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Developer asks town about potentially paying for public improvements by Justin Vick justin@cmgweekly.com

MATTHEWS – A developer with land under contract within Matthews’ entertainment district has asked town staff about the potential of using tax increment financing to build out the area’s road network. Assistant Town Manager Becky Hawke explained to commissioners Oct. 25 how tax increment fi-

nancing can be used to build out Independence Point Parkway with connections to the Greylock Ridge Extension and the Sportsplex at Matthews. ”The town has talked about this being an important alternative to getting traffic off of John Street providing an alternative connection throughout town,” Hawke said. “Of course, there is no funding that has been identified to date.” Tax increment financing allows the town to finance public improve-

ments that will attract private development without tapping into its operating budget. Loans are repaid through the incremental increase in property tax revenue from the improvements. This involves creating a tax district around the project. Hawke said some communities don’t pursue tax increment financing because it can be complex and there are no guarantees. If a development project falls short of expectation, the town would have to find a way to make the debt service

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payments. On the other hand, a tax increment grant allows communities to reimburse developers for the construction of public improvements through property taxes generated from new private development. Hawke said there is very low risk to the town with this strategy because funding isn’t put upfront. If a developer doesn’t come through, the developer doesn’t get reimbursed.

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Providence Day School held an outdoor celebration Oct. 21 to show off the wrapped BMW in the central campus drop-off loop known as the “Ferryboat.” Photo courtesy of PDS

Students apply drip art to BMW Middle school students at Providence Day followed the lead of international artists like Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein in turning a BMW into a work of art. They designed a custom wrap for a BMW i3 electric car. But the inspiration for Providence Day came from a more contemporary source, according to art teacher Lindsay Woog. That spark came from Los Angeles artist Jen Stark, who does drip art, psychedelic paintings and large murals. Woog said all 110 middle school art students created their own Stark-inspired ‘drip’ design. Each was combined into a large mural on campus and then converted into a car wrap. “The car is actually the ‘drip art’ coming to life,” Woog said. Eighth-grader Patton Evans described the art project as a big group effort. “Normally, art projects are on paper or a canvas, when you’re talking about what we’re doing in art class, but on a car it’s a whole different experience,” Patton said. “It was also really exciting to experiment with different ideas that we can incorporate into the design.”

Students incorporated the themes of sustainability and community as well as the words “RE:THINK,” “RE:DUCE,” “RE:USE,” and “RE:CYCLE” into their works. Eighth-grader Iris Cotoman was happy to see her work featured on a sustainable electric car. “It’s important to make stuff as sustainable as possible and make things more environmentally friendly – protecting the environment for generations,” Iris said. Amy O’Neil, president of the Providence Day Parents’ Association, credited the school for its social responsibility curriculum

at the lower, middle and upper schools. O’Neil said the association’s Social Responsibility and Community Engagement Committee works to involve parents in the learning and action. Cliff Spangler, general manager of Hendrick BMW, said his team was grateful to partner with Providene Day on the project. “There is a tremendous amount of heritage when it comes to ‘Art Cars’ and the BMW brand,: Spangler said. "It’s terrific to see so many talented young people from here in Charlotte be inspired by this creative tradition.”

MATTHEWS – The Town of Matthews is moving funding originally earmarked for Matthews Alive to expand its Hometown Holidays programming. Event organizers canceled Matthews Alive for the second year in a row due to COVID-19. The town has used some of the money budgeted for the Labor Day festival to upgrade holiday lighting for Stumptown Park and events for downtown. Town leaders, such as Mayor John Higdon and commissioners Ken McCool and Jeff Miller, encouraged town staff to enhance holiday activities this year to lift people’s spirits after another trying year with COVID-19. “We’re not trying to put on Matthews Alive 2.0 if you will,” McCool said. “We’re just trying to give the community something to enjoy.” Here’s what’s been announced: Dec. 3: U-Phonik will perform a rock concert including a set devoted to U-2, from 7 to 9 p.m. on Matthews Station Street beside the PNC Bank. Dec. 4: The Matthews Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Holiday Stroll from 3 to 5 p.m. throughout downtown. Dec. 4: Activities shift to Stumptown Park, where there will be a Christmas tree and park lighting as well as other activities. Town staff will add lighted deer, elves and snowmen for a walkable experience at the park, according to Lee Anne Moore. Staff will also wrap lights around tree trunks, put lighted nets over bushes and add a 200-pound polar bear bench to create additional photo opportunities. The centerpiece will be a 27-foot tall Christmas tree. “It’s not going to look like McAdenville, but we wanted it to look a little more full,” Moore told commissioners recently of the park decorations.

