Calendar of Events
AUGUST 2018
AUGUST 3 Movies in the Park: Moana 8:45 p.m. | Village Park
Kannapolis 101 Classes Start September 11
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Writers Block Party: A Local Author Event | 12-4 p.m. Laureate Center
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National Night Out 5-8 p.m. | Veterans Park
Curious about how your City government works? Want a behind-the-scenes look at everything from the police department to economic development to the water treatment plant? Interested in learning more about the Downtown Revitalization Project? Want to understand how the City budget works?
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Bright Star Children’s Theatre: Chicken Little | 10 a.m. Veterans Park
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Thursdays on Main - Evening: Band of Oz | 6-9 p.m. Veterans Park
Kannapolis 101 gives residents a behindthe-scenes look at how their local City government works. This special nine-week program begins September 11. It is held at various City facilities from 6-8:30 p.m. The program is free and first priority is given to Kannapolis residents. Kannapolis 101 topics include: • Overview of City Government • Finance Department • Public Works & Water Treatment • Planning • Police Department • Parks & Recreation • Fire Department • Economic Development/Downtown Revitalization. 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.
Seats are limited, so visit kannapolisnc.gov/GetInvolved and complete an application, or contact Melissa Loveless at mloveless@ kannapolisnc.gov or 704-920-4353.
Police Officers Participate in Cooking for Healthy Life Challenge
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oncord and Kannapolis Police wowed a panel of judges with their culinary skills during the recent Cooking for a Healthy Life Law Enforcement Challenge, held at Restaurant Forty Six in downtown Kannapolis. Cooking for a Healthy Life is the newest program of the City of Kannapolis’ Discover a Healthy Life initiative. The interactive training was designed to give practical nutrition tips and provide easy recipe ideas that law enforcement officers could apply while working 12-hour shifts. The hands-on segment was designed to help the officers become more confident in their ability to make quick, healthy meals. In 50 minutes, each team of 10 officers created a fruit smoothie, a grain and vegetable bowl, and a wrap using a pantry of food Continued on page 2
11 Cruise-In 1-9 p.m. | N.C. Research Campus 11 Concerts in the Park: The Commodores | 7 p.m. Village Park | Fireworks 25
Kaleidoscope Zombie Walk 4-8 p.m. | North Research Campus Drive
25 Stories Under the Stars: Green Room Community Theatre | 7 p.m. | Kannapolis Library SEPTEMBER 3 Labor Day Observed City offices closed 8 Cruise-In 1-7 p.m. | N.C. Research Campus 22
Toast of Kannapolis 2-6 p.m. | City Hall
Concessions and food trucks available at concerts and movies. More at kannapolisnc.gov.