🌱Distracted Driver Awareness Month + The Bocce Ball Courts Are Open!

Hey, neighbors! It's Saturday in Mooresville and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Hope you all have a great day. Today you'll learn about...

• It's Distracted Driver Awareness month!
• The bocce ball courts are open! Yay!
• Lace-up your sneakers for a 5K.

But first, today's weather:

Heavy rain and a thunderstorm. High: 69 Low: 43.

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Here are the top three stories in Mooresville today:

1. This month is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and Mooresville Police and the Vision Zero team are reminding drivers to put down the distractions and focus on the roads to keep everyone safe – drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians and workers. Remember, phones, kids and pets can all be a distraction while driving. And distracted driving can lead to running lights, speeding and crossing the center line. Be careful out there! (Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)
2. The bocce ball courts are open and ready for games! The bocce ball court renovations at Bellingham Park have been completed thanks to the Mooresville Park Services team. Enjoy! Check out the other amenities at Bellingham Park by clicking here. (Mooresville Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
3. Join the Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont 5K on April 29th at 9 a.m. at North Iredell High School. This event, which is open to the public, is the end-of-the-season culminating celebration for the Girls on the Run participants. Join in as the girls celebrate their accomplishments for the season. The Girls on the Run 5K celebrates friends, family and wellness! Public runners are welcome as this race provides much needed scholarships for future Girls on the Run participants. For more information click here. (Patch)

From my notebook:

• Mooresville Police Department: "Mooresville's Daisy Scout Troop 10098 invited SRO Hughes to speak with the scouts about respecting yourself, respecting peers, and respecting authority figures. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to make a connection with young resiresidents and future leaders!" (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)
• Feed NC: "For those who couldn’t make it yesterday, you missed the BEST surprise! We’re so proud to announce that culinary graduate, Angel Young, has accepted FeedNC’s very first cook position! We’re so proud of all that she has accomplished!" (Feed NC via Facebook)
• Town of Mooresville NC: "In less than two months, Liberty Park will reopen in grand fashion! Check out the details below from our 150th Celebration page." (Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)
• Mooresville Police Department: "Prevent drug abuse and theft by bringing unwanted prescription drugs and syringes to Mooresville Police Department’s Drug Take-Back Event on April 22. Cannon Pharmacy 521 E. Plaza Drive 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)
• Mooresville Parks & Recreation: "To celebrate the Mayors' Monarch Challenge, the Parks & Recreation Community Outreach team created a butterfly mural on the art wall at the Mooresville Skate Park. We would greatly appreciate it if this butterfly could fly free for all to enjoy for at least a week without additional art being added to the wall. Thank you for your consideration" (Mooresville Parks & Recreation via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update!

— Karena Garrity

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