CABARRUS COUNTY

EDUCATION

Cabarrus County School District

www.cabarrus.k12.nc.us

Superintendent’s office  .......................(704) 262-6123

School and schedule information  ............ (704) 784-6197

Administrative offices  ......................... (704) 786-6191

Cabarrus County Schools 2006-07 Calendar

First day of school  ........................... Aug. 27

Labor Day holiday  ........................... Sept. 3

Planning/staff development  ............... Oct. 29-30

Election Day  .................................. Nov. 6

Veterans Day holiday  ........................ Nov. 12

Thanksgiving break  ...........................Nov. 21-23

Winter break  ................................... Dec. 24-31

New Year’s holiday  ............................ Jan. 1

M.L. King Jr. holiday  ........................... Jan. 21

Planning/staff development  .................. Jan. 22-23

Presidents' Day holiday  ....................... Feb. 18  

Spring break  .................................... March 24-28

Planning/staff development  ................... April 7

Planning/staff development  ................... May 6

Memorial Day holiday  .......................... May 26

Last day of school  ............................. June 10

Make up days: Oct. 30, Jan. 23, Feb. 18, March 28, March 27, March 26, March 25, March 24, May 6

Kannapolis City Schools

100 Denver Street, Kannapolis

(704) 938-1131

www.kannapolis.k12.nc.us

Private Schools

A comprehensive list of Private Schools will be coming soon.

Charter Schools

Carolina International School (K-7)

(704) 455-3847

Colleges and Universities

Barber-Scotia College

145 Cabarrus Ave. W., Concord 

(704) 789-2900

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

1531 Trinity Church Road, Concord

(704) 788-3197

www.rccc.cc.nc.us

FAMILY FUN

Visit the Family Fun section for family-friendly activities in Cabarrus County.

Cabarrus County Tourism 

NC Research Campus, 200 West Avenue, Kannapolis. General hours are Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and  Sun. 1-6 p.m.

(704) 938-3200

www.cabarrus.cvb.com

FAMILY EVENTS CALENDAR

June

Hardee’s Summer Shootout Series
Each Tues. evening from mid-June to mid-August at Lowe's Motor Speedway

Great American Race - June 30-July 14

September

Cabarrus County Annual Fair

(704) 786-7221

Food Lion Auto Fair

(704) 455-3205

October

NASCAR Nextel Racing

Lowe's Motor Speedway

(704) 455-3205

December

Reed Gold Mine Christmas Celebration

Downtown Concord Holiday Event

April

Auto Fair

Lowe’s Motor Speedway

(704) 455-3205

May

NASCAR Nextel Racing

Lowe’s Motor Speedway

(704) 455-3205

FAMILY SERVICES

American Red Cross, Cabarrus County Chapter

167 Union Street., Concord

(704) 782-9022

The ARC of Cabarrus County

2319 Concord Lake Road, Concord

Promotes the welfare of citizens with mental retardation and their families by developing programs for people with retardation.

(704) 788-1616

Boy Scouts of America - Central N.C. Council

Provides youth development programs for young men and women. Teaches life skills and promotes personal growth and self-reliance. Involves youths in citizenship participation. Provides opportunities for camping, day camps and summer camps.

(704) 982-0141

Cabarrus County Boys and Girls Club

247 Spring St., N.W., Concord

Provides recreational and social development services to ages 6 to 18.

(704) 782-2219

Cabarrus Meals on Wheels

320-C Copperfield Blvd.

Provides home-delivered meals five days per week to homebound people who are unable to prepare meals for themselves and have no one to prepare meals for them.

(704) 788-3412

CVAN Women’s Program - Concord

Concord

Provides services to battered women and their children including temporary shelter, 24-hour crisis line, support groups, court program. Rape crisis services for adult women and teens age 16 and up who have been assaulted by a stranger or acquaintance.

(704) 788-1108

Cabarrus Workshop

2630 Odell School Road, Concord

Provides employment, training and job search assistance to mentally and physically disabled adults.

(704) 788-2903

Cannon Memorial YMCA

Provides physical classes and sports, aquatics instruction and recreational, cultural and social activities for

all ages and both sexes.

101 YMCA Drive, Kannapolis - (704) 939-9622

5325 Langford Ave., Concord - (704) 795-9622

Habitat for Humanity-Cabarrus County

8 Church St., Concord

Provides low-income families the opportunity to purchase a home of their own with the help of community volunteers.

