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Celebrate Solid Waste Workers: Learn How to Recycle Right

In an effort to reduce the amount of non-recyclable materials put in residential curbside recycling carts, Mecklenburg County Solid Waste is offering free residential Recycle Right presentations. During Waste and Recycling Workers Appreciation Week, County Residential Recycling Educators will present an informational webinar at 6 p.m. on June 15.

Can you spare 40-minutes to learn how to recycle right and make our solid waste system more productive? In less than an hour you will receive an overview of the county’s residential curbside recycling process; the challenges and costs of improper recycling and how residents can help; what is and is not recyclable; an interactive fun game to solidify learning and clarify common misinformation; and a Q&A session.

Non-recyclable items (wishful recycling) annually cost the county $1.9 million. Educating and encouraging our community to recycle correctly are county priorities that will improve job conditions for local solid waste and recycling workers. Thank a solid waste worker in mid-June and learn how to recycle right.

Advanced registration required at www.bit.ly/RRJune152022. Email SolidWaste@MeckNC.gov with questions. For ideas how to celebrate Solid Waste and Recycling Workers week, visit www.WasteRecyclingWorkersWeek.org. To find Mecklenburg County recycling guidelines, visit www.WipeoutWaste.com.

Marie’s Total Body Studio’s Grand Opening and Special Priced Service ‘Bundles’

The co-owners of Marie’s Total Body Studio, CEO Valencia Williams and President Latasha Williams, now offer their Total Body Bundles at their new location in the University area of Charlotte. Providing a full-body makeover at an extremely competitive price, they have bundled many of their most popular services including their customized, non-invasive enhancement treatments such as body contouring/lipo cavitation, butt enhancement, detox weight-loss wraps and more in limited-time packages.

All their body contouring specialists are experienced body and beauty enhancement service providers, have been certified in all the services they offer and have been trained in Marie’s Total Body high standard of service.

According to the co-owners, they don’t just provide services to their clients, they treat the whole person. They feel their job is to ensure clients are relaxed, get the best experience they’ve ever had and are satisfied with the service. They spend the time with clients that is needed so they can provide the best possible experience for them.

Location: 9711 David Taylor Dr., Ste. 108, Charlotte. For more information, to view current Total Body Bundles, make an appointment and to schedule a free 15-minute consultation with a client specialist, call 704-631-3002 or visit www.MariesTotalBody.com.

Hold an Event at HeartLight Wedding and Event Center

Consider staging a variety of events at the HeartLight Wedding and Event Center. Located in a lovely natural setting near Charlotte’s University City area, the facility offers two event spaces: the newly renovated, 110-yearold Light House with original hardwood flooring, prep kitchen, indoor and outdoor seating with a view that seats 50; and the Sanctuary that has full audio-visual capabilities and can host up to 75 people in theatre-style seating.

At 650 square feet, the Light House is highly suitable for hosting intimate gatherings, meetings and training class sessions or creating memorable celebrations. The Sanctuary, a 1000-square-feet room, is ideal for weddings, workshops, community association meetings, family events, and more.

The center is surrounded by lush greenery, foliage and flower gardens, creating a natural and colorful setting. The two buildings are connected with a covered ramp that also extends to a handicap parking area.

The Center, a non-denominational, inclusive community where everyone is welcome, was created to be a service to the community by fulfilling a need for intimate, affordable space to host life’s memorable events.

Location: 7300 Mallard Creek Rd. For more information or to arrange for an event, call Tim Leach at 704-669-7300 or visit www.WeddingsAndEventsCLT.com or www.HeartLightCharlotte.org.

The Patio Farmer Offers Summer Plant Club

Erin Hostetler, owner of The Patio Farmer, invites us to join her virtual Plant Club from now through August to grow sweet potatoes, okra, and heirloom pole beans. “Summer is a great time of year to start growing food or try growing new crops, especially these heat-loving vegetables!” she says.

Those joining at the GROW level ($65/month), will receive all the supplies needed to grow each month’s crop. Grow kits are delivered to each member’s home during the first week of each month.

Hostetler adds, “No matter what size space you have, you can grow food at home! I promise. Whether you are starting from scratch, looking for a few new tricks and tips, need help tackling a big (or small) project,

The Patio Farmer is here to assist. I can walk alongside you as you grow or I can do it all! My services and offerings are designed to meet you where you are in your food-growing journey.”

For more information or to register for the Plant Club, email ThePatioFarmer@gmail.com or visit www.ThePatioFarmer.com and @thepatiofarmer on Facebook and Instagram.

Ashley Logan Wellness Offers Free Consultations

Ashley Logan, a certified Health and Well-Being coach, and owner of Ashley Logan Wellness, is now offering free virtual new client consultations. Participants will have the opportunity to learn how she can create a personalized wellness plan around their most pressing health and wellness goals.

“Discover how to nourish, heal and thrive in all aspects of your life,” says Logan, who is dual certified by the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and Duke Integrative Medicine, and is a RYT-200 yoga instructor. “Align with your purpose, unlock your potential and create the life of your dreams by cultivating optimal health and well-being. It’s time for you to experience the most effective, transformational, and personalized wellness coaching program.”

She specializes in partnering with clients to empower and support them as they set and achieve their personal health and wellness goals so they look and feel their best. Through her holistic approach to health and well-being that addresses and supports clients physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually, they become empowered to tap into their own innate wisdom to live a life they love.

For more information, register for a free consultation or make an appointment, email Ashley@AshleyLoganWellnesss.com or visit www.AshleyLoganWellness.com.

Organic Salon LKN Celebrates Eighth Anniversary

Lea Casanova, owner and stylist with Organic Salon LKN, in Mooresville, is celebrating her eighth year in blending traditional salon services with holistic products. With the business operation motto of “No toxins, No dyes, No kidding,” she partners innovatively with Hairprint, Mehendi Henna and Oway for clients’ botanical coloring and hair care needs, and without chemical burns or unpleasant odors.

“At Organic Salon LKN, I strive to always be ‘complimenting nature’s beauty,’ and that means you!” she relates. She specializes in finding the styles that fit each client’s desired level of maintenance including making their possible transition to gray as fun and/ or natural as possible, all without compromising health standards.

She also focuses on sustainable sourcing, recycling, and partnering with companies that have the same ethics.

Location: 427 E. Mills Ave. For more information or to make an appointment, call 704-883-6564, email OrganicSalonLKN@gmail.com or visit www.OrganicSalonLKN.com.