City PLans Expansion of Greenways
KANNAPOLIS CITY COUNCIL M. Darrell Hinnant Mayor
dhinnant@kannapolisnc.gov
Doug Wilson Mayor Pro-tem
dwilson@kannapolisnc.gov
Dianne Berry
dberry@kannapolisnc.gov
Ryan G. Dayvault
rdayvault@kannapolisnc.gov
Roger Haas
roger@racetocharlotte.com
Darrell Jackson
dljackson@kannapolisnc.gov
Tom Kincaid
tkincaid@kannapolisnc.gov
Follow the City on Facebook (facebook. com/cityofkannapolis) and Twitter (twitter.com#Kannapolis) for regular updates and more ideas for fun.
The City of Kannapolis 401 Laureate Way Kannapolis, NC 28081 704.920.4300 www.kannapolisnc.gov
Calendar of Events
MARCH 2017
March 11 Family Saturday, 2 p.m., circus-themed show, Kannapolis Library
The Parks & Recreation Department is working to expand the greenway system in Kannapolis. Currently, the City has three greenways: 8th Street, Bakers Creek and a ½-mile segment on the Rocky River. Phase I of the Irish Buffalo Creek Greenway is expected to begin in 2018. The survey and preliminary design work are completed and right-ofway acquisition will begin this year. This 2.6-mile greenway will run along the sewer easement in the area. City staff will preserve most of the trees along the greenway in order to make the trail as beautiful as possible and to help drainage issues in the area. The Irish Buffalo Creek Greenway will have three public access points: Oakwood Avenue (across from the Lantern Green and Stonewyck neighborhoods); Vietnam Veterans Park; and Rogers Lake Road. The next phase of the Rocky River Greenway will start in late 2018 with design and construction. This one-mile segment will be very scenic and include a portion that will run along the river. It will be the connector greenway between Mecklenburg County and Concord greenways. Public access and parking is located on Shiloh Church Road for Phase I, which is already opened, and this will remain as the main public access for Phase II. Both the Irish Buffalo Creek and Rocky River Greenways will have 10-foot-wide paved trails. The 8th Street Greenway connects Loop Road to West A Street. Once the Greenway crosses West A Street, it ties into Bakers Creek Park Greenway. Bakers Creek Greenway runs through Baker’s Creek Park and connects to Village Park.
11 Kannapolis Cruise-In 1-7 p.m., Downtown Kannapolis
In Case of Emergency, There’s Black Board Connect
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n the case of emergency situations such as fires, police events, road closures and water main breaks, Blackboard Connect is the communication system the City uses to notify residents and businesses. That’s why Kannapolis residents are encouraged to sign up. It’s easy, there is no charge and, by signing up, you will ensure you will be made aware of emergency situations. You will also have the peace of mind of knowing your information will not be given or sold to any third parties. Blackboard Connect works as a kind of reverse 911 communications system. In the event of an emergency or pertinent event, residents are notified by phone, text or email. The City will use your most current information to contact you. Residents can enter as many phone numbers and email addresses as they wish. Continued on page 2
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Kannapolis to Work Job Fair 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Kannapolis Train Station
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Run Kannapolis – Spring It On 8 a.m., Downtown Kannapolis
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Non-Profit Vendor Fair 5-7 p.m., Laureate Center
April 7 Run Kannapolis – Rhythm & Run 5K 6:30 p.m., Downtown Kannapolis 7-9 Irish Creek Collegiate Tournament Irish Creek Golf Course 22 Run Kannapolis – Strides for Stroke 5K 9:00 a.m., Downtown Kannapolis 22
Stories Under the Stars: Steve Langley, 7 p.m., Kannapolis Library
23 Jazz Series: Dwayne Jordan Trio, 1-3 p.m., Veterans Park 30 Jazz Series: Nicci Canada Quartet, 1-3 p.m., Veterans Park MAY 2 Run Kannapolis – Jiggy with the Piggy 5K 6:30 p.m., Downtown Kannapolis 5-6
Jiggy with the Piggy Downtown Kannapolis, free live concerts, www.jiggywiththepiggy.com
For a complete schedule, visit kannapolisnc.gov.
