JUNE 2017
Happy Campers: There’s Nothing Like Summer
Crime Stoppers: Possible Animal Cruelty Case
Fun by the Light of the Moon
Breaking Bread: Chef Bouali Dishes
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Word on the Street It’s summertime; the kids are out of school and need something to do. We’ve compiled a list of some of the fun and educational overnight and day camps that are sure to be a win with children of any age. Speaking of a win, what is more all-American than a night with the family at the ballpark to watch the Kannapolis Intimidators crush a few fastballs out of the park? Or maybe your family would enjoy a night at one of our municipalities’ parks watching a movie on the big screen. Then there are the family-friendly activities taking place
June 2017 Volume 17 n Issue 6 President Pam Tolen Publisher Jason Huddle
Advertising Kimberly Brouillette Richard Gonzalez Jason Huddle Contributing Writers Kim Cassell Michael Rea Contributing Photographers Michael A. Anderson Photography Betsy Jeff Penn 4-H Camp Boys & Girls Club of Cabarrus County Bricks 4 Kidz Cabarrus Arts Council Cabarrus Brewing Company Cabarrus County Charlotte Motor Speedway Charlotte Symphony City of Concord Kannapolis Intimidators Town of Harrisburg Wings of Eagles Ranch
Rachel Fesko
Managing Editor/Art Direction Kim Cassell
at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Not only that, but we’ve got some interesting insight into the history of camping and why its popularity continues to grow, despite our ever-increasing technological advances. So get out and enjoy the outdoors this summer! Take time with the family! Smell the flowers! And, while you’re at it, get a little light reading in – like Cabarrus Magazine! Sincerely,
Jason Huddle
Cabarrus Magazine is published by: Comfort Publishing Inc. 296 Church Street N., Hidden Plaza Concord, NC 28025 For editorial inquiries, call 704-743-7498 or email them to Kim Cassell at kcassellcabarrusmagazine. com. For advertising inquiries, call Jason Huddle at 704-907-7847, Kimberly Brouillette at 704-3057599 or Richard Gonzalez at 864-376-4348. Visit us at www.cabarrusmagazine.com. All rights reserved. ©2017, Comfort Publishing Inc., 296 Church Street N., Concord, NC 28025. Reproduction, in whole or in part, without permission is prohibited. Products named in these pages are trademarks of their respective companies. The opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of Cabarrus Magazine or Comfort Publishing Inc.
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Publisher’s Note: I want to take a moment to revise something I stated in my “Word on the Street” a couple of months back. I stated that Cabarrus Brewing Company was the first brewery of its kind (meaning one that welcomed visitors to dine and stay) to open in Cabarrus County. It was brought to my attention that it was the second. After doing a little research on my own, I discovered that High Branch Brewing actually opened about five months prior to CBC. I certainly apologize to the fine folks at High Branch for this oversight; I meant no disrespect. Hey, why not try both places out and compare?
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Happy Campers: There’s Nothing Like Summer
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Paw Prints: Cabarrus’ Adoptable Cats
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Breaking Bread: Chef Bouali Dishes
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Fun by the Light of the Moon
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Crime Stoppers: Possible Animal Cruelty Case
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Cabarrus Business: On the Go
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What’s Happening: June Events Calendar
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Summer campers from the Cabarrus Boys & Girls Club enjoy time at Camp Spencer.
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By Kim Cassell
Happy Campers: There’s Nothing Like Summer
SUMMER CAMP. VISIONS OF CAMPERS – SANS PARENTS – CABINS, CANOES AND COMRADERY COME TO MIND. FUNNY MENTAL PICTURE: MEATBALLS, STARRING BILL MURRAY.
The earliest camps – in the 1870s and ‘80s – were designed to give older city boys a taste of the outdoors, a chance to commune with nature. The camps were typically small and private and targeted building masculinity. “Catering to the sons of elite families, many of these camps were located in the woods of northern New England, far from the temptations of city life and the refinements of the ‘feminized’ home,” according to faqs.org. At the turn of the 20th century, summer camps in the U.S. numbered less than 100. Then the book, Adolescence, was released in 1904. Authored by G. Stanley Hall, a psychologist, the book stated that children needed to learn the same skills that prehistoric man learned…how to build fires, shelter, etc. Hall believed this was a natural and important component of child development. The book was a hit with parents and, by 1918, there were more than 1,000 summer camps. The sharp increase in the number also stems from organizations like the YMCA, Boy Scouts, and churches and social welfare agencies stepping up to offer camp to cities’ poor. The first YMCA camp – for boys – was named Camp Dudley, founded in 1885. Some 23,300 boys attended each summer by 1916.
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Gunnery Camp, the first organized American summer camp
Girls got in on the act in the early 20th century, “to foster a new, more self-reliant generation of young women,” according to faqs.org. Camp Fire Girls was established in 1911 and Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. in 1912. Camp activities in those formative years included campcraft (survival skills), nature study, manual training (arts & crafts), calisthenics, swimming and sports. “Camp organizers frowned on
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baseball and basketball as too urban for camp,” faqs.org says. “The evening campfire was the setting for theatrical entertainments, songs and storytelling, as well as special rituals to mark the opening and closing of camp.” With the formation of the American Camping Association (ACA) in 1935, camps were divided into units based on the camper’s age. The American Red Cross recommended lifeguard towers and clearly-marked areas for swimmers
based on their ability. Camp master planning manuals published in the 1940s saw more – and larger – camps being built, and for younger campers. “Camp counselors were younger, too. Even at 16 (the median camper age in the late 19th century), many postwar teenagers considered themselves too old for summer camp, prompting many camp organizers to establish Counselor-in-Training (CIT) programs to keep these youngsters coming to camp,” faqs.org says. At the same time camp planning was becoming more regimented, there were those that worried about a lack of nature. Daily.jstor.org says, “Camps began to feature movies, radio and tennis lessons. One leader of the camp movement complained in the 1930s that, ‘Every activity we can find to fit into the daily program is put in, but there is a notable lack of camping – living out in the open – the very thing that gave the movement its birth.’ ” On the flip side, proponents of
redefining camps saw it as more of a small society where children learned what is was like to be part of a group, to work well with others and not disconnect from civilization. “Summer camps, then, are among the first institutions designed to educate the whole child, providing 24-hour care that fostered physical health, social development and spiritual development,” faqs.org says. “Yet, if the general goals of summer camps have remained unchanged since the 1880s, the particular ways that camps achieved those goals have varied, as camp organizers grappled with changing ideas of what is best for children.” Today, the question of what is best for children can have a multitude of answers. The wealth of summertime camps and activities in Cabarrus County focuses on what children enjoy, what they might have a skill or passion for based on age. And they’re not necessarily week-long trips away from parents. For working households, daytime activities are often the perfect option, giving kids something interesting to do.
4-H Residential Camp is held at the Betsy Jeff Penn Educational Center.
