Mother and Daughter Book Club
TBA
7 p.m.
Mothers and daughters read, learn and share together at the library
Registration required. Call 704-336-7825.
Morrison Regional,
Age Range: Elementary School (Grades 4-6), Parent/Teachers/Caregivers
Derita-Statesville Road Community Organization
Calendar of Events
Alive After Five
Thursday, May 8 through Thursday, August 21, 2008
5:30 - 9:30pm
FREE
The original downtown after work party - Alive After Five - returns for an eigth year!
The event is held in the same great location at the foot of the Wachovia Buildings at the corner of Tryon and Martin Luther King (formerly 2nd St.)
Join us for great music, food and drink and a fun way to spend every
Thursday afternoon. We'll be serving up your favorite drinks and food and adding some festive frozen drinks to the mix!
Speed Street 600 Festival
Thursday, May 22 through Saturday, May 24
For more than 25 years, the 600 Festival Association has been commemorating the May races at Lowe's Motor Speedway with spectacular family-oriented events that personify the tremendous growth of motor sports.  Celebrating its 14th year, Food Lion Speed Street transforms the streets of Uptown Charlotte into a showcase of motor sports with non-stop entertainment on three stages, appearances by top Nextel Cup Drivers, dynamic exhibits for all ages and an amazing assembly of NASCAR show cars and simulators.
Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinas
Thursday, June 19 through Sunday, June 22, 2008
FREE
Join us in celebrating the 11th Annual Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinas.
Pape Ndiaye, proprietor of the House of Africa located in Charlotte, NC has hosted the annual Juneteenth celebration since 1997. The celebration attracts visitors from far and near and is a weekend filled with meaningful discussions on the legacy of Juneteenth as well as entertainment and vendors.
The concept of Juneteenth transcends all socio-economic and political delineations. Juneteenth is about respect for humanity and the universal rights to freedom.
Independence Park ,
300 Hawthorne Lane,
Charlotte, NC
(704) 336-2884
GOLF CLASSIC FOR VETERANS AND ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY
All military veterans, including National Guard and Reserves,
and active duty military personnel are invited to plan now to play in the
3rd annual Veterans & Reservists Golf Classic at Renaissance
Public Golf Course, 1512 West Tyvola Road, June 27, 2008.
This event features a FREE 18 holes of golf
plus a complimentary lunch
for those who qualify.
Play begins at 8am with a shotgun start.
This event is presented by Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department to show appreciation to men and women who have served in the armed forces. Registration runs from March 3 to June 13.
Sign-up is by mail or on the web at www.charlottepublicgolf.com or
call 704 357-3373.
For more information call 311. Barcode Number is 34167. Program Coordinator is Robert Anderson.
HEARTS & HANDS BUILDING PLAY
Come out and help us build our first fully accessible playground at
Nevin Park,
September 29, 2008 through October 5, 2008.
The Accessible Playground will be a place where children of all ability levels can play, without barriers. "Hearts & Hands" is funded by corporate and community donations and will be built by volunteers. The NASCAR themed playground was designed by children working with a professional planner.
To Volunteer call 704.336.5478 or To Donate call 704.527.0237
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