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26 (event) Building for Fun at Belk Threater Lobbies Start: 04/26/2009 2:30 pm End: 04/26/2009 4:00 pm FREE NOT JUST FOR LITTLE KIDS! Blumenthal Center's Education Institute Building for Fun Sunday, April 26, 2009 at 2:30PM - 4:00PM Belk Theater Lobbies Tell your friends, neighbors, and everyone you know! We have plenty of space available. The Blumenthal Center's Education Institute and Lowe's Home Improvement are collaborating for a FREE Get to Know the Show event in support of Bob the Builder at the Belk Theater on May 2nd and 3rd, 2009. Lowe's will feature its fun "Build and Grow Clinics" where your kids will be guided through the steps to build toys and other cool objects like a birdhouse, a hang glider, and more. Everyone who builds a toolkit will receive goggles, an apron, a badge, and a certificate. We will also have a story teller who will show your kids how to "build a story." Your kids will use their building materials: voice, body language, gestures, and facial expressions to build their own story. The whole family can join in on these fun activities! By the end of the activity, we hope that everyone will be excited about attending the show on May 2nd or 3rd. Plus, some lucky person will win a raffle for two free tickets to the show! FREE snacks and light beverages will also be available. All participants will receive a voucher to redeem for the purchase of discounted tickets to the show. The voucher offer is valid so long as tickets are available. <http://www.mypunchb owl.com/partypag e/e928d96b91486f 32> Building for Fun Please Note the Following Liability Waiver: The Lowe's "Build and Grow" Clinic involves the supervised use of small tools. Parents or guardians who attend with their children are asked to accept and give permission for the children attending this event to participate in the planned activities with no liability for any accidents or injuries that may occur during the guided and supervised activities. They also authorize and permit the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center and Lowe's to use any photographs taken at the event in future publicity or promotional materials. If these conditions are unacceptable, we recommend that you not participate in the described activities, or contact us with your questions. For more information & to register: http://www.blumenth alcenter. org/default. asp?id=50 <http://www.blumenth alcenter. org/default. asp?id=50& objId=25> &objId=25 or call 704-348-5784 or email eiprograms@ncbpac. org.	27	28 (event) The Fletcher School Workshop - Oh, Dear! What Can the Matter Be? Start: 04/28/2009 7:15 pm End: 04/28/2009 9:00 pm Free and good workshops for parents with children with learning challenges: The Fletcher School Parent Workshop Series January - April, 2009 This series provides further education and understanding of learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder, and related diagnoses for parents of Fletcher students and other parents in the community. For the 2008-2009 series, we have added workshops to the appropriate topics to familiarize you with technology that is available to help your child. Workshops will be held on Tuesday nights from 7:15-9:00 pm in The Rankin Seminar Room at The Fletcher School. Attendance is free. All materials will be provided. RSVP to: Laura Hutchison, The Rankin Institute at The Fletcher School Phone: 704-365-4658, ext. 170, Email: lhutchison@thefletc herschool. org The Fletcher School 8500 Sardis Road Charlotte, NC 28270 Phone: (704) 365-4658 www.thefletcherscho ol.org WORKSHOP 5 - FOLLOW THE BOUNCING BALL Focus: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Tuesday, January 6, 2009, 7:15-9:00 pm Presented by: Trey Ishee, Psy.D., Southeast Psychological Services SWEET LIFE WITH THE COMPUTER Focus: Technology for ADHD Tuesday, January 13, 2009, 7:15-9:00 pm Presented by Amanda West, Technology Coordinator, The Fletcher School WORKSHOP 6 - ANOTHER PIECE OF THE PUZZLE Focus: Autism/Asperger' s Disorder Tuesday, February 17, 2009, 7:15-9:00 pm Presented by: Frank Gaskill, Ph.D., Southeast Psychological Services WORKSHOP 7 - LOST AND FOUND DEPARTMENT Focus: Memory Tuesday, March 10, 2009, 7:15-9:00 pm Presented by: Stephen Strzelecki, Psy.D., Clinical & Neuropsychological Services WORKSHOP 8 - TO DO OR NOT TO DO, THAT IS THE QUESTION Focus: Medications Tuesday, March 31, 