Union County Weekly Feb. 8, 2019 by Charlotte Media Group

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WEEKLY PICKS Trivia Impress your date with your knowledge of romance. Queen’s South Bar & Grill in Waxhaw hosts “The Notebook” Trivia 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 11. Find tickets at www.eventbrite.com.

Dining Treehouse Vineyards in Monroe offers a night of romance with a meal catered by Kate Clyde’s a music by RJ Adams on Feb.14. Call 704-2834208 to register for the $35 per person meal.

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Streaming Netflix begins screening “Kevin Hart’s Guide to Black History” and the second season of “The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants” on Feb. 8.

Movies “The LEGO Movie 2” could piece together enough movie-goers to dethrone “Glass” from atop the box office rankings.

WHAT’S INSIDE:

The 21 most influential people from around the county, Page 2A

Touch a lizard Critter Camps promotes better pet ownership, 1B

SPCC visit evokes emotional response by Paul Nielsen paul@cmgweekly.com

MONROE – When Peter Hans visited South Piedmont Community College on Jan. 31, he became the first president of the North Carolina Community College System to set foot on the Monroe campus. Hans spent most of the day touring the 20-year-old community college. One of the highlights was a roundtable lunch with students and faculty at SPCC's Tyson Family Center for Technology. At one point, Hans teared up as he listened to student success sto-

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ries, although the North Carolina native jokingly blamed the onion in his turkey wrap for his watery eyes. Hans became president of the 58-college system May 1, 2018. Visiting campuses is his favorite part of the job. “This nourishes my soul to talk with the students and faculty and listen to them, learn from them,” Hans said. Hans heard from students on topics ranging from how they liked the small class sizes to the variety of academic programs offered at SPCC.

Who wants to be a reporter? Peter Hans, president of the North Carolina Community College System, expressed his commitment to funding professors and enhancing workforce development programs. He also listened to students and staff. Photo courtesy of SPCC

But it was the story of Raven Spencer that touched Hans the most. Spencer is not only a fulltime student at SPCC, but she is

also a mother working full-time. “South Piedmont is home,” see SPCC, Page 2A

Indian Trail family building a brighter Christmas Kimbells plan on expanding their holiday lights experience by Justin Vick justin@cmgweekly.com

Garden Oaks Holiday Lights features thousands of Christmas lights synchronized to music. UCW file photo

INDIAN TRAIL – Thousands of cars pass through the Brandon Oaks subdivision each holiday season to enjoy Pete and Sherri Kimbell's Christmas decorations. The Kimbells synchronize 65,000 lights to holiday music over 20-minute intervals. The Garden Oak Holiday Lights display has become so popular that they're expanding it in 2020 beyond the neighborhood. The move

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will not only allow more people to see it, but also serve as a Christmas gift to neighbors. “My fantastic neighbors are going to turn on me in the next couple years if I don't do something now to eliminate the traffic,” Pete Kimbell said jokingly. He envisions building a Christmas town square on vacant property leased for $1 from Wise Acres Organic Farm. Kimbell hopes to break ground see CHRISTMAS, Page 3A

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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. see VICK, Page 3A

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Page 2A • Union County Weekly • Feb. 8, 2019 Marcus McIntyre (center) is sworn in with the help of Indian Trail Mayor Michael Alvarez (right) and Councilman Jerry Morse (left). Photo courtesy of Town of Indian Trail

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If alpacas intrigue you, consider making the drive to the Carolina Alpaca Celebration Feb. 16 and 17 at Cabarrus Arena & Events Center in Concord. There are plenty of opportunities for selfies with these quirky creatures, not to mention crafts, fashions and one-of-a-kind gifts. Photo courtesy of Carolina Alpaca Breeders and Owners

MOST POPULAR STORIES • Let's find root cause of litter • Shelter leader heads up homeless count • SPCC auctioning off tiny house created by its Construction Academy • Hamblin pursues Olympic trials, driver's license • UCPS names finalists for top teacher

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UPCOMING EDITIONS • Feb. 15: Arts & Entertainment • Feb. 22: Summer Camps No. 2 • March 8: Summer Camps No. 3

