Natural Gas Rates Continue to Climb in Charlotte

From the Charlotte Business Journal: Piedmont Natural Gas residential customers will see rates go up 6.3% Dec. 1 following a 9.5% hike in November. The most recent increase comes in part from an increase in charges to customers for Piedmont’s integrity management program, which upgrades Piedmont’s infrastructure for safety and security reasons. Part of it …

Wine Tasting Club

Love wine? Want to learn about new wines? Join WineTasters. Lots of ways to enjoy wine tasting: bag the wine [labels covered], sip, score and discuss, or to simply sip and comment; set a monthly wine budget with the host selecting and providing the wine or ask each member bringing a bottle to share. No …

Providence Plantation Cookbook Project

Got an original recipe? A new twist on an old favorite? Do you have a recipe for something incredibly yummy, super fast, or the perfect finger food for wine tasting or tailgating? Share your imagination and skills to help create our own Providence Plantation Cookbook. Chapters could include: Crockpot Fabulous, Kids’ Favorites, Tailgating Treats, New …

Men’s Hiking Group

Are you an outdoor enthusiast? Do you enjoy hiking, walking, exploring NC nature and making new friends? If so, put on your hiking boots, bring a snack and spend an hour or two with Plantation Hikers exploring a fabulous venue within 90 minutes of home. Enjoy venues such as Crowder’s Mt, McAlpine Creek Greenway and …

Men’s Poker Night

Poker enriches the soul, sharpens the intellect, heals the spirit and is just plain fun. Join your neighbors for a monthly game. All levels of players welcome. Contact: Bob Hayes – 704-649-4979 or BobHayesInCharlotte@gmail.com

Supper Club

Sign up to join a Supper Club. Each Supper Club has 8 members (singles and couples welcome). Members of each group take turns hosting a sit-down or buffet dinner for the group, with the host providing the main course and beverage. Other members provide appetizers, dessert and a salad. Days/ dates and schedule determined by …

Play Groups for the Under-5 Set

Want your under-5 children to build friendships with other youngsters in the neighborhood? Want to get to know other Providence Plantation parents who have children about the same age as yours? Join one of our Providence Plantation Play Groups, each of which is limited to children of similar ages. Contact: Mikki Moore 904-339-5388 mikki.moore@hotmail.com

Ladies Bunco Group

Get rolling… join the Ladies’ Bunco Group for a fast-paced game of luck. Laugh, talk, cheer each other on. Potluck food and drinks. Contact: Jennifer Smith 502-931-5441 petepey@hotmail.com