Happy Wednesday Smarties. There is a great variety of events in the QC this weekend. A great consignment sale, Olympic Trials, Family Farm Day, Skullduggery and Busytown! Can it get any better? Grab the fam, get out and enjoy.
Myers Park Presbyterian Annual Consignment Sale
Myers Park Presbyterian Church
April 14, 8:00am-noon and 12:30pm-2:00pm
Baby and childrens furniture, clothing, toys, accessories, maternity clothes, car seats and more! Cash only.
2012 U.S. Olympic Trials for Canoe Slalom
US National Whitewater Center
April 12-14, 3-7pm
Athletes will compete from 3 – 7 p.m. each day of the competition. The competition winners will be announced as part of a finale featuring live music by Donna the Buffalo and a fireworks display on Saturday night.
Busytown
Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, Imaginon
April 13-15, Fri., 7:30pm; Sat., 11:00am, 1:00pm; Sun., 2:00pm
Welcome to the bustling world of Busytown, which is always buzzing with activity. As Huckle Cat takes us on a tour of his neighborhood, we learn just how many people it takes to keep a city running smoothly. From farmers and grocers to doctors and nurses, from postmen and bankers to firemen and lumberjacks, everyone in the community works and plays together. This comical, colorful production brings Richard Scarry’s beloved characters, including Farmer Pig, Dr. Lion and Lowly Worm, to singing, dancing life on stage. Ages 3+.Cost is $18-$24.
A Tree, a Book and Me
McDowell Nature Center
April 13, 10:30am-11:15am
Join us for a reading of Shel Silverstein’s ‘The Giving Tree’. weather permited we will enjoy this story under the trees ind the fresh pring air. a short tree gratitude hike will follow. Ages 4-6. Cost is free.
Family Farm Day
Latta Plantation
April 14, 10:00am-4:00pm
Bring the family out for a fun day on the farm! Meet the farm animals and enjoy numerous animal presentations throughout the day, make a craft, explore the plantation, and learn about honeybees. Children can visit the Farm Chores area and milk the cow, gather eggs, try the water bucket relay, and more! Free with regular site admission.
The Enchanted Forest
Matthews Community Center: Matthews Playhouse
April 14, 3:00pm
Watch spring fairies come alive in Charlotte City Ballet’s latest spring show! Bring your little fairies to meet the ballerinas after the 3 pm show and have a photo made with their favorite fairy! Great family fun at a great price!
Camp Open House
Siskey Family YMCA
April 15, 1:00pm-4:00pm
Unplug this summer!
Summer is right around the corner, does your family have a camp plan yet? There will be pony rides, camp games, gaga ball, climbing tower, s’mores and more! This will be your chance to see all the new and favorite camp activities from Camp Eagle Rock day camp and Camp Harrison overnight resident camp. There will even be a chance to win prizes including a free week of camp!
Camp Thunderbird Tour Day
Camp Thunderbird
April 15, 1:00pm-4:00pm
What to take a look around our camp? Get a feel for what it is really like to be a Camp Thunderbird Camper? Join us for a tour day! Our directors will be there to answer all your questions and walk you around our entire campus. This is a great way to get comfortable with our camp before opening day. Come learn about Camp Thunderbird should be your first pick for resident or day camp this summer.
Skullduggery with Christopher Baldwin
Discovery Place
April 15, 1:00pm-4:00pm
Join skilled master naturalist, Christopher Baldwin in the Explore More Collections lab to explore the identification and interpretation of animal skulls.
Sunday Fun Day: Picturing the World Within
Mint Museum Uptown
April 15, 1:00pm-4:00pm
Investigate astonishing paintings inspired by botany, biology, and the microcosms in Surrealism and Beyond. Use microscopes to view the cellular nature of plants and animals and stretch your muscles AND your imagination with drop-in yoga and art projects! This event is part of the CMS Parent University Spring Family Fun & Education Day, and is free for all participants.
Mark your calendars:
Spring JWV Artists Spring Show!
JWV Artists is hosting a Spring Art Show on April 18-21. Address is 3330 Cambria Road, Charlotte NC 28210 (Mountainbrook Neighborhood). Come as you are from 10a-2p or for evening/weekend appointment times, email Judith at judith@jwvartists.com.
KinderMourn’s 8th Annual Hope Floats Duck Race
Sunday, April 22
US Whitewater Center
2:00p – 5:00p
Race time approx 3:30p
