October '17

OCTOBER 2017

Oktoberfest: Oompah!

New Cabarrus Breweries: More to Sip

Breaking Bread: Chef Talley Dishes

Events Calendar: What’s Happening

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Word on the Street October 2017 Volume 17 n Issue 10 President Pam Tolen

Managing Editor/Art Direction Kim Cassell Advertising Kimberly Brouillette Jason Huddle Contributing Writers Amanda Buck Kim Cassell Contributing Photographers Michael A. Anderson Photography Cabarrus Brewing Company Commoners Brewing Company everfest.com Red Hill Brewing Company Cabarrus Magazine is published by: Comfort Publishing Inc. 296 Church Street N., Hidden Plaza Concord, NC 28025 For editorial inquiries, call 704-7437498 or email them to Kim Cassell at kcassellcabarrusmagazine.com. For advertising inquiries, call Jason Huddle at 704-907-7847 or Kimberly Brouillette at 704305-7599.

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Rachel Fesko

Publisher Jason Huddle

First, let me explain the wording on the cover.

O’zapft is means ‘it’s tapped.’ The Mayor of Munich, Germany, traditionally taps the first keg of beer and exclaims the above phrase, marking the official start of Oktoberfest.

The founding of Cabarrus County is largely credited to Scottish-Irish settlers who came to this area in the 1730s. But only 10 years later, Germans, who were fleeing the constant wars in Europe, also found refuge and a new life in this region.

This month we examine the history and tradition known as Oktoberfest! Celebrated since 1810, Oktoberfest has become a staple of annual celebrations, and Cabarrus County/the Charlotte metro area are no exception. With the rise of new craft breweries in the area over the past few years, Oktoberfest celebrations here are growing into what is hoped will become a true community tradition, complete with lederhosen, dirndls and beer steins!

Oktoberfest isn’t just for those with German heritage, either. It has become a celebration of family, traditions and harvest time. Oktoberfest celebrations (which are now held all over the world) are famous for beer, and appropriately so. However, true celebrations are also about the costumes, music, food and traditions, such as parades that feature German costumes, riflemen, livestock and floats.

We hope you will join us in celebrating this incredible time of year, when the leaves are gorgeous, you can purchase pumpkin spice anything and the weather is just right for cuddling under a blanket.

Feiern!

Jason Huddle

This Issue...

Oktoberfest: O’zapft is!

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Oktoberfest: Oompah!

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Breaking Bread: Chef Talley Dishes

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New Cabarrus Breweries: More to Sip

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Give Me Shelter: Cabarrus’ Adoptable Cats

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Crime Stoppers: The B&E/Stolen Firearm Case

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Cabarrus Business On the Go

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October Calendar of Events

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The Schuhplattler is a traditional style of folk dance popular at Oktoberfest celebrations.

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By Kim Cassell

Oktoberfest: Oompah!

“BEAUTY LIES IN THE HANDS OF THE BEER HOLDER.” -ANONYMOUS

It all began with a royal wedding. When Bavaria’s Crown Prince Ludwig – later declared King Ludwig I – got married in October 1810, the celebration included the residents of Munich. They partied in the fields outside the city’s gates, enjoying beer at small stands and closing the festivities with horse races watched by the royal family.

Those horse races became the foundation for Oktoberfest. The following year saw the addition of an agricultural show, and a carousel and two swings were introduced in 1818. By 1896, beer tents and halls replaced the stands and the atmosphere took on that of a fair.

In Munich, Oktoberfest is traditionally held from the third weekend in September to the first Sunday in October and is the largest festival internationally.

This year marked its 184th, running from September 16 through October 3. The horse races were discontinued after 1960.

“At the foot of the Bavaria Statue, adjacent to the Huge Oktoberfest grounds, there are also carousels, roller coasters and all the spectacular fun for the enjoyment and excitement of visitors of all ages,” ofest.com says. “The festivities are accompanied by a program of events, including the Grand Entry of the Oktoberfest Landlords and Breweries, the Costume and Riflemen’s Procession, and a concert involving all the brass bands represented at the wiesn (festival grounds). Only wars and cholera epidemics have briefly interrupted the yearly beer celebration.”

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CBC Oktoberfest 2016 – From left: Vincent Thompson, brewer; and Keith Griffin, Allan Krusell and Steve Stainbacher, CBC owners

By 1960, Oktoberfest was known worldwide. The first to be held in the U.S. was in La Crosse, WI, from October 13-15, 1961.

Besides beer and garb, traditional

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German food plays an important part in Oktoberfest. They include Hendl (chicken), Schweinebraten (roast pork), Schweinshaxe (grilled ham hock), Steckerlfisch (grilled fish on

a stick), Würstl (sausages), Brezeln (pretzels), Knödel (potato or bread dumplings), Käsespätzle (cheese noodles), Reiberdatschi (potato pancakes), Sauerkraut or Rotkohl/ Blaukraut (red cabbage), Obatzda (a spiced cheese-butter spread) and Weisswurst (a white sausage).

Traditional Bavarian tracht – clothing for special events – is still worn at Oktoberfest celebrations today, too. Men (and more women) wear lederhosen: leather trousers.

“They are usually shorts or knickerbockers; very rarely (do) you see them in long style. The traditional ones are usually braided or embroidered with Bavarian motifs like the Edelweiss (a flower from the Alps) and have suspenders,” according to inside-munich.com. “To complete the outfit, you need a checkered shirt, preferably in the colors red-white or blue-white, but also a plain off-white shirt in rough cotton texture will do, and woolen knee-high stockings.”

Dirndl – the Bavarian word for girl – dresses and lederhosen are worn by the women. “The traditional style consists of the dress itself (a wide and long skirt with a corsage), a white blouse and a colorful apron. Modern styles are seen in all lengths, from long to mini,” inside-munich.com says.

“Nowadays, you can also see blouses in many colors such as black, red or pink. They’re not cotton anymore like the traditional blouses, but finer transparent or shiny textiles, like satin or silk.”