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CHARLOTTE – Gas prices in the Carolinas have finally stabilized over the weekend after increasing another 14 cents last week in North Carolina alone, making Monday’s averages in both North and South Carolina a new 2021 high, and the most expensive daily average since October 2014. North Carolina pump prices have climbed a total of 25 cents this month, whereas South Carolina pump prices have climbed a total of 23 cents. So far this year, the North Carolina average has increased a total of $1.14 per gallon since January 1 – and the South Carolina state average has increased a total of $1.13 per gallon since that same time. “Gas prices have been dragged higher by skyrocketing crude oil

prices,” said Tiffany Wright, spokesperson, AAA – The Auto Club Group in the Carolinas. “Crude oil prices have faced tremendous upward pressure, because global fuel demand is outpacing global production and supply levels. Although oil prices increased again last week, it was by a smaller margin than the weeks before. Fortunately, gasoline futures held steady. So even if gas prices increase again this week, it shouldn’t be as significant of a jump as what drivers have experienced so far this month.” North Carolina’s current gas price average sits at $3.24, having a 14cent increase on the week. This average is 29 cents more than a month ago and $1.26 more than last year. South Carolina’s current

gas price average sits at $3.15, having a 7-cent increase on the week. This average is a quarter (25 cents) more than a month ago and $1.27 more than last year. North Carolina is a part of the nation’s top 10 largest weekly increases (+14 cents). Monday's national gas price average was $3.38, rising 6 cents over the past week. This average is 20 cents more than a month ago and $1.22 more than a year ago, and 77 cents more than in 2019. The price has gone up every day in the past 27 days, adding approximately 20 cents to the cost of a gallon of gas. U.S. crude oil has increased by 76% this year alone, going from $47 per barrel in January to nearly $84 per barrel last week. In October, the price of oil increased by 10% – ris-

ing from $76 to nearly $84 per barrel. Friday’s closing price of $83.76 per barrel is now $1.48 per barrel more than the week before. According to the Energy Information Administration, domestic gasoline stocks decreased last week. However, gasoline demand rose. Since the cost of oil accounts for more than half of the pump price, consumers will be paying more as long as crude prices remain high. Crude prices took a slight step back last week due to weakness in the U.S. equity markets; however, prices increased overall after EIA’s weekly report revealed that total domestic crude inventories decreased slightly to 426.5 million bbl. The storage level is 13% lower than the level at this same time last year.

Spectrum opening up new call center CHARLOTTE – Spectrum plans to move its growing retention representatives team into a new Charlotte call center in early November. Spectrum plans to open the new call center located at 8336 Forest Point Blvd. as it continues to seek 200 representatives, part of 360 new positions announced earlier this year. Representatives handle calls from existing customers with Spectrum Internet, TV, Mobile and Voice services from across the company’s 41-state service area. “It’s great to see that Spectrum has elected to expand their call center in Charlotte,” said state Sen. DeAndrea Salvador. “This points to our city’s business-friendly environment, talented workforce and Spectrum’s commitment to this area.”

All the new roles offer hourly wages of at least $18 an hour, as part of Charter’s commitment to a $20 minimum starting wage in 2022. Representatives who reach their targets can earn more than $50,000 annually; top performers have even higher earning potential. “Our retention team plays a vital role in retaining customers and ensuring they have the right package of Spectrum services to meet their needs,” said Clyde Swain, Vice President of Residential Sales at the Charlotte center. “Our new call center will provide an outstanding working environment as we rapidly expand these growth-potential career opportunities.” Candidates are asked to apply online at Spectrum’s career site and complete the Virtual Job Trial.

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More than $800M in child care grants OK'd by Nyamekye Daniel Contributor

(The Center Square) – North Carolina will use more than $800 million in federal aid to support child care and learning programs, Gov. Roy Cooper announced. Cooper has set aside $805 million for a new grant program to help early care and learning programs with recruitment and retention and remain operational through the COVID-19 pandemic. “High-quality child care and pre-kindergarten are critical building blocks for children’s success in school

and for parents who work,” Cooper said Thursday while touring an early learning center in Charlotte. “When we invest in early childhood education, we are investing in the workforce of today and tomorrow.” Some child care programs have faced significant enrollment shortages, leading to financial loss, industry leaders said. Child care and early learning centers also faced COVID-19-related expenses such as daily health screenings and increased hygiene and cleaning practices. The North Carolina Child Care Stabilization Grants will help child care centers

with personnel costs, mental health resources, rent, mortgage, utilities, facility maintenance, personal protective equipment and other supplies. Rhonda Rivers, the regional director of curriculum and training at LeafSpring School, which includes nursery, preschool and kindergarten classes and a summer camp for children in the Charlotte area, said the funding would help the school provide bonuses for staff to recruit and retain high-quality teachers. The school serves 400 families in Mecklenburg County and surrounding areas.

