Cornelius Today :: Share and Discover the Best of Cornelius, NC

Share and Discover the Best of Cornelius, NC

Site Search:

News from around town

Access to town's public email system temporarily closed

The Town's "public mail access" system is down and not accessible to computer users for a period of time. The public mail is an internal communications system for town officials that is open to citizens.

Police Report

The Cornelius Police Department reports these arrests, citations and accidents July 19-26.

Full Story Here

Dresses for Haiti

The women of NorthCross Church invite you to come and sew with them 6:30 p.m. Thurs., Aug. 5. They are making dresses for young girls in Haiti to be shipped by Hancock Fabrics to Double Harvest, a ministry in Croix des Bouquets. Anyone is invited to help by bringing sewing machines, cotton fabric, simple children’s dress patterns, notions, trims and buttons. Please RSVP to Lynn Whitehill. NorthCross church is located at 11020 Bailey Rd. Ste. H, Cornelius.

Police Report

Arrests, citations and accidents July 15-18, 2010, as reported by the Cornelius Police Department.

Full Story Here

Habitat ReStore has

$1 million in sales

Our Towns Habitat ReStore on North Main Street, Cornelius, achieved its goal of $1 million in sales for the fiscal year of 2009-2010.

Full Story Here

Paving on W. Catawba

July 17: Hunter Construction and Rea Paving will begin working on the asphalt paving and road widening associated with Robbins Park along West Catawba Ave this weekend. The widening will encompass the area between Kings Point Drive and Bluff Point. The road will be one lane with flagmen directing traffic. Crews will be working during the day Saturday and Sunday. They will also begin doing night work next week. This project is expected to take 60-90 days to complete and will require numerous times of traffic control in order to install the curb and gutter, and roughly 700 tons of asphalt. Crews have been instructed to attempt to minimize back ups and allow quick responses for emergency traffic.

New farmer's market

A farmer's market will be held 5-8 p.m. every Friday through October at the gazebo in Jetton Village. There will be produce stands, baked goods with jams and honey, jewelry, herbs and plants, flower bouquets, organic beef, cheeses and seafood.

Youth muscians wanted

The Cornelius Youth Orchestras (CYO) are holding three informational open houses and auditions this summer. Open houses will be held 6:30-8 p.m. July 20, July 27 and Aug. 10 at Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 W. Catawba Ave. Reservations are requested; please contact Nanette Haraden 704-576-7270.

Full Story Here

Cornelius Pets

Looking for a pet?

There's some great dogs and cats to be had! Click on full story for the Cornelius Animal Shelter Inventory

Full Story Here

School News

Davidson Supporters Surpass Annual Fund Goal

Davidson alumni, parents and friends have demonstrated their belief in the importance of the college and its mission through record contributions to the college’s Annual Fund.

In closing the books recently on the 2009-10 fiscal year, Davidson fundraisers announced Annual Fund contributions of $10.776 million. Despite the gloomy national economy, that substantially surpassed the goal of $9.25 million, and set a new record for total gifts to the Annual Fund.

Moreover, a record 10,055 of Davidson’s 16,497 active alumni were donors, giving Davidson a 61 percent participation rate — the highest of any college or university in the nation this year. It also marks the eighth year in a row of contributions by 60 or more percent of alumni.

Full Story Here

Student honored

Austin Felker was recently recognized as a member of the Sigma Alpha Lambda National Leadership and Honors Organization at UNC Chapel Hill. Felker will begin his sophomore year at UNC Chapel Hill in August. He is the son of Eric and Sandra Felker of Cornelius.

Senior News

Good night, sleep tight -

July 2010 edition

JOANNE AHERN
Seniors Columnist

Sleep, like exercise and nutrition, is essential for good health and general well being. We always intend to get the job done, but more often than not, we just can’t get a good night’s sleep.

Oh, we use excuses like “now that I’m older, I don’t need as much sleep.” Or:

“I snore a lot but I don’t think that’s a problem.”

“I’ll catch up on my lost sleep by sleeping longer tomorrow.”

“My obesity, hypertension, diabetes and depression have nothing to do with my poor sleep quality.”

“I sleep during the day so it’s OK that I don’t sleep well at night.”

Full Story Here

Senior Center Activites --

July 2010 edition

Check out these activities at the North Mecklenburg Senior Center on West Catawba Avenue.

