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It’s almost time to start planning for another Charlotte weekend. Whether you’re venturing out safely or opting to stay in, here are 20+ ways to enjoy your weekend. VENTURING OUT Apple Picking at Carrigan Farms Looking for a way to get into the spirit of Fall? Apple picking at Carrigan Farms opens Wednesday, September 9. […]

It’s Here! Orangetheory Charlotte is now re-opening under the Phase 2.5 guidelines and it’s time for you to get ‘Back To Base!’ OTF Charlotte is opening 4 of their 8 area studios. And dates will be announced soon for the others. How to Get Going If you are an OTF member and your home studio […]

A new season means new flavors in Charlotte’s culinary scene. Read on for the latest openings, menu updates, news and events to know for September. OPENINGS & CLOSINGS Livy’s Neapolitan Pizzeria Now open inside Heist Brewery and Barrel Arts, Lucy’s focuses on Neapolitan-style pizza, cooked for 90 seconds in a wood-fired oven. The menu also […]

Runners are always on the prowl for the next race on the calendar, but 2020 has sidelined many road racer’s motivation for running. With most in-person races cancelled or postponed, it can be hard to keep testing your abilities through training. But training for a virtual race can (and should) be the same as training […]

It’s hard to believe, but the unofficial end of summer is almost here. Whether you’re venturing out or staying in, we’ve rounded up plenty of ways to spend your holiday weekend: VENTURING OUT Lail Vineyards Wine DinnerSeptember 2 | The Pump House | 6:30 pm Make reservations now for this five-course dinner featuring dishes including […]

Have you heard of seed cycling? It’s a method of rotating seeds to support your natural hormone cycle that is supported through functional medicine. In a typical cycle, estrogen levels rise during the first half of the cycle, and progesterone during the second half. If these hormones are imbalanced, menstrual irregularities can cause symptoms such […]

The Mecklenburg County Extension Master Gardener’s Freedom Park Demonstration Garden has added a bee hotel in Freedom Park, designed and built by a team of scouts led by Grant Larson, a junior at Charlotte Country Day School. The hotel consists of several wooden blocks and tubes, with holes drilled in them to provide a nesting […]

Get the Scoop on places to unplug and disconnect – so you can reconnect with all the important things – fresh air, family, friends and food. As always please make sure to double-check that the parks are open or the specific amenities you need are operational before you head out. Lake Norman Area Robbin’s ParkCornelius, […]

Labor Day Weekend Fun! BBQ in the Backyard. Picnic on the Porch. Party on Patio. Celebrate on the Stoop. However you decide to celebrate Labor Day in the QC safely this year, please don’t post about the Fireworks on NextDoor. Haha, jk. Please shop for something new & cute to wear and share at some […]

Guest post by Garrett Educational Consulting with input from Michele Mannering, PhD, of Myers Park Pediatric Psychology Many students took their first dive into virtual learning last spring and quickly realized that it’s not always a walk in the park. Though it seems like the easier option in theory, learning virtually can make it incredibly […]

Guest post by Garrett Educational Consulting. Between the new reality of online-classes and cancelled extracurriculars, students are developing an unbalanced ratio of more time on their hands and less to do. However, the restricted access to in-person volunteer opportunities doesn’t mean you can’t give back, and during these trying times, local nonprofits are in need […]

School’s back in session, so it’s more important than ever to take advantage of the weekends. Masks and social distancing always required under our NC Phase 2 safety guidelines. Start planning the weekend now with our tips on to what to do and where to go this weekend: VENTURING OUT Take the pup to Skiptown […]