MARCH 1, 2023

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Hospitality Group Believes in Making It "From Scratch"

Contributor: Jamie Richardson

Scratch Made Hospitality has opened three new food concepts at Gibson Mill Market in the last few months, but they have been creating great food from scratch since right before COVID started. But even a pandemic couldn’t slow these motivated chefs down!

• 👨‍🍳 When they say, scratch-made, they mean it! From the ice cream at Churn Buddies to the noodles and sauces at Kuni’s Kitchen, owner Ryan Bybee and his business partner David Herzing say, “We believe where our food comes from matters most!”

The much anticipated Barcos Sports & Raw Bar opened in Gibson Mill Market just a few weeks ago, but Scratch Made Hospitality is also behind Kuni’s Kitchen and Churn Buddies whose second location (the first is in Afton Village) also opened in Gibson Mill Market this past month. They also own Barcos Food Company in Oriental, NC.

However, the group is probably best known for Village Corner Comfort Kitchen and Bar whose story of perseverance is only second to the quality of their food!

• They purchased Joe’s Sports Bar in Afton Village on December 31, 2019. The next day they began 10 weeks of construction to turn the space into their first restaurant concept. They were scheduled to open on March 18, 2020. On March 17, the state shut down all restaurants due to the COVID outbreak.

They didn't let that stop them.

Visit our website to read the entire article about how this restaurant started giving back to the community before they even opened their doors and how their restaurants are serving up delicious food all over Cabarrus County.

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Hospice of Cabarrus County Hosts Annual Spring Fling - March 25

Hospice & Palliative Care of Cabarrus County invites you to attend their 14th annual Spring Fling featuring “too MUCH SyLviA” on Saturday, March 25, 5:00pm-10:30pm at the City Club at Gibson Mill.

Food, Fun, and Music

The event kicks off with a reception and the opening of their silent auction at 5:00pm. Dinner will be served by The Smoke Pit at 5:30pm, and a live auction takes place at 7:00pm. After that, everyone is invited to hit the dance floor with music by “too MUCH SyLviA.”

🎟️ >> Purchase your tickets to the Spring Fling online!

• Last year, Hospice of Cabarrus County provided close to $500,000 in uncompensated care including medical equipment, supplies, prescriptions, and services at their Tucker Hospice House.

Visit our website to learn more about this event and how our local Hospice & Palliative Care of Cabarrus County makes a difference in our community.

☕ 🍷 This European-Style Café Has Locals Cozying Up Inside and Out!

Contributor: Jamie Richardson

We RARELY encourage our readers to watch a video before reading our wonderful words about a local establishment but consider this virtual tour our way of “setting the table” for this feature. Just be sure to come back to read the rest of the article... 😊

Located in the restored historic Lentz building in the quaint town of Mount Pleasant, Café Lentz greets customers with a warm and inviting atmosphere whether dining inside on the comfy furniture or outside on their double-decker patio.

Their menu features something for everyone for any meal of the day:

☕ Locally roasted coffee and freshly made pastries for breakfast.

🥙 Light lunch items including their signature Lentz biscuits, sandwiches, soup, salads, wraps and flatbreads.

But what really makes this place unique (and this corner of downtown Mount Pleasant for that matter) is how they partner with their neighbors. You can order takeout from 73 & Main with delivery right to your cozy seat at the café, and they are literally connected with an adorable barn door to the Mount Pleasant Bakery 🧁 where you can grab a dessert to pair with your wine.

👮 The café and bakery are co-hosting Coffee with a Cop Friday, March 3rd. It’s a pop-in event, so the public is invited to stop by with friends and family anytime between 2pm and 4pm. This event is an effort to break down the barriers between deputies and the citizens.

Read our entire article online to learn more about the café’s transformation during COVID, what their customers are saying, and the story behind their beautiful mural!

🏃🏿👟🏃‍♀️ Lace Up for 5K Season in Cabarrus County

Whether you are a seasoned runner looking to cross the finish line first in your age group or a long time Walk Cabarrus participant striving to complete your first 5K, Cabarrus County has a race for you.