2009, 7:15-9:00 pm Presented by: James E. Lee, M.D., Piedmont Neuropsychiatry WORKSHOP 9 - GIMMIE JUST A LITTLE MORE TIME Focus: Auditory Processing Disorder Tuesday, April 14, 2009, 7:15-9:00 pm Presented by: Barrie Morganstein, Ph.D., Southeast Psychological Services WORKSHOP 10 - OH, DEAR! WHAT CAN THE MATTER BE? Focus: Anxiety and Depression Tuesday, April 28, 2009, 7:15-9:00 pm Presented by: Heather West, Ph.D., Southeast Psychological Services	29 (event) Park Day Reedy Creek Park Start: 04/29/2009 12:00 pm End: 04/29/2009 4:00 pm Reedy Creek Park at the main playground. Noon We meet every Wednesday for park day at various locations around Concord, Harrisburg, and Kannapolis. We hang out and just relax with our kids and moms (and sometimes dads). (event) Matthews Has Talent Contest Start: 04/29/2009 7:00 pm End: 04/29/2009 9:00 pm Now it looks like there will not be a performance on Sunday- but you can see the play- School HOuse Rock Live for free Sat May 2 at 2pm- Matthews Community Center- during Beach Fest. There is also a Matthews Has Talent Contest Wed April 29 7-9pm and Harrison's class will be performing one of their songs for the contest and audience can vote for their favorite- apparently there is a cash prize. So come out on Wed Night- April 29 and vote for School House Rock and or come out Saturday May 2. The Matthews Has Talent that I posted about on Wednesday April29 at 7:30pm cost to get in- 10-25 ticket- fund raiser for Matthews Community Center:http://www.carolina tix.org/default. asp?tix=59& objId=1249	30 (event) ENRICH Roundtable Discussion Start: 04/30/2009 7:00 pm End: 04/30/2009 9:00 pm April 30, 2009 – ENRICH Roundtable Discussion, Thursday, 7 p.m. at Panera Bread across from Concord Mills. This will be open to any homeschooler and the topic will be Resource Sharing. More details and an “official” announcement to come (event) FREE COLLEGE PLANNING AND FUNDING INFORMATION SESSIONS Start: 04/30/2009 7:00 pm End: 04/30/2009 9:00 pm Please confirm end time with contact person. Dear CHEA Directors, Following is the notice about college planning and funding information sessions we previously discussed. Also note there is an attached post card invitation. I have planned two (2) free events for CHEA groups. I will be glad to schedule additional sessions, if there is the desire, that may be more convenient considering time and location, at your request. I am also available to schedule meetings with individual families. Call me if you have any questions. It was suggested that I get this notice out about a month in advance. Please erase this opening paragraph so the message to your members begins with “FREE COLLEGE PLANNING AND INFORMATIN SESSIONS” below. Thank you so much for your interest and consideration. Call me if you have any questions. I look forward to good turnouts. Charlie Archer FREE COLLEGE PLANNING AND FUNDING INFORMATION SESSIONS Dear CHEA Parents, High School and 8th Grade Students, “Students are changing to cheaper schools and even taking leaves of absence to cope with bad economy.” Charlotte Observer December 16, 2008 College will be here before you know it. Do you want to be in this position? A startling fact is that over 50% of the students who start college never finish due to lack of funding, change in majors and change in colleges. Our College Graduate Program will assist your family avoid this by explaining the common mistakes and pitfalls, by identifying deadlines you must observe and ways to turn the process in your favor. We offer proven methods that have been developed through years of research and hands on experience. “...it (FAFSA Form) has become so intimidating – with more than 100 questions... scares off families...preventi ng some from going to college.” ...