🌱 Mark Your Calendars For Car Shows + Big Grant For Mooresville

Hello, everybody. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in town today. Today you'll find these stories and more...

• Mark your calendars for car shows.
• Mooresville gets big grant.
• Know someone looking for a summer job?

But first, today's weather: A heavy t-storm in the p.m. High: 84 Low: 60.

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Here are the top stories in Mooresville today:

1. NASCAR Technical Institute (NTI) will be the site of a trio of car show fundraisers coming up. Mark your calendars for May 13 from 2-6 p.m. The hosts of the shows, Tamsen Beroth alongside Luis Abreu and Paule Ogburn (owners of Columbia Car Meets) and the sponsors and vendors for the series Audi Charlotte, Tint World of Mooresville, Hagerty, Eagle Carports, Stiffy Mounts and Vin Fast are all reportedly excited for the family friendly events. Additional show dates include July 15 with a rain date of July 22 and Sept. 16 with a rain date of September 23. The time will be the same for all three shows, 2-6 p.m. (Mooresville Tribune)
2. In an effort to help Mooresville improve its stormwater project on East Center Avenue, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has awarded Mooresville with the DEQ Division of Water Infrastructure grant in the amount of $3.9 million. According to the Mooresville Tribune, "[The] East Center Avenue Stormwater Improvements Project is designed to control flooding near the Willow Valley Park and Nature Preserve. The project includes the addition of a new storm drainage system on East Center Avenue, from North Church Street to Statesville Avenue, the replacement of two culverts, and storm water control measures besides the stream." Congratulations Mooresville! (Mooresville Tribune)
3. Know someone looking to be a camp counselor this summer? Tell them to apply today to be part of our Parks & Recreation team this summer. Pay starts at $13.50/hour. Interested? Apply today with Allegiance Staffing! (Town of Mooresville via Facebook)

Today in Mooresville:

• Grades 3-5 Spring Photos — Pine Lake Preparatory (All Day)
• MS Athletics Awards — Pine Lake Preparatory (All Day)
• New Cosmetology Class begins May 8 (9:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Town of Mooresville NC: "Join us next Saturday, May 13 for the Year of the Trail Festival! This family friendly event includes guided hikes, a bike safety rodeo, family bike games, guided group mountain bike rides, and free mountain bike demos." (Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)
• Mooresville Public Library: "Children and their families are invited to join us for Inspired Art on May 11 at 10 a.m. at our Main Library! This program will allow children to discover different mediums and styles of art. This month we will be creating scratchboard." (Mooresville Public Library via Facebook)
• Mooresville Public Library: "Homeschooled teens are invited to join us for Homeschool Hub on May 18 at 1 p.m. at our West Branch or on May 11 and May 25 at our Main Library at 1 p.m. Join other homeschool students as we explore literature, science, art and technology through a variety of interactive activities." (Mooresville Public Library via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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