Friendship Circle of Charlotte

Zumba
2021-10-17 15:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | NC
Join us for some dancing fun with a Zumba instructor. Make sure to wear comfy clothes and shoes cuz’ we’ll be dancin’ it up.RSVP required.
This program will be indoors and distanced. Masks required.

Birthday Circle: Cookie Edition
2021-10-24 15:30 - 16:30
Come celebrate all of our September & October birthdays! We’ll be having an awesome first birthday party of the year and we’ll be baking and decorating our own Birthday Cookies!RSVP required.
This program will be indoors. Masks required.

Fall FunFest
2021-10-31 15:30 - 16:30
Fall is such a beautiful season with the changing leaves, the crisp weather, seasonal flavors who doesn’t love pumpkin spice! (Ok, there are probably lots of people.)
So for all those reasons we’re excited to get together and have some Fall Fun! Think Apple Decorating, Pumpkin Bowling, Guessing Games, and lots of delicious fall snacks.
RSVP required.
This program will be outdoors, weather permitting. Masks required.

Pajama Walk Practice – Drum Circle + Zumba!
2021-11-07 15:30 - 16:30
Sunday, 11/7, we’re inviting all our Friendship Circle Friends to join us in Freedom Park at the Bandshell Island from 3:30-4:30pm so we can practice our opening performance for the Pajama Walk.We’ll be joined by two incredibly talented friends: Mr. David Drum who will lead us in a drum warmup and walk kickoff and Ms. Monique Stamps who will lead us in a Zumba routine.
ALL Friendship Circle Friends, Teen Friends (past, present and future :)) are invited and encouraged to join us, whether you’ll be performing at the Pajama Walk or not (can’t think of reason why you wouldn’t be coming :))
Aside from being tons of FUN to drum and zumba – on a stage, with friends – in a park… this will also help everyone get comfortable for the Pajama Walk Opening Performance and know what to expect at the Pajama Walk.
NOTE: The closest parking lot entrance to the Bandshell is at 2435 Cumberland Ave.
Please RSVP below (if you haven’t already.)
Can’t wait to see you!

Pajama Walk
2021-11-14 12:30 - 15:30
The Pajama Walk is a community walk to raise awareness and funds for Friendship Circle & ZABS Place – two local non-profits offering social opportunities and training & employment for individuals with special needs and talents. Join us in #MakingDreamsComeTrue!Sign up at PajamaWalk.com

Paint Ur Piece
2021-11-21 15:30 - 16:30
Join us to create a masterpiece of self-expression…This is a program for Friendship Circle Friends and Teen Friends. RSVP required.
This program will be in-person and outside and will follow all distancing guidelines.

8th Day Concert
2021-11-28 17:00 - 19:00
HIGHLIGHTSConcert with 8th day
Menorah lighting
Kosher deli (pre-order)
ADMISSION / TICKETS (Pre-sale ends 11/22)
General admission
pre-sale $18 / standard $25 (+ FREE entry for Kids 5 and under )
Family package
pre-sale $54 / standard $75
VIP (premium seat) – $118 sales ends 11/22/21
SPONSORSHIP (Individual and corporate)
All levels of sponsorship include:
Special mention at event and dinner
VIP seats
Sponsor Levels
$360 – 2 VIP Seats
$500 – 3 VIP Seats
$1,000 – 4 VIP Seats + Medium banner of sponsor name/logo at event
$1,800 – 6 VIP Seats + Medium banner of sponsor name/logo at event
$5,000 – 10 VIP seats + Large banner of sponsor name/logo at event

Art Menorah Celebration @ Queens University
2021-11-29 17:30 - 18:00
Join us once again as we make our mark at the Charlotte Art Menorah at Queens University.
Join all FC Friends and their families to gather outside and witness the Friendship Flame painted on the beautiful art Menorah designed in tribute to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Then we’ll light a candle Menorah onsite.
This event is part of a national initiative to highlight Jewish Street Art. Learn more about it here.

Family Chanukah Party
2021-12-05 15:30 - 17:00
Inviting all Friendship Circle friends and their families! Yes, you read that right, parents and siblings are invited too!Let’s celebrate the last night of Chanukah in style with a
Donut Decorating
Donut Dash Game
Donut Menorah
You Donut want to miss out!

Let’s Make Pizza
2021-12-12 15:30
Calling all Friendship Circle friends and teen friends!Join us for a baking program to learn how to make your favorite pizza! We’ll have all different types of flavors and toppings and have blast too!

Mad Science!
2021-12-19 15:30 - 16:30
Join us for an exciting journey into scientific mysteries and experiments!We’re welcoming Mad Science of Charlotte to Friendship Circle.

Yoga
2022-01-09 15:30 - 16:30
Join us for a physically distanced but in-person Yoga and Movement. We can’t wait to see you!

