Monthly Archives: March 2011
Blood center expanding local scholarship program
The Community Blood Center of the Carolinas announced Monday, March 21, they will award scholarships to five students who organize blood drives through the Students Saving Summer Scholarship program. Students… Read more
Local arts organization sponsors essay competition
The Intermezzo Awards, a nonprofit dedicated to enhancing Charlotte’s performing arts culture, are accepting essays from high school students studying music, dance and theater. The writer of the winning essay… Read more
Making the Grade for March 25
South Charlotte Weekly runs honor rolls of students who received all As or As and Bs at local schools. To submit your school’s honor roll, email education@thecharlotte weekly.com. South Mecklenburg… Read more
Whitewater center builds on popular outdoor camps
by Andrew Batten Budding whitewater kayakers, rock climbers and mountain bikers will have a chance to play where the pros practice while building outdoor skills at the U.S. National Whitewater… Read more
Summer camp hits the stage
Matthews Playhouse offers discount for campers who sign up by March 31 by Kara Lopp Jessica Groves is a familiar face around the Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts. The… Read more
South Charlotte-area restaurant health inspections: March 11 to 18
The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected the following restaurants from March 11 to 18: Bottom Scores: • Sapporo Bistro, 8129 Ardrey Kell Road, 28277 – 88.5 (B) Violations included: Employee… Read more
Real Help for Real Living: Change … I hate change
by Rev. Tony Marciano We entered daylight savings time two weeks ago. I like it when daylight savings time ends in the fall; I get an extra hour of sleep…. Read more
Dancers dazzle in studio, on stage and at home
Piper Glen Ballroom owners discuss dancing life by Alison Woo Millions of Americans tuned in this week for the debut of “Dancing with the Stars” – where celebrities and dance… Read more
Casting call for “The Real World”
Casting directors from Bunim/Murray Productions will be in Charlotte this weekend to hold a casting call for MTV’s “The Real World.” Applicants, over the age of 18, should bring a… Read more
Community Chorus to perform with Symphony conductor
The North Mecklenburg Community Chorus will perform the opera “Requiem” next month with the Central Piedmont Community College Chorus and Opera Theatre under the direction of Charlotte Symphony Resident Conductor… Read more
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