Aug. '18: State of Harmony

AUGUST 2018

21st Century “isms” Local Agritourism: Cultivating Profit

Ecotourism:

Rowin’ Down the River

Breaking Bread: Piperade Basquaise

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Word on the Street There’s something about being outdoors.

Whether you are at work or play, breathing in fresh air and taking in the warmth of the sun is an experience that cannot be duplicated. Preservation efforts here in Cabarrus County mean we can all continue to enjoy those opportunities.

I was a Boy Scout (Troop 173, Harrisburg) as a young man. My favorite times during that period were the camping trips. We learned skills that we would use the rest of our lives. We formed friendships that would carry us for years to come, and we learned an appreciation for nature and the

August 2018 Volume 18 n Issue 8 President Pam Tolen Publisher Jason Huddle

Advertising Kimberly Brouillette Jason Huddle Contributing Writers Amanda Buck and Ashley Wilhelm Kim Cassell Contributing Photographers Almond Farm Michael A. Anderson Photography BoneFrog Scott Cassell Catawba Lands Conservancy Crystal Cockman The Farm at Brusharbor The Farmstead N.C. Wildlife Federation Porter Farms sportsnc 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 kcassell@ cabarrusmagazine.com. For advertising inquiries, call Kimberly Brouillette at 704305-7599 or Jason Huddle at 704-907-7847.

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Managing Editor/Art Direction Kim Cassell

world around us.

That appreciation was the inspiration for this month’s issue, but with a tourism twist. This month, we’ll visit Almond Farm. Located on Highway 601 in Concord, this farm not only provides a bounty of fresh produce but also practices agritourism. Not familiar with the term? Read on. In addition, The Farm at Brusharbor and The Farmstead provide unique locations for weddings, bah mitzvahs or any special occasion you can think of, right there on the farm. Finally, the Rocky River Blueway and the Carolina Thread Trail bring ecotourism to Cabarrus County. Read about communities that are embracing the project.

On a separate note, I would like to announce that Cabarrus Magazine, WTIX FM (98.3) and WSAT AM (1080) have come together to now be represented by CabCo Media Group. We are so excited about this strategic partnership! If your business wants to target Cabarrus County, now you can come to one place and do so through print, radio and digital media at one price! For more information on how we can help, call us today at 704-782-2353.

Speaking of growth, wait until you see September’s issue! Until next month!

Best regards,

Jason Huddle

This Issue...

A State of Harmony 6

21st Century “isms”

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Local Agritourism: Cultivating Profit

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Paw Prints: Cabarrus’ Adoptable Cats

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Crime Stoppers: The Harrisburg CVS Case

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Breaking Bread: Chef Bouali Dishes

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Ecotourism: Rowin’ Down the River

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Cabarrus Business: On the Go

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By Kim Cassell

21st Century “isms” WITH CABARRUS COUNTY’S CONTINUED GROWTH COMES CHANGES TO ITS LANDSCAPE – BOTH LITERALLY AND FIGURATIVELY.

Some farmers are turning to agritourism – like petting zoos – to both supplement income and educate the public.

Once-rural land is paving the way for development, often taking farmland that’s been in families for generations. Cabarrus Magazine regularly discusses the changing face of tourism in our region, and that’s now taking the shape of popular trends like agritourism and ecotourism.

Agritourism According to the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, “The state ranks first in the nation in farm cash receipts for tobacco and sweet potatoes; second for poultry and eggs; and third for pork and trout. Along with these commodities, North Carolina’s hardworking farmers produce cotton, soybeans, peanuts, hogs and pigs, nursery products, aquaculture products and more.

“And North Carolina agriculture is more than just commodities. Agritourism, agricultural exports, healthy eating incentives and research are just a few of the other aspects of the state’s industry. About 49,500 farms spread across 8.4 million acres of land across the state, with each farm averaging about 168 acres in size.

All these farms strongly contribute to agriculture’s economic impact on North Carolina, which rings in at $76 billion annually.”

Still, the North Carolina Cooperative Extension points out that the sale of traditional crops like tobacco has taken a downturn, so farmers are looking for ways to supplement their income while not abandoning their agricultural operations and heritage.

In a report entitled, The Current State of Agritourism Research in the United States, “Changes in the economy combined with fluctuations in agricultural income and the desire to preserve land and resources has placed increased pressure on farmers

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Local ecotourism: The Buffalo Creek Preserve Trail in Mt. Pleasant

across the nation to examine alternative economic opportunities. Many farmers are turning to agritourism as an entrepreneurial response to increase on-farm sales of their value-added products and services, and generate revenues directly associated with recreational and tourism activities.”

In a nutshell, agritourism brings visitors to the farm to educate or entertain – or both. Farming families are transforming at least portions of their farms and marketing them for the benefit of those looking for alternative event space and recreational and family-oriented activities.

This includes barns converted into event venues and grounds set up for weddings. It can also come in the form of u-pick produce; on-site farmers markets; pumpkin patches and corn mazes; vineyards with tours and tastings; petting zoos; and historical tours. Additionally, it’s exposing a young generation to agricultural operations they’re likely not familiar with, helping them realize the level of work involved in producing locally sourced goods.

As farmers look for new ways to provide agritourism, its popularity continues to grow. This contributes to the local tax base and, in some cases, brings employment opportunities.

Pinktractor.com says that agritourism in North Carolina has grown by 89 percent in the past 10 years, noting that the U.S. Census of Agriculture reported an increase of 900-plus agritourism farm operations (from 3,637 to 4,518) between 2007 and 2012 that grossed more than $25,000 annually.

And the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services states that, “Today’s farmers also are offering weekend farm stays, weaving workshops and even goat yoga to entice visitors to their farms.”

Ecotourism As the name implies, ecotourism embodies recreation in nature while also preserving the environment. Also referred to as responsible travel, it is a means to educate visitors about what has been preserved in Cabarrus County.

It can present itself in the form of parks, waterways, hiking trails, etc.

What differentiates ecotourism from agritourism is that nature is impacted as little as possible. The World Conservation Union says, “Ecotourism is distinguished by its emphasis on conservation, education, traveler responsibility and active community participation. Specifically, ecotourism possesses the following characteristics: • Conscientious, low-impact visitor behavior; • Sensitivity towards, and appreciation of, local cultures and biodiversity; • Support for local conservation efforts; • Sustainable benefits to local communities; • Local participation in decision- making; • Educational components for both the traveler and local communities.”

