Loose Leaf Collection Begins October 24 KANNAPOLIS CITY COUNCIL M. Darrell Hinnant Mayor
dhinnant@kannapolisnc.gov
Tom Kincaid Mayor Pro-tem
tkincaid@kannapolisnc.gov
Dianne Berry
dberry@kannapolisnc.gov
Ryan G. Dayvault
rdayvault@kannapolisnc.gov
Roger Haas
roger@racetocharlotte.com
Darrell Jackson
dljackson@kannapolisnc.gov
Doug Wilson
dwilson@kannapolisnc.gov
Leaves are banned from landfills by North Carolina law and cannot be disposed of in your garbage container. The City offers loose leaf collection Monday, October 24, 2016 - Friday, March 3, 2017. During the loose leaf collection period it is not necessary to bag leaves for them to be collected. However, if you do choose to bag your leaves, the bags will be collected weekly, the same day as your garbage is collected. Loose leaf collection will occur on ALL holidays EXCEPT Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. For those two holidays, Waste Management will operate on a one-day delay for the remainder of the week. Loose Leaf Collection Schedule There are 10 zones in the city for loose leaf collection. To determine your loose leaf collection zone, please visit www.kannapolisnc.gov. Loose Leaf Collection Dos & Don’ts • Leaves must be placed at the curb or along the ditch line – not in ditches – in rows parallel with the street. • Leaves must be clear of sidewalks and the street. • Place leaves at the curb by 7 am to ensure collection on the scheduled day. • Leaves mixed with limbs, other yard waste, sweet gum balls, gravel, glass or other solid matter will not be collected. • Leaves in garbage containers will not be collected. • Leaves must be clear of water meters and fences, and placed on the street side of retaining walls.
Don’t Wait – Check the Date!
Calendar of Events OCTOBER 1 Fire Department 100th Anniversary Parade & Open House 10 am-3 pm, City Hall 8
Kannapolis Cruise-In 1-7 pm, Downtown
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Fall Festival & Movie Night 3 pm (movie begins at 6:30 pm), Village Park
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Kaleidoscope Cultural Arts Festival, 12-5 pm, Downtown
november 12 Run Kannapolis: Nutrithon 5k 8 am, Downtown Kannapolis 12
Kannapolis Cruise-In 1-7 pm, Downtown
25-26 Holiday Market 10 am-5 pm, City Hall 26
Annual Tree Lighting 6 pm, Village Park
26-30 Winterland Express & Celebration of Lights 6 pm, Village Park For a complete schedule, visit kannapolisnc.gov.
In 2015, U.S. fire departments responded to more than 368,000 house fires, which resulted in more than 2,700 deaths. Tragically, three out of five of these deaths were in homes with outdated or non-working smoke alarms. “Don’t Wait – Check the Date – Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years” is an important message from the Kannapolis Fire Department to you. Working smoke alarms are vital to the safety of you and your family if a fire were to occur in your home or business. Please remember to: Test smoke alarms once a month; change batteries (if applicable) every six months; and replace smoke alarms every 10 years. Need assistance with your smoke alarms? The Kannapolis Fire Department can help!* Call 704-920-4260 or complete the public education request form found on the fire department’s web page at www.kannapolisnc.gov.
*Kannapolis Fire Personnel cannot install or provide technical assistance with hard-wired smoke alarms and other safety devices. For assistance with hard-wired safety devices, please consult a master electrician.
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Plan Your Event in Kannapolis
id you know that the City of Kannapolis has several different locations where you can rent space for anything from a small party to a large corporate event? The Cabarrus Bank Building, Dale Earnhardt Plaza, Laureate Center, Public Works Building, the Train Station, as well as locations at Veterans Park and Village Park are all available for reservation by businesses and the public. Kannapolis’ newest facility, The Laureate Center, has more than 15,500 square feet of space, making it the perfect location to host events, seminars, professional development classes and conferences. Located in the new Kannapolis City Hall & Police Headquarters, the center has a lovely gallery where receptions or other celebratory events can be held, as well as two beautifully landscaped terrace The Laureate Center areas that are ideal for social gatherings, in addition to the indoor meeting space. It also comes with all the available amenities you would need for your event, including audio/visual equipment, tables, chairs, podiums and Wi-Fi. Other facilities, like Dale Earnhardt Plaza and Veterans Park, are perfect for outdoor functions. The one-acre Dale Earnhardt Plaza honors Kannapolis hometown hero and racing legend, Dale Earnhardt Sr. The 900-pound, ninefoot-tall bronze statue is surrounded by walkways and gardens. The Veterans Park Gazebo offers an outdoor, covered facility, as well as walkways, fountains and green space to create a beautiful community gathering place for concerts and special events. Veterans Park also features the eternal flame, granite Ring of Honor, Memorial Plaza monument and a bronze wreath to create an atmosphere of respect and celebration.
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Veterans Park gazebo
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