🌱 A Hot Place To Stay Cool Right Here In Town + Volunteers Needed

Welcome back, Mooresville. I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Today you'll find these stories and more:

• Volunteer and help others.
• New Building Permitting & Inspections Department.
• A hot place to stay cool.

But first, today's weather: Mostly sunny and less humid. High: 90 Low: 66.

Here are the top stories in Mooresville today:

1. Looking for a satisfying volunteering experience? Since moving into the new building, Feed NC has realized more volunteers are needed to keep the day-to-day tasks running smoothly. This means that there are some awesome opportunities for you to give back with your time! Click here for more information. " (Feed NC via Facebook)
2. In early September, the Town of Mooresville is set to launch the new Building Permitting & Inspections Department. This department will benefit both residents and contractors. To find out more information click here. (Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)
3. Looking for the hottest place to cool off? Head over to Carrigan Farms quarry in Mooresville for a refreshing dip in a natural, spring-fed oasis. The cool blue water is surrounded by gray granite cliffs and a white-sand beach. What a perfect spot to spend a summer afternoon with friends and family! For more information on open swim days, click here. (WSOC Charlotte)

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Today in Mooresville:

Tuesday, July 11

• History of Comics and Graphic Novel Swap (1:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Mooresville Police Department: "Put down the phone and focus on the roads. July is National Roadside Traffic Safety Awareness Month. Mooresville Police Department and the Vision Zero Taskforce remind drivers to: Put down all distractions, including phones." (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)
• Feed NC: "Thank you to the Lake Norman Lions Club for their generous and thoughtful donation of 727 lbs. of food collected at their food drive this past Saturday! We greatly appreciate your compassion and willingness to help others!" (Feed NC via Facebook)
• Mooresville Parks & Recreation: " The Mooresville Parks & Recreation Administration office has moved to the One Mooresville Center. Effective [today], July 11, we will be located at 750 W. Iredell Ave., Mooresville." (Mooresville Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• Mooresville Parks & Recreation: "Show us how you interact with Mooresville Parks & Recreation for a chance to win some Mooresville SWAG!" (Mooresville Parks & Recreation via Facebook)

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• Prime Day Is Happening Now — Shop & Save! (July 12)
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That's it for today. I'll see you around!

— Karena Garrity

About me: Journalism is in my veins. I have been a community reporter for the better part of the past 20 years. I love my community and I am honored to be a part of Patch.com. You can reach me at; karena.garrity@patch.com.

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