http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/ Imagine Our Tomorrow, Act Today. If you imagined a story about your tomorrow, what would you do today? Crossroads Charlotte provides a way for people and organizations to act, connect and create a positive future for us all. http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/event/1097/-Lecture-Scholar-From-the-US-Holocaust-Memorial-Museum/ [Mon, Feb 06 2012] Eric Steinhart will talk on “Soviet Collaborators and the Holocaust in Ukraine” on Monday, Feb. 6, Steinhart earned his Ph.D. at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill in 2010 and is a Research Scholar at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum’s Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies in Washington, D.C. Sponsors are the Department of Global, International...]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/event/1097/-Lecture-Scholar-From-the-US-Holocaust-Memorial-Museum/ http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/blog/771/Weekly-Roundup-Indian-casino-cancer-survivors-CATS-rate-hike-proposed-Occupiers-moved-more/

When is a business not a business? When it involves gambling, as far as York County officials are concerned. The Catawba Indian Nation wants to open a full-scale casino on its York reservation, which has irked presumably “pro-business” local...]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:25:00 -0500 http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/blog/771/Weekly-Roundup-Indian-casino-cancer-survivors-CATS-rate-hike-proposed-Occupiers-moved-more/ http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/event/1094/Expressions-of-HeART/ [Fri, Feb 24 2012] Participants will be from the Hindu Center of Charlotte and the Institute for Life-Leadership & Coaching. The theme will be "How do you envision building bridges?" Trained ILC facilitators will introduce and develop this theme using hands on art activities - one for children and one for adults. Dinner and social interaction time will also be a part of this...]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/event/1094/Expressions-of-HeART/ http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/event/1096/A-Night-in-Rio-The-Brazilian-Carnival-Experience/ [Sat, Feb 18 2012] The Latin American Coalition invites you to our third annual Brazilian Celebration “A NIGHT IN RIO” at Neighborhood Theatre on Saturday, February 18, 2012. Take a journey through Brazil and experience traditional dancing, authentic foods, arts and crafts, and live musical performances of Samba, Bossa Nova, and Brazilian Beats. You won\'t want to miss the...]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/event/1096/A-Night-in-Rio-The-Brazilian-Carnival-Experience/ http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/event/1095/Expressions-of-HeART-An-Evening-of-Poetry-Music-Inspiration/ [Sat, Apr 28 2012] This unique concert will feature inspirational speaking by Chris Saade, Founder of the Institute for Life-Leadership & Coaching, as well as by a representative from the Hindu Center of Charlotte. John Amen, a heart-centered poet and songwriter will perform original works. Members from the Hindu Center will be invited to attend as we continue building new...]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/event/1095/Expressions-of-HeART-An-Evening-of-Poetry-Music-Inspiration/ http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/event/1093/February-Program-of-the-Charlotte-Business-Guild/ [Tue, Feb 21 2012] Tuesday, February 21, 2012 Meet Charlotte’s LGBT Filmmakers Panelists will also speak to helping CBG members promote their businesses 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Wet Willie's 900 N.C. Music Factory Blvd. (formerly Seaboard St.), Ste. B Charlotte, NC 28206 704-716-5650 www.wetwillies.com; http://www.wetwillies.com/locations/charlotte.html In the Music Factory...]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/event/1093/February-Program-of-the-Charlotte-Business-Guild/ http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/event/1092/February-Social-of-the-Charlotte-Business-Guild/ [Wed, Feb 08 2012] Petra's Piano Bar & Cabaret It's a Beautiful Night to be at Petra's! 5:30-7:00 pm Plus! Plan to stay for karaoke beginning at 9 p.m. Petra's Piano Bar & Cabaret 1919 Commonwealth Ave. Charlotte, NC 28205 704-332-6608 www.petraspianobar.com]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/event/1092/February-Social-of-the-Charlotte-Business-Guild/ http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/blog/770/Before-Xchange-Sermons-Two-Churches-United-in-95-and-Have-Stayed-Together/ Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:25:05 -0500 http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/blog/770/Before-Xchange-Sermons-Two-Churches-United-in-95-and-Have-Stayed-Together/ http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/event/1091/Southern-Blend-Film-Premiere/ [Fri, Feb 10 2012] Premiere of the film exploring the challenges and rewards of dating across racial and ethnic lines. The film screening will be followed by a panel discussion moderated by Rod Garvin, the film's producer.]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/event/1091/Southern-Blend-Film-Premiere/ http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/event/1089/CHARLOTTE-VIEW-Interviews-holistic-nutritionist-Catherine-Atwood-/ [Fri, Feb 17 2012] Charlotte View Internet Radio interview with certified nutrition consultant, Catherine Atwood. For eight years she has been a professional wellness practitioner providing services in homeopathy, yoga, healthy cooking and food shopping as modalities to restore health. To listen call (805) 830-8344 or go to...]]> Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/event/1089/CHARLOTTE-VIEW-Interviews-holistic-nutritionist-Catherine-Atwood-/ http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/event/1090/Statesville-Road-Elementary-International-Festival/ [Fri, Feb 03 2012] Students will perform dances and songs from various cultures.]]> Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/event/1090/Statesville-Road-Elementary-International-Festival/ http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/event/1087/CHARLOTTE-VIEW-2012-Who-can-Help-you-with-your-Insurance-Claim/ [Fri, Jan 27 2012] Charlotte View 2012 interviews Public Adjusters, Yesika Cortes and John Hornbuckle, from Florida. They will explains who is a Public Adjuster and why they decided to become one. Interview Short link http://tobtr.com/s/2788313 Guest Call-in number: (805) 830-8344 Yesika and John Hornbuckle work at Claim Pros, Inc, with services WORLDWIDE. They bring the...]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/event/1087/CHARLOTTE-VIEW-2012-Who-can-Help-you-with-your-Insurance-Claim/ http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/blog/769/WEEKLY-ROUNDUP-DNC-media-blitz-Superintendent-search-Harry-Jones-Crime-dips-Amen-Corner/ Dozens of media reps (local, state and national) descended on the Panthers playing field at Bank of America Stadium recently where incumbent President Obama will make his acceptance speech on Sept. 6. The Democratic National Convention itself will be hosted at Time...]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:34:25 -0500 http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/blog/769/WEEKLY-ROUNDUP-DNC-media-blitz-Superintendent-search-Harry-Jones-Crime-dips-Amen-Corner/ http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/blog/768/Final-Round-of-ACT-Project-submissions-is-Next-Month/ A.C.T. (Achieving Community Today) Projects! Candidates submit...]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2012 03:04:37 -0500 http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/blog/768/Final-Round-of-ACT-Project-submissions-is-Next-Month/ http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/blog/767/Kids-Find-Fun-and-Friendships-on-Ice-Skates/ Video and report by Rid Creative Media

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Some learned English as a second language. Some are former refugees just hearing English for the first time. The FACE Project (Friendships Across Charlotte Ethnicities), the brainchild of Amber Schrenkel, brings together elementary school students in a fun social setting, in hopes of stimulating new friendships. The idea...]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2012 02:36:52 -0500 http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/blog/767/Kids-Find-Fun-and-Friendships-on-Ice-Skates/ http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/blog/763/THE-LOVE-PROJECT-Finding-Inner-Peace-In-A-Violent-World/ Fri, 20 Jan 2012 01:38:56 -0500 http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/blog/763/THE-LOVE-PROJECT-Finding-Inner-Peace-In-A-Violent-World/ http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/blog/766/Xchange-Sermons-The-World-Is-Our-Neighborhood/ Providence United Methodist Church: A largely white congregation gathered to worship God – very friendly and slightly older, which is typical now for mainstream, moderate congregations in Charlotte and beyond.    But what was different on the pulpit on...]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:12:56 -0500 http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/blog/766/Xchange-Sermons-The-World-Is-Our-Neighborhood/ http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/blog/765/Weekly-Roundup-Pride-winner-Occupy-Chinese-scientists-New-TOY-director-CMS-wild-cards/ Donavon Dicks won this year’s Pride Global Youth Award, which honors an outstanding Mecklenburg County high school student who has demonstrated global volunteerism, fundraising for worthy causes or mission work. The Pride Awards recognize outstanding...]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:38:58 -0500 http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/blog/765/Weekly-Roundup-Pride-winner-Occupy-Chinese-scientists-New-TOY-director-CMS-wild-cards/ http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/blog/764/Skype-Paint-Video-A-Quilt/ Edwin Gil is at it again – uniting cultures through art. This time he using the tradition of quilting along with social media and good ol’ fashioned paint to create “Quilting Differences.” The A.C.T. (Achieving Community...]]> Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:52:49 -0500 http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/blog/764/Skype-Paint-Video-A-Quilt/ http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/blog/761/Farm-Pond-Community-Celebrates-Young-and-Young-at-Heart/ Mon, 16 Jan 2012 02:17:54 -0500 http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/blog/761/Farm-Pond-Community-Celebrates-Young-and-Young-at-Heart/ http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/response/101/Cindy-Ballaros-Response-to-/ Tue, 24 May 2011 02:09:33 -0400 http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/response/101/Cindy-Ballaros-Response-to-/ http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/response/98/Michael-Hernandezs-Response-to-/ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:47:42 -0500 http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/response/98/Michael-Hernandezs-Response-to-/ http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/article/72/Does-Race-Really-Matter/ Link Who cares about understanding peoples who are different from us? Why is that important? How would that benefit our lives? If you’d like to remain ignorant, close-minded, and selfish, it doesn’t.America is growing increasingly diverse every day; it would b]]> Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:29:21 -0500 http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/article/72/Does-Race-Really-Matter/ http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/article/71/Charlotte-Mecklenburg-Crime-Times/ Link The Charlotte Mecklenburg Crime Times is a public effort by private citizens to make our neighborhoods and communities safer. It is an Free Online Publication emailed out on a monthly basis that features the Most Wanted felons, fugitives and unregistered ]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2010 02:28:24 -0500 http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/article/71/Charlotte-Mecklenburg-Crime-Times/ http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/response/97/Brant-Aycocks-Response-to-/ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:46:16 -0500 http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/response/97/Brant-Aycocks-Response-to-/ http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/article/70/A-teachers-legacy-12-million-for-affordable-homes/ Link A Charlotte elementary school teacher let behind $1.2 million now the basis for a new affordable-housing effort.]]> Fri, 15 Jan 2010 04:45:09 -0500 http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/article/70/A-teachers-legacy-12-million-for-affordable-homes/ http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/article/69/Mayor-Foxx-Fixing-homelessness-would-truly-honor-MLK/ Link Honoring Dr. King and not being passive. The City of Charlotte three prong approach on the homelessness issue.]]> Fri, 15 Jan 2010 04:36:25 -0500 http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/article/69/Mayor-Foxx-Fixing-homelessness-would-truly-honor-MLK/ http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/article/68/More-teacher-layoffs-loom-at-CMS/ Link Another round of teacher layoffs looms as Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools heads into a bleak budget year.]]> Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:09:52 -0500 http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/article/68/More-teacher-layoffs-loom-at-CMS/ http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/article/67/Community-Catalyst-Program-grants-total-429000/ Link As many as 20 nonprofits shared in the first round of grants from the Community Catalyst Program, launched in October by Foundation for the Carolinas to help cash-strapped charities survive the recession.]]> Wed, 13 Jan 2010 11:58:33 -0500 http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/article/67/Community-Catalyst-Program-grants-total-429000/ http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/article/66/BofA-New-CEP-words-of-promise/ Link Moynihan's first speech as BofA new CEO that acknowledged the banks role in the country's economic downfall and the commitment to restructure and provide more consumer protection.]]> Wed, 13 Jan 2010 11:43:53 -0500 http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/article/66/BofA-New-CEP-words-of-promise/ http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/article/65/Spangler-Gift-Boosts-College-Dreams/ Link Gift to help young men reach their college goals.]]> Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:27:21 -0500 http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/article/65/Spangler-Gift-Boosts-College-Dreams/ http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/article/64/Levines-to-give-1-million-for-new-crisis-response-fund/ Link Charlotte philanthropists Sandra and Leon Levine will launch a second Critical Needs Response Fund. Giving $1 million to revive the effort, hoping donors big and small will match and surpass the gift.]]> Fri, 18 Dec 2009 03:04:15 -0500 http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/article/64/Levines-to-give-1-million-for-new-crisis-response-fund/ http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/article/63/County-to-Offer-Same-Sex-Benefits/ Link Mecklenburg County will offer domestic partner benefits in 2011 to employees in same-sex relationships.]]> Fri, 18 Dec 2009 03:00:34 -0500 http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/article/63/County-to-Offer-Same-Sex-Benefits/ http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/response/95/willsmiths-Response-to-Fortress-Charlotte/ Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:25:32 -0400 http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/response/95/willsmiths-Response-to-Fortress-Charlotte/ http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/response/94/mzdfitzs-Response-to-The-Beat-Goes-On/ Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:51:26 -0400 http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/response/94/mzdfitzs-Response-to-The-Beat-Goes-On/ http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/response/93/mzdfitzs-Response-to-Class-Act/ Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:35:35 -0400 http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/response/93/mzdfitzs-Response-to-Class-Act/ http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/response/92/mzdfitzs-Response-to-Fortress-Charlotte/ Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:15:22 -0400 http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/response/92/mzdfitzs-Response-to-Fortress-Charlotte/ http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/response/91/Debi-Lees-Response-to-Fortress-Charlotte/ Tue, 09 Jun 2009 11:20:58 -0400 http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/response/91/Debi-Lees-Response-to-Fortress-Charlotte/ http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/response/90/Meleah-Palmers-Response-to-Eye-to-Eye/ Wed, 06 May 2009 08:55:02 -0400 http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/response/90/Meleah-Palmers-Response-to-Eye-to-Eye/ http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/response/89/Meleah-Palmers-Response-to-The-Beat-Goes-On/ Wed, 06 May 2009 08:53:50 -0400 http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/response/89/Meleah-Palmers-Response-to-The-Beat-Goes-On/