Friendship Bracelet Making
2022-01-23 03:30 - 16:30
Friends are Forever! Join us for a fun arts and crafts activity that you will cherish forever! We’re making Friendship Bracelets!

Birthday Circle: Cupcake Making
2022-01-30 15:30 - 16:30
Come celebrate all of our January and February birthdays! We’ll be having an awesome first birthday party of the year and we’ll be baking and decorating our own Birthday Cupcakes!RSVP required.
This program will be indoors. Masks required.

Workout with RyzAbove
2022-02-06 15:30 - 16:30
Join us for some exercise with Ryan Bost. Get ready to get fit and have fun!Note: This will be an indoor program.

Super Bowl Circle
2022-02-13 15:30 - 16:30
Join us for some pre-Super Bowl fun and bring your team spirit. We will be crafting, playing, enjoying snacks and some healthy competition. Don’t miss out. RSVP required.

Bowling with Friends
2022-02-27 15:30 - 16:30
After a very long time, we’re excited to be heading out to enjoy a fun afternoon of bowling at Sports Connection. Please note that RSVP is required by Friday, 2/11. Can’t wait to see you!

Make Your Own Bouncy Ball
2022-03-06 15:30 - 16:30
Come join us for an hour of creativity and fun as we each make our own bouncy balls. Get creative and make yours one of a kind. Let’s see who has the recipe to make theirs bounce the highest!

Hamantash Bake and Exchange
2022-03-13 15:30 - 16:30
Happy Purim! In honor of the upcoming holiday we will be baking our very own Hamantashen. We will be baking enough to bring a few home with us but most importantly enough to share with our friends. Don’t forget to wear your favorite Purim costume (but one that you do not mind getting a little dirty from baking).

Inclusive Flag Football Game
2022-03-20 15:00 - 16:30
Inspired by Bar Mitzvah Boy Jonah Zaidman, and under the guidance of Coach Dan Vizzini, a seasoned sports coach and even better human being, we will be hosting our first ever inclusive flag football game!Make sure to RSVP so you will have a jersey and be part of the fun.

Birthday Circle
2022-03-27 15:30 - 16:30
Come help us celebrate our friends with Birthdays in the months of March and April! A fun afternoon filled with lots of games and laughs. Weather depending this will be an outside event. We look forward to seeing you all and celebrating our Friends’ Birthdays.

“Shine Bright” Suncatcher Creating
2022-04-03 15:30 - 16:30
Come join us for an hour of creativity as we design and make our very own sun catchers. With the weather getting warmer and the sun getting brighter, this is the perfect piece of art to hang in your own window or to give to a friend.We look forward to seeing each of you and how you express yourself in your creations.

Improv Acting
2022-04-10 15:30 - 16:30
We are excited to be heading to Acting Out Studio for some improv acting. Join us to show off your award-winning acting skills and get ready for lots of fun and laughs.RSVP required.

Car Wash
2022-04-24 15:00 - 16:30
We’re hosting our very first Friendship Circle car wash! As prep for a Car Wash Fundraiser later this year, we decided there’s no better way to perfect our car washing skills than with some practice. We are super excited to be practicing a great skill and having fun with our friends while doing it.This event will be weather permitting. Event cancellation will be decided by Friday April 22nd.
Wanna get your car washed? Make sure to reserve a spot in the first or second shift.

Friendship Circle Family Picnic
2022-05-01 17:00 - 19:00
Our annual Friendship Circle Family Picnic is here!Join us to celebrate another amazing year of friendship. We will be recognizing all our 2022 graduates and we hope to see all our friends and their families for an evening of games, yummy food, and lots of laughs.

Mother’s Day Craft
2022-05-08 15:30 - 16:30
What better way to show our mothers how much we love them than with a special Mother’s Day gift. Friends, join us in making a special craft to share with your mother or a role model in your life.We hope to see you there!

Just Dancing
2022-05-15 15:30 - 16:30
Join us for an hour of dancing and fun, led by Ms. Brianna. Show off your best dance moves and learn a few new steps too!

Birthday Circle
2022-05-22 15:30 - 16:30
Come help us celebrate our Friends with Birthdays in the month of May, June or July! It’s our last program of the school year so we’ve got to pack in lots of fun! How about a pizza party?! We will bake our own pizzas and share with our friends.We can’t wait to see you all and celebrating our Friends’ Birthdays.

Family Fun Day
2022-06-19 17:00 - 21:00
Just because school is out for the summer does not mean we have to stop having fun. Bring the family and join us for a Knights Baseball game in honor of Father’s Day and enjoy the time to catch up with friends.

Rosh Hashana Kickoff Event
2022-09-11 15:30 - 16:30
Welcome back! What better way to kick off our year than with super-fun Rosh Hashana themed activities. Food, Fun, Friends and Games, what more could we need?! We can’t wait to see you!
