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February 25 – OneBlood Blood Drive – 11am - 5pm! All donors will receive a complementary swag bag of goodies, including a $15 Duckworth’s gift card and $20 Visa gift card.
NOTE: Gift Cards will be offered to participants by the OneBlood representatives, not the restaurant.
Walk-ins are welcome, appointments are recommended. You can book now at https://www.oneblood.org/donate-now/scheduler.html?locationId=1462831

February 24 – OneBlood Blood Drive – 1pm- 6pm! All donors will receive a complementary swag bag of goodies, including a $15 Duckworth’s gift card and $20 Visa gift card.
NOTE: Gift Cards will be offered to participants by the OneBlood representatives, not the restaurant.
Walk-ins are welcome, appointments are recommended. You can book now at https://www.oneblood.org/donate-now/scheduler.html?locationId=1462833

Explore traditional Latin American music, folklore, stories, and games with Criss Cross Mangosauce at Charlotte Museum of History! Spend your Saturday morning singing and dancing with the talented teaching artists of Criss Cross Mangosauce, enjoy short plays and stories inspired by folklore from Latin America & beyond, and participate in a craft (while supplies last).

This program is welcome to both Spanish- and English-speakers of all levels, and is best suited for young learners (ages 2-10) and families.

This Spanish/English bilingual program series will have visitors on their feet as we explore Latin American culture and traditions, and of course have fun while doing it!

Blackout Poetry - Fight censorship with blackout poetry! We will take inspiration from banned book pages and turn them into our own meaningful works of art.

About Banned Book Story Time
Censorship of information in public libraries and schools has become a hot topic for debate in recent months. While we haven’t yet had to implement these ‘book bans,’ here in Charlotte, we are certainly witnessing a significant moment in our country’s history as lengthy lists of accredited authors and titles are prohibited from public and educational spaces. The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library and Charlotte Museum of History have partnered to bring these beloved and incredibly important stories to readers of all levels in the Charlotte community: introducing Banned Book Story Time!

Join us as for one “banned” title a month and share in the magic of storytelling. Learn about key moments in our history, expose your young readers to new perspectives, encourage creativity and imagination, and excite their love of reading!

Each program will differ in theme so there is always something new and exciting to look forward to. All programs will include an interactive ‘banned book’ story time session with a Charlotte Mecklenburg Library representative, and a supplementary activity to reinforce that month’s theme. Let’s put an end to censorship by celebrating the many stories, people, cultures, and perspectives that make up our diverse Charlotte community (and beyond!).

In honor of Women's History Month and Queen Charlotte Week, this event features live performances of stories of women from the Charlotte community who use their stories daily to create change in their respective spaces.

Janeen Bryant, executive director of Community Building Initiative, will lead the audience through a conversation on the power of personal stories and how we can use our stories to build equitable and engaging communities.

"The Power of HERstory" is presented by WFAE, CBI and Epoch Tribe.

Spring has Sprung with Criss Cross Mangosauce's Earth Day Celebration! Explore Latin American song, dance, and storytelling related to the natural beauty that exists all around us - from the tiniest of critters to the tallest of mountains.

This program is welcome to both Spanish- and English-speakers of all levels, and is best suited for young learners (ages 2-10) and families.

This Spanish/English bilingual program series will have visitors on their feet as we explore Latin American culture and traditions, and of course have fun while doing it!

Our weekend Private Pilot ground school course is an accelerated offering that teaches the knowledge needed to prepare for the FAA written test and to maximize success in flight training! We will meet in-person from 10am-3pm for 3 weekends, lunches are included. The course will take place at the flight school in our upstairs classroom. All of the materials that you will need for the course are included and will be provided on day 1!
This course would be ideal for new/ unexperienced pilots, rusty pilots looking for a refresher, and for those who have been studying online and looking to fill in any knowledge gaps.

Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1086990545671795

Course Syllabus
Airplane and Aerodynamics
Airplane Instruments, Engines, and Systems
Airports, Air Traffic Control, and Airspace
Federal Aviation Regulations
Airplane Performance & Weight and Balance
Aeromedical Factors and Aeronautical Decision Making
Aviation Weather
Aviation Weather Services
Navigation: Charts and Publications
Navigation Systems
Cross-country Flight Planning

The long nights and cold days probably seemed endless during the 18th century when supplies and transportation were limited. Join us as we put together a meal with limited supplies. We may even go fishing for our dinner! The receipts for this demonstration will include onion pie, planked fish, beggars' pudding along with homemade egg noodles. We may break open the supplies we put away before winter and add some pickled eggs or other veggies to our table. As always, we can't feed anyone, but we will be glad to answer any questions.

Charlotte Earth Day 2024 is a celebration that will bring together the Charlotte-Mecklenburg community for an educational celebration of our environment and the local groups that work to improve it.