Party-goers hit the Oktoberfest dance floor where a lot of twirling, clapping and slapping the bottom of one’s shoes take place. The German oompah has a brass band feel, and while the Anvil Dance and the song Fliegerlied are favorites, contemporary songs are often given an oompah arrangement to fit the occasion.

Here at Home The 9th Annual E30 Oktoberfest (Ofest) is being held at Concord Speedway this year, from October 13-15. Located at 7940 U.S. Highway 601 S. in Concord, this annual rainor-shine event is presented by the E30 Chapter of the BMW Car Club of America. It brings together BMW E30 owners and enthusiasts alike for a weekend of racing, eating/drinking, camping and ogling; the BMW E30 was produced from 1982 to 1994.

Its website describes it as “a weekend-long event built around gorgeous scenery, winding roads and adventurous E30 enthusiasts spending a few days together, celebrating their Bavarian machines over a campfire, amazing food and the best company any motorist could ever find. Oh, and the racetrack.”

Those who will be camping – right next to the track – need to bring a tent, sleeping bags, pillows/blankets, folding chairs, etc. It’s advised that everyone dress for the weather. Alcohol is BYOB and is only allowed at the campsites.

The race track opens at 9:00am on Friday with camp set-up beginning at

5:00pm. Participants are on their own for dinner; a fire pit and party starts at 8:00pm back at Concord Speedway.

A Saturday morning breakfast cruise will take off at about 8:00am, and four 30-minute track sessions run from 10:00am to 12 noon followed by an Oktoberfest luncheon. A 3:00 raffle, a 4:00 trophy ceremony and a 5:00 track burnout contest culminates with a 7:00 dinner and fire.

At 9:00 on Sunday morning, a special event will be held at the track, followed by clean-up at 12 noon.

Registering for a Track and Show ticket ($65) is a full-access weekend pass that includes driving on the track; lunch and dinner on Saturday courtesy of Chef Rob; two raffle tickets; an Ofest beer mug (filled with beer for those 21 and older); camping, stickers, firewood, etc.

Registering for a Show Only ticket ($20) is a Saturday-only pass that includes lunch and dinner courtesy of Chef Rob; two raffle tickets; and an Ofest beer mug (filled with beer for those 21 and older). Ticket holders will also enjoy on-track activities and ridealongs by drivers participating.

Those who don’t register will not be allowed within the fenced area of the track; they will be able to access the camping area. Registration is open to all E30 owners and fans. All are welcome to attend with or without an E30.

For more information, contact Art Magitman at art@e30cca.com. To register, visit e30cca.com/ofest/.

Cabarrus Brewing Company (CBC)

CBC’s on Store Shelves Cabarrus Brewing Company got its foot in the door of local grocery stores in October 2016, a major coup for a brewery still in its infancy.

“You have to go through a corporate approval process; all grocery store chains do things differently,” Steve Steinbacher, CBC co-owner says. “Then which beers go into the stores is handled on a local level.”

Shoppers can find four-packs of 16-ounce cans of Boll Weevil Brown and Cabarrus Cotton Blonde Ale at Harris Teeter, Total Wine & More, and Food Lion. Why those two?

“You have people who buy a different beer each time they shop, but you have people who buy the same beers over and over,” Steinbacher explains. “Our Cabarrus Cotton Blonde is the lightest, but the best seller.”

Source: Steve Steinbacher

is hosting its 2nd Annual CBC Oktoberfest Weekend from September 29 through October 1. Steve Steinbacher is a founding partner and co-owner of the brewery.

“I’m a huge German fanatic,” he says. “I’ve been to both Oktoberfest and Springfest (‘Oktoberfest Light’) in Germany. You’re forced into big tents

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10 Ways to Prepare Yourself for Charlotte Oktoberfest 2018 1. Take in the event – it is SPECIAL. Some breweries will bring rare beers that last literally minutes on beer store shelves – if they make it to this region at all. Some beers have been cellared and improved with age. The event also features some cideries.

2. Pace yourself.

Many of the beers have two and even three times the alcohol content of the most common beers. Take breaks. Play some of the games or listen to the bands that will be present.

3. Dress to ingest.

Wear good, comfortable shoes. I would recommend darker clothing that could take a stain from a dark beer. There will be drips and sloshes, especially if you use the lanyard with the tasting glass holder.

with thousands of people you don’t know, people from all over the world.

In about 10 minutes, you’re all friends.

“It’s what I so desire CBC to be – that type of ‘community.’ We’re working to create an authentic Oktoberfest event.

Our goal every year is to amp it up.

We’re going to have better decorations, contests, food trucks and live music.

We want people to dress in lederhosen and dirndls, and to bring their beer stein back to the event each year.”

CBC had about 2,000 people come to its Oktoberfest in 2016. “Greg Helmandollar did a great job with his food truck (Masterbacon) recipes last

4. Just a very little bit.

Especially if you’re really trying to make the rounds and try a lot of different beers, don’t be afraid to specify that you want less than two ounces so you can try more.

5. Eat and drink (water).

It’s good policy anyway, but it’s imperative at an event like this.

Water will be free and plentiful.

6. Take notes. There’s an app for that.

There is always a great printed event guide with information on each brewery, so bring a pen. But also bring a charged smartphone.

7. Bring a small bag for swag.

Unless you like storage locker-esque cargo shorts, you’ll want a simple bag for all the coasters, stickers, koozies, bottle openers, brochures, event guide and whatever else you can get your hands on.

8. Avoid driving.

This isn’t a secret warehouse rave – police and ALE know the event is going on. Have a friend ready. Uber. Lyft. Cab. Call a parent (really, they’ll be proud).

9. Get a VIP pass or volunteer.

The General Admission ticket itself is a great deal. But the VIP pass gets you in 90 minutes early with access to special tours.

10. Pace yourself, eat, hydrate and have a plan to get home safely.

Did I mention this already? Do it. All of it. A ticket, some food and an Uber ride home are a fraction of the price of a trip to Munich’s Oktoberfest – unless you tack on legal costs because you were in no shape to drive home!

Source: Sam Perkins, charlotteagenda.com

Be sure to check out www.facebook.com/CharlotteOktoberfest for future announcements regarding Charlotte Oktoberfest 2018!

