Save some time this Saturday, April 21, for a visit to Summit Coffee, at 128 S. Main St., where they’re planning an all-day benefit concert for autism awareness.
From early morning coffee hour, at 7 a.m., to 11 p.m., local musicians will help raise money and awareness for autism and the Autism Society of North Carolina.
The day will start with an open mic format from 7 a.m. until noon. Then, from noon to 11 p.m., the Summit stage will feature local performers including Billy Jones, Kate Minogue, Blaine and Leah Howard, JD Wilson, The Velcrows, Miles Apart, The Pocket, Mike Orlando, Low Willie, and Adam Whiting.
The event is free and open to the public, though organizers also will be accepting donations. In addition, Summit Coffee will donate ten percent of all sales for the day to the Autism Society North Carolina.
AUTISM AWARE FARE TUESDAY
Summit Coffee will also be participating in the Autism Aware Fare on April 24, when it and other area restaurants will donate 10 percent of sales to the Autism Society.
Here’s how it works: Dine out at any participating restaurant on April 24, and that restaurant will donate a percentage of the day’s total sales to the Mecklenurg County Chapter of the Autism Society of North Carolina!
The chapter supports more than 500 families that include someone with autism. The complete list of restaurants can be found at www.AutismAwareFare.com. In North Mecklenburg, the list includes: Summit Coffee, McAlister’s Deli, Matt’s Chicago Dog, Brooklyn South Pizza, Brixx Pizza and Friendly’s.
ABOUT AUTISM
Autism affects one in every 150 children, occuring four times more often in males than females. It has no known cause or cure. Autism cases can range from severe to mild, affecting language, communication, and social skills.
For more information about Saturday’s fund-raising music event, call Summit Coffee at 704-895-0505 or visit the store’s website, www.summitcoffee.com.
