Today
Dump and Donate Giveaway: Students at Wingate University have collected household items, furniture, food, clothes and electronics in good condition from departing students that normally get thrown out. Members of the community are invited to take what they want for free. 1 p.m. May 11. Free. Wingate University, Camden St., Wingate. 704-233-8300. www.wingate.eduThe Expanding Sky: Play by Stan Peal. 2:30 p.m. May 11. Adults $10. Children under 12, $5. Museum of the Waxhaws, 8215 Waxhaw Pkwy., Waxhaw. 704-843-1832.
Monday
Siskey YMCA Golf Tournament for Community Outreach: The 11th annual tournament raises money for Community Outreach. Participants and volunteers needed. Noon May 12. Call for pricing. 704-716-4251 or debbie.inman@ymcacharlotte.org. www.ymcacharlotte.org. Providence Country Club, 6001 Providence Country Club Drive, Charlotte.
Thursday
Open Air Market: Fresh produce, certified organic items, fresh flowers, plants, baked goods, homemade items and crafts. 4:30 p.m. May 15. Corner of Franklin and Main Street, Monroe.Godspell: The first musical to be performed by the students at Central Academy of Technology and Arts. 7:30 p.m. May 15; 7:30 p.m. May 16; 7:30 p.m. May 17. Students $5, Adults $10. Central Academy of Technology and Arts, 600 Brewer Dr., Monroe. 704-296-3088. cata.ucps.k12.nc.us/index.htm
Kudzu-- A Southern Musical: Parkwood High School will present the play, based on the comic strip "Kudzu" by the late Charlotte Observer cartoonist Doug Marlette. Kudzu Dubose, a young man growing up in Bypass, wants to be a writer. 7:30 p.m. May 15. $5. Parkwood High School, 3220 Parkwood School Rd., Monroe. 704-764-2900. pwhs.ucps.k12.nc.us/
Friday
Carolina Singles and Married Couples Club Dance: Refreshments included. Crooked Creek will perform. Free line dance class 7-8 p.m. 7 p.m. May 16. $10. 704-283-1304. Shrine Club, 305 E Phifer St., Monroe. 704-283-8866.
Saturday
Canning class: Family and Consumer Science Extension Agent, Sally McNeill will have free information available about food preservation and preparing summer fruits and vegetables. She will also test dial gauge canners for accuracy. Bring your canner lids. 9 a.m. May 17. Free. Waxhaw Farmers Market, Broome St and West North Main St., Waxhaw.Spring Fest '08, Waxhaw: Family fun fest in historic downtown Waxhaw. Come play in the streets. Two days of arts, crafts, antiques and great food. Bandstand entertainment. Includes Doogie Idol" and skateboarding competitions. 10 a.m. May 17; 1 p.m. May 18. 704-309-0574. www.waxhaw.com. Downtown Waxhaw, E. North Main Street, Waxhaw. www.waxhaw.com
Rocky River Elementary Spring Carnival: Inflatables, games, food, fun and prizes. "All Day Ride and Play" wristbands and individual game/ride tickets available. Rocky River Elementary, one of Union County's newest elementary schools, is hosting its first Spring Carnival. Prizes won by every player - win or lose. The Monroe Fire Department will be on hand with firefighters, fire engines, and their Safety House. Cub Scout Pack 25 will be selling lunch, drinks, and snacks. Bruester's will be on hand selling ice cream. "All Day Ride and Play" Wristband presale is underway beginning mid-April for $10 - contact Debby Roberts at debbywbob@ctc.net or call the school at 704-290-1523 for more information. 11 a.m. May 17. $10 presale "All Day Ride & Play" wristbands or tickets (25 cents each) and wristbands ($15 each) on sale the day of the carnival. 704-290-1523. www.rockyriverlementarypta.com or www.rockyriver.ucps.k12.nc.us/. Rocky River Elementary School, 500 Rocky River Road North, Monroe. 704-290-1523. rockyriver.ucps.k12.nc.us/ or www.rockyriverelementarypta.com
May 18
Spring Fest '08, Waxhaw: Family fun fest in historic downtown Waxhaw. 1 p.m. May 18. 704-309-0574. www.waxhaw.com. Downtown Waxhaw, E. North Main Street, Waxhaw. www.waxhaw.com
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