Did you know?
Did you know the Concord Housing Department offers an after-school program for all school-aged children two days a week? With a variety of community partners, that program provides homework assistance, snacks, and educational workshops on a wide range of topics. The program is offered each Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m. For more information, please contact Resident Services at 704-920-6110.
Concord on Canvas brings original artwork to the Downtown streetscape
The Concord Downtown Development Corporation is once again celebrating Concord on Canvas. Thirty-three original paintings will be on display along Union Street and Church Street in Downtown Concord for four weeks. Come enjoy our Downtown gallery beginning Saturday, February 8. The month-long event concludes on Friday, March 14 at the Hotel Concord for a fun evening of great food, beverage, and bidding on artwork produced by Cabarrus County professional artists and high school student artists. Funds raised support the professional artists, the high school art departments, and the CDDC. Silent auction offered as well, with items from businesses throughout the Concord area. Visit concorddowntown.com for more information, to vote on your favorite student art, and to bid on original artwork.
Caution advised along Rocky River after illegal dumping incident
This morning, the City of Charlotte confirmed an intentional illegal dumping of toxic waste into the sewer system, which impacted Charlotte's Mallard Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. According to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities Department (CMUD), there has been no risk to the public, and all indications are the contamination was contained. However, as a precaution, CMUD advises to avoid human or animal contact with Mallard Creek and Rocky River in Cabarrus County until more testing is completed. Visit charmeck.org for more information; for specific questions please call the City of Charlotte at 704-336-7600.
Credit counseling workshops aim to prepare future homeowners
The Concord Housing Department is launching a series of credit counseling workshops to help families understand the importance of a credit score. The program will use exercises to demonstrate how to increase and maintain a credit score while preparing to purchase a home. The series continues each Friday through February 28 from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. at the Neighborhood Network Technology Center, located at 265 Salem St. Please contact Housing staff with questions at 704-920-6110.
Computer competency classes offer basic computer skills for beginners
Computer competency classes are offered at the Neighborhood Network Technology Center. Classes offer individuals opportunities to gain life-rewarding computer skills in a non-threatening atmosphere. Topics include basic computer skills, word processing, PowerPoint, Excel, job readiness training (resume writing, letter of application, interviewing techniques, etc.), internet and e-mailing. Classes are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 until 10:30 a.m. For more information, please contact Resident Services at (704) 920-6110.
Parks and Recreation highlights
FREE craft programs: youth can make timeless Valentine treasures
Crafty Monday at Hartsell Recreation Center (ages 6-16): bring a friend and make a crafty Valentine's card. Monday, February 10 at 6:00 p.m.
Card Making Thursday at Academy Recreation Center (ages 4-12): let’s get together and show our loved ones how much you care and make a card. No fee. Thursday, February 13 at 4:00 p.m.
Make-a-Heart Friday at Logan Multi-Purpose Center (ages 3-16): come out and make that special person a Valentine. Friday, February 14 at 4:00 p.m.
Registration for Summer Playground continues
Registration for Camp GoneAlot (ages 11-13) and Summer Playground (ages 6-10) begins Wednesday, February 5 at 8:00 a.m. Registration can be made online
concordparksandrec.org, or by walk-in at the Academy Recreation Center, 147 Academy Ave. NW. This 8 week day camp operates from June 23 – August 15. Closed on July 4. A $100 deposit is due at the time of registration. Fee: $350 for city residents; $450 for non-city residents.
Couch to 5K training program starts next week
This group training and exercise program is designed to encourage, motivate and challenge the individual to compete with his/her peers. No running experience necessary. The final goal is to run the Bunny Run 5K on 4/19. Meets at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays between February 11 and April 15 at Dorton Park. Fee: $15 Registration is available online at
concordparksandrec.org or at the Academy Recreation Center, 147 Academy Ave. NW.
Register now for 10 & Under Tennis
Formally known as Quick Start Tennis, this program is an exciting new play format for learning tennis, designed to bring kids into the game by utilizing specialized equipment, shorter court dimensions and modified scoring, all tailored to age and size. Group lessons for ages 5 – 10. Saturdays, February 1, 8, 15, 22 at Les Myers Park. Fee: $20 for city residents; $25 for non-city residents. Registration is available online at
concordparksandrec.org or at the Academy Recreation Center, 147 Academy Ave. NW.
City of Concord upcoming meetings
Unless otherwise noted, location is second floor of Municipal Building, 26 Union Street, S.
February
11 at 4:00 p.m. City Council work session
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