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CHARLOTTE – City Manager Marcus Jones is recommending a record $3.2 billion budget for fiscal year 2023. Jones acknowledged this will be the first time the city’s budget has exceeded $3 billion. He said Charlotte has advanced city council priorities, such as affordable housing, corridors of opportunity, mobility, arts/culture, core services, jobs and the Charlotte 2040 plan, through well-managed government without
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We have been working to develop a budget that builds on the success of the past several years and focuses on investing in our communities as well as taking care of the people who work for and take care of our city. • Marcus Jones
property tax increases. Water, storm water and solid waste will collectively increase about $3.75 a month for the average user which equates to about $45 a year. The largest increases from last year’s $2.7 billion budget are $226 million in general bonds for capi-
tal projects and $146.6 million in enterprise capital projects for infrastructure. Jones doesn’t anticipate any property tax increases related to the next four bond cycles in part due to improved estimates on large capital projects. “We have been intentional,” Jones said of building the bud-
get. “We have been trying to get COVID behind us so that we can emerge stronger than we went in prior to COVD, but the key is we never really stopped working.” The city has taken advantage of federal ARPA funding by putting 85% of the first $70.8 million into community investments, such as housing and homelessness ($17 million), workforce and economic development ($16 million) and community vitality ($27 million). The remaining 15% went into city operations and employees. see BUDGET, Page 5A
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Live music Find listings for more than six dozen acts, 2A
CEENTA's new office is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Photo courtesy of CEENTA
Wish list Make-A-Wish needs help post-pandemic, 5A Lidl points to a study from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School that observed prices on Lidl’s assortment were up to 45% lower than nearby national grocers. Photo courtesy of Lidl US
LIDL to open 10th store Muralist Artist revives farmers market sign, 5A
Giving a voice Child advocate advises healthy expression, 1B
Been there She wrote the book on motherhood, 1B
ARLINGTON, VA – Lidl US will celebrate the grand opening of its 10th store in the Charlotte area May 11 in Carmel Commons. Lidl has invested more than $13 million in the site, located at 11200 Carmel Commons Blvd. Local leaders will participate in a ribbon cutting ceremony at 7:40 a.m. “The new store will bring a new high quality food option to area residents, and it will also create jobs and benefit the local economy,” Charlotte City Councilman Ed Driggs said. “ We appreciate Lidl’s continuing investment in Charlotte and welcome its presence in our south Charlotte community.” Lidl is creating more than 40 jobs with the store opening. Starting pay for all associates will be $15.50 per hour, which includes benefits. Lidl offers healthcare for full-and-part-time positions, regardless of hours worked per week. The first 100 customers in line before the ribbon cutting will receive a special gift card ranging from $5 to $100. Shoppers can enter to win a $500 Lidl gift card and take part in special giveaways. Lidl will support Weddington teen Jack Werdann in his efforts to provide notebooks to students who lack proper school supplies. To support his cause,
The new Lidl store in Carmel Commons will operate daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. at 11200 Carmel Commons Blvd.
Notebook For Kids, Lidl will donate a five-notebook bundle to Charlotte nonprofit Classroom Central for every new myLidl member that sets the Carmel Commons store as their home store. Lidl sells hundreds of organic and gluten-free products, including unique specialty items, ranging from hard-to-find cheeses to authentic specialty sauces and cured meats. The Lidl Love it Guarantee features a logo that guarantees customer satisfaction. Shoppers love the product they buy or they are entitled to a refund and a replace-
ment. Lidl produce is brought in fresh each day and features more than 100 high quality fresh fruit and vegetable options at affordable prices. Lidl’s fresh bakery will offer breads, pastries and other items baked throughout the day. Lidl offers a new selection of food and non-food specials Wednesdays for a limited time to keep the shopping experience fresh. The rotating non-food selection will include fitness gear, small kitchen appliances, toys and outdoor furniture.
