Important Dates
Registration open for AmeriCarna car show hosted by Ray Evernham
Oct. 25. The AmeriCarna LIVE Car Show, benefiting IGNITE, the Autism Society’s community centers for young adults, will be Saturday, Nov. 26 at Trane Technologies in Davidson . The event is hosted by Ray Evernham, NASCAR Hall of Fame crew chief and car owner, star of “Glory Road” and “AmeriCarna” television shows, and founder of […]
Peninsula Foundation ‘Emerald’ gala is Nov. 19
Oct. 24. The Peninsula Community Foundation will hold a gala Saturday Nov. 19 at The Peninsula Club after a two-year COVID hiatus. The foundation, which has raised more than $2 million dollars since its founding in 2001, focuses on local nonprofits which often fall below the United Way threshold and therefore have a harder time […]
Meteor show tonight and others will run through mid-December
Oct. 21. The Farmer’s Almanac notes the Orionids are themeteors to gracing our night sky. You don’t need any special equipment. In fact, binoculars do not work well for meteor showers. The naked eye is your best tool. Here is what’s coming up and some viewing tips, from the Farmer’s Almanac. Orionids | Oct. 20–21, […]
Vote early, starting tomorrow
Oct. 19. Residents can begin casting their ballots tomorrow in the 2022 general election. One-stop early voting sites are open Oct. 20 through Nov. 5. Visit the Board of Elections web page at MeckNC.gov/BOE to register, confirm a registration, learn about early voting, check your polling location and view your sample ballot. Election Day is […]
National opioid settlement community meeting set for Oct. 27
Oct. 13. Mecklenburg County will receive more than $32 million over the next 18 years to find solutions to the opioid epidemic. On Thursday, Oct. 27, leaders will ask the community for input on how to spend the incoming funds. The funds are a part of the National Opioid Settlement, a historic $26 billion agreement […]
Sunday is the last day to pre-order BBQ
Oct. 13. Orders are being taken for bulk barbecue and coleslaw to be picked up Saturday, Nov. 5 at the annual Mt. Zion UMC Barbecue. BBQ by the pound is $12 and coleslaw by the pint is $5. Click here to order by Sunday, Oct. 16. You can also use the link to order a […]
Chamber candidate forum Oct. 12 at Town Hall
Oct. 12. The Lake Norman Chamber will host a candidate forum for NC House District 98, Mecklenburg County District 1 and Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) District 1 on Oct. 12 at Town Hall. The forum, which will be held in the Community Room from 7 pm to 9 pm, will be moderated by Paul Cameron, […]
Sign up to donate blood Oct. 16
Oct. 11. Donate blood on the Big Red Bus at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church 8 am to 1:15 pm Sunday, Oct. 16 As a thank you, all blood donors will receive a $20 e-gift card and a OneBlood Cancer Awareness t-shirt and socks. To schedule your appointment, click here. Plus, all donors will receive […]
Water drive for Jackson, Miss. concludes with luncheon Wednesday
Oct. 12. Today is the last day to donate water for Torrence Chapel AME Zion’s water drive to support residents of Jackson, Miss. Rev. Kinston Jones, pastor of Torrence Chapel, says the ministry launched a water drive last month to fill a 48-foot trailer after speaking to Jackson’s mayor after learning that one of his […]
Candidates forum tonight for county commissioners, School District 1
Oct. 10. Unity in Community, along with a number of local organizations, will hold its second of three North Mecklenburg Community and Candidates Racial Equity Forums tonight. Monday, Oct. 10 | 6:30-8:30 pm Where: David B. Waymer Center, 14008 Holbrooks Rd., Huntersville In person or Zoom (Register here for Oct 10 event) Candidates for: Mecklenburg […]
