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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181213T130000
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SUMMARY:Charlotte Ballet - The Nutcracker (Sensory-Friendly Performance)
DESCRIPTION:This year Charlotte Ballet’s sensory friendly version of the Nutcracker will take place on Thursday\, December 13 at 1 PM at the Belk Theater.  \nIn addition to allowing audiences to sit wherever they choose during the performances (even on the floor or in front of the stage) the following help create a sensory friendly experience:\n– Abbreviated performance length (one hour total run time) and extended intermission (30 minutes)\n– House lights remain at half-brightness and sound is controlled through recorded music\n– Entry and exit to the theater is not restricted—viewers can come and go as they please\n– Designated quiet areas\n– Charlotte Ballet dancers\, staff\, ushers and volunteers receive training to ensure an excellent experience for those attending \n\nCharlotte Ballet has partnered with the Allegro Foundation…a Champion for Children with Disabilities\, Autism Speaks and InReach for the performances. Support for Charlotte Ballet Education Programming is provided by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina. Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased by calling 704.348.5752.
URL:https://dsagreatercharlotte.org/events/charlotte-ballet-the-nutcracker-sensory-friendly-performance/
LOCATION:Belk Theatre\, 130 North Tryon Street\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28202\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181208T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181208T203000
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SUMMARY:Snowflake Swing: A Dance for Grades 6 & Up
DESCRIPTION:Are you in 6th grade and up?\n\nYou’re invited to the 2018 Snowflake Swing! \nDance the night away with Best Buddies North Carolina\, The Down Syndrome Association of Greater Charlotte and The Exceptional Foundation of Charlotte on December 8th! \nCome enjoy an evening of fantastic music\, food (dinner) & fun! \n\n\nIt’s FREE!!! \nWe are so excited to bring our organizations together for the Snowflake Swing!! \nParents and faculty are invited to stay and hang out in our V.I.P. (Very Important Parent) lounge featuring a special VIP treat. \n*Please note: The Snowflake Swing is for those in 6th grade and older. If your child has a medical\, personal care\, or behavioral need that requires intermittent or consistent care we ask that you attend this with them or designate a chaperone that knows and understands the individual needs of your child. We want everyone who attends this event to have a safe and fun experience. \nSign up to volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0849aaab2aa2fc1-thesnowflake3
URL:https://dsagreatercharlotte.org/events/2018-snowflake-swing-winter-dance-6th-grade-and-up/
LOCATION:Sardis Presbyterian Church\, 6100 Sardis Road\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28270\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Holly Zipperer":MAILTO:hzipperer@dsa-gc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181201T093000
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SUMMARY:Down Syndrome Association of Greater Charlotte Member Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us for breakfast with Santa! \nFree to all DSA of Greater Charlotte families! \n 
URL:https://dsagreatercharlotte.org/events/dsa-of-greater-charlotte-holiday-party/
LOCATION:Sheraton Charlotte\, 55 South McDowell Street\, South Tower\, Charlotte\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Noelle Heaslet":MAILTO:dnicespinner@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181115T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110827
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SUMMARY:Dinner & Bingo Night: DSAGC Adult Meet-Up (Ages 18+)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Dinner and Bingo Night! \nOur DSAGC Adult Meet-Up group will be partnering with the Extra Special Catering Company (a subsidiary of the Skills Group of Charlotte). \nDINNER will be served Buffet-Style and will include: Chicken Tiki Marsala\, rice\, salad\, desert\, drinks (entrée is gluten and dairy free ). \nCOST (Optional): A donation of $14 per person is requested. (Cash only please.) \nPlease RSVP (CoachPatH@aol.com) as soon as possible\, with the number of people in your family and/or group that will be attending.
