Community News

Southwest Regional Library Opens Next Week

It's National Library Week, and we're preparing to open the Southwest Regional Library on Friday, April 19! 

Staff are busy shelving books, curating programs for readers of all ages, and eagerly awaiting the debut of amazing technology in the new STEAM lab, our cozy study rooms, and our expansive outdoor patio. The new drive-thru window is available now for dropping off books! You're invited to the Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, April 20, where you can experience the new library, meet storybook characters and win special opening-day prizes!

Donate Books to Support UCPS Mobile Book Bus

Union County Public Schools (UCPS) is hosting its annual book donation drive for the UCPS Mobile Book Bus. Running from April 10-22, this initiative aims to collect new and gently used books to support summer literacy programs for elementary-aged children across Union County.   If you are interested in supporting the book donation drive, click here for additional details.

Join Our New Broadband Committee

Reliable high-speed internet is essential, yet there are Union County residents who don’t have access to this valuable resource. We need volunteers to join our new Broadband Committee to help the County expand broadband internet service. If selected, you will meet regularly to help create a strategic plan and identify areas in need. This is ideal for professionals working in fields including public education, business, internet technology, social services, and agriculture. Be sure to apply by Friday, April 19. Click to learn details and how to apply.

Indian Trail Transportation Master Plan 

The Town of Indian Trail is seeking public input on the development of its first Transportation Master Plan. Indian Trail residents are encouraged to take a brief online survey by Friday, April 26 and provide feedback using an interactive map.

National Volunteer Month

Help us celebrate National Volunteer Month by volunteering to help our community! Did you know Union County Government offers several volunteer-based programs? From delivering meals to homebound seniors, to helping at the animal shelter, reading to kids, or helping package Christmas gifts, there are several ways to give back to our community. Click here to explore volunteer opportunities.

Save the Date

South Piedmont Community College (SPCC) Union County Job Fair

In partnership with NC Works, Centralina Workforce Development Board, Union County Chamber and Union County Public Schools 

Join South Piedmont Community College (SPCC) on Tuesday, April 30, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for an upcoming job fair at the Union County Agricultural and Conference Center. Discover exciting opportunities, connect with local employers and explore staffing agencies.

Community Events

Downtown Monroe Car Cruise-In

Rev your engines, the City of Monroe’s monthly Car Cruise-In is back! This month’s timeless theme is Classic Cars. Stop by Main Street on Friday, April 12, between 6 to 8 p.m. Click here for more information.

Spring Yard Sale

Join the Village of Lake Park for the Spring Yard Sale on Saturday, April 13. It starts at 9 a.m.  A few hanging baskets and individual pots left from the Annual Plant Sale will be available for sale. Click here for the yard sale map.

Hits After Six is Back!

This event at Chestnut Square Park in Indian Trail is on Thursday, April 18, 6 p.m. will feature dueling pianos. Stop by to enjoy a free concert, children’s activities, food trucks and more. Click here for event details.

Healthy Living

STI Awareness Week

This week raises awareness about sexually-transmitted infections (STI), aims to reduce STI-related stigma, and ensures people have the tools and knowledge for prevention, testing and treatment. 

Union County Human Services offers routine and fast-track STI services. Call 704.296.4423 to schedule an appointment. 
• Confidential visits
• No cost for most services
• No examination required
• Self-collection of lab tests, if meets criteria

Request a free HIV self-test kit to test for HIV in the privacy of your own space, on your own time. 

Black Maternal Health Week: April 11-17

Did you know in North Carolina, Black mothers are almost twice as likely to die in childbirth as white mothers? Learn about the disproportionately high rates of maternal mortality and morbidity among black women.

April 14 is National Gardening Day

Have Your Soil Tested for No Charge from April to November

Healthy soil is the foundation of successful gardening. The first step to cultivating healthy soil is having your soil tested. Samples submitted between April 1 and the end of November are analyzed free of charge. Click here to learn where you can find sample boxes, collect and submit samples.