Calendar of Events

04/25/2009,05/02/2009,05/09/2009,05/16/2009 Keeping Kids in Motion Little Sugar Creek Greenway, behind Park Road Shopping Center 35.173783,-80.846183 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16 Registration: 8am Event begins: 9am Shyloe Cummings shyloe.cummings@redmoonmkt.com 704-361-1519 Keeping Kids in Motion Program internal|charlotte/kkim/overview A 4-week exercise program designed for kids ages 5-12. Kids will get moving and keep moving as they learn new ways to become healthier and more active. 04/11/2009 Keeping Kids in Motion Pre-registration Deadline Shyloe Cummings shyloe.cummings@redmoonmkt.com 704-361-1519 Pre-register for Keeping Kids in Motion: A 4-week exercise program designed for kids ages 5-12. Kids will get moving and keep moving as they learn new ways to become healthier and more active. 05/02/2009 Dads and Kids Kickball Tournament Saturday Park Road Park 5/2 2pm - 6pm Shyloe Cummings shyloe.cummings@redmoonmkt.com 704-361-1519 Come out and sign up for the Dads and Kids Kickball league put on by Coca-Cola and Mecklenburg County Parks and Rec. We will have FREE sign ups and lots of fun interactive games including some inflatables and the Wii! 05/16/2009,05/23/2009,05/30/2009,06/06/2009,06/13/2009,06/20/2009 Dads and Kids Kickball Tournament Saturday Park Road Park 2pm - 6pm Shyloe Cummings shyloe.cummings@redmoonmkt.com 704-361-1519 Dads and Kids can come on out and compete in a Kickball Tournament each Saturday 5/16-6/20. This FREE league is hosted by Mecklenburg County Parks and Rec and Coca-Cola. The Coca-Cola Discovery Vehicle will be there with the Wii, inflatable games and cold drinks! 04/18/2009 Kids in Motion Festival Symphony Park, Southpark 4/18 10am - 4pm Shyloe Cummings shyloe.cummings@redmoonmkt.com 704-361-1519 jlcharlotte.org http://www.jlcharlotte.org Presented by the Junior League of Charlotte (JLC), Kids in Motion is part of the JLC's Healthy Child Initiative focusing on improving the mental, dental and physical health of Charlotte's children. 04/18/2009 Charlotte Clean & Green Event CPCC 4/18 10am charlottecleanandgreen.com http://www.charlottecleanandgreen.com Come join us Charlotte Clean and Green! We will be sampling cold Coca-Cola Zero, talking about our Recycle and Win reward program and educating consumers about the importance of recycling. 05/16/2009 NASCAR All Star Race Lowe's Motor Speedway 05/21/2009,05/22/2009,05/23/2009 Food Lion Speed Street Uptown Charlotte Food Lion Speed Street transforms the streets of Uptown Charlotte into a showcase of motor sports with non-stop entertainment on three stages. Appearances by top Nextel Cup Drivers, dynamic exhibits for all ages and an amazing assembly of NASCAR show cars and simulators. Come visit the Coca-Cola stage and see live performances, artists to be announced. 05/24/2009 Coca-Cola 600 Lowe's Motor Speedway Don't miss the 50th running of the Coca-Cola 600 on Memorial Weekend! One of the nation's most prestigious motorsports events, the Coca-Cola 600 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race is truly an American Classic. Held annually on Memorial Sunday this is NASCAR's only 600-mile event and features a patriotic salute to America's armed forces. You don't want to miss this race! 04/07/2009 Charlotte Bobcats Green Night Timewarner Arena 4/7 7pm Come see the Charlotte Bobcats take on the Philadelphia Seventy Sixers as they continue their push for a first time Playoff appearance. You will see the Bobcats dressed in their new Green uniform to promote a healthier environment through practices such as recycling. While you’re there be sure to recycle by putting all your bottles in the Coca-Cola recycling bins located throughout the concourse. 04/03/2009 Charlotte Bobcats Green Night Timewarner Arena 4/3 7pm Come see the Charlotte Bobcats take on the Miami Heat as they continue their push for a first time Playoff appearance. You will see the Bobcats dressed in their new Green uniform to promote a healthier environment through practices such as recycling. While you’re there be sure to recycle by putting all your bottles in the Coca-Cola recycling bins located throughout the concourse. 06/13/2009,06/20/2009,06/27/2009,07/04/2009,07/11/2009,07/18/2009,07/25/2009 PAL Basketball League Greenville Recreation Center on Spring St 8am Bring your game to the Coca-Cola, Circle K and PAL basketball league that started June 13 at Greenville Recreation Center on Spring St. in Charlotte. You can join the first ever PAL Basketball league or just come out and enjoy the game. 07/30/2009 PAL Basketball League Tournament Championship Game Greenville Recreation Center on Spring St 7/30 6pm The first ever Sprite Zero Circle K PAL Basketball league played their championship game at the Greenville Recreation Center with the FUZE team taking the trophy. You can find out more details on upcoming Police Activities League activities and sports by visiting PAL Headquarters, 812 Oaklawn Ave, Charlotte, NC or by calling, 704-336-2105. 09/12/2009 Junior League of Charlotte hosts Kids Health Link Ransom Middle School 9/12 10am-2pm jlcharlotte.org http://www.jlcharlotte.org Junior League of Charlotte hosts Kids Health Link at Ransom Middle School from 10-2 09/14/2009 CMS Give it Back® Challenge For Sixth Graders at Participating Schools Starts September 14, 2009 The fall Give It Back® Challenge starts September 14, 2009 for sixth graders at participating schools. The challenge will last until November 20th, 2009. The Give It Back® Challenge winner will receive $1,000, the 2nd place school will receive $500 and the 3rd place school will collect $250. Check back in December to see which school has collected the most recyclables. 09/12/2009,10/10/2009,11/07/2009 Ask a Dietitian Program only at Food Lion #2569 Johnston Rd]]> 10:00 AM-1:00PM Do you have questions about your family's nutrition? Do you want to learn how to make the healthiest shopping list? Come to one of the Ask a Dietitian events to be held at your local Food Lion stores. 09/19/2009,10/17/2009,11/14/2009 Ask a Dietitian Program only at Food Lion #2608 Idlewild Rd, Indian Trail]]> 10:00 AM-1:00PM Do you have questions about your family's nutrition? Do you want to learn how to make the healthiest shopping list? Come to one of the Ask a Dietitian events to be held at your local Food Lion stores. 10/30/2009,11/14/2009,12/19/2009,12/28/2009,01/09/2010,01/16/2010,02/06/2010,03/06/2010,03/26/2010,04/06/2010,04/10/2010 Sprite Family Nights with the Charlotte Bobcats Time Warner Cable Arena 7:00PM bobcats.com http://www.bobcats.com
PACKAGE INCLUDES:

