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Dowd YMCA Youth Basketball registraion open

Monday, October 15th, 2012, 6:32pm

Dowd YMCA Youth Basketball registraion open

The Dowd YMCA 2012 Youth Basketball League registration is open until November 1.

Registration is open to boys and girls ages 5 to 13.

The Dowd YMCA has a great group of volunteer coaches/parents, some of whom have been with the program for over 30 years.

The YMCA said they are looking forward to an exciting season, and would love to have you be apart of it!

Visit the YMCA’s website for registration forms and league information http://www.ymcacharlotte.org/branches/dowd/youthdev/ssp/sports/bball.aspx .

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Are your kids vaccinated in time for school?

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff

Monday, August 13th, 2012, 1:02pm

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- It's a milestone in Karina Hernandez's life.

"He's starting school for the very first time," said Karina.

Her 4-year-old son Sebastian will soon start school.

They're excited about the first day of class and a little concerned.

"Just for him to stay healthy and not to catch anything."

So Sebastian is getting vaccinated at the Mecklenburg Health Department.

Hernandez wants her son protected and it's also the law.

In North Carolina, students need required shots like measles, mumps and rubella to go enroll in school.

"Principals will be checking and if children don't get them by the required date they will be excluded from school attendance," said Dr. Stephen Keener the Medical director Mecklenburg Health Department.

For the past decade, there' s been a growing fear of a suspected vaccine-autism link.

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Carolinas HealthCare & Cam Newton launch campaign for healthier lifestyles

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff

Thursday, August 9th, 2012, 4:35pm

Carolinas HealthCare & Cam Newton launch campaign for healthier lifestyles

Carolinas HealthCare System is collaborating with Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton on a new health and wellness campaign. "Take The Ball" is designed to encourage local communities to make healthier lifestyle choices by promoting nutrition, physical activity, and overall well-being.

“Staying active and healthy has always been important to me,” said Cam Newton. “Together with Carolinas HealthCare System, we can work to provide both kids and parents with ways to eat right, get active and improve their health. I am proud to encourage our community to take control of its health and take the ball.”

The campaign will launch during the Carolina Panthers’ first televised preseason game on Saturday, August 11.

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Win Personal Training from Hollywood Celebrity Trainer

Submitted by Donna Lepre on Monday, July 16th, 12:12 pm

If you are looking to work out with a highly sought after trainer who works with a roster of elite athletes and A-List Hollywood Celebrities, The Greater Charlotte Health & Fitness Expo has the ultimate opportunity to do so…for FREE! With two easy steps to register, you too can be trained by Gunnar Peterson! (Steps to register can be found at www.ncfitnessexpo.com/blog ).

The Gunnar Challenge will begin on July 30th.

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You can make Fran's nachos!

Submitted by Susan H.

Friday, July 13th, 2012, 1:13pm

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - Fran Scibelli, of Fran's Filling Station fame, visited WBTV today at noon. Loaded down with all kinds of goodies from the farmer's market, she showed us how to make a healthier version of nachos. The secret ingredient is soy chorizo, a vegetarian product offering that classic chorizo taste. (You can find soy chorizo at Trader Joe's.) Unless someone told you, you'd never know these nachos were meatless.

Even though Fran fried her own tortilla chips, you can use your favorite brand right out of the bag and get great results. Generously layer on sharp Cheddar, then top with cooked soy chorizo. Bake for two minutes at 425 degrees, or until the cheese melts. Make sure you use an oven-safe serving dish.

Once out of the oven, top with black beans, corn and guacamole. Garnish with your choice of sliced black olives, pico, peppers, jalapenos, cilantro and sour cream.

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Get ready for the N'shape OLYMPICS!

Submitted by Susan H.

Tuesday, June 12th, 2012, 2:04pm

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - Don't miss our annual free event at this year's Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinas! Your entire family can participant in Funky Fit, sac and three-legged races, hula hoops, jump rope contests and more. "Stomp Out Childhood Obesity" bracelets will be available for purchase; only a dollar each to benefit N'shape with'N Youth. Food and drinks will be provided. Raffle tickets will be available for purchase; your chance to win a nutrition and fitness makeover by Nettie Reeves.

Event Details
Date: Saturday, June 16th
8am: Funky Fit
9am: N'shape OLYMPICS
Free Admission
Venue: Independence Park
Address: 300 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte

Need more information? Please click here or call 704.334.4848

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Red Cross ready to celebrate World Blood Donor Day June 14

Submitted by Chris Dyches

Monday, June 11th, 2012, 11:49am

Red Cross ready to celebrate World Blood Donor Day June 14

With no substitute for human blood, those in need rely on the kindness of volunteer donors. To raise awareness and inspire action about this cause, Nexcare Bandages, in partnership with the Red Cross and supermodel Niki Taylor, announce the fourth annual Nexcare give program.

This nationwide initiative shines a light on the World Health Organization’s World Blood Donor Day on June 14 by thanking those who give blood and encouraging others to get involved.

Taylor, a longtime supporter of the Red Cross, became committed to raising awareness about blood donation after her own experience as a patient in need in 2001. Taylor received 100 units of life-saving blood after a near-fatal car accident, and attributes her survival to the donors and doctors who helped save her life.

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