ORGANIZATION: VFW Post 2031

TIMES: Sat, Sep. 4 8:00pm - 12:00 midnight

COST: $10.00

Benefit dance featuring the Nostalgia Band playing music from the 50's-60's. All proceeds will benefit the VFW Post 2031 Building Fund.

VFW Post 2031
139 Jordan lane
Statesville, NC 28677
704-873-9126

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Wednesday, Sep 8 2:00pm to 6:30pm at Charles Mack Citizen Center, Mooresville, NC

Charles Mack Citizen Center
215 N. Main St.
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 662-3334

IREDELL COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS

Statesville Kiwanis Club

TIMES: Mon, Sep. 6 - Sat, Sep. 11 5:00PM-11:00PM

COST: M-Wed. Adults, $5, Students,$1.00/ after -all $5

75th. Annual IREDELL COUNTY FAIR, Sponsored by the Statesville Kiwanis Club. Full Midway with rides, games, circus, petting zoo, etc. for all ages. Displays of canned food, crafts, & farm animals. Special events included in the admission price are: Lawnmower Races, Bull Riding, Demolition Derby ( 2 nights) , mini-go- cart racing,draft horse pull.

IREDELL COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
HIWAY 21 SOUTH
TROUTMAN, NC 28166

704-872-4032

Statesville Kiwanis Club
310 Earlwood Road
Statesville, NC 28677
704-768-1874

Free Prostate Cancer Screening

Saturday, Sep 11 9:00am to 11:00am at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center, Mooresville, NC
Free Prostate Cancer
Screening for Men

Lake Norman Regional Medical Center
171 Fairview Rd.
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 660-4000

Happening This Week

Wednsday September 1st 6:30 pm- 7:30 pm- Patriot Coaching Presents Dr. Tim Daughtry and the Psychology of the Liberal Mind/ Tactics and Techniques to put liberals on the defense

Thursday September 2nd 9:00 am- 10:00 am- Carrabus County GOP Meeting

11:30 am- 1:30 pm- Republican Women of Cary and SW Wake

5:30 pm- 7:00 pm- Jackson County GOP's Meet Conservative Candidates Event

5:30 pm- 6:30 pm- Brunswick County Republican Women Monthly Meeting

6:00 pm- 8:30 pm- Fundraiser for Rick Smith, Candidate in HD 50

6:00 pm- 7:00 pm- Catawba County Republican Women Meeting

6:30 pm- 8:30 pm- Lower Cape Fear Republican Women's Club Monthly Meeting

7:00 pm- 9:00 pm- Transylvania County GOP Executive Committee Meeting

7:00 pm- 9:00 pm- Union County Republican Party Executive Committee

Saturday September 4th 10:00 am- 5:00 pm- Alleghany County Republican Party Grand Opening Celebration

On the Horizon Tuesday September 7th

11:30 am- Mountain High Republican Women's Club luncheon at Burlingame Golf Club featuring Tom Fetzer

5:30 pm- 7:00 pm- Tom Murry Campaign Kickoff Event

7:00 pm- 9:00 pm- Representative David R. Lewis Reception at the Angus Barn on Glenwood Ave.

Saturday September 18th 11:00 am- 2:00 pm- A Public Reading of the US Constitution on the Village Green in Cashiers, Poteet Park in Sylva and Veterans Park in Cherokee

19th Annual LifeWalk

Saturday, Sep 25 8:30am at Southside Baptist Church, Mooresville, NC
The Community Pregnancy Center of Mooresville is sponsoring its 19th Annual LifeWalk to raise money for the Center and raise awareness of the needs of women facing crisis pregnancies.
The walk will be held on Saturday, Sept 25th. Check-in time is 8:30 a.m. and the Walk begins at 9 A.M. at Southside Baptist Church.

Southside Baptist Church
525 S. Broad St.
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 663-2892

Call for artists! Ahlara Art Fair

Saturday, Oct 9 9:00am to 5:00pm at Ahlara International, Mooresville, NC
We welcome all kinds of artists from painters to potters to jewelers to photographers to woodworkers...if it's art, we're interested. The cost is only $25 for a 10x10 space and you should provide your own tent, tables, etc

Ahlara International
155 Joe Knox Ave.
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 662-0946

Lancaster PA 4 days & 3 Nights,

Oct 18-23 2010
Monday, Oct 18 7:00am at South Iredell Senior Center, Mooresville, NC Trip includes: Deluxe motor coach transportation, 3 nights hotel accommodations, 3 breakfasts, 3 dinners including an Amish Feast, Sight & Sound Theater Production of “Joseph,” guided tour of the surrounding Amish farmlands, the spectacular F/X Theater Production of “Jacob’s Choice,” visit an Amish Farmer’s Market, tour of the county’s only designated “Heritage Site” Amish House, guided tour of Hershey, PA.