Full Story Here

Member's Area

Why register?
Contacts
Archive Site (Pre-April 2009)
Register
Login

Library events in March

Children’s Storytimes

A special time for you and your child to enjoy stories, music, rhymes, finger games, felt boards & more!

Cornelius

Young & Restless Storytime (13-17 mo. old)
Thursdays in March, 9:15-9:45 a.m.

Cruisers Storytime (18-23 mo. old)
Thursdays in March, 10:15-10:45 a.m.

Toddler Storytime (2 years old)

Wednesdays in March, 9:15-9:45 a.m.

Preschool Storytime (3-5 years old)
Wednesdays in March, 10:15-10:45 a.m.

Davidson

Yearlings (12-24 mo. old)

1st & 3rd Thursday in March, 10:15-10:30 a.m.

Jumping Jacks (2 years old)

1st & 3rd Monday in March, 11-11:30 a.m.

Preschool Storytime (3-5 years old)
1st & 3rd Monday in March, 10:15-10:45 a.m.

Children’s & Family Programs

A Birthday Party for Dr. Seuss

Cornelius Tuesday, Mar. 2: 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Celebrate the life and works of the stupendous and diffendooferous author “Dr. Seuss”! We will share stories, laughs, and much more!

Spanish for Kids
Cornelius Thursdays in March: 11-11:30 am

Learn Spanish the fun way: puppets, music, and movement introduce children to the language.

Boys Will Be Boys

Cornelius Monday, Mar. 8: 6:30-7:30 p.m.

A fun once-a-month book club for boys in 2nd-4th grades to discuss books that define what it is to be a boy! This month read Doctor Proctor’s Fart Powder by Jo Nesbø.

Movie on a Monday

Cornelius Monday, Mar. 15: 6-7:30 p.m.

Come watch the secret agent guinea pigs of G Force (PG) with us! There will be snacks and refreshments.

Zinger’s Slumber Club

Cornelius Monday, Mar. 29: 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal and join us for an evening filled with stories, music and a craft. This program is perfect for preschoolers.

Paws to Read

Davidson Tuesdays in March: 4-5 p.m.

Come in on Tuesday afternoons and read to one of our therapy dogs, Dudley or Sadie. Both Dudley and Sadie love children and love to be read to.

Servicios en español

Cornelius Todos los martes de 3 a 7 de la tarde

La Biblioteca Pública de Cornelius ofrece servicios gratuitos para todos las edades: clases de computación para principiantes, cuentos y tutoría para niños, ayuda e información general.

Llame a Beatriz Guevara (704-416-0555) para obtener más información.

Adult Programs

All adults are welcome.

The English Café

Cornelius Fridays in March: 10 a.m. - noon

A special class where you improve your English

conversational skills while learning about America’s culture and history. For more information, please call the instructor, Marcela Hosmann, at 704-483-8149, or call the library at 704-416-3800.

Cornelius Garden Club
Cornelius Monday, Mar 8: 9:30 -11 a.m.
Carrie Winters will discuss different forms of starting new plants. The general meeting begins at 9:30, and the presentation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Both are free and open to non-members.

Daylily Book Club
Cornelius Monday, Mar. 15: 10-11:30 a.m.
Meets the third Monday of the month. For March, we’re choosing our own biographies to read and share. Pick any powerful, intriguing woman, learn more about her, and come tell us your response.

For more information, please call 704-416-3800.

Crossroads Café

Cornelius Saturdays in March: 9 a.m. - noon

Free. CPCC instructors assist speakers of any

language who want to improve their English. Bring pencils/paper. You may register at any class session. For information, please call 704-330-6172 or visit http://www.cpcc.edu/esl/distance-learning.

Teen & Preteen Programs

These programs are for young people in 6th - 12th grades.

Get Your Game On

Cornelius Thursday, Mar. 4, 11, 18: 4:30-6 p.m.

The first three Thursdays of the month are all about teen gaming. Video games, board games, mysteries and more! Stop by the branch for more info or to

suggest a game. Feel free to bring your favorite for everybody to play.

Note: Gaming is 5-7pm on March 11 (TTW).

** && **

Teen Tech Week - more events systemwide

Kodu Game Design

Cornelius Thursday, Mar. 11: 5-7 p.

Try out a new way to play video games. Not only do you get to play, you get to create! We are proud to introduce Kodu, a new game design product by

Microsoft for the Xbox 360.

