Are you an enthusiastic beginner or an experienced gardener? Either way, Mecklenburg County and its partners can help you grow your skills and passion in the garden.
Continue ReadingBefore you go there, this has nothing to do with what you normally think of when you think of bathing. Now follow me into the forest. (That wasn’t supposed to sound ominous, but I hear it now.) With Park and Recreation managing more than 8,200 acres of nature preserves, there’s a good chance there’s a forest near you just waiting for you to explore.
Continue ReadingEvery now and then, life gives us a little bonus – an extra 24 hours to do as we please. Whether it’s a leap day, a random day off or a well-deserved break.
So, what’s the game plan for this day off? Well, I’ve got nine ideas and don’t mind sharing them with you. Let’s go!
Continue ReadingLet’s talk about our ticker, the heart. It’s the unsung hero that keeps us going! Someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds in the United States, according to the CDC. It’s truly the one thing we can’t live with out and you only get one. So take charge of your heart health with these four steps to make sure you can continue to do all the things you love!
Continue ReadingIn a perfect world, veterans and their families get all of their benefits, all of the time. No hearing required.
But the claims process is complicated. An appeal will sometimes wind up before a judge in the federal Veterans Affairs office in Winston-Salem. That can be a long way for Mecklenburg County veterans to travel so they can argue for their benefits.
But there’s some good news. Mecklenburg County vets can visit our local Veterans Services Office, which holds virtual appeals hearings in a space designed for that purpose.
Continue ReadingOur advisory boards have a missing ingredient. It’s you! And you’re baking soda. This cake isn’t the same without you. This metaphor may have fallen apart a bit (like a cake without baking soda), but the idea remains the same: there’s a spot for you on one of the County’s 45(ish) advisory boards and commissions. Our County Clerk will show you the way.
Continue ReadingAs we step into the New Year, it’s the perfect time to think about what you want to achieve (if making a resolution is your thing). Whether it’s about feeling healthier, giving back to your community or finding a new job, here’s a little secret: we can help!
So, grab a pen and take some notes on how Mecklenburg County can be your secret weapon for nailing those goals. Let’s get into it!
Continue ReadingPickleball is one of the fast-growing sports in the United States and Mecklenburg County. Moreover, its popularity shows no sign of slowing down.
Outdoor courts are in high demand. What’s more, when cold temperatures hit, you may think twice about a match at an outdoor court. Don’t let the cold deter you from playing your favorite game. Park and Recreation has you covered (literally), with several options to play pickleball indoors.
Continue ReadingMany of the products in your home can contain hazardous or toxic chemicals. Using or getting rid of these the wrong way can be dangerous for your health and the environment. Products with hazardous substances are labeled with words like “toxic,” “flammable,” or “corrosive.”
The average United States household creates about 30 pounds of hazardous waste yearly. That comes up to about 1.6 million tons in the U.S. every year. Take a look around your home and see if you can locate these items (and a few more). We’ll help you dispose of them properly!
Continue ReadingCooler weather brings cozy fires! There really is nothing better than sitting around a warm fire, roasting marshmallows, while bundled up in a thick blanket.
But before you light that fire pit, you need to understand the dos and don’ts of backyard burning. What better way to do that, than in song?
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