Ecotourism is perfect for those who want to The immerse themselves in nature Basement Arcade is inexpensive entertainment where locals can walk in and the outdoors, but appreciate and meet friends. the effort to conserve. It’s also a great educational tool in sharing the resources here in Cabarrus County.

Following are some examples of both agritourism and ecotourism here in our area. Enjoy! n

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Zack Almond uses a no-till method before planting his field corn for his corn maze. The cover crop – sweet corn, in this case – is laid down, creating a biomulch for the next crop planted. The earth is basically left undisturbed, nutrients leach back into the dirt and top soil forms. Almond utilizes this for his pumpkins too.

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By Kim Cassell

Local Agritourism: Cultivating Profit THAT’S THE HOPE, ANYWAY. FARMING IS TYPICALLY NOT A LUCRATIVE BUSINESS, BUT IT’S A PASSION SHARED BY THOSE WHO PREFER TO WORK IN ACRES – NOT HOURS.

In Cabarrus County, there are currently six farms listed as members of the North Carolina Agritourism Networking Association (NCANA). As such, these farms are provided with advocates, grants writers, local government collaborators and continuing education.

“We are a nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization that promotes networking between agritourism professionals, works to grow the agritourism industry by public education and promotion of agritourism, and education to our dedicated members, governmental and elected officials and policy-makers,” according to the CNANA website.

For newer faces in the farming and agritourism business – like Zack Almond – it’s a resource worth its weight in watermelons.

Almond Farm Almond Farm, LLC, can’t be missed if you travel up and down Highway 601 at all. Just south of Flowes Store Road in Concord stands Almond’s great-greatuncle’s homestead, circa 1850s. “There’s a date on the fireplace but we can’t read the last number. It has to be 1852 because 1859 would be right before the war.

After doing the math, we believe 1852 is when the chimneys and underpinning were added. If we are correct, the house would have been built in the late 1700s or early 1800s by Uncle Marvin’s family,” he says.

Zack Almond lives in his great-great-uncle’s homestead, farming the acres surrounding it.

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N.C. Agritourism Networking Association This member driven non-profit organization promotes networking between agritourism professionals, works to grow the agritourism industry by public education and promotion of agritourism, and education to our members, governmental and elected officials, and policy-makers.

Cabarrus County members: ALLEE BUBBA FARMS 3600 Wendy Lane Concord, NC 28027 704-661-0594 ALMOND FARM 5180 U.S. Highway 601 S. Concord, NC 28025 704-793-1746 Almond Farm currently grows about 500 tomato plants.

RIVERBEND FARM 12150 McManus Road Midland, NC 28107 704-888-2891 THE FARM AT BRUSHARBOR 7700 Brusharbor Road Concord, NC 28025 thefarmatbrusharbor.com WILLOW CREEK FARM 15554 Highway 601 Midland, NC 28107 704-996-1623 WYOLINA FARMS 1621 Pembrook Road Harrisburg, NC 28075 704-455-5500 Source: N.C. Agritourism Networking Association

Five years ago, Almond proposed to his family that he farm the four acres surrounding the home. Eventually combining his father’s 40 adjacent acres, he got serious about growing and selling fresh produce. In 2015,

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he moved into the old two-story farmhouse with his fiancée, Cori Brumbles.

At only 28 years old, Almond – owner/operator – is still learning the logistics of farming: timing the plantings, the whims of Mother Nature, environmentally-friendly ways to nurture the soil and keep pesticide usage to a minimum, and what works well for him in implementing agritourism. But he’s got support.

Each winter, the N.C. Agritourism Networking Association hosts the N.C. Agritourism Conference. Held in February in Winston-Salem this year, Almond and fellow agritourism farmers came together, provided with education, best practices, network opportunities and a farm tour.

Annie Baggett, agritourism marketing specialist with the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (NCDA&CS),

spoke about agritourism activities and events; customer service; hospitality; employee management; marketing and social media; law and insurance; and the farm as an event venue.

And, last September, Almond and Brumbles attended the Farm School Summit at Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center, near Hendersonville.

Sponsored by North Carolina State University, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences; N.C. Agricultural Research Service; the N.C. Cooperative Extension Service, the N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services; and the North Carolina Tomato Growers Association, this event fell on Tomato Field Day, providing farmers with valuable information about new varieties, and disease and insect control for their tomato crop.

Almond currently grows about 500

tomato plants, so these opportunities are certainly not lost on him. He says Baggett’s dedication and accessibility has been important to him, as he relies on her and N.C. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler when he needs advice or has questions, whether they be about signage or liability.

In the summer months, Almond puts tomatoes, corn, cucumbers, okra, squash, cantaloupes, watermelon, etc., out for retail sale at his produce stand.

“Every year is different, but we know at July 4 we’ll have something on the table,” he says.

He also sells local/regional products that he doesn’t necessarily grow himself – eggs, peaches/nectarines, cabbage, onions, raw peanuts and so on. That’s another facet of agritourism and farming that Almond likes: the interconnection of farmers. “I had an old man tell me that there’s enough pie for everyone to have some,” he says. “We work as a community.”

His hours of operation are technically dawn to dusk, but he utilizes the honor system when he doesn’t have someone to man the stand.

“We do this full-time. As the business grows, we can bring in family, but it’s as a volunteer at first. My aunt and my sister work certain days. My nephew is three now, so I’ve told my sister he’s ready,” he laughs.

Combined with his agritourism is philanthropy. If Almond has produce with blemishes or it’s getting too ripe to sell, he’ll set it aside and arrange to get it to food pantries. Additionally, local churches place orders, pick up the produce and give it to those who need it most. The farm welcomes bake sales, lemonade stands, arts & crafts sales and the like – piggybacking with other groups’ fundraisers, which also brings customers to his stand.

“I like to grow it and be in the field, and by the end of the day we’re feeding somebody. We also have a food drive once a month,” Almond adds.

As part of the learning curve,

Autumn is Almond Farm’s most profitable agritourism season, with a family-friendly pumpkin patch, corn maze, hay rides and activities for kids.

Almond has come to recognize that autumn is his most lucrative season.

Agritourism in the shape of a pumpkin patch as well as a corn maze bring the most traffic to his farm.

