🌱 Vive Le Diner En Blanc! + September Event Unfilters Coffee

Hello, everybody. It's me, Alexis Goring, your host of the Charlotte Daily — here to explain all the most important things happening in town these days. Follow along for the latest...

First, today's weather:

Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm. High: 88 Low: 70.

Here are the top seven stories in Charlotte today:

1. Instawork, a platform for connecting businesses with skilled workers, is offering Charlotte workers the ability to make a living wage. According to The Bakersfield Californian, "in Charlotte, the average hourly pay rate on the Instawork platform is $16.13, more than double the local minimum wage of $7.25, an hourly rate that has not been increased by the state in more than a decade. ... More than 22,000 people in Charlotte have already downloaded the Instawork app and are working to staff business locations across the area." (The Bakersfield Californian)
2. A stabbing in east Charlotte left someone with life-threatening injuries. According to WBTV, "one person was injured during a stabbing in east Charlotte on Thursday afternoon. ... The incident happened in the 1200 block of Thomas Avenue in the Plaza Midwood area around 12:56 p.m. ... Witnesses said the incident began when a car nearly hit a person trying to cross the road, which led up to the stabbing." (WBTV)
3. According to WCNC, "an AdoptAClassroom.org survey of more than 4,600 pre-K through 12th grade teachers at public, private and charter schools paints a grim picture. The survey asked teachers a variety of questions to get a better understanding of the profession and how it changed during the 2021-22 school year. Of those surveyed, 81% said the overall workload has increased and 80% said they’re spending more time addressing students’ mental health. Nearly three-quarters of teachers (71%) reported spending more of their own money on classroom materials last year than the previous year." (WCNC.com)
4. Le Diner en Blanc is coming to the area on October 8. According to WCNC, "Le Dîner en Blanc is a much-anticipated annual event, where the location is kept secret until the very last minute. Thousands of people, dressed all in white, meet for a mass “chic picnic” in a public space. ... Over the course of the evening, guests experience the beauty and value of their city's public spaces by participating in the unexpected. Beyond the spectacle and elegance of the dinner itself, guests are brought together from diverse backgrounds by good taste and a love of beauty. ... There are no disruptions — no car traffic, no pedestrian traffic — only amazed and astonished looks from passersby observing the scene before them." (WCNC.com)
5. No Filter Coffee Fest is coming to Charlotte. According to Daily Coffee News, "more than 30 quality-focused coffee roasting and coffee-adjacent companies will be making the trek to Charlotte, North Carolina, next month for the return of the No Filter Coffee Fest (formerly known as the POUR Coffee Festival). Designed to bridge the gap between specialty coffee roasters and coffee-loving consumers while nurturing the Southeastern United States coffee scene as a whole, the event will take place Sunday, Sept. 25, at Camp North End. ... Tickets for the 2022 event start at $25. Guests will be allowed unlimited samplings from more than three dozen craft roasting, tea and related companies from throughout the Southeast." (Daily Coffee News)
6. According to WBTV, "the North Carolina Film Office recently announced five more television and film projects that will receive millions of dollars in support for choosing to film here in the state. Three of those projects are being worked on right here in our backyard. That includes a PureFlix film titled “Second Time Around.” The film stars actress Karen Abercrombie of the movie “War Room.” (WBTV)
7. Coffee wakes you up when you're sleepy but need to start your day. But did you know it could engage all of your senses too? According to Fox 46 Charlotte, "the owner of a new kind of coffee house is connecting with the Charlotte community through all five senses. The inspiration for the Haerfest Coffee Roasting Company came in 1998. ... Haerfest Coffee workers don’t just roast coffee at the location, they also package it and sell it at a connected coffee house." The "coffee lab" is where the experience starts — you can "experience different notes of coffee. ... Each different flavor of coffee is associated with a color. With the press of a button, the coffee lab lighting will change to those coffee colors. ... The goal is to use all five senses as a helpful way for customers to choose their favorite cup of joe." (Fox 46 Charlotte)

Today in Charlotte:

• Free "Pup Pies" at Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop (10 a.m.)
• NoDa Block Party (5 p.m.)
• Black Comedy Network & Chill at Stage Door Theater (6 p.m.)
• Brooke McBride Music performance at Sugar Creek Brewing Company (6 p.m.)
• Parents' Night Out / Kids Night In: End of Summer Party at Mission Community Church (6 to 9 p.m.)
• Not In Repose: A Reckoning. A Moment. A Fury. (6 to 9 p.m.)
• Carolina Panthers vs. Buffalo Bills at the Bank of America Stadium (7 p.m.)
• Dueling Pianos at The Music Yard at SouthBound (7 p.m.)
• Dave Lange performance at Mac's Speed Shop (7 p.m.)
• Friday Night Lights Cornhole Tournament at Tyber Creek Pub (7 to 11 p.m.)
• Jon Ward Beyle performance at The Evening Muse (7:30 p.m.)
• Tangerine Trees a Tribute to the Beatles at Amos' Southend (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Patricia McBride, legendary New York City Ballet dancer, Kennedy Center Honoree and our very own Academy Master Instructor. Today, we celebrate her legacy in the dance world and in our own studios by wishing her the happiest of birthdays! (Charlotte Ballet via Facebook)
• The Charlotte City Council approved by unanimous vote a new city ordinance allowing for the proposal and creation of social districts.⁠ ⁠(City of Charlotte Government via Facebook)
• We are proud to announce our newest principals and southwest learning community superintendent. Congratulations! Nicolette Grant has been named southwest learning community superintendent. (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools via Facebook)
• This is a happy reunion between owner and beloved pet. This is our number one goal: reuniting lost pets with their owners and keeping them together. (CMPD Animal Care and Control via Facebook)
• Anna Mains Congratulations to Anna Mains on her promotion from Charlotte Ballet II to the first company! Anna spent the last two years as a member of Charlotte Ballet II and danced in original works. (Charlotte Ballet via Facebook)
• Four days until the first day of school. The International Center is excited to welcome you back! (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools via Facebook)
• The North Carolina Gang Investigators Association honored Assistant District Attorney Caino with the association's Prosecutor of the Year Award! ADA Caino, who is assigned to the DA's Violent Crimes Team, was also recognized for her work. (Charlotte-Mecklenburg District Attorney's Office via Facebook)
• Looking for a way to make a difference in education? We need you! Register or reactivate your status as a CMS volunteer today. #DiscoverCMS #Volunteering #CommunityOutreach www.cmsvolunteers.com (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools via Facebook)
• With the new school year right around the corner, we want to remind students and parents to be careful of what’s out there on social media. Posting a threat, even if it’s a joke, is not a prank. It’s a crime and can result in an arrest. (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department via Facebook)
• Join us in welcoming Oliver Oguma to Charlotte Ballet! Oliver was born and raised in New York City. He grew up as a hip-hop dancer and Ford model before he began dancing ballet. (Charlotte Ballet via Facebook)
• This past week, officers met up with some young folks in the Winterfield Neighborhood for a fun bike ride! Officers provided an escort and gave some safe riding tips. (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department via Facebook)
• After a teenage survivor courageously took the stand to testify against the man who molested her as a child, a jury found the man guilty as charged. He was sentenced to least 29 years in prison. (Charlotte-Mecklenburg District Attorney's Office via Facebook)
• CMOMs recently donated to the Atrium Health Levine NICU Kangaroo-A-Thon. On behalf of Charlotte Mothers of Multiples, we delivered gift card prizes to the parents that did skin-to-skin time with their NICU babies! (Charlotte Mothers of Multiples (CMOMS) via Facebook)
• Little Rad Things dropped their RMHC of GC "Made To Conquer" shirts today with 25% giveback to our mission of #KeepingFamiliesClose! This is the perfect tee for your little friends to wear! (Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Charlotte via Facebook)
• We thank George D. Patterson Family Fund for providing the grant for us to purchase this important blood machine. It helps us save precious time when diagnosing pets with noted problems. (CMPD Animal Care and Control via Facebook)
• Have you seen our new Biketoberfest 2022 shirts? We love this sweet design by RECOVER! These shirts are locally and sustainably made with organic cotton. And did we mention they’re super soft? Don’t forget to order one. (Sustain Charlotte via Facebook)
• This cat comes by about three times a month! I’ve never fed it. It likes to hangout and take naps on my patio. Does this cat belong to you? (Nextdoor)
• Any one here cutting grass off Sunset Road? I’m new to the area and in need of services. (Nextdoor)
• Anyone need any grading or clean out their yard, need to add gravel or level out your yard? I’m here to offer my service. Call me (Diego) at 980-352-2482. (Nextdoor)
• I'm still desperately looking for my sweet boy Max (my cat). I'm offering a $200 reward for his safe return home. I know my cat wouldn't just disappear into thin air. My hope is he's being taken care of by someone nearby. (Nextdoor)
• I desperately need someone to mow my yard! I'm definitely NOT good at this! I'm located on Harris Blvd in the Old Statesville Road area. (Nextdoor)
• My 3-year-old daughter and I just moved to the area two weeks ago. Is there anyone in the area who does at home daycare for a reasonable price? (Nextdoor)

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— Alexis Goring

About me: My name is Alexis A. Goring. I'm an East Coast Girl with a pulse for people, news and feature stories! I've worked as a freelance writer/editor/proofreader in the media industry for 15 years. I'm also a published author, experienced blogger, and founder of Writer at Heart Editorial Services. Visit my website for more details about me and my work. Here's the link: https://alexisagoring.jimdofree.com.

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