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Hawke said Mecklenburg County is open to tax increment grants but avoids tax increment financing due to the risk. Mecklenburg County would have to approve a tax increment grant in Matthews. Hawke said the county would prefer a public improvement that promotes increased connectivity to a county-owned asset, such as the sportsplex. The county would also be favorable to an affordability component if the project involves housing as well as the developer committing to

supporting Minority, Women and Small Business Enterprise-certified businesses for the project. Hawke told commissioners the public improvement would have to include a connection to the county-owned sportsplex to meet the county’s criteria. She acknowledged this was quite a bit of road and doesn’t know how the developer feels about it. Town leaders are leaning toward tax increment grants as opposed to tax increment financing due to the reduced risk and preference of Mecklenburg County. Commissioner John Urban supported continued talks with the developer about tax-increment grants

because the financing mechanism will act as a catalyst for growth. This could open the conversation up to more desirable development. Commissioner Ken McCool asked Hawke if there was any downside to using tax increment grants. Hawke said the only downside of tax increment grants is committing new tax revenue for up to 10 to 15 years toward reimbursing the cost to the developer. Other than that, she said the burden of the improvements falls on the developer. Grants are typically capped at 45% of new tax revenue ranging from 10 to 20 years, Hawke said.

NEWS BRIEFS Pawsitively Matthews is a festival for the dogs

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MATTHEWS – The Matthews Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resource Department will host more than 40 pet-friendly vendors including veterinarians, bakeries, groomers, trainers and petsitters at its eighth annual Pawsitively Matthews. The festival takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 6 at Stumptown Park, 120 S. Trade St. Admission is free. The Diamond & Whiskey Trio will play sets at noon and 2 p.m. on stage. The Daredevil Dogs Frisbee Shows will be held at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. The Matthews Police Department K9 Unit gives demonstrations at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. There will be dogs available for adoption from several area rescue groups. There are offleash areas for play, food trucks, and a beer “Pawvilion” hosted by Seaboard Brewing.

MATTHEWS – The Rotary Club of Matthews will thank veterans for their service at its 31st annual Veterans Day Drive Thru Celebration. Members will usher veterans through the parking lot to receive a boxed lunch and gift. The rain-or-shine event takes place from noon to 1 p.m. Nov. 8 at Levine Senior Center, 1050 DeVore Lane. Veterans won’t have to get out of their cars. RSVP for lunch no later than Nov. 1 by calling the Levine Senior Center at 704-846-4654.

Police look for missing teen MATTHEWS – The Matthews Police Department has asked for the public’s help in locating a missing teen. McCayla Glenn, 16, of Matthews, was last seen walking on Matthews-Mint Hill Road in the area of Butler High School on Oct. 21 at 2:30 p.m. She was last seen wearing a burgundy scarf with an unknown color of shirt, white jeans, white/blue checkered Vans shoes, and a gray Adidas backpack. Call 704-847-5555 or 911 if you have details.

Matthews observing First Responders Day on Oct. 28 MATTHEWS – Mayor John Higdon proclaimed Oct. 28, 2021, at First Responders Day. Higdon read a proclamation during the Oct. 25 meeting in support of the observance. “I urge all citizens to commemorate this day and offer acts of kindness and appreciation for first-responders and provide them needed encouragement and support to confront the dangerous and uncertain situations they face every day,” Higdon read from the proclamation. Higdon presented the resolution to Fire Chief Rob Kinniburgh. “We appreciate the support that we get from the town,” Kinniburgh said. “First Responders Day came about after 9/11 to recognize the efforts of those who keep the homeland safe.”

Nonprofit recruits volunteers to deliver 1,500 holiday feasts INDIAN TRAIL– Common Heart is seeking donations to provide 1,500 frozen turkeys with all the fixin’s to 1,500 hungry families so they can prepare Thanksgiving feasts. The effort is part of the 15th annual Great Turkey Countdown. The volunteer-driven event is Common Heart’s biggest delivery day and continues to grow, Executive Director Keith Adams said, especially as many more families continue to face hunger during the pandemic. “The continuing pandemic has really prompted us to step up and act boldly to serve our neighbors and meet needs,” Adams said. “With the opening of our Marshville location last year, we’ll again be serving 400 more families than 2019 to help meet the need in eastern Union County.” Donations are needed to reach this goal. Nonperishables like canned fruits and vegetables, stuffing mix, cranberry sauce, creamed soups, macaroni and cheese, dessert mixes and Jello can be dropped off at the nonprofit’s main office, 116 Business

