Posts in category 'Charleston Wv'

As Dr. Seuss has told generations of kids, "The more that you read, the more things you will know." It's only appropriate that March 2, Dr. Seuss's birthday, is celebrated annually as Read Across America Day. Kids aged one to 100 will find amazing treasures at these five wonderful bookstores and libraries around Charleston recommended by our real estate agents.

1. Taylor Books - 226 Capitol St., Charleston, WV 25301
   As an active member of community theater groups for more than 20 years, Ann Saville has long had a love of the spoken word. In 1995, Ann opened Taylor Books to share her love of the printed word. The popular bookstore, minutes away from Charleston homes for sale, showcases other creative efforts with live music and an art gallery. With free WiFi and a comforting menu of soups, salads, sandwiches and baked goods, the on-site café is a perfect place to get lost in a good book. Hours are 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday.

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Are you ready to uncork an evening of fun in Charleston? Tuesday, February 18th, is National Drink Wine Day and our real estate agents are raising a glass to the many fantastic bars and restaurants around town that make our cups runneth over. Leave work a few minutes early and grab a glass of Cabernet, Moscato, Prosecco and more at one of these local restaurants in Charleston.

1. The Block — 201 Capitol St., Charleston, WV 25301
   This delightful urban restaurant and wine cellar offers unique New American cuisine to wash down with high-quality wines. Order Dutch, American, Italian, Spanish or French cheese and enjoy glass after glass of savory wine. We suggest bringing a friend to The Block so the two of you can split a bottle and share the fantastic cheese and charcuterie platter.

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Did you know that pizza has its very own holiday? In fact, pizza is so great that it gets seven days! National Pizza Week takes place every year in the second week of January, providing the perfect excuse to get out and experience the many great pizza places around Charleston. Our real estate agents are here to help you prepare for National Pizza Week, with our guide for how to treat yourself to seven days of pizza in Charleston.

• Lola's – 1038 Bridge Road, Charleston, WV 25314
  Start your week of delicious pizza at Lola's, which is conveniently located close to Charleston homes for sale. Lola's is a boutique pizzeria located in a small, cozy home, with a great atmosphere and plenty of unique pies available. Branch out with a house-special fig jam and rosemary pie, or try something more traditional.

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Charleston, WV has a vibrant restaurant scene with many destinations that are just right for ringing in the New Year. You'll find unique dining spots in interesting settings with your choice of everything from fresh seafood to dishes that offer a twist on Appalachian cuisine. And many have an extensive selection of alcoholic beverages if you'd like to toast the coming of the New Year.

Our real estate agents recommend the following New Year's Eve dining spots around Charleston, WV:

• Bridge Road Bistro - 915 Bridge Road, Charleston, WV
  Located near downtown in the South Hills neighborhood, Bridge Road Bistro serves classically rooted cuisine highlighted by locally grown vegetables and grain-fed natural beef, veal, and lamb. This upscale casual restaurant hosts a New Year's Eve celebration with live entertainment and your choice of several appetizers, salad, entrees, and desserts, each priced separately.

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At Old Colony REALTORS®, our real estate agents strongly believe in giving back to our community. While there's no bad time to support the many local agencies that do so much for those in need, "Giving Tuesday" is a popular day for donors to come together and make a real difference.

This national movement compels millions of observers to take a break from the buying frenzy of Black Friday and Cyber Monday and set aside a day to celebrate generosity and giving. It's held on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving and has become a tradition that's growing in popularity year after year. 

If you've been looking at Charleston homes for sale, now is a great time to get to know some of the area's most important non-profit organizations. Here are a few of our favorites. 

• Read Aloud West Virginia: 1700 MacCorkle Ave. SE, Charleston, WV 25314
  Read Aloud WV supports literacy by keeping books in children's hands and motivating them to read. They do this through important programs, including volunteer readers, book distribution, classroom enrichment, public education, and community outreach. Every year, this organization serves 29 counties, 208 schools, and touches the lives of students in over 1,000 classrooms. 

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