It's Time to "Sail Again"...

Consignment Sale Season is now in full swing with a number of large sales happening this week. Sail Again Children's Consignment is a QCB top pick and this HUGE sale begins on Tuesday in Mooresville. Started by four Lake Norman-area moms with a passion for both quality children's clothing and saving money, this is certainly a sale not to miss!!

If you have home furnishings that are in the way at your house, or collecting dust in the attic, check out the upcoming Leftover Luxuries sale and sign up to consign today! From Heather at Leftover Luxuries:
"Still taking consignors! Come consign and shop with Leftover Luxuries, a "Pop-Up" consignment sale open for 10 days only March 7-16! All items must be pre-approved, please send pictures to heather@leftoverluxuries.com and visit our website www.leftoverluxuries.com for all the information. We hope to see you there!"

Blessings,
The Buzz

Monday, February 24

• Head to the Reedy Creek Nature Center this morning at 10am for Budding Adventures. More info...
• Ray's Splash Planet hosts another Parent & Tot Meet and Greet today 10am-3pm. More info...
• If you have a special needs child, head to the Mint Hill library this morning at 11:15am for Sensory Storytime. Please register. More info...

Tuesday, February 25

• Barnes & Noble - Arboretum hosts Toddler Tuesdays this morning at 9:30am. More info...
• \Ages 4 and up are invited to Winghaven Gardens this afternoon for Bountiful Bulbs. 3:30-4:30pm. Please register. More info...
• Ages 8 to 11 are invited to Imaginon this afternoon for Learn, Connect, Play: Board Games at 3pm. More info...
• Sail Again Children's Consignment begins today. More info...

Wednesday, February 26

• If you homeschool today is the final Homeschool Adventure Hike and today's hike takes you to King's Mountain. More info...
• Take your little one(s) to the Main Street Children's Museum this morning for Wee Wednesdays at 10:30am. More info...
• Discovery Place Kids hosts Wonderful Wednesday: Cultural Crafts 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...

Thursday, February 27

• Get FREE Breakfast today (and every Thursday this month) at Chick-Fil-a Cotswold. 6:30-10:30am. More info...
• Don't miss the festivities this afternoon at Discovery Place for International Polar Bear Day. 2-4pm. More info...
• Space is limited so register now for the Character Party this evening at 5:30 at the Tom Sykes Recreation Center. More info...
• Tarheel Kids Consignment begins today. More info...
• Harrison UMC Faith Circle's consignment sale begins today as well. More info...

Friday, February 28

• Homeschooling families should check out the Homeschool Family Hike this morning at 10am at the McDowell Nature Center. Please register. More info... 
• If you have LEGO fans in your house, you might want to venture to Raleigh for LEGO Kid Fest this weekend. Please note that the Saturday sessions are already SOLD OUT. More info...
• The Southern Spring Home & Garden Show continues this weekend at The Park Expo & Conference Center. More info...
• Petite Rouge: A Cajun Red Riding Hood is now on stage at Children's Theatre of Charlotte. Shows through March 9th. More info...
• Matthews Playhouse presents The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales with shows tonight, tomorrow and Sunday. More info...
• The Lake Norman Tennis Association hosts a Junior Tennis Carnival this evening. Please register. More info...
• University City UMC Children's Consignment Sale begins today. More info...

Saturday, March 1

• Myers Park Presbyterian Church hosts their Children's Consignment Sale today. More info...
• Holy Comforter Episcopal Church also hosts their Children's Consignment Sale today. More info...
• The Junior League of Charlotte hosts Go Kids Go! this morning, 9am-12pm at Billingsville Elementary. Ages 4 to 14. More info...
• Don't miss the Swap Meet today at Open Door School. More info...
• Learn all about Creating a Backyard Habitat this morning at 10am at the Reedy Creek Nature Center. More info...
• Too Many Frogs! begins today at Children's Theatre of Charlotte with shows through March 9th. Some shows already SOLD OUT, so get your tickets now. Ages 3 and up. More info...
• The Latta Plantation Nature Center hosts The Land of the Lorax this morning at 11am. More info...
• Don't miss Barnes & Noble - Morrison's LEGO Movie Building Event this morning at 11am. Ages 4 and up. More info..., also at Barnes & Noble - Arboretum, More info..., and Barnes & Noble - Carolina Place, More info...
• Discovery Place Kids hosts Dr. Seuss Day today at 11am and 2pm, and tomorrow at 2pm. More info...
• Check out Lakeshore Learning's Free Crafts for Kids today 11am-3pm. Today the kids will make a Wheels & Wings Note Clip.  More info...
• Lake shore also celebrates Dr. Seuss's Birthday today with activities 11am-3pm. More info...
• Head to the Mint Museum - Randolph today for their Saturday Art Session - Ancient Andean Weaving. More info...
• Matthews Playhouse presents Oliver Twist with shows today at 4pm and 7pm. More info...
• Go on a Nature Scavenger Hunt at the McDowell Nature Center this afternoon at 2:30pm. Please register. More info...
• Head to the Reedy Creek Nature Center this afternoon at 3pm for Amped up for Amphibians. More info...