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Charlotte Oktoberfest 2016

year, and we’re working with Donna Carpenter at the Cabarrus County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) to promote this as a regular event,” Steinbacher shares. “But we don’t want it to be a beer festival. We’re the only brewery and we’re making the same two specialty beers we did at last year’s CBC Oktoberfest: Cabarrus Brau (pilsner) and CBC Oktoberfest (a dark marzen).”

Charlotte celebrated its 18th annual Oktoberfest on September 9. A change of venue saw it held at SouthPark’s Symphony Park. About 80 breweries and cideries from the southeastern U.S. poured 300-plus varieties of brew; Cabarrus Brewing Company, High Branch Brewing Company, Jasper Ridge Kombucha (fermented tea) and Twenty-Six Acres Brewing Company represented Cabarrus County.

Over the past nearly two decades, Carolina BrewMasters – a Charlottebased homebrewing club – has

partnered with various local businesses and property owners to keep the event going. A motivating factor is that Charlotte’s Oktoberfest donates proceeds to local charities. In 2017, the recipients were Charlotte Family Housing (homeless shelter-tohousing program), On Eagle’s Wings Ministries (addresses sex trafficking) and RescuedMe (dog rehabilitation/ adoption service).

Weather is the biggest contributing factor to the event selling out before “game day,” and good years have seen more than $80,000 going to local causes; more than $600,000 has been donated since the event’s inception.

Premium admission tickets cost $65 this year and allowed patrons to enter the gates 90 minutes before general admission ticket holders.

Perks included special beer selections, a tasting glass and lanyard to hold it. General admission was $45 and included a tasting glass.

All patrons were given access to the official Charlotte Oktoberfest app and a program guide, as well as the opportunity to pick the brains of the craft beer brewers and speak with the charity recipients.

With a continued influx of out-ofstaters realizing the quality of life in Cabarrus County and the surrounding region, we’re quickly evolving into our own version of a melting pot and it doesn’t matter if one is of German ancestry. Oktoberfest is a rousing way to usher in fall and bring community together. Prost! n

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In the taproom, Twenty-Six Acres has found Corban Avenue honey blonde to be a favorite.

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By Kim Cassell

New Cabarrus Breweries: More to Sip IN ITS MARCH 2016 ISSUE, CABARRUS MAGAZINE INTRODUCED READERS TO THE FIRST MICROBREWERIES TO OPEN IN CABARRUS COUNTY AFTER CONCORD CITY COUNCIL PASSED AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT IN MAY 2015.

Prior to that vote, the law prevented breweries from having taprooms. It took little time for homebrewers who’d envisioned opening their own microbrewery to do so: first High Branch Brewing Company, then Cabarrus Brewing Company.

Today, there are three more to raise a glass to.

Commoners Brewing Company Become part of the story. That’s the underlying philosophy of Thomas Murray, Marty Jackson and Jonathan Woodward. They’re owner/partners in Commoners Brewing Company. Located off Copperfield Boulevard in the ever-expanding corridor of Concord near I-85’s Exit 60, they celebrated their grand opening over Labor Day weekend.

“The grand opening was busy,” Murray says. “We had 350 people come through on Friday when a thunderstorm blew through. There was a tornado watch, and the Waffle House and restaurants on the hill lost power. Saturday and Sunday were perfect.”

Murray and Jackson met at church several years ago and were also members of the Cabarrus Homebrewers Society (CABREW), a local homebrewers club. (See the March 2016 issue of Cabarrus Magazine.) “One weekend, we took a trip to Yadkin Valley to see some wineries. They had a brewery as well so we did the tour.

By the end of the tour, we were hooked. We decided to open a brewery and start brewing. On the way home, we already had several names for the brewery and for the beers, so here we are,” Murray shares.

Woodward became part of the group when planning to open a restaurant that offered its own craft beer on tap. “After talking a little bit more, we looked at moving the brewery to the front of the restaurant. Then the brewery size increased

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Commoners likes to attach stories to its beers, like First Kiss and Mollie’s Revenge.

and the restaurant decreased. The restaurant was eventually reduced to a meeting room. Then the City of Concord passed the brewery amendment,” Murray says.

The name? It’s meant to evoke a time in history when there was a twotier society: the common men and kings...or working men and the elite.

Commoners Brewing is meant to bring everyone together under one roof to share in a pint.

The atmosphere utilizes time-worn elements as well, from reclaimed barn wood to tin roof tiles from Jackson’s hometown school. “The bell came from an old log house. It was used to call the kids home. We ring the bell with a hammer if someone comes in for a birthday or anniversary party – to celebrate life. We also ring the bell

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to get everyone’s attention, then tell a story and raise our glasses,” Murray says.

“We tend to put stories with a lot of our beers. With First Kiss – a blonde – picture sitting outside on a starry night and enjoying a pint of beer. Or you’re in the back of a pick-up truck with your girl. Or maybe First Kiss is the first time a commercial beer drinker has tasted a craft beer. With Mollie’s Revenge, the story is about an Irish redhead. A lady comes to her door one day and asks for Mollie’s husband. A gun comes to the door; Mollie does the shooting.”

On a four-barrel system, Commoners is looking to introduce some beers that haven’t been made at the brewery yet.

One is a pecan mocha porter.

“Because of the area we’re in – racing – and because of the growing interest

in craft beer, a lot of people that normally drink commercial beers are hesitant to drink craft beers. So we’re brewing a couple on an introduction level,” Murray adds. “They’re easy to drink, but still have flavor and are easy to enjoy. They’re also enjoyable for people who do drink craft beer.

Additionally, Commoners is flanked by eateries that can cater to beer drinkers: Copper Alehouse, Frosted Butterfly Bakery and the newly-opened Sabaidee Thai & Sushi Bar. “Copper Alehouse is starting fresh. It is under new ownership and will have a new name,” Murray says.

A unique enhancement to Commoners is its tap offering to homebrewers. “Because homebrewers are limited, we want to make them a part of Commoners,” Murray explains.

“The homebrewing club meets here one time a month, we pick a beer and have them brew it on our system. Then that beer will be on tap here, with their name and a description of the beer.

