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One of region's best wrestlers is female Providence's Dos Santos has 37 wins and counting by Andrew Stark andrew@cmgweekly.com
CHARLOTTE – Providence wrestling coach Scott Bosak has been around the sport since he was 4 years old and has gone on to an all-American career on the mat at Cornell and Belmont Abbey. Two years ago, he got the Panther job fresh out of college and encountered one
of the few situations in the sport that he didn’t immediately know how to handle. That first year, Bosak saw he had a girl, Nikoly Dos Santos, who would be wrestling on his team as a junior. He’d never coached a girl before. At first, Bosak wondered if he should treat Dos Santos differently or just like one of the guys. He decided upon the latter. If he wrestled his guys in prac-
tice, he’d wrestle her just as hard. If they did drills, so did she. If they lifted, Dos Santos was right there. That turned out to be the best thing for Dos Santos, who improved to 37-5 during the season and became an individual champion in the inaugural NCHSAA women’s tournament, which was formed in conjunction with the North Carolina chapter of U.S.A. Wrestling on Feb. 1. “She works harder than see WRESTLING, Page 3A
Providence senior Nikoly Dos Santos is the inaugural NCHSAA women’s wrestling 113-pound champion. This week, she could become the second girl to ever wrestle in the boys championship. Andrew Stark/MMHW photo
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Movies “The LEGO Movie 2” could piece together enough movie-goers to dethrone “Glass” from atop the box office.
Chief of Police Tim Ledford talks with a town resident Feb. 5 during the department’s monthly Coffee with a Cop program. Paul Nielsen/MMHW photos by Paul Nielsen paul@cmgweekly.com
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INT HILL – The Mint Hill Roasting Company and Coffee House was probably the safest place in town on the morning
of Feb. 5. Inside the coffee house, several Mint Hill police officers, including Chief of Police Tim Ledford, and several volunteers took part in the department’s monthly Coffee with a Cop. More than a dozen
ears of watching reality TV shows like “Survivor,” “Big Brother” and “The Bachelor” had me overthinking how I would go about hiring a new reporter for our three weekly newspapers. Should I kick off the interview process by forcing candidates to participate in a physically demanding obstacle course? Or should I have them answer trivia questions about 1980s breakfast cereals while getting pelted with medicine balls? I nearly settled on a singing competition in which I award the winner a one-year employment contract. While all of these are fantastic ideas, a friend of mine that stocks the drink machines at a law office gave me some great legal advice. He told me to read through resumes, interview promising candidates and pick the person who could do the best job. While this process isn't as fun as a masked singer competition, I committed to it. After reviewing more than 120 candidates, we have hired Dante see VICK, Page 3A
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CHARLOTTE – The Independence boys and girls basketball teams took a time out in the middle of the storm to partner with the Special Olympics on Feb. 1. It was the second year the Patriots have sent cheerleaders and representatives of the boys and girls basketball teams to the event, which occurs with both teams in tightly contested races to end the season. The boys are leading the Southwestern 4A by one game, while the girls are jockey-
ing for the fourth spot in the league, which would break a long playoff drought. But, at least for an afternoon, they got to spend the day helping others and getting a lot out of it in the process. “It gives them a different perspective from everything. It does give them a break from basketball but it also helps them help others through the game of basketball,” said Independence girls basketball coach Lauren Galvani. “Our kids end up having a better time than the elementary kids. They end up see GIVE BACK, Page 6A
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Students earn praise at Junior Theater Festival Atlanta MINT HILL – Students from Spotlight Players earned recognition at the 2019 Junior Theater Festival Atlanta on Jan. 18 to 20 in Atlanta. The Spotlight Players presented selections from “Disney's The Little Mermaid JR.” Bill Newberry, a music director, teacher and vocal coach, described the performance as captivating with solid singing. “These were such subtle and clean actors,” said Michael Bobbitt, artistic director of the Adventure Theatre MTC. “They had a lot of gravitas and maturity as actors.” Spotlight Players’ Naomi Levinson and Johnathon Stribling were named to the Junior Theater Festival All-Stars, made up of outstanding performers. They performed a song during the closing ceremony. The Junior Theater Festival Atlanta united more than 6,600 students and educators from 133 educational musical theater groups representing 28 states, Australia, China, New Zealand and the U.K. It is produced by the Junior Theater Group in partnership with iTheatrics.
CHARLOTTE – Cadet Lieutenant Commander Maya Spencer, commander of cadets and senior at Providence High School, has been awarded the Legion of Valor for 2018-19. More than 4,000 students Spencer apply for the award, but only 40 win it worldwide. Prospective awardees must be in the top 10 percent of their class, serve in a leadership position within a unit and maintain academic excellence in their classes. Spencer ranks in the top 5 percent of her class and holds a 4.3 grade point average. She's a member of the National Honor Society, semi-finalist for a National Merit Scholarship and silver medalist for the last two years in the National Spanish Exam.
Ross Dress For Less to help Boys & Girls Clubs CHARLOTTE – Ross Stores is partnering with Boys & Girls Clubs of America with a fourweek donation program, “Help Local Kids Learn.” Beginning Feb. 2, customers can make monetary contributions during checkout at Ross Dress for Less to be donated to the local Boys & Girls Club this February. There are stores in Matthews (9609 E. Independence Blvd.), Monroe (2961 W. U.S. 74), Pineville (9547 South Blvd.) and Charlotte (3201 Eastway Drive and 5335 South Blvd.). Nearly 1,700 kids have a safe place after school at the Boys & Girls Clubs in Mecklenburg and Union Counties.
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Providence NJROTC excels in regional event CHARLOTTE – The Providence NJROTC recently finished third in a Drill, Academic, Physical Fitness Competition at Myrtle Beach, S.C. The competition consists of multiple areas of evaluation, including armed and unarmed drill (exhibition and formalized scripts), physical fitness tests (sit-ups, push-ups and running) and academic testing. The finish qualified the team for the Area Six Championships in Chapin, S.C. The top three teams from that event advance to the Navy National Championships in April in Pensacola, Florida.
Chick-fil-A to hatch a location near town hall MINT HILL – Chick-fil-A is coming to Mint Hill. Commissioner Dale Dalton said developers have presented the town with preliminary plans to open a Chick-fil-A across the street from Mint Hill Town Hall. The new restaurant is expected to open sometime in mid-2020 and will be located
MINT HILL – Mint Hill Arts will hold its 11th annual Student Art Show next month. Students from public, private or home schools can enter art. High school art will be judged. Prizes include $100 for first place, $75 for second place, $50 for third place and $25 for four honorable mentions. Enter artwork into the show by completing the paperwork and bringing art to the gallery (11205 Lawyers Road) between 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. Feb. 25 or 26. The opening reception will be held 7 to 9 p.m. March 1 in the gallery. The show is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays to Saturday through March 28. Pick up art 4 to 6 p.m. March 29 or 10 a.m. to noon. March 30. Call the gallery at 980-226-5532 or email Mary Beth Thomas at thomasmb1980@gmail. com.
Independence re-signs leading scorer Jorge Herrera CHARLOTTE – The Charlotte Independence has re-signed franchise leading goal scorer Jorge Herrera, who recorded a career-high and team-high 13 goals last season. The 38-year-old Herrera is two goals back of Indy Eleven forward Dane Kelly (67) for the all-time lead in USL Championship regular season goals. “He's been a permanent fixture since the start of the franchise and he's a player with a great engine,” coach Jim McGuinness said. The Independence opens the USL season March 15 against Indy Eleven at the Sportsplex at Matthews. Visit www.charlotteindependence.com or call 704-206-1515 for tickets.
