The 04-04-2025 Edition of Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly
By Justin Vick Contributor
– The Town of Matthews
MATTHEWS
intends on creating a small area plan for the Crestdale community in the next fiscal year.
e idea for this came in December as town commissioners were discussing a change affecting the area, according to Senior Planner Nadine Bennett.
“ ere were some concerns that maybe we hadn't reached out enough to the community and we really need to listen to what the Crestdale community has to say about these decisions that are being made about their neighborhood,” Bennett said.
e American Planning Association re-
leased a plan in October 2011 called Crestdale Rising: What unites us is greater than what divides us.” e plan had recommendations to enhance the community, which led to the Crestdale Heritage Trail and increased signage throughout the area.
Bennett envisions the small area plan to go deeper in scope. e town has completed similar plans for the Entertainment District, East John Street/Outer Loop and the Eastern Gateway.
“Small area plans can be undertaken to supplement a town’s future land use plan when more speci city is required or when the recommendations in the land use plan become outdated,” according to the Eastern Gateway plan. “ is Plan is not a regulatory document. It establishes a vision for the area
CHARLOTTE – Uptown Charlotte will come alive with art, music, food and ideas as Charlotte SHOUT! returns April 4 to 20.
Produced by Charlotte Center City Partners and presented by Atrium Health and Bank of America, Charlotte SHOUT! is an annual celebration of the city’s art and culture.
Charlotte SHOUT! is a sensory feast for all ages, with more than 200 events and attractions taking place over 17 days in Uptown.
“Charlotte SHOUT! continues to elevate the vibrancy of Uptown, drawing hundreds
of thousands of visitors and creating unforgettable moments,” said Robert Krumbine, festival producer and chief creative o cer at Charlotte Center City Partners. “ is festival is a celebration of Charlotte’s creative spirit and its ability to bring people together through art, music, food and ideas. We can’t wait to see how this year’s lineup inspires and engages our community.”
e 2024 festival saw record engagement, with over 642,000 attendees and a $17.1 million direct spend economic impact for Uptown businesses. Artists, musicians and local entre-
Students will honor the legacy of the original production while adding their own personal touch to the vocal performances and choreography.
e story follows Natalie, a young mechan-
CHARLOTTE – The Providence High School cast, crew and orchestra have worked tirelessly to bring a 20th anniversary performance of “All Shook Up” to life for the community. is 20th anniversary presentation will be one to remember as it transports audiences to a lively, Elvis Presley-inspired world. "We are so excited to bring ‘All Shook Up’ to life on our stage for its 20th anniversary," said Jacki Altmeyer, theater department director. “ is musical is a beloved favorite that blends humor, heart and rock ‘n’ roll in a way that resonates with audiences of all ages. We are proud to celebrate its legacy with our talented students and hope that both new and returning theatergoers enjoy this special production."
Matthews to create small area plan for Crestdale
and will help to guide future land use decisions. Any proposed changes in the area will go through the Town of Matthews rezoning process.”
Bennett told commissioners March 24 that staff wants to do the plan in-house.
ey will get inspiration from a nearby town that is working with a consultant to create a small area plan for a neighborhood similar to Crestdale.
“One thing that we do feel like we need help with is community outreach because obviously that is crucial to this plan,” Bennett said. “We really want to speak to the people of Crestdale.”
Sta wants to enlist in Charlotte-based Civility Localized to help with outreach. She said it would cost about $6,000.
Charlotte SHOUT!
features 17 days of the arts, ideas
preneurs all bene ted, with $650,000 paid to local creatives and 28 food trucks serving festival goers. In addition, 1,200 students participated in educational and artistic activities. On the web: charlotteshout.com
New attractions for 2025 include:
• CanStruction – A live competition at Bank of America's Founders Hall where engineering and design industry groups create stunning CanArt sculptures using full cans of food, later
Providence High School to leave theater fans ‘All Shook Up’
ic in the 1950s, who dreams of romance and adventure.
When a mysterious, guitar-playing drifter named Chad arrives in town, he shakes up the sleepy little town, turning lives upside down with a mix of comedy, love and rock & roll. e production launched March 28 and will continue at 7 p.m. April 4 and April 5 as well as 3 p.m. April 6 at the Providence High School auditorium, 1800 Pineville-Matthews Road. Get tickets at bit.ly/PHSAllShookUp.
Town Manager Becky Hawke said the intent was to include the initiative in the scal year 2026 budget.
Mayor John Higdon supported the idea, saying they could reach out to former commissioner Larry Whitley for help. Whitley serves as pastor of Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church.
“I commend you for attempting to do this in-house,” Commissioner Leon reatt told Bennett. “ at really puts the personal touch. So thank you for taking that approach.”
Commissioner Ken McCool supported the $6,000 to bolster engagement. He said going door-to-door would help, considering the challenges some people have with the internet.
MATTHEWS – Greater Matthews Habitat for Humanity is accepting applications for its Critical Home Repair Program, which provides no-cost repairs to qualified low-income homeowners in Matthews and Mint Hill.
e program is especially focused on supporting veterans, senior citizens, individuals with disabilities as well as those living on xed incomes.
e Critical Home Repair Program addresses safety and accessibility concerns that can impact the health and well-being of residents.
Common repairs include fixing unsafe roofs or ooring, mitigating electrical or plumbing hazards, exterminating insect infestations, and installing accessibility modi cations such as wheelchair ramps or grab bars.
“We know that many homeowners – especially our senior neighbors, veterans and people living with disabilities – face di cult choices when repair needs arise,” said Je rey Elam, senior manager of housing programs. “Our goal is to make sure these individuals can remain safely and comfortably in the homes they’ve worked hard to maintain.”
To qualify, applicants must own and occupy their home in either Matthews or Mint Hill, meet income eligibility requirements, and be current on property taxes or in an active payment plan.