Doubler will be the first one. We’ll start brewing it next week; it should take about a month (end of October).”

The brewery is also looking to obtain ingredients locally. “The Elma C. Lomax Incubator Farm in Concord grows its own hops. We’re looking to support them by purchasing hops from them,” Murray says.

When asked about the increasing number of craft beer breweries, Murray says there’s room for everyone. “We just reached the number of breweries open before Prohibition, about two years

ago. Beer is more accessible now. When people go to the store, they want to see what’s locally available. Even if I’m traveling, I look for beers made locally there. People tend to travel across town to their go-to brewery.”

Commoners’ taproom is open Thursday through Sunday. Visit commonersbrewingcompany.com for more information.

Red Hill Brewing Company Red Hill opened its doors in November 2016 during the Christmas tree lighting festivities in historic downtown Concord. Located behind the Cabarrus Creamery at 21 Union Street S., it took its business name from local history.

The historical marker at U.S. highways 29 and 601 says, RED HILL: Home and tavern of John and Martin Pheifer. Gov. Wm. Tryon and President George Washington among guests.

Stood 1 1/2 mi. W. It was also said to be an inn and was located on what is now Poplar Tent Road.

Martin Pheifer Sr. (also spelled Phifer) was a Swiss immigrant who moved to North Carolina prior to the Revolutionary War. Owner of Red Hill as well as two other plantations, he was a planter that became involved in the local political arena. He served as a colonial militia officer (major), colonial assemblyman, member of the North Carolina House of Commons and as a justice of the Mecklenburg County court. Unfortunately, the home was destroyed during the first half of the 20th century.

Friends Chris Abney, Jeff Switalski and Hunter Huss enjoy working out and drinking beer together. They also share more than 10 years of homebrewing experience and decided to take that experience a step further.

“We wanted to extend that passion beyond our circle and into the neighborhood,” Abney explains. “Our desire is to be a community brew house, a place for the locals to start

As a nano-brewery, Red Hill can make up to 30 gallons per batch of beer and produce no more than 200 barrels in a year.

and/or finish their days. Red Hill is, if nothing else, a public house for Concord, NC.” With a one-barrel production, Red Hill is considered a nano-brewery.

According to probrewer.com, “The most widely accepted description of nano-breweries is a brewery that produces in batches of three barrels or smaller. Based on that criteria, there were upwards of 300 breweries

operating in the United States as of summer 2014 that would qualify as nano-breweries. That would mean nano-breweries account for nearly 10 percent of the nation’s craft breweries.”

“We can make up to 30 gallons per batch of beer and produce no more than 200 barrels in a year. We truly are hand-crafted,” Abney says. “We showcase four staple house beers: Austin’s Amber Ale, Janes Blonde Ale,

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Murph IPA and our house stout. Along with our staples, we rotate seasonal favorites such as our mango-infused IPA called Blown Fuse and our sour ale named Weighted Vest.

And with the success of the craft beer industry in general, size doesn’t necessarily matter. For the past dozen or so years, more breweries have started out with smaller than typical batch sizes and are very successful in their own right.

“Craft beer is an extension and

promotion of local communities who pride themselves in where they come from and what they can create together.

This is the brilliance of the craft beer industry,” Abney says. “Its roots are tangible, you can see and feel it. You can see and feel it because it exists in your neighborhood instead of in large corporate brewhouses from cities you have never visited. Patrons of craft beer have a sense of ownership in their industry because the beer is made right where they work and play and live.”

If Abney sounds excited, it’s because Red Hill has been so well received.

“We have grown solely on the word-ofmouth of our patrons,” he says. “Our taproom has grown from the ideas and loyalty of those same folks. We are the Concord neighborhood brewhouse and look forward to continued growth of our partnership with the community of downtown Concord.”

With its convenient location, Red Hill is partnering with local restaurants to provide food to its patrons. “We currently keep menus in-house of the downtown Concord restaurants who will deliver to our taproom. We also frequently invite the same partners to bring their offerings in the taproom, acting as a food truck for our patrons.

This allows our folks to taste new items from the local scene while sipping on a pint,” Abney explains. “Along with this partnership we allow guests to bring in whatever they would like to eat or snack on. We even had a family bring in a picnic basket of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches one Saturday afternoon. We call ourselves a BYOF (bring your own food) establishment.”

Red Hill Brewing Company is open Wednesday through Saturday; visit redhillbrewing.com for hours. The Maple-Cinnamon Porter, Hoppy Pale Ale, among others, are waiting on tap.

Twenty-Six Acres Brewing Company Twenty-Six Acres opened in October 2016. Owned and operated by three Cabarrus County natives – Joel Padgett, Eric Troutman and Wes Ports – they were securing a location for their tap room/brewery when Cabarrus Magazine first spoke with them. A year later, an 8,700-square-foot space at West Wind Business Park (near Concord Regional Airport) is home.

So, where did the name come from?

According to concordnc.gov, “Back in the late 1700s, it seems there was a disagreement between the German and Scots-Irish settlements in the area over exactly where the county seat of the newly-formed county of Cabarrus

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should be located. A compromise was eventually reached, and the new city was founded in 1796 on a 26-acre site.

The city was named Concord, meaning ‘harmony,’ to reflect the spirit in which the issue was settled.”

Twenty-Six Acres started business with a two-barrel pilot system that gave way to a 15-barrel system.“We’ve got 20 to 25 different beers,”Padgett says.

“Nine are produced on the 15-barrel system. The seasonals are produced on the two-barrel; we double batch them to about four.”

In the taproom, Twenty-Six Acres has found Corban Avenue honey blonde to be a favorite, saying people who are not typically craft beer drinkers come in and ask for it.

“We also produced a vanilla cream for the Queen City Brewers Festival (every February) named Unicorn Milk.

It was a big hit,” Padgett says. “The citrusy beers are doing okay: Pineapple Coconut Wheat, Blood Orange Rye. With the darker beers, we have coffee versions. Then you get people that prefer liquor over beer. You can make beer with booziness. It’s the same malt.

