OCTOBER 10, 2024

Weekly lifestyle e-newsletter covering where to eat, drink, shop, and play in Cabarrus County.

🍻 Percent Tap House: Harrisburg's Cozy Craft Beer Haven

Contributor: Jamie Richardson

Since opening in late 2018, Percent Tap House has become a local favorite in Harrisburg, proudly holding the title of the town’s first brewery.

This cozy 3.5-barrel operation, founded by Carl-Jay Castaneda and Neil Grassi, offers a welcoming environment that blends the comfort of a neighborhood hangout with the sophistication of a top-notch brewery.

🎶 From trivia nights to live music, brunches, and even pup socials, Percent hosts weekly events for everyone to enjoy.

🌟 Known for creative, rotating taps and their award-winning Peak Light Lager, Percent offers unique drinks that keep customers coming back.

See the full story on the CW website.

🍔🚚 From Food Truck to Food Hall: The Big City Bites Story

Owners Mike and Sharon Nicholas left their careers to start Big City Bites, a food truck turned bistro serving iconic American dishes.

🥪 Fan Favorites: Their Cubano sandwich and Buffalo Chicken Swirls became instant hits, building a loyal customer base in Cabarrus County.

From festivals to a food hall, Big City Bites is more than just great food—it's a hub for family and community gathering.

Learn more about their journey and see delicious food photos on the CW website.

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🤝 Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary Kicks Off New Year

The Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary (SAWA) kicks off its new year with fresh leadership, exciting projects, and plenty of opportunities to connect and contribute.

💡 Support Local Causes: SAWA's initiatives include fundraising for emergency aid, scholarships, and projects like the Angel Tree and Tucker Center of Hope. New additions: Hygiene Boxes and Little Libraries!

🍲 Save the Date: Feb 18th – Souper Bowl Fundraiser! Enjoy soup, dessert, and fellowship while giving back to the community.

Learn more about how you can get involved.

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🎭 Murder, Mayhem, and Marriage? Arsenic and Old Lace Hits the OCT Stage!

📍 Old Courthouse Theatre (Downtown Concord)

📅 Oct 10-20th

🎟️ Adult: $23, Senior/Student: $21, Child: $18

Get ready for a hilariously dark twist on family dynamics with Arsenic and Old Lace by Joseph Kesselring! Drama critic Mortimer Brewster's engagement announcement is upended when he discovers a corpse hidden in his elderly aunts' home. Things spiral out of control and Mortimer’s engagement plans quickly unravel in this classic black comedy.

Cabarrus Brewing Company is joining the NC Craft Brewer’s Guild initiative, Pouring For Neighbors, to support ongoing relief efforts in Western North Carolina.

Throughout October, for every 🍺 pint of Oktoberfest Marzen sold at Cabarrus Brewing or Towel City Tavern, $1 will be donated to the cause.

You can also make direct donations when closing your tab at either location.

📅 Oct 14th from 9am-4pm

Enjoy delicious in-house coffee and treats from the donut truck, special giveaways and sales, pumpkin painting, and a FREE hotdog and 🍔 hamburger lunch, plus professional photo shoots with Olivia Nicole Photography and our friends from Church Creek Farm!

<< Read more: Modern Farm/General Store Fusion Coming to CabCo >>

Noteworthy Nuggets

🎬 Grab your family and friends and head to J.W. (Mickey) McGee, Jr. Park for a Free Outdoor Movie Night! On Oct 11th at 7pm. Enjoy The Nightmare Before Christmas—and don’t forget to bring blankets and chairs to stay comfy while the show starts at sundown. 🍿✨ Food will be available for purchase, and a parent or guardian must accompany children under 18 during the movie.

🏁 Fans can Meet Ryan Blaney, Team Penske driver of the No. 12 Discount Tire Ford Mustang, at Discount Tire in Concord. 🎉 Wristbands for the first 150 guests will be handed out at 10:30am, with autographs starting at 11am—plan to park at 8541 Concord Mills Blvd and limit two autographs per person.📸✨ 

📚👻 Editions Bookstore is hosting a Book Signing with Two Local Thriller/Horror Authors on Oct 12th from 10am-2pm! Meet Sarah Ochs, a law professor at Elon University whose debut novel, The Resort, takes you on a chilling adventure set on a remote Thai island, and Ed McKeown, a Charlotte resident celebrated for his Sci-Fi and Fantasy novels, including the popular Confederation Space Series. ✍️📖

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