“the form does a poor job of assessing financial worth.” President Obama’s secretary of education states, “you basically have to have a Ph.D. to figure that thing out.” Charlotte Observer February 21, 2009 Wouldn’t it be great if all the information and answers were available in one comprehensive, easy to use plan? Great news! They are! College Funding Solutions understands that college planning and funding can often be a stressful time for families like yours. We have guided over 18,000 students and parents through the sometimes difficult process. The best news – our College Graduate Program gives answers from your perspective, not the college’s, the internet or some biased third party. The first question you may ask is “When do I begin planning?” The answer is NOW! College funding is awarded on a first come first served basis. College Funding Solutions invites you to attend a FREE information sessions to discuss; - Why starting now is so important - How to effectively explore majors, colleges and career options - The ‘behind the scenes’ methods colleges use to select students and award funding - How to find the best school for you and to improve your odds of being admitted ...and much more! Thursday, April 30 7:00pm Both sessions will be held in the Conference Room Tuesday, May 5 7:00pm of 7300 Carmel Executive Park (Hwy 51 at Carmel Rd) RSVP by calling (704) 542-5499 or email admin@capitalchoice advisors. com Charles P. Archer Business Development Manager College Funding Solutions carcher@capitalchoi ceadvisors. com 7300 Carmel Executive Park, Suite #125 Charlotte, NC 28226 704.542.5499 - Office 704.756.4696 - Cell 704.542.6925 - Fax (event) Deadline to enter The Amazing Recycled Crafts Contest Start: 04/30/2009 11:00 pm End: 04/30/2009 11:59 pm http://family. go.com/recycled- crafts-contest/	1 (event) Happy Cow Dairy Start: 05/01/2009 10:00 am End: 05/01/2009 3:00 pm MEMBERS ONLY--- The date for the Happy Cow Dairy tour is Friday, May 1, 2009. There is an added bonus for the Dairy tour as well...they should have strawberries available for picking by then. I'll get details out about each event closer to their dates. Contact person is Leslie Harmon (event) Boys and Girls Club Teen Fun Day Start: 05/01/2009 11:00 am End: 05/01/2009 1:29 pm The Boys & Girls Club will be hosting its monthly Teen Fun Day on Friday, May 1, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This month’s “theme” will be game room activities. Each teen can bring a board game from home to play. Ages 13-18 are invited. The cost, which would include a pizza lunch, is $4. Kids are required to be dropped off. Any questions, please email me at jhabina@bgclubcab.org or call at 704-721-2582 x 106. Thanks, Joe Habina	2 (event) School House Rock Live Start: 05/02/2009 2:00 pm End: 05/02/2009 4:00 pm Now it looks like there will not be a performance on Sunday- but you can see the play- School HOuse Rock Live for free Sat May 2 at 2pm- Matthews Community Center- during Beach Fest. There is also a Matthews Has Talent Contest Wed April 29 7-9pm and Harrison's class will be performing one of their songs for the contest and audience can vote for their favorite- apparently there is a cash prize. So come out on Wed Night- April 29 and vote for School House Rock and or come out Saturday May 2. The event on Saturday is FREE http://www.matthews nc.com/html/ beachfest2009. html Harrisons class- musical performance company is performing at 2pm in the community center- it is listed on the website program but I think the musical might be longer than 45 minutes as indicated on the program. There are 12 songs in the musical. (event) Bob the Builder at the Blumenthal Center Start: 05/02/2009 5:00 pm End: 05/02/2009 7:00 pm I wanted to bring to your attention the special offer below that we are sending to all organizations, schools, and the underserved community. Please feel free to send this e-flier to your networks and contacts. Thank you! Best regards, Maria Quant-Young Community Programs Coordinator Education Institute North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center 345 N. College St. Charlotte, NC 28202 p: 704.348.5784 f: 704.444.2114 mquant@ncbpac.org For more information about our free events go to www.blumenthalcente r.org/workshops Education Institute's Mission: "To employ the arts as a vehicle to strengthen education, communities, and audiences throughout the Central Carolinas, and beyond" Blumenthal Performing Arts Center Education Institute <http://link.paciolan.com/index.cfm?n2009s1921c0t1909o20407> FREE TICKETS The Education Institute appreciates your interest and support of our programs. As a token of our appreciation, we'd like to offer you three GREAT opportunities to see BOB THE BUILDER <http://www.blumenthalcenter.org/default.asp?blumenthal=59&objId=797> at the Belk Theater on . Saturday, May 2 at 5:00pm . Sunday, May 3 at 11:00am . Sunday, May 3 at 2:00pm To receive your pair of complimentary tickets to this great show, please RSVP by calling 704.348.5784 or sending an email to eiprograms@ncbpac.org