One’s just distilled, one’s brewed. Take the Viking Spider Double IPA (9.4 percent ABV).

“We have made changes to what our beers were going to be at the beginning. You can’t say, ‘I’m going to just make THIS beer.’ We’ve had about 60 to 70 percent acceptance. We get creative with the other 30 to 40 percent. When beer tourists make up more of our customer base, there will

Twenty-Six Acres brews are also on tap in local restaurants.

be more experimentation.”

He adds, “We want our beertenders to talk to our customers, ask them questions over time. The more we do that, the more we’ll learn what they’ll go for. People love it when they can find three or four new beers they like.”

With regard to the growing number of breweries and beer festivals, Padgett says, “There are so many beer festivals, it’s getting saturated. But the festivals are still full. This was our first Charlotte Oktoberfest and we got a great reception. We had some of the most fun beer drinkers.”

With a growing fan base comes the expansion to local restaurants.

Applebee’s on Concord Parkway, Full Moon Oyster Bar, Joe’s Sports Bar and Sticky Fingers’ Concord Mills location, among others, now carry Twenty-Six Acres beers on tap. “The more people ask for us (at restaurants), the more

phone calls we get (to put it on tap),” Padgett says.

The brewery has been successful with bringing in food trucks for its patrons and will continue with that through the winter months. A fall fundraiser is also in the works for Halloween. “We’ll invite people from area neighborhoods who don’t necessarily want to clean their bathrooms or kitchens the day after to bring their party here,” Padgett explains. “Before you know it, parties join together and we have one big party.”

With business going very well, Padgett sees Twenty-Six Acres as a destination. “Each environment is different, but people always like beer,” he says. The taproom is open seven days a week and is celebrating its first anniversary with a birthday party on November 11. For more information, visit 26acres.com. n

Famous Toastery – a Huntersville original – offers both breakfast and lunch all day long.

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UPDATE “Cabarrus Magazine did it again.

MADISON (spotlighted in the September issue) got her forever home. We had two people come into the Kannapolis Petco who saw her in the magazine and this awesome lady adopted her. Thank you, thank you.”

Give Me Shelter

Mt. Pleasant Animal Rescue

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.

Cute MAISY, born May 8, 2017, has been looking for her forever home for a few months now. As a gray tabby, she’s, unfortunately, considered one of the “Plain Janes” of the cat world. This sweet, playful girl will make someone an amazing pet. Maisy is spayed and up-to-date on her vaccines.

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

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JOCELYN is a beautiful two-year-old Turkish Van mix. Found as a stray and turned in to Animal Control in a horribly matted state, we shaved her, discovering she is declawed. Jocelyn MUST be an only cat in an adult-only home. Due to her declawed state she does tend to nip if she gets upset, never in an attempt to do serious damage but to warn you that she is done. If you respect her space Jocelyn is very loving and a wonderful companion, and perfect for cat-savvy owners who are happy having one cat to keep them company. Please visit Jocelyn at Princeton’s Meow.

Princeton’s Meow – Cabarrus Humane Society’s Cat Facility 29 Brookwood Avenue N.E., Concord, NC 28025 704-721-6369 • www.cabarrushumanesociety.org

Pharmacy Helping Combat Opioid Misuse Epidemic Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that “the United States is in the midst of an opioid overdose epidemic.” In 2016, Cabarrus County alone had 45 opioidrelated overdoses. For this reason, Dr. David Line, pharmacist with Cannon Pharmacy, offers some information about opioid use and misuse.

“Taking opioid medications is needed for some; there are conditions that are best treated with certain medications,” Dr. Line says. “This is determined through careful research and studies.

“There are also alternatives that are available at times. This is why it is important to have an open dialogue with your doctor and pharmacist about your medications.”

He advises to take medications that are prescribed to you, and take only as prescribed. If prescription medications are taken outside of the doctor’s orders, there could be unwanted side effects up to, and including, death.

He also says it’s important to keep medications stored in a safe place.

Doing so may prevent someone from taking and/or misusing them.

“If you or someone you know struggles with an addiction to pain medications, consult with a pharmacist about Naloxone, a reversal medication that is available without a prescription for patients who experience an opioid overdose,” Dr. Line says.

“Do not keep unused, expired or old medication in your home.

There are several ways to dispose of unneeded medications, like permanent medication drop boxes located in the local law enforcement agencies. The boxes are available 24 hours a day.

In addition, some local pharmacies, including Cannon Pharmacy, are hosting a National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day event on October 28,

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On the Go ClearWater Artist Studios Makes a Splash with New Website

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ClearWater Artist Studios, the artist haven and community hub housed in the City of Concord’s nearly century-old water works and utility operations facilities, is turning a page – a set of pages, in fact. It has launched a new website at the same URL: clearwaterartists.com.

The new clearwaterartists.com features dozens of photos and offers a more complete glimpse of what ClearWater is all about. The site features a gallery of the tenant artists, offering biographies, a sampling of each artist’s work and contact information. Also prominent are the calendar of events, class listings and online reservations for ClearWater’s various event spaces, along with plenty of other interactivity.

“This gives us a polished, interactive gateway to what is becoming a welcoming creative center for the community,” Sarah Gay, manager of ClearWater Artist Studios, says.

The new design improves awareness of events produced by ClearWater Artist Studios, such as the annual Sun Drop Pound Cake Portrait Paint-Off, a live painting challenge enjoyed for free by audiences every February. The ongoing Guest Artist Exhibit Series is also popular, which showcases talented local or regional artists who may not be widely known yet. Each artist, in turn, is asked to provide an Artist Talk for the public.

ClearWater Artist Studios hopes to increase its offering of events and classes, and to start bringing in guest teachers for major workshops. One such intensive, threeday workshop, taught by Charlotte painter Robin Wellner, is already scheduled for the first weekend in October. Wellner was a Featured Painter at the 2017 Portrait Paint-Off. Feedback on the new clearwaterartists.com is welcomed. Email clearwatermgr@gmail.com or connect on Facebook @ClearwaterArtistStudios.