CEENTA opens new Pineville location PINEVILLE – Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates has officially opened its new office at 10405 Centrum Parkway for patient care. CEENTA’s former Pineville office at 10512 Park Road, Suite 200 has closed. CEENTA will continue offering eye, ENT, allergy, and hearing care in Pineville and will also open an optical shop for patients seeking glasses and contact lenses in the near future. “The town of Pineville has a rich history of adaptation and growth, from its early trading days to its agricultural and textile success to its retail expansion today,” CEENTA CEO Jag Gill said. “CEENTA has been proud to be a part of this community for many years, and as this town continues to grow, we are excited to meet the needs of our neighbors here and in the surrounding areas with a larger space and extensive services.” ENT doctors Stephen Clyne, Isaac Dingle and Douglas Villaret will provide ear, nose and throat care to adults and children. Ophthalmologists Nehali Saraiya, F. Scott Sutherland and Lee Wiley will continue to provide eye care, including routine eye exams and glaucoma management. Audiologists Shelby Greenberg and Allison Loehrke will offer hearing tests, hearing aids and other audiology care at this new office. CEENTA has nearly 150 providers in almost 20 locations. bringing specialty care to the community. In addition to otolaryngology and On the web: www.ceenta.com. • Want more business news? Catch updates on www.thecharlotteweekly. com or find us on LinkedIn (@south cltweekly)
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CALENDAR May 6 Food Trucks The Town of Weddington hosts Food Truck Fridays on the Park Plaza behind town hall. https:// www.townofweddington.com/ 5-8 p.m.; 1924 Weddington Road, Weddington Live Music Heath Nestor performs music at Southern Style. The event includes wine tastings and food. https://www.southernstyledesigns.com/ 6:30-8:30 p.m.; 2416 Providence Road S., Waxhaw Outdoor Music Brent Cates Trio headlines the Spring + Summer Music Series at Stonecrest at Piper Glen. Performances are held at the Fountain Plaza, located between Pearlz Oyster Bar and Basil Thai Cuisine. https://shopstonecrest.com/events-2 7-10 p.m.; 7832 Rea Road, Charlotte
Community Theater The Union County Playmakers presents the opening of “Fabulous Fables: Belling the Cat” at Benton Heights Elementary. Tickets cost $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and students and $5 for children 12 and under. Performances include 7:30 p.m. May 7, 13 and 14 as well as 2:30 p.m. May 8 and 15. https://unioncountyplaymakers.org/ 7:30 p.m.; Cherry Street in Monroe May 7 Yard Sale The Town of Pineville holds its Spring Community Yard Sale at Lake Park. www.pinevillenc.gov 7 a.m.-noon; 909 Lakeview Drive, Pineville Dog Festival Indian Trail presents Paws in the Park at Crooked Creek Park. The festival includes demonstrations and vendors. 704-821-8114 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; 5900 Oakwood Lane, Indian Trail
Storytime Maya and Matt Myers read and discuss their new books, “Little Kids First Big Book of Baby Animals” and “Children of the Forest” at Park Road Books. www.parkroadbooks.com 11 a.m.; 4139 Park Road, Charlotte Wine Festival Blackfinn Ameripub presents a Wine Festival with tastings, craft vendors and live music. Buy tickets at www.eventbrite.com. 2-6 p.m.; 14825 Ballantyne Village Way, Charlotte Burger Fest Aw Shucks Farms hosts Burger Fest with burgers, alcohol, arts and crafts. Adam Calvert and Thomas Road Band perform music. Proceeds go to Respect a Pet. www.burgerfestnc.com/ 5-10 p.m.; 3718 Plyler Mill Road, Monroe
see CALENDAR, Page 5A
