July 2021 - Kannapolis Matters

Calendar of Events

JULY 2021

JULY 8 Thursdays on Main:

Band of Oz | 6 p.m.

Veterans Park

Summer Concerts and Movies

D

iscover Fun in Kannapolis returns this summer with an incredible lineup of great concerts, movies and, of course, fireworks. Events will be held through August and all events are free to the public.

Children 18 and under must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. You are welcome to bring your lawn chairs.

No pets or smoking, please. Food and drinks will be on sale in the parks during the events.

Other events in Kannapolis to enjoy in 2021 include Kannapolis Cannon Ballers baseball games (www.milb. com/kannapolis), Christmas events and much more. You can also download the event schedule at www.kannapolisnc.gov or find it on the City’s Facebook page, and on Twitter and Instagram.

The City of Kannapolis Parks and Recreation staff will follow best practices regarding COVID-19 precautions. The CDC recommends that anyone who has not been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 continue to wear a mask and maintain a social distance.

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/cityofkannapolis), Nextdoor (nextdoor.com/Kannapolisnc.gov) and Twitter @Kannapolis for regular updates and more ideas for fun.

10

Concert in the Park: Uncle Kracker | 7 p.m.

Village Park

23

Movies in the Park: Toy Story 4 8:45 p.m. | Village Park

31

Concert in the Park: Plain White T’s | 7 p.m.

Village Park

AUGUST 7

Concert & Fireworks in the Park: Jo Dee Messina | 7 p.m.

Village Park

12

Thursdays on Main: The Embers | 6 p.m.

Veterans Park

13

Movies in the Park: Avengers Endgame | 8:45 p.m.

Village Park Veterans Park: 119 North Main St. Village Park: 700 West C St.

Admission is free.

Concessions and food trucks available at concerts and movies. More at kannapolisnc.gov.

Flag Football Registration

Kannapolis 101 Classes Start September 14

The City of Kannapolis Parks and Recreation Department has opened registration for Flag Football for children ages 5 to 14. Registration will close on July 31.

treatment plant? Want to understand how the City budget works?

The registration fee is $40 for Kannapolis residents and $60 for non-residents, which includes the cost of uniforms, practices and games. Scholarships and sponsorships are available.

Kannapolis 101 gives residents a behindthe-scenes look at how your local City government works. This special nine-week program begins September 14. It is held at various City facilities from 6-8 p.m. The program is free, and priority is given to Kannapolis residents.

Splash Pads Now Open The Village Park Splash Pad is now open!

The Splash Pad hours are Monday – Saturday, from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., and Sunday from noon – 6 p.m. Village Park is located at 700 West C Street. Admission is $1.50.

Boomer’s Splash Zone at Atrium Health Ballpark is open every day. This splash pad is self-operated by children playing in the splash pad. There is no admission fee.

Practices begin August 23, and games will start September 11. The season will end October 30. Games and practices will be held primarily at Safrit Park.

Visit kannapolisnc.gov or call Parks and Recreation at 704-920-4343 to register, apply for a scholarship and sign up to be a coach or sponsor.

Farmers Market The Kannapolis Farmers Market is open every Thursday, 4-7 p.m., at the corner of Vance Avenue and Dale Earnhardt Boulevard. The market continues through September.

Sign up for text message reminders and updates about the farmers market and specials that vendors may be offering. Text MARKET to 855-969-4358. This is a new number so if you subscribed before, you will need to sign up again. You may unsubscribe at any time.

The City of Kannapolis Parks and Recreation staff will follow best practices regarding COVID-19 precautions, such as cleaning and sanitizing the splash pad. It is a “play at your own risk” facility. The CDC recommends that anyone who has not been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, when not in the water play areas, continue to wear a mask and maintain a social distance.

Limited seating will be provided; parents/ guardians may bring their own chairs.

Curious about how your City government works? Want a behind-the-scenes look at everything from the police department to economic development to the wastewater

Seats are limited, so sign up today. If you are interested in participating in the 2021 program, please complete an application

online at www.kannapolisnc.gov/ Kannapolis101.

KANNAPOLIS 101 TOPICS INCLUDE: • Overview of City Government • Economic Development • Finance Department • Communications Department • Parks & Recreation • Public Works & Water Resources • Planning & Zoning • Police Department • Fire Department

Kannapolis Seeks Input on Future Skatepark The City of Kannapolis is studying the idea of building a skatepark complex. City officials began the process after receiving input from parents, children and skate enthusiasts.

The City has hired Pillar Design Studios to assist with the first steps of the process, which is to consider the best location for the complex based on what features and amenities are desired.

The public is invited to give their input and comments regarding the park during a Public Input Meeting. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on July 27 at City Hall, 401 Laureate Way.