Cabarrus Approaches Opioid Crisis with Multi-Disciplinary Approach

D.G. Martin to Speak at Author Symposium

Cabarrus County Government and Cabarrus Health Alliance hosted a County Leadership Forum on Opioid Abuse last month. Local elected leaders and other key partners discussed ways to address opioid abuse in the community.

Cabarrus County EMS Director Alan Thompson talked about how opioid abuse has pushed his department in a new direction. “Cabarrus County is currently No. 1 in North Carolina for opiate overdoses based on emergency room admissions,” he said. “Our busiest day, we treated 17 overdoses.”

Responses don’t come without cost. The monthly budget for naloxone, the drug used to revive overdose patients, is more than the combined total of all the other medications used by paramedics.

Currently, there are three medication drop-off boxes for residents to dispose of expired or unnecessary narcotics. Household prescription drugs contribute to the epidemic because most abusers get the drugs from an unknowing friend or relative.

The Cabarrus Health Alliance has instituted a syringe exchange program. The program also connects hard-to-reach residents and puts them in touch with other services.

City of Concord Police Chief Gary Gacek has instituted a naloxone administration program for law enforcement because they are often the first to arrive on an overdose call. “Naloxone is easy to administer, and is saving not only the user’s life, but could aid in assistance to another first responder who has an accidental exposure,” he said.

For more information, call Cabarrus Health Alliance at 704-920-1000.

D.G. Martin, author, columnist and host of UNC-TV’s North Carolina Bookwatch, will be the guest speaker at the annual Deana Irvin Author Symposium luncheon.

The event will be held at City Club at Gibson Mill on October 19 at 11:30am. City D.G. Martin Club is located at Gibson Mill, 325 McGill Avenue N.W., Concord.

Sponsored by the Concord Friends of the Library, the luncheon is open to the public. Tickets are $27 and include the lunch buffet. A registration form is available at the Concord Library or via the Concord Friends of the Library’s Facebook page.

Registration deadline is October 12. For more information, call 704-920-2050.

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Complete Your Advance Directive Most of us hope we will always be independent, healthy and in control of our own lives. But a sudden accident or serious illness can take away that freedom. When that happens, our loved ones are asked to make medical choices for us. Take control of your future care by having an advance directive.

Carolinas Healthcare is sponsoring a free opportunity to review and sign your healthcare power of attorney and living will.

Review and complete your North Carolina healthcare power of attorney and living will forms, have your advance directive forms notarized free of charge and learn what to do with your completed advance directive.

Where: Concord Library, 27 Union Street N. When: October 5, November 2, December 7 | Time: 5:00 to 8:00pm Where: Kannapolis Library, 850 Mountain Street When: October 26, November 30 | Time: 5:00 to 8:00pm Where: Harrisburg Library, 201 Sims Parkway When: December 13 | Time: 5:00 to 8:00pm Where: Mount Pleasant Library, 8556 Cook Street When: November 9 | Time: 5:00 to 7:00pm.

You may drop in at any point during these times. Most people spend about 45 minutes at the event. For more information, visit CarolinasHealthCare.org/ YourCareYourChoice.

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DHMRI Welcomes New Genomics Group Leader The David H. Murdock Research Institute (DHMRI) welcomes new Genomics Laboratory Group Leader Jorge Marques Signes, PhD. Genomes are the Jorge Marques complete set of genes Signes or genetic material present in a cell or organism. Genomics is the branch of molecular biology concerned with the structure, function, evolution and mapping of genomes.

Signes began his career at the Polytechnic University of Valencia, in Spain. He studied brittle leaf disease in date palms. He applied genomics, microscopy and proteomics – three of DHMRI’s specialties – to study the disease at a molecular level. His research showed that bacteria in the soil lead to low magnesium levels in the trees and caused the disease. He then developed biomarkers that led to a protocol to predict which trees would develop the disease and could be injected with magnesium as a preventative measure.

After finishing his doctorate in 2011, he accepted a position in the Department of Biology at Duke University, working with a preeminent researcher in plant immunology.

“My years at Duke,” Signes says, “gave me experience in next-generation sequencing and library preparation.”

His immediate priority is to build relationships with scientists on and off the N.C. Research Campus.

“I’m motivated by teamwork and how dynamic and versatile DHMRI is, and I’m intrigued by the challenges that researchers present us,” he emphasizes.

“One moment I’m talking about an innovative project with carrot and, the next, we’re looking at new ways to address a human disease. It keeps me right on the edge of new technologies and discovery.”

It’s a Thriller Masquerade Ball!

Positively Ballroom, located at 70 Union Street S. in historic downtown Concord, is hosting its Thriller Masquerade Ball on October 27.

This annual event celebrates the fun tradition of the carnival season. Attendees are invited to dress up in costume, or just come as yourself. The evening includes general dancing, plus a special performance of Michael Jackson’s famous Thriller.

Music will be provided by a DJ playing all of your dance favorites. Attendees will be encouraged to make requests during the evening to ensure that some of their favorite songs are played.

Interested in being a participant in the Thriller performance? Classes are underway; contact us for more details! All skill levels are welcomed.

The event is being held from 8:00 to 10:00pm at a cost of $20 per person. Call 704-858-1996 for more information.

Kannapolis Installs Additional Bicycle Racks Two more bicycle racks have been added to downtown Kannapolis. One is located near North Research Campus Drive; the other is in the parking lot of the NCRC Medical Plaza Building on Watson Crick Drive.

Funding for the racks was provided by a grant from the North Carolina Rail Division. Two racks are already in place at the train station.

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OCTOBER EXHIBITION: TEN: AN ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION AT THE GALLERIES October 2-20 The Galleries 65 Union Street S., Concord • The Cabarrus Arts Council is celebrating its 10th anniversary with new works from 25 artists who have exhibited in The Galleries over the past 10 years.

• cabarrusartscouncil.org TRACKSIDE TRAM TOURS October 2-4 • 9:30am-3:30pm • $13-$20 Charlotte Motor Speedway 5555 Concord Parkway S., Concord • Fans will learn the history of Charlotte Motor Speedway while getting an up-close look at pre-race activities on the track, pit road and motor coach lot.

