July - August 2008 Calendar
July 6th (S): SHINE -Church for people with ASD; Huntersville United Methodist; NEW LOCATION- 14005 Stumptown Road; 2:30 – 2:50 pm contact: Rev. Monica Humpal at 704-875-1156 or monica@huntersvilleumc.org.
July 11th (F) Tour Downtown- Saluting the Artists among us- PLEASE RSVP to Nancy Nestor ASAP nnestor@carolina.rr.com or 704-545-1902. Ride the Lynx to the 7th Street stop.
12:00 meet Light Factory Personnel at Spirit Square for a guided tour of “Unique Perspectives- Breaking the boundaries of autism with photography and poetry to promote self expression and literacy.” This collection of photographs and writings feature the work of High School Students in Mary Zaleki and Wanda Sowell’s self- contained AU classes at Myer’s Park. Although younger children may have a difficult time enjoying the art products of others, they will enjoy exploring the buildings of Uptown. Parents are free to join in at any time and leave whenever they need to. Contact Nancy Nestor at nnestor@carolina.rr.com or 704-545-1902 for more details.
July 14th– 18th; Music/Dance Camp; 9:30 am.– 12 pm. Music Therapist, Anna-Catherine Fowler, and Dance Instructor, Jenny Griffes will lead singing and dancing activities. Ages: 5-16; Location: Davidson Elementary; cost- $35.00; Deadline: June 16th.
July 14th (M) Holbrook Park Secure Playground - Play date for younger kids in North Meck. 10:00am. Contact Beth Fields at fieldser@aol.com or 704-948-0912.
July 15th (T) Carolina Lanes Bowling in Matthews 10:00am - 12:00 noon. Carolina Lanes have set aside a couple of lanes for our kids. Bumpers can be placed for those needing them. Cost: $4.00 for two games plus shoes. No RSVP needed, just show up at 10:00am.
July 16th (W) Tour Imaginon and Play at Jillian's- Please RSVP Nancy Nestor ASAP
11: 30-- catch the Blue line at Sharon Rd. West Station and ride the Lynx to the 7th St. stop. We will tour Imaginon, located on 7th St. at noon. At 1:00 we will leave Imaginon and meet at Jillian’s which is located at 200 E. Bland St. Charlotte around 1:15. Jillian’s has offered us a deal where those who buy lunch can also buy a $5.00 play card for arcade games- which is for an hour. If you are interested, contact Nancy - nnestor@carolina.rr.com or 704-545-1902.
July 16th (W) Shrek the 3rd -92 minutes long, Carolina Pavilion 22 AMC 9541 South Blvd., just north of 485 exit 65A; cost $1.00; arrive at 9:45 or earlier to buy tickets. Movie starts at 10:00.
July 17th (Th) Casual dinner - Brooklyn South, Cornelius Contact susan_wild@msn.com or 704-601-6938 if you are attending.
July 18th (Th) Second Fun Friday - Tour Downtown- Fountains and Lunch; play on The Green; 10:30 catch the Blue Line Lynx and exit at the Convention Center Stop; go to the Green which is across the street from the Convention Center, have lunch and play in the Fish Spray Fountains. Contact Nancy Nestor at nnestor@carolina.rr.com or 704-545-1902 for more details.
July 21st (M) Birkdale Fountains Secure Playground – 12:00 (noon) contact Beth Fields at fieldser@aol.com or 704-948-0912.
July 22nd (Tu) Carolina Lanes Bowling in Matthews 10:00- 12:00 Carolina Lanes have set aside a couple of lanes for our kids. Bumpers can be placed for those needing them. Cost: $4.00 for two games plus shoes. No RSVP needed, just show up at 10:00.
July 23rd (W) – Bee Movie - Northlake Mall, Charlotte $1.00 per person movie -10:00 am (arrive 9:30am or earlier to purchase tickets, very crowded with summer camps!) contact susan_wild@msn.com or 704-601-6938 if you are attending. - Also at Carolina Pavillion 22 AMC 9541 South Blvd., just north of 485 exit 65A; cost $1.00; arrive at 9:45 or earlier to buy tickets. Movie starts at 10:00. Contact nnestor@carolina.rr.com.
July 23rd (W) Monkey Joes in Windsor Square, Matthews 6:15pm - 7:15pm. FREE to kids with autism. BEHIND OFFICE DEPOT 10101-C E. Independence blvd, Matthews NC 28105. Call 704-845-1150.
July 25th (F) Tour Downtown- Levine Museum of the New South- Please RSVP nnestor@carolina.rr.com ASAP 10:00 meet at the Museum 200 E 7th St. Charlotte, NC 28202. The museum features hands on exhibits showing how life in Charlotte evolved from a small farm community to a major trade center. Because it is hands on, even younger children may enjoy it. Cost will depend on attendance, so please RSVP if you are interested. Highest rate is $6.00 adult and $5.00 per child over 5 years.
July 28the (M) Blythe Landing Secure Playground – 10:00am contact Beth Fields at fieldser@aol.com or 704-948-0912.
July 29th (Tu) Carolina Lanes Bowling in Matthews -10:00am - 12:00 noon. Carolina Lanes have set aside a couple of lanes for our kids. Bumpers can be placed for those needing them. Cost: $4.00 for two games plus shoes. No RSVP needed, just show up at 10:00am.
July 29th (Tu) Carolina Aviation Museum- RSVP nnestor@carolina.rr.com ASAP. 10:30 Tour - Meet at the museum, 4108 Minuteman Way, Charlotte, North Carolina 28208; cost - $4.00 per child, chaperones free. Participants must be able to sit and listen to a 30 minute presentation. Those with sensitive hearing may need protection during outdoor portions of the tour.
July 30th (W) SURF’S UP- 85 minutes; Carolina Pavilion 22 AMC 9541 South Blvd., just north of 485 exit 65A; cost $1.00; 10:00am start. Arrive at 9:45 or earlier to buy tickets.
July 30th (W) Monkey Joe's 6:00pm - 7:00pm Lake Norman, 20310 Sefton Park Road, Cornelius 28031. Call 704-894-003. ALSO at Monkey Joe's University,10215 University City Blvd., Charlotte 28213. Call 704-549-1588 No RSVP needed, just show up.
August 5th (Tu) Carolina Lanes Bowling in Matthews -10:00am - 12:00 noon. Carolina Lanes have set aside a couple of lanes for our kids. Bumpers can be placed for those needing them. Cost: $4.00 for two games plus shoes. No RSVP needed, just show up at 10:00am.
August 6th (W) Teenaged Mutant Ninja Turtles- 87 minutes; Carolina Pavilion 22 AMC 9541 South Blvd., just north of 485 exit 65A; cost $1.00; 10:00am start. Arrive at 9:45 or earlier to buy tickets. Movie starts at 10:00.
August 8th (F) Charlotte Trolley Museum; RSVP nnestor@carolina.rr.com ASAP
Tour the Trolley museum, half hour docent presentation just for our group; ride the trolley from Atherton Mills downtown and back; cost- $4.00 per child. We need 14 to do this trip.
August 12th (Tu) Casual dinner - Friendly's Huntersville Contact
susan_wild@msn.com or 704-601-6938 if you are attending.
