🌱 Christmas In July In Downtown Mooresville + Congrats Julie Blocker

Hello there, Mooresville! I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Today we'll cover these stories and more:

• Congratulations to Julie Blocker.
• Memorial almost ready in downtown Mooresville.
• It's time for Christmas in July.

But first, today's weather: Partly sunny. High: 92 Low: 68.

Here are the top stories today in Mooresville:

1. Congratulations to Julie Blocker, who recently was honored at the 2023 Career and Technical Education Summer Conference in Winston-Salem as the Southwest Region Director of the Year. According to Iredell Free News, Blocker, who is part of Mooresville's Graded School District, "was presented with a certificate of appreciation for serving as a mentor for the past three years to three aspiring CTE directors as they completed their CTE administrative Internships." (Iredell Free News)
2. Soon, downtown Mooresville will be home to a touching memorial tribute from a son to a father. According to Lake Norman Publications, "[If plans go accordingly, Mooresville native Ron Mack, with family members by his side, will hold grand opening ceremonies marking new life for a downtown landmark dedicated to his father’s memory [sometime in September]." The building, which takes up the better part of the east side central portion of the 100 block of N. Main Street was built nearly 100 years ago and is currently in the final stages of $2 million-plus restoration project. Once complete, it will be a beckon of remembrance for Mack's family, which has been a mainstay of the community for over a century. (Lake Norman Publications)
3. Don't miss out on the famed Christmas in July sales event happening now in downtown Mooresville. Shops in the area will be offering unique wares and awesome sales right through the weekend. For more information click here. (Downtown Mooresville)

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From my notebook:

• Feed NC: "This is HUGE! FeedNC always supports feeding our local kiddos to improve academic success! Bring on the new school year! " (Feed NC via Facebook)
• Mooresville Parks & Recreation: "Visit the Liberty Park Interactive Fountain to beat the summer heat! But before you visit, we recommend checking out our splash pad guide for guidance on activating the splash pad and reporting an issue." (Mooresville Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• Mooresville Police Department: "Interested in becoming a police officer? Not sure what it takes? Attend our community meeting and learn about what we do — from traffic stops to helping local children. July 26, [at] noon Mooresville Police Department, 2847 Charlotte Highway." (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)

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• Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (July 24)
• Taxes in Retirement Seminar at Charlotte Mecklenburg Library - Davidson (July 25)
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• Calling all homeowners! Are you dealing with uninvited guests chewing through your precious home? (Details)
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That's it for today! I'll see you around.

— Karena Garrity

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