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Community Gardens - an Action Plan for Success

Submitted by Susan H.
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 9:58am
Community Gardens - an Action Plan for Success

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - Are you an involved community leader, a neighborhood captain, an educator or someone wanting to "get back to basics" in the local food chain? If so, and you are unsure of where or how to start, join us as an experienced community gardener, teacher and writer, focusing on food gardening in the Carolinas, walks you through the steps to organize, establish and maintain a successful, sustainable community garden. Learn how a garden can foster communities by providing fresh produce, promoting physical activity, encouraging opportunities for friendships and cooperation and ultimately benefit the community at large.

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They're Banking on You: A Swine Evening

Submitted by Susan H.
Monday, May 14th, 2012, 12:58pm
They're Banking on You: A Swine Evening

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - It's the most fun and creative charity event of the season!  A Swine Evening is a colorful gala Celebrity Piggy Bank party and auction.  Online and on-site, you'll have a chance to bid on about 95 celebrity-signed piggy banks and accompanying prizes.  There's also live entertainment, a dance floor, food, a full bar and both live and silent auctions.  Homeless children are banking on you!  Please join us.  You'll have a great time for a great cause.  Proceeds benefit A Child's Place, an organization working to erase the impact of homelessness on children and their education. 

Event Details
Date:  Saturday, June 2nd
Hours:  7pm to 10:30pm
Tickets:  $175 per Person
Venue:  Renaissance Charlotte Hotel
Address:   2800 Coliseum Centre Drive, Charlotte

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NASCAR Day is Friday, May 18th!

Submitted by Susan H.
Thursday, May 10th, 2012, 2:44pm
NASCAR Day is Friday, May 18th!

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - Get your limited edition NASCAR Day lapel pin, show your support for NASCAR Day and help raise awareness of children in need.  Pins are $10 each (plus a small handling fee), measure 1-inch by 1-inch and feature a checkered flag design.  The NASCAR Foundation embodies the compassion of the NASCAR Family and its commitment to serving communities.  It seeks to raise funds and increase volunteerism to support nonprofit charities and charitable causes nation-wide, with an emphasis placed on initiatives that affect the ability of children to live, learn and play.  Click here to learn more about children and family initiatives supported by The NASCAR Foundation.  You can also enter for

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Charlotte Mecklenburg Library holds Spring Book Sale

Submitted by Susan H.
Thursday, April 26th, 2012, 3:32pm
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library holds Spring Book Sale

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - Come browse a huge selection of books.  It's a great way to enhance your personal library and help a good cause. 

 

 2012 Spring Book Sale

Location: CBRE SouthPark Towers @ 6100 Fairview Road, Ste 100 (on the corner of Barclay Downs and Fairview Rd)

Dates:

April 26 - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm -Opening Night (for Friends of the Library members or with a $25 donation)

April 27 – 10:00 am to 8:00 pm

April 28 – 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

April 29 – 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

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2nd Annual 'Hat off to Parks' luncheon

Submitted by Chris Dyches
Monday, April 23rd, 2012, 9:15am

CHARLOTTE - Purchase your tickets now for Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation’s 2nd Annual “Hats Off to Parks” Luncheon on Friday, May 11, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. in Freedom Park.

The event is one of Charlotte’s largest garden parties and serves as a fundraiser for various park projects throughout the County. This year, the fundraiser will benefit the Clark’s Creek Nature Preserve Amenities Fund.

Clark’s Creek nature preserve was dedicated as a County nature preserve in 2008. It is a Natural Heritage Site, meaning it contains exceptional natural resources, habitats, and wildlife. Numerous rare species, including red headed woodpeckers, grasshopper sparrows, and eastern meadowlarks can be found on the property.

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2012 Charlotte Wine & Food Weekend

Submitted by Susan H.
Friday, April 13th, 2012, 2:39pm
2012 Charlotte Wine & Food Weekend

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - One of Charlotte's best keep fundraising secrets is set to kick off another weekend of wine tasting, eating and raising money for charity.

Every two years, wine and food enthusiasts gather to share their passion for tasting exceptional vintages and trying Charlotte’s fine cuisine.

One of the Southeast's largest wine events, the Charlotte Wine & Food Weekend begins Thursday, April 18th, and runs through Sunday, April 22nd.

Here's a link to the event's website for more information.  Some events are already sold out, so purchase tickets soon if you plan to attend!

This year's beneficiaries include the Council for Children's Rights, Second Harvest Food Bank Metrolina-BackPack Program, Pat's Place and the Charlotte Community Health Clinic.  These organizations were selected for the vital services they provide in nourishing the body, mind and spirit of our c

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Food Lion AutoFair kicks off April 19th

Submitted by Susan H.
Thursday, April 12th, 2012, 1:35pm
Food Lion AutoFair kicks off April 19th

CONCORD, NC (WBTV) - The world's largest automotive extravaganza returns to Charlotte Motor Speedway, promising something for everyone!

Anyone with an interest in automotive history won’t want to miss the display honoring the oldest American car manufacturer, Buick, which will include a 1905 Model C that is believed to be one of the oldest Buicks still in existence today. In conjunction with the display, NASCAR great Bobby Allison, who twice drove a Buick to victory in the Daytona 500, will be on hand for an autograph session from 2 to 3pm on Saturday, April 21st.

Those with an interest in rare cars should be sure to check out Tom Cotter’s 1952 Cunningham C-3 that will take center stage in the Barn Finds display.

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