Union County - Carolina Weekly Newspapers

9.10.09
Thursday
How Smart is Your Cart? 10-11:30 a.m.
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with diabetes
and takes insulin, attend this free tour of Harris Teeter to
learn about heart-healthy food choices, the effects of
carbohydrates on blood sugar levels, and making good
food choices on a budget.
1817 Dickerson Blvd., Monroe
To register, call 877-767-7373, ext. 1731.
9.11.09
Friday
Patriot Day Ceremony, 10 a.m.
A Union County Patriot Day Ceremony will be held on the
Hayne Street side of the Historic Union County Courthouse.
The keynote speaker will be Dave Sanderson, a passenger on
U.S. Airways flight 1549 that crashed into the Hudson River.
300 N. Main St., Monroe
Application deadline for Waxhaw
Arts and Crafts Festival
The Waxhaw Autumn Treasures Committee is accepting
applications for its rain-or-shine Oct. 10-11 Arts and Crafts
Festival. For a vendor application, visit www.waxhaw.com
or call Cathy Murphy at 704-843-2195, ext. 26.
9.12.09
Saturday
Momarama 2009, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Attend Momarama at the Union County Agricultural &
Conference Center to learn more about breastfeeding,
prenatal care, car seat safety, baby care, child care resources
and more. Local physicians will be available to answer
questions, and vendors from local stores will display and
sell merchandise. Admission is free.
3230-D Presson Road, Monroe
For more information, call 704-283-BABY (2229).
TEA Party, noon-2 p.m.
Mike Munger, a Duke University professor and former
gubernatorial candidate, and Indian Trail Mayor John Quinn
Unlock the Power
of Your Mind to:
LOSE WEIGHT
STOP SMOKING
INCREASE SELF ESTEEM
Make the call today to
begin your self-improvement.
Monroe
Hypnosis
Center
110 East Phifer Street
Monroe, NC
704-238-1231 or 704-488-7327
www.monroehypnosiscenter.com
will be among the featured speakers at a TEA – Taxed
Enough Already – Party near the Historic Union County
Courthouse.
300 N. Main St., Monroe
For more information, e-mail UnionTEAParty@gmail.com.
9.15.09
Tuesday
Union County Business Showcase, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
The Union County Chamber of Commerce Business
Showcase will be held at Carolina Courts in Indian Trail’s
Old Hickory Business Park. The free event allows area
businesses to display products and services, network and
find new vendors. This year’s activities include a basketball
shootout contest with prizes, and business improvement
and technical information seminars. Exhibitor registration
deadline is Thursday, Sept. 10.
7210 Stinson Hartis Road, Indian Trail
For more information, call 704-289-4567 or visit
www.unioncountycoc.com.
9.17.09
Thursday
Nancy Drew illustrator to speak, 5:30 p.m.
Waxhaw resident Rudy Nappi, who spent 30 years
illustrating covers for Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys books,
will speak at the Union West Regional Library.
123 Unionville-Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail
For more information, call 704-821-7475, ext. 4.
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9.19.09
Saturday
Children and teen consignment sale, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Matthews United Methodist Church will host its annual
children and teen consignment sale. Fifty percent off
markdowns begin at 1 p.m. Fall and winter clothes, shoes,
maternity clothes and baby items, as well as books, games
and furniture, will be sold. Cash only. No strollers or carts
allowed in sales area. There is no admission charge.
801 S. Trade St., Matthews
For more information, call 704-815-1945.
Fido’s Fall Fun Fest, 1-4 p.m.
The fifth annual Fido’s Fall Fun Fest – billed as Union
County’s largest pet event – will be held at Waxhaw Animal
Hospital and Reigning Cats & Dogs Pet Boutique at the
corner of North Broome and Church streets in Waxhaw. The
event includes animal adoptions, raffles, dog training and
grooming demonstrations, and more.
For more information, call 704-243-1946.
Ed Sweeney Memorial Golf Tournament, 1:30 p.m.
The 10th annual Ed Sweeney Memorial Golf Tournament at
Stonebridge Golf Club will benefit special-needs students
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Stallings Family Night in the Park, 3-8 p.m.
Join your neighbors for free rides, concessions, music and
more at Stallings Municipal Park.
315 Stallings Road, Stallings
For more information, call 704-821-8557.
ONGOING
Thursdays
SPCC massage therapy students need clients
South Piedmont Community College’s Massage Therapy
Program is seeking people to participate in massage
clinics each Thursday until Nov. 19. Clinics are at the
school’s Old Charlotte Highway Campus. Sessions with
first-year students cost $20 per hour, and sessions with
second-year students are $35 per hour. Appointment
times are 1:30, 3 and 4 p.m.
4209 Old Charlotte Highway, Monroe
For an appointment (required), contact Mary Berger at
704-290-5865.
9.19.09-10.3.09
The Weddington Parks & Recreation Advisory Board asks
residents to participate in the Fall 2009 Litter Sweep
Campaign. Trash bags, gloves and orange safety vests are
available at Weddington Town Hall. Call Amy McCollum
at 704-846-2709 for a date and time to collect supplies
and assistance selecting a Weddington road for litter
collection.
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