Briefly

Concord

Conversational Spanish: The Concord Housing Department will host the eight-week course beginning from 3 to 5 p.m. Jan. 8 at the Neighborhood Network Technology Center, 265 Salem St. Registration is $25. Registration and details: Zenobia Nelson, 704-920-6110.

Davidson

Watercolor class: Learn to paint landscapes, seascapes, still-lifes and portraits with artist Jim Kerr from 9 a.m. to noon Thursdays, Jan. 3-31 at the Davidson Parks & Recreation office, 416 S. Armour St. Registration and details: 704-892-3349; www.d-Recs.org.

Mooresville

Eagle Scouts: Boy Scouts Troop 171 will recognize Eagle Scouts Hunter Beck, Colt Bradley, Ryan Browne, Anthony D’Auria, Sean Endres and Will O’Tuelhold at an Eagle Scout Court of Honor at 6 p.m. Dec. 23 at Williamson’s Chapel UMC, at Williamson and Brawley School roads. The church sponsors the troop.

Troutman

Football champions: At the Troutman Town Board’s December meeting, a resolution was unanimously approved in recognition of South Iredell High School, which is in Troutman, for becoming Iredell County’s first North Carolina High School Athletic Association state football champions.

Statesville

Construction caution: Due to the ongoing Interstate 77/Interstate 40 interchange improvements, motorists should be cautious as they travel through the Statesville area during the holidays. Lanes have been shifted on both interstates to accommodate the construction of new entrances and exits, and drivers need to stay alert.

Huntersville

Citizens’ Police Academy: The Huntersville Police Department’s sixth annual 10-week academy will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 22 to March 26. at the new police headquarters, 9630 Julian Clark Ave. Applications are at www.huntersvillepd.org. Deadline to apply is 5 p.m. Jan. 4.

Cornelius

Intro to Cooking: Learn cooking methods and enjoy plenty of eats during a cooking class from 3 to 6 p.m. Jan. 6 at First Baptist Church of Cornelius, 21007 Catawba Ave. 704-892-4701.