🌱Kids Camps Available Over Winter Break + Meows And Barks Need Homes

Good morning, neighbors! I'm back with your fresh edition of the Mooresville Daily. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in the community today, including:

• Winter break camps for kids!
• Church services for friends with special abilities.
• Meows and barks waiting for homes!

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and milder. High: 52 Low: 32.

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Here are the top three stories today in Mooresville:

1. Looking for something fun to do with the kids over winter break? Why not register now for Winter Break Camps at Selma Burke, War Memorial & Winnie Hooper Recreation Centers. Winter Break Camps will run from December 27-30! To find out more information or complete registration go to MooresvilleRecreation.Org." (Mooresville Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
2. According to the Mooresville Tribune, "Fieldstone Presbyterian Church, 804 Fieldstone Road, Mooresville, will be hosting multiple events, including its Net Church Service Monday at 6 p.m. for friends with special abilities. Come on out and join the congregation. All are welcome to attend. The church also will have a Bible study each Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. led by Pastor Trapp followed by lunch. And it will be sponsoring a blood drive Dec. 19. Visit the website for more details about the church and its activities." (Mooresville Tribune)
3. Looking to add to your family and do something good for the Mooresville community at the same time? Perhaps it's finally time to adopt a pet! Many pound animals are still looking for their forever home and shelters are still working to fulfill adoptions. Across North Carolina, there are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages and sizes without a home — many of whom are located within driving distance. If you're on a search for your new fur child, consider checking out a local rescue facility like Piedmont Animal Rescue, where Jonathan the cat is waiting patiently. If you aren't sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed in permanent homes. With help from our friends at Petfinder, Patch has compiled this week’s list of animals available for adoption near you. (Mooresville Patch)

Today in Mooresville:

• Lower School Polar Express Day - Pine Lake Preparatory (12:00 AM)
• End of Q2 - Pine Lake Preparatory (12:00 AM)
• Math I & Math III EOC Exams - Mooresville Senior High School (12:00 AM)
• Wrestling @ Chase - Mooresville Senior High School (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Mooresville Parks & Recreation: "Thank you to the Mooresville Youth Council for creating this incredible video of the Grand Re-opening of Mooresville's Skate Park! #mooresvilleyouthcouncil #thankyousomuch #mooresvilleparksandrec #mooresvilleskatepark #mooresvillenc" (Mooresville Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• Town of Mooresville NC: "Be an everyday hero & apply to be Mooresville Fire-Rescue's next firefighter! Details on requirements and how to apply below." (Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)
• Local History of Mooresville NC: "From Local History & Archives at MPL: Tradition certainly has its place in holiday celebrations, but if you are tired of the same old #recipes or just want to try something different, here is an opportunity to indulge your inner chef." (Local History of Mooresville NC via Facebook)
• Mooresville Public Library: "Looking for book recommendations? Here's what the MPL staff would recommend! What are your December reading recommendations? #mooresvillenc #bookrecommendations #mooresvillelibrary #staffpicks" (Mooresville Public Library via Facebook)
• Mooresville Parks & Recreation: "Looking for ways to help your soccer star improve his or her skills? Join us for an hour of instructional training. Classes with a low staff to student ratio will focus on building confidence and strategies in passing, receiving and speed." (Mooresville Parks & Recreation via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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