News About Town: Last night the Board of Commissioners began a 21 Day Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge with guidance from the Cultural Diversity Committee. Follow along to build your own habits by using the resources online. The second discussion among the two boards will take place next Tuesday, November 10, at 6:30 pm. The public is welcome to listen in.

News Around Town: Join the Matthews Chamber of Commerce for a slightly different type of holiday celebration this year. The Chamber is hosting Matthews Home for the Holidays Passport: Shop. Play. Eat. & Win! Local, a program to highlight businesses and nonprofits alike. Pick up your passport from the Chamber office (210 Matthews Station St.), and get it stamped at participating locations. Make a purchase or grab a goody bag (each location has their own requirements) and return your completed passport to the Chamber office by 5pm on December 4 to be included in the drawing. On December 5th, the Grand Prize Winner of up to $1,000 will be announced via Facebook Live. If you are a Matthews business, find out how to get involved here.