The 4-H Summer Fling also offers Residential Camp from July 16 through 21. Campers stay at the Betsy Jeff Penn
4-H Educational Center (BJP) for six days and five nights. A co-ed summer camp, kids sleep in A-frame, twostory, cottage-style cabins according to gender and age. Each cabin contains bunkbeds, restrooms and showers. Camp activities include canoeing, hiking, arts & crafts, horseback riding, archery and a climbing wall. The cost is $420. For more information, and to register, visit cabarrus.ces.ncsu.edu. Registration is also offered in-person
4-H Summer Fling Sponsored by the N.C. Cooperative Extension, this Cabarrus County Center 4-H program offers kids from 5 to 14 years old participation in leatherworking, archery, cooking, even rockets. Most activities take place at the Cabarrus County Center, 715 Cabarrus Avenue W., in Concord.
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at the Cooperative Extension Office. Registration continues through the summer with deadlines seven days prior to each session. Boys & Girls Club Boys & Girls Club of Cabarrus County is located at 247 Spring Street N.W., in Concord. From June through August, the club offers its Summer Program to rising 1st through rising 9th graders. Running Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 6:30pm, breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack are provided. Activities include arts & crafts, computers, a game room, life skills, performing arts and physical fitness. In addition, weekly field trips include destinations like the Gem Theatre, Starlight Theater, Kannapolis Rec. Park and Fries Skating Rink. “Each group also gets to spend a few weeks at Camp Spencer, where they have the opportunity to swim in the pool, canoe, fish and participate in other special programs,” according to the club’s website. Call 704-721-2582 for more information. Bricks 4 Kidz Summer Camp Brought to you by the Town of Harrisburg, the 2017 Bricks 4 Kidz camps will be held in Harrisburg Town Hall’s Municipal Complex Room at 4100 Main Street. Children from 5 to 12 years of age are invited. A minimum of eight campers and a maximum of 20 is required for each session. From July 10 through 14, Galaxy
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Bricks 4 Kidz uses LEGOs and robotics to create models from some of kids’ favorite movies.
Far Away will be held from 9:00am to 12:00 noon. Motorized and brick LEGO models will be constructed, representing spacecraft, characters and more from Star Wars. From July 17 through 21, Bat League will be held from 9:00am to 12:00 noon. Campers will build motorized models of the Batmobile, Bat Girl’s motorcycle and the Joker’s low-rider vehicle. Also from July 17 through 21, Lights, Cameras, Legos! will be held from 1:00 to 4:00pm. Activities include building motorized and LEGO brick builds, making crafts and playing games. Each day the children will experience the world and characters from movies such as Harry Potter, Star Wars, Ninja Turtles, Jurassic Park, Minions, Pirates of the Caribbean and more. From July 24 through 28, Brick City Engineers will be held from 9:00am to 12:00 noon. Campers will put their engineering and architecture skills to work as they build city-themed models using LEGO bricks.
From July 24 through 28, Mining and Crafting (Minecraft) will be held from 1:00 to 4:00pm. Campers will craft shelters and some of the mobs, critters and tools using LEGO bricks and motorized LEGO builds. From July 31 through August 4, Pokemon will be held from 9:00am to 12:00 noon. Campers will build Dratini, Pikachu, Poke Balls and more with Bricks 4 Kidz motorized models and LEGO bricks. The cost per camp is $145 per child. Pre-registration is required. For more information and to register online, visit harrisburgnc.org. Or call 704-4557275. Cabarrus Arts Council Cabarrus Arts Council/The Galleries is located in the old historic Cabarrus County Courthouse at 65 Union Street S., in Concord. Family Day takes place this summer on June 24, from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Parents are invited to bring their preschool- to elementary school-aged children to this free event. Three creation stations allow children to make their own artwork while the whole family gets the opportunity to see the Galleries on a weekend. Family Day might also include a performance or movie in Davis Theatre or activities outside on the lawn. During the Galleries’ regular hours of Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm, families can come in anytime to participate in art education
Children can participate in various activities at the Galleries in Concord.
activities. I Spy Artwork Scavenger Hunt presents children with the challenge of what they remember seeing after touring the Galleries. Elisabeth Thornton is the Cabarrus Arts Council’s public relations director. “Children are given a clipboard with little hints of artwork. They have to identify what gallery they’re in,” she says. “There are beginner and intermediate levels.” Think About It! is an activity that prompts children to think more deeply about how artwork is created. They’re given a questionnaire full of colorful artwork with conversation starters: questions posed to the artist if he or she was really there. Art Box is an activity giving children the chance to be artists during their visit. They’re given a box containing art materials that relate to the current Galleries exhibit, as well as instructions. They can create their artwork in the Galleries, outside on the lawn or on the front steps. Art-O-Mat takes retired cigarette vending machines and refurbishes them into art-o-mat machines. “The experience of pulling the knob alone is quite a thrill, but you also walk away with an original work of art. What an easy way to become an art collector,” the Galleries’ website says. Cabarrus County Schools Camps Cabarrus County Schools is offering a number of summer camp programs, a couple of which are outlined here. Please visit Cabarrus.k12.nc.us for a detailed listing.
The 2017 Camp Invention Program is offered to rising kindergartners through 5th graders. From July 10 through 13, Beverly Hills STEM Elementary in Concord will host the camp; and C.E. Boger Elementary in Kannapolis from July 17 through 20. The following modules are part of the Launch program, and children will get to participate in all of them during their week at Camp Invention. The following information comes directly from the school system’s website.
Duct Tape Billionaire: Your child will experience invention with a twist. Children can choose to explore their imaginations and invent from scratch, or they can select a basic design to make their own. They explore patents, hear how to launch a business and present their products to mock investors. Mission Space Makers: This mission takes your child out of this world to locate and prepare a new planet for human habitation. Mission
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Control sends teams challenges to design inventions that transform the atmosphere, terrain and ecosystem of an exoplanet. They set up a Space Lab to hatch eggs and grow crystal trees, take on the jobs of tomorrow and explore beyond our galaxy. Have A Blast: Your child will fling, fly and float through high-energy air battles while using physics to boost their advantage. Children engineer a variety of working tools, including ‘snowball’ throwers, a giant air cannon and more. Everyone builds their own high-tech Bubble Blaster with flashing lights to take home. Operation Keep Out: Children create the ultimate Spy Gadget Alarm Box to keep treasures secure. They must decode a note written in invisible ink to find a missing tool, use spy glasses to catch a toy thief, and discover that both spies and engineers write in secret codes!
Campers construct a Vex Robotics Base Bot.
VEX/VRC Robotics Summer Camp invites middle school students aged 10 to 15 to Jay M. Robinson High School in Concord. Pairs of campers design, build and program a Vex Robotics Base Bot during this four-day summer camp. Session I-Beginners takes place from 8:00 to 11:00am on June 13 through June 16; Session II-Advanced takes place from 12:00 noon to 3:00pm on June 13 through June 16; Session III-Advanced takes place from 8:00 to 11:00am on June 19 through June 22; and Session IV-Beginners takes place from 12:00 noon to 3:00pm on June 19 through June 22.