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January 2019
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28105 Annecy 1915 Annecy Drive
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Ashley Farms 3206 Rheinwood Court Jan. 17 10330 Ashley Farm Dr. Jan. 17 Callaway Forest 8706 Wood Sorrell Ct. Jan. 14 Fullwood Trace 727 Selma Burke Lane Jan. 11
$239,000 $190,000 $200,000 $187,504 $190,000
Greylock 7810 Greylock Ridge Road Jan. 11
$393,000
Habersham 4427 Hounds Run Drive Jan. 7
$214,900
Hampton Green 405 Brenwyck Court Jan. 31
$265,000
Heathers 13622 Tynecastle Lane Jan. 7
$233,000
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2751 Old House Circle Jan. 30
$245,000
Stevens Grove 929 Arborfield Drive Jan. 28
6424 Woodthrush Drive Jan. 22 6707 Paloverde Lane Jan. 10
$135,000 $167,000
$1,233,991
The Forest 1633 Shadow Forest Dr. Jan. 28
Holly Hills 6300 Ivory Palm Drive Jan. 25
$167,000
$1,810,000
The Heathers 13316 Kintyre Court Jan. 31
Lake Forest 5912 Woodbridge Road Jan. 14
$179,900
$260,000
Village at Windrow 14529 Toms Farm Road Jan. 31
Marlwood Forest 5706 Trotters Ridge Rd. Jan. 11
$140,000
$373,000
Williams Crossing 2412 Windsor Chase Dr. Jan. 17
McAlpine Glen 5116 Crane Point Drive Jan. 22
$146,900
$286,500
Wynchase 2300 Mullis Lane 2102 Cantata Court
$275,000 $281,250
Mint Hill Commons 6418 Brighton Park Dr. Jan. 31 6422 Brighton Park Dr. Jan. 31 6414 Brighton Park Dr. Jan. 25 8340 Bretton Woods Dr. Jan. 24 8412 Bretton Woods Dr. Jan. 22 7304 Alta Lane Jan. 4
$308,240 $274,765 $294,776 $312,515 $318,607 $364,365
Oakbridge at Waterleaf 8411 Aspen Court Jan. 25
$329,900
Old Oaks 4306 Claybury Court
$165,000
Jan. 10 Jan. 3
Wyndmere 1416 Wyndmere Hills Lane Jan. 4 28227 Belle Glade 14834 Belleglade Trail Jan. 23
$389,000
$380,000
Matthews Estates 342 Matthews Estates Road Jan. 7
$291,500
Berkshire on Lawyer 7401 Glenmont Drive Jan. 18
$175,000
Matthews Plantation 2909 Jarrett Court Jan. 31
$333,000
Birnam Woods 5401 Jaslie Lane Jan. 11
$187,000
Millstone Ridge 2727 Phillips Woods Ln. Jan. 30
$284,900
Casabella 13030 Ginovanni Way
$493,500
Olde Creek 3501 Olde Creek Trail
$253,000
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Jan. 2
Old Sycamore 6719 Olde Sycamore Dr. Jan. 17 10504 Persimmon Creek Drive Jan. 14
$279,900
Oxfordshire 6012 Crown Hill Drive
Jan. 16
$405,000
Porofino 5033 Isabella Place
Jan. 23
$500,000
$315,000
Country Hills 15500 Walnut Cove Dr. Jan. 31 10304 Meadow Hollow Drive Jan. 30
$220,000
Sherbrook 6428 Schubert Place
Jan. 16
$210,000
$175,000
Providence Hills 3417 Savannah Hills Dr. Jan. 30 2810 Providence Hills Drive Jan. 14
$415,000
Farmwood 7411 Timber Ridge Dr. Jan. 31
$275,000
Spicewood 4808 Liska Court
Jan. 10
$199,900
Providence Ridge 3500 Oxbow Court Jan. 28
$390,000
Rivendell Estates 1516 Glenn Valley Drive Jan. 4
Hartford Village 8201 Duxbury Court Jan. 18 8224 Sunflower Road Jan. 15
$150,000 $170,000
Summerwood 10403 Sable Cap Road Jan. 25 11431 Three Sisters Ln. Jan. 15
$552,544 $449,000
$559,000
Heathfield 3320 Winter Heath Way Jan. 29
$335,000
Sycamore Grove 7136 Sycamore Grove Ct. Jan. 22
$165,000
Heathergate 7025 Ravenglass Lane Jan. 28
$135,000
Tibble Creek 3010 Rugged Stone Way Jan. 31
$161,600
Heatherwood 6300 Montezuma Trail Jan. 31
$180,000
Versage 10016 Markus Drive
$300,000
Hickory Ridge 6427 Rockshire Drive Jan. 25 6907 Carriageway Lane Jan. 24
$140,000 $107,000
Roxbury 11335 Chestnut Hill Dr. Jan. 31 Sardis Forest 733 Neill Ridge Road Jan. 18 Springwater 14321 Springwater Dr. Jan. 18
$472,000
$436,900 $290,000 $285,000
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anyone in the room,” Bosak said. “She’s very coachable and she has a great attention to detail. She’s very easy to coach, and when you’re teaching a high school wrestler that’s not always an easy thing ...When I tell her to do something, she does everything she can to
adjust it. That’s why she’s improved so much from last year to this year.” She went 22-21 on the mat as a junior, and it was during that season when Bosak remembers Dos Santos at her lowest. Dos Santos was a 113-pound wrestler facing a team that didn’t have her weight counterpart, so she would have forfeited. The opposing team did have a 120-pounder, and Bosak decided to see what she wanted to do.
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Miller. Since graduating from North Carolina A&T, she's freelanced for Charlotte-area publications, such as Q City Metro and CharlotteFive. She's also interned with the N.C. Miller Department of Transportation, as well as the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture. Aside from writing, she struck me as very personable and very hungry to prove herself. She's primarily going to write for Union County Weekly, freeing other staff to support our Mecklenburg County newspapers. I'm just glad this process is over, so I can get back to putting ink on this paper. People freak over chicken While working on a story about Coffee with a Cop, Paul Nielsen learned details of a Chickfil-A proposed to open across the street from Mint Hill Town Hall in mid-2020. He posted a short story that within a few hours broke our web traffic records. The story was shared a few dozen times on Facebook. Some people were excited. Others hated the location. “Not crazy about the location,” wrote Barbara Davis Baugh. “So you're entering or leaving the funeral home for your loved one's funeral and you get to hear people ordering their food?” Ellen Ramsey said her 6-year-old grandson could have picked a better spot. Needless to say, we'll follow this story as it continues to cook. Shameless plugs If you are active on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, look for us @mmhweekly. We're trying to use these platforms to grow our audience beyond our distribution footprint. Also, don't forget to register for our Thrive Over 55 Senior Expo on March 29 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Christ Covenant Church.
