2023 Property Tax Bills Mailed
Back-to-School Resources
This Monday, Aug. 28, marks the beginning of another school year for several local schools, including most Union County Public Schools (UCPS) and some private, charter, and home-based schools. Whether you are sending your child to pre-K for the first time or preparing for your child's last year of high school, there is a lot of information to start each school year. Review helpful resources and open house information on UCPS' back-to-school webpage.
Best wishes to all students, their families, teachers, and school staff for a safe and wonderful 2023-2024 school year!
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As you drive around town or commute to work next week, please allow for extra time due to additional traffic around schools. Look out for children in crosswalks and slow down in school zones. NCDOT has provided a helpful video with the road rules related to stopping for school buses.
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Library Storytime Resumes Monday, Aug. 28
Union County Library's storytimes are on a break Aug. 14-27. They will resume on Monday, Aug. 28.
The library offers 12 regular storytime sessions every week. Visit our website for more details.
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Social Services Team Honored With Lifesaver Award for Heroic Response
A group of Union County Social Services employees is being recognized with the Lifesaver Award for their admirable efforts in assisting a colleague during a medical emergency. Thanks to their swift response and coordinated efforts, the employee in distress received the necessary medical attention and was taken to the hospital. County Manager Brian Matthews expressed his gratitude, stating, "Our Union County Social Services employees make a significant impact on our community every day, but these exceptional women went above and beyond to help their colleague in this emergency. Thanks to their actions, the employee is now on the road to recovery." Read about their heroic efforts.
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Community Events
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Shop from a selection of like-new, used books for all ages on Friday, Aug. 25, and Saturday, Aug. 26, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Movie Night on the Plaza
The town of Weddington will be hosting a Movie Night on the Plaza featuring "Super Mario Brothers" tonight, Aug. 25, at 6 p.m. with food trucks, arts and crafts, face painting, and more!
Music on Main
The City of Monroe is hosting another Music on Main concert tonight, Aug. 25, at 6:30 p.m., featuring the Band of Oz, one of the most accomplished groups in the Southeast.
Back to School Art Day
The town of Marshville will be hosting a Back-to-School Art Day with Mr. Greg Staton and the Marshville Town Council tonight, Aug. 25, from 6-8 p.m. at the Marshville Community Center. This event is for children ages 8-13 years old, and supplies will be provided.
2023 End of Summer Jam
The town of Marshville will also be hosting the 2023 End of Summer Jam on Saturday, Aug. 26, in Downtown Marshville. The theme this year is "Dancing in the Streets." There will be food truck and vendors.
Successful Gardener Series
Gardening Myth Buster
Each month, join the Master Gardeners for a free Successful Gardener program offered the first Thursday of each month. You must register in advance to attend. September's program is held virtually on Sept. 7, and will educate you on what's a myth and what is fact when it comes to gardening.
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