š± How a Denver dentistās office visit turned into a life-saving gift
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In today's newsletter:
- How a Denver dentistās office visit turned into a life-saving gift
- How a Denver East Lincoln alum is chasing Ball Stateās QB job
Also on today's calendar: Super Smash Bros. Tournament and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 58 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Saturday: Partly sunny, breezy and warm, temps: high: 93, low: 59.
- Sunday: Cooler; a morning shower, with a high of 68 and low of 44 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ A chance visit leads to life-saving kidney donation between strangers (wsoctv.com) ā A Sherrills Ford resident says a visit to a Denver dentistās office led to an unexpected, life-saving kidney donation from his dentist, creating a lasting bond between the two. Nearly two years after the transplant, theyāre celebrating his renewed health while highlighting the ongoing need for organ donors nationwide during National Donate Life Month. 
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ā¢ Ball State football storylines to keep an eye on at spring showcase (thestarpress.com) ā A former East Lincoln High School standout from Denver quarterback Tyler Mizzell is now battling for the starting job at Ball State after transferring from Division II Concord. The spring showcase in Muncie will spotlight his duel with fellow transfer Keldric Luster, plus major roster turnover on both offense and defense as the Cardinals rebuild from a 4ā8 season. Ā Ā Ā
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Spin it ONCE ā Beginner Wheel Throwing Class
Patch's Playhouse, 477-B NC-16, Denver
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Saturday April 18
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Super Smash Bros. Tournament
Royal Bliss Brewing Co. , 7532 Royal Bliss Ct , Denver
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Board of County Commissioners Meeting
Lincoln County Calendar , 353 N. Generals Blvd. , Lincolnton
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Enjoy Bliss Burgers and Run Club Every Tuesday ā Royal Bliss Brewing Co.
Royal Bliss Brewing Co. , 7532 Royal Bliss Ct , Denver
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Tabletop Game Night ā Royal Bliss Brewing Co.
Royal Bliss Brewing Co. , 7532 Royal Bliss Ct , Denver
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Live Music ft. OldSkool ā Royal Bliss Brewing Co.
Royal Bliss Brewing Co. , 7532 Royal Bliss Ct , Denver
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Board of Adjustment Meeting
Lincoln County Calendar , 353 N. Generals Blvd. , Lincolnton
6:30 pm -
Enjoy Bliss Burgers and Run Club Every Tuesday ā Royal Bliss Brewing Co.
Royal Bliss Brewing Co. , 7532 Royal Bliss Ct , Denver
3:00 pm
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Lake Norman Wildcats vs Chambers Cougars
Lake Norman High School , 186 Doolie Rd , Mooresville
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April KIDS Night Out
Patch's Playhouse , 477-B NC-16 , Denver
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Bradford Prep Girls Varsity Soccer @ Lincoln Charter
Lincoln Charter School , 7834 Galway Ln , Denver
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Ladies night
The Range at Lake Norman , 10913 Bailey Rd , Cornelius
6:00 pm
Friday April 17
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- WEāRE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK ā NOW ACCEPTING NEW CUSTOMERS
Element 150 Autoworks is officially open 7 days a week and ready to serve the Lake Norman community with fast, reliable, and professional automotiveā¦ (Nextdoor Stewart Overlook) - Amazing tree job done today by Victor and his crew from V.
Majano. This crew removed trees from three houses in our neighborhood and did quite a bit of limbing and trimming of trees. Victors crew wasā¦ (Nextdoor Ashley Cove)
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Janitorial/ Custodian starting at $15 an hour in Denver. Apply here.
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Denver. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Denver here.
š Nearby News
Cornelius
- Fire Hydrant Testing is Underway (corneliustoday.com)
- John Heffron Headlines Yay!Day Comedy Show (corneliustoday.com)
- Earth Jam this Saturday at Robbins Park (corneliustoday.com)
Mooresville
- Mooresville man running in Boston Marathon Monday, says he's running in memory of a friend (mooresvilletribune.com)
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