Park Drive, Suite A in Indian Trail, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday to Friday as well as 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. Residents can also drop off frozen turkeys beginning Nov. 8. Every $30 raised provides a frozen turkey and the fixin’s for one family. To donate online, visit http://Turkeys.CommonHeart. org or mail a check (payable to Common Heart) to: PO Box 2761, Indian Trail, NC 28079. Write “Turkeys” in the memo line. “This day is all about neighbors serving neighbors and promoting a small revolution of kindness in our community," Adams said. At least 500 volunteers will be needed on Nov. 20 to deliver the 1,500 Thanksgiving dinner baskets and work onsite in Indian Trail and Marshville to load vehicles. Volunteers can sign up online at http://Turkeys.CommonHeart.org. If your family needs a Thanksgiving basket, fill out an application online by Nov. 7 at: http://Turkeys.CommonHeart.org or call 704-218-9060.

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City opens expansion to convention center CHARLOTTE – The City of Charlotte and Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority ahve opened the doors to a $126.9 million Charlotte Convention Center expansion. They broke ground on the expansion in December 2019 following several years of research, surveys, feedback and data-gathering. Designed in direct response to meeting planner needs, the expan-

sion enhances the attendee experience and strengthens Charlotte’s competitiveness in the nearly $300 billion meetings and conventions industry through increased capacity, convenient accessibility and more flexible spaces. The nearly two-year-long construction project was delivered on-time and on-budget. Construction presented several

unique challenges. The design required expanding the building upward – adding meeting and event space onto the existing roof – which it was not built to accommodate when originally constructed more than 25 years ago. The venue is also one of only two convention centers in the country that has a light rail line running through it. Those two factors alone required extraordinary

coordination and planning. Then, the onset of the pandemic just a few months into the project created a working environment that no one could have anticipated. The convention center’s expanded footprint means that Charlotte can attract not only larger events, but also creates the ability to layer multiple events in the venue simultaneously.

The expansion added 50,000 square feet of meeting room and pre-function space, taking the venue’s total leasable space to 600,000 square feet. The number of meeting rooms increased from 41 to 55 and now includes two 10,000-squarefoot spaces, each divisible into 19 different configurations to meet a variety of client needs and capacity requirements.

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ABOVE: Every Day is a New Day held a team event at Grace O’Malley’s and walked around downtown Matthews on walk day. Team captain Eileen Murphy participated in her 14th year. She lost her mom, her mother’s three sisters and a cousin – all to Alzheimer’s. The team raised more than $12,500 during this year’s campaign. Photos courtesy of the Alzheimer’s Association Western Carolina Chapter

Walk to End Alzheimer’s endures $572,000 has been raised so far in hybrid fundraiser CHARLOTTE – More than 1,700 people joined the Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Charlotte in the fight to end Alzheimer’s disease Oct. 23 at Truist Field or in their own neighborhoods. Participants raised more than $572,000 to fund Alzheimer’s care, support and research programs. “We appreciate our Walk participants, volunteers, sponsors, staff and the Mecklenburg County community and surrounding areas for coming together to take steps for all those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia,” said Katherine Lambert, CEO of the Alzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter.“Congratulations and many thanks to all involved for raising critical funds for Alzheimer’s research and local support services. Together, we are showing the 180,000 North Carolina residents living with Alzheimer’s and 358,000 caregivers that we care and we will never give up in the fight to end this disease.” The event was supported by presenting sponsor, Sharon Towers. Team Cadwalader was the top fundraising team at this

year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s, raising $46,550. The other top fundraising teams include: Sharon Towers Walkers ($39,053) and SchottyStrong ($19,541). On walk day, participants honored those affected by Alzheimer’s with the poignant Promise Garden ceremony — a mission-focused experience that signifies solidarity in the fight against the disease. The Opening and Promise Garden Ceremony was emceed by FOX Charlotte’s Chief Meteorologist Tara Lane and the Finish Line Celebration was emceed by V101.9 host, Janine Davis. The colors of the Promise Garden flowers represent people’s connection to Alzheimer’s — their personal reasons to end the disease. The Association is keeping up the momentum and continuing to raise critical funds and awareness with a goal to raise $770,000 by the end of the year. Individuals are being encouraged to still register, watch the opening ceremony, walk in their neighborhoods and raise money on their own. Registrations and donations are still being accepted through Dec. 31 at act.alz.org/charlotte.

