Knothole Foundation and U Deserve A Chance Foundation Announce Inaugural “Knotholiday Palooza” on November 21
(WEST CHARLOTTE, NC) — The Knothole Foundation, in partnership with the U Deserve A Chance Foundation (UDACF), will bring a new holiday tradition to Charlotte with “Knotholiday Palooza” on Saturday, November 21, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Richard “Stick” Williams Dream Fields and Education Center. The family-friendly community event will feature holiday […]
92nd Annual Charlotte Chief’s Cup Game Rescheduled, Set to Take Place at 4:00 PM on Saturday, November 14 at The Stick
(WEST CHARLOTTE, NC) — The Knothole Foundation, in partnership with the Salute to Heroes Charlotte Foundation, is proud to announce that the 92nd Annual Charlotte Chief’s Cup Baseball Game will now take place on Saturday, November 14 at the Richard “Stick” Williams Dream Fields and Education Center in Charlotte. The game was originally scheduled for Saturday, September […]
First-Ever Charlotte Sandlot Festival Set for September 19 at The Stick
The Knothole Foundation and CLTure will join together to host the first-ever Charlotte Sandlot Festival — a community event that will bring together athletes, fans, collectors, and families for a fun-filled day centered on play, community, and connection. This exciting new event will take place on Saturday, September 19, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. […]
Mookie Made an Impact
Mookie Wilson was a World Series hero in 1986. He was also one of my all-time favorite players. Growing up in Brooklyn, NY as a New York Mets fan in the 1980s, the Mets were everything to me as a young kid. My baseball hero was “The Kid” Gary Carter. I wanted to be a […]
Knothole Foundation to Partner with Salute to Heroes Charlotte Foundation to Host 92nd Annual Charlotte Chief’s Cup Game on September 12
(WEST CHARLOTTE, NC) — The Knothole Foundation, in partnership with the Salute to Heroes Charlotte Foundation, is proud to announce that the 92nd Annual Charlotte Chief’s Cup Game will take place on Saturday, September 12 at the Richard “Stick” Williams Dream Fields and Education Center in Charlotte. This historic game will feature the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department […]
RIP, Tommy John
I didn’t know Tommy John the person. I never had the honor of meeting him. But — I certainly know of Tommy John the baseball player — and I know he made a big impact on baseball His impact is felt every single day — especially in this generation of baseball players. I hear stories […]
“Kickoff to National Night Out” Set for August 1st at The Stick
(WEST CHARLOTTE, NC) — The Knothole Foundation is thrilled to invite the Charlotte community to a special “Kickoff to National Night Out” on Saturday, August 1 at the Richard “Stick” Williams Dream Fields & Education Center, located at 7531 Tuckaseegee Road, Charlotte, NC 28214. This free community event begins at 6:00 p.m. and will feature […]
7th Annual Diversity in Baseball HBCU Showcase Set for August 5-6, Mookie Wilson Named Keynote Speaker
(WEST CHARLOTTE, NC) — The Knothole Foundation is proud to announce the return of one of its signature events — the 7th Annual Diversity in Baseball HBCU Showcase presented by Truliant Federal Credit Union — which will take place August 5–6 at the Richard “Stick” Williams Dream Fields & Education Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Now in its seventh […]
Mascot STEAM Event Set for June 20 at The Stick
WEST CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Knothole Foundation will bring learning, creativity, and family fun together during its first-ever Mascot STEAM Event on Saturday, June 20 at 4 p.m. at the Richard “Stick” Williams Dream Fields and Education Center, located at 7531 Tuckaseegee Rd. in Charlotte, N.C. The interactive event will introduce youth and families to […]
Knothole Foundation to Host Special Community Event, CMPD to Play Baseball Game on June 20 at The Stick
(WEST CHARLOTTE, NC) — The Knothole Foundation is proud to announce the return of the CMPD Baseball Team to the field to host the Charlotte Latino Community Baseball Team on Saturday, June 20, at 6:00 PM at the Richard “Stick” Williams Dream Fields & Education Center.Admission is free, and attendees will have the opportunity to connect with community […]