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  • Jan 19 Wednesday

    Charlotte Walks: The WFAE Step Challenge

    Virtual
    $50
    12:00 AM - 11:59 PM, every day through Feb 06, 2022.
    What are your goals for 2022? Is being “more active” on your list? Then get started with “Charlotte Walks: The WFAE Step Challenge.” <br/><br/>Commit to run, walk, roll, swim, cycle or row for 4 weeks. While you’re on the move, listen to your favorite shows – Charlotte Talks, Morning Edition, All Things Considered, FAQ City or SouthBound. <br/><br/>A portion of your registration fee will support WFAE’s local and regional news coverage. <br/><br/> Share your progress on social media by using #WFAECLTWalks.<br/><br/>Average Daily Distance Goals:<br/>1. "Charlotte Walks" to Davidson & Gastonia - 20.5 miles/week (82 miles total)<br/>2. "Charlotte Walks" to Asheville & Raleigh - 136 miles/week (544 miles total)<br/>3. "Charlotte Walks" to Manteo & Murphy - 281.25 miles/week (1,125 miles total)
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  • Jan 19 Wednesday

    EXPOSURES and COMMUNITY THREADS exhibitions

    Caldwell Arts Council
    Free
    09:00 AM - 05:00 PM, every day through Jan 28, 2022.
    The Caldwell Arts Council announces two openings on January 7, 2022 of their EXPOSURES Photography Competition and the Community Threads exhibition. The exhibitions will be on display through January 28, 2022. EXPOSURES will feature entries by photographers from Avery, Caldwell, Catawba, and Watauga counties. The competition will be judged by photographer Benjamin Erlandson, Ph.D., with winners being announced on January 7, 2022. Community Threads will spotlight work by the Pine Needles Quilt Guild and Chix with Stix of Lenoir, North Carolina. The fiber arts exhibition will include art and utilitarian quilts, needle felting, and standard needlecrafts such as knitted and crocheted pieces. The Caldwell Arts Council is located at 601 College Ave SW in Lenoir, NC, and is open to the public Tuesday through Friday from 9am to 5pm.
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  • Jan 19 Wednesday

    Sensory Saturdays

    Mooresville Public Library
    Free
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, every day through Mar 19, 2022.
    These family programs are geared towards children ages 2-6 with developmental and sensory issues but are inclusive to all children and families. Children will engage in various activities that may include stories, music, rhymes, movement, and sensory opportunities. Group participation is not necessary. *Registration Required* All children attending the program must be registered individually, and there is a limit of one caretaker per child. We ask that you arrive 10 minutes early to claim your registration spot. Any spots that have been unclaimed 5 minutes before the program’s start time will be given to walk-in participants. Masks are encouraged.
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  • Jan 19 Wednesday

    Movers and Shakers Storytime

    Mooresville Public Library
    Free
    Every week through Mar 30, 2022.
    Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    This program is held each Wednesday at the Mooresville Public Library at both 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. (No program on January 4 or March 9) Have fun listening to stories, singing songs, learning rhymes, and participating in movement activities that will enhance a love of books and introduce children to a world of imagination. This program is for ages 3-5 years old. Each Storytime will have age-appropriate activities to promote and extend literacy at hom
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  • Jan 20 Thursday

    Charlotte Walks: The WFAE Step Challenge

    Virtual
    $50
    12:00 AM - 11:59 PM, every day through Feb 06, 2022.
    What are your goals for 2022? Is being “more active” on your list? Then get started with “Charlotte Walks: The WFAE Step Challenge.” <br/><br/>Commit to run, walk, roll, swim, cycle or row for 4 weeks. While you’re on the move, listen to your favorite shows – Charlotte Talks, Morning Edition, All Things Considered, FAQ City or SouthBound. <br/><br/>A portion of your registration fee will support WFAE’s local and regional news coverage. <br/><br/> Share your progress on social media by using #WFAECLTWalks.<br/><br/>Average Daily Distance Goals:<br/>1. "Charlotte Walks" to Davidson & Gastonia - 20.5 miles/week (82 miles total)<br/>2. "Charlotte Walks" to Asheville & Raleigh - 136 miles/week (544 miles total)<br/>3. "Charlotte Walks" to Manteo & Murphy - 281.25 miles/week (1,125 miles total)
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  • Jan 20 Thursday