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Spencer said. “My instructors go above and beyond. This is going to help me soar in the next phase of my life. Being at South Piedmont has really helped me step out of my comfort zone. Once I was able to do that, it just soared from there.” SPCC, like the rest of the system, has a diverse student body that includes full and parttime students fresh out of high school and older students who are currently employed but are looking for new skills to improve their economic mobility. One faculty member at the lunch said the average age of his students the past several years has been over 30. Hans said the system works hard to provide flexible class schedules and locations that includes night and weekend classes. The state’s community colleges are also coming up with new ways to help students financially. Hans said he has worked with Gov. Roy Cooper to develop a program that helps students hit with unexpected hardships. “Say a student is halfway through their studies and encounters some sort of (financial) hardship,” he said. “If they can document it, we will provide grants to help them complete their studies.” Hans said the community college system is going to lobby hard during the current N.C. General Assembly session for better faculty pay and more workforce development dollars. The system would like to receive an additional $22 million to expand current workforce development programs and start new initiatives. Around 700,000 North Carolina residents are enrolled in the community college system. “The biggest bang for the buck that North

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Carolina gets is its investment in community colleges,” Hans said. “The state needs us to help these citizens. Workforce development is where the state really needs us right now.” He mentioned skills gaps in the state's economy, especially in construction and transportation, manufacturing, public safety and information technology. Because of the advances in technology, students are going to need additional education after high school to be able to compete in the economy of the future. Hans said the state’s community colleges can provide that. “There are many paths to success,” Hans said. “It could be a short-term, workforce training certificate in a particular industry or field. It could be an associate’s degree. It could be transferring on from community college to a four-year institution. They can get that type of education right here at South Piedmont Community College.” North Carolina ranks 41st in the country in community college faculty compensation with the average salary of $47,362 for a fulltime faculty member. The national average is $60,422. “Our faculty members, and it seems especially so here, are so dedicated to the mission,” Hans said. “I want to reward you for the life-changing work that you do.” Hans praised Union County N.C. House members Craig Horn and Dean Arp and new elected state senator Todd Johnson. Before being elected to the state senate last November, Johnson served on the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges. “The Union County legislative delegation has been extremely supportive of community colleges in particular, but education in general,” Hans said. “They are not only strong supporters but also they are powerful voices on behalf of the students. You have a great trio here.”

21 influential African American leaders in Union County Black History Month gives us a chance to reflect on the past, but these 21 leaders provide hope for the future. They are in positions that allow them to shape Union County for years to come.

Education • Kim Chinnis – Chinnis has served as a principal in Union County Public Schools since 2008, holding leadership roles at Parkwood Middle and Prospect Elementary schools in Monroe. • Christopher Kelly – Kelly arrived at Monroe High School in 2018 after serving a couple of years working as principal in Whiteville City Schools. He also has experience in school districts in Durham, Orange and Person counties. • Vicki Merritt – Merritt has worked in education for more than 20 years, including stints as principal at Sun Valley Middle School and her current assignment at Central Academy of Technology and Arts in Monroe. • Tahira Stalberte – A member of Superintendent Andrew Houlihan's executive cabinet, Stalberte oversees communications at Union County Public Schools. Her team has won more than 30 state awards over two years for writing, photography and marketing. • Candice Sturdivant – She not only works as assistant director for the Center of Vocations, Internships & Career Services at Wingate University, but she also has served on the Union County Public Schools Board of Education since 2016.

Government • Surluta Anthony – Spinal surgery this past year has not prevented Anthony from representing constituents on the Monroe City Council. She's serving her second term on the board. • Franklin Deese – After 13 years serving as Marshville mayor, Deese began campaigning last year for Mark Brody's District 55 seat on the N.C. House of Representatives. Though he fell short of state office, he brought awareness to many issues. • Billy Jordan – Monroe residents have been electing Jordan to represent them on the city council ever since the late 1980s. He's not the type of leader that rubber-stamps votes. • Brenda McMillon – McMillon's colleagues on the Waxhaw Board of Commissioners appointed her mayor pro-tem, allowing her to serve in the place of the mayor at official functions. She's has served on the planning board and volunteered with the county school district. • Franco McGee – McGee had an impressive showing in the November 2017 election, securing more votes than the likes of Surluta Anthony, Debra Duncan, Freddie Gordon and Dottie Nash to win a Monroe City Council seat. • Marcus McIntyre – The Indian Trail Town Council appointed McIntyre to the vacancy

left by Monty Keistler's resignation. McIntyre works as a financial analyst with Bank of America, and he's been involved in his HOA, PTA and the Porter Ridge Athletic Association.