Sunday, March 2

• Head to the Reedy Creek Nature Center this afternoon at 2pm for Fishing with Dr. Seuss. More info...
• Don't miss the fun at the Latta Plantation Nature Center for Family Nature Crafts this afternoon at 2pm. More info...

Monday, March 3

• The Reedy Creek Nature Center hosts Nature Story Corner this morning at 10am. More info...
• Head to the McDowell Nature Center this morning at 10:30am for Babes in the Woods. Please register. More info...
• Celebrate Read Across America Day this morning at 11am at Barnes & Noble - Morrison. More info..., also at Barnes & Noble - Arboretum, More info..., and Barnes & Noble - Carolina Place, More info...

Save The Date:
March 20: Disney Junior Live More info...
March 22: Harlem Globetrotters More info...
March 27: Gospel Shout! More info...
April 25- June 1, 2014: Van Gogh Alive More info...
May 9-11: Sesame Street Live More info...

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Digging Out & Warming Up!!

 

Hope you all survived last week...holy moly I'm hoping not to see another snowstorm like that for a long time. There is a reason I live in the south...I don't do snow. We did have some fun times sledding and doing some of the things from the Cabin Fever Edition, but I am SO ready for a return to normalcy this week!! And what's that you say? Temps in the 70s by the end of the week? Pretty sure Mother Nature is having a mid-life crisis!!! Make it a great (warmer) week!!

Blessings,
The Buzz

Monday, February 17

• CMS Schools are IN SESSION as a make up day for the January snow.
• Check out the Reedy Creek Nature Center's Nature Story Corner this morning at 10am. More info...
• Head to Wallace Pruitt Rec Center today 12-8pm for their Black History Extravaganza. More info...
• The South County library hosts Afternoon Adventures: Money Madness for Kids this afternoon at 2pm. More info...
• The Tom Sykes Rec Center hosts LEGO Engineering this afternoon at 2:45. This normally full class has spaces this week, so sign up NOW. More info...

Tuesday, February 18

• CMS Schools are IN SESSION as a make up day for the January snow.
• The Myers Park library hosts African Drumming for Kids this afternoon at 1pm. More info...
• Check out Rookie Science: Botanicals this afternoon at 1:30pm at the University City library. More info... 
• Head to the Tom Sykes Rec Center this afternoon at 2:45pm for Art Adventures. Please register. More info...
• Charlotte Checkers vs. Norfolk Admirals www.gocheckers.com

Wednesday, February 19

• Head to the Latta Plantation Nature Center for Young Explorers - Slimy Salamanders this morning at 10:15am. More info...
• Discovery Place Kids hosts Wonderful Wednesday: Cultural Crafts with special activities today at 11am and 2pm. More info...
• If you homeschool, don't miss Homeschool Wednesdays, 1-3pm at the Museum of York County. More info...
• Head to the Reedy Creek Nature Center this afternoon at 2pm for their Finding Your Way Series. More info...
• Both locations of the MINT Museum (Uptown & Randolph) offer FREE Admission today and every Wednesday, 5-9pm. More info...
• Bobby Deen will be at Barnes & Noble - Carolina Place Mall this evening at 7pm for a Book Signing & Author Event. More info...
• Charlotte Bobcats vs. Detroit Pistons  www.bobcats.com 

Thursday, February 20

• Get FREE Breakfast today (and every Thursday this month) at Chick-Fil-a Cotswold. 6:30-10:30am. More info...
• Imaginon hosts Learn, Connect, Play: Board Games this afternoon at 3pm. More info...
• Head to the Morrison library this evening at 7pm for their Family Storytime: Pajama Party!! More info...
• Don't miss the SeaLife Aquarium Grand Opening today at Concord Mills. More info...

