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Join us for a concert with Carley Arrowood and Daniel Thrailkill in the Great Hall at the Earl Scruggs Center. Daniel + Carley bring bluegrass and gospel harmonies together with a progressive instrumental sound that make for a fun and heartwarming show, full of old favorites and original songs. Daniel Thrailkill was the 2018 IBMA Momentum Vocalist of the Year as well as the 2017 South Carolina Flatpicking Champion. He can be see playing guitar with his band, The Trailblazers, and Carley’s full band configuration. Carley Arrowood is a Mountain Home Music Company Recording Artist, and has released a number of singles, including her original song, “Dear Juliana” and the chart topper “Goin’ Home Comin’ On”. Carley is the 2017 IBMA Momentum Instrumentalist of the Year (Fiddle) and has performed stages such as the Grand Ole Opry and Merlefest with former band configurations.” Ticket Price: $10 Tickets may be purchased online at www.earlscruggscenter.org/events or by calling 704.487.6233.

Join us for a concert with the Tray Wellington Band, in the Great Hall at the Earl Scruggs Center. 2x International Bluegrass Music Association Award Winner, 2019 IBMA Momentum Instrumentalist of the Year, “Uncaged Thoughts,” first EP produced by banjo legend and former Sam Bush Band member Scott Vestal, Assistant instructor at Bela Fleck’s Blue Ridge Banjo Camp, Mountain Home Music Recording Artist The Tray Wellington Band is a high energy, acoustic newgrass group led by banjo virtuoso, IBMA award winner, and 2019 Momentum Instrumentalist of the Year, Tray Wellington. This group pushes the bounds of bluegrass music, incorporating Bossa Nova, Jazz, and Blues elements to their originals to create a unique and exciting new sound while paying tribute to their bluegrass heroes. Ticket Price: $15 Tickets may be purchased online at www.earlscruggscenter.org/events or by calling 704.487.6233.

We need an audience to test out our new show! Great for ages 6 and up. A flower. A hug. A kind act. The cast of Random Acts of Kindness will demonstrate their love for each other and the audience with their impressive skills in dance and circus arts. This show will entertain and warm your heart.

Don't miss the premier conference in the upstate Carolina region for HR professionals of all levels, business owners, and others that seek to know the latest in HR innovation, policy, and practice. You Choose: In-person or Virtual. This year's conference takes place in-person at the beautiful Greenville One Center in downtown Greenville. A virtual attendance option is also available if you prefer to attend remotely. Keynotes. The conference features three top-notch keynotes to kick off each day. Closing will be a law-focused keynote. Keynotes will take place in the auditorium for all attendees and will be broadcast live for virtual attendees. Specialty "Pod" Tracks. Each attendee will choose one of four specialty "pod" learning tracks to engage in focused learning when not attending keynote sessions. Choose your specialty pod when registering. The pods tracks are: Employee Engagement Total Rewards Talent Acquisition HR Department of 1 In addition, all pods tracks will include aspects of leadership, HR law, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Students and emerging professionals may wish to participate in the "HR Department of 1" pod track due to it's generalist nature. Virtual attendees will attend the employee engagement pod, which will be streamed live.

MOVIN' INTO MATH A video performance that demonstrates how we use math skills to create and perform dances, including lessons on geometric transformations, patterns and sequences, diagrams and directional and positional skills. This option can be applicable to grades K-6. Adults will enjoy too. Running time: 35 minutes Sponsored by Culture Blocks, a community partnership funded by Mecklenburg County.

PRN will present their Juneteenth Celebration, taking place at 2224 The Plaza on June 19th, and will feature Storytellers, Drumming, Vendors, Black Cowboys, Music, Food & Healthcare Screenings. PRN is proud to bring this celebration of Juneteenth to Plaza Midwood for the first time. This celebration is in observance of June 19, 1865, the day that Texan slaves were informed of their freedom; two and a half years after the issuance of the 1863 Emancipation Proclamation by President Abraham Lincoln. Later that same year, the 13th amendment was ratified, legally abolishing the slavery of persons except as punishment for crimes. PRN fully believes that this is our lived history and that this is an opportunity to explore and share our similarities and heal our differences to create healthy and flourishing communities for ourselves, our loved ones, and others. Join PRN as they celebrate the spirit of Juneteenth: Liberation, Opportunity, and Equality. Promise Resource Network (PRN) is a grassroots non-profit that is boldly committed to recovery, wellness and healing from trauma, mental health, substance use, homelessness, poverty and incarceration. As an agency that is operated and staffed by survivors of similar experiences, PRN offers opportunities for people that are uninsured to find their voice, grow resilience, and recover from significant emotional distress.

Support local students' education and local restaurants by dining out - or ordering takeout - from one of 30+ participating restaurants on Tuesday, June 22. Restaurants will donate a percentage of sales on June 22 to Communities In Schools.

