🌱New Turf Fields Celebrated + Watercolors and the Culinary Arts

Hello again, friends! It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Daily. Let's get this Saturday started off right, with a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town.

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First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 87 Low: 68.

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Here are the top three stories in Mooresville today:

1. Mark your calendars for "A First Look Event" at Mooresville Arts! Come and taste the food of Chef Brendan and the FeedNC Culinary Students. Feed NC is honored to partner with Mooresville Arts for this unique event celebrating two art forms: Watercolor and the Culinary Arts. Buy your tickets now. Contact Bonnie Battalia at bbattalia@feednc.org with any questions. We hope to see you there!" (Feed NC via Facebook)
2. Music and moonlight, what a wonderful combination. That's why the "Symphony Under the Stars" event by Lake Norman Philharmonic, which is set to take place on September 30 at Mooresville's newest performing arts venue, Liberty Park Amphitheatre, 255 E. Iredell, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. promises to be a great time. According to the Mooresville Tribune, "this outdoor concert will feature the Lake Norman Philharmonic (LKN Phil), a registered nonprofit community orchestra founded and conducted by Maestro Eduardo Cedeño. The LKN Phil is comprised of community musicians and is open to local instrumentalists desiring to share their talent and perform orchestral music that enhances performing arts in communities surrounding the Lake Norman region." Hope to see you at the concert! (Mooresville Tribune)
3. Join the town of Mooresville to celebrate the ribbon cutting of the new turf fields at Mazeppa Park on Monday, September 26 at 6 p.m. The new fields are thanks to many partners, including Charlotte Independence Soccer and Mooresville Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) . (Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)

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Today in Mooresville:

• Tanger Outlets Howell Hosting Labor Day Block Party, Saturday, Sept. 3 (noon)

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From my notebook:

• Mooresville Police Department: "In the U.S. in 2022, every three hours a person or vehicle is hit by a train. North Carolina is ranked 15th in the nation by the Federal Railroad Administration for rail-related deaths and injuries." (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)
• Mooresville Police Department: "Officer Duarte and Officer Harding visited Langtree Lower School as part of their Community Servants event. Officers read "Officer Buckle and Gloria" to five classes over two days to teach the children about safety and friendship." (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)
• Town of Mooresville NC: "Did you know that September is National Suicide Prevention Month? Learn more about actions we can all take to prevent suicide at 988lifeline.org The 988 Lifeline is now active! When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected ..." (Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)
• Mooresville Public Library: "Children can join us for Inspired Art on September 10 at 10 a.m. This week we will be doing rock painting! Come explore color, use your imagination, and create a new piece of art for your house! #libraryprograms #mooresvillelibrary #moor..." (Mooresville Public Library via Facebook)
• Town of Mooresville NC: "Mooresville Police Department will hold a ribbon cutting of their new facility on September 27 at 3 p.m. Join us as we celebrate this special occasion!" (Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)
• Feed NC: "LKNW Recognizes a Woman Doing Exceptional Work in the Lake Norman Community " (Feed NC via Facebook)
• Mooresville Public Library: "Due to unforeseen circumstances, tomorrow's Teen STEM event and Teen Volunteer Opportunity: Decorating the YA Area for Fall have been cancelled. They will be rescheduled at a later date." (Mooresville Public Library via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— Karena Garrity

About me: Journalism is in my veins!. I have been a community reporter for the better part of the past 20 years. I love my small town community and I am honored to be a part of Patch.com. You can reach me at; karena.garrity@patch.com.

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