The pandemic has disrupted all or parts of three academic years for students. Not surprisingly, there’s a lot of confusion about COVID-19 student loan policies and the possibility of debt forgiveness. During this stressful time for student loan borrowers, criminals are using your confusion and stress to try to trick you into falling for student loan scams. Below are some tips to avoid common scams that can take your money and compromise your educational future. First, always be skeptical. Remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it almost always is. Be extremely wary of anyone who promises total loan forgiveness or assures fast loan forgiveness. Most loan forgiveness programs are conditional on a certain amount of repayment or a certain number of years working in your chosen field, and you should talk with your loan servicer directly to understand your options. Also, beware of anyone charging an upfront fee to assist you with student loan debt. Under North Carolina law, it’s illegal for anyone to charge an upfront fee to modify borrowers’ debts. You do not have to pay anyone to receive student loan debt relief assistance. Instead, go to the U.S. Department of Education’s website, www. studentaid.gov, to learn how to contact your servicer to modify your loans. If you receive an email or call about student loan debt forgiveness, do not provide any personal information. Your loan servicer and the Education Department will not ask you for personal information over the phone or in an email. If you have received an email, make sure it is being sent from an address ending in “.gov” or from an email address you know to be from your loan servicer. If you have any doubts, contact your loan servicer directly. A scammer may also try to pressure you into thinking you need to act fast, or you will no longer be eligible for a reduced payment or loan modification. Legitimate companies do not use these urgent and aggressive techniques. Think carefully before you use a debt relief company. Almost all student loan debt relief companies keep your money as their fees, instead of making your payments. In almost all situations, you can modify your loans yourself by contacting your loan servicer or the Education Department. Also, never provide your Federal Student Aid ID password to anyone. This is private information that neither the Education Department nor your loan servicer will request. If you are being asked for your FSA ID password, it is likely a scam – don’t share it. If you think you have been a victim of these scams, log in and change your FSA ID. Contact your student loan servicer to let them know and find out your loan status. Contact your bank or credit card company to suspend payments to the student loan debt relief company. Josh Stein serves as North Carolina attorney genera

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Capriotti’s plans 10-unit market expansion “We’re eager to introduce Fort Mill FORT MILL – Capriotti’s Sand- and hand-pulling them every mornand the surrounding Charlotte comwich Shop has opened the first of 10 ing. total locations set to develop across the Caprotti’s offers an array of sand- munity to our unrivaled flavor opCharlotte area Oct. 25 in Fort Mill. wiches including: The Bobbie, made tions and made-to-order capabilities,” Developing the sandwich brand in with fresh oven-roasted turkey, cran- Guear said. “Being able to offer this an untapped market is what initially berry sauce, stuffing and mayo; the level of quality and craft in a place that inspired the interest of new Capriotti’s Capastrami, made with hot pastrami, we’ve called home for the last 10 years multi-franchisee partners, David Fro- Swiss cheese, Russian dressing and is an honor and we’re excited to prohomemade coleslaw; and the chees- vide future fanatics with the caliber of man and Todd Guear. They were also drawn to the oppor- esteak, made with Wagyu steak, chick- sandwich that they deserve.” tunity after learning about the support en or Impossible plant-based meat Want to go? system and menu options. and melted cheese plus peppers. The New The YorkFort Times Sales Corporation Capriotti’s is open from 11 a.m. to Locals can experience Capriotti’s MillSyndication Capriotti’s will offer Eighth Avenue, NewinYork, N.Y.to10018 9 p.m. Monday through Sunday at 45-year tradition of slow-roasting 620an order-ahead option, addition For Information Call: 1-800-972-3550 whole, all-natural Butterball turkeys third-party delivery services. The5,shop For Release Tuesday, March 2019 810 Brayden Pkwy., Suite 103. On the web: www.capriottis.com grown in North Carolina in-house will bring 15 new jobs to Fort Mill.

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LOUD&LIVE Oct. 29 Evening Muse: Argonaut & Wasp; Blckfriend Fillmore: The Indigo Girls Franklin Court Grille: Rusty Pilot Acoutic Get Me Some Green: Glen Murschel Middle C Jazz: Steve Tyrell Neighborhood Theatre: Cracker with Gogopilot Piedmont Social House: The Low Places Pineville Tavern: Dusk Till Dawn Southern Range: RC Acoustic Stooges: Action Jaxxon Tap and Vine: Ryan Trotti Trail House: Ryan Perry Band Underground: Chase Atlantic Beauty Visulite: Cosmic Charlie