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A maximum of 20 campers is allowed per session on a first-come, first-served basis. Any overflow will have the option of participating in another session. All sessions cost $100 each. City of Concord Parks & Recreation The City of Concord offers two agedbased summer camping experiences. Summer Playground is for children 6 to 10 years old and Summer GoneAlot is for those 11 to 13. Both programs last eight weeks – June 19 through August 11 from 7:30am to 6:00pm. (Summer Playground is closed July 4.)
Summer Playground includes trips to the McInnis Aquatic Center.
Summer Playground takes place at three locations: Myers Park, Logan Multi-Purpose Center and Caldwell Park. This program includes both indoor and outdoor recreational activities, creative arts and day trips. Activities include twice-weekly visits to McInnis Aquatics Center; tennis at Myers Park; arts & crafts; and trips to a movie theater. Major trips for all include Carowinds and Wet-n-Wild Emerald Pointe. Camp GoneAlot is held at Academy Recreation Center. According to the City’s website, “This program is geared to motivate and stimulate the participant’s willingness to learn through field trips and ageappropriate activities. “Camp GoneAlot is true to its name. Almost every day, these campers are traveling to a new adventure in addition to their weekly activities and major trips. They may be at Grandfather Mountain, playing paintball, canoeing or visiting museums. In addition to the ‘fun’ stuff,
they will participate in a community service project. The City of Concord resident fee is $375 and the non-city resident fee is $530. For more information, contact Sara Rodgers, athletic supervisor for Concord Parks and Recreation, at 704-920-5600. Charlotte Motor Speedway Babette Huitt is STEM and tour services manager at Charlotte Motor Speedway (CMS). STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, and CMS offers three-hour field trips to zMax Dragway to learn how the motorsports industry is closely related to these technologies. Designed and built by NASCAR, Huitt says, “NASCAR was trying to get more people involved in the science and engineering fields. In the summer, we hold it on Wednesday if there’s enough interest. “Up to 150 students come to zMax Dragway with the backdrop of the dragway; we usually host 5th, 6th and 7th graders.”
Students at CMS’ STEM program learn how NASCAR is directly related to technology.
Five stations take students from a van ride on the CMS track to racing radio-controlled cars. At the first station, students observe the banking of the track and determine the van’s speed versus time. At the second station, they utilize various materials in learning about traction and friction. At the third station, they learn about the velocity of a car in relation to
slope and angle. The fourth station sees students studying U.S. Legends cars with regard to the weight of each wheel, what each wheel can carry and cross weight. The last station has students racing radio-controlled cars, changing its four tires to a set with a different texture and comparing the race time of both. This program is offered Monday through Friday at a cost of $20 per student. Contact Babette Huitt for more information at 704-455-4473.
cabarruscounty.us to inquire about cost and available space. Hive 2017 Summer Camp Hive, formerly Trashed Studio, hosts art classes and art education workshops. This year, they’re offering summer day camps, half-day programs for inspired young artists. According to Hive’s website, “Each day, we plan a well-paced line-up of projects involving a wide variety of materials, subjects and art principles.
Hive brings out the inner artist in Cabarrus County’s youth.
Throughout the week, students could have the chance to explore decoupage, painting, drawing, chalk pastel, oil
Discovery Day Camp Presented by Cabarrus County and held at Frank Liske Park, children between 6 and 12 – and 13 to 14-yearolds for Teen Camp – experience educational sessions, arts & crafts, trips, games, sports and movies. Campers take part in interactive projects, physical activity and nature. Frank Liske Park serves as the venue for Discovery Camp.
Camper drop-off begins at 7:00am each morning with pick-up by 6:00pm. This year’s camp runs from June 19 through August 18 (closed July 3-4). Registration is required. Contact Jon Poole at 704-920-2702 or jdpoole@
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Wings of Eagles Ranch provides equestrian camp experiences to all children.
pastel, sculpture, papier mache, collage or printmaking.” Children from 5 to 8 years old are invited to participate from July 11 through 13 and July 25 through 27; and those 4 to 6 years old may attend from July 18 through 20. Camps run from 9:00am to 12 noon daily and each session costs $125 per child. This includes materials, and snacks and
drinks. A minimum of five campers is required. Located at 3 Union Street N. in Concord, registration is offered online at hiveandco.com or via email at hiveconcord@gmail.com. Wings of Eagles Ranch A non-profit therapy horseback riding facility located at 4800 Faith
Trails in Concord, Wings of Eagles offers summer camp experiences to all children. The Good Ol’ Days is the 2017 camp theme and while all camps are at capacity, the ranch is taking waiting list applications. Outdoor Adventure I Camp (ages 4 and up) is specifically designed to accommodate our special-needs population, as it is staffed with the OTA students from Cabarrus College of Health Sciences. Camp is held from 8:00am to 3:00pm on June 12 through 16 at a cost of $250. Outdoor Adventure II and III (ages 4 and up) camps are designed for the special-needs who are more independent and their typical developing peers. OA II is held from 8:00am to 3:00pm on June 26 through 30 while OA III takes place during the same hours on July 10 through 14. Both cost $250 each. Horse Lover’s Camp (ages 7 and up) is very independent and designed for those wanting to learn more about horses and horse care. Campers will be required to groom, tack and lead horses along with riding independently. Camp is being held from 8:00am to 5:30pm on July 24 through 28. The cost is $350. For more information, call 704-7843147 or visit wingsofeaglesranch.org. YMCA Summer Day Camps “Kids find their voices and achieve more at the Y’s summer day camps,” cannonymca.org says. “It’s all about giving kids time to be who they want to be and to live out loud! Fast forward to a summer of self-expression, learning, adventure, active play and friendship. We make sure our campers have fun while making new friends, building self-confidence and becoming more self-reliant. “Our traditional summer and preschool camps encourage kids to explore new adventures through hands-on learning. Youth can find out who they are in Teen and Leaders In Training (LIT) camps. Cannon Y
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There are three Y summer camps, providing children with hands-on learning.
summer camp is a safe and engaging place!” There are numerous age-appropriate camps offered by the Y throughout the summer. Please visit cannonymca.org for detailed descriptions and pricing. Camp Connections is offered through the Kannapolis YMCA, 101 YMCA Drive. Please call 704-939-9622 for more information or send an email to jeager@cannonymca.org. Camp Horizons is offered through the West Cabarrus YMCA, 5325 Langford Avenue in Concord. Please call 704-795-9622 or send an email to mlinker@cannonymca.org. Camp Pinnacle is offered through Covenant Church of Harrisburg, 6900 Hickory Ridge Road. Please call 704-454-7800 or send an email to bcrosby@cannonymca.org. Camp Horizons and Camp Pinnacle take place June 12 through August 25; Camp Connections takes place June 12 through August 23. All camps run from 7:00am to 6:00pm; there is no camp on July 4.