Business • Jesse Cureton – Cureton's influence extends well beyond Union County. The Waxhaw resident serves as chief consumer officer at Novant Health. He's also a power player with Charlotte City Partners and the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance. • Jeff Duke – Duke provides insight to Monroe-Union County Economic Development, which recruits businesses and industries to the region. Duke works as a profit center manager for Assa Abloy in Monroe, a firm specializing in door opening products. • Marvin Ellison – Ellison joined Mooresville-based Lowe's in July as president and CEO. Though he lives in south Charlotte, his home improvement retailer is one of the county's largest employers with stores in Monroe, Indian Trail and Waxhaw. • David Smith – Smith, a financial advisor with an Edward Jones branch in Monroe, serves an exec role on the board of directors for the Union County Chamber of Commerce. The chamber named Smith its Ambassador of the Year in 2012. • Gene Woods – Woods serves as CEO of Atrium Health, one of the largest employers in Union County. The system announced plans last year to open another campus in Stallings called Atrium Health Union West in 2022.

Nonprofits • Gloria Barrino – Barrino's leadership has shaped organizations, such as Union County Crisis Assistance Ministry and Turning Point, that help people going through the most difficult times in their lives. • Nathel Hailey – Hailey has led the Union County NAACP for nine years. His work led to A Few Good Men Inc. recognizing the former Wingate City Councilman as Citizen of the Year for 2018. • Melita Pope Mitchell – Mitchell, an assistant dean with Johnson C Smith University, is president of the Union County chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, which is highly engaged in the community. • Gwendolyn Perkins – This former Union County Woman of the Year has served as medical director for Community Health Services of Union County, a free clinic that's connected thousands of people to vital resources. • Steve Smith Sr. – Since retiring from the NFL, the Waxhaw resident has been busy as a TV analyst for the NFL Network. The Steve Smith Family Foundation empowers youth and helps families throughout the Charlotte region.

NEWS BRIEFS Last year, the count was 95 for Union County, a number McKeown expects to either hold or be slightly higher this year. This is a best estimate, she said. Information collected includes date of birth, disabilities, income, ability to work and any recent shelter experience, but not the individuals' full names.

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Melissa McKeown visited tent communities to get a better sense of the homeless population in Union County. Photo courtesy of Nancy Stephen

Shelter leader heads up homeless count MONROE – The Community Shelter of Union Çounty took the lead Jan. 30 in the annual Point-in-Time Count, a one-night estimate of sheltered and unsheltered homeless populations in Union County. Melissa McKeown, chief operating officer for the shelter, headed the count, with support from David's Backpacks for the Homeless’ Mary Garceau. They visited eight local “tent communities” to obtain information about the unsheltered homeless, which will be combined with the community shelter and Turning Point’s “sheltered” populations, plus any information contributed by officials in each municipality. The federal report is sent to Congress to inform policy-making and funding allocation.

MONROE – The Union County Democratic Party will hold its annual organizational meetings this month. There will be several cluster meetings at the following locations, dates and times: • Precincts 15, 29A, 29B, 29C & 40: Feb. 12, 6:30 p.m., at Shiloh Elementary School Gym, 5210 Rogers Road, Monroe. • Precinct 32: Feb. 12, 7 p.m., at Rock Hill AME Zion Church, 2712 West Lawyers Road, Indian Trail. • Precincts 2, 4, 10 & 30: Feb. 13, 6:30 p.m., at Old Armory Community Center, 500 S. Johnson St., Monroe. • Precincts 5, 31, 38A, 38B, 39 & 42: Feb. 13, 6:30 p.m., at Shiloh Elementary School, 5210 Rogers Road, Monroe. • Precincts 14, 16, 35, 37A & 37B: Feb. 16, 2 p.m., at Union West Regional Library, 123 Unionville-Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail. The free meetings are open to all Democrats. Attendees will be electing delegates to the Union County Convention on March 30 at the Old Armory Community Center in Monroe. “Precincts are the building blocks of a strong and vibrant Democratic Party” said Nancy Rorie, chair of the UCDP.

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on the new digs in early summer to open in time for the 2020 holidays. The Kimbells came up with the town square concept in 2017 after spending some time in Europe. They loved the look of town squares and wanted to incorporate that concept into their Christmas display back home. Pete hopes to raise $600,000 to build and maintain the new venue. He's looking for material and monetary donations. He said every penny will go into building the town square, and once complete, the light show will continue as a free event. “The new town square that we're building is more or less like an elaborate Hollywood set,” he said. It will have 13 storefronts depicting different Christmas scenes in their display windows, similar to old department stores. Santa's workshop will serve as the centerpiece. The town square will be designed to wrap around you with 1.6 million lights being used. The Kimbells will continue synchronizing lights to Christmas music. While people groan at the first sight of Christmas decorations in November, that's when the Kimbells begin working on the next year's light show. Everything is home-

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made. And the lights are something you can’t find at the store. “The selection of the music usually takes my wife and I a month or two,” Pete said. “It's so hard finding music that has the right beat that we enjoy. We're going to hear that song 200 times before the show even starts. You have to make sure you really like that song.” The Kimbells turned their hobby into something more meaningful in 2012 after Pete's mother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He is thankful his mother was treated with a medication in clinical trials that almost didn't make it to market. It worked for her and she is still with them today. Whenever someone offered to donate money to go toward the display, they told them the donation would go toward cancer research. The display has raised more than $27,000 over seven years.

