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Contents 3

Welcome

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Drivers License & Registration

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Phone Numbers & Links

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Union County Animal Services

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Phone Numbers & Links

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Waxhaw Animal Control

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History

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Organizations & Groups

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Where is Waxhaw?

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Directory of Services

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What’s the Weather?

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Directory of Services

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By the Numbers

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Government & Administration

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Police Department

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Fire Department

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Straight Talk: WBA

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Things to See & Do

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Local Events

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Fire Up The Kiln: The New Art Hot Spot

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Healthcare

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Post Office

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Landfills & Recycling

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Voter Registration

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Fun Facts About North Carolina

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Worship

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Area Schools

A note from the

Publisher I consider myself to be very fortunate to work with the people and Town of Waxhaw, an area that celebrates its history, yet remains vibrant and ever - changing. There is so much to enjoy here.

This annual Welcome Guide is one of the best resources to help you connect with businesses in Waxhaw. We hope it is your first source for supporting local businesses to sustain a healthy economy. Additionally, it is an up-to-date resource of important information, from local demographics to a listing of local events and attractions. This publication also provides comprehensive information about the Waxhaw Business Association (WBA) as well as a list of all WBA members starting on page 34.

It is through these efforts and with the continued support of the Waxhaw Business Association and their members that The Biz Well Corporation will continue to provide a great publication for the Waxhaw community.

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The use of artwork, copy or information without the written consent of The Biz Well Corporation is prohibited. All of the information in this publication is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.

Every effort has been made to insure accuracy of this publication. The Biz Well Corporation, Waxhaw Business Association, and Town of Waxhaw are not liable for any errors, omissions or products represented in this publication. For advertising information, questions or comments about this publication, call 704-763-4087 or visit www.gobizwell.com. Special thanks to Cardinal Graphics, Inc. for printing this publication.

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Welcome to Waxhaw MIKE McLAURIN WAXHAW TOWN MANAGER

Whether you are a resident, employer, employee or visitor you are welcomed. As Town Manager, I am excited as about the year 2014.

The Waxhaw Board of Commissioners has been working to prepare the town for the growth that we are experiencing.

Our downtown is great and getting better. The Board recently approved a downtown master plan and form based zoning code that will help attract quality development in the downtown.

The Town is investing in our infrastructure including acquisition and an upfit of a shell building for the police department, planning for a new municipal facility, restoration of the historic McDonald House and expanded parking in downtown. We have greatly expanded the opportunity for recreational opportunities. In the last two years, the Town has almost doubled the amount of space that we have for recreational potential. Our developed recreational facilities remain busy.

We also offer a variety of activities for young and old alike.

There are two 5K races, one in December and one in April with the proceeds going to charity. Runners of all age groups and skill participate. Our longstanding events of SpringFest, July 4th, Autumn Treasures and the 12 Days of Christmas attract many visitors from far and wide many of whom make our events an annual event. The 2013 12 Days of Christmas, which began on the Friday after Thanksgiving and continued for the four weekends leading up to Christmas, included more holiday lights downtown than ever before and decorations in the David G. Barnes Park.

When there are no events, the town is a fantastic place to walk among our historic downtown or bicycle throughout the community. Enjoy our history by taking our self-guided downtown walking/auto/cycling tour of over 40 historic

properties and/or visit the Train Viewing Bridge, and the Museum of the Waxhaws.

Our town is only as great as the people who are involved.

There are a number of opportunities if you are interested in becoming involved with Waxhaw Town Government. If you are interested in serving as a volunteer for one or more of our many events, please contact Lisa Hoffman at lhoffman@waxhaw.com or Natalie Jackson at njackson@waxhaw.com. Both ladies are in our Events Division. Their telephone number is 704 843-2195 Ext. 226 (Ms. Hoffman) and Ext. 235 (Ms. Jackson).

The Board of Commissioners also appoints a number of people to serve on our advisory committees. Some of our current committees include: • Planning Board • Board of Adjustment • Parks and Recreation • Beautification, Historic Preservation • Small Town Main Street.

While many of our committees require being a town resident, some do not. Please contact Town Clerk, Bonnie McManus for additional information on any of these committees. Ms. McManus may be reached at bmcmanus@waxhaw.com or 704-843-2195 Ext. 222.

Please stay in touch with us at waxhaw.com or facebook.com/townwaxhaw or Twitter.

On behalf of the Mayor, Board of Commissioners and Town staff. Thanks for being a part of Waxhaw.

We look forward to serving you.

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Phone Numbers & Links FIRE • POLICE • AMBULANCE .... 911

MEDICAL CMC - Waxhaw .............................. 704-667-6800 www.cmc-waxhaw.org CMC - Union .................................. 704-283-3100 www.cmc-union.org

Waxhaw Police Department ........... 704-843-0353 (non-emergency) www.waxhaw.com Waxhaw Community Fire Department & Rescue Squad ............................ 704-843-4001 (non-emergency www.waxhawvfd.org Union County Sheriff's Office ......... 704-283-3789 (non-emergency) www.co.union.nc.us Union County Emergency Management ............... 704-296-4296 After Hours ........................................ 704-289-1591 www.co.union.nc.us North Carolina Poison Control Voice/TDD/TTY ............. 1-800-222-1222 Union County Crime Stoppers ....... 704-283-5600

Novant Health Matthews Medical Center ............................... 704-384-6500 www.novanthealth.org

Town Manager ................ 704-843-2195 ext. 225 Town Clerk ...................... 704-843-2195 ext. 222 Tax Collector ............................ 704-843-2195 ext. 223 Planning & Community Dev. ....... 704-843-2195 ext. 2 Public Service Department ....... 704-843-2195 ext. 4

Novant Health Waxhaw Family & Sports Medicine .......................... 704-384-8640 www.nhwaxhawfamilyandsportsmedicine.org

Building Inspections ........... 704-243-3276 ext. 231

Union Oral Sugery & Dental Implant Center ................. 704-291-7333 www.unionoralsurgery.com

Cemetery Manager .......... 704-843-2195 ext. 282

Southeast Child & Family Guidance, PLLC ............................ 704-256-0305 www.southeastcfg.com Union County Health Department .. 704-296-4800 www.co.union.nc.us/Divisions/PublicHealth.aspx

National Suicide & Crisis Hotline .... 800-784-2433

Waxhaw Family Vision Care .......... 704-843-3053 www.waxhawvision.com

NC Center for Missing Persons ...... 800-522-5437 Do-Not-Call Registry ...................... 888-382-1222

Hospice of Union County .............. 704-292-2100 www.houc.org

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Waxhaw Town Hall ........................ 704-843-2195

Carolinas Chiropractic And Spinal Rehab .......................... 704-243-1010 www.carolinaschiropractic.com

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Events ................................. 704-843-2195 ext. 226

Waxhaw Animal Control ....... 704-243-2195 ext. 3

Waxhaw Library ............................. 704-843-3131 www.union.lib.nc.us Waxhaw Reading Room Used Bookstore ............................. 704-843-2665 JAARS ........................................... 704-843-6048 Museum of the Waxhaws ............. 704-843-1832 Mexico-Cardenas Museum ........... 704-843-6045 Museum of the Alphabet ............... 704-843-6066 Cane Creek Park .......................... 704-843-3919

UNION COUNTY www.co.union.nc.us Union County Property Tax Office .. 704-283-3746 Union County Public Works ........... 704-296-4210 Union County Register of Deeds .... 704-283-3727 Union County Parks & Recreation . 704-843-3919 Union County Board of Elections ... 704-283-3809 Union County Animal Services ... 704-283-2308 Union County Social Services ........ 704-296-4300 Union County Public Information ... 704-283-3687 Union County Fire Marshall .......... 704-283-3524 Union County Veterans Services ... 704-283-3711 or 704-283-3744 Union County Public Schools ....... 704-296-9898 www.ucps.k12.us Union County Main Library ........... 704-283-8184 www.union.lib.nc.us

TRANSPORTATION

TELEPHONE

Amtrak .......................................... 704-376-4416 Charlotte Douglas Int’l Airport ........ 704-359-4000 Monroe Regional Airport ................ 704-289-5546 Charlotte Area Transit System ....... 704-336-RIDE

Windstream Windstream.com Residential service ......................... 704-847-4828 Business service ............................ 704-847-9055

Travel & Road Conditions ................... 511 NC State Highway Patrol ............... 800-233-3151 Department of Motor Vehicles ....... 704-283-4264 Motor Vehicle Registration ............. 704-283-4113

Verizon (Monroe/Wingate/Central Union County) www.verizon.com Residential service ......................... 800-483-4300 Business service ............................ 800-483-5300

CABLE

Utilities

Time Warner ...................................... 704-289-3168 www.timewarnercable.com

ELECTRIC

Trans-World Satellites ....................... 704-283-8137 transworldsat.dishontheweb.com

Duke Power ....................................704-594-9400 www.dukepower.com Union Co. Power Cooperative ........ 704-289-3145 www.union-power.com

NATURAL GAS NCNG/Piedmont Natural Gas ............ 800-275-6264 www.piedmontng.com

Union County Chamber of Commerce ................ 704-289-4567 www.unioncountycoc.com

Heritage Propane .............................. 800-532-6141 www.heritagepropane.net

Humane Society of Union County .. 704-283-9126 www.hs-uc.org

Southern Gas Company .................... 877-415-7468 www.holp.com/SouthernGasCompany

Union Co. Community Arts Council .... 704-292-2100 www.unionarts.org

Monroe Oil Company (heating oil) ..... 704-289-5438 monroeoilinc.com

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WATER/SEWER Union County Public Works ................ 704-296-4210 www.co.union.nc.us

WASTE COLLECTION & RECYCLING To sign up for waste collestion and recycling services, contact the Town of Waxhaw’s Public Services at. ............................... 704-283-7539 ext. 4 Schedule for collection: Roll-Out Garbage - Once a Week - Friday (Curbside) Recyclables - Once a Week - Friday (Curbside) Yard Debris - Once a Week - Monday (Curbside)

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On the COVER

Full of History

The history of Waxhaw is one that began with an Indian tribe that once inhabitated this area.

This area was home to the Waxhaw Indians long before the European settlers came to the area. The Waxhaw Indians were allied with the Catawbas in their wars with the Cherokee and were almost wiped out in 1715 by the Yamasee War and by diseases brought by the early settlers to the area. Soon afterwards German, English, Scottish, Welsh and other European settlers arrived in the area to establish a settlement. The land was fertile and trade was made easy by the proximity of the Catawba River and the main trading path which ran from Petersburg, Virginia to Augusta, Georgia. The Town of Waxhaw was chartered in 1889, making it the third oldest town in Union County.

THERE’S ALWAYS SOMETHING GOING ON IN WAXHAW. PATRONS ARE PICTURED ENJOYING THE START OF A NICE EVENING WHILE WAITING FOR THEIR TABLE AT ONE OF THE DOWNTOWN AREA RESTAURANTS. WAXHAW OFFERS A VARIETY OF DINING AND SHOPPING OPTIONS. HERE, YOU’LL EXPERIENCE WARM, FRIENDLY SMALL TOWN HOSPITALITY THAT’S USUALLY HARD TO COME

BY IN LARGER CITIES.

