🌱 Rain Has Delayed The Opening Of Hope Park + Looking For A New Job?

Good morning, Mooresville. I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. In today's issue, we'll touch on...

• Legislature to help offset the cost of women's period products.
• Looking for a job?
• Rain has delayed the opening of Hope Park.

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Mostly sunny and warmer. High: 75 Low: 46.

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Here are the top three stories today in Mooresville:

1. Did you know that statistics uncovered by Anne Mautner, the founder of The Mooresville Kindness Closet, show that a reported one in four students [in the district] do not have access to the period products they need? It’s that lack of access to needed period products that The Mooresville Kindness Closet works to combat, by distributing products in six schools in two districts. Kindness Closet is now hoping that legislation purposed by State Representative Julie von Haefen of Wake County is passed, so it can further its cause. According to Spectrum News, "von Haefen says she’s looking into legislation that would repeal the tax on period products. Jacqueline Ferguson is one of The Mooresville Kindness Closet’s volunteers and says with a young daughter she sometimes has to choose between products for both of them and other necessities. “For a lot of single moms or moms in poverty, you know, we get food stamps. We get WIC. And that covers our food and stuff. But [it doesn’t] cover anything for that." Mautner [added], "Having the state fund, you know, a very basic need, especially in a school, is critical."'(Spectrum News)
2. 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 listed within the past week. Looking for full-time or part-time work? Patch and ZipRecruiter have you covered, with our weekly list of new opportunities close to home. For more details about a job or how to apply, click on the job title.(Mooresville Patch)
3. There's been a rain delay in the opening of Hope Park. Reportedly, the Park should be completed by Wednesday, March 1st. Stay tuned for official reopening information. In the meantime, Mooresville Parks and Recreation asks that you please refrain from visiting the park to allow for completion of the resurfacing. Any foot traffic on the new surface before it cures can alter the end result. (Mooresville Parks & Recreation via Facebook)

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Today in Mooresville:

• US Spanish to Maledo - Pine Lake Preparatory (12:00 AM)
• South Iredell Healthcare Forum - Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber of Commerce (8:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Mooresville Police Department: "Public safety is ALWAYS our FIRST priority, but, whenever able, our Officers also work hard to have a positive presence in the community--whether that is playing a pick up game with young residents, sharing a laugh or smile, or playing a few notes on a local art installation." (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)
• Town of Mooresville NC: "Creek Week is just one week away! Have you signed up for some of the events happening March 6-11? You and your family can help clean up our community, mark storm drains, and attend workshops, discussions, and tours." (Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)
• Mooresville Parks & Recreation: " Don't miss your chance to sign your child up for the Spring Break Soccer Camp hosted by legendary instructor Fil Wilkinson from Charlotte Independence Soccer Club. Registration ends March 3." (Mooresville Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• Mooresville Public Library: "March is Read Across America Month! Join us and the National Education Association in reading diverse books as part of the #neadiversebookchallenge Check back every Friday in March for diverse book recommendations from our Youth Services." (Mooresville Public Library via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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