Friday, February 21

• The Matthews library hosts Sensory Storytime this morning at 10:15am. More info...
• The Southern Spring Home & Garden Show kicks off today at The Park Expo & Conference Center. More info...
• Head to Barnes & Noble - Birkdale at 11am for a special musical Celebration of Black History Month with a performance from students at Cannon School. More info...
• Check out the Reedy Creek Nature Center's Box Oven Construction Competition this afternoon at 2:30pm. More info...
• The Lonestar Rodeo comes to town with shows today and tomorrow. More info...
• Charlotte Bobcats vs. New Orleans Pelicans www.bobcats.com

Saturday, February 22

• The Schiele Museum hosts Fossil Fair today, 9am-4pm. More info...
• Don't miss the Carolina Alpaca Celebration today and tomorrow at the Cabarrus Arena & Events Center. More info...
• By Way of the Back Door continues at Historic Brattonsville today 10am-4pm. More info...
• Discovery Place Kids hosts Art From Around the World today at 11am and 2pm, and tomorrow at 2pm. More info...
• Check out Lakeshore Learning's Free Crafts for Kids today 11am-3pm. Today the kids will make a Jester Hat.  More info...
• Imaginon hosts the Charlotte Symphony Guild's Musical Petting Zoo today 11am-12:30pm. More info...
• Head to Barnes & Noble - Morrison for Black History Month Storytime this morning at 11am. More info..., also at Barnes & Noble - Carolina Place at 11am. More info...,
• Be one of Nature's Artists this afternoon at 1:30pm at the McDowell Nature Center. Please register. More info...
• The McDowell Nature Center hosts Nature Creations - Fort Building this afternoon at 3:30pm. Please register. More info...
• Charlotte Bobcats vs. Memphis Grizzlies www.bobcats.com 

Sunday, February 23

• You can also be one of Nature's Artists this afternoon at 1:30pm at the McDowell Nature Center. Please register. More info... 
• Head to the Reedy Creek Nature Center this afternoon at 2pm for Campfire Fun. More info...

Monday, February 24

• Head to the Reedy Creek Natutre Center this morning at 10am for Budding Adventures. More info...
• Lots of FREE Storytimes at area libraries today! More info...

Save The Date:
February 27: International Polar Bear Day More info...
February 28-March 2: Southern Spring Home & Garden Show More info...
February 28-March 2 LEGO Kids Fest More info...
March 1: Open Door School Swap Meet More info...
March 22: Harlem Globetrotters More info...
March 27: Gospel Shout! More info...
April 25- June 1, 2014: Van Gogh Alive More info...

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The Cabin Fever Edition...

The snow was really pretty on Tuesday, but now...not so much...stuck in the house for much of the week is not so fun for this mommy, and I'm assuming I'm not the only one. Therefore, I bring you... THE CABIN FEVER EDITION of The Queen City Buzz. I hope this post provides some ideas for the next few days, and maybe you can stash it away for rainy and snowy days in the future (though Mother Nature and I are going to go to blows if there are any more snow days in 2014!!).

**Disclaimer: These are not my ideas...I am not creative, but I do love some Pinterest!

Blessings,
The Buzz

Indoor Activities that do not involve the TV:

http://www.chicagomomsource.com/four-easy-indoor-activities/

http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2012/01/101-fun-easy-and-cheap-indoor.html

http://www.themotherhuddle.com/marshmallow-sculptures/

http://www.kixcereal.com/kix-cereal-recycled-cereal-box-snowman

http://desmoinesparent.com/fun-with-vinegar-and-baking-soda/

http://creativewithkids.com/inside-sensory-activities-for-kids-quick/

http://upwave.com/family/indoor-games-and-activities-for-kids

http://handsonaswegrow.com/activity-snowman-fridge/

http://www.growingajeweledrose.com/2014/01/indoor-snowball-fight-diy-kit.html

Outdoor Fun:

http://www.growingajeweledrose.com/2013/12/squirty-snow-paint.html

http://happyhooligans.ca/potato-heads-in-the-snow/

http://pepperpaints.com/2011/01/18/colorful-ice-blocks-to-play-with-outside/

http://www.simplefunforkids.com/snow-glow-sticks.html/

Snow & Valentines...

https://www.facebook.com/wxbradWCNC

Snow again this week? Say it ain't so!! After the beautiful weather of this weekend, it's just hard to believe. I can feel the cabin fever starting already, but I'm not going to let it take over. I've got this handy dandy "Snow Activities" list from Parents Magazine, and I plan to use it if necessary.

I also hope you all have a very happy Valentine's Day...if I survive the making and signing of the Valentines with a six year old and 2 four year olds, I'm going to call my Valentine's Day a success...signing your name over and over is not my kids' favorite activity! Make it a great week!

Blessings,
The Buzz

Monday, February 10

• Through Valentine's Day, Chick-Fil-A chicken biscuits are Heart Shaped. More info...
• Head to the Reedy Creek Nature Center this morning at 10am for Budding Adventures. More info...
• Check out Ray's Splash Planet's Parent and Tot Meet and Greet today 10am-3pm with great admission specials. More info...
• Ages 8 to 11 are invited to the West Boulevard library this afternoon at 4pm for Cultural Exploration: Black History Month. Please register. More info...

