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When We Cater For YOU We Prepare Ranucci’s Big Butt BBQ the Same Way We Do for Competitions... Serving the Greater Charlotte Area 704.516.7683 www.BigButtBBQ.com

That’s right, Ranucci’s Catering brings to you Award Winning Big Butt BBQ prepared exactly the same as we do for competitions. Our succulent hickory smoked pork is slow cooked for 12-14 hours and hand-pulled on-site. Ribs so tender and tasty, with just a hint of sweetness from our Maple’Licious BBQ Sauce. And our chicken, whether smoked or Italian Roasted, is always a crowd pleaser.We Are Headed to Memphis In May 2010In September of 2009 Ranucci’s Big Butt BBQ took First Place in Pork Shoulder at the Charlotte Shout, Blues, Brews & BBQ Event (MIM) and received a ticket to participate in Memphis In May... the Super Bowl of all BBQ Cook-Offs!
 

221 CMS teachers received 2009 National Board Certification

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 16, 2009 – The National Board for Professional Teacher Standards (NBPTS) has announced that 221 CMS teachers have earned National Board Certification this year. The district, ranked second nationally with newly certified teachers, now has 1,439 National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT) on staff. Click here for the list of CMS teachers earning their 2009 National Board certification. ...Full article

The Jay M. Robinson Middle School Chargers went undefeated for the entire softball season and won the Southern Conference championship.  Congratulations to the Lady Chargers on an outstanding season! 

 Top Row (L-R) Asst. Coach Merkle, Taylor Phillips, Lexi Lewis, Ashley Baker, Brianna Bentley, Jordan Muhammad, Peyton Huff, Madi Cowell, Coach Vanderhill
Bottom Row: (L-R): Haley Reid, Katelyn Mathis, Jillian Perry, Lauren Miller, Janessa Askew

SouthPark Hosts Pet Photos with Santa Sunday, Dec. 6 and 13

Not to forget the stockings of everyone’s furry friends, Santa has room for chew toys, treats and catnip in his bag too! ...Full article

Two area non-profits partner to inspire a love of reading
 
(CHARLOTTE, NC – December 2, 2009):  First Book-Charlotte has donated 500 new books for local children of low-income families. The children will receive the books as gifts at their holiday celebrations at YMCA Starfish Academy. ...Full article

ALCOHOL & DRUG LESSONS LEARNED WHILE FUN FOR ALL !!!                                                       The Quail Hollow Middle School student body tackled and cheered on the Red Ribbon Week Anti-Drug Pep Rally and Football Game on October 22, 2009.

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A CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS
Saturday, December 5, 2009
VOX and the Chancel Choir at St. John's Baptist Church
join forces for a classic Christmas concert ...Full article

Charlotte Secondary School hosts photographer/author Brooke Mayo as she presents her new book “Diving Doggies: A Celebration of Underwater Play.”

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You’ve probably been playing with LEGOs for a long time.  But do you know where LEGOs are from? Or how long they’ve been around?  Or what the word “LEGO” means?

What: ScanFest of the Carolinas 2009

Where: Wachovia Atrium - 301 South Tryon Street

Date: Saturday, November 7, 2009

Time: 10am-5pm

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