🌱Welcome MPD's New K9 Recruit Named Smoke + Get Ready To Rock In June

Hello, friends. I'm here with your fresh copy of the Mooresville Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town, including updates on:

• Volunteer and have fun!
• Get ready to Rock!
• MPD has a new recruit.

But first, today's weather:

Warmer; a stray p.m. t-storm. High: 81 Low: 59.

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Here are the top stories today in Mooresville:

1. Are you looking to volunteer, while at the same time having some fun? Show Up is selling tickets to a hands-on volunteer event at Overflow located at 137 Mechlynn Rd., from 6 to 8 p.m. on May 23. The event will be featuring local non-profit Hope of Mooresville (HOMe). Show Up is providing an inventive way to volunteer, catering to busy young professionals who like to socialize and have fun while also giving back to the community, but do not know where to get started with volunteer work. Come help to fill bags of essential items, assemble snack bags for kids, and prepare summer activity kits for kids. All of this will benefit the women and children supported by HOMe. While helping the nonprofit, participants will enjoy music, Overflow’s self-pour beer, wine & coffee. Buying a ticket means you are volunteering and contributing to a nonprofit, while also supporting a local business and having fun . Ten dollars of every ticket is donated to HOMe. Tickets are $45. For more information contact Jeanette Crump, Founder of Show Up at 262-515-1506 or e-mail jeanette@showup-charlotte.com. (Show Up Charlotte)
2. Mark your calendars for June 17, and get ready to Rock! This year's Rock the Park lineup is in celebration of Mooresville’s 150th Anniversary and is sure to get you grooving all summer long. The kick-off will be on June 17 with Craig Morgan at Liberty Park Reimagined. Hope to see you there! (Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)
3. The Mooresville Police Department has a new recruit, K9 Smoke. Smoke is a 14-month-old Belgian Shepherd from Poland. Partnered with Cpl. Beck, the pair will report to a K9 Trainer course in late June and complete school on August 4. Once certified as a team through United Police Work Dog Association (UPWDA), the team will officially join the six others in the MPD K9 unit. (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)

Today in Mooresville:

• Gaelic Alley 5K - Part of the Run Kannapolis Race Series (8:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Mooresville Police Department: "Many thanks to The Cove Church for the wonderful breakfast they delivered for our officers, telecommunicators, and staff! We appreciate your generosity and support!" (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)
• Feed NC: "Can we get a round of applause for our #FeedingHungryKidsSponsors? Their generosity and compassion will help so many little ones get the nutrition they deserve!" (Feed NC via Facebook)
• Town of Mooresville NC: "Summer begins next week for Mooresville Graded School District & Iredell-Statesville Schools. Parent, check out this article to take advantage of all the fun activities at the Mooresville Public Library this summer -https://www.mooresvillenc.gov/news_detail_T4_R126.php." (Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)
• Mooresville Parks & Recreation: "The Mooresville Parks & Recreation Department is proud to announce that our Summer Camp program has been nominated for Currents’ 2023 Best of Lake Norman Awards! We need your help! Vote Mooresville Parks & Recreation for Best Summer Camp." (Mooresville Parks & Recreation via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Karena Garrity

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