South Iredell Senior Center
202 N. Church St.
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 662-3337

Flu Vaccinations Recommended For All This Season

RALEIGH – The N.C. Division of Public Health joins the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is urging everyone to make flu vaccination a priority this season. Unlike last year, vaccine is plentiful, available and not restricted to particular age groups. Everyone over the age of 6 months is encouraged to be immunized.

“Our challenge with H1N1 vaccine was getting it in time to beat the first big wave of illness,” State Health Director Dr. Jeffrey Engel said. “This year, manufacturers are ahead of the curve, giving us plenty of time to get folks adequately protected for flu season.”

This year’s seasonal flu vaccine, available in injectable and nasal spray formulas, is already arriving at pharmacies, doctors’ offices and local health departments across the state. The vaccine includes protection against the H1N1 strain of the virus as well as two other anticipated flu strains. For most people, that means only one flu immunization is necessary. As usual, children under 9 years of age who haven’t been vaccinated against the flu in the past will need two doses of flu vaccine.

Seasonal flu is most deadly for very young children and senior citizens. However, the 2009 H1N1 flu disproportionately affected middle-aged adults and young people. The CDC estimated that more than 12,000 people died from H1N1 last year, including more than 10,000 who were under 65 years old.

“H1N1 has reminded us that influenza, no matter what strain, is a serious disease at any age,” Engel said. “Even if you aren’t hospitalized, it can severely disrupt your life. A vaccination is safe and effective and the best way to prevent the flu.”

In addition to vaccination, the N.C. Division of Public Health encourages you to continue practicing health habits to protect yourself from flu viruses:

Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash. Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.
Stay home if you are sick. You should stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone, except to get medical care or for other necessities. Your fever should be gone without the use of fever-reducing medicine.

For more information on flu vaccinations and vaccine safety, visit http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protec t/keyfacts.htm

Carolina Balloonfest

Friday, Oct 29 10:00am at Statesville Regional Airport, Statesville, NC Bring the family and discover the beauty of hot air balloons. Enjoy a day of wine tasting with the Yadkin Valley Wineries, entertainment, good food, upscale crafts, pottery, and art. Children's entertainment stage and fun area with lots of rides. 33,000 attendees expected.

Statesville Regional Airport
238 Airport Rd. Statesville
Statesville, NC 28677

Blood Drive:
Open Mobiles in Iredell County:

August 30, 2010 3:00 PM- 7:30 PM
Rose Chapel UMC
813 Turnersburg Hwy,
Statesville, NC

September 08, 2010 2:00 PM- 6:30 PM
Charles Mack Citizens Center
215 North Main St.,
Mooresville, NC

September 13, 2010 3:00 PM- 7:30 PM
Fairview Baptist
349 Turnersburg Hwy,
Statesville, NC

September 17, 2010 7:00 AM- 11:30 AM
Davis Regional Medical Center
218 Old Mocksville Rd.,
Statesville, NC

September 23, 2010 2:00 PM- 6:30 PM
Broad St. Methodist Church
315 W. Broad St.,
Statesville, NC

October 11, 2010 3:00 PM- 7:30 PM
Rocky Mount UMC
1739 Perth Rd.,
Mooresville, NC

October 16, 2010 8:00 AM- 12:30 PM
St. Therese Catholic
217 Brawley School Rd.,
Mooresville, NC

October 21, 2010 1:30 PM- 6:00 PM
First Baptist Church
815 Davie Ave.,
Statesville, NC

October 22, 2010 11:30 AM- 3:30 PM
Lake Norman Regional Medical Ctr
171 Fairview Dr.,
Mooresville, NC

November 10, 2010 2:00 PM- 7:00 PM
Charles Mack Citizens Center
215 North Main St.,
Mooresville, NC

November 12, 2010 12:00 PM- 4:30 PM
Davis Regional Medical Center
218 Old Mocksville Rd.,
Statesville, NC

November 18, 2010 2:00 PM- 6:30 PM
Broad St. Methodist Church
315 W. Broad St.,
Statesville, NC

December 17, 2010 11:30 AM- 3:30 PM
Lake Norman Regional Medical Ctr
171 Fairview Dr.,
Mooresville, NC

December 20, 2010 3:00 PM- 7:30 PM
Fairview Baptist
349 Turnersburg Hwy,
Statesville, NC