🌱Mooresville Police Citizens Academy Graduates + Kids Train Rides $5

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First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 86 Low: 68.

Here are the top three stories in Mooresville today:

1. Encouraging adventure this summer, North Carolina by Train is offering a special $5 kids fare to travel the rails from Charlotte to Raleigh all summer. According to an article in the Mooresville Tribune, "stops along the corridor include High Point, Greensboro, Burlington, Durham, Cary and Raleigh. Through Aug. 31, travelers can book one-way tickets for children ages 2-12 for $5 ($10 for a round trip) with the purchase of a regular price adult ticket. The special fare is valid for travel on the Piedmont and Carolinian trains within North Carolina. There are blackout dates, tickets cannot be booked for these dates: June 17, June 22, July 1 and July 4. Use the promo code V256 when booking the tickets." (Mooresville Tribune)
2. Since March 22, every Tuesday night, 12 Mooresville residents met together as part of the 2022 Mooresville Police Citizens Academy program. On June 7, at the Charles Mack Citizens Center, the graduates of the 11-week program were celebrated. According to the Iredell Free News article, the program is designed to give members of the community an opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look into the department. Participants received presentations and participated in hands-on activities including processing mock crime scenes, running simulations on the firearms training simulator, conducting mock traffic stops and more. Congratulations graduates! (Iredell Free News)
3. Volunteer this summer. Mooresville Performing Arts presents "Rock the Park" Summer Concert Series at Liberty Park Amphitheater featuring the following acts: August 5 - A1A, September 2 - 80z Nation, October 7 - The Stranger. Shows start at 6:30 p.m. and food trucks open at 6 p.m. Volunteer opportunities reportedly will include set-up, break-down, event operations, traffic control and parking monitoring. Shifts and hours vary but will be sometime between 2 p.m. and 10 p.m.(Mooresville, NC)

Today in Mooresville:

• Voices From the Titanic (3 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Mooresville Public Library: "Adults, join us for a houseplant swap on June 14 at 6 p.m. Please bring in healthy plants, rooted in dirt or loose cuttings and be ready to trade with others." (Mooresville Public Library via Facebook)
• Mooresville Public Library: "Mark your calendars for this free event about the Titanic, today at 3 p.m. at your library!" (Mooresville Public Library via Facebook)
• Mooresville Parks & Recreation: "Thank you to everyone who came out to our 2022 Groove & Move Fun Walk at Selma Burke! We enjoyed getting our steps in with all of you!" (Mooresville Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• Mooresville Parks & Recreation: "After an unexpected technical issue on Thursday, the War Memorial Pool is once again open! Enjoy. " (Mooresville Parks & Recreation via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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