Saturday, September 23rd, and Sunday, September 24th, a block on Belmont Avenue will be transformed. It’s part of the Better Block Project, which challenges neighbors to re-imagine what their neighborhoods can be like. Belmont received a grant from Dallas-based Better Block Foundation, and residents volunteered many hours in order to make it happen.
The weekend’s activities will center around 923 Belmont Avenue, at the intersection with Harrill Street.
Belmont Avenue Better Block will take place on Saturday, from 12 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Read about the Better Block Project on Charlotte Five.
Here’s what’s going on each day:
Saturday
12:00 PM Kick-off and welcome from Belmont Community Charlotte, NC and The Better Block Foundation
Throughout the day:
• Coffee drinks available from Comic Girl Coffee and artist Janelle Dunlap
• Snacks available from Hawthorne High School (North Carolina)
• Mini dance classes taught by MoveStudio Charlotte, LLC
• Italian Ice available from Polo Italian Ice
• Pick-up Basketball
In the Bazaar and Market from 12-6 PM:
• Belmont Community Association Volunteer Table
• Augmented Reality (#AR) with Saeed Ahmadi
• Birdsong Brewing Co. and Catawba Brewing Co. – Charlotte, NC serving special edition “Belmont Blonde”
• Food Truck by Spice Wagon Kabob Food Truck
• Soy Candles from Excellence Junkie
• Fresh produce by Freshlist
• Gifts & Collectibles by JaiTique Designs
• Pet Gifts by Jack & Company Charlotte
• Breathe.Savor.Scents
• Bike Repair Shop by ReCyclery and The Bike Van – Mobile Bike Shop
• Bike Course by Bikin’ Dads Adventures, Charlotte B-cycle Made Possible By BlueCross BlueShield of NC, and Trips For Kids Charlotte
In the Community Living Room from 12-7:30 PM:
• 12:00-1:00 PM – Luis Matta of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations Committee
• 2:00-3:00 PM – Community blanket creation for #HurricaneHarvey victims
• 3:00-4:00 PM – Tom Cole of Charlotte Mecklenburg Library on Belmont History
• 4:00-5:00 PM – Rey LeClair, Professional Dog Trainer
• 5:00-6:00 PM – Jeannine Rich, Home Decorator
• 6:00-7:30 PM – Jazz by the Tenya Colemon Duo
Sunday
12:00 PM Kick-off and welcome by District 1 City Council Representative -elect, Larken Egleston for Charlotte City Council
Throughout the day:
• Coffee drinks available from Comic Girl Coffee and artist Janelle Dunlap
• Snacks available from Hawthorne High School (North Carolina)
• Mini dance classes taught by MoveStudio Charlotte, LLC
• Italian Ice served by Polo Italian Ice
• Pick-up Basketball
In the Bazaar and Market from 12-5 PM:
• Belmont Community Charlotte, NC Volunteer Table
• Augmented Reality (#AR) with Saeed Ahmadi
• Birdsong Brewing Co. and Catawba Brewing Co. – Charlotte, NC serving special edition “Belmont Blonde”
• Food Truck by The Dumpling Lady
• Fresh produce by Freshlist
• Gifts & Collectibles by JaiTique Designs
• Pet Gifts by Jack & Company Charlotte
• Breathe.Savor.Scents
• Axe Throwing Demonstrations by Lumberjaxe
• Pet Wants Charlotte: The Urban Feed Store
• Bike Repair Shop by ReCyclery and The Bike Van – Mobile Bike Shop
• Bike Course by Bikin’ Dads Adventures, Charlotte B-cycle Made Possible By BlueCross BlueShield of NC, and Trips For Kids Charlotte
In the Community Living Room from 1-5 PM:
• 1:00-2:00 PM – Needlepoint demonstration with Ms. Mitchell
• 3:00-4:00 PM – Affordable Housing with Habitat Charlotte and City of Charlotte Housing & Neighborhood Services
• 4:00-5:00 PM – Rey LeClair, Professional Dog Trainer
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