Here are some of the community events going on in and around Cabarrus County. If you have an event or project you would like to share send it to mark@radiofreecabarrus.com

Hot dogs on Friday

Hot dogs and fried bologna sandwiches are for sale every Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at McGill Baptist Church, 5300 Poplar Tent Road, Concord.

Union Street Live

Park fun

 

Fun at the Concord Library

Superheroes Gliders Preschool Story Time takes place on Thursday, June 11 @ 10am in the Children’s Program Room at the Concord Library. It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a Superhero-Shaped Glider!  Celebrate superheroes/sidekicks with books and activities and make your very own Superhero-Shaped Glider.  For more information, call the Children’s Room @ 704.920.2058.

1.       The Children’s, Teen and Adult Summer Reading Programs begin on Monday, June 15 at the Concord Library. The Children’s theme is Every Hero Has a Story; the Teen theme is Unmask! & the Adult theme is Escape the Ordinary. Please call the library @ 704.920.2050 for more information.

2.       Unmask!: Myths Busted will take place on Monday, June 15 @ 4pm in the Meeting Room of the Concord Library. Unleash your inner Mythbuster as we tackle burning questions like, “Could a penny dropped from the Empire State Building really kill someone down below?” Join us for hands on experiments and freaky facts, then work individually to find out if a speaker can be made from everyday recyclables. If you have a smartphone or mp3 player, please bring it to test our homemade speakers! For more information, call the Information Desk @ 704.920.2054.

3.       Escape the Ordinary: Yoga on Tuesday, June 16 @ 6:30pm in the Auditorium of the Concord Library. Joanna Dudley will present an introductory yoga session; mats will be provided. Spaces are limited & registration is required; to register & for more information, call the Information Desk @ 704.920.2054.

4.       Enjoy the live musical talent of Big Bang Boom on Wednesday, June 17 @ 3pm in the Auditorium of the Concord Library. They are a rockin’ trio of dads dedicated to creating music that both kids and parents will love! For more information, call the Children’s Room @ 704.920.2058.

5.       Would you like to know what’s available in the Local History/Lore Room? Join us on Wednesday, June 17 @ 6pm for an informative session on the Local History room resources such as books, vertical files, microfilm, etc. that will assist individuals in their genealogical endeavors. For more information or to register, call the Local History/Lore Room at 704-920-2061 or email pschandler@cabarruscounty.us.

6.       Every Hero Has a Story: Spectacular Sidekicks for ages 5-12 takes place on Thursday, June 18 @ 3pm in the Children’s Program Room of the Concord Library. Celebrate sidekicks, the often-overlooked heroes, with books and activities. Participants will think about sidekicks in new ways and experience themselves as part of a superhero/sidekick duo. For more information, call the Children’s Room @ 704.920.2058.

7.       Join in the fun and create wonders in Minecraft’s exciting creative mode on Thursday, June 18 @ 5pm in the Meeting Room of the Concord Library. Open for experienced players of all ages. For more information, call 704.920.2053.

8.       Would you like to know what’s available in the Local History/Lore Room? Join us on Saturday, June 20 @ 11am for an informative session on the Local History room resources such as books, vertical files, microfilm, etc. that will assist individuals in their genealogical endeavors. For more information or to register, call the Local History/Lore Room at 704-920-2061 or email pschandler@cabarruscounty.us.