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Upcoming consignment sale
For Every Season begins Friday in former Bobcats training facility in Fort Mill.
A school directory to love
Humor blogger Tracy Curtis on what she really needs in a school directory.
Deal of the Day: Turn in those old Christmas lights
Turn in your old incandescent Christmas lights and get $3 off energy-efficient Christmas lights. Details at Home Depot.
Sleepover gone bad
Virginia court reinstates wrongful death suit against parents supervising their daughter's friend at a sleepover.
Are teachers paid fairly?
CMS Superintendent Peter Gorman plans to pay teachers on how well their students do, rather than experience. Is this fair?
Unemployment
Unemployment has passed 10 percent in the area. Is somebody in your home unemployed and looking for a job?
Wachovia's child care center laying off 130
Change is part of Wells Fargo's purchase of bank.
Swine flu vaccine available at clinics
Mecklenburg's Health Department taking appointments for those at high risk.
Featured
Halloween, fall events
Keep checking our growing list of fall and Halloween fun.
Other Resources
Kids eat free!
Free -- or nearly free -- restaurant deals for kids
Recalls
Recalls issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Parent Groups
Looking for playgroups, socialization or support? Check out our incredible list of parenting groups.
Volunteer opportunities with your child
Find opportunities where your preschoolers through teenagers can help make a difference in the community.
Where to have fun!
Find a ton of free things to do with your kids!
Classes for kids
Art, dance, gymnastics and swimming classes for kids
Click on a date below to see its events.
Best Bets From Our Calendar
Southern Christmas Show
Wednesday: Six acres of holiday crafts, gifts, decorations to explore, festive food to sample and art. Through Nov. 22.
Sesame Street Live!
Thursday: Elmo hits the stage and explores Big Bird's garden.
Roger Day
Friday and Saturday: Energetic children's singer with plenty of wit, whimsy, and wordplay.








