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WEEKLY PICKS Books Psychotherapist Bryan Robinson talks about his latest book, “#Chill: Turn Off Your Job and Turn on Your Life” from 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 9 at Park Road Books.

Comedy T.J. Miller, star of “Office Christmas Party” and “Deadpool,” performs four comedy shows Feb. 8 and 9 at The Comedy Zone, 9000 N.C. Music Factory Blvd.

Shopping TTB KidZ Children’s Consignment Sale takes place Feb. 8 to 10 within 80,000 square feet of The Park Expo & Conference Center, 800 Briar Creek Road. Credit cards are accepted.

Aerial Theater Caroline Calouche & Co. presents “Rouge,” a show billed as a mashup of “Cabaret,” DaVinci and “Saturday Night Live,” at 9 p.m. Feb. 8 and 5 and 9 p.m. Feb. 9 at Booth Playhouse, 130 N. Tryon St. Tickets cost $30 to $40. Call 704-844-0449 or visit www.carolinecalouche.org for details.

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.

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CHARLOTTE – In less than a week, the first of an expected 150,000 visitors will begin descending on Charlotte as it hosts the largest sporting event in the city’s history. The NBA All-Star Game will be played Feb. 17 at the Spectrum Center. But events surrounding the game will begin two days earlier in and around the arena. City and county officials said the game will have an economic impact of around $100 million. The 2012 Democratic National Convention had an economic impact of $165 million while the 2020 Republican National Convention, which is coming to the Queen City next August, is expected to have an economic impact close to $200 million. “What we have learned from our city is that we have proven our capabilities,” said Tom Murray, CEO of the Charlotte Regional Visitor’s Authority. “We have delivered very strong customer experiences. After the Democratic National Convention, I can remember them saying, 'I wish we could hold this here every year’ because of the quality of the experience.” Murray said hotels across the region will benefit from the AllStar Game. “Nearly 30 hotels make up an official block with about 32,000 rooms,” Murray said.

“While those hotels will be mostly full, a lot of other hotels will benefit from overflow from those hotels and we expect that impact to be quite significant.” Businesses in and around Uptown will also benefit from the game. One major free event is the NBA Fan Fest at the Epicenter in Uptown. The event runs Feb. 15 to 17 from noon to 7 p.m. Organizers said 25,000 people have already registered in advance. Activities at the Epicentre will include NBA Crossover, player appearances, art and memorabilia displays, apparel customization and panel discussions. Register at www.nbaevents.com. Murray said events like the fan fest will have a huge impact on the Uptown area. “So many other hospitality businesses, such as restaurants and other venues, will benefit from the many ancillary events that will take place,’’ Murray said. Murray said the city will also have ambassadors at the official hotels and that Charlotte-Douglas International Airport will be throwing out the welcome mat. “Our teams have been working so hard to get the city ready for this day,” Murray said. see NBA, Page 4A

How is economic impact calculated? “Economic impact is a complex formula,” Murray said. “It is a component of direct spending, spending by visitors to our community in hotels, restaurants and retail and those kinds of areas. It also the compounding effect of that spending, the jobs that are created and servicing those folks and the effort that goes into supplying those goods that those folks are buying, as well.’’

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 see VICK, Page 6A

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

One of region's best wrestlers is female Providence senior has 37 wins and counting by Andrew Stark

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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 see WRESTLING, Page 5A

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Providence senior Nikoly Dos Santos is the inaugural NCHSAA women’s wrestling 113-pound champion. This week, she could become the second girl to wrestle in the boys championship. Andrew Stark/SCW photo

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

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CHARLOTTE – City and county officials say Charlotte is “All-Star Ready” to host the 68th annual NBA All-Star Game. The actual game is Feb. 17 at the Spectrum Center, but the event will span three days and 150,000 people are expected to flock to the city Feb. 15 to 17. That means numerous street closures and heightened security in and around the Spectrum Center. Events, both public and private, will be held around the city, including a fan fest at the Epicenter that has already signed up 25,000 people for the event. City and county officials expect the NBA All-Star Game will pump $100 million into the region’s economy. “I’m All-Star ready and let’s show not just our city, but our state, and our country that we are all-star ready,” Mayor Vi Lyles said. “We wake up every morning thinking about the safety of our residents and guests. We are going to make sure that this is a great event. The NBA is going to put us on center stage in a global sense.” A security perimeter will be set up around the Spectrum Center beginning Feb. 14 and several roads around the arena will close Feb. 15 and remain closed throughout the event. Those roads include East Trade Street in front of the arena, Fourth and Sixth streets at Caldwell and Brevard and East Fifth Street on the other side of the arena. The Charlotte Transportation Center next to the Spectrum Center will be closed Feb. 15 to 17 and will move to a temporary location across from the Seventh Street Station Parking Deck. Passengers using the light rail will have to exit trains at either Third Street or Seventh Street for security sweeps before continuing on. Suitcases, tote bags, backpacks and other bulky items will not be allowed on Lynx Blue Line trains or at stations during the event. Bicycles and E-Scooters will not be allowed in areas around the Spectrum Center. Several events, including media day, the NBA All-Star Game open practice and the

