Important Dates
Fresh Fish Fry Fundraiser Friday
May 2. The Mt. Zion Fish Fry Fundraiser Friday, May 2 runs from 11 am to 7:30 pm in the Family Life Center. Dine in or take out, it’s a nice way to grab a bite and meet friends and neighbors. Proceeds benefit Mt. Zion’s Forward in Faith Campaign and the North Carolina Mountains Flood […]
Can’t make it to Churchill Down? Head to Birkdale Village for a party, horse race
Birkdale Village’s inaugural Kentucky Derby watch party is free to attend and first-come for seating. The 151st Kentucky Derby will be held at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Twenty horses will compete in the Derby. Derby Day at Birkdale Village, from 4-7 pm on the The Plaza, includes live music; mint juleps, margaritas and […]
Weekly Bible study getting under way at Torrence Chapel AME Zion
May 1. Torrence Chapel AME Zion Church invites the community to a Noonday Bible Study each Wednesday at 12 noon throughout May 2025. This month, they are exploring the depths of prayer, learning how to deepen communication with God and strengthen faith. The study runs until 12:45 pm, followed by a closing prayer and lunch. […]
Memorial run May 3 raises funds for new firefighting gear and scholarships for first responders
April 3o. The annual Richard Sheltra Memorial Run on Saturday May 3 honors the memory of fallen Pineville Firefighter Richard Sheltra who died in the line of duty on April 30, 2016. Sheltra, 20, was killed as he fought a three-alarm fire at a local retail store. The run seeks to honor his sacrifice and […]
‘Community Chat’ with mayor, commissioners Thursday evening
April 23. The Town of Cornelius will host a “Community Chat: After Hours!” at Lost Worlds Brewing this Thursday, April 24, at 6:30 pm. This is an opportunity to meet the mayor and members of the Board of Commissioners in a casual setting.
Entrepreneur Q&A at Newsmakers Breakfast April 24
April 21.A Newsmakers Breakfast featuring two entrepreneurs–Robin Salzman and John Bradford–will be Thursday April 24 at The Peninsula Club in Cornelius. Salzman was the long-time co-owner of Lake Norman Chrysler Jeep Dodge dealership. She is the co-founder of The Serve Pickleball & Kitchen, a unique concept in sports/food/entertanment that will open off Chartown Drive later […]
Holy Week services in Cornelius and LKN
April 17. Here is a list of Holy Week and Easter services around Cornelius. Community in Christ Lutheran Church 7621 Norman Island Dr., Cornelius April 17, Maundy Thursday, 7 pm worship with first communion. Livestreamed. April 18, Good Friday, noon and 7 pm (livestreamed). April 20, Easter, 9 and 11 am worship. 9 am livestreamed. […]
Davidson Historical Society reorganizing meeting is April 12
April 8. The Davidson Historical Society (DHS) is getting ready for a comeback after a several-year COVID absence. David Boraks, president of the DHS Reorganizing Committee, says the group is planning a fresh schedule of programs, tours and other activities to celebrate and preserve the history of Davidson. There will be a general meeting to […]
Cain Center, Lost Worlds collaborate on new summer concert series
April 7. Lost Worlds Brewing and Cain Center for the Arts are collaborating on a four-event summer concert series called “Lost at the Lake.” Good Times/Bad Times, a Led Zeppelin tribute band, kicks off the series on Saturday, May 24. Next up: June 21: The Cleverlys July 26: Sister Hazel Aug. 23: The Verve Pipe Quotable […]
Hop Into Spring this Saturday
April 4. Hop Into Spring is tomorrow at James Hoyt Wilhelm Park behind Cornelius Elementary. Designed for children ages 3-10 and their families, participants can enjoy an afternoon filled with fun, including crafts, music, face painting, a glitter tattoo artist and inflatables—as well as a visit from Peter Cottontail. The event runs 2 pm […]
