Community Happenings This Weekend
World Refugee Day
Sat., June 22, 3 p.m.
704-370-3258Festivals/Events
Performances, crafts, and games to celebrate and raise awareness of the huge number of refugees living in Charlotte. Learn more about what it means to be a refugee and have fun doing it! free
Community Blood Drive
Sun., June 23, 10:30 a.m. 704-972-4700Benefits & Fundraisers
All donors will receive a cup of coffee and an Amelie’s Treat! Did you know our community needs over 400 blood products daily? The need for blood never takes a vacation – not even during the summer months. In fact our local blood supply decreases in June, July and August due to families taking vacations and the loss of high school and college blood drives. Visit one of our five donor centers or donate at one of our mobile blood drives. Sign up at www.carolinadonor.org or call 704.972.4700. Thanks for rolling up your sleeves to support our local patients. none
Habitat Mud Volleyball Tournament
Sun., June 23, 1-5 p.m.Festivals/Events, Sports & Recreation
In its seventh year, this muddy volleyball tournament is an annual fundraiser that helps Habitat for Humanity build and repair homes for Charlotte's low-income families. $150-200 (teams of six)
Habitat Mud Volleyball Tournament
Sun., June 23, 1-5 p.m.Festivals/Events, Sports & Recreation
In its seventh year, this muddy volleyball tournament is an annual fundraiser that helps Habitat for Humanity build and repair homes for Charlotte's low-income families. Come prepared to get dirty. $150-$200 (teams of six)
Yoga in the Museum
Sun., June 23, 10 a.m. and Sun., June 30, 10 a.m.Sports & Recreation, Museums
Kick off your Sunday morning right with a Yoga session presented by the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art at Levine Center for the Arts. The one-hour class is designed for all skill levels. Bring a yoga mat along with any necessary accessories. For more call 704-353-9200. $10
Improv Comedy Show by Charlotte Comedy Theater
Fridays, Saturdays, 8 p.m. Continues through Dec. 28 803-548-6824Comedy, Theater/Dance/Performance Art, Singles
CCT is Charlotte's longest running professional improv ensemble. Shows are high energy, interactive, improv comedy that rated this amazing ensemble "Best in Charlotte". Audiences are encouraged to shout out suggestions which the talented cast turns into comedic genius. 21 and over, rated R for content.
$10
Kartooning and Komics 4 Kids Summer Camp: Registration Open
Through Aug. 9, 10 a.m. 704-541-0741Visual Arts, Family
Create your own characters and stories as you write your own comic strip. Campers will learn techniques using colored pencils, markers, and pens to develop their unique style. All supplies included. Certificate presented last day of camp. Time: Monday-Friday, August 12-16 Ages 7-9: 11 a.m.-12 p.m., $90 Ages 10-12: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., $110 To register, call or visit the gallery, or send an email with questions to: info@charlottefineart.com. Gallery Hours: Tues 10A-4P; Wed & Thurs 10A-9P; Fri 10A-6P; Sat 10A-2P. Closed Sun & Mon. See listing.
7510 Pineville-Matthews Road, Suite 12A
Pineville/Hwy 51
704-541-0741Shelby Sprint Triathlon
Sat., June 22, 8 a.m. 70-484-2787Benefits & Fundraisers, Sports & Recreation
Triathlon begins at Shelby City Park, Shelby, NC. Outdoor 10 lane Olympic size overflow pool, where participants will snake down the pool swimming one direction in each lane. Transition area is located a mere 50 meters away on the front lawn of the Park, allowing excellent spectator vantage points. 20 kilometer bike course takes participants into uptown Shelby where they immediately turn out of town onto rolling hills. Participants will then circle back towards town. The 5K run is nearly completely flat, on some of the most scenic streets in Shelby. Event benefits the Arts Council. USA Triathlon sanctioned event.
111 S. Washington Street
General Charlotte Area
704-484-2787info@ccartscouncil.org
Adult Dodgeball League
Saturdays, 6 p.m. 7047081287Sports & Recreation
Come out and recreate old recess memories by participating in our adult dodgeball league. Games held Saturdays at 6:00 pm. EMail BDlugosz@Matthewsnc.com for more info!
40-Player or 200-team
KidScience
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sundays, 12-5 p.m.Museums, Visual Arts, Family
Fun and learning go hand in hand at this exhibit for young visitors. The stimulating atmosphere relates to science and math. Children will learn by touching and testing different environments and activities, including water tables, wind tunnels, blocks, gears and air tubes. Admission to the museum is $12 for adults; $10 for seniors and $9 for children; Free admission to children under 2 years old
Charlotte New Music Festival & Composers Workshop
Through June 29 704-951-5910Festivals/Events
Charlotte New Music is reaching out to young and aspiring musicians with this event, which brings in veteran composers and professional musicians for performances, collaborative workshops, concerts and studies with attendees. $8-$10 for general admission, $15 class fee
Elizabeth Avenue Farmers Market
Saturdays, 8 a.m.Festivals/Events, Culinary
Fresh fruits, veggies and other goods are available. Free admission
