February - March 2010 Calendar
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**ASNC-MCC Inclement Weather Cancellations**
If you are worried about attending an ASNC-MCC function that may be cancelled due to bad weather, you can:
- check for updates on our website: www.asncmeck.org
- tune to Channel 6 WCNC. Check for "ASNC-MCC"
- or if Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools are cancelled for that day, we will cancel, too.
Please note that cancellation or rescheduling of functions on this calendar that are not ASNC-MCC functions is up to the organization itself and not ASNC-MCC. If we receive updates, we will post them here.
Feb. 2nd (Tu) Free Summit for Caregivers facilitated by Meck. Co. Therapeutic Park and Rec. Dept.; 6-7:00 PM; Donatos/Bojangles Cafeteria; 6555 Morrison Blvd. (across from South Park Mall); contact: call Margot at (704)432-4328 or e-mail Margot.Howell@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov.
Feb. 3rd (W) FREE Support Group for Parents of Kids with Asperger Syndrome For families with kids 13 and younger; 10:00 AM; Southeast Psych– South Park Office; Mary B. Moore will lead this group; call (704)970-4791 to RSVP. A separate group for parents of Aspy teens is held in the Ballantyne Office.
Feb. 3rd (W) Parenting Your Asperger's Child Support Group, "Helping Your Child with Asperger's Succeed in School" by Dr. Craig Pohlman. 10 - 11:00 am - Free! Call 704-552-0116 with questions. Southeast Psych, Insomnia Coffee Shop & Bookstore, 6115 Park South Drive, Suite 130, Charlotte. Dr. Pohlman directs Mind Mattes learning and assessment services at Southeast Psych. Craig has conducted or supervised thousands of assessments of struggling learners. His previous book, Revealing Minds, is a hands-on guide for professionals who assess students facing learning challenges. His latest book, How Can My Kid Succeed in School?, helps parents and educators to better understand the learning needs of children and adolescents, and to select strategies for success.
Feb. 4th (Th) ASNC-MCC Monthly Support Mtg.— ASNC-MCC Fabulous Summer Parent Fair 7-9:00 PM at OUR NEW MEETING PLACE - Myers Park Baptist - Note that this month's meeting will be in the basement! 1900 Queens Rd., Charlotte 28207.
Remember, our meetings are open to everyone, regardless of your membership with ASNC-MCC. Please come whenever you can and leave when you must.
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**Please note: **Free Childcare is Available** Childcare is available for the first 12 children registered. Those not registered will be turned away. We must insure the safety of all children under our care during the meeting, so we must know how many will be in attendance before each meeting. To register for childcare, contact Kathy Snyder by Tues. Jan. 5th at 704-904-0456 or kos101@bellsouth.net.
Feb. 5th (F) Tweens & teens at the Movies! Featuring UP! Myers Park Presbyterian Church; 11 –18 year olds; Drop off : 6:45pm and pickup: 8:30pm. Please RSVP to Tanya Gaspar- tgaspar@myersparkpres.org or (704)927-1271.
Feb. 6th (Sa) Sibshops: programs for siblings of those with a disability 10:30-1:30; Achieve Speech in Matthews; cost- $5.00 to cover lunch; for those 7-12 years. Call (704)708-8314.
Feb. 6th (Sa) ASNC Sensory Friendly Films: The Tooth Fairy 10:00 AM; $5.00/ person -Concord Mills 24; 2421 Concord Mills Blvd.; Concord, 28027.
Feb. 6th (Sa) Rhythm Makers Music Therapy through Mar. 13th; for ages 2– 12; ages 2-6: 2-2:45; ages 7-12: 2:45-3:30; 521 Recreation Center, 11404 Ardrey Kell Rd.; $55.00; program taught by a certified music therapist; Registration/information - Angela Conti: angela.conti@mecklenburgcountync.gov.
Feb. 7th (Su) SHINE– Church from People with ASD Huntersville United Methodist; 14005 Stumptown Rd. 2:30– 2:50; Rev. Monica Humpal~ (704)875-1156 or monica@huntersvilleumc.org.
Feb. 11th (Th) ECAC Parent Training 6:30– 8:30 PM; Sedgefield Elementary; 715 Hartford Ave. Charlotte, 28209; Develop advocate skills without being an adversary in your child’s education. Contact Jerry Hagler: (980)343-1719.
Feb. 12th (F) Supper Club for ages 13 & up; Enjoy a healthy meal before each TR Division Dance with friends. You must register at least 1 week before; Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219 Tyvola Road; 6:00 -7:00 PM; Fee: S7.00 Contact: Karen Howard ~ karen.howard@mecklenburgcountync.gov.
Feb. 12th (F) TR Dance~ Sweetheart Dance 7-9:00 PM; Marion Diehl Rec. Center; Fee $8.00. Contact Kerri Good ~ kerri.good@mecklenburgcountync.gov.
