News About Town: The Matthews Police Department recently swore in two new members of the Patrol Division. Officer Tai Pham, a Charlotte native, recently completed Basic Law Enforcement Training at South Piedmont Community College. Officer Mark Wilson moves to the area from South Florida. He recently completed Basic Law Enforcement Training at Central Piedmont Community College.

News Around Town: It’s National Pizza Week. If you’re a fan of the cheesy, carby goodness pizza has to offer, pick up a pie, park yourself somewhere comfy, and celebrate. Rest assured, in the depths of the Matthews stormwater drains, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will be celebrating with you.

One Good Thing: If you have a teen who needs a boost of self confidence before tackling real world challenges like job interviews, the Matthews Library (230 Matthews Station St.) has the program for your teen. This Saturday, January 18, at 2 pm, Kamella Emmanuel will lead a workshop on “Loving Yourself from the Inside Out.” The program will use affirmation and self-reflection techniques to build self-confidence for many everyday applications. This program is designed for teenagers and young adults, up to age 21. Register online.

Don’t Forget: Community members are invited to the Fourth Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, a collaborative event organized by Matthews United Methodist and Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist churches. The film and walk to Town Hall will start at 2:00 pm on January 19, at Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist (381 Crestdale Road).