Did you know?
Did you know most temporary signage in Concord should be registered with our Planning Department For more information about sign standards, visit concordnc.gov/signs or call 704-920-5152.
Mayor Padgett appointed to NC Local Government Commission
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Mayor Scott Padgett to the North Carolina Local Government Commission. "It is an honor to serve our great State on the Local Government Commission," said Padgett. "I look forward having a role in upholding the long tradition of fiscal responsibility and good government in North Carolina, embodied every day by the 13,000 units of local government ranging from cities and counties to boards of education, special districts, and authorities. I am proud to take on his role that will affect the lives of so many North Carolina citizens." Find out more about the Mayor's new role at concordnc.gov.
Police Department publishes annual report
The Concord Police Department has published its first annual report in recent years. The report, available at concordnc.gov/Police, covers the last 18 months. In an easy to read format, information about the Department's organizational structure, expenditures, crime statistics, historical data comparisons, personnel achievements, and more are featured. The Department plans to continue publishing similar reports on an annual basis.
FREE educator workshops to focus on the environment
As part of its environmental education program, the City of Concord will host two free workshops for educators the week of August 14. Both are open to formal, non-formal, and home school educators and educators-in-training. The Project WILD and Project WET workshops provide CEU credits for teachers and serve as EE and CE Experiences for the NC Environmental Educator Certification program. For additional information, visit concordnc.gov, or contact Mandy Smith-Thompson at smithal@concordnc.gov or 704-920-5379.
New art now on display in the ClearWater Gallery, reception August 12
ClearWater Artist Studios will celebrate a joint show of new works by tenant artists, with an Opening Reception on Saturday, August 12 for ClearWater Artists: New Works (2017), a gallery exhibit featuring new artworks by a majority of the artists leasing studios there. At 2:00 p.m., during the monthly 2nd Saturday Open Studios (which runs 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.), artists in the show will gather in the Gallery for an Artist Talk Panel, facilitated by Manager Sarah Gay. Join the artists to learn about why and how they do what they do—questions welcome! Art studios and the Southern Piedmont Woodturners will be open for perusal also. Plenty of free parking is available. ClearWater Artist Studios is at 223 Crowell Dr. NW, in Gibson Village. More info at 704-784-9535, clearwaterartists.com, and the CW Facebook page.
Nothing compares to the Cabarrus County Fair: Advance tickets on sale
The 2017 Cabarrus County Fair takes place at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center, September 8-16. The public can purchase discounted tickets and ride vouchers online at a reduced rate through September 7. Advance adults admission tickets for ages 12-64 are $5.35--a $2 savings off the gate price, and tickets for kids, ages 6-11, are $3.25. You can also purchase advance ride wristband vouchers for $15-a $5 savings. Discover the Fair at cabarruscountyfair.com.
City of Concord upcoming meetings
Unless otherwise noted, location is the Council Chamber of City Hall, 35 Cabarrus Avenue W.
August
8 at 4:00 p.m. City Council work session
9 at 7:00 p.m. Historic Preservation Commission
10 at 6:00 p.m. City Council regular session
15 at 6:00 p.m. Planning and Zoning Commission
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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.