In Partnership with Charlotte Center City Partners When you walk through Uptown, there’s a special feeling you get. Maybe it’s the glimmering buildings with cloudless Carolina blue skies overhead or the lush green canopy that provides just the right amount…
In Partnership with Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Charlotte Mecklenburg Library encourages reading and learning all year long. The summer months, when students take a break from school, are critical to expanded learning. In fact, summertime poses the most academic risk because…
In Partnership with Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Are you or a family member interested in improving your digital skills? Check out all the great programs and resources available for free through DigiLit at Charlotte Mecklenburg Library. You can receive assistance no…
In Partnership with YMCA of Greater Charlotte Summer will look different for many this year. As a result of how COVID-19 has changed our world, families will seek socialization at a safe distance in more ways than before. As parents…
In Partnership with YMCA of Greater Charlotte As our communities slowly reopen, many parents are eager to find opportunities for their children to get active, socialize and have fun. After a safe and successful summer in 2020, the YMCA will…
In Partnership with Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Charlotte Mecklenburg Library announces the return of Community Read in March 2021 with a focus on creating community dialogue around the themes of racism and social justice. Community Read is the Library’s month-long effort…
In Partnership with Charlotte Center City Partners In Charlotte, public art is for the people, and the vibrancy of the people shines through in the art. Case in point: In 2005, Charlotte artist Tom Thoune collected old plates, glass and…
In Partnership with Covenant Day School Designed to inspire, challenge, and equip students with a variety of opportunities to seize summer’s invitation for fun and exploration, the summer camp program at Covenant Day School is one worth trying for families…
In Partnership with UNC Charlotte Camps on Campus Especially in the year 2021, the importance of finding engaging and educational activities for your child is more prevalent than ever. For summer 2021, UNC Charlotte’s long-running Camps on Campus program has…
In Partnership with Clean Origin First child. Ten years married. Fifteenth Mother’s Day. These are all momentous occasions that warrant a special gift to make mom feel the love. While there is certainly never a bad time to gift diamond…
In Partnership with Charlotte Christian School How is your student's school preparing them for college? At Charlotte Christian (7301 Sardis Road), one of the goals is to graduate students who find their identity in Christ and are prepared academically, spiritually,…
In Partnership with Charlotte Christian School It can be challenging today to find silver linings in our new normal. We hear from friends, colleagues, family, mainstream media and social media all that is being taken away from our children during…
In Partnership with Charlotte Mecklenburg Library In a world rapidly moving to an online format, access to digital resources and educational materials is more important than ever before. With limits on in-person gatherings and adjusted work and school schedules, living…
In Partnership with Charlotte Country Day School The dog days of summer in Charlotte are always tough for parents, but during the coronavirus pandemic, pain points are stretched to new bounds. Local schools wished their graduating seniors well in May—some with virtual tributes—and…
With school closures and many parents asked to assume the role of educator while also working from home, students are estimated to lose anywhere from six to 12 months of learning during the coronavirus pandemic. Parsec Financial has awarded Read Charlotte and…
Thanks to impressive health precautions, stir-crazy kids can enjoy various adventures and activities this summer at the YMCA's overnight camps in North and South Carolina. In Partnership with YMCA of Greater Charlotte After spending spring in quarantine, kids need socialization now more than ever. As much…
As North Carolina entered Phase 2 of reopening, on June 8, 2020, Charlotte Aquatics reopened its pool to young swimmers—but not without major precautions. In Partnership with Charlotte Aquatics As the state of North Carolina moves through its phases of reopening amid COVID-19, parents are…
Local independent day school sends off graduating seniors with a thoughtful online tribute page where parents, teachers, coaches, and others can leave well wishes for individual students and the class as a whole. In Partnership with Charlotte Country Day School Coronavirus times call…
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Bantam Bagels makes bite-sized foods that kids love to eat and parents love to make—because they're so fun, delicious, and easy! Find their mini stuffed bagel, egg bites, and pancake balls online and in the frozen section of your local grocery…
Greater Charlotte YMCA The YMCA of Greater Charlotte, which has temporarily closed all 19 branches and two overnight camps due to the global coronavirus pandemic, is partnering with essential Atrium and Novant healthcare workers to provide free childcare for kids…
While libraries are closed to encourage social distancing, online access to digital resources becomes even more important. Here's what you can access for free with your Charlotte Mecklenburg Library card. In Partnership with Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Participating in school, work,…
Charlotte Meckleburg Library is still celebrating El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day) during April 2020. Also known as Día, this initiative emphasizes the importance of literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds.…
Looking for ways to help keep the Charlotte economy afloat? Local businesses are getting creative with ways to support. In Partnership with Charlotte Center City Partners It's easy to get swept up in the anxiety, sadness, and uncertainty of a…
