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Ballantyne Public Policy Update - What Will Be the Outcome of the Montgomery Trial?

Ballantyne, NC – There will be three bonds on the ballot this November. The new city bonds were one of the hot topics at the August 27th morning meeting at the Ballantyne Hotel. There will be no city council meeting this coming Monday, August 30th, 2010. The Neighborhood Improvements [...]

Inspire! Ballantyne Arts Festival

Ballantyne, NC – CHARLOTTE, NC. The Morrison Family YMCA in Ballantyne will host Inspire! Ballantyne, an art and culinary festival highlighting area artists, performers and restaurants, Saturday, October 23rd through Sunday, October 24th.

This is the 3rd year for this annual event. The YMCA hopes to make this festival a South Charlotte tradition that [...]

Ballantyne Public Policy Update - Which Areas of the County Will Be Annexed Next?

Ballantyne,NC – What will long city council meetings yield? The August 20th morning meeting started with talk of the next long agenda day for city council. Starting with a noon meeting, a 3:00 pm meeting, a dinner meeting, a regular meeting and a lastly a closed door meeting, Monday’s schedule will [...]

Red Cross Issues Urgent Need for Blood Donors

Events at Civic & Cultural Arts Center in Pineville

Ballantyne, NC – Want to flex your creative muscles? Then check out these fun opportunities at the Civic & Cultural Arts Center in Pineville!

Oil Painting Class, Mondays-Thursdays 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

The CCAC offers a creative atmosphere for both the novice and the professional to enjoy and prosper. Friendly, nurturing, and [...]

Ballantyne Breakfast Club Set For August 21 - Dr. Peter Gorman to Speak

Ballantyne, NC – The Ballantyne Breakfast Club will host CMS leader Dr. Peter Gorman on Saturday, August 21. School Board representative Tim Morgan, City Councilman Warren Cooksey and Michael Barnes are also expected to attend. The meeting will be at the Ballantyne Hotel in the Fairway Ballroom on the second level. Presentations will [...]

Weddstock Concert Series to Benefit Kids First

Ballantyne, NC – Starting Friday, July 23rd for 4 Fridays, come on out to Weddington’s newest summer concert series! WEDDSTOCK, featuring live music, have dinner with us, great food available! Tons of kids games, family event, local artists, and much more! Set on the beautiful and working Hunter Farm, WEDDSTOCK is a concert [...]

Morrison Family YMCA holds 2nd Annual Ducky Derby to Raise Money for Teen Programs in East Charlotte

Ballantyne, NC – The Morrison Family YMCA at Ballantyne will host their 2nd Annual Ducky Derby event on Saturday, July 24th to benefit their Annual Giving Campaign. This Ducky Derby event will race several hundred rubber ducks across the pool to raise money for our Annual Giving Campaign and help to support [...]

Summer's Evening with Beth Chorneau to Benefit 24-Hour Charity Cycling Event – July 24

CHARLOTTE – Felix Sabates Mercedes and the 24 Hours of Booty MojoRiding Cycling Team are hosting an event to benefit 24 Hours of Booty, Inc., which runs the Official 24-Hour Cycling Event of the Lance Armstrong Foundation and the only national 24-hour road cycling charity event in the country. The “Summer’s Evening with [...]

Ballantyne Country Club Names New Manager - Jill R. Philmon, CCM, CCE

Ballantyne, NC – Mrs. Philmon joined the Ballantyne Country Club family in June 2010. She and her husband are both natives of Charlotte; she began her club career at the Charlotte City Club almost 20 years ago. She was the opening manager for the Grandover Resort Golf and [...]

Restaurant Week Returns to Ballantyne

Ballantyne, NC – Enjoy a culinary extravaganza during this 10-Day celebration of Charlotte’s restaurant scene. From Friday, July 16, through Sunday, July 25, each participating upscale restaurant will offer a spectacular 3-course, prix fixe dinner menu for only $30 per person (not including tax and gratuity).

It’s a royal opportunity to experience Charlotte’s ever-expanding [...]

Ballantyne Public Policy Update, Affordable Housing Back on the Agenda and CMS Updates

Ballantyne, NC – July 2nd, 2010: The opening discussion was of the new North Carolina State budget that just passed in Raleigh on July 1st, 2010. The old formula would have given Mecklenburg County $20 million dollars and the new formula gives $11 million to the county. Unfortunately for our county, [...]

Ballantyne Mommy Blogger, Jill Buck…..

Yup, we were those parents…

When Ken and I go out to dinner Ryan has always been a perfect angel. So when we wanted to check out the newest Italian addition in Ballantyne, Librettos, we didn’t even think twice about it. I packed up his diaper bag with [...]

Back To Basics With Kids This Summer

Ballantyne, NC- Summer time for me conjures up images of lazy, warm afternoons in the backyard grilling, running through sprinklers, playing in the pool, beach days and sipping icy cold lemonade or ice tea.

For most parents it’s also the time when kids let out from school and with the extra time comes the [...]

Mecklenburg County Park And Rec Needs Your Help; If You Would Like To Help, Sign-Up Now To Volunteer!

Ballantyne, NC – Mecklenburg County faces historic budget shortfalls. Park and Recreation is hit especially hard. With less staff and the same number of parks, programs and centers to run and maintain, we need your help! This is an opportunity for individuals and groups who take pride in their neighborhood parks and recreation [...]