(704) 786-4001

www.habitatcabarrus.org

Information and Referral Services - Cabarrus County

Links people in need with appropriate services. Provides referrals to individuals for volunteer opportunities in the community.

(704) 788-1156

Logan Day Care Center

204 Booker Drive S.W., Concord

Child-care facility serving predominantly subsidized clients and clients with minor to moderate physical handicaps.

(704)786-8800

Piedmont Residential Development Center

823 Davidson Drive, Concord

Operates small community-based homes for children and adults with severe cognitive and physical disabilities.

(704) 788-2304

The Salvation Army

216 Patterson St. S.E., Concord

Provides a broad range of services from youth development and camping to emergency disaster services and

crisis assistance. counseling.

(704) 782-7822

United Family Services

952 Copperfield Blvd., Concord

Provides professional counseling and education on a variety of issues including financial and family counseling.

(704) 786-7918

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Life Pregnancy Center

(704) 782-2221

Children’s Medical Fund

(704) 973-4500

HOSPITALS

NorthEast Medical Center Hospital

920 Church St. N., Concord

(704) 783-3000

LIBRARIES

Charles A. Cannon Memorial Library

27 Union St. N., Concord

(704) 920-2050

Harrisburg Library

201 Sims Parkway, Harrisburg

(704) 920-2080

Kannapolis Library

850 Mountain St., Kannapolis

(704) 920-1180

Mt. Pleasant Library

8556 Cook St., Mt. Pleasant

(704) 436-2202

MUNICIPAL SERVICES

Concord/Cabarrus County Emergencies - Call 911

CITY

Mayor Scott Padgett

(704) 920-5215

Council and Manager

(704) 920-5215

COUNTY

KANNAPOLIS

Emergencies - Call  911

HARRISBURG

Emergencies - Call  911

GASTON COUNTY

THE ARTS

MUSEUMS/GALLERIES

Beam Truck Museum

Located in an old-style service station, commemorates history of the Carolina Freight Corp.

111 N. Mountain St., Cherryville

Thurs. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

www.beamtruckmuseum.com   (704) 435-3072

Cherryville Historical Museum

Exhibits that trace Cherryville’s history since the 1800s are part of this community’s museum. One of the star attractions is a painting of a bull that was used to advertise Bull Durham tobacco. Of the thousands painted, only four exist today.

109 Main St., Cherryville

www.gastontourism.com  (704) 435-8011

Gaston County Museum of Art & History

Located in historic Dallas’ Hoffman Hotel, this museum presents exhibits and activities focused on regional history and American art. A modern carriage barn houses N.C.’s largest collection of horse-drawn vehicles. Guided tours available.

131 W. Main St., Dallas

Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 1 p.m. -5 p.m., first Sun. 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Free Admission.
www.gastoncountymuseum.org  (704)922-7681

The Performing Arts

The Abbey Players/Belmont Community Theatre - (704) 825-6787

Little Theatre of Gastonia - (704) 865-0160

United Arts Council of Gaston County - (704) 853-2787

EDUCATION

Gaston County School District

943 Osceola St., Gastonia

www.gaston.k12.nc.us  (704) 866-6100

Gaston County Schools 2007-08 Calendar

First day of school  .............................. Aug. 27

Labor Day holiday  ............................... Sept. 3

Teacher workday  ................................ Oct. 5

Parent conference/early dismissal  ............. Nov. 8

Veterans Day holiday  ............................ Nov. 12

Teacher annual leave  ........................... Nov. 21

Thanksgiving break  .............................. Nov. 22-23

Winter break  ..................................... Dec. 24-Jan. 1

M.L. King Jr. holiday  ............................ Jan. 21

Teacher workday  ................................ Jan. 22-23

Parent conference/early dismissal  ............. March 13

Holiday/Easter Monday  ................................. March 24

Teacher workday  ................................. March 26

Teacher annual leave/Spring holiday ........ April 7-10

Protected teacher workday ....................... April 11

Memorial Day holiday  .............................. May 26

Last day of school  .................................. June 6

Make-up days: Dec. 21, Jan. 23, April 11, 10, 9, 8, 7

Private Schools

Click here for a link to our Private Schools.

Charter Schools

For an updated list of Charter Schools, go to www.cms.k12.nc.us and select charter schools.