Tuesday, February 11

• Ages 5 to 8 are invited to the South County library this afternoon at 4pm for Read a Book, Learn to Cook. Please register. More info...
• Ages 5 to 8 are also invited to the Matthews library at 4pm for Story Explorers: Book Nuts. Please register. More info...
• Head to the McDowell Nature Center this evening for Nature's Wonders: Woodcocks in the Prairie. 5:30-7:30pm. Please register. More info...

Wednesday, February 12

• If you homeschool, check out the Reedy Creek Nature Center's Homeschool Adventure Hike. Today they are heading to Pilot Mountain. More info...
• Discovery Place Kids hosts Wonderful Wednesday: Cultural Crafts with special activities today at 11am and 2pm. More info...
• Head to the McMillan Greenhouse at UNCC today through Saturday for their annual Valentine's Orchid Sale. More info...
• Both locations of the MINT Museum (Uptown & Randolph) offer FREE Admission today and every Wednesday, 5-9pm. More info...

Thursday, February 13

• Get FREE Breakfast today (and every Thursday this month) at Chick-Fil-a Cotswold. 6:30-10:30am. More info...
• If you homeschool middle school girls, head to Duke Energy's Energy Explorium today 9am-12pm for Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day. More info...
• If you homeschool, the Latta Plantation Nature Center is hosting Latta Homeschoolers today 10am-2pm. More info...
• Take your little ones to the Preschool Explorer Series this morning at the McDowell Nature Center at 10:30am. Today's theme is "Worms Eat My Garbage". Please register. More info...
• This evening is Valentine's Day Kids Night at Chick-fil-A at Cotswold. More info...
• The Open Door School hosts Building Strong Relationships with Young Children this evening at 6:30pm. More info...

Friday, February 14

• If you homeschool, check out the Homeschool Woodland Story Walk this morning at the McDowell Nature Center at 10am. Please register. More info...
• Celebrate Valentine's Day with the Clifford! Pajamarama Storytime this evening at Barnes & Noble - Carolina Place at 7pm. More info...
• Head to the Gaston County Museum for Music at the Depot: Winter Acoustic Series this evening 7-8:30pm featuring Gigi Dover and the Big Love. More info...

Saturday, February 15

• Lace up your shoes for the 10th Annual Cupid's Cup 5K this morning. More info..., or the Frigid 5K Run & Plunge at the US National Whitewater Center. More info...
• By Way of the Back Door continues today at Historic Brattonsville. 10am-4pm. More info...
• Today is Inventor's Day at Discovery Place. 10am-5pm with lots of fun for the whole family. More info...
• Don't miss the Great Backyard Bird Count event at the Charlotte Nature Museum, 10am-1pm. More info... 
• Head to the Latta Plantation Nature Center today for Fire in the Forest either at 10am or 2pm. More info...
• Barnes & Noble - Arboretum hosts Black History Month Storytime this morning at 11am. More info..., also at Barnes & Noble - Birkdale. More info...
• The McDowell Nature Center hosts their McDowell Treehouse Theatre this morning at 11am. Please register. More info...
• Discovery Place Kids hosts Music From Around the World with special activities today at 11am and 2pm, and tomorrow at 2pm. More info...
• Check out Lakeshore Learning's Free Crafts for Kids today 11am-3pm. Today the kids will make a My Collage Picture Frame.  More info...
• The Reedy Creek Nature Center hosts Pioneer Days in the Preserve this afternoon, 1-4pm. More info...
• Don't miss the 2nd Annual Charlotte African American Festival this afternoon, 1-6pm. More info...

Sunday, February 16

• The Reedy Creek Nature Center hosts Pioneer Days in the Preserve this afternoon, 1-4pm and FREE! Please register. More info...
• The Botanical Gardens of UNCC are hosting a Woodland Walk this afternoon for ages 4 to 8. 1:45-3pm. Space is limited, so please register. More info...
• Head to the Reedy Creek Nature Center this afternoon for Sssssssensational Snakes at 2pm. More info...
• Don't miss We Love Animals this afternoon, 2-4pm at the McDowell Nature Center. More info...
• The Latta Plantation Nature Center hosts Birding Basics this afternoon at 3pm. More info...

Monday, February 17 - Presidents Day

• CMS schools are IN SESSION as a make up day for the January snow!
• Nature Story Corner is happening this morning at the Reedy Creek Nature Center at 10am. More info...

