Smarty Scoop on Weekend Activities: March 2-4

Happy Wednesday Smarties! For your shopping pleasure, there are several fantastic consignment sales this weekend and a multi family yard sale. For those of you who would like some outdoor time, head to one of our county parks. The activities are really cool. You can also head out to the US Whitewater Center, Discovery Place or the Mint Museum. You will have fun at all but you have to Get out and Enjoy!

The Posh Closet Sale
South Charlotte Banquet Center
Feb. 29, 7:00pm-9:00pm for Presale Passholders – presale pass can be purchased for $20 – all of the $20 will be donated to Grin Kids.
March 1, 10:00am-5:00pm, 30% off selected items – 6:00pm-9:00pm
The Posh Closet is the place to find gently used smocked, boutique, home show and name brand clothing in excellent condition at a great price. If you love fine children’s clothing but don’t want to pay full price, this is the perfect sale for you. Children and strollers are welcome at our sales. Bags and strollers will be checked as you exit. Cash, checks and Visa/Master Card/Discover. NO American Express. Pleases have ID if paying with checks or credit cards.

Can’t make either of our sales? Don’t miss out on our Facebook sale Sunday, March 4th from 6pm-10pm and Monday, March 5th from 11am-5pm. We will add clothes by size and post when we are finished each size so you don’t have to wait the whole sale.

1st Annual Cookies for Kids Cancer 5K, 1 Mile Fun Run and Bake Sale
Join us Saturday March 17 at 10:00 am for the 1st Annual Cookies for Kids Cancer 5k, Fun Run and Bake Sale to benefit pediatric cancer research. Event will be located in the Randolph Park neighborhood in Cotswold. Run, walk, buy awesome baked goods – just come!
Register for the 5K or Fun Run today or for more information visit:
www.Cookiesforkidscancer.racesonline.com
Thank YOU for being a good cookie and helping us raise lots of “dough” for pediatric cancer research.

As an added bonus – From March 1-4, ALL Charlotte Area Bruegger’s will be donating 15% of your purchase with the flyer to Cookies For kids’ Cancer. Click on the image to print flyer.

Harrison United Methodist Church Kid’s Consignment Sale
Harrison United Methodist Church, 15008 Lancaster Hwy., Pineville
March 1-3, Thurs., 6:00pm-8:00pm; Fri., 9:00am-1:00pm; Sat., 8:00am-noon.
Spring & Summer Kid’s Consignment Sale! Great deals on gently used clothing for newborns – juniors/teens, maternity clothing, baby equipment, toys, furniture and more! ½ price on most items all day Saturday. No strollers, cash and check only.

Kids Konsignment Sale
Harris YMCA
March 3, 8am-12pm and 1:30-5pm
Gently used children’s clothes, toys, games, books, baby equipment, strollers, furniture, shoes and maternity wear. No strollers, no children under the age of 12 in the sales area. Cash, checks and credit cards accepted.

UCUMC Spring Children’s Consignment Sale
University City United Methodist Church
March 3, 8:00am-10:30am, ½ price 12:00-2:00pm
Children and teen clothing, books, toys, furniture and maternity wear.

Fishing with Dr. Seuss
McDowell Nature Center
March 2, 10:30am-11:30am
Hear Dr. Seuss’ classic story, One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish, and learn about the fish in our lakes and ponds. Kids will also learn how to cast with a fun fishing game! For more information, contact McDowell Nature Center at 704-588-5224. Ages 3+. Cost is $3.

Treasure Island
Matthews Community Center
March 2-4, Fri., 7:30; Sat., 2:00pm; Sun., 2:00pm
Robert Louis Stevenson’s thrilling adventure of pirates, treasure maps, mutiny on the high seas and pieces of eight. The story follows Jim Hawkins, a boy drawn into a dangerous race for buried treasure against the treacherous Long John Silver. A classic story brought to life on our stage and easily enjoyed and understood my modern audiences. Cost is $9-10.

Children of a Lesser God
Armour Street Theatre, Davidson
March 2-4, Fri.-Sat., 8:00pm; Sun., 2:00pm
This is a story about a young speech therapist at a school for the deaf and Sarah, who has been deaf since birth. Ages 12 and older. Cost is $20.

Mummies of the World
Discovery Place
Ongoing
Mummies of the World, the largest exhibition of mummies and related artifacts ever assembled, presents a never-before-seen collection of naturally and intentionally preserved mummies. This compelling collection, presented with reverence and dignity, includes ancient mummies and important artifacts from Asia, Oceania, South America, Europe, as well as ancient Egypt, dating as far back as 6,500 years.

Saturday Art Session: Simple Printmaking
Mint Museum Randolph
March 3, 10:00am-3:00pm
We provide the art supplies, you provide the imagination! Projects are inspired by the museum collections and are appropriate for the entire family. This Saturday is Simple Printmaking – this is messy, so dress appropriately.

Nature Art
Reedy Creek Nature Center
March 3, 2:00pm-3:00pm
What is nature? What is Art? What happens when you put the two of the together will be up to you. Let your inside artist come out and create a master piece with supplies from nature, always being respectful with the environment. No experience is required. Cost is free. Registration required.

12+ Family Yard Sale
Marshall-Caudle Little League Complex at Randolph Park,
March 3, 7:00am
Myers Park Trinity Little League families are hosting a mega yard sale on March 3rd at the Marshall-Caudle Little League Complex at Randolph Park, 101 Billingsley Road from 7:00 AM- 12:00 PM! Furniture, toys, electronics, sporting equipment, household goods, clothes and so much more!!!