“This will be the third or fourth year with the hayrides to the pumpkin patch where kids can pick their own,” he explains. “We grow the Cinderella

pumpkins, the Utopias that you stack on each other, little ones for little kids…we have two-mile hayrides all through October.”

Two to three acres of sweet white corn is harvested at the end of June, giving way to the planting of some 20 acres of field corn that grows tall – perfect for mazes.

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“I want it simple,” Almond notes, referring to pricing during his fall events. “It’s all-inclusive; we use wristbands. A family can take a hayride to the pumpkin patch, each person can pick one pumpkin and then go through the corn maze, all for one price.

“In the years to come, we’ll have a watermelon festival. I’d also like to have a farm-to-fork dinner – prepare BLTs, roasted corn, stewed squash,” he shares.

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You can see the wheels turning. He’s even created a catchphrase for Almond Farm: “Where food and family come first.”

For upcoming events and harvests, check out Almond Farm, LLC, on facebook.

The Farm at Brusharbor When Erin Porter Conser’s grandfather (Thomas Porter Sr.) and father (Tommy Jr.) began their farming enterprise in Mecklenburg County in

the early 1970s, it was with just five head of Hereford beef cattle. The men soon added corn, soybeans and small grain they grew on rented land.

The family moved to Concord in the mid-1980s when they purchased acreage for their cattle. Conser’s grandparents and her own family (parents and brothers Derek and Jared) lived on the first 200 acres.

The 1990s saw the construction of pullet and layer houses for poultry, a hog operation and the purchase of

DECARLO performed recently at Chez Francois Music Hall.

Left: The rustic charm of the barn at The Farm at Brusharbor can accommodate just about any event; Above: The Farmstead is the Porters’ newest barn event venue. Both can be opened up to the pastoral farm settings outside.

another 272 acres for expansion of their cattle business.

“Porter Farms is home to a little over 630 acres where we raise hogs, cattle and poultry. Last year we started growing sunflowers, pumpkins, watermelon and cantaloupe in hopes to expand our agritourism opportunities,” Conser explains.

Enter The Farm at Brusharbor.

Purchased in 2012 and located off Mauney Road in Mt. Pleasant – just two miles down the road from the family farm – these 500 acres are home to a herd of cattle as well as a rustic venue for weddings/receptions in its barn or on the grounds.

“By hosting weddings and other agritourism events, it has allowed our family the opportunity to bring additional revenue to the farm and allowed (us) to be able to stay at home and raise (our) children. We also believe that it is important for people that do not have the availability to be on a farm know farming and experience our way of life,” Conser says. “Agritourism allows us as traditional farmers the ability to diversify our operation and expand our reach to encompass more people who otherwise would not have any exposure to a farm.”

Now a new barn venue has been added to the mix: The Farmstead.

Also off Mauney Road, Erin, Derek’s wife Amy and Jared’s wife Colleen run the wedding and agritourism venues.

They’re also marketing the barns for “family reunions, corporate events, spiritual events, social gatherings or any other reasons to get together with your friends and family.”

Conser says, “We are very open about our family dynamic and how it is intertwined in our business, and many of our couples are attracted to the fact that not only are they supporting a small business but they are also directly supporting a family business that they can see and develop a relationship with. We pour our hearts, soul, sweat and tears into not only our farm but also the daily work we do with our couples, planning and hosting weddings.”

Like Almond Farm, The Farm at Brusharbor is a member of NCANA. “The N.C. Agritourism Networking Association allows people that are involved in agritourism to have an outlet to network, gather information and help each other be successful in pursuing various types of farming to attract the general public to learn and experience farming,” Conser says. “The

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While Porter Farms – on Mt. Pleasant Road S. – is home to cattle, pork and poultry operations, it also takes part in agritourism, hosting Spartan and BoneFrog races on its on-site obstacle course.

membership allows you to be exposed to people like you, looking to educate on farming as well as expand the success of their agritourism ventures.

Their website serves as a great tool for the general public to search for different agritourism opportunities throughout the state of North Carolina.”

The family also maintains its farming connective by hosting events like the 12th annual Cabarrus County Voluntary Agricultural District Celebration, on August 1 at Brusharbor this year.

“The county invites the guests based off of involvement with the Voluntary Ag districts,” Conser explains. “It is an evening of simple food, homemade ice cream from a Hit n Miss antique tractor engine and socializing with their neighbors.”

Porter Farms is getting in on the agritourism action as well; the farm’s obstacle course has become host to

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the Spartan races and the BoneFrog Challenge.

The spring Spartan races can cover three to 10 miles with obstacles like walls, ladders, rope climbs, Atlas ball carries, sled drags, spear throwing and barbed wire. The BoneFrog, held on November 10 this year, is owned and operated by U.S. Navy Seals. It’s nine miles long with 36 obstacles.

Thomas Porter Sr., 97, must wonder at all that has taken place on his land over the years. Working on the farm every day, he’s surrounded by his family members, who have built their homes here and work to keep it successful.

“Farming has always been a way of life for our family and we have raised our children that way,” Conser shares. “To us, it is important that our farmland is preserved so our future generations are able to live the same lifestyle and our family values are passed on. It is not only the way

we make our living but also it is a way of life. We are strong believers that farming still remains a viable profession because it is critical that we are raising food and fiber right here in the United States.

“Our family strongly believes in agritourism as a vital part of our family farm and farms across the state.

Without this additional diversification many farms would go under and be turned over to development.

Agritourism has provided an opportunity to bring all of our children and their spouses back to the farm and has ensured a future for the continued growth for generations to come. Agriculture serves us three times a day!”

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Give Me Shelter 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.

Spay and Neuter Cabarrus Spay Neuter Clinic 413 Church Street N. Concord, NC 28025 704-784-6304 cabarrusspayneuterclinic.org Female Dog Spay Under 40 pounds: $100 Over 40 pounds: $120 Male Dog Neuter: $80 Female Cat Spay: $75 Yes, it’s kitten season again, meaning that vast numbers of babies are filling up area animal shelters. This handsome gray tabby is THEO, born around April 1. He’s energetic, people-friendly, does great with dogs and other cats, and loves to play in water. Theo is up-todate on his vaccines and neutered.