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While the City does have access to landline telephone numbers, there is no system that gives the City access to cell phone numbers. The only way we could call your cell phone in the case of any emergency is if you have signed up for Blackboard Connect and provided us with your cell phone number. To register, simply visit www.kannapolisnc. bbcportal.com and click on “Sign Me Up.” The system will tell you what to do in order to sign up. If you’ve already registered, make sure your information is up-to-date and add any additional information you wish. If you have any difficulties registering or updating your information, call the City at 704-920-4300. By participating in the Blackboard Connect System, you are ensuring you and your household get the information you need in case of an emergency. City E-News When you sign up for Blackboard Connect, you can also sign up for City E-News. Periodically, we send out an email newsletter that gives you information on City services, projects and events. Just provide us with your email address if you would like to receive this newsletter.
Senior Games: Celebrating the Human Spirit Senior Games is a celebration of the human spirit. This year-round program of sports and arts includes archery, badminton, billiards, bocce, bowling, cornhole, cycling, golf, horseshoes, pickleball, race walking, racquetball, shuffleboard, swimming, tennis and track & field. Art categories include cheerleading, heritage, literary, performing and visual. There is truly something for everyone in Senior Games. Requirements to participate in the Cabarrus County Senior Games are to: • Be age 50 or older as of December 31 of the program year AND • Be a NC resident at least three consecutive months per year AND
Help Plan the Future of Kannapolis You may have noticed a lot is happening in Kannapolis. New residents and businesses are moving to the city because of our high quality of life, affordability and business-friendly environment.
• Reside in Cabarrus County OR • Not participate in the same sport/ event in another local games during the program year. Coordinating agencies for the games include Cabarrus County Active Living and Parks and the Parks & Recreation Departments of Harrisburg, Kannapolis and Concord. For more information about Cabarrus County Senior Games, please call 704-920-3484 or email jsdonaldson@ cabarruscounty.us.
ABOUT Pickleball Pickleball is a combination of tennis, badminton, ping-pong and racquetball. In addition, it’s one of the fastest growing sports in the United States. It is fast paced, easy to learn, great exercise and a lot of fun! Come see what the excitement is about! All ages are welcome and equipment is provided! Pickleball is held each Tuesday through March 28 from 6-8 p.m. at the Forest Park Elementary School gym. The cost to participate is $1.
To build off this growth and transform Kannapolis into an even more vibrant and inclusive community, the City will be engaged in a long-range planning process known as Move Kannapolis Forward. This community-driven public process will set forth a long-range vision for land use, transportation, housing, historic preservation, recreation, environmental preservation and economic development. Move Kannapolis Forward challenges us to dream big while respecting and cherishing the resources and cultural heritage that make Kannapolis great. Through this planning process, citizens will help to develop a blueprint for the city’s future growth and development over the next 15 to 20 years.
KFD Officers Honored
The Move Kannapolis Forward planning process will last throughout 2017 and will include various opportunities for public involvement. The first opportunity for you to be involved is by attending the Move Kannapolis Forward Planning Summit on April 11. It will be held from 6-8 p.m. at the Laureate Center, Kannapolis City Hall. At this meeting, the public will have the opportunity to hear more about where we are and provide input on where we want to go and how we can get there. All members of the public are invited to attend this meeting. Light refreshments will be served. For more information visit kannapolisnc. gov/movekannapolisforward.
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Our first Princess and Her King Daddy/Daughter Dance, held February 11, was a huge success. The sold-out event was enjoyed by more than 170 dads and their daughters in the
Earth Day Shred Event April 22: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Village Park Parking Lot | 700 West C Street FREE to Kannapolis residents who can bring up to five average-size file boxes of paper to be securely shredded on-site
Laureate Center.
Top honors have been presented to two Kannapolis firefighters. Senior Captain Greg Summit received the Larry C. Phillips Fire Officer of the Year Award and Senior Firefighter Stephen Overcash received the Danny E. Scott Firefighter of the Year Award. Senior Captain Summitt is a nine-year veteran of the fire department and has served as a captain for four years. He serves as a training Senior Captain captain and as Greg Summit a member of the Special Operations Team. He is currently assigned to Ladder 14, C Shift. Senior Firefighter Overcash has been with Kannapolis Fire Department for four years and is currently assigned to Engine 31 in the Royal Oaks area.
Senior Firefighter Stephen Overcash
Fellow firefighters voted to give Summitt and Overcash these honors based on their commitment and leadership to the department.