Colleges and Universities

Belmont Abbey

100 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road, Belmont

(704) 825-6700

Gaston College

201 U.S. 321 S., Dallas

(704) 922-6200

N. C. Center for Applied Textile Technology

7220 Wilkinson Blvd., Belmont

(704) 825-3737

FAMILY FUN

Science/Nature Museums

Schiele Museum

Research facilities, educational programs, public events, traveling exhibitions and gardens are a few of the outstanding features at one of the area’s finest natural history museums and planetariums.

1500 E. Garrison Blvd., Gastonia

Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m.

www.schielemuseum.org  (704) 866-6908

Historic Sites

Belmont Abbey

Completed in 1893, this church was once the only abbey cathedral in America.

100 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road, Belmont.

www.belmontabbeycollege.edu  (704) 825-6700

Recreation

Gaston County Recreation & Parks Department

1303 Dallas-Cherryville Highway, Dallas

(704) 922-2160

Gastonia City Recreation & Parks Department

109 W. Second Ave., Gastonia

(704) 866-6839

Parks

Crowders Mountain State Park

This 5,096-acre park offers hiking trails, rock climbing, picnicking, fishing, camping, canoeing and bird watching (May to October).

522 Park Office Lane, Kings Mountain

www.gastontourism.com   (704) 853-5375

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

In the middle of 450 acres are 110 acres featuring gardens and pathways in the woodlands adjoining Lake Wylie.

6500 S. New Hope Road, Belmont

Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: $8 ages 12 to 59, $6.50 ages 60+, $4 ages 4-12, free for ages 3 and under.
www.dsbg.org  (704) 825-4490

FAMILY EVENTS CALENDAR

October

Belmont Fall Festival - (704) 825-8191

December

Christmastown USA, McAdenville - (704) 824-3551

April

Ron Taylor Open Horseshoe Tournament - (704) 922-2160

Cherry Blossom Festival, Cherryville

May

Just Plain Dog Show  - (704) 922-2160

GaribaldiFest - (704) 825-8191

FAMILY SERVICES

United Way of Gaston County

Assists the community by matching health and human service needs with available resources.

200 E. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia

(704) 864-4554

Alliance for Children and Youth

Promotes the comprehensive health and well-being of children and adolescents through education, family support services, advocacy and various programs.

218 E. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia

(704) 867-3512

American Red Cross

Provides services to military families, disaster services, blood services, volunteer programs, HIV-AIDS education and safety training (water safety, CPR, first aid).

190 S. Oakland St., Gastonia

(704) 864-2623

ARC of Gaston County

Advocacy organization for persons with mental retardation and their families.

200 E. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia

(704) 861-1036

Cherryville Area Ministries and Thrift Shop

Offers help to those in need by providing free clothing and financial assistance for rent, utilities, medicine and food.

212. N. Mountain St., Cherryville 

(704) 435-3816

Family Service Inc.

Provides professional family and marriage counseling; fees based on income. Consumer credit budget counseling

offered at no charge.

214 E. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia

(704) 864-7704

Gaston Boys’ and Girls’ Club

Provides social, educational, cultural, vocational, recreational and character and leadership development for boys and girls ages 6-18 including after-school tutoring.

311 N. York St., Gastonia

(704) 864-5681

Gaston Literacy Council Inc.

Recruits, trains and coordinates volunteers to teach adults one-on-one basic reading and writing skills. Also targets second graders in nine elementary schools for one-on-one tutoring. Has satellite office in Belmont.

116 S. Marietta St., Gastonia

(704) 868-4815

Heart Society of Gaston County

Provides local heart patients and their families with educational programs and special services.

220 E. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia

(704) 865-1214

Hospice of Gaston County

Provides medical, pastoral, social, psychological and home care services to terminally ill persons and their families.

258 E. Garrison Blvd., Gastonia

(704) 861-8405

Piedmont Council, Boy Scouts

Builds character development, citizenship and fitness of mind and body through participation in weekly meetings, camping and enrichment opportunities.

1222 E. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia

(704) 864-2694

Salvation Army Homeless Shelter

Provides financial assistance, food, clothing and temporary emergency shelter for men, women and children.

107 S. Broad St., Gastonia

(704) 867-6145

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Gaston Memorial Hospital

2525 Court Drive, Gastonia
www.gastonhealthcare.org

(704) 834-2000

LIBRARIES
www.glrl.lib.nc.us

MUNICIPAL SERVICES

Gaston County Emergencies - Call 911

NON-EMERGENCY POLICE

NON-EMERGENCY - FIRE

RESCUE SQUADS

Emergencies - Call  911

COUNTY DISPATCH

Emergencies - Call  911

City Garbage Collection

(704) 866-6894

Parks Information

(704) 866-6838

IREDELL COUNTY

THE ARTS

MUSEUMS

Iredell Museums

In 2004, the Iredell Museum of Arts and Heritage and the Children’s Museum of Iredell Count

merged to become Iredell Museums.

www.iredellmuseums.org

Court Street Gallery

134 Court St., Statesville

Highlights the works of local and regional artists.

Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m

(704) 873-4734

Children's Play Space

Offers hands-on learning exhibits and classes for the children of Iredell County

Signal Hill Mall

1613 East Broad St., Statesville

$2 adults; children under 12 play for FREE. Groups of five children or more are $2 per child (at least one adult

must accompany each five children)

(704) 872-7508

Heritage Farmstead

Visitors to the Heritage Farmstead can experience life as it was lived in the early days of Iredell County. The site includes a two-story log house, one-room cabin, smoke house, corn crib, blacksmith shop, privy, hearth and kitchen garden along with an adjacent one-room schoolhouse. Various heritage events such as war reenactments, a spring planting, the Summer Sampler festival, autumn Harvest Day and Back Country Christmas feature live presentations of traditional culture. Directly across from the Heritage Farmstead, visitors can hike the Nature Trail. Adjoining the Nature Trail is access to one of the Statesville Greenway paths.

1335 Museum Road, Statesville

(704) 873-4734

EDUCATION

Mooresville Graded School District 

305 N. Main St., www.mgsd.k12.nc.us

Superintendent - (704) 664-5553

Mooresville Graded Schools 2007-08 Calendar

First day of school  ................................... Aug. 27

Labor Day holiday  ................................... Sept. 3

Teacher planning days  .............................. Nov. 1-2

Thanksgiving break  .................................. Nov. 21-23

Winter break  .......................................... Dec. 21-Jan. 2

M.L. King Jr. holiday  ................................. Jan. 21

Teacher planning days  ............................... Mar. 21-28

Teacher planning day  .................................. May 12

Memorial Day  ............................................. May 26

Last day of school/early dismissal  ...................... June 6

Make-up days: Jan. 2, March 28, March 27, March 26, May 12

Iredell-Statesville Schools 

549 N. Race St., www.iss.k12.nc.us

Superintendent  - (704) 924-2028

Iredell-Statesville Schools 2007-08 Calendar

First day of school.....................................Aug. 27

Labor Day holiday  ..................................... Sept. 3

Fall Teacher Workday  ................................... Oct. 30

Veterans Day holiday  ................................... Nov. 11

Thanksgiving holiday  .................................... Nov. 22-23

Winter break  .............................................. Dec. 21-Jan. 1

M.L. King Jr. holiday  ..................................... Jan. 21

Teacher workdays  ........................................ Jan. 22-23

Teacher workday  .......................................... Feb. 19

Teacher workday  ........................................... March 30

Spring break  ............................................... April 9-13

Memorial Day  .............................................. May 26

Last day for students  ..................................... June 10

Make-up days: March 25, March 27, March 28

Private Schools

Click here for a link to our Private Schools.

Colleges and Universities

Mitchell Community College

500 W. Broad St., Statesville

www.mitchell.cc.nc.us    (704) 878-3200

M.C.C. Extension Center

219 N. Academy St., Mooresville

(704) 663-1923

FAMILY FUN

Carrigan Farms

The farm sponsors fun and educational events during the year as well as tours of the farm.

1261 Oak Ridge Farm Highway, Mooresville

www.carriganfarms.com  (704) 664-1450

Catawba Queen

White showboat paddles the lake and offers dinner and luncheon cruises, as well as sightseeing excursions.

N.C. 150 West (on Lake Norman), 1459 River Highway, Mooresville

(704) 663-2628

Lazy 5 Ranch

Animals, in their natural habitat, wander 180 acres. Visitors can feed the animals from their cars on this three-mile safari ride. Picnic areas available.