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January 2019

Editor’s note: Information provided by the Charlotte Regional Realtor Association and www.sales.carolinahome.com

Home Sales SALE PRICE

Traewyck 3416 Creek Trail Road Jan. 18

28079 Annandale 3000 Emerson Lane

Jan. 15

DATE SOLD

ADDRESS

$287,000

Arbor Glen 3304 Arbor Pointe Drive Jan. 10 3003 Thistlewood Circle Jan. 10 4001 Edgeview Drive Jan. 7

$205,000 $227,500 $227,000

Union Grove 1017 Alcona Court Jan. 17 28104 Blackstone 403 Castlestone Lane Jan. 14

Beacon Hills 6200 Stoneyridge Drive Jan. 8

$160,000

Bromley 3013 Highbury Place

Benton Creek 7002 Thicketty Pkwy. Jan. 23

$280,000

Brookhaven 4001 Ainsdale Drive

Bonterra 1713 Painted Horse Dr. Jan. 31 1602 Saratoga Blvd. Jan. 7

$333,000 $289,000

Brookstone Village 3613 Brookstone Trail Jan. 3

$195,000

Chandler Forest 2012 Chandler Forest Court Jan. 30

$387,000

Colton Ridge 6008 Colton Ridge Dr. Jan. 23 1013 Master Gunner Dr. Jan. 14 2007 Sentinel Drive Jan. 9

$300,000 $187,504 $277,000

Crismark 5003 Paddle Wheel Ln. Jan. 29 2006 City Lights Drive Jan. 25 7101 Lighted Way Lane Jan. 18 5006 Centerview Drive Jan. 11

$259,500 $250,000 $245,000 $251,000

Fieldstone Farm 1014 Dawn Light Road Jan. 25

$261,000

Glendalough 4308 Roundwood Ct. Jan. 22 $295,000 1948 Seefin Court Jan. 14 $287,000 4169 Oconnell St. Jan. 4 $258,700 Golden Acres 5001 Shaftwood Drive Jan. 14

$387,000

Hemby Acres 6103 Stoneyridge Drive Jan. 25 6100 Rockwell Drive Jan. 1

$165,900 $135,000

Hemby Commons 4001 Hemby Commons Pkwy. Jan. 15

$260,000

Holly Park 2022 Holly Villa Circle Jan. 22 7406 Sparkleberry Dr. Jan. 17

$240,000 $197,000

Lake Park 4106 Balsam St.

Jan. 18

$205,000

Oak Grove 2316 Ivy Run Drive

Jan. 28

$198,000

Ridgefield 323 Plyler Road

SALE PRICE

$215,000 $320,000

$276,050 $360,000

Stevens Mill 8065 Stevens Mill Road Jan. 4

$269,000

SALE PRICE

1908 Riverbank Road Jan. 3

$382,000

Longview 303 Belle Meade Court Jan. 18

$1,200,000

Jan. 31 Jan. 29 Jan. 22 Jan. 22 Jan. 16 Jan. 11 Jan. 9 Jan. 3 Jan. 2

$335,000 $436,234 $438,000 $303,000 $328,704 $285,000 $317,000 $359,000 $298,000

$475,000

Jan. 31

$964,000

The Falls at Weddington 108 Enclave Blvd. Jan. 23 $560,000

Jan. 4

$670,000

Tuscan Ridge 2258 Shagbark Lane Jan. 24

$750,000

Buckingham 4432 Derbyshire Lane Jan. 15 $250,000

Vintage Creek 200 Camellia Hills Ct. Jan. 11

$596,945

New Towne Village 1300 Skyler Drive Jan. 30

$300,000

Callonwood 1316 Millbank Drive 1124 Aringill Lane

$296,000 $390,000

Walden Austin Village 2006 Laney Pond Drive Jan. 30 2031 Laney Pond Road Jan. 25

$384,875 $374,305

Oak Grove Estates 5020 Oak Grove Place Jan. 18

$480,000

$179,000

Weddington Hills 6143 Bluebird Hill Lane Jan. 23

$610,000

Oak Hill Plantation 1632 Chamberwood Ct. Jan. 11

$297,000

Park Providence 8304 Cornerbrook Place Jan. 9

$281,750

Jan. 30 Jan. 17

Cherokee 15309 Catawba Circle Jan. 3 Cherokee Woods 15428 Catawba Circle Jan. 24

$230,000

Chestnut 1004 Stonehill Lane

$338,500

Jan. 30

Willow Oaks 4720 Cedar Ridge Lane Jan. 25 28173 Alma Village 4001 Garfield Court Jan. 31

