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I have a confession…I’m considering taking up tennis.  I love running…I love lifting weights…but tennis has always intrigued me! It’s great cardio exercise and a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the upcoming fall afternoons.  Before I get involved in the Charlotte Tennis Association, I’m going to take one-on-one lessons so that I can hit the court with more know-how and hopefully a more developed skill level than my current skill level (or the lack there of).

First things first…I need a tennis racquet that isn’t made of heavy aluminum.  Technology and racquets have evolved since I was given my first tennis racquet.  Older tennis racquets are commonly made of aluminum, while today’s rackets are often made of graphite.  Therefore, a new graphite racquet  is on my list of wants but NOT in my budget.

I’ve decided that a used graphite racquet will be just as efficient as a new one considering my amateur skill level, and there is plenty of used tennis equipment out there just waiting to be recycled.  This week I’m on a mission to visit local thrift stores and maybe even Play It Again Sports in hopes of acquiring a gently used racquet for a way lower cost than a new one.

Are you considering taking up a new sport?  Have you considered buying used equipment?

This is the first time in weeks that I don’t have any plans for the weekend. Girls night would be fun, but maybe I can even spend some time in Charlotte. I visited the Charlotttes Got Alot website, and found a few things that could keep me busy tomorrow:

• Charlotte Knights Vs. Durham Bulls
• Kannapolis Intimidators Vs. Lexington Legends
• Light Up This City (Block Party)
• Panthers Vs. Titans (preseason)
• Unique Spirits Tasting
• Music Series at the Fountain Plaza
• Summer Saturdays Concerts at Whitewater Center
• A little history on the Charlotte NC Tours
• Sharks! @ Discovery Place 3D Theatre

How do you like to spend your weekends? Sleeping in? Going out with friends to the latest movie? Or maybe cleaning?

I hope I can enjoy the city life this weekend…

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Sorry gentlemen, this one is for the ladies!  Look no further for awesome Carolina Panthers gear…Victoria Secret PINK now has NFL apparel!

Only 13 NFL teams made the cut, but the Panthers is one of them!

Check out the PINK website where you’ll find cute Panther tees, sweats, hoodies and more!

If you’re buying online rather that at the local Victoria Secret store, use the promo code GLOSS10 and receive a free lip gloss in addition to your order!

Go Panthers!

The Carolina Panther‘s pre-season is in full force!  There’s no better way to find out how our home team is shaping up this season than to check out a pre-season game!  There are three pre-season games remaining until the NFL season kicks off.

See the Panthers take on the NY Jets this weekend, August 21st at 8pm at Bank of America Stadium.  They’ll play the Tennessee Titans at home next weekend on August 28.  Check out their full schedule and snag your tickets!

The NASCAR Hall of Fame presents “Ice Age” as the second film in a series of summertime movies on August 19th at 8pm.  Remember to bring your blanket, chairs and picnic to enjoy while you watch the movie in Ceremonial Plaza.

Watch the trailer and get ready for a good laugh!  Ice Age is a great movie for all ages!

Not Irish? That’s ok…you can still celebrate Irish culture at this fun family-friendly event that, according to Charlotte’s Got A Lot, will feature “local, regional and international music, dancers, cultural exhibits, traditional cuisine, workshops, Gaelic sports and vendors of everything Irish.”

The Charlotte Irish Summer Festival takes place at Center City Charlotte at 3rd and Tryon Street from 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. on Saturday August, 14th.

Tickets are $5 for adults and the kiddos are free!  No need to wear a kilt, just go have fun!

Come out on Saturday evening, August 7th, to see 200 professional cyclists from around the world race around the streets of uptown Charlotte at 7:30pm in the 7th Annual Presbyterian Hospital Invitational Criterium.  The cyclist will loop around at incredible speeds on a 1.3 mile closed course along Tryon Street.

“The event continues to be ranked as the number one criterium race in the country for both men and women of the thirty-four events on the 2010 National Racing Calendar.” ~CharlotteCriterium.com

Here’s a video from the 2008 Criterium in Charlotte.  You can really see how fast these cyclist are!

Join us on  August 7th & 8th for the Charlotte Parade of Apartment Homes featuring…Courtney Ridge!

“I Wish I Were… Home, Sweet, Home!”

A weekend filled with sweet treats, fun prizes, giveaways, and more!

• Purchase home baked goodies
• Write your wish on our wishing wall
• Toss your donations in our wishing well
• Enter our drawing for $ $ $
• Indulge in our chocolate fountains
• Fill your treat bag with sweets from our Candy Buffet
• Enter our raffle and win $ $ $ or a catered lunch for 6

Check out the Charlotte Parade of Apartment Homes Facebook Page

All proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society.

Charlotte has been named by Kiplinger among the ‘Top Ten Great Cities for Young Adults’! This probably doesn’t come as a surprise to you seeing as how you probably think the “Queen City” is as awesome as we do!

Charlotte scored among top 10 best cities for young adults!

The article says the pros of living is Charlotte are “a cost of living that skews well below the national average, reasonable rents, a bustling downtown still being developed, high-paying advancement opportunities in the financial sector”

Comment and tell us what you love about Charlotte!

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