Mt. Pleasant Animal Rescue P. O. Box 1076, Mt. Pleasant 980-439-6505 mtpleasantanimalrescue@aol.com

Male Cat Neuter: $50 RAOUL, five years old, came to us from a neglect situation. We think he’s likely the father of several of the other male cats we received; he seems to have a very fatherly way about him.

He gets along well with others, is fairly laid back, but does enjoy petting and affection. We think he’s just waiting to make sure this new way of living is for real before he shows all his cards.

Please visit Raoul at Princeton’s Meow.

Other services are provided.

Please contact the clinic for more information.

Princeton’s Meow – Cabarrus Humane Society’s Cat Facility 29 Brookwood Avenue N.E., Concord 704-721-6369 cabarrushumanesociety.org

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Breaking Bread

Sponsored by Chez Francois

Piperade Basquaise A typical Basque dish; it may be served as a main course or as a side dish.

INGREDIENTS 4 large eggs 3 garlic cloves, crushed 10 basil leafs, chopped thinly 1 lb. tomatoes, skinned, deseeded and chopped in ½-inch pieces 2 green peppers, deseeded and cut in ½-inch strips 2 onions, chopped 1 Tbsp. olive oil 2 oz. Chorizo sausage, cut in rounds and slightly sautéed in olive oil ½-oz. Bayonne ham, lightly sautéed 1 Tbsp. butter A pinch of salt and pepper DIRECTIONS Melt the butter and olive oil in a pan and add the onions, cooking them gently for 10 minutes without browning. Add the crushed garlic, tomatoes and peppers, stir, season with salt and pepper and basil, and cook without covering for another 20 minutes or so (the peppers should be slightly underdone). Beat the eggs thoroughly, pour them into the pan and, using a wooden spoon, stir just as you would for scrambled eggs. When the mixture starts to thicken and the eggs are almost cooked, remove the pan from the heat, continuing to stir, and serve immediately (do not overcook eggs). Serve in the center of the plate with the sausage rounds and ham slices around the edge. Bon appetit!

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 are offered at Chez Francois.

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The Pharr Family Preserve offers a 1.7-mile trail as well as kayak/canoe access to the Rocky River.

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By Jason Huddle

Ecotourism: Rowin’ Down the River “THAT WHICH WE ALLOW TO EXIST, TO FLOURISH FREELY ACCORDING TO ITS OWN RHYTHMS, IS SUPERIOR TO ANYTHING OUR LITTLE HANDS CREATE.” - WILLIAM POWERS

Today’s Catawba Lands Conservancy was founded in 1991 by Mecklenburg County resident, Mary McDaniel. Seeing the development around Mountain Island Lake in northwest Mecklenburg, she became an activist for what was a source of drinking water as well as an ecological treasure.

McDaniel’s goal was to preserve lakefront land, and she wasn’t alone.

Volunteers joined her in what was first called SMILE (Save Mountain Island Lake for Everyone). The group was able to get Mecklenburg County government to put a $5.6-million bond on the ballet; it passed and the land was safeguarded.

This initial victory spurred the organization to expand its efforts as a non-profit formally renamed the Catawba Lands Conservancy (CLC).

The Catawba River Basin covers more than 3,300 square miles – some 8 percent of North Carolina – with 3,000-plus miles of waterways. It encompasses the southwestern region of North Carolina, west of Cabarrus County, but has widened its scope of conservation. Still concerned with water quality, CLC also serves as a steward for farmland, forests, historical landmarks, wildlife habitat preservation, etc. And it is lead agency for such endeavors as the Carolina Thread Trail (CTT).

Cabarrus Magazine first discussed the Thread Trail in its March 2014 issue.

Open to the public in 2007, The Thread, as it is called, is a network of trails originally proposed to run through 15 counties. That came to fruition in 2015 when Rowan County adopted its Carolina Thread Trail master plan.

About 300 feet down Riverbend Farm’s trailhead, ecotourists can launch their kayaks or canoes into the Rocky River.

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Top: Kayakers enjoy the Rocky River Blueway; Above: Step-down sliding kayak/canoe launches are available at both Pharr Family Preserve and Riverbend Farm; Opposite: The Rocky River Blueway currently has six launches between the Pharr Family Preserve and Norwood.

With all on board, communities in each of the 15 counties have been taking part in the planning and construction of their trails and how they connect to adjacent counties.

“Because the project’s emphasis is on empowering local communities and

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weaving them together, the Carolina Thread Trail could be considered a ‘civic engagement project dressed in greenway clothes’ and will help to build stronger communities in many ways,” CLC says.

“The Thread Trail provides

connections from the greenway for adjoining neighborhoods and social centers such as schools, churches and other community facilities. It will help to reinforce the identity of neighborhoods through greenway design by incorporating public art, recognizing local history and creating landmark open spaces. Currently, over 250 miles of Thread Trail are open to the public in North and South Carolina with 14 active corridors under development.”

One of the communities integrating its rural landscape into the project is the town of Midland. In 2010, town officials began exploring blueways with kayak/canoe access points along Rocky River that could coincide with the Carolina Thread Trail.

“Since that time, the Town has committed matching funds and received a grant to construct the Riverbend Farm Trail and Rocky River Access,” according to CLC. “The Catawba Lands Conservancy has also constructed a third canoe access to the Rocky River known as the Pharr Farm Rocky River Access.”

Serving as the starting point for the Rocky River Blueway, the Pharr Family Preserve Trail opened in 2014; the Riverbend Farm Trail opened just a few months later. The goal is to offer 10 launches along 60 miles of the Rocky River as part of the Carolina Thread Trail; there are currently six: • Pharr Family Preserve • Riverbend Farm • Oakboro Blueway Park I (approximately 18 miles from Riverbend Farm) • Oakboro Blueway Park II (approximately seven miles from Oakboro Blueway Park I) • Plank Road (Wadesboro, approximately 10 miles from Oakboro Blueway Park II) • Norwood (approximately 5.5 miles from Plank Road).

Another 7.5 miles downstream, the Rocky River flows into the Pee Dee River. Paddling another 19 miles leads

to Lilesville and Blewett Falls Lake – the terminus.

In Cabarrus County, Catawba Lands Conservancy’s land protection team manages the 66-acre Pharr Family Preserve, located on Mt. Pleasant Road S., between highways 601 and 200. CLC’s Open Space Protection Collaborative allows privately owned land to be permanently preserved.