Dos Santos, like always, wanted to wrestle. Bosak said she’s a small 113-pounder in general, and this was a bigger 120-pound boy who beat on her pretty good. In fact, Bosak remembered, the guy was a little over the top and excessive and even had rubbed his elbow maliciously in her back for good measure. After the loss, Dos Santos took it gracefully as Bosak says she always does, head held high in defeat or in triumph. But this one got to her. It wasn’t because of the loss or even the nature of how it had happened that was eating at her. “About 20 minutes after the match, I saw her and could see she was distraught,” Bosak said. “She said, ‘I’m sick and tired of people coming up to me and telling me I’m doing a good job,’” implying she was doing a good job as a girl, Bosak added. “Well, I don’t want to do a good job for a girl. I want to be known as a good wrestler.” Bosak laid out the plan for her to try to achieve that, but it was going to take more work than she’d ever put in, so she re-dedicated herself and stepped up her training regimen this season. “I wanted to compete at the same level as the boys,” said Dos Santos, who grew up doing Jiu Jitsu and has always been in male-dominated sporting environments. “I’m putting in the same effort and coming to practice … I felt like the time I was putting in was being degraded, so I put in a lot more time this summer. “When I was a freshman, I thought I’d probably wrestle JV these four years and that I’d probably not be able to compete. I just thought that was going to be how it was, but
I got some time my sophomore year and from there, I thought I could compete. And that made me really want it.” Dos Santos said her girls championship is wonderful but, as expected, she has bigger goals. She’s seeded No. 3 in the 4A Western Regional that begins on Feb. 8. If she finishes top three in the region, she will be just the second girl to ever wrestle in the boys state tournament, Bosak said. And, he thinks she can do it. “She’s not 37-5 by beating wimps,” he said. “She’s 37-5 from beating tough kids.” Colleges are taking notice, too. Dos Santos didn’t say which ones, but said a school in Pennsylvania and one in Kansas are very interested in her. She’s weighing her best options, but she will continue to wrestle either way. More importantly, as a state champion and the subject of a possible historical feat at the Feb. 15 NCHSAA boys wrestling tournament, Dos Santos isn’t just a really good girl wrestler anymore. She a good wrestler. Period. And that’s the best compliment Dos Santos could ever hear. “It’s really amazing,” she said. “I feel like this year I can say that I’m a wrestler, and not just a girl wrestler. I have one of the best records on the team, and I’m able to work just as hard as the guys and you can see the results are paying off. “To place would mean so much to me. This past year I set a new goal that I wanted to make it, and to do it would be amazing.”
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Reader wonders what can be done about false advertising Dear Attorney, I received an ad from a company which makes customized office supplies. The company states that it donates a percentage of its sales to a local youth athletics organization. I called the organization and discovered that this is not true. What can I do about this? – Truth Seeker Dear Truth Seeker, False advertising is a growing problem with both businesses and nonprofits. If you are concerned that a company or charity is making false or misleading claims, there are a number of steps you can take to research and, if necessary, report the organization in question. Let's start with a business like the one you mentioned. Corporations, limited liability companies and other businesses need to be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. The Secretary of State maintains an online database which you can use to learn more about companies. If you are unable to locate a business online, that should raise a red flag and prompt further research. You should also search the Better Business Bureau's website. Companies are not required to be accredited with the BBB. However, accreditation lends credibility to the business. If other people have made complaints about the business, you can find out whether and how those complaints were resolved. Tax-exempt organizations such as charities should have a tax identification number. You can search for these entities and their public tax filings on the IRS website. Always look into a charity before you donate to it. The Federal Trade Commission has a number of tips on its website to help avoid scams. You can also learn more about charities through private websites like Charity Navigator. Several North Carolina statutes address false advertising and related issues. It is a criminal misdemeanor to engage in advertising that is “untrue, deceptive or misleading.” Individuals as well as the state can also pursue civil action under the Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act. This statute allows for attorney's fees and treble (triple) damages, as well. Similar to the FTC, the North Carolina Attorney General website has a wealth of information to help protect consumers against scams. If you or someone else is the victim of fraudulent behavior, you can file an online complaint.
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There are limitations to what the Attorney General's office can do. To begin with, the office responds to 20,000 consumer complaints each year. Obviously, this sort of workload means it may take considerable time before the state investigates a particular company or charity. In addition, the Attorney General does not represent private citizens in legal actions. Its job is to protect the public by enforcing trade and consumer laws. Despite the best efforts of government agencies, organizations continue to engage in false advertising and other misleading claims. You may ultimately need to pursue legal action, depending on the circumstances. Relief may include injunctions or even judgments against the questionable business or charity. If you are unsure whether a company's practices are ethical or legal, do some research and speak with an experienced attorney to find out what steps you should take. Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is general in nature and not to be taken as legal advice, nor to establish an attorney-client relationship between the reader and Laura H. Budd or Weaver | Budd, Attorneys at Law. Submit your questions for The Fine Print to: inquiries@weaverbuddlaw.com
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people mingled and chatted with police personnel over coffee during the event. Coffee with a Cop is a national program supported by The U.S. Department of Justice and the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services. Coffee with a Cop aims to advance the practice of community policing through improving relationships between police officers and the community while enjoying a cup of Joe. Coffee with a Cop in Mint Hill is the first Tuesday of every month and is held at locations across town. Ledford had several discussions with citizens over coffee. He said Coffee with a Cop helps break down barriers while building relationships between the department and residents. “The concept is let’s meet in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere, as opposed to the side of the road when someone is maybe getting a citation for something,” Ledford said. “If you have issues with the police department, this is a great time to talk about it. We have had good success with it. I have had two show up, and I have had 50 show up. The people have overwhelmingly given us positive feedback about being accessible to the public.” Ledford said no issue or problem is too small to discuss at Coffee with a Cop.
“People feel a little intimidated coming to the police department,” Ledford said. “Some people don’t like calling the police department because they feel like they are taking our time. If it is a big thing for our citizens, it’s a big thing to our police department. We can address those issues through this.” Town Commissioner Dale Dalton said the event is a good opportunity to interact with residents in a relaxed setting. “It’s a chance to listen to the people and hear what their concerns are,” Dalton said. “The key to everything is listening and we can let them know we are interested in what they have to say.” Linda McCradden, of Mint Hill, is a volunteer police officer. One of her duties is organizing the monthly Coffee with a Cop. She also does clerical work at the department for several hours each week. "I’m retired and I wanted something to do during the week,” McCradden said. “I also volunteer at Servant’s Heart on Thursdays. It breaks up my week and it feels like I am helping the community.” Ledford said volunteer officers are a tremendous help to the department. Their work ranges from administrative tasks in the office to assisting police with traffic if they see a crash. “These are retirees that are looking for something else to do and give back to the community,” Ledford said.
THINGS TO DO Feb. 8
Family Storytime Families with children up to age 5 enjoy stories, songs and movement during Family Storytime at the Matthews Library. 704416-5000 10:15 & 11 a.m.; 230 Matthews Station St,. Matthews Food Trucks Strudelteig rides into town for Temple Mojo's Food Truck Friday series. 704-246-8196 5-9 p.m.; 195 N. Trade St., Matthews Card Gaming Your Local Game Store hosts a Magic The Gathering: Booster Draft on Fridays. Players build decks through booster packs. Entry costs $10. 704-729-4547 7-11 p.m.; 6908 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill Musical Play Matthews Playhouse opens its latest production, “Grey Gardens – The Musical,” at Matthews Community Center. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8 and 9, as well as 2 p.m. Feb. 10. Tickets cost $22 for adults and $19 for students and seniors. 704-372--1000 7:30 p.m.; 100 E. McDowell St., Matthews
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Run Club Temple Mojo's run club takes on the 4 Mile Creek Greenway and meets back at the shop for coffee or breakfast. 704-246-8196 8-9 a.m.; 195 N. Trade St., Matthews Family Storytime Families with children up to age 5 enjoy stories, songs and movement during Family Storytime at the Matthews Library. Register in advance. 704-416-5000 9:30-10 a.m.; 230 Matthews Station St,. Matthews Basket Class Nancy Duffie leads a basket class to make a My Heart Valentine Basket at the Matthews Community Center. Beginners are welcome.
