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The Southeast Regional Conference on Mental Health is the inaugural mental health conference hosted by Mental Health America of Central Carolinas. This full-day event will convene more than 300 professionals, students, advocates, and community leaders to address urgent challenges in mental health and identify actionable strategies that improve outcomes across our region.

Join us at Ray Evernham's AmeriCarna LIVE Car Show, November 22, for a day filled with classic cars, live music, and good vibes!

NEW DATE - AmeriCarna LIVE moves to the weekend BEFORE Thanksgiving!

Ray Evernham’s 13th annual AmeriCarna LIVE car show, presented by MSC Industrial Supply Co. and Featherlite Trailers, will be held Saturday, November 22. The show, traditionally held the Saturday after Thanksgiving, is moving to the weekend prior to the holiday this year. AmeriCarna LIVE is open to all styles of cars and held at Trane Technologies North American Corporate Headquarters in Davidson, NC.

100% of the proceeds from AmeriCarna LIVE will be donated to the Evernham Family - Racing for a Reason Foundation and go to support the IGNITE community centers operated by the Autism Society of North Carolina in Davidson, and Raleigh for young adults with autism.

Ticket prices remain the same for 2025:

Early-bird registration is $25/car through 11:59 p.m. on October 31.
VIP packages are available for the weekend and Saturday only.
Admission for spectators is $5. Kids 6 and under are free.
After November 1, registration increases to $30 per car.
Online registration ends at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, November 19.
Cars can register day of the event at the front gate for $30 per car.

Day of Event (November 22) schedule:

Gates open at 7 a.m. for cars
Gates open at 9 a.m. for spectators

Interested in volunteering at the show? Other questions? Email us at stephanie@rayevernham.com.

Witches Night Out at the Waverly Wine Walk is a night of fun, shopping, and wine. Explore participating boutiques while enjoying special offers, discounts, and swag. Guests are encouraged to wear their best costumes for a chance to win giveaway prizes.

Tickets are available for $20 early bird and $30 regular. All ticket sales support Carolina P.A.W.S., an organization dedicated to helping abandoned and abused cats and dogs find loving homes.

Each ticket includes a swag bag and wine pours at participating boutiques, including Athleta, Urbane South, Ivy & Leo, fab'rik, Mainstream Boutique, and Scout & Molly's. Check-in takes place at a yellow tent by the splash pad on The Terrace at Waverly, located in front of the Hilton Garden Inn.

Prepare for an unforgettable evening of choral and orchestral brilliance as Caritas A Cappella Ensemble, the Christ Church Choir and guest instrumentalists unite for a powerful and moving performance. Under the shared direction of Jeremy Mims of Caritas and Owen Peck and Katie Lehman of Christ Episcopal Church, this concert promises a captivating blend of vocal and instrumental mastery featuring Benjamin Britten, Elaine Hagenberg, Roxanna Panufnik and Rosephanye Powell.

Join us for a meaningful evening together in your community celebrating the important work that International House does for our foreign-born and foreign-rooted neighbors. Enjoy wine, beer & international tapas, a wide array of silent auction items, and strong connections with your community. Yes, we will dance!

Step into a regal evening of style and luxury, under the stars. Indulge in a welcome cocktail hour with Veuve Clicquot and exclusive shopping pop-ups, enjoy the premiere of Vestique’s seasonal must-haves, and sip Aura Rooftop Fashion Show–themed cocktails. The evening also features a live auction of luxury experiences, with 100% of proceeds benefiting the Channing’s Joy Foundation.

Faculty from across the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences at UNC Charlotte are enthusiastic about bringing you a whole week of presentations and discussions about Artificial intelligence (AI). From stand alone apps to sophisticated computer programming systems, it is used to replicate cognitive processes in almost every industry and academic discipline. Like human intelligence, AI can analyze, organize and dispense information super quickly—even faster than what humans can coordinate individually. Why AI in the humanities and earth and social sciences? Because it has profound implications on how humans choose to use and be affected by the technology. Times and locations vary through the week. See the complete schedule and registration links.

