April 2018 - Kannapolis Matters

Calendar of Events cont.’

13 Jazz Series: Booker Wilson Band

1-3 p.m. | Veterans Park 17

Thursdays on Main - Lunch: Sound Barrier 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Veterans Park

19

Stories Under the Stars: Poetry Alive 7 p.m. | Kannapolis Library

24

Thursdays on Main - Lunch: The Randy Clay Band 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Veterans Park

25

Movies in the Park: Cars 3 8:45 p.m. | Village Park

28

Memorial Day Observed City offices closed

31

Thursdays on Main - Lunch: Nita B 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Veterans Park More at kannapolisnc.gov.

Farmers Market Needs Vendors

APRIL 14 Run Kannapolis - CHS Strides

for Stroke 5K

9 a.m. | Downtown Kannapolis

The Kannapolis Farmers Market is looking for vendors. If you are a farmer, crafter or baker, we would love for you to participate in the market. The market is looking for people who offer a wide variety of fresh, local produce as well as cheese, ice cream, honey, baked goods, spices, jewelry, soaps, candies, crafts and more.

14 Cruise-In

1-7 p.m. | N.C. Research Campus 14

Stories Under the Stars: Flow Circus 7 p.m. | Kannapolis Library

21

Earth Day Shred Event 10 a.m.-12 noon | Village Park

Jiggy With the Piggy Returns

22

Jazz Series: Nicci Canada 1-3 p.m. | Veterans Park

J

28 Family Dodgeball & Ice Cream Social

1-3 p.m. | Forest Park Elementary

school gym

29 Jazz Series: Jordan Trio

1-3 p.m. | Veterans Park

The market is open May through September and operates every Thursday from 4-7 p.m. at the corner of Vance Avenue and Dale Earnhardt Boulevard. If you are interested, please contact Irene Sacks at isacks@kannapolisnc.gov or call 704-920-4326.

Trees Donated and Planted The General Services Department is busy planting 1,000 pine trees on Pine Street and other areas where the City owns property. Over the next few years they will be cared for until they have grown enough to be transplanted to City parks, greenways and other suitable areas.

The trees were donated to the City as part of the Buy A Pint – Donate A Tree Project with Cabarrus Brewing Company, the N.C. Forestry Service and others. Thank you for participating and helping us with this great project!

Telecommunicators Honored The Kannapolis Police Department has honored members of the 911 telecommunications staff with a commendation for their work during an incident last year.

The City of Kannapolis 401 Laureate Way Kannapolis, NC 28081 704.920.4300 www.kannapolisnc.gov

Follow the City on Facebook (facebook.com/ cityofkannapolis), Instagram @KannapolisNC, LinkedIn (linkedin.com/company/ cityofkanapolis), Snapchat @KannapolisNC, and Twitter @Kannapolis for regular updates and more ideas for fun.

Calendar of Events

APRIL 2018

Officer Trey Hinton was serving a warrant when the suspect began shooting at him. Hinton was not injured and the suspect was apprehended. During this incident, the telecommunicators fielded many calls and coordinated dozens of officers, as everyone worked together to ensure Officer Hinton and others responding were kept safe. Officer Hinton received the department’s Medal of Honor for his exemplary conduct and actions during the event.

Telecommunicators receiving commendation: Megan Baker, Hollie Morton, Shari Whiting, Katie Pohlman and Tanesha Lockett.

iggy with the Piggy 2018 returns with the smells and tastes of barbeque and fun for the entire family. Make plans now to join us May 1-5 in downtown Kannapolis.

Once again, we will host 70 barbeque competition teams. BBQ teams from across the U.S. are expected to compete in the competition on the North Carolina Research Campus sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society.

Our signature concert Friday night will be The New Familiars. Natives of North Carolina, The New Familiars have grown into an Americana Rock fixture in the Southeast, playing their own style of “American Rock & Roll” for years. Drawing from vast influences, they’ve shaped a sound that combines the nitty-gritty roots music of the Appalachia with the guitardrenched, drum-driven anthems of rock & roll. Through collective songwriting, howling harmonies and multi-instrumental talent, their show can take you from a back porch hoe-down to a full-on rock show at the change of an instrument.

