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By Jody Mace
Jody Mace
Jody Mace is a freelance writer based in Charlotte, where she lives with her husband, two kids, and a dog, Shaggy.
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    - The (Rock Hill) Herald
    Hike for your health Saturday at Ribbon Walk Nature Preserve.
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    - MCT
    Kids can build an igloo with penguins at the Lego Store.
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    DANIEL BOCK - Miami Herald
    Get a free Garage Band music lesson at the Guitar Store.
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    - Elonzo
    Elonzo is artist-in-residence at Snug Harbor this month.
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    Walter Michot - Miami Herald
    Get fit in downtown Waxhaw.

Fitness

Waxhaw Fitness Crawl

5:30-8 p.m. Friday. Downtown Waxhaw. waxhaw.com.

Downtown Waxhaw hosts a family-friendly event the first Friday of every month. January’s event is a Fitness Crawl, where visitors can walk Waxhaw’s historic streets and see demonstrations of yoga, Zumba, cheerleading, cycling and more. Free carriage rides will be available.

Family

Mini-Build

5 p.m. Tuesday. Lego Store, Concord Mills. 704-979-5708. stores.lego.com.

Once a month at Lego Stores, kids ages 6-14 can build a small Lego creation and bring it home. This month’s project is an igloo with penguins.

Music

Snug Harbor residency

9 p.m. Wednesday. Snug Harbor, 1228 Gordon St. 704-333-9799. snugrock.com.

Snug Harbor invites an act to be its monthly “Artist in Residence.” January’s artist is Elonzo. The shows are free, and various bands will open for Elonzo throughout the month.

Music

Guitar Center recording workshops

10 a.m. Saturday. Guitar Center. 704-547-1613. guitarcenter.com.

All locations of Guitar Center are offering free workshops on recording music every Saturday morning. In January, the classes will teach Garage Band. Space is limited and you need to sign up in advance. Two locations in Charlotte: 8813 J.W. Clay Blvd., and 10050 E. Independence Blvd. in Matthews.

Hike

Hike for your health

1 p.m. Saturday. Ribbon Walk Nature Preserve, 4601 Nevin Road. 704-432-6460. parkandrec.com.

Call to register for this hour-long, medium-to-fast hike through Ribbon Walk Nature Preserve.

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