Oct. Saturday, Oct. 30 30 Beantown Tavern: Jody and Joanna & Co. Evening Muse: The Accidentals and Sawyer; Chance McCoy Filmore: Surfaces Franklin Court Grille: Nate Randall Mac’s Speed Shop: Stephanie Lynn Middle C Jazz: Steve Tyrell Milestone Club: Halloween Fiasco 2021 Neighborhood Theatre: Wheelwright Ovens Auditorium: Newsboys Stooges Pub: Living Temptation Trail House: Next O’ Kin Underground: Madison Beer Vintner’s Hill: Matthew Ablan Visulite: Flamingo Revue Waxhaw Tap House: Exit 85 31 Sunday, Oct. Oct. 31 BOplex: Rahat Fateh Ali Khan Evening Muse: Erin McKeown and Jennifer Knapp Fillmore: Isaiah Rashad Middle C Jazz: Steve Tyrell Milestone Club: Tetanus Underground: The Record Company 1 Monday, Nov. Nov. 1 Evening Muse: Open Mic Milestone Club: Bystander 2 Tuesday, Nov.Nov. 2 Evening Muse: Augustana Milestone Club: Goalkeeper Neighborhood Theatre: The Psychedelic Furs Trail House: Music Trivia Nov. Wednesday, Nov. 3 3 Evening Muse: Tosco Music Open Mic Milestone Club: Carpool Moochies Tavern: Music Bingo Pour 64: Music Bingo Nov. 4 Thursday, Nov. 4 DreamChaser’s Brewery: Joseph Gallo & open mic Evening Muse: Cory Wells Middle C Jazz: Rodney Shelton & Eric Brice Milestone Club: Hit Like a Girl Neighborhood Theatre: John Mark McMillan Ovens Auditorium: Frankie Valli Seaboard Brewing: Nate Randall Trail House: Music Bingo Visulite: Read Southall Band Friday, Nov. 5 Nov. 5 Beantown Tavern: Kris Atom Evening Muse: Aaron Lee Tasjan; Nordista Freeze Fillmore: Caamp

Middle C Jazz: Alex Bugnon Milestone Club: Bob Fleming & The Cambria Neighborhood Theatre: Carbon Leaf Southern Range: Carrie Ann Steady Eddy’s: Johnny Suspect Stooges Pub: Right Turn Clyde Tavern 74: Birds of a Feather Underground: Larry June Visulite: Amigo the Devil

6 Saturday, Nov.Nov. 6 Evening Muse: Sam Burchfield Franklin Court Grille: Curbside Prophet Mia Famiglia: Act Two Middle C Jazz: Alex Bugnon Milestone Club: Arcadia Grey Neighborhood Theatre: Pete Correale Stooges Pub: High Fidelity Trail House: Flashback Band Underground: Sleepy Hallow Visulite: Harvest Moon Sunday, Nov. 7Nov. 7 Middle C Jazz: Rob Zinn & Tony Exum Jr. Neighborhood Theatre: Jack Broadbent Underground: Mayer Hawthorne Visulite: In the Midnight Hour

Venues Charlotte • BOplex: 2700 E. Independence Blvd. • Evening Muse: 3227 N. Davidson St. • Fillmore: 820 Hamilton St. • Middle C Jazz: 300 S. Brevard St. • Neighborhood Theatre: 511 E. 36th St. • Ovens Auditorium: 2700 E. Independence Blvd. • Piedmont Social House: 2135 Ayrsley Town Blvd. • Underground: 820 Hamilton St. • Visulite: 1615 Elizabeth Ave. Indian Trail • Mia Famiglia: 7870 Idlewild Road • Tap & Vine: 6443 Old Monroe Road • Tavern 74: 2116 W. Roosevelt Blvd. • Trail House: 6751 Old Monroe Road Matthews • Beantown Tavern: 130 Matthews Station St. • Get Me Some Green: 3555 Matthews-Mint Hill Road • Mac’s Speed Shop: 142 E. John St. • Seaboard Brewing: 213 N. Trade St. • Steady Eddy’s: 2216 E. John St. Mint Hill • Pour 64: 4410 Mint Hill Village Lane • Stooges Pub: 13230 Albemarle Road • Vintner’s Hill: 7427 Matthews-Mint Hill Road Monroe • Franklin Court Grille: 232 E. Franklin St. • Southern Range: 151 S. Stewart St. Pineville • Pineville Tavern: 314 N. Polk St. Stallings • Moochies: 15060 Idlewild Road Waxhaw • DreamChaser’s Brewery: 115 E. N. Main St. • Waxhaw Taphouse: 110 McDonald St.

