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Mecklenburg County Quality of Life Programs
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Environmental Programs:
Report A Smoking Vehicle
Help your fellow driver avoid costly repairs. Report vehicles with smoking tailpipes to Mecklenburg County Air Quality. You will breathe easier.
Swat A Litterbug
A way for you to help educate people who litter from their vehicles.
PLANT Program
Piedmont Landscape And Naturescape Training - promotes wise and sustainable management of natural resources through responsible stewardship
Business Recycling
To reduce the amount of waste being sent to landfills, Mecklenburg County adopted an ordinance that makes it mandatory to recycle office paper and corrugated cardboard generated by businesses.
Sheriff's Office Citizen's Academy
An eleven-week program designed to provide residents of Mecklenburg and surrounding counties an opportunity to receive first-hand information about how the Sheriff's Office works.
Adopt A Stream
A "hands-on" way for residents and local businesses to get involved in improving the water quality of our local streams.
Environmental Education Programs
Park and Rec offers educational programs for Pre-K through 12th grade students in public, private, and home schools as well as scout troops, youth groups, and other organized groups.
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Health Programs:
Healthy Communities
Find and map important health related information for Mecklenburg County and your neighborhood.
Fight the Bite
Bites can be more than just mere nuisances. Learn how you can protect yourself and your families from mosquito bites.
Fit City Challenge
Join the challenge to eat better and move more.
Go for Atmosphere
There is no risk-free level of exposure to secondhand smoke. Find area smoke-free restaurants.
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Library Programs:
Internet Safety for Children
A series of games and tips to teach children safe and responsible ways to use the internet and learn about protecting privacy and security online.
Brary Dog
A homework resource and web companion only for individual use by students and/or library holders of a brarydog/PLCMC library card.
Novello Festival of Reading
Many of America's best writers will showcase their creativity and creations in this annual event for Charlotte-area readers.
Smart Connections
Access all Library programs with this Smart Card.
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Minorities' Programs:
MWSBE
Minority, Women and Small Business Enterprises Program
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Park and Recreation Programs:
Park ad Rec Volunteer Program
Enables volunteers to make a significant impact on the quality of life in our community. The purpose of the program is to improve our parks and greenways and expand the recreation horizons of the youths, adults and persons with specialized needs within our community.
Birthday Parties at Ray's Splash Planet
Rentals are available for birthday parties, corporate outings and any other special occasions.
Scout Projects at Park and Rec
Volunteer opportunities for Boy Scouts looking for a Life or Eagle service projects or a Girl Scouts looking for a Silver or Gold service projects
Therapeutic Programs at Park and Rec
Programs to enrich the lives of individuals with disabilities, select youth and teens, the homeless, and culturally diverse groups or others with barriers to full recreation participation.
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Seniors' Programs:
Just 1 Call
A one-stop source of information and assistance for senior citizens, adults with disabilities, caregivers and service providers.
Senior Citizens Nutrition Program
The mission of the SCNP is to provide good nutrition in order to maintain or improve health, and enable seniors to remain as independent as possible in their own homes.
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School Programs:
Get Set for Kindergarten
A online month by month guide to school readiness.
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Women's Programs:
Displaced Homemakers
Anyone who has been out of the workplace or underemployed, depended on another income, lost her/his means of support, and needs to become self-sufficient. Single moms, divorcees, widows, and separated persons usually fit into this category.
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