This location provides a 1.7-mile (each way) walking/hiking/biking trail that includes a canoe/kayak launch just 300 feet in.

Access is easy – a gravel road leads to a parking lot and the trailhead. The trail winds through forests and open fields to the launch, with the trail continuing beyond. It’s also part of the Butterfly Highway (see sidebar).

The Riverbend Farm Trail, located on McManus Road off Highway 24/27 and adjacent to its namesake farm, is situated four-plus miles downstream from the Pharr Family Preserve. It also provides a gravel road to a parking

lot and a one-mile trail (each way). A short walk leads to the launch.

In this case, the owners of Riverbend Farm – Jim, Mary and Sarah Little – donated property right-of-way to the Town of Midland. A grant awarded by

the Carolina Thread Trail then covered the trail’s construction costs.

A third trail – the 393-acre Buffalo Creek Preserve Trail – is located on Malibu Road in Mt. Pleasant. Open since 2011, it does not provide access

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The Butterfly Highway The Butterfly Highway is a statewide conservation restoration initiative that aims to restore native pollinator habitats to areas impacted by urbanization, land use change and agriculture across North Carolina. From backyard Pollinator Pitstops to large-scale roadside habitat restoration, the project is creating a network of native flowering plants to support butterflies, bees, birds, and other pollen- and nectar-dependent wildlife.

Through the Butterfly Highway, communities are transforming community gardens, backyard A butterfly box garden gardens, public spaces and park fragments into new pollinator and wildlife habitats. The Butterfly Highway has also provided capacity for communities to participate in a communitybased citizen science project that tracks butterflies and bumble bees.

JOIN THE BUTTERFLY HIGHWAY To be designated as a Butterfly Highway pollinator garden, your garden should include the following elements: • There is no minimum size required as long as the appropriate plants and resources are provided. Even an apartment balcony can provide habitat for pollinators.

• Pollinators and the plants that support them need lots of sun. The site should include an area that receives at least six hours of sun every day.

• Various plants have different soil and water needs. See our recommended native plant list (ncwf.org) for appropriate plants for your habitat type.

Most pollinators get the water they need from nectar, but butterflies do love puddling in a butterfly spa.

• Plants should be planted close together, but not crowded, to provide protection from pests and predators.

• Native bees typically build their nests in the ground and require open patches of soil. Leave space in your garden free of mulch and debris to provide this essential bee nesting habitat. Butterflies lay their eggs on trees and herbaceous plants. Certain species have very specific requirements for plants; for example, the monarch butterfly caterpillar will only eat the leaves of milkweed plants.

• Nectar plants provide an essential food source for butterflies, hummingbirds and other pollinators. It is important to provide plants that bloom from early spring to late fall to provide adequate food for breeding and migration. It is also recommended to provide a variety of plants in different colors, shapes and heights that may be attractive to a diversity of pollinators. Your garden should include at least three nectar plants that are native to your region.

• Many pollinators are insects and are vulnerable to the effects of insecticides.

It is recommended to use organic gardening practices to reduce these effects. This includes eliminating chemical pesticides, not treating your yard with a chemical mosquito barrier and using native plants that have not been treated with neonicotinoids.

Source: N.C. Wildlife Federation

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to the Rocky River Blueway, but does meander along Adams Creek (a tributary of Dutch Buffalo Creek) for hikers and bikers. The two-mile (each way) trail is considered moderate in difficulty.

Preserved by CLC, a piedmont oak-savanna at the trailhead was revitalized. The property also offers wetlands, working agricultural areas leased to a local farmer, forests and a variety of wildlife. Buffalo Creek Trail is part of the Butterfly Highway.

While creating these greenways and blueways benefits the natural resources for those who live here – air and water quality and wildlife habitat preservation – it also plays an economic role in the form of tourism and local spending.

“Including development costs, the construction investment over a 15year period (the proposed period of construction) is estimated at over $100 million. This investment will generate significant economic benefits, including jobs for the local communities and the region,” Carolina Thread Trail says.

Then, as more communities embrace local projects for inclusion in The Thread, it will link one to the next.

Marketing and promotion regionally, as well as by word of mouth, will bring visitors that will spend money locally while enjoying purposefully preserved lands unique to Cabarrus County. n

Note: As of this writing, a bridge about a half-mile down the Pharr Family Preserve Trail was damaged by storms and was impassable. (It does not impact the launch.) At a cost of $10,000 to rebuild, donations are being accepted at carolinathreadtrail.org.

Vaccines…

Not Just for Children Did you know older adults need vaccinations from at least three separate diseases beginning at age 50?

As people age, their ability to fight infections decreases. Some vaccinations are available at your local pharmacy, without having to visit the doctor.

Here are just a few: • Pneumonia Vaccines: According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the pneumococcal disease kills approximately 16,000 adults age 65 and older each year, and can impact the lungs, bloodstream and brain.

According to Ashley Wilhelm, a pharmacist at Cannon Pharmacy, there are two important pneumonia vaccines known as Prevnar (PCV13) and Pneumovax (PPSV23). It is recommended that all adults 65 years and older receive both vaccines to be adequately protected.

• Shingles Vaccine: A new vaccination, Shingrix, is touted by the CDC as being more than 90 percent effective in preventing shingles for adults 50 and over. Wilhelm states most of her patients know someone who has been affected by the shingles virus.

“The nerve damage caused by the virus can last a lifetime, and this can decrease a person’s quality of life tremendously,” Wilhelm says.

• Flu Vaccines: There are flu vaccines designed for those who are 65 and over that give better protection against the flu (cdc.gov). Flu vaccinations are recommended to be administered each year. The CDC states people may begin receiving flu vaccines for flu season as soon as they are available, which is typically in early August.

If you have any questions about these particular vaccines, including

general information, side effects or your qualification to receive these vaccines under your insurance plan, talk with your healthcare provider or

By Amanda Buck and Ashley Wilhelm

Sponsored by Cannon Pharmacy

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On the Go Performers Announced for 2018 NCMHOF Inductions

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The North Carolina Music Hall of Fame (NCMHOF) will celebrate its 10th annual Induction Ceremony on October 18 at 7:15pm. The ceremony will take place at the historic GEM Theater in downtown Kannapolis.

