Front & Center: Keeping You Informed of City of Statesville Happenings (11/11/2026)

November 11-17, 2026

Weekly updates from the desk of April Nesbit, Public Information Officer for the City of Statesville. Continue reading below updates for the week!

Veterans Day Holiday Schedule

City offices will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in observance of Veterans Day.

Residential and commercial garbage collection scheduled for Tuesday, November 10, and Wednesday, November 11, will both take place on Tuesday, November 10. There will be no garbage collection on Veterans Day.

The Statesville Recreation Center and Statesville Event Center will also be closed on Wednesday, November 11. Both facilities and city offices will resume normal operations on Thursday, November 12.

View the 2026 City Holiday Closings and Revised Sanitation Schedules here.

Connect with SPD This November

The Statesville Police Department (SPD) has several opportunities to connect with officers, support local families and enjoy community events throughout November.

Mark your calendar and join SPD at one or more of these upcoming events:

• Thursday, November 12 | 8:30–10 a.m.
• Coffee with a Cop at Daylight Donuts, 1849 E. Broad Street. Stop by for coffee, conversation and a chance to meet local officers. The first 25 community members will receive a free donut.
• Saturday, November 14 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
• Cozy Up to Fall at Alex Cooper Park, 1500 Fifth Street. This free community event will offer food, coats, hats, gloves, blankets and family-friendly activities.
• Saturdays, November 14, 21 and 28 | Noon–4 p.m.
• Fill the Trailer Toy Drive at Walmart Supercenter, 1116 Crossroads Drive. Help SPD Fill the Trailer by donating new, unwrapped toys.

View the complete Statesville Police Department events calendar.

Statesville City Council

Did you miss the recent City Council meeting on Monday, November 2, 2026? View the Meeting at a Glance or watch the full replay here.

**The next Council meeting is Monday, November 16, 2026. You can view the meeting agenda here.

***City Council meeting agendas are typically posted by Wednesday the week before the upcoming Council meeting and are archived on the website for one year. If you would like the agenda emailed to you each week or require older information, please contact us by completing the Contact Us Form here.

Turkey Bingo

Your next BINGO could help fill your Thanksgiving table all while supporting Special Olympics Iredell County!

Turkey Bingo is back! Gather your family and friends for a favorite Statesville tradition featuring friendly competition and chances to win turkeys, hams, and gift cards.

Turkey Bingo

📅 Thursday, November 19, 2026

📍 Statesville Event Center

🕓 Session 1: 4–5 PM | Doors open at 3 PM

🕖 Session 2: 7–8 PM | Doors open at 6 PM

💲 $5 per card, available at the door. Cash or check only.

🔗 Learn more: recreation.statesvillenc.net/turkey-bingo

Iredell Senior Games Winter Social

Get in the Game! 🏅 Join Statesville Recreation & Economic Vitality for a festive gathering filled with friendship, laughter, and an opportunity to reconnect with fellow Senior Games participants.

Whether you've been part of the Iredell Senior Games for years or are interested in getting involved, this is a wonderful opportunity to connect with our active senior community!

Iredell Senior Games Winter Social

📅 Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 11AM-2PM

🔗 Learn more or Register Now: recreation.statesvillenc.net/iredell-senior-games

Upcoming Road Closures & Detours

Looking for information on upcoming or ongoing road closures here in the City of Statesville? This page provides details on planned construction, emergency repairs, special events, and other activities that may impact traffic. 

Stay informed about current and upcoming road closures in the City of Statesville here.

Upcoming City Events

FEATURED EVENT: Glow in the Dark Pickleball

Light up the court at our Glow in the Dark Pickleball Night! Open to ages 10 & up, this exciting Friday the 13th event will feature a fun mix of round robin play and open court time under glowing lights and neon vibes. Special childcare hours will also be available during the event for children under 10!

📆 Friday, November 13, 2026, at 6PM

📍Statesville Recreation Center (The Rec)

🔗 Learn more here

THIS WEEK

🔹Coffee with a Cop (Statesville Police Department) - Thursday, November 12, 2026

🔹Downtown Design Review Committee Meeting - Thursday, November 12, 2026

🔹Glow in the Dark Pickleball (Community Programs at REV) - Friday, November 13, 2026

🔹Cozy up to Fall (FREE Event Sponsored by Foundation of Hope Ministries & the Statesville Police Department) - Saturday, November 14, 2026

🔹 2026 Fill the Trailer Toy Drive - Saturday, November 14, 2026

🔹Youth Fit (Statesville Recreation) - Monday, November 16 & Wednesday, November 18, 2026

🔹Statesville City Council Meeting - Monday, November 16, 2026

Save the date for these upcoming events

🔹Turkey Bingo benefitting Special Olympics Iredell County - Thursday, November 19, 2026

🔹 2026 Fill the Trailer Toy Drive - Saturday, November 21, 2026

🔹 2026 Fill the Trailer Toy Drive - Saturday, November 28, 2026

🔹 Levitt AMP Statesville Music Series - Carolina Sound - Saturday, November 28, 2026

🔹Downtown Statesville Christmas Tree Lighting - Thursday, December 3, 2026

🔹Downtown Holiday Shop & Stroll - Friday, December 4, 2026

🔹Santa Central as part of the Downtown Holiday Shop & Stroll - Friday, December 4, 2026

🔹Holiday Village as part of the Downtown Holiday Shop & Stroll - Friday, December 4, 2026

Learn more about these + all upcoming City events here.

Statesville Careers

Take the opportunity to make your community a better place to live every day, and you will be rewarded with exciting career opportunities, a competitive salary, and great benefits! 

Learn more about just a few of the available opportunities here at the City of Statesville:

🔹Skilled Laborer - Water Maintenance (Full-Time): This position is responsible for semi-skilled work in a variety of construction, maintenance, and repair assignments involving the use of specialized tools and equipment within the city’s water/sewer department.

🔹Skilled Laborer - Stormwater (Full-Time): This position responsible for a variety of construction, maintenance, and repair assignments involving the use of specialized tools and equipment.

Learn more about careers with the City here or view all current career opportunities with the City of Statesville here.

Front & Center Weekly Updates

That wraps up this week’s edition of Front & Center. Stay tuned for more updates and remember to follow the City of Statesville on social media for real-time news and announcements. Have a great week, Statesville!

View previous updates on our website here.