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Hop Into Spring Saturday at Wilhelm Park
March 19. [UPDATED] Spring has sprung: Cornelius Parks & Recreation will hold Hop Into Spring this Saturday at James Hoyt Wilhelm Park behind Cornelius Elementary, starting at 2 pm and ending at 4. Of course, Peter Cottontail and his best duck friend will be there. Update: The event has been moved inside due to rain. […]
Cornelius will choose firm that will do Downtown Master Plan
March 19. By Dave Vieser. The choice of who should craft a Downtown Master Plan is down to two firms: Kimley Horne and Bolton & Menk. Both firms have extensive experience in the region. Seven different consultants, all from the metro Charlotte area, had originally responded to a request for proposals (RFP) on the development […]
Learn Music event at BoatYard LKN March 24
March 18. Learn Music is holding a live music event where bands made of students play sets at BoatYard LKN on March 24. The “Legends Showcase” will include 13 bands performing live this Sunday, from noon to 6 pm. The event is free and open to the public.
Lyngbya survey begins next week; residents can help
March 18. The Lake Norman Marine Commission in partnership with the NC State Aquatic Plant Management Program will begin surveying Lake Norman the week of March 25 for Lyngbya cyanobacteria, the unsightly blue-green algae that wreaks havoc with boaters and swimmers. People can report its presence to help create an effective treatment plan. To do […]
Discovery Place Kids – Huntersville to host eclipse activities
March 18. Discovery Place Science and Discovery Place Kids – Huntersville will celebrate the 2024 solar eclipse with interactive, eclipse- and astronomy-themed activities leading up to the celestial event on April 8. Each museum will offer a variety of outdoor activities free to the public and host viewing parties on their respective parking decks. Beginning […]
Weekly calendar March 18-24: Meet the author, wine night, spring market and more
Monday, March 18 Acclaimed Dulcimer Artist Bing Futch 7:30 – 9 pm | March 18. Acclaimed dulcimer artist Bing Futch. Using the Appalachian mountain dulcimer, Native American flute, ukulele, and a looper, Dutch celebrates traditional and modern music with passion, humor, and boundless energy. For tickets, call 704-894-2135 or go online. Sloan Music Center Tyler-Tallman […]
Unique cooking class will be held at Ada Jenkins
March 18. Ada Jenkins Center’s “Apple a Day” Cooking Classes for a Healthy Lifestyle are open to the first 10 people who register. Classes will be held every Monday from March 25 to June 3. Participants must be age 55 or older and can attend class regularly every week for all 10 sessions as well […]
State of Junker property prompts concern from Planning Board member
March 18. By Dave Vieser. The Junker property, a mixed-use development on West Catawba continues to be a thorn in the side of local residents and officials. The newest issue involves incomplete clearance of trees, leaving large tree trunks spread over portions of the 12-acre property, as well as branches wrapped into phone and cable […]
In response to drownings, the Joshua Murray boating safety center will open in May
March 18. The Joshua Murray Boating, Safety, Education and Awareness Center is expected to open at Blythe Landing in May with water safety education programs for the public. It will also be a training center prototype for water safety experts statewide. “This space, inspired by our community, aims to educate and empower new and novice […]
Focus Friday: Local chiefs of police discuss fraud, community policing
March 15. The most common crime seen around North Mecklenburg is property crime, according to the chiefs of police who spoke this morning at the Lake Norman Chamber’s Focus Friday discussion. But among the most vexing crimes are those having to do with fraud as well as illegal drugs, including fentanyl. What’s happening today might […]