N.C. 150 East, Mooresville 

663-5100

FAMILY EVENTS CALENDAR

June

Rockin' Ribfest

September

Iredell County Agricultural Fair

October

Downtown Mooresville

Carolinal Balloon Fest

HEALTH & WELLNESS

American Red Cross

(704) 873-9751

The Counseling Center of Iredell

(704) 872-7638

Hospice of Iredell County  

(704) 873-4719

Iredell County Partnership for Young Children

(704) 878-9980

Salvation Army

(704) 872-5623

YMCA of Iredell County

(704) 873-9622

HOSPITALS

Davis Medical Center

218 Old Mocksville Road, Statesville

www.davisregional.com   (704) 873-0281

Lake Norman Regional Medical Center

171 Fairview Road, Mooresville

www.lnrmc.com   (704) 660-4000

Iredell Memorial Hospital

557 Brookdale Drive, Statesville

www.iredellmemorial.org   (704) 873-5661

LIBRARIES
www.iredell.lib.nc.us

Mooresville Public Library

304 S. Main Street, Mooresville

(704) 664-2927

Harmony Branch

3393 Harmony Hwy., Harmony

(704) 546-7086

Iredell County Library

201 N. Tradd St., Statesville

(704) 878-3090

MUNICIPAL SERVICES

Iredell County Emergencies - Call 911

IREDELL COUNTY

MOORESVILLE

Emergencies - Call  911

STATESVILLE

Emergencies - Call  911

PARKS & RECREATION

Iredell County  - (704) 878-3103

Mooresville - (704) 663-7026

Statesville - (704) 878-3429

Lincoln County

THE ARTS

MUSEUMS/GALLERIES

Lincoln Cultural Center

This historic landmark houses a museum, a performance hall, galleries and classroom/ rehearsal space. Rental space is available for weddings, receptions, meetings, etc. Its member organizations include the Lincoln Arts Council, Lincoln Community Concert Association, Lincoln Theatre Guild, Lincoln County Historical Association, Lincoln County Chapter of the North Carolina Symphony and the Lincoln Choral Guild.

403 E. Main St., Lincolnton

(704) 732-9055

Cochrane and Carolina Mills Art Galleries

Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

403 E. Main St., Lincolnton

(704) 732-9055

Lincoln County Museum of History

The museum traces how the county was formed, from the first settlers to its role in the Civil War. Exhibits teach about the iron and pottery industry, cotton and various facets of everyday life.

403 E. Main St., Lincolnton

(704) 748-9090

Lincoln Theatre Guild

www.lincolntheatreguild.org (704) 735-2281

EDUCATION

Lincoln County School District

www.lincoln.k12.nc.us

353 N. Generals Blvd.

(704) 732-2261

Lincoln County Public Schools 2007-08 Calendar

First day of school  ................................ Aug. 27

Labor Day holiday  ................................ Sept. 3

Teacher workday  ................................. Oct. 29

Election Day  ...................................... Nov. 7

Veterans Day  ......................................Nov. 12

Thanksgiving break  .............................. Nov. 22-23

Winter break  .................................... Dec. 21-Jan. 1

M.L. King holiday  ............................... Jan. 21

Teacher workday  ................................ Feb. 18

Teacher workday  ................................. March 21

Easter Holiday  .................................... March 24

Spring break  ...................................... March 25-28

Teacher workday  .............................. April 4

Memorial Day  ..................................... May 26

Last day for students  ..............................June 6

Graduation  .......................................... June 7

Make-up days will be determined on an as-needed basis.

Private Schools

Click here for a link to our Private Schools.

Charter Schools

Click here for a link to our Charter Schools.

Colleges and Universities

Gaston College

511 S. Aspen Street

(704) 748-1040

FAMILY EVENTS CALENDAR

July

July Fourth Celebration. Parade, fireworks.

Alive After Five Concert Series

September

Apple Festival

October

Denver Days Fall Festival

November

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

February

Black History Month Celebration

FAMILY SERVICES

Cooperative Extension Service N.C.

115 West Main St.

(704) 736-8452

Juvenile Counselor

125 E. Sycamore St

(704) 736-8526

Lincoln County Family YMCA

1402 E. Gaston St.

(704) 748-9311

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Emergencies - Call 911

Health Department - (704) 735-3001

Senior Services - (704) 732-9053

Maternal Outreach - (704) 736-8757

CSC — Child Service Coordination - (704) 736-8510

HOSPITALS

Lincoln Medical Center

200 Gamble Drive

(704) 735-3071

LIBRARIES

Charles R. Jonas Library, 306 W. Main St.  .......... 735-8044

Florence Soule Shanklin Branch (formerly East Lincoln branch) 7837 Fairfield Forest Rd., Denver                483-3589

W. Lincoln Library, 5545 W. N.C. 27, Vale  ......... 276-9946

Bookmobile, 306 W. Main St.  ................................... 732-9040

MUNICIPAL SERVICES

Lincoln County Emergencies - Call 911

Lincoln County

City of Lincolnton

Emergencies - Call  911

Fire Department- Non emergency (city)

