🌱Scam Alert + Police Summer Camp + Mimi's Garden For The Community

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Mostly sunny and very hot. High: 95 Low: 69.

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Here are the top three stories today in Mooresville:

1. Creating a place for food to grow and people to learn, the Earnhardt family and The Dale Jr. Foundation, combined with longtime partner Unilever, has reportedly established Mimi’s Garden in honor of Brenda Jackson (also known as Mimi), who is the mother of both Kelley Earnhardt Miller and Dale Earnhardt Jr., who passed away in 2019 following a battle with cancer. The 14,000 square foot garden, located at FeedNC’s new facility, 2456 Charlotte Highway, will grow local produce which will be distributed to those in need. In addition, the garden will be used as a way to educate the community about the importance of respecting the land and growing food in a sustainable way. Wheelbarrows, shovels, garden tools, as well as financial support, are needed to help this garden flourish. (Feed NC via Facebook)
2. Tuesday was day two of the Morrisville Police Department Summer Camp and it was jam- packed with a day full of excitement. The Junior Officers learned all kinds of things like what it is like to be on a SWAT team, bicycle safety and how to park the golf cart. They also had to walk a straight line while wearing drunk goggles and played some Bingo! Have fun campers! (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)
3. The town of Mooresville has issued a scam alert for residents. "If you receive a call from anyone claiming to work for the Town of Mooresville stating you have an overpayment on your account and you need to provide a credit card number to post a credit to your account, please do NOT provide the information! This is a scam. If you have questions regarding utility billing, please contact Jessie Colton, Billing & Collections supervisor, at jcolton@mooresvillenc.gov or 704-663-3800." (Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)

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Today in Mooresville:

• Iredell SCAM JAM - Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber of Commerce (noon)

From my notebook:

• Town of Mooresville: "At our Board of Commissioners meeting, a proclamation was read recognizing July 2 as Disorders of the Corpus Callosum Day." (Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)
• Mooresville Public Library: "As we explore the ‘Oceans of Possibilities’ all around us, school-aged children are invited to join us to learn all about living shells with the North Carolina Aquarium! This virtual program will be held in the Youth Services Community Room June 23." (Mooresville Public Library via Facebook)
• Feed NC: "We know Gather at the Table was over a month ago (where does the time go?), but we can’t help looking at the fun photos! See anyone you know?" (Feed NC via Facebook)
• Mooresville Chamber of Commerce: "Allen Tate Companies President and CEO Pat Riley has been honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by Charlotte Business Journal." (Mooresville Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• N.C. Transportation Museum: "Venture behind the scenes for a unique opportunity to explore the Museum That Moves You with a new guided tour. Moving the Military Guided tour will be held on July 2. This tour will highlight military vehicles and equipment in the museum’s collection. Travel back in time as you learn the importance of the exhibits and how they played a role in military history. Duration: This walking tour lasts about 60 minutes." (Mooresville Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Beaten Path: "I am looking for recommendations for a new vet that also does boarding. We have a senior and a dog with a medical issue and need a boarding facility that will notice if/when there is a problem and get our pups medical care. Thanks!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Water Tree Landing: "Anyone missing a cat? There is a very sweet kitty found in my backyard." (Nextdoor)

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— Karena Garrity

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