Events

Central Piedmont Community Chorus Performs Annual Spring Show

Submitted by Donna Lepre on Thursday, May 23rd, 5:07 pm

The Central Piedmont Community Chorus will be performing its annual Spring Show, "Everlasting Melodies", on Saturday, June 1st at 8:00 p.m. and on Sunday June 2nd at 3:00 p.m. The performance will be held at the Huntersville United Methodist Church at 14005 Stumptown Road in Huntersville. Admission will be $12.00 per person with children under 10 free. Some of the songs the group will be performing are..."Never Never Land" from Peter Pan, "Be Our Guest" from Beauty and the Beast, "Hard Knock Life" from Annie, and many more. Children are encouraged to wear costumes. Tickets can be purchased at the door, but for advanced sales or any questions, please call (704)875-1471

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Public invited to help raise money for Police Department

Submitted by Joe Hester, Community News Producer

Thursday, May 23rd, 2013, 8:00am

Public invited to help raise money for Police Department

The Belmont Police Academy Alumni Association is hosting its 9th Annual Belmont Classic 5k Run/Walk this weekend.

The road race is open to all ages and is digitally timed on a course certified by USA Track & Field.

A 1 mile Fun Run/Walk is also being offered, starting at the finish of the 5k.

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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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Local artists compete in free exhibit

Submitted by Joe Hester, Community News Producer

Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 8:00am

The Cleveland County Arts Council is holding its Annual Cleveland County Artists Competition this week.

Local artists exhibit their work and compete for awards totaling $2,050 in this prestigious competition.

Art lovers can catch a special reception announcing the winners at the Cleveland County Arts Council, located at 111 South Washington Street in Shelby, Thursday May 16, from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.

Beginning Friday May 17, the exhibit can be viewed Mondays through Fridays, through June 20, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Admission is free and open to the public.

For more information on the Competition, call 704-484-2787.

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Who wants to Go Pro with Steve Smith?

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff

Thursday, May 9th, 2013, 1:01pm

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.

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Second Harvest Food Bank needs your vote!

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff

Monday, April 29th, 2013, 2:16pm

Second Harvest Food Bank needs your vote!

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina is hoping the public can help them click their way to a grant from Walmart by voting for them in the "Fighting Hunger Together" initiative.

This initiative is a national campaign where money is awarded to programs that get the most votes for their innovative and effective programs that help alleviate child hunger. The public will decide what organization will receive the grants through a voting campaign at www.facebook.com/walmart that includes more than 300 different hunger relief organizations from across the country.

The more votes a Feeding America food bank or partner agency gets, the better chances they have of winning the money.

The campaign kicked off April 1, and ends 11:59 pm ET on April 30.

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“Hunger Has a Cure” Campaign to benefit Feeding America and its local food banks

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff

Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013, 2:14pm

“Hunger Has a Cure” Campaign to benefit Feeding America and its local food banks

Food Lion launches its “Hunger Has a Cure” campaign Wednesday to support Feeding America and its network of local food banks. The two-week campaign, which allows customers to donate in $1 or $3 increments at the register, runs through April 16, and will help feed local families in need.

“We know that it’s difficult for some families to provide food during the summer, especially since it’s a time when food donations typically drop while hunger needs increase,” said Sherrii Webb, manager of community relations for Food Lion. “Funds raised through this two-week ‘Hunger Has a Cure’ campaign will provide critical food assistance for local families in need.”

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