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The Magnolia Assisted Living and Memory Care Hosts Pickleball Fundraiser to Support
the Alzheimer’s Association
Community event raises awareness and support for families affected by Alzheimer’s and
dementia

The Magnolia Assisted Living & Memory Care, a new
boutique senior assisted living and memory care residence opening in South Charlotte, will
host The Magnolia Spring Pickleball Fundraiser on Saturday, April 4, 2026 from 1:00–
3:00 PM at Sports Connection – Sharon Lakes (8401 Sharon Lakes Road, Charlotte).

The community event will bring together local residents, families, and supporters for an
afternoon of pickleball, connection, and giving back.

A suggested $20 donation per participant will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association, supporting its mission to advance research, provide care and support for families, and ultimately find a cure for Alzheimer’s
disease.
Alzheimer’s disease currently affects more than 7 million Americans, with many families
navigating the emotional and practical challenges of memory loss.

Participants of all skill levels are welcome. The event will include friendly pickleball play,
Magnolia pickleball tournament champion recognition and award, community networking,
and opportunities to learn more about dementia support resources available in the
Charlotte area.

Event Details:
The Magnolia Spring Pickleball Fundraiser
Saturday, April 4, 2026
1:00–3:00 PM
Sports Connection – Sharon Lakes
8401 Sharon Lakes Road, Charlotte, NC
Suggested Donation: $20 per participant
Proceeds benefit the Alzheimer’s Association

Join Elsa, Anna, and friends in the live musical spectacle based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film.

In the beautiful mountainous kingdom of Arendelle, Princesses Anna and Elsa grow up sheltered inside their castle, isolated from the world and increasingly distant from each other. When Elsa is crowned queen, the magical powers she’s desperately tried to conceal from her sister take control, and she flees into the mountains. As a ferocious winter descends on Arendelle, Anna sets off on an epic journey to find Elsa and bring her home – with the help of hardworking ice harvester Kristoff, his loyal reindeer Sven, and a happy-go-lucky snowman named Olaf. Can Anna and her team of new friends convince Elsa to return home? Will Elsa let it go?

Full of magic, humor, and a stunning musical score, Frozen is a powerful tale of sisterhood, acceptance, and finding the real meaning of true love.

Show Dates and Times:
Sat, Mar 28: 11 AM & 3 PM
Sun, Mar 29: 10:30 AM & 4 PM
Sat, Apr 4: 11 AM & 4 PM
Sun, Apr 5: 1 & 6 PM
Sat, Apr 11: 11 AM & 4 PM
Sun, Apr 12: 1 & 6 PM
Sat, Apr 18: 11 AM & 4 PM
Sun, Apr 19: 1 & 6 PM
Sat, Apr 25: 11 AM & 4 PM
Sun, Apr 26: 1 & 6 PM

ASL-Interpreted Show: Sat, Apr 4 at 4 PM
Sensory-Friendly Performance: Sun, Mar 26 at 6 PM

Atrium Health’s Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute’s Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant team will be hosting an annual 5K run/walk to support our heart transplant and mechanical circulatory support patients. This special event not only brings the community together, but also helps raise crucial funds for heart transplant and mechanical circulatory support patients who face financial barriers to their treatments. Your participation will contribute directly to our patient needs fund to purchase essential medications, medical equipment, and even the costs of daily necessities—such as electricity that powers their heart pumps.

Every dollar raised goes directly to providing financial assistance to patients in need, ensuring they can continue their journey toward better health and quality of life. We’ll also celebrate and honor heart transplant and VAD recipients at the event, many of whom will be walking or running alongside you.

#DSTCLT invites the public to the March 2026 Delta Book Club. The book selection is Walter Mosley's Farewell, Amethystine. This event is free and open to the public. Local book clubs are encouraged to attend.

Join us for an engaging community conversation on Women, Leadership, and Feminism. This 90-minute event will feature a dynamic panel of scholars, nonprofit leaders, and community members who will explore the impact of gender, identity, and feminist frameworks on leadership both in Charlotte and the wider Southern region.