All services are provided free of charge to approved applicants. Funds are limited and awarded on a rstcome, rst-served basis.
Interested homeowners can download an application at www.gmhfh. org/criticalhomerepair or pick one up in person Tuesday through Saturday at the Greater Matthews Habitat ReStore, 2447 East John St. Contact Je rey Elam at je rey@habitatmatthews.org or 704.847.4266 ext. 108 for questions or assistance.
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Union Academy FFA advances to national competition
RALEIGH – The Union Academy FFA Chapter had much to celebrate at the 2025 FFA Poultry Evaluation State Career Development Event.
Both the senior and junior teams earned rst place nishes. e senior team will advance to the National FFA Poultry Evaluation Career Development Event in Indianapolis.
During the Raleigh competition, students evaluated past production hens and market broilers, delivered oral reasons, graded eggs based on exterior and interior qualities, assessed chicken carcasses, identi ed retail parts and evaluated further-processed poultry products. e senior team also completed a written exam on poultry health management and embryology.
In addition to rst-place team nishes, multiple students placed in individual events:
• Senior division: Lindsay Van Art (first place), Aubrey Mekus (second place), Blake Carter (sixth
place) and Lacie Alexander (13th place).
• Junior division: Colton Alexander (second place), Levi Carter (eighth place) and Hannah Meyers (26th place).
e chapter recognizes Michael Alexander and Kaleb Pope for coaching and guiding the teams, as well as Tessa Burleson for her continued support.
Town Creek Park closed due to 12-Mile Creek debris removal
WAXHAW – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has started a debris removal project along 12-Mile Creek, including Waxhaw’s portion and tributaries.
This work is part of a countywide project involving all portions of the Waxhaw 12-Mile Creek to the South Carolina border.
e Army Corps of Engineers will have several access and removal sites along the creek within Waxhaw, including Town Creek Park and Harvey Clay Nesbit Trailhead for the Carolina read Trail.
Residents will see crews working in the waterways on foot, by boat or with drones overhead.
Inspection work has begun. Crews may include third-party contractors. ese contractors will identify themselves and have a representative from the U.S. Army Corp on site with them.
Equipment is being staged at Town Creek Park to facilitate the project and additional staging is being done at the Compost Facility.
The parks and recreation department has closed Town Creek Park and the trailhead at HC Nesbit Park to allow the US Army Corps to work and keep residents safe.
All work is scheduled to be completed by June 1.
Mint Hill Veterans Memorial Park to overflow with arts
MINT HILL – More than 40 local artists will display, demonstrate and sell their handmade items, including jewelry, paintings, pottery and textiles, during Tina Ross Afternoon in the Park. Butler High School (a cappella and choir), Legacy eater and Music Company, and School of Rock will perform during the event, which serves as a tribute to the late Tina Ross, a public servant with a love for the arts.
e event, sponsored by the Town of Mint Hill and EDIFICE, will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 26 at Mint Hill Veterans Memorial Park, 8850 Fairview Road.
On the web: minthillevents.org
Podcast celebrates 30 Years of recovery court
RALEIGH – e latest episode of All ings Judicial–Beyond the Bench, the judicial branch podcast exploring justice beyond the courtroom, celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Mecklenburg County Recovery Court.
e court has provided hope for people struggling with addiction, providing an alternative path that blends accountability with support.
is episode highlights the program’s lasting impact through the perspectives of Jessica Modra, program manager for the supportive treatment and engagement program, and John Barber, a Recovery Court graduate who shares his personal journey from addiction to recovery.
e conversation delves into the evolution of the program, the challenges and triumphs of its participants, and the crucial role of community support in the recovery process.
My charging cord was draining my phone
By Tony Marciano Contributor
I noticed my phone’s charging cord was beginning to be frayed. But it was still working, so I ignored it. I didn’t want to spend $5 on a new cord.
As time went on, I noticed the fray getting worse and worse. Yet, the charging was still working. I was saving a mighty $5.
One night I plugged it in and it didn’t make that funny noise. I wiggled the cord and it “dinged.” I was good. Another night saving $5. I got up in the middle of the night. When I checked my phone, it was at 75%. at’s odd; when I went to bed it was at 85%.
When I woke up that morning, it showed it was at 65%. Down
20% from when I went to bed. Not only was the cord frayed, but my charging cord was draining my phone. at’s not what charging cords are supposed to do. ey are supposed to bring energy, or can I say life, to a dying cell phone. Relationships can be like charging cords. A friend told me about going out on a date with a guy. ey were both in ministry so she felt their values were aligned. I asked her how it went and she said, “I felt drained by the end of the night.” Yes, they shared a similar life view. What happened on the date didn’t energize her to pursue another date. She was drained. She was exhausted. For whatever he did or didn’t do, said or didn’t say, similar to the charging cord on my phone, he drained her battery. You may have heard the expression called, “Debbie Downer.” is is a person with whom you come in contact with and because of what
they are saying, brings down the energy of the group. For example, they may feel they are a victim in life and want to tell everyone about their woes. ey may have had a bad day at work. Or they simply want to complain about life. Whatever they do, they drain you instead of charging you. ink about the person that you spend time with where you can be your absolute self. No, seriously pause and think about the last time you were with that person. ink about your own quirks. Who is that person that you can be your own quirky person? Not only do they accept you for it, but they love you while you are being quirky. You can be yourself and know that you are loved, valued and respected. at was something I experienced on the second date with my wife. As the old expression says, “I can be an odd duck.” On previous dates, I had to be someone I wasn’t just to get them to accept me. I don’t re-
member the details of the date with my wife, where we went or what we did. I do remember after the date thinking, “ at was di erent than anything I had ever experienced. I was myself and didn’t have to be something or someone else to be accepted.”
