Honoring our veterans

Annual appreciation event returns

Each November, Cabarrus County comes together to remember and honor the service and sacrifice of all veterans. This year is no different. The Veteran's Services Department is hosting its annual appreciation event on Saturday, November 11 at 11 a.m. at the Boys & Girls Club, 247 Spring St., Concord. All Cabarrus veterans are invited to the celebration.

Operation Green Light Cabarrus is joining organizations across the nation in the initiative designed to shine a light on the service of our veterans and their families. From November 6 through the 12, citizens are encouraged to illuminate their place of business or homes green. Roughly 250,000 members transition out of the armed services each year. Join #OperationGreenLight for Veterans to help shine a light to support and welcome our veterans home.

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5 Things to Know

 Municipal Election: Get ready to cast your vote! The Municipal Election is Tuesday, November 7. Find important election information here. Access your sample ballot.

 Christmas in Cabarrus: Holiday traditions return to Downtown Concord with the 26th annual tree lighting on Friday, November 17. The parade is the November 18. See full schedule and event details.

Dancing for the Arts: Saturday, November 4 | 6 p.m. | Davis Theatre

Dancing for the Arts (DFTA) is an annual fundraising event staged by the Cabarrus Arts Council. Local stars team up with professional dancers to raise money for the arts. You can vote online now. All donations support the programming of the Cabarrus Arts Council. In 2022, DFTA raised $50,046. Purchase tickets to the event.

Story walk on the move again: Stop by Vietnam Veterans Park and enjoy reading Firefighters' Busy Day by local author Maria Bostian. Make sure to scan the QR code at the end to receive a prize. Happy reading!

 Free self-care course for active caregivers: Cabarrus Human Services is offering a workshop designed to provide caregivers with the tools they need to better care for themselves. The six-week virtual workshop runs November 7 through December 12. Classes are on Tuesday afternoons from 1:30 to 4 p.m. The series is designed for active caregivers and is not a certificate program. To register, call 704-920-1400 and select option 7 by Friday, November 3.

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In this episode of Cabarrus This Week, we're gearing up for a spooky sugar rush, honoring our local heroes who served and celebrating adoption in Cabarrus.

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Meet Elvira

Female, 2 Years & 2 Months, Terrier / Pit Bull Mix

Available to adopt at Cabarrus County Animal Shelter. Adoption fees waived!

Elvira is a beautiful, super sweet terrier/pit bull mix looking for a loving forever home. This 2-year-old girl is full of energy and love to share with her humans. She is a smart dog who is eager to learn new things and is always up for a new adventure.

Appointments are highly recommended. Due to short staffing, walk-ins may experience higher wait times.

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Events

More Upcoming Events:

Boo-tiful bags | *Today* 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Kannapolis Library | Drop by, show off your costume and decorate a trick-or-treat bag! 

Landscape management workshop | Nov 8 | 10 a.m. - noon | 715 Cabarrus Ave W, Concord, NC 28027

Snowflake quilling class | Nov 13 | 715 Cabarrus Ave W, Concord, NC 28027

Cabarrus County Active Living and Parks session guide | Drop-in classes, park classes, special programs and more now through Nov 9

Book reading & signing ft. local war hero Col. Quincy Collins | Nov 18 | 11 a.m. | Concord Library

Board of Commissioners

Next Work Session: November 6 at 4 p.m.

Government Center, 2nd Floor Multi-Purpose Room, 65 Church Street S, Concord, NC, 28025

Next Regular Meeting: November 20 at 6:30 p.m.

Government Center, Board of Commissioners Chamber, 65 Church Street S, Concord, NC, 28025

BOC meetings are broadcast live on Channel 22 https://www.youtube.com/cabarruscounty and https://www.cabarruscounty.us/cabcotv

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In the News

(WBTV) Cabarrus County celebrates employee milestones

(WSOC) Cabarrus County hosts annual Touch a Truck event

(Independent Tribune) Community celebrates groundbreaking for Cabarrus County Library and Active Living Center

(Queen City News) Cabarrus Touch-A-Truck set for Saturday