🌱 Porsche, Penske In Mooresville + Fall Habitat Summit In Town

Hello, everybody. It's Wednesday in Mooresville and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in our community today. Hope you all have a great day.

First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 89 Low: 74.

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Here are the top three stories today in Mooresville:

1. Porsche will run its LMDh campaign with America's Team Penske. According to a Motor Authority article, "The squad is based out of Penske's headquarters in Mooresville, the same site where Penske oversees its IndyCar and NASCAR campaigns. The team will race under the banner Porsche Penske Motorsport and confirmed drivers include Kevin Estre, Michael Christensen, Andre Lotterer, Laurens Vanthoor, Matt Campbell, Mathieu Jaminet, Dane Cameron and Felipe Nasr. The first race will be the 2023 24 Hours of Daytona, the opening race of the 2023 IMSA SportsCar Championship. Porsche's LMDh, dubbed the 963, will race alongside LMH (Le Mans Hypercar) cars in the premier GTP (Grand Touring Prototype) class of the SportsCar Championship." (Motor Authority)
2. It has been announced that the Charles Mack Citizen Center in Mooresville will be the location of the fall Habitat Summit. The Salisbury-based Three Rivers Land Trust is hosting a one-of-a-kind Habitat Summit on Friday, October 7. It is slated to feature industry leaders in the areas of biology, land management, habitat improvement and much more. Designed for farmers, timber buyers, wildlife biologists and other natural resource professionals who are interested in improving habitat quality for wildlife and land management the Summit will include presentations, sound management advice and land management practices for the everyday hunter, farmer, homesteader or any other interested parties. (WBTV)
3. Businesses in the Mooresville area are looking to fill openings on their staff, and we've rounded up some of the best local job openings added within the past week. Whether you're looking for full-time, part-time or temporary work, plenty of employers in and around Mooresville are hiring. (Mooresville Patch)

From my notebook:

• Feed NC: "If you didn’t listen already, do it today! Thanks The Best of LKN for having Lara on!" (Feed NC via Facebook)
• Mooresville Public Library: "We'll be taking a virtual trip to the North Carolina Aquarium on July 21 at 2 p.m. to see all the aquatic creatures that call it home! School-age children will have the opportunity to ask aquarium staff their questions." (Mooresville Public Library via Facebook)
• Mooresville Public Library: "Please join us for Diabetes Navigation, a six-week course that seeks to deliver basic and easy-to-understand education about the chronic condition of diabetes. Education topics include an explanation of what diabetes is, what signs/symptoms to look for, and how to manage those symptoms. Sessions are 1 hour each, and each topic builds on the previous material discussed. Registration is required. Must attend all six sessions to receive a diabetes cookbook and food scale.." (Mooresville Public Library via Facebook)
• Elevate Rock School - Lake Norman: We're open for new music students ages 7 and up in our Rock Band program. We teach your child the importance of music, teamwork, and dedication. Is your child interested in singing, piano, guitar, bass, or drums? Claim their spot today!(Mooresville Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• KOS Coffee Bar & Eatery: New to the area the KOS Coffee Bar & Eatery is in Mooresville and it is hiring. KOS is excited to welcome you to our family! An inviting atmosphere with smiling faces is our priority. Will you serve our first customer? Looking for motivated people with a passion for everything customer service and of course coffee! Looking forward to seeing you behind our counters at KOS. We’re a new coffee bar/eatery coming to the Troutman/Mooresville area. Send your resume to contact@koscoffee.com (Mooresville Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Waterlynn: "Did you know that Mooresville has a chapter of a GORUCK Ruck Club? The Mooresville Ruck Club is affiliated with the Mooresville Parks and Recreation Department and offers a fun, free way to get in low-impact cardio while getting outside." (Nextdoor)

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— Karena Garrity

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