Four (4) Tickets

Four (4) Sprite® beverages

Four (4) Hot Dogs OR Four (4) Bobcats T-shirts

Packages start at $68

Upper and Lower level available

(A SAVINGS OF UP TO $40)]]> 11/22/2009 Sprite Family Nights with the Charlotte Bobcats Time Warner Cable Arena 11/22 at 5:00PM bobcats.com http://www.bobcats.com
PACKAGE INCLUDES:

Four (4) Tickets

Four (4) Sprite® beverages

Four (4) Hot Dogs OR Four (4) Bobcats T-shirts

Packages start at $68

Upper and Lower level available

(A SAVINGS OF UP TO $40)]]> 03/13/2010 Get Your Rear in Gear 5K and Kids Fun Run Independence Park, Charlotte, NC 35.21376,-80.82350 Registration: 7:00am
Kids Fun Run: 9:15am
5K Timed Run: 8:00am
5K Walk: 8:00am
Awards: 9:30am GetYourRearInGear.com http://www.getyourrearingear.com/ 03/19/2010,03/20/2010,03/21/2010 Hemby Cup - "Kids Playing for Kids" Extreme Ice Center 35.09211,-80.65158 March 19-21
All Day Hembycup.com http://www.hembycup.com/
Since 2001 the Hemby Cup has raised over $600,000. The funds have been used to build a brand new playground at the Presbyterian Hemby Children’s Hospital and to fund the Arts For Life Program. The money raised has also been used to purchase needed medical equipment, beds, toys, games and books for the playroom.]]> 03/24/2010 Mexican National Team's Road to South Africa Bank of America Stadium 8:00pm 35.22738,-80.85052
The annual U.S. Tour will give the Mexican National Team the opportunity to finalize their preparation, culminating in the 2010 FIFA World Cup opener on June 11 in Johannesburg against host South Africa.

