Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools offers dozens of special educational programs at locations throughout Mecklenburg County, including UNC Charlotte and other University City locations. Students must apply and be accepted through a lottery system. Parents can apply through...
Events
Come Feb. 9 to learn about new Computer Science magnet school
An exciting new K-5 magnet school focused on computer science opens in University City in August, and you can get details 6-8 pm tonight, Feb. 9, at University City YMCA, 8100 Old Mallard Creek Road. Toyia Matthews, principal of the University City Computer Science...
Healthy UCity Race Series wants YOU!
The Healthy UCity Race Series has opened with a Rush – hundreds of participants at the Gold Rush 5K at UNC Charlotte. You can join the fun, and get fit, by signing up soon for our next two events – the Green on the Green 5K at Corvian School and the Race 2 Educate 5K...
Information session on Feb. 9 for new computer science K-5 school
The new Computer Science Immersion School for grades K-5 opening next fall in University City will have an information session for parents and other interested people 6-8 pm Feb. 9 at University City YMCA, 8100 Old Mallard Creek Road. The school will open in August in...
Healthy UCity Race Series debuts Feb. 4 with Gold Rush 5K
Help fund the UNC Charlotte Development Scholarships and Girls On The Run while running and walking with lots of 49er fans at The UNC Charlotte 49er Gold Rush 5K Run/Walk on Feb. 4. The 49er Gold Rush 5K is the first race in the new Healthy UCity Race Series. Details...
Get fit, find nature at Reedy Creek Preserve
Two weekly programs at our 900-plus acre Reedy Creek Nature Preserve and Park can help you get fit and limber while enjoying nature. Each Tuesday evening, the preserve’s nature center hosts a hike on forest trails followed by a yoga class. You can take part in either...
Botanical gardens offer orchid sale, winter tour
UNC Charlotte’s Botanical Gardens are a delight even in late winter, thanks to the McMillan Greenhouse and the extensive outdoor gardens featuring native Carolinas plants. McMillan Greenhouse will host an orchid sale and chance to talk with orchid experts on Feb....