🌱 Waxhaw community remembers the life and service of James “Jim” Hunt

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• Waxhaw community remembers the life and service of James “Jim” Hunt

Also on today's calendar: Pictures & Fun with Santa.

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Rain; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 55 and low of 51 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and windy, temps: high: 61, low: 31.
• Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 56 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• James ‘Jim' Curtis Hunt, 87 (enquirerjournal.com) — Waxhaw is mourning the loss of 87-year-old resident James “Jim” Curtis Hunt, a devoted family man and longtime volunteer. Known for his motorcycle racing, work with JAARS, and service through faith-based relief groups, he leaves a legacy of humor, wisdom, and community service that touched many local lives.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Waxhaw

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 19

• National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation Mingo @ Middle James Brewing - Waxhaw
  Middle James Brewing Company - Waxhaw, 115 E North Main St, Waxhaw
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 20

• Pictures & Fun with Santa
  9616 Richardson King Rd , Waxhaw
  3:00 pm

Friday December 26

• Matthew Ablan (solo acoustic)
  Middle James Brewing Company - Waxhaw , 115 E North Main St , Waxhaw
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• Beginner Line Dance at J Ray Shute
  J. Ray Shute Community Center , 506 E Green St , Monroe
  12:00 pm
• Hand and Foot (55+)
  Indian Trail Town Hall , 315 Matthews-Indian Trail Road , Indian Trail
  1:00 pm
• Trivia Thursdays at Sutton Park
  Sutton Park Center , 2303 Brooks St , Monroe
  4:00 pm
• Carmel Christian School vs Trinity Episcopal
  Carmel Christian School , 1145 Pineville-Matthews Rd , Matthews
  4:00 pm
• Varsity Tri vs AL Brown/East Meck
  Parkwood High School , 3220 Parkwood School Rd , Monroe
  5:00 pm
• Marvin Ridge Middle School vs Cuthbertson Middle School
  Marvin Ridge Middle School , 2831 Crane Rd , Waxhaw
  5:00 pm
• FREE Thursday Night Wine Tasting!!
  East Frank Superette and Kitchen , 209 E Franklin St , Monroe
  5:30 pm
• ABC Board
  Indian Trail, NC Calendar , 5880 U.S. 74 , Indian Trail
  6:00 pm
• Indian Trail Self Defense
  Indian Trail Town Hall , 315 Matthews Indian Trail Road , Indian Trail
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Christmas Gremlin (frenchie/pittie* mix) needs a home for the holidays.
  She has had a nice break from the shelter but now it is time for her to move on. She LOVES children and adults alike. She will crawl in your lap and… (Nextdoor Camberley)
• Calling American Bulldog experts.
  We have an American Bulldog cross foster pup and he takes so long to warm up to strangers that finding an adopter seems impossible. Great pup to the… (Nextdoor Camberley)

• Food Lion posted a job opening for PT Sales Associate Cashier in Waxhaw. Apply here.
• Dunkin' posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Waxhaw. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waxhaw here.

🗞 Nearby News

Weddington

• Vote for The Observer's athlete of the week (Dec. 19, 2025) (charlotteobserver.com)

Indian Trail

• McLamb to lead Indian Trail as town manager (thecharlotteweekly.com)

Monroe

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