Did you know?
Did you know that Concord's Fleet facility is certified by Automotive Service Excellence as a Blue Seal of Excellence Shop? Over 85% of our technicians hold ASE certifications, and we currently maintain 6 Master Mechanic certifications. This means our parts and service personnel are highly professional, and are competitive with private sector repair facilities. This helps keep our costs low and our fleet on the job. Learn more at concordnc.gov.
Good Friday holiday schedule, Bunny Run 5K and other events
In observance of Good Friday, City of Concord offices will be closed Friday, April 14. Some City services will operate on a different schedule the week of April 10, and several events are planned throughout the area including the egg hunt on Thursday, April 13 and the Bunny Run 5K and Festival on Saturday, April 15. For details, visit concordnc.gov.
Cabarrus County, Subaru of Concord, and WBTV host animal adoption event
The adoption event, “Bring Me Home Carolinas”, is being hosted by Cabarrus County, Subaru of Concord, and WBTV at the Cabarrus County Animal Shelter on April 8 from 10 am until 2 pm. The goal of the event is to bring people into the local shelters, humane societies and rescue groups to increase adoptions and clear the shelters. During the event organizers will offer special incentives to encourage adoption. Adopters will receive half price adoptions sponsored by Tenant Improvement Interiors (Dogs $50 and cats $45). Participants will also receive goodie bags with coupon and gift cards and a fit bit watch to the first person that adopts. Be prepared for wagging tails, wet noses, big eyes, barks, meows, and unconditional love! For more information, call 704-920-3294 or visit www.cabarruscounty.us/pets
CDDC's host guided historic walking tours
Join local author and historian Michael Eury for a guided historic walking tour of Downtown Concord on the second Saturday of the month, from April through November. The first tour will be held this Saturday, April 8 at 10:30 a.m. Tours are approximately an hour and fifteen minutes. Cost is $10 per person, reservations must be made in advance. Maximum of 16 attendees per tour. Register at concorddowntown.com. Special group tours for other times of the month are also available, minimum of 10 attendees required for a private group tour. For more information email info@concorddowntown.com or call 704-784-4208.
Parks and Recreation highlights
Please see the Spring 2017 issue of Leisure Times for a full list of programs offered by the Parks and Recreation Department.
Bunny Run 5K & Festival
Celebrate Spring in Downtown Concord with our 5K and Festival on Saturday, April 15. Races will begin and end on Means Avenue (beside the Historic Courthouse) following the McEachern Greenway and the Downtown Connector Greenway. Day-of race registration is $20 opening at 8:00 a.m., our Fun Run starts at 9:00 a.m., and the 5K begins at 9:30 a.m. Awards given to overall male and female and to the top three male and female finishers in each age group. Join us for inflatables, arts & crafts, face painting, prizes and dancing with our fluffy bunny at the Bunny Run Festival from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon.
Super Squad
For ages 6-12. This spring break we are out of school and out to play! With our capes and super powers we will patrol the parks while keeping an eye out for pollutants and critter chaos all while playing games and making crafts. The Super Squad will meet Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, April 19 – 21 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon at Les Myers Park by the C.T. Sherrill Community Building, 338 Lawndale Ave. The fee for this program is $20 Concord Residents; $25 non-residents. To join our Squadregister now.
Flutter By Earth Day
All ages are invited to join us for Earth Week celebrations showcasing the monarch butterfly and other pollinators. You’ll be enlightened with information about these endangered creatures and their native plants with our special guests from around the community. Kids and adults alike can participate in fluttering fun crafts and activities at two locations from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Join us Tuesday, April 18 at Les Myers Park in Paul’s Shelter, 338 Lawndale Ave. SE, and Thursday, April 20 at Dorton Park in the Large Shelter, 5790 Poplar Tent Rd.
Calling future Youth Council members!!
The Concord Youth Council is accepting applications for the 2017-18 school year through April 28. All rising 9th, 10th, and 11th graders who attend a public, private, or home school within the Cabarrus County School district or live in Concord City limits are encouraged to apply. The Youth Council seeks students dedicated to bettering the community and serving as the official youth voice to City government. The Youth Council has regular meetings and members participate in service projects throughout the year. To find out more and receive an application, visit concordnc.gov/YouthCouncil or contact Taylor Morris at 704-920-5616 or morrist@concordnc.gov.
City of Concord upcoming meetings
Unless otherwise noted, location is the Council Chamber of City Hall, 35 Cabarrus Avenue W.
April
11 at 4:00 p.m. City Council work session
12 at 7:00 p.m. Historic Preservation Commission
13 at 6:00 p.m. City Council regular session
18 at 6:00 p.m. Planning and Zoning Commission
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