🌱 Cornhole For Cancer Fundraiser + Give Blood, Save A Life!

Hello, everybody! It's Sunday in Mooresville and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Today's issue includes news about:

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• Give blood!

But first, today's weather:

Cooler with periods of rain. High: 41 Low: 39.

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Here are the top three stories in Mooresville today:

1. Cornhole for Cancer is back! According to post on the Mooresville High School Facebook page, "the sports literature class at MHS is hosting the 13th annual Cornhole for Cancer tournament on April 28. As a class, our students coordinate the Cornhole for Cancer project and give all the proceeds to a deserving member in the Mooresville area, and in this case, it is a MGSD community member who is battling breast cancer. We are seeking sponsorship and welcome donations throughout the entire campaign. Starting early February we will begin selling long sleeve t-shirts for $15 and short sleeve t-shirts for $12. Tournament entries will cost $10 per team and all proceeds will go directly to the family. Her fight is now our fight! Last year Cornhole for Cancer earned $9,536 that went directly to two local families battling cancer! Please email Mr. Clark to register your team, for financial sponsorships or with questions. jamesclark@mgsd.k12.nc.us." (Mooresville High School via Facebook)
2. According to SpeedwayMedia.com, "Horizon Hobby and ARRMA has introduced a limited edition No. 34 Ford Mustang NASCAR Cup Series body for the 1/7 Infraction 6S BLX. The body is a fully licensed replica of the No. 34. Support your Local Hobby Shop Ford Mustang that Michael McDowell raced at the Daytona International Speedway. Only 1,200 pieces have been produced. The Infraction is an 80-plus mile per hour RC. The body is only available for purchase in store at consumers local hobby shop. Horizon Hobby did this to support the local hobby shop and is not available for sale online. Pre-orders are filling now with an expected delivery date of mid-March." Get yours while you can! (SpeedwayMedia.com)
3. As part of National Blood Donor month, the Town of Mooresville is teaming up with Blood Connection to host a blood drive on January 24. According to the Town of Mooresville's Facebook post, "[The blood drive] will run from 11 a.m. – 4p.m. at Selma Burke Center (781 Agape Drive). Donors are required to be at least 17 years old, weight at least 110 lbs., have a photo ID and be in generally good health. Donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment ahead of the donation at https://donate.thebloodconnection.org/.../drive.../203981. Hope to see you there." (Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)

From my notebook:

• Visit Mooresville NC: "2023 is designated the Year of the Trail in NC. It is the largest statewide celebration of trails and outdoor recreation in NC history. What trails will you hike, pedal, paddle or ride this year in our great state?" (Visit Mooresville NC via Instagram)
• Mooresville Chamber of Commerce: "HealthReach Community Clinic. HealthReach Community Clinic is excited to unveil our brand new 20th anniversary logo to celebrate two decades of service to Iredell County residents in need of free medical care and medications! This is only just the beginning, and we couldn't have made it this far without YOUR support! THANK YOU! " (Mooresville Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Northbridge: "Looking for someone to provide after school care for my two sons. - Every Wednesday & Thursday and every other Friday from 2:30pm-6:30pm. Please msg me if you are able to help or know of a reliable person. HELP PLEASE!!! Thanks in advance." (Nextdoor)

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