It's not just in romantic relationships; it’s with friends, family and co-workers. Who are the people when you leave their presence you feel energized? at the time that you spent with them went way too fast. It wasn’t just good; it was refreshing and delightful. Don’t take those relationships for granted. As my grandfather said, “If you have two, maybe three good friends in your life, you are a rich person.” I’ll be back soon. Until then, live well my friend.
e Rev. Tony Marciano is available to speak to your group. DM him on Facebook.
Don’t let spring injuries keep you from seizing the season
Spring brings warmer weather, blooming owers and an increase in injuries.
Novant Health-GoHealth Urgent Care sees an uptick in back pain, sprains, strains, fractures and other injuries each spring as people get outside and increase their activity levels.
e company o ers a few things to keep in mind to stay safe this season:
WARM UP: If you are just getting out there after a sedentary winter, take it slow. Warm up your muscles before any big activities.
We all hear about how stretching is important, but did you know the type of stretching matters? It’s better to use dynamic stretching, such as arm swings or leg swings, than static stretching, where you hold one position.
Consider small levels of activity to get back into the swing of things, such as hitting the driving range a few times before playing a full round of golf. Even if you’ve been working out regularly, consider that some sport-speci c muscles may not be at their peak. Movements like throwing, running or kicking are things that most people don’t do on a daily basis.
MOVE SMART: Back pain is a common complaint. About 80% of adults experience lower back pain at some point in their lives, according to the National Institutes of Health. While there are many causes, strains and sprains to muscles, tendons or ligaments are the common culprits.
Ryan Hagan, a physician assistant at Novant Health-GoHealth, said many back injuries are caused by twisting movements or exertion the body isn’t used to.
Use ergonomic movements that follow the body's natural motions and take breaks. Overuse can lead to more serious injury and pain.
ASSESS INJURIES: Sprains, strains and fractures are common injuries in warmer months. Sprains and strains are soft tissue injuries a ecting ligaments, muscles or tendons, and a fracture is a break in the bone. All are painful and have similar symptoms. Signs of sprains and strains include pain, swelling, bruising and trouble moving the injured area. ey can typically be treated at home with ice, rest and over-the-counter pain relievers. Gentle movement can also help prevent the sti ening of sprains and strains. But a fracture is a more serious injury that requires medical attention. It has
the same symptoms, but the pain may be more intense. You may also notice a limb deformity and an inability to put weight on the injury.
“Sprains are the most common injuries we see; ankle sprains are the main ones,” Hagan said. “Muscle and tendon strains pick up in the warmer months too, and they can happen anywhere from the football eld to the pickleball courts.”
And as always, remember to wear your helmet when you are doing anything on wheels – biking, skateboarding or motorized scooters. Helmets are very e ective at reducing serious injury. Assume drivers cannot see you and use caution.
Don’t forget to hydrate when the temperature rises. Dehydration reduces performance and puts you at risk of heat exhaustion and muscle cramps. Drinking 20 ounces of water two hours before exercise and another 10 ounces every 20 minutes can prevent dehydration. And electrolytes are great if there's more intense exercise lasting an hour or longer.
GET HELP: You should get help immediately if you are experiencing intense pain or have an injury that severely restricts movement. Seek help immediately if you
have a serious fracture where the bone is piercing the skin.
Injuries involving shhooks can be challenging to remove and bring risk of infection. Hagan suggests a visit to urgent care to make it easier on yourself, with a clean removal and wound treatment.
Urgent care is a great answer for many minor injuries. But head to the ER if the pain is so intense it’s causing vomiting or loss of consciousness.
“While many injuries typically get better with time and care, use good judgment if something feels o ,” Hagan said. “Getting care sooner rather than later can prevent more serious issues down the road.”
Novant Health-GoHealth o ers treatment for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries and o ers on-site X-ray services and diagnostic testing. ey are open 365 days a year, including holidays. Patients seeking care can be seen quickly and easily by either walking into any Novant Health-GoHealth Urgent Care center or through Novant Health-GoHealth's online “save a spot” tool, which allows them to secure a spot in line, check in and complete registration before arrival. Patients can be referred to physical therapists, orthopedists and other specialists at Novant Health if follow up care is needed.
Tony Marciano
SHOUT! from 1A
donated to Second Harvest to help feed the hungry.
• Queen’s Greens – A reimagined space at Wells Fargo Plaza featuring nine fully functional mini golf holes with obstacles designed by local artists.
• Oracle – Larger-thanlife in atable characters that interact with visitors using AI-powered voice features at ImaginOn. Talk with Apollo & Athena. Oracles from the Planet Claire have traveled across the universe to chat with you about love and friendship.
• EdgeFest – Artists create masterpieces live in a celebration of spray paint, local artists and community at First Ward Park.
• Mi Casa, Your Casa 2.0 – An interactive instal -
lation by Esrawe + Cadena featuring glowing red-frame houses with swings, inviting First Ward Park visitors to engage with public spaces in a unique way.
Returning attractions for 2025 include:
• Eggs on Parade, a baker's dozen of beautifully and uniquely designed, largerthan-life Easter eggs created by 13 di erent local artists at The Green.
• Pianodrome, the first amphitheater in the United States made completely out of 40 recycled pianos, will host concerts, piano lessons, and more inside the Wells Fargo Atrium.
• E/motion features interactive light up see-saws that mimic the sensations of surging water at First Ward Park.
• SHOUT! Lounge – Step into the SHOUT! Lounge,
April 4
Bingo Club Older adults play bingo for prizes at Mint Hill Library. Register in advance by calling 704-416-5200. cmlibrary.org/ locations/Mint-Hill.
