October 22, 2024

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Fall into fun in Cabarrus County 🎃


Fall is in full swing, and it's the perfect time to celebrate the spooky season with your family! Cabarrus County is hosting several exciting events that you won’t want to miss.

Trunk-Or-Treat

Date: October 25, 2024

Location: EMS Headquarters (793 Cabarrus Ave W, Concord)


Cabarrus County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is hosting its inaugural event on October 25 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the department’s headquarters. The event will feature a variety of vehicles decorated for the season. Those are the “trunks” that provide the “treats.” Inside, EMS will offer coloring stations in Auditorium A and a dance party in Auditorium B. See more in the Cabarrus This Week feature below.

Jack O’ Lantern Jaunt 5K & Fun Run

Date: October 26, 2024

Location: Frank Liske Park


Prepare for a spooktacular experience at the Jack O’ Lantern Jaunt. This family-friendly event, hosted by Cabarrus County Active Living and Parks, invites participants to run or walk along the scenic trails of the County’s flagship park. Each runner will receive a custom race bib, a T-shirt and a goody bag filled with festive treats. All finishers will earn a medal, and there will be a costume contest for the best-dressed participants.

Touch-a-Truck

Date: November 2, 2024

Location: Cabarrus Arena & Events Center


The 6th annual Touch-A-Truck event will transform the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center into a playground of trucks, emergency vehicles, tractors and more. Enjoy giveaways, demonstrations, local vendors, Halloween candy and more. A low-sensory period will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m., with the full event running from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.


These events aim to foster community engagement, promote healthy living and celebrate the joys of fall. We hope to see you there!

5 Things to Know

🎈 You're invited to the grand opening of the first-ever combined Library and Active Living Center and Virginia Foil Park in Mount Pleasant (1111 N. Washington St.) on Wednesday, October 23 at 5:30 p.m. This new 20,000-square-foot center will serve as a hub for residents of all ages, featuring an extensive collection of books, digital resources, interactive learning spaces, a large multipurpose room and a fitness area equipped with exercise equipment. Nearby, Virginia Foil Park will complement the center with three lighted ballfields, a playground, a walking trail with fitness stations and ample open space for future development. In addition to the ribbon-cutting ceremony, the event will include facility tours and light refreshments. 


📌 Early voting is underway in Cabarrus County, with more than 22,000 residents casting their ballots in the first five days. Early voting continues through November 2.


Click here for early voting dates, times and locations


Click here to check early voting wait times


🏡 Cabarrus County and the cities of Concord and Kannapolis are working together to offer a Fair Housing panel discussion virtually on Thursday, October 24 at 6 p.m. Anyone interested in learning more about fair housing laws, their rights and protections against discrimination are encouraged to attend. The session is free and open to the public. Register here.


💧 The Water and Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County (WSACC) recently celebrated the completion of Phase 3 of the Rocky River Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion, increasing its capacity from 26.5 million gallons per day (MGD) to 30 MGD. Phase 4 is already underway, set to add another 4 MGD for a total of 34 MGD, with completion expected in 2027. WSACC operates independently, funded by user fees and with no taxing authority, serving as the primary planning agent for water and sewer facilities in Cabarrus County. Learn more.


🧠 Mental Health of America (MHA) of the Central Carolinas is joining Partners Health Management to host a Mental Health Resource Fair and dinner, followed by a panel discussion on Sunday, October 27 from 4 to 7 p.m. at First Missionary Baptist Church in Concord. Cabarrus County Behavioral Health Director, Dr. Kamilah McKissick will be an event panelist. There will also be opportunities for youth ages 11-13 and 14-18 to have a seperate discussion around mental health. Register here.


Recently, MHA of the Central Carolinas worked with community leaders to create the short video below about the effects of suicide from the family, youth and community perspective.

MHA Cabarrus

Cabarrus This Week Feature: EMS Trunk-or-Treat

View all CTW episodes

Did Y'all Hear?

Are you a sucker for scares? Hear a slew of local tales in our podcast episode "Did Y'all Hear That? Hunting the Ghosts of Cabarrus."



Listen to the full episode

Adopt a Pet

Meet Raven

Terrier/pit mix, female, 2 years 2 months


Raven is the shelter's longest resident. She is super sweet and slightly shy, but once she warms up to you she'll be your loving sidekick.


Raven needs a a dog-savvy home with older humans who can appreciate her need for a calm environment. She gets along well with other dogs, but would need to meet any potential siblings before she joins your family.


Available to adopt FOR FREE at Cabarrus County Animal Shelter.


Apply for Raven today!


*Appointments are highly recommended.

All available animals

Events

Meet & Greet a Master Gardener | Thursday, October 24 | 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. | Zoom event | Register online | FREE


History & Haunts | Friday, October 25 & Saturday, October 26 | The Historic Cabarrus Association | 65 Union Street S. Concord, NC | $13


Downtown Concord Candy Crawl | Thursday, October 31 | 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.


Coffee and Crafting (November's craft is an embroidery hoop turkey) | Monday, November 4 | 10 a.m. | Concord Library | Registration required


Crochet pumpkins | Tuesday, November 5 | 6 p.m. | Kannapolis Library | No registration needed


Friends of the Midland Library Fall Book Sale | Saturday, November 9 | 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Black-Phillips American Legion Post 433, Midland


View all Cabarrus County Library System events


View the Active Living and Parks Session Guide

Work with Cabarrus

Browse careers

Cookin' with Pam

Pam's Slow Cooker Chicken Pasta


See more of Pam's recipes

Board of Commissioners

Cabarrus County BOC Regular Meeting 10.21.2024

Cabarrus County BOC Regular Meeting 10.21.24

Next Work Session: November 4 at 4 p.m.

Government Center, 2nd Floor Multi-Purpose Room, 65 Church Street S, Concord, NC, 28025


Next Regular Meeting: November 18 at 6:30 p.m.

Government Center, Board of Commissioners Chamber, 65 Church Street S, Concord, NC, 28025


BOC meetings are broadcast live on Channel 22 https://www.youtube.com/cabarruscounty and https://www.cabarruscounty.us/cabcotv.

Board agenda

Resources

2024 General Election: Voting in CabCo

Get imporant dates and other things to know

Veterans Services resources


Access our full list of Cabarrus County resources


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