The Mooresville Police Department honored fallen law enforcement officers last year. They'll continue that tradition today. (File photo)

Here’s what on tap for Tuesday, May 15, 2012:

• Senior men play billiards at 9 a.m. Tuesdays at the South Iredell Senior Center, 202 N. Church St. Mooresville. Details: 704-662-3337 or www.Iredellcoa.com.

• Seniors walk away pounds at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the South Iredell Senior Center, 202 N. Church St., Mooresville. Details: 704-662-3337 orwww.Iredellcoa.com.

• Primrose School celebrates its sixth anniversary during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. at the preschool, 173 Raceway Drive, Mooresville. Details: 704-658-0460 or www.myprimroseschool.com/lakenorman.

• Seniors exercise in a chair at 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the South Iredell Senior Center, 202 N. Church St., Mooresville. Details: 704-662-3337 orwww.Iredellcoa.com.

• Seniors write down their memories at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the South Iredell Senior Center, 202 N. Church St., Mooresville. Details: 704-662-3337 or www.Iredellcoa.com.

• Seniors take a free beginner’s table tennis class from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesdays at the South Iredell Senior Center, 202 N. Church St., Mooresville. Details: 704-662-3337 orwww.Iredellcoa.com.

• Seniors play Bingo at 1:30 p.m. at the South Iredell Senior Center, 202 N. Church St., Mooresville. No fees or registration are required. Details: 704-662-3337 orwww.Iredellcoa.com.

• Senior men play cards at 2 p.m. at the South Iredell Senior Center, 202 N. Church St., Mooresville. Details: 704-662-3337 or www.Iredellcoa.com.

• Oak Ridge Farm Bed & Breakfast holds a mini bridal fair from 2 to 4 p.m. at the inn, 1108 Oak Ridge Farm Hwy., Mooresville. Details: 704-663-7085 or www.oakridgefarmbb.com.

• The Mooresville Police Department remembers fallen officers at 3 p.m. at its office, 750 W. Iredell Ave., Mooresville.

• Oak Ridge Farm Bed & Breakfast holds a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4 p.m. at the inn, 1108 Oak Ridge Farm Hwy., Mooresville. Details: 704-663-7085 or www.oakridgefarmbb.com.

• Body Electric Rejuvenation Center offers an informal health seminar at 7 p.m. at the Body Electric Rejuvenation Center, 19315 W. Catawba Ave., Cornelius. Topics include ending chronic pain, overcoming injuries, avoiding surgery and improving athletic performance. Details: 704-655-2719 or info@bodyelectricnc.com.

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Proceeds will benefit the foundation’s mission to support those who have sacrificed their lives.

The event begins with the combined start of the 20, 50- and 100-kilometer social bike ride at 8:30 a.m. from Penske Racing. It will also feature a Celebrity Trike Challenge with local businesses taking on NASCAR teams on big-boy tricyles in head-to-head competition.

Fans will be treated to a driver autograph session, featuring Bob, Brian and Brad Keselowski, as well as Parker Kligerman.

The event will conclude with a casual dinner by the 220 Café, live entertainment from Blue Monday and a silent auction featuring race memorabilia and gift baskets.

Costs for the individual events are:

• $35 for the 100-kilometer social ride; $30 for the 50-kilometer social ride; $25 for the 20-kilometer social rides (add $5 on registration day). Entry fee includes technical T-shirt, in-race route support, a custom finisher’s medal and a post-race lunch with beverages included.

• $1,500 donation for the four-person Celebrity Trike Challenge, which includes eight dinner tickets, four T-shirts and finishers’ medals for all. Field will be capped at 30 teams. Keselowski and Kligerman will both field teams in the event.

• $35 per person or $250 per table of eight for entry to the dinner and live entertainment by Blue Monday. Includes dinner and beverages, as well as entry to the concert. Buy tickets at Penske Racing (200 Penske Way) or at Brad Keselowski Racing (380 Performance Drive) or www.checkeredflagfoundation.org. Admission will be limited to 500 guests.

• Entry to the driver autograph session or to watch the Celebrity Trike Event costs $10 per person (children under 12 get in free) or $25 per person with a lunch/drinks ticket. Buy tickets in person at Penske Racing or Brad Keselowski Racing, or www.checkeredflagfoundation.org.

