Due to a recent snow storm, Solid Waste Services will be delayed this week. Residents are asked to place garbage, recyclable and bulky items curbside according to the regular schedule and leave them until they are collected.

Yard waste collection will be suspended in an effort to ensure garbage and recyclable collection for all customers.

For up-to-the minute information on the CURB IT! collection schedule, residents are advised to call 311 or visit the Solid Waste Services web site at http://curbit.charmeck.org.

Animal Care & Control is hosting a pet adoption Saturday, March 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at SouthPark Mall Center Court (4400 Sharon Road).

Register today for this workshop discussing sustainable plant selection, turf management and responsible irrigation practices.

Saturday, March 28
9 a.m. to noon
Mountain Island Branch Library,
4420 Hoyt Galvin Way 

Space is limited; so reserve your spot by e-mailing mklein@ci.charlotte.nc.us or calling 704-391-5144 no later than Monday, March 23. This workshop is hosted by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities and the N.C. Green Industry Council.

CATS invites you to come learn about the transit art program and share your knowledge of proposed stations' past, present and future. Currently, CATS' Art-in-Transit program is focusing on the LYNX Blue Line Extension light rail project and the potential art for each station and the surrounding area.

Community representation is a critical component of the artist selection process. CATS seeks stories and ideas about each station area that may inspire or influence a commissioned artist to capture something unique. Collaborations with community centers, neighborhood associations, and local residents provide the historical content and social perspectives that guide a selection panel's decision-making process.

Meeting times and locations are as follows:

Tuesday, March 24
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
University Hills Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall
1500 Suther Road 

Tuesday, March 31, 2009
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Sugaw Creek Presbyterian Church, Fellowship Hall
101 West Sugar Creek Road

The same information will be presented at both meetings. 

The LYNX Blue Line Extension is proposed to run from Ninth Street in Center City to I-485 in Northeast Charlotte. To learn more about CATS and rapid transit planning call 704-336-RIDE or visit www.ridetransit.org.

Patrick T. Mumford has been named the Key Business Executive (KBE) to lead the newly formed Neighborhood and Economic Development Key Business Unit. The new unit is a result of the recent consolidation of the Neighborhood Development Key Business with the Economic Development division of the City Manager's Office. The consolidation will maximize the City's efforts and resources in Charlotte area neighborhoods and business corridors.

Visit the City of Charlotte's newsroom at www.charmeck.org to read the entire announcement.

The CMPD HOPE Foundation is hosting the 14th Annual Burnette Nobles Memorial Golf Tournament in honor of Officers John Burnette and Andy Nobles. Mark your calendar for Monday, April 20 and reserve your foursome now.

Register by Monday, April 13 at www.cmpd.org or by e-mailing Officer Heidi Kimbell at hkimbell1@cmpd.org. Entry fee includes green fees, golf cart, lunch, snacks/refreshments and a gift bag for each player.

The tournament format is captain's choice "Best Ball" with two shotgun starts (7:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.). Trophies will be awarded for both shotguns, to teams placing in 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.

Tournament proceeds benefit the CMPD HOPE Foundation, which provides emergency assistance for CMPD employees in crisis and the Burnette Nobles Memorial Fund, which provides programs and activities for disadvantaged youth and seniors and assistance for youth Christmas projects.

The Government Channel brings you the latest City Source episode on Thursday, March 5 at 7 p.m. which will feature NASCAR Hall of Fame updates and the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport volunteer program. You'll also get an inside look at the newest, and only, environmentally friendly fire station.

For your convenience, you can view episodes of City Source online at www.charmeck.org by clicking on The Government Channel logo.