How Do You Want to Move Kannapolis Forward? You gave us your ideas and we listened! Following extensive community outreach that included engaging with community members at events in downtown, Village Park, Cannon Boulevard, Main Street and western parts of the city, the Move Kannapolis Forward 2030 Comprehensive Plan is ready for its unveiling to you, our most important asset. The City is in the midst of transformation and revitalization. Redevelopment of downtown is creating vibrant spaces for residents and visitors of all ages; new neighborhoods are breaking ground; transportation improvements provide more options for people to get around; valuable green space is being conserved; and economic development initiatives are expanding opportunities for residents throughout the region. There is a lot to be proud of in our community – from our great parks and high quality of life, to our diverse and affordable neighborhoods, to our access
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to the Charlotte Metro region and beyond. With growth on the horizon, we’re building off of these assets to expand opportunities for the citizens of Kannapolis to make the city even more vibrant, green and inclusive.
NOVEMBER 4 A Boy and His Superhero: A Mother & Son Event | 6 p.m. Laureate Center | $40 per couple
To build on this shared long-term vision for the future of Kannapolis, the City conducted a robust public engagement process this year to chart our future, called Move Kannapolis Forward. Move Kannapolis Forward is the community-driven process to update the City’s comprehensive plan and establish a blueprint for our shared future. This process establishes the City’s broadest public policy document, setting forth the long-range vision, goals and policies for transportation, housing, development, the environment, the economy and public services. The plan will serve to coordinate the many existing, ongoing and future plans and projects in the city. Move Kannapolis Forward asked citizens to dream big, while respecting and cherishing the resources and cultural heritage that make Kannapolis great. The process is nearing its end, so come out to the final public meeting to help finalize the City’s future actions!
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Run Kannapolis: Fall Back 5K 1:50 a.m. | Downtown
25 Annual Tree Lighting with Fireworks | 6 p.m. | Village Park
Kannapolis Christmas Events Begin November 25
A Join Us for the Public Unveiling of the Move Kannapolis Forward 2030 Comprehensive Plan November 20 | 6-8 p.m. The Laureate Center Kannapolis City Hall All members of the community are invited.
Explorer Post 001 Celebrates 10th Anniversary Kannapolis Fire Department Explorer Post 001 celebrates its 10th anniversary in December. Post 001 is made possible through the Boy Scouts of America and is comprised of young ladies and gentlemen, ages 14-20, who have an interest in fire service, emergency medicine or public service. Members meet twice a month – on the second and fourth Monday nights – to learn about fire fighting and rescue operations, and attend various other events throughout the year. If you are interested in joining, come visit the Explorers from 7-9 p.m. on December 11 at City Hall, 401 Laureate Way.
Kannapolis Christmas will officially kick off at Village Park with the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6 p.m., Saturday, November 25. The celebration continues through the Christmas holiday season with the Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express. The Winterland Express train runs every evening from November 25 through December 30 (closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day), from 6-9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays, and from 6-10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Ride the train through the park, enjoy more than 250,000 Christmas lights, make s’mores and more. Admission to the park and viewing of the lights is free; tickets to ride the train and carousel are $2 per person per ride. Again, this year, kids of all ages will be able to visit Santa in his studio each night. The park will also feature performances from our very own Kannapolis Singing Bears, who will entertain your family with a 30-minute Christmas Carol performance each hour on the hour. Continued on page 2
25- Winterland Express & 30 Celebration of Lights 6 p.m. | Village Park DECEMBER 1-30 Winterland Express & Celebration of Lights 6 p.m. | Village Park (closed 12/24 & 12/25) 9
Holiday Market 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Laureate Center
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Christmas Parade 6 p.m. | Downtown
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Run Kannapolis Frostbite 5K 10 a.m. | Kannapolis YMCA No pets or smoking please. More at kannapolisnc.gov.