The program will include a thought-provoking panel discussion, an audience Q&A session, and opportunities for facilitated small-group reflection. This is a unique chance to share your insights, ask questions, and engage with others in a meaningful dialogue about the role of women in leadership today.

We invite you to be part of this important conversation and contribute to shaping the future of leadership in our community. Don’t miss out—mark your calendars!

Dig In! Little Explorers is designed especially for curious minds ages 0-5 and is a playful and engaging early learning program that introduces young children to the wonders of history through storytelling, music, hands-on activities, and imaginative play.


Activities include:

Storytime

Sensory stations

And more!


Perfect for families looking to connect, learn, make new memories together. Admission is free!

Join us for an interactive first look at our new museum, where you’ll move through eight stations designed to share early design concepts, gather your feedback, and surface new ideas as we work toward a shared vision for our future home. This is an opportunity to reflect and dream with us and build a museum for community involvement and meaningful impact.

You’re invited to drop in and explore between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.

Event Highlights

Discover Early Design Concepts:

Be among the first to preview the vision from our architectural partners, Pickard Chilton. Get a hands-on look at what’s next!



Engage with Us:

Connect directly with museum staff and architects to discuss how our new space can best serve the Charlotte community.



Share Your Ideas:

Participate in interactive stations focused on exhibitions, programming, education, and community spaces. Your input will help us understand community priorities to ultimately shape a museum that reflects collective needs and aspirations.



Family-Friendly:

We welcome families and will have a special youth activity station for children.



This is a unique opportunity to provide feedback to a key cultural institution while plans are still being refined. Whether you’re a longtime supporter of the museum or experiencing it for the first time, your input is crucial to shaping our next chapter. Light refreshments and snacks will be served. Admission is free, but registration is required. Parking is free!

Don’t miss this chance to explore the vision for Levine Museum of the New South and tell us what excites you and what you hope to see, as we move forward into our next chapter!

Survival is at the heart of August Wilson’s King Hedley II—a powerful story of a man fighting to rebuild his life amid poverty, violence, and the lasting impact of incarceration.

BNS Productions, in partnership with Levine Museum, invites the community to experience selected scenes from the play followed by a community conversation with representatives from Freedom Fighting Missionaries and the Center for Community Transitions. Together, artists and community leaders will explore how best to support formally incarcerated individuals as they establish their place in community, and how the idea of second chances resonate beyond the stage and into real lives.

This community conversation uses storytelling as a bridge to dialogue, offering space to reflect, learn, and connect around justice, resilience, and the paths forward for individuals and families impacted by incarceration.

Get ready for a day of empowering and informative workshops at the BOS Youth Symposium.

The Beta Omicron Sigma Youth Symposium is a 1-day program consisting of a series of workshops designed to address issues and opportunities related to STEAM, Health/Wellness, Social Action/Justice, Education and Career Planning, Financial Literacy; and Culture.

Free for Youth 12-18

The purpose of the showcase is to expand our mission by increasing visibility, strengthening
community engagement, and growing our outreach through local artists.

Our Mission is:
To actively promote and educate individuals on a variety of economic and health topics including mental health. Our goal is to help develop through our film, arts & science programs educational content that can be used throughout life.

We will showcase short films from local filmmakers and have 1 speaker on Breast Cancer and another speaker about Mental Health. We have vendor opportunities available (limited spots) and light refreshments.

The Department of Music presents a Faculty & Friends concert featuring Associate Professor of Oboe and Musicianship Elzabeth Sullivan and Professor of Applies Bassoon Nick Ritter. 



Program


Francis Poulenc's Trio for oboe, bassoon and piano

Andre Previn's Trio for oboe, bassoon and piano



This concert is free for everyone!



This concert will be sensory friendly with a relaxed environment.

