🌱Soccer Fields Closed At Mazeppa Park + More Animals In Need Of Homes

Hi all. It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Mooresville Daily. Here's all the community news you need to know right now.

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Sun mixing with clouds; nice. High: 82 Low: 60.

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Here are the top three stories in Mooresville today:

1. Heads up, residents! The soccer field project at Mazeppa Park is underway and the fields are currently closed. The installation of the new turf on fields 3, 4, 5 and 6 has officially begun. The work is being done by Geosurfaces Southeast. It is estimated that the project will take approximately 12 weeks to complete. This project does not interfere with the playground side of Mazeppa Park. (Mooresville Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
2. Searching for a new place? While you may have learned roughly what the houses you are seeing online are like from the images, there's just no comparison to witnessing the real thing. To help you out, we've put together a list of the five newest homes on the open-house circuit in the Mooresville area. Which ones will you be checking out? (Mooresville Patch)
3. No one can resist puppy dog eyes! Want to add a furry friend to your family and give back to the world at the same time? Consider adopting a pet from a local shelter. Facilities in Mooresville and environs have dogs, cats and other pets ready and waiting to be adopted. Check them out to see who will be your next best friend> (Mooresville Patch)

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Today in Mooresville:

• Lake Norman High School Class of 2022 Graduation Ceremony (8:30 a.m.)
• Under the Sea Dance - Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber of Commerce (5:30 p.m.)
• Movie on the Lawn: Encanto - Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber of Commerce (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Mooresville Police Department: "Congratulations to our 2022 MPD Citizens Police Academy graduates! These individuals completed a comprehensive, multi-week program that gives civilians a closer look at how MPD serves the community." (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)
• Feed NC: "You know you’ve heard her name, so now’s the chance to put a face with it! Meet Bonnie Battalia, development coordinator here at Feed NC! She has been instrumental in taking this organization to the next level of success." (Feed NC via Facebook)
• Mooresville Public Library: "Thank you to everyone who came out for Summer Reading Kickoff Saturday! Register for the reading program if you haven't already, fun for all ages http://mooresvillen.readsquare... " (Mooresville Public Library via Facebook)
• Mooresville Parks & Recreation: "Join Destination Recreation out at Edgemoor Park on Friday, June 10 from 9 - 11 a.m. for Leaf Paint Art! Remember everyone is free to join and no registration is required for destination recreation events!" (Mooresville Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• Local History of Mooresville NC: "From Local History & Archives at MPL: the #LastSeenProject at Villanova University has provided an extraordinary tool for telling family stories of separation and survival during slavery, emancipation and the Civil War." (Local History of Mooresville NC via Facebook)
• Crime Prevention Specialist Amy Bryant, Sandy City Police Department: "Sandy Police are now hiring crossing guards. The Sandy Police Department is looking to hire 8 crossing guards. Crossing guards play a big role in keeping children safe as they go to and from school." (Nextdoor)

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— Karena Garrity

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