The festival, sponsored by Smithfield, will have more than 100 arts & crafts vendors, concerts, a 5K walk/run, fireworks and a People’s Choice wings and pork tasting. This year the Kannapolis Firefighter’s Association will be back, bringing their cooking skills to the

MAY 1 Run Kannapolis - Jiggy with

the Piggy 5K

6:30 p.m. | Downtown Kannapolis

1-5 Jiggy with the Piggy

Downtown Kannapolis 6

Jazz Series: Brian Burton 1-3 p.m. | Veterans Park

10

Thursdays on Main - Evening: Jim Quick & Coastline 6-9 p.m. | Veterans Park

11 Run Kannapolis - Rhythm &

Run 5K

6:30 p.m. | Downtown Kannapolis 12 Cruise-In

1-7 p.m. | N.C. Research Campus

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Kannapolis’ Newest K-9 Officer Say hello to Rowdy, the Kannapolis Police Department’s newest K-9 officer. Officer Rowdy, a two-year-old Belgian Malinois, was born in Hungary. He and his handler, Officer Alan Galyan, have completed intensive training in order to work together as a K-9 unit. They are assigned to our Patrol Unit.

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festival and selling barbeque to the public.

We have also added more barbeque and food vendors so you can fill up on many varieties of festival food.

We continue to have our events for children, including the popular Zucchini 600. Children can build a racecar out of zucchini and race for prizes. Movies on Campus returns, sponsored by 600 Festival Association, with Disney’s Cars 3.

As always, this festival is free to the public.

No pets please.

Tuesday, May 1 • 6:30 p.m. – Jiggy with the Piggy 5K, part of the Run Kannapolis Series. (Dress in a piggy-related costume to win prizes.)

Rowdy is a dual-purpose canine, meaning he is certified in narcotics and tracking, along with handler protection and apprehension. Officer Rowdy is enjoying his new home with the Kannapolis Police.

The Kannapolis Intimidators’ 2018 season opener is

Thursday, April 5, at 6:45 p.m. Against the Lakewood BlueClaws, come out to Intimidators Stadium and cheer on your hometown team.

We’ll see you at the ballpark! For schedule and ticket information, visit kannapolisintimidators.com.

Thursday, May 3 • 1-5 p.m. – BBQ Competition teams arrive • 4-7 p.m. – Kannapolis Farmers Market Opening Day; Zucchini 600 pre-build workshop at the Farmers Market (We provide the zucchini and veggies – get tips and help building your racecar.)

Friday, May 4 • 8 a.m.-5 p.m. – BBQ Competition teams arrive • 5 p.m. – Festival opens to the public at N.C. Research Campus horseshoe; food; arts & crafts; carnival rides and more • 6:30 p.m. – Cars 3 in Veterans Park; bring a blanket/chair and enjoy this fun family movie sponsored by 600 Festival Association • 7-9 p.m. – YMCA People’s Choice - Wings (while tickets last) at N.C. Research Campus near the Core Lab, N. Research Drive. (Look for the signs and the white tent.) Festival attendees can purchase blocks of 10 wings for $10. Proceeds benefit the Cannon Memorial YMCA to help fund local youth scholarships and programs.

• 7 p.m. – Flash Back Party Band at the N.C. Research Campus horseshoe • 8:30 p.m. – The New Familiars at the N.C. Research Campus horseshoe 9:45 p.m. – Fireworks Saturday, May 5 • 7 a.m. – Kannapolis YMCA All-You-CanEat Pancake Breakfast; admission $5 • 9 a.m. – Festival opens to the public at the N.C. Research Campus horseshoe; food, arts & crafts, carnival rides and more • 10 a.m.-5 p.m. – Kid’s Zone activities • 10 a.m. – Zucchini 600 pits open; we provide the zucchini and veggies, you bring the creative talent.

• 12 noon – Zucchini 600 races start; carnival rides; inflatables; GoPro Motorplex kids car displays • 12 noon-2 p.m. – Rotary People’s Choice - Pork Tasting (while supplies last) at N.C. Research Campus near the Core Lab, N. Research Drive. (Look for the signs and the white tent.) Proceeds benefit the Kannapolis Rotary Club. Festival attendees can purchase blocks of 10 samples for $10.

• 12 noon-12:30 p.m. – Stepside Deluxe concert • 12 noon-1:30 p.m. – BBQ Competition is underway!

• 3-5 p.m. – Bill Miller Band concert • 5 p.m. – BBQ Competition Awards Ceremony at The Laureate Center, Kannapolis City Hall • 5 p.m. – Festival ends For more information on the festival and all the great Jiggy fun, visit jiggywiththepiggy.com

Discover Fun in Kannapolis This Year!

Great concerts, movies, festivals, children’s activities and, of course, fireworks will be part of events held from April to August.

and dinner at Thursdays on Main with performances by Sound Barrier, The Randy Clay Band, Nita B, Shiloh Hill, Diamond Shaped Daylight, The Boat Rockers, The Embers, Band of Oz, Jim Quick and Coastline, and Tim Clark Band.