Save the Date:
February 20: SeaLife Grand Opening More info...
February 21-22: Lonestar Rodeo More info...
February 21-23, February 28-March 2: Southern Spring Home & Garden Show More info...
February 22: Fossil Fair 2014 More info...
February 27: International Polar Bear Day More info...
February 28-March 2 LEGO Kids Fest More info...
March 1: Open Door School Swap Meet More info...
March 22: Harlem Globetrotters More info...
March 27: Gospel Shout! More info...
April 25- June 1, 2014: Van Gogh Alive More info...

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It's February...Consignment Sale Time!!!

Consignment Sale Season kicks off this week in Charlotte with the mother of all sales, The CMOMs (Charlotte Mothers of Multiples) Spring & Summer Consignment Sale this Saturday at The Park Expo and Conference Center. This sale is HUGE, and it is incredibly well run and super organized. If you're looking for children's or maternity clothing, toys, or gear, this is your place!! Early bird shopping begins at 7:30am (with $2 admission) with FREE admission beginning at 8:30am. Half-price shopping is 12:45-3:00pm. Trust me...you DO NOT want to miss this sale. I'll try to post some preview pictures on our Facebook Page on Friday. Hope you have a wonderful (and a little warmer) week!

Blessings,
The Buzz

Monday, February 3

• Today through Valentine's Day, Chick-Fil-A chicken biscuits are Heart Shaped. More info...
• Enjoy Nature Story Corner this morning at 10am at the Reedy Creek Nature Center. More info...
• Take your little on and head to the McDowell Nature Center for Babes in the Woods this morning at 10:30am. Please register. More info...
• Tonight is a First Monday Family Night at the Hickory Grove library at 6:30pm. More info...
• Today is FREE Super Bloom Monday...get a FREE Bloomin' Onion at Outback with any purchase. More info...

Tuesday, February 4

• Looking for Valentine ideas that don't come in a box from the grocery store (nothing wrong with those, but I know some of y'all are crafty)? Pinterest, of course!! More info...
• Ages 8 to 11 are invited to Imaginon this afternoon, 3-5pm, for Learn, Connect, Play: Board Games. More info...
• Head to the parking deck at Discovery Place this evening at 6pm for a Moon and Star Party. More info...

Wednesday, February 5

• Head to the Latta Plantation Nature Center this morning at 10:15 for Young Explorers - Groundhogs. Space is limited. More info...
• Imaginon hosts Literacy Circle Time this morning at 11am. More info...
• Discovery Place Kids hosts Wonderful Wednesday: Cultural Crafts with special activities today at 11am and 2pm. More info...
• Check out the Finding Your Way Series this afternoon at the Reedy Creek Nature Center. 2-4pm. More info...
• Both locations of the MINT Museum (Uptown & Randolph) offer FREE Admission today and every Wednesday, 5-9pm. More info...
• The Great Backyard Birdcount happens February 14-17, but you can learn all about participating this evening at 6:30 at the Reedy Creek Nature Center. More info...

Thursday, February 6

• Get FREE Breakfast today (and every Thursday this month) at Chick-Fil-a Cotswold. 6:30-10:30am. More info...
• Put on your PJs and head to the Morrison library for their Family Storytime: Pajama Party this evening at 7pm. More info...

Friday, February 7

• Enjoy a Nature Scavenger Hunt this afternoon at the McDowell Nature Center at 3:30pm. Please register. More info...
• Barnes & Noble - Birkdale hosts The Power of Creativity Activity this afternoon at 4pm. More info...
• Waxhaw hosts their I Heart Waxhaw First Friday this evening, 5-8pm with lots of fun for the whole family. More info...
• The Parks & Recreation department hosts a number of Father/Daughter/Valentine's Dances this evening. More info...
• Head to the McDowell Nature Center this evening for First Friday: McDowell After Dark. 6-8pm. Please register. More info...
• Don't miss the Creativity Can! Event at the Barnes & Noble - Arboretum this evening at 6:30pm. More info...
• Or head to the Barnes & Noble - Carolina Place for their Fabulous Friday Pajamarama Storytime at 7pm with a reading of Zombie in Love. More info...
• Charlotte Checkers vs. Oklahoma City Barons More info...