Bring your entire family and all of your friends! Come travel through the four (4) knowledge stations to complete exciting engagement activities hosted by Charlotte-based nonprofits and businesses. After each activity, travelers will receive a stamp to complete their Earth Passport. Group activities will be hosted throughout the day!

The Davidson College Choirs combine with choirs in the Davidson community, including Davidson College Presbyterian Church, St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, and Davidson United Methodist Church to present choral works with dramatic organ.

A returning crowd favorite event, Charlotte's own old-time, bluegrass, and folk music stars Jon Singleton and Jon Hill will perform a concert of Irish American music to celebrate the heritage of old St. Patrick! Fiddle and clawhammer banjo meet mandolin and guitar. There will be plentiful songs and brisk, bonny dance tunes that will set your feet tapping!

Come join us on Saturday, March 23 from 2:30 pm to 4 pm as we host Charlotte Is Creative and Guerilla Poets for "Voices of the Past."

Come support your local artists and learn about the history of the land, people, and contested meanings of the site. Listen to spoken word performances, watch live painting performances, and hear live music with community friends and neighbors.

Afterwards, the live paintings will be on display in the Site's visitor's center.

This event is made possible through collaboration with Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation.

Another event is coming in April! Stay tuned.

Mark O'Connor, Grammy award winning artist and fiddling champion, will perform two of his works with the Youth Orchestras of Charlotte. The YOC and Maggie O'Connor (on fiddle and vocals) will join him for a World Premiere of an arrangement of Stevie Wonder's song Love's in Need. The YOC will also join the two fiddlers for Mark's Strings and Threads Suite, a celebration of American fiddle music arranged for orchestra. In addition, the YOC will offer a program of American music, including works by Aaron Copland, John Williams, Leonard Bernstein, and William Grant Still.

What do you get when you mix retail therapy with an extra dose of bright and sunny vitamin D? The Anne Springs Close Greenway’s Spring Artisan Market! Shop for local arts, crafts and goodies at this open-air market.

Make a day of it with coffee or lunch from the Gateway Canteen, and stop in at the Greenway Gateway (visitor’s center) to learn more about Greenway trails, activities and memberships.

The Anne Springs Close Greenway preserves its 2,100 acres to provide accessible outdoor recreation opportunities to visitors and members. Come try our most popular recreational pastimes, such as kayaking, archery, horseback riding, hiking and more during our favorite weekend of the year, Earth Day Celebration!

Everyone receives free entrance to the Greenway on Earth Day Weekend to enjoy time in nature. To support our conservation efforts, nonmembers pay a $5 parking fee. If you enjoy your visit, please consider membership.

Summer Concert Series returns every Thursday evening, May through July!

Enjoy live music in the great outdoors! Food and beverages will be available for purchase from the Gateway Canteen’s food truck. Bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the music. Coolers permitted but subject to checking. No glass, tents or outside alcohol is allowed. Bags and coolers will be checked. Well-behaved dogs on leash are welcome to attend; please remember to Leave No Trace.

Horse Shows at the Anne Springs Close Greenway provide entertainment and enrichment for equestrian students and the community!

Held in both the spring and fall, the Greenway's horse shows provide an opportunity for the local equestrian community to showcase their talent and skills. The class list includes more than 30 categories for competition.

Spectators are welcome to watch all or part of our horse shows. The events run from 9am to 5pm, and no advanced registration is required. Please consider bringing your own seating. Parking will cost $5 per car.

Kick off spring with with a recreation celebration! Whether you’re tearing it up on our cross country mountain bike course, cruising along our single-track 5K/10K trail run and hike courses, tackling our kid’s scavenger hunt, tossin' discs at our kid's disc golf tournament, or just enjoying live music and local craft beers – we have something for you!

Did someone say, “S’mores?” Greenway staff will have guided activities, such as fishing, archery, kayaking, guided mountain bike rides and themed night hikes. Campers will also have access to the fort-building area and the gaga ball pit! We will guide night hikes and dinner will be provided by the Gateway Canteen (all-beef hotdogs with baked beans, potato salad and chips) with s’mores for dessert!

In the morning, join us for Rise and Shine Yoga for adults or nature-themed yoga for kids. Bring your own breakfast, but we’ll make the coffee. Leashed, well-behaved dogs are always welcome, but please clean up after your pup. Always Leave No Trace when enjoying nature.

To learn more and register, please visit our website!

Do you have what it takes to knock out our 6- and 3-hour mountain bike endurance challenge? Grab a team or ride solo and complete as many laps as possible on our fast, flowy trails.

Feel the need for speed? Test your pace in our single-lap sprint!

In either event, compete for bragging rights, cool swag and shiny medals!