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Welcome to our website for everyone associated with South Africa and South Africans in Charlotte, NC and the surrounding metro area.
South Africans in Charlotte is a non-profit organization and follows not-for-profit principles and serves South Africans and their friends & families living in the Charlotte metro area in North Carolina. Currently we represent close to 400 families in the Charlotte Metrolina area.
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SEPTEMBER 13th - NEXT LADIES LUNCHEON AT BONEHEADS!
If you love Nando's , you'll love Boneheads!
To understand the story of Boneheads you need to know about the people behind it. It was started by a group of great restaurateurs from the U.S. and South Africa, master chefs and people who appreciate good food and the happiness that comes with it. They just opened their first store in Charlotte and we will be celebrating with them at their Grand Opening on September 13th at the Stone Crest Shopping center. We will be there as the South Africans in Charlotte Group. There will be with lucky drawings and lots of fun. See you all there!
WHERE: Boneheads, StoneCrest Shopping Center, Rea Road & Ballantyne Commons Prkwy
Map to get there.
The store is opposite the Starbucks at Stonecrest on the corner closest to the Rea Rd & Ballantyne Commons intersection. Enter from the Ballantyne Commons entrance and turn immediately to your right and follow parking area around to the front of the buildings. Its on your left.
DATE: Saturday September 13th 2008
TIME: 12:00pm
RSVP: Seating is very limited because of the “Grand Opening”. It is ESSENTIAL to RSVP to Ella Rabe at 704-264-0635 or 704-804-0036 or eMail at info@ejmevents.com
SOUTH AFRICAN FALL FESTIVAL
September 26 – 28, 2008
Metrolina Expo Trade Center
Exit 16A from the I-77 to Sunset Drive, Charlotte, NC
Entrance : FREE
September 26 – 28, 2008
THE FIRST ANNUAL SOUTH AFRICAN FALL FESTIVAL
If you are looking for an exciting way to reach a broad range of potential customers
the South African FALL Festival is just the marketing platform you should consider.
The first ever SA FALL Festival will take place from
Friday September 26 – Sunday September 28, 2008.
Families will enjoy experience the South African culture and we hope that it will become
one of the cities friendliest festivals in the years to come.Visitors will enjoy the Art,
Music, and Great Food & Wine, all imported from South Africa.
The aim of the festival is not only about the having a good time.
The organizers are deeply committed to social upliftment and pride themselves on being
able to give something back to those in need, The theme of the event is – “A Time to Give”.
We will have a charity-fundraiser event on September 27th, 2008.
Presenting the first ever South African FALL Festival in Charlotte is no easy task and we need
the support and Sponsorship from companies and organizations like yours to make this
kind of event worthwhile for all concerned.Marketing opportunities abound and we have a
number of options you can choose from to promote your company, your products and your
services. Sponsorship Info
We invite Sponsors / Vendors to share in the excitement of our Very First South African
FALL Festival. Standard sponsorship options and benefits for are available. Vendor Application
Accommodation & Venue Information
Creative Loafing newspaper and The JULUKA Magazine “a national South African
Magazine embracing South Africans and her people in the USA” will support the event.
We look forward to meeting with you about this exciting new cultural event in the Queen City!
Please feel free to contact Festival Director, Ella Rabe, on 704-264-0635. or info@ejmevents.com or visit www.ejmevents.com