May 6 • Coyote Joe’s: Jon Langston • Evening Muse: Tyler Ramsey • Fillmore: Heather Land • Hickory Tavern (IT): Xavier Peralta • Middle C Jazz: Marion Meadows • Moochies Tavern: Big City • Neighborhood Theatre: Weathers • Pineville Tavern: Karaoke • QC Social Lounge: Lauren Mia • Stooges Pub: Action Jaxxon • Trail House: Ryan Perry • Underground: Hayden James Saturday, May 7May 7 • Courthouse Self-Pour Beer: Dylan Ray • Fillmore: LP • Gin Mill: Losing Jenny • Home Brew: Lee Knox; Tom Billotto • Independence Harley: Dani Kerr and the Skeleton Krew • Neighborhood Theatre: Built to Spill • Pineville Tavern: Whiskey Alibi • Tap & Vine: RC Acoustic • Tommy’s Pub: Death of August • Trail House: Jeff Anderson & the Honky Tonk Revolution • Underground: Nardo Wick • Visulite: Long Strange Deal Sunday, May 8 May 8 • BOPlex: Ricard Arjona • Home Brew Craft: Jack Fontana • Neighborhood Theatre: All That Remains • PNC Music Pavilion: AJR • Southern Range: Aaron Chance • Spectrum Center: Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Too Short • Treehouse Vineyards: House 11 Duo Monday, May 9 May 9 • Evening Muse: Open Mic • Neighborhood Theatre: Cellus Hamilton
May 10 Tuesday, May 10 • Evening Muse: Antje Duvekot • Moochies Tavern: Rod Caillouet • Neighborhood Theatre: Amorphis May Wednesday, May 11 11 • Evening Muse: Golden Shoals & Twisted Pine • Neighborhood Theatre: Cloakroom • Trail House: Pluto for Planet Duo • Underground: Anthony Green 12 Thursday, MayMay 12 • Evening Muse: Sarah Reeves & Clark Beckham • Mac’s Speed Shop (Matthews): Chris Marks Band • PNC Music Pavilion: Tim McGraw • Visulite: Caitlyn Smith
• Trail House: Townley Road • Underground: Dean Lewis • Visulite: Underground Detour • Waxhaw Tap House: Exit 85
May 15 Sunday, May 15 • Neighborhood Theatre: Sevendust • Underground: NLE Choppa Venues
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Charlotte • Bank of America Stadium: 800 S. Mint St. • BoPlex: 2700 E. Independence Blvd. • Brickyard: 1411 S. Tryon St. • Coyote Joe’s: 4621 Wilkinson Blvd. • Evening Muse: 3227 N. Davidson St. • Fillmore: 820 Hamilton St. • Gin Mill: 1423 S. Tryon St. • Hawthorne’s Pizza (7th Street): 1701 E. 7th St. • Heist Brewery: 2909 N. Davidson St. • Hickory Tavern (Ballantyne): 12210 Copper Way • Middle C Jazz: 300 South Brevard St. • Neighborhood Theatre: 511 E. 36th St. • Piedmont Social House: 2135 Ayrsley Town Blvd. • PNC Music Pavilion: 707 Pavilion Blvd. • QC Social Lounge: 300 N. College St. • Spectrum Center: 333 E. Trade St. • Suffolk Punch Brewing: 2911 Griffith St. • Tommy’s Pub: 3124 Eastway Drive • Triple C Brewing: 2900 Griffith St. • Underground: 820 Hamilton St • Visulite: 1615 Elizabeth Ave. • Woody’s: 11318 N Community House Road Indian Trail • Hickory Tavern (Indian Trail): 6455 Old Monroe Road • Tap and Vine: 6443 Old Monroe Road • Trail House: 6751 Old Monroe Road Matthews • Independence Harley: 9205 E. Independence Blvd. • Get Me Some Green: 3555 MatthewsMint Hill Road • Independence Harley: 9205 E. Independence Blvd. • Jekyll & Hyde: 316 N. Trade St. • Mac’s Speed Shop: 142 E. John St. • Matthews Wine Cellar: 131 Matthews Station St. • Stumptown Station: 107 N. Trade St. Mint Hill • Mint Hill Coffee: 7201 Matthews-Mint Hill Road • Stooges Pub: 13230 Albemarle Road
Friday, May 13May 13 • Coyote Joe’s: Ryan Montgomery • Evening Muse: Nathan Colberg; The Thing • Get Me Some Green: MaryAnn • Hickory Tavern (Sun Valley): Jim Tierney • Moochies Tavern: Bootleg Aces • Neighborhood Theatre: Get the Led Out • Pineville Tavern: Dusk Till Dawn • Stooges Pub: Bad Romeo • Zee’s Tavern: The Riff Raff
Monroe • Courthouse Self-Pour Beer: 101 W. Franklin St. • Franklin Court Grille: 232 E. Franklin St. • Home Brew: 215 S. Main St. • Southern Range: 151 S. Stewart St. • Treehouse Vineyard: 301 Bay St.
