New Earth Fare Store Opens in Davidson
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rganic and natural grocery chain Earth Fare has officially opened its doors to Davidson residents. The popular market occupies the 18,000-square-foot space formally known as Farm 2 Family Foods, located at 261 Griffith Street. In early 2020, Earth Fare closed all of its 50 locations following the previous ownership’s bankruptcy declaration. It has since been revitalized through an investment from Hulsing Enterprises. The new ownership group has since opened 22 locations along the East Coast with plans of ongoing expansion. The grocer will continue to stay true to its unparalleled Food Philosophy, offering the highest food-quality standards in the industry with a continued mission of improving lives by making healthy food available to all. Since its founding in 1975, Earth Fare has maintained this operating practice that informs every product offered. This Food Philosophy is exemplified by a rigorous set of quality standards, which ensures that all products sold are free of high-fructose corn syrup, artificial fats and trans-fats, artificial colors, artificial preservatives and sweeteners, bleached or bromated flour, and are never administered antibiotics or growth hormones. These ingredients and additives are outlined on Earth Fare’s pioneering Boot List. For more information and to sign up for Earth Fare’s newsletter, visit www.EarthFare.com.
Healers Can Enhance Their Skills at Ahlara
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hlara International, a spiritual center, spa, boutique and crystal center, in Mooresville, North Carolina, has begun hosting a new and innovative gathering of certified healers for practitioners to enhance their skills from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on the second Monday of each month. Led by psychic intuitive and akashic records reader Lorraine Meyer, the sessions will feature discussions of methods, showcasing of techniques and demonstrations by practitioners that have been trained in several healing modalities including reiki, energy medicine, healing hands and others. The sessions will afford time for questions, discoveries and dealing with challenges as attendees evolve in their abilities through group support and expanded knowledge. The final hour of the events will be dedicated to sharing healing sessions with a partner. Each participant will both give and receive for 20 minutes with a short break in between. On occasion, a “Reiki Share” will take place with one person receiving healing from several people at once. Meyer also conducts classes at Ahlara in vibrational bath and sound healing, developing psychic abilities as well as private sessions in akashic readings and Jidiken Reiki. Cost: $10. Location: 155 Joe Knox Ave. For more information or to register to attend a session, call 704-662-0946 or visit www.AhlaraInternational.com. See ad, back cover.
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HeartLight Opens Wedding & Event Center
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he new HeartLight Wedding and Event Center, at 7300 Mallard Creek Road in the University Area of Charlotte, is an intimate location to host elegant weddings or other family and life celebrations, business events, workshops and more. Home of the HeartLight Spiritual Center, which is celebrating the three-year anniversary under the leadership of Spiritual Leader David Hulse, the facility will host the general public for tours from 12:45 to 2 p.m. on July 25, following the 11:15 a.m. Celebration Service, and invite wedding vendors and event planners to experience the HeartLight ambiance from 1 to 4 p.m. on July 26. The Center can host up to 75 attendees in the Chapel and Craftsman-style, newly renovated, 110-year-old HeartLight House. The surrounding lush greenery, lovely foliage and flower gardens create a natural and colorful setting for that perfect, memorable day. The HeartLight House has retained its original hardwood flooring, neutral wall color and charming setting with convenient amenities, including bride and groom dressing rooms, conference room, family-style kitchen and large parking lot. Guests will enjoy the porch swing overlooking the small secret garden of beautiful flowers and foliage in front of the House, with outdoor tables and chairs for additional seating, and offering a little bit of country living in our big city. Cost: Free. For more information, call 704-669-7300, email inquiry@WeddingsAndEventsclt.org or visit www.WeddingsAndEventsclt.org. See ad, page 13.
July/Early August 2021
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