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County increases minimum wage CHARLOTTE – George Dunlap fought back tears as he announced Feb. 5 that his colleagues on the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners decided to increase starting salaries for full-time staff to $15 an hour. “At our retreat, our board of commissioners decided that if we are to push for a minimum wage, we ought to set an example,” Dunlap said, noting the change becomes effective Feb. 13. Here's what other commissioners said about the change: Susan B. Harden, District 5 “It's an incredible thing that we raised the minimum wage, but I'm moved by (Dunlap's) response to that. I think it's indicative of the benefits of what that retreat brought forward and the powerful precedent that this sets for our community.” Susan Rodriguez-McDowell, District 6 “I'm really thankful that we were able to take such swift action, and we all were in such like-minded agreement about this issue. We didn't let the grass grow under anybody. I'm just really thrilled about how fast we were able to make this happen.” Vilma Leake, District 2 “We have people right here in this building that work for the city on the 11th floor

that make $7.25 an hour and that's nothing but perpetuating poverty. And you've heard me talk about it repeatedly. Why are we sitting here in a building perpetuating poverty? So I want to say to those of us – the eight of us who had the courage when some people said no – we didn't even need to have a retreat.” Mark Jerrell, District 4 “This is an emotional moment for a lot of us because a lot of people who are going to be impacted look like us. Its very very important to us to make sure we lead by example.” Ella Scarborough, At-Large “When ye have done it unto the least of these, my brethren, ye have done it unto me. I think we hear that and we say it, but this is an example of it.” Pat Cotham, At-Large “I hope that we can down the road – hopefully soon – include our part-time workers, as well, because many of them are working other jobs and struggling. … Having a living wage is something that is critical.”

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CHARLOTTE – Since the calendar flipped to 2019, the Ardrey Kell boys basketball team has come on strong, winning nine of the past 11 and five in a row after recently dispatching of South Meck and Harding. The 66-49 win over South Meck was payback for the Jan. 4 Sabre win. The only other loss during that stretch came to Olympic, the So. Meck 7 conference leader the Knights trail by a couple of games in the standings, who won 50-45 on Jan. 18. That was the loss that star junior guard Luke Stankavage said has set up their recent run of success. “The next day, we went back to work the next day and said, ‘We’re not losing again,’” said Stankavage, who leads the team with his 17.7 scoring average. “We want to go on a winning streak and have some momentum going into the state tournament.” That seems to be exactly what the Knights are doing. In the win over South Meck, the Knights came out more focused early and jumped to an early 9-4 lead. Even down several rotation guys for a variety or reasons, the Sabres hung with Ardrey Kell through the first half and led 27-26 at the break. But the Knights regrouped in the locker room. When they took an early 30-29 lead, they never looked back. Stankavage scored 10 of his game-high 19 points in the decisive third quarter that turned a Sabre one-point lead into a 49-39 Ardrey Kell advantage. “I think the zone bothered them a little bit and we were able to rebound the ball better out of that,” said coach Mike Craft. “They were ready for us. (South Meck coach) John (Fitch) does a great job. (Sophomore forward Joseph Ferrante) inside hurt us some in the first half. He’s going to be a really good player, and we don’t have much size so that hurt us a little bit in the first half. “But we pride ourselves on coming out in the second half and getting a run going.”

