Community Calendar

For girls only ages 12-18 yrs old: Join us for an inspiring day of empowerment, confidence-building, and community service at the “I Am Amazing: I Am Beautiful Inside & Out” Empowerment Event, presented by the Beta Omicron Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. and Tragil Wade of America’s Big Sister! Girls will participate in engaging discussions focused on embracing their inner and outer beauty, building self-esteem, and fostering positive relationships. Participants will also complete a hands-on service project to give back to the community and make a meaningful impact. Breakfast and lunch will be provided, along with fun swag bags filled with special goodies. This uplifting event encourages girls to shine with confidence, kindness, and purpose while connecting with peers in a supportive environment. Come ready to serve, and celebrate the amazing young woman you are becoming!

BEETLES Professional Learning Sessions are active experiences crafted to encourage instructors to look at different specific aspects of research-based science pedagogy and to inspire shifts in instructors’ thinking about their own teaching and learning. This session will cover the “Making Observations and Promoting Discussion Sessions” where we will learn how we can help learners make careful observations while encouraging wonder and curiosity and how productive talk leads to deep learning. This workshop qualifies for Criteria I or II in the EE Certification Program. CEU renewal credits are available. This workshop is free to attend, although advance registration is required. Tickets for this event go online on Grandfather Mountain’s website June 29 at 10 a.m.

The Dirty Truth About Charlotte Soils - a practical, science-based, myth-busting look at Charlotte's clay soils and how they can grow a beautiful garden. Mon, Aug 31 · 7:00–8:30pm · UNC Charlotte Botanical Garden - $20 · Info: education@charlotte.edu

Girl Scouts are invited to join the park’s naturalists for a fun-filled learning adventure on Grandfather Mountain. Plus, all Girl Scouts and troop leaders are admitted free with proof of membership (all or part of a uniform or a troop roster with the leader’s name on it), and family members will receive discounted admission ($1 off child admission and $2 off adult admission). The day has a robust schedule of simultaneous offerings (which may be subject to change due to weather or other factors). Included with admission.

The Park CDC's fall Sunset Farm Open House welcomes community members to the organization's urban garden and gardening education hub for some hands-on learning in the sun and soil.

Attendees can:

- Take a Garden-to-Go container gardening class
- Watch farm-to-table cooking demonstrations
- Plant micro greens to take home
- Learn about healthy nutrition practices
- Learn what it's like to volunteer with us

The event is open to the whole family, and we'll have gardening-related activities for the kids as well! You can attend the entire event or come for a period of time. Just be sure to register for the event itself as well as any activities which interest you.

Registration Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949ABAA2BA7FDC43-63008956-sunset#/

Grandfather Mountain is an amazing diversity hotspot for breeding birds in the southern Appalachians with more than 120 species detected during the nesting season. From warblers to hawks to hummingbirds, migration is a wondrous period of the year for birders and nature enthusiasts alike. Taught by Steve Dowlan, a retired natural resource specialist for the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management, this course provides the opportunity to visit several locations on the mountain to learn about the diversity of migrants, the timing and mechanics of migration, and hopefully see dozens of species using Grandfather as a staging area on their long flights to Central and South America. Our classroom program will take a deeper dive into the science of migration and some of the technology unlocking the secrets of bird movement. Registration opens online on July 20 at 10 a.m.

Practice carrying groceries and everyday items by bike using racks, bags, and straps during a guided shopping trip.

Join the Charlotte DOT for a hands-on class focused on carrying groceries and everyday items by bike.

You'll learn how to safely transport cargo using racks, bags, straps, and other equipment, with tips for balancing loads and riding comfortably. Participants will practice loading a variety of items before taking a group ride to a nearby grocery store, where each attendee will receive an allowance to purchase items to carry back by bike.

We will have bags, straps, and other materials for practice, but participants are encouraged to bring any gear they currently use for carrying items on their bike. If you have a rack or other cargo equipment, bring it along! Helmet is required.

Get ready to dive deep into today's music industry at Confluence, where you'll connect with industry insiders and top talent.

Held in Charlotte, Confluence is the must-attend annual gathering for music professionals, artists, and industry leaders across the Carolinas and the Southeast. Whether you’re shaping the business of music, innovating behind the scenes, or creating the soundtrack of tomorrow, this is where the region’s music community comes together to share ideas, make connections, and drive the industry forward.

Get ready to dive deep into today's music industry at Confluence, where you'll connect with industry insiders and top talent.

Held in Charlotte, Confluence is the must-attend annual gathering for music professionals, artists, and industry leaders across the Carolinas and the Southeast. Whether you’re shaping the business of music, innovating behind the scenes, or creating the soundtrack of tomorrow, this is where the region’s music community comes together to share ideas, make connections, and drive the industry forward.

Get ready to dive deep into today's music industry at Confluence, where you'll connect with industry insiders and top talent.

Held in Charlotte, Confluence is the must-attend annual gathering for music professionals, artists, and industry leaders across the Carolinas and the Southeast. Whether you’re shaping the business of music, innovating behind the scenes, or creating the soundtrack of tomorrow, this is where the region’s music community comes together to share ideas, make connections, and drive the industry forward.