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CALENDAR Oct. 30

Park Yoga Meghan Helms leads Yoga in the Park at Crossing Paths Park through a partnership with Indian Trail Parks & Recreation. Bring a mat. The weekly class costs $5. Register in advance. www.itsparksandrec.com 8-9 a.m.; 120 Blythe Drive Indian Trail Potato Drop Volunteers help Pineville Neighbors Place distribute 40,000 pounds of potatoes to food pantries at Carolina Place Mall. Sign up in advance. www.facebook.com/PinevilleNeighborsPlace 9 a.m.-noon; 11025 Carolina Place Pkwy., Pineville Halloween Taps Carolina Beer Temple taps eight Halloween-flavored beers, including Haunting Graceland and Skeleton Walker. http://car olinabeertemple.com/ Noon-10 p.m.; 195 N. Trade St., Matthews Halloween Crawl Several Monroe restaurants and bars are participating in a Halloween Crawl. Venues include East Frank Superette and Southern Range Brewing. Tickets cost $5. Get them on www.eventbrite.com. 3-11 p.m.; Downtown Monroe

Haunted Hallway School of Rock Charlotte presents a Halloween-themed open house with treats and trial music lessons. Sign up in advance for the free trial. https://locations.schoolofrock. com/ 4-6 p.m.; 4724 Sharon Road, Charlotte Bike Night Mac’s Speed Shop hosts a bike night with live music at 6 p.m. and drink specials. https://macspeedshop.com/ 5-10 p.m.; 142 E. John St., Matthews Costume Party Matthews Wine Cellar presents the Monster Bash Costume Party with karaoke and costume contest. www.matthewswinecellar. com 8 p.m.; 131 Matthews Station St., Matthews Costume Party Tap and Vine throws a Halloween costume party that includes a contest as well as live music from Ginger & The Jam and DJ Kue One. Customers dressed in costume get a percentage off the bill. www.tapandvinenc. com 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; 6443 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail

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HBCU Culture The HBCU Culture Legacy Foundation presents the HBCU Culture Homecoming Fest & Battle of the Bands at Bojangles Coliseum. The event includes a street festival (10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) and Battle of the Bands (5 p.m.) 10 a.m.; 2700 E Independence Blvd., Charlotte Pro Basketball The Charlotte Hornets host the Cleveland Cavaliers at Spectrum Center. www.nba. com/hornets/ 7 p.m.; 333 E. Trade St., Charlotte

Lowest Scores • JC Tacos, 1343 Sharon Road W. – 90 Violations include: Certified person in charge wasn’t available; person in charge wasn’t able to demonstrate knowledge of safe food handling practices; raw chicken was stored above ready-to-eat cut lettuce; and cooked chicken, cooked pork, cut lettuce and cut tomatoes didn’t meet proper cooling parameters. All Scores Charlotte (29209) • AMF Centennial Lanes, 4501 South Blvd. – 95.5 • Circle K, 2926 Selwyn Ave. – 93.5 • Skyland Family Restaurant, 4544 South Blvd. – 91.5 • Tacos El Nevado, 4640 South Blvd. – 94.5 • Waterbean Coffee, 4701 Park Road – 95 Charlotte (28210) • Burger King, 4709 Sharon Road – 98.5 • Cook Out, 10645 Park Road – 96.5 • JC Tacos, 1343 Sharon Road W. – 90 • Mega Baleada, 7631 Sharon Lakes Road – 93.5 • Park 51 Cafe, 10703 Park Road – 92 • Residence Inn, 6030 Piedmont Row Drive South – 97 Charlotte (28211) • Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 4020 Sharon Road – 98.5 • Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks Food Truck, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 98 • Cousins Maine Lobster, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 96 • Liltaco, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 98.5 • Momo Truck, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 97.5 • Ooowee BBQ, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 95.5 • Panera Bread, 4400 Sharon Road – 98 • Park Sushi, 6601 Morrison Blvd. – 96 • Starbucks, 4450 Randolph Road – 96 Charlotte (28226) • 7-Eleven, 5701 Old Providence Road – 92.5 • Chuck E Cheese, 7701 Pineville-Matthews Road – 98 • Los Paisas, 8318 Pineville-Matthews Road – 97 • Metro Diner, 8334 Pineville-Matthews Road – 95.5 • Three Amigos 2, 7741 Colony Road – 94.5

Comedy Show John Crist brings the Fresh Cuts Comedy Tour to Bojangles Entertainment Complex. Tickets start at $29. Buy tickets at 704-3353100 or www.ticketmaster.com. 7 p.m.; 2700 E. Independence Blvd., Charlotte