Feb. 13th (Sa) Rhythm Makers Music Therapy through Mar. 13th; for ages 2– 12; ages 2-6: 2-2:45; ages 7-12: 2:45-3:30; 521 Recreation Center, 11404 Ardrey Kell Rd.; $55.00; program taught by a certified music therapist; Registration/information - Angela Conti: angela.conti@mecklenburgcountync.gov.
Feb. 13th (Sa) Special Needs storytime at Davidson Public Library; 10:00 AM.; call Trish for info/ reg. (704)416-5004.
Feb. 13th (Sa) Stories Alive and More a storytime for special needs children and their families. Steele Creek Public Library; 11:00 AM. Features music, stories, and props. Please call (704)416-6800; for Jeanenne or Shern to register and for info.
Feb. 13th (Sa) Autism Exposure Art Club 3 Meet-up 2:00 PM; to learn more/ RSVP please go to: www.meetup.com/AutismExpsoure/.
Feb. 14th (Su) Camp Royall Family Fun! (1-4:00 pm); Join us for rec and leisure in a fun, safe setting for families with an ASD member. Use the gym, playground, arts & crafts, and other camp related activities. $10.00 per family donation. RSVP Sara Gage: (919)542-1033 or sgage@autismsociety-nc.org.
Feb. 15th (M) School Day Out Program: President’s Day 8:30- 4:30; Marion Diehl Center; $35.00 /day; Registry/fee due 3 business days before each event. Contact Karen Noel at (704)432-4326 or Karen.Noel@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov.
Feb. 16th (Tu) Coffee Time South 9:00 AM~ Café Carolina Providence Rd. and 485; RSVP to nnestor@carolina.rr.com.
Feb. 17th (W) Coffee Brunch– Downtown 11:30ish– location TBD. RSVP to nnestor@carolina.rr.com.
Feb. 17th (W) TEACCH Parent Forums Choose 2 AM sessions. Topics: Introduction to TEACCH; Intro to Visual Strategies, Problem Solving with Written Strategies; Registration is required. Call Charlotte TEACCH Center at (704)563-4103.
Feb. 18th (Th) Coffee Time North 9:00 AM~ Panera Bread/NorthLake; RSVP to nnestor@carolina.rr.com.
Feb. 18th (Th) Parents of Newly Diagnosed children with Autism ~ Free, Must RSVP. No childcare. 9:30-12; ASNC; call Advocates: (704)894-9678 or e-mail npopkin@autismsociety-nc.org.
Feb. 20th (Sa) Rhythm Makers Music Therapy through Mar. 13th; for ages 2– 12; ages 2-6: 2-2:45; ages 7-12: 2:45-3:30; 521 Recreation Center, 11404 Ardrey Kell Rd.; $55.00; program taught by a certified music therapist; Registration/information - Angela Conti: angela.conti@mecklenburgcountync.gov.
Feb. 20th (Sa) Rhythm and Rhyme Special Needs Story Time Matthews Library; 10:00 AM; call Trish at (704)416-5004.
Feb. 20th (Sa) Autism Exposure Nature Club Meet-up 3:00 PM. to RSVP go to: www.meetup.com/AutismExpsoure/.
Feb 22nd– 23rd (M-Tu) PECS Basic Training 8-4:00 PM; Columbia, SC; Cost: $395 professionals/$295 parents; registration/ info go to: www.pecs-usa.com or (888)732-7462.
Feb. 24th (W) Monkey Joes Free Bounce time 6:15– 7:15 PM; kids 12 and under with autism and their sibs! Go to any of the 3 Monkey Joe’s Locations in Mecklenburg!
Feb. 27th (Sa) Rhythm Makers Music Therapy through Mar. 13th; for ages 2– 12; ages 2-6: 2-2:45; ages 7-12: 2:45-3:30; 521 Recreation Center, 11404 Ardrey Kell Rd.; $55.00; program taught by a certified music therapist; Registration/information - Angela Conti: angela.conti@mecklenburgcountync.gov.
Feb. 27th (Sa) Saturday Smorgasbord: A storytime for special needs children and their families South Regional Library; 10:-10:45 AM. reservations required. Call (704)416-6600, ext. 2. Twenty slots available.
Mar. 6th (Sa) Rhythm Makers Music Therapy through Mar. 13th; for ages 2– 12; ages 2-6: 2-2:45; ages 7-12: 2:45-3:30; 521 Recreation Center, 11404 Ardrey Kell Rd.; $55.00; program taught by a certified music therapist; Registration/information - Angela Conti: angela.conti@mecklenburgcountync.gov.
Mar. 13th (Sa) Rhythm Makers Music Therapy for ages 2– 12; ages 2-6: 2-2:45; ages 7-12: 2:45-3:30; 521 Recreation Center, 11404 Ardrey Kell Rd.; $55.00; program taught by a certified music therapist; Registration/information - Angela Conti: angela.conti@mecklenburgcountync.gov.
***ASNC-MCC does not promote any activity or event. We simply offer information. Please note that it is your responsibility to decide what works best for your family’s specific needs.