14 Saturday, May May 14 • Evening Muse: Alexa Rose; Mavi • Fillmore: The Dead South • Franklin Court Grille: The Little Blues Band • Moochies Tavern: Living Temptation • Neighborhood Theatre: Sevendust • Pineville Tavern: Apple Brothers Band
Waxhaw • Mary O’Neills: 116 West North Main St. • Waxhaw Taphouse: 110 McDonald St.
Pineville • Pineville Tavern: 314 N. Polk St. • Zee’s Tavern: 10403 Park Road
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Charlotte food company gets product in national grocery stores
The Farmers Market Pavilion at The Village at Robinson Farm has a fresh new sign. The Village at Robinson is Silver LEED Certified. Photo courtesy of Retail Advisory Services
Farmers market sign gets a fresh coat of paint CHARLOTTE – The Farmers Market Pavilion at The Village at Robinson Farm has a new sign painted by Asheville muralist Donnie Destro. The property owner requested bids to paint a sign on the pavilion after the City of Charlotte revised its sign ordinance prohibiting the farmers market banner that had gone up at the corner of Rea Road and Williams Pond Lane every summer for 10 years. To celebrate the art installation the farmers’ market is giving out reusable recycled market bags featuring the logos of the market and the property’s retail tenants. Customers spotted returning to the market to shop with their reusable bags will be selected at random to receive a gift card to one of the shops or restaurants at the property. The market opens from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays through October. On the web: www.villageatrobinsonfarm. com
Follow Asheville artist Donnie Destro on Instagram @deejay_delight.
Walk A Mile to raise awareness, funding for Charlotte survivors CHARLOTTE – Chiara Callahan, of Charlotte, understands how difficult It is to leave an abusive relationship because she’s lived the experience. She found the strength to escape her abuser, and this year she’ll walk at Walk a Mile 2022 with Safe Alliance on May 14 to help fellow survivors access the resources they need. “I walk not only for myself as a survivor but for all others to raise awareness about different types of abuse and help survivors find resources to find the strength to leave,” Chiara said
The Walk A Mile 2022 raises awareness about resources for Mecklenburg County survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. The event starts at 9 Callahan a.m. May 14 at NoDa Brewing Company. Visit https://walkamile.swell.gives to register to walk and start a fundraising campaign. Safe Alliance provides hope and healing to those impacted by domestic violence.