Register at www.matthewsfun. com. njbd52@yahoo.com 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; 100 E. McDowell St., Matthews Gardening Class Pike Nurseries holds a free class on growing roses. Register in advance. www.pikenursery.com 10-11 a.m.; 1016 Devore Lane, Matthews Kiss Birdies Carolina Waterfowl Rescue holds a kissing both with friendly birds a Backyard Birds. Donations are accepted with a percentage of sales going to the charity. 704668-9486 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; 1819 Matthews Township Pkwy., Matthews Adoption Event Rover's Rescue & Retreata shows off dogs that can be adopted at Woof 'n Hoof. 704-243-4667 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; 7710 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill Adoption Event The Greater Charlotte SPCA holds an adoption event for cats and kittens at PetSmart. www. charlottespca.org 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; 9905 E. Independence Blvd., Matthews ESL Tutoring The Matthews Library offers free 30-minute tutoring sessions for ages 10 to 18 learning English as a second language. Appointments are required. 704-416-5000 1-3 p.m.; 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews
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Baby Shower Bright Blessings holds its annual baby shower open house. The charity offers opportunities for community service. 704-846-2329 2-4 p.m.; 1150 Crews Road, Matthews Run Club Mark Kauffman leads a weekly run club at the The Pizza Peel. Runs include 3.5 or six miles through downtown. 704-814-0231 6:30- 8 p.m.; 110 Matthews Sta-
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Artist Reception Threshold Church hosts an artist reception for its latest art exhibit based on Ephesians 3:16-19. 704-578-6554 7 p.m.; 3501 Antioch Church Road, Matthews
Open House Queen's Grant High School holds an admissions open house with opportunities to meet staff and learn about academic programs. 704-545-0736 6:30-7:30 p.m.; 10323 Idlewild Road, Matthews
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Adult Sensory The Mint Hill Library hosts an adult sensory storytime for adults with developmental disabilities. 704-416-5200 10:30-11:30 a.m.; 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill Book Club The Far Horizons Non-Fiction Book Club discusses Susan Orlean's “The Library Book” at the Matthews Library. The club is for adults. Register in advance. 704416-5000 5:30-6:30 p.m.; 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews Genealogy Intro Alan Burgess leads an eightweek introduction to genealogy at the Mint Hill Library. Register in advance. 704-416-5200 6-7:30 p.m.; 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill Watch Party Mint Hill Roasting Company hosts a watch party for “The Bachelor” with discounts on beer and wine. 980-875-9584 8-10 p.m.; 7201 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill
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Technology Tutor Adults can make appointments for time with a technology tutor. Register in advance. 704-4165200, ext. 4 10:30-11:30 a.m.; 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill Ribbon Cutting Be-Em Asian Kitchen holds a ribbon cutting ceremony with the Matthews Chamber of Commerce. 11 a.m.-noon; 1848 Galleria Blvd., Charlotte Bike Night Cycle Gear hosts Heat up the Night with demonstrations, games and giveaways. 704-846-0440 5-9 p.m.; 11328 E. Indepen-
Arts Demonstration Author Jolene Joy Moss and illustrator Carlos Alvarez Cotera discuss writing and illustrating the spiritually inspired child’s book “Emmalina and Papa's Healing Hand,” at the next Mint Hill Arts demonstration at the Mint Hill Arts Gallery. 7 p.m.; 11025 Lawyers Road, Mint Hill
Feb. 13
Harlem Wizards The Harlem Wizards basketball team takes on a team of teachers from Reedy Creek Elementary and Rocky River High at the high school. Buy tickets at harlemwizards.thundertix.com. 7-9 p.m.; 10505 Clear Creek Commerce Drive, Mint Hill Square Dance Learn to Square Dance with the Matthews Belles & Beaus Square Dance Club. Everyone is welcome to join for a "free open house" at the Eagles Nest Scout Hut within Matthews United Methodist Church. Email Brenda at belemmond@gmail.com for details. 7 to 9 p.m.; 801 S. Trade St., Matthews
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Cheese & Chocolate The Loyalist Market and The Secret Chocolatier partner on a cheese and chocolate pairing. Enjoy five pairs for $39. 704-8149866 6:30-8 p.m.; 435 N. Trade St., Matthews Books on Tap Meet at Seaboard Taproom and Wine Bar for Books on Tap, which is Matthews Library's first book club for patrons in their 20s and 30s. Grab a drink and join the discussion about Min Jin Lee's “Pachinko.” Register in advance. 7-8:30 p.m.; 213 N. Trade St., Matthews
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CRIME SCENE The Matthews Police Department reported these incidents Jan. 21 to 27: Alcohol • 9600 block of East Independence Boulevard: DWI. Jan. 22 Break-Ins • Keffer Hyundai, 9010 E. Independence Blvd.: Cash and currency bag stolen. Jan. 23 • 1500 block of Crescent Lane: Jewelry and 50-inch TV stolen. Jan. 23 • 1500 block of Crescent Lane: Pistol, gaming system and TV stolen. Jan. 23 Break-Ins, Vehicle • 1200 block of Hartis Lane: $30 stolen. Jan. 24 • 1200 block of Jerry Lane: $6 in quarters stolen. Jan. 24 • 1400 block of Marjorie Drive: GPS stolen. Jan. 24 • 2200 block of Cannonade Court: Plastic box and 80 pounds of sand stolen. Jan. 24 • 9300 block of East Independence Boulevard: Various clothes stolen. Jan. 27 • 9400 block of East Independence Boulevard: Theft from vehicle involving firearms and clothes. Jan. 22 • 9600 block of Independence Pointe Parkway: Radar detector stolen. Jan. 23 • 9600 block of Independence Pointe Parkway: Sunglasses, puffy coat and money stolen. Jan. 27 • 9600 block of Independence Pointe Parkway: Gym bag stolen. Jan. 27 • 9900 block of Matthews Park Drive: Break-in. Jan. 23 • 10404 block of East Independence Boulevard: Break-in involving vehicle parts. Jan. 23 • 14100 block of Mill House Drive: iPod stolen. Jan. 24 Drugs • 600 block of West John Street: Possession of marijuana. Jan. 23 • 2100 block of Matthews Township Parkway: Possession of marijuana, reckless driving and larceny. Jan. 24 Fraud/Forgery • Best Buy, 2109 Matthews Township Pkwy.: Cell phone, smart watch and laptop obtained by false pretenses. Jan. 26 • 3000 block of Pinewood Hills Drive: Counterfeiting/forgery. Jan. 23 • 9600 block of Independence Pointe Parkway: Credit card fraud. Jan. 25 • 11400 block of East Independence Boulevard: Debit card fraud. Jan. 25 Property Damage • 1400 block of Matthews-Mint Hill Road: Damage to vehicle. Jan. 24 • 11400 block of East Independence Boulevard: Damage to vehicle. Jan. 24 Thefts • Cycle Gear, 11328 E. Independence Blvd.: Racing jersey and pants stolen. Jan. 21 • Kohl's, 9617 E. Independence Blvd.: T-shirts, underwear and wallets stolen. Jan. 22 • Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, 381 Crestdale Road: Utility trailer stolen. Jan. 25 • Sonshine Construction, 324 E. Matthews St.: Box of copper fittings and copper wire rolls stolen. Jan. 21 • Target, 1900 Matthews Township Pkwy.: Amazon Fire Tablets stolen. Jan. 24 • 300 block of Newburg Lane: Larceny involving jewelry. Jan. 23
