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Library events: The Concord branch library will host the following events. The Great Books Discussion Group will meet 6:30 p.m. Jan. 14 to discuss selections from “The City of God,” by St. Augustine. Registration is requested. The Teen Book Club will meet on 5:30 p.m. Jan. 15 to discuss “The Outcasts: Brotherband Chronicles,” by John Flanagan. Science Saturday will be 2 p.m. Jan. 19 for hands-on science experiments for ages 6-12. Details: 704-920-2050 or www.cabarruscounty.us/library.Shine on: The 2012 Lights for Paws holiday light display raised more than $7,200 for local animal rescue groups HS Cabarrus Animal Rescue, the Humane Society of Concord and Greater Cabarrus County, and Kitty City. The nonprofits got their donations Dec. 29. Ross and Darlene Shotts have hosted the fundraiser for the last three years, and thousands of people visited the walk-thru spectacle. www.lights4paws.com.
Friends of the Library: The Concord Friends of the Library will host its annual winter meeting and volunteer recognition 1-2:30 p.m. Jan. 19 at the Concord branch library, 27 Union St. N. Television news anchor and author Rob Boisvert of Carolina News 14 will discuss his love of reading, his career as a freelance writer and his book.
Harrisburg Economic proposal: The Town of Harrisburg is seeking qualified applicants to submit a proposal for an Economic Development Strategic Plan. The full Request for Proposals can be found at www.harrisburgnc.org. Details: Josh Watkins at jwatkins@harrisburgnc.org or 704-455-0709.
Lukas Johnson