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The Atlantic Coast S Gaugers group returns this year with their popular model trains on display Wednesday through Sunday nights. On various nights local community groups and musicians will perform your favorite Christmas songs. Children will also have an opportunity to create ornaments and engage in the Lionel children’s zone filled with interactive model trains. Events during the month long celebration include: November 25: Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6 p.m. at Village Park, 700 West C Street. Celebrate the start of the Christmas
to choose from. Whether you’re picking up some last-minute stocking stuffers or starting at the top of your list, the market is sure to have something for everyone. Admission is free.
season in Kannapolis with live music and entertainment, kids’ activities and fireworks. Admission is free. December 9: The Holiday Market at The Laureate Center in Kannapolis City Hall runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Local vendors and artists will have plenty of holiday gifts
December 9: The 79th Annual Kannapolis Christmas Parade, presented by Cannon Pharmacy, begins at 6 p.m. This special nighttime parade travels through the streets of downtown Kannapolis and usually lasts until 7:30 p.m. If you are interested in participating in the parade, visit the website listed below. Visit www.kannapolisnc.gov/christmas for a complete schedule of events.
Avoid FOGs in Your Drain Fats, oils and grease (FOGs) are the leading causes of sewer blockages due to coagulated grease in pipes, and lead to sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs). A LITTLE PREVENTION GOES A LONG WAY! JUST FOLLOW THESE TIPS: • Never pour grease down sink drains or into toilets or garbage disposals. • Pour grease and oil into a covered disposable container and put it in the trash. • Soak up remaining fats, oils and grease with paper towels and dispose of with your trash.
Intimidators Clinch SAL Northern Division Championship The Kannapolis Intimidators are the South Atlantic League Northern Division Champions after having a fantastic season. This is the team’s first championship since 2005. They went on to play in the South Atlantic Northern Division Championship but were defeated by the Greenville Drive team. In addition to the great postseason, two-dozen players were promoted up to play in the Class AA or AAA White Sox farm system. The Intimidators are a Class A affiliate of the White Sox. Kannapolis, the SAL Northern Division First Half Champions, swept the Second Half Champion Greensboro Grasshoppers in the Northern Division Series, 2-games-to-0, to advance to the SAL Championship Series. The Intimidators fell to the Greenville Drive, 3-games-to-1 in the best-of-five championship series to conclude the season. Led by first-year manager, Justin Jirschele, who, at 27 years old, served as the youngest manager in Minor League Baseball, Kannapolis had their best season in a decade. The Intimidators will begin the 2018 season on April 5.
• Before you wash dishes, scrape meats and food with fat and grease into the trash. • Put baskets or strainers in sink drains to catch food scraps and other solids, and empty the drain basket or strainer into the trash. • Only use garbage disposals for fruits, vegetables and organic waste.
Is Your Home Safe from Carbon Monoxide? In Kannapolis, carbon monoxide emergencies peak during the cold-weather months of November through March. Prepare your home by installing working carbon monoxide (CO) alarms and by inspecting all cooking and heating equipment. Carbon monoxide is the leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in America. According to the Centers for Disease Control, each year, more than 400 Americans die from unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning; more than 20,000 visit the emergency room; and more than 4,000 are hospitalized due to carbon monoxide poisoning. Fast Facts About Carbon Monoxide (CO) • CO is produced anytime a fuel is burned. Potential sources include gas or oil furnaces, water heaters, space heaters, clothes dryers, barbecue grills, fireplaces, wood-burning stoves, gas ovens, generators and car exhaust fumes. • A poorly maintained gas stove can give off twice the amount of CO than one that is in good working order. • An idling vehicle in an attached garage, even with the garage door opened, can produce concentrated amounts of CO that can enter your home through the garage door or nearby windows. Tips to Prevent Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning: • Install at least one battery-powered CO alarm or AC-powered unit with battery backup on each level of your home, garage and near sleeping areas. • Do not use charcoal or gas grills inside the home or operate them outdoors near a window where CO fumes could come inside. • Check all CO alarms in your home. Do they use the most accurate sensing technology? Do they need new batteries? Have you replaced all older model units? • Have a licensed professional inspect heating systems and other fuel-burning appliances annually. • Do not leave your car running in an attached garage or carport. • Do not use ovens or stoves to heat your home. For more information, please contact Kannapolis Fire Department at 704-920-4260 or mbostian@kannapolisnc.gov.
