Important Dates
Solace for the Children fundraiser April 28
The Solace for the Children ”Giving Games” will be held April 28 from 4 pm to 6 pm at Primal Brewery in Huntersville. Teams compete in cornhole, mini-tennis and minute-to-win-it games. Tickets, which are $35 each, include BBQ dinner and one beverage. The goal is to raise money to cover travel expenses to bring four children of war to the Lake Norman area […]
Hopewell Baptist community event April 27
Hopewell Baptist Church is hosting its 8th Annual “Concert at the Corner” community event at the church ballfield on Saturday April 27. The event, which starts at 5 pm, features musical performances by Josh Gilbert, Adam Beard and John Lewis. There will be activities for the children, including inflatable bounce houses and slides, games and […]
Hopewell Headliners present ‘Bring it On’
The Hopewell Headliners will present “Bring It On: The Musical” Thursday, Friday and Saturday May 9-11 at 7 pm at Hopewell High. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students. The show features not only singing and acting, but also cheer stunts. It’s loosely based on the 2000 film written by Jessica Bendinger. More info:Director/Instructor Lillian Allemond […]
Hook up with fishing and Earth Jam April 27
“Hooked on Cornelius” lands at Robbins Park again this year April 27. Ideal for children ages 7-12, the free event is part of an Earth Jam Celebration with green activities all afternoon and early evening. The family fishing event starts at 2 pm, while Earth Jam gets under way at 4. Activities including live bluegrass […]
Fight the Good Fight events
Fight the Good Fight will hold the 5th Annual 7k/1.7 mile Family Walk Run May 18 benefiting patients diagnosed with primary brain tumors. The event is stroller- and dog-friendly. The 7k starts at 8 am at Huntersville Presbyterian, 201 S. Old Statesville Road; the 1.7k starts at 8:15 am. The organization is also holding “Crafty Beer Guys Food Truck Raffle Event Friday” May 10 […]
Riverkeeper kayak outing April 27
The Catawba Riverkeepers will hold a kayak outing on Lake Mylie April 27. Meet at Tailrace Marina, 1000 Marina Village Drive in Mt. Holly, at 9 am on Saturday Apr. 27. Bring your own kayak or canoe. E-mail hillary@catawbariverkeeper.org to reserve a free kayak, or rent one at the marina (704-827-0000). For more information, contact Ben Benoit at 704-489-6249 or […]
Once upon a mattress sale
The Hough High School Band Program will host a Mattress Sale Fundraiser on Saturday, April 27 in the Hough High School lobby on Bailey Road. There will be a full range of bed styles, sizes and name brands to test from 10 am to 5 pm. All mattress sizes (twin, full, queen, king, California king) and […]
Women’s Conference April 11
The 2019 Women’s Conference will be held Thursday, April 11 at The Peninsula Club. The conference, which is put on by the Lake Norman Chamber’s Diversity Council, runs from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This year’s keynote speaker is Amy Burkett, general manager of WTVI, the PBS station in Charlotte. The theme for this year’s […]
Public hearing on Mulberry townhomes
By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Town Board will conduct the second public hearing on a rezoning request which would permit the construction of six townhomes on Mulberry Street behind Food Lion during their meeting April 1. The first hearing was held in February and concerns were voiced by residents on the height of the proposed […]
Covekeepers outing March 28
The Lake Norman Covekeepers will meet at 6:30 pm on Thursday March 28 to explore Rock Springs Nature Preserve. Sylvia Holmes, who was instrumental in the development of this natural park, will lead the group. The preserve is at 6684 Pine Ridge Drive, Denver. More info: Ben Benoit 704-489-6249.