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nity Center during a special drive-thru event on National Eat What You Want Day. www.pinevillenc.gov 9:30-11:30 a.m.; 1000 Johnston Drive, Pineville
(continued from page 2A) Outdoor Music Stonecrest at Piper Glen holds live music by Anthony Circillo and Tony C at The Plaza Corner, located between True Crafted Pizza and Tap & Vine. https://shopstonecrest.com/events-2 6-8 p.m.; 7832 Rea Road, Charlotte Outdoor Music Pluto for Planet headlines the Spring + Summer Music Series at Stonecrest at Piper Glen. Performances are held at the Fountain Plaza, located between Pearlz Oyster Bar and Basil Thai Cuisine. https://shopstonecrest. com/events-2 7-10 p.m.; 7832 Rea Road, Charlotte May 9 Golf Tournament The Bright Blessings Golf Classic takes place at Pine Lake Country Club.Register in advance. www.brightblessingsusa.org/golfclassic 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; 5504 Lebanon Road, Mint Hill May 10 Golf Tournament The Matthews Chamber 2022 Golf Classic takes place at Olde Sycamore Golf Plantation. Registration starts at $125 for single players. The event supports the Matthews HELP Center. Register in advance at www.matthewschamber.org. 10:45 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; 7500 Olde Sycamore Drive, Charlotte Handbell Music The Queen City Ringers perform a concert at Matthews United Methodist Church. www.queencityringers.org 7 p.m.; 801 S. Trade St., Matthews
Career Fair Union County Government holds a career fair at the Union County Farmer’s Market with reps from various departments. https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ unioncounty 2-6 p.m.; 805 Skyway Drive, Monroe Book Talk Barry Swanson discusses and signs his book, “Still Points,” at Park Road Books. www.parkroadbooks.com 7 p.m.; 4139 Park Road, Charlotte May 12 Taste of Waxhaw Restaurants offer samples in exchange for tokens at the Taste of Waxhaw festival at the Community Corner Water Tower. Each token costs $1. www.waxhaw.com 5-8 p.m.; 115 McDonald St., Waxhaw Live Music Ballantyne Village presents Ballantyne Live Music Series on Thursdays. Bring a chair. /www.ballantynevillage. com/events/ 6-9 p.m.; 14825 Ballantyne Village Way, Charlotte May 13 Food Trucks The Town of Weddington hosts Food Truck Fridays on the Park Plaza behind town hall. The series continues May 20. https://www.townofweddington.com/ 5-8 p.m.; 1924 Weddington Road, Weddington BeachFest Matthews The Tonez and Blackwater will headline the first night of BeachFest Matthews, a festival that includes street food, arts and crafts as well as a carnival atmosphere to downtown Matthews. www.matthewsnc.gov 6-10 p.m.; 120 S. Trade St., Matthews
May 11 Senior Drive-Thru The Town of Pineville invites adults 60 and older to get a surprise treat and drink at the Belle Johnston Commu-
BUDGET (continued from page 1A)
Jones wants to continue investing in the community when Charlotte receives another $70.8 million in ARPA funding soon. He has identified $30 million for affordable housing, $16 million for jobs and workforce development and $4 million for arts/ culture. The remaining 29% will go toward city operations and employees. One of the last slides in his budget presentation to city council May 2 involved a slide on mobility, which called for a dedicated revenue source to advance transportation (roads, greenways, sidewalks and bike lanes), innovation (autonomous and electri
vehicles) and transit (bus, light trail and street car). “It’s great to say we didn’t have a property tax increase but we know the needs exceed the resources that we have,” Jones said. “So at some point, the question becomes ‘Is there a dedicated revenue source, whatever that may be, not just for transportation and innovation around that but transit also?” The public can provide feedback on the budget May 9 during a public hearing. The council is scheduled to make adjustments May 11, hold a straw vote May 25 and consider adopting it May 31. Visit charlottenc.gov/budget for more on the budget.
CHARLOTTE – Blanket Pancakes and Syrup, a Black-owned, all-natural food company, announced its products are now being sold at Walmart, Food Lion and World Market stores. Founded in 2017 by married couple Marquita and Deven Carter, the company is also celebrating its five-year anniversary as this week marks National Small Business Week. “We are excited to have our products sold in three national retail stores,” said Marquita Carter, who married Deven Carter in 2011 before they founded the company and had two chil-
dren. “Blanket Pancakes not only provides healthy meal alternatives for families, but also through our work, allows us to help build legacy.” Blanket Pancakes and Syrup recently launched in 500 North Carolina Food Lions and last month began carrying products in Super Walmart stores in the Carolinas. The brand is also carried in 250 World Market stores across 39 states. The product line includes buttermilk, honey butter, chocolate chip and vegan pancake mix as well as original, vanilla and cinnamon syrup flavors.