The Knights also got 11 points, seven rebounds, five assists and four steals from senior Christian Pickens while reserve guard Cedric Gray added 10 off the bench. Stankavage had four points at the half, and Kam Flynn, who averages over 13 points per game, had just five. But that’s fine with the Knights, who have a nine-man rotation where everyone contributes something. “It’s insanely important,” Stankavage said. “It doesn’t have to be me or (Pickens) who have to score. It can be Kam, it can be (freshman) Evan (Smith), it can be anyone. It’s just next man up. Stankavage scored double figures in 18 of his 20 games, and when it mattered most, delivered against the Sabres. “Luke is getting the defense’s best player a lot of times, but I thought he did have a good second half because he came out and got a few looks,” Craft said. “They are really keying on him, and he’s struggled with that some, but he got some open looks and he usually knocks those down when he can get them.” In the win over Harding, Stankavage scored a game-high 27 points but Flynn had 11, Pickens 10 and sophomore reserve Noah Carver added seven. “Our bench has played really well,” Craft said. “Every game it seems it’s somebody different stepping up.” The Knights have Berry on Feb. 8 and close the year with conference-leading Olympic on Feb. 13, although at 17-4 overall and 8-2 in league play Ardrey Kell is a lock to get the No. 2 seed and probably a good playoff seed. “We’re coming. We’re 17-4 overall and kind of under the radar a little bit,” Craft said. “We’ve played better on the road sometimes, and I don’t know why. At home, we’ve kind of been so-so and inconsistent, but we have to take care of that. “We’ve still got a lot to play for.”

NEWS BRIEFS their classes. Spencer ranks in the top 5 percent of her high school 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.

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CHARLOTTE – Jeff Gordon was among five NASCAR legends enshrined into the NASCAR Hall of Fame during the Induction Ceremony held Feb. 1 at the Charlotte Convention Center. Gordon became the youngest driver in the modern era to win a premier series title in 1995 at age 24. He won three more titles (1997, 1998 and 2001). In 1998, Gordon won a modern era-record 13 races in 1998. He finished his career third on the all-time wins list with 93 victories. He retired from full-time NASCAR racing as the sport’s iron man, boasting a record 797 consecutive starts.

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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 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.

Herff Jones recognizes three local yearbooks INDIANAPOLIS – Herff Jones will showcase best-in-class yearbook work from students across North America, including three local schools, in its “best-of” publication, “Portfolio.” From the thousands of yearbooks printed by Herff Jones, 420 schools were chosen across multiple categories. Among them were Ardrey Kell High (features and profiles), Charlotte Country Day (themes and covers) and Myers Park High (coverage spreads).

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January 2019

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

Home Sales DATE SOLD

ADDRESS

SALE PRICE

Jan. 9

$498,000

Beverly Woods 4015 Pemberton Drive Jan. 15 3623 Round Oak Road Jan. 3

$325,000 $455,000

Cameron Wood 3514 High Hamptons Dr. Jan. 22 3327 Silver Pond Court Jan. 15 9134 Stoney Corner Ln. Jan. 10 3338 Twin Ridge Drive Jan. 8

$439,000 $295,000 $265,000 $425,000

Huntingtowne Farms 2916 Goneaway Road Jan. 25

$305,000

Madison Park 5001 Murrayhill Road Jan. 14 5317 Furman Place Jan. 11 523 Ebb Place Jan. 8

$290,000 $313,450 $425,000

Montclaire 1730 Delchester Drive Jan. 22 6233 Rose Valley Drive Jan. 10 5801 Boxwood Lane Jan. 10

Carmel Estates West 5827 Bentway Drive Jan. 31 Carmel Forest 3504 Carmel Forest Dr. Jan. 10

$906,400

Starmount 6723 Woodstock Drive Jan. 11 7624 Watercrest Road Jan. 9

$200,000 $278,000

Starmount Forest 1503 Tessava Court Jan. 25 Stonegate 6331 Saint Stephen Ln. Jan. 22 28226 Bellmore Hall 7415 Edenbridge Lane Jan. 3 Carmel Crescent 5108 Fairlawn Crescent Ct Jan. 30

