For some, swimming is just a fun, summer activity to partake with friends and family on a hot day. For others, it is a great way to exercise while not having to worry about sweat stains or joint pain. For the very few, swimming is life. With typically two practices a day and a five- to six-day active week, competitive swimming is not for the faint of heart. While most are … [Read more...]
Towne Lake Neighborhoods to Be Largest Cooperative Effort
Recently, the wildlife habitat committees for Eagle Watch, The Arbors and Wyngate met to share successes and to plan for Towne Lake efforts in 2023. The long-term goal is ambitious: make Towne Lake the largest cooperative habitat effort in the country. When successful, Towne Lake will unite the largest number of neighborhoods working together to create a Certified Wildlife … [Read more...]
20 Local Options for a Memorable Girls’ Night
Although each group of friends’ interests vary, girls’ night out (GNO) often involves dinner and drinks, dancing, movies, spa treatments, creative activities and music — I bet reading the title of this article was enough to get Cyndi Lauper’s 1983 song stuck in your head! Whether you’re planning an event with friends, family or co-workers, GNO is about having fun, relaxing and … [Read more...]
7 Recipes That Get a Round of A-Paws
When my husband and I started dating in 2017, we shared six family pets — two cats and one dog in each household. Our parents have only three pets total now, but we still love visiting them — and our families, of course! One of my favorite things to do as content editor is trying new dishes for our recipe spreads. I love experimenting in the kitchen and making themed fare, and … [Read more...]
Shirley Pahl’s Dedication to Volunteering Continues in Retirement
Shirley Pahl was the face of the Cherokee County Farm Bureau for the past 30 years, making sure residents understood the importance of agriculture to our community and economy. Pahl recently retired from the Farm Bureau, where, as program coordinator, she helped schoolchildren see that there is a bright future in the agricultural industry — through the fun and rewarding … [Read more...]