Saturday, February 8

• Shop til you drop today at the CMOMs Consignment Sale More info..., or the Kids Consignment & Gift Sale More info...
• Head out on a Parent and Me Tot Trot this morning at 9:30 at the Reedy Creek Nature Center. More info...
• Barnes & Noble - Birkdale hosts Breakfast with Cookie Mouse this morning at 10am. Please register. More info...
• Don't miss the FREE 6th Annual Fairy House Festival today, 10am-4pm, at the Latta Plantation Nature Center. More info...
• Historic Brattonsville continues their Saturday event, By Way of the Back Door, today 10am-4pm. More info...
• The Gaston County Museum hosts their PREschool PREview Program - Victorian Valentines this morning at 10am. More info...
• The MINT Museum Randolph hosts Bilingual Storytime & Music today at 11am. More info...
• Head to Barnes & Noble locations this morning at 11am for Valentine's Day Storytime with a reading of Love Monster. Morrison Location..., Arboretum Location..., Carolina Place Location, Birkdale Location...
• The Schiele Museum hosts Bat-ittude today at 11am and 2pm. More info...
• Discovery Place Kids hosts Valentine's Day Symbols with special activities today at 11am and 2pm, and tomorrow at 2pm. More info...
• Check out Lakeshore Learning's Free Crafts for Kids today 11am-3pm. Today the kids will make a Heart Shaped Card Holder.  More info...
• The Museum of York County hosts Come Draw with Me! Family Day this afternoon, 12-2pm. More info...
• Stop by Chick-Fil-a Cotswold this afternoon, 3-5pm for their 50s Hop Family Night. More info...
• Charlotte Bobcats vs. San Antonio Spurs More info...

Sunday, February 9

• Head to the Reedy Creek Nature Center this afternoon at 2pm to learn about and make Bird Feeders. More info...
• The McDowell Nature Center hosts Winter Tree I.D. this afternoon, 2-4pm. Please register. More info...
• Main Street Children's Museum hosts their OWL Book Club this afternoon at 3pm featuring illustrator Judy Stead. More info...
• Charlotte Checkers vs. Oklahoma City Barons More info...

Monday, February 10

• Head to the Reedy Creek Nature Center this morning at 10am for Budding Adventures. More info...
• Check out Ray's Splash Planet's Parent and Tot Meet and Greet today 10am-3pm with great admission specials. More info...

Save the Date:
February 13: Building Strong Relationships with Young Children More info...
February 21-22: Lonestar Rodeo More info...
February 21-23, February 28-March 2: Southern Spring Home & Garden Show More info...
February 28-March 2 LEGO Kids Fest More info...
March 1: Open Door School Swap Meet More info...
March 22: Harlem Globetrotters More info...
March 27: Gospel Shout! More info...
April 25- June 1, 2014: Van Gogh Alive More info...

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Brrrrrrrr...

This is Queen Charlotte...you can meet her Sunday at the Charlotte Nature Museum!!

It's Superbowl week...it's Groundhog Day week (please, please, please all you groundhogs - DO NOT see your shadow)! The Queen City Buzz hopes you have a great week, and that you STAY WARM (and that school and preschool aren't cancelled or delayed again because of the temperatures)!!

Blessings,
The Buzz

Monday, January 27

• Don't miss the Reedy Creek Nature Center's Budding Adventures this morning at 10am. More info...
• It's time again for another Parent and Tot Meet & Greet at Ray's Splash Planet. 10am-3pm. More info...
• Check out the Plaza Midwood library's Family Yoga Storytime this morning at 10:30am. More info...
• The Gaston Regional Science Fair continues this week at the Schiele Museum. More info...

Tuesday, January 28

• It's time again for the American Girl Book Club this afternoon at 4pm at the South County Library. Please register. More info...
• Ages 4 and up are invited to Winghaven Gardens this afternoon for Wormshop at 3:30pm. Please register. More info...

Wednesday, January 29

• If you homeschool, join the fun of a Homeschool Adventure Hike. Today's hike is Crowder's Mountain. More info...
• Check out the Main Street Children's Museum Wee Wednesday this morning at 10:30am. More info...
• Head to local Barnes & Noble locations this morning at 11am for Eric Carle & Friends' What's Your Favorite Animal? More info...
• Discovery Place Kids hosts Wonderful Wednesday: I Can Create Animal Masks with special activities today at 11am and 2pm. More info...
• Elementary ages are invited to the South County library this afternoon at 4pm for Afternoon Adventures: Chinese New Year. More info...
• The circus comes to town with the Ringling Bros., and Barnum & Bailey Circus at Time Warner Cable Arena. Shows begin this evening and go through Sunday. More info...

Thursday, January 30

• Head to the McDowell Nature Center at 10:30am for Preschool Explorer Series: Under the Ice. Please register. More info...
• Don't miss University City library's Family Storytime: Stuffed Animal Sleepover! this evening at 7pm. More info...
• UNCC Men vs. Florida Atlantic More info...

Friday, January 31

• Celebrate Chinese New Year with FREE Firecracker Chicken Breast at Panda Express restaurants today. More info...
• Barnes & Noble - Carolina Place hosts an I Believe in Genevieve Storytime this evening at 7pm. More info...