$702,610

Wilton Wood 2441 Thornridge Road Jan. 14

$555,000

Windswept 4837 Noras Path Road Jan. 31 4600 Noras Path Road Jan. 22

$550,000 $587,500

$520,000

$580,000

Jan. 25

$890,000

Kingswood 4242 Denbigh Drive

Park Crossing 10426 Balmoral Circle Jan. 25

SouthPark 5721 Closeburn Road

$1,200,000

Whitegate 5624 Five Knolls Drive Jan. 11

$1,500,000

$330,000

$385,000

$246,150

English Gardens 3722 English Garden Dr. Jan. 25

Oberbeck Farm 8822 Kirchenbaum Dr. Jan. 22

Selwyn Park 5249 Murrayhill Road Jan. 31

Walnut Creek 7128 Sythe Court Jan. 22

$693,000

$395,000 $310,000 $325,000

Woodbridge 1823 Carmel Ridge Rd. Jan. 18 $749,500 1906 Bobolink Lane Jan. 4 $500,000 28277 Abingdon 9751 Wheatfield Road Jan. 10 $430,000

DATE SOLD

ADDRESS

SALE PRICE

Hunters Valley 11601 Sir Francis Drake Drive Jan. 23

$405,000

Landen Meadows 8534 Albury Walk Lane Jan. 29 8303 Hirsch Drive Jan. 16 8223 Hirsch Drive Jan. 3

$300,000 $269,000 $249,900

Orchid Hill 6600 Marcella Drive

$395,000

Jan. 3

Parkside 11912 Clems Branch Dr. Jan. 25

$320,000

Piper Glen 7529 Seton House Lane Jan. 31 7200 Piper Point Lane Jan. 25

$520,000 $1,035,000

Providence Pointe 15221 Prescott Hill Ave. Jan. 29

$439,900

$505,000

Mountainbrook 3346 Tinkerbell Lane Jan. 18 3211 Mill Pond Road Jan. 2

Allyson Park 4933 Capricorn Lane Jan. 28 10309 Auburn Top Lane Jan. 10

$570,000 $533,000

Providence West 8806 Shaver Drive Jan. 30

$330,000

$477,000 $518,000

Ardrey 8910 Cotton Press Road Jan. 17

$530,000

Park Ridge 7743 Park Vista Circle Jan. 25 7937 Park Vista Circle Jan. 14

$392,500 $252,200

$145,000 $215,000

Auburn Place 12429 Bobhouse Drive Jan. 29

Raintree 9300 Whitethorn Drive Jan. 29 10249 Fairway Ridge Rd. Jan. 3

$332,800

Jan. 25

$545,900

Providence Landing 6313 Saddlebrook Ct. Jan. 25

$320,000

Ballantrae 9219 Sandpiper Drive

Rea Farms 8120 Corn Hill Ave.

$340,000

Quail View 4001 Kingscote Circle Jan. 11 4221 Quail Hunt Lane Jan. 3

South Hampton 17222 Commons Crossing Drive Jan. 4

$285,000

$510,000 $505,000

Ridgeloch 3525 Chilham Place

The Retreat 11217 Flenniken Court Jan. 16 12309 Stinson Court Jan. 9

$484,000 $495,000

$350,500

$330,000 $322,000

Jan. 23

$238,000

Shadow Lake 7341 Brigmore Drive Jan. 25 7314 Entwhistle Court Jan. 16 6014 Ryder Ave. Jan. 4

$258,000 $225,000 $295,000

$1,415,000

Sturnbridge 5928 Winburn Lane

$275,000

Jan. 31

Town and Country Estates

The New York4632 Times Sales$648,239 Corporation SharonSyndication View Road Jan. 16 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10018 Walden on Carmel For Information Call: 1-800-972-3550 8613 Carmel Road Jan. 15 For Release Tuesday, April 17, $222,000 2018 $655,000

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Blakeney Greens 7066 Blakeney Greens Blvd. Jan. 15

$350,000

Brittany Oaks 11316 Baronia Place Jan. 4

$458,000

Thornhill 10939 Wild Dove Lane Jan. 15 10908 Back Ridge Road Jan. 4

Edinburgh 15020 Rothesay Drive Jan. 1

$250,000

Touchstone 9424 Wood Ridge Drive Jan. 25

$339,000

Ellington Park 9430 Olivia Lane Jan. 16

$372,000

Waverly 7803 Waverly Walk Ave. Jan. 28

$580,000

Essex Fells 11505 Essex Fells Drive Jan. 25

$403,500

Williamsburg Raintree 10316 Four Mile Creek Rd. Jan. 31

$320,000

Estates at Oakhaven 10235 Providence Road Jan. 31

$390,000

Wilshire 9224 Brechin Drive

$375,000

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LOUD&LIVE Feb. 8 • Beantown Tavern: Jade Moore • Coyote Joe’s: Travis Denning • Evening Muse: BJ Barham • Fillmore: Walk the Moon • Hinson’s Drive-In: Mark Starnes • Moochies Tavern: Too Much Sylvia • Neighborhood Theatre: Perpetual Groove • Queen’s South: Creekside • Southern Range: Brother Oliver • Stooges Pub: Decarlo • Sweet Union: David Porter • Trail House: The Smilin’ Dogs • Underground: The Sweet Spot • Vine Nightclub: Danny B • Visulite: Tauk