On March 24 in Charlotte, Mexico faces Iceland (8 p.m. local time) at Bank of America Stadium. Tickets for the match will be available at Ticketmaster.com and all the usual outlet locations.]]> 02/20/2010,02/27/2010,03/06/2010,03/13/2010 Keeping Kids in Motion Naomi Drenan Recreation Center 35.190048,-80.796418 Event begins: 9:30am
Event ends: 12 noon]]> Andrea Calanni andrea.calanni@RedMoonMkt.com 704-507-1110 Keeping Kids in Motion Program internal|charlotte/kkim/overview A 4-week exercise program designed for kids ages 5-12. Kids will get moving and keep moving as they learn new ways to become healthier and more active. 05/01/2010 Run Like a Girl Race USNWC, Charlotte, NC runlikeagirl8k.com http://www.runlikeagirl8k.com This race is a women's only run, jog or walk held on the gentle paths and trails of the US National Whitewater Center. It kicks off with a Run Like a Kid 1 mile run for youth girls presented by Coca-Cola Live Positively. Join the Coca-Cola Discovery Vehicle as we support running like a girl. 05/02/2010 Fanta Festival McAlpine Park, Charlotte, NC latinamericancoalition.org http://www.latinamericancoalition.org/fanta.html Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at the Fanta Festival as Coca-Cola joins forces with the Latin America Coalition. The Coca-Cola Discovery Vehicle will be on hand with games for kids of all ages. 05/07/2010 Harris YMCA Spring Carnival Harris YMCA, Charlotte, NC ymcacharlotte.org http://www.ymcacharlotte.org/harris/home.aspx As the days get warmer, grab a Coca-Cola to bring in your spring and stay hydrated. Coca-Cola will celebrate spring with members of the Harris YMCA with a few outside games. 05/08/2010 Girls on the Run 5K Independence Park, Charlotte gotrcharlotte.org http://gotrcharlotte.org The New Balance Girls on the Run 5k will celebrate girls accomplishments as they prove they can do anything like run a 5k. Our Coca-Cola Discovery Vehicle will be on site for games and refreshments as the runners cross the finish line. 05/08/2010 Girls Rock! Charlotte Country Day School, Charlotte gotrcharlotte.org http://gotrcharlotte.org Girls Rock is a band festival celebrating Girls on the Run. The Coca-Cola Discovery vehicle will have Wii games and other inflatables to enjoy while listening to some rockin' music. 05/12/2010 Southpark Picnic Symphony Park, Charlotte southparkchamber.com http://www.southparkchamber.com/ The Coca-Cola Discovery Vehicle will be at the Pavilion at Symphony Park for the Charlotte Chamber’s Picnic at SouthPark event. 05/22/2010 Riverbound Series 5k USNWC, Charlotte, NC riverboundrace.com http://www.riverboundrace.com/ 2010 River Bound Race Series is a signature trail running race series featuring some of the most scenic and challenging trails. This race series is designed for the entire range of runners- from those who want to try their first 5K trail run all the way to the grizzled trail running veterans testing their limits in a half marathon. Coca-Cola will be visiting the National Whitewater Center for this series with the Discovery vehicle with games and beverages. 05/28/2010 Track Walk and Quarter Mile Grill Charlotte Motor Speedway, Concord mycokerewards.com/nascar http://www.mycokerewards.com/nascar Get your engines running at the Coca-Cola Family Track Walk on May 28. Take a lap around Charlotte Motor Speedway on foot alongside members of the Coca-Cola Racing Family plus games, music, refreshments & fun. 05/30/2010 Coca-Cola 600 Charlotte Motor Speedway, Concord charlottemotorspeedway.com http://www.charlottemotorspeedway.com This Memorial Day weekend, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers and teams will visit Charlotte Motor Speedway for one of the nation's most prestigious motorsports events, the Coca-Cola 600. The only 600-mile event on the NASCAR schedule, this race tests the endurance of both drivers and equipment. The Coca-Cola 600 is a memorable experience each year for fans to enjoy great side-by-side action and salute America's armed forces. 