Monthly Archives: October 2010
Carve a pumpkin, help a kid
People will gather Uptown three days before Halloween to watch a pumpkin carving competition while raising money for Levine Children’s Hospital. Judges will peruse each carving starting at 6 p.m…. Read more
County to hold safe Halloween events
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation will hold a number of Halloween and fall events in the next few weeks. They are: • Nature at Night Fest at McDowell Nature Center, 15222… Read more
HGTV still looks for Charlotte homeowners
The HGTV network still needs first-time home sellers in the Charlotte area for its “My First Sale” television series. The show focuses on first-time home sellers and their experiences in… Read more
Free training during Respiratory Care Week
People can get free training on the proper use of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure machines the last week of October at Griffin Home Health Care in south Charlotte. Doctors most… Read more
E-Bay class comes to south Charlotte seniors
Interested in becoming an E-Bay entrepreneur? The Southminster Retirement Community, 8919 Park Road, is hosting a class in three sessions on Nov. 1, 3 and 5. The classes, each held… Read more
Cell phones needed for soldiers
People can donate unused cell phones in Ballantyne for soldiers serving overseas. Cell Phones for Soldiers organizers, including local partner Mark Antonich of Ameriprise Financial, hope to collect more than… Read more
Festival offers free speech, hearing screenings
Parents can get free speech and hearing screenings for their children Nov. 6 during a Fall Fun Fest at Park Road Park, 6220 Park Road. The festival will feature a… Read more
Scouts to help retire flags
Members of local Cub Scout packs and Boy Scout troops are collecting worn and tattered United States flags for a flag retirement ceremony scheduled for Veterans Day. People can give… Read more
SouthPark preparing for holiday event
Preparation is already under way for the Nov. 19 Christmas tree-lighting celebration at SouthPark’s Symphony Park. The celebration, from 5 to 9 p.m., will include live entertainment, holiday music, children’s… Read more
Local company gets national honor
Dynacast, which has headquarters at 14045 Ballantyne Corporate Place, received an Excellence Award from the Proctor & Gamble Co. last week. The company honored Dynacast for performing consistently at high… Read more
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