Urban Gardens at Garinger Lend Support to Friendship Trays in East Charlotte

Students at Garinger High School are able to participate in this aquaponics garden where they will learn lessons in ecology, science and biology.  These students will also share the harvest from this garden to lend support for  the Charlotte Friendship Trays program which will give them a powerful lesson in building sustainable community.

Delicious Second Helping Now Served In East Charlotte

There are quite a few new restaurants and cafes popping up along the Central Avenue, East Charlotte corridor.   The Second Helping Carry Out and Catering Kitchen, located at 2903-C  Central Ave., brings a wonderful combination of delicious "eats" and  special connections to the local community.

Family style meals is the specialty being shared each week at Second Helping.  The menu is chocked full of  southern favorites like shrimp and grits, fried chicken, meat loaf and cornbread. And don't forget they offer vegetarian entrees too!!  The homestyle, made from scratch, vegetarian sides include collard greens, southern cooked greenbeans and lots more. To round out  the amazing meals provided at this shop, Second Helping has now partnered with Neet's Sweets to  offer incredible desserts.  Now that's a truly yummy duo!!

Customers can come by Second Helping  Monday thru Friday 11a -2p or 4:30 - 7p  to pick up their meal. Pre-ordered  meals can  be delivered to one of three Charlotte locations. Second Helping also offers catering services to  community residents and organizations.   Their catering service include Box Lunches, Buffet spreads and Custom Event options.  And no matter how you have your "second helping" served it will be prepared by caring hands!!

The delicious meals prepared at Second Helping are not the only special offerings of this amazing kitchen. The Second Helping mission is to offer  supportive employment opportunities to women working to create new futures after incarceration.  These ladies are working together to  provide"Food for the Soul" as they say and build a beautiful future.

To find out what's on the menu today, order a meal or share a donation  please visit Second HelpingCharlotte.org. Be sure to join them on FaceBook for updates and news about the Second Helping Kitchen.

East Charlotte Residents Speak On Studio Charlotte at Central Avenue Location

Great to see East Charlotte Residents speaking out about their thoughts regarding this proposal for the old Eastland Mall property   What is your view?  What do you think should happen with this property.  One thing is for sure is MUST change... SOON!!

 

Your Destiny ...Community Childcare focused on a Positive Future

Your Destiny AfterSchool and Summer Camp program is located at 7212 Albermarle Rd. in East Charlotte.  The program director, Ms Ivey, developed Your Destiny to provide  an educational afterschool program for school age youth in grades kindergarten thru 8th.   Your Destiny also offers a full day summer camp programs for local youth.  The goal of all the programs offered by Your Destiny is creating a positive and supportive environment where students can learn and grow, leading to a successful future. It is their DESTINY!

The Your Destiny Afterschool Program provides homework support and fun activities that are educationally based.  Computer time, exercise and interactive games round out the afternoons before parent pickup.   Students are given a  nutritious snack each afternoon to bridge their dietary needs until they reach home.

Your Destiny is also offering an All Day Campers program for children three four and five years old that have completed potty training  During the day these students will  be engaged in academic activities during the day that will prepare them for success when they start school.


During the summer break Your Destiny offers a wonderful Summer Camp program to  school children. Students who attend this program are assigned to small groups based on their grade level.  Each day the students work with a NC licensed teacher in core curriculum subjects like math and reading to prepare them for the upcoming school year.  Summer Campers also participate in computer time, community trips,  outdoor games and more.

The staff at Your Destiny pride themselves in their passion for youth!!  Their dedication to providing the East Charlotte community with safe, reliable, local childcare is to be commended.

For more information about the programs at Your Destiny Afterschool and Summer Camp please visit their website  http://www.yourdestinycamp.org

What are East Charlotte Tweets??

Just a a little video to show you what East Charlotte Tweets are!!  Hope you enjoy it as much as we loved making it.   Our goal is to increase the bonds within the East Charlotte community.  Let us know how you think we can encourage this more.

Groovy New Street Signs in the Grove Park Community

The East Charlotte Ninja was out and about recently and noted these very nice street signs added to the tops of the Harris Blvd street signs in the Grove neighborhood.  We think they are great!!  Wouldn't it be nice if all the different areas could be "tagged" this way?  It truly adds a nice touch!!

If you have a nice addition to your East Charlotte neighborhood that you would like East Charlotte Tweets to share please drop us a line at eastclttweets(at)gmail.com.  We would love to share all that is  positive in the East!

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