Saturday, February 1

• Lace up your shoes for the 49ers Gold Rush 5K Run/Walk at UNCC this morning. More info..., or The Village 5K & 10K in Waxhaw. More info..., or the Oral Cancer Foundation Run For Awareness in Fort Mill. More info...
• Historic Brattonsville hosts By Way of the Back Door today, and all Saturdays in February. 10am-4pm. More info...
• Latta Plantation hosts World War II Living History Day today, 10am-4pm, and tomorrow 1-4pm. More info...
• Don't miss Reedy Creek Nature Center's Back in the Day Series - Candle Making this morning at 10:30am. More info...
• Head to Barnes & Noble - Morrison today at 11am for The Elf on the Shelf: A Birthday Tradition. More info...; also at the Arboretum location at 11am. More info..., and the Carolina Place Mall location at 11am. More info...
• Discovery Place Kids hosts Chinese New Year with special activities today at 11am and 2pm, and tomorrow at 2pm. More info...
• Check out Lakeshore Learning's Free Crafts for Kids today 11am-3pm. Today the kids will make a Love to Read Bookmark.  More info...
• Rock Hill's Epiphany Lutheran Church hosts their Sixth Annual Chocolate Festival today 11am-3pm. More info... 
• Learn all about Salamanders! this afternoon at 2:30pm at the Reedy Creek Nature Center. More info...
• UNCC Men vs. Florida International University More info...

Sunday, February 2 - Groundhog Day

• Celebrate Groundhog Day with Queen Charlotte, the groundhog, at the Charlotte Nature Museum. 12-3pm. More info...
• 101 Inventions That Changed the World opens today at Discovery Place. More info...
• Learn all about Animal Cues this afternoon at 2:30 at the Reedy Creek Nature Center. More info...
• Superbowl XLVIII kicks off this evening at 6:25pm...Denver Broncos vs. Seattle Seahawks. More info...

Monday, February 3

• Enjoy Nature Story Corner this morning at 10am at the Reedy Creek Nature Center. More info...
• Take your little on and head to the McDowell Nature Center for Babes in the Woods this morning at 10:30am. Please register. More info...
• Tonight is a First Monday Family Night at the Hickory Grove library at 6:30pm. More info...

Save the Date:
February 4: Moon & Stars Party More info...
February 8: CMOMs Spring/Summer Consignment Sale More info...
February 8: Fairy House Festival More info...
February 13: Building Strong Relationships with Young Children More info...
February 21-22: Lonestar Rodeo More info...
February 21-23, February 28-March 2: Southern Spring Home & Garden Show More info...
February 28-March 2 LEGO Kids Fest More info...
March 1: Open Door School Swap Meet More info...
March 22: Harlem Globetrotters More info...
March 27: Gospel Shout! More info...
April 25- June 1, 2014: Van Gogh Alive More info...

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CRC Winter Classic 8K

Do you love to run, or are you looking to get more into the sport in 2014? Check out the Charlotte Running Club Winter Classic 8K taking place on Sunday, January 26th. There will be a kids fun run, an 8K race, and lots of fun and raffle prizes. Great way to enjoy the outdoors on a winter afternoon! From the folks at Charlotte Running Club:

"The 3rd Annual Winter Classic 8k on Sunday, January 26th, 2014 is presented by the Charlotte Running Club.  The course features a flat gravel path which is considered fast and is designed to showcase the trails that many local runners visit every day."

 

Blessings,
The Buzz

Monday, January 20

• CMS schools are out today and tomorrow. More info...
• Lots of fun to be had today at the McDowell Nature Center for their No School? Cool! program. Please register. More info...
• The Reedy Creek Nature Center hosts Nature Story Corner this morning at 10am. More info...
• Krafty Kidz hosts a Community Paint & Play today, 10am-12pm. More info...
• Head to Barnes & Noble - Arboretum for their Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Storytime this morning at 11am. More info...
• The Schiele Museum hosts Gourd Craft 2014 today, 1-3pm. More info...
• Charlotte Bobcats vs. Toronto Raptors More info...

Tuesday, January 21

• Head to the University City library this afternoon for their School Break Special for the elementary ages at 1:30pm. The theme is Super Hero Training Camp.More info...
• Today is a LEGO Play Day at the Morrison library this afternoon, 2-4pm. More info...
• Ages 8 to 11 are invited to the Matthews library for their Preteen Book Club this afternoon at 4:30pm. Please register. More info...
• Don't miss out...Queen's Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week continues this week through Sunday! More info...

