Important Dates
Hugh Torance House Halloween event Oct. 29 is steeped in history
Oct. 24. The Hugh Torance House and Store is hosting a free family-friendly Halloween Spirit Day event Oct. 29 from 1 pm to 4 pm. There will be pumpkin rolling races, crafts, an age-appropriate Spooky Trail, and some 19th-century Irish yard games that harken back to the misty legends of warriors and fairy tales. The […]
Davidson Cornelius Child Development Center breakfast is Friday
Oct. 23. The Davidson-Cornelius Child Development Center (DCCDC) will hold its annual fundraiser breakfast with community leaders Friday Oct. 27 at Davidson College Presbyterian Church Congregation House. The DCCDC mission is to provide high-quality, affordable early education for any child in our community ages six weeks to six years. Doors will open at 8 am, […]
Davidson Fall Art Festival is Saturday
Oct. 20. The Davidson Fall Art Festival runs 4 pm to 8 pm Saturday, Oct. 21 on the Town Green. More than three dozen artists are expected. There will be kids crafts, fine art and handmade gifts, as well as music from Billy Jones. Click here for more info.
Early Voting continues today at one location in Mecklenburg
Oct. 20. Early voting for anyone in Mecklenburg County continues today at one location: The Hal Marshall Annex at 618 N College St. in Charlotte. Hal Marshall will be open Friday Oct. 20 from 8 am until 5 pm. Hal Marshall will re-open Monday Oct. 23 through Wednesday Oct. 25, from 8 am until 5 […]
‘Food Fight’ Nov. 4 supports Ada Jenkins Center
Oct. 18. The Ada Jenkins Center’s community “Food Fight,” a friendly competition among area chefs and restaurants, takes place Saturday, Nov. 4 from 11:30 am to 2 pm. Participating restaurants and chefs include The Crazy Pig, the Davidson Soda Shop, Much Ado Catering, Whit’s Frozen Custard, Flatiron Kitchen + Tap House, On the Nines, and […]
Bavarian festival at Lost Worlds Brewing Oct. 14
Oct. 10. Lost Worlds Brewing is bringing a German tradition to Cornelius as Mayor Woody Washam will tap the Kellerfest Cask at this Saturday’s Oktoberfest event. Traditionally the Mayor of Munich opens Oktoberfest with the tapping of a keg and shouting “O’zapft is!”. Get your commemorative stein glass while they last and expect plenty of […]
Chamber to hold N. Meck candidate forums and a ‘meet and greet’
Oct. 9. The Lake Norman Chamber will host a two-hour candidate forum in Cornelius Thursday Oct. 12 at Town Hall. There are 10 candidates for five seats on the Cornelius Town Board. The chamber will also hold the Huntersville forum in two parts: Tuesday, Oct. 17 and Thursday, Oct. 19, both at Huntersville Town Hall. […]
LGBTQ community discussion Oct. 21
Oct. 6 Against a backdrop of increasing attacks on the LGBTQ+ community, there will be a Community Discussion at Davidson United Methodist Church Chapel with Rev. Sonja Lee and others in the LGBTQ+ community. Lee, who has had a hand in shaping churches across the Mecklenburg County area, is the founder of the Lionel Lee […]
Lakeside Lawn Party, a free community event, benefits BBBS
Oct. 5. Stop by the end-of-summer party to enjoy live music, games, face painting and boat rides on Saturday, Oct. 7. The Lakeside Lawn Party is free to the public and will include live music from Ashes and Arrows from 2-5 pm at North Harbor Place in Davidson. Big Brothers Big Sisters Central Carolinas benefits […]
Cain Park’s first event ever is ‘Festival of Cultures’ on Saturday
Oct. 5. The Cornelius Festival of Cultures will be held this Saturday at Cain Park, just outside the Cain Center for the Arts. The event, which is the first to be held at the pocket park, will showcase more than a dozen local cultures. There will be art and craft vendors and live performances, as […]
