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Concert for the Human Family

Concert for the Human Family

Friday, November 10 • 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. East Mecklenburg High School • 6800 Monroe Rd., Charlotte, NC 28212 “Pay as You Can” Tickets at eventbrite.comWhat could happen if barriers dissolved, preconceptions faded, and only the art and its message remained center stage?...

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Fall Activity Guide, October 15-31

Fall Activity Guide, October 15-31

With festive activities around every pumpkin-piled corner, October feels like a month of Saturdays along Monroe Road.   Month of October - “Pumpkins for Parkinson’s” at Vaulted Oak. All pumpkins are $10 or enjoy a pint + a pumpkin for $15. Proceeds benefit The...

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Marco’s Pizza opens on Monroe Rd

Marco’s Pizza opens on Monroe Rd

Former neighbor (and MoRA board member) Marc Seelinger, Jr. and wife Cherry have found their way back to the area. This time, as business owners of a new Marco’s Pizza. A lot of life has happened since their move to Belmont years ago. They welcomed two baby...

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Kick Cancer fundraiser & soccer match

Kick Cancer fundraiser & soccer match

East Meck Student Congress and Claire's Army invite the community to the 𝗞𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗥 𝗙𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗦𝗘𝗥 at 5:30pm on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Free admission to the game with a donation.   100% of the proceeds from sales snacks & baked goods will benefit Claire's...

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Live Jazz at Embrace, Oct. 15

Live Jazz at Embrace, Oct. 15

Live Jazz at Embrace FREE concert from Culture Blocks Sundays are made for relaxing with neighbors and friends...and listening to the soulful rhythms of jazz. Gather 'round Embrace to hear the powerhouse musicians of A Sign of the Times of the Carolinas, a west side...

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Latin Jazz, free concerts at Embrace

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...

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Free Shakespeare returns with Bard at The Barn

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...

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Roller Skating at Summer Breeze, Aug. 17

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...

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July at Independence Library

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...

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MoRA Business Mixer, June 2023

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...

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How do you feel about Corporate Owned Rentals?

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...

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Native Plant Sale 4/29

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...

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Mozart: Requiem community concert

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...

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Controlling mosquitoes in our community

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...

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CATS seeks neighbor input on future Silver Line Rail Trail

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...

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Silver Line Rail Trail – 3/27 Open House

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...

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Charlotte FC is looking for local families for Homestay Program

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...

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Survey Results

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...

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Superhero Stomp coming to McAlpine

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...

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