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The Atlantic Coast S Gaugers group returns this year with their popular model trains on display Wednesday through Sunday nights. On various nights local community groups and musicians will perform your favorite Christmas songs. Children will also have an opportunity to create ornaments and engage in the Lionel children’s zone filled with interactive model trains. Events during the month long celebration include: November 25: Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6 p.m. at Village Park, 700 West C Street. Celebrate the start of the Christmas
to choose from. Whether you’re picking up some last-minute stocking stuffers or starting at the top of your list, the market is sure to have something for everyone. Admission is free.
season in Kannapolis with live music and entertainment, kids’ activities and fireworks. Admission is free. December 9: The Holiday Market at The Laureate Center in Kannapolis City Hall runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Local vendors and artists will have plenty of holiday gifts
December 9: The 79th Annual Kannapolis Christmas Parade, presented by Cannon Pharmacy, begins at 6 p.m. This special nighttime parade travels through the streets of downtown Kannapolis and usually lasts until 7:30 p.m. If you are interested in participating in the parade, visit the website listed below. Visit www.kannapolisnc.gov/christmas for a complete schedule of events.
Avoid FOGs in Your Drain Fats, oils and grease (FOGs) are the leading causes of sewer blockages due to coagulated grease in pipes, and lead to sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs). A LITTLE PREVENTION GOES A LONG WAY! JUST FOLLOW THESE TIPS: • Never pour grease down sink drains or into toilets or garbage disposals. • Pour grease and oil into a covered disposable container and put it in the trash. • Soak up remaining fats, oils and grease with paper towels and dispose of with your trash.
Intimidators Clinch SAL Northern Division Championship The Kannapolis Intimidators are the South Atlantic League Northern Division Champions after having a fantastic season. This is the team’s first championship since 2005. They went on to play in the South Atlantic Northern Division Championship but were defeated by the Greenville Drive team. In addition to the great postseason, two-dozen players were promoted up to play in the Class AA or AAA White Sox farm system. The Intimidators are a Class A affiliate of the White Sox. Kannapolis, the SAL Northern Division First Half Champions, swept the Second Half Champion Greensboro Grasshoppers in the Northern Division Series, 2-games-to-0, to advance to the SAL Championship Series. The Intimidators fell to the Greenville Drive, 3-games-to-1 in the best-of-five championship series to conclude the season. Led by first-year manager, Justin Jirschele, who, at 27 years old, served as the youngest manager in Minor League Baseball, Kannapolis had their best season in a decade. The Intimidators will begin the 2018 season on April 5.
• Before you wash dishes, scrape meats and food with fat and grease into the trash. • Put baskets or strainers in sink drains to catch food scraps and other solids, and empty the drain basket or strainer into the trash. • Only use garbage disposals for fruits, vegetables and organic waste.
Is Your Home Safe from Carbon Monoxide? In Kannapolis, carbon monoxide emergencies peak during the cold-weather months of November through March. Prepare your home by installing working carbon monoxide (CO) alarms and by inspecting all cooking and heating equipment. Carbon monoxide is the leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in America. According to the Centers for Disease Control, each year, more than 400 Americans die from unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning; more than 20,000 visit the emergency room; and more than 4,000 are hospitalized due to carbon monoxide poisoning. Fast Facts About Carbon Monoxide (CO) • CO is produced anytime a fuel is burned. Potential sources include gas or oil furnaces, water heaters, space heaters, clothes dryers, barbecue grills, fireplaces, wood-burning stoves, gas ovens, generators and car exhaust fumes. • A poorly maintained gas stove can give off twice the amount of CO than one that is in good working order. • An idling vehicle in an attached garage, even with the garage door opened, can produce concentrated amounts of CO that can enter your home through the garage door or nearby windows. Tips to Prevent Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning: • Install at least one battery-powered CO alarm or AC-powered unit with battery backup on each level of your home, garage and near sleeping areas. • Do not use charcoal or gas grills inside the home or operate them outdoors near a window where CO fumes could come inside. • Check all CO alarms in your home. Do they use the most accurate sensing technology? Do they need new batteries? Have you replaced all older model units? • Have a licensed professional inspect heating systems and other fuel-burning appliances annually. • Do not leave your car running in an attached garage or carport. • Do not use ovens or stoves to heat your home. For more information, please contact Kannapolis Fire Department at 704-920-4260 or mbostian@kannapolisnc.gov.