Distinguished alumnus Bill Moose celebrates the Mitchell Distinguished Alumni award with his daughter, Katie (left) and wife, Ena. (Courtesy of Mitchell Community College)

STATESVILLE – Mitchell Community College will recognize retired instructor Bill Moose with this year’s Mitchell Distinguished Alumni award during its fall convocation, the college announced Monday.

Moose grew up in Iredell County and completed his first two years of college at Mitchell before transferring to Wake Forest University, where he earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in history.

While at Mitchell, Moose served as vice president of Phi Theta Kappa and member of the Mu Chapter of Sigma Pi Alpha. He was selected to the 1968 edition of “Who’s Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges.”

In 1981, Moose began teaching U.S. and N.C. history at Mitchell. He retired in 2011, after 30 years of service. For many years, Moose researched and wrote a weekly newspaper column about local history.

Moose also wrote “A History of Mitchell Community College,” published in 2005. He credits Oscar Stradley, an instructor at Mitchell from 1963 to 1993, for helping ignite his passion for history and the college.

Moose and his wife, Ena, have two children, Katie and David.

Courtesy of the Children's Theatre of Charlotte

CHARLOTTE – The Children’s Theatre of Charlotte has announced its 2012-13 schedule.

The theater company released the following production dates and descriptions on Monday:

• “Psshh” (Aug. 14 to 23): “Theatre for the very young” returns to the Children’s Theatre of Charlotte stage with this brand-new production, a simple story of a boat, a cloud, the sun and water.
• “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” (Oct. 5 to 28): The Peanuts gang’s all here – Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Linus, Lucy, Schroeder and Sally – in this colorful musical!
• “The Fisherman and His Wife” (Oct. 20 and 21): Designed especially for preschoolers, this delightful new dramatic adaptation taps into the magic of audience participation.
• “The Commedia Pinocchio” (Nov. 2 to 18): The little puppet who wishes he were a real boy comes to life in a slapstick spin on the classic story.
• “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” (Nov. 30 to Dec. 23): The Herdman kids return in this hilarious holiday classic. Mayhem and fun meet the Christmas story head-on in this treat for kids young and old.
• “The Littlest Angel” (Dec. 14 to 30): Back by popular demand, this family favorite returns to warm our hearts during the holiday season.
• “The Secret Garden” (Jan. 18 to Feb. 10): Celebrate magic on a Broadway scale with a timeless musical tale of hope and inspiration.
• Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players (Jan. 19 and 20): Dubbed the “Paul McCartney of kids’ music” by USA Today, Justin Roberts is truly one of the all-stars of the indie family music scene.
• “Brother Rabbit Spinning Free” (Jan. 25 to Feb. 3): Don’t miss the world premiere of this multicultural production – inspired by the people who have made the Carolinas their home – written specifically for Children’s Theatre of Charlotte’s Tarradiddle Players.
• Sammy Cortino (Feb. 16 and 17): Called “Magic’s Royal Duke,” Sammy Cortino gives audiences the essence of magic: inspiration to follow their dreams.
• “The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs” (Feb. 22 to March 10): A brilliant parody of the Three Little Pigs that follows the Big Bad Wolf on trial for his purported deeds.
• “The Red Badge of Courage” (March 1 to 16): Stephen Crane’s novel is reinvented in this musical version that uses hip-hop for a fresh spin on the tale of war and regret.
• “Barker Bill’s Wagtime Revue” (March 23 and 24): Grey Seal Puppets returns with this brand-new story making its world premiere: Circus acts! Ragtime music! Dogs galore!
• “Pinkalicious: The Musical” (April 12 to May 5): With Broadway-style show tunes, dancing cupcakes and a sparkling story, this is a treat worth indulging in!

• “The Third Wave” (May 9 to 11): Performed by Children’s Theatre’s teen Conservatory Company, this is a true story about a high-school experiment in fascism that went out of control.

Get discounted tickets by ordering early or in bulk. For details or tickets, visit ctcharlotte.org or call 704-973-2828 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.

Workshops are as follows:
• How to Save a Dollar – focuses on debt, saving and budgeting.
• What’s on MyPlate? – focuses on building healthier plates.
• Who’s on Your Team? – focuses on building teams.
• Health Homes Update – focuses on creating healthier living environments.

