Did you know?
Did you know that November 30th will mark the first anniversary of the Rider Transit Center, located at 3600 South Ridge Avenue in Concord? In our first 11 months of operation, the Customer Service desk has served 8,812 people in the Transit Center itself, while our Customer Service staff has handled 31,713 phone calls in the same 11 month period. Ridership is booming this year, putting Rider on pace to provide more than 400,000 passenger trips for only the second time in our history!
Municipal election on Tuesday, November 8
Elections for Concord City Council districts 2, 5, 6, and 7 will be held on Tuesday November 8 (one-stop voting continues at the Cabarrus Board of Elections office, 369 Church Street N., until November 5. at 1 p.m.). Council members are elected at-large by district, meaning they must run for the district in which they reside, but may be elected by all registered voters in Concord, regardless of district. Click here for a sample ballot, and click here to look up your polling place.
Portion of McGill Avenue closed for stormwater repair
Loose-leaf collection for FRIDAY garbage area next week
Solid Waste’s annual loose-leaf collection season begins next week and will go through February 3. Schedules have been distributed in utility bills, in the City Circular, and on the City’s website. Due to volume and logistical challenges, loose leaves are normally collected from each area every 3-4 weeks. Bagged leaves are collected on a weekly basis on the same day as your garbage.
Customers on the Friday garbage collection route must have leaves at the curb by 7 a.m. on Monday, November 7 for crews to collect them during the first collection cycle.
Donate unwanted items at the Reuse Roundup!
It’s time to clean out your closets, garages, and storage units! On Saturday, November 12, the City of Concord and Cabarrus County will host the first ever Reuse Roundup from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Concord Fire Station 3, located at 100 Warren Coleman Boulevard N in Concord. Visit
concordnc.gov to find out what item will be accepted and more information.
Parks and Recreation highlights
Please see the Fall 2011 issue of Leisure Times (click here) for a full list of programs offered by the Parks and Recreation Department.
Saturday, November 5, Fun Run begins at 5:00 p.m. 5K begins at 5:30 p.m.
Starts and ends at Les Myers Park in Concord. Course starts in the lower parking lot area, continues on the Harold McEachern Greenway, turns around on the Downtown Connector Segment, and back to Les Myers Park. Day of race pre-registration starts at 4:00 p.m. Early registration fee is $12.00 $15.00 after 10/28.
Honoring our Bravest/Finest/Fastest A special award will be given to the fastest male and female Firefighter, Police Officer or EMS personnel.
Youth and Adult Basketball Officials clinics will be November 6 and 13 at the CT Sherrill Building at Les Myers Park, and November 20 at Academy Recreation Center. Hours of clinics are 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. If you are interested in becoming a basketball official please plan on attending these clinics to learn the proper technique.
Contact Parks and Recreation at 704-920-5600 for more information.
Concord Museum Highlights
Barber-Scotia College: In the Beginning, Faith,” a special exhibit exploring the history of Concord’s celebrated African-American college, will be on display from Tuesday, October 4 through Thursday, December 22 at the Concord Museum, 11 Union St. S., Suite 104, downtown Concord. Featured are photographs, rare books, memorabilia, yearbooks, and the photo exhibit “The Architecture of Barber-Scotia College” by Alexandra Porter. Open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free. Group tours by appointment. 704-782-3688
City of Concord upcoming meetings
Unless otherwise noted, location is second floor of Municipal Building, 26 Union Street, S.
November
**11/9/2011 at 4:00 p.m. City Council work session
**The City Council work session originally scheduled for Tuesday, November 8 has been rescheduled for Wednesday, November 9 because of the municipal election.
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