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Jan. 11

Ballantyne Country Club 10602 Flennigan Way Jan. 9 $822,500

$610,000

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SALE PRICE

$750,000

Cedarcroft 6316 Cedar Croft Drive Jan. 18

Jan. 10

DATE SOLD

ADDRESS

Candlewyck 2609 Lawton Bluff Road Jan. 3 $300,000

Montibello 3830 River Ridge Road Jan. 3

ACROSS

SALE PRICE

5142 Fairlawn Crescent Court Jan. 11

28210 Belingrath 6600 Colston Court

DATE SOLD

ADDRESS

• Evening Muse: Folk Soul Revival; Hustle Souls & Down North • Fox’s Alley: Monkeytime Band • Growler USA (IT): Gene Duvernell • Mary O’Neill’s: MisTics 9 • Roasted Bone: Blonde Ambition • Southern Range: Lisa De Novo • Steady Eddy’s: Jade Moore • Stooges Pub: The Smilin’ Dogs • Sweet Union: Nate Randall • Trail House: Coconut Groove • Underground: Bryce Vine • Vine Nightclub: Beyond the Horizon • Visulite: Martin Sexton

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

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

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“When the very first guest steps foot at the airport, they will see the rocking chairs painted in Hornets colors and they will see signage throughout the facility. That welcoming atmosphere will continue as people move across town.” Charlotte will benefit more than just the direct and indirect economic impact of hosting the game. It is expected that 22 million people will watch the game and the event will generate more than one billion social media impressions. “The All-Star Game will generate more impressions of our city than we could ever do through traditional marketing,” Murray said. “This will raise Charlotte’s profile

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Rising Stars Game, which features the NBA’s best rookies and second-year players, will be held at Bojangles Coliseum on Independence Boulevard. “We do expect major congestion and we do have a secure traffic plan,” said Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Deputy Chief Johnny Jennings. “There is going to be some major traffic delays specifically Friday for Independence Boulevard. Independence is a very active roadway and with events going on we ask that if all possible to avoid Independence Boulevard on Friday (Feb. 15) afternoon. We are going to move it along the best we can and we have a plan to do that.” Jennings is encouraging people attending NBA All-Star Game events to take advantage of public transportation, taxi and ride-sharing services. There will be several taxi and ride-sharing drop off and pickup locations near the Spectrum Center and at Bojangles. Jennings said people attending events surrounding the NBA AllStar Game should walk in groups,

just not for tourism but for economic development, too.” Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles is going to watch at least part of the game with Gov. Roy Cooper but she said she plans to spend considerable time visiting suites in the Spectrum Center before, during and after the game. What will Lyles say? “I will tell them that Charlotte is a great place to live and that you should bring your business here,” Lyles said. “This is work for us. It is about the recruitment of good-paying jobs for our city. Every opportunity I have to get before a corporation or a business owner, I am going to be talking about that. We want some of the people to come here and walk through our city and tell their HR people that Charlotte is place to come back and do business.”

Ardrey Kell sophomore Lucy Vanderbeck goes up for two points in the Knights’ 52-50 win over South Meck on Feb. 2. Vanderbeck scored 13 points in the win. Andrew Stark/SCW photo

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keep track of their belongings and avoid low-lit areas. “Certainly, public safety on the CMPD side is the No. 1 priority for us,” Jennings said. “We will have our officers at pretty much every event. Charlotte is ready.” Jennings also said some businesses in Uptown will allow employees to work from home or take Feb. 15 off. “I know that some of the major businesses in Uptown have had communications with their employees to give them options so they don’t have to drive downtown,” Jennings said. “That is going to benefit us greatly, and we are looking forward to seeing how that all plays out and work. I think it will assist with our traffic plan.” Lyles said money spent on security and other changes will be gained back from the economic impact of hosting the game. “When we are hosting this kind of event, we look at it as a benefit,” Lyles said. “We gain all that back from the $100 million of economic impact. People will be paying those hospitality taxes and there will opportunities for people to earn more.” On the web: www.allstarweek endcharlotte.com.