2-3:30 p.m.; 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill
Pro Wrestling
NAWA Professional Wrestling partners with the Town of Matthews to present ve or six matches as part of the Family Fun Night series at Crews Recreation Center. matthewsfun.com
6-9 p.m.; 1201 Crews Road, Matthews
Bike Night Independence Harley-Davidson holds a Bike Night celebration with Love Bug Junkie performing music and The Smashed Patty Food Truck serving food.
7-9 p.m.; 9205 E. Independence Blvd., Matthews
April 5
Family Storytime
Children, ages 0-5, engage with stories and songs through Family Storytime at Matthews Library. cmlibrary.org/locations/Matthews
9:30-10 a.m.; 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews
Family Storytime
Families engage with stories and songs through Family Storytime at Mint Hill Library. Registration starts 30 minutes in person before the start of the event. cmlibrary.org/locations/Mint-Hill
9:30-10 a.m.; 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill
Paws to Read
Children, ages 5-11, read to a volunteer therapy dog at the Matthews Library. Sign up for a 15-minute session upon arrival. Registration opens 15 minutes before the first session. cmlibrary.org/ locations/Matthews
10-11 a.m.; 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews
Nature Day
Habitat and Wildlife Keepers presents Kids in Nature Day with STEM activities and nature hikes at Squirrel Lake Park. Visitors can also build a fairy house or learn how to make your backyard a wildlife habitat. hawkncwf.org
10 a.m.-1 p.m.; 1631 Pleasant Plains Road, Matthews
Spanish Storytime
Children listen to stories and songs in Spanish during Family Storytime in Spanish at Matthews Library. cmlibrary. org/locations/Matthews 11-11:30 a.m.; 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews
Puzzle Swap
Mint Hill Library hosts a Puzzle Swap. Trade in puzzles of at least 100 pieces (with no missing pieces). cmlibrary.org/ locations/Mint-Hill
11 a.m.-noon; 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill
Poem Program
Maureen Ryan Griffin leads a program, How to Cook Up a Poem, on the ingredients of poetry at Matthews Library. Register in advance. cmlibrary.org/locations/Matthews
1-3 p.m.; 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews
Chess Club Children, ages 5 and older, as well as their families, meet for Chess Club at the Mint Hill Library. They’ll get to try out strategies to win. cmlibrary.org/locations/Mint-Hill
3-4 p.m.; 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill
a nostalgic nod to the lively 1990s mall experience, reimagined with local air. Browse 16 artist-run shops, enjoy small bites, and experience live entertainment, face painting and interactive art.
• Temple of Change –At Bank of America Plaza, you will find the Temple of Change is an interactive art project designed to honor the changes in our world and personal lives.
Festivals inside the festival
Charlotte SHOUT! also features three festivals-within-the-festival:
• April 3-8, The Charlotte Ideas Festival, curated by The Charlotte Center for the Humanities and Civic Imagination, will showcase leading thinkers and innovators discussing today’s most important topics at Carolina
Theatre. Featured speakers include technologist Noelle Russell on the future of AI, astrophysicist and musician Matt Russo on the sounds of the cosmos and authors Ann Patchett and Kevin Wilson for a special evening conversation.
• April 4-5, Carolina BBQ Festival, organized by Sweet Lew’s BBQ and Let’s Meet CLT, offers tastings from top pitmasters, live music, local vendors and an onsite brick pit showcasing whole hog cooking, at Victoria Yards.
• April 12-13, Charlotte StrEATs celebrates the chefs and restaurants that highlight Charlotte’s culinary scene. StrEATs Uncorked will celebrate North Carolina wine on April 4th. Charlotte StrEATs is hosted by Unpretentious Palate and Carben Events at Gateway Village.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Yoga Day
Synthia Gerson leads a Kids Yoga Day for children, ages 3-8, at Matthews Library. Bring a yoga mat. Register in advance. cmlibrary.org/locations/Matthews 4-4:30 p.m.; 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews
April 7
Family Storytime
Children, ages 0-5, engage with stories and songs through Family Storytime at Matthews Library. Register at the train desk within 15 minutes of the program starting. cmlibrary.org/locations/ Matthews
10:15-10:45 or 11-11:30 a.m.; 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews
Conversation Club
Matthews Library hosts an Intermediate Spanish Covnersation Club for Pretteens and Teens. cmlibrary.org/locations/ Matthews
1:30-2:30 p.m.; 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews
Paws to Read
Children, ages 5-11, read to a volunteer therapy dog at the Matthews Library.
Sign up for a 15-minute session upon arrival. Registration opens 15 minutes before the first session. cmlibrary.org/ locations/Matthews
3:30-4:30 p.m.; 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews
Story Explorers
Children, ages 5-8, learn about Ellis Island during Story Explorers at Matthews Library. Register in advance. cmlibrary.org/locations/Matthews
4:15-5 p.m.; 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews
Financial Literacy
Angelica Figueroa, a certified financial coach for Sharonview Federal Credit Union, leads a financial literacy workshop for adults on the Psychology of Spending at Matthews Library. Register in advance. cmlibrary.org/locations/ Matthews
6-7 p.m.; 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews
April 8
Family Storytime
Children, ages 0-5, engage with stories and songs through Family Storytime at Matthews Library. Register at the train desk within 15 minutes of the program starting. cmlibrary.org/locations/ Matthews
10:15-10:45 or 11-11:30 a.m.; 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews
Family Storytime
Families engage with stories and songs through Family Storytime at Mint Hill Library. Registration starts 30 minutes in person before the start of the event. cmlibrary.org/locations/Mint-Hill 10:15-10:45 or 11-11:30 a.m.; 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill
Mindful Chair Yoga
Synthia Gerson leads Mindful Chair Yoga for Adults at Matthews Library. Register in advance at cmlibrary.org/ locations/Matthews.
