🌱Walk Of Fame Sidewalk Plaques + Flu Vaccines, COVID-19 Boosters

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First, today's weather:

Pleasant with sunshine. High: 82 Low: 57.

Here are the top three stories in Mooresville today:

1. Get ready for a celebration! According to Iredell Free News, "on Tuesday, October 4, in front of the Charles Mack Citizens Center in downtown Mooresville, IndyCar Champion Rick Mears and Top Fuel Drag Car sensation Doug Herbert will be honored with the dedication of North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame, Walk of Fame sidewalk plaques. “This year’s celebration is going to be very special,” said Don Miller, chairman of the Board of Directors at the NC Auto Racing Hall of Fame. “We will be celebrating our 28th year of honoring the finest drivers in all of motorsports and the Walk of Fame expands its role for the 13th year." See you there! (Iredell Free News)
2. Health officials are urging Americans to get this year's flu vaccinations and COVID-19 booster shots at the same time. According to the Mooresville Tribune, '"right where we are now — that's a good time to be vaccinated," influenza expert Dr. Lisa Grohskopf of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention told the nation's physicians in a conference call late last week. That's ahead of time, by traditional measures. Flu season most often peaks in February, and our levels of protective antibodies are at their highest about two weeks after the shot, then wane over the next four to six months. Yet this year's season could start early if it follows the pattern seen elsewhere in the world. So a delay could catch people unprepared." (Mooresville Tribune)
3. On September 24 on Hiddenite Church Road in Alexander County the 41st annual Hiddenite Celebration of the Arts will be held. According to the Mooreville Tribune, "headlining on the Gazebo Stage on The Lucas Mansion lawn during celebration is talented vocalist and pianist Ulysses Long. His onstage performance is set to take place from 3-4 p.m. Long is an Iredell County native who performed on “America’s Got Talent” in 2012 and made it to the quarterfinals with a strong performance of him singing “Secret Agent Man.” [In addition,] the celebration will feature many things to enjoy including The FolkLife Pavilion at the circa 1900 log corn crib and log cabin with folklife and folk arts demonstrations presented throughout the day. The Children’s Art In Action area located on the lawn beside the mansion will feature the App State GeoBago and Art Bus with make-and-take crafts and hands-on activities." Hope to see you there! (Mooresville Tribune)

Today in Mooresville:

• XC Meet: Adidas - Mooresville Senior High School (All day)
• Winborne Community Yard Sale (7 a.m.)
• PKB Tournament - Lake Norman Muay Thai (11 a.m.)
• Tanger Outlets Blowing Rock Celebrates TangerKids Grant Winners with TangerKids Day (noon)
• Iredell Walk for Recovery (4 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Mooresville Police Department: "K9 Bella is not too sure about the wash station in the K9 building at our new headquarters. We are excited to welcome the public to our facility for our ribbon cutting on Tuesday, September 27 at 3 p.m.!" (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)
• Mooresville Public Library: "September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! If you or your children don't have a Mooresville Public Library card yet, now would be a great time to come in and sign up. Library Card Sign-Up Month started in 1987." (Mooresville Public Library via Facebook)
• Town of Mooresville NC: "As part of our 2022 Citizens Academy, we will post a weekly #ThreeThingsThursday sharing three things that participants shared with us that they learned in our Tuesday sessions." (Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)
• Mooresville Parks & Recreation: "Check out this 𝓌ℯℯ𝓀'𝓈 at a glance, to see a small portion of what's happening in ᴍᴏᴏʀᴇsᴠɪʟʟᴇ ᴘᴀʀᴋs & ʀᴇᴄʀᴇᴀᴛɪᴏɴ! #thisweekataglance #mooresvilleparksandrec #mooresvillenc" (Mooresville Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• Feed NC: "Did you know Feed NC volunteers logged almost 33,000 volunteer hours last year? We’re looking to make 2022 our “Most Volunteered Year” yet so come join us!" (Feed NC via Facebook)
• Town of Mooresville NC: "Notice is hereby given that the Town of Mooresville Planning Board will hold a Special Called Public Meeting on October 18 at 6 p.m. at Town Hall." (Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Parkview and Oak: "We rescued a kitten from a storm drain. She was alone or abandoned. Gave her a bath and fed her. Now she is ready for her furever home. Please let me know if interested. Already bought food and litter and that will be included." (Nextdoor)

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— Karena Garrity

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