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Nazareth Child & Family Connection's annual Fun Fest is the organization's largest fundraiser of the year. It is a daylong festival featuring kids' games, live music by The Castaways, a car and truck show, silent auction, all kinds of food and a raffle to win a brand new car. Admission to the event is free.

This month’s meeting will be focusing on Oral Heath and Cancer treatment with Anita S. H. Patel, DMD - Atrium Health. Dr. Patel earned her DMD degree from the University of Pennsylvania – School of Dental Medicine in 1995. She completed her General Practice Residency at Rutgers School of Biomedical and Health Sciences 1995-1997 (formerly known as UMDNJ-NJDS). She completed a fellowship in Dental Education for the Care of the Disabled at the University of Washington in 1997. She was a part-time faculty and staff dentist at Rutgers and at Jersey Shore Medical Center from 1997-2000. She also served as the Program Director of the General Practice Residency ang Hospital Dentistry programs from 2000 to 2007. Her clinical interests include dental management of the intellectually disabled, medically complex and oncological patients.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been postponed. We hope to reschedule soon. In the meantime, listen to the "Inside Politics" podcast to learn more about this year's midterm elections.

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Raise a glass as celebrate Season 2 of “Inside Politics.”

Podcast co-hosts Steve Harrison, Tim Funk and Jim Morrill will talk about the upcoming election. “Inside Politics” looks at election issues including:

• North Carolina’s new political maps.
• Political party leadership.
• What happens on the campaign trail.

Learn more about “Inside Politics” at https://www.wfae.org/podcast/inside-politics.

Guests will enjoy politically themed games and complimentary drinks hors d'oeuvres while supplies last.

TreesCharlotte invites Charlotte residents grow our iconic tree canopy by planting FREE trees in their own yards. Registered participants will receive 2 free trees and 2 bags of mulch, as well as care information and a planting demonstration at our city-wide TreeAdoption event from 9 - 11:00 a.m. on Saturday ,March 26. Choose your tree species and get more details when you register. Registration required: 3/21 for first timers register, 3/22 for all others. Details and registration information can be found at https://treescharlotte.org/event/26902/

Bringing Black residents together for fun and home ownership. Challenges to recruiting Latino and Black educators. Spreading love through activism and conversations.

These stories and other like them are the results of WFAE's Race & Equity Team - three journalists and a senior editor.

Join WFAE for a conversation about this new initiative and ask questions.

WFAE welcomes Wells Fargo for a special announcement.

A big man with a big sound, Two-time Grammy Award winner, Gregory Porter has quickly become one of jazz’s most important male vocalists, a soul-drenched singer often at his best delivering his emotionally charged original songs. Largely unknown before his sensational, Grammy-nominated 2010 debut CD Water, Porter followed up with last year’s Be Good (both on Motéma Music), an album marked by his supple phrasing, sophisticated lyrics and tough but tender delivery.

Syncopated Ladies is a Female Tap Dance Band from Los Angeles, CA created by EMMY AWARD NOMINATED tap dancer and choreographer Chloe Arnold, protégé of Debbie Allen. Syncopated Ladies' viral videos have amassed over 100 million views. They have worked with Mega star Beyonce, FOX's So You Think You Can Dance as the winner of the first dance crew battle, performed on Good Morning America, at the US OPEN, and they have also performed to sold-out audiences in their full-length concert, "Syncopated Ladies: Live!”

American composer Morten Lauridsen's moving, ethereal Lux Aeterna, a meditation on death and the promise of life beyond, as well as Bach’s funeral Cantata 106, will be performed by Queens choirs in the splendid Belk Chapel. This Arts At Queens concert is presented by the Department of Art, Design and Music. We regret to announce that the Bach Akademie Charlotte will not be joining us for this performance due to a family emergency. We intend on rescheduling the collaborative concert with them at a later date. Both pieces of the planned program will be performed, conducted by Justin Smith, and accompanied by Yoon Sun Song.

Register today for the 9th annual Fight For Air Climb that will be held at Truist Field, Home of the Charlotte Knights on March 26th. Participants will climb over 800 steps to support healthy lungs and clean air alongside family, friends and co-workers. As the only American Lung Association stair climb in North Carolina, the Fight For Air Climb raises critical dollars to support the mission of the American Lung Association -- saving lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease. Proceeds from the event supports educational programs in North Carolina as well as advocacy work and research.

The Coalition for Headache and Migraine Patients (CHAMP) presents its annual RetreatMigraine - the nation’s premiere conference specially designed for people living with migraine disease. The multi-day event brings together patients, care partners, and migraine experts to support and strengthen our community. The agenda includes presentations on new treatment options, accommodations at school and work, unusual symptoms, cooking demos, patient stories, advocacy training, and complementary therapy experiences. The hybrid event offers attendees the opportunity to join virtually or in-person at the Hilton Charlotte University Place. Please refer to the website for the weekend event schedule.