Family Movies in the Park are every other Friday night at Village Park and this year includes Cars 3, Beauty and the Beast, Sing, Airplane, Coco and Moana.

Loverboy performs on June 2.

Stories Under the Stars returns this year to the Kannapolis Library. This special

The entertainment series gets off to a great start with the return of the Sunday afternoon Jazz Music concerts in April and May. The Dwayne Jordan Trio, Nicci Canada, Brad Burton Trio and the Booker Wilson Band will bring the wonderful, relaxing sounds of jazz to Veterans Park.

Jiggy with the Piggy Festival is the week of May 1. Enjoy more than 100 arts & crafts vendors, barbeque and more.

The fun continues with the Concert and Movie Series, sponsored by Hilbish Ford, featuring Loverboy on June 2; Clay Walker on June 16; Starship, featuring Mickey Thomas, on July 14; and the Commodores on August 11. The concert series also includes a diverse mix of musical genres such as the ever-popular Charlotte Symphony performance June 29 and Too Much Sylvia on July 28.

From May to August, join us for lunch

festival will be the culminating event of the Rowan Arts & Ag Celebration. This event will feature the Salisbury Symphony and local artisans such as painters, jewelry makers and woodcarvers. We will celebrate the rich culture of agriculture with local breweries, wineries and goods from farmers.

Other events in Kannapolis to enjoy in 2018 include the Kannapolis Cruise-In on the second Saturday of the month, the Fire Truck Parade, Kannapolis Intimidators baseball games, Christmas events and much more.

All events are free to the public and held in downtown Kannapolis. Children 18 and under must be accompanied by a parent/ guardian. No pets or smoking please.

Starship performs on July 14.

Watch your mailboxes – a complete schedule of events will be mailed to your house. You can also download the schedule at kannapolisnc.gov or find it on Facebook and Twitter.

children’s event includes the Flow Circus, Poetry Alive, Columbia Marionette Theatre, Steve Langley and Green Room Community Theatre.

Two additional special events for children include the Old McDonald’s Sing Along and Chicken Little by the Children’s Theatre held in conjunction with the Rowan Arts & Ag Celebration.

The Kaleidoscope Harvest Festival returns in November with new activities. The

The Commodores perform on August 11.

Kannapolis’ Newest K-9 Officer Say hello to Rowdy, the Kannapolis Police Department’s newest K-9 officer. Officer Rowdy, a two-year-old Belgian Malinois, was born in Hungary. He and his handler, Officer Alan Galyan, have completed intensive training in order to work together as a K-9 unit. They are assigned to our Patrol Unit.

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festival and selling barbeque to the public.

We have also added more barbeque and food vendors so you can fill up on many varieties of festival food.

We continue to have our events for children, including the popular Zucchini 600. Children can build a racecar out of zucchini and race for prizes. Movies on Campus returns, sponsored by 600 Festival Association, with Disney’s Cars 3.

As always, this festival is free to the public.

No pets please.

Tuesday, May 1 • 6:30 p.m. – Jiggy with the Piggy 5K, part of the Run Kannapolis Series. (Dress in a piggy-related costume to win prizes.)

Rowdy is a dual-purpose canine, meaning he is certified in narcotics and tracking, along with handler protection and apprehension. Officer Rowdy is enjoying his new home with the Kannapolis Police.

The Kannapolis Intimidators’ 2018 season opener is

Thursday, April 5, at 6:45 p.m. Against the Lakewood BlueClaws, come out to Intimidators Stadium and cheer on your hometown team.

We’ll see you at the ballpark! For schedule and ticket information, visit kannapolisintimidators.com.

Thursday, May 3 • 1-5 p.m. – BBQ Competition teams arrive • 4-7 p.m. – Kannapolis Farmers Market Opening Day; Zucchini 600 pre-build workshop at the Farmers Market (We provide the zucchini and veggies – get tips and help building your racecar.)

Friday, May 4 • 8 a.m.-5 p.m. – BBQ Competition teams arrive • 5 p.m. – Festival opens to the public at N.C. Research Campus horseshoe; food; arts & crafts; carnival rides and more • 6:30 p.m. – Cars 3 in Veterans Park; bring a blanket/chair and enjoy this fun family movie sponsored by 600 Festival Association • 7-9 p.m. – YMCA People’s Choice - Wings (while tickets last) at N.C. Research Campus near the Core Lab, N. Research Drive. (Look for the signs and the white tent.) Festival attendees can purchase blocks of 10 wings for $10. Proceeds benefit the Cannon Memorial YMCA to help fund local youth scholarships and programs.