Seven new artists will formally be inducted into the Hall of Fame later that night. This event is open to the public and tickets are on sale now. VIP and General Reserved admission tickets may be purchased at NorthCarolinaMusicHallofFame.org.

Induction night will feature a red-carpet walk, live performances, the acceptance of each induction, a pre-ceremony VIP reception and an after-party at the Hall of Fame Museum. This year’s inductees are John Tesh, Chris Daughtry, Dolphus Ramseur, Luther Barnes, Calvin Richardson, The Hoppers and Blind Boy Fuller.

Five of the seven inductees are scheduled to perform: Calvin Richardson, John Tesh, Luther Barnes, The Hoppers and Dolph Ramseur, who will bring to the stage Ramseur Records recording artist David Childers.

The primary purpose of the NC Music Hall of Fame – a 501(c)3 non-profit organization – is to recognize, promote and commemorate the musical heritage of the state of North Carolina. Musicians, singers, songwriters, music executives and producers from all genres of music are honored annually and displayed at the museum. The museum, which is open to the public, is located at 600 Dale Earnhardt Boulevard, Kannapolis.

County Adopts 72-Cent Tax Rate to Fund Budget The Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners has approved the fiscal year 2019 (FY19) budget, which runs from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.

The budget includes a 2-cent increase on the current tax of 70 cents, meaning the owner of a $160,000 home (median assessed home value in Cabarrus County) will pay an additional $32 per year in property tax.

The balanced budget includes a General Fund Budget of $255.6 million. Add the Cabarrus Arena & Events Center Fund, Landfill Fund, 911 Emergency Telephone Fund and Health Insurance Fund and the total is $272.7 million.

“We’re facing school capital needs that exceed $248.5 million over the next three years for Cabarrus County and Kannapolis City school districts,” County Manager Mike Downs says.

“This comes alongside the needs of Rowan-Cabarrus Community College and the construction of a new courthouse. The County has addressed the challenges of growth by delaying or eliminating many expansion requests and searching for new revenue sources.”

The county’s population is about 206,872, and Cabarrus County maintains its rank of 11 out of the 100 counties in North Carolina.

To learn more about the FY19 budget, visit cabarruscounty.us/budget.

Midland Welcomes Two New Businesses Sweet Southern Chic, located at 4551 Highway 24/27, Suite 2, offers custom-built farmhouse furniture, decor and more. Expanding from an athome operation, the retail space in Midland offers items for sale as well as custom orders.

Also open at the same address, Suite 3, is The Tipsy Toolbox. As a DIY workshop, private parties, birthday parties, corporate parties, ladies nights, date nights, etc., are offered to anyone who Sweet Southern Chic wants to get their hands dirty, use power tools and have fun! All materials are supplied; The Tipsy Toolbox you just show up and DIY. Call Lauren Norkett at 980722-2507 for more information, and visit them on facebook.

Kannapolis Fire Prevention Festival and Fire Truck Parade Return Next Month The Kannapolis Fire Department is hosting its annual fire prevention festival and fire truck parade on September 29 at Kannapolis City Hall, 401 Laureate Way. The festival runs from 10:00am to 2:00pm with the fire truck parade beginning at 11:00am.

This free community event focuses on working smoke alarms, home escape planning and fire prevention. In addition to valuable safety information, there will be music, entertainment, emergency vehicles, helicopters, “Community Row,” a kids’ firefighter challenge course and inflatable games.

Other services at the event will include Seat Check Saturday, a CBC Blood Drive and N.C. Office of State Fire Marshal participation.

The Kannapolis Firefighters’ Assistance Foundation (KFAF) is having an oldfashioned BBQ with hamburgers, hotdogs and drinks available for purchase.

Profits will go to assist local firefighters and family members that are in need.

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Hungry Howie’s Pizza Opens First Kannapolis Location Hungry Howie’s Pizza, originator of the Flavored Crust® pizza, announces the opening of its first Kannapolis location – at 1740 S. Cannon Boulevard.

Kannapolis franchisee Lance DeGroot began his career in logistics and program development for Loews, before switching gears into franchising. He has plans to open three Hungry Howie’s restaurants across Cabarrus County over the next three years.

“Everything in my life has led me to becoming a franchisee, and picking Hungry Howie’s was a no-brainer because it’s such a fast-growing brand and I absolutely love the product,” he says.

The Kannapolis opening marks the 12th Hungry Howie’s location in the metro Charlotte area, and the first for DeGroot. Founded in 1973, Hungry Howie’s Pizza is a national pizza franchise that is loyal to its tradition of providing delicious, high-quality and original Flavored Crust® pizzas, including butter, butter cheese, Cajun, garlic herb, onion, ranch, sesame and Asiago cheese.

“We are elated to have Lance join our rapidly growing Hungry Howie’s family,” Jennifer Jackson, vice-president of development at Hungry Howie’s, says. “Over the next few years we expect the Charlotte market to grow exponentially, and we look forward to Lance being at the forefront of that expansion. His passion for the brand is undeniable and we’re confident he will be successful in the area.”

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Police Officers Take Part in Cooking Challenge Concord and Kannapolis Police wowed a panel of judges with their culinary skills during the recent Cooking for a Healthy Life Law Enforcement Challenge, held at Restaurant Forty Six in downtown Kannapolis. Cooking for a Healthy Life is the newest program of the City of Kannapolis’ Discover a Healthy Life initiative.

The interactive training was designed to give practical nutrition tips and provide easy recipe ideas that law enforcement officers could apply while working 12-hour shifts. The handson segment was designed to help the officers become more confident in their ability to make quick, healthy meals.

In 50 minutes, each team of 10 officers created a fruit smoothie, a grain and vegetable bowl, and a wrap using a pantry of food provided for them. Each team also showed their creativity by adding snacks like pretzels and guacamole and vegetables and hummus to their entries. They packed their items in containers and a cooler as well as plated them for the panel of evaluators. They were scored on nutritional content, taste, teamwork and the portability of their dishes.

At the end of the event, Concord edged out Kannapolis during the scoring round. Visit cookingforahealthylife.com for great healthy recipes.

County Earns Two National Awards for Financial Management

Satisfaction Remains High Among Cabarrus Residents

The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada has awarded Cabarrus County the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 33rd consecutive year and the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the 20th consecutive year.

The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting award was in recognition of the County’s FY17 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) – a year-end evaluation of the budget that closed on June 30, 2017.

