Hi Neighborhood leaders,

You have a lot of information coming your way, but first, here are the top 3 announcements for March:

1. Membership Renewal Forms are past due.

If your neighborhood has not submitted the online form, please do so as soon as possible or your neighborhood will be classified as dormant. Dormant neighborhoods are not eligible for the Neighborhood Matching Grant among other program benefits, including their city liaison, access to free community room reservations, eligibility for any financial awards, and more.

2. Mental Health America (MHA) is hosting Community Bingo for residents of our Recognized Neighborhoods Program.

Bingo at Fire Station 12

3300 Roberta Road

March 25 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Bingo at Fire Station 9

1020 Ivey Cline Road

April 15 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Win prizes, have some fun, and enjoy light snacks with your neighbors and family! All ages are welcome at these events and you may drop in as your schedule allows. MHA will be sharing information about their various local programs. No commitment is required at the end of our bingo sessions to MHA, this is just a fun way to bring the community together while learning about local resources. We hope to see you there!

3. Neighborhood Matching Grant applications are now open for the 2023-2024 fiscal year!

The Neighborhood Matching Grant awards up to $3,000 in matching grant funds to eligible recognized neighborhood organizations. The goal of the program is to facilitate neighborhood self-improvement. All projects are initiated, planned, and implemented by neighborhood members. Please read the program policy to see if your neighborhood's project is eligible for submission. The deadline for applications is Monday, May 31, 2023, at 5 p.m.

Do you have questions or comments? Reply to this email or give me a call at 704-920-5298.

Have a great week!

Katherine Ramirez

Community Outreach Coordinator

Carriage Down Neighbor Receives Good Neighbor Award

When Carriage Downs neighbors Matt and Kelly Miller saw suspicious activity taking place in their neighbor's home, they alerted the Concord Police Department. When officers arrived at the scene they discovered that what the Millers had witnessed was an active burglary. Thanks to their call, the officers were able to recover the property that had been taken from her neighbor's home. Additionally, property from burglaries in two other neighborhoods that had taken place earlier that evening was located and returned to their owners. Carriage Downs presented the Millers with the Good Neighbor Award during their February Neighborhood Meeting.

Bunny Run 5K & Festival

Have a hopping good time at the City of Concord's Bunny Run 5k & Festival on Saturday, April 8th. The festival includes inflatables, art & crafts, music, food trucks, and dancing with the Easter Bunny!

Registration is free for 1 mile Fun Run and $15 for the 5K. Register by March 17 to be guaranteed an awesome T-Shirt! 

Cabarrus County Career Connections Day

Looking for a potential change in career? Head out to the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center (4751 State Hwy 49,) on March 14th, between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. for a community-wide job fair for all ages! Visit with over 60 businesses representing various Cabarrus County industries. No registration is required.

Camp Inferno

Camp Inferno is a leadership-based camp offered to high school-aged students by the City of Concord Fire Department. Participants are introduced to new and exciting skills each day, such as rappelling, scaling, and using extrication tools to cut a car. Camp Inferno uses scenario-based drills and exercises to test teamwork and communication skills while building confidence.