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📚 Mothers in school

Charlotte-based scholarship group hosting annual fundraiser
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Since 2006, ANSWER Scholarship has provided 200+ scholarships to over 100 women in the Charlotte area. | Photo via ANSWER Scholarship
Mark your calendars. ANSWER Scholarship is hosting its annual fundraiser and fall festival Saturday, Sept. 28. The event provides resources for Charlotte-area mothers to pursue a college degree.

“I was so fortunate to receive a scholarship [to UNC Charlotte] and it impacted my life,” said Susan Andersen, the Executive Director behind ANSWER. “That’s when I made a promise to give back.”

Since 2006, ANSWER has awarded more than 200 scholarships to 141 mothers across the Charlotte area.

“I decided I wanted to help mothers who were raising school-aged children because I knew that if you educate a mom, you will educate her children,” added Andersen.

Fun fact: Since the scholarship began, financial support has reached nearly $825,000.

ANSWER boasts an above 80% graduation rate with scholarship recipients graduated from UNC Charlotte, Winthrop University, and Johnson C. Smith University + some have gone to pursue a master’s degree.

A group of women cheering for a photo.

As a nonprofit, ANSWER supports the college aspirations of Charlotte-area others looking to pursue a college degree.

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Photo via ANSWER Scholarship

How can you help? The group is hosting its annual fundraiser at Noble Smoke (2216 Freedom Dr.) on Saturday, Sept. 28. Tickets range $15-50 with proceeds going to college scholarships, mentoring, and professional development for the mothers in the program.

The group is also welcoming new mentors in the Mentors for Mom Program, where women are paired to provide inspiration and encouragement as their mentees achieve their academic goals.

“To see the lives change of these women and their children, the lives of their families improve significantly. I don’t really think there’s too many words that can describe that joy,” Andersen said with a smile.
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Thursday, Sept. 26
  • CLT Free Skate “Roller Disco” | Thursday, Sept. 26 | 6-10 p.m. | The Music Yard at Southbound | Free | Lace up your skates for a night on the floor while house DJs spin tunes.
  • 13th Annual Pink Pint Night | Thursday, Sept. 26 | 6-9 p.m. | NoDa Brewing | Cost of purchase | Grab a pint and bid on auction items to benefit Levine Cancer Institute: Project PINK.
  • CharlOz: Gregory Maguire | Thursday, Sept. 26 | 7 p.m. | Bechtler Museum of Modern Art | Free | Meet the author of “Wicked” and hear about his inspiration to give Elphaba a new voice.
Friday, Sept. 27
Saturday, Sept. 28
  • Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s | Saturday, Sept. 28 | 9-11 a.m. | Rock Hill Galleria | Free | Walk two miles in this annual event to benefit Alzheimer’s research.
  • Rail Trail Clean Up | Saturday, Sept. 28 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | New Bern St. Light Rail Station | Free | Volunteer to clean a portion of the Rail Trail before celebrating with a free pint.
  • Pumpkin Centerpiece Workshop | Saturday, Sept. 28 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | PlantHouse | $35 | Feeling spooky? Learn to arrange succulents and pumpkins for your fall-inspired centerpiece.
Sunday, Sept. 29
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  • A state of emergency has been declared for North and South Carolina ahead of Hurricane Helene’s expected landfall along the Gulf Coast. The storm is expected to bring heavy rain and flooding to the Charlotte area by Friday. Rain totals could total five inches in the Queen City. (WCNC)
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  • Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools voted to change school boundaries for the 2025-26 school year. The change includes closing Dorothy J. Vaughan Academy of Technology. The board will now look to update the enrollment process. (WCNC)
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  • Sweetgreen will open its first North Carolina location in Uptown on Monday, Sept. 30. The fast-casual chain at 101 N. Tryon St., Ste. 101, will serve fresh salads, bowls, and protein plates. The restaurant will donate a meal to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina for every meal purchased on opening day.
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    🏙️ Dine with the skyline

    Dinner with a view: Charlotte’s guide to outdoor dining
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    Is it just us, or does eating outside make food taste better?

    Catch some rays or laze in the shade at one of these 30+ Charlotte patios. Pro tip: Don’t miss the shade level we’ve included for each of these locations.

    🌆 Rooftops

    Merchant + Trade, 303 S. Church St., Charlotte | Shade available upon request
    Enjoy elevated bites and cocktails with a near-360-degree view of Uptown.

    Fahrenheit, 220 S. Caldwell St., Charlotte | Mostly sunny
    Pamper yourself with an upscale dinner and cocktails with a birds-eye-view of Uptown.

    Charlotte Beer Garden,1300 S. Tryon St., Charlotte | Mostly sunny
    Sip a brew from the world’s largest draft beer selection surrounded by trees and South End views.

    Hestia, 14819 Ballantyne Village Wy., Charlotte | Partially shaded
    Relish the Uptown views from south Charlotte while sampling a plethora of sushi.
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    Should outdoor dining areas be pet-friendly?
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    B. No, no pets allowed while dining
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