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Free Networking Today With The Charlotte Chamber’s Picnic At SouthPark

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By bmatthews1047 | May 8, 2012

Gather up the business cards and get ready to meet and greet and 'press the flesh!' I mean that in the best way possible! Meet the movers and shakers and newcomers at Symphony Park! Here's the inside track: Read more »

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Calling All Cooks! It’s A Cinco De Mayo Tasting Party At Isabella’s In Mooresville!

By bmatthews1047 | May 2, 2012

Whooo hooo! If you're a cook - make sure you take time to visit Isabella's Fine Olive Oil and Vinegars this Saturday for a very unique "Cinco De Mayo Party!!!!!" Come hungry!!! Read more »

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The SC Strawberry Fest Kicks Off In Fort Mill Today!

By bmatthews1047 | May 1, 2012

All of the action kicks off today, and includes the "Pick 'n Flick," a golf tournament, tomorrow's gala, Thursday's pageant and the "Strawberry Jam, over the weekend!" Where to go, what to do? Read more »

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South Mountain State Park: A Great Day Trip From Charlotte

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By bmatthews1047 | April 30, 2012

It's Brenda Matthews, and my husband Kenny and I love to ride our motorcycle on weekends! Yesterday, I asked Kenny what he wanted to do or see, and he said 'a waterfall!' After a quick Google search, I found what I thought was the closest… Read more »

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Free Admission To Our National Parks Through Sunday!

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By bmatthews1047 | April 27, 2012

We have 10 - count 'em - 10 - National Parks here in North Carolina alone, though admission is free at all National Parks and National Monuments throughout the country through this Sunday, April 29th...it's the tail end of 'National Park Week.' … Read more »

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Green Goats & Gardens Festival Happens This Saturday

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By bmatthews1047 | April 24, 2012

What the heck? Green goats? Green eggs and ham?? Goats and gardens? Think about it!?! Find out how you and the kids can 'go green' with the goats! Read more »

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Help Charlotte’s SouthEnd Lookin’ Purrrrrty!

. Diedra Laird - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com

By bmatthews1047 | April 23, 2012

This Saturday is Charlotte's Historic South End' s " Community Day and Block Party!" Organizers are looking for volunteers - … Read more »

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Stop By The Spring Plant Sale At The Wing Haven In Charlotte!

By bmatthews1047 | April 20, 2012

I was snaking my way through Dilworth, then Myers Park yesterday, when I saw the signs for The Wing Haven Plant Sale! My car happily veered onto Ridgewood Avenue, and I found planting treasures - like the Passion Vine that I've been looking… Read more »

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Celebrities Make Going Green A Lifestyle And Not A Trend

Live Earth, Pangea Day

By Chris Kral | Content Manager | April 19, 2012

Earth Day is coming up April 22nd and we're honoring our favorite 'green' celebs for their dedication to Mother Earth. Take a look at the changes and initiatives these famous faces put forth daily. Read more »

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Turn Your City Kid Into A Farm Kid This Weekend!

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By bmatthews1047 | April 13, 2012

Historic Latta Plantation always has something fun going on - for kids, families and adults! This time, your kids can milk a cow and learn about honeybees without leaving the Metro-Charlotte area! … Read more »