East Charlotte Yard Art

Yard Art Day 

The East Charlotte Ninja was out and about this past Labor Day Weekend.  I got to see some great displays of beauty created by East Charlotte residents participating in the Yard Art Day 2013. Yard Art Day is an annual grassroots community event created by  Deborah T.  to encourage  local residents to express themselves creatively.  The Yard Art Day project supports all creative spirits within our metro area and provides us with a tremendous opportunity to share our unique view of ART! This type of sharing truly inspires a sense of community and connectedness.

Many thanks to the Eastside residents who took time to develop these great displays and brighten up our community.  I encourage all the residents of the Eastside to consider participating next year. To learn more about how you can join the beautiful fun please visit the website at YARDARTDAY.ORG

Memorial United Methodist Church Blankets Soldiers with Love

This past spring members of the Memorial United Methodist Church worked to hand craft 70 beautiful blankets for wounded warriors at Fort Bragg.  These Blankets for Recovery are a wonderful example of positive community service that truly makes a difference.  

If you would like to establish a Blankets for Recovery Project for soldiers please visit

Flags Across the Nation where you can find instructions about how to start such a project. 

We would love to cover your East Charlotte Community Service Project here at East Charlotte 

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Creative Expression of Dance and Drums in East Charlotte

The Albemarle Recreation Center (Idlewild Rd North) is now hosting a unique and exciting creative dance platform entitled Mufuka Works. The East Charlotte Community now can join the creative classes offered by Mufuka works on Thursday and Friday evenings at the Rec Center.

Under the direction of instructor Elsie Mufuka, students are encouraged to develop basic dance techniques and also learn to fuse Modern, African and Ballet movements. This amazing combination of traditional movements combined with contemporary dance is entitled AfroRusse and is the creative brainchild of Elsie. Her vision is provide dance classes and dance company performances which will educate  the Charlotte community about human life stories on all levels from youth to adult.  

Mufuka Works offers students a variety of ways to experience dance and gain a broader understanding of the art form. Traditional Ballet techniques are explored by students weekly. They can also join drum classes offered by Mr. Chad. Ms Mufuka has explored dance history with her students and enjoys leading them  to reach their highest creative expressions.  

If you would like to learn more about classes schedule or upcoming company performances showcasing  these  great East Charlotte creative classes visit the Mufuka Works website.  

Diners Drive-Ins and Dives - East Charlotte Style

I just came across these two videos from the Food Network show Diners Drive-Ins and Dives.  It is one of my favorites to watch and I was really thrilled to see these two East Charlotte restaurants showcased by Guy Fieri!!   Have you visited either of these two places...what is your favorite item on the menu??   Jake's Good Eats is located on Albermarle Rd and Landmark Restaurant Diner is over on Central Ave. East Charlotte has a wonderful range of places to get a great meal... What are your favorites??   I would love to feature them here!!

Jakes Good Eats

LandMark Restaurant Diner

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 !!

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.  

E-Literacy via East Charlotte Library

East Charlotte Independence Regional 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