City of Charlotte Launches Easy 311 CHAT Feature on its Website

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It is easier than ever to get answers to some of your most pressing CharMeck 311 questions.   Starting March 4, City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County customers can access a new CHAT feature when they visit the 311 website, whether from a personal computer or a mobile device. Customers will receive the same service via CHAT as they would by calling 311.   Although customers still have the option to call, 311 Division Manager Raquishela Stewart said a recent study indicated that many people prefer to use mobile devices or websites to get information.  “I’m really excited because what it will

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Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Kicks Off Community Read 2019

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Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is kicking off Community Read 2019, designed to bring people together around a single book while establishing a community of readers and learners. The Library, with more than 30 community partners, wants to reach more than 100,000 people in March in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg community through programs, events and meaningful discussions. Everyone is invited and encouraged to read the books and participate in programs. Sign up through a pledge form on https://www.cmlibrary.org/community-read. The main title for adults and teens is The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas, and companion titles for preteens and children are Wishtree by Katherine

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Davidson-Based Famous Toastery Has Record Year, Plans More For 2019

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The leading scratch kitchen breakfast, brunch and lunch franchise continues expansion across North Carolina with at least five locations to open this year in its home state In 2018 leading better-breakfast and lunch concept Famous Toastery experienced unparalleled growth since launching its franchise opportunity in 2013. The 35-unit concept based in Davidson has not only been expanding its national footprint, but it is well on its way to having an additional 20 locations open this year. The better-breakfast and lunch franchise excels due to a scratch kitchen, daily specials, and focus on treating both its customers and employees with respect

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Greater Charlotte Fellowship of Christian Athletes Hosts ‘An Evening With Dabo Swinney’

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National Champion Clemson Coach Will Talk About FCA’s Impact and Influence on his Life, Coaching and Faith Journey at March 5 Event Greater Charlotte Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA, www.fca.org) is planning a special event with Dabo Swinney, national champion and head football coach at Clemson University, for an evening of fellowship, inspiration and challenge. Swinney will give a passionate presentation on the impact and influence of FCA in his life, coaching and faith journey. WHO: Greater Charlotte Fellowship of Christian Athletes WHAT: “An Evening with Dabo Swinney” WHERE: Elevation Church—Blakeney Location, 8835 Blakeney Professional Drive, Charlotte, NC 28277 WHEN:

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Jerald Melberg Gallery To Exhibit Unique Monotypes By Famed Artist Robert Motherwell

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Robert Motherwell is unquestionably one of the most significant American artists of the twentieth century. He joined Jackson Pollock, Willem de Kooning, Mark Rothko and others who set out to change the face of American painting. These painters renounced the prevalent American style. Influenced by the Surrealists, these “Abstract Expressionists” sought to create essential images that revealed emotional truth and authenticity of feeling. Recognized as both an accomplished painter and print maker, this exhibition focuses on Motherwell’s monotypes. A monotype is a single unique print created by the direct transfer of paint or ink applied to a glass or metal

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How To Be Happier, Healthier And “Younger” In Retirement – Advice From A Former CEO

By Fred Sievert We all understand and appreciate the need for sound financial planning during the years preceding retirement. Who among us hasn’t gone online to calculate our retirement “nest-egg” needs and then panicked because accumulating that much wealth seemed inconceivable; especially if we started the process at age 55 or later? While it’s critically important to solicit financial planning advice from professionals and then to demonstrate strong personal discipline in executing the plan, there is another aspect to your retirement plans that are equally important. My own retirement has proven to be a magnificent experience of feeling happier, healthier

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CIAA Announces Plans for Upcoming Tournament In Charlotte Feb. 25 – March 2

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The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA®), the nation’s first African-American athletic conference, will host the 2019 CIAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament in Charlotte, NC, next week, February 25 – March 2, 2019. In addition to the highly-anticipated games on the court at Bojangles’ Coliseum and the Spectrum Center, fans from around the country and the Charlotte area will have a variety of community activities to engage in throughout the week, showcasing the CIAA’s commitment to providing an informative, enriching and entertaining experience for attendees. On Tuesday, Feb. 26 and Wednesday, Feb. 27, CIAA Education Day events are the focus

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Civetta Italian Kitchen + Bar Launched By Vivace Owners In StoneCrest

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The husband-and-wife team that owns the popular trattoria, Vivace, in midtown Charlotte will soon bring a different, more casual concept to south Charlotte. Civetta Italian Kitchen + Bar will open in the StoneCrest at Piper Glen shopping center – in the old Smoke Modern Barbecue space – in February. Initially, the southern Italian restaurant will be open for dinner only. Stacey and Kevin Jennings of Urban Food Group will expand to lunch service in the coming weeks. The fare includes classics such as Bucatini (with housemade meatballs), Puttanesca, Bolognese, chicken (or eggplant) Parmesan, Veal Saltimbocca and Chicken Marsala. “We’re excited

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Positive Parenting Tips Every Parent Should Know – Ways To Increase Positive Behavior

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, by the time children have reached the fifth grade, around 80 percent of them have been physically punished. They also report that physical punishment, which includes spanking and hitting, has been shown to be ineffective and lead to more aggressive behavior. They recommend that parents use more effective parenting practices, which is something that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) refers to as positive parenting. “Positive parenting focuses on teaching children what type of behavior is acceptable through means that are more effective and positive,” explains Reena B. Patel, a parenting expert, licensed

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Charlotte Mecklenburg Library To Offer Business Attire to Job-Seekers

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STARS for Success provides cardholders with items for job interviews Charlotte Mecklenburg Library now offers cardholders professional attire and accessories to check out for job interviews or important meetings through its STARS for Success program through the Job Help Center at Main Library. The rental items include dress shirts, padfolios, neckties and scarves, and are available for a one-week checkout period with an opportunity to renew the checkout for another week. Returns can be made to any Library location. “The Library is proud of its long history in helping our community find successful, meaningful careers,” said Seth Ervin, chief innovation

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