Wikipedia.org says, “The ACA reports that there are about 7,000 overnight camps and about 5,000 day camps in the U.S. These camps are attended each year by more than 11 million children and adults. Of the 12,000 camps, about 9,500 are operated by nonprofit groups, and 2,500 by forprofit operators, employing more than 1.5 million adults.” So while our county’s children reap the benefits of fun and educational hands-on activities, our economy
benefits as well. Twenty-first century summer camps have also evolved into educational adventures just as much as recreational ones. Cabarrus County offers something for every interest, so enjoy! NOTE: Registration for some of these camps may have expired or some may have reached their maximum participation number. Also, this is just a sampling of what Cabarrus County has to offer. Keep the information handy for future summers! n
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Give Me Shelter UPDATE A couple who already had a senior beagle saw Daisy, the nine-year-old Terrier mix, in Cabarrus Magazine (March issue) and wanted to meet her. She did a weekend visit and they loved her. Seniors are hard to find homes for but thanks to her being featured in the magazine, she has found her new and loving home. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
THERE ARE SEVERAL ANIMAL RESCUES IN CABARRUS COUNTY, USUALLY PAST CAPACITY, FILLED WITH ADOPTABLE DOGS, CATS AND MORE!
The saying goes, “People that say money can’t buy you happiness have never paid an adoption fee.” These are the faces of the abandoned, neglected and abused, and they’re looking for that second chance. If you’re looking for a furry family member, please consider pet adoption.
Mt. Pleasant Animal Rescue
Who could resist that face? PRIYA, five years old, is a petite girl, a perpetual kitten, with a loving and affectionate personality. She came to us in need of dental work, which we took care of, and she has returned to a healthy girl who loves lots of attention and affection and also enjoys playing. She gets along well with other cats and is sure to make someone a nice lap kitty. Come meet her at Princeton’s Meow.
TRISTA, three years old, was pulled by a supposed rescue person from the local animal shelter with her single baby. Instead of going into rescue, they were dumped at a farm. Word got to us and we brought Trista in; we don’t know what happened to her baby. Despite this, Trista is forgiving, loving and sweet. She prefers people to other pets and does great with young kids; however, she can do fine with another laid-back kitty. This girl will make a lucky family a truly special companion.
Princeton’s Meow – Cabarrus Humane Society’s Cat Facility 29 Brookwood Avenue N.E., Concord, NC 28025 704-721-6369 • www.cabarrushumanesociety.org
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Sponsored by Chez Francois
Breaking Bread Crepe Parisian INGREDIENTS 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. Kosher salt 1/2 tsp. black pepper 3 eggs, whipped 1 egg to add during cooking 2 cups whole milk 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted Grated cheese and meat of choice; amount of choice
Francois Bouali was born into two cultures that are drenched in French cuisine: Tunisia on his father’s side and France on his mother’s side. Now an authentic French chef, Bouali makes his own bread, pastry, classic French dishes, and even his own cheese – selections that will be offered at Chez Francois.
INSTRUCTIONS The classic crepe Parisian (from Paris) is recognized by the overflowing amount of grated cheese and egg that garnish the edges. It is also known by the absence of vegetables inside the crepe, only meat (any type, but ham is the chef’s choice). Mix all ingredients except the single unwhipped egg, cheese and meat in a blender until there are no lumps. Pour the batter on the griddle, spreading it around. (At Chez Francois we use a 16-inch.) Flip it over as soon as the batter becomes crispy. After a minute or so, fold it into a half-circle. If the crepe is too crispy, add some batter to the griddle. Crack an egg and spread it across the whole half-circle; you may also add some pepper and salt. Add the grated cheese and meat of your choice. Once the cheese is melted, fold it in two and check that it is brownish and crispy. Bon Appetite!
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The Bojangles’ Summer Shootout consists of 10 rounds of racing during June and July at CMS.
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By Kim Cassell
Fun by the Light of the Moon THE SUN GOING DOWN DOESN’T MEAN THE END OF A DAY OF SUMMER FUN IN CABARRUS COUNTY. SURE, SOME ACTIVITIES MAY BE MORE ADULT-ORIENTED IN THE EVENING, BUT THERE’S ALSO LOTS TO DO WITH THE FAMILY. Art Walk Downtown Concord is the site of Art Walk, which takes place June 9 and August 11 this summer. Shops and galleries open their doors and artists set up their wares. “Art Walk features vendors in a variety of mediums: wood, pottery, jewelry, fiber art, photography, stained glass; there’s hand-made dolls, paintings, birdhouses, terrariums and lots more,” Elisabeth Thornton, Cabarrus Arts Council’s public relations director, says. “Typically we see 300 to 400 walk through The Galleries during Art Walk, except at the November Art Walk, which coincides with the tree lighting in downtown. During our last November Art Walk, 1,238 visitors came through!” June’s Art Walk will include an artist reception held for the Galleries’ current exhibition: Place Settings. Wyoming artists Connie Norman, Do Palma and Sue Sommers will be present. Then, in August, the walk will feature artists that were at the first Art Walk in 2007 as well as those who’ve been loyal to the event over the past decade. Live music and refreshments are part of the event, which also sees artists doing live demonstrations. For more information, visit cabarrusartscouncil.org.
Famous Toastery – a Huntersville original – offersArt both breakfast Last November’s Walk on Union Street and lunch all day long.
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Cabarrus Brewing Company CBC has been adding a wide variety of events at its McGill Avenue location in Concord. Live music takes place several times a month, and June is no exception. All artists perform from 7:30 to 10:00pm. On June 2, it’s Kevin Reid Band (modern blues); June 3: The Hazelgroves (blues, rock, jazz, folk); June 9: Elonzo Wesley (indie/folk); and June 10: Redleg Husky (country, bluegrass, and blues). On Tuesday nights at 6:30, CBC Biceps & Beers gives participants a full-body group exercise workout using superbands. All fitness levels are invited; no two classes are the same.
7:15pm to register a team). KanePunch Comedy’s Patrick & Joel pose three rounds of sports, history and pop culture trivia questions. CBC Run Club meets on Thursday nights at 6:00 at the brewery. Runners cover three miles, it takes place rain or shine and runners of all abilities are invited. Visit cabarrusbrewing.com for more information. Charlotte Motor Speedway A fun summer event for the whole family is the Bojangles’ Summer Shootout. Charlotte Motor Speedway’s front stretch quarter-mile oval is the site of Legends, Bandolero or NASCAR stock car races, as well as school bus races.
Spectator gates open at 5:00pm. Opening ceremonies take place at 7:00 with feature races scheduled to conclude by about 10:00. For more information, call the Charlotte Motor Speedway ticket office at 1-800-455-FANS (3267) or visit charlottemotorspeedway.com. City of Kannapolis Music and movie lovers, unite. Kannapolis has scheduled a summer full of entertainment. Concerts in the Park is held every other Saturday – on the 3rd, 17th and 30th (Friday) in June. Held at Village Park, 700 West C Street, the concerts last from 7:00 to 10:00pm. June has 38 Special, Confederate Railroad and Charlotte Symphony performing. Residents may bring blankets, lawn chairs and picnics/coolers to this free event; concessions will be available as well as a beer & wine tent. Pets, tobacco, grilling, glass bottles and outside alcohol are prohibited.
