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• North End Farmers Market | Thursday, June 20 | 4-8 p.m. | 1801 N. Graham St., Charlotte | Cost of purchase | Grab fresh produce from local farmers and artisans during this seasonal market.
• Design Your Own Landscape for Pollinators | Thursday, June 20 | City of Charlotte Landscape Management, 701 Tuckaseegee Rd., Charlotte | Free | Join the Charlotte Piedmont Chapter of Wild Ones to create your own area to conserve pollinators.
• Juneteenth: A Unity Celebration | Thursday, June 20 | 6-9:30 p.m. | The Brooklyn Collective, 229 S. Brevard St., Charlotte | $12.50 | Network, enjoy live jazz, food, and drinks in this event commemorating Juneteenth.

• Power Yoga with Domonique | Friday, June 21 | 7-8 a.m. and 6-7 p.m. | You Vs Yourself, 1701 N. Graham St., Charlotte | $10 | Combine yoga with higher-intensity exercise in this heart-pumping workout.
• Durag Festival 2024 | Friday, June 21 | Camp North End, 1824 Statesville Ave., Ste. 100, Charlotte | $0-119 | Experience this two-day festival with panel discussions, workshops, music, food, fashion, and art experiences.

• Bossup Brunch Market | Saturday, June 22 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Pilot Brewing, 1331 Central Ave., Ste. 104, Charlotte | Cost of purchase | Sip craft beer while shopping local vendors and a food truck.
• Outlaw Music Festival: Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Robert Plant, and Alison Krauss | Saturday, June 22 | 5:30 p.m. | PNC Music Pavilion, 707 Pavilion Blvd., Charlotte | $44+ | It’ll be “Blue Skies” when these artists take the stage in Charlotte.
• ReptiCon Charlotte | Saturday, June 22-Sunday, June 23 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Cabarrus Arena & Events Center, 4751 NC 49, Concord | $11-$15 | Find a new reptile friend and learn about exotic animals from around the world.
• Rock Hill Pride Festival 2024 | Saturday, June 22 | The Mercantile HQ, 153 E. White St., Rock Hill | Cost of purchase | Shop from 150+ vendors during the outdoor festival and enjoy live music.

• Summer Solstice aka the official start of summer. June 20 is also the longest day and shortest night of the year because of the Earth’s tilt. Enjoy the sunshine at these events around town.

• Charlotte City Council approved an apartment complex along 7th Street. The 200-unit project in Elizabeth drew debate from the council, stating height concerns. A construction date is TBA. (WCNC)

• A proposal for a passenger rail service in Burke County is gaining traction. The train would run between Salisbury and Asheville. Organizers with “Waiting for the Train” believe the Amtrak service could attract local tourism. (WSOC)

• FedEx is closing its Catawba County facility — laying off 69 workers. Some employees will keep their jobs but work at different locations. Others will be offered relocation, severance, or a leave of absence. The closure happens Tuesday, Sept. 3. (The Charlotte Observer)

• Roam if you want to. Charlotte will soon have a full-service passport office. The new agency will allow travelers to apply for a new passport, renewals, fast-track service, and same-day issuance. The location is TBA. (The Charlotte Observer)

• Yama Loso is opening a new restaurant in Charlotte. “Sora” will be a French/Japanese fusion restaurant and is anticipated to open this fall or winter. An exact address is TBA.

• Registration is open for youth and senior sports by Huntersville Parks and Recreation. League fees range from $5 to $400, depending on the sport.

• Mecklenburg County is offering free box fans to adults and seniors. People 60 and older who receive disability income can claim their fans starting today. Registrations are required.

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