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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.

As an addiction recovery center, one of the most common co-occurring disorders we see is trauma. Not only can trauma be a catalyst for substance use disorder, unaddressed trauma can pose a significant threat to recovery. In this hour-long virtual conversation, we’ll hear from clinical staff members, as well as Charlotte Rescue Mission graduates who have experienced the effects of trauma in their recovery.

PBS Charlotte’s British Afternoon Tea fundraising event returns Sunday, August 22nd at 1pm at the Charlotte Country Club. You'll be greeted by period footmen courtesy of Statesville’s Historic Sharpe House. Enjoy a live, virtual presentation by renowned British historian and PBS host, Lucy Worsley, as you dine on delicious finger sandwiches, scones, and desserts. See website for full event details and reserve your seat.

Come out for an afternoon of fun at Kelsey Scott Park for our community block party. This event is family friendly and completely free. Kids and adults of all ages are welcome. There will be Games Music Food ...and most importantly Fun! We will also be giving away school supplies for the upcoming school year for elementary, middle and high school students. You can RSVP for a bag for your child or a child in need of assistance by selecting a ticket. If you have any questions you can reach out to us at outreach@freshencounterchurch.org and follow us @freshencounterchurch on social media for more events or to get connected.

Jazz N Soul Music and Radio Rehab present Musicology: The Art of The Sample, The Soul of Hip-Hop! Enjoy a night filled with a mash up of Hip-Hop and R&B with live performances of the Soul, Funk, and Jazz hits that inspired the Hip-Hop legends of the Past, Present, and Future! Saturday, July 31st at 6:30p and 9:00p, the Stage Door Theater at The Blumenthal transforms into a musical and visual experience you do not want to miss!Quentin Talley and The Soul Providers accompanied by The Mighty DJ DR and a visual array, take you on a live musical journey featuring the music of H.E.R, Stevie Wonder, Grace Jones, Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Outkast, Wu-Tang, Dr. Dre, Quincy Jones, 2 Pac, Roberta Flack, Willie Hutch, The Delfonics, Erykah Badu and many more surprises!This event is a tribute to the R&B, Jazz, and Soul pioneers who created the original sound that formed the foundation of Hip-Hop and R&B Music as we now know it. This show was inspired by the “Amen Brother” drum break, by the Grammy Award Winning North Carolina Group The Winstons. The “Amen Break” is one of the most highly used samples in history.Do not miss this opportunity to experience the Soul of Hip Hop!

This month, our monthly series “Conversation with Curtis” discusses the evolution of jazz drumming with world renowned drummer Willie Jones III. With an unparalleled style of rhythmic expression, drummer Willie Jones III is one of the world's leading jazz drummers. Inspired by his father, the notable jazz pianist Willie Jones II, by his mid-20s his own talent had already been recognized and he had traveled Europe opening for Wynton Marsalis. Jones was a member of Roy Hargrove’s Quintet, and is featured on Sandoval's GRAMMY® award winning release Hot House (N2K), Kurt Elling's GRAMMY® nominated Night Moves (Concord) and more. Tune in via YouTube Live or Facebook Live and join the chat live with industry leading artists.

This family-friendly 5K will have you running into the New Year in festive style! Enjoy the scenic new course that begins in the heart of University City and follows along Mallard, Barton and Toby Creek Greenways. The race finishes on the campus of UNC Charlotte with a New Year's Day celebration!

Registration includes reusable cup, brunch and hot drink from participating food truck, custom race shirt (while supplies last).

Renew your energy, passion, and stimulate your mind with an inspirational evening of music and a message of liberty.

The Libre Institute is proud to host Robert Begley’s presentation of Frederick Douglass: Becoming Your Own North Star. Complimentary reception immediately follows the presentation.

Adventures & Wishes Holiday 5K
& Family Fun Run at Carowinds
We are thrilled to introduce the inaugural Adventures & Wishes 5K & Family Fun Run at Carowinds. This event is an exciting partnership between two incredible Charlotte based nonprofit organizations – A Kid Again Central Carolinas and Make-A-Wish Central & Western NC.
This 5K race and family fun run will allow runners and walkers of all abilities to come together as we celebrate two great missions with a day of holiday fun. Both the 5K and Family Fun Run course will allow participants to experience unique and entertaining routes throughout the Carowinds property. Best of all, every registered 5K and Family Fun Run participant will receive one (1) free admission ticket to Winterfest on Saturday, December 3rd!
All proceeds from this event will be split 50/50 between the two organizations: A Kid Again Central Carolinas and Make-A-Wish Central & Western NC. This is the perfect opportunity to make a holiday gift and have it benefit two amazing organizations.
Join us on December 3rd as we celebrate the brave kids and families who are battling life-threatening/critical illnesses and raise funds for two impactful missions!
“A Kid Again and Make-A-Wish are missions that complement each other so well and work together to provide uplifting moments and lifelong memories for the kids and families that we serve. This race partnership is a beautiful example of how organizations can work together to achieve a common goal. We are thrilled to welcome our friends at Make-A-Wish for this exciting event!” – Ed Paat, Executive Director, A Kid Again Central Carolinas

Above us you'll find birds and bees and moon. But it's also the domain of angels and magic. Join us as the brand-new Women's Chorus of Charlotte revels in the wonders right above our heads.

We've got some of the best music for soprano/alto ensemble that you'll ever find. Songs like Bumble Bee by Anders Edenroth, The Sun Never Says by the inimitable Dan Forrest, The Birds' Lullaby by Sara Quartel, audience favorite Birdland popularized by The Manhattan Transfer, plus so much more!