Sunday, December 30, 2012

Girl Scouts Share Holiday Cheer in East Charlotte



Girl Scout Troop 2922 Sings Christmas Carols in East Charlotte


All across the Queen City residents are enjoying the wonderful Holiday spirit.  Here in East Charlotte we have been blessed with many beautiful decorations along with expressions of merriment and cheer.  On December 22, 2012  Girl Scout Troop 2922 visited East Towne  Senior Living Center to sing Christmas Carols and visit with the residents   The Brownies and Juniors shared big smiles, candy canes and Santa caps while caroling throughout  common areas and halls. These young residents of East Charlotte are a wonderful shining example of  spreading Holiday spirit !!

Saturday, December 15, 2012

The Spirit of the Season - Live Nativity in East Charlotte




As we count down to the Christmas Holiday a beautiful tradition is being offered in East Charlotte this weekend.  The Central United Methodist Church in East Charlotte offers the community visions of Christmas through a live Nativity scene.   The church has  graciously given us this amazing serene reminder of the 'Reason for the Season' for quite a few years.  You can come and see this live Christmas manger scene tonight  from 6p to 9pm at    6030 Albermarle Road.  


Thursday, November 1, 2012

E-Literacy via East Charlotte Library



E-readers are the popular new  electronic devices  that offer us the ability to  conveniently  download all kinds of publications.   Did you know that the public library offers the ability to borrow e-books using your e-reader?  Call or stop by the Independence Regional library to make an appointment to learn more about t how to borrow eBooks for your eReader, tablet, smartphone or laptop?  One-on-one training is available  to assist you with understanding  how to find, check out and download books from our digital collection.  Be sure to bring your device!!

For more information

Independence Regional Library 
Call 704-416-4800

6000 Conference Drive
Charlotte, NC 28212


My pandigital novel 7 e-reader with apps installed

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

A Study in the Positive at East Mecklenburg High School

East Mecklenburg High School Students - Charlotte North Carolina
East Mecklenburg Chamber Choir



On October 1st the East Mecklenburg  High School Chamber Choir represented their school at  the  Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina talent show. Competing against 18 other schools they took 1st place at this event to kick off the six week food drive competition.  The students at East Mecklenburg High School will be able to start their food drive with  food donated by the local company  Snyder’s-Lance.  Collected food items will be distributed to families in need within the Charlotte Metro area. What a great learning opportunity for these young people to learn that they can contribute positively to our community!!  


Read more here: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/10/03/3575008/talent-show-kicks-off-food-drive.html#storylink=cpy

Saturday, September 22, 2012

Celebrating Peace in East Charlotte

On September 21st  International Peace Day is celebrated around the globe.  Here in East Charlotte the CAFM GURLS club joined children around the globe in sending out their wishes for peace in our community, our country and across the globe. 
The children created this beautiful banner as an 
expression of their peaceful wishes.  

East Charlotte Tweets joins the GURLS club in extending 
peace to the East Charlotte community,  the Queen City, NC, US and entire world. 

 We must all echo the message in the children.s banner -- 
make peace happen!!










Monday, September 10, 2012

Krispy Kreme To Sweet'n Up East Charlotte - Sept 24


Krispy Kreme will be opening a new location  in East Charlotte --  Stop in on opening day Sept 24th for a chance to win lots of yummy prizes!!  The newest East Charlotte sweet treat spot will be located at 119 N. Sharon Amity.

Yummy treats now available in East Charlotte
Coming Soon to East Charlotte 

Monday, September 3, 2012

Back to School - Best Wishes!!

School Buses
Just a note to wish all the students, parents, teachers and staff all  the best as we begin another school year here in East Charlotte.   We all must work together to strive for a supportive and positive educational environment for our students so they grow and develop into future leaders 
I encourage East Charlotte Businesses to work to develop supportive relationships with local schools.  We all must work to find ways to increase the time and supplies we offer in support of our local schools.  

Are you a business that is currently partnering with one our local East Charlotte Schools?? Please let us know so your business can be featured here on East Charlotte Tweets!!
Feel free to email us  at eastCLTtweets(at)gmail.com or send a tweet to @eastCLTtweets.


Thursday, August 2, 2012

Greetings and Welcome!!


East Charlotte Tweets is the blog attached to @eastCLTtweets the Twitter stream.  Our goal is to offer the East Charlotte business community a place to easily connect with community members. We will be highlighting local businesses, East Charlotte events and community fun.  Please feel free to contact us if you would like to have your community organization highlighted.  


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