Flag Football Registration

Kannapolis 101 Classes Start September 14

The City of Kannapolis Parks and Recreation Department has opened registration for Flag Football for children ages 5 to 14. Registration will close on July 31.

treatment plant? Want to understand how the City budget works?

The registration fee is $40 for Kannapolis residents and $60 for non-residents, which includes the cost of uniforms, practices and games. Scholarships and sponsorships are available.

Kannapolis 101 gives residents a behindthe-scenes look at how your local City government works. This special nine-week program begins September 14. It is held at various City facilities from 6-8 p.m. The program is free, and priority is given to Kannapolis residents.

Splash Pads Now Open The Village Park Splash Pad is now open!

The Splash Pad hours are Monday – Saturday, from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., and Sunday from noon – 6 p.m. Village Park is located at 700 West C Street. Admission is $1.50.

Boomer’s Splash Zone at Atrium Health Ballpark is open every day. This splash pad is self-operated by children playing in the splash pad. There is no admission fee.

Practices begin August 23, and games will start September 11. The season will end October 30. Games and practices will be held primarily at Safrit Park.

Visit kannapolisnc.gov or call Parks and Recreation at 704-920-4343 to register, apply for a scholarship and sign up to be a coach or sponsor.

Farmers Market The Kannapolis Farmers Market is open every Thursday, 4-7 p.m., at the corner of Vance Avenue and Dale Earnhardt Boulevard. The market continues through September.

Sign up for text message reminders and updates about the farmers market and specials that vendors may be offering. Text MARKET to 855-969-4358. This is a new number so if you subscribed before, you will need to sign up again. You may unsubscribe at any time.

The City of Kannapolis Parks and Recreation staff will follow best practices regarding COVID-19 precautions, such as cleaning and sanitizing the splash pad. It is a “play at your own risk” facility. The CDC recommends that anyone who has not been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, when not in the water play areas, continue to wear a mask and maintain a social distance.

Limited seating will be provided; parents/ guardians may bring their own chairs.

Curious about how your City government works? Want a behind-the-scenes look at everything from the police department to economic development to the wastewater

Seats are limited, so sign up today. If you are interested in participating in the 2021 program, please complete an application

online at www.kannapolisnc.gov/ Kannapolis101.

KANNAPOLIS 101 TOPICS INCLUDE: • Overview of City Government • Economic Development • Finance Department • Communications Department • Parks & Recreation • Public Works & Water Resources • Planning & Zoning • Police Department • Fire Department

Kannapolis Seeks Input on Future Skatepark The City of Kannapolis is studying the idea of building a skatepark complex. City officials began the process after receiving input from parents, children and skate enthusiasts.

The City has hired Pillar Design Studios to assist with the first steps of the process, which is to consider the best location for the complex based on what features and amenities are desired.

The public is invited to give their input and comments regarding the park during a Public Input Meeting. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on July 27 at City Hall, 401 Laureate Way.

Calendar of Events

JULY 2021

JULY 8 Thursdays on Main:

Band of Oz | 6 p.m.

Veterans Park

Summer Concerts and Movies

D

iscover Fun in Kannapolis returns this summer with an incredible lineup of great concerts, movies and, of course, fireworks. Events will be held through August and all events are free to the public.

Children 18 and under must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. You are welcome to bring your lawn chairs.

No pets or smoking, please. Food and drinks will be on sale in the parks during the events.

Other events in Kannapolis to enjoy in 2021 include Kannapolis Cannon Ballers baseball games (www.milb. com/kannapolis), Christmas events and much more. You can also download the event schedule at www.kannapolisnc.gov or find it on the City’s Facebook page, and on Twitter and Instagram.

The City of Kannapolis Parks and Recreation staff will follow best practices regarding COVID-19 precautions. The CDC recommends that anyone who has not been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 continue to wear a mask and maintain a social distance.

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/cityofkannapolis), Nextdoor (nextdoor.com/Kannapolisnc.gov) and Twitter @Kannapolis for regular updates and more ideas for fun.

10

Concert in the Park: Uncle Kracker | 7 p.m.

Village Park

23

Movies in the Park: Toy Story 4 8:45 p.m. | Village Park

31

Concert in the Park: Plain White T’s | 7 p.m.

Village Park

AUGUST 7

Concert & Fireworks in the Park: Jo Dee Messina | 7 p.m.

Village Park

12

Thursdays on Main: The Embers | 6 p.m.

Veterans Park

13

Movies in the Park: Avengers Endgame | 8:45 p.m.

Village Park Veterans Park: 119 North Main St. Village Park: 700 West C St.

Admission is free.

Concessions and food trucks available at concerts and movies. More at kannapolisnc.gov.