Important Dates
United We Bowl Oct. 17
United Way of Central Carolina’s United We Bowl is Saturday, Oct. 17 from noon to 4 pm at SpareTime in Huntersville. The Town of Cornelius is participating, and looking for sponsors and teams. Call Jody Clark at 704.892.6031 (Ext. 110) for more info.
‘Fire 2015’ BBQ is Oct. 24
The Ada Jenkins “Fire 2015” barbecue and cook-off competition is Saturday Oct. 24 at 212 Gamble St. in Davidson. There will be live music as well as food. More info: www.adajenkins.org
Cornelius-Lemley Fire Rescue hosts fire prevention open house
Sept. 18. On Saturday, October 10, the Cornelius-Lemley Fire Rescue will host an open house to celebrate Fire Prevention Week. The open house will take place at Station #2 (19230 Charles Towne Ln.) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The family-friendly event will include fire extinguisher training, water target practice with a fire house, a […]
Coffee Chat with Tarte
NC Sen. Jeff Tarte will hold a Legislative Coffee Chat with Davidson Mayor Pro Tem Beth Cashion Monday Sept. 21 from 9 am to 10 am at The Egg at Davidson, 231 Griffith St. RSVP: Larry@JeffTarte.com
Senior Wellness Fair
Sept. 14. The North Mecklenburg Senior Center’s Annual Wellness Fair will be held on Thursday, Sept. 24 from 9 am to 1 pm. Admission to the event, which will be held at senior center, 102 Gilead Road in Huntersville, is free. Parking is behind the building as well as at the Town Center parking deck. More […]
WDAV Fall Fest is Sept. 30
Classical Public Radio 89.9 WDAV will hold a “Fall Fest” Sept. 30 from 4-8 pm at the WDAV studios. The outdoor festival will highlight local vendors with food from Carrburritos, Summit Coffee, and Kona Ice; wine from Raffaldini Vineyards; and craft beer from D-9 Brewing. There will be a performance by Opera Carolina, stations tours, a blood drive and meet-and-greets […]
Bethel BBQ, a long-time town tradition, is Sept. 24
The Bethel Presbyterian Church BBQ, a Cornelius tradition for decades, is Thursday, Sept 24. The massive operation—planning for the next year begins almost as soon as it is over—attracts literally thousands of people to the historic church grounds on Bethel Church Road. The A-frame BBQ signage that pops up each September has been a sure […]
All American Dog Show is Oct. 3
Cornelius’ All American Dog Show is Saturday, Oct. 3 from 4-7 pm at Bailey Road Park. The Shelter “Strut Kick-Off Parade” starts at 4:45 pm; contests begin at 5. Concessions and children’s activities will be available during the event. Admission and parking are free. On-site registration is $8 per dog. The registration fee includes entry […]
Free bluegrass concert
Point of Grace Church is presenting a bluegrass concert at 8 pm Friday Sept. 25 at the church, 20700 N. Main St. in the Old Chair Factory. The performance by the Hashbrown Belly Boys is free. More info: www.pogchurch.net
Covekeepers meet Sept. 24
The Lake Norman Covekeepers meeting Sept. 24 features the new Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation Executive Director, Emilee Syrewicze. She will lead an accelerated strategic planning session around goals, volunteer operations, water quality and quantity. The meeting starts at 7 pm at the East Lincoln Volunteer Fire Department, 406 South Pilot Knob Road, Stanley. Info: Ben Benoit 704-489-6249.