URL:https://dsagreatercharlotte.org/events/dinner-bingo-night-dsagc-adult-meet-up-ages-18/
LOCATION:Hope Community Church\, 4418 Rea Road\, Charlotte\, NC\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Holly Zipperer":MAILTO:hzipperer@dsa-gc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181020T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181020T130000
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SUMMARY:2018 Buddy Walk
DESCRIPTION:About the Buddy Walk\nThe Buddy Walk is a 1-mile walk and family fun day to celebrate individuals with Down syndrome and promote community inclusion. This year\, an estimated 3\,000 people will join together to celebrate in the Greater Charlotte area! This event is the largest fundraiser for the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Charlotte\, and makes possible the many programs and services provided for people with Down syndrome\, their families\, educators and service providers. \nSaturday\, October 20\, 2018 \n10:00 AM to 1:00 PM \nJerry Richardson Stadium at UNCC \nWays to Get Involved\nStart a team or join one and earn AMAZING Team Appreciation Packages for raising money \nVolunteer at the event. \nBecome an Event Sponsor \nShare our Buddy Walk Brochure with Friends and Coworkers! \nEvent Schedule\n9:00 Registration opens \n10:00 Line up for walk \n10:30 WALK BEGINS! \n11:00-12:00 games on field \n11:30-1:00 DJ/dance party/activities \n1:00 Event ends
URL:https://dsagreatercharlotte.org/events/2018-buddy-walk/
LOCATION:UNCC Jerry Richardson Stadium\, 8701 Phillips Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28223
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SUMMARY:2018 Family Workshop
DESCRIPTION:SPECIAL EDUCATION SUCCESS WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS: THIS CAN BE YOUR CHILD’S BEST SCHOOL YEAR EVER!\nPRESENTED BY Catherine Whitcher\nwww.catherinewhitcher.com \nCONNECTIONS CHARLOTTE\n435 South Tryon Street\, Suite 200\, Charlotte\, NC 28202 \nSCHEDULE\n7:00 p.m – 7:15 p.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks\n7:15 p.m – 8:15 p.m. Presentation\n8:15 p.m – 8:30 p.m. Q&A \nCOST\nFree of charge. Space is limited. Registration is required. \nSESSION DESCRIPTION \n• Bring Your Child’s IEP\n• Learn what should and should not be in your child’s IEP\n• Learn what goals your child should be working on this school year\n• Take home checklists and tools to help you build your child’s IEP\n• Get specific answers about your child’s IEP\n• Find out how to get more services for your child\n• Find out how to be an equal member of the special education team\n• Find out what your child really needs to learn in school \nREGISTRATION \nTo register for the DSAGC 2018 Family Workshop\, visit\nhttp://bit.ly/DSAGCSymposiumFamily.
URL:https://dsagreatercharlotte.org/events/2018-family-workshop/
LOCATION:Charlotte Connections\, 435 South Tryon Street\, Suite 200\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28202\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Holly Zipperer":MAILTO:hzipperer@dsa-gc.org
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SUMMARY:2018 Educators Symposium
DESCRIPTION:SUPPORTING LEARNERS WITH DOWN SYNDROME: CLASSROOM STRATEGIES & DESIGNING QUALITY IEPS\nProfessional Development for Paraprofessionals and Educators\nCONNECTIONS CHARLOTTE\n435 South Tryon Street\, Suite 200\, Charlotte\, NC 28202 \nSCHEDULE\n8:00 a.m. Registration \n8:30 a.m. Opening Remarks \n8:45 a.m. Keynote Speaker – Catherine Whitcher\, M.Ed. \n10:00 a.m. Breakout Sessions \n11:30 a.m. Lunch (Provided) \n12:30 p.m. – Breakout Session \n2:15 p.m. – Breakout Session \n3:45 p.m. – Closing Remarks \nCOST \nGeneral Pricing (August 15 – October 5)  $75.00 \nDay-of-Event (cash\, check or credit)         $100.00 \nRegister online now!
URL:https://dsagreatercharlotte.org/events/2018-educators-symposium/
LOCATION:Charlotte Connections\, 435 South Tryon Street\, Suite 200\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28202\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Holly Zipperer":MAILTO:hzipperer@dsa-gc.org
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