Family Day with Opera Carolina’s Green Eggs & Ham - Saturday, March 19, 2022, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Join us for craft stations perfect for preschool/school age children and their families AND Opera Carolina’s special performance of Green Eggs & Ham. All activities are free and open to the public. English and Spanish speaking volunteers will help with crafts. Cabarrus Arts Council, 65 Union Street South, downtown Concord. https://bit.ly/FamDayMarch

Susan Werner - Friday, March 25, 2022, 8 p.m. Known for her engaging and energetic live show, Susan Werner continues her reign as one of the most bold and creative forces on the acoustic music scene today. Dubbed by NPR as the "Empress of the Unexpected", Werner's album projects cover the genres of folk, rock, pop, gospel, blues and Americana. Susan composes skillful songs that effortlessly slide between folk, jazz, and pop, all delivered with sassy wit and classic Midwestern charm. Hotel sponsor Hilton Garden Inn Tickets: $37.50 at https://bit.ly/susanwerner. Cabarrus Arts Council, 65 Union Street South, downtown Concord.

Art Walk on Union – Saturday, April 2, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Art Walk on Union is an all-day arts festival for artists and makers to sell their handmade artwork. The day features live music, food trucks, local brews & wines, plus participation from local galleries, shops and restaurants throughout downtown Concord. Sponsored by Waste Pro. Cabarrus Arts Council, 65 Union Street South, downtown Concord. More details for the public and for artists interested in having a booth at https://bit.ly/artwalkonunion.

The Coasters - Sunday, April 10, 3:30. If you love the doo-wop generation of music and high energy, Cornell Gunter’s Coasters is the show to see! You’ll be whisked back into an era where doo-wop music ruled and The Coasters were on the top of their game! The Coasters, who were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987, are known for such hits as “Poison Ivy”, “Charlie Brown”, Yakety Yak”, and many more. This group will have you dancing and singing in the aisle!
Tickets: $37.50 at https://bit.ly/thecoasters; Cabarrus Arts Council, 65 Union Street South, downtown Concord.

Philadelphia’s powerhouse contemporary-ballet company BalletX, led by Artistic & Executive Director Christine Cox, hits the stage with choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s The Little Prince. The full-length ballet performed to the original music of composer Peter Salem is inspired by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s timeless novella of adventure and enlightenment. Lopez Ochoa’s The Little Prince is a ballet for the whole family, sure to delight the imagination of children and adults alike.

Do you want to learn proper pruning techniques? Pruning is the art and science of removing branches from trees and shrubs. Done properly, it promotes directed and enhanced growth. Learn when and how to prune, using the proper tools to ensure the end result you desire. A one-hour classroom demonstration led by Dr. Larry Mellichamp, followed by two hours of hands-on instruction. As part of your registration, you will receive one free garden admission. Details will be emailed upon registration.

The Charlotte Pride Band under the artistic direction of John Stanley Ross presents "A Celebration of Diversity." Mr. Ross is director of bands at Appalachian State University. The concert is Saturday, March 12, 2022, at 4pm in Charlotte's Park Road Church, 3900 Park Rd. Guest soloist is Victor Wang, principal flutist of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra. The band will perform music by a diverse array of composers including Kevin Day, Carolyn Bremer, Aaron Copland, Jennifer Higdon, Clare Grundman and Cecile Chaminade. The band is composed of approximately 50 members of greater Charlotte’s LGBTQ community and ally supporters. Tickets are $20 for individuals and $35 for families and are available online at www.charlotteprideband.org/tickets. At the door, all audience members (12yo and older) must show Proof of Vaccination OR Negative COVID Test within 72 Hours. Masks required.

Join us as we host Queens alumnus and current Trustee Jesse Cureton, MBA '02 for a very special Distinguished Leaders in Action discussion focused on leading in healthcare during a pandemic. Jesse currently serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Consumer Officer at Novant Healthcare. In addition to serving as a Trustee at Queens, he also serves on the Board of Visitors at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, Charlotte City Partners, the Foundation for the Carolinas and a number of other not for profit and educational organizations. The Leaders in Action Lecture Series provides the McColl School of Business and Queens University’s campus community with an opportunity to interact with and be exposed to a variety of leaders with varying leadership styles and experiences. The lecture events are hosted in an intimate setting where the audience can ask questions and hear personal and professional leadership experiences from our guests. The lecture begins at 5:30pm and a networking reception will immediately follow each lecture. Contact, Jane Williams, to learn more.

Calling all dancers and not-yet dancers with and without disabilities: Inspire Inclusion Dance/Step Together is an inclusive dance program that invites beginning through advanced dancers to join together in dance and friendship. Classes include technique but focuses on creative exploration and development utilizing Laban Efforts and basic elements of dance as building blocks for moving together and community building. We offer in person classes at multiple locations, ZOOM classes and performances. Register Today! New classes starting mid-March.

Join us for a casual walk or bike ride (your choice!) as we explore one of Mecklenburg County’s newest greenways! This free event is co-hosted by Sustain Charlotte, Partners for Parks, and the Carolina Thread Trail. You’ll have an opportunity to speak with staff and volunteers from these organizations as we discuss the importance of growing our network of greenways. We’ll begin with a short discussion outdoors, and will then continue with a guided walk and bike ride. Saturday, March 19, 2022 @ 2:00 - 3:30pm This is a family-friendly event that is suitable for people of all ages and abilities.