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ASC offering cultural organization support grants
April 3. Mecklenburg County-based not-for-profit organizations with a primary mission of arts, science, history, or heritage have until Friday April 28 to apply for support grants. Cultural Organization Grants support organizations seeking to improve their management, develop audiences, strengthen fundraising and/or achieve operating efficiencies. These grants also support capacity building opportunities that improve an organization’s […]
Changes in complex land use plan sent back to Planning Board
April 4. By Dave Vieser. Despite months of public input, the Cornelius Town Board is still not satisfied with the final changes in the town’s land use plan. At their April 3 meeting, the commissioners sent the recommendations back to the Planning Board and the Growth Management Task Force (GMTF) for further clarification. The GMTF […]
Suspect in shooting apparently on foot near Nantz Road
April 3. By Dave Yochum. Police are looking for a white woman about 66 years old after a shooting in Ramsey Creek Park. She is thought to be on foot farther down Nantz Road which was blocked around 8 pm. Police said she is armed and dangerous. If you see her call 911. [Update April […]
Town gets down to brass tacks during budget retreat this week
April 3. By Dave Yochum. The mayor, members of the Town Board and some staff members will attend a budget workshop Wednesday and Thursday at the Holiday Inn Center City in Charlotte to discuss the 2023-24 municipal budget. Like almost anyone doing a budget, the needs and wants can be greater than income. Wants and […]
It’s time to register your child for kindergarten
April 3. It’s time to enroll your child for kindergarten in the Charlotte Mecklenburg school system. Age requirements In compliance with North Carolina law students must be 5 years of age on or before Aug. 31 to be considered for Kindergarten. Students applying for the Montessori schools Pre-K program must be 4 years of age […]
Weekly calendar April 3-9: Lots to do
Calendar Sponsors Monday, April 3 Duck and Bunny hopping around Huntersville 6-7pm | April 3. Come for a craft and take photos with Duck and Bunny. Abernathy Park, Glendale Drive and Park Lane, Huntersville. Tuesday, April 4 A Conversation with former U.S. Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch 7 – 8:30 pm. Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch will be speaking […]
Holy Week and Easter services taking place in Cornelius
April 3. Holy Week, in the Christian church, is the week between Palm Sunday and Easter, observed as a time of devotion to the Passion of Jesus Christ. In the Greek and Roman liturgical books, it is called the Great Week because great deeds were done by God during this week. Originally, only Good Friday […]
Looking for emerging arts leaders to Lead with Your Talent
April 3. Lead with Your Talents is a leadership development program targeting emerging leaders in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg nonprofit arts and culture community. This program, offered through the ASC, is designed and facilitated by Angelina Corbet, founder of The Mobius Co., and Bill Southerland of Anchors Consulting . It makes use of the Highlands Ability Battery. […]
Tommy’s appliance tips
April 3. Cornelius resident Tommy Walker had more than 50 years experience in appliance repair and operated Tommy’s Appliance Service until retiring a few years ago. Tommy will offer the community his advice for various appliances. Washing machines have really changed a lot from older days. Manufacturers have illuminated the agitator and significantly reduced the […]
Choir of Clare College will perform at Davidson UMC
April 3. Davidson United Methodist Church will host the Choir of Clare College from Cambridge, UK for a concert on April 17 at 7:30 pm. Their Rolling River program celebrates some of the greatest choral music to have emerged from America in the last century, including a piece from North Carolina native Caroline Shaw, the […]
