Neighborly Notes | September 2009 Issue 2


	Neighborly Notes September 10, 2009
In This Issue »»Neighborly Notes »»Aw Shucks »»Weekly Recipe »»UC Community Garden »»Nominate a Cause »»Upcoming Events »»Adopt a Pet »»About Union County Neighbors	There's something about autumn that makes me feel rushed and chaotic. School starts, the holidays are looming, and the new year is coming at me like a freight train. I'm running out of 2009! I've noticed an increase in the number of member-generated events on our community calendar, and I'd like to thank you all for that. In the beginning, almost all events on our calendar were ones we searched out and added, but frankly, that takes a lot of time searching and posting, and life has gotten so hectic that we are finding it difficult to find that time every day to devote to the hunt for local events. The hope is that eventually, our events will be fully populated by our members. If you have, or know of, an event in our area, please feel free to submit it to our calendar. This places it on our calendar, on our community front page, and if you submit it before Tuesday afternoon, it is also included in our weekly newsletter. So if you're having a yard sale, your church is having a bake sale, your organization is hosting a charity event, or your band is playing a gig in Union County, please tell us about it and share it with your Union County neighbors! There's no charge for adding it, so all it will cost you is a few minutes of your time! Sincerely Scott & Erin Union County Neighbors http://uc-nc.com If you received this newsletter because someone else forwarded it to you, you can click here to join our mailing list and be sure not to miss another issue. back to top
	Aw Shucks Farms of Monroe for 2009!
Aw Shucks! (formerly of Marshville) Sept 18th - Nov 22nd just off Hwy. 200-S on Plyler Mill Rd. in the Parkwood area. Admission: $9 3 and Under: Free w/Paid Adult Aw Shucks Website	Aw Shucks! (formerly of Marshville) is in Monroe and growing every year! Open: September 18th - November 22nd Aw Shucks! is located just off Hwy. 200-S on Plyler Mill Rd. in the Parkwood area. Aw Shucks! continues to be a treasured destination each fall with something to offer for all ages. Step back in time in the Old Fashioned General Store, enjoy a Hayride, or visit the Pumkin Patch, etc.! Aw Shucks! specializes in educating visitors in a fun (often quirky) kind of way - Get Outside and Learn! NEW for '09: 1800s Wooden Train Car read Enquirer Journal article Hot Dogs, Chips, and Drink available Fishing Pond! (fishing lessons for kids of all ages) New Animal Barn! (larger and new location near pond) Nature Trail! (as per your request!) Duck Races! Pony Rides! Tree House! Annual Horseshoe Tournament! Turkey Shoot! Jumping Hay Mountain! Our Corn Maze: With a new design each year, the paths will challenge some and entertain even the youngest of outdoor adventurers. Our paths are cut wide and strollers and wagons are welcome. Maps are given to visitors to guide you through the maze and employees are in and out to check on you. For an extra adventure, try the maze at NIGHT! (Bring a flashlight) back to top
	Shrimp Stew
Union County Recipe Exchange Have a favorite recipe to share? Post it in our recipe exchange and we might even add it to the newsletter. This week we've added one of our favorites to get us started but we hope to see your favorites as well! We'd also love to hear about it if you try out a recipe you find in the Recipe Exchange.	What You Need: 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 large onion, diced 1 cup small, peeled shrimp 3 cups water 2 tbsp. minced celery 2 tbsp. finely chopped green bell pepper 1 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tbsp. ground black pepper What You Do: Make the roux: In a heavy bottom saucepan, over medium temperature, heat oil until hot but not smoking. Add flour all at once and stir constantly until the roux is golden brown. Add the onion to the roux and cook, stirring constantly, until onion is soft and light brown. Lower heat to simmer, add the shrimp, and cook for about 10 minutes. Slowly stir in the water. Raise heat to medium and continue cooking until the stew reaches a boil. Stir in the green bell pepper, celery, parsley, salt and pepper. Turn heat down to a simmer and cook for about 30 to 40 minutes to blend flavors. Taste and adjust seasonings. Makes: 4 - 6 servings back to top
	Union County Community Garden 2010