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Dog Festival The Town of Matthews presents Pawsitively Matthews at Stumptown Park. The festival includes a dog frisbee show, live music, vendors and K-9 demonstrations. www.matthewsfun.com 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; 120 S. Trade St., Matthews

Pro Basketball The Charlotte Hornets host the Portland Trail Blazers at Spectrum Center. www.nba. com/hornets/ 7 p.m.; 333 E. Trade St., Charlotte

Fun Night The Town of Matthews offers laser tag during the November installment of Family Fun Night at Crews Recreation Center. Register in advance at www.matthewsfun.com

Charlotte (28227) • American Deli, 7309 E. Independence Blvd. – 93.5 • Earp’s Express, 7020 Brighton Park Drive – 99 • King Crab Juicy Seafood, 7401 E. Independence Blvd. – 93 • Kingdom Caribe, 8505 Lawyers Road – 94 • McDonalds, 2301 Central Ave. – 96.5 • Walmart market, 8800 E. WT Harris Blvd. – 98 Charlotte (28270) • Chex Grill & Wings, 1609 Sardis Road N. – 95.5 Charlotte (28277) • 7-Eleven, 5200 Piper Station Drive – 96.5 • Circle K, 15620 Don Lochman Lane – 98.5 • Co Restaurant, 7416 Waverly Walk Ave. – 95 • Firebirds, 7716 Rea Road – 95 • Fresh Market (deli), 10828 Providence Road – 98.5 • Hickory Tavern, 11504 Providence Road – 93 • Home 2 Suites By Hilton, 5110 Piper Station Drive – 94 • Homewood Suites, 12030 Copper Way – 99 • Ilios Noche, 11508 Providence Road – 98 • Jimmy John’s, 16015 Lancaster Hwy. – 97.5 • Lotus Cafe, 8610 Camfield St. – 93 • Super G Mart, 7323 E Independence Blvd. – 96.5 Matthews • Chick-fil-A, 9905 Matthews Park Drive – 97 • El Valle Mexican Restaurant, 305 W. John St. – 95 • Hinson’s Drive-In, 2761 CPCC Lane – 96 • Matthews Wine Cellar, 131 Matthews Station St. – 97 • Osaka, 3531 Matthews-Mint Hill Road – 96 • Panera Bread, 1904 Matthews Township Pkwy. – 98 • Steady Eddy’s Pumphouse, 2216 E. John St. – 93

Pro Hockey The Charlotte Checkers host the Lehigh Valley Phantoms at Bojangles Coliseum.

Union County scores were not available.

Pro Soccer Stumptown AC hosts the San Diego 1904 FC in NISA action at Sportsplex at Matthews. www.stumptownac.com 7 p.m.; 2425 Sports Pkwy., Matthews

Aircraft Show Warbirds Over Monroe decorates the skies with jumpers, aerobatics and a wall of fire at Charlotte Monroe Executive Airport. Gates open at 9 a.m. www.warbirdsovermonroe.com 9 a.m.; 3900 Paul J. Helms Drive, Monroe Pro Football The Carolina Panthers host the New England Patriots at Bank of America Stadium. www.panthers.com 1 p.m.; Pro Hockey The Charlotte Checkers host the Lehigh Valley Phantoms at Bojangles Coliseum. https://gocheckers.com 1 p.m.; 2700 E. Independence Blvd., Charlotte

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Mint Hill • Wayback Burgers, 7014 Tutor St. – 98.5 Pineville • Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, 11025 Carolina Place Pkwy. – 98.5 • Barnes & Noble, 11025 Carolina Place Pkwy. – 97.5 • Dave & Busters, 11049 Carolina Place Pkwy. – 94.5 • Longhorn Steakhouse, 10605 Centrum Pkwy. – 98 • Sky Zone, 10200 Centrum Pkwy. – 100

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FALL AFTER MARKET SALE November 12 - 14

Support Regional Artisans This Weekend

Friday Nov. 12th, 9am - 7pm ~ Saturday Nov. 13th, 9am - 7pm ~ Sunday Nov. 14th, 12pm - 5pm

Nationwide Delivery • On Site Design Resources • New Furniture Inventories Have Just Arrived

Open to the general public and just a short drive from Charlotte ~ We’re worth the trip™

Register to Win a $500 Cox Manufacturing Gift Certificate This Sale Weekend to Celebrate Their Grand Opening. FROM CHARLOTTE: I-77 North to I-40 West to Hickory, Exit 126. Left off ramp, then right onto Hwy. 70. Mart is on the left. 800-462-MART (6278) • www.hickoryfurniture.com I-40 West, Exit 126 • 2220 Highway 70 SE; Hickory, NC