Friday, February 16

Preschool Story Time will be held at 9:30 a.m. at the Oakboro Library.

Saturday, February 17

The Charlotte Checkers will take on Syracuse at 6 p.m. at the Bojangles’ Coliseum in Charlotte. Visit gocheckers.com for a schedule, promotions and ticket information.

Sunday, February 18

The Charlotte Checkers will take on Syracuse at 3 p.m. at the Bojangles’ Coliseum in Charlotte. Today is Military Appreciation Day and Teacher Appreciation Day. The Checkers will offer military discounts and discounts for school teachers and staff. Kids ages 6-14, can register to participate in an all-day Jr. CheckMates clinic and will learn an intermission routine to perform with the CheckMates. Stick around after the game for a post-game skate with the players. The cost to skate is $8 for those who bring their own skates and $10 for those who rent skates. Proceeds benefit the Checkers Charitable Foundation. Visit gocheckers.com for a schedule, promotions and ticket information.

Monday, February 19

Preschool Story Time will be held at 9:30 a.m. at the Locust Library. Call or visit the library to register.

Wednesday, February 21

Children’s Story Time will be held at 10 a.m. at the Albemarle Main Library.

Thursday, February 22

Bouncing Babies Story Time will be held at 11 a.m. at the Albemarle Main Library. The 20 minute program features stories, songs and rhymes for babies birth through 24 months.

The Charlotte Hornets will take on the Brooklyn Nets at 7 p.m. at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte. Visit www.nba.com/hornets for a schedule, promotions and ticket information.