Book Drive for UCPS Mobile Book Bus
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Union County Public Schools is collecting new and gently used books through April 28 for the UCPS Mobile Book Bus. Donations will provide students with books throughout the summer to help improve literacy skills. Click here to view drop-off locations. |
Indian Trail's Pedestrian Plan: Move IT
The Town of Indian Trail needs your feedback for its Move IT Pedestrian Plan 2023, a study that aims to assess current conditions for pedestrians while identifying ways to make walking an easier, safer choice for getting around town. Learn more by visiting the plan website and share your input by completing the Town's online survey.
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 National Library Week
"There's More to the Story"
April 23-29, we invite you to celebrate Union County Library and the wonderful stories, library programming and online resources that bring our community together! Visit unioncountync.gov/library to find the nearest library location.
Happy Earth Day!
Let's all do our part to create a more sustainable community and world. This Saturday on Earth Day, will you plant a tree, reduce waste, conserve energy and water, clean up trash around your neighborhood, or spend time outside in one of Union County's parks?
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Farmer's Market is Back
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Shop local produce, baked goods and handmade items at the Union County Farmers Market. It is open Saturdays at 805 Skyway Drive in Monroe from 8 a.m. to noon. Follow Union County Local Foods on Facebook for updates and featured items. |
Union County Deputy Receives School Resource Officer of the Year Award
This week, Union County Public Schools announced Deputy Zachery Pullin, who serves Porter Ridge Elementary School and Fairview Elementary School, as the 2023-2024 UCPS School Resource Officer of the Year! Pullin is pictured with Superintendent Andrew Houlihan and Sheriff Eddie Cathey
Sheriff Cathey is extremely proud of all school resource officers and is committed to safeguarding our local schools.
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Live Tobacco-Free in 2023
If you currently smoke or use tobacco products, quitting is one of the best things you can do for your health.
Check out all the things you can do in your free time once you've quit.
Estimate how much money you will save by quitting.
Schedule Your Free Breast and Cervical Cancer Screenings
Each year, more than 12,000 women in North Carolina receive free breast and cervical cancer screenings through the Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program. Find out if you are eligible.
Call 704.296.4423 to schedule an appointment. Appointments are available on Monday mornings.
 Free Play at Wingate University
Wingate University will present the Allison Gregory play, “Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook,” based off of the best-selling children’s books by Barbara Park on Friday, April 21, at 7 p.m. and on Saturday, April 22, at 2 p.m. The public shows will be held in Austin Auditorium. Admission is free, but tickets are required and can be reserved at wingate.edu/life-at-wingate/events/tickets.
Wonders of Science at South Piedmont Community College
Explore the fields of science, math, engineering, and technology through an interactive open house at South Piedmont Community College (4221 Old Charlotte Highway, Monroe) on Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free and open to all ages 10 & up. This event is one of hundreds of science-focused events held throughout North Carolina as part of the NC SciFest.
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