🌱 Fun Run 5K This Weekend + Two New Proclamations

Hey, everybody! It's Wednesday in Mooresville and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in our community, including news on:

• Two new proclamations
• The housing market is never boring.
• Fun Run 5K event

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Here are the top three stories today in Mooresville:

1. Two new proclamations were read at the recent Board of Commissioners meeting. Commissioner Dingler read a proclamation honoring April 24-30 as Arbor Day Week. Members of the Environmental Protection Committee were on hand to encourage the public to attend the Town's Earth Day event at Selma Burke Recreation Center on Saturday, April 22 from noon-3 p.m. In addition, Commissioner Compton read a proclamation honoring April 23-29 as National Preservation Week. Local History & Archives staff encouraged the public to preserve items during the Town's Scanning Day at Selma Burke Recreation Center on Saturday, April 29 at 9 a.m." (Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)
2. The local housing market is never boring, and there are a variety of homes to choose from these days. Let Patch be your go-to source for listings and upcoming open houses in and around the Mooresville area. Keep reading to see what's been listed in your area, along with any open houses coming up in the days ahead. Click on any property for more photos and details. Without further ado, here's a look at properties in the Mooresville area. Happy house hunting. (Mooresville Patch)
3. There will be a charitable Fun Run 5K event for Project Change happening Saturday, April 22, at Good Soul Yoga. The start time is 9 a.m. There will be food trucks, bounce houses and face painting. This is a FUN RUN 5K, walk, run or stroll to raise awareness and donations for Project Change, a charitable organization for the support of children with fibrous dysplasia, a rare bone disease. For more information go to www.projectchange.info. (Project Change)

Today in Mooresville:

• LS Fun Run Week - Pine Lake Preparatory (12:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Feed NC: "The team from Lowes came in on Monday to help out FeedNC to start the week off just right! On Mondays we do not have any Grassroots Grocery members coming through. It is all about rescuing food from our community partners and restocking." (Feed NC via Facebook)
• Mooresville Parks & Recreation: "With the Carolina weather now cooperating, it's a great time to visit the Mooresville Skate Park. And a reminder that the park lights turn off automatically at midnight." (Mooresville Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• Mooresville Police Department: "One in five women and one in 67 men in the U.S. have been raped at some point in their life. If you or someone you know is struggling as a survivor, know there is help available online, in person and over the phone." (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)
• Town of Mooresville NC: "Get ready for some free family-fun at Selma Burke Recreation Center! The Town of Mooresville is hosting a free Earth Day event on April 22, from noon – 3 p.m. The event focuses on our environment with kid-friendly activities." (Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Karena Garrity

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