Jul 18, 2023
🍨 🥄 The Bakery at Mount Pleasant Adds a Cool Twist
Contributor: Jamie Richardson
The Bakery at Mount Pleasant has announced the newest addition to its menu: 🍦 Blue Bell ice cream.
🍰🧁🍪 Karen Helton, the mastermind behind the bakery, is buzzing with enthusiasm, already brainstorming creative ways to combine her delectable pastries with the indulgence of ice cream. Imagine two freshly baked chocolate chip cookies embracing a scoop of creamy ice cream in the middle—a combination that is destined to be nothing short of incredible!
Photo credit: The Bakery at Mount Pleasant Facebook
When you step into The Bakery, you’re gr…
Jul 18, 2023
⛳ Tee It Up for CabCo Kids
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The Ben Mynatt Children’s Foundation Children’s Classic Golf Tournament has raised and distributed over $1,052,000 in cumulative giving in our region.
Now in its 22nd year, this tournament helps fund The Ben Mynatt Children’s Foundation which provides financial assistance to non-profits whose missions seek to improve the lives of children of Cabarrus County.
The foundation’s specific focus is on those serving children with physical, mental, or economic disadvantages.
🏌🏾 🏌🏽♀️ Held at the beautiful Trump National Golf Club Charlotte, this event feature…
Jul 11, 2023
🎁🧸 Share a Little Extra Joy This July
Contributor: Jamie Richardson
The Cabarrus Healthcare Foundation is gearing up for their 3rd annual ”Christmas in July” Toy Drive, benefiting the Jeff Gordon Children’s Center.
This annual toy drive aims to replenish toys for children receiving care in pediatric settings. Community members can drop off donations at Rooms To Go, 8520 Quay Rd., Ste. A, in front of Concord Mills from Monday to Saturday, 10am to 8pm, and Sunday from 12 to 6 pm.
The Jeff Gordon Children’s Center, located on the campus of Atrium Health Cabarrus, is a place of hope for children in need of speciali…
Jul 11, 2023
👗 Embracing Curves and Empowering Style
Contributor: Jamie Richardson
Lovely Lines, a women’s clothing store specializing in curvy styles with sizes Large to 3X, was born out of the belief that every woman deserves to feel good when she goes shopping.
Frustrated with the limited options available for curvy women, best friends Jessica and Erica envisioned a store where women who became stressed out and didn’t enjoy shopping due to limited options could find fashionable attire and enjoy their shopping experience. From their conversation, Lovely Lines was born!
The shop started as an online store in 2017 before quic…
Jul 11, 2023
👨🍳 Culinary Passion Meets Community Spirit
Updated 8/23/24: This business has closed the restaurant and is now focused on catering and cooking classes.
Contributor: Jamie Richardson
Chef Bob VanAtta of Table 11 is providing memorable cooking and dining experiences in Cabarrus County.
Chef Bob as he is affectionately known, has a deep passion for cooking and community. Recognizing the need for more dining options in downtown Concord, he seized the opportunity to provide locals and visitors alike with a memorable dining experience.
As an avid cyclist who frequently rode along Union Street, Chef Bob fell in love with …
Jul 5, 2023
Uncover Local History with the “Miles for Museums” Passport Program
The “Miles for Museums” passport program is a fun and educational initiative for the whole family. This passport program encourages people to explore the area’s museums and communities, offering an exciting opportunity to discover local history and win prizes along the way. The program operates on a simple principle: visit museums, collect passport stamps, and become eligible to win prizes.
Completing the passport, by collecting stamps from all ten museums, makes each participant eligible to enter the raffle at the end of the summer. Each museum in the program has also partnered with l…
Jul 5, 2023
Cabarrus Brewing Company to Host Inaugural CabCo Summer Movie Night
Cabarrus County residents are in for a treat this summer as the first-ever CabCo Summer Movie Night takes place on July 8th at Cabarrus Brewing Company. With free admission, games, snacks, and the featured movie “The Sandlot,” this event aims to bring families and friends together for a memorable summer evening.
The pre-show activities, starting at 7 pm, will set the stage for an unforgettable evening. Attendees can enjoy family-friendly music from the 80s and 90s, play retro video games, and indulge in popcorn and Kona Ice before the movie begins.
This event is made possible throu…
Jul 5, 2023
PBS’ North Carolina Weekend Features Cabarrus County
Planning to visit? Tell ’em Cabarrus Weekly sent ya!
Jun 27, 2023
🇺🇸 Patriotism Flows Through Kannapolis This 4th of July
Team USA’s Collegiate National Team will be in Kannapolis in an exciting matchup with Chinese Taipei at Atrium Health Ballpark. This event not only showcases the talents of the nation’s most promising young baseball stars but also promises an unforgettable evening of entertainment with a grand finale of post-game fireworks.
Fun Facts:
⚾ It is the first time in 14 years that the Stars and Stripes will pay a visit to Kannapolis, where they hold an all-time record of 4-1.
⚾ Team USA is composed of the top non-draft-eligible players from across the nation at the collegiate level.
⚾ …