🌱 Thrashers Weekend At The Skate Park + New Art Shows

Hey, everybody! I'm back with your fresh edition of the Mooresville Patch newsletter. Follow along to find out the most important things happening these days in town, including updates on...

• Skaters unite.
• Meet the U.S. Olympic Bobsled Team.
• Take in some art!

But first, today's weather: Mostly sunny and humid. High: 87 Low: 62.

Here are the top stories today in Mooresville:

1. On Saturday, Aug. 19 from noon to 2:30 p.m., it's Thrashers Weekend and Skating Extravaganza! Meet up at the Mooresville Skate Park for an extraordinary skateboarding event. All are welcome and admission is free. Hope to see you there!" (Visit Mooresville NC via Instagram)
2. As part of Mooresville's 150th Celebration, a special Meet & Greet experience has been arranged with the U.S. Olympic Bobsled Team. The event will take place at the Bands, Brews & BBQ Festival Presented by DeBotech, Inc. Mark your calendars for Saturday, Sept. 16, from 4-9 p.m. These incredible, elite, athletes represent Team USA and this is your chance to meet them and learn how Mooresville is an integral part of bobsled racing. (Mooresville Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
3. There are two new Mooresville Arts exhibits on display at the Depot. One is the 150 Challenge Group Exhibit and the other is Emergence: Under 40 Juried Exhibit. Both shows are unique and introspective. According to Iredell Free News, "Gallery Hours are Tuesday-Friday from 12 to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Most of the artwork is for sale, and art sales directly benefit participating artists and Mooresville Arts, a nonprofit arts gallery and organization." (Iredell Free News)

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From my notebook:

• Feed NC: "FeedNC cannot do what it does without great volunteers, coming in every day to make a difference in our community. Thank you to all of you that come in each and every day/week to help us out. Thinking about volunteering? Are you ready to make a difference in the community? Well, then why not volunteer in Grassroots Grocery or in Donoghue’s Open Door because we need you! If you are interested in becoming a new volunteer, then please go to our website: https://www.feednc.org/iwanttovolunteer and complete the appropriate volunteer form. Paul Mihelich, our volunteer director, will then reach out to you and get you plugged in!" (Feed NC via Facebook)
• Mooresville Parks & Recreation: "Fall into fitness. Crisp Autumn air is right around the corner! And with that comes a new rotation of programs at Mooresville Parks & Recreation. From yoga to rucking, there is something for individuals of all abilities."
• Mooresville Public Library: "Teens and adults are invited to join us on Aug. 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for an Art Supply Swap at our West Branch~ Bring your unwanted art supplies to the West Branch Friday, Aug. 18 until Thursday, Aug. 24." (Mooresville Public Library via Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll see you soon!

— Karena Garrity

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