Even though Waxhaw is one of the oldest communities in Union County it wasn't well known until 1888 when railroad tracks from Atlanta were laid. It was clear that this area needed a dependable means of overland transportation. It was increasingly difficult to deliver and receive goods to and from the supply centers in the south.

Image from the Museum of the Waxhaws

The most noteworthy native of this region is Andrew Jackson, 7th president of the United States. President Andrew Jackson was born in the Waxhaw area in 1767. An ongoing dispute centers on whether he was born in North Carolina or just to the south in South Carolina.

He was born in one of two cabins, less than 100 yards apart - but because the state line ran between them, it’s unknown which state he was actually born in. Jackson lived in North Carolina until the age of 21 when he then moved west to Tennessee. Waxhaw is home to two area attractions where you can learn more about Andrew Jackson. One is the Museum of the Waxhaws, which is dedicated to the history of the Waxhaws region and the memory of our nation’s 7th President. The other is the Andrew Jackson State Park, which is located in nearby Lancaster, SC. This park museum features exhibits about Andrew Jackson’s boyhood in the Waxhaw region.

Today, Waxhaw is a vibrant community that has progressed from those humble beginnings. It has come a long way from it’s early roots as indian land and still takes the time to proudly remember its past.

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Where is Waxhaw?

Within 20 miles of the bustling city of Charlotte, NC, Waxhaw is located on the southwest corner of Union County in North Carolina and very close to the border of South Carolina. Surrounding communities include Marvin, Mineral Springs, Wesley Chapel, and Monroe.

Access to Waxhaw is made easy by NC 75 and NC 16 which intersect at the center of Waxhaw’s downtown area. Waxhaw also provides easy access to the major interstate systems of I-485, I-85 and I-77, making regional travel easily accessible.

Waxhaw and Union County has some of the highest rates of growth in the United States, and Waxhaw has seen a major construction boom since 2000.

Many new residents live in Waxhaw and work in or around Charlotte.

DISTANCES FROM WAXHAW Mineral Springs, NC ..................................................... 2 miles Marvin, NC .................................................................. 2 miles Weddington, NC .......................................................... 7 miles Wesley Chapel, NC .................................................... 10 miles Monroe, NC .............................................................. 12 miles Lancaster, SC ............................................................. 18 miles Charlotte, NC ............................................................ 26 miles Asheville, NC ........................................................... 146 miles Myrtle Beach, SC ..................................................... 159 miles Atlanta, GA ............................................................. 266 miles Washington DC ....................................................... 423 miles New York, NY .......................................................... 671 miles Source: www.city-data.com

Waxhaw has large areas of natural habitat and green space including parks and gardens that are perfect for get togethers with friends and family.

The area is also well-known as an equestrian community. Here you’ll find peaceful living combined with convenient access to some of the state’s metropolitan centers, its beaches or its mountains.

What’s the weather?

Waxhaw enjoys a comfortable climate. The climate is ideal with an average temperature of 57 degrees and average rainfall of 46 inches per year. Mild spring and autumn days allow year-round seasonal pleasure. The sun shines an average of 211 days making it an ideal place to enjoy outdoor activities of all kinds. The comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 35 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.

The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 90° degrees, making summers warm and humid. The coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 32° degrees.

CLIMATE UNION COUNTY Rainfall (inches) 46.2 Snowfall (inches) 3.9 Precipitation Days 96 Sunny Days 211 Comfort Index (higher = better) 35 UV Index 4.8 Source: Sperling’s BestPlaces

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BY THE

NUMBERS Waxhaw Population

10,334

Union County Population

208,520

North Carolina Population

9,752,073

Total Waxhaw Land Area

15.2 Square Miles

Waxhaw Annual Budget

$6,404,318

Town of Waxhaw Tax Rate

$0.34 per $100 valuation plus $40.00 annual solid waste fee for developed residential lots.

Union County Tax Rate

$0.665 per $100 valuation

Median Resident Age

34.5 years

DIVERSITY 82.1% White

11.2% Black

0.3% 2.0% Other Asian Resident Ages Median Resident Age Persons under 5 Years Persons under 18 Years Persons 65 Years and Over

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6.4% Hispanic or Latino

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Government & Administration

Board of Commissioners meeting

The Town of Waxhaw is governed by a Council/Town Manager format.

The Board of Commissioners sets the policy which the Town Manager carries out. The Town Manager is responsible for the daily operations of the town. This governing body consists of the Town Manager, the Mayor and five Commissioners. They all work together to make decisions in order to maintain and improve the safety and well-being of the community and economic development. Each Commissioner is elected to a four- year term and elections are held every two years. This process allows for overlapping terms.

Town Hall PO Box 6 317 N. Broome Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-843-2195 Fax 704-843-2196 Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm www.waxhaw.com The Board of Commissioners meet on the Second and Fourth Tuesday of every Month @ 6:30pm The Museum of the Waxhaws 8215 Waxhaw Highway Waxhaw, NC 28173 The public is invited to attend

Human Resources/ Web Administrator Wendy Davenport 704-843-2195 ext 240 wdavenport@waxhaw.com Tax Collector Ann Sutton 704-843-2195 ext. 223 asutton@waxhaw.com Assistant Tax Collector Paula Kee 704-843-2195 ext. 228 pkee@waxhaw.com

Building Inspections Chief Building Inspector William Whaley 704-843-2195 ext 231 wwhaley@waxhaw.com Permitting Tech Debra Leftwich 704-843-2195 ext 241 dleftwich@waxhaw.com Public Services Department 402 Brevard Street PO Box 1251 Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone:704-843-2195 Ext. 4 Monday thru Friday 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Director of Public Services Todd Matthews 704-843-7439 ext. 281 tmatthews@waxhaw.com

Boards & Committees The Waxhaw Town Board of Commissioners believes that all citizens have the right to participate in making town decisions. By being appointed to town boards, citizens are able to help make valuable decisions about and for the Town of Waxhaw. The Board of Commissioners make appointments at different times.

If you are interested in serving on a board, complete the Appointment to Town Boards Application. Your application will remain active for two years.

ABC Board Second Monday of the Month @ 6:00pm Waxhaw Community Room 209 S. Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173

Elected Officials Mayor - Daune Gardner 704-843-2195 ext 27 mayor@waxhaw.com

Technology Manager Nicholas Bahnweg 704-843-2195 ext. 224 nbahnweg@waxhaw.com

Mayor Pro Tem Michael Stewart 404-787-9989 mstewart@waxhaw.com

Events Coordinator Lisa Hoffman 704-843-2195 ext 226 lhoffman@waxhaw.com

Administrative Assistant & Cemetery Manager Marion Morton 704-843-7439 ext. 280 mmorton@waxhaw.com

Assistant Events Coordinator Natalie Jackson 704-843-2195 ext. 235 njackson@waxhaw.com

Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor Cliff Sifford 704-843-7439 ext. 282 csifford@waxhaw.com

Board of Adjustment Third Tuesday of each quarter or as needed @ 6:30pm Museum of the Waxhaws 8215 Waxhaw Highway Waxhaw, NC 28173

Planning and Community Development PO Box 6 316 North Church Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-843-2195 ext. 2 Fax: 704-243-3276

Trash Collection & Recycling To sign up for waste collection and recycling services, contact the Town of Waxhaw's Public Services at 704-843-2195 Ext 4

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Third Wednesday of the Month @ 6:30pm Waxhaw Community Center 209 South West Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173

Commissioner Sean Poccia 704-843-2195 spoccia@waxhaw.com Commissioner Paul Fitzgerald 704-843-2195 pmfitzgerald@waxhaw.com Commissioner John Hunt 704-843-2195 jhunt@waxhaw.com Commissioner James D. Warner 704-843-3101 jwarner@waxhaw.com Town Administration Town Manager Michael McLaurin, MPA, ICMA-CM 704-843-2195 ext. 225 mmclaurin@waxhaw.com Town Clerk Bonnie McManus 704-843-2195 ext. 222 bmcmanus@waxhaw.com 10 12

Assistant Deputy Clerk Patty Fitzgerald 704-843-2195 ext. 221 pfitzgerald@waxhaw.com

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Planning Board Third Monday of the Month @ 6:30pm Museum of the Waxhaws Auditorium 8215 Waxhaw Highway Waxhaw, NC 28173

Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Director of Planning and Community Development Greg Mahar 704-843-2195 ext 232 gmahar@waxhaw.com Planning and Zoning Administrator - Lori Oakley 704-843-2195 ext. 230 loakley@waxhaw.com

Beautification Committee First Monday of the Month @ 4:00pm Waxhaw Town Hall 317 N. Broome St. Waxhaw, NC 28173

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Waxhaw Historic Preservation Commission 2nd Thursday of Month @ 6:30pm Town Hall 317 N. Broome St. Waxhaw, NC 28173 Waxhaw Small Town Main Street Program

Police Department The Town of Waxhaw held a groundbreaking ceremony of their new Police Department facility at 3620 Providence Road South on October 22, 2013. The 26,000 sq. ft. Police Department headquarters will cost about $3.5 million to purchase and $3.6 million to renovate. A space - needs assessment showed that the

Police Department needs a minimum of 18,00 sq. ft. to be sufficient and perform it’s daily duties. This new facility will allow for future growth of the Department. Remodeling to the interior and exterior of the building is expected to be completed and the new facility operational by Spring 2014.

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P.O. Box 305 Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-0353 Fax: 704-243-2144 Drug/Crime Tip Line: 704-843-7179 Emergency: 9-1-1 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Chief of Police - Michael Eiss 704-843-2195 Ext. 262 meiss@waxhaw.com The Waxhaw Police Department received the SHARP (Safety & Health Achievement Recognition Program) recognition award from OSHA.

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Straight Talk: Waxhaw Business Association Gets to the Point of Local Business WRITTEN BY REBECCA T. DICKINSON PHOTOGRAPHY BY JIM BLACK

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hree minutes. Make your pitch. The can’t live without it item everyone wants will sell based on what you say, but you only have three minutes.

Sometimes members speak for five minutes at the Waxhaw Business Association (WBA) monthly meetings.

"Some people weren’t real excited about [speaking for only three minutes] because they didn’t think it could happen quite frankly," WBA Past President Loyd Pennington said.

He added, he has never liked boring meetings. The WBA meetings consist of 90 minutes, and there are a lot of members. Try making time for 125 + members at the non-profit association’s morning meetings.

"We only meet once a month," Pennington said. "It’s a very packed agenda because we try to tell everyone what’s going on around town, and what’s happening with the town council as it relates to business. We give them information about events coming up."

Meetings begin with breakfast from 8:00 to 8:15 in the morning, so the presentation part of the meetings end up being 75 minutes. All members are interested in expanding their business, making connections, and discovering how to encourage Waxhaw’s growing residential population to spend money in Waxhaw.

