News About Town: Several advisory board meetings are coming up this week. Tomorrow, December 8, the Economic Development Advisory Committee (4:30 pm), the Matthews Committee on Education (6:30 pm), and the Environmental Advisory Committee (7 pm) will each meet remotely. Then, on Wednesday at 6:30 pm, the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Advisory will meet remotely.
On Thursday, December 10, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education will meet with the Mecklenburg County Commissioners at 1 pm; watch online.
Shop Small, Shop Local! Woodworker Madison Geer sells handmade cutting boards, wooden scoops and spoons, and hand-turned wooden bowls at the Matthews Farmers' Market. Follow him on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected.
One Fun Thing: The Farmers' Market (188 North Trade St.) is now operating under winter hours with a shorter, morning-only market from 8 to 10 am. The winter market is a little smaller than the summer market, but the goods are still grown or made within 50 miles of Matthews. Please be sure to wear a mask and observe social distancing.
Our Teacher Appreciation Drive Needs You! We're sending out details for the C.O.S. Kids Teacher Appreciation Drive later today. Want to participate but have questions? Send Renee a note and she'll help answer those questions. Feel more inclined to donate gift cards or write thank you notes? We'll take it! If you want to sponsor one teacher for the whole week, sign up here.