Sylvester Johnson, Ph.D. (Northwestern University) will examine the global dimensions of technology innovation to explain the future intersection of AI and human engineering. The rise of generative AI is demonstrating the ability of machine intelligence to transform virtually every aspect of our global society. Intelligent machines now assist in diagnosing disease, tutoring students in advanced subjects, and even discovering new research insights across multiple fields of study. At the same time, advances in genomic research and genetic engineering are yielding extraordinary possibilities in health care and biotech. Drawing on his experience as a human-centered technologist and founding CEO of a public benefit company, Johnson will suggest a possible way forward for governing the uncertain future of a technological society.│religiousstudies.charlotte.edu
Monday, Oct. 20; 6 p.m., with a reception at 5 p.m.; J. Murrey Atkins Library, Halton Reading Room
This event launches AI Week; Read more and register.

FREE PARKING AND FREE ADMISSION!! COME SHOP WITH OVER 25 JURIED FINE ART CRAFTSMEN WHO WILL SHOWCASE THEIR TALENTS IN JEWELRY, PAINTING, SCULPTURE, BASKETRY, WOODEN BOWLS, GLASSWARE, PHOTOGRAPHY, POTTERY, CLOTHING AND OTHER INNOVATIVE ITEMS YOU'VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE. GREAT GIFT FOR YOU OR FOR GIFT GIVING!!

You're invited to come celebrate with us as we Celebrate 160 years of community, service and love with Rockwell A.M.E. Zion Church!:

A highlight is the Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 18. The festival features free food, horseback riding, music, games, line dance lessons, and community resources for a better life! Saturday's festival is part of a week-long celebration of events. See schedule, below:

Free events, open to all:

Wednesday, 10/15: Down Home Revival at 7p
Vintage Wisdom, Prayer & Praise for Today’s Journey

Friday, 10/17: Gospel Concert at 7pm
Featuring the Rockwell Reunion Mass Choir

Saturday,10/18: Community Festival, 10am-2pm
Enjoy free food, horseback riding, music, games, line dance lessons, and community resources for a better life!

Sunday (10/19): Sunday Service & Mortgage Burning Celebration
8:30am – Continental Breakfast then Sunday School
10am – Worship Service
12pm – Family Dinner
3pm – Mortgage Burning Ceremony

Location: 6101 Rockwell Church Road, Charlotte, NC 28269

Get ready, Charlotte! On November 1st, Charlotte Roller Derby faces off against Atlanta Roller Derby in a double-header that’s bound to rattle the rafters of Grady Cole. Doors open at 3 PM—don’t miss the storm!

Connect with local artists and shop original artworks at our November 1st Art Market at Le Meridien Charlotte! ArtPop’s Art Markets are casual, accessible environments where all are welcome to connect with ten featured local artists and support their small businesses.

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Erkeda DeRouen will lead an empowering presentation on breast health, offering vital insights every woman should know. In addition, representatives from the American Cancer Society will share a compelling presentation on "Voices of Black Women"-a powerful initiative addressing the disparities in health education, cancer risks, and health outcomes affecting Black women between the ages of 25 and 55.

What do you do when love hurts?
What do you do when someone that you care about is harmed in the name of "love"?

Join us for a conversation about Domestic Violence. What can you do if you think you may be in a harmful relationship and what you can do if you believe someone you know and care about is being harmed. We will share warning signs, tips, and best practices.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, with the theme “With Survivors, Always.” Mecklenburg County is asking residents to lace up their walking shoes and join us as we highlight survivors, educate the community, and promote resources and hope for healing.

Held during October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, this event brings together survivors, families, advocates, and community members to raise awareness, honor survivors, and remember those we've lost. This walk is a call to action: to break the silence, support healing, and create a future free from abuse.

This event highlights the power of grassroots leadership and community partnerships working together to drive change, provide support, and amplify the voices of those impacted by abuse. The walk is being organized by Shanté Cotton, a domestic violence survivor and advocate, in collaboration with Mecklenburg County Community Support Services’ Prevention & Intervention Division. Special guests and resource partners joining this year include:

County Commissioner Susan Rodriguez-McDowell (District 6)
Mecklenburg County Community Support Services/Prevention and Intervention Division
Safe Alliance
Legal Aid of North Carolina
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Domestic Violence Unit
Atrium Health’s Domestic Violence Healthcare Project and S.A.N.E. nurses
NC Courts Self-Serv Center
Hope For Humanity, Inc.
Basic Law Enforcement Training Police Cadets, and more...


