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Smithville Community Coalition receives Canopy Housing Foundation grant award
July 31. More than 120 area Realtors and representatives from community organizations gathered for the Canopy Housing Foundation’s annual Grants Celebration to recognize the dedication and work of 19 non-profit organizations with $55,000 in funding. The Smithville Community Coalition has been awarded $3,000 to be utilized for Homeownership Financial Education classes for potential homeowners and […]
Weekly calendar July 31- Aug. 6: National Night Out, concerts, festivals
Calendar Sponsors Tuesday, Aug.1 National Night Out 5:30 – 7:30 pm | Aug. 1. The Cornelius Police Department in hosting the annual National Night Out event to promote community safety and crime prevention. Particiants enjoy an evening filled with family fun, including children’s activities, food, entertainment and more. Smithville Park. Wednesday, Aug. 2 Art Club: […]
The weather forecast is so often up in the air because of the radar gap
July 28. Speaking of the weather, US Rep. Jeff Jackson (D-NC) introduced HR 4912 to close the weather radar gap in Charlotte with the successor to the current Next Generation Weather Radar (NEXRAD), which will phase out over the next decade. The Charlotte region is one of the largest metropolitan areas in the country that […]
Weekend Weather: Dog days of summer (and then some)
July 28. Breathtaking heat is on the docket today, tomorrow and Sunday, with a little relief coming Monday when the high will be under 90 degrees. That said, the heat index will be over 100 today and Saturday. Take care out there, check in on the elderly and make sure pets can cool off. Friday: […]
Duke experts say policies must change to address heat
July 28. By Clayton Henkel | NC Newsline. Heat, humidity and the quest for air conditioning are a part of every summer. But Ashley Ward believes this summer is a wake-up call for many Americans. Ward directs the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke University’s Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability. Her work focuses on the […]
National Night Out is Aug. 1
July 27. The Cornelius Police Dept. will host National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 1 at Smithville Park. There will be a variety of things to do, including Dunk-a-Cop, live music and kids’ activities, as well as food and Sunset Slush. The event, which runs from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, is free to attend. […]
Rural Hill’s Amazing Maize Maze needs volunteers
July 27. Amazing Maize Maze volunteers are needed for maze creation, which is mapping and pulling corn. Volunteers who complete one shift of volunteering with maze creation will receive a season pass to the maze and for a friend/family member. If you volunteer multiple shifts you can choose to receive two more passes to the maze […]
Weekender July 27 – 30: Christmas toy drive, clay workshop, UiC discussion and more
Calendar Sponsors Friday, July 28 Creative Clay/ Pottery Senior Workshop 10- 11:30 am | July 28. Clayworks will lead participants in a hands-on clay workshop. Space is limited, so reserve your spot. Projects will be taken to Clayworks to be fired and glazed before being returned for pickup. Please allow 3 weeks for this […]
Apply: Cornelius Police Citizens Academy
July 26. The Cornelius Police Dept. is accepting applications for the Fall 2023 Citizens Academy which launches on Sept. 5. The academy, which is designed to enhance communications between the public and law enforcement, will be held each 6-9 pm Tuesday through November, with the exception of one Saturday class. Topics Police Administration & Management […]
Peninsula Community Foundation donates over $150,000 to local non-profits
July 26. Thanks to the generosity of the local community, the Peninsula Community Foundation has just been able to award grants in excess of $150,000 to 14charities in the Lake Norman area. In addition to the “core” charities that the PCF historically supports, the Ada Jenkins Center, The Lake Norman Community Health Clinic, Caterpillar Ministries […]
