Jobs Available at the North Carolina Research Campus, Kannapolis, NC
Want to be one of the first people to work at the new North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis? Castle & Cooke has created a website that will post jobs available at the North Carolina Research Campus. Since the jobs are through the different universities and companies that will be in the research campus, applicants will have to submit their applications to different human resource departments but this will provide a central location to see all of the jobs.
For more information or to view jobs go to www.jobsatncrc.com or contact Castle & Cooke at 704-938-3200.
It's that time of year again. The Renaissance Festival is in town now through November 16. It is open from 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Features include: jousting tournament, over 500 costumed characters, games, rides, artisans and crafters and a feast! Advance tickets can be purchased at Harris Teeter locations. On October 25th and 26th, kids ages 5-12 will be admitted free for the Renaissance Festival's Halloween Daze and Spooky Nights, which will include treat bags, costume contests and much more. For more information visit www.renfestinfo.com.

This exhibition has only been in 3 other cities and Charlotte is its fourth and final stop in the United States. Visit Discovery Place in Charlotte between now and January 4, 2009 to tour the exhibit. A Day in Pompeii will show you what everyday life was like in the ancient Roman city. The website allows you to view the photo gallery to see a few of the attractions in the exhibition. For more information and reservations visit www.discoveryplace.org.
Halloween is almost here. This is your last chance to choose your pumpkin before the 31st. Visit one of these local pumpkin patches to pick out your orange beauty.
Iredell County
Carrigan Farms, Mooresville
Take a hayride to the pumpkin patch any weekend in October. Saturdays from 9:00 a.m-4:00 p.m. and Sundays from 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Included in the cost of $8 per person is the hayride, pumpkin, visit with the animals and fresh apple cider. For more information, visit www.carriganfarms.com
Union County
Aw Shucks! Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
Not only is there a corn maze and pumpkin patch-they also have farm animals, bonfires and flash light nights. Aw Shucks is open until November 23. For more information visit www.awshuckscornmaze.com or call 704-709-7000.
The Hunter Farm
The Hunter Farm has hayrides, pony rides, a pumpkin patch and campfires-you can even make smores! For more information visit www.thehunterfarm.org or call 704-846-7975. The fall season goes through November 16.
Cabarrus County
Riverbend Farm, Midland
Riverbend Farm has an 18 acre pumpkin patch with three new weekend attractions including a 40' orange wagon and ‘Magic' pumpkin. Also, you can make reservations any Friday or Saturday night in October and have a cookout! For more information visit www.riverbendfarm.net.
Gaston County
Lineberger's Maple Springs Farm
Maple Springs farm has a wildlife trail, pumpkins and hayrides. For more information visit http://maplespringsfarm.home.mindspring.com.
Mecklenburg County
Rural Hill Farm, Huntersville
Rural Hill Farm has a flashlight Maize Maze on October 31. For more information visit www.ruralhillfarm.org.
Lincoln County
Black's Produce, Denver
Black's produce has old fashioned candy, apples and a pumpkin patch. Located at 636 N.C. 16 North, Denver. For more information, call 704-489-0078.
Date: October 23, 2008
Time: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: Embassy Suites Concord Golf Resort & Spa
5400 John Q. Hammons Dr NW
Concord, NC
Contact: Deborah Carter
Phone: 704-260-8101
Email: dcarter@cabarrus.biz
Formerly known as the Annual Planning Retreat, the "Advance" will be a one-day event held locally. It will also encompass the "State of the Region" Summit and is open to ALL chamber members.
Agenda will include the following:
-Keynote speaker, sitting 8th District Congressman, Robin Hayes. *Mr. Hayes will be presented with the U. S. Chamber's "Spirit of Enterprise" award.
-Gubernatorial candidate, Pat McCrory (Candidate Bev Perdue unable to attend due to scheduling conflicts.)
-Market Street Services consultant, Mac Holladay
-Economic Outlook
-Municipal updates
-New Leaders Panel to include the following:
1) Marcus Smith, President & General Manager, Lowe's Motor Speedway
2) Dr. Barry Shepherd, Superintendent, Cabarrus County Schools
3) Dr. Diane Snyder, Chancellor, Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
with more invited!
Cost: $125/pp (includes full breakfast, plated signature sandwich and a.m./p.m. breaks)
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