🌱 New Swimming Hole At Carrigan Farms + Festival Of Food Trucks

Get on up, Mooresville! Here's everything you need to know to get this Saturday started off right.

First, today's weather:

A t-storm in the afternoon. High: 71 Low: 50.

Here are the top stories today in Mooresville:

1. Just in time for the unofficial start of summer, a new swimming hole has opened up here in Mooresville. The Quarry at Carrigan Farms allows guests to cool off while taking in the beauty of nature. If you get hungry, there's also a restaurant located on-site featuring fresh food, as well as beer and wine available for purchase. Make a reservation for an open swim here. (kiss951.com)
2. Downtown Mooresville's 2022 Festival of Food Trucks continues tonight, May 7, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This month's edition of the event will be held along Broad Street and Main Street and feature 16 different food trucks. Attendees can also enjoy alcoholic beverages as well as live music. Visit Downtown Mooresville's website for all the details. (Burbio)
3. Calling comic book lovers of all ages! Head over to the Mooresville Public Library today from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for Free Comic Book Day. Attendees can receive a free comic book (while supplies last) and participate in themed activities. (Mooresville Patch)

Today in Mooresville:

• 12th Annual Timmy Belcher Rainbow Kidz Ride & Run At Statesville Family YMCA (8:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Three members of the Mooresville Police Department will take part in this year’s Bike2DC - Ride to Honor, beginning on May 9. The annual event honors those who died in the line of duty. (Facebook)
• Don't miss the community yard sale starting this morning at 8:00 a.m.! Head over to Davidson Pointe Pool Parking to check out all the wares. (Mooresville Patch)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all Monday for another update!

— Dan Casarella

About me: Dan Casarella is a writer, podcast producer, and small business development specialist who formerly worked in late-night television. He’s produced many talk segments, including with President Joe Biden, Kobe Bryant, and Chadwick Boseman. Dan studied Media Studies and Production at Temple University. He also enjoys running, painting, and the highs and lows of Philadelphia’s sports teams.