• 1-800-455-3267; charlottemotorspeedway.com A VET TOGETHER October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 • 9:00-11:00am Carm’s Cafe´ 42 Union Street S., Concord • Join Cabarrus Veterans Coalition for free coffee and conversation.

• 704-960-4394 THE CHAMBER BREW N’ CUE October 3 • 5:00-8:00pm Cabarrus Brewing Company 329 McGill Avenue N.W., Concord • BBQ, beer and wine, and amazing door prizes! This will be a great night of networking and socializing for Cabarrus businesses and business leaders.

• Chrissy Hayes: chayes@cabarrus.biz PIEDMONT FARMERS MARKET AT ROTARY SQUARE October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 • 10am-1pm October 7, 14, 21, 28 • 9:00am-12 noon 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

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FIVE ELEMENTS OF HEALING CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY/ RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY October 5 • 4:00-8:00pm Five Elements of Healing 151 Church Street N.E., Concord • Have a tour of our facility, meet our therapists, enjoy free services and demos.

• Prizes, contest, food...a full afternoon of fun!!

• 877-825-8740; fiveelementsofhealing.com TODDLER STORY TIME October 5, 12, 19, 26 • 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 BOJANGLES’ POLE NIGHT October 6 • All Day Charlotte Motor Speedway 5555 Concord Parkway S., Concord • Monster Energy NASCAR Cup drivers leave it all on the track during knockout qualifying to set the field for the Bank of America 500.

• Better Half Dash, NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, Monster Energy NASCAR Cup and XFINITY Series practice sessions • 1-800-455-3267; charlottemotorspeedway.com BROWN BAG COLORING FOR ADULTS October 6, 13, 20, 27 11:00am-12:00 noon 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

DRIVE FOR THE CURE 300 October 7 Charlotte Motor Speedway 5555 Concord Parkway S., Concord • A Saturday free-for-all at NASCAR’s home track • Ticket also includes two afternoon Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series practice sessions • Fan Zone open all day and kids’ tickets are FREE for ages 13 and under.

• 1-800-455-3267; charlottemotorspeedway.com GREATER CHARLOTTE SURVIVAL & GREEN LIVING EXPO October 7-8 • $16.50 Cabarrus Arena & Events Center 4751 N.C. Highway 49 N., Concord • Long-term food storage, solar power, bug-out kits, tactical gear and much more will be available for purchase.

• 863-268-4273; cabarrusarena.com PIEDMONT FARMERS MARKET October 7, 14, 21, 28 • 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 BANK OF AMERICA 500 October 8 Charlotte Motor Speedway 5555 Concord Parkway S., Concord • This Sunday showdown could make or break drivers’ championship dreams.

Tickets start at just $10 for children ages 13 and under. NASCAR’s segmented races will see Stage 1 end on Lap 90 while Stage 2 wraps up on Lap 180 and the checkered flag waves on Lap 334!

• 1-800-455-3267; charlottemotorspeedway.com JEFF WHITTINGTON AT THE DAVIS THEATRE October 12 • 7:30-10:30pm • $16 The Davis Theatre 65 Union Street S., Concord • This North Carolina banjo champion returns for his traditional bluegrass show.

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THE CABARRUS QUILTERS GUILD SPLASH OF COLOR QUILT AND FIBER ARTS SHOW October 13-14 • 9:00am-4:00pm Cabarrus Arena & Events Center 4751 N.C. Highway 49 N., Concord • Judged quilt display, fiber arts wall, silent auction, vendor showcase, white elephant sale • cabarrusquiltersguild.org OASIS SHRINE CIRCUS October 13 (7:30pm) October 14 (2:00pm/7:30pm) Cabarrus Arena & Events Center 4751 N.C. Highway 49 N., Concord • oasisshriners.org 2ND SATURDAY OPEN STUDIOS AT CLEARWATER ARTIST STUDIOS October 14 • 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 FAMILY DAY October 14 • 10:00am-2:00pm • Free Cabarrus Arts Council 65 Union Street S., Concord • Make your own artwork, see a performance, learn about art or even dance on the stage!

• 704-920-2787; cabarrusartscouncil.org GUIDED HISTORIC WALKING TOUR October 14 • 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 KANNAPOLIS CRUISE-IN October 14 • 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 POSITIVELY BALLROOM DANCE STUDIO’S MONTHLY DANCE SOCIAL October 14 • 8:00-10:00pm • $10 Positively Ballroom 70 Union Street S., Concord • Open to the public, all dancers are welcome to attend.

• 704-858-1996; info@positivelyballroom.com

ROCKIN’ THE BURG CONCERT SERIES October 14 • 6:30-9:00pm • FREE Harrisburg Town Center 4100 Main Street, Harrisburg • Beer Garden sponsored by Cabarrus Brewing; Mitch Hayes: 6:30-7:00pm, Part Time Blues Band: 7:00-9:00pm • Food trucks on-site; bring your lawn chairs and blankets; pets on leashes are welcome.

• harrisburgnc.gov RUN KANNAPOLIS - FIRST KNIGHT 5K October 14 • Virtual • Can completed at any time at any location of the participant’s choice. The First Knight 5K believes in the honor system, so no proof is required for your race completion.

• kannapolisnc.gov MUSIC ON MEANS October 19 • 6:00-9:00pm • FREE Means Avenue beside the historic County Courthouse lawn, Concord • Featuring: The TAMS • Beer, wine and water available for sale and consumption in concert footprint; lawn chairs welcome; pets discouraged.

• concorddowntown.com SOUTHERN FRIED FUNERAL October 19-22; 27-29 • $20 Old Courthouse Theatre 49 Spring Street N.W., Concord • Funerals bring out the worst, the best and the funniest in people, and the Fryes are no exception. A big-hearted comedy about family, Southern-style.

• 704-788-2405; octconcord.com CHRISTMAS MADE IN THE SOUTH October 20-22 • $7 for all 3 days Cabarrus Arena & Events Center 4751 N.C. Highway 49 N., Concord • A fantastic way to ease into your holiday shopping.