How Do You Want to Move Kannapolis Forward? You gave us your ideas and we listened! Following extensive community outreach that included engaging with community members at events in downtown, Village Park, Cannon Boulevard, Main Street and western parts of the city, the Move Kannapolis Forward 2030 Comprehensive Plan is ready for its unveiling to you, our most important asset. The City is in the midst of transformation and revitalization. Redevelopment of downtown is creating vibrant spaces for residents and visitors of all ages; new neighborhoods are breaking ground; transportation improvements provide more options for people to get around; valuable green space is being conserved; and economic development initiatives are expanding opportunities for residents throughout the region. There is a lot to be proud of in our community – from our great parks and high quality of life, to our diverse and affordable neighborhoods, to our access
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to the Charlotte Metro region and beyond. With growth on the horizon, we’re building off of these assets to expand opportunities for the citizens of Kannapolis to make the city even more vibrant, green and inclusive.
NOVEMBER 4 A Boy and His Superhero: A Mother & Son Event | 6 p.m. Laureate Center | $40 per couple
To build on this shared long-term vision for the future of Kannapolis, the City conducted a robust public engagement process this year to chart our future, called Move Kannapolis Forward. Move Kannapolis Forward is the community-driven process to update the City’s comprehensive plan and establish a blueprint for our shared future. This process establishes the City’s broadest public policy document, setting forth the long-range vision, goals and policies for transportation, housing, development, the environment, the economy and public services. The plan will serve to coordinate the many existing, ongoing and future plans and projects in the city. Move Kannapolis Forward asked citizens to dream big, while respecting and cherishing the resources and cultural heritage that make Kannapolis great. The process is nearing its end, so come out to the final public meeting to help finalize the City’s future actions!
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Run Kannapolis: Fall Back 5K 1:50 a.m. | Downtown
25 Annual Tree Lighting with Fireworks | 6 p.m. | Village Park
Kannapolis Christmas Events Begin November 25
A Join Us for the Public Unveiling of the Move Kannapolis Forward 2030 Comprehensive Plan November 20 | 6-8 p.m. The Laureate Center Kannapolis City Hall All members of the community are invited.
Explorer Post 001 Celebrates 10th Anniversary Kannapolis Fire Department Explorer Post 001 celebrates its 10th anniversary in December. Post 001 is made possible through the Boy Scouts of America and is comprised of young ladies and gentlemen, ages 14-20, who have an interest in fire service, emergency medicine or public service. Members meet twice a month – on the second and fourth Monday nights – to learn about fire fighting and rescue operations, and attend various other events throughout the year. If you are interested in joining, come visit the Explorers from 7-9 p.m. on December 11 at City Hall, 401 Laureate Way.
Kannapolis Christmas will officially kick off at Village Park with the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6 p.m., Saturday, November 25. The celebration continues through the Christmas holiday season with the Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express. The Winterland Express train runs every evening from November 25 through December 30 (closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day), from 6-9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays, and from 6-10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Ride the train through the park, enjoy more than 250,000 Christmas lights, make s’mores and more. Admission to the park and viewing of the lights is free; tickets to ride the train and carousel are $2 per person per ride. Again, this year, kids of all ages will be able to visit Santa in his studio each night. The park will also feature performances from our very own Kannapolis Singing Bears, who will entertain your family with a 30-minute Christmas Carol performance each hour on the hour. Continued on page 2
25- Winterland Express & 30 Celebration of Lights 6 p.m. | Village Park DECEMBER 1-30 Winterland Express & Celebration of Lights 6 p.m. | Village Park (closed 12/24 & 12/25) 9
Holiday Market 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Laureate Center
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Christmas Parade 6 p.m. | Downtown
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Run Kannapolis Frostbite 5K 10 a.m. | Kannapolis YMCA No pets or smoking please. More at kannapolisnc.gov.