Joe Hester

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How to make a miniature garden posted on Friday, June 14, 2013 - 8:00am The Reedy Creek Nature Center is inviting the public to an indoor gardening class this weekend.Participants have the opportunity to create a miniature garden from recycled materials and small... read more...
YWCA makes stand on Fall Prevention posted on Monday, June 3, 2013 - 3:38pm The Young Womens Christians Association of Charlotte is now offering a free Fall Prevention Course for senior citizens. The Center for Aging is launching a first of its kind program in Charlotte... read more...
Symphony Park continues 30-year music tradition posted on Monday, June 3, 2013 - 12:58pm The Charlotte Symphony is presenting its 30th Annual Summer Pops outdoor concert series, beginning this weekend. Families come from around the city and set up blankets with picnic baskets, to enjoy... read more...
Police have special message about high blood pressure posted on Friday, May 31, 2013 - 8:00am The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is holding a Community Blood Drive this week. Most of the 68 million people living with high blood pressure don't realize that they are eligible to donate... read more...
Run to benefit brain tumor research posted on Friday, May 24, 2013 - 8:00am The Brain Tumor Fund for the Carolinas is hosting its Grey Matters 5k Trail Run/Walk this weekend. Participants can enjoy a great morning of fitness and fun while burning calories through the... read more...
Library helps women transfer life skills to resume posted on Monday, May 20, 2013 - 2:30pm The Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County is inviting unemployed women to a resume workshop. Women in the Workforce is aimed at helping women to identify life skills that can enhance a... read more...
Walk/Run to fund lung cancer research posted on Monday, May 13, 2013 - 1:45pm The Levine Cancer Institute and Carolinas Imaging Services are presenting their Free to Breathe 5k and 1 Mile Run/Walk this weekend. Those who participate in the fundraiser help to raise awareness... read more...
Yard Sale to benefit the homeless posted on Friday, May 10, 2013 - 8:00am The Community Housing Resource Center is holding a fundraising Yard Sale this weekend. Yard Sale for a Cause is raising money by selling gently used and new clothes, household items, and furniture,... read more...
Race benefits two boys in need of transplants posted on Monday, May 6, 2013 - 2:00pm The Active Charity Foundation is holding a fundraising 5k Run and Walk this weekend. Proceeds from the Blue & Green 5k Kidney Run/Walk go toward the expenses a local family faces after learning... read more...