A school bus race at the Bojangles’ Shootout Brewasana Yoga Club at CBC
Brewasana, CBC’s Yoga Club, conducts classes on Wednesday nights at 6:30. A new instructor – Brandon – brings a different focus and theme each week. Participants should bring a mat, classes last about an hour, and it’s open to all experience and ability levels. Also on Wednesdays, CBC Trivia Night starts at 7:45pm (arrive by
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Ten rounds of races take place June through July, with Champions Night – including an autograph session and fireworks – taking place on August 1. On July 25, the Little Luggies 600 Power Wheels race takes place. Children ages 4 to 7 driving battery-operated Barbie Jeeps, little tractors and minimonster trucks duke it out in a race like no other, competing in a one-lap race on the quarter-mile.
Kannapolis’ Concerts in the Park
Thursdays on Main - Evening Series is held once monthly at Veterans Park, 118 South Main Street. In June, Jim Quick and Coastline perform from 6:00 to 9:00pm. The same rules and regulations apply to these events as Concerts in the Park. Movies in the Park takes place every other Saturday night in Village Park, 700 West C Street. The movies typically start at 8:45pm with music and entertainment beforehand. On June 9, Zootopia (PG) is being shown, and on June 23, it’s The Peanuts Movie (PG). Again, same rules and regulations apply, and children under the age of 18 need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
On July 1 and 3, Independence Day will be celebrated with a patriotic fireworks show after each game. Visit intimidatorsbaseball.com for more information.
Kannapolis Intimidators games are one of the best sports entertainment deals around.
Kannapolis Intimidators The Intimidators are offering some great promotionals this season. To highlight a few, there’s Craft Beer Sampling Night on June 2. Fans can sample several varieties as well as food from local restaurants prior to the game. A valid ID must be provided. On June 3, it’s Superhero Night with hero-themed postgame fireworks. It’s also Boy Scout Night & Campout with the Boy Scouts enjoying a post-game campout at the stadium. On June 17, a Disney vacation will be given away and there will be postgame Disney-themed fireworks.
Town of Harrisburg Join the 200 to 300 people who enjoy Movies in the Park. Taking place on June 2 and August 25 in Harrisburg Park, 191 Sims Parkway, the movies are shown on an inflatable screen at sunset. SING will be shown in June and Trolls will be shown in August. The public is invited to bring lawn chairs and blankets, and enjoy free popcorn and children’s activities before the show. The movies begin at sunset. For more information, contact Shawn Marble at 704-455-7275 or smarble@harrisburgnc.org. Rockin the Burg Concert Series is being held on the lawn of Harrisburg Town Center, 4100 Main Street, on June 17, July 3-4, August 12, September 9 and October 14. The party lasts from 5:00 to 9:00pm.
Harrisburg’s Movies in the Park
This free, family-friendly outdoor concert series features food trucks, a beer & wine garden and interactive art. At June’s event, a Beer Garden sponsored by Cabarrus Brewing will be open 6:30 to 9:00pm. Rusty Knox will perform from 7:15 to 7:45, and Charlotte Symphony Orchestra from 8:00 to 9:00. So, married or single, with children or not, Cabarrus County has a recreational destination for everyone. It’s also a great way to get to know your neighbors. n
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I Wish I Could Fill All My Medicines Together! Have you ever wished this? Anyone who takes more than one medication per month has encountered this problem many times before and most pharmacies now have a solution. Many pharmacies have programs that automatically fill your medications when they are due; however, if they were prescribed by different doctors or at different times, they are all filled at different times. Synchronization is the answer to these woes. Once patients enroll in these programs, the pharmacy automatically fills their prescriptions all at the same time. If a prescriber starts a new medication that is not in the same timeline as the medications the patient is taking, the pharmacy fills just enough to get to the refill date of all the other medications. There are many advantages to the patient in a synchronization program, the least of which is cutting the patient’s trips to the pharmacy down to just once a month or even once every three months. Other advantages include things most patients don’t see. For instance, it allows the pharmacist to give a more thorough look at all the medications and therapies that the patient is currently taking. This way, the expert in medication has the opportunity to check everything before allowing the medication to be delivered to a patient. Where computer screening processes are great and catch almost everything, it is an extra level of patient protection to have the pharmacist look into interactions and help prevent side effects, if possible. “Since the implementation of the My Sync Rx program, it has become one of the most popular services that Cannon Pharmacy provides,” Michael Rea, of Cannon Pharmacy, says. “Patients enjoy the convenience of knowing that,
each month, all of their medications will be ready when needed and they will not be making four or five trips to the pharmacy. If this is a service
By Michael Rea
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On the Go Cabarrus Dedicates Rob Wallace Park
Rob and Donna Wallace
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Rob Wallace Park opened in January 2017 with the cutting of a cedar log with a chainsaw. Now, neighbors and park supporters have gathered to dedicate the park, located at 12900 Bethel School Road in Midland. Active Living and Parks Director Londa Strong presented a slice of that cedar log to Rob and Donna Wallace for their tireless work to open the park. A portrait of the couple was also unveiled and now hangs in the park office. “Rob and Donna literally poured their blood, sweat and tears into this park,” Strong says. “Rob Wallace Park wouldn’t be a reality without them.” The 143-acre park is a gift of natural habitat, with plans that phase the land into a modern and green space to enjoy the outdoors. The County began construction on phase one in April to add a boardwalk, fishing pond, mountain and bike trails, playground and picnic areas, and the park office. A substantial portion of the project’s estimated $6.7-million cost went toward acquisition of the uniquely suited land, with the remainder devoted to project planning, site work and amenities. Future phases include nature classrooms, and additional play areas, piers and trails that use the natural resources in the area. Fallen trees can become wildlife habitats, tree stumps can make great stepping blocks and vines can send visitors from platform to platform – a concept that reuses natural elements and keeps this treasured part of Cabarrus green. An aerial adventure park is also under consideration for this space. The park operates Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 8:00pm. For more information, visit www.cabarruscounty.us/alps or call 704-920-3484.
