🌱 JV Boys' Soccer Kicks Off Season + Local Artists Showcased

Hello, friends! It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Mooresville Patch newsletter — here to impart everything you need to know about what's happening in the community. Including news on...

• Congratulations JV soccer players.
• See some art.
• Short film, 'sister.'

But first, today's weather: Partly sunny and very hot. High: 97 Low: 70.

Here are the top stories in Mooresville today:

1. The heat didn't hold back the talent at Monday afternoon's high school boys' JV soccer game. Congratulations to the Devils, who secured the win at Christ the King. It looks like it's going to be a great season. (Mooresville High School via Twitter)
2. Have you seen the display at Mooresville Arts Depot of the 150 Challenge Group Exhibit which is currently being featured in the Depot’s Center Gallery? There are 29 local and regional artists in this celebratory, multimedia show displaying iconic Mooresville mainstays. Check it out! (Sunscription: Mooresville Tribune)
3. On Aug. 24 at 6 p.m., the Drendel Auditorium will be opening its doors so guests can experience the N.C. premiere of ‘sister.’ According to Mooresville Tribune, "Following the conclusion of the screening of this short film will be a panel discussion with the cast, director, and producers moderated by the emcee, Hal Rowe. Tickets can be purchased through carolinacaring.org/love-and-loss." (Subscription: Mooresville Tribune)

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Today in Mooresville:

Tuesday, August 22

• Yearbook Photos, Grades 3-5 — Pine Lake Preparatory (All Day)
• College Athletics Information Session (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Feed NC: "We’re growing by leaps and bounds, but we need you! Join the Feed NC volunteer family and start making a difference by donating your time! Apply today by clicking the link…https://www.feednc.org/iwanttovolunteer" (Feed NC via Facebook)
• Town of Mooresville NC: "It’s almost the end of National Golf month — have you hit the course yet? If not, we suggest the Mooresville Golf Club. It’s an 18-hole golf course with 70 bunkers, exceptional course conditions, a driving range, and a short-game practice." (Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)
• Feed NC: " How do you like your coffee? We like ours with community, tours of FeedNC, and you! Join us two Friday mornings a month to enjoy hot coffee provided by a local coffee shop and talk about how we can make a greater impact on our community." (Feed NC via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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