$456,500

$288,500

Providence Downs South 1614 Lookout Circle Jan. 16 $1,015,000 1301 Venetian Way Dr. Jan. 15 $1,095,000 1401 Funny Cide Drive Jan. 11 $1,250,000

$1,136,968

Providence Road Estates 3304 Banyan Way Jan. 24 $515,000

Berkshire 1313 Chandlers Field Dr. Jan. 23

$295,000

Shannon Vista 5600 Verrazano Drive Jan. 10

$363,000

Brantley Oaks 2212 Autumn Blaze Ct. Jan. 11 2512 Winding Oaks Trail Jan. 10

$385,000 $600,000

Skyecroft 307 Skyecroft Way

$1,208,000

Briarcrest 1700 Laurel Hill Drive Jan. 9 1605 Ashburn Ridge Dr. Jan. 7

$350,000 $493,000

Fairfield Plantation 7420 Edgefield Court Jan. 7 6807 Stoney Ridge Rd. Jan. 2

$257,500 $228,400

Belle Grove 1019 Belle Grove St.

Fairhaven 1252 Tranquil Falls Lane Jan. 18

$318,000

Forest Park 304 Tamarack Drive

Jan. 31

$190,000

Gold Dust 15927 Lawyers Road

Jan. 15

$183,000

Jan. 11

Jan. 30

Stonegate 1605 Ambergate Drive Jan. 23

$349,000

Houston Farms 201 Wade Hampton Drive Jan. 31

$386,000

Indian Brook 2216 Bowbrook Trail Jan. 24

Camberley 2008 Choke Berry Way Jan. 7

$213,500

$158,650

Kerry Greens 3105 Wyntree Court Jan. 11

$263,000

Cortona 2018 Firenza Court 2017 Firenza Court

The Highlands at Greenbrier 1014 Brooksland Place Jan. 31 $336,850

Jan. 20 Jan. 20

$370,271 $335,527

Tuscany 2007 Madeira Circle

Jan. 25

$415,000

Deerwoods 7812 Deer Trail

Jan. 25

$250,000

Waxhaw Ridge 5013 Katherine Antoon Circle Jan. 29

$205,000

Weddington Chase 2212 Highland Forest Dr. Jan. 23

$840,000

Lake Forest Preserve 309 Fir Place Court Jan. 24 410 Timber Top Court Jan. 24

$569,000 $595,000

Madison Ridge 15032 Middlesborough Drive Jan. 29 $285,228 Morningside 3018 Freesia Place Jan. 1 $310,000 Pleasant Plains 1107 Privett Park Place Jan. 30

$355,900

Sheridan 2031 Clover Hill Road Jan. 22

Providence Woods South 7040 Stirrup Court Jan. 16 $525,000

$297,000

Shannamara 539 Ballymote Court Jan. 31 $595,000 217 Limerick Drive Jan. 16 $370,000 910 Bailey Court Jan. 9 $435,000 8201 Glamorgan Lane Jan. 8 $347,900

The Enclaves at Crismark 1025 Greenwich Park Drive Jan. 18 $489,000

Sterling Manor 406 Nouvelle Drive Jan. 30 607 Macraes Court Jan. 29

DATE SOLD

ADDRESS

The Courtyards at Weddington Road 1212 Waypoint Court Jan. 30 $452,500

$197,750

$271,000

SALE PRICE

Millbridge 5018 Oakmere Road 2684 Creekview Drive 2689 Creekview Drive 2013 Glenhaven Drive 7043 Hamilton Mill Dr. 1055 Easley St. 7037 Hamilton Mill Dr. 3001 Petersburg Drive 3024 Fallondale Road

Jan. 25

Shiloh Trace 5701 Lindley Crescent Drive Jan. 9

DATE SOLD

ADDRESS

Shaver Farms 301 Leahy Mill Court Jan. 22

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$332,000

Hermitage Place 3615 Hermitage Place Drive Jan. 2

$227,500

Weddington Preserve 308 Westlake Drive Jan. 28

$657,059

Huey Estates 9417 Huey Blvd. Jan. 31

$209,000

Wesley Oaks 6518 Blackwood Lane Jan. 24

$260,000

Hunter Oaks 1102 Foxfield Road Jan. 31 8908 Brackenhouse Ln. Jan. 4

$355,000 $363,000

Lawson 1205 Screech Owl Road Jan. 25 1100 Kickshaw Court Jan. 22 2301 Trading Ford Drive Jan. 14