Straight to the Point Make a pitch. Get to the point. Bring in the customer. The WBA incorporated a "Three for Three" segment in its meetings. Three members have three minutes to give a presentation or "commercial" to tell the WBA about their business.

"It’s about installing a sense of urgency about getting that message out and that then equates to energy," Pennington said. "Energy is in that part of the meeting and it helps it to continue throughout the meeting."

Thirty five members met when the WBA first started years ago. They had more time to make connections. As WBA has grown, members lost the

The WBA works hard to promote local business and the health of that local business amount of time they once had to make connections.

According to Pennington, current members make close professional connections because the WBA cares about its members.

At the same time, the WBA finds ways to encourage members to get to the central points about what makes their business special when talking to other members through "Three for Three" and encouraging presentations no longer than the allotted time. He said people become "fired up" when delivering their message.

The WBA works hard to "promote local business and the health of that local business," Pennington said. This is the heart of what a business association does for its members.

The dues cost $125 per year. Members join a nonprofit with a strong heartbeat for business.

What began as the Waxhaw Merchants Association with eight to 10 members grew as it cultivated the idea of what makes businesses successful in Waxhaw, how to make Waxhaw more business friendly and the best ways to educate its members.

Residential growth flourishes in Waxhaw. In Waxhaw Town Manager Mike McLaurin’s letter in "The Village News" in January 2013, he wrote that Waxhaw estimates its population is almost 13,000. According to the U.S. Census Bureau for 2012, there were 10,334 residents. That is up from 9,859 residents registered by the 2010 U.S. Census. It experienced a 275 percent growth of its citizens from 2000 to 2010.

January 2013, Waxhaw received access to the land on which the multipurpose building will be built; and it will provide ample parking.

Waxhaw past -Commissioner Erin Kirkpatrick, presented the idea to put retail space in the lower level of the planned two-story town hall. It will also feature more restaurant space in the downtown. According to Pennington, attracting retail and restaurant owners to rent space will help offset the cost of the town hall.

"The biggest part of that plan is a restaurant with rooftop dining, which would be phenomenal for the downtown," Pennington said. "It would be a true experience, and people would come be a part of that."

The two-story building will be about 26,000 sq. ft. It includes retail and restaurant space in the preliminary drawings.

Providence Road Among the WBA’s plans for expanding opportunities in the downtown also presents a mixed use retail and residential area.

"It amounts to a huge investment in downtown Waxhaw," Pennington said.

The proposed $43 million dollar project will feature a partnership between the WBA and real estate company Historic Ventures. The mixed use buildings will be built on Providence Road near the entrance to downtown. According to Pennington, the project will create a "new gateway" into the downtown. A boutique hotel is featured in the plans.

A few preliminary drawings have been shown, but the exact space and how much space is used for residential versus retail remains unofficial.

One major advantage in the plans, like the town hall space, includes foot traffic. Pennington referenced Greenville, SC as an example of a city with retail space, attractive restaurants and a lot of foot traffic. Waxhaw has torn down older buildings for a new parking lot off of Main Street between the Historic Ventures property and Main Street.

New Town Hall Resident numbers need to be turned into dollars spent in Waxhaw. Pennington said the WBA is searching for ways to attract residents to spend money in Waxhaw and develop relationships in their town.

According to Pennington, the WBA looks to increase foot traffic. Waxhaw offers residents great restaurants, but they need something to do after eating. Residents need places to shop and more choices. Waxhaw is on the precipice of offering more with a multipurpose town hall.

"If we’re going to save our historical downtown, realistically we need more retail opportunities for people to make that a destination," Pennington said.

By keeping residents’ money in Waxhaw, they help expand opportunities at home. The WBA has been working with town council on its plans to place retail space in the new town hall. According to McLaurin’s message in "The Village News" in

Pictured: Nearly every seat is taken during the WBA breakfast meetings; The WBA is a great way to make business connections with other members: This group of ladies are all smiles; Shane Fraser, Earl Cook, and Fred Burrell; Union Oral Surgery shares information during a “Three for Three” presentation; Everyone poses for the camera; The crowd listens intently during a recent WBA meeting

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Keeping the Historical Touch Part of the new means retaining the old. The charm of downtown Waxhaw exudes historical character. Pennington said the WBA, the town council and other partners do not want to lose it.

“It’s a true ambiance created by the buildings themselves,” he said. “Waxhaw has done a great job keeping those buildings beautiful and restored. It’s an atmosphere.”

While Waxhaw has succeeded in having what Pennington calls “anchor restaurants” in the downtown, a variety of businesses to provide jobs are still needed. An increase of opportunities means jobs and retail. A job for a parent in a downtown business gives him or her the opportunity to work in the same town as his or her child’s school or childcare facility.

“Commercial businesses have ways to provide revenue and truly change the fabric of a community by providing jobs,” Pennington said. “Mom can work five minutes from home.”

culties businesses faced concerning the sign ordinance. Town Council Members came to a WBA meeting and listened to members describe their difficulties with the ordinance.

After two years, the sign ordinance has changed.

Pennington said the new ordiDonna Pendergast and Diane Hook nance is easier for business owners to read and understand how they can use their signs.

“It makes it easier for them to do business,” he said.

Paving the Way for New Businesses As the WBA aims to increase retail and other businesses in downtown and attract more foot traffic, business owners in Waxhaw face challenges in the economy and ordinances. The WBA has set out as a knight with business savvy and a suit.

According to Pennington, the economy made it harder for new businesses to get financing.

“Marketing has changed dramatically,” Pennington said.

New businesses, just like older businesses, are learning about different avenues to advertise and get the word out about Pictured in the center, Waxhaw Mayor Daune Gardner shares a moment of good times their business. They are learning to “put their hands in several different pots,” Pennington said.

Waxhaw Entrepreneurs The WBA helps Begun by WBA member and business owner Karen businesses through actions Johnson, Waxhaw Entrepreneurs, WE, has taken off as another such as a ribbon cutting for tool for people interested in owning businesses. WE is a new businesses. WBA posts nonprofit arm of the WBA, which will pictures on its Facebook eventually become a separate organization. It has been crepage https://www.faceated to help educate potential business owners from making book.com/waxhawbusinescertain mistakes other owners have made before. sassociation. Broadcasts are “We’re trying to build small businesses back into shown on town,” Johnson said one year ago. www.ustream.tv/channel/ Ice cream was a big hit at one of the WBA After Hour events Johnson also said she wanted to help people find or land-of-the-waxhaws, and the website shows videos of business and community events.

WBA has also worked with the town council to make laws easier for potential businesses anywhere in Waxhaw. The former sign ordinance for the town read like the boring meetings Pennington said he once dreaded. The document was very “cumbersome, long and difficult” for anyone trying to read it.

“Some of the verbiage in it read like Latin, so when a business came to town we handed them this business ordinance,” Pennington said. “They couldn’t make heads or tails of what they were supposed to do.”

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The WBA can make it easier for its members to make money and also enjoy the process create jobs during a harsh economic climate. Pennington said this year the program has succeeded. Experts, such as lawyers, speak to business owners. Leaders in WE help members of the program with a marketing plan. They advise potential owners as to whether they’re ready or not to open their businesses.

“Some had no idea they had this kind of opportunity,” Pennington said. “There is someone to help them get past those hurdles.”

WE is free and currently has between 20 to 25 members at a meeting.

According to Pennington, WBA packs a lot into a short amount of time. Growth continues. Programs to help potential and current business owners are being planned.

For more information about the WBA visit www.waxhawbusinessassociation.com.

The Waxhaw Business Association (WBA) is a resource and support group for you and your business needs as you grow and thrive in Waxhaw. The WBA meetings are intentionally designed to allow you, as a business owner, to share your business with others in the community. The WBA believes that people do business with those they know, like and trust. Through WBA, the opportunities are available to build rapport with other Waxhaw merchants and business owners.

The WBA meetings consist of a traditional breakfast meeting, which is held at the Waxhaw American Legion Hall Post 208, located at 801 East South Main Street, Waxhaw, North Carolina 28173 in Waxhaw. These meeting take place the 3rd Wednesday morning of each Month. Members enjoy a free breakfast, have time to socialize and network, learn a little about what's happening in town (events, meetings, planning and zoning changes, etc.), and are exposed to business insights through various speakers and forums. Guests are encouraged to come to "taste" the flavor of the WBA. Benefits of being a WBA Member include: • Monthly meetings designed for networking with other Waxhaw area business owners • Business development training and materials throughout the year

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See & Do

Waxhaw is a friendly place, filled with plenty of things to see and do.

PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE One of the most iconic images for the town is the pedestrian bridge, located in the heart of downtown. It was built in 1888 when the railroad company built a rail line to Atlanta. The narrow bridge served automobile traffic on the then main road through town over the railroad line until approximately 1940, when it was designated for pedestrian use only. Today, many people, young and old, climb the stairs to the top so they can stand on the wooden planks of the bridge as a train passes under their feet.

WATER TOWER This iconic stainless-steel structure looms over the downtown area with it’s close proximity to Main Street (Hwy. 75) and the railroad tracks that run through the center of town.

Taylor Water Works of Macon, GA constructed the tower in 1940. Utility Service, a water tank maintenance and repair company, completed a restoration of the historic water tank in the early part of 2013 and will continue maintenance on it for 10 years.

JUG & WELL This large clay urn was originally used at the Rodman-Heath Mill. It was moved to the location of the current Dare Steele Memorial Garden in the mid-’80’s and then moved to its current downtown location near the well around 2003. The well was originally dug circa 1900 to serve the trains and crews of the Depot and remained in use until the 1920’s. The current well replica, built in 1989, commemorates Waxhaw’s original community well which once stood near this spot.

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MILITARY WALL OF HONOR This all brick structure salutes the brave men and women who have defended the freedoms we enjoy. Commemorative bricks and ceramic markers create an enclosure around the flags. Currently there are over 800 names on the wall with room for at least 1000 more. Annual Memorial Day and Veteran Day celebrations take place at this location. The wall is maintained by the Waxhaw American Legion Post Auxiliary.

100 Block of N. Main St., Waxhaw, NC 28173 Waxhawmilitarywall.webs.com HISTORIC DISTRICT Get your walking shoes out. The Waxhaw Historic District is on the National Register of Historic Places, and Waxhaw has some wonderful attractions and old buildings near the center of town. The Waxhaw Historic Preservation Commission (WHPC) serves to protect, preserve and sustain the towns historic buildings, landmarks and unique character. Waxhaw residents are working to make sure that the town’s heritage will be preserved and treasured for years to come.

OLD BELK BUILDING Located in the heart of downtown Waxhaw, directly across from the Pedestrian Bridge, this historic building was home of the Belk Store from 1894 to 1938. In 1970, the Belk family donated the building to the Waxhaw Woman’s Club and restorations were made. Currently, the Waxhaw Woman’s Club rents out the building for community events, private parties, and special occasions.