• Handmade, one-of-a-kind designs, amazing craftspeople, outstanding art, unique gourmet food and diverse entertainment • madeinthesouthshows.com RAUL MIDÓN ON STAGE AT THE DAVIS October 20 • 8:00-11:00pm • $35 The Davis Theatre 65 Union Street S., Concord • A virtuoso who has been blind since birth, Midón’s voice and guitar lay down the beat, the melody and the harmony with a syncopated pulse and a jazzinfluenced flair.

• 704-920-2787; cabarrusartscouncil.org

CREATE THE CONNECTION A COMMUNITY INNOVATION DAY! October 21 • 10:00am-2:00pm Downtown Concord • Creations by artists, inventors and members of the community are placed along Union Street for this one-day viewing by the public.

• Top design will be awarded $500. There will also be a Judges’ Choice prize of $1,000 with the potential for one design to be built out for permanent installation in downtown Concord.

• 704-784-4208; concorddowntown.com CABARRUS CHAMBER BUSINESS AFTER HOURS October 24 • 5:30-7:00pm Cabarrus County Convention & Visitors Bureau 10099 Weddington Road, Ste. 102, Concord • Premier networking event for business professionals; held at various locations.

• Free for Chamber members; nonmember guests are welcome to attend up to three times.

• Chemin Duffey: 704-260-8110; coordinator@cabarrus.biz TRICK OR TREAT IN THE PARK October 27 • 5:30-9:00pm Stallings Road Park 4088 Stallings Road, Harrisburg • Hundreds of costumed trick-or-treaters gather for costume contests, games and trick-or-treating with local merchants.

• 704-455-7275; smarble@harrisburgnc.org SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY October 28 • 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 GPAA GOLD & TREASURE SHOW October 29-30 • $10/$5/Free Cabarrus Arena & Events Center 4751 N.C. Highway 49 N., Concord • Vendors, door prizes, seminars, learn how to pan for gold!

• facebook.com/gpaagoldshows CANDY CRAWL October 31 • 3:00-5:00pm Downtown Concord • Local merchants provide trick-or-treating and family-friendly entertainment on Union Street in downtown Concord.

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At a Glance

Attorneys

Country Law Shack Page 11 Paula J. Yost, JD, LPCA 5605 Highway 49, Mt. Pleasant, NC 28124 704-280-3624 www.countrylawshack.com

Automotive Maintenance

Certec Automotive Page 25 2215 Roxie Street, Kannapolis, NC 28083 704-795-2426 • 800-264-6823 www.certecautomotive.com

Breweries

Cabarrus Brewing Company Page 32 329 McGill Avenue, Concord, NC 28027 www.cabarrusbrewing.com

Business Development

Concord Downtown Development Corporation Page 27 30 Cabarrus Avenue W., Concord, NC 28025 704-784-4208 • 704-784-2421 (f) www.concorddowntown.com

Carpet/Flooring

Carpet To Go & More Page 2 701 Concord Parkway N., Concord, NC 28025 704-956-2866 www.carpet2go.com

Churches

New Hope Worship Center Page 31 452 Brookwood Ave. 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.bluejsmallofficecleaning.com

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Computer Sales, Service and Repair

Carolina CompuTech Page 11 850 Union Street S., Concord, NC 28025 704-785-8066 • 704-785-8076 tech@carolinacomputech.com www.carolinacomputech.com

Dentists

BCBS Dental Blue Healthy Smiles PA Page 18 798 Church Street N., Concord, NC 28025 704-720-0692 www.doctorstainback.com

Events and Festivals

Carolina Renaissance Festival & Artisan Marketplace Page 11 16445 Poplar Tent Rd., Huntersville, NC 28078 704-896-5555 www.renfestinfo.com

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Experience Christmas in Paris The Ballroom at Chez Francois 9 Union Street N., Suite 200 Concord, NC 28025 980-439-6602 abefrancois@hotmail.com www.chezfrancoisthecreperie.com

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Funeral Homes

Hartsell Funeral Homes Page 8 460 Branchview Dr. N.E., Concord, NC 28025 704-786-1161 12115 University City Boulevard Harrisburg, NC 28075 704-247-1722 13575 Broadway Avenue Midland, NC 28107 704-888-5571 522 N. Second Street, Albemarle, NC 28001 704-983-1188 www.hartsellfh.com Wilkinson Funeral Home Page 18 100 Branchview Drive N.E., Concord, NC 28025 704-786-3168 www.wilkinsonfuneralhome.com

Healthcare

Cabarrus Rowan County Health Centers Inc. Page 19 Logan Family Medicine 298 Lincoln Street S.W., Concord, NC 28025 704-792-2313 McGill Family Medicine 202D McGill Avenue N.W. Concord, NC 28025 704-792-2242 www.crchc.org

Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Charlotte Page 9 545-D Pitts School Road, Concord, NC 28027 704-706-3400 www.dreammakercharlotte.com

Pharmacies

Cannon Pharmacy Page 21 760 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

Harrisburg Hometown Pharmacy Page 25 5006 Highway 49 S., Harrisburg, NC 28075 704-454-RX4U (7948) www.harrisburgpharmacync.com

Photographers

Michael A. Anderson Photography Page 16 38 Union Street S., Concord, NC 28025 704-701-5908 mike@michael-a-anderson.com www.michael-a-anderson.com

Professional Skin Care/Health Products

Essential Skin and Laser Page 17 1048 Copperfield Blvd. N.E., Suite 117 Concord, NC 28025 704-782-7546 www.essentialskinandlaser.com

Print & Technology Services

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

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Restaurants

Chez Francois The Creperie Page 13 9 Union Street N., Concord, NC 28025 980-439-6602 www.chezfrancoisthecreperie.com

Full Moon Oyster Bar and Seafood Kitchen Page 2 5011 Weddington Road, Concord, NC 28027 704-262-3317 www.fullmoonoysterbar.com

Satellite TV and Internet Providers Dish 1-844-403-6138 www.dish.com

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Spectrum 1-855-412-1569 www.spectrum.com

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Theatres – Live

Old Courthouse Theatre Page 31 49 Spring Street N.W., Concord, NC 28025 704-788-2405 www.octconcord.com

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