$380,000 $479,000 $480,000

Wisackola Park 4023 Eutaw Drive Jan. 2

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CRIME SCENE The Union County Sheriff's Office reported these incidents Jan. 18 to 24:

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Arson • 4200 block of Rogers Road Break-Ins • 200 block of McIntyre Street • 1000 block of Concord Avenue • 2600 block of Nelda Drive • 5100 block of Pageland Highway • 5200 block of Sikes Mill Road Break-Ins, Vehicle • 400 block of Morgan Mill Road • 800 block of East Sunset Drive • 1100 block of Ann Street • 2300 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard • 2500 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard • 2900 block of Monroe Way • 3100 block of West U.S. 74 • 4100 block of Pumpkin Place Driving While Impaired • 2600 block of Concord Highway Drunk & Disruptive • 600 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard Forgery of Bank Notes • 400 block of North Church Street Hit & Run • 1300 block of Concord Avenue • 1400 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard Obtain Property by False Pretenses • 800 block of East Roosevelt Boulevard Possession of Controlled Substance • 100 block of South Main Street • 2500 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard • 3300 block of Secrest Price Road Possession of Marijuana • 2100 block of Old Pageland-Monroe Road • 2500 block of Woodbrook Lane Possession of Stolen Firearm • 2100 block of Commerce Drive Possession of Stolen Goods • 400 block of North Stewart Street Property Damage • 700 block of Boyte Street • 800 block of East Sunset Drive • 900 block of Edgehill Drive • 900 block of Winchester Avenue

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Mavs boys, Warrior girls swim to regional crowns by Andrew Stark andrew@cmgweekly.com

The Southern Carolinas Conference was very well represented at the NCHSAA 3A West Regional, which concluded Feb. 1, but in the end the Marvin Ridge boys ran away with the team title while the Weddington girls survived a group of four teams that all had a shot to knock off the resilient Warriors. The Marvin Ridge boys were led by senior stars Boyd Poelke and Charles Rothenberger. Rothenberger won individual regional titles in the 50-meter freestyle (21.23 seconds) and the 100 freestyle (46.97) while Poelke won the 100 butterfly (51.04) and was edged by Rothenberger by 0.10 seconds to finish second in the 50-freestyle. In addition, the two teamed with Connor Charrette and Braydon Brewer and win the 200 freestyle (1 minute, 28.50 seconds) by over three seconds ahead of the field. Then, the pair teamed with Nicholas Piscitelli and Nolan Lacja to win the 400 freestyle relay (3:15.37). IWeddington (341, second), Charlotte Catholic (225, third), Cuthbertson (84, ninth) and Sun Valley (75.5, 10th) all swam well. The Warrior boys were led by Connor Raines, who took second in the 100 butterfly and the runner-up 200 freestyle relay team. The Charlotte Catholic boys were paced by John Gehrig and Jack Meehan, who both won multiple events. Gehrig took first in the 200 freestyle (1:46.16) and the 500 freestyle (4:45.04)

while Meehan won the 200 IM (1:52.47) and the 100 breaststroke (58.10). The two Cougar stars also teamed with Benjamin Druhan and Patrick Duffy to win the 200 medley relay. Kenan Dean led the Sun Valley boys with a runner-up finish in the 200 freestyle. Girls The Warriors girls scored 350 points to win the region over Charlotte Catholic (319, second), Marvin Ridge (286, third), Cuthbertson (249, fourth), Sun Valley (66th, 11th) and Parkwood (53, 13th). Weddington was led by Maddy Flickenger, who won both the 200 IM (2:06.84) and the 100 backstroke (56.08) and paired with 100 freestyle champion Katie Corbi to win a pair of relays. That pair teamed with Kylie Yoder, Kelsie Tolchin to win the 200 freestyle relay (1:36.99) and partnered with Ashley Martinson and Yoder to win the 400 freestyle relay (3:30.09). In addition, Caroline Kudela won the 500 freestyle (5:07.65) for Weddington. The Cougars won the 200 medley relay as Madeline Menkhaus, Mattie McFee, Victoria Dichak and Olivia Rhodes took the title. Marvin Ridge was led by North Carolina commit Ellie Van Note, who 200 freestyle (1:55.50) and the 100 butterfly (56.86). The Spartans got a win in the 1-meter diving as Lauren Rideway was victorious. Parkwood sophomore Kaylee Hamblin won the 100 breaststroke (1:03.04) by over two seconds over the field. Jordan Browning led Cuthbertson by placing second in the 100 butterfly.

