Community Calendar 02-01-25

Harlem Wizards at Sun Valley: 7 p.m. Feb. 1 at Sun Valley High School, 5211 Old Charlotte Highway, Indian Trail. The Harlem Wizards pro basketball team will play local community members, combining jaw-dropping basketball skills with side-splitting comedy at a family-friendly event. Doors open at 6 p.m. Buy tickets in advance at https://www.harlemwizards.com/tickets/Indiantrail7pm. Tickets will be scanned for entry at the door.

Red Cross blood drives

• Feb. 4, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Central Academy of Technology & Arts, 600 Brewer Drive, Monroe

• Feb. 6, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Young and Polite Dentistry, 2514 Cuthbertson Road, Waxhaw

• Feb. 7, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Forest Hills High School, 100 Forest Hills School Road, Marshville

• Feb. 10, 3-7 p.m., Zion Methodist Church, 1521 Old Fish Road, Monroe

Donations may also be made at the Indian Trail Blood Donor Center, 5880 W. U.S. 74, Suite 204. Hours vary, so visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) for details.

Teachers vs. the Harlem Wizards: 6:30 p.m. Feb. 4 at Monroe High School, 1 High School Drive, Monroe. See your favorite teachers and coaches play basketball against the Harlem Wizards. Fundraiser organized by Monroe-Union Breakfast Rotary Club to provide scholarships for local high school seniors. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $18 at the door, or buy them at https://pretix.eu/harlemwizards/monroenc02-04-25-06-30pm/.

Council on Aging Senior Expo: 9 a.m. Feb. 5 at Union County Agricultural Center, 3230-D Presson Road, Monroe. Learn about senior resources available in Union County. There will be free health screenings, refreshments, door prizes and lots of information. Shuttles available from the parking lot.

Union County Playmakers gala: 6 p.m. Feb. 6 at The Grande Victorian, 1710 W. Franklin St., Monroe. Enjoy a night of frivolity and fun supporting the theatrical arts “From Broadway to the Silver Screen,” with cocktails, dinner, music, theater, and live and silent auctions. Tickets are $75 each; festive attire encouraged. For tickets, email Gay Clyburn at gay.clyburn@unioncountyplaymakers.org.

Garden symposium: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 8 at the Union County Agricultural and Event Center, 3230 Presson Road, Monroe. “Gardens Begin with a Dream: Explore Design Possibilities for our Region,” presented the N.C. Extension and the Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Association of Union County. Registration is $60. For details or to register, visit www.mastergardenersunioncountync.org/design-symposium.

Jam the Jeep fundraiser: 1:30-4 p.m. Feb. 8 at Waxhaw Tap House, 110 McDonald St., Monroe. Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit Union County Special Olympics. Donate $25 or more to write your name on a beach ball and throw it into the Jeep.

Night Out for Nebbi Sneaker Ball: 6-11 p.m. Feb. 8 at The Legacy of Gregory Downs, 5614 NC-205, Marshville. Hearts United will showcase its first sneaker and semiformal ball to symbolize children in Uganda who were sponsored last year. Individual tickets are $75 each. The link to buy tickets is https://www.heartsunitedinc.com/events/night-out-for-nebbi-a-sneaker-ball/event_registrations/new.

New and Expecting Parents Child Safety Class: 9 a.m. Feb. 12 at Union County Sheriff’s Office, 3370 Presson Road, Monroe. The class will cover infant CPR and car seat safety, and parents will have the opportunity to have car seats checked by certified professionals. Spots are limited. Register at www.unioncountysheriffsoffice.com/community/community-service-programs/new-expecting-parent-child-safety-class-registration.

Monroe Police community meeting: 6-8 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Monroe Police Department, 450 W. Crowell St., Monroe. Meeting will promote partnerships with animal rescue organizations in the area. The community is welcome to attend.

Books & Bubbles — A Galentines Gala: Celebrate Galentine’s Day with romance authors Mazey Eddings and Alissa DeRogatis at The Bottle Factory 6:30-9 p.m. Feb. 13. Hosted by the Friends of Union County Library. For $35, adults may enjoy a glass of bubbly with chocolates, a book signing and the opportunity to meet best-selling authors. Tickets available online or through email through Feb. 10. For details, email unioncountyfol@gmail.com or call/text Renee Hottle at 704-907-9190.

Medicare 101 Session: 10 a.m. Feb. 18 at Council on Aging in Union County, 1401 Skyway Drive. Crystal Harley, Council on Aging director of resource coordination and SHIIP coordinator, will answer Medicare questions at a the workshop. To register, call 704-292-1797.

‘The Movement: Fifty Years of Love and Struggle’: 4-5 p.m. Feb. 18 at Building A Conference Center at South Piedmont Community College’s Old Charlotte Highway campus, 4209 Old Charlotte Highway, Monroe. The performance is free and open to the public. Registration is requested, but not required. To register to attend, visit https://events.spcc.edu/event/spcc.events.800177.

Union County Polar Plunge: 10 a.m. Feb. 22 at Cane Creek Park, 5213 Harkey Road, Waxhaw. Join Union County Special Olympics to take the plunge in support of Union County’s special olympics athletes. Cost is $25 for an adult plunge participant and $15 for students. Register at https://give/specialolympicsnc.com/campaign/2025-special-olympics-union-county-polar-plunge/c635305.

United Senior Games: United Senior Games (USG) is a health and wellness program for adults 50+ sponsored by Monroe Parks and Recreation. USG offers competition in a variety of sports and arts programs. Early bird registration is Feb. 23-March 1USG runs March-May. Call the Bazemore Active Adult Center at 704-282-4657 to register.

House of Pearls Auction: 7 p.m. Mar. 20 at Lee Park Baptist Church, 2491 Morgan Mill Road, Monroe. Join us and Auctioneer Brandon Desourdy on March 20th, 2025 for the 3rd Annual House of Pearls Benefit Auction. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. and the auction begins at 7 p.m. The House of Pearls is a 1-year residential Christ centered discipleship program for women who struggle with addiction. RSVP is required so if you would like to attend this years auction or if you would like to donate items to be auctioned off, please contact Mark Hill at 704-400-7211 or by email at wmarkhill@frontier.com.

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Black Tie and Blue Jeans: 7-10 p.m. April 4 at Providence Country Club, 6001 Providence Country Club Drive, Charlotte. Get ready to dazzle in denim at the 1950s Sock Hop Edition, while supporting new educational opportunities for Union County Public Schools. Guest emcee is Molly Grantham, with music by young Elvis impersonator Harold Schulz with Blue Suede Entertainment. This gala is an evening of fun and fundraising held by the the Union County Education Foundation. For details, visit https://ucedfoundation.org/news-events/event-calendar/black-tie-and-blue-jeans.html.

Ongoing

Sewing/quilting group: 9 a.m.-noon Tuesdays at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church of Monroe, 909 Circle Drive, Monroe. Come fellowship even if you don’t know how to sew. No experience necessary.

Monroe Rotary Club: Noon Tuesdays at Rolling Hills Country Club, 2722 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Monroe.

Council On Aging Care & Share Support Group: In-person meetings 10:15 a.m. the second and fourth Mondays each month at Council on Aging in Union County, 1401 Skyway Drive, Monroe. Virtual meetings 4 p.m. the first and third Fridays via Zoom. Links sent via email prior to the meeting. The group is a safe space for caregivers to share about their experiences caring for their loved ones and get peer support. For details, call Jesse Granger at 704-292-1797.