1-1:45 p.m.; 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews
Book Club
The Books & Banter Book Club discusses “The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store” by James McBride. The book club is for adults. Register in advance. cmlibrary.org/locations/Mint-Hill
1-2:30 p.m.; 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill
Math Storytime Children, ages 3-5, engage in stories and songs that build their math skills during Preschool Storytime: Marvelous Math at
Matthews Library. Register 15 minutes before the program starts at the train desk. cmlibrary.org/locations/Matthews
2-2:30 p.m.; 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews
Insect Bookmarks Children, ages 5-11, color insect bookmarks at Mint Hill Library. cmlibrary. org/locations/Mint-Hill
4-4:30 p.m.; 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill
Writing Group The Adult Writing Group at Matthews Library exchanges feedback and work. cmlibrary.org/locations/Matthews
6:30-7:30 p.m.; 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews
Music Bingo
Panzú Brewery hosts Music Bingo around the theme of Broadway Hits. panzubrewery.com
7-8:45 p.m.; 7251 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill
April 9
Baby Storytime
Children, ages 0-2, build language and socialization skills in Baby Storytime at the Matthews Library. Register for the event 15 minutes before the program. cmlibrary.org/locations/Matthews
9:15-9:45 a.m.; 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews
Baby Storytime
Children, ages 0-2, learn literacy skills through Baby and Toddler Storytime at Matthews Library. Register at the train desk within 15 minutes before the start. cmlibrary.org/locations/Matthews
11:15-11:45 a.m. or noon-12:30 p.m.; 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews
Preschool Storytime
Children, ages 3-5, engage in stories and songs during Preschool Storytime at Mint Hill Library. Registration opens 30 minutes before the program starts. cmlibrary.org/locations/Mint-Hill
11:15-11:45 a.m.; 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill
Paws to Read Children, ages 5-11, read to a volunteer therapy dog at the Matthews Library. Sign up for a 15-minute session upon arrival. Registration opens 15 minutes before the first session. cmlibrary.org/ locations/Matthews
3:30-4:30 p.m.; 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews
LEGO Club
Children, ages 5-12, learn math while building during LEGO Club at Matthews Library. cmlibrary.org/locations/Matthews 4-5 p.m.; 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews
Music Bingo Pour 64 hosts Music Bingo with a food truck. pour64.com
6:30-8:30 p.m.; 4410 Mint Hill Village Lane, Mint Hill
Yoga Storytime
Synthia Gerson, of Kidding Around Yoga, leads Family: Storytime: Yoga at Matthews Library. The event is for children, ages 3-8. Advance registration is required at cmlibrary.org/locations/ Matthews.
6:45-7:15 p.m.; 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews
April 10
Baby/Toddler Storytime
Children, ages 0-2, learn literacy skills through Baby and Toddler Storytime at Matthews Library. Registration begins 15 minutes before the event at the train desk. cmlibrary.org/locations/Matthews 9:15-9:45 a.m.; 230 Matthews Station
St., Matthews
Park Storytime Children, 0-5, listen to stories and songs during Family Storytime at Mint Hill Veterans Memorial Park. cmlibrary.org/ locations/Mint-Hill 10-10:30 a.m.; 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill
Park Storytime Children, ages 2-5, listen to stories and songs during Storytime in the Park at Squirrel Lake Park. cmlibrary.org/locations/Matthews 11-11:30 a.m.; 1631 Pleasant Plains Road, Matthews
Blackout Poetry
Adults create poetry using books, magazines and newspapers during Drop-In Blackout Poetry at Mint Hill Library. cmlibrary.org/locations/Mint-Hill 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; 1631 Pleasant Plains Road, Matthews
Cooking Club
Hadia Ghandour, an instructor from the Arab America Foundation, explains how to make baklava during the Teen Cooking Club meeting at Mint Hill Library. Call 704-416-5200 to register.
3:15-4:15 p.m.; 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill
Book Club
The Children’s Book Club at Matthews Library talks about books with dragons they are reading. Register in advance. cmlibrary.org/locations/Matthews 4-4:45 p.m.; 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews
Chess Club
Children, ages 5-11, play chess during Chess Club at the Matthews Library. cmlibrary.org/locations/Matthews 4-5 p.m.; 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews
Book Club
The Evening Edition Book Club discusses “ e House in the Cerulean Sea” by TJ Klune at Mint Hill Library. Register in advance. cmlibrary.org/locations/ Mint-Hill
6-7:30 p.m.; 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill
April 11
Writing Group
The Teen Writing Group at Matthews Library shares work and feedback. Register in advance at cmlibrary.org/ locations/Matthews.
3:30-4:30 p.m.; 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews
Food Truck Fridays
Food Truck Fridays, presented by Hand Crafted Market, features food trucks, live music, vendors and a beer tent at e Hangar.
5-9 p.m.; 251 N. Trade St., Matthews
April 12
Family Storytime
Children, ages 0-5, engage with stories and songs through Family Storytime at Matthews Library. cmlibrary.org/locations/Matthews
9:30-10 a.m.; 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews
Family Storytime
Families engage with stories and songs through Family Storytime at Mint Hill Library. Registration starts 30 minutes in person before the start of the event. cmlibrary.org/locations/Mint-Hill
9:30-10 a.m.; 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill
Paws to Read Children, ages 5-11, read to a volunteer therapy dog at the Matthews Library. Sign up for a 15-minute session upon
arrival. Registration opens 15 minutes before the first session. cmlibrary.org/ locations/Matthews 10-11 a.m.; 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews
Festival of India
The India Association of Charlotte presents the fourth Regional Festival of India at Stumptown Park. The festival features music and dance, traditional food, art and crafts, vendors and other cultural attractions. indiafestival.net
Noon-6 p.m.; 120 S. Trade St., Matthews
April 13
Jerusalem Marketplace Travel back in time on Palm Sunday at Matthews United Methodist Church!
