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approaching Neighborhood Program Annual review There are 71 recognized
neighborhoods working together with the City and other community partners
to improve the quality of life in our city. We value this partnership and
look forward to continuing to strengthen and enhance our city together. To
ensure that we have the most current contact information and that your
neighborhood organization continues to meet the Partnership for Stronger
Neighborhoods program criteria, each year we ask that you complete the Annual Review Form.
This form is due by March 13, 2020. Any recognized
neighborhood organization failing to meet the program criteria may fall under
“dormant status.” To review the program criteria, visit concordnc.gov. Please note:
This
is not required for neighborhoods who have been in the program for less than
1 year. Cabarrus
County Health Alliance Coronavirus Information Page According to information provided by the
Cabarrus Health Alliance (CHA), at this time, only one North Carolinian has tested presumptively
positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). Please know that in conjunction with federal, and state agencies our local leaders and health
agencies are responding to COVID-19 and its potential impact to those in
Cabarrus County. Updates to the local response will be posted on the CCHA’s
webpage - HERE. There is a lot of bad
information out there about the virus and the impacts, please make sure
you’re getting your information from reliable sources. Remember,
neighborhood leaders are a vital part of our community’s communication
network. Click on the image above to view the flyer with info on how to
prevent the spread of germs. Check in to CCHA’s information page to get the latest
county specific updates. Other good sources are the websites and social media accounts
of the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC), NC Emergency Management,
the NC Division of Public Health and your local health department. Cabarrus Health Alliance has a team of
nurses responding to inquiries from community members through two channels: ·
Health Information Line: 704-920-1213 ·
Health Information Email: HealthInfo@cabarrushealth.org Host an Outdoor Movie Night Movies in a
Box Program Through the City’s
Movies in a Box Program, recognized neighborhood groups can utilize equipment
needed to host an outdoor movie event. Reservation is required. MAKE
YOUR RESERVATION TODAY, Click here to complete the
form. ~ How the
program works ~ The Neighborhood
Movies in a Box Program is an engagement initiative designed to encourage
recognized neighborhoods to host outdoor family friendly movie night events in an effort to foster increased connections among
neighbors. The City provides the equipment - a screen, projector, DVD
player, speakers and microphone – and neighborhoods provide their own movie.
The equipment is available for eligible neighborhoods to borrow on a first
come first serve basis now through October, Monday – Sunday at no cost.
Eligible neighborhood organizations can reserve the equipment for up to 2
times per year. Need help
planning your event, contact Cherie Jzar 704-920-5298 or email jzarc@concordnc.gov for assistance. RSVP
Today! Human Trafficking 101 Workshop Tuesday March 24 | 6:30 p.m. | Concord City
Hall (35 Cabarrus Ave West) Join us on Tuesday March 24, 2020 at 6:30
p.m. for this important free workshop designed to educate participants
about the nationwide issue which is impacting our community. Human
trafficking is an issue that touches every community, including cities,
suburbs, and rural towns. Learn about the realities of human trafficking –
how to define it, identify it and what we can do to help prevent it. The
workshop will be led by Ashlie P. Shanley, Chief Assistant District Attorney
with the Cabarrus County District Attorney’s Office. For
more information email jzarc@concordnc.gov
or call 704-920.5298. WATCH THE MAIL! The Census Count begins this month. Did
you know that the Census form contains only 10 questions, it will take
approximately 10 minutes to complete, and will help shape many aspects of our
community for the next 10 years. The census is easy, important and confidential.
The U.S. Census Bureau is prohibited by law from sharing anyone’s personal
information with any other government agency for 72 years.
Confidentiality of census responses is taken seriously because the census is
a cornerstone of our country’s democracy, and everyone’s participation is
needed to ensure we have fair representation. Everyone counts. You will have
three options to respond: Online (for the first time!) By phone, or
paper questionnaires by mail. Visit https://census.nc.gov/
for more information. Free Shred Event April 25, 2020 | 9am – 11am |
Village Parking Lot The City
of Concord will host a Free shred event on Saturday, April 25, 2020 from 9am
until 11am in the Village Parking Lot located at 280 Concord Parkway N.,
Concord NC (behind Arby’s). Shredded paper (placed in a
tied, clear plastic bag) is accepted in the City's curbside recycling
program. Shredding sensitive documents is a great way to reduce your risk of
becoming an identity theft victim. For
more information, contact: Lonnie Bulger bulgerl@concordnc.gov 704.920.5371.
I Love My City Weekend April
24 – April 26 Lend a helping hand during the county-wide initiative – I love My
City – which focuses on service projects and activities which bring together
neighbors in our community. Churches, businesses, community groups, families,
individuals and local government will rally together to make a positive
impact on our neighbors through local service projects and by serving each
other. Individuals and Groups are
encouraged to identify or create projects to address needs in their own
communities or neighborhoods and to assemble volunteers and resources and
work with project coordinators to complete these projects during I Love My
City Weekend. Larger projects may involve multiple days, while smaller
projects may be a simple act of kindness. There is no project too
small. To
learn more about this weekend or sign up to help visit ilovemycityproject.com. 5K Bunny Run in Downtown Concord April 11 | 9AM Come out and enjoy our annual Bunny Run 5K & Festival! The Bunny Run I a 5K
Road Race which begins and end on Market Street/Barbrick
Street beside the County Parking Garage in downtown Concord, run on the
McEachern Greenway and the Downtown Connector Greenway. Fee: $15 early
registration until April 3; $20 on Race Day. Online registration is available
at https://www.concordnc.gov/roadraces
or call 704-920-5618
for a registration form. Neighborhood News is published monthly and information from
neighborhood associations and others are welcome. Please share this newsletter by forwarding it to your
neighbors - post an excerpt in your community's newsletter, post a copy on
your community bulletin board, website, Facebook or Nextdoor page. |
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