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🌱 Coloring on Canvas: Kid's Adventure Art Camp and 11 more events
Coming up: Mix It Up Camp on the Matthews Patch calendar
Good morning to you Matthews! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 97 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 94, low: 73.
- Thursday: Hot with a drenching t-storm, with a high of 96 and low of 73 degrees.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Coloring on Canvas: Kid's Adventure Art Camp
Indian Trail Parks and Rec Small Community Room - 315 Matthews-Indian Trail Road Indian Trai
9:00 am - Mix It Up Camp
Indian Trail Parks and Rec Indian Trail Town Hall - 315 Matthews-Indian Trail Road Indian Tr
9:00 am - Summer Bingo (55+)
Indian Trail Parks and Rec Indian Trail Town Hall - 315 Matthews-Indian Trail Road Indian Tr
6:00 pm - Indian Trail Planning and Zoning Board →
Indian Trail Main Events Calendar Indian Trail Town Hall - 315 Matthews-Indian Trail Road Indian Tr
6:00 pm - Taking Charge of Your Life
Common Heart Nicey Grove Church, 318 Camden Rd, Marshville, NC 28103, USA
6:00 pm - IT's GameTime (55+)
Indian Trail Parks and Rec Indian Trail Town Hall - 315 Matthews-Indian Trail Road Indian Tr
9:00 am - America250 food donation delivery with JustServe
Common Heart 116 Business Park Dr, Indian Trail, NC 28079
10:00 am - Indian Trail Self Defense
Indian Trail Parks and Rec Indian Trail Town Hall - 315 Matthews-Indian Trail Road Indian Tr
6:00 pm - Resource Meeting: Voting Rights & Education →
Common Heart Nicey Grove Church, 318 Camden Rd, Marshville, NC 28103, USA
6:00 pm - Battle IT Out- Parent's Edition
Indian Trail Parks and Rec Chestnut Square Park - 320 Chestnut Parkway Indian Trail NC 28079
6:00 pm - Tennative - Annual Board / Leadership Retreat
Common Heart 116 Business Park Dr, Indian Trail, NC 28079
9:00 am - Annual Board / Leadership Retreat
Common Heart 116 Business Park Dr, Indian Trail, NC 28079
9:00 am
Tuesday August 18
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Ok folks let the debate begin…fox or coyote?
Either way these were running through South Windsor at 3am Sunday morning. Watch out for your outdoor pets! (Nextdoor South Windsor) - Please share & repost to help reunite this stray dog!
FOUND on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, NC 28105 near Near Cameron Creek Drive & Equestrian Drive Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information… (Nextdoor Providence Woods)
- McDonald's Restaurants posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Matthews. Apply here.
- Oak St. Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Matthews. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Matthews here.
🗞 Nearby News
Charlotte
- Deluxe Paint & Body Works Publishes Comprehensive Educational Guide on Post-Collision ADAS Calibration Protocols Across Charlotte Region (middletownlifemagazine.com)
- Manufacturer opens first US factory in Charlotte to make a key piece of our electric grid (wsoctv.com)
- Charlotte Ballet expands access through free and low-cost community programs (wcnc.com)
Ok Matthews! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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