(704) 736-8920

Police Department

627 E. Main St.

Non emergency - (704) 736-8900

After 5 p.m.  - (704) 736-8900

Union County

THE ARTS

MUSEUMS/GALLERIES

JAARS Center

www.jaars.org

Tours are given, on a reservation basis, of the Wycliffe Bible Translators Support and Training Center 30 miles south of Charlotte. Offers a multimedia, missionary presentation. Airplane/helicopter rides on 1st Saturday of the month (except January and December)

Davis Road, Waxhaw

(704) 843-6130

Mexico Museum

Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-noon and 1-3:30 p.m.

JAARS, Davis Road, Waxhaw

(704) 843-6066

Museum of the Alphabet

The story of the different kinds of alphabets and their beginnings. From Roman, Greek, Hebrew, Korean, American Indian, and many other scripts visitors can explore the “written language.” Some 300 million people worldwide still do not have an alphabet for their mother tongue

Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-noon and 1-3:30 p.m.

JAARS, Davis Road, Waxhaw

(704) 843-6066

Museum of the Waxhaws and Andrew Jackson Memorial

http://www.perigee.net/~waxhaw/

In addition to exhibits, monthly programs and summer workshops for kids are offered.

Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, 2-5 p.m.

Admission: Adults-$4, Children (6-12)-$2, Children 5 and under free.

Highway 75 East, Waxhaw.

(704) 843-1832

Union County Community Arts Council

www.unionarts.org

(704) 283-2784

EDUCATION

Union County Public Schools

www.ucps.k12.nc.us

500 N. Main St.

(704) 283-3733

Union County Board of Education

To contact, mail request to
500 N. Main St. #700, Monroe, NC 28112.

Union County Public Traditional School  2007-08 Calendar

First day of school  .................................................... Aug. 27

Labor Day holiday  ..................................................... Sept. 3

Teacher workday  ......................................................... Oct. 12

Veteran’s Day holiday  ............................................ Nov. 12

Teacher workday .....................................................Nov. 21

Thanksgiving break  ........................................... Nov. 22-24

Winter break  .................................................. Dec. 21-Jan. 1

M.L. King Jr. holiday  ................................................ Jan. 21

Teacher Workday  ...................................................... Jan. 22

Teacher workday  ..................................................... Feb. 18

Spring break  ........................................................... March 21-28

Teacher workday  ....................................................April 25

Memorial Day  ........................................................... May 26

Last day for students  ................................................ June  6

Makeup Days: Oct. 12, Jan. 22, Feb. 18, April 25, May 26

Union County Public Year-Round Schools 2007-2008 Calendar

First day of school  ..................................................... July 27

Labor Day holiday  ..................................................... Sept. 3

Teacher workday/Parent conference  .................... Sept. 28

Teacher workday ................................................... Oct. 1

Intersession  ............................................................. Oct. 1-12

Veterans Day holiday  .............................................. Nov. 12

Teacher workday  ..................................................... Nov. 21

Thanksgiving break  ........................................... Nov. 22-23

Intersession  .................................................... Dec. 18-Jan. 5

M.L. King Jr. holiday  ................................................ Jan. 21

Teacher workday  ...................................................... Feb. 18

Teacher workday  .................................................... March 17

Intersession  ............................................................ March 17-28

Spring Break ........................................................March 21-28

Teacher workday .................................................April 25

Memorial Day holiday  ............................................ May 26

Last day for students  ................................................. June 6

Makeup days: Sept. 28, Feb. 18, April 25, March 17, March 18

Private Schools

Click here for a link to our Private Schools.

Charter Schools

Click here for a link to our Charter Schools.

Colleges and Universities

Wingate University

U.S. 74, Wingate

(800) 755-5550

www.wingate.edu

South Piedmont Community College

4209 Old Charlotte Highway

(704) 290-5100

www.spcc.edu

FAMILY FUN

Cane Creek Park

This park is a family-oriented, water-based outdoor recreation facility encompassing 1,050 acres of land surrounding a 350-acre trophy bass lake. Rentals are available on pontoon boats, rowboats, pedal boats and canoes. Sports equipment can be checked out and there is a miniature golf course. Beach access, a snack bar and picnic shelters are other parts of the accommodations. Family campsites, complete with bath houses, are open March through October.

