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selections include The Frankie Boy Sandwich of pulled pork, served with macaroni and cheese, caramelized onions and tomato red sauce on Texas toast. To-go packs are available. Info: 704-341- 5757 or www.frankieboys.com.
classes. A personal trainer is also available for individual sessions. Details: 704-542-0009 or www.snapfitness.com/charlotte.
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with the goal of keeping at least one team member on the track or pathway at all times throughout the evening.
The night is filled with ceremonies of celebration for survivors and caregivers, remembrances of those who lost their battle and a host of fun activities aimed at continuing the fight to find cures for the disease. The fundraising goal is $50,000 to $75,000. Learn more: www.relayforlife.org/ballantyne.
Fitness Site Reopens On Elm Lane
Snap Fitness at 11914 Elm Lane (Robinson Corners) recently held a grand reopening under new management. Open 24/7, the gym offers cardio and exercise equipment, along with a running club and circuit-training
Relay For Life May 25 at Y
The American Cancer Society will hold its inaugural Ballantyne Relay for Life May 25 at Morrison Family YMCA.
At Relay For Life events, individuals and teams camp out at an athletic track, park or other gathering area starting at 6 p.m.,
Park Holds Toy Drive for Tweens Ballantyne Corporate Park held a Toys for Tweens Drive, collecting 837 toys in just two days for youth ages 10-14. The December collection also generated support from the greater Charlotte community, and Sam's Club of Pineville donated
$1,000. The toys collected benefited the Toys for Tots organization.
Newk's Helps Drill Well in Malawi Karas Hospitality, owner of
Newk's Express Cafés, is raising money to drill a well for the Miwa villagers in Malawi. Justin Karas, CEO of Karas Hospitality, says the village has 54 families and 154 orphans, many of whom become ill due to contaminated water.
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