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• 1300 block of Reid Harkey Road: Larceny. Jan. 21 • 2300 block of Sam Newell Road: Larceny and interfere with electricity. Jan. 25 Other • 100 block of South Ames Street: Failure to heed blue lights and siren. Jan. 24 • 9600 block of East Independence Boulevard: Altered registration plate. Jan. 25 • 9900 block of East Independence Boulevard: Carrying concealed weapon. Jan. 27 • 11300 block of East Independence Boulevard: Communicate threats. Jan. 24 The Mint Hill Police Department reported these incidents Jan. 21 to 27: Alcohol • 9500 block of Albemarle Road: DWI. Jan. 25 • 9500 block of Idlewild Road: DWI and possess drug paraphernalia. Jan. 27 Arson • 10000 block of Truelight Church Road: Arson. Jan. 26 Assault • 4700 block of Stoney Trace Drive: Assault on a female. Jan. 25 • 8000 block of Pine Hill Road: Assault with a deadly weapon. Jan. 24 • 8900 block of Lawyers Road: Simple assault. Jan. 25 Break-Ins • 5400 block of Barnsdale Lane: Burglary. Jan. 26 • 6000 block of Gold Wagon Lane: Burglary/breaking and entering. Jan. 26 • 6800 block of Wyndbend Lane: Burglary/breaking and entering. Jan. 21 Break-Ins, Vehicle • 6000 block of Corkstone Drive: Larceny from motor vehicle. Jan. 27 • 6000 block of Gold Wagon Lane: Larceny from motor vehicle. Jan. 26 (2 cases) • 7000 block of Old Oak Lane: Larceny from motor vehicle. Jan. 26 Drugs • 6800 block of Wilson Grove Road: Possession of schedule II controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. Jan. 27 • 7300 block of Lebanon Road: Simple possession of marijuana. Jan. 26 • 8100 block of Fairview Road: Possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Jan. 24 Fraud/Forgery • 3600 block of Beech Mint Drive: Identity Theft. Jan. 25 • 6000 block of Wilgrove-Mint Hill Road: Credit card/ATM fraud. Jan. 23 • 7000 block of Brighton Park Drive: Counterfeiting/forgery. Jan. 24 Property Damage • 4500 block of Shea Lane: Hit and run. Jan. 26 • 15000 block of Thompson Road: Damage to property. Jan. 26 Theft • 6200 block of Wilson Grove Road: Larceny. Jan. 26 • 6900 block of Matthews-Mint Hill Road: Felony larceny. Jan. 26 • 11000 block of Jumper Drive: Felony larceny. Jan. 24 • 13000 block of Cabarrus Road: Theft of vehicle parts. Jan. 22
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CHARLOTTE – The South Meck boys backed up their recent conference championship by winning the NCHSAA 4A Western Regional on Feb. 2. While the Sabres boys dominated, Myers Park, Providence and Ardrey Kell joined South Meck as the four area powers littered the leaderboards of the boys and girls races. The Sabre boys, who won the 2015, 2016 and 2017 state championships, got first-place finishes from the 200 medley relay team, Garrett Boone who took first in both the 200 IM and in the 100 freestyle and Luke Foster on the 1-meter platform diving. The Sabres took first with 388.5 points, just ahead of rivals Ardrey Kell (364.5), Myers Park (339) and Providence (231) who made up the top four. Butler (74 points, 10th) and Independence (17 points, 16th) also competed. On the girls side, Myers Park finished with 389 points, which trailed Hough by just 10 points. Providence (278, third), South Meck (272, fifth), Ardrey Kell (253, sixth), Butler (55, ninth), Independence (14, 16th) and Porter Ridge (four, 17th). Myers Park’s Jack Walker and Liza
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loving it.” Seniors AJ McKee, Miles Pauldin and Raja Milton represented the boys, while Braylyn Milton, Azuria Barrino, Ayanna Anderson, Julia Rohlfing and Grace Breckenridge joined three Patriot cheerleaders at the event, which was also attended by several elementary schools and Myers Park. The Patriot players guided Special Olympics kids in four- or five-person groups and helped them with the various drills at stations they policed. “They did a really good job,” Galvani said. “For me, the best part is seeing the players interact and take charge. It’s not just the girls either, because the boys did a really good job, too. Last year was our first year, so we had to get the rundown on what we’d
The South Meck boys swimming and diving team is the 2019 Western Regional champions. Photo courtesy of South Meck swimming Whitmore joined Ardrey Kell’s Sean Teague and South Meck’s Ellie Marquardt in winning multiple individual titles while also starring on relays. Marquardt was sensational, winning the 500 freestyle - where she smashed the meet record by over 2.2 seconds - and the 200 freestyle, where Marquardt missed the meet record by 0.17 seconds. Marquardt also anchored the Sabres victorious 400 freestyle relay. Walker took gold in the 200 freestyle and in the 500 freestyle while Whitmore won both the 200 IM and 100 breastroke. In addition, Whitmore was a mem-
ber of the regional champion 200 freestyle relay team alongside Janie Smith, Whitmore, Maya Gendzel and Olwyn Bartis and teamed with Claire Russell Bartis and Smith to win the 200 medley relay as well. Teague led the Knights by taking wins in the 100 backstroke and in the 50 freestyle. In addition, Teague heped the 200 and 400 freestyle relays to wins. The Knights also had a pair of individual girl winners as Abby Mastrantoni (1-meter diving) and Teresa Ivan (100 freestyle) won regional titles.
be doing and where we needed to be, but this year they knew it all and took charge as soon as we got there. They were really encouraging and all about it, and I know they had a fun time.” Galvani said she rotates players so everyone can get the experience. She’s already looking forward to the next Special Olympics experience. Meanwhile, Galvani is trying to stop a very long streak and complete her turnaround of a once-downtrodden program. As of Feb. 4, the Patriots have four games remaining: conference-leading Butler (Feb. 5), Garinger (Feb. 8), at Rocky River (Feb. 12) and Myers Park (Feb. 15) and they have to go at least 2-2. Galvani is realistic. After losing to Butler by over 50 points the first time, she can see that as likely another loss. Lowly Garinger will likely be a win after Independence drubbed them by
33 points in early January. So, in all likelihood, the Patriots will at least have to beat either Rocky River and Myers Park to make the playoffs for the first time since the 201112 season. If they were to beat them both, they’d be in without doubt. “The girls know that we have to pull one of those two out, for sure,” Galvani said. “Now that we’ve played everybody once through, we’re focused on each game as it comes and the mistakes we made the first time. We’re looking to get better and compete a little better. The way we played East Meck and Porter Ridge, we’ve gotten better, so that’s very encouraging. “We’ve been super confident. We’re trying to keep positive, and if we go out and compete, we’ll be in every game because there have been times where we have looked really, really good. Our goal is to make the playoffs for the first time in a really long time.”
