Davidson News
Events rained out
Oct. 8. Rain and more rain, the weather dudes say, so that means cancellations: No partying like its 1599 at the Renaissance Festival today, but it will reopen Sunday. The Social Sail at Lake Norman Community Sailing has been blown out. Pawz Too Run is a firm “No.” The Cornelius Police Department’s Document Shredding got […]
Woof alert: Pawz Too Run is Saturday
The 6th Annual Pawz Too Run will be held Saturday Oct. 8 on the Village Green in downtown Davidson. The event starts with a 3K dog walk at 10 am followed by a parade of rescue dogs and several fun dog contests. Proceeds benefit the local not-for-profit Friends of the Animals, whose goal is to […]
EarthTalk: Contaminants in baby food
This week the Clean Label Project (CLP), a recently formed non-profit, released results from its data analysis of potentially harmful contaminants found in baby food. The first ‘CLP Magnified List, Baby Food’, found at www.cleanlabelproject.org, highlights the products that meet or exceed standards established by CLP’s Medical Advisory Board. Nineteen percent of the tested products met these standards and […]
Visit Lake Norman announces photo contest winners
Sept. 27. The third edition of Visit Lake Norman’s Official Visitor Guides were recently published. The destination marketing endeavor with Lake Norman CURRENTS Magazine is a 5 x 8” full color, glossy publication that includes listings of area hotels, restaurants and attractions, in addition to locator maps, annual events, weather, and group services offered to those […]
Got gas? Indigestion for cars may last four or five more days, expert says
Sept. 21. By Dave Yochum. Look for Charlotte-area gas supplies to get back to normal in four or five days, says one of the leading oil industry analysts in the United States. Tom Kloza, global head of energy analysis at Oil Price Information Service, said the Colonial Pipeline, despite repairs that are expected to be […]
Democrats of North Mecklenburg to meet Sept. 28
Democrats of North Mecklenburg will meet Wednesday, Sept. 28, in the offices of Spotlight Branding, 15905 Brookway Drive, Suite 4209, Huntersville. The group is seeking to build a visible and active presence for the party in North Mecklenburg, grow the Democratic electorate and assist Democratic candidates. To RSVP to the meeting, or to be informed […]
Political pundits on deck for Newsmakers Sept. 21
This coming Wednesday, four top political consultants—two Democrats and two Republicans—will field questions from the audience at the Cornelius Today/Business Today Newsmakers Breakfast at The Peninsula Club. It will be an exciting event, a la Meet The Press. The speakers will not have prepared comments, rather, the audience will pose questions in a free-wheeling Q&A […]
United Way ‘Day of Caring’ needs volunteers
Sept. 16. The Mooresville/Lake Norman office of United Way of Central Carolinas is calling for volunteers for its fifth annual Day of Caring on Saturday Sept. 24. Nearly 500 volunteers are needed in order to complete community improvement projects across Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville, Mooresville and Troutman. Day of Caring starts at 8 a.m. at The Cove Church on […]
Peninsula Community Foundation fundraiser is Nov. 5
The Peninsula Community Foundation is holding its 13th annual fundraising gala Saturday, Nov. 5. The event, which starts at 6 p.m. at the Peninsula Club, will have a “Roaring Twenties” theme. The fundraiser will include live and silent auctions as well as dancing, a casino, a full-service bar and a “Contraband Cigar Terrace.” Tickets are […]
Rotary Club’s Wine Spectacular auction is Oct. 22
The Rotary Club of Lake Norman-Huntersville is holding its annual Wine Spectacular Auction & Tasting event on Saturday, Oct. 22. The event is set for 7 p.m. at Northstone Country Club,15801 Northstone Drive, Huntersville. The theme for this year’s Wine Spectacular is “A Night in Tuscany.” It will feature live jazz music and food. Guests can […]