5213 Harkey Road, Waxhaw

(704) 843-3919

FAMILY EVENTS CALENDAR

July

Independence in the Park - Belk Tonawanda Park

October

District Agricultural Fair

Lake Park Festival

Marshville Fall Festival

November

Union County Christmas Parade, Monroe

Marshville Christmas Parade

February

Follies VI performed by Union County Community Arts Council

April

Queens Cup Steeplechase, Mineral Springs

May

Waxhaw Antiques and Craft Fair

May Movie Madness,  Stallings

FAMILY SERVICES

United Way Information & Referral Services

(704) 283-1537

American Red Cross

Disaster services to the Armed Forces, blood services, health and safety courses, youth services to teach leadership skills and home safety.

608 E. Franklin St., Monroe

(704) 283-7402

The ARC of Union County

Promotes the welfare of citizens with mental retardation and their families by developing programs for people with retardation.

102 E. Franklin St., Monroe

(704) 226-5110

Boy Scouts of America

BSA programs in Union County include Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Exploring, High Adventure Crews and the Learning for Life in-school program. (Union County Girl Scout programs are administered by Mecklenburg County’s Hornet’s Nest Council.)

P.O. Box 250, Albemarle

(704) 982-0141

Turning Point of Union County

Provides a 24-hour domestic-violence crisis hot line (283-SAFE), as well as shelter and referral services to victims and their dependent children.

P.O. Box 952, Monroe 

(704) 283-7233

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Emergencies - Call  911

Hospitals

Carolinas Medical Center-Union

600 Hospital Drive

(704) 283-3100

www.unionregional.org

Pharmacies

Faulkner’s Drug Delivery available.

215 E. Jefferson St.  

(704) 283-8131

LIBRARIES

www.union.lib.nc.us

Union County Public Library

MARKETS

Union County Farmers Market

Skyway Drive, Monroe

(704) 283-3625

MUNICIPAL SERVICES

Emergencies - Call  911

York County

THE ARTS

MUSEUMS/GALLERIES

Center for the Arts

The Rock Hill Arts Council's Center for the Arts is housed on two restored historic buildings in downtown Rock Hill. The Center offers office, classroom and artist studio space in addition to the Dalton Gallery, which features six to eight regional/national exhibitions annually. Member arts organizations which receive funding from the Council's annual arts include ARTS etc, the Rock Hill Community Theatre, the York County Ballet and the York Country Choral Society. For more information, call (803) 328-2827, visit the web site at www.rockhillarts.org, or call the 24-hour Hotline at (803) 328-2220.

EnergyQuest

Catawba Nuclear Station, 4850 Concord Road, York

Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission. Video quizzes and the actual nuclear control-room simulator are just part of the fun at Duke Power’s high-tech EnergyQuest.   ..................... (800) 777-0006

Winthrop Galleries

Winthrop University, Rutledge Building, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.            323-2493

EDUCATION

Rock Hill School District Three

www.rock-hill.k12.sc.us

660 N. Anderson Road

(803) 981-1000

Rock Hill Schools 2007-08 Calendar

First day of school  ..................................................... Aug. 21

Labor Day holiday  ....................................................... Sept. 3

Teacher workday ........................................................... Oct. 15-16

Ninth grade (no school)  .............................................. Nov. 20

Thanksgiving break  ............................................. Nov. 21-23
Winter break  .................................................... Dec. 20-Jan. 2

Teacher workday  ........................................................... Jan. 18

M.L. King Jr. holiday  .................................................. Jan. 21

Teacher workday ..........................................................Feb. 15

Presidents’ Day  ............................................................ Feb. 18

Easter holiday  .........................................................March 21

Spring break  ............................................................. April 7-11

Memorial Day  .......................................................... May 26

Last day  ................................................................. June 6

Make-up days: Feb. 15, Feb. 18, May 26

Fort Mill School District Four

www.fort-mill.k12.sc.us

120 E. Elliott Street

(803) 548-2527

Fort Mill Schools 2007-08 Calendar

First day of school  ........................................................ Aug. 22

Labor Day holiday  ....................................................... Sept. 3

Teacher/parent conferences (no school)  .................... Sept. 21

Professional development ..........................................Oct. 15

Thanksgiving break  ...................................................... Nov. 21-23

Winter break  ........................................................... Dec. 21-Jan. 2

M.L. King Jr. holiday  .................................................. Jan. 21

Teacher Workday/Presidents Day Holiday  ............... Feb. 15-18

Good Friday student holiday ..................................March 21

Spring break  ............................................................. April 7-11

