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Yearly Archives: 2012

Butler PTSO hosts Kona Ice fundraiser

Butler PTSO hosts Kona Ice fundraiser

On Wednesday, Aug. 22, the Butler High School PTSO will hold a Kona Ice fundraiser during their open house from 5 to 7 p.m. The Kona Ice truck will begin… Read more »

Convention highlights student’s Latin achievements

Convention highlights student’s Latin achievements

The National Junior Classical League Convention at Wake Forest University recently gave local students a chance to exchange ideas, hear noted speakers, participate in workshops, compete in academic, graphic arts,… Read more »

Calling all artists for Sunday Afternoon in the Park

Calling all artists for Sunday Afternoon in the Park

Local artists and community members will gather in Mint Hill for the eighth annual Sunday Afternoon in the Park arts festival Aug. 26. The free event runs from 1 to… Read more »

Win a Matthews Alive! T-shirt!

Win a Matthews Alive! T-shirt!

The Matthews Alive! festival marks its 20th anniversary this year. And to celebrate, the organization has partnered with Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly for a trivia contest each week leading up to… Read more »

Arts nonprofits offer fall classes

Arts nonprofits offer fall classes

Nonprofits Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts and Mint Hill Arts are now offering registration for fall classes. Matthews Playhouse offers classes for children grades TK to 12 in musical… Read more »

Hummingbird Festival Aug. 18

Hummingbird Festival Aug. 18

Mecklenburg County’s Reedy Creek Nature Center will host its annual Hummingbird Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18. The free festival will include bird-banding demonstrations, children’s activities,… Read more »

Madness vendor deadline Aug. 27

Madness vendor deadline Aug. 27

The Mint Hill Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications from vendors for the 30th annual Mint Hill Madness festival, planned for Sept. 28 and 29. The deadline to apply is… Read more »

Nonprofit hosts dance fundraiser

Nonprofit hosts dance fundraiser

More than 50 dancers showed off their skills recently at the Matthews Community Center during a fundraiser for the nonprofit Sangamithra Foundation. The Rhythm of Life event, which raised more… Read more »

Matthews-Mint Hill Calendar: Aug. 17

Matthews-Mint Hill Calendar: Aug. 17

8.17.2012 Art crawl, 6:30 p.m. Four Matthews businesses will partner to host a free art crawl. Participants will start their journey at 6:30 p.m. at Precious Restorations, 315 W. John… Read more »

The Next Step

The Next Step

Young Lions volleyball squad ready to build on program’s recent success After winning a school-record 22 matches two years ago, Covenant Day volleyball coach Heather Mills figured last season would… Read more »

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