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While the City does have access to landline telephone numbers, there is no system that gives the City access to cell phone numbers. The only way we could call your cell phone in the case of any emergency is if you have signed up for Blackboard Connect and provided us with your cell phone number. To register, simply visit www.kannapolisnc. bbcportal.com and click on “Sign Me Up.” The system will tell you what to do in order to sign up. If you’ve already registered, make sure your information is up-to-date and add any additional information you wish. If you have any difficulties registering or updating your information, call the City at 704-920-4300. By participating in the Blackboard Connect System, you are ensuring you and your household get the information you need in case of an emergency. City E-News When you sign up for Blackboard Connect, you can also sign up for City E-News. Periodically, we send out an email newsletter that gives you information on City services, projects and events. Just provide us with your email address if you would like to receive this newsletter.
Senior Games: Celebrating the Human Spirit Senior Games is a celebration of the human spirit. This year-round program of sports and arts includes archery, badminton, billiards, bocce, bowling, cornhole, cycling, golf, horseshoes, pickleball, race walking, racquetball, shuffleboard, swimming, tennis and track & field. Art categories include cheerleading, heritage, literary, performing and visual. There is truly something for everyone in Senior Games. Requirements to participate in the Cabarrus County Senior Games are to: • Be age 50 or older as of December 31 of the program year AND • Be a NC resident at least three consecutive months per year AND
Help Plan the Future of Kannapolis You may have noticed a lot is happening in Kannapolis. New residents and businesses are moving to the city because of our high quality of life, affordability and business-friendly environment.
• Reside in Cabarrus County OR • Not participate in the same sport/ event in another local games during the program year. Coordinating agencies for the games include Cabarrus County Active Living and Parks and the Parks & Recreation Departments of Harrisburg, Kannapolis and Concord. For more information about Cabarrus County Senior Games, please call 704-920-3484 or email jsdonaldson@ cabarruscounty.us.
ABOUT Pickleball Pickleball is a combination of tennis, badminton, ping-pong and racquetball. In addition, it’s one of the fastest growing sports in the United States. It is fast paced, easy to learn, great exercise and a lot of fun! Come see what the excitement is about! All ages are welcome and equipment is provided! Pickleball is held each Tuesday through March 28 from 6-8 p.m. at the Forest Park Elementary School gym. The cost to participate is $1.
To build off this growth and transform Kannapolis into an even more vibrant and inclusive community, the City will be engaged in a long-range planning process known as Move Kannapolis Forward. This community-driven public process will set forth a long-range vision for land use, transportation, housing, historic preservation, recreation, environmental preservation and economic development. Move Kannapolis Forward challenges us to dream big while respecting and cherishing the resources and cultural heritage that make Kannapolis great. Through this planning process, citizens will help to develop a blueprint for the city’s future growth and development over the next 15 to 20 years.
KFD Officers Honored
The Move Kannapolis Forward planning process will last throughout 2017 and will include various opportunities for public involvement. The first opportunity for you to be involved is by attending the Move Kannapolis Forward Planning Summit on April 11. It will be held from 6-8 p.m. at the Laureate Center, Kannapolis City Hall. At this meeting, the public will have the opportunity to hear more about where we are and provide input on where we want to go and how we can get there. All members of the public are invited to attend this meeting. Light refreshments will be served. For more information visit kannapolisnc. gov/movekannapolisforward.
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Our first Princess and Her King Daddy/Daughter Dance, held February 11, was a huge success. The sold-out event was enjoyed by more than 170 dads and their daughters in the
Earth Day Shred Event April 22: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Village Park Parking Lot | 700 West C Street FREE to Kannapolis residents who can bring up to five average-size file boxes of paper to be securely shredded on-site
Laureate Center.
Top honors have been presented to two Kannapolis firefighters. Senior Captain Greg Summit received the Larry C. Phillips Fire Officer of the Year Award and Senior Firefighter Stephen Overcash received the Danny E. Scott Firefighter of the Year Award. Senior Captain Summitt is a nine-year veteran of the fire department and has served as a captain for four years. He serves as a training Senior Captain captain and as Greg Summit a member of the Special Operations Team. He is currently assigned to Ladder 14, C Shift. Senior Firefighter Overcash has been with Kannapolis Fire Department for four years and is currently assigned to Engine 31 in the Royal Oaks area.
