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

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

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! 

Library helps women transfer life skills to resume

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.

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

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.

Charlotte Pet Expo

Charlotte Pet Expo

 

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

Walk/Run to fund lung cancer research

Walk/Run to fund lung cancer research

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.

Who wants to Go Pro with Steve Smith?

Who wants to Go Pro with Steve Smith?

Every year, thousands of young football fans dream of breaking the huddle with hero Steve Smith. Showmars, a proud sponsor of Steve Smith’s Football ProCamp, is making that dream a reality for four Charlotte-area children this summer.

Showmars is giving away four spots to the 2013 Steve Smith Football ProCamp. Football fans can sign up by filling out an entry form at any of Showmars 28 Charlotte-Metro locations.

ProCamp is a youth athletic camp for children in grades 1- 8. Established in 1998, the camp provides thousands of youth the opportunity to attend camp with their sporting heroes. At the camp, attendees learn football fundamentals and meet children their own age with like interests.

This year’s ProCamp event will be held at Ardrey Kell High School on Monday, June 10, and Tuesday, June 11.

'My Finish Line' tour with Michelle Murray hits Charlotte May 10

'My Finish Line' tour with Michelle Murray hits Charlotte May 10

Local Mobility Dealer Hosts Nashville Recording Artist

Ilderton Conversion of Charlotte is hosting a concert tour stop by Nashville recording artist Michelle Murray at its location 5518 Westpark Dr in Charlotte, NC on May 10th from 2pm to 5pm.  

The stop is a part of the “My Finish Line” music and movie tour, which shares the story of Sam Schmidt, an Indy Car driver who was paralyzed in a crash on the track in 2002. Much of the film takes place on the racetrack, where Sam continues to live his passion for the sport of INDYCAR racing despite suffering a crash that left him paralyzed. In the years since his accident, Sam has not slowed down and continues to approach life with more energy than ever.