Union County Update: Feb. 19, 2021

Union County, North Carolina sent this bulletin at 02/19/2021 05:10 PM EST
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February 19, 2021
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COVID-19 Information

Vaccinations for Group 3: Union County Public Health will begin vaccinations for anyone working in child care or in PreK–12 schools starting on Feb. 24, in accordance with the State's plan. Vaccination appointments for all Union County child care or PreK–12 employees are being coordinated directly with these organizations.

Additional frontline essential workers will be eligible for vaccinations on March 10. 

General Vaccine Information: Visit our COVID-19 vaccines webpage for comprehensive information and resources. Not sure which vaccine group you are in? Click here to find out and sign up to be notified when it's your group's turn.

Testing: Anyone who has symptoms of COVID-19 or thinks they have been exposed to the virus should get tested. Atrium Health's Mobile Coronavirus Testing Center will be at Daymark Recovery Services Union Center (1190 W. Roosevelt Blvd, Monroe) on Monday, Feb. 22 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For other testing opportunities, click here.

Dashboard: View current COVID-19 data for Union County on our dashboard.
Small Business Passport Program

Marketing Webinar for Small Businesses

The Union County Public Library is hosting a webinar for small businesses on Feb. 23 at 6:00 p.m. about how to reach more customers online.

Show your support for small businesses by taking part in the library's small business passport program. Click here for details on the program and webinar, as well as the grant awarded to the library to coordinate both programs.
Caught in the Act of Year

Union County Employees Recognized

Congratulations to Deputy Tiffany Hill on receiving the 2020 Caught in the Act Employee of the Year Award for Union County! Read about Hill's extraordinary efforts and watch a video of all Caught in the Act finalists.
Caught in the Act team award 2020

A group of six Union County Human Services employees is being honored with Union County's first Caught in the Act Team Award. These dedicated employees work hard to ensure that vital website content, social media posts, graphics, radio interviews, and more are delivered to Spanish-speakers in Union County. Read more about the team's accomplishments.
Movement Magazine

Movement Magazine

It's the last week of Black History Month! The Union County Public Library published a new literary magazine called Movement. Thank you to all writers, artists, and poets who submitted their work to be a part of it. Each contributor to the magazine had a unique interpretation of the 2021 theme, The Black Family. Click here to view the digital Movement magazine.
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Explore Local Goods

Union County recently joined the the Visit NC Farms app! Download the free app to discover 8 unique categories to connect with your community; from farms & fisheries, local food & drink, farm stays & lodging, to farmers markets, pick your own farms, tours & trails, and even special events. 

Parks and Recreation Job Fair

Do you know anyone looking for a seasonal position and enjoys the outdoors? Union County Parks and Recreation is hosting a job fair on Feb. 27 at Cane Creek Park. Click here to see open positions.

Give Input On Community Priorities

Union County is seeking input from residents and local organizations to identify community needs and priorities for the expenditure of federal grant funding. Click here for details and to share your input.

Heart-Healthy Foods

What better way to celebrate American Heart Month than to learn about many different foods that can help our hearts and the different ways we can prepare them? Read this helpful information from the Union County Cooperative Extension about how red fruits and vegetables keep our heart healthy.

Teen Virtual Town Hall

Calling all youth and young adults! The COVID-19 pandemic has been a roller-coaster ride of emotions, with lots of unexpected changes, twists and turns. If this sounds familiar, you are not alone! Join a statewide virtual town hall for teens on Feb. 20 to share your experiences.