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Weekly Agenda Aug. 1- 7: National Night Out, music, theater, yoga and more
Trying to figure out what to do? This calendar, published weekly on Mondays, can point you to some of the best options in Lake Norman. For events that repeat weekly, we’ve created an ONGOING category; just scroll down and you’ll find it. Here’s a look at what’s coming up: Aug. 2 National Night Out 6-8 […]
Weekend weather: Hot, humid, stormy
July 28. The weather forecast for days on end in three words: Hot and humid. The afternoon storms will stick with us for a while; the heat index will be over 100 Thursday and Friday, according to the National Weather Service forecast. Meanwhile, Mecklenburg County, is opening cooling stations county-wide, including the Northern Region Rec […]
Weekender July 28-31: Theater, music and a cruise-in
Here are events this weekend in the Lake Norman region. For events that repeat weekly, we’ve created an ONGOING category; just scroll down and you’ll find it. Through July 31 Noises Off! Advance Tickets: Adult, $25-29; senior (65+), $23-27; student (under 21), $15-18. Ages 12 and older. Duke Family Performance Hall, 207 Faculty Drive, Davidson, […]
ASC grants application period opens
July 28. ASC invites Mecklenburg County-based nonprofits and creative individuals to apply for the Cultural Vision Grant program. ASC seeks to support high quality arts and culture projects presented within Mecklenburg County by creative individuals or nonprofit organizations that: —Build community by connecting individuals across points of difference to increase understanding and acceptance and positive […]
Newsletter taking Friday off
July 28. The Cornelius Today/Business Today newsletter will not publish on Friday, July 29. We will resume on Monday, Aug. 1.
Papa John’s, Jeremiah’s Ice coming to Alexander Farm
July 27. By Dave Vieser. Just as the farmhouse at Alexander Farm was coming down came word that two more retailers—Papa John’s Pizza and Jeremiah’s Italian Ice—will be setting up shop within the $110 million development. A Lidl store has already been announced, as well as plans for an unnamed dental practice. More deals are […]
Huntersville Town Hall parking update during road closure
July 27. During the road closure of Huntersville-Concord Road, visitors to the Huntersville Town Hall can park behind the building in the paved or grassy lot off of Old Statesville Road, as well as in the parking deck across the street at Town Center. The segment of Huntersville-Concord Road between Main Street and Old Statesville […]
Get ready to strut your four-legged stuff
July 27. The 2022 All American Dog Show will be held on Saturday, Oct. 1, at Robbins Park, 7738 W. Catawba Ave. Register your dog or plan to just watch the beauties from 3-6 pm. Each October, hundreds of dog lovers and their furry best friends gather at Robbins Park to enjoy pet-related vendors, concessions, […]
New study ranks NC schools about in the middle nationwide
July 26. WalletHub compared K-12 public schools in 50 states and the District of Columbia across 32 key metrics and North Carolina came out in the middle in terms of overall quality. The analysis accounted for test performance, funding, safety, class size and instructor credentials, as well as graduation rates and math test scores. North […]
Sponsors, vendors sought for Back to School Bash
July 26. The town will celebrate the end of summer and kick off the 2022-23 school year with a fun family event. The gates for the Back to School Bash at Robbins Park open at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, with: Face painting Corn hole and other yard games Crafts and activities Glow sticks Appearances […]
