🌱 Back-To-School Open House + August Is National Wellness Month

Hi there, Mooresville. I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Today's briefing includes...

• August is National Wellness Month.
• Open house.
• Festival of Food Trucks.

But first, today's weather: Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 86 Low: 65.

Here are the top stories today in Mooresville:

1. Did you know that August is National Wellness Month? In honor of this, Feed NC’s new program, Building Healthy Habits, is designed for health, wellness, and supporting healthy kids! To learn more about this program click here. (Feed NC via Facebook)
2. Parents mark your calendars East Mooresville Intermediate School will be holding an Open House on Aug. 7, from 4 to 6 p.m. The first day of school is Aug. 9. Are you ready? (Mooresville Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
3. Don't forget to mark your calendars for the Festival of Food Trucks which will take place on Saturday, Aug. 5 on Broad Street from Center Avenue to Moore Avenue and Main Street from Center Avenue to Iredell Avenue from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Bring a chair, a friend and your appetite! (Downtown Mooresville)

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Today in Mooresville:

Wednesday, August 2

• Mooresville Downtown Commission Meeting (All Day)

From my notebook:

• Mooresville Police Department: "It's officially August! As school season begins, K9 Bella wants to remind all students, parents, and staff to look both ways before crossing a street (or car rider line!) and to use crosswalks for safety." (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)
• Visit Mooresville NC: "It’s 'a-boat' time we go to the lake! From boat cruises, fishing, water sports, and lakefront dining, you will never get bored at Lake Norman!" (Visit Mooresville NC via Instagram)
• Town of Mooresville NC: "The Town of Mooresville Board of Commissioners will hold an Agenda Briefing at Mooresville Town Hall located at 413 N. Main St. beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 4." (Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Karena Garrity

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