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⚾ Partnering to Make a Difference: Eli Lilly & The Cannon Baller Foundation

Written by Brian Perry on . Posted in Things To Do.

Eli Lilly and the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers have announced that Lilly will be the presenting sponsor of the Cannon Baller Foundation, which is built upon five pillars identified by the team and stakeholders after three years of working in and giving back to the community at and around Atrium Health Ballpark. Some highlights… 🎓 Lilly will create a Cannon Ballers Scholarship Program with a direct gift to a graduate who has worked with the Cannon Ballers. They will also donate more than 1,500 meals to Title I students who attend one of the team’s three Education Games. 🌳 Break-A-Bat, Plant-A-Tree...

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Hospitality Group Believes in Making It “From Scratch”

Written by Brian Perry on . Posted in Food & Drink.

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...

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⚾ New for 2023: 10 Game Mini-Plans

Written by Brian Perry on . Posted in Things To Do.

The Cannon Ballers first home game is just a few months away on April 18th. Now is the time to reserve your tickets to a great evening out at the ballpark. New this year are mini-plans that include a collection of 10 games covering the entire season (approximately 2 per month). Plan holders have the option to exchange up to three dates, but the exchange must be made 48 hours prior to the game, and may not have the exact same seats. Benefits include: ⚾ Best seat location ⚾ Savings on regular ticket pricing ⚾ Online account management ⚾ Exclusive member events ⚾ Priority access to playoff tickets Visit...

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Heart & Sole 5k

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Love is sweet, so move your feet!  It doesn’t matter if you walk it or run it, just do whatever your heart desires. Invite your boo, your bestie, your kids, or your favorite four-legged partner to “move” with you. Participants receive a t-shirt, a special Valentine’s gift bag, and a custom event bib. Enjoy pizza and other snacks following the race.  

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Bunny Run 5k & Festival

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Come Join us for a hopping good time with our Bunny Run 5k & Festival on Saturday, April 8th. The festival includes inflatables, art & crafts, music, food trucks, and dancing with the Easter Bunny! Festival is from 9am to 11am. Races will begin on McCachern Blvd beside the Cabarrus County Parking Lot. The 5k will run toward Corban Ave, take a left and down into the McEachern Greenway and back up the finish using the downtown connector. Awards given to overall male and female and to the top three male and female finishers in each age group: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29,...

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Coca-Cola 600
Pre-Race Concert: The Doobie Brothers

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Rev up your Memorial Day weekend with the historic 64th running of the Coca-Cola 600, NASCAR’s toughest test of man and machine! Coca-Cola 600 festivities include: A pre-race concert featuring The Doobie Brothers A pre-race military salute with demonstrations from Fort Bragg Performances by the 82nd Airborne Chorus GRAMMY Award-winning, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees The Doobie Brothers will perform a 60-minute pre-race concert featuring a selection of No. 1 hits including “What a Fool Believes” and “Black Water,” in addition to popular tunes like “Listen to the Music,” “China Grove,”...

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NHRA Four-Wide Nationals

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Every NHRA Four-Wide Nationals ticket is a pit pass, so come early to see your favorite NHRA drivers and their 11,000-horsepower cars before the tree is lit and the tires are squealing! Kids 12 and under get in FREE with a paying adult!

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Monster Truck Wars

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America’s WILDEST monster truck show is coming to the Cabarrus Arena! See these National TV Monster Trucks as they battle it out on a huge fast track for big air! FEATURING: OUTLAW, EL OSO LOCO, SHERIFF, EQUALIZER, and more.

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Monster Truck Wars

Written by Denise Moreno on .

America’s WILDEST monster truck show is coming to the Cabarrus Arena! See these National TV Monster Trucks as they battle it out on a huge fast track for big air! FEATURING: OUTLAW, EL OSO LOCO, SHERIFF, EQUALIZER, and more.

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