Please rsvp by Thursday, April 30th, 2009 for THE SELECTED show that you would like to attend. This offer is available on a first come, first serve basis while tickets remain available. May 2 - May 3 2009 Belk Theater Join Bob, Wendy, Scoop, Lofty, Dizzy, Scrambler and the rest of the gang in fantastic songs and an exciting adventure as they have to deal with Spud's mischievous antics, as well as some monster surprises along the way! BOB THE BUILDER <http://www.blumenthalcenter.org/default.asp?blumenthal=59&objId=797> Bob the Builder LIVE! Spud's Big Mess is a singing, dancing, building extravaganza, starring Bob the Builder, his business partner Wendy, trusty machine team members Scoop, Dizzy, Lofty and Scrambler, along with other favorite friends from Sunflower Valley including the mischievous scarecrow Spud, Farmer Pickles, Mayor Bentley and more! ____________ _________ _________ __ DIRECTIONS TO THE THEATER ____________ _________ _________ __ We recommend that you use MapQuest <http://link.paciolan.com/index.cfm?n2009s2042c185451t2029o512> for specific directions from your location to the theater. The theater's location is: Belk Theater 130 N College St Charlotte, NC 28202 Click here to go to MapQuest's website <http://link.paciolan.com/index.cfm?s423c0t413n2009e5310375o512> ____________ _________ _________ __ LYNX LIGHT-RAIL SERVICE ____________ _________ _________ __ A Sleek New Alternative to Driving to the Show. The LYNX Blue Line offers fast, quiet, convenient light-rail service to 15 stations between uptown Charlotte and I-485 at South Blvd. Free park and ride lots are available at eight of the stations. Center guests can disembark at the Charlotte Transportation Center/Arena Station on E. Trade Street, only a block from Founders Hall and the Stage Door Theater. For complete details, visit www.charmeck. org/Departments/ CATS/LYNX <http://link.paciolan.com/index.cfm?n2009s2042c185451t2029o13006> ____________ _________ _________ __ PARKING ____________ _________ _________ __ Parking is available at the following locations ( see map for details <http://link.paciolan.com/index.cfm?n2009s2042c185451t2029o11344> ): * 201 N. Tryon (IJL) Garage (located between Church and Tryon Streets with an entrance on 6th Street) * Hearst Tower Garage (located between Tryon and College Streets with entrances on 5th and 6th Streets) * International Trade Center Garage (located between College and Brevard Streets with entrances on 5th and 6th Streets) * 7th Street Station (located on 7th Street between College and Brevard Streets) A Preferred Parking rate of $5 is available if you show your tickets to the parking attendant. If your tickets are being held at Will Call, bring your parking receipt to the box office to be refunded the difference between the Standard and the Preferred Rate. Purchase parking in ADVANCE and SAVE! Call 704.372.1000 to acquire your pre-paid parking pass TODAY! Also available at the Center box office. For more information about parking, please click here. <http://link.paciolan.com/index.cfm?n2009s2042c185451t2029o13297> ____________ _________ _________ __ ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES ____________ _________ _________ __ Advanced notice is encouraged for patrons that require assistance from our staff. * Infrared listening system for people with hearing impairments is provided . Wheelchair accessibility/ Wheelchair seating Click here for more information about accessibility services <http://link.paciolan.com/index.cfm?n2009s2042c185451t2029o13298> ____________ _________ _________ __ COURTESY MATTERS ____________ _________ _________ __ . Please allow adequate time to be seated prior to the start of the show. Late comers will be seated during appropriate breaks in the performance. . Before the performance begins, please remember to turn off your cell phones and pagers. ENJOY THE SHOW! (event) Young Eagles - Free Flights For Kids Start: 05/02/2009 6:00 pm End: 05/02/2009 6:59 pm The Young Eagles program offers free flights in small planes to kids 8 and up. Their next flight day is May 2nd. They’re held in many places, but this one is in Cornelius. If you’re interested, contact Hal Schwab at hschwab@mindspring. com and he can tell you all about the program and register your child if you’re interested. By the way, this counts toward the Boy Scouts Aviation badge.

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