🌱Join In The Fourth Of July Festivities + The Symphony And Fireworks

Good morning, Mooresville! I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. In today's issue, we have these stories and more:

• Fourth of July in Mooresville.
• The rain is affecting everyone.
• The Symphony in the Park and Fireworks.

But first, today's weather: A shower and t-storm; warmer. High: 82 Low: 63.

Here are the top stories in Mooresville today:

1. Be a part of the July 4th Celebration in Mooresville! The town is seeking families, groups, and organizations to enter the Community Pride Group. Bicycles, wagons, strollers, buggies, pedal cars, doll carriages, big wheels, roller skates, skateboards. The best patriotic red, white and blue decoration will win a prize! (Feed NC via Facebook)
2. The rain is impacting everyone, two legged and four legged. At Stacia Strong's farm in Mooresville, the horse pastures are completely under water and the fences are damaged, due to the heavy rain. Reportedly the horses are safe and dry in a run in, but the fields are all flooded. How has the rain affected you? (WCCB Charlotte)
3. On Saturday, June 24, the Symphony in the Park and Fireworks will be held at Park Bandshell on Bailey Road in Cornelius. The event will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. It will include an evening with the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra. Patriotic, classical and pops performances are followed by fireworks. (corneliustoday.com)

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From my notebook:

• Mooresville Police Department: "It's #ThrowTheBallThursday! This week, K9 Ramon plays fetch and tug-of-war to brighten your morning. Good job, Ramon! You earned those belly rubs." (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)
• Feed NC: "Save the Date! Our #SummerSupplyDrive is coming up Saturday, July 22, and we’re putting out the call to you now! As summer tends to be slower for donations, yet busier for feeding children and families, we’re hoping you can help!" (Feed NC via Facebook)
• Mooresville Parks & Recreation: "Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate the grand reopening of Liberty Park!" (Mooresville Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• Mooresville Parks & Recreation: "Are you interested in learning how to play pickleball but have no idea where to start? Consider registering for ROCO! This pickleball class is ideal for beginners to learn the rules of the game, how to keep score, basic technique, and more." (Mooresville Parks & Recreation via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! I'll see you around.

— Karena Garrity

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