** && **

One Shot Video Contest

Davidson Thursday, Mar. 11: 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Challenge yourself to capture an experience without any editing. Flip Cameras will be available to use. A $50 gift certificate will be awarded to one winner at the end of the week. Call 704-416-4000 to register.

Teen Advisory Group (TAG)

Cornelius Thursday, Mar. 25: 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Want better books? More programs? Think the teen area needs a fish tank? Bring your ideas—whatever they are—to Teen Advisory Group meetings on the fourth Thursday of each month.

We want to hear from you

soundoffcornelius@gmail.com
or 704-906-7871

Area Events

Hawaiian Luau for seniors set for Aug. 18

The third annual Hawaiian Luau will be Wednesday Aug. 18 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the North Mecklenburg Senior Center, 18731 West Catawba Ave. The Luau, which will include food, games, entertainment, a bake sale and a silent auction, is open to everyone in the community. Proceeds from the event will benefit all older adults in the Lake Norman community in the form of creating new programs, lectures, exercise classes and social events. Admission is $10 in advance and $15 on the day of the event.

Kiwanis golf outing has sponsorships opportunities

The Lake Norman Kiwanis annual golf tournament is Aug. 30 at Cowans Ford Country Club. Sponsorships are available, including the gold level, which includes two free golfers and on-course signage, as well as recognition in advertising. The price is $600. Silver level includes one free golfer for $300. Individuals are $95. Net proceeds will benefit local community causes such as the Ada Jenkins Center and Barium Springs Home for Children. More info: Brenda Carsey, 704-942-5020 or brendacarsey@kw.com

Bluegrass Saturdays

Cornelius Presbyterian Church’s presents “Bluegrass Saturdays” 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 7, 14, 21. Free. BBQ available for purchase and a bake sale will benefit mission projects. Craft and art items will be for sale. Booths are available to rent to sell items. Held at the church lawn, 21209 Catawba Ave., at the corner of West Catawba and Church Street, Cornelius. Details: 704-892-5577 or email carld@bellsouth.net.

National Night Out

The Cornelius Police Department will hold National Night Out 7-9 p.m. Tues., Aug. 3. at Jetton Village. Live music, food, games and a special guest appearance by Buzz Lightyear and Woody from Toy Story 3. Free.

Hot August Night party

A Singles over 40 club Hot August Night Party & Dance 7 p.m. Sat., Aug. 21 at the Havana Social Club, 17105 Kenton Dr., Cornelius. DJ to play all requests, appetizers. $10 at the door. RSVP: 704-500-9305.

Great Chili Cook Off

The Rotary Clubs of Mooresville and Troutman will host their second annual charity chili cook off 11.m.-5 p.m. Sat., Sept. 25 at Mooresville Town Square. Proceeds from the event will benefit Our Towns Habitat for Humanity, American Red Cross, Mooresville Christian Mission, Mooresville Soup Kitchen, Health Reach and other non-profit organizations. Chili cookers from around the area are invited to vie for the best chili recipe in town. In addition to the chili cook off and tasting, there will be music, games, demonstrations, booths and displays. Details: tcox@ourtownshabitat.org.

Cornelius Cooks

Semi-retired couple enjoy a good meal and lake living

MAYS

When Ansley and Walter Mays thought about retirement, they knew they wanted to move from Charlotte to be near water.

They thought about the beach, and then thought about the upkeep. That left Lake Wylie or Lake Norman.

“We said ‘So let’s just go ahead rather than wait’,” says Ansley Mays. “I guess we’ve always been water people, so finally we’re getting our dream.”

Full Story Here

Streets of Cornelius

Blue Stone Harbor

Blue Stone Harbor is chock full of nautical names, a hallmark of some Lake Norman neighborhoods. Some communities get the names right, some wrong (America Cup in The Peninsula is one example of getting it wrong.) But in the case of Blue Stone Harbor, the street names show a genuine appreciation of yachting.

Full Story Here

Home Sales

Property Transactions -

July 2010 edition

These are recent property transactions in Cornelius and Davidson over $200,000 as recorded by the Mecklenburg Register of Deeds.

Full Story Here

Property transactions -

July 2010

These are recent property transactions in Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville recorded by the county Register of Deeds in Mecklenburg.

Full Story Here

New Corporations

New corporations —

July 2010 edition

These corporations in Cornelius and Davidson have registered with the N.C. Secretary of State.

Full Story Here

RSS Feed | Archives