Important Dates
Blood drive July 29 at 1st Baptist
July 28. On July 29, from 10 am to 2:30 pm, First Baptist Church of Cornelius will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive in the Fellowship Hall at 21007 Catawba Ave. Individuals interested in donating blood should schedule an appointment at https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time or by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS.
Davidson National Night Out is Aug. 3
July 23. National Night Out is a really fun event across the country. The Davidson Police Dept.’s crime prevention and community-building edition runs 5 pm to 7 pm Tuesday, Aug. 3 at Roosevelt Wilson Park. This year’s event will offer hamburgers and hot dogs, along with sides and an ice cream truck. There will be […]
Kids going gaga
Cornelius PARC will host the 5th Annual Gaga Ball Tournament at 9 am Aug. 14 at the Robbins Park gaga pit. Register now for a morning of friendly competition at Robbins Park, 17738 West Catawba Ave. Open to boys and girls ages 7-12. Age divisions and brackets will be created post-registration based on the ages of the […]
15th Annual Back2School event Aug. 14
July 21. Gethsemane Baptist Church in Davidson is partnering with Davidson United Methodist Church, Lake Forest-Davidson and St. Alban’s Episcopal Church on the 15th annual Back2School Community Outreach on Saturday, Aug.14, from 10 am to noon. Back2School aims to equip 600 K-12 students for the upcoming school year by providing book bags and school supplies […]
Inaugural Better Together Ball benefitting the Cool Kids Clubhouse planned for December
July 19. The Cool Kids Clubhouse in Honor of Dan Jansen will host the inaugural Better Together Ball – The Coolest Ball Celebrating the Coolest Kids on December 11, 2021, at Sweet Magnolia Estate in Cornelius. The Cool Kids Clubhouse’s mission is devoted to improving the quality of life for pediatric oncology patients and their […]
Development meeting Tuesday: Bring a lawn chair
July 19. Northwood Ravin’s plan to redevelop approximately 25 acres on Zion Avenue (the former Curtis Screw site) into a mixed-use complex including townhomes, commercial space and an Olde Mecklenburg Brewery/Beer Garden is getting more attention. There will be a community meeting on Tuesday July 20 from 5:30 pm to 7 pm at Advocates Close, […]
Heading out Friday night, Saturday and Sunday
July 16. The Stormin’ Norman Band will perform lakeside for boaters Friday in a benefit for Big Day at the Lake. See below for details on how to get there (no cars) and how to donate. Here’s a look at what’s coming up this weekend: July 16- July 25 The 39 Steps Presented by the Davidson […]
Rescue Ranch fundraiser Aug. 7
July 14. Tickets are now on sale for the Rescue Ranch “Evening For The Animals” on Saturday, Aug. 7 at the Brawley Estate in Mooresville. Tickets are $150 per person for the cocktail attire event and can be purchased by emailing Amy Kwiatkowski at amy@rescueranch.com or calling Rescue Ranch at 704-768-0909. RR mission All proceeds […]
Stormin Norman’s Big Day at the Lake lakefront concert July 16 benefits BBBS
July 13. Last year Stormin Norman LKN held a lakefront concert benefiting Big Day at the Lake and Big Brothers Big Sisters. More than 100 boats showed up for a great cause supporting. Click here to see drone video of last year’s event. They’re doing it again Friday, July 16 at 7 pm in the […]
CMS officially renames high school for Julius Chambers
July 13. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will officially rename the former Vance High School in honor of the late Julius L. Chambers, an influential civil rights lawyer. He fought in Charlotte for school desegregation, as well as for worker and voter rights. Speakers at the renaming ceremony tomorrow at 9 am include U.S. Rep. Alma Adams; […]