Born out of a desire to bring healthier ingredients to modern day cooking, the Carters went on the mission to package the recipes of their family, which meant creating product with no preservatives and no high fructose corn syrup. “We wanted recipes that went back to the basics,” Deven Carter said. “We wanted it to be great-tasting, real food that doesn’t take long to make. Once we found the perfect blend of taste and time, the rest was history, and we are excited to observe our fiveyear anniversary during such a pivotal time.”
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Walkway offers haven for parents CHARLOTTE – Our Children’s Memorial Walkway held a remembrance event May 1 in memory of children of all ages at the gardens outlined with bricks at Frazier Park, 1201 West Fourth Street Extension. Parents, grandparents, family, and friends were invited to write their children’s names on a rock
and place it in the gardens. The walkway and gardens are a place to remember loved ones in a positive setting and to reflect as a “place of life.” The walkway is a public venue managed by Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation. Our Children’s Memorial Walkway is home to more than 1,800
engraved bricks memorializing children of all ages including adults, such as those in the military who fought for our country in the “Fallen Soldiers” section and first responders. Other sections are KinderMourn, Hospice, Kristen Foundation for families who have a missing loved one, Atrium Levine Children’s
Hospital, M.O.M.O.-Mothers of Murdered Offspring, H.U.G.S. (Healing and Understanding of Grief from Suicide) and the St. Jude affiliate at Novant Health. Families from 20 other states and two countries, Canada and England, have engraved bricks in the walkway. Our Children’s Memorial Walk-
Giving children a voice Child advocate provides avenue for healthy expression CHARLOTTE – Carla A. Carlisle, child advocate and trauma expert, will launch her latest book, “My Big Notebook,” on May 7. Carlisle co-wrote the children’s book with her 12-year-old son, JC, as a tool to help elementary school-age children express their feelings in a healthy and positive way. “I created the book as a fun and healing way for children, particularly those who’ve experienced trauma, to talk about their feelings,” said Carlisle, an adoptive parent and IT professional. “Too often they remain silent because no one gave them the tools or a safe space to express their feelings, which can often lead to self-destructive behavior.” In her first book, “Journey to the Son,” Carlisle recounts her emotional and challenging eight-year battle to gain custody of JC. Through her parenthood journey, Carlisle realized that providing a safe, loving and stable home wasn’t enough to help children overcome toxic stress and trauma. As a result, Carlisle sought help from child therapists and psychiatrists. She became an active team member with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Crisis Intervention Team training program. Carlisle frequently serves as a panelist and guest speaker at local community forums to share her and JC’s experiences to champion the welfare, stability and safety of children. Since becoming an adoptive parent, Carlisle has partnered with organizations including Mental Health America of Central Carolinas, National Alliance on Mental Illness and Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute to bring awareness about trauma and its impact on children. “My Big Notebook,” affectionately called the “buddy in a book,” includes real stories, healthy coping mechanisms, positive affirmations, coloring and journaling pages and mental health resources. The book was intentionally designed as a composition notebook to keep children’s feelings as discreetly as they choose. The book can also be used with a trusted adult in a classroom or family setting. “I’m excited about the healing and transformation this book will bring to the lives
Charlotte Media Group recently recognized Carla A. Carlisle as one of its 50 Most Dynamic Women for 2022 for her advocacy of children. Photo courtesy of Carla A. Carlisle
of so many children who are scared to talk about their feelings or don’t know how,” Carlisle said. “So far, we’ve had close to 400 copies purchased and donated to organizations like KinderMourn, Safe Alliance, Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital, Charlotte Angels and Alexander Children’s Foundation. My goal is to have 500 books committed to donation by May 7.” The book launch will take place on May 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Studio 229 on Brevard in Charlotte, in honor of National
Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day. The event includes a VIP reception, entertainment and guest speakers followed by a book signing. Parents, caregivers, teachers, social workers, medical professionals, therapists and child advocates are encouraged to attend. Tickets range from $25 to $40 and are available on Eventbrite. Visit carlaacarlisle.com for details about Carlisle.
