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Archive for May, 2009

Prepare To Be Dazzled!

Sunday, May 17th, 2009

Prepare To Be Dazzled!  From aromatic herbal gardens to exotic oases to lovely arboretums, something’s always blooming in our area.  Celebrate our Spring colors and visit the Hezekiah Alexander Homesite, Wing Haven Garden & Bird Sanctuary, Daniel Stowe and UNC-Charlotte Botanical Gardens.
 

Introducing SCCL Property Management Group!

Sunday, May 17th, 2009

As your resident realtors, we try to offer more to our clients. Last fall we saw the need to match non-resident homeowners with renters, and we started a property management company, the SCCL Property Management Group. This division of our real estate company has always provided homeowners who rented through us the professional management services [...]

Lilyfest!

Sunday, May 17th, 2009

Lilyfest! The Rocky Shoals Spider Lilies will be in peak bloom in May at the Landsford Canal State Park in Lancaster.   Join in the celebration at the annual festival with live entertainment, food, and of course a hike to the overlook to see the spectacular view.  Before going, take the Buzz Challenge on the back [...]

Take a Bite Out of Charleston!

Sunday, May 17th, 2009

Take a Bite Out of Charleston!  The Culinary Tours of Charleston devotes almost three hours to savoring the flavors of South Carolina. Starting with a true Southern specialty, stone-ground grits; then it marches its way through sesame-seed benne wafers, sweet tea, a Charleston-chew pastry, pralines, cheese biscuits, pork barbecue, and collard greens. Guides delve into [...]

Spotlight: Local Artisans!

Sunday, May 17th, 2009

Spotlight:  Local Artisans!  It is breathtaking to look in the display cases at the Lakehouse and see the amazing work that is being done by the residents in Sun City.  We are surrounded neighbors with many  talents.  You can check out the work of other local artisans online at www.Etssy.com  Etsy is an online marketplace [...]

Beer, Bourbon & BBQ!

Sunday, May 17th, 2009

Beer, Bourbon & BBQ!  Back by popular demand this festival is a fun day of beer sippin’, bourbon tastin’, music listenin’, cigar smokin’ and barbeque eatin’ on May 9th at the Symphony Park in Charlotte at the Southpark Mall.  Lots of fun

activities for all ages - www.beerandbourbon.com.

Go Green, Go Local!

Sunday, May 17th, 2009

Go Green, Go Local!  What’s the one thing you can do on Wednesdays that 1) instantly improves your health, 2) helps the environment and 3) boosts our local economy?  Buy your fresh produce from our local growers-vendors at our SCCL Fresh Market at the Lakehouse from 9am-12noon.   It is open now until Sept. 30th.  Enjoy!  [...]