Our friends at Walk Cabarrus have compiled a list of 5K races taking place in Cabarrus County this year. Don’t see your favorite race on the list? Help us compile as many races as we can by filling out our online content suggestion form and we will make sure it is included.

Not quite ready (or interested) in running? Many of these events have a 1 mile walk or fun run component, so check their links and see if you find one that motivates you.

Prefer to move for a great cause? Almost all of these 5Ks are fundraisers for something and many rely on these events to raise a lot of money for their nonprofits. Find one that connects with you and then start training to hit the ground running…literally!

⚾ SAVE THE DATE: The Third Annual Walk2WIN – 2 mile walk will be June 10, 2023, back at the Atrium Health Ballpark! This scenic walk through downtown Kannapolis will once again end on the ballfield and include a ticket to that evening’s Kannapolis Cannon Ballers game!

🎉🥂 Dream Come True for West Ave’s Newest Business Owner

Contributor: Jamie Richardson

The Bronzed Beauty Lounge officially opened on West Ave in Downtown Kannapolis on Saturday, Feb 25th! This elevated salon provides luxury services including custom spray tans, facials, and lash extensions.

• Gigi Palacios is the owner and is an expert spray tan artist, practicing for over 5 years and LOVING EVERY SECOND. She said, “Opening The Bronzed Beauty Lounge is such a dream come true.”

Previously, Gigi worked the Beauty Bar at Maven Salon for three years before deciding she was ready to go out on her own. She originally looked for space in Charlotte, but the West Ave District had come to feel like family to her.

• She realized she could stay in Kannapolis AND still meet her goals. She approached the owner of Maven and asked if she could take over The Beauty Bar area of the salon and in December of 2022 began the process of remodeling the space into her own beauty lounge.

“Our goal is for our clients to leave feeling a million times better than when they walked in. We’re not only providers, but friends,” said Gigi. “We want to offer a welcoming environment where there’s no worries walking in before your service. The Bronzed Beauty Lounge is a judgment free zone where clients come to feel better about themselves.”

Read our full article about their grand opening, learn more about Gigi and get to know her associates in beauty who will be working with her!

Activities for Seniors to Love This March!

Clearly, Cabarrus County values its seniors because there is SO MUCH to do just in the month of March. We’ve rounded up just a few to spotlight.

Senior Health and Wellness Expo: The Whole U

Wednesday, March 8, 2023, from 10:30am-2:00pm

Get ready to experience top-tier education that fuels the mind, body, heart, and soul and learn about the health and well-being resources available to you! Free health screenings, exhibits, medication disposal, informative displays, door prizes, and refreshments will all be available.

2023 Cabarrus Senior Games

Cabarrus County Active Living & Parks is hosting a long list of events this year in both sports and arts. You can preview a list of some of the events online. Registration is open through March 17, 2023. You can sign up online or in person at the Concord Senior Center located at 331 Corban Ave SE, Concord, NC 28025.

• There’s a $5 discount for anyone who signs up before March 8.

For more details, call 704-920-3488.

Senior Day Trips

The City of Kannapolis is offering a number of Spring Senior Day Trips including Hamlet's Depot and Museum, Bechtler & Mint Museum, Lunch and Walking Tour in Downtown Durham, and the Charlotte Ballet: Peter Pan. Visit their website to learn more and to register.

-- CABCO LIVE! ENTERTAINMENT THIS WEEKEND --

Don't see your favorite live entertainment venue on the list? Let us know! Fill out our online content suggestion form to get them on our radar.

Noteworthy Nuggets

• 💐 Grab a friend or two and join Chelish Moore Flowers for Design & Unwind, a fun afternoon creating your own floral arrangement! $45 per person includes everything you need to make a beautiful spring arrangement for your home. Visit their Facebook page for available dates.

• 🏵️ Green Leaf Farms presents Spring Fling at the Farm, a free event on Saturday, March 4th. There will be Educational Farm Tours, a Family Yoga Session, a Mobile Coffee Cart, Arts, Crafts + Games for kids of all ages, with 25+ local businesses represented. Raffle Items will also be available with all proceeds being donated to Wings of Eagles Ranch.

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