way is a nonprofit that accepts donations for the upkeep of the garden and assistance to families through memorial services. It was created in 2001 through a partnership among the parks department and several grief support groups, where the bricks were first placed with the budding gardens in 2005. On the web: www.ocmw.org
Author shares motherhood experiences CHARLOTTE – Busy mother of five and Warren Publishing author, Shari Franklin has released a collection of essays titled “Here’s What I Need You To Know” ahead of Mother’s Day. Inspired by life’s daily antics, Franklin seeks to share her wisdom and knowledge with other women in the hopes of acknowledging and Franklin inspiring them. Bringing together humor, honesty and solidarity, Franklin’s collection of stories is meant to make readers laugh – and maybe shed the occasional tear – as they relate to and reminisce with her sharp prose. Franklin expounds on the various challenges of being a mother, such as feeling inadequate and experiencing new-mom anxieties. She firmly believes, however, that having adult children who have turned out better than she dreamed is “when she realized all the hard work and investment was worth it.” Franklin hopes that by reading her book, women will see how all they do makes an impact, whether it comes to raising children or being successful business women. Presented in short essays and anecdotes, this book is arranged by topic so busy mothers can skip around and read what speaks to them at any given moment. “Moms are all dealing with the same struggles, feelings and situations. I want us all to know that we are not alone and that what we feel is normal,” Franklin said. “It’s totally OK to feel like we are failing at it all. What’s important – when we realize we all deal with the same things is – that we can encourage each other to keep pressing forward.” Franklin’s collection emphasizes that women are in this life together and are meant to support one another. On the web: www.warrenpublishing.net/. About Shari Franklin Franklin has been a middle school math and science teacher, a youth-pastor’s wife, and a security and medical dispatcher for a theme park. She has three teenage children and two adult children.
Advocacy center launches series on body safety CHARLOTTE – Pat’s Place Child Advocacy Center in Charlotte is helping adults start discussions about body safety with a new series of webinars for parents and children, kicking off at 11:30 am. April 30. CEO Andrew Oliver said starting a dialogue with children is the number one form of child abuse prevention. The Pat’s Place Coffee + Conversation series is to help answer the questions that often are roadblocks: When should you start the conversation? How do you start the conversation? According to the Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services, 17,323 children (6.8%) were reported abused or neglected in
2019. DSS substantiated maltreatment or determined that additional services were needed in 13.2% of those cases. In more than 90% of child abuse cases, the child knows and trusts the abuser. In a series of free (registration required) online discussions, Pat’s Place is enlisting members of its staff to lead discussions for parents and specific age groups of children. Among those that will take part include Shawna Pagano, Pat’s Place education and community engagement director, who oversees training and education and human trafficking initiatives and serves as the co-chair of the Charlotte Metropolitan Human Trafficking Task Force. Coffee + Conversations sessions are scheduled as follows:
Parent + Child: Talking to Your Child About Body Safety This informal session will empower children with the knowledge that gives them the right to make decisions over their bodies, and caregivers with the knowledge to support them. The 45-minute presentation will cover the importance of open communication, development of body safety rules and establishing safety networks in a child’s life. • 11:30 a.m. April 30 • 5 p.m. May 2 • 11 a.m. May 14 Parent + Teen: Social Media + Internet Safety Access to technology has substantially increased the risk to chil-
dren to be exposed to harm through online grooming that could lead to sexual abuse or child sex trafficking. Learn more about sexual abuse, sex trafficking, grooming, online grooming and online safety tips. • 7:30 p.m. May 12 Register for the free webinars by visiting www.patsplacecac.org and clicking on “events.” Pat’s Place’s mission is to protect and heal children, unite key partners and engage the Charlotte community to end child abuse. According to data tracked by Pat’s Place, county children are four times more likely to receive all the services they need after experiencing abuse since the Center opened in 2005.
Students at Chesterbrook Academy Preschool on Providence Road West released more than 3,000 ladybugs April 22 throughout the schoolyard and back into the environment on plants, flowers and trees. Photo courtesy of Chesterbrook Academy
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