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STATESVILLE – Parents of preschoolers to eighth-grade students can register children for Rescue Ranch’s Critter Camps, daily spring and one-week summer camp sessions offering hands-on educational experiences with animal interactions. The nonprofit will host a free Critter Camp open house from 1 to 4 p.m. March 24. Families can tour the facility, learn about the animal ambassadors, meet the teachers, complete STEM and craft projects, hike the nature trails, and play on the 10,000-square-foot playground. Discounts will be provided for those who register at the open house. Krissie Newman and her husband, NASCAR driver Ryan Newman, founded the animal welfare organization. The 87-acre ranch uses educational programs to promote respect for animals and responsible pet ownership, as well as agricultural, environmental and wildlife conservation. Each week’s activities include interactions with many of Rescue Ranch’s animal ambassadors including Otis, a curious Holstein Friesian steer; a herd of Nubian/Tennessee fainting goats; Kiwi, a Quaker Parrot; and Hershey, a Lionhead rabbit. The 2019 Critter Camp schedule is as follows: Spring Break For kindergarten through fifth-grade students, with an option for middle school students to apply to be a junior counselor. The spring break session is available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $45 per day or $200 per child, per week, April 22 to 26. • Go Green For Spring – Campers will see CRITTER, Page 2B
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learn about and interact with the more than 80 animal ambassadors. They will also create art with recycled materials, be a part of the recycling Olympics, complete science experiments, and come up with new ways to do everyday things that would make Mother Nature proud. Visit www.rescueranch.com/ camps to register. Summer Camp For preschool children ages 4 or 5, there is one session available June 10-13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $100 per child, per four-day week. • Critter Palooza – This session involves crafts, games, sensory play, as well as interacting with animals such as rabbits, lizards, barnyard animals and more. Campers will be given a free pass to come back on Friday or Saturday for Summer Family Fun Days. For children entering kindergarten through fifth-grade, there are two themed sessions available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Critter Palooza – This session will investigate bugs, mammals, reptiles and animals with wings. Campers will transform into many different animals as they learn and understand their strange characteristics and techniques of survival. The cost is $190 per child, per week. The dates include June 17 to 21 and July 8 to 12. • Wild Thing Workshop – Campers will learn how to provide a happy and healthy life to Ranch’s animal ambassadors while creating new enrichment experiences for them. In addition to sharing the day-to-day activities of pets, campers will come up with ways to make their lives even better. The cost is $190 per child, per week and the dates include July 22 to 26, July 29 to Aug. 2. • Wild Thing Workshop Part 2 (daily camp options of-
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UNC Charlotte is offering students in elementary, middle and high school the opportunity to explore what it takes to make a movie, design a video game, build a city, win a legal case and pitch an idea to investors, all in a fun summer camp setting. While there are many to choose from, here are five summer camps that stand out:
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fered Monday-Wednesday this week)– Campers are invited back for another week of enrichment activities by using creativity and the engineering process to make items that will enhance the lives of the ranch’s animal ambassadors, in addition to daily animal interaction and assisting with animal care. The cost is $45 per day or $190 per child, per week and the dates include Aug. 5 to 9. For students entering sixth through eighth grade, there is one themed session available July 15 to 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $200 per child, per week. • Future Veterinarian – Campers will have mock clinics with local veterinarians throughout the week while learning about the diverse facets of veterinary life and the care they provide to our furry friends. For campers with special needs, entering first through
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SUMMER CAMP BRIEFS Bogues returning to Matthews gym MATTHEWS – Charlotte Hornets legend Muggsy Bogues will return this summer to host a pair of basketball camps with the Town of Matthews. Bogues leads a Fundamental Basketball Camp on June 17 to 21 and a Back to School Basketball Camp on Aug. 5 to 9. Both camps target ages 6 to 15 and take place at the Crews Recreation Center. 1201 Crews Road. The June camp costs $280 for Matthews residents and $285 for others, while the August one costs $290 for residents and $295 for others. Call 704-708-1287 or visit www. matthewsnc.gov for details.
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Critically acclaimed saxophonist leads jazz camp CHARLOTTE – Critically acclaimed saxophonist and bandleader Steve Wilson will serve as guest clinician, leading this year's annual Jazz Arts Music Camp with Charlotte's Jazz Arts Initiative. Students will be immersed in an intensive jazz curriculum and have the opportunity to interact and play with other motivated young musicians from the Charlotte area. Jazz is a unique form of music that goes beyond improving instrument skills, to understanding chordal harmonies, experiencing complex jazz rhythms, and improvisation and composition. “Most of all, students consistently gain a level of confidence, leadership and teamwork that
help them mature in every aspect,” said Lonnie Davis, CEO and president of JAI. Wilson is an associate professor at City College of New York and on faculty at the Juilliard School. He performs with several Grammy-winning ensembles, including Maria Schneider Orchestra, Ron Carter Big Band and the Buster Williams Quartet. Wilson has played on more than 150 recordings led by artists such as Chick Corea, George Duke, Michael Brecker, Dave Holland, Dianne Reeves, Bill Bruford, Gerald Wilson and Joe Henderson. “Wilson’s experience is an unbelievable asset, and his passion for teaching shows,” Davis said. The one-week camp is a comprehensive jazz
music training program for students in seventh through 12 grades held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 17 to 22 at UNC Charlotte's Robinson Hall, 9201 University City Blvd. Camp tuition for the week costs $295, but JAI is making even more financial aid scholarships available this summer (up to 90 percent of the tuition cost) on a need-based sliding scale determined by family size and household income. Funds are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Email info@theJazzArts.org or call 704336-9350 for details. Advance registration is required and can be done online at www.the JazzArts.org. Placement-level auditions will be held prior to camp.
MATTHEWS – C.O.S.Kids Child Development Campus will offer 10 weeks of themed weekly activities and field trips. Campers engage in field trips, water play, visits to the pool and themed activity workshops. Camp dates are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 10 to Aug. 16 at 226 W. John St. They cost $198 per week. Fees are all-inclusive (no additional registration or activity fees). Sign up children in kindergarten through fifth grade by the week or the whole 10 weeks of summer.
Queens coach preps ballers for college CHARLOTTE – Queens University of Charlotte Royals women's basketball coach Sarah Jansen, as well as current and past players, will lead camps this summer. The Queens Experience Elite Camp on Aug. 4 prepares high school players for college hoops. The Kids Camp teaches fundamentals to ages 5 to 14 on June 10 to 13 or 15 to 18. Half-day or full-day options are available. The Player Development Camp includes shooting and skill clinics for rising fifth- and 12th-graders on June 14 or 15.
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Summer Camp Directory YOUR GUIDE TO THE REGION’S SUMMER CAMP INSTITUTIONS
Here’s a list of popular venues that have traditionally offered summer camps and activities, as well as where they are located and their websites. Know of others? Email jus tin@cmgweekly.com to be included in our online archive.
