Operation Santa Claus is still in need of individuals or groups of people to sponsor gifts for those in need.  The Arc of Union County is committed to providing holiday gifts to people with intellectual disabilities who are in financial need.  We still have 65 names to distribute and could really use your help.
Please call […]

Hospice of Union County will be hosting the Annual Tree of Love in the Monroe Mall from now until December 23.  For a $5 donation anyone can receive an ornament to take home, as well as place their loved ones name on an angel ornament to be hung on the tree in the mall.

The tree […]

Pamela J. Bailey will present A Musical Christmas Celebration on Saturday, December 6 at 7pm at Alice Jules Coffee House.  Some of Union County’s most talented singers and musicians will be there, singing and playing, beginning immediately after the Christmas Tree Lighting in downtown Monroe.
Alice Jules Coffee House is located at the corner of Old […]

The Chamber of Commerce monthly Business After Hours will be held in conjuction with Christmas Open House at the Shops at Nottingham on Thursday, Nov. 6 from 5 until 7 and the open house continuing until 9:00pm. A highlight of the program will be the introduction of Parade princesses from all County high schools […]

It’s time for the Hospice of Union Annual Holiday Auction.  On Saturday, November 8 at First Baptist Church in Monroe, we will be holding a live and silent auction with doors opening at 8am for preview and bidding starting at 9am.
 This year we have a huge variety of items - from a 500 pound Black […]

Calling all elves!  The Arc of Union County is committed to providing holiday gifts for Union County residents with a developmental disability who are financially needy.  We serve children, adults (both living independently as well as living in a group home), as well as Union County folks living in any of our state centers.  Last […]

The Union County Christmas Parade is set for November 23rd, 2008 @ 2:00pm. Entry form and guidelines are posted on the Union Smart Start. www.unionsmartstart.org   Deadline for entries is Oct. 20th. Presented by Union Smart Start and Sponsored by TheEnquirer Journal. If you would like more information please contact: Kim Wolfe 704-226-1407 or kwolfe@unionsmartstart.org

“Super Sitter”
Time: Thursday, July 17th and 24th, 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Place: 600 Hospital Dr., Monroe
This free two-part class prepares young people (ages 11 to 15) for the many responsibilities associated with caring for infants and young children. Topics include infant/child growth development, the importance of age-appropriate play, childcare, home safety, first aid discipline and the […]

The 44th. Army National Guard Band will be in concert on Tuesday, June 24, at 7:00pm at Austin Auditorium, Wingate University. The concert is free and open to the public and will include musical selections from the full concert band, the Jazz Patriots and the Minutemen. The band is composed of 52 citizen soldiers […]