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Women's Club Wins DAR Award The Lower Providence
Women's Club, the preservation group at The Lower Providence Community House, will receive the Daughters of the American Revolution's Historic Preservation Award on March 14.
After reviewing the detail, description and authenticity of the preservation project, The Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence Chapter of the DAR recommended the women's club for the honor.
The old log cabin, located across from Community House Middle School, was built in 1938 and is designated a Mecklenburg County Historical Landmark. Constructed by local farmers, the building served as a meeting place for women active in a Homemaker's Club. The club's most recent
preservation accomplishments are restoration of the fireplace and chimney. Preservation of the log walls is currently underway. As part of fundraising activities to continue this effort, The Lower Providence Community House will launch its fourth Monthly Lecture Series on Sunday March 25. Taylor Piephoff, a local naturalist, will speak on "Backyard Birds."
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Spring Forward At the Hotel & Lodge
From cooking classes to sumptuous brunches at Easter and Mother's Day, The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge serves up an array of activities this spring. All are open to the public but require, or recommend, reservations. Cooking School: Under the direction of Chef de Cuisine J. Kelly Morrow and Executive Sous Chef David Moore, the school offers two session this spring. Each one begins with a continental breakfast, mimosas and Bloody Marys. The chefs then lead the class in preparing a variety of dishes, detailing techniques as well as aspects of presentation. The spring sessions are "Cheese! Need We Say More?" on March 17 and "Lamb, Nose to Tail" on April 14. Classes are limited in size to provide personal attention and hands-on instruction. Each school is held on a Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. On completion of each session, attendees receive a folder of recipe cards. Cost is $85 plus tax and gratuity, and reservations are required: 704-248-4100. Scotch Society: On Saturday, March 24 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Gallery Restaurant, join the Scotch Society of Ballantyne to
discover the nuances of Irish whiskey. Cost is $35 per person, and reservations are recommended: 704-248-4100 or htapper@theballantynehotel.com. Easter Brunch: This holiday favorite is Sunday, April 8, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy salads, decorative displays, seasonal entrées, breakfast items, carving station and desserts, as well as live entertainment. The Easter Bunny will make an appearance, and there will be an Easter egg hunts for brunch guests at 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Please request your preferred egg- hunt time when making your reservation, in addition to your requested brunch time. Cost is $59.50 per person, $29.50 for children ages 5-12, and complimentary for children ages 4 and under (pricing does not include tax and gratuity). Advance reservations required: 704-248-4100 or www.gallery-restaurant.com. Mother's Day Brunch: Celebrate with an elegant meal to honor mom on Sunday, May 13, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. In addition to seasonal entrees, seafood, salads, accompaniments and desserts, there will be live entertainment. Cost is $59.50 per person, $29.50 for children ages 5-12, and complimentary for children ages 4 and under (pricing does not include tax and gratuity). Advance reservations required: 704-248-4100 or www.gallery-restaurant.com.
SPRING 2012