experience the January Sky View in the inflatable planetarium. More info...
• The McDowell Nature Center hosts a Kids Night in Nature this evening 5:30-9:00pm for ages 6 to 13. More info...

Sunday, January 11

• Head to the Charlotte Nature Museum this afternoon at 12:30pm for Marine Mammals. More info...
• The MINT Museum Uptown hosts Sunday Funday - All About the Blues this afternoon, 1-4pm. More info...
• The North County library presents a screening of Disney's Wall-E this afternoon at 1:30pm. More info...
• Don't miss Discovery Place Kids' Bears in Winter this afternoon at 1:45pm. More info...
• Ages 7 and up are invited to the Latta Plantation Nature Center this afternoon at 2pm for a Winter Ecology Hike. More info...
• The McDowell Nature Center hosts an Animal Encounter Show this afternoon at 3pm. More info...

Monday, January 12

• Don't miss McDowell's Creature Feature this morning at 10am at the McDowell Nature Center. More info...

Save The Date:
January 28-February 1: Ringling Bros., Barnum & Bailey Circus More info...

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