	If there were a community garden in Union County, would you be willing to support it with time, money, or donated services/materials? Union County Neighbors would love to help create a Community Garden. We've been talking to someone with a possible plot in mind, but there are issues that may make that plot unusable (access issues, water availability issues) so we're wide open to anyone willing to allow the use of a plot of land - and anyone willing to volunteer their time, services, fence building supplies/experience - as well as anyone willing to donate financially to help bring this together to provide a community garden in the area. If you're interested in helping, in ANY capacity, please tell us about it on our forum. back to top
	Nominate a Cause or Family for UCN's Christmas Project
	As a family, we try very hard to teach our children that the best part of Christmas is the giving. This year, with Union County Neighbors up and running smoothly, we're hoping to bring together this whole community to create a Union County Neighbors Christmas Project and do more than we could do on our own. But there are so many families and organizations locally that are in dire need of support that we don't know where to start - so we're asking for your nominations. If you have a favorite Union County organization that provides local residents with food, or toys during the holiday season, please nominate them here by leaving their information. We'd like to know who they are, what they do, how we can contact them, a link if they have one, and why you think they should be the recipient of the Union County Neighbors Christmas Project efforts! Thanks in advance for your support of this project, and for your ongoing support of this growing community! back to top
	Upcoming Events
If you have a local event that you'd like to share, you can add it to our event calendar. It's easy, and free! Just Visit http://uc-nc.com/events and click +add event	"SHELBY RUMMAGE" Live at MUCCI'S Italian Bistro September 10, 2009 from 5:30pm to 9pm – MUCCI'S Italian Bistro Meet me Downtown for Music - The Embers September 10, 2009 from 6:30pm to 9pm – Main Street, Monroe Union County Patriot Day Celebration September 11, 2009 from 10am to 12pm – Monroe, "downtown monroe" Classic Car Cruise-In September 11, 2009 from 5pm to 10pm – Main Street, Monroe KARLA DAVIS Performs LIVE at MUCCI'S Italian Bistro September 11, 2009 from 5:30pm to 11pm – MUCCI'S Italian Bistro MomArama September 12, 2009 from 10am to 1pm – Union County Agricultural Center TEA Party in Monroe, NC on 9/12/09 September 12, 2009 from 12pm to 2:30pm – Old County Courthouse in Monroe "MIDNIGHT PEACE" Live at MUCCI'S Italian Bistro September 12, 2009 from 5:30pm to 10pm – MUCCI'S Italian Bistro Caregiver 101 Conference September 14, 2009 to September 16, 2009 – First Baptist Church of Monroe Union County COC Business Showcase September 15, 2009 from 11am to 7pm – Carolina Courts, Indian Trail NC Marshville Boll Weevil Jamboree September 15, 2009 from 9pm to 10pm – Marshville back to top
	Adopt A Pet
Humane Society of Union County, Inc. Monroe, NC 704-283-9126	This is Mickey. Mickey is an adult male retriever mix. He has a ver sweet disposition, loves being around people and has been neutered. Union County Neighbors is working with the Union County Animal Shelter to get the word out about animals that are available for adoption in Union County. The Adopt A Pet section will be a permanent fixture in our newsletter every week, where we will feature at least one adoptable pet each week. You can find more information on Mickey, and dozens of other animals that are available, by visiting petfinder.com back to top
	About Union County Neighbors
Contact Us: For Advertising Inquiries: Admin@uc-nc.com To Sponsor a Giveaway: Erin@uc-nc.com By Phone: 704-628-1321	Union County Neighbors offers Classified Ads, Business Directory, Local News, Events, and Free Forums for all Union County NC Residents. You can also share your pictures and videos, and even have your own blog! We provide resources that serve all residents within Indian Trail, Hemby Bridge, Fairview , Lake Park, Marshville, Mineral Springs, Monroe, Stallings, Unionville, Waxhaw, Marvin, Weddington, Wesley Chapel and Wingate. Union County Neighbors Mission Statement We at Union County Neighbors feel that an integral part of maintaining a healthy local economy, as well as healthy community attitudes and atmosphere, is support from our neighbors. Local businesses rely on local customers, and neighborhoods and people depend on one another to look out for each other. In order to foster these ideas, Union County Neighbors pledges to create a site where residents can find the products and services they need and desire, within our area. We also hope to create an online community where friendships and partnerships can be forged. back to top