Did you know?
Did you know there have been 78 documented lives saved (as of March 2016) from smoke detectors installed as part of the American Red Cross Home Fire Campaign. On Saturday, April 30, local Red Cross chapter volunteers will partner with the Concord Fire Department to test and replace, or install smoke detectors in several neighborhoods. For more information, call 980-348-7127.
Concord in the Headlines
City Council approves $425,000 to help jumpstart Hotel Concord project – Independent Tribune
Opening Reception for RCCC Art Students in ClearWater Gallery TONIGHT!
ClearWater Artist Studios and the Department Of Fine and Applied Arts at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College (RCCC) are proud to announce the annual exhibition of RCCC Student art and design work, "Impulse," to be showcased in ClearWater's Main Gallery. An opening Reception on Friday, April 29, 5:00-7:00 p.m., is free and open to the public and refreshments will be served. Student artists and RCCC Faculty will be present. The Impulse Student Art Show will be on exhibit through May 7, after which Guest Artist Phillip Larrimore's show will be installed, opening on May 20 with a free reception. The ClearWater Gallery is available to visitors, and several site venues can accommodate private events and parties at reasonable rates. ClearWater Artist Studios is in the Gibson Village neighborhood, at 223 Crowell Drive NW, just off Kerr Street. Visit clearwaterartists.com or call the Manager at 704-784-9535 for more information.
Latest edition of Cabarrus County's premier travel publication now available
The latest edition of The Cabarrus County Destination Guide, the official travel resource for Concord, Kannapolis, Harrisburg, Midland and Mount Pleasant, is now available from the Cabarrus County Convention and Visitors Bureau. The 74-page publication is a free, comprehensive resource to the county's attractions, lodging and shopping options, full-service restaurants, historic sites, sports and recreation facilities and more. To browse the digital Destination Guide now and request a hard copy, go to VisitCabarrus.com. The Destination Guide is also available at the Cabarrus County Visitor Information Center, major Cabarrus attractions, participating restaurants, and in all Cabarrus County hotels. If you would like to offer the Destination Guide at your location, contact Amber Furr at 704-456-7974.
Haulers on Union is less than three weeks away!
On Thursday, May 19, don't miss the annual Haulers on Union parade and fan fest. More than 30 of your favorite NASCAR Sprint Cup Series haulers will parade down Union Street en route to Charlotte Motor Speedway. Starting at 5 p.m., fans can get into the racing spirit with a variety of activities including race cars on display, celebrity autographs, corn hole, horseshoes, life-size Connect 4, a beer garden and more. A free concert will kick off at 6:30 p.m. featuring country music artists Acoustic South followed by the sounds of beach music, soul, and R&B from The Tams. Admission is free. For more information, visit 600festival.com or call 704-455-8888.
Volunteers needed to help make a bigger, better Haulers on Union on May 19, including a beer/wine friendly street festival atmosphere similar to Union Street Live events. The Concord Downtown Development Corporation is organizing the beer/wine area, and the City of Concord is looking for "Orange Crew" volunteers to make this possible. Each volunteer receives an official "CDDC Orange Crew" t-shirt, and is entered into a drawing for $25 in Downtown Concord Dollars. To learn more and sign up, visit signupgenius.com/go/20f0f4fadae22a3f49-haulers.
Parks and Recreation highlights
Please see the Spring 2016 issue of Leisure Times for a full list of programs offered by the Parks and Recreation Department.
Swimming season is just around the corner
The City's McInnis Aquatic Center opens for Memorial Day weekend, and for the 2016 season in June. However, registration for youth and adult swim lessons and adult water aerobics is already here! Group and individual swim lessons for a variety of ages and skill levels will help your family be ready to splash and swim all summer long. Visit concordparksandrec.org for all things aquatics or call 704-920-5600 for more information.
Help Parks and Recreation provide programs that YOU want
Dream of art lessons? Want to learn how to tango? Maybe a family hike is on your to-do list? Parks and Recreation is conducting an evaluation to determine future programs (youth and adult programs, fitness classes, festivals and events, etc.) based on community wants and needs. Your feedback will enable us to align what we offer with the evolving trends of the community. The very brief survey is available at surveymonkey.com/r/ProgramsNeeds.
City of Concord upcoming meetings
Unless otherwise noted, location is the Council Chamber of City Hall, 35 Cabarrus Avenue W.
May
10 at 4:00 p.m. City Council work session
11 at 7:00 p.m. Historic Preservation Commission
12 at 6:00 p.m. City Council regular session
17 at 6:00 p.m. Planning and Zoning Commission
Stay Connected!
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Have you experienced great service from Team Concord?
If you have had an experience from our team that left an impact, we hope you'll let us know so we can recognize that coworker with a "High 5 for Excellent Service." You can get started by visiting concordnc.gov/High5 or call 704-920-6400 to submit your acknowledgement over the phone.