December « 2009 « Union County NC Announcements, News, Events

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Mayor Richard Williams of Fairview NC passes away

On Saturday, December 12, 2009, Fairview lost its first and current mayor, Richard Ephraim Williams. The only mention of his death in either The Charlotte Observer or The Enquirer Journal was in the Obituaries section of each paper. So few words to describe the service that he has given to his [...]

Help a local family this holiday season

Union County Neighbors is sponsoring a family of four for Christmas this year.

We’re teaming up with The Union County Christmas Bureau to provide gifts for a local family. The family we’ve “adopted” is a family of four, and we’re counting on you -the local community- to ChipIn to help [...]

Union County Christmas Parade is on UCTV 16

The Union County Christmas Parade held on Nov. 22 in downtown Monroe is airing daily on the Union County Government Channel, UCTV 16, at 9 a.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. The program is approximately 58 minutes in length. To view a program schedule for UCTV
16, visit the Union County website

8yr old Union County girl didn’t want presents for her birthday

This is a story about Kristin Roach who just recently had her 8th Birthday. On Monday 12/14/09, a very cute little girl named Kristin Roach came into the Animal Shelter with lots of donations. It was her 8th birthday and instead of getting presents for herself, she asked all her friends and family to bring in donations for the Union County Animal [...]

The Nutcracker Story by Union County Youth Ballet

2009 Performance Schedule And Ticket Prices

Tickets for the 2009 performances of The Nutcracker are on sale now.

Friday, December 18

9:15 AM                          School Performances Only (Schools should contact the studio for

11:15 AM                        School Performances Only             more information).

7:00 PM                           $12    Adult

$10    Child (2-17)

$10    Senior  (60+)

Saturday, December 19

10:00 AM and 2:00 PM

$12  Adults

$10  Youth (2-17)

Senior (60+)

7:00 [...]

Middle school student’s artwork used in UCPS greeting card

Middle school student’s artwork used in UCPS greeting card

A 12-year-old Marvin Ridge Middle School student’s drawing of an acorn has won the Union   County Public Schools’ second annual greeting card contest.

“I didn’t think that I was going to win. I was really surprised because I saw some really good cards out there,” said Jake [...]

Waxhaw Elementary students feed 25 needy families

Waxhaw Elementary students feed 25 needy families

Twenty-five families had a lot to be thankful for during this holiday season thanks to the efforts of students at Waxhaw Elementary School.

A total of 2,742 items of canned and dry food were collected during the fifth-anniversary food drive at the school, the brainchild of the school’s Spanish teacher [...]

UCPS Presents 2009 Holiday Card Contest Winner

Presentation made by Dr. Ed Davis, Superintendent of Union County Public Schools on Thursday, December 10, 2009. The winner of the UCPS Holiday Card Design Contest, Jake Kenley, a Marvin Ridge Middle School 7th grader, was presented with a framed print of his winning design and 20 extra copies of the card to share with his friends and [...]

Celebrate Christmas and the SPIRIT OF GIVING with SkinnyZ!

Celebrate Christmas and the SPIRIT OF GIVING with SkinnyZ!

Union County has a Precious Family in Need
for the HolidayZ…
Let’s provide this family with the “SPIRIT OF GIVING”
This year we are helping a local family with their needs so that they may have
a happy holiday season! Beginning Saturday, Dec. 5 through [...]

Christmas at The Crossing

Christmas at The Crossing

Time: December 12, 2009 from 1pm to 6pm
Location: Stevens Mill Crossing
Street: Stevens Mill Rd. and Lawyers Rd
City/Town: Stallings NC

Photos with Santa
Story time with Mrs. Claus
Crafts
Games
Coloring Contest
Face Painting
Local Musical Talent
Holiday lights And more…

Raffle of merchandise and services from community businesses.
Second Harvest Food [...]