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Latin Jazz, free concerts at Embrace
Latin Jazz live at Embrace Two FREE concerts from Culture Blocks Get ready for two Latin Jazz Concerts at Embrace this fall. The FREE music events are sponsored by ASC’s Culture Blocks - a community partnership funded by Mecklenburg County. Featuring: A Sign of the...
Free Shakespeare returns with Bard at The Barn
Shepherd Shakespeare Co. presents: As You Like ItIn collaboration with Levine Properties and MoRA This project was made possible, in part, with funding from ASC, and the N.C. Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural & Cultural Resources. Bard...
Roller Skating at Summer Breeze, Aug. 17
Join us for Roller Skating on Aug. 17 Roller skating enthusiasts and novices alike, come out to create some wonderful memories by joining the roller skating fun at our Summer Breeze concert on August 17. Thanks to Dr. Alyssa Sprowl and her A List Smiles Orthodontics...
Rail Trail planning is underway — Plaza Midwood to Amity Gardens
Did you know that the Silver Line Rail Trail (urban bike and pedestrian path) could be built before the Silver Line Light Rail (the train)? That’s an exciting possibility that should interest anyone who wants a more walkable, bikeable, transit-friendly east side....
July at Independence Library
It's Summer Break! Take your imagination on a journey. Read, Learn, and Explore. Check out this sampling of FREE programming for children and adults at our local Independence Library—located at the corner of Conference Drive and Monroe Road. Children’s Services Weekly...
MoRA Business Mixer, June 2023
Monroe Road businesses attended MoRA's Business Mixer on Tuesday night, June 27, 2023. The crew had such a good time that several stayed late and suggested that we host mixers more often. Bé-Em Asian Kitchen was the perfect venue, and owner Loan Tran welcomed everyone...
How do you feel about Corporate Owned Rentals?
Neighbors, HOA's, and local and state leaders are all looking for answers to address the surge of corporate owned rentals—single-family homes purchased by large institutional investors for the purposes of renting them out to generate rental income. The...
Native Plant Sale 4/29
Native Plant Sale Saturday, April 29th, 2023 10am to 1pm (while supplies last) at Wild Birds Unlimited If you felt inspired by neighbors certifying their yards as Wildlife Habitats and are looking for ways to improve your landscape, then this event is PERFECT for...
Mozart: Requiem community concert
Mozart: Requiem Community Concert on Sunday, May 7th, 3pm at East Mecklenburg High School Featuring Your Charlotte Master Chorale and Charlotte Symphony Orchestra Lauren Russell, soprano Jennifer Wiggins, mezzo-soprano Elliott Brown, tenor Kendrick Williams, bass...
Controlling mosquitoes in our community
As the weather begins to warm up, we are all looking forward to spending more time outside. Unfortunately, warmer temperatures also mean the return of mosquitoes and the “itch”. Attend a free info session to learn about the most effective and safest ways to control...
CATS seeks neighbor input on future Silver Line Rail Trail
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is continuing to move forward with plans to create a Silver Line Light Rail that would extend all the way from Belmont to Indian Trail. In addition to the train itself, the...
Silver Line Rail Trail – 3/27 Open House
If you’re interested in seeing how the Monroe Road corridor can be more bike and pedestrian friendly, plan to attend the Silver Line Rail Trail - Open House: Monday, March 27 6 – 7:30pm (drop in) Independence Regional LibraryOpen House CATS (Charlotte Area...
Charlotte FC is looking for local families for Homestay Program
Charlotte FC Soccer Club is looking for families who live in the area (ideally close to McAlpines Center) to share their homes with youth Academy players, ages 14-18. Hosting an Academy player through the Homestay Program is a rewarding experience—you are helping a...
Survey Results
The corridor has changed dramatically since MoRA formed in 2016, which means the needs of the area are also evolving. We as an organization are always evaluating how to best serve those needs. In late February, we published a survey to ask the community, "If you could...
Superhero Stomp coming to McAlpine
Grab those capes, tie up those laces, and get ready to take big steps for small heroes at 24 Foundation’s inaugural Superhero Stomp 5K, 10K, Kids Fun Run and Walk. Saturday, April 1 - 8am at McAlpine Creek Park, located at 8711 Monroe Road in Charlotte. MoRA will be...
Community Meeting 3/23: New Recycling Center & Park
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation has designated the 12.2-acre parcel of land located on Monroe Road—across from Sharon Memorial and south of Sharon Amity Rd—to be a new, full-service recycling location. This same property is, additionally, planned to be a park...
Monroe Road corridor seeing new businesses move into older spaces
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A growing number of businesses along the Monroe Road corridor are moving into old buildings and giving them new life, according to the Monroe Road Advocates (MoRA) group. The group, which formed to advocate for and connect people along the corridor,...
Native Plants take root in Mason Wallace Park
Mason Wallace Park welcomes the first of three Native Plants Plots. The idea for the plots sprang after the park's revitalization celebration in May of this year. And Mason Wallace Park Advocates (MWPA) set out to make it happen.Stephen James designed the landscape...
“El Mercadito” hosts Grand Opening on Dec. 17
After four weekends of “soft launch” to perfect operations, El Mercadito invites the community to celebrate its Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Dec. 17th at 11:00 a.m.Saturday’s festivities will include a “Latino Christmas Market, live music, tamales...
Popular Giving Machine comes to CLT
This week, you can enjoy a holiday experience like no other—visiting the Mobile Giving Machine at The Promenade, December 13-17, 2022. Light the World Giving Machines are “vending machines” that work in reverse, giving users the opportunity to purchase much-needed...
