Events

Run to benefit brain tumor research

Submitted by Joe Hester, Community News Producer

Friday, May 24th, 2013, 8:00am

The Brain Tumor Fund for the Carolinas is hosting its Grey Matters 5k Trail Run/Walk this weekend.

Participants can enjoy a great morning of fitness and fun while burning calories through the beautiful wooded trails of Reedy Creek Park.

Medals go to the top 3 overall Male and Female runners in each age group.

Families and jogging strollers are welcome on the 4-foot wide pea gravel trail.

The Brain Tumor Fund for the Carolinas is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to increasing public awareness of the impact of brain tumors and providing support for the development of treatment strategies and cooperative biomedical research related to brain tumors in the Charlotte region.

Pre-registered runners should meet at Reedy Creek Park, located at 2900 Rocky River Road in Charlotte, Saturday May 25, prior to the 8 a.m. start-time.

Check-in and 'day of' registration begins at 7 a.m.

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WET’N WILD opens this weekend with all new SOAK ZONE!

Submitted by Donna Lepre on Tuesday, May 21st, 9:50 am

WET’N WILD EMERALD POINTE, the Largest Water Park In The Carolinas’ celebrates the beginning of summer with a fun-filled family opening on SATURDAY, MAY 25TH at 10:00AM for the exciting 29TH SEASON! (Opening Weekend is May 25, 26 and 27…operating hours are 10:00am-5:00pm each day. Open daily beginning Saturday, June 8th, 2013. Final operating day is Labor Day Monday, September 2nd, 2013)

This season, WET’N WILD EMERALD POINTE proudly announces the introduction of the all-new SOAK ZONE water spray area! The new half-acre SOAK ZONE attraction includes a 7,000 square foot interactive water play area featuring over 35 different water elements! SOAK ZONE is designed for exciting water spray thrills for the entire family with specialty themed seating and shaded areas, providing a waterfall of relaxation and fun for ALL ages!

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Library helps women transfer life skills to resume

Submitted by Joe Hester, Community News Producer

Monday, May 20th, 2013, 2:30pm

Library helps women transfer life skills to resume

The Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County is inviting unemployed women to a resume workshop.

Women in the Workforce is aimed at helping women to identify life skills that can enhance a resume.

The workshop is most suitable for women who have little or no previous work experience.

Participants can explore how to use the skills they have learned from hobbies, volunteer work, and homemaking to obtain the job they really want.

Women interested in improving their resume should meet at the Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County's Main Branch, located at 310 North Tryon Street in Charlotte, Tuesday May 21, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m.

The cost is free, and the program is open to women of all ages. Registration is not required.

For more information on the Workshop, call 704-416-0500.

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From Sit-ins to Eat-ins: Celebrating 50 yrs of Desegregation in Charlotte

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff

Friday, May 17th, 2013, 2:27pm

From Sit-ins to Eat-ins: Celebrating 50 yrs of Desegregation in Charlotte

Charlotte made national headlines in May 1963 when Chamber of Commerce members led by Mayor Stan Brookshire voluntarily joined with African American leaders to go two-by-two and desegregate Charlotte’s leading restaurants. This “eat-in” came three years after the sit-in movement had opened lunch counters.

Charlotte Civil Rights activist Dr. Reginald Hawkins triggered the action, leading a march on May 20, 1963 from Johnson C.

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Charlotte Pet Expo

Submitted by Donna Lepre on Friday, May 17th, 11:03 am

The 2013 Charlotte Pet Expo
Saturday, May 18, 2013
10AM to 6PM

The Park Expo Center
Free Admission * $7 Parking

Bring Your Pet!
(on a fixed lead with proof of vaccinations, please)

Meet Shorty Rossi from Animal Planet’s “Pit Boss”

Shop * Learn * Play * Adopt

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Walk/Run to fund lung cancer research

Submitted by Joe Hester, Community News Producer

Monday, May 13th, 2013, 1:45pm

The Levine Cancer Institute and Carolinas Imaging Services are presenting their Free to Breathe 5k and 1 Mile Run/Walk this weekend.

Those who participate in the fundraiser help to raise awareness and fund vital research programs dedicated to doubling lung cancer survival.

Runners and walkers can join the fun at Park Road Park, located at 6220 Park Road in Charlotte, Saturday May 18, from 7 a.m. until 10 a.m.

Online registration is $10 for children ages 12 and younger. For all others, the cost is $25.

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5k race funds social services

Submitted by Joe Hester, Community News Producer

Friday, May 10th, 2013, 8:00am

Jewish Family Services is hosting its third annual fundraising 5k run/walk and 1 mile fun run this weekend.

The 2013 Friends 5k Run takes a challenging chip-timed loop around lovely Landsdowne.

Those in attendance can view Items from an online auction which concludes later in the day.

An activity fun zone is available for the kids to bounce and play before and after the race.

All proceeds from the event directly benefit Jewish Family Services, which helps members of the community with issues relating to aging, parenting, illness, job loss, disability and poverty, regardless of age, religion or socio-economic background.

Runners are to meet at Shalom Park, located at 5007 Providence Road in Charlotte, Sunday May 12, at 8 a.m.

The cost of registration ranges between $12 and $35.

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