🌱 Mooresville Arts, Art Show + No Shenanigans This Week!

Welcome back, Mooresville! I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Because community information is power! Today's briefing includes updates on...

• Check out the art show at Mooresville Art!
• Police are out in full force for the holiday!
• Big sale coming up!

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Mostly sunny and breezy. High: 50 Low: 25.

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Here are the top three stories in Mooresville today:

1. Mooresville Arts announced its 19th Annual Youth Art Show. One hundred and forty three young artists entered this year’s show with paintings, drawings, pottery, mixed media and more! The show will run through March 23. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Friday 12-4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Check out the show to see who won! Congratulations artists. (Mooresville Arts)
2. The Mooresville Police Department is sending a message to the community and beyond, that if you are planning St. Patrick's shenanigans, don't test your luck! Make sure you plan a safe ride! Starting today through March 19, law enforcement will be stepping up patrols locally and statewide to keep impaired drivers off NC roads. So, drive safely and have fun! (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)
3. Do you like to look fashionable? Then this is the perfect event for you! The Green Jeans semi-annual consignment sale. Every spring and fall, sisters Cindy Williams and Dana Degan, host unforgettable shopping events with a huge selection of new and gently worn brand name, boutique and designer clothing, shoes, handbags, jewelry and accessories from petite to plus sizes, including maternity. Fashionistas of all styles and budgets enjoy this hugely popular and well-organized shopping event. Get your tickets here. The sale will be March 28-April 2 at 500 S. Main St., Mooresville. (aol.com)

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From my notebook:

• Mooresville Chamber of Commerce: "Mark your calendars now for the Mooresville Graded School District Picnic in the Park, which will be held on April 3. Join up to enjoy food and fun at the Picnic and STEAM event at Bellingham Park! An invite will also be sent out via ParentSquare. We kindly ask that you RSVP to that invite if you plan on attending to help us plan the proper amount of food. We can't wait to see you there! " (Mooresville Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Mooresville Public Library: "Adults are invited to join us for Great Decisions on March 20 and April 3 at 6 p.m. at our Main Library. Great Decisions is the largest nonpartisan public education program on international affairs in the world." (Mooresville Public Library via Facebook)
• Director Kent Greene, Iredell County Emergency Management: "Iredell County Emergency Management reminds you to Develop an Emergency Plan. - Your family may not be together when disaster strikes. Make sure everyone knows how to: • Get to a safe place • Contact each other • Get back together." (Nextdoor)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update.

— Karena Garrity

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