🌱Spectacular Fireworks Happening Dec. 31 + Plunge For A Good Cause

Hello, Mooresville. Hope you all had a wonderful holiday weekend! Karena Garrity here with your fresh copy of the Mooresville Daily, full of all the things you need to know about what's happening in town. Including updates on:

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and cold. High: 36 Low: 21.

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Here are the top three stories today in Mooresville:

1. According to Mooresville Parks and Recreation, "The 150th Anniversary Kick-Off Fireworks Spectacular Presented by Randy Marionwill be held on December 31, from 4-7:30 p.m. and it is going to be, well… Spectacular! The event will include a Family Fun Zone that will feature tons of exciting activities including a giant soccer kick, disco car, ninja course, climbing wall, face painting, balloon artist, roaming magician & more! Parking is limited at Langtree Village, so use one of our Shuttle Park-and-Ride locations at:Merino Mill | 500 S. Main St. Mooresville. The Cove Church | 197 Langtree Rd. Mooresville. Shuttle pick-up begins at 3:45 p.m. The final shuttle departs event at 8 p.m. (Event: 4-7:30 p.m.). This will be the first of seven signature events celebrating Mooresville's 150th Anniversary kicks off." Hope to see you there!" (Mooresville Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
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3. Feeling Fearless? Then sign up to Take the Plunge and support Lake Norman Special Olympics. The event will take place on Saturday, January 7 at the Lake Norman Yatch Club. Registration will open at 12 p.m. and the plunge will kick off at 3 p.m. According to the Lake Norman Polar Plunge, "there will be food trucks, games and activities at the event. There is a $30 resgistration fee. If you raise $50 or more you get a free plunge t-shirt. If you are a person with intellectual disabilities, you encounter adversities daily. You must have courage to try something that doesn’t come easily to you. Our athletes bravely face challenges on the field, in the pool and on the court. They are the inspiration for this event. The funds raised will provide year-round sports training, competition, leadership opportunities, and health services to Special Olympics athletes in our community. Be brrrr-ave and take the Plunge!" Hope to see you there! " (Mooresville Parks & Recreation via Facebook)

From my notebook:

• Mooresville Police Department: " We are grateful today and always for all our amazing K9s, our dedicated officers & staff, and our supportive residents. What are you grateful for? #MPDK9s " (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)
• Feed NC: "Merry Christmas, Mooresville! We wish you and yours a fantastic holiday! While we may be closed this coming week to take a much-needed break, we have ensured each of our guests has the resources and supplies needed to thrive." (Feed NC via Facebook)
• Mooresville Public Library: "We look forward to seeing everyone when we open back up on Tuesday, December 27. #mooresvillenc #mooresvillelibrary #christmas" (Mooresville Public Library via Facebook)
• Mooresville Rescue Squad Foundation: "We would like to wish everyone a very happy and safe holiday season." (Mooresville Rescue Squad Foundation via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

About me: Journalism is in my veins. I have been a community reporter for the better part of the past 20 years. I love my small-town community and I am honored to be a part of Patch.com. You can reach me at; karena.garrity@patch.com.

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