News About Town: It’s time again for the monthly Meet with the Mayor at Miki’s Restaurant (say that 10 times real fast). This Saturday, from 8 to 9 a.m.,  Take some time to sit down with Mayor Bailey at Miki’s (1819 Matthews Township Pkwy) and ask about what’s going on in town. 

News Around Town: If you’re looking for a new hobby (or to practice an existing hobby further), the Park and Rec Department has lots of options. From yoga to art-making, there’s something on their roster to fulfill your New Year’s goal. No need to camp overnight to get a spot for your yoga mat at the gym, each class has a limited number of spots. The affordability is a bonus: get fit, be more creative, and save some dough in 2019.

One Good Thing: We’re constantly discussing what works and doesn’t work on the Matthews Beacon site as a whole, and one difficult task has been organizing archived articles. We've added three indexes for easier access: Articles by Author, Articles by Category, and Articles by Date. When you click on Latest News, you’ll see a drop down menu for these options. Give it a whirl and let us know what you think.