200 E. South Main St., Waxhaw, NC 28173 waxhawwomansclub.org

WAXHAW LIBRARY The Waxhaw Branch Library over 17,000 items, including books, DVDs, videos, books on tape and CD, young adult books, genealogy, CDs, CD-ROMs, magazines, newspapers and more. There are seven computers for adults and two computers for children, in addition to two online public access computers. The Waxhaw Branch Library serves Waxhaw, Mineral Springs and the southwest region of Union County.

509 South Providence St., Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-3131 www.union.lib.nc.us WAXHAW FARMER’S MARKET There’s nothing better than fresh! Shop an assortment of items such as naturally grown local produce, cut flowers, vegetable and flower plants, cheese, herbs, local honey, fresh baked bread, cakes, cookies, muffins, and so much more! The market runs from April through November. The location is on the corner of Price Street and North Church Street. There is ample parking and plenty of room to browse all of the vendors. www.waxhawfarmersmarket.com

HARVEY CLAY NESBIT PARK Located near Kensington Elementary school, this 60-acre town park includes soccer fields, baseball fields, picnic areas, and a playground. It was dedicated in honor of Harvey Clay in the spring of 2010. He provided 17 years of dedicated service to the students of Union County as Principal of Waxhaw and Western Union public schools.

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WAXHAW READING ROOM BOOKSTORE Entirely operated by volunteers, the bookstore accepts used book donations and in turn resells the books to the public. All proceeds are directed to the Waxhaw Library to support a new larger town library and associated operational costs. Waxhaw Reading Room Used Bookstore offers a wide variety of books at discounted prices.

The inventory changes daily as your friends and neighbors bring in their used books.

116 E. South Main St., Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-2665 www.libraryassociationofwaxhaw.org CARDENAS MEXICO MUSEUM This museum honors former president of Mexico, Laxaro Cardenas and his commitment to the ingenious people of Mexico.

Displays include historical photographs which focus on Cardenas, books in many indigenous languages, outstanding folk art, ancient jewelry and embroidered native costumes that can still be seen in Mexico villages today.

6403 Davis Rd., Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-6045 www.jaars.org MUSEUM OF THE ALPHABET Ever wonder how man's alphabets and languages developed? This 4,900 square foot museum tells the story of alphabet makers from ancient history to modern times. Photographs, paintings, sculpture and weavings, quiz boxes and models help visitors grasp and appreciate the vast amount of information available.

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Waxhaw is a great place to live, work and play and the community offers numerous options to allow residents and visitors to do just that.

A museum guide explains how life would have been for a family in this region in the 1700’s

MUSEUM OF THE WAXHAWS This museum is brimming with collections that tell story upon story of the humble beginnings of the Land of the Waxhaws. Visitors can learn about the indians and the pioneers who gave birth to this burgeoning community, as well as this nation’s 7th President, Andrew Jackson, who grew up in the Waxhaw region. See many historic artifacts in the permanent and temporary exhibits. Step back in time as you stroll through the Secrest Homestead, a nineteenth century family residence log house with several outbuildings. The Museum is open three days a week to the public with field trips and group visits occurring as scheduled throughout each week.

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DAVID G. BARNES CHILDREN’S PARK This downtown park received a facelift complete with new playground equipment with a railroad theme. It was dedicated in honor of David G. Barnes in 2009.

Mr. Barnes devoted over 28 years of public service to the Town of Waxhaw as a public school teacher at Waxhaw Elementary as well as being elected Mayor Pro Tem and a Commissioner.

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CANE CREAK PARK With 1,050 acres of land, this is the largest recreation facility in the county. A number of activities are available to the public including hiking trails, bike trails, camp sites, cabin rentals, boat rentals, beach and swimming area, volleyball courts, and a miniature golf course. You can even bring your horse and enjoy a day of riding the horse trails and then spend the night under the stars at one of the five horse campsites.

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Whether you’re into competitive cycling or just recreational riding on the roads and trails, Waxhaw is a cycling mecca. Come check out the town and stop by the local bike shop, the Bike Depot, and grab a cup of coffee as you head out on the open road.

WAXHAW SKATEBOARD (SK8) PARK This park officially opened in 2006. It’s conveniently located in downtown Waxhaw next to the David G.Barnes Children's Park.

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Local Events

Area Events

A large crowd always shows up for JAARS Day

FAMILY FUN ABOUNDS AT NUMEROUS FESTIVALS AND SPECIAL EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY OUT FOR THESE FUN-FILLED HAPPENINGS. YOU’LL HAVE NO TROUBLE FILLING YOUR DAYS WITH ACTIVITIES.

Spring Fest This free festival is held in May in Downtown Waxhaw. This family fun event features over 100 artists and crafters, kids zone, live entertainment and a huge assortment of food. The event takes place over a two day weekend and draws over 10,000 people. The event is rain or shine and free to the public.

Queen’s Cup Steeplechase

Photo by Jim Black, Land of the Waxhaws

The Fourth of July Parade is a great way for the entire family to have fun

The Queen's Cup is like no other sporting and social event in the Charlotte region. This is a family event and thousands of people come to see some of the most athletic thoroughbreds compete at speeds of up to 35 miles per hour. Beyond the excitement of the races, families and friends enjoy mingling and socializing, Jack Russell Terrier races, hat contests, and tailgate contests. This event is always held the last Saturday in April. For more information visit www.queenscup.org

Waxhaw Town & Country 5K Run This event is hosted by The Waxhaw-Weddington Sunrise Rotary Club. Hundreds of participants race through the streets of Waxhaw as they pass by historic houses and local businesses. Along with the 5K race there is a 1/2 mile fun run and a fitness walk. An awards ceremony follows the race with trophies presented to the top overall male and female finishers as well as age group awards.

The 2014 race proceeds will benefit Safe Alliance/Tree House Advocacy Center, Turning Point of Union County and Rotary Philanthropies. For more information visit www.waxhawrun.com or www.wwsrotaryclub.org

Patriotic Ceremonies

Photo by Jim Black, Land of the Waxhaws

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The Town of Waxhaw is steeped in military history and very proud of its military service members, both past and present. Local military personnel are honored on Memorial Day, Patriot Day and Veteran's Day with a remembrance ceremony at the Military Wall of Honor in downtown Waxhaw.

With a strong partnership between the Town of Waxhaw, American Legion and local business leaders, each ceremony is educational in nature. Everyone is welcome to attend these events.

July 4th Parade and Fireworks

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Waxhaw is perhaps best known for the July 4th parade and fireworks show. The parade takes place on Main Street in Waxhaw and is attended by over 12,000 enthusiastic revelers. The celebration continues with the Waxhaw Beach Party in the afternoon hours with live music and delicious food. The day culminates in the evening with a fireworks display that is sure to light up the sky.

JAARS is a nonprofit organization committed to speeding Bible translation for all people. Four times each year, hundreds of people gather for JAARS Day a free Saturday event designed for you and your family to learn more about worldwide Bible translation and the organizations support services.

All JAARS Days begin in the morning and last four to five hours. This is a weather permitting event. To learn more call 1-704-843-6130 or visit www.jaars.org

Autumn Treasures This two day event, held in October, highlights some of our finest local artisans and crafters. Other features include live entertainment, a food court featuring hot dogs, smoked turkey legs, funnel cakes, shaved ice and much more. If that’s not enough to get your taste buds watering there’s even a Grill’n & Chill’n BBQ Cook-off where you can enjoy some of the best local BBQ around. For the youngsters there’s the Kidz Zone with rock climbing, pony rides, and inflatables. Make sure you don’t miss the car show where you can see polished chrome lining the street.

Main Street Events First Fridays occur the first Friday of every month and provides an opportunity for Waxhaw’s downtown establishments to stay open later so more people can explore what local merchants have to offer. Each months is based around a theme and merchants host events that are tied to the planned theme.

Jammin’ by the Tracks Concert Series features live music with historic downtown Waxhaw as the backdrop. Held every Friday night June through August, spectators enjoy these family-friendly concerts by local singers and bands.

Dickens of a Christmas Living Windows will take you back in time and renew your imagination as your stroll past storefront windows in historic Waxhaw. Each window features actors in costume depicting a scene from the Charles Dickens novel, A Christmas Carol. Enjoy Christmas music, carolers, hot apple cider, hot cocoa, and more.

Spring Promotion is a great event that features local retail specially designed to help you spruce up your home and your image.

National Night Out is an annual event held nationally on the first Tuesday in August. Neighbors come together with local law enforcement agencies to raise crime and drug prevention awareness and to send a message to the criminals that the communities are organized and are fighting back to discourage criminal behavior. This safe and fun event is a great opportunity for you and your family get to know the public servants that are dedicated to keeping you safe.

Photo by Jim Black, Land of the Waxhaws

Santa makes his way to Waxhaw each year for the Christmas festivities

12 Days of Christmas Begins the Friday after Thanksgiving and continues on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through the weekend before Christmas. Special events include live nativity scenes, the Polar Express train, carriage rides on Friday and Saturday nights and more. Check the Towns website for details: www.waxhaw.com Holiday Festival of Lights begin the Friday after Thanksgiving with over 75,000 lights sparkling and twinkling through downtown Waxhaw. The Holiday Festival of Lights has grown over the past few years with new displays and more lights added. Santa makes a special appearance on this evening for the kids to tell him their Christmas wishes.

GingerSnap 5K & Girls on the Run includes over 1500 runners taking to the streets of Waxhaw during the GingerSnap 5K and Girls on the Run race on the first Saturday in December.

Senior Citizens Christmas Party is town-sponsored party held the first Friday in December. Many local restaurants show their appreciation of our seniors by donating a course for an old-fashioned, sit-down dinner complete with musical entertainment and presents.

Waxhaw Christmas Parade is held downtown on the second Sunday in December and features local school marching bands, and entries and floats by hundreds of businesses and members of the community. After the parade, kids can have a snack with Santa and check in with him one last time before Christmas.

Barnful of Quilts

Photo by Jim Black, Land of the Waxhaws

The First Friday events bring many people to the downtown area each month

Photo by Jim Black, Land of the Waxhaws

This annual fundraising event is a celebration of quilting and fiber arts.

Held at Fox Family Farm in Waxhaw, this is one of the largest quilt exhibition shows in the region. By invitation fiber artists return with their new works, mostly contemporary, to date. Spectators can enjoy a bake sale, vendors, exhibits and see the work of quilters who represent fiber art at its best!

Visit www.foxfamilyfarm.com and click on “Barnful of Quilts” for more information.

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Fire Up The Kiln: The New Art Hot Spot

WRITTEN BY REBECCA T. DICKINSON

The kiln is fired up to 1400 degrees. Pots come out of Lambeth Marshall’s kiln at her art studio in Waxhaw "red hot." Teaming with fellow artist Berna Witt, they lay horse hair on top of the pots.

Thirty people watched them perform one of Waxhaw Arts Council’s art demonstrations.