Experience the city of Jerusalem come to life as you visit herb, spice and food markets, ancient crafters and more. Everyone is welcome! There will be a possible donkey sighting. matthewsumc. org/events/jerusalem-marketplace 9 a.m.-noon; 801 S. Trade St., Matthews
April 15
Trivia Night Panzú Brewery hosts a trivia night around the theme of sports and hall of fame trivia. panzubrewery.com 7-8:45 p.m.; 7251 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill
April 19
Egg Hunt
Matthews United Methodist Church holds egg hunts for all ages, games, inflatables and great prizes. Egg hunt times are 6:30 p.m. for nursery to age 5, 7 p.m. for ages 6 to 12 and 7:30 p.m. for ages 13 to adult. No registration or cost for the Community Easter Egg Hunt. matthewsumc.org/events/easter-egg-hunt Various times; 801 S. Trade St., Matthews
April 20
Easter Jam
The Easter Jam Family Worship & Butterfly Release features a multigenerational acoustic style Easter service at 9:30 a.m. in Matthews United Methodist Church’s gym, packed with fun for the whole family. e butterfly release follows at 10:30 a.m. in the courtyard. Sunrise Service at 6:30 a.m. in the parking lot. Sanctuary services: traditional at 8:15 & 11 a.m. and contemporary at 9:30 a.m. matthewsumc. org/easter-at-matthews Various times; 801 S. Trade Street, Matthews
May 16
Food Truck Fridays Food Truck Fridays, presented by Hand Crafted Market, features food trucks, live music, vendors and a beer tent at e Hangar.
5-9 p.m.; 251 N. Trade St., Matthews
June 13
Food Truck Fridays
Food Truck Fridays, presented by Hand Crafted Market, features food trucks, live music, vendors and a beer tent at e Hangar.
5-9 p.m.; 251 N. Trade St., Matthews
July 25
Food Truck Fridays Food Truck Fridays, presented by Hand Crafted Market, features food trucks, live music, vendors and a beer tent at e Hangar.
5-9 p.m.; 251 N. Trade St., Matthews
Aug. 8
Food Truck Fridays
Food Truck Fridays, presented by Hand Crafted Market, features food trucks, live music, vendors and a beer tent at e Hangar.
5-9 p.m.; 251 N. Trade St., Matthews
Photo courtesy of Charlotte Center City Partners
Celebrate Spring’s Arrival with a Skillet Fish Fry
SHARIGATO will focus on hand-rolled sushi
CHARLOTTE – After relocating from Los Angeles to Charlotte and suddenly finding herself unemployed at the age of 60, Shari Lynne Robins was inspired to return to her restaurant roots.
Robins will open SHARIGATO, a hand-roll restaurant, at Joinery in the fall.
“I knew it was time to take matters into my own hands and bring my passion for Japanese and California cuisine to life here in Charlotte,” Robins said. “I believe food has to be craveable, and what I am trying to build at SHARIGATO is consistency across incredible avors so that people can’t stop thinking about coming back for more.”
Unlike traditional sushi restaurants that serve a variety of sushi, sashimi and rolls, SHARIGATO will focus exclusively on the handroll experience.
It will deliver high-quality, personalized and made-to-order hand rolls, served one by one, that customers can enjoy quickly while the rice is still warm and the nori remains crispy, creating the perfect crunchy bite. e streamlined menu makes ordering faster and more e cient.
Drawing inspiration from the iconic KazuNori, in Los Angeles and New York City, the 1,438-squarefoot restaurant at 420 E. 22nd Street will house a 24-seat bar where guests
can dine and watch what goes into crafting each hand roll.
To guarantee the optimal experience, SHARIGATO’s bar will operate on a rst-come, rst-served basis, with no reservations.
With limited sushi counter seating, the restaurant will also offer to-go and delivery options, aided by SHARIBOTO, a maki-making robot. SHARIBOTO will expand the restaurant’s menu, o ering travel-friendly, maki-style bites. ere will also be indoor and outdoor seating.
Charlotte-based Perry Poole
Architects is leading the design and architecture. e restaurant design will be minimalist yet vibrant, blending modern simplicity with handcrafted charm.
It will draw inspiration from French designer Charlotte Perriand and her appreciation for craft.
SHARIGATO is projected to hire 10 to 15 employees who will help create an engaging experience for guests sitting at the bar. Development updates, hours and opening information will be announced closer to the opening. On the web: sharigato.com.
SHARIGATO describes itself as a high-end, fast-casual sushi hand roll bar with Japanese-inspired snacks and drinks as well as beverages like draft cocktails, craft sakes, and beers. Photos courtesy of SHARIGATO
Database Administrator sought by Nucor Business Technology, Inc. in the Charlotte, NC location. Candidate must have a Bach’s or foreign equiv deg in Comp Sci, Info Systems, Electronic Engg or related tech’l deg & 5 yrs of exp managing large Oracle D/bases & Application Migrations on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). Exp must incl: Installation, con guration, upgrading & patching w/in Oracle eBusiness Suite (EBS) application environments; Oracle 12c to 19c architecture, upgrade & d/base dsgn & related Oracle technologies (Partition, TDE Encryption, etc.); Performance tuning, capacity planning & optimization of Oracle d/base environments; Implmtn, Application Maintenance/Support & Upgrades in Oracle Applications, WebLogic & con gurations; & Leveraging knowl of Oracle architecture & concepts incl General RDBMS, D/base tuning, SQL tuning, & D/base statistics for upgrades & installation. Certi cations reqd: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Certi ed Architect Professional (2019 or later), Oracle Autonomous D/base Cloud Certi ed Specialist (2019 or later), AWS Certified Solutions Architect-Associate, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM). Partial Telecommuting permitted. To apply: please apply online at https://jobs.nucor.com/.