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CHARLOTTE – Since taking over an already successful Ardrey Kell girls basketball program prior to the 2014-15 season, coach Jeff Buseick has more than carried on the tradition. Each of his four completed seasons have produced at least 24 wins as he’s led the Knights to records of 25-3, 24-7, 24-7 and 25-4 last year. That team graduated three seasoned senior starters, forcing Buseick to shuffle his roster and put players in much different roles than they had last year. But the Knights came out of the gates hot, going 9-1 with their only loss coming to So. Meck 7 leading Providence. Over the holiday break, though, the Knights went 1-3 in one stretch playing some of the state’s top teams. But, Buseick said, his team is playing its best basketball of the season as Ardrey Kell has now won seven of its past eight games after holding off rival South Meck on Feb. 1 and manhandling Harding on Feb. 5.

“We take a long look at the process and at the season,” Buseick said. “We’re trying to play our best basketball in March and hopefully we’re trending that way.” The Knights came out hot on the road at South Meck, looking to avenge a loss to the Sabres during that tough stretch around the New Year. The Knights are 21-3 against the Sabres over the past 24 games, but ended a two-game losing streak to South Meck with their 52-50 victory. Ardrey Kell had controlled the game from the opening tip. They were cruising late in the third quarter when they went up 45-31 to take their biggest lead. South Meck would come back, outscoring the Knights 19-7 the rest of the way, but still coming up just short despite Senali Moss (scored 15 of her 17 in the second half) and Sharia Gaddy (17 points) who played great for the Sabres. “We have to play four quarters,” Buseick said. “I think we did that for the most part. We did better at that than we did last time. We had some trouble boxing out, and I think we did a pretty good job on

the boards. They’re a tough team, it’s a tough gym and coach (Cristie) Mitchell does a great job with them.” Sophomores Michelle Ojo (16 points) and Lucy Vanderbeck (13 points) were both in double figures in the win and have been keys to the Knights as they look to run their program’s 20-plus win streak to its ninth season. “We have great players every year. Players make plays and every year, we have players that step up and buy into what we’re doing,” Buseick said. “But (Ojo and Vanderbeck) have been great. They are still sophomores, and they’re playing more minutes and different roles than they had been. As young kids, they are learning new things every time they step out on the floor. They’ve been huge for us.” The Knights had no letdown from their close win over South Meck on Feb. 5, when they drubbed Harding 73-30. Junior Evan Miller led the way in that win with 13 points and seven rebounds in that game, but Vanderbeck (10 points and four assists), Ojo (nine points, six rebounds and five blocks) and junior Meghan Rogers (eight points, eight assists and six rebounds) all played well. The Knights will close the regular season at home against Berry on Feb. 8 and Olympic on Feb. 10.

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Sabre boys swim to Western Regional crown 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 firstplace 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 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 alongside Katie Rauch, Haley Robinson and Brynn Martinson. Walker took gold in the 200 freestyle and in the 500 freestyle while Whitmore won both the 200 IM and 100 breaststroke. In addition, Whitmore was a member 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 teamed with Justin Cummings, Leo Tutovani and Jason Lee to win the 200 freestyle relay and partnered with Tutovani, Jack Valliquette and Josh Fletcher to win the 400 freestyle relay title. The Knights also had a pair of individual girl winners as Abby Mastrantoni (1-meter diving) and Teresa Ivan (100 freestyle) won regional titles.

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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 practice, 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 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. 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. ‘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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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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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. pr ici Ea ng rl thr y B ou ir gh d 2/ 28

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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

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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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.

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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

CLT Bike Camp 321 Baldwin Ave., Charlotte www.cltbikecamp.org

Carolina Voices 1900 Queens Road, Charlotte www.carolinavoices.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 Charlotte Eagles 1020 Crews Road N., Matthews www.charlotteeagles.com

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 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

Waxhaw 1315 N. Broome St. 704-243-2024

Matthews 11100 Monroe Rd. 704-841-2025

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

HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

CYNCIER HARRISON PROVIDENCE DAY

Harrison was a perfect 12-for-12 from the free throw line and scored a game-high 33 points as the Chargers upset Cannon 59-51. Harrison also added five rebounds and four assists.

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

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

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

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

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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