Community News

New Opportunity to Engage with Union County

There is a new way to engage with Union County and provide feedback on various projects and initiatives. Union County's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program launched a new online platform, Engage Union County, this week, and is encouraging residents to visit the site and get involved. The CDBG program encourages the participation of all residents in the County's planning processes, and gathers input for identifying community development needs, setting priorities, allocating funds, and recommending program activities. Currently, residents can provide input and feedback on our 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan on the new site.

Easter Baskets Needed

Will you help provide an Easter Basket for a foster child or a senior adult? 

Volunteer Services is looking to provide an Easter basket to foster children (ages 0-18) or for older and/or disabled adults. 140 baskets are needed for children, as well as 100 baskets for adults.  If interested in helping, please deliver a filled and wrapped basket (identified and tagged with gender and whether its for a child or an adult) by Friday, April 7 to Union County Human Services at 2330 Concord Ave., Monroe. If you have any questions, call 704.296.4312.

March 20-26 is Fix a Leak Week

Did you know?

One out of 10 homes nationwide has plumbing leaks that waste 90 gallons of water or more per day; wasted water comes at a cost to public water systems and their customers. 

Throughout “Fix a Leak” Week (March 20-26, 2023), Union County Water is joining with water providers throughout the country to help people know how to find and fix water leaks in their homes.  Take a few minutes during “Fix a Leak” Week to determine how you can find and fix leaks in your home. If you do find a leak and repair it, you may be eligible for an adjustment on your next bill from Union County Water. See our webform for more information.

The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization Needs Your Input

The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) has opened a 30-day public comment period to obtain public input on the following: 2024-2033 Draft Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendments to the 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) The air quality conformity determination report for the MTP & TIP. The 30-day public comment period concludes on Friday, April 14, 2023. More information is available on the CRTPO website.

Litter Sweep | April 15-29, 2023

North Carolina's Department of Transportation conducts statewide litter clean-ups in the spring and fall of each year by equipping volunteers to remove litter from state roadways. Volunteers are provided cleanup supplies, such as reversible orange/blue trash bags, gloves and orange safety vests, from their local NCDOT county maintenance yard office.  Contact the local coordinator for Union County to learn more about how your neighborhood association, civic or church group, or family can help clean up litter from a state roadway near you: Tiffanie Mullis, 704.218.5100

Don't let the burden of filing your income tax return overwhelm you.

Certified volunteers through the Internal Revenue Service will prepare federal and state income tax returns at no cost for eligible resident. The last day to drop off is April 10, 2023. More details, including eligibility requirements, can be found on the Union County website.

Community Events

Community Health Fair on March 18

Get a free health screening and learn about wellness resources at this family-friendly event on Saturday, March 18, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church. Presented by Union County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

*Last week this event incorrectly listed the wrong date.

Medicare 101

Learn about Medicare and its various plans from the Council of Aging Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) Coordinator for Union County at the Monroe Library on Thursday, March 23, at 10 a.m.

The program is open to anyone new to Medicare or interested in learning more about it.

Small Business Passport Program

Mark your calendars for the return of this popular program!

This year, the program, organized by the Library, will run from June 5 - Aug. 5, and anyone 16+ can participate.

Are you a small business owner in Union County and interested in being involved in the passport program?

Click here to apply for participation through April 3.

If you have any questions, email Danielle Carlton.

Healthy Living

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day Safely

Impaired Driving Enforcement Campaign Begins Today

Union County Sheriff’s Office deputies will be stepping up patrols in an effort to identify, stop and arrest impaired drivers as part of the statewide St. Patrick’s Day Booze It and Lose It enforcement campaign. In 2022, impaired driving was the primary contributing factor in 212 motor vehicle collisions and 7 fatalities in Union County alone.

Make sure you have a plan to get home safely before the celebrations begin and do not drive impaired!

National Nutrition Month

Gardening can be a great way to ensure you're getting fresh, nutrient-dense produce. Consider planting a variety of fruits and vegetables in your garden. Incorporate more whole foods into your diet with lean proteins and fresh produce. 

Healthy soil is the foundation of successful gardening. The first step to cultivating healthy soil is having your soil tested. Union County Cooperative Extension charges only $4 per sample through March. Click here to learn how to collect and submit samples. 

Did you know Cane Creek Park offers annual passes?

If you visit Cane Creek Park often, this might be the right move for you! We have passes for single cars, trucks & trailers, and offer a half-off military discount as well! For more information, call 704.283.3885. Annual passes can be purchased at the front office.