The Department of Music presents a Faculty & Friends concert, showcasing the department's voice faculty, with pianist Claudio Olivera. Sequina DuBose Winston, Brian Arreola , Susan Gouthro, Monica Hunter, and Christina Pier will perform a program of arias, songs, and song cycles, including Richard Strauss's profoundly moving Four Last Songs and the evocative Mirabai Songs by John Hairston, featuring dance professor Kaustavi Sarkar.



This concert is free for everyone!

Join WFAE and climate experts, community leaders and advocates for the third annual Carolinas Climate Summit. The summit encompasses a day-long series of sessions exploring the impact of climate change in the Carolinas and how people at every level are addressing it.

The day-long event will include opening and lunch keynotes, panel discussions and networking opportunities to engage with stakeholders from across the region.

Join WFAE and climate experts, community leaders and advocates to explore the impact of climate change in the Carolinas and how people at every level are addressing it.

Learn more about the 2026 Carolinas Climate Summit.

Special thanks to our sponsors:

Associate Sponsors:
Burroughs Wellcome Fund
Mazda of South Charlotte
Wake Forest University - Environmental and Epistemic Justice Initiative
ASU Arts Engagement and Cultural Resources
Sierra Club Foundation

Saturday, April 4 | 2–6 PM
Hattie’s Tap & Tavern | Charlotte, NC
Dress as your favorite Helen or Stanley Roper (dogs encouraged!) and enjoy bingo, themed raffles, and plenty of Tito’s-fueled fun — all while helping rescue dogs find loving homes.
Tickets include:
• Bingo
• Raffle entries
• Bonus raffle tickets for costumes
Sponsorship & raffle donations welcome
Contact Maureen Mahood at 704-621-3066 or maureen@sellyourhomecharlotte.com
Costumes encouraged. Bingo required. Dogs optional but highly recommended. Dogs will need to be on 6ft leashes (no flexi leashes) and proof of rabies... and comfortable in a crowd

Connect with local artists and shop original artworks at our Community Art Market at Le Méridien Charlotte! ArtPop’s Art Markets are casual, accessible environments where all are welcome to connect with featured local artists and support their small businesses.

Free Entry | Donations Welcome
Parking Validated at Check-In

Featured Local Artists:
Brett Beasley
Alex Cason
Ladianne Henderson
Marianne Huebner
Kenrick Jobe
Rocio Llusca
Monty Montague
Melvin Nix
Beth Cox Stephens
Tina G. Vincent

Enjoy an evening of wonderful culinary creations paired with worldly wines crafted by Executive Chef Amit Padey.

Join us to celebrate the birthdays of our resident animals with games, contests, crafts and surprises. The park’s wildlife habitat staff hosts a fun-filled afternoon for guests, as well as programs to celebrate the park’s furry and feathered inhabitants. Millie the Bear, the mountain’s mascot, will make special appearances throughout the day. Join for one activity or all. Included with admission.

Back by popular demand, Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, is offering a sunrise experience in 2026. This special event will provide guests with the rare opportunity to be in the park outside of regular operating hours and to hopefully experience a lovely sunrise from the bridge’s lofty vantage point. Tickets for this event go on sale online on Grandfather Mountain’s website June 2 at 10 a.m. Advance registration required.

All throughout September, guests are invited to join the mountain’s naturalists as they count and celebrate the annual spectacle of fall raptor migration. Participants can observe the migration from viewing locations on Linville Peak (across the Mile High Swinging Bridge) and Half Moon Overlook (the first major overlook when entering the park). Included with admission.

On Animal Enrichment Day, guests see firsthand how Grandfather Mountain cares for its resident animals. An enrichment is a special treat, new toy or even an unfamiliar scent given to the animals to break up their routines and help keep them active and intellectually stimulated. Watch enrichment demonstrations, talk directly with keepers and participate in family-oriented games and crafts. Activities kick off at the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery and adjacent Wildlife Habitats. Included with admission.