Memorial Day ........................................................... May 26

Half day for students  ................................................ June 4

Half day for students  ............................................... June 5

Graduation  ............................................................. June 7

Make-up days: Sept. 21,, Dec. 20, Dec. 21, Jan. 18, Feb. 15

York School District One

www.york.k12.sc.us

145 E, Liberty Street

(803) 684-9916

York Schools 2007-08 Calendar

First day of school .................................................. Aug. 22

Labor Day holiday .................................................. Sept. 3

Teacher workday ................................................... Oct. 15

Parent conferences ............................................... Oct. 25-26

Thanksgiving break ............................................... Nov. 21-23

Winter break  ..................................................... Dec. 19/half day-Jan. 2

Teacher workday  ................................................... Jan. 18

M.L. King Jr. holiday ................................................ Jan. 21

Staff development ................................................. Feb. 15

Presidents Day holiday .......................................... Feb. 18

Good Friday holiday .............................................. March 21

Spring Break ............................................................ March 21-28

Memorial Day ...................................................... May 26

Half day ................................................................... June 4

Last day ................................................................... June 5

Graduation ............................................................. June 6

Make-up days: Feb. 18, March 21, May 26

Private Schools

Click here for a link to our Private Schools.

Colleges and Universities

Clinton Junior College

1029 Crawford Road, Rock Hill

(803) 327-7402

Winthrop University

701 Oakland Ave., Rock Hill

(803) 323-2191

York Technical College

452 S. Anderson Road, Rock Hill

(803) 327-8000

FAMILY FUN

Paramount’s Carowinds

Carowinds Blvd. (off I 77 South), Exit 90, N.C./S.C. State Line

Theme park with major rides, live shows, specialty shops and restaurants. Outdoor state-of-the-art palladium offers concerts with separate admission. Adjacent campground.

www.carowinds.com  

(803) 588-2600 or (800) 888-4386

Science/ Nature Museums

Museum of York County

Wild African animal exhibits, contemporary art and the Settlemyre Planetarium are merely the beginning. A shaded nature trail, museum gift shop and guided field trips are also available.

Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m.

Adults: $5, senior citizens: $4, students: $3. Museum members and ages 4 and younger are free.

4621 Mt. Gallant Road, Rock Hill

(803) 329-2121

www.chmuseums.org/myco.htm

Historic Sites

Historic Brattonsville Plantation

Historic village faithfully preserved from 150 years ago. Visitors can learn about local history, beginning with the pre-Revolutionary backwoodsman cabin to the gracious Bratton Family Plantation.

Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m.

Adults $6; students $3, seniors $5; 4 and younger free.

1444 Brattonsville Road, McConnellS

(803) 684-2327

www.chmuseums.org/brattonsville

Historical Center of York County

The Historical Center of York County is a research library that provides visitors the chance to learn more about the settlers who were early residents.

Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

212 E. Jefferson St., York.

(803) 684-3948

www.chmuseums.org/histcenter.htm 

Kings Mountain National Military Park

Open year round. Many historians believe the battle at Kings Mountain was the turning point of the American Revolution. On-site information center offers films and a free museum of period artifacts. Hiking and camping at nearby state park.

(864) 936-7921

www.nps.gov/kimo

Community Centers

McCelvey Center

Convention center which can seat up to 120 people or hold receptions for 300 people. Also, 580-seat auditorium. Located in the center are the Historical Center of York County, the YMCA of Western York County and several art-related studios and other community organizations.

212 E. Jefferson St., York

(803) 684-3948

Parks & Rec Centers

Ebenezer Park and Campground

Campsites with full hook-ups are available via registration. Bathhouse and picnic area with nearby boat launching.

4490 Boatshore Road, Rock Hill

(803) 366-6620

Cherry Park

Vast family park situated on 68 acres in the heart of Rock Hill. A 1.5 mile lighted, secured walking, biking and jogging trail is enjoyed year-round. Five softball fields and five soccer fields are just part of the fun.

1466 Cherry Road, Rock Hill.

(803) 329-5672

Glencairn Gardens

Seven-acre oasis filled with beautiful gardens will delight everyone. Open and free of charge during the day, it is closed from dusk to dawn.

Charlotte Avenue, Rock Hill.

(803) 329-5620

Leroy Springs Rec Center

971 Tom Hall Road, Fort MIll

(803) 547-4575

Spectator Sports

Knights Baseball Club

Knights Stadium, located off Gold Hill Road, is the home of the Triple A International League baseball team.

Games are held April throu