Important Dates
Greenway ‘summit’ April 30
Residents of northern Mecklenburg County can weigh in on plans for greenways at the Northern Towns Greenways for Mecklenburg summit at 6 pm April 30 at D9 Brewing in Cornelius. The current Mecklenburg County Master Plan, approved in 2008, calls for 129 miles of paved greenway trails by 2018. There are currently 47 miles completed, with […]
Year 25: Loch Norman Highland Games
The Loch Norman Highland Games April 21-22 at Historic Rural Hill in Huntersville is right around the corner, complete with Highland Dancing, Bagpipe Bands, Highland Athletics, a Giant Kid’s Zone, Scottish Merchants, Haggis, Celtic Rock and Traditional Performers. There will also be a Sunday Church Service. The weekend’s festivities also feature a historical encampment including […]
Bug tour April 26 7-9 pm
The Lake Norman Covekeepers will meet at Cowan’s Ford Wildlife Refuge on Neck Road in Huntersville for an insect field walk and moth night demonstration, led by Lenny Lampel, Natural Resources Coordinator. The event is April 26, 7-9 pm; all equipment will be provided. This is an opportunity to explore the word of insects first-hand under […]
Beach Bash April 19 at Peninsula Yacht Club
Big Day at the Lake 2018 launches Thursday April 19 with the Beach Bash at The Peninsula Yacht Club in Cornelius. Put on your beach clothes and enjoy food and drink, music, a raffle and a live auction. All proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas. The Beach Bash fundraiser starts at 6 […]
Tawba Walk Arts Festival April 14 includes tour
The Tawba Walk Arts & Music Festival is Saturday, April 14 and centers on the Oak Street Mill and Town Hall in downtown Cornelius. Tawba Walk features include two stages of live bands and performances, local artists and craftsmen, craft breweries and a kids zone. The event, which runs from 2-8 pm, is free. Parking is permitted […]
Go gaga over GagaBall April 14
Registration is open until April 13 for the Cornelius PARC Department’s GagaBall Tournament Saturday April 14. The tournament, which runs from 9 am to noon, is at Robbins Park. Open to boys and girls, ages 7 – 14, the tournament fee is $5 for residents; $10 for non-residents. A championship shootout in each age division […]
‘Connecting Cornelius’ Monday at 8:30 am
Mayor Woody Washam will host Connecting Cornelius Monday at 830 am Monday at Harvey’s Cornelius. The lead topic