"That’s probably the most unique demonstration," Marshall said of the "Horse Hair and Raku Firing" art at Lambeth Pottery. Motivate excitement about art into the citizens of Waxhaw and Union County by exposing them to art education for free remains one of the most important goals for Waxhaw Arts Council (WAC).

Although WAC formed in 2009, the organization began promoting the different mediums of art within the last two years. According to Lambeth, WAC has raised awareness and excitement through a variety of events and classes for adults, children and other artists.

A recent release by WAC said its "mission is to promote and ignite passion for the arts through both adult and children’s programs and classes in the Waxhaw and Western Union County areas."

The organization envisions a growing arts’ community like NODA in Charlotte or in Indian Trail. Lambeth describes Waxhaw as a "safe environment" open to the different art mediums. WAC provides classes for two-dimensional art, including: painting, print making, and mixed media. The organization also teaches metal sculptures and pottery in addition to its demonstrations. It recently began poetry and story readings by local writers.

Art finds homes in several places throughout Waxhaw. Demonstrations and meetings take place at artists’ home studios, galleries, Museum of the Waxhaws, Carolina’s Medical Emergency Hospital and outdoor places. This allows everyone in Waxhaw to experience art up close.

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Pictured on this page: Making clay tiles; The Waxhaw Arts Council Member Show; A large crowd enjoys a fundraiser and silent auction to raise money for operating expenses and art supplies for WAC’s mentorship/teaching program.

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Demonstrations, like the "Horse Hair and Raku Firing," take art out of a classroom or lecture environment. The WAC aims to put art in action. By doing this, the organization’s 75 members captivate their audience. A guest artist will come and showcase their art.

Painter Ilisa Millermoon hosted a demonstration earlier in 2013.

Artists, like Millermoon, host demonstrations in a variety of places in or around Waxhaw. The WAC works with the Town of Waxhaw to have space available for their demonstrations. According to Lambeth, WAC has increased the awareness of art in Western Union County.

More than two years ago, few people would show up to an event. Lambeth said WAC has hosted 24 programs in the last two years, and attendance for events and classes has grown. Thirty people came to Lambeth and Witt’s "Horse Hair and Raku Firing."

Aside from demonstrations, WAC also offers classes and other events. One class offered at 8 Legs Gallery on December 14, 2013 taught people how to paint glasses or vases. It cost $35 per person, but the gallery and WAC provided the supplies.

WAC promotes events on its website: waxhawarts.wordpress.com. It features a blog with pictures and coverage of events, including the poetry and story readings.

Members also post updates on WAC’s Facebook webpage: www.facebook.com/waxhaw.artscouncil.

Junior Art League Twenty-five teenagers ages 12-17 participate in something that makes WAC a unique organization.

“There’s no other Arts Council in North Carolina that takes a group and teaches them different classes,” Lambeth said.

“They have to give back to the community in return.

We’re training them to become adults who give back to the community.”

Formed in 2012, the Junior Arts League began its meetings at the American Legion in Waxhaw. Strongly supported by WAC, members teach students from middle and high schools who are serious about their art. Twelve members from the Arts Council have worked with these students. Judith Legg taught students their first course, silk painting, which was two hours long. Student members also take field trips to museums and art galleries. They explore several mediums, including: pottery, painting, glass, pastels, mixed media and print making.

The students are “all artistic in one form or another and want to do community service,” Lambeth said.

Student members show their talents to the Arts Council by participating in community arts events or making duct tape flowers for children’s waiting room at Carolina’s Medical Emergency Hospital.

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“They’re really good artists,” Lambeth said. “We let them take the community service they want to do. They told us what they wanted.”

Students contributed 14 hours throughout 2013 for events such as Spring Fest. During Spring Fest, the Junior Arts League set up their own booth. They made the duct tape flowers during the festival. They spent the entire day with younger children showing them how to make the flowers.

The JAL is working on clay tiles depicting the history and characteristics of Waxhaw such as a train and the water tower. The students participate in planning the clay wall hangings, which will go into the new town hall.

In the future, Lambeth said WAC hopes to expand the size of art classes for students. For more information about JAL visit: juniorartleagueofwaxhaw.shutterfly.com

Art Walk The WAC is teaming with JAL participants, town council and Waxhaw’s Beautification Committee to create the Waxhaw Art Walk. It will be established near the train tracks in Waxhaw. The art projects and objects made for the walk take place in stages. According to Lambeth, there will be three blocks of art walk. They must be approved by the Beautification Committee, so Lambeth said the art walk will take time to complete.

“We just started working with the town of Waxhaw,” Lambeth said. “We have to get each object for the art walk approved.”

The Beautification Committee has approved WAC and JAL to paint trash cans with art. WAC and JAL also plan to paint picnic tables and benches. The art, like the clay wall hangings for the new town hall, displays Waxhaw’s history. On one side of the trash can, artists will paint the water tower. Other sides of

Pictured on this page: Two young ladies enjoy throwing on the wheel during the Fourth of July festivities; Making clay objects at Lambeth Pottery with the Junior Arts League; Showing his throwing technique at Lambeth Pottery; A donation of Duck tape Flowers by the Waxhaw Arts Council and the Junior Arts League being presented to CMC Waxhaw Waxhaw • North Carolina

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the trash cans will feature a tree, train tracks and the bridge and horses representing Waxhaw’s equestrian center.

“This tells about Waxhaw,” Lambeth said.

WAC hopes the art walk will attract more people to Waxhaw to look at art. The art walk has been a plan of six months.

“We also have bikers and regular traffic,” Lambeth said. “We’re going to encourage people in Waxhaw to go along.”

In the future, WAC hopes to introduce younger children to art through a scavenger hunt on the art walk.

Artists Know Business Too Members of the Arts Council also offer events for artists. An important opportunity that WAC offers them exposes them to how to run a business. Many artists run their own galleries, an arts-related business or are interested in opening their own business.

Lambeth has owned her business for four years. She said success begins with knowing how to manage finances and being a good sales person.

“We discuss how to exhibit your work,” Lambeth said.

“We do a different program every month.”

Lambeth sells wholesale and retail. She said an artist

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must be a people person, organized and have good work. She joked and said, “I use to tell my students, ‘If you want to be a successful artist then marry an accountant or a banker.’”

But, Lambeth and members of the Arts Council teach the business side of the arts seriously. They encourage a painter to step into the business shoes of a metal sculptor. The council introduces programs teaching artists how to put together a booth. According to Lambeth, successful aspects of an artists’ booth include making an impression or showing a video of the artist working.

Need for the Arts Just as in business, WAC wishes to expand. It has done so with monthly readings of poems and stories. One Sunday every month from 2:30-3:30 p.m. writers meet to read. About 10 people attended the last poetry reading. People read something they enjoy reading or that they wrote.

WAC wants Waxhaw to become a center for the arts, for artists to have a place to exhibit their work and to learn about business in the arts.

When the new town hall is complete, Lambeth said WAC hopes to work with the Town of Waxhaw to have a place where Art Council members exhibit their work.

Another long term goal WAC has includes helping Waxhaw establish a studio for artists work or help artists open their own studios. This will allow everyone in the community to see what the artists are doing.

Lambeth added the busy WAC hopes to add music to its art repertoire in the future.

For more information about WAC and its activities visit waxhawarts.wordpress.com/upcoming-events.

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Healthcare One of the best things about living in the Waxhaw area is the availability of quality healthcare providers and facilities for you and your family, including primary care, chiropractic, optometry, and dental. The area also has easy access to several hospitals providing residents quality healthcare services and programs. Whatever your needs may be, you will find top-notch medical assistance right here.

CMC-Waxhaw, Union County's first freestanding emergency department, opened in 2012. CMC-Waxhaw operates as an extension of CMC- Union in Monroe, with advanced diagnostic imaging, board-certified emergency physicians and a helicopter pad for high-level trauma patients. The first of its kind in Union County, the emergency department brings hospital-level emergency care to families of the Waxhaw area. Its 25,000 sq. ft. includes: eight treatment rooms, including one designated as a trauma / resuscitation room; two observation beds for patients who need additional examination and treatment; a full-range laboratory services; a community room that is available free for meetings of civic and business organizations; and on-site medical practices including Medical Group of Waxhaw, Charlotte Medical Clinic, Union Obstetrics & Gynecology, Union Surgical Associates, Union Pulmonary & Sleep Specialists, and Waxhaw Pediatrics.

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piedmont region of North Carolina. Novant Health Family & Sports Medicine offers services such as primary care, newborn care / pediatric and adolescent, physical therapy, and women’s health. Located within 30 minutes from Waxhaw is Novant Health Matthews Medical Center. This hospital provides a wide range of health services including emergency services, maternity care, surgery, cardiac and cancer services. In addition, the hospital offers outpatient services and high-level diagnostic capabilities.

Carolinas Chiropractic and Spinal Rehab is committed to improving your health and maintaining the lifestyle you enjoy. Dr. Jones focuses on finding the true cause of the problem instead of just merely treating symptoms. We provide high-quality, personalized and affordable pain management and chiropractic care in a comfortable, relaxed environment to people of all ages.

Union Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center manages a wide variety of problems relating to the mouth, teeth and facial regions. Dr. Patty and and Dr. Valiquette practice a full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery with expertise ranging from removal of teeth to corrective jaw surgery. They can also diagnose and treat facial injuries, TMJ disorders, sleep apnea related to jaw structure and perform a full range of dental implant procedures.

Dedicated to restoring and strengthening the emotional well-being of children and families, Southeast Child & Family Guidance provide comprehensive outpatient behavioral health services to children and families.

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For all of your family vision needs, Waxhaw Family Vision Care strives to provide the highest quality of eye care and eyewear in Waxhaw and the surrounding area. Dr. Robert Cureton and the entire staff knows how important healthy vision is and is proud to provide comprehensive eye care in a friendly atmosphere and they gladly welcome new patients of all ages.

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The University of North Carolina Chapel Hill was the first public university in the U.S. and is therefore the oldest State University in the country.

Mount Mitchell in the Blue Ridge Mountains is the highest peak east of the Mississippi. It towers 6,684 feet above sea level.

In addition to the Blue Ridge, there are five other mountain ranges in North Carolina: Black Mountains, Balsam Mountains, Pisgah Mountains, New Found Mountains, and the Great Smoky Mountains.

Many people believe that North Carolina was the first state to declare independence from England with the Mecklenburg Declaration of 1775.

North Carolina is the birthplace of three United States presidents: Andrew JacksonWaxsaw, NC (7th), James PolkMecklenburg County, NC (11th) and Andrew Johnson Raleigh, NC (17th).

If you love Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, you can thank North Carolina for gracing you with those sweet treats!

Pepsi was invented and first served in New Bern in 1898.

North Carolina has 1,500 lakes of 10 acres or more in size and 37,000 miles of fresh water streams.

North Carolina has the largest statemaintained highway system in the United States. The state's highway system currently has 77,400 miles of roads Babe Ruth hit his first home run in Fayetteville on March 7, 1914.

