Important Dates
Do you look like J.B. Cornelius?
Sept. 8. The Cornelius Historic Preservation Committee is holding a J.B.Cornelius look-alike contest Sept. 19 during the ‘Tawba Walk in downtown Cornelius. J.B. “Joe” Cornelius was the principal financial backer of the Stough-Cornelius Cotton Mill, Cornelius’ first mill, and the town was named in his honor. The contest winner will be announced at 5:30 pm […]
Lucky Stars dance group classes
The Lucky Stars, a championship line dance group representing the North Meck Senior Center, is holding six training classes for prospective dancers. All interested persons must be 55+ in age, have knowledge of basic dance steps and be able to attend five training sessions. The free trainings will be on 2-3 pm on consecutive Thursdays starting Oct. […]
Try-outs for hilarious play
Are you ready to be an actor? The Warehouse Performing Arts Center on Westmoreland is having auditions Sept. 13 and 14 for roles in “An Empty Plate at the Cafe du Grand Boeuf.” The fun play is directed by Jim Esposito. Roles include Victor, who’s in his 50s; Claude, the head waiter in his late 30s; Mimi, […]
Bike to the bike plan TONIGHT
There will be a public meeting 6 pm to 7:30 pm this evening at Town Hall to present a draft version of the Town’s Comprehensive Bicycle Master Plan. The schedule consists of an open house from 6:00-6:30 pm and a brief presentation will be given by town staff and the bicycle consultant team at 6:30 […]
Lake Norman Baptist Church hosts women’s worship
Aug. 18. On Sept. 11 at 6:45 p.m. the Lake Norman Baptist Church will host a night of women’s worship called 911 Urgent Call for Women to Take Action. The speaker for the evening will be Rivera Douthit. The event is free and will be held at the church, 7921 Sam Furr Rd., Huntersville. For […]
Ada Jenkins Center hosts 7th annual fundraiser
Aug. 18. The Ada Jenkins Center will host its 7th Annual FIRE! Barbeque and Cookoff Competition on Saturday, Oct. 24. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ada Jenkins Center, 212 Gamble St., Davidson, rain or shine. Cost of admission is $10 per ticket. This will buy supporters a […]
Foundation for Respect Ability hosts back to school forum
Aug. 18. The Foundation for Respect Ability is presenting a community back to school open forum on bullying and cyber bullying. The forum will provide a dialog for parents to address issues with bullying and cyber bullying with a panel of area experts. The forum will be held on Wednesday Aug. 26th from 4 to […]
Chamber toll briefing TONIGHT
The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce will hold a special business briefing on the I-77 toll plan Tuesday Aug. 18 from 6:30 to 8 pm at The Galway Hooker Irish Pub in Kenton Place. Residents and business leaders are encouraged to attend. There will be a presentation on the project, including “how it will negatively affect your businesses and […]
Kurt Naas, founder of WidenI-77.org, is ‘Newsmaker’ Thursday
Kurt Naas, founder of the Widen I-77 anti-toll movement, will speak at Cornelius Today’s Newsmakers Breakfast Aug. 13 at The Peninsula Club. The Cornelius resident launched WidenI-77 three years ago when the conventional wisdom was that tolls were the only way for the NCDOT to add capacity to I-77 in the foreseeable future. WidenI-77 has […]
Community Chorus Open House
If you’ve always liked to sing and want to join a fun, exciting and welcoming group, then the North Mecklenburg Community Chorus is for you! The group is holding an open house at Community in Christ Lutheran Church 6:30-9 pm Monday, Aug. 24. Meet and mingle with new and returning singers, as well as the chorus […]