The conference takes place from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 1 at the Catawba County Center, 1175 S. Brady Ave., Newton.

Registration costs $15, which includes a deli-style lunch. Register by 5 p.m. May 25.

Details: 828-465-8240 or http://catawba.ces.ncsu.edu.

The summit takes place from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 24, at the Iredell County Agricultural Resources Center, 444 Bristol Drive. Lunch will be provided.

Participants will discuss several topics, including health issues and trends affecting families; heart disease and women; and programs and resources for families.

Registration is required by Friday, May 18. Details: 704-873-0507.

Town Commissioner Bobby Compton, owners Jeff and Terry Lancaster, and Mooresville- South Iredell Chamber of Commerce President Kirk Ballard celebrate the 25th anniversary of Lancaster’s BBQ & Wings. (Courtesy of the Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber of Commerce)

MOORESVILLE – Lancaster’s BBQ & Wings recently held a ribbon cutting to celebrate its 25th anniversary.

Jeff Lancaster opened the original Lancaster’s BBQ in 1986 in a tiny gas station on N.C. 150. The restaurant had only three booths. Lancaster’s relocated to its current location, 515 Rinehardt Road, in 1992.

Inside, there’s more than 10,000 square feet of NASCAR memorabilia and a large game room. Outside, the Hawg Trawgh Saloon offers live music from spring through fall.

The restaurant serves barbecue pork, ribs, chicken, catfish and shrimp.

Lancaster’s BBQ & Wings is open seven days a week for lunch and dinners. Carryout, delivery and catering is also available.

Details: www.lancastersbbq.com.

Courtesy of the Iredell County Sheriff's Office

The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 33-year-old Statesville man Saturday, May 12, after receiving a report that he sexually assaulted two children.

Detectives arrested Jose Angle Guzman, 33, of 267 Wilson St., charging him with one felony count each of first-degree rape, first-degree sex offense and indecent liberties with a child. He was placed in the Iredell County Detention Center under a $50,000 secured bond.

One of the victims told a detective that the assaults have been occurring since 2009, according to the sheriff’s office. Detectives interviewed others, also.

Officials said they had questions about Guzman’s immigration status.

Angela Greene (left) of the Mooresville Beautification Committee presents the Yard of the Month Award to Maria White, of 138 Morning Sun Drive. (Courtesy of Town of Mooresville)

MOORESVILLE – The Mooresville Beautification Committee presented its Yard of the Month Award recently to Maria White, of 138 Morning Sun Drive.

A neighbor nominated White, “because of the constant work she does to make the yard beautiful.”

White has worked on the flower gardens for the four years her family has owned the home.

The Mooresville Beautification Committee works to implement, recommend and recognize actions that beautify and enhance the town and its quality of life.

To nominate a property for the Yard of the Month Award, contact Irene Mann at 704-662-3191 or http://yardofthemonth.mooresville.nc.us.

Kirk Ballard addresses a packed house at Richard's Coffee Shop in November. The museum's move will give veterans more space to interact. (Justin Vick/MW photo)

MOORESVILLE – The Welcome Home Veterans Living Military Museum at Richard’s Coffee Shop will celebrate the grand opening of its new location, 165 N. Main St., from May 17 to 19.

Joseph Galloway, the only civilian awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Valor during the Vietnam conflict, will arrive by motorcycle escort at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 17, in advance of the 11 a.m. ribbon cutting.

He’ll sign copies of “We Were Soldiers Once and Young” and “We Are Soldiers Still – A Journey Back to the Battlefields of Vietnam” from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. during the three-day event.

The expanded space allows the nonprofit to display more artifacts donated by veterans.

It will also include an upfitted café, gift shop, conference room and media center.

“Offering veterans a place of support, healing and camaraderie will always be our primary mission,” said John Hedley, president of the Welcome Home Veterans Board of Directors. “We will continue to find ways to better serve our community and our veterans.”

The move comes after a two-year fundraising effort, which culminated in a lease-to-buy agreement with Aquesta Bank. Proceeds from the event will benefit Welcome Home Veterans expansion efforts.

Details: www.WelcomeVets.com.