An official groundbreaking ceremony was held Friday morning at the corner of Third and Church streets to celebrate the life and legacy of the hometown artist, and to mark the 100th anniversary of his birth.

the first annual Charlotte Fall Challenge Tennis Tournament for athletes with disabilities is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Jeff Adams Tennis Center.

The festival, now in its fifth year, is from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., at Reedy Creek Nature Center.

Kids ages 9-14 interested in participating in cross-country this fall are able to register now through Sept. 12 for the 2011 Cross-Country for Youth program.

In light of recent coyote sightings throughout the Charlotte area, Mecklenburg Co. Park and Recreation and the Towns of Cornelius and Huntersville would like to provide some brief information on coyotes and what to do in the event that you see one.