🌱 Mooresville Job Fair + Community Reads Focus On 150th Anniversary

Hi all. It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Mooresville Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town today, including...

• Mooresville job fair coming up!
• Looking for a new home?
• Community Reads focus on Mooresville's 150th anniversary.

But first, today's weather:

Warmer; breezy in the p.m.. High: 57 Low: 28.

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Here are the top stories in Mooresville today:

1. Feeling stuck in your current job? The Town of Mooresville is hosting its annual Career Fair on April 12th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Charles Mack Citizen Center. Representatives from the departments will be in attendance to answer questions and help you with the application process, including Police, Fire-Rescue, Finance, Parks & Recreation, and Public Utilities. Hope to see you there! (Town of Mooresville via Facebook)
2. When you’re looking for some fresh digs, keeping tabs on all the latest listings can take hours of tedious hunting online. That’s why we here at Patch have stepped in and done the initial work for you. Here’s a sampling of the latest batch of new homes to hit the housing market in the Mooresville area — such as one for $100,000, and another with 3 beds and 2 baths for $1.1 million. Want more photos or info? Just click on any address to learn more. Happy house hunting! (Mooresville Patch)
3. Community Reads this year will focus on the 150th anniversary of Mooresville! On April 1 at 2 p.m. at the Main Library, local History and Archives Librarian Andy Poore will give a discussion of the Mooresville Centennial Booklet, which can be accessed here: https://bit.ly/mplcentennialbook. On April 22, at 11 a.m. at the West Branch, join the library for a Book Talk from local author Tesa Jones about her book "Reflection of Memories." This book can be picked up at either Mooresville Public Library location prior to the event. On April 29 at 11 a.m. at the West Branch, join the library for Book Talk from local author Kaitlyn Dorroh about her book "Adam's Cape: The Missing Crew." This book can be picked up at either Mooresville Public Library location prior to the event. Hope to see everyone at one of our Community Reads! (Mooresville Library via Facebook)

Today in Mooresville:

• Required Teacher Workday - Mooresville Senior High School (12:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Mooresville Public Library: "Join other teen cosplay fans who want to make items, explore, and learn about cosplay on March 18 at 1 p.m. at our Main Branch." (Mooresville Public Library 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 Monday. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with a new update!

— Karena Garrity

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