🌱 Weekend Weather Will Be Cooler + It's National Preparedness Month

Hey, everybody! It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town today, including:

• A lot went on at Tuesday's Board of Commissioners meeting.
• It's National Preparedness Month.
• The weekend will be cooler.

But first, today's weather: A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 90 Low: 65.

Here are the top stories today in Mooresville:

1. Here's a snippet of what went on at Tuesday's Board of Commissioners meeting: Commissioner Tommy DeWeese presented a proclamation recognizing Sept. 17-23, as Constitution Week. In addition, Mayor Miles Atkins read a proclamation recognizing September as Suicide Prevention Month and Sept. 10-16, as Suicide Prevention Week and the Finance Department was recognized for obtaining the Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Financial Reporting 2022. This is the fourth year in a row the department has earned this prestigious award! Congratulations! (Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)
2. Did you know it is National Preparedness Month? The Mooresville Police Department is encouraging residents to keep a 72-hour emergency preparedness kit. Mooresville Fire-Rescue's Fire Marshal Woody and Ready.gov have some more suggestions of what to keep in your kit, such as water, non-perishable food that can last several days, a manual can opener, flashlights, first aid kit, batteries, phone chargers and portable battery packs, battery operated radio and a fire extinguisher. In addition, things like prescription medication, hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, non-prescription medication such as pain relievers, prescription glasses, extra contact lenses, pet food and extra water for your pet, a sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person and activities to keep everyone entertained, such as books, coloring books and crayons, puzzles, and games. Stay safe! (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)
3. We have to put up with one more super-hot day then we can expect some cooling clouds. According to the Mooresville Tribune, Meteorologist Sean Sublette is forecasting showers, and thunderstorms for the weekend and cooler temperatures. (Subscription: Mooresville Tribune)

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Today in Mooresville:

Thursday, September 7

• Art Classes & Workshops at Mooresville Arts (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Feed NC: "Make your mark on history! FeedNC is selling brick pavers to help pay off our final loan! Each brick paver is fully customizable and they’re $300 each. Once completed, you’ll be able to see your brick in our courtyard year-round! " (Feed NC via Facebook)
• Mooresville Parks & Recreation: "Are you looking for a quick recreational activity? Visit one of our recreation centers for an open gym! Open gym is a scheduled time in our facilities for community members to play pick-up sports such as basketball, pickleball, or volleyball.
  All of our current programs can be viewed in the Mooresville Parks & Recreation Fall Catalog. Learn more at mooresvillerecreation.org." (Mooresville Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• Mooresville Public Library: "Teens are invited to join us for a series of virtual programs that will allow them to learn about STEM fields from professionals who work in them! These sessions will be held throughout the fall and registration is required." (Mooresville Public Library via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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