Monday, May 26, 2008

Rank Your Charlotte Area Schools

Your Charlotte North Carolina Area Schools

Relocation for many means researching school information. Here are some web links for people interested in the schools in the Lake Norman area. Below you will find each of the surrounding counties and the school score for each school. When you have narrowed the list of schools, sign up with Real Living 2.0 to get lists of homes in the area as soon as they become available!

If your not sure which school your child would attend for a particular area, contact your Charlotte Real Living agent to assist you in identifying the choices.


School Information and Test Scores

Mecklenburg County
(Charlotte, Cornelius, Cowans Ford, Davidson, Matthews, Pineville, Huntersville, Hopewell and more.)
Elementary Schools
Middle Schools
High Schools

Iredell County
(Mooresville, Troutman, Statesville, Union Grove and Harmony)
Elementary Schools
Middle Schools
High Schools

Lincoln County
(Denver, Lincolnton, South Lincolnton, Westport, Webbs, Laural Hill and Pumpkin Center and more.)
Elementary Schools
Middle Schools
High Schools

Catawba County
(Catawba, Conover, Hickory, Newton, Sherrills Ford, Terrill and more.)
Elementary Schools
Middle Schools
High Schools

Note: You can also check out the following counties on the PSK12 website: Gaston,Union and York in SC.


Private Schools

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Friday, May 23, 2008

Happy Memorial Day from Real Living In Style in the Charlotte Area

Charlotte and Real Living say Happy Memorial Day!


I don't believe that enough people actually stop and think about Memorial Day. For many, it is just a long weekend.

We need to remember that it is our service men and women that enable people like me to babble on my blogs and offer my opinions. Real Living In Style at Lake Norman is truly thankful to all the men and women that have given their lifes for our freedom!

Please take a minute to reflect on the true meaning of Memorial Day.

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Thursday, May 22, 2008

Charlotte North Carolina Dragon Boat Festival

Come Meet Real Living In Style at the Dragon Boat Festival at Lake Norman



9th Asian Festival and 3 rd Dragon Boat Festival Program Schedule June 7th, 2008
9:00 AM

Dragon Boat Race Round 1


11:00 AM

  • Asian Festival Opening Ceremony

  • National Anthem

  • Moment of silence for the victims in Myanmar and China

  • Welcome Remarks

  • Introduction of Guests

  • Guests’ Remarks

  • Parade of Nations

  • Declaration of the Dragon Boat & Asian Festival of 2008 Opening

  • Traditional Dragon Dance Dotting the Eye of the Dragon

11:15 AM

Dragon Boat Race Round 2

11:30 AM

Happy Youth - The Lantern Dance – by Little Lotus TroupeTy Wine Dol May - Sing by Dylia – by the Laos PrincessesPlai Bua Kiew Nang Tanee Dance – byThai Classical DancePanji Semirang – by Indonesian Dance GroupViolet Pan – by George Pan Violin AcademyLum Ma Ha Say Dance – byLittle Laos Princesses


12:00 PM

Lunch Break


1:00 PM

  • Ms. Asian Festival Pageant

  • Presentation of Candidates by Candidates’ Parents & Escorts

  • National Dress Competition

  • Q/A Interview

  • Flower of Asia Dance – Pageant Participants Introducing Ms Petite North Carolina contestant to North American Pageant

1:30 PM

Dragon Boat Race Consolation FinalsBonsai Trimming Demonstration – by Bonsai Society of the CarolinasTai Chi Demonstration – by Simmons YMCA T’ai Chi Music by the Fall Back Band


2:30 PM

Ms. AsianTalent Show Performances


3:00 PM

  • Hmong Melody Dance - by Hmong Girl ScoutsSayaw sa Banko - Dance on a Bench – by Filipino

  • Dance Group Lambadi - Indian Classic Dance – by Dr. Maha Gingrich’s GroupFawn Leb -

  • Fingernail Dance – by Thai Dance Group Moon Light – by Chinese Phoenix Chinese ArtsLion

  • Dance – by Hung Gar Kung Fu Academy

3:30 PM

Dragon Boat Race- Premier Final & Grand FinalMusic by the Fall Back Band


4:00 PM

Announcement and crowning ceremony of Ms.Asian Festival Pageant Winners


4:30 PM

Dragon Boat Race Medals Ceremony & Closing Remarks


Direction to Kenton Place parking area: From 1-77 North-bound, take Exit 25, make left to 73 West for about 1.7 miles, turn right onto W.Catawba Ave. Go about 0.4 mile, make right onto Palace Cinema (See sign & balloons). Park your car and wait for the shuttle at the Shuttle Bus sign



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