05/22/2010 All-Star Race Charlotte Motor Speedway, Concord charlottemotorspeedway.com http://www.charlottemotorspeedway.com The NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race returns! The annual all-star event features a special format with a 10-lap Saturday-night shootout reminiscent of the sports' roots at short-tracks around the country. Drivers and teams go head-to-head on home turf to take home $1 million. Only the series' top drivers are eligible for the race, which is preceded by an action-packed last-chance qualifying race. 07/03/2010 Huntersville Firecracker 5k HFFA-Huntersville Family Fitness & Aquatics 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM hffa.com http://www.hffa.com/ The Coca-Cola Discovery Vehicle will be set-up for this 5k in Huntersville. The Coca-Cola team will have games and refreshments as runners and their cheering squad enjoy July 4th weekend with some fun. 07/04/2010 Birkdale Fourth of July Birkdale Village, Huntersville, NC 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM birkdalevillage.net http://www.birkdalevillage.net The town of Huntersville celebrates July 4th with a celebration at Birkdale Village. The Coca-Cola Discovery vehicle will be set-up with inflatable games and Wii sports for kids of all ages to enjoy. 07/17/2010 Riverbound Series 5K National Whitewater Center, Charlotte, NC 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM usnwc.org http://www.usnwc.org The U.S. National Whitewater Center teams with the NC Outward Bound school to present a race series. The Coca-Cola Discovery Vehicle will be on site for the race. Come participate in the race and enjoy a day at the Whitewater Center. 07/19/2010 Forest City Owls Coke Night McNair Stadium, Forest City, NC 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM forestcitybaseball.com http://www.forestcitybaseball.com The Forest City Owls have Coca-Cola night at McNair Stadium as part of the Coastal Plain League All-Star Fan Fest. The Coca-Cola Discovery Vehicle will have games as part of the fun. 07/23/2010 Music Series Monroe Mall, Monroe, NC 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM monroemall.com http://www.monroemall.com Spend your Friday night at Monroe Mall listening to music with your family. Coca-Cola will have their Discovery Vehicle on site to add to the family fun! 8/3/2010 National Night Out Birkdale Village, Huntersville, NC Tuesday, 6:00PM - 8:00PM birkdalevillage.net http://www.birkdalevillage.net The Huntersville Police Department will host this event to bring the Huntersville community together. It will be a great family event with lots of games and the Coca-Cola Discovery Vehicle making a visit. 8/4/2010 Crossroads 2010 Classic Downtown Concord, NC Wednesday, 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM crossroadscyclingclassic.com http://www.crossroadscyclingclassic.com This five day race will go right through downtown Concord and our Coca-Cola Discovery Vehicle will be there to cheer on the bicyclists. Come watch the Crossroads Classic and hang with Coca-Cola in the spectator corner. 8/14/2010 P.L.A.Y. at the YMCA Stratford- Richardson YMCA, 1946 West Blvd, Charlotte Saturday, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM ymcacharlotte.org http://www.ymcacharlotte.org The YMCA invites everyone in the community to join them for a free day to P.L.A.Y. at the YMCA! This celebration of education will include games, music, health seminars, the Coca-Cola Discovery Vehicle and so much more.