Archive for November, 2008
Singing Christmas Tree!
Monday, November 24th, 2008Singing Christmas Tree! Some of the Piedmont’s best and most colorful regional folk, bluegrass and gospel musicians join the soaring voices of Carolina Voices’ Main Stage Choir as they present “A Carolina Christmas!” Sing-a-long to holiday favorites and hear music by special guests such as family bluegrass band - the Whippersnappers; southern-gospel singer - Caroline [...]
Celebrate an 1860s Christmas by candlelight!
Monday, November 24th, 2008Celebrate an 1860s Christmas by candlelight on Dec. 6th at the Historic Latta Plantation located in Huntersville. While you are there take the time to walk the plantation house, kitchen, cabin, and grounds of this 1800 cotton plantation and living history farm.
Find the Cheapest Gas!
Sunday, November 23rd, 2008Fuel Up! Put In Your Favorite Holiday CD and Drive Safely! Before you head out, check out the GasBuddy.com website to find the cheapest gas along the way.
The Holidays Sizzle in Asheville!
Sunday, November 23rd, 2008The holidays sizzle in Asheville with a mix of fine food and festivities. Asheville’s area holiday traditions and events have something to entice everyone, ranging from classic Christmas events at Biltmore Estate to Santa rappelling down Chimney Rock to the National Gingerbread House competition. The holiday events here provide a chance to experience the season [...]
Songs for The Baby Boomer
Saturday, November 22nd, 2008It was fun being a baby boomer …..until now. Some of the artists are revising their hits with new lyrics to accommodate the aging population. They include:
1. Herman’s Hermits— Mrs. Brown, You’ve Got a Lovely Walker.
2. The Bee Gees— How Can You Mend a Broken Hip.
3. Bobby Darin— Splish, Splash, I Was Havin’ a Flash.
4. [...]
Charleston – Christmas Past and Present!
Wednesday, November 5th, 2008Journey from Christmas present to Christmas past while reliving the olden days in beautiful, historic Charleston, SC. Visit Charleston’s holiday market in Nov. and experience the Lowcountry’s complete holiday experience. Charleston serves as the perfect destination for all of your holiday shopping!
A Basket of Southern Flair!
Wednesday, November 5th, 2008Young Plantations right up the road from Sun City on 521 is a Carolina tradition during this holiday season. Stop by and have them put together a Thanksgiving or Christmas gift basket. It’s fun strolling through the store selecting your gourmet treats with a theme in mind to give the perfect gift. “Seventh Heaven” is [...]
Calling All Bikers on Nov. 22nd!
Wednesday, November 5th, 2008Head out to the Billy Graham Library on Nov. 22nd and help deliver shoe box gifts to boys and girls hurting around the world. Each year Samaritan’s Purse delivers thousands of shoe boxes full of goodies along with the message of God’s love to needy children all over the world. Since 1993, Samaritan’s Purse has [...]
Recycle Your Throwaways!
Tuesday, November 4th, 2008FreeCycle.org: You know what they say “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” Instead of filling up our landfills in Lancaster with our throwaways, you can give it to someone else that may need it—it’s called free-cycling!
Thanksgiving Parade!
Tuesday, November 4th, 2008The Carolinas Thanksgiving Day Parade is one of the largest gatherings of Carolinians that takes place during the year. If you feel really ambitious, you can start out the day at the Turkey Trot in Southpark. Mark your calendar for the Waxhaw Christmas parade on Dec. 2nd.