The Didgeridoo Down Under Show is a high-energy, Australian-themed show that combines music, culture, comedy, storytelling and audience movement/participation. The didgeridoo has been played by Aboriginal Australians for at least 1,500 years, and is known for its otherworldly sound. You’ll learn about Aussie culture, animals and more, all while moving & grooving to the pulsing rhythms of the didge! Registration is required for this program and each attendee/family member needs to register individually. You can register on our calendar of events at https://www.mooresvillenc.gov/693/Events-Calendar. Questions? Call the library at 704-663-1807.

Time for Tots: Every Tuesday June 8 through July 27 10:00 a.m. @ Liberty Park: Have fun listening to stories, singing songs, and participating in movement activities! For ages birth - 36 months old. Bring a blanket or chair for your family to enjoy and maintain social distancing guidelines. Questions? Call the library at 704-663-1807.

Every Wednesday June 9 through July 23 10:00 a.m. @ Liberty Park: Have fun listening to stories, singing songs, and participating in movement activities! For ages 3-5 years old. Bring a blanket or chair for your family to enjoy and maintain social distancing guidelines. Questions? Call the library at 704-663-1807.

Enjoy an intimate concert with The Bechtler Ensemble in the spectacular setting of The Duke Mansion gardens. You’ll hear music spanning the globe. The string ensemble will play works by Russian composer Alexander Scriabin and Armenian composer Alan Hovhaness, as well as some upbeat and beautiful Danish pieces and music from 20th century France. Bring your own chair. Seating will be socially distanced. Purchase a glass of wine or cocktail from The Duke Mansion bar and take time to stroll the gardens before or after the concert.

Please join us in downtown Matthews for the 30th Annual Auto Reunion and Motorcycle Show! Presented by Matthews Chamber of Commerce and Atrium Health. Judged event with awards (Best of Show, Sponsor's Choice & 18 Best in Class Winners). Registration is open for sponsors, vendors and vehicle show participants. This event is free for the public to attend on day of show as owners show off their cars, trucks and bikes (no need to register) - Visit event website for more details! https://matthewschamber.org/events/auto-reunion/

SCIENCE IN MOTION A performance that demonstrates how the laws of physics and body mechanics apply to dance, how ecosystems and life cycles work. This option can be applicable for grades K-8. Adults will enjoy too. Running time: 35 minutes Sponsored by Culture Blocks, a community partnership funded by Mecklenburg County.

Crown Charlotte’s best basketball shooting duos from Fathers and their Sons or Daughters Two separate divisions offered: *Dads and Sons *Dads and Daughters Hosted at LeafSpring Academy located at 3420 Pleasant Plains Rd, Matthews, NC Cost: only $10 per family team. All proceeds go to support the Yes I Can PLAY Foundation. Visit www.yesicanplayfoundation.org to learn more about this Charlotte based non profit that helps families that are unable to afford expenses with participating in youth sports. With music playing, the atmosphere of this event is intended to be festive: This contest is designed for Dads to team up with their children and enjoy fun basketball competition while celebrating the joy of being a dad. Each age group should finish in just over one hour. Boys and Girls must be this age on the day of the event - we don’t care how old the dads are! Teams will compete playing an expanded version of the popular game “around the world.” Trophies awarded to the winners of each age group 32 team single elimination tournament bracket format in each age group - winners advance Must register online at www.yesicanbasketball.com Will only accept the first 32 teams that register for each age group - this is a city wide tournament - we expect this to fill up quickly. When full we’ll place teams on a wait list.

All ages are invited to register for summer reading and participate in activities such as a stretch and balance class, tie dyeing for teens, and meeting the raptors from the Carolina Raptor Center. For the tie-dye, bring a cotton item and the library will supply the other tie dye materials. Questions? Call the library at 704-664-2927.

Have you dreamed of having backyard chickens? Chickens are simple pets with little needs and the best part, they give back! Farm fresh eggs are a true delight. Join us with local farmer Megan and learn how easy it is to get started!

Create a dragon, unicorn, or mermaid silhouette art piece or design your own masterpiece using MPL's art supplies

Join us to learn about how you can invite pollinators to your garden with native plants. With insect populations on the decline worldwide, you can make a difference! Our speaker is Christy Larson, landscape designer. She holds degrees in Education and Natural Resources Management and Ecological Integrity. Join us and be entered into a raffle to win a Milkweed plant, host for the Monarch butterfly.

Find the clues, solve the puzzles, and challenge your brain and communication skills during Mooresville Public Library's Lost in the 80’s Escape Room. *Registration is required. Register online or contact the library at 704-664-2927 to reserve your one our spot. This program is for teens and adults.

Weekly Kits Starting the week of June 8 through July 27: available for both Pre-school and School-Age children. Questions? Call the library at 704-663-1807.