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Want to dine out on Thanksgiving? Better make a reservation now
Nov. 2. [Updated Nov. 21.] By TL Bernthal. Not even a handful of area restaurants will be open Thanksgiving Day for diners, and reservations for a place at their tables are filling up. Choplin’s in Cornelius, Red Rock Cafe in Birkdale Village and North Harbor Club in Davidson will be open, as will Al’s Bar […]
Parents can use Halloween candy to teach kids about personal finance
Nov. 2. Here’s advice on how parents can use the process of collecting and allocating Halloween candy to teach children about personal finance. Two experts gave this advice to WalletHub. Cost, quantity and math “Lessons on personal finance need to be age appropriate. For younger children, learning basic skills in the areas of mathematics, logic, and […]
Morelia Gourmet Paletas offering a free taste in Birkdale Village
Nov. 2. Morelia Gourmet Paletas, which opened recently in a kiosk at Birkdale Village, will offer free ice cream pops on Saturday, Nov. 5. As part of the grand opening celebration, Morelia will give away more than 900 paletas between noon and 6 pm at the 16940 Birkdale Commons Pkwy, Suite A, Huntersville, location. The […]
Town’s leaf vacuums revving up
Nov. 1. The town’s leaf vacuuming begins today and continues through Jan. 31. Leaf vacuuming will begin on Tuesday, November 01, and will run through the end of January 2023. Residents may place their leaves at the curb to be vacuumed. The town will run four trucks the majority of the time between November and […]
You can lace up to ice skate at 2 outdoor venues this season
Nov. 1. By TL Bernthal. Two outdoor ice-skating rinks will be open to the public this season. A first-ever rink at Birkdale Village joins the Whitewater Center with ice skating starting this month. The rink at Birkdale Village will open Saturday, Nov. 19 and run through Monday, Jan. 16. The Whitewater Center skating will be […]
Holiday activities along with other fun events coming in November
Trying to figure out what to do this month? This calendar points you to some of the best options in Lake Norman. Nov. 1 Brooke M. Bauer, Ph.D.: Becoming Catawba: Catawba Indian Women and Nation-building, 1540-1840 7:30 pm | Nov. 1. Brooke M. Bauer, a citizen of the Catawba Nation of South Carolina and assistant […]
How long is Halloween candy good for?
Nov. 1. The National Confectioners Association has sweet advice on the shelf-live and storage suggestions for all that Halloween candy. An easy rule of thumb is to toss any remaining Halloween candy by the time Easter comes. Specifics on longevity Soft chocolates, like milk and white chocolate, last eight to 10 months. Dark chocolate lasts […]
Pioneer Springs Community School gets GO Grant
Nov. 1. Pioneer Springs Community School and teacher Sandra Dixon received a Go Outside “GO Grant” of $3,500 for a project to provide outdoor garden experiences to students and explore hands-on learning environments. GO Grants are funded by The Outdoor Heritage Advisory Council and Trust Fund and are awarded to applicants across the state to […]
County tax assessor will update town boards in November, December
Oct. 31. By Dave Yochum. The County Assessor’s Office will present an update to the Cornelius Town Board on Monday Nov. 7 during the regular Board of Commissioners meeting. Revaluation is the process by which Mecklenburg County revalues all property (land and buildings) to its current market value as of an established date, in this […]
Kennel cough on the rise; no cases at Cornelius shelter
Oct. 31. [Update Nov. 3] By TL Bernthal. A respiratory disease spreading among dogs in the community is rising. One national expert says the uptick in cases starting last year is a result of increased activities of dogs with other dogs as COVID-19 restrictions have relaxed and people resumed life outside the home. Recent cases […]