North Carolina was the first state in the nation to establish a state museum of art.

The General Assembly of 1987 adopted milk as the official state beverage.

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Worship Amazing Grace Evangelical Lutheran 416 E. North Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-7411

Five Stones 216 W North Main St. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-243-0655 www.5stones.org

Banks Pesbyterian 10012 New Town Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-6705 www.bankspresbyterian church.org

Gentle Shepherd Assembly of God 3512 Providence Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-0938

Bethlehem United Methodist 5300 Nesbit Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-764-3602 www.bethlehemchurch online.org Blessed Hope Baptist 3607 Andrew Jackson Dr. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-2553 blessedhopebaptistchurch.net Bonds Grove United Methodist 8215 Bonds Grove Church Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-5231 www.bondsgroveumc.com Church of Jesus Christ of LDS 7513 Broomes Old Mill Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-3610 Crossroads 5207 Monroe-Weddington Rd. Weddington, NC 28104 ph: 980-621-5606 www.xroadschurch.us Ebenezer AME Zion 6308 Providence Rd. South Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-5992 Faith Community 701 Howie Mine Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-2085 Faith Soldiers Word Ministries 5017 Waxhaw-Marvin Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-567-2128

Glenstone Chapel Marvin Ridge High School 2825 Crane Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-644-8942 www.glenstonechapel.org Gospel Way Baptist 7310 Tirzah Church Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-0664 Grace Community Cuthbertson High School 1400 Cuthbertson Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-321-9389 Grace Covenant Community 8923 Waltham Forest Ct. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-321-9389 www.gracecarolina.org Hermon Baptist 9713 Lancaster Hwy. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-4924 www.hermonbaptist.org

Mary Elizabeth Baptist 3703 Mary Elizabeth Church Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-0888

Tirzah Presbyterian 7507 Tirzah Church Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-2893

Mighty Fortress 6012 Brady Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-243-1470 www.mightyfortresschurch.org

Union UMC 6315 New Town Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-243-4209 www.unionumc.net

Mineral Springs United Methodist 5915 Waxhaw Monroe Rd, Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-1430 Mt. Nebo Baptist 700 Miller Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-243-0182 Mt. Pisgah Baptist Hwy. 16 Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-4530 Mt Zion Baptist Rehobeth Church Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-4992 New Destiny Deliverance 5017 Waxhaw Marvin Rd Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-1421 New Town Road Community 7513 Broomes Old Mill Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-3610

Howie Baptist C 6401 Howie Mine Church Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-4228 www.howiebc.weebly.com

New Unity AME Zion 7704 Providence Rd. South Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-3835

Immanuel Baptist 9112 Lancaster Hwy. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-243-1159

Oak Grove Baptist 4013 New Town Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-283-6419 www.oakgrovebaptist.org

Jackson Baptist 306 N Church St. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 252-534-1603

Walkersville Presbyterian 6204 Brady Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-3612 Waxhaw Baptist 8213 Old Waxhaw-Monroe Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-4822 www.waxhawbaptist.org Waxhaw Bible 6810 Pleasant Grove Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-4514 www.waxhawbiblechurch.org Waxhaw Presbyterian 8100 Old Waxhaw-Monroe Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-4685 Waxhaw United Methodist 200 McDonald St. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-3931 www.waxhawumc.com

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Wesley Chapel AME Zion 512 Howie Mine Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-4328

Piney Grove Baptist 6712 Sims Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-5100

King Memorial Baptist 701 E. Main St. (Hwy. 75) Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-5251

Real Life 216 W. North Main St. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-243-7120

Liberty Hill Baptist 520 Billy Howey Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-5906

Rehobeth Presbyterian 5919 Rehobeth Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-243-1299 www.rehobetharp.org

First Baptist 348 Providence S. Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-846-6770 www.fbcw.com

Marvin AME Zion 1525 Crane Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-3611 www.mamez.org

Southern Baptist - Howie 6401 Howie Mine Church Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-4228 www.howiebc.weebly.com

First United Presbyterian 7700 Waxhaw Hwy. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-4774 www.firstpcwaxhaw.org

Marvin United Methodist 9914 New Town Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-243-4293

St. Margaret’s Episcopal 8515 Rea Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-243-3523 www.saintmargarets.net

Fellowship Church at Wesley Chapel 1301 Redgate Ct. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-256-0456 www.fellowshipchurchnc.org

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Area Schools Union County Public Schools 500 N. Main Street • Suite 700 Monroe, NC 28112 Phone: 704-283-3733 www.ucps.k12.nc.us

Excellent education is a staple in any successful community, especially Waxhaw. Top - rate educational opportunities span from preschool through graduate studies at several nearby higher learning institutions.

UCPS has the highest graduation rate in the state among the 34 largest school systems in North Carolina. UCPS graduation rate of its 2,715 seniors for the 2012-2013 school year was 89.5%, outpacing the state’s graduation rate of 80.2%.

Also dedicated to providing students with the knowledge and experience to prosper in this day in age are several colleges and universities nearby. These include Wingate University, South Piedmont Community College, Central Piedmont Community College, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Queens University, Johnson & Wales University, Pfeiffer University, Johnson C. Smith University, and many more.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS >>> Kensington Elementary 8701 Kensington Drive Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-290-1500 kees.ucps.k12.nc.us New Town Elementary 1100 Waxhaw-Indian Trail Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-290-1525 newtown.ucps.k12.nc.us Rea View Elementary 320 Reid Dairy Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-290-1524 reaview.ucps.k12.nc.us Sandy Ridge Elementary 10101 Waxhaw Manor Drive Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-290-1505 sres.ucps.k12.nc.us

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Waxhaw Elementary 1101 Old Providence Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-290-1590 wxes.ucps.k12.nc.us Weddington Elementary 3927 Twelve Mile Creek Road Matthews, NC 28104 Phone: 704-849-7238 wdes.ucps.k12.nc.us Wesley Chapel Elementary 110 Potter Road South Monroe, NC 28110 Phone: 704-296-3081 wces.ucps.k12.nc.us Western Union Elementary 4111 Western Union School Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704- 843-2153 wues.ucps.k12.nc.us Wingate Elementary 301 Bivens Street Wingate, NC 28174 Phone: 704-233-4045 wges.ucps.k12.nc.us

MIDDLE SCHOOLS >>>

HIGH SCHOOLS >>>

Cuthbertson Middle 1520 Cuthbertson Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-296-0107 cms.ucps.k12.nc.us

Cuthbertson High 1400 Cuthbertson Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-296-0105 chs.ucps.k12.nc.us

Marvin Ridge Middle 2831 Crane Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-290-1510 mrms.ucps.k12.nc.us

Marvin Ridge High 2825 Crane Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-290-1520 mrhs.ucps.k12.nc.us

Parkwood Middle 3219 Parkwood School Road Monroe, NC 28112 Phone: 704-764-2910 pwms.ucps.k12.nc.us

Parkwood High 3220 Parkwood School Road Monroe, NC 28112 Phone: 704-764-2900 pwhs.ucps.k12.nc.us

South Providence Middle 500 South Providence Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-290-1580 sps.ucps.k12.nc.us

Weddington High 4901 Monroe Weddington Road Matthews, NC 28104 Phone: 704-708-5530 wdhs.ucps.k12.nc.us

Sun Valley Middle 1409 Wesley Chapel Road Indian Trail, NC 28079 Phone: 704-296-3009 svms.ucps.k12.nc.us

SPECIAL PURPOSE SCHOOL >>> South Providence 500 S. Providence Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-290-1580 sps.ucps.k12.nc.us

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Drivers License & Registration Driver's License Office 3122 US 74 West • Monroe, NC 28110 704-283-4264 NC Motor Vehicle License Plate Agency 622E W. Roosevelt Blvd. • Monroe, NC 28110 704-283-4113 New residents who plan to drive must obtain a NC driver's license within 60 days.

If you have moved to the area from another North Carolina county, you have 60 days to get another license with your new address.

New residents must also register their vehicle(s) before the reciprocity agreement between North Carolina and your former state expires (usually 30 days).

An annual inspection is required.

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Union County Animal Services

Waxhaw Animal Control

3340 Presson Road, Monroe, NC 28112 704-283-2308 sheriff.co.union.nc.us/animalctrl.aspx Mon - Fri: 8:00PM-5:00PM • Closed Sat & Sun

703 W. South Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone:704-843-2195 Ext. 3

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Reporting Found and Missing Pets To report a missing pet you can email janethreatt@co.union.nc.us or Fax: 704-283-3599

Humane Society of Union County 704-283-9126 or www.hs-uc.com

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All dogs within the vicinity of Waxhaw are required to be licensed by the town on an annual basis. Upon licensing an animal, the owner must show proof that the animal is current on rabies vaccinations by a licensed veterinarian. The yearly license date is from July 1 to June 30 the following year. To apply for a license, a Dog Registration Form must be completed.

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Non-Nutured/Spaded License Fee .................................................................. $5.00 Nutured/Spaded License Fee .......................................................................... $3.00 For more information call 704-843-2195 Ext. 3 or go to: www.waxhaw.com

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DONATE Covering medical costs, pet supplies and necessities are day to day expenses.

We accept monetary & non-monetary donations which are tax deductible to the extent of the law!

VOLUNTEER There are lots of ways to help our cause.

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Organizations & Groups Waxhaw is home to a number of clubs and organizations through which residents can volunteer their time, skills and resources – all for the betterment of the community.