• 7 p.m. – Flash Back Party Band at the N.C. Research Campus horseshoe • 8:30 p.m. – The New Familiars at the N.C. Research Campus horseshoe 9:45 p.m. – Fireworks Saturday, May 5 • 7 a.m. – Kannapolis YMCA All-You-CanEat Pancake Breakfast; admission $5 • 9 a.m. – Festival opens to the public at the N.C. Research Campus horseshoe; food, arts & crafts, carnival rides and more • 10 a.m.-5 p.m. – Kid’s Zone activities • 10 a.m. – Zucchini 600 pits open; we provide the zucchini and veggies, you bring the creative talent.

• 12 noon – Zucchini 600 races start; carnival rides; inflatables; GoPro Motorplex kids car displays • 12 noon-2 p.m. – Rotary People’s Choice - Pork Tasting (while supplies last) at N.C. Research Campus near the Core Lab, N. Research Drive. (Look for the signs and the white tent.) Proceeds benefit the Kannapolis Rotary Club. Festival attendees can purchase blocks of 10 samples for $10.

• 12 noon-12:30 p.m. – Stepside Deluxe concert • 12 noon-1:30 p.m. – BBQ Competition is underway!

• 3-5 p.m. – Bill Miller Band concert • 5 p.m. – BBQ Competition Awards Ceremony at The Laureate Center, Kannapolis City Hall • 5 p.m. – Festival ends For more information on the festival and all the great Jiggy fun, visit jiggywiththepiggy.com

Discover Fun in Kannapolis This Year!

Great concerts, movies, festivals, children’s activities and, of course, fireworks will be part of events held from April to August.

and dinner at Thursdays on Main with performances by Sound Barrier, The Randy Clay Band, Nita B, Shiloh Hill, Diamond Shaped Daylight, The Boat Rockers, The Embers, Band of Oz, Jim Quick and Coastline, and Tim Clark Band.

Family Movies in the Park are every other Friday night at Village Park and this year includes Cars 3, Beauty and the Beast, Sing, Airplane, Coco and Moana.

Loverboy performs on June 2.

Stories Under the Stars returns this year to the Kannapolis Library. This special

The entertainment series gets off to a great start with the return of the Sunday afternoon Jazz Music concerts in April and May. The Dwayne Jordan Trio, Nicci Canada, Brad Burton Trio and the Booker Wilson Band will bring the wonderful, relaxing sounds of jazz to Veterans Park.

Jiggy with the Piggy Festival is the week of May 1. Enjoy more than 100 arts & crafts vendors, barbeque and more.

The fun continues with the Concert and Movie Series, sponsored by Hilbish Ford, featuring Loverboy on June 2; Clay Walker on June 16; Starship, featuring Mickey Thomas, on July 14; and the Commodores on August 11. The concert series also includes a diverse mix of musical genres such as the ever-popular Charlotte Symphony performance June 29 and Too Much Sylvia on July 28.

From May to August, join us for lunch

festival will be the culminating event of the Rowan Arts & Ag Celebration. This event will feature the Salisbury Symphony and local artisans such as painters, jewelry makers and woodcarvers. We will celebrate the rich culture of agriculture with local breweries, wineries and goods from farmers.

Other events in Kannapolis to enjoy in 2018 include the Kannapolis Cruise-In on the second Saturday of the month, the Fire Truck Parade, Kannapolis Intimidators baseball games, Christmas events and much more.

All events are free to the public and held in downtown Kannapolis. Children 18 and under must be accompanied by a parent/ guardian. No pets or smoking please.

Starship performs on July 14.

Watch your mailboxes – a complete schedule of events will be mailed to your house. You can also download the schedule at kannapolisnc.gov or find it on Facebook and Twitter.

children’s event includes the Flow Circus, Poetry Alive, Columbia Marionette Theatre, Steve Langley and Green Room Community Theatre.

Two additional special events for children include the Old McDonald’s Sing Along and Chicken Little by the Children’s Theatre held in conjunction with the Rowan Arts & Ag Celebration.

The Kaleidoscope Harvest Festival returns in November with new activities. The

The Commodores perform on August 11.

Calendar of Events cont.’

13 Jazz Series: Booker Wilson Band

1-3 p.m. | Veterans Park 17

Thursdays on Main - Lunch: Sound Barrier 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Veterans Park

19

Stories Under the Stars: Poetry Alive 7 p.m. | Kannapolis Library

24

Thursdays on Main - Lunch: The Randy Clay Band 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Veterans Park

25

Movies in the Park: Cars 3 8:45 p.m. | Village Park

28

Memorial Day Observed City offices closed

31

Thursdays on Main - Lunch: Nita B 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Veterans Park More at kannapolisnc.gov.