The certificate is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting, and is considered a significant accomplishment by the County and its management.

According to the GFOA, the County’s report demonstrated a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate the financial story and motivate residents and other stakeholders to read the report.

The Distinguished Budget Presentation Award was presented in recognition of the County’s FY18 budget, which ran from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018.

The award represents a significant achievement by Cabarrus County, reflecting the commitment of the Board of Commissioners and staff to meet the highest principles of governmental budgeting.

To receive the budget award, Cabarrus had to satisfy nationally recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation. The guidelines assess how well the budget serves as a policy document, financial plan, operations guide and communications device.

The award is the only national awards program for governmental budgeting.

There are more than 1,600 participants in the budget award program. Recipients have pioneered efforts to improve the quality of budgeting and provide an excellent example for other governments throughout North America.

Cabarrus County remains largely content with County programs and services, according to the 2018 Community Survey Findings Report presented during the recent Board of Commissioners agenda work session.

The survey is administered every other year by ETC Institute; the results are generated from a variety of department-specific questions about such services as the County’s library system, elections, communications, public transportation, public safety, active living and parks, and more.

According to the survey, 88 percent of respondents were either very satisfied or satisfied with Cabarrus County as a place to raise children, while 87 percent said the same for the county as a place to live.

The top priorities of residents are growth management, crime prevention, protection of water quality and the environment, and educational facilities.

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AUGUST SELF-GUIDED HISTORIC WALKING TOUR Daily Downtown Concord • Take a step back in time with the touch of a button when you download the Concord Downtown NC App to your Bluetooth-enabled device.

• More than 50 historic sites; follow along at your leisure.

• 704-784-4208; concorddowntown.com CDDC ANNUAL PARTY August 2 • 7:00-9:00pm Hotel Concord 14 Union Street N., Concord • A celebration of the previous year’s accomplishments, while at the same time introducing key initiatives for the new fiscal year.

• To purchase tickets: 704-784-4208; info@concorddowntown.com KANNAPOLIS FARMER’S MARKET August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • 4:00-7:00pm • Free Corner Vance Ave./Dale Earnhardt Blvd., Kannapolis • Fresh local produce, honey, spices, crafts, and prepared foods and sauces • NEW THIS SEASON: Get updates about seasonal offerings and special deals! Text MARKET to 64600.

• Credit cards, WIC, SNAP/EBT • kannapolisnc.gov MOUNT PLEASANT FARMER’S MARKET August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 • 2:00-6:00pm Mt. Pleasant UMC Park Corner Highway 73/N. College Street Mt. Pleasant • Provides locally grown food products to sustain area farmers and strengthen a sense of community – a producer-only farmer’s market • mtpleasantnc.org

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MOVIES IN THE PARK: KANNAPOLIS August 3 • 8:30pm • Free Village Park 700 W. C Street, Kannapolis • Featuring Moana • Blankets, lawn chairs, picnics/ coolers permitted; concessions available. Children under 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian.

• kannapolisnc.gov FARMER’S MARKET AT ROTARY SQUARE August 4, 11, 18, 25 • 9:00am-12noon August 7, 14, 21, 28 • 10:00am-1:00pm Corban Ave./Union St. S., Concord • Fresh local produce, honey, free-range eggs, antibiotic and hormone-free beef, chicken and pork • 704-605-2194; piedmont-farmersmarket.com PIEDMONT FARMERS MARKET August 4, 11, 18, 25 • 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 WRITERS BLOCK PARTY A LOCAL AUTHORS EVENT August 4 • 12:00-4:00pm • Free Kannapolis City Hall 401 Laureate Way, Kannapolis • This event is an opportunity for authors to showcase their work, discuss and sell their books and connect with other authors and the community.

Browse the tables, talk with authors and find your next book!

• kannapolisnc.gov CAROLINA BRIDAL FAIR August 5, 10:00am-5:00pm • $10/$30 Cabarrus Arena & Events Center 4751 N.C. Highway 49, Concord • Chat with talented area wedding professionals while you taste delicious cakes and catering options, see beautiful flowers and find your perfect look in our runway fashion show.

• 704-920-3976; carolinabridalfair.com

A VET TOGETHER August 7, 14, 21, 28 • 9:00-11:00am Carm’s Cafe 42 Union Street S., Concord • Join Cabarrus Veterans Coalition for free coffee and conversation.

• 704-960-4394 OPEN STUDIOS AT CABARRUS ART GUILD August 7, 14, 21, 28 • 10:30am-4:00pm Cabarrus Art Guild 11 Union Street S., Suite 202, Concord • A fun-filled day with other artists.

Bring whatever medium you’re working with and enjoy the collaboration.

• Bring a lunch or order from one of the many fine downtown restaurants.

• 704-795-1901; cabarrusartguild@gmail.com BRIGHT STAR CHILDREN’S THEATRE: CHICKEN LITTLE August 8 • 10:00-11:00am Veterans Park 119 N. Main Street, Kannapolis • Join Old Farmer MacDonald, his wife Mrs. MacDonald, Daisy the Cow, Simon the Pig and all your favorite friends from the farm for a fun and energetic sing-along that brings everyone together.

• kannapolisnc.gov EXHIBIT: IN THE OPEN AIR August 9-October 19 The Galleries 65 Union Street S., Concord • A group invitational featuring artists who work en plein air. Taking their painting process out of the studio and into nature, artists examine their subject through ever changing light and weather. The exhibition examines various approaches and styles of creating en plein air.

• info@cabarrusartscouncil.org

SUMMER NOURISHMENT TOURS August 9, 23 • 11:00am-12:00pm • Free UNC Nutrition Research Institute 500 Laureate Way, Kannapolis • Points of interest include one of only a few whole-room calorimeters in the U.S., a body composition lab and a research laboratory.

• Tours limited to 16 people • 704-250-5000; uncnri.org THURSDAYS ON MAIN - EVENING: BAND OF OZ August 9 • 6:00-9:00pm • Free Veterans Park 119 N. Main Street, Kannapolis • Performances by various musicians – bluegrass to classical to country and rock music. Held under the oak trees, dinner will be available or attendees can bring their own picnic.