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At Rescue Ranch, you can touch animals What you need to know about Critter Camps

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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 xB

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Rescue Ranch promotes responsible pet ownership – and kids no longer freak out about lizards. Photos courtesy of Rescue Ranch

his week marks the first of six editions over the next three months dedicated to choosing the perfect summer camp for your child. This multi-issue approach is one that dates back many years for our newspapers. It kind of reminds of me of “The Twilight Saga,” a series of six movies in which a socially awkward lady must choose between living with vampires and werewolves. The stakes are not quite as high when it comes to selecting a summer camp, however. But we find that the more preparation you put into aligning your availability and budget with your child’s interest, the more worthwhile the experience. I’ve had my share of not-so-pleasant experiences from a lack of preparation. There was that time at summer camp I wasn’t sure if my parents knew when or where to pick me up. So I spent a couple hours on the last day trying to coerce the phone operator to abandon her post and wake them up to give them the details. I’ve also learned a lot of lessons the hard way, like how you should shower at least once a day, especially after nine hours of intense physical activity. You maintain more friendships that way. Aside from useful tips, we’ll highlight some of the more interesting sessions offered by popular camp providers, such as YMCA of Greater Charlotte, UNC Charlotte and the Town of Matthews. We’ll also introduce you to interesting venues and opportunities you’ve probably never heard of. Let me know if you’ve spotted any interesting camps out there or would like to offer some advice to this year’s crop of camp-goers. Send your ideas to justin@cmgweekly. com.

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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:

Interacting with animals is one way to promote respect. Photo courtesy of Rescue Ranch

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

sixth grade, there are two sessions available June 24 to 28 from 9 a.m. to noon or 1 to 4 p.m. • Critter Palooza – The smaller group setting will offer a oneto-three teacher-student ratio in addition to a buddy system, to provide a more supervised and successful camp experience. Each day will include hands-on time with animal ambassadors, crafts and time on an on-site, fully accessible playground. The cost is $25 per child, per week. Contact Stacey Foreman at 704-768-0909 or at stacey@ rescueranch.com to register for the session. A $15 discount applies for any elementary or middle school Summer Critter Camp if registered by March 1. Sibling discounts are also available. For some sessions, extended care is available from 8-9 a.m. and 4-5:30 p.m. for $10 per day. Payment plan options are available by request.

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Be a Star Making a movie is more than just sitting in a director’s chair and shouting, “Lights, camera, action!” Those who want to make it in Hollywood will learn script writing, costume and set design, and even film their own short film. Who knows? This camp could produce the next Steven Spielberg. • Ages: Rising first to fourth-graders • Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 10 to 14 • Place: UNC Charlotte Main Campus • Price: $250 Make Your First Video Game & 3D Game! Instead of playing video games all summer, why not make one? This camp shows kids the keys to designing their own 2D platformer game, like conceptualization, play experience, level design, graphics, sounds and simple coding. Those a little more experienced will go beyond 2D and learn the physics behind 3D games, explore beginner event scripting, level design, controlling the flow of gameplay and storytelling. • Ages: Rising fourth to sixth-graders • Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 17 to 21 • Place: UNC Charlotte Main Campus • Price: $385

Mock Trial Fans of crime and legal dramas like “Law and Order” will learn what it takes to have a career in the field. Be a prosecuting attorney, defense lawyer, expert witness or criminal investigator, and attempt to unravel the truth in a homicide trial. Learn the basics of courtroom procedure from Judge Jeri Guido and try to put together a case to convince a jury. • Ages: Rising ninth to 12th-graders • Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 24 to 28 • Place: UNC Charlotte Main Campus • Price: $250 Side “Jobs” and Money-Makers for Tweens Lemonade stands are so cliché. It’s time to gain some real job skills and hopefully, some extra spending cash. Campers will learn about moneymaking opportunities for middle-schoolers, such as babysitting, gardening and lawn care, pet care, crafting and refurbishing. They will also establish business goal benchmarks, name their side business and develop marketing campaigns. • Ages: Rising fifth to eighth-graders • Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 8 to 12 • Place: UNC Charlotte Main Campus • Price: $250 Shark Tank for Kids This camp will be just like ABC’s hit TV show “Shark Tank,” albeit without Mark Cuban. Aspiring entrepreneurs will problem-solve, design, create and pitch their ideas and inventions to one another. They’ll also learn about business and marketing techniques, commercialism, buying/selling and consumer reports. • Ages: Rising first to fourth-graders • Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 15 to 19 • Place: UNC Charlotte Main Campus • Price: $250

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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.