American Legion Post 208 801 E. South Main Street Waxhaw, NC ............ 704-243-0600

Masonic Lodge 562 120 W. North Main Street Waxhaw ................... 704-843-5537

American Red Cross of Union County 608 E. Franklin Street Monroe, NC ............ 704-283-7402 www.unioncountyredcross.org

Nutrition For The Elderly 5915 Old Waxhaw-Monroe Rd. Mineral Springs, NC .. 704-283-3712

Autism Society of NC Union County Chapter unioncountyautismsocity@yahoo.com www.unioncountyautism.com Carolina Regional Mustang Club 704-572-0006 or www.ponytales.org Garden Club of Waxhaw .................................... 704-843-5931 Literacy Council of Union County 105 E Jefferson Ste # A Monroe .................... 704-226-1425 www.literacyunion.org

Turning Point of Union County PO Box 952 Monroe, NC .............. 704-283-9150 Crisis Hotline ............ 704-283-7233 unioncountyturningpoint.org Union County Chamber of Commerce 903 Skyway Drive Monroe ..................... 704-289-4567 www.unioncountycoc.com Union County Community Arts 120 North Main Street Monroe, NC .............. 704-283-2784 www.unionarts.org

Union County Habitat for Humanity 2520 W. Roosevelt Blvd Monroe, NC ................ 704-296-9414 www.unionhabitat.org

Waxhaw Lions Club PO Box 512 Waxhaw, NC ........... 704-843-5537 or 704-634-1761 waxhawnc.lionwap.org

United Way of Central Carolinas 102 E. Franklin Street Monroe, NC ................ 704-283-1537 www.uwcentralcarolinas.org

Waxhaw Line Dance Club ................................. 704-843-9119 www.waxhawlinedancers.com

Waxhaw Arts Council .................................... 704-843-5060 waxhawarts.wordpress.com Waxhaw Athletic Association 3525 Sandberry Drive Waxhaw, NC .............. 704-844-2241 www.waxhawathletics.org Waxhaw Business Association PO Box 540 Waxhaw, NC .............. 704-264-4941 www.waxhawbusinessassociation.com

Waxhaw Police Exporers ................................. 704-843-0353 Waxhaw-Weddington Sunrise Rotary Club PO Box 754 Waxhaw, NC ............ 704-618-8087 www.wwsrotaryclub.org Waxhaw Woman’s Club 200 East South Main Street Waxhaw, NC ........... 704-843-0745 waxhawwomansclub.org

carolmorgan@carolmorgancrs.com www.carolmorgancrs.com

Attorney and Counselor at Law with MBA

Probate and Wills/Trusts Real Estate • Business Law Civil Litigation • Criminal Law

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Ph: 704.296.9000 E-Fax: 704.831.5432 Cell: 704.900.9727 Email: Pdwyer7@aol.com

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Directory of Services Bold Listing Indicates Participating Advertiser In This Publication * Indicates Waxhaw Business Association Member

Antiques *The Antique Clock Shop 202 N. Broome Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-4120 www.waxhawantiqueclockshop.com *Waxhaw Antique Mart (pg. 19) 101 S. Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-243-2223 www.waxhawantiquemart.com

Art Galleries / Museums *Eight Legs Gallery & Divine Custom Frames (pg. 24) 310 E South Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-1662 www.eightlegsartgallery.com *Museum of the Waxhaws 8215 Waxhaw Hwy. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-1832 www.museumofthewaxhaws.com *Stewarts Village Gallery (pg. 24) 116 McDonald Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-5638 www.stewartsvillagegallery.com

*AlphaGraphics 10420 E. Independence Blvd. #870 Matthews, NC 28105 ph: 704-814-4900 www.alphagraphics.com *Cameo Communications, LLC 5420 Unionville Rd Monroe, NC 28110 ph: 704-753-9288 www.unionlifestyle.com *Chrono-Tek Company, Inc. P.O. Box 1016 Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 800-586-2945 www.chronotek.net

*Top Ten Promotions, LLC 8708 Ellis Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-575-0544 www.toptenllc.com *Total Graphics & Signs P.o. Box 281 Waxhaw, NC 28173

*Summerfield Tire & Service (pg. 5) 27299 Waxhaw Pkwy.

Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-1288 www.summerfieldautoservice.com

*Phonic Designs 2821 Twinberry Lane Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-574-6033 *Secure Inventory Services, LLC 4518 Rockwood Dr Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-773-4458 *Social Networking Assistance 6103 Webster Way Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 607-382-7193 www.snatoday.com *Small Business Learning Center Charlotte, North Carolina 28226 ph: 980-237-0008 www.facebook.com/SBLCNow? filter=3 *TC Photography 101 North Church Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-849-9652 www.tcphotopics.com

*Autism Society of North Carolina Union County Chapter ph: 704-562-5645 www.unioncounty-autism.com *American Legion Auxillary 801 E. South Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-243-0600 www.nclegion.org *Library Association of Waxhaw P.O. Box 1444 116 E. South Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-2665 www.libraryassociationofwaxhaw.org *Monroe-Union County Economic Development 3900 Paul J. Helms Drive Monroe, NC 28110 ph: 704-282-5780 www.developmonroe.com *Safe Alliance (Union County) 604 Lancaster Highway (200 South) Monroe, North Carolina 28112 ph: 704-226-1352 www.safealliance.org/union-county/ *Turning Point (pg. 11) Post Office Box 952 Monroe, NC 28111 ph: 704-283-9150 Crisis Hotline: 704-283-7233 www.turntoday.net

*Trevor Cole Commercial Corp. ph: 704-243-4446 www.trevorcolecommercial.com

*Town of Waxhaw (Inside Back Cover) PO Box 6 317 N. Broome Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-2195 www.waxhaw.com

Health/Fitness/Sports

*Bojangles 1325 North Broome Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-243-1554 www.bojangles.com

*Bike Depot (pg. 18) 122 W. North Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-256-4126 www.bikedepotwxw.com

Events

*Burger King 4005 Providence Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-599-9890 www.bk.com

*Labor of Love Personal & Group Fitness 3909-C Providence Rd. South Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-847-5635

*Café Bliss 8163-A Kensington Drive Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-1333 www.cafeblisswaxhaw.com

*Massage At The Cabin (pg. 28) 6500 Rehobeth Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-502-5456 www.massageatthecabin.com

*Fox’s Pizza Den 407 E. South Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-1439 www.carolinafoxs.com

*Mind, Body, Spirit, Nu (Hypnotherapy) 6026 Rehobeth Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-5594

*Charlotte Steeplechase Association, Inc. 6103 Waxhaw Hwy. Mineral Springs, NC 28108 ph: 704-843-7070 www.queenscup.org

*BB&T 520 N. Broome Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-2166 www.bbt.com

Community Service

Government

Food/Dining/Restaurants

*Waxhaw Child Development Center, Inc. 3930 Providence Road South Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-0925 or 704-283-6188 www.waxhawcdc.com *Waxhaw Elementary PTA/PTO 1101 Old Providence Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-290-1590 www.waxhawelementarypta.com

*Waxhaw Creamery 201 W South Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-7927 www.facebook.com/pages/Waxhaw Creamery/122221314648505

*Waxhaw Farmers Market P.O. Box 343 Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-779-4551 www.waxhawfarmersmarket.com

*DM Sublimation, LLC 4909 Medlin Road Monroe, NC 28173 ph: 704-764-9386 or 704-242-2828

*S&S Trailer Sales & Service (pg. 7) 4407 Helms Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-0181 or 704-843-8477

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*Union County Education Foundation 400 North Church Street Monroe, NC 28112 ph: 704-296-0725 www.ucedfoundation.org

*Acopia Home Loans 101-C Waxhaw Professional Park Dr. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-627-2000 www.acopiahomeloans.com/lchurch

*Lion Marketing Group 1829 Dickerson Blvd., Suite 228 Monroe, NC 28110 ph: 704-441-4010 www.lionmarketinggroup.com

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*The Sign Factory 9123 Monroe Road, Suite 125 Charlotte, NC 28270 ph: 704-321-0040 www.thesignfactoryinc.com

*South Piedmont Community College (pg. 31) ph: 704-272-5391 www.spcc.edu

*James Baker Design 3513 Sandberry Drive Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-604-2352 www.jamesbakerdesign.com

*AdviCoach - John Bean 5801 Sharon Rd., Suite D Charlotte, NC 28210 ph: 980-335-0669 or 704-236-7843 www.johnbean.advicoach.com

*The Sutton Connection 124 Unionville-Indian Trail Rd., Ste B5 Indian Trail, NC 28173 ph: 704-821-6787 www.thesuttonconnection.com

Child Care/Education

*Hook Tire & Service (pg. 4) 120 W. Waxhaw Pkwy.

Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-3900 www.hooktire.com

*AdviCoach - David Feldman 1221 Waynewood Drive Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-1077 www.dfeldman.advicoach.com

(Satellite Office) 316 North Broome Street Waxhaw NC 28173 www.unioncountycoc.com

*Creative Plus PO Box 430 Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-771-9547 www.creativeplus.com

*Idea Forge Studios, LLC 5413 Cotton Top Court Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 980-322-4500 www.ideaforgestudio.com

Business Support

*The Growth Coach 10612-D Providence Road, Suite 216 Charlotte, NC 28277 ph: 704-996-3935 www.thegrowthcoach.com/jpagano

*Word Wise, LLC 209 Southcliff Drive Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 980-428-9627 www.wordwisellc.net

*Henn Automotive, Inc. (pg. 28) 1152 N. Broome Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-243-2540 www.hennautomotive.com

*Fuzion Hair Design (pg. 9) 201 West South Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-8280 www.fuzionhairdesign.com

*Tar Heel State Title, LLC 1737 Ridgehaven Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-256-4965 www.tarheelstatetitle.com

*Client Linker P.O. Box 1322 Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-243-4635 www.clientlinker.com

Auto Service

Beauty Salon

*Union County Chamber of Commerce (Main Office) 903 Skyway Drive Monroe, NC 28211 ph: 704-289-4567

*The Biz Well Corporation 159 Pitts School Rd. NW Concord, NC 28027 ph: 704-763-4087 www.gobizwell.com

Financial Services

*Calton & Associates P.O. Box 777 Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-5419 *Haines Financial Services, Inc. 101B S. Church Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-4140 *Liberty Tax Service 608 Indian Trail Road Indian Trail, NC 28079 ph: 704-821-0742 www.libertytax.com/income-taxpreparation-locations/13007.html *Patricia P. Belcourt, CPA, P.A. P.O. Box 557 Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-2901 www.pbelcourtcpa.com *Payment Sevices, LLC 1104 Helen Street Monroe, NC 28112 ph: 704-562-6791 www.gopaymentservices.com *SKH Partners, Inc. 2017 Waterbury Lane Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-776-8790 www.paypros.com *SunTrust Bank 8109 Kensington Drive Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-5002 www.suntrust.com *SunTrust Mortgage (pg. 6) Mark Wasserman ph: 704-543-3704 or 704-840-6228 www.suntrust.com/mark.wasserman

Heritage Foods (pg. 28) 201 West South Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-5236 www.heritagefoodanddrink.com *Luigi & Sons Italian Restaurant 1315 N Broome St Waxhaw, NC 28173 Ph: 704-243-3449 *Mamma Lena's Restaurant 116 N. Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-1988 www.mammalenas.com *Maxwell’s Tavern 112 East South Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704 843-2773 www.maxwellstavern.com *Provisions Bulk Foods and Spices 107 West South Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-500-3206 *Stack’s Kitchen (pg. 15) 521 North Broome Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-243-2024 www.stackskitchen.com *Stuffed Olive Bar & Grille 1201 N Broome Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-2215 www.thestuffedolivebar.com *Tastefully Simple by Donna 6400 Crosshall Place Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 732-618-3012 www.TSDonnaK.com

*The Athletic Barn, LLC 5412 Waxhaw Marvin Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-999-1723 www.waxhawathleticbarn.com *Waxhaw Flyers All-Star Cheerleading 3913 Providence Road South, Ste.C Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 980-229-6152 www.waxhawflyers.com

Home Services *Barbee Concrete, Inc. 7510 Big Buck Trail Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-5212 www.barbeeconcreteinc.com *Budget Blinds of Matthews (pg. 9) 1119 Heather Lane Charlotte, NC 28209 ph: 704-676-4785 ph: 704-907-8843 www.budgetblinds.com/Matthews *Carolina Pest Management, Inc. P.O. Box 368 Monroe, NC 28111 ph: 704-283-1527 *DRO Services 2908 Valley Farm Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-201-1366 *Floor Coverings International 5922 Weddington-Monroe Road Suite A5-115 Matthews, NC 28104 ph: 704-819-6636 www.yourflooringlady.com *Green Frog Waterproofing, LLC P.O. Box 78861 Charlotte, NC 28271 ph: 980-328-1019 www.greenfrogwaterproofing.com