Charlotte History Museum 3500 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte www.charlottemuseum.org
First Baptist Church Monroe 109 Morrow Ave., Monroe www.monroefirstbaptist.org
Charlotte Latin School 9502 Providence Road, Charlotte www.charlottelatin.org
First Baptist Church of Weddington 348 Providence Road S., Weddington www.fbcw.com
Ballantyne School of Music 11318 N. Community House Road, Charlotte www.ballantyneschoolofmusic.com
Charlotte Preparatory School 212 Boyce Road, Charlotte www.charlotteprep.org
Brace YMCA 3127 Weddington Road, Matthews www.ymcaCharlotte org/brace Calvary Church 5801 Pineville-Matthews Road, Charlotte www.calvarychurch.com Carmel Christian School 1145 Pineville-Matthews Road, Matthews www.carmelchristian.org Carmel Presbyterian Church 2048 Carmel Road, Charlotte www.carmelpresbyterian.org Caroline Calouche 9315 Monroe Road, Charlotte www.carolinecalouche.org Carolina Courts 240 Chestnut Pkwy., Indian Trail www.carolinacourts.com Carolina Voices 1900 Queens Road, Charlotte www.carolinavoices.org Cedarhill Farm 2620 Waxhaw-Marvin Road, Waxhaw www.cedarhillfarminc.com Central Piedmont Community College 1201 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte www.cpcc.edu Charlotte 49ers 9201 University City Blvd., Charlotte www.charlotte49ers.com Charlotte Academy of Music 15040 Idlewild Road, Matthews www.charlotteacademyofmusic. com Charlotte Ballet 701 N. Tryon St., Charlotte www.charlotteballet.org Charlotte Eagles 1020 Crews Road N., Matthews www.charlotteeagles.com Charlotte Hornets 333 E. Trade St., Charlotte www.nba.com/hornets
Charlotte Soccer Academy 901 Sam Newell Road, Matthews www.csacamps.com Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen 2104 South Blvd., Charlotte www.chefalyssaskitchen.com Children of Faith Preschool 3708 Faith Church Road, Indian Trail www.childrenoffaithpre school.org Children’s Theatre of Charlotte 300 E 7th St, Charlotte www.ctCharlotte org Christ Church Charlotte 1412 Providence Road, Charlotte www.christchurchCharlotte org Christ the King Church 13501 S. Tryon St., Charlotte www.ctkCharlotte org CLT Bike Camp 321 Baldwin Ave., Charlotte www.cltbikecamp.org City of Monroe 300 W. Crowell St., Monroe www.monroenc.org Community School of the Arts 345 S. College St., Charlotte www.csarts.org COSKids (Christ Our Shepherd) 226 W. John St., Matthews www.coskidsmatthews.org Covenant Day School 800 Fullwood Lane, Matthews www.covenantday.org Dance Fever Charlotte 10211 Prosperity Park Drive, Charlotte www.dancefeverCharlotte com Discovery Place Nature 1658 Sterling Road, Charlotte www.nature.discoveryplace.org Discovery Place Science 301 N. Tryon St., Charlotte www.science.discoveryplace.org Engineering for Kids (Ballantyne) 8183 Ardrey Kell Road, Charlotte www.engineeringforkids.net
Charlotte Christian School 7301 Sardis Road, Charlotte www.charlottechristian.com
Extreme Ice Center 4705 Indian Trail-Fairview Road, Indian Trail www.xicenter.com
Charlotte Country Day School 5936 Green Rea Road, Charlotte www.charlottecountryday.org
Faith United Methodist 3708 Faith Church Road, Indian Trail www.faithisalive.org
Charlotte Fencing Academy 1500 W. Morehead St., Charlotte www.charlottefencing.com
First Baptist Church Indian Trail 732 Indian Trail-Fairview Road, Indian Trail www.fbcit.org
First Presbyterian Church of Monroe 302 E. Windsor St., Monroe www.fpcmonroenc.org Flour Power Cooking Studios 8438 Park Road, Charlotte www.flourpowerstudios.com Goddard School (Ballantyne) 13820 Ballantyne Corporate Place, Charlotte www.goddardschool.com Goddard School (Indian Trail) 1004 Harvest Red Road, Indian Trail www.goddardschool.com Goddard School (Matthews) 9631 Northeast Pkwy., Matthews www.goddardschool.com Goddard School (Waxhaw) 1528 Providence Road S., Waxhaw www.goddardschool.com Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church 3307 Rea Road, Charlotte www.gspc.net Grace Lutheran Church 7000 Providence Road, Charlotte www.grace-Charlotte org Harris YMCA 5900 Quail Hollow Road, Charlotte www.ymcaCharlotte org./harris Hermon Baptist Church 9713 Lancaster Hwy., Waxhaw www.hermonbaptist.org
There are plenty of summer camps around the region that will get you outside and exploring nature. Photo courtesy of Metro Creative Graphics
Horse Shadow Run Stables 3022 Miranda Road, Charlotte www.horseshadowrun.com
MARA Colts Football 1200 S. Trade St., Matthews www.maracoltsfootball.com
Indian Trail Presbyterian Church 200 S. Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail www.itpcusa.org
Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts 100 W. McDowell St., Matthews www.matthewsplayhouse.com
Jami Masters School of Dance 530 Brandywine Road, Charlotte www.jamimastersschoolofdance. com
Matthews United Methodist Church 801 S. Trade St., Matthews www.matthewsumc.org
KidzArt Various sites www.matthews.kidzart.com
Mecklenburg County Parks & Recreation 5841 Brookshire Blvd., Charlotte www.charmeck.org
Levine Jewish Community Center 5007 Providence Road, Charlotte www.charlottejcc.org Mad Science of Charlotte 810 Tyvola Road, Charlotte www.centralcarolina.madscience. org Master O's Black Belt World 17214 Lancaster Hwy., Charlotte www.masterotkd.com Matthews Athletic & Recreation Association 1200 S. Trade St, Matthews www.MARASports.org
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Quail Hollow Presbyterian Church 8801 Park Road, Charlotte www.qhpc.org Queens University of Charlotte 1900 Selwyn Ave., Charlotte www.queenssportscamps.com Rescue Ranch 1424 Turnersburg Hwy., Statesville www.rescueranch.com
Metrolina Christian Academy 732 Indian Trail-Fairview Road, Indian Trail www.metrolinachristian.org
Sardis Presbyterian Church 6100 Sardis Road, Charlotte www.sardis.org
Miller Street Dance Academy 11532 Providence Road, Charlotte www.millerstreetdance.com
Sew Fun Parties 8155 Ardrey Kell Road, Charlotte www.sewfunparties.com
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Mint Museum 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte www.mintmuseum.org
Shea-Rose Farm 2411 Waxhaw-Marvin Road, Waxhaw www.shearosefarm.com
Monroe Aquatics and Fitness Center 2325 Hanover Drive, Monroe www.monroeaquaticsandfitness center.com
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Morrison Family YMCA 9405 Bryant Farms Road, Charlotte www.ymcaCharlotte org/morrison Myers Park Baptist Church 1900 Queens Road, Charlotte www.mpbconline.org Myers Park United Methodist Church 1501 Queens Road, Charlotte www.myersparkumc.org
The Athletic Barn 5412 Waxhaw-Marvin Road, Waxhaw www.waxhawathleticbarn.com The Bean and Belle 103 W. South Main St., Waxhaw www.thebeanandbelle.com The Mint Museum 500 S Tryon St, Charlotte www.mintmuseum.org Town of Indian Trail 130 Blythe Drive, Indian Trail www.indiantrail.org Town of Matthews 100 McDowell St., Matthews www.matthewsfun.org UNC Charlotte 9201 University City Blvd., Charlotte www.uncc.edu
Simmons YMCA 6824 Democracy Drive, Charlotte www.ymcaCharlotte org/simmons Small Hands Big Art 8025 Ardrey Kell Road, Charlotte www.smallhandsbigart.com South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church 8601 Bryant Farms Road, Charlotte www.smpchome.org
