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residents who enjoyed art exhibits, fine music and a culinary tent featuring food by popular local restaurants. Proceeds from the October event benefit the Morrison Family YMCA Giving Campaign to support safe and fun out-of- school-time programs in East Charlotte. Learn more at www. ymcacharlotte.org/morrison.
Community House
Hosts BBQ Heritage Day
LPGA, Nike Host Clinic at Dana Rader Golf School The Dana Rader Golf School
was star-studded with female golf experts September 11 as the LPGA and Nike Golf held a clinic to cover common myths of golf ("Keep your head down!") and much more. Although the weather was less than cooperative, attendees enjoyed the personalities, tips and watching golfing great Nancy Lopez go through her pre-shot routine. To find out what keeps Lopez busy these days, see page 30.
Lower Providence Community House celebrated its first BBQ Heritage Day in September. The event included vendors, a bake sale and demonstrations by craftspeople. Residents and members showcased antiques inside the old log cabin meeting house, including butter churns and spinning wheels, along with Betsy Peace's private collection of antique dolls. To learn more about the site or joining the group, call 704-905-8334 or visit www.lowerprovidence- logcabin.org.
Chamber Orchestra Holds First
2010-11 Concert
The Ballantyne Chamber Orchestra opened its 2010-2011 season with a concert, "Autumn Applause," in October.
Inspire! Ballantyne Lures Arts Lovers The 3rd Annual Inspire! Ballantyne Arts Festival sponsored by the Morrison Family YMCA attracted hundreds of Ballantyne
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The event, which took place at South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church in Ballantyne, featured the orchestra playing Beethoven's Egmont Overture and Mendelssohn's Symphony Number One. The concert also featured a guest soloist, New York artist Michael R. Baker performing the Haydn Trumpet Concerto in Eb. To inquire about sponsorships or to learn more, visit www. ballantynechamberorchestra.com.
CELEBRATING TEN YEARS 2000-2010 WINTER 2010-2011
Davies Wins Tourney at The Golf Club Congratulations to Karen Davies, winner of the LPGA Teaching and Club Professional National Championship at The Golf Club at Ballantyne. The tournament took place from September 12 to 15.
YMCA Sets Spring Program, Camp Registration Date Registration for spring programs and camps for YMCA members begins February 1. Call 704-716-4600 or visit www. ymcacharlotte.org/morrison/ programs/mo_programs.aspx.
Celebrate the
Season at Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge This season all the holiday favorites are back, along with a few new events:
Gingerbread Village: This enchanting collection of houses fashioned by participants in the annual professional and amateur competition is open to the public from December 11 through December 26. Attendees may vote on their favorite gingerbread house with a $1 minimum donation per vote, with all proceeds benefitting Levine Children's Hospital. Tea with Mrs. Claus: This year a perfectly pink tea will be held on Sunday, December 5 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. to honor Ellie Potvin, a beautiful little girl who lost her courageous battle with pediatric cancer earlier this year. Cost is $40 per child and $20 per adult, with 10 percent of the proceeds benefiting the Lift Up Foundation, dedicated to supporting families fighting pediatric cancer. Reservations are required. Contact 704-248-4100
Photo by Benjamin Eppes/Blackbox Studioes