Farmers Market Needs Vendors

APRIL 14 Run Kannapolis - CHS Strides

for Stroke 5K

9 a.m. | Downtown Kannapolis

The Kannapolis Farmers Market is looking for vendors. If you are a farmer, crafter or baker, we would love for you to participate in the market. The market is looking for people who offer a wide variety of fresh, local produce as well as cheese, ice cream, honey, baked goods, spices, jewelry, soaps, candies, crafts and more.

14 Cruise-In

1-7 p.m. | N.C. Research Campus 14

Stories Under the Stars: Flow Circus 7 p.m. | Kannapolis Library

21

Earth Day Shred Event 10 a.m.-12 noon | Village Park

Jiggy With the Piggy Returns

22

Jazz Series: Nicci Canada 1-3 p.m. | Veterans Park

J

28 Family Dodgeball & Ice Cream Social

1-3 p.m. | Forest Park Elementary

school gym

29 Jazz Series: Jordan Trio

1-3 p.m. | Veterans Park

The market is open May through September and operates every Thursday from 4-7 p.m. at the corner of Vance Avenue and Dale Earnhardt Boulevard. If you are interested, please contact Irene Sacks at isacks@kannapolisnc.gov or call 704-920-4326.

Trees Donated and Planted The General Services Department is busy planting 1,000 pine trees on Pine Street and other areas where the City owns property. Over the next few years they will be cared for until they have grown enough to be transplanted to City parks, greenways and other suitable areas.

The trees were donated to the City as part of the Buy A Pint – Donate A Tree Project with Cabarrus Brewing Company, the N.C. Forestry Service and others. Thank you for participating and helping us with this great project!

Telecommunicators Honored The Kannapolis Police Department has honored members of the 911 telecommunications staff with a commendation for their work during an incident last year.

The City of Kannapolis 401 Laureate Way Kannapolis, NC 28081 704.920.4300 www.kannapolisnc.gov

Follow the City on Facebook (facebook.com/ cityofkannapolis), Instagram @KannapolisNC, LinkedIn (linkedin.com/company/ cityofkanapolis), Snapchat @KannapolisNC, and Twitter @Kannapolis for regular updates and more ideas for fun.

Calendar of Events

APRIL 2018

Officer Trey Hinton was serving a warrant when the suspect began shooting at him. Hinton was not injured and the suspect was apprehended. During this incident, the telecommunicators fielded many calls and coordinated dozens of officers, as everyone worked together to ensure Officer Hinton and others responding were kept safe. Officer Hinton received the department’s Medal of Honor for his exemplary conduct and actions during the event.

Telecommunicators receiving commendation: Megan Baker, Hollie Morton, Shari Whiting, Katie Pohlman and Tanesha Lockett.

iggy with the Piggy 2018 returns with the smells and tastes of barbeque and fun for the entire family. Make plans now to join us May 1-5 in downtown Kannapolis.

Once again, we will host 70 barbeque competition teams. BBQ teams from across the U.S. are expected to compete in the competition on the North Carolina Research Campus sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society.

Our signature concert Friday night will be The New Familiars. Natives of North Carolina, The New Familiars have grown into an Americana Rock fixture in the Southeast, playing their own style of “American Rock & Roll” for years. Drawing from vast influences, they’ve shaped a sound that combines the nitty-gritty roots music of the Appalachia with the guitardrenched, drum-driven anthems of rock & roll. Through collective songwriting, howling harmonies and multi-instrumental talent, their show can take you from a back porch hoe-down to a full-on rock show at the change of an instrument.

The festival, sponsored by Smithfield, will have more than 100 arts & crafts vendors, concerts, a 5K walk/run, fireworks and a People’s Choice wings and pork tasting. This year the Kannapolis Firefighter’s Association will be back, bringing their cooking skills to the

MAY 1 Run Kannapolis - Jiggy with

the Piggy 5K

6:30 p.m. | Downtown Kannapolis

1-5 Jiggy with the Piggy

Downtown Kannapolis 6

Jazz Series: Brian Burton 1-3 p.m. | Veterans Park

10

Thursdays on Main - Evening: Jim Quick & Coastline 6-9 p.m. | Veterans Park

11 Run Kannapolis - Rhythm &

Run 5K

6:30 p.m. | Downtown Kannapolis 12 Cruise-In

1-7 p.m. | N.C. Research Campus

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