(by CarolinaWeekly)

"Whole Foods Market Waverly is celebrating the opening of the location with a barbecue and bluegrass music fundraiser in front of the store from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 20. Proceeds will be donated to Sustain Charlotte, which works to ensure fresh and nutritious food is available in all neighborhoods. Visit www.eventbrite.com/e/bluegrass-bbq-festival-tickets-34236084049 for tickets.

'Whole Foods’ commitment to providing healthy food and giving back to the local communities where they operate makes them an ideal partner for us,' said Shannon Binns, executive director of Sustain Charlotte. 'We’re thrilled they are opening a store in a development that prioritizes walkability as well.'"

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