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Ciao! Welcome to September

I had the opportunity to travel to Italy in July with my 13-year-old granddaughter, Victoria Feimster, an eight grade student at Charlotte Country Day School.    We took our first trip to New York when she was only four, and nine years later we set out big time. …
Events

The Rundown: Things To Do April 18- April 21

By Shawn D. Allison, II    Salutations everyone! We have zoomed through this week and now it’s time to kick your shoes off and chill. There’s lot of relaxing and energetic digs to get into on The Rundown this week and as you all know, yours truly, The Black Ferris Bueller has got all the goods to lift you to a high place of euphoria!…
Travel

Exploring Wisconsin — Things to Do in Three Cities

By Lashawnda Becoats   Exploring Wisconsin can be full of adventure, with its beautiful prairies, lake views and city lifestyle. I recently had the pleasure of exploring Wisconsin, for an unforgettable trip full of adventure and surprises. I know you’re wondering what this Midwestern state, known for dairy, cheese and football, has to offer, so I’ll jump right in.…
2018 September/October

Math Tutoring with Heart

By Eren Simpson   A Charlotte nonprofit is helping to bolster area math scores 30 minutes at a time, with a whole lot of heart and help from volunteer tutors. Heart Math Tutoring was built from a partnership between Social Venture Partners (SVP) Charlotte, Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools and Communities in Schools, after identifying a need for willing volunteers to help struggling students after rigorous testing standards were introduced in 2013.…