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• SkillPop: Local Philanthropy 101 | Tuesday, July 16 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Camp North End, 201 Camp Rd., Ste. 200, Charlotte | $10 | Kickoff conversation on community involvement with SHARE Charlotte and LendingTree.
• The Moment: An Author Talk with Bakari Sellers | Tuesday, July 16 | 6:30-8 p.m. | First Baptist Church West, 1801 Oaklawn Ave., Charlotte | $16 | The New York Times bestselling author will discuss his new book, inequities in healthcare, education, and more.

• Monthly Chamber Business Luncheon - Puzzled? Bring us your Business Challenges | Wednesday, July 17 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Christ Covenant Church, 800 Fullwood Ln., Matthews | $20-$25 | Network + discuss how the chamber can help your business thrive.
• 3D Sculpting: Heritage Masks | Wednesday, July 17 | 1-4 p.m. | Harvey B. Gantt Center, 551 S. Tryon St., Charlotte | $10 | Unlock your creativity using an intuitive 3D modeling software to create a unique mask-erpiece.
• Paddle to Table | Wednesday, July 17 | 6-9 p.m. | US National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy., Charlotte | $75 | Paddle the Catawba River before savoring dinner outdoors in this bi-monthly event.

• ArtBreak: American History Lives | Thursday, July 18 | 12-12:30 p.m. | The Mint Museum Uptown, 500 S. Tryon St., Charlotte | Free | Spend a lunch break in the museum learning about the pieces on display.
• North End Farmers Market | Thursday, July 18 | 4-8 p.m. | Keswick, 1801 N. Graham St., Charlotte | Cost of purchase | Shop local artisans and farmers in this weekly market.
• Drunk Journaling with Good Postage | Thursday, July 18 | 6-8 p.m. | Canteen, 1824 Statesville Ave., Ste. 100, Charlotte | Free | Bring your journal and favorite pens to this meet-up with new friends.

• The heat will continue to intensify today and tomorrow before a cooling trend this weekend. Daytime temperatures will range between 97 to 100 degrees through Wednesday with the heat index near 105 degrees or higher. (WCNC)

• Beers for the badge. Twenty brewers are joining together to raise funds for the five CMPD officers ambushed in April, that ended with four people killed. Organizers hope to raise $50,000 during Craft Brewers for a Cause on July 27, 4-7 p.m. at Suffolk Punch in South End. (WBTV)

• Charlotte Area Transit Service (CATS) is hosting meetings this week to discuss its Better Bus initiative. The meetings will be held in Charlotte, Cornelius, Huntersville, and Davidson. The goal is to address safety and more efficient transportation. (WCNC)

• Postino’s Wine Cafe is opening in The Bowl at Ballantyne on Friday, July 19. The Phoenix-based restaurant will serve wine, flatbreads, sandwiches, and more. It’s the first location in North Carolina, with a second opening this summer in Raleigh.

• One more bite for the road. Swirl Dessert Bar announced it’s closing its Oakhurst location. The owners will keep the custom cupcake shop open on Saturdays from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. until they find someone to take over their lease. The South End location will stay open seven days a week.

• Patagonia Charlotte is hosting a community conversation on ways to keep the Catawba River clean. Join the Catawba Riverkeepers at the store (101 W. Worthington Ave., Ste. 180, Charlotte) on Wednesday, July 24 from 7 to 9 p.m. to discuss policy over a cold pint from Birdsong Brewing.

• The NFL revamped the league’s kickoff rules. How will the Panthers adjust on the field? Go beyond the scoreboard for the biggest stories on the Carolina Panthers with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
  

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