Why We Walk
To raise awareness about the impact of domestic violence on individuals, families, and communities
To celebrate survivorhood and the strength of those who have experienced abuse
To honor victims who lost their lives to domestic violence
To promote prevention, early intervention, and access to support services
To stand in solidarity — because no one should walk alone in their healing


Event Schedule
🕐 Check-in Begins: 1:30 PM
Walk Begins: 2:30 PM
Post-Walk Celebration: Celebrate survivors, connect with local resources, and unite in community.

Wear purple to show your support!

Join the North Carolina Composting Council for our first Sustainable Spirits event in Charlotte on October 16th from 5:30-7:30pm at the Innovation Barn. Sustainable Spirits are unstructured, professional networking events for everyone interested in sustainability issues such as composting, environmental policy, healthy soils, environmental justice, climate resilience, renewable energy, resource conservation, civic engagement, the circular economy and more!



Sustainable Spirits are free to attend, but please rsvp in advance to help us prepare an appropriate amount of food.



Big thanks to Crown Town Compost for sponsoring and helping us host this event. Crown Town Compost is a member of the Innovation Barn -- Charlotte's Sustainability playground! Crown Town's Co-Owner David Valder will provide a tour of the Innovation Barn from 5:30-6pm, and then guests will meet in the bar area for appetizers provided by NCCC, with generous support from our sponsors.



Crown Town Compost is a community composter that focuses on hauling food scraps with a small composting operation on a regenerative farm. They currently serve 1800 customers in Charlotte, Davidson, and Belmont, North Carolina.



Thanks also to Sustainable Generation and Green My Team for sponsoring this event! Sustainable Generation is a recognized leader in composting innovation -- delivering proven, scalable systems that reduce emissions, protect water, and produce high-quality compost. With a mission rooted in climate resilience, Sustainable Generation empowers municipalities, private operators, and global partners to manage organic waste smartly and cleanly.



Green my Team is at the unique intersection of team building and sustainability.

They deliver innovative, play-based programs that help organizations build a stronger team while inspiring a lasting culture of green behavior change. A portion of their revenue proudly supports Green Camps, a nonprofit dedicated to youth camp sustainability.



Many thanks also to NCCC member HAPPY ROOTS for being the nonprofit partner for this event. HAPPY ROOTS is a 501c3 providing nature-based therapeutic and educational services to enhance wellness of the community and the environment.

A contemporary twist on a holiday classic.
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Clara’s Trip is an entertaining fusion of gravity-defying cirque, athletic dancing and a timeless story that is a treat for the entire family.

Clara has grown up to be a kind and energetic young lady who loves to dance but is a little clumsy. While dancing at Mr. and Mrs. Flowers' holiday party, she trips over her own feet and is whisked off to the hospital to learn that her ankle is broken. That night Clara dreams that her foot is healed allowing her to dance like she has never before with surprises from her friends.


Y'all Weekly by Jesse Kimmel: “The format is certainly recognizable, but the story, the acting, the dance, and the acrobatic feats are fresh and surprising.”
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CVNC by Michelle Medina-Villalon: “Clara's Trip makes for an exhilaratingly fun night for families of all ages."

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Full Show Run Time

Act 1: 40 minutes

15 minute intermission

Act 2: 35 minutes

Total: 90 minutes

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Children's Show Run Time

70 minutes without an intermission

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About The Event

Celebrate women entrepreneurs Doing Stuff That Matters! 💜 Join us Oct. 17 at Piper Glen Golf Club for The Sandbox Impact Awards: an unforgettable night of celebration, connection, and heart. gotsandbox.org/impactaward

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A highlight of the night is the “Ask Me” Experience, a dynamic networking segment designed to spark meaningful conversations between guests, mentors, and fellow entrepreneurs. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect directly with community leaders and innovators, exchange ideas, and build partnerships that amplify impact.

Charlotte's Largest and BEST Halloween Event!

