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Rappel a skyscraper uptown while raising money for Special Olympics North Carolina
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    CLT Out & About: Nov 16–18
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      Looking for a quick & easy post-DNC getaway?

      • Surry County is just a short ride from Charlotte!
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      Parkour (AKA jumping and vaulting over walls, rails, etc.) being taught in Charlotte!

      • Getting a great workout while having fun
      • Free Seminar on June 23rd
      • Weekly Classes at Zenith Gymnastics

      Cycling in Charlotte, on the latest episode of A Healthier Charlotte

      • Charlotte DOT & Mecklenburg County Health Department weigh in on cycling
      • also joined by Spencer Lueders (24 Hours of Booty), and Ann Groninger, an attorney specializing in bike law

      Healthy living bloggers talk shop on the newest episode of A Healthier Charlotte

      • Charlotte is fortunate to have some of the biggest names in healthy living blogging
      • our guests: Caitlin Boyle of Healthy Tipping Point, Katie Levans of Sweet Tater Blog, and Brittany Dixon of A Healthy Slice of Life
      Video and photos of Windseeker, a 301-ft-tall spinning swing, opening at Carowinds in 2012Windseeker03_300dpi_8x10Windseeker05_300dpi_8x10Windseeker04_300dpi_8x10Windseeker06_300dpi_8x10Screen Shot 2011-08-26 at 1.34.41 PM

      Video and photos of Windseeker, a 301-ft-tall spinning swing, opening at Carowinds in 2012

      • carries 32 riders and swings at 30 miles per hour, providing views of greater Charlotte

      Charity event at Dilworth Neighborhood Grille this Saturday to benefit Hands On Charlotte
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        Second annual 5K Rock-‘N-Run in northeast district benefits Hope Haven on August 13th
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          Uptown’s Romare Bearden Park: needed, planned, and ready to start

          • renderings and site plans for what would be Charlotte's first urban park
          • The Board of County Commissioners vote on the park this Tuesday, find out how to voice your support.
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          Local Amazing Race raises money for kids with special needs
            photo: Andrew Morrell

            October dog-friendly events

            • Paws for Pink at Dogtopia, South Park Mall Adoption Event, Hounds4Heroes Art Auction, Dogtoberfest, Dogtopia Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest, Dogs & Drinks, Indoor Dog Park, Low Cost Microchip Clinic, Barktoberfest, Ties & Tails Gala, Doggie Yoga, Pet First Aid & CPR Certification

            Discovery Place opens all new exhibits this weekend, free to the public!

            • renovating for 18 months, now opening World Alive (aquarium/rainforest) & Fantastic Frogs
            • don't miss: 3,000 rpm gyroscope, Microsoft Surface, Reactable

            Local Businesses Provide Scholarships to Summer Camp in SW Charlotte for Obese and Underprivileged Kids
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              Lazy 5 Ranch

              • non-gov funded, drive-through zoo in Mooresville, NC with over 750 different exotic and some endangered species of animals
              • the animals were not startled at all and literally came right up and said hello

              US National Whitewater Center accepts trophy for CLT Madness

              • exclusive video from the CLT Madness trophy ceremony, recorded milliseconds after we declared them the champions
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              US National Whitewater Center wins CLT Madness Championship!

              • US National Whitewater Center swiftly overtook Uptown in an overtime tiebreaker yesterday, catapulting ahead to a final score of 67-40
              • we'll be presenting their trophy soon, stay tuned!
              Go Urban Adventure Race in Charlotte tomorrow

              Go Urban Adventure Race in Charlotte tomorrow
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                The Intimidator comes to Carowinds
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                  24 Hours of Booty Event