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WET’N WILD opens this weekend with all new SOAK ZONE!

Submitted by Donna Lepre on Tuesday, May 21st, 9:50 am

WET’N WILD EMERALD POINTE, the Largest Water Park In The Carolinas’ celebrates the beginning of summer with a fun-filled family opening on SATURDAY, MAY 25TH at 10:00AM for the exciting 29TH SEASON! (Opening Weekend is May 25, 26 and 27…operating hours are 10:00am-5:00pm each day. Open daily beginning Saturday, June 8th, 2013. Final operating day is Labor Day Monday, September 2nd, 2013)

This season, WET’N WILD EMERALD POINTE proudly announces the introduction of the all-new SOAK ZONE water spray area! The new half-acre SOAK ZONE attraction includes a 7,000 square foot interactive water play area featuring over 35 different water elements! SOAK ZONE is designed for exciting water spray thrills for the entire family with specialty themed seating and shaded areas, providing a waterfall of relaxation and fun for ALL ages!

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Boaters invited to movie night on Lake Wylie every month this summer

Submitted by John Cominsky on Friday, May 17th, 1:58 pm

This summer, boaters on Lake Wylie are invited to a monthly movie night on the water.

Each month, from May to August, Lake Wylie Marina is presenting a free family-friendly movie for all boaters in the area to enjoy.

The movies will be displayed on a 50’ by 30’ screen, with FM transmitters providing sound through your boat’s speakers.

This month’s movie will be held Friday, May 17, around 8:30 p.m., or sunset.

A schedule of future movie night dates and times can be found by visiting www.lakewyliemovienight.com.

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York County Ballet: The Little Mermaid

Submitted by Joe Hester, Community News Producer

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 8:00am

The York County Ballet is presenting its production of The Little Mermaid this week.

Ariel, the youngest daughter of King Triton is unhappy with her life in the sea and wants to join the humans above the surface.

When Ariel tries to strike a deal with Ursula, the Sea Witch, she finds trouble that she didn't bargain for.

The York County Ballet Company was founded in 1978 to further educate young dancers, provide cultural experiences to local schools and to offer a repertoire of original and classical dance works to the community at large.

Theater-goers can catch opening night at Winthrop University's Johnson Hall Theatre, located at 1920 Alumni Drive in Rock Hill, Thursday May 16, at 8 p.m.

Additional evening performances are offered Friday May 18 and Saturday May 18, at 8 p.m. Matinees can be enjoyed Saturday May 18 and Sunday May 19, at 3 p.m.

Admission is $12 and open to the public.

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iVenture Event promises outdoor fun for the whole family

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff

Thursday, May 9th, 2013, 1:25pm

iVenture Event promises outdoor fun for the whole family

York County families are invited to come out to “iVenture”, a fun-filled event where parents and kids can enjoy the great outdoors while discovering new activities together. The event is free and will take place on Saturday, May 11, at Westminster Park located at 4000 India Hook Road in Rock Hill, from 10 a.m.

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Who wants to Go Pro with Steve Smith?

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff

Thursday, May 9th, 2013, 1:01pm

Every year, thousands of young football fans dream of breaking the huddle with hero Steve Smith. Showmars, a proud sponsor of Steve Smith’s Football ProCamp, is making that dream a reality for four Charlotte-area children this summer.

Showmars is giving away four spots to the 2013 Steve Smith Football ProCamp. Football fans can sign up by filling out an entry form at any of Showmars 28 Charlotte-Metro locations.

ProCamp is a youth athletic camp for children in grades 1- 8. Established in 1998, the camp provides thousands of youth the opportunity to attend camp with their sporting heroes. At the camp, attendees learn football fundamentals and meet children their own age with like interests.

This year’s ProCamp event will be held at Ardrey Kell High School on Monday, June 10, and Tuesday, June 11.

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Free concerts highlight 2013 South Carolina Strawberry Festival

Submitted by Joe Hester, Community News Producer

Monday, April 29th, 2013, 4:00pm

Free concerts highlight 2013 South Carolina Strawberry Festival

The Town of Fort Mill is holding its 4th Annual South Carolina Strawberry Festival this weekend.

The Strawberry Jam highlights the Festival with a full schedule of free concerts.

Friday's concerts include those by Plair, Sol Fusion, and The Marshall Tucker Band, set on the Founders Stage.

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Second Harvest Food Bank needs your vote!

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff

Monday, April 29th, 2013, 2:16pm

Second Harvest Food Bank needs your vote!

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina is hoping the public can help them click their way to a grant from Walmart by voting for them in the "Fighting Hunger Together" initiative.

This initiative is a national campaign where money is awarded to programs that get the most votes for their innovative and effective programs that help alleviate child hunger. The public will decide what organization will receive the grants through a voting campaign at www.facebook.com/walmart that includes more than 300 different hunger relief organizations from across the country.

The more votes a Feeding America food bank or partner agency gets, the better chances they have of winning the money.

The campaign kicked off April 1, and ends 11:59 pm ET on April 30.

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