News About Town: This Saturday, January 11 (9 am to 3 pm), the mayor and Board of Commissioners will meet at Town Hall for a Board Retreat. The retreat aims to build a foundation for working together as a governing team. While the entire meeting is open to the public, the last hour (2-3 pm) may be of most interest to the public. During this portion, Board Members will share their individual objectives for this two-year term.

News Around Town: The Matthews Library wants to know about your Summer Break experience. If you or your child participated in the summer reading program, take a moment to fill out the online survey. The surveys are part of the Public Library Association's Project Outcome and will allow Charlotte Mecklenburg Library to measure its successes against other libraries nationally. Take the child/teen version here or the caregiver version here. Surveys end on January 31, 2020. 

One Fun Thing: Do you thrive under the spotlight? This Sunday and Monday, Matthews Playhouse is holding auditions for Pinocchio. Public performances will be February 21 through March 1. Reserve your audition spot here and let your talent shine.