Two Local Organizations Partner to Bring the Gift of Art to Homeless Children

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KidzArt and Birthday Blessings Offer Art Birthday Parties to Shelter Children
 
(May 1, 2010, Charlotte, NC) - Imagine being a child whose birthday isn't recognized or celebrated with a cake, a gift or a birthday party with friends and family.  For the many children living in homeless shelters, this is commonplace. Thanks to two local organizations, more homeless children will have a joyful, artistic experience on their birthdays!

Pro Athletes Council hosts Exclusive “Meet and Greet” FanFest Event

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (May 13, 2010) – Pro Athletes Council announced today that it will host a meet and greet event to support the organization’s launch. Pro Athletes Council will present the first of a series of exclusive “Meet and Greets” for the Charlotte community on Saturday, May 22, 2010 at Symphony Park - South Park Mall from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

United Faith Christian Academy Spring Social and Golf

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United Faith Christian Academy (UFCA)located on Providence Rd. hosts a Spring Social and Golf.  April 23, 2010 at Ballantyne Hotel.

Make a Difference in a Child's Life

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There might be a time in our lives when one person will not only make a difference in someone else’s life, but also becomes a life-saving angel. Such was the case for Chris, a typical fifth grader—at least at first glance.

Pets Share Wish Lists With Santa

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SouthPark Hosts Pet Photos with Santa Sunday, Dec. 6 and 13

Not to forget the stockings of everyone’s furry friends, Santa has room for chew toys, treats and catnip in his bag too!

VOLUNTEERS TO WRAP 500 NEW BOOKS FOR CHILDREN IN NEED

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Two area non-profits partner to inspire a love of reading
 
(CHARLOTTE, NC – December 2, 2009):  First Book-Charlotte has donated 500 new books for local children of low-income families. The children will receive the books as gifts at their holiday celebrations at YMCA Starfish Academy.

Carolina Voices' VOX presents

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A CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS
Saturday, December 5, 2009
VOX and the Chancel Choir at St. John's Baptist Church
join forces for a classic Christmas concert

Photographer Focuses on Underwater Doggies

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 Underwater Doggies 

 

Charlotte Secondary School hosts photographer/author Brooke Mayo as she presents her new book “Diving Doggies: A Celebration of Underwater Play.” 

   

THINK YOU KNOW A LOT ABOUT LEGOS??

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You’ve probably been playing with LEGOs for a long time.  But do you know where LEGOs are from? Or how long they’ve been around?  Or what the word “LEGO” means?

What: ScanFest of the Carolinas 2009

Where: Wachovia Atrium - 301 South Tryon Street

Date: Saturday, November 7, 2009

Time: 10am-5pm