Did you know?
Did you know the City's Customer Care Center has been in service since January of 2000? Effective March 10, the Customer Care Center is changing its hours to 7:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. The adjustment will result in more representatives available to help when customers need them, and shorter wait times. The Care Center is a team of professionals who have the training and ability to help customers resolve most City service questions or issues with the convenience of a phone call to 704-920-5555. After hours or weekend needs can be reported to the same number.
Concord advances in NCLM Hometown Showdown
With nearly 300 "likes," Concord's entry of the 2013 Tree Lighting Ceremony and fireworks by local photographer Michael Anderson advanced to the second round of the NC League of Municipalities Hometown Showdown contest! Only 32 of 60 entries across the state made it into the brackets. After the Mountains and Sandhills brackets compete next week, Concord's second round match against Belmont begins Monday March 10. Visit NCLM's Facebook page for more information.
March 2-8 is Severe Weather Awareness Week
The City of Concord joins the National Weather Service in promoting North Carolina’s Severe Weather Awareness Week, planned for March 2-8, 2014. The community is asked to Be a Force of Nature and better prepare for severe weather threats in our area. Visit weather.gov to learn how you can know your risk, pledge and take action, and be an example. North Carolina’s annual statewide tornado drill for 2014 will take place on Wednesday, March 5, at 9:30 a.m. Every school, business, work place, and family across the state is strongly encouraged to participate in the statewide tornado drill. More resources for being part of the Weather-Ready Nation are available at noaa.gov.
Rider Transit to launch first new hybrid bus Monday morning
After assembly in January, and a cross-country trip and final preparations in February, Rider Transit begins service on its first of eight new buses Monday. Rider's first diesel-electric hybrid bus will leave the Transit Center and serve the Blue route at 5:30 a.m. on March 3. The new bus will rotate along different routes throughout the week. Too see photos of the new buses, including the production process, visit Rider Transit's Facebook page.
Burrage Road bridge replacement to begin soon
The City of Concord is partnering with NCDOT to replace the aging bridge on Burrage Road, with the completed project better accommodating bicyclists and pedestrians. Beginning Monday, March 10, Burrage Road will be closed in the vicinity of the bridge over Three Mile Branch for up to twelve months. A temporary detour will re-route traffic along Lake Concord Road, Branchview Drive, and Bradley Street. Visit concordnc.gov for more information on this project.
Affordable rabies vaccinations for dogs and cats on March 12
Cabarrus Health Alliance and Cabarrus County Animal Control sponsor affordable rabies vaccination clinics for dogs and cats each month in partnership with Carolina Value Vet. The next opportunity will be Wednesday, March 12 at the Cabarrus Animal Shelter parking lot (244 Betsy Carpenter Place, Concord) from 4:30-6:30 p.m. The affordable $10 fee will in part benefit the Cabarrus County Humane Society. Learn more at cabarrushealth.org.
Free Diabetes Alert Day event planned for March 21
The Housing Department joins the Cabarrus Health Alliance's Southeastern Diabetes Initiative to present Diabetes Alert Day on Friday, March 21. The free event is planned for 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Neighborhood Networks Technology Center (265 Salem Street), and will include Diabetes screenings, exercise and nutrition demonstrations, guest speakers, giveaways, and more. For more information, visit cabarrushealth.org, or contact 704-920-1999 or sedi@cabarrushealth.org to register.
Join Neighbor Helping Neighbor program to lend a hand
The City of Concord offers an easy way for you to help those who have trouble paying their utility bills. With the Neighbor Helping Neighbor program, each month you can make a tax-deductible contribution to a fund that will be managed by Cooperative Christian Ministry. CCM provides crisis financial assistance, food, and counseling, and will use these funds to aid City of Concord utility customers with their utility bills. Learn more at concordnc.gov.
Just two weeks left to see Concord on Canvas
Thirty-three original paintings remain display along Union Street and Church Street in Downtown Concord. 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.
Parks and Recreation highlights
Adult softball registration now open
Registration is open for spring adult softball leagues through March 31. The registration fee is $375 per team and men’s open, men’s church, women’s and co-ed leagues are available. All ten regular-season games and the post-season single-elimination tournament are played at WW Flowe or Les Myers Parks. For more information and or to register online, visit
concordparksandrec.org.
Feel like a kid with adult kickball
Co-ed adult kickball league registration is open through March 31, for just $375 per team. All ten regular-season games and the post-season single-elimination tournament are played at WW Flowe Park. The league will follow
WAKA Kickball rules. Learn more and register online at
concordparksandrec.org.
Lake Fisher Reservoir opens soon
Seasonal recreation activities will begin at Lake Fisher on Wednesday March 5. Lake Fisher is open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. and Sundays 1:00 until 6:00 p.m. For information about boat rental, fees, and fishing rules please visit
concordparksandrec.org.
10 and Under Tennis
Formally known as Quick Start Tennis, this program is an exciting new play format for learning tennis, designed to introduce the game with specialized equipment, shorter court dimensions, and modified scoring all tailored to age and size. Group lessons for ages 5 – 10. Saturdays, March 1, 8, 15, and 22 at Les Myers Park. Fee: $20 for City residents; $25 for non-residents. Registration is available online at
concordparksandrec.org or at the Academy Recreation Center.
Summer programs for youth now registering
Registration for Camp GoneAlot (ages 11-13) and Summer Playground (ages 6-10) is available at
concordparksandrec.org or at the Academy Recreation Center. The 8-week day programs operate from June 23 through August 15 (closed on July 4). A $100 deposit is due with registration. Fee: $350 for City residents; $450 for non-residents.
City of Concord upcoming meetings
Unless otherwise noted, location is second floor of Municipal Building, 26 Union Street, S.
March
11 at 4:00 p.m. City Council work session
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