Senior Firefighter Stephen Overcash
Fellow firefighters voted to give Summitt and Overcash these honors based on their commitment and leadership to the department.
City PLans Expansion of Greenways
KANNAPOLIS CITY COUNCIL M. Darrell Hinnant Mayor
dhinnant@kannapolisnc.gov
Doug Wilson Mayor Pro-tem
dwilson@kannapolisnc.gov
Dianne Berry
dberry@kannapolisnc.gov
Ryan G. Dayvault
rdayvault@kannapolisnc.gov
Roger Haas
roger@racetocharlotte.com
Darrell Jackson
dljackson@kannapolisnc.gov
Tom Kincaid
tkincaid@kannapolisnc.gov
Follow the City on Facebook (facebook. com/cityofkannapolis) and Twitter (twitter.com#Kannapolis) for regular updates and more ideas for fun.
The City of Kannapolis 401 Laureate Way Kannapolis, NC 28081 704.920.4300 www.kannapolisnc.gov
Calendar of Events
MARCH 2017
March 11 Family Saturday, 2 p.m., circus-themed show, Kannapolis Library
The Parks & Recreation Department is working to expand the greenway system in Kannapolis. Currently, the City has three greenways: 8th Street, Bakers Creek and a ½-mile segment on the Rocky River. Phase I of the Irish Buffalo Creek Greenway is expected to begin in 2018. The survey and preliminary design work are completed and right-ofway acquisition will begin this year. This 2.6-mile greenway will run along the sewer easement in the area. City staff will preserve most of the trees along the greenway in order to make the trail as beautiful as possible and to help drainage issues in the area. The Irish Buffalo Creek Greenway will have three public access points: Oakwood Avenue (across from the Lantern Green and Stonewyck neighborhoods); Vietnam Veterans Park; and Rogers Lake Road. The next phase of the Rocky River Greenway will start in late 2018 with design and construction. This one-mile segment will be very scenic and include a portion that will run along the river. It will be the connector greenway between Mecklenburg County and Concord greenways. Public access and parking is located on Shiloh Church Road for Phase I, which is already opened, and this will remain as the main public access for Phase II. Both the Irish Buffalo Creek and Rocky River Greenways will have 10-foot-wide paved trails. The 8th Street Greenway connects Loop Road to West A Street. Once the Greenway crosses West A Street, it ties into Bakers Creek Park Greenway. Bakers Creek Greenway runs through Baker’s Creek Park and connects to Village Park.
11 Kannapolis Cruise-In 1-7 p.m., Downtown Kannapolis
In Case of Emergency, There’s Black Board Connect
I
n the case of emergency situations such as fires, police events, road closures and water main breaks, Blackboard Connect is the communication system the City uses to notify residents and businesses. That’s why Kannapolis residents are encouraged to sign up. It’s easy, there is no charge and, by signing up, you will ensure you will be made aware of emergency situations. You will also have the peace of mind of knowing your information will not be given or sold to any third parties. Blackboard Connect works as a kind of reverse 911 communications system. In the event of an emergency or pertinent event, residents are notified by phone, text or email. The City will use your most current information to contact you. Residents can enter as many phone numbers and email addresses as they wish. Continued on page 2
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Kannapolis to Work Job Fair 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Kannapolis Train Station
18
Run Kannapolis – Spring It On 8 a.m., Downtown Kannapolis
30
Non-Profit Vendor Fair 5-7 p.m., Laureate Center
April 7 Run Kannapolis – Rhythm & Run 5K 6:30 p.m., Downtown Kannapolis 7-9 Irish Creek Collegiate Tournament Irish Creek Golf Course 22 Run Kannapolis – Strides for Stroke 5K 9:00 a.m., Downtown Kannapolis 22
Stories Under the Stars: Steve Langley, 7 p.m., Kannapolis Library
23 Jazz Series: Dwayne Jordan Trio, 1-3 p.m., Veterans Park 30 Jazz Series: Nicci Canada Quartet, 1-3 p.m., Veterans Park MAY 2 Run Kannapolis – Jiggy with the Piggy 5K 6:30 p.m., Downtown Kannapolis 5-6
Jiggy with the Piggy Downtown Kannapolis, free live concerts, www.jiggywiththepiggy.com
For a complete schedule, visit kannapolisnc.gov.