United Faith Christian Academy 8617 Providence Road, Charlotte www.ufca.org Urban Revolution Martial Arts 8035 Providence Road, Charlotte www.urbanrevma.com U.S. National Whitewater Center 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte www.usnwc.org Visions Dance Academy 3122 Fincher Farm Road, Matthews www.visionsdancenc.com Union County 4-H 3230 Presson Road, Monroe www.union.ces.ncsu.edu Waxhaw Bible Church 6810 Pleasant Grove Road, Waxhaw www.waxhawbible.org
Omni Elite Athletix 5611 Cannon Drive, Monroe www.omnieliteathletix.net
South Piedmont Community College 4209 Old Charlotte Hwy., Monroe www.spcc.edu
Providence Baptist Church 4921 Randolph Road, Charlotte www.providencebc.org
Southeastern Gymnastics 13601 Providence Road, Weddington www.southeasterngymnastics.com
Providence Day School 5800 Sardis Road, Charlotte www.providenceday.org
Sports Connection 11611 Ardrey Kell Road, Charlotte www.sportsconnectionnc.com
Providence Equestrian Camp 424 Waxhaw-Indian Trail Road S., Waxhaw www.providenceequestrian.com
St. John's Episcopal Church 1623 Carmel Road, Charlotte www.saintjohns-Charlotte.org
Wesley Chapel YMCA 5924 Monroe-Weddington Road, Matthews www.ymcaCharlotte.org/wesley chapel
St. Matthews Catholic Church 8015 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy., Charlotte
Wingate Bulldogs 220 N. Camden Road, Wingate www.wingatebulldogs.com
Providence Road Church 4900 Providence Road, Charlotte
Waxhaw Kid Coders 216 W. North Main St., Waxhaw www.waxhawkidcoders.com Weddington United Methodist Church 13901 Providence Road, Weddington www.weddingtonchurch.org
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Feb. 13 • Beantown Tavern: Chuck Johnson Duo • Blumenthal: Patti LaBelle • Snug Harbor: Hectorina • Visulite: VHS Collection
Feb. 14 • Kandy Bar: Nipsey Hussle • Small Bar: Open mic w/Shannon Lee • Snug Harbor: Le Bang
Venues Charlotte • Blumenthal: 130 N. Tryon St. • Coyote Joe’s: 4621 Wilkinson Blvd. • Evening Muse: 3227 N. Davidson St. • Fillmore: 820 Hamilton St. • Kandy Bar: 210 E. Trade St. • Neighborhood Theatre: 511 E. 36th St. • Snug Harbor: 1228 Gordon St. • Underground: 820 Hamilton St. • Vine Nightclub: 222 S. Church St. • Visulite: 1615 Elizabeth Ave. Indian Trail • Growler USA: 6443 Old Monroe Road • Sweet Union: 13717 E. Independence Blvd. • Trail House: 6751 Old Monroe Road Matthews • Beantown Tavern: 130 Matthews Station St. • Hinson’s Drive-In: 2761 CPCC Lane • Kristopher’s: 250 N. Trade St. • Moochies Tavern: 15060 Idlewild Road • Small Bar: 4320 Potter Road • Steady Eddy’s: 2216 E. John St. Mint Hill • Stooges Pub: 13230 Albemarle Road Monroe • Fox’s Alley: 1901 Skyway Drive • Roasted Bone: 350 E. Franklin St. • Southern Range: 151 S. Stewart St. Waxhaw • Mary O’Neill’s: 116 W. North St. • Queen’s South: 1201 N. Broome St.
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NCDOT TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETING FOR THE PROPOSED WIDENING ON N.C. 115 (OLD STATESVILLE ROAD) FROM N.C. 24 (W.T. HARRIS BOULEVARD) TO I-485 IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY
NCDOT TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETING FOR THE PROPOSED TORRENCE CHAPEL ROAD AND WEST CATAWBA AVENUE INTERSECTION AND SURROUNDING AREA IMPROVEMENTS IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY
TIP PROJECT NO. U-5772
TIP PROJECT NO. U-5906
The N.C. Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting regarding the proposed widening of N.C. 115 (Old Statesville Road) from N.C. 24 (W.T. Harris Boulevard) to I-485 in Mecklenburg County. The purpose of the project is to reduce congestion on N.C. 115 (Old Statesville Road) between N.C. 24 (W.T. Harris Boulevard) and I-485, and to provide multi-modal accommodations along N.C. 115 (Old Statesville Road). The open-house public meeting will be held on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at the Independence Hill Church located at 10220 Independence Hill Road in Huntersville from 4-7 p.m. The public may attend at any time during the meeting hours. Please note there will be no formal presentation. Maps will display the proposed concepts and project team members will be available to answer your questions and receive feedback. The opportunity to submit comments will also be provided at the meeting or by email or mail by March 8, 2019. Comments will be taken into consideration as the project progresses. As information becomes available, it may be viewed at the NCDOT Public Meeting Webpage: www.ncdot.gov/news/public-meetings/Pages/U-5772-2019-02-21. aspx For additional information please contact NCDOT Project Manager, Travis Preslar, P.E., by phone at (980) 262-6290 or by email at TJpreslar@ncdot.gov. NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled persons who wish to participate in this meeting. Anyone requiring special services should contact Samantha Borges via email at smborges@ncdot.gov or by phone at (919) 707-6115 as early as possible, so that arrangements can be made.
The N.C. Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting regarding the proposed improvements to the intersection of Torrence Chapel Road and West Catawba Avenue and the surrounding area in the town of Cornelius in Mecklenburg County. The purpose of the project is to improve traffic flow and improve safety. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 20 from 4-7 p.m. at the Cornelius Town Hall located at 21445 Catawba Avenue in Cornelius. Please note that no formal presentation will be made. The public may drop-in at any time during the meeting hours. NCDOT representatives will be available to answer questions and listen to feedback regarding the project. The opportunity to submit comments will be provided at the meeting or can be done via phone, email, or mail by March 22. All comments received will be taken into consideration as the project develops. Project information and materials can be viewed as they become available online at https://www.ncdot.gov/news/public-meetings/Pages/. For additional information, please contact Sean Epperson, P.E., NCDOT Division 10 Project Team Lead, at (704) 983-4400 or smepperson@ncdot.gov. NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled persons who wish to participate in this meeting. Anyone requiring special services should contact Lauren Putnam at lnputnam1@ncdot.gov or (919) 707-6072 as early as possible so that arrangements can be made.
Persons who do not speak English, or have a limited ability to read, speak, or understand English, may receive interpretive services upon request prior to the meeting by calling 1-800-481-6494.
Persons who do not speak English, or have a limited ability to read, speak or understand English, may receive interpretive services upon request prior to the meeting by calling 1-800-481-6494.
Aquellas personas que no hablan inglés o tienen limitaciones para leer, hablar o entender inglés, podrían recibir servicios de interpretación si los solicitan antes de la reunión llamando al 1-800-481-6494.
Aquellas personas que no hablan inglés, o tienen limitaciones para leer, hablar o entender inglés, podrían recibir servicios de interpretación si los solicitan antes de la reunión llamando al 1-800-481-6494.