🌱It's Almost Time For Creek Week + Looking To Adopt A Furball?

Hi all! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town. Today's issue includes updates on...

• Creek Week is coming up!
• Have fun with the kids this weekend!
• Fuzzy friends in need of homes!

But first, today's weather:

Warm; a shower in the p.m.. High: 74 Low: 60.

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Here are the top three stories in Mooresville today:

1. It's Creek Week time in the Town of Mooresville. The town's Stormwater Division will host its annual Creek Week March 6-11 with the goal of educating kids and adults about the importance of keeping water clean, by offering several hands-on learning experiences,from touring the Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants, to repairing stream bank erosion and participating in the annual Community Clean Up Day! The Stormwater Division encourages residents to minimize stormwater pollution whenever possible, and, during Creek Week, residents can learn exactly how to do that. The week’s events culminate with multiple events at Bellingham Park on Saturday, March 11. The Mooresville Youth Council will be on hand at the park with lots of fun, family-friendly activities including snail races, arts and craft projects, and a snail-fie photo booth. The Town’s annual Clean Up Day will also be a part of Creek Week. Residents can bring any unwanted electronics, household items, and bulky items to Bellingham Park (1600 Bellingham Drive) on March 11, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Benfield Sanitation will provide on-site dumpsters for household items, while Southern Environmental will collect electronics to recycle. For more information go to MooresvilleNC.gov/CreekWeek. (Town of Mooresville)
2. Get the kids out having fun this weekend at the Kids Build It Fairy Event! This workshop will create three different projects: a lighted grapevine fairy ball, two painted rocks and a wooden fairy wand. Art-Tenders will guide children through the entire process at Nailed It DIY Studio in Mooresville for children age 7+. For more information click here. (All Events)
3. If you’re looking to add a fuzzy ball of love and affection to your family, you should check out these Mooresville area shelters for a pet who needs a home. With help from our friends at Petfinder, Patch has compiled this week’s list of animals available for adoption near you. Whether you’re looking for cuddles or companionship, one of these animals could be the perfect fit for your family. (Mooresville Patch)

Today in Mooresville:

• Wrestling 4A State Regionals - Mooresville Senior High School (12:00 AM)
• Voices - Mooresville Senior High School (6:00 PM)
• True Girl Pajama Party Tour (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Corporal Brandon Winstead, Catawba County Sheriff's Office: "Sheriff Brown would like to notify all citizens of a phone scam going on within the county. - Citizens are being targeted by callers pretending to be a Deputy and/or "Deputy Marshall" Page. Lieutenant E. Page does work for CCSO." (Nextdoor)
• Mooresville Parks & Recreation: "Registration is open! (Mooresville Parks & Recreation via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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