Concord Selected as Site for Uptown Suites Brand Nationwide Launch Uptown Suites celebrated its Grand Opening last month with tours of the new hotel, “suite” refreshments and a taping of Performance Racing Network’s weekly show, Fast Talk. The new hotel further expands Starwood Capital Group’s position in the economytier extended stay segment. Starwood Capital Chairman Barry Sternlicht says, “Uptown Suites embodies my vision of a new way to extended stay, and combines loft-style studio rooms with the flexibility of a hotel.” From left: Major General Chuck Lifelong Concord resident and industry Swannack, executive director of veteran, Mark Connell, has been tapped to Speedway Children's Charities, and manage the new hotel. “I am very excited to Mark Connell, manager of the new Uptown Suites be a part of Uptown Suites, and I am thrilled that they have chosen Concord and Cabarrus County as the location to launch the brand. Our local team looks forward to sharing our passion for hospitality and our knowledge of the area to create connected, convenient and comfortable experiences,” he says. Uptown Suites provides apartment-style studios with a warm and friendly atmosphere. The rooms are equipped with modern kitchenettes and a high degree of technology. Uptown CEO Jonathan Pertchik explains that this technology is designed to keep guests connected, and includes class-leading WiFi, numerous USB charging outlets, 43-inch HDTVs, electric car charging stations and more. “We are inviting the community to connect with Uptown and tour the new property. The hotel will appeal to a wide variety of guests, including business travelers, individuals and families in transition, contract workers and vacationers. We’ve built this entire brand around the needs of travelers wanting a place to call home for a while, also welcoming those needing one- or two-night stays as well,” Pertchik says, adding, “Concord and Cabarrus County are thriving. Selecting this area to launch the brand was an easy choice. We are happy to be in this community and have been overwhelmed at the support we have received from the City, the Cabarrus County CVB and many others. We look forward to a great relationship.” The Concord Uptown Suites is located at 7850 Commons Park Circle N.W., just off Weddington Road at I-85, Exit 49.
Girl Scouts Hornets’ Nest Council Awards Highest Honors The Girl Scouts Hornets’ Nest Council has recognized a total of 209 Girl Scouts who demonstrate courage, confidence and character while making the world a better place. During its annual awards program, numerous volunteers also were recognized for exceptional service to girls’ leadership experiences. However, it was the 23 Gold Award winners who stole the show with community projects that demonstrate a creative, impactful and sustainable outcome. The 23 award recipients accrued more than 4,600 hours completing a variety of sustainable projects. In Cabarrus County, Lizzie Kunesh addressed the need for historic preservation of theatres and support of the arts. Project Facelift was designed to revitalize and gain public support for community theatres by completing much-needed repairs and renovations at the local Old Courthouse Theatre. In part due to Project Facelift, Old Courthouse Theatre earned a Cannon Foundation grant for $225,000, which will be used to further improve the facilities. In addition, 186 Girl Scouts from all eight North Carolina and South Carolina counties, including Anson, Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, Montgomery, Rowan, Stanly, Union and York, were awarded the Silver Award, the highest award a Girl Scout Cadette can earn.
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Kannapolis Staff Elected to Serve in Professional Leadership Positions Three City of Kannapolis employees have been elected to serve in leadership positions for their respective professional organizations. Gary Mills, director of Parks and Recreation, has been elected to serve as president of the North Carolina Recreation and Parks Association (NCRPA). NCRPA represents more than 3,400 P&R professionals and more than 230 municipal and county agencies across the state. NCRPA is the premier nonprofit education and advocacy organization dedicated to the advancement of the park, recreation and leisure professions in our state. NCRPA empowers park and recreation professionals and citizen board members through educational opportunities that enhance their ability to change lives and impact communities on a daily basis for the citizens of North Carolina. He will serve the association for the next two years.
Tina Cline, director of human resources, has been elected to serve as an officer on the board of the North Carolina chapter of the International Public Management Association for Human Resources (IPMA-HR). She has previously served as a board member and the membership chair of the organization. The professional association for public sector human resources professionals, the North Carolina chapter is comprised of human resources professionals from government agencies (county, city, state and federal), as well as governmentfunded agencies, organizations, and medical and educational institutions from across the state. Annette Privette Keller, director of communications for the City, has been elected to serve as a board member for The National CityCounty Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA).
3CMA is the nation’s premiere network of local city and county government communicators. The organization provides professional development for hundreds of communicators across the U.S., focusing on how to effectively communicate and engage citizens, focus on regional issues and trends, and inspire creative and innovative ways to tell the stories of local government.
Cabarrus Meals on Wheels Receives $19,730 Grant Cabarrus Meals on Wheels (MOW) has received a $19,730 grant from Subaru of America Inc. and Subaru Concord. This was a celebrated win for those in need at the company's ninth annual Share the Love event.
From left: Steve Porter, Subaru Concord general manager; Whitney Marti, Subaru Concord customer liaison; and Kimberly Strong, Cabarrus Meals on Wheels executive director
Meals on Wheels is a nonprofit organization that provides meals for seniors and those in need. This meaningful nonprofit has impacted the lives of hundreds of local Cabarrus County seniors since its inception in 1974. On average, 400 people in Cabarrus County are fed each day. Cabarrus MOW prepared and served 117,000 meals last year. They also provide pet food, birthday gifts, Christmas gifts, frozen meals for the weekend and emergency groceries to clients.
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2017-’18 Destination Guide Showcases the People of Cabarrus County The latest edition of the official travel resource for Concord, Kannapolis, Harrisburg, Midland and Mount Pleasant is now available from the Cabarrus County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Packed with helpful resources, the guide features four strategically thematic covers. Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Lenny Batycki appears on the first quarter cover, representing the area’s unmatched motorsports scene. The second quarter cover emphasizes family travel with an image of graceful rays at SEA LIFE Aquarium. Quarter three highlights small business and shopping local with Kathleen Reeder of The Bead Lady in downtown Concord on the cover, and Jason McKnight, head brewer at Cabarrus Brewing Company, will appear on the fourth cover to coincide with North Carolina Beer Month in April of 2018. The 79-page publication is a free, comprehensive resource to the county’s attractions, lodging and shopping options, full-service restaurants, historical sites, sports and recreation facilities and more. Along with a new size and layout, fresh images and the addition of feature stories create authentic appeal. To request a copy, go to VisitCabarrus.com. The Destination Guide is also available at the Cabarrus County Visitor Center, major Cabarrus attractions, participating restaurants and in all Cabarrus County hotels. If you would like to offer the Destination Guide at your location, contact Amber Furr at 704-456-7974.
