AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Charlotte North Carolina. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/charlotte 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/charlotte http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:44:25 -0600 According to a national PetSmart survey, nearly half of all pet parents plan to include their pets in their family holiday photos. PetSmart offers... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/charlotte/news/free-charlotte-petsmart-santa-claws-in-store-event-234990 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/charlotte/news/free-charlotte-petsmart-santa-claws-in-store-event-234990 Shops and Stores Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Comfort Food Should Be... Comfortable If you have never heard of Nigella Lawson, you should check out her website http://www.nigella.com and... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/charlotte/news/charlotte-health-and-fitness-magazine-newsletter-november-5-2009-231742 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/charlotte/news/charlotte-health-and-fitness-magazine-newsletter-november-5-2009-231742 Health and Fitness Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Halloween Candy - Yeah! Here comes another Halloween. As if our society doesn't place enough emphasis on food. Notice how many restaurant... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/charlotte/news/charlotte-health-and-fitness-magazine-news-halloween-candy-yeah-229863 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/charlotte/news/charlotte-health-and-fitness-magazine-news-halloween-candy-yeah-229863 Health and Fitness Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Charlotte, N.C. (Oct. 27, 2009) Charlotte TRACKS, a new social networking site for Charlotte parents... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/charlotte/news/charlotte-tracks-hosts-first-membership-drive-nov-1-20-225918 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/charlotte/news/charlotte-tracks-hosts-first-membership-drive-nov-1-20-225918 Business and Professional Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The reports of Swine Flu in North Carolina (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/cornelius/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-mecklenburg-county-227695 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/cornelius/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-mecklenburg-county-227695 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Want To Be Healthy This Winter? GET VACCINATED Ah...the media, again. Because celebrities stirring up fear about subjects they know nothing about is... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/charlotte/news/charlotte-health-and-fitness-magazine-newsletter-october-22-2009-225146 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/charlotte/news/charlotte-health-and-fitness-magazine-newsletter-october-22-2009-225146 Health and Fitness Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 As a Pup Parent, you want the absolute best for your dog. You try to give your dog plenty of attention and exercise every day, but occasionally you... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/charlotte/news/charlottes-new-dog-daycare-and-boarding-facility-224070 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/charlotte/news/charlottes-new-dog-daycare-and-boarding-facility-224070 Business and Professional Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Lifestyle Changes by Bryan Fass The dietary habits of Americans are horrifying.  Americans eat more red meat per person than any other nation... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/charlotte/news/charlotte-health-and-fitness-magazine-newsletter-october-15-2009-223849 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/charlotte/news/charlotte-health-and-fitness-magazine-newsletter-october-15-2009-223849 Clubs and Organizations Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Mecklenburg County, NC area? Find apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for Mecklenburg... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/cornelius/news/mecklenburg-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-mecklenburg-county-221012 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/cornelius/news/mecklenburg-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-mecklenburg-county-221012 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:37 -0500 Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Mecklenburg County North Carolina area. When there’s a crisp snap in... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/cornelius/news/mecklenburg-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-mecklenburg-county-221518 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/cornelius/news/mecklenburg-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-mecklenburg-county-221518 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:19 -0500 Ah...Leaf Season Is Here Does anyone else see the irony in driving through the woods to see the leaves? I understand that the leaves do process the... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/charlotte/news/charlotte-health-and-fitness-magazine-newsletter-october-8-2009-220330 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/charlotte/news/charlotte-health-and-fitness-magazine-newsletter-october-8-2009-220330 Health and Fitness Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Charlotte, NC -- Charlotte and Mecklenburg County residents will benefit from expanded Internet access and help searching for jobs, thanks to a... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/charlotte/news/mecklenburg-library-initiative-will-increase-digital-access-and-help-unemployed-220345 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/charlotte/news/mecklenburg-library-initiative-will-increase-digital-access-and-help-unemployed-220345 Schools and Libraries Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Enjoy A Day On Campus First Annual UNC Charlotte 4.Niner K Scholarship Fundraiser Saturday, October 24th Run, walk, or roll your way through this... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/charlotte/news/charlotte-health-and-fitness-magazine-newsletter-october-3-2009-219165 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/charlotte/news/charlotte-health-and-fitness-magazine-newsletter-october-3-2009-219165 Health and Fitness Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Little Hands Big Hearts! CHARLOTTE, N.C., -Sept. 29, 2009- On Wednesday, October 10, the new studio Small Hands Big Art is hosting an afternoon of... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/charlotte/news/little-hands-big-heart-218432 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/charlotte/news/little-hands-big-heart-218432 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 EEPro Positions Sustainable Products, Design Expertise for U.S. Solar Power Demand New N.C. office to bring photovoltaic parks and farms from... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/charlotte/news/eepro-positions-sustainable-products-design-expertise-for-solar-power-needs-216936 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/charlotte/news/eepro-positions-sustainable-products-design-expertise-for-solar-power-needs-216936 Business and Professional Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Support Your 49ers First Annual UNC Charlotte 4.Niner K Scholarship Fundraiser Run, walk, or roll your way through this family-friendly 4.9k... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/charlotte/news/charlotte-health-and-fitness-magazine-newsletter-september-24-2009-216940 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/charlotte/news/charlotte-health-and-fitness-magazine-newsletter-september-24-2009-216940 Health and Fitness Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Episode XI Studios is Contracted by GRB Entertainment to Participate in the Filming of an Episode of Intervention™ Full-service... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/charlotte/news/a-e-tv-s-intervention-comes-to-salisbury-nc-216981 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/charlotte/news/a-e-tv-s-intervention-comes-to-salisbury-nc-216981 Business and Professional Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a North Carolina corn maze and it's... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/raleigh/news/find-north-carolina-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-north-carolina-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-seaso-217156 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/raleigh/news/find-north-carolina-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-north-carolina-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-seaso-217156 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 What do a white woman secretly buried in a black cemetery for over 30 years, and a newly named serial killer have in common? Finding out becomes a... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/charlotte/news/book-release-new-nc-mystery-novel-215544 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/charlotte/news/book-release-new-nc-mystery-novel-215544 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Guests of the museum may participate in interactive historic demonstrations of colonial skills. The demonstrations are included in regular museum... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/charlotte/news/living-history-sundays-213851 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/charlotte/news/living-history-sundays-213851 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The Women Making History luncheons return this year with Milbry Polk as the first featured speaker for the 3rd annual series. Ms Polk is the author... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/charlotte/news/women-making-history-series-featuring-milbry-polk-213862 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/charlotte/news/women-making-history-series-featuring-milbry-polk-213862 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Treat your family to a fun evening at the museum’s annual Haunted Homesite event! Families will have the opportunity to go on an outdoor tour with... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/charlotte/news/haunted-homesite-213868 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/charlotte/news/haunted-homesite-213868 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The Distinguished Speaker Series returns this winter, providing museum supporters with opportunities to listen and learn from experts of worldwide... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/charlotte/news/distinguished-speaker-series-featuring-vicente-fox-213879 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/charlotte/news/distinguished-speaker-series-featuring-vicente-fox-213879 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Appropriate for ages 16 and older A rolling World Premiere Presented by Actor’s Theatre and the National New Play Network! This nail-biting... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/charlotte/news/yankee-tavern-by-steven-dietz-213890 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/charlotte/news/yankee-tavern-by-steven-dietz-213890 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500