🌱 Budget Workshops Today And Tomorrow + Volunteer For Mooresville

Hello all. It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town today, including...

• Budget workshops today and tomorrow.
• Riding 500 miles in honor of those who lost their lives in the line of duty.
• Would you like to help Mooresville?

But first, today's weather: Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 78 Low: 51.

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Here are the top stories today in Mooresville:

1. The Mooresville Board of Commissioners will be holding its annual budget workshop at The Charles Mack Citizen Center today, May 10 and tomorrow Thursday, May 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. The workshops are open to the public. Discussions will include personnel requests, operating budget requests and capital requests. (Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)
2. Mooresville Police Sergeants Taylor and Compton will be biking to Washington, D.C. as part of the annual Bike 2 DC – Ride to Honor, which honors men and women who died in the line of duty, including MPD Officer Jordan Sheldon. After riding 500 miles to arrive in D.C., Sergeants Taylor and Compton will attend a Candlelight Vigil at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. Good luck guys! (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)
3. Would you like to help make Mooresville’s parks and recreation programs even better? Why not join the Town’s Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee? The board is looking for the next resident to join. It could be you! The Committee is made up of seven community volunteers with expertise and/or positive interest in parks and recreation. The Committee meets every other month on the third Tuesday, at 5 p.m. If you’re interested in applying fill out an application here. (Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)

From my notebook:

• Mooresville Patch: Check out these homes for sale in Mooresville. (Mooresville Patch)
• Town of Mooresville NC: "Looking for something to do July 4? Add the Stars & Stripes on Main Parade to your calendar! You can attend as a spectator or be part of the parade. More information can be found at MooresvilleNC.gov/StarsAndStripes" (Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)
• Feed NC: "Thank you to our incredible #HealthandWellnessSponsors for #GatheratheTable! You all are wonderful, and we appreciate your support so much! Trane Technologies Compass One Healthcare." (Feed NC via Facebook)
• Mooresville Public Library: "Teens are invited to join us at our West Branch on May 15 at 4 p.m. to participate in a variety of activities that celebrate Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month." (Mooresville Public Library via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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