• kannapolisnc.gov 2ND SATURDAY OPEN STUDIOS AT CLEARWATER ARTIST STUDIOS August 11 • 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 THE CABARRUS QUILTERS GUILD August 11 • Doors open 6:00pm Forest Hill United Methodist Church 265 Union Street N., Concord • Meet & Greet/refreshments: 6:156:45pm • Annual “picnic” plus turn in items for quilt challenge • cabarrusquiltersguild.org CIRCLE K BACK-TO-SCHOOL MONSTER TRUCK BASH August 11 • Gates open 4:00pm • $26.75 The Dirt Track at Charlotte 5500 Concord Parkway S., Concord • A night of high-flying action on the most diabolical outdoor course on the planet.

• For early entry at 3:30, bring your donation of a school supply to the front gate. Pit Party includes Monster Truck Rides, Inflatable Slides, Bounce Houses, Rides, Autograph Session, food and souvenirs!

• 800-455-3267; charlottespeedway.com

CONCERTS IN THE PARK August 11 • 7:00-10:00pm • Free Village Park 700 W. C Street, Kannapolis • Featuring The Commodores • Blankets, lawn chairs, coolers permitted; concessions available • NO pets, tobacco, grilling, glass bottles or outside alcohol. Coolers will be checked at several entry points.

• Beer/wine tent; ID required.

• kannapolisnc.gov GUIDED HISTORIC WALKING TOUR WITH MICHAEL EURY August 11 • 10:30-11:45am • $10 Meet at CDDC office 30 Cabarrus Avenue W., Concord • Concord was ground zero for a plethora of events that shaped life not only for locals, but also for those throughout the South.

• Advance reservations needed • 704-784-4208; concorddowntown.com ROCKIN’ THE BURG CONCERT SERIES August 11 • 5:00-9:00pm • Free Harrisburg Park 191 Sims Parkway, Harrisburg • Food trucks and live music featuring Rusty Knox and The Catalinas • Bring your lawn chairs and blankets.

Leashed pets are welcome. No smoking; no alcohol permitted; no alcohol sold.

• 704-455-7275; harrisburgnc.org KANNAPOLIS CRUISE-IN August 13 • 1:00-9:00pm • Free N.C. Research Campus, Kannapolis • This family-fun event brings out thousands of show cars and spectators.

• 704-932-3808; cabarrusevents.org VETERANS BRUNCH August 13 • 10:30am Mt. Pleasant Senior Center 8615 Park Drive, Mt. Pleasant • All military veterans and their spouses are invited.

• Call 704-920-3484 to RSVP. ADVANCE DIRECTIVE WORKSHOP August 14 • 5:00-7:00pm • Free Harrisburg Library 201 Sims Parkway, Harrisburg • Review and complete your NC healthcare power of attorney, living will forms.

• Advance directive forms notarized free • Learn what to do with your completed advance directive.

• CarolinasHealthCare.org/ YourCareYourChoice

ART WALK AND ARTIST RECEPTION August 17 • 6:00-9:00pm • Free Downtown Concord • Features live music, refreshments, artist demonstrations and more • Also serves as the opening reception for the Cabarrus Arts Council’s newest exhibition In the Open Air • cabarrusartscouncil.org MOVIES IN THE PARK: HARRISBURG August 24 • Sunset • Free Harrisburg Park • 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.

• 704-455-0724; smarble@harrisburgnc.org KALEIDOSCOPE ZOMBIE WALK August 25 • 4:00-8:0pm • Free Downtown Kannapolis • Come celebrate Halloween early with the festival, which will include people dressing up in costume and walking around the North Carolina Research Campus at 7:30.

• kannapolisnc.gov SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY August 25 • 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 August 25 • 7:00-8:00pm • Free Kannapolis Library 850 Mountain Street, Kannapolis • Featuring Green Room Community Theatre • Join us for this unique literary performing arts event. Programs are geared toward families with children of all ages.

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At a Glance Advertising Placement Services Cabco Media Group 296 Church Sreet N. Concord, NC 28025 704-782-2353

Churches

New Hope Worship Center 452 Brookwood Avenue N.E. Concord, NC 28025 704-786-0155 www.newhopewc.org

Cleaning Services – Office

Blue-J Serving Cabarrus County and Greater Charlotte Metro 704-589-3148 www.bluejcleaning.com

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Commercial Real Estate

Team Honeycutt Real Estate Page 30 Contact: Chris Wagner 704-363-8825 www.teamhoneycutt.com/homes/1025Concord-Parkway-N/Concord/NC/ 28025/85277425/

Erectile Dysfunction

Attention Viagra and Cialis Users Page 3 1-844-389-7687

Event Venues Page 21

Chez Francois Music Hall Page 32 9 Union Street N., Suite 200 Concord, NC 28025 980-439-6602 www.chezfrancoismusichall.com

Funeral Homes

Hartsell Funeral Homes 460 Branchview Drive N.E. Concord, NC 28025 704-786-1161

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522 N. Second Street Albemarle, NC 28001 704-983-1188 www.hartsellfh.com Wilkinson Funeral Home Page 20 100 Branchview Drive N.E. Concord, NC 28025 704-786-3168 www.wilkinsonfuneralhome.com

1706 S. Cannon Boulevard Kannapolis, NC 28083 704-933-6337

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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

Print & Technology Services

Modern Impressions Page 13 5029 West W.T. Harris Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28269 800-840-2554 www.modernimpressions.com

Restaurants

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Chez Francois The Creperie Page 17 9 Union Street N. Concord, NC 28025 980-439-6602 www.chezfrancoisthecreperie.com

13575 Broadway Avenue Midland, NC 28107 704-888-5571

Cannon Pharmacy 760 Cabarrus Avenue W. Concord, NC 28027 704-788-6337

Photographers

73 & Main 1467 N. Main Street Mt. Pleasant, NC 28124 704-436-2050 www.73andMain.com

12115 University City Boulevard Harrisburg, NC 28075 704-247-1722

Pharmacies

1402 N. Cannon Boulevard Kannapolis, NC 28083 704-933-7948 www.cannonpharmacies.com

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El Vallarta Bar & Grill Page 11 1480 Concord Parkway N., Suite 305 Concord, NC 28025 704-792-2020 www.ElVallartaNC.com

Technology Providers DISH 1-844-403-6138 www.dish.com

Theatres – Live

Old Courthouse Theatre 49 Spring Street N.W. Concord, NC 28025 704-788-2405 www.octconcord.com

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