Cannon Ballers Games Are About Baseball and a Whole Lot More!
Last week, Nash Wilbanks, a 9-year-old cancer patient from Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital was able to see the Cannon Ballers players as well as kids attending the game wearing the jersey he designed! This past winter, Nash participated in the Cannon Ballers’ annual Levine Children’s jersey design contest as a form of art therapy while receiving his chemotherapy treatment. Though Nash’s journey through cancer treatment has been challenging, his creativity and determination have shone through in his bright spirit and now…
Contributor: Jamie Richardson
Guardian ad Litem Volunteers give abused and neglected children a voice.
The Cabarrus County Guardian ad Litem (GAL) program supports our community’s most vulnerable children, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are met in the judicial system. This incredible initiative is all about supporting the kids in our community who really need us – the ones facing tough times because of abuse or neglect.
Guardian Keepers of Children, established in March 2022, aims to support Cabarrus and Rowan Counties by empowering Guardian Ad Litem volunteers. They…
Concord 101 and Kannapolis 101 are unique educational opportunities for citizens to learn more about the behind-the-scenes workings of local government. You’ll learn about everything from the police and fire departments, to city planning, parks and recreation, and even finance and economic development.
Kannapolis 101: a 9-week program that starts Sept 10th and continues each Tuesday until Oct 29th. Classes are held from 6–8:30pm at various city facilities. The program is free, and priority is given to Kannapolis residents.
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Join the Concord-Afton Sunset Rotary Club in supporting local students with its 7th annual 9SchoolTools Drive. Through July 30th, they’re collecting new school supplies to benefit Cabarrus County and Kannapolis City Schools.
🎒 Needed Supplies
Help fill backpacks with essentials like mechanical pencils, pens, highlighters, 24-packs of crayons, 12-packs of colored pencils, wide-ruled and college-ruled composition books (e.g., black marbled notebooks), filler paper, binders, disinfectant wipes, Kleenex, earbuds, headphones. If the item is on a school supply list, they are happy to accept it!…
Matt Millward, the GM of the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers, is heading to Paris to cheer on Team USA in the Olympics while raising funds for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.
Last year, the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers were awarded the 2023 Best Community Promotion or Event award at the MLB MiLB Fall Meetings in Las Vegas, for their Starry Night promotion event. Millward came up with the idea while attending a different event and it has become a significant date on the Cannon Ballers calendar for the past several years.
Through that event, in collaboration with the Pediatric Brain Tumor …
Contributor: Jamie Richardson
Mt. Pleasant Animal Rescue (MPAR) is a dedicated organization committed to rescuing and rehoming animals in need. Since its inception in 2016, MPAR has relied on the kindness of volunteers and donors to fulfill its mission of compassion and care for animals awaiting their forever homes.
Photo credits: Mt. Pleasant Animal Rescue Facebook
Carol, the founder, has been involved in animal rescue for over 25 years, starting in her home and expanding as the community’s support grew. The town rallied behind her efforts, increasing the demand for her …
CMOW is celebrating 50 years of fueling lives in 2024.
Cabarrus Meals on Wheels (CMOW) is a non-profit organization that provides eligible homebound seniors and individuals with disabilities within Cabarrus County a well-balanced, nutritious meal 5 days a week. Volunteering for Meals on Wheels can be a deeply rewarding experience, offering numerous benefits to both the volunteers and the recipients.
Have extra time this summer or even just a free lunch hour? Summer is a busy time at CMOW because many of their regular volunteers are on vacation. This is a great opportunity for you to ste…
In mid-May, the Harrisburg YMCA hosted a long-awaited groundbreaking ceremony, officially marking the start of construction!
What amenities will the Y feature?
Aquatics Center 🏊♂️
Gymnasium 🏀
Health and Wellness Center 💪
Group Exercise Studio 🧘♀️
Youth and Teen Program Space 👦👧
Community Health Center 🏥
Chapel ⛪
Locker Room Facilities 🚿
They have created a great video with interviews and information about what it means family, connection, and fellowship.
Visit the website to learn all about plans for the new…