C.O.S.Kids offers themed sessions

Jazz Arts Initiative is a nonprofit dedicated to the promotion, education, preservation of jazz and related art forms. Photo courtesy of JAI

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

Charlotte Soccer Academy 901 Sam Newell Road, Matthews www.csacamps.com Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen 2104 South Blvd., Charlotte www.chefalyssaskitchen.com

Calvary Church 5801 Pineville-Matthews Road, Charlotte www.calvarychurch.com

Children of Faith Preschool 3708 Faith Church Road, Indian Trail www.childrenoffaithpre school.org

Carmel Christian School 1145 Pineville-Matthews Road, Matthews www.carmelchristian.org

Children’s Theatre of Charlotte 300 E 7th St, Charlotte www.ctCharlotte org

Carmel Presbyterian Church 2048 Carmel Road, Charlotte www.carmelpresbyterian.org

Christ Church Charlotte 1412 Providence Road, Charlotte www.christchurchCharlotte org

Caroline Calouche 9315 Monroe Road, Charlotte www.carolinecalouche.org

Christ the King Church 13501 S. Tryon St., Charlotte www.ctkCharlotte org

Carolina Courts 240 Chestnut Pkwy., Indian Trail www.carolinacourts.com Carolina Voices 1900 Queens Road, Charlotte www.carolinavoices.org

CLT Bike Camp 321 Baldwin Ave., Charlotte www.cltbikecamp.org City of Monroe 300 W. Crowell St., Monroe www.monroenc.org

Cedarhill Farm 2620 Waxhaw-Marvin Road, Waxhaw www.cedarhillfarminc.com

Community School of the Arts 345 S. College St., Charlotte www.csarts.org

Central Piedmont Community College 1201 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte www.cpcc.edu

COSKids (Christ Our Shepherd) 226 W. John St., Matthews www.coskidsmatthews.org

Charlotte 49ers 9201 University City Blvd., Charlotte www.charlotte49ers.com Charlotte Academy of Music 15040 Idlewild Road, Matthews www.charlotteacademyofmusic. com

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

Charlotte Ballet 701 N. Tryon St., Charlotte www.charlotteballet.org

Discovery Place Science 301 N. Tryon St., Charlotte www.science.discoveryplace.org

Charlotte Eagles 1020 Crews Road N., Matthews www.charlotteeagles.com

Engineering for Kids (Ballantyne) 8183 Ardrey Kell Road, Charlotte www.engineeringforkids.net

Charlotte Hornets 333 E. Trade St., Charlotte www.nba.com/hornets 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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Stonebridge Golf Club 2721 Swilcan Burn Drive, Monroe www.stonebridgegolfclub.com

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

Miller Street Dance Academy 11532 Providence Road, Charlotte www.millerstreetdance.com

Sew Fun Parties 8155 Ardrey Kell Road, Charlotte www.sewfunparties.com

Mint Hill Presbyterian Church 8528 Brief Road, Mint Hill www.minthillpresbyterian.org

Sharon Presbyterian Church 5201 Sharon Road, Charlotte www.sharonpcusa.org

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

Siler Presbyterian Church 6301 Weddington-Monroe Road, Wesley Chapel www.silerchurch.org

Myers Park United Methodist Church 1501 Queens Road, Charlotte www.myersparkumc.org

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Providence United Methodist Church 2810 Providence Road, Charlotte www.providenceumc.org

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Myers Park Baptist Church 1900 Queens Road, Charlotte www.mpbconline.org

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Metrolina Christian Academy 732 Indian Trail-Fairview Road, Indian Trail www.metrolinachristian.org

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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

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Feb. 10 • Beantown Tavern: Music Bingo • Underground: Yung Gravy • Vine Nightclub: Beyond the Horizon

Feb. 11 • Evening Muse: Open mic w/Brook Pridemore • Neighborhood Theatre: Neal Morse Band • Stooges Pub: Open mic • Trail House: Karaoke w/ Karen Pressley

Feb. 12 • Evening Muse: Open mic w/Jeremy Alder • Fillmore: St. Paul and the Broken Bones • Moochie’s Tavern: The Interns • Neighborhood Theatre: Alan Doyle & Whitney Rose

• Snug Harbor: To Be Sure • Visulite: Spafford

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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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