Make it a Tradition.



The 9th Annual MOTION Running Scared 5K presented by National Gypsum will take place on October 25th, 2025 at 9:00am. This family fun event encourages participants to have fun, be creative, and dress up in costumes. Costumes are of course encouraged but not required. Enjoy a 5K race through and around South Park area of Charlotte. There will be activities for the kids (face painting, games, etc.), Food Trucks, Beer, Music, and more!



What do I get for participating?

1. High Quality shirt. We will have Unisex short sleeve shirts so please size yourself with that in mind. You must register before October 10th to be guaranteed a choice of shirt; GHOST, MONSTER, PUMPKIN, OR REGULAR. Anyone registered AFTER October 11th will be given a REGULAR event shirt...while inventory lasts.

2. Finisher Medals guaranteed for the 5K Only. We will now have a mix of medals for the Monster Milers...yahoo!

3. Great giveaways from our sponsors

4. Face painting, costume contest, etc.

6. Great fun!



Packet Pick Up

Friday, October 24th, 2025; 1:00PM – 6:00PM

MOTION Fitness

2101 Rexford Rd #50w, Charlotte, NC 28211

Race Day – Saturday, October 25th, 2024; 7:45AM – 8:45AM

MOTION Fitness

2101 Rexford Rd #50w, Charlotte, NC 28211



RACE START TIMES:

8:30AM - 5K

9:15AM - AWARDS





T-Shirts

Every participant will receive a t-shirt that signed up before October 10th. Shirts are ordered based on the sizes indicated during online registration. NO SWITCHING SIZES – NO EXCEPTIONS!



Timing

We have partnered with Start 2 Finish to time this years event using Chronotrack Timing Systems. All 5K participants will be timed and will receive their disposable timing tag during packet pick up.



Divisions

Overall, Masters, 12 and under, 13-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and over.



Awards

Top 3 Males and Females Overall and 1st place in all age groups.



Claiming Awards

As results become available, runners will be able to claim their awards at the awards ceremony prior to the last participant finishing. We do NOT ship unclaimed awards.

NOTE: Sisu Events reserves the right to add/delete categories and awards prior to race based on participation.



Refunds and Transfers

Registration fees are non-refundable. Event registrations are non-transferable between individuals, events, or years.



Time Limit

The 5K is for runners and we have to stick to a 15 minute pace limit per CMPD i order for them to open the roads. If you are walking slowere than that, you may be asked to use the sidewalks to finish.



Medic/First Aid

There will be a RED medical tent located at the finish line in case of emergency or any medical needs. Announcements can always be made at the DJ booth as well.



Weather Policy

Races are held, rain or shine, unless Sisu Events determines that conditions are too dangerous. This will be based on a prudent decision made on race weekend or race day by Sisu Events and local law enforcement officials. If the race is canceled due to inclement weather there will be neither refunds nor transfers. This position is consistent with USA Track & Field recommendations and with the protocol of sharing the risks associated with the sport of running. In the event of inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances, Sisu Events reserves the right to alter, cancel or eliminate any/all portions of the race.



Parking

PLEASE arrive in time to park. There are many available parking lots near the start finish area.



Expo

At the Running Scared 5K Expo you will find exhibitors, great giveaways from our sponsors, and kids face painting.

Entertainment

We are so excited to have music and entertainment at the Start and Finish line to energize the runners and maintain the fun!

Have you ever wanted to identify a tree once it has dropped its leaves? Join us to learn how using key characteristics: twigs, buds, and bark.
During this program, we will walk around the Gardens and look closely at common trees so you can develop the skills to identify them even in winter when leaves are gone. (Please dress for the weather and walking on uneven ground.)

Instructor: Julia Showalter, a lecturer on dendrology in the Department of Biology at Appalachian State University and Gardens Board Member

No registration required!
Suggested donation: $5 per person
Payable online at www.danielboonenativegardens.org/donate or in person at the workshop
All proceeds will benefit the Gardens, a 501(c)(3) organization

(In the case of inclement weather, this event will be rescheduled to March 7. Please check Facebook or Instagram, or send an email to info@danielboonenativegardens.org for updates if the weather is bad.)