*Healthy Home Heating and Air, LLC 4004 Sardis Drive, Suite 2 Indian Trail, NC 28079 ph: 704-684-4044 www.healthyhomecharlotte.com *Kinterra Group, LLC 7708 Farmbrook Drive Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-4860 www.kinterra.net MillBridge (Inside Front Cover) Millbridge Pkwy Waxhaw, NC 28173 www.millbridge-nc.com www.facebook.com/MillBridgeNC *Triathlawn Landscapes, LLC PO Box 78854 Charlotte, NC 28271 ph: 980-263-9949 triathlawnlandscapes.com

Insurance Services

*Land of the Waxhaws Waxhaw, NC 28112 ph: 704-737-6220 www.ustream.tv/channel/ land-of-the-waxhaws *Town Planner Community Calendar PO Box 1186 Monroe, NC 28111 ph: 704-291-0117 www.townplanner.com *Waxhaw Union County Macaroni Kid 8905 Whittingham Drive Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-993-8819 www.waxhaw.macaronikid.com

Medical/Dental *Carolinas Dental Center (Back Cover) 2514 Cuthbertson Rd., Suite A Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-243-1122 www.carolinasdentalcenter.com *Carolinas Chiropractic And Spinal Rehab (pg. 27) 101-D Waxhaw Professional Park Dr. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-243-1010 www.carolinaschiropractic.com

*Greg Kemp Insurance Agency 1526 Providence Rd. S, Ste. 160 Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-5202 www.allstateagencies.com/ gregkemp/welcome

*CMC - Waxhaw (pg. 36) 2700 Providence Road South Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-667-6800 www.cmc-waxhaw.org

MetLife-Stuart Rimmer (pg. 7) 101 W. South Main St., Suite 7B Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-1133 www.stuartrimmer.metlife.com

*Cureton Cosmetic and Family Dentistry 8175-A Kensington Drive Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-3270 www.curetondentistry.com

*Waxhaw Insurance Agency, Inc. 616 N. Broome Street Weddington, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-2197 www.WaxhawInsurance.net

*Physical Therapy Center 8145-C Kensington Dr. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-7000 www.physicaltherapycenter.org

Law and Attorneys

*Union Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center (pg. 25) 851 Wellness Boulevard Monroe, NC 28110 ph: 704.291.7333 or 1-866-321-7333

*Fitzgerald Dwyer Law Firm, P.C. (pg. 33) 101 S. Main Street P.O. Box 8 Monroe, NC 28111 3105 Julian Glen Circle Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-296-9000 ph: 704-900-9727 www.f-dlaw.com *Legal Shield 200 Arbor Drive Waxhaw, North Carolina 28173 ph: 704-578-8708 www.attynow.com *Sperber Law, PLLC 107 East North Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-256-4698 www.sperberlawonline.com

Media

5829-B Phyliss Lane Mint Hill, NC 28277 ph: 704-291-7333 or 1-866-321-7333 www.unionoralsurgery.com *Novant Health Waxhaw Family & Sports Medicine (pg. 25) 3614 Providence Road, Suite 200 Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-384-8665 www.waxhawfamilyphysicians.com *Southeast Child & Family Guidance (pg. 26) 101-E Waxhaw Professional Park Dr. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-256-0305 www.southeastcfg.com

*Community Columnist, Enquirer Journal 1201 Brionne Court Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-256-4404

Waxhaw Family Vision Care OD, PLLC (pg. 27) 3909-H Providence Road South Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-3053 www.waxhawvision.com

*Community Welcoming Service (OUR TOWN) 10724 Carmel Commons Blvd., Ste 550 Charlotte, NC 28226 ph: 704-341-4982

Miscellaneous *Don Fisher 7018 McCaslan Lane Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-243-3350

*Earl Cook 8115 Denholme Drive Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-219-6835 *Union County Music Together 201 W. South Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-698-0041 www.ucmusictogether.com *Waxhaw Central Railway 1901 Summit View Place Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-9116

Performing Arts *Progressive Movement Arts Centre 3909 Providence Rd. South, Suite D Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-7919 www.progressivemovementart centre.com *The Storefront Theatre P.O. Box 1203 Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-243-7283 www.thestorefronttheatre.org

Pet Services F.U.R.R. (pg. 32) Feline Rescue Post Office Box 1164 Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 864-483-2444 www.catfurr.org *Humane Society of Union County 4015 Waxhaw Highway (Hwy. 75) Monroe, NC 28112 704-292-SPAY (7729) *Mane Street Horse & Pet P.O. Box 660 Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-243-3011 www.manestreethorseandpet.com *McNeely Farms Equestrian Center (pg. 1) 6221 McNeely Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph:704-843-2591 ph: 704-243-1762

* Waxhaw Tack Exchange P.O. Box 1020 103 S Church Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-0474

Real Estate *Allen Tate - Kerry Bryan 1532 Providence Road, Suite 230 Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 980-253-3734 or 704-843-8560 www.allentate.com/KerryBryan *Blue Ribbon Realtors 316 N. Broome Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-243-7247 or 704-264-4941 www.waxhawinfocenter.com *Carol Morgan Prudential Carolina Realty (pg. 33) Post Office Box 337 Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-301-3041 *Jamie A. Leggett, Broker Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-650-6345 www.liveunioncountync.com *Jan Konetchy Wilkinson & Associates (pg. 6) 8604 Cliff Cameron Drive, Suite 110 Charlotte, NC 28269 ph: 704-574-5065 or 704-843-2124 www.jankonetchy.com *Keller Williams Realty Union County - Lori Bee 6555 Old Monroe Road, Suite B Indian Trail, NC 28079 ph: 704-684-1007 www.loribee.yourkwagent.com *Robin Husney Keller Williams Realty (pg. 11) ph: 704-517-6370 www.robinhusney.com *Michael Ryan Realty (pg. 15) 105 East North Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-621-0922 www.michaelryanrealty.com

*Mikulsky’s Pet Bed & Breakfast (pg. 32) 312 Yamasee Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-4176 or 704-771-9828 www.lorettaspetsitting.com

*William Reule and Associates 1021 Cutherbertson Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-2500

Reigning Cats & Dogs Pet Boutique (pg. 33) 700 N. Broome Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-243-1946

*Bonds Grove United Methodist Church 8215 Bonds Grove Church Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-5231 www.bondsgroveumc.com/

Monroe Crossing Mall Hwy, 74 - Monroe, NC 704-226-0626 www.rcandd.com *Spa 4 Paws 3512-B Providence Rd South Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-243-3080 www.spa4-paws.com *The Groomery 3919 Providence Road South Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-243-0202 www.petgroomingwaxhawnc.com Waxhaw Animal Hospital (pg. 32) 601 N. Church Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-2269 www.waxhawanimalhospital.com

Religious Organizations

*Crossroads Church 5707 Monroe-Weddington Rd. Weddington, NC 28104 ph: 704-795-0423 www.mycrossroads.co *JAARS, Inc. P.O. Box 248 Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 800-890-0628 or 704-641-4310 www.jaars.org *Rehobeth Presbyterian Church 5919 Rehobeth Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-243-1299 www.rehobetharp.org

St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church (pg. 29) 8515 Rea Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-243-3523 www.saintmargarets.net

*Mills Cleaners 3901 S. Providence Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 Ph: 704-243-3294 www.millscleaners.com *Second Chance Boutique

by Turning Point (pg. 11) 27292 Waxhaw Parkway Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-288-1898 www.secondchanceboutiqueuc.org

Retirement Community *White Oak Manor of Waxhaw 700 Howie Mine Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-243-7640 www.whiteoakmanor.com

*Shaklee with the Dussingers 5805 Whitehawk Hill Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-2140 www.shaklee.net/bobandpatdussinger

Sanitation Services *Covenant Waste Systems Post Office Box 3180 Monroe, NC 28111 ph: 980-621-4695 www.covenantwaste.com

*Silpada - Gayla Tyson 8505 Whitehawk Hill Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-2140

*God Bless the USA, Inc. 3405 Westwood Industrial Drive Monroe, NC 28110 ph: 704-708-5872 www.gbusainc.com

*Southern Style Designs (pg. 15) 2416 Providence Rd. South Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-4438 www.facebook.com/SouthernStyle DesignsofWaxhaw

Specialty Shops/Businesses *Bella Dimora Furnishings, Inc. 105 W. South Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-9540 www.belladimorainc.com

*Sweet Repeats 3905-C Providence Rd. South Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-1344 www.facebook.com/ SweetRepeatsWaxhaw

Couick's Marine (pg. 1) 3613 Providence Rd South Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-2155 www.couicksmarine.com

*Tangles Knitting on Main (pg. 24) 200 W. North Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-243-7150 tanglesknittingonmain.blogspot.com

*Divine Custom Frame (pg. 24) 310 E South Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-1662 www.eightlegsartgallery.com *Elaine's Custom Creations Post Office Box 953 Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-488-1482

*The Gracious Home, LLC (pg. 19) 113 W. South Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-256-7148 www.facebook.com/ TheGraciousHome

*HomeSpun 4518 Rockwood Drive Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-225-3871 or 704-219-8765

*The Orchard Group 5083 Old Church Road Lancaster, SC 29720 ph: 704-201-9149

*Inn at Rosehill & Rosehill Stables (pg. 18) 6623 Prospect Road Monroe, NC 28112 ph: 704-764-3989 www.rosehillinnnc.com

*Waxhaw Ace Hardware 3927 Providence Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-4760 www.acehardware.com

*Isagenix International Sharon Amadio 6111 Lee Branch Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-577-3819 www.sharonamadio.isagenix.com

*Winning Awards, LLC 202 West North Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-256-3446 www.winningawards.net

(Every effort has been made to insure accuracy to this list at the time of printing)

Special Thanks to Jim Black for for allowing his photos to be used in this publication.

If you see Jim around town, be sure to smile, he’ll probably take your picture.

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*Haston General Contractors (pg. 31) PO Box 1198 Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-256-9657 www.hastongc.com

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There’s something for everyone in Waxhaw

Military Wa ll of Honor

The residents of Waxhaw are in on a little secret they live in one of the best towns in the country.

Located in Union County, NC with close proximity to the urban sprawl of Charlotte and the South Carolina state line, there is plenty to see and do in Waxhaw.

Resident and visitors enjoy the numerous historic sites, museums, unique shopping and dining options.

Train Viewing Bridge

Downtown Waxhaw features a dynamic “Main Street” with a collection of local stores, restaurants and historically significant structures.

the Tracks Jammin’ onbycert Series * C

Enjoying Waxhaw’s culture continues throughout the year with the many local events that bring community members and guests together for fun and entertainment.

Waxhaw Town Hall PO Box 6• 317 N. Broome Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-2195 www.waxhaw.com Memorial Day Ceremony * * Photos by Jim Black, Land of the Waxhaws

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