    EXPOSURES and COMMUNITY THREADS exhibitions

    Caldwell Arts Council
    Free
    09:00 AM - 05:00 PM, every day through Jan 28, 2022.
    The Caldwell Arts Council announces two openings on January 7, 2022 of their EXPOSURES Photography Competition and the Community Threads exhibition. The exhibitions will be on display through January 28, 2022. EXPOSURES will feature entries by photographers from Avery, Caldwell, Catawba, and Watauga counties. The competition will be judged by photographer Benjamin Erlandson, Ph.D., with winners being announced on January 7, 2022. Community Threads will spotlight work by the Pine Needles Quilt Guild and Chix with Stix of Lenoir, North Carolina. The fiber arts exhibition will include art and utilitarian quilts, needle felting, and standard needlecrafts such as knitted and crocheted pieces. The Caldwell Arts Council is located at 601 College Ave SW in Lenoir, NC, and is open to the public Tuesday through Friday from 9am to 5pm.
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  • Jan 20 Thursday

    Sensory Saturdays

    Mooresville Public Library
    Free
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, every day through Mar 19, 2022.
    These family programs are geared towards children ages 2-6 with developmental and sensory issues but are inclusive to all children and families. Children will engage in various activities that may include stories, music, rhymes, movement, and sensory opportunities. Group participation is not necessary. *Registration Required* All children attending the program must be registered individually, and there is a limit of one caretaker per child. We ask that you arrive 10 minutes early to claim your registration spot. Any spots that have been unclaimed 5 minutes before the program’s start time will be given to walk-in participants. Masks are encouraged.
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  • Jan 20 Thursday

    Lecture Series: The Genius of Birds with Jennifer Ackerman

    Zoom Virtual conference
    $10
    10:00 AM - 11:30 AM on Thu, 20 Jan 2022
    Explore the brilliance of birds and delve into the mysteries of the avian brain as explored in the international bestseller, The Genius of Birds. Join Ackerman and experience her adventures firsthand, from the beaches of Barbados to the rainforests of New Caledonia, as she shares stories and stunning photos from her journey to better understand the feathered geniuses around us. Learn how birds make and use their own tools, teach one another new skills, count, navigate, exercise astonishing feats of memory, create works of art, communicate in ways that resemble language, and even pass along cultural traditions. Photo credit: Christine McCluskey
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  • Jan 20 Thursday

    S.M.A.R.T. Kids: Science, Math and the Arts

    Mooresville Public Library
    Free
    04:00 PM - 05:00 PM, every month on Thursday through Mar 17, 2022.
    School-age children will get to experiment and explore the world of Science, Math and Art by participating in simple experiments. Join us to learn and explore the world around you! *Registration Required* We ask that you arrive 10 minutes early to claim your registration spot. Any spots that have been unclaimed 5 minutes before the program’s start time will be given to walk-in participants. Masks are encouraged.
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  • Jan 21 Friday

    Charlotte Walks: The WFAE Step Challenge

    Virtual
    $50
    12:00 AM - 11:59 PM, every day through Feb 06, 2022.
    What are your goals for 2022? Is being “more active” on your list? Then get started with “Charlotte Walks: The WFAE Step Challenge.” <br/><br/>Commit to run, walk, roll, swim, cycle or row for 4 weeks. While you’re on the move, listen to your favorite shows – Charlotte Talks, Morning Edition, All Things Considered, FAQ City or SouthBound. <br/><br/>A portion of your registration fee will support WFAE’s local and regional news coverage. <br/><br/> Share your progress on social media by using #WFAECLTWalks.<br/><br/>Average Daily Distance Goals:<br/>1. "Charlotte Walks" to Davidson & Gastonia - 20.5 miles/week (82 miles total)<br/>2. "Charlotte Walks" to Asheville & Raleigh - 136 miles/week (544 miles total)<br/>3. "Charlotte Walks" to Manteo & Murphy - 281.25 miles/week (1,125 miles total)
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  • Jan 21 Friday

    EXPOSURES and COMMUNITY THREADS exhibitions

    Caldwell Arts Council
    Free
    09:00 AM - 05:00 PM, every day through Jan 28, 2022.
    The Caldwell Arts Council announces two openings on January 7, 2022 of their EXPOSURES Photography Competition and the Community Threads exhibition. The exhibitions will be on display through January 28, 2022. EXPOSURES will feature entries by photographers from Avery, Caldwell, Catawba, and Watauga counties. The competition will be judged by photographer Benjamin Erlandson, Ph.D., with winners being announced on January 7, 2022. Community Threads will spotlight work by the Pine Needles Quilt Guild and Chix with Stix of Lenoir, North Carolina. The fiber arts exhibition will include art and utilitarian quilts, needle felting, and standard needlecrafts such as knitted and crocheted pieces. The Caldwell Arts Council is located at 601 College Ave SW in Lenoir, NC, and is open to the public Tuesday through Friday from 9am to 5pm.
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