This week: Martin Luther King Day events and call to service, lots of live theater, pets; the tracks they make, and family-friendly treks to take.
Martin Luther King Day, details here for A March for Justice: 50 Years Later, and Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Wreath Laying at Marshall Park.
Preschool Community Program- Animal Tracks
Anne Springs Close Greenway
For preschoolers – can you recognize a deer or a raccoon track? Become a detective searching for signs of animals; create your own animal tracks to become familiar with different tracks before hitting the outside trail.
Blaze of Glory
Reedy Creek Nature Preserve
Learn how to make a fire and then enjoy s’mores.
Also, on Tuesday Act of Kindness Club and Checkers V Bridgeport
Wee Wednesday
Main Street Children’s Museum
On the third Wednesday of each month a special guest from the York County library presents toddler story time; enjoy stories, movement with music, and crafts.
Also on Wednesday, at 7:00 p.m. drop in to the Cultural Dance Program presented by Charlotte Ballet, and visit the Mint Museum Uptown and Randolph for Free on Wednesday evenings.
Beauty and the Beast: The Broadway Musical
Duke Energy Theater at Spirit Square
January 18 – January 20, Fri., 7:00 p.m.; Sat., 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., $15
Experience “the tale as old as time;” Academy Award-winning film comes to life on the Duke Energy Theater stage.
Snow White
Davidson Community Players, Armour Street Theatre
So how did the story really go? Join all seven quirky dwarves, a tongue-tied prince, a dancing chicken, and of course Snow White in this tale about beauty, friendship and happily-ever-afters with a twist.
Petapalooza
Discovery Place Nature
Whether they’re furry, feathered, slimy or scaly, celebrate some favorite animal companions; visit with rescued and exotic pets and learn about responsible pet ownership.
Also on Saturday Come Draw with Me! at the Museum of York County and there’s an Opossum Meet & Greet at The Schiele Museum.
Winter Family Hike
Latta Plantation Nature Center
Take a brisk walk in the winter woods to see how nature protects the plants and animals during the coldest part of the year. Easy, 1 – 2 miles for all ages.
*Images sourced from Facebook pages of events listed unless otherwise noted