Cabarrus Finance Recognized for 32nd Consecutive Year For the 32nd consecutive year, Cabarrus County earned the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. Susan Fearrington, Cabarrus County’s finance director, received the Award of Financial Reporting Achievement as the individual with primary responsibility for preparing the award-winning financial report. The comprehensive annual financial report was judged by an impartial panel and was found to demonstrate a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate the county’s financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the report. n
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JUNE KANNAPOLIS FARMERS MARKET June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • 4:00-7:00pm Corner of Vance Avenue and Dale Earnhardt Blvd., Kannapolis • Wide variety of fresh, local produce as well as cheese, ice cream, honey, baked goods, spices, crafts, jewelry, soaps, lotions, candy, candles, bee pollen. • The market accepts credit cards, WIC, and SNAP/EBT. • kannapolisnc.gov THURSDAYS ON MAIN LUNCH SERIES June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • 11:30am-1:00pm Veterans Park 118 South Main Street, Kannapolis • Free performances by various musicians: bluegrass to classical to country and rock music. Lunch is available or you can bring your own. • kannapolisnc.gov TODDLER STORY TIME June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • 10:30am Mt. Pleasant Branch Library 8556 Cook Street, Mt. Pleasant • Children from walking age to three years old with caregiver. Songs, stories, finger plays followed by playtime for toddlers and networking for parents. • 704-436-2202 BROWN BAG COLORING FOR ADULTS June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 11:00am-12:00pm Mt. Pleasant Branch Library 8556 Cook Street, Mt. Pleasant • Coloring books aren’t just for kids anymore. Bring your lunch and color your stress away. We provide the materials or bring your own. • 704-436-2202 MOVIES IN THE PARK June 2 • Sunset • FREE Harrisburg Park 191 Sim Parkway, Harrisburg • Family-friendly feature films on a huge inflatable screen. Bring lawn chairs and blankets to relax, and arrive early to enjoy free popcorn and children’s activities before the show. • harrisburgnc.org
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CONCERTS IN THE PARK June 3, 17 • 7:00-10:00pm • FREE Village Park 700 W. C Street, Kannapolis • Blankets, lawn chairs and picnics/ coolers are permitted and concessions will be available. • No pets, tobacco, grilling, glass bottles or outside alcohol. Coolers will be checked at several entry points. A Beer & Wine tent will be open during concerts for alcohol sales; ID is required. • kannapolisnc.gov KANNAPOLIS CRUISE-IN June 3 • 1:00-7:00pm Corner of West Avenue and First Street, downtown Kannapolis • This family-fun event brings out thousands of show cars and spectators. • 704-932-3808; cabarrusevents.org PIEDMONT FARMERS MARKET June 3, 10, 17, 24 • 8:00am 518 Winecoff School Road, Concord • Open year-round. Fresh local produce, honey, free-range eggs, antibiotic- and hormone-free beef, chicken and pork. • 704-425-5559; piedmont-farmersmarket.com PIEDMONT FARMERS MARKET AT ROTARY SQUARE June 3, 10, 17, 24 • 9:00am-12:00 noon June 6, 13, 20, 27 • 10:00am-1:00pm Corner of Corban Avenue and Union Street • Fresh local produce, honey, free-range eggs, antibiotic- and hormone-free beef, chicken and pork. • 704-425-5559; piedmont-farmersmarket.com REPTICON CHARLOTTE REPTILE & EXOTIC EXPO June 3-4 Cabarrus Arena & Events Center 4751 Highway 49 N., Concord • Vendors offer reptile pets, supplies, feeders, cages and merchandise as well as live animal seminars and frequent free raffles for coveted prizes. Exciting, educational, family-oriented fun. • 863-268-4273; repticon.com
A VET TOGETHER June 6, 13, 20, 27 • 9:00-11:00am Carm’s Cafe 42 Union Street S., Concord • Join Cabarrus Veterans Coalition for free coffee and conversation. • 704-960-4394 THURSDAYS ON MAIN - EVENING SERIES: JIM QUICK AND COASTLINE June 8 • 6:00-9:00pm Veterans Park 118 South Main Street, Kannapolis • Free performances by various musicians ranging from bluegrass to classical to country and rock music • Dinner will be available for purchase or you can bring your own picnic. • kannapolisnc.gov ART WALK June 9 • 6:00-9:00pm Downtown Concord • Galleries and shops display visual art and host artists’ demonstrations; interactive displays; live music; refreshments • cabarrusartscouncil.org KANNAPOLIS ARTS SHOWCASE June 9 • 7:00-10:00pm Sunshine’s Asian Cuisine 215 West A Street, Kannapolis • Inviting artists to come out with three pieces of their work to be put on display at Sunshine’s Asian Cuisine. • A stage is available for open mic performers. • mknox@modernfilminc.com; www.kannapolisarts.com MOVIES IN THE PARK June 9, 23 • 8:30pm Village Park 700 W. C Street, Kannapolis • Music and entertainment before the movies; movies start at dusk. • Blankets, lawn chairs and picnics/ coolers are permitted and concessions will be available. • No pets, tobacco, grilling, glass bottles or outside alcohol. Children under the age of 18 need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. • kannapolisnc.gov
2ND SATURDAY OPEN STUDIOS AT CLEARWATER ARTIST STUDIOS June 10 • 10:00am-4:00pm 223 Crowell Drive N.W., Concord • Several art studios on premises will be open with resident artists present to talk to, watch work, etc. • 704-784-9535; clearwaterartists.com GUIDED HISTORIC WALKING TOUR June 10 • 10:30-11:45am • $10 • Downtown Concord was ground zero for events that shaped life for those throughout Cabarrus County and the entire South. • Join local author and historian, Michael Eury, through a guided historic walking tour of downtown Concord. • 704-784-4208; info@concorddowntown.com THE CABARRUS QUILT GUILD June 12 • Doors open 6:00pm Forest Hill United Methodist Church 265 Union Street N., Concord • Meet & Greet/refreshments: 6:15-6:45pm • Lecture by Annette Ornelas: Dimensional Curved Piecing • cabarrusquiltersguild.org CAROLINA COIN & STAMP SHOW June 15-17 • $5 per person Cabarrus Arena & Events Center 4751 Highway 49 N., Concord • Sponsored by the North Carolina Numismatic Association (NCNA) • Dot Hendrick: 919-828-9450 MUSIC ON MEANS June 15 • 6:00-9:00pm Means Avenue, downtown Concord • Outdoor family-friendly concert series featuring BOUNCE Party Band • 704-784-4208; concorddowntown.com BEGINNING SEWING WORKSHOP June 17 • 10:00am-12:00 noon • $35 Kannapolis Train Station 201 S. Main Street, Kannapolis • All materials for a throw pillow will be provided. If you have you own machine, please bring it; only a few machines will be provided. This class will be taught by Wanda Gordon as a part of the Kannapolis Arts Program. • kannapolisnc.gov
