Opportunities in Charlotte: Resume building, history of segregation, Bach and beer, ghost hunting and more
Resume building
“Resume Building for 50+,” 6-7 p.m. Oct. 21 at Sugar Creek Library’s Community Room, 4045 N. Tryon St. This AARP workshop will focus on helping older workers create an effective resume. To register: 704-416-7000.
Segregation in Charlotte
“New South for the New Southerner: How Charlotte Got Segregated,” 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 21 at the Levine Museum of the New South, 200 E. Seventh St. Historian Tom Hanchett will give a presentation based on his book “Sorting Out the New South City.” Cost: $5 for members, $12 for nonmembers. Includes program, wine and a Southern buffet dinner from Mert’s Heart and Soul. Reservations required: 704-333-1887.
Charlotte Symphony
“Knightsounds: Bachtoberfest III” with the Charlotte Symphony, Oct. 23 at Knight Theatre, 430 S. Tryon St. Two shows: noon and 7:30 p.m. This festive Oktoberfest musical event includes beer tastings from local craft breweries, a band and games. For tickets: 704-372-1000.
Paranormal investigation
Join professional ghost hunters as they take guests through the grounds of Rosedale’s 200-year old plantation, 3427 N. Tryon St., and attempt contact with the beyond. Reserve your spot for Oct. 23 or Oct. 24. Check in begins at 7:15 p.m. with tour following from 7:30-9 p.m. Cost: $15. Reservations required, space is limited: 704-335-0325.
Eat better
“Eat Better, Feel Better,” 2-2:45 p.m. Oct. 24 Plaza Midwood Library’s Community Room, 1623 Central Ave. Learn what chronic inflammation can do to your body, what foods can cause inflammation and learn about everyday changes you can make in your life to reduce your toxic overload. Drop-in event, registration not required. Free.
Champagne tasting
Sample champagne from the vineyard of J. De Telmont Champagne and meet the owner of the estate, 2-3:30 p.m. Oct. 25 at Arthur’s Wine Shop in Belk SouthPark, 4400 Sharon Road. Free.
This story was originally published October 19, 2015 at 10:33 AM with the headline "Opportunities in Charlotte: Resume building, history of segregation, Bach and beer, ghost hunting and more."