Community Happenings Next 30 Days
Vintage VW Bus Event (1955-1979)
Sat., May 18, 8 a.m.
(704) 373-2745Festivals/Events
100's of vintage VW buses (1955-1979) will be coming to Charlotte to celebrate the show's 10th anniversary.
Hodges Family Farm will have: food vendors - hay rides - pony rides - farm animals and bouncy castle during the show. This is a fun family event taking place on one of the last working family farms in Charlotte (180 acres/100 years old).Tie dye and love beads optional!
Free to Spectators
Dee's Fight is Our Fight 5k Fun Run
Sat., May 18, 9 a.m.Benefits & Fundraisers
Help those with blood cancers and diseases, including our good friend Dee, find the bone marrow donors they need! Enjoy the 5k as we help raise funds for--and awareness of--the Bone Marrow Registry and the fight against blood cancers and diseases. "Be The Match" will be present at the 5K in case you'd like to register to be a potential donor, too!
Free! (Donations accepted)
Family Carnival
Sat., May 18, 11 a.m. & 4 p.m. 980-875-5600Family
LakeNormanMommies and the EnergyExplorium at McGuire Nuclear Station present a Family Carnival Saturday, May 18 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This family-friendly event features activities, bounce houses, food, games, performances, prizes and touch-a-truck.
Attractions include appearances and performances by Twist the Balloon Man, Cold Blooded Encounters, Rocket Ryan, Carolina Renaissance Festival, Burn Bootcamp, Cheer Explosion, Expressions Dance Studio, Grand Central Academy of the Performing Arts, and Rock University. DJ and MC services are provided by Little Dreamer Productions.
Free
Family Search Genealogy Workshop
Sat., May 18, 2 p.m.Lectures & Seminars
Introduction to Family Search, Gaston County Public Library, and local genealogical research resources appropriate for all interested adults and high school students. Free public event presented by Family Search, Gaston County Public Library, and Gaston-Lincoln Genealogical Society. No reservations required. Information: 704-868-2164 / Dial 4.
Free
1555 East Garrison Boulevard
General Charlotte Area
704-868-2164carol.reinhardt@co.gaston.nc.us
Red Rose Festival
Sat., May 18, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.Festivals/Events
The 4th Annual Red Rose Festival promises something for everyone. Artisans and crafters will be selling collectibles, hand-crafted items such as art, jewelry, children’s clothing and crafts. Kids will enjoy the Kids Zone where they can scale the rock-climbing wall, slide down an 18-foot slide, bounce around, and relax on the carousel. Food vendors will be selling delicious funnel cakes, hot dogs, barbeque, and fun southern food.
Edcamp Charlotte 2013
Mon., May 20, 9 a.m.Clubs & Organizations
EdCamp Charlotte is a unique community-driven “UnConference” event for educators, an open workshop where participants decide the program. Join us for this innovative and informal way to exchange experiences and promote student success! Here's how it works:
Anyone with ideas that they want to share makes a pitch to the group.
After the pitches, everyone votes on sessions they want to attend.
The votes are tallied, the agenda is set and learning commences!
free
1201 Elizabeth Ave.
General Charlotte Area
(704)330-6093adam.brooks@cpcc.edu
Trees Topic of Sierra Club Meeting
Wed., May 22, 7 p.m.Volunteers/Public Life
Dave Cable, Executive Director of TreesCharlotte, and Patrick George, Chair of The Queen's Crown discuss the state of Charlotte's trees. The meeting begins with pizza at 6:30, is free, open to the public and you do not have to be a member of Sierra Club to attend..
Free
Charlotte Run for Peace 5k
Sat., May 25, 8 a.m. 704.582.9420Festivals/Events, Health & Fitness, Sports & Recreation
We are proud to present the 2013 Charlotte Run for Peace at Home hosted at McAlpine Creek Greenway on May 25, 2013. For nearly 20 years, our goal has been to raise awareness and funds to benefit domestic violence programs in our community.
$30.00
P.O. Box 32802
General Charlotte Area
704.582.9420zac.reilly@charlottepeaceathome.com
NC HOPS AND ROOTS FEST
Sat., May 25, 12 p.m.Festivals/Events
Gates open at noon, music starts at 1:30.
FREE CAMPING/FAMILY FRIENDLY
This is a celebration of our local beer, wine, food, and farms all enhanced by superb music!! There is so much North Carolina has to offer in regards to our beers, wineries, sustainable farms, the restaurants that buy from our farms and of course the great music that helps that NC beer, wine and food go down so well! This festival is to not only showcase that, but to bring awareness to what it is we have here!!
$20 IN ADVANCE; $25 AT GATE
1439 Henderson Tanyard Road
General Charlotte Area
919-542-8142Simon Kidgits Lil Chef
Sat., May 25, 2 & 4 p.m. (704) 364-4411Family
Little food lovers will get creative with cuisine as Super Duper Lil Chefs makes its annual appearance at SouthPark! Families can stir up some tasty fun with a variety of exciting activities, including food-related arts and crafts projects, prize giveaways and a local food drive. Free for members; $5 for non-members
We Will Raq You III (80s edition)
Sat., May 25, 7 p.m. 704-936-8159Nightlife
Love all things 80s? Tired of the same ol' club scene?
Come see some of the best belly dancers in the Southeast in a whole new way!
We've got more than 50 performers dancing to your 80s favorites - from Motley Crue to Michael Jackson to Depeche Mode.
So come be part of the show! Dig out your best 80s garb, bring your friends, and support live, local entertainment!
Want more info?
Find us on Facebook at We Will Raq You III (80s edition)
This show sold out the last two years, so get your tickets NOW!
$7.00
Memorial Day Trail Race 5 & 8 Miler
Sun., May 26Sports & Recreation
Kick off Memorial Day weekend with a challenging five- or eight-mile race through the USNWC trail system. The races will be followed by a Memorial Day celebration that includes entertainment, food, drink, fireworks and live music.
5000 Whitewater Center Parkway
General Charlotte Area
704-391-3900Memorial Day Celebration
Sun., May 26, 9 a.m.Festivals/Events, Holiday
The festival kicks off with five and eight mile long trail races. There will also be live music by Marc Broussard, Bonerama and Jesse Dee, from 4 p.m.-8 p.m. The shenanigans finish off with a fireworks show. Free admission ($5 parking)
5000 Whitewater Center Parkway
General Charlotte Area
704-391-3900Memorial Day Celebration
Sun., May 26, 4 p.m. 704.391.3900Holiday, General
Join us in celebrating the Memorial Day weekend with a daylong festival on Sunday, May 26th. The festival kicks off with a 5-mile and 8-mile trail races in the morning, food and beverage options throughout the facility, live music all day and finishes the evening with a stunning fireworks display over the world’s largest man-made whitewater river.
Free and open to the public
5000 Whitewater Center Parkway
General Charlotte Area
704-391-3900LinkedIn for Service Professionals
Tue., May 28, 2 p.m. 803-328-6033Lectures & Seminars
Learn how to use LinkedIn effectively in a local business marketplace!
Are you a services professional - financial, legal, marketing, technical, creative, etc.? If so, then LinkedIn may be your most important professional networking tool.
Use LinkedIn to:
Grow Your Network
Improve Your Professional Positioning
Boost Referrals
The class is geared toward the professional serving a local marketplace. We will explore the benefits of using the tool effectively and walk through a hands-on tutorial.
You will learn how to:
Create and manage your online profile
Build and leverage your network
Participate and get value from discussions and groups
$99