ROCKIN’ THE BURG CONCERT SERIES June 17 • 6:30-9:00pm • FREE Harrisburg Town Center 4100 Main Street, Harrisburg • Rusty Knox, Charlotte Symphony Orchestra • Food trucks on-site; bring your lawn chairs and blankets; pets on leashes are welcome • Accomplished artists, artist wannabes and everyone in between are invited to participate in painting the next in a series of acrylic murals highlighting Harrisburg’s history and landmarks. • harrisburgnc.gov MEMORY CAFE´ June 21 • Free (third Wednesday of each month) Faith Coffee & Sweets 5040 N.C. Highway 49, Harrisburg • Open to anyone experiencing dementia, their loved ones and/or their care partners. Share time, stories and journeys together while having fun in a social setting. • No preregistration is required. • Michelle Marciniak: 704-698-6324; michelle.marciniakcarillonassisted living.com FAMILY DAY June 24 • 10:00am-2:00pm Cabarrus Arts Council 65 Union Street S., Concord • Make your own artwork, see a performance, learn about art or even dance on the stage! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free or lowcost. • 704-920-2787; cabarrusartscouncil.org SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY June 24 • All Day Historic Downtown Concord • Make a purchase at any participating business and enter into a drawing for $100 in Downtown Concord Dollars to be spent in participating businesses. • 704-784-4208; concorddowntown.com
STORIES UNDER THE STARS: DOUG BERKEY June 24 • 7:00pm Kannapolis Library 850 Mountain Street, Kannapolis • Join us for this unique literary performing arts event. Programs are geared toward families with children of all ages. • kannapolisnc.gov PURE SPEED DRAG RACING EXPERIENCE June 25 zMax Dragway 5555 Concord Parkway S., Concord • Take an exhilarating ride-along with one of our instructors; jump in the driver’s seat and control your own destiny behind the wheel of a real dragster; or challenge your buddy to a drag race in one of our Camaros! • Reservations are required. Seats are limited. Must be 16 years or older. Must have valid driver’s license for all driving programs. Must be proportionally fit between 5’1”-6’5” and 100-325 lbs. • 866-372-4783; purespeedracing.com CABARRUS CHAMBER BUSINESS AFTER HOURS June 27 • 5:30-7:00pm Location TBD • Premier networking event for business professionals; held at various locations. • Free for Chamber members and nonmember guests are welcome to attend up to three times. Expected attendance: 75+ • Chemin Duffey: 704-260-8110; coordinator@cabarrus.biz CONCERTS IN THE PARK: CHARLOTTE SYMPHONY June 30 • 7:00-10:00pm Village Park 700 W. C Street, Kannapolis • Blankets, lawn chairs and picnics/ coolers are permitted and concessions will be available. • No pets, tobacco, grilling, glass bottles or outside alcohol. Coolers will be checked at several entry points. The Beer & Wine tent will be open during concerts for alcohol sales; ID is required. • kannapolisnc.gov
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At a Glance Antiques & Collectibles
The Depot at Gibson Mill Page 2 325 McGill Avenue N.W., Concord, NC 28027 704-787-9351 www.depotgibsonmill.com
Automotive Maintenance
Certec Automotive Page 9 2215 Roxie Street, Kannapolis, NC 28083 704-795-2426 • 800-264-6823 www.certecautomotive.com
Automotive Sales
Ben Mynatt Family of Dealerships 281-289 Concord Parkway S. Concord, NC 28027 704-786-2151 (Cadillac) 704-788-2121 (GMC) www.benmynatt.com
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Cabarrus Brewing Company Page 21 329 McGill Avenue, Concord, NC 28027 www.cabarrusbrewing.com
Business Development
Concord Downtown Development Corporation Page 15 30 Cabarrus Avenue W., Concord, NC 28025 704-784-4208 • 704-784-2421 (f) www.concorddowntown.com
Carpet/Flooring
Carpet To Go & More Page 3 701 Concord Parkway N., Concord, NC 28025 704-956-2866 www.carpet2go.com
Churches
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Colleges of Health Sciences
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Cabarrus College of Health Sciences Page 8 401 Medical Park Drive, Concord, NC 28927 704-403-0155 www.cabarruscollege.edu
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Harrisburg Hometown Pharmacy Page 19 5006 Highway 49 S., Harrisburg, NC 28075 704-454-RX4U (7948) www.harrisburgpharmacync.com
Photographers
Town of Harrisburg 4th of July Celebration Page 32 4088 Stallings Road, Harrisburg, NC 28075 www.harrisburgjuly4th.com
Michael A. Anderson Photography Page 25 38 Union Street S., Concord, NC 28025 704-701-5908 mike@michael-a-anderson.com www.michael-a-anderson.com
Consumer Finance Companies
Print & Technology Services
JG Wentworth 800-482-0461 www.jgwentworth.com
Dance Productions #theRemix 5478 Hudspeth Dairy Road Harrisburg, NC 28075 704-455-7503 www.danceproductionsremix.com
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Modern Impressions 5029 West W.T. Harris Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28269 800-840-2554 www.modernimpressions.com
The Junkluggers of North Charlotte Page 13 8030 Appaloosa Lane, Charlotte, NC 28215 704-641-1264 www.junkluggers.com
Funeral Homes
Hartsell Funeral Homes Page 11 460 Branchview Dr. N.E., Concord, NC 28025 704-786-1161 13575 Broadway Avenue, Midland, NC 28107 704-888-5571 522 N. Second Street, Albemarle, NC 28001 704-983-1188 www.hartsellfh.com Page 20
Pharmacies
Cannon Pharmacy Page 23 760 Cabarrus Avenue W., Concord, NC 28027 704-788-6337 1706 S. Cannon Blvd., Kannapolis, NC 28083 704-933-6337 1402 N. Cannon Blvd., Kannapolis, NC 28083 704-933-7948 www.cannonpharmacies.com
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Professional Sports
Kannapolis Intimidators P.O. Box 64, Kannapolis, NC 28082 704-932-3267 www.intimidatorsbaseball.com
Ecofriendly Refuse Removal
Wilkinson Funeral Home 100 Branchview Drive N.E. Concord, NC 28025 704-786-3168 www.wilkinsonfuneralhome.com
Cleaning Services – Office
Blue-J Serving Cabarrus County and Greater Charlotte Metro 704-589-3148 www.bluejsmallofficecleaning.com
Bentley Realty Inc. Page 9 616 N. Main Street, Kannapolis, NC 28081 704-202-3659 www.bentleyrealtyinc.com
Dance Studios
Breweries
New Hope Worship Center 452 Brookwood Ave. N.E. Concord, NC 28025 704-786-0155 www.newhopewc.org
Commercial Real Estate
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Restaurants
Chez Francois Page 17 9 Union Street N., Concord, NC 28025 980-439-6602 www.francoisfrenchcafe.com Full Moon Oyster Bar and Seafood Kitchen Page 3 5011 Weddington Road, Concord, NC 28027 704-262-3317 www.fullmoonoysterbar.com
Rugs – Retail
Rug Gallery at Concord Mills 8455 Pit Stop Court N.W., Suite 125 Concord, NC 28025 704-979-7847 www.ruggalleryoutlet.com
Theatres – Live
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Old Courthouse Theatre Page 3 49 Spring Street N.W., Concord, NC 28025 704-788-2405 www.octconcord.com
Enjoy Thirsty Thursdays in the NEW Tailgate Zone, Superhero Night with hero-themed fireworks, craft beer sampling nights, pre-game autographs and Star Wars Night at June and July Intimidators home games! June 17: Disney Vacation Giveaway & Fireworks Night
July 3: Independence Day Fireworks Extravaganza
Buy One, Get One FREE Reserved-Level Ticket! Valid for any home game in June or July 2017 (NOT VALID on July 3 or July 22-25) With this coupon, courtesy of Cabarrus Magazine
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