Software Engineer III, F/T at Truist Bank (Charlotte, NC) Deliver highly complex solutions w/ signi cant system linkages, dependencies, associated risk. Lead & perform dvlpmt e orts such as analysis, dsgn, coding/
LIVE MUSIC
‘Tu Boda’ singer coming to perform at The Fillmore CHARLOTTE – Oscar Maydon, a rising star in regional Mexican music, will embark on his rst-ever U.S. tour.
e 13-city U.S. tour includes a stop at
e Fillmore in Charlotte on Aug. 14. is comes as Maydon’s track “Tu Boda,” featuring Fuerza Regida, climbed to No. 5 on Spotify’s Top 50 Global chart and recently claimed the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Regional Mexican Airplay chart
Produced by Live Nation, the Rico o Muerto Tour marks a new chapter in Maydon’s career, as he takes the stage in amphitheaters and an arena in Texas on his debut run in the States. Get tickets at LiveNation.com.
April 4
• Americana Beer Co.: Jeff Rogers
• Amos’ Southend: Joe Hero
• Blackfinn Ameripub: Beth Gatlin
• Home Brew: Jack Fontana
creating, & testing. Oversee & participate in testing, implmtn, maintenance, & escalated support of Truist’s most complex solutions. Must have Bach’s deg in Comp Sci, Comp Engg, Electrical/Electronics Engg or related tech’l eld + 6 yrs of progressive exp in s/ware engg or IT consulting positions performing the following: applying in-depth knowl in info systems & understanding of key business processes & competitive strategies related to the IT function to identify, apply, & implmt IT best practices; applying broad functional knowledge in reqmt gathering, analysis, dsgn, dvlpmt, testing, implmtn, & deployment of applications; planning & managing projects & solving complex problems by applying best practice; providing direction & mentoring less exp’d teammates; & utilizing exp w/: AWS, Terraform, Maven, Gradle, Docker, Angular 13/14, Java, Spring MVC, Spring Boot, HTML5, DHTML, CSS3, XML, Java Script, AJAX, Node JS, jQuery, Bootstrap, XML, SOAP, REST, Postman, GIT, MySQL, SQLServer, DB2, AWS Redis, Veracode, Splunk, DevOps & CICD, GitHub, ServiceNow, Rally & SonarQube. Position may be eligible to work in a hybrid remote model & is based out of & reports to Truist o ces in Charlotte, NC. Applicants must be able to work onsite at Truist o ces in Charlotte, NC at least 4 days/wk. Apply online (https://careers.truist. com/) or email resume to: Paige.Whitesell@ Truist.com (Ref Job# R0100663)
Tech, Developer SR II. Compass Group USA, Inc. Charlotte, NC. May telco 3-4 dys/wk
• Independence Harley-Davidson: Love
Bug Junkie
• Mac’s Speed Shop: Alan Barrington
• Moochies Tavern: Danielle Hewitt
• Neighborhood Theatre: Yonder Mountain
String Band
• OMB Ballantyne: Time Machine Band
• Southern Range Brewing Company:
Carrie Ann
• Stooges Pub & Grub: Action Jaxxon
• The Club House: Coconut Groove
• Treehouse Vineyards: David Grogan
• The Fillmore: Josiah Queen
• Visulite Theatre: Cosmic Charlie
April 5
• Americana Beer Co.: Gary Cassidy
• Amos’ Southend: Separate Ways
• Evening Muse: Pink beds
• Franklin Court Grille: GK Via and John Czerwinski
• Great Wagon Road Distillery: Dusty Live
• Home Brew Taproom & Tunes: Dose of Ocean
• Moochies Tavern: Save July
• Neighborhood Theatre: Tab Benoit
• Ovens Auditorium: Trisha Paytas
• Southern Range Brewing Company:
Vintage 37
• Stooges Pub & Grub: Shotgun Saints
• The Trail House: Wildmen from Borneo
• The Union Exchange: Smokin’ Gunn
• The Underground: Dean Lewis
• Visulite Theatre: Brightside
• Waxhaw Taphouse: Aerial View
April 6
• Moochies Tavern: Adam Daniels
April 7
• Evening Muse: Open mic
• Jukebox Pub: Open mic
• The Fillmore: Poppy
w/in comm dist of Charlotte, NC. Wrk in o 1-2 dys/wk. Dev enter apps to ensure hi qual of crit hc prod. M-F 8a - 5p, 40 hrs/wk + aft hrsas need. Reqs Bach / Mast in CIS, CS, Engg / Math / rel / equiv. Reqs w/ Bach 8 yrs, w/ Mast 6 yrs, SW engg exp incl w/ Bach 8 yrs, w/ Mast 6 yrs: Java prog; Spring frameworks; Hibernate JPA prog; w/ Bach 5 yrs, w/ Mast 3 yrs: Javascript prog; Micro Srvce arch & dsgn; REST / WebSrvce API Dev; Mod app piplines & DevOps proc; Agile w/ Scrum Proc; wrk w/ AWS Runtime Environs; Mod APM tools (Dynatrace, Splunk, AppDynamics, & CloudWatch). Hires sbmt to BG chck. Apply: res to: shared. talentacquisitionoperations@compass-usa. com & ref #115434
Technical Lead - SAP P2P/ ABAP/ Fiori. Compass Group USA, Inc. Charlotte, NC. May telco w/in comm dist of Charlotte, NC loc. Dsgn & dev crit & cmplx procmnt integr soln in SAP P2P, Fiori & OpenText VIM w/ ABAP. M-F, 8a - 5p, 40 hrs / wk. Reqs Bach in CS, CE, IT / rel / equiv. Reqs 7 yrs exp integr legacy non-SAP sys w/ SAP environs incl S/4 HANA, Fiori, ECC, SAP Soln Mgr, OpenText, SAP PO middleware, SAP SuccessFactors & SAP Gateway incl 5 yrs: ABAP app dev lang, AMDP proc & CDS views; OOD exp; web srvcs incl REST, SOAP, Odata srvcs & API mgmt; 3 yrs: Fiori/ HTML5 dev exp for SAP S/4HANA; SAP EWM & RF integr gen SAP UI app & dev exp (Enterp Portal, Fiori / sim); integr w/ SAP mod incl: POSDM, FI, MM, OTC, & IS-
April 8
• Amos’ Southend: Fame on Fire
• Evening Muse: Menastree
• Neighborhood Theatre: Squirrel Nut Zippers
• Ovens Auditorium: Blippi
• The Fillmore: Half Alive
April 9
• Home Brew Taproom & Tunes: Beth Gatlin
• Neighborhood Theatre: New Translations
• Peddlers Paradise Bartique: Open mic
• The Club House: David Porter
• The Fillmore: Awolnation
• The Trail House: Omari Duo
• The Underground: Nettspend
April 10
• Evening Muse: Nether Hour
• Neighborhood Theatre: Nicotine Dolls
• Spectrum Center: Trey Songz, Omarion & Bow Wow
• The Fillmore: Lane 8
• The Underground: Shordie Shordie
• Visulite Theatre: Tan and Sober Gentlemen
April 11
• Americana Beer Co.: Avery Creek
• Amos’ Southend: Modern Alibi
• Blackfinn Ameripub: Trace Casanova
• Evening Muse: The Forum and Homemade Haircuts; Bakalao Stars
• Evening Muse: BabyJake; Satellite Dog and Casual Cadenza
• Home Brew Taproom & Tunes: Dual Drive
• Local Logic: AJ Holt
• Moochies Tavern: 485
• Neighborhood Theatre: Tyler Rich
• OMB Ballantyne: Knights of Flannel
• Ovens Auditorium: Jim Jefferies
• Pineville Tavern: Mojo Stomp
Retail; CHARM & Foc Bld; & dev rep dev proc w/ spprt docs. Hrs sbmt to BG chck. Apply: res to: shared.talentacquisitionoperations@compass-usa.com & ref #115450
Solutions Architect, Schaefer Systems International, Inc., Charlotte. NC. Mst teleco fr anywhre in US. Drft concptn & code of SW sol. M - F 8a-5p w/ occ eve & w/e wrk. On-call in prim or sec dgree as needed. Reqs Bach/Mast in CS/Engg/rel/equiv. Reqs w/ bach 4 yrs, w/ mast 2 yrs SW dev exp incl (if bach 4 yrs/ if mast 2 yrs) use: Java/othr OOP lang; SQL DBs (Oracle, MySQL & SQL Server); matrl ow strat & WH proc, concepts & impl; transf log reqs to ows, layouts & dsg; Eclipse & Jenkins; Gerrit/Git; Dockers/cntanrs; TypeScript & Quarkus; Linux OS; Angular & Spring frmwrks; Bash & Shell scriptng. Reqs 20% US & intl trvl. Apply: res to: dahianna.thomas@ssi-schaefer. com & ref#116934.
Business Systems Analyst. Charlotte, NC. Analyze business, data processing problems, and user behavior. Develop use cases and test plans for implementation. Communicate with clients for software con guration needs. Reqd U.S. Degree: BBA in CIS or related. Salary: Minimum $77958.00 (SeventySeven ousand Nine Hundred Fifty-Eight US Dollars) per year. Send resume in duplicate: Ojash Shrestha, President, Novelty Technology LLC, 4845 Johnston Oehler Rd, Ste# D, Charlotte, NC 28269.
• Southern Range Brewing Company: Stratosphere
• Spectrum Center: Disturbed
• The Trail House: Grüv Soup
• The Underground: Nightly
• Visulite Theatre: Naked Giants
Venues
Charlotte
• Amos’ Southend: 1423 S. Tryon St.
• Blackfinn Ameripub: 14825 Ballantyne
Village Way
• Evening Muse: 3227 N. Davidson St.
• Neighborhood Theatre: 511 E. 36th St.
• OMB Ballantyne: 15025 Bowl St.
• Ovens Auditorium: 2700 E.
Independence Blvd.
• Spectrum Center: 333 E. Trade St.
• The Club House: 16709 Orchard Stone
Run
• The Fillmore: 820 Hamilton St.
• The Underground: 820 Hamilton St.
• Visulite Theatre: 1615 Elizabeth Ave.
Indian Trail
• Jukebox Pub: 5801 W. U.S. 74
• The Trail House: 6751 Old Monroe Road
Matthews
• Independence Harley-Davidson: 9205 E. Independence Blvd.
• Mac’s Speed Shop: 142 E. John St. Mint Hill
• Stooges Pub & Grub: 13230 Albemarle Road
Monroe
• Americana Beer Co.: 222 N. Main St.
• Franklin Court Grille: 232 E. Franklin St.
• Hayne Street Tavern: 109 N. Hayne St.
• Home Brew Taproom & Tunes: 215 S. Main St.
• Local Logic: 128 S. Main St.
• Southern Range Brewing Company: 151 S. Stewart St.
• The Union Exchange: 2022 New Town Road
• Treehouse Vineyards: 301 Bay St. Pineville
• Middle James Brewing: 400 N. Polk St.
• Pineville Tavern: 314 N. Polk St. Stallings
• Moochies Tavern: 15054 Idlewild Road
Waxhaw
• Great Wagon Road Distillery: 122 W. North Main St.
• Jekyll & Hyde: 216 W. N. Main St.
• Waxhaw Taphouse: 110 McDonald St.
Hailing from Mexicali, Baja California, Oscar Maydon, 25, is known for storytelling with a modern edge. Photo courtesy of Live Nation