Wednesday, January 22

• Head to the Latta Plantation Nature Center for their Young Explorer Series: Winter Friends this morning at 10:15am. More info...
• Carolina Place Mall hosts a Family Fun Day this morning at 11am with entertainment by magician Chastain Criswell. More info...
• Discovery Place Kids hosts Wonderful Wednesday: Arctic Ice Sensory with special activities today at 11am and 2pm. More info...
• If you homeschool, the University City library hosts Afternoon Adventures: Homeschool Rocks this afternoon at 1:30pm. More info...
• Head to the Reedy Creek Nature Center for their Find Your Way Series this afternoon, 2-4pm. More info...
• The Mint Hill library hosts Rookie Science: Spy Science this afternoon at 4pm. Please register. More info...
• Join the fun at Learn, Connect, Play: Math Games this afternoon at 4pm at the Scaleybark library. More info...
• Looking for some evening fun for the family? Head to the Myers Park library for their Children's Winter Party this evening at 6:30pm. More info...
• Charlotte Bobcats vs. LA Clippers More info...

Thursday, January 23

• Imaginon hosts Family Storytime this morning at 10:30am, and again this evening at 6pm. Lots of other library storytimes today, too. More info...
• Elementary ages are invited to the South County library at 4pm for Story Explorers: Full STEAM Ahead! Let it Snow. Please register. More info...
• The Tom Sykes Rec Center is hosting a Character Party this evening, 5:30-6:30pm. More info...
• Charlotte Checkers vs. Oklahoma City Barons More info...

Friday, January 24

• The Schiele Museum hosts the Gaston Regional Science Fair beginning today and running through the 31st. More info...
• Enjoy a Homeschool Family Hike this morning at 10am at the McDowell Nature Center. Please register. More info...
• The Gaston County Museum hosts Music at the Depot: Winter Acoustic Series this evening with a performance by Michael Reno Harrell. 6:30-8:30pm. More info... 
• Don't Tell Me I Can't Fly begins this evening at Children's Theatre of Charlotte. Shows through February 9th. More info...
• Charlotte Checkers vs. Oklahoma City Barons More info...

Saturday, January 25

• The Unitarian Universalist Church of Charlotte hosts the 5th Annual Luna Rising: A Celebration for Women and Girls today. Space is limited. More info...
• Farmers, Warriors, Builders: The Hidden Life of Ants opens today at the Schiele Museum. More info..., and enjoy their special event, Ants in My Plants today 10am-2pm. More info...
• Discovery Place Kids hosts Arctic Animals & Art  with special activities today at 11am and 2pm, and tomorrow at 2pm. More info...
• Check out Lakeshore Learning's Free Crafts for Kids today 11am-3pm. Today the kids will make Chinese New Year Dragon Puppet.  More info...
• The Children's Theatre of Charlotte presents a FREE performance by their Junior Performance Company this morning at 11:30am. More info...
• Head to Barnes & Noble Morrison for a LEGO Movie Hands On Learning Event today at noon. More info...
• Chick-Fil-a at Cotswold is collecting non-perishables for Loaves & Fishes today during their "Souper" Saturday Sampling Party. More info...
• Don't miss Kids Club Central: Fit & Fun in 14 this afternoon at the EpiCentre. 1-3pm. More info...
• Enjoy Afternoon Adventures: LEGO Ninjago this afternoon at the University City library at 2pm. More info...
• Elementary ages and their parents are invited to the South County library for Super Kicks Family Academy this afternoon at 2pm. Please register. More info...
• Despicable Me 2 is showing this afternoon at 2pm at the Hickory Grove library. Popcorn and refreshments served. More info...
• The Barnes & Noble - Arboretum hosts a LEGO Architecture & Movie Event this afternoon at 3pm. More info...
• Barnes & Noble - Carolina Place's LEGO Movie Hands On Learning Event is this evening at 7pm. More info...
• Charlotte Bobcats vs. Chicago Bulls More info...

Sunday, January 26

• Head to the Latta Plantation Nature Center this afternoon for Winter Tree ID at 2pm. More info...
• Learn all about the Owls of Mecklenburg County this afternoon at the Reedy Creek Nature Center at 2:30pm. More info...

Monday, January 27

• Don't miss the Reedy Creek Nature Center's Budding Adventures this morning at 10am. More info...
• It's time again for another Parent and Tot Meet & Greet at Ray's Splash Planet. 10am-3pm. More info...
• Check out the Plaza Midwood library's Family Yoga Storytime this morning at 10:30am. More info...

Save the Date:
January 29-February 2: Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus More info...
February 8: CMOMs Spring/Summer Consignment Sale More info...
February 13: Building Strong Relationships with Young Children More info...
February 21-22: Lonestar Rodeo More info...
February 21-23, February 28-March 2: Southern Spring Home & Garden Show More info...
February 28-March 2 LEGO Kids Fest More info...
March 1: Open Door School Swap Meet More info...
March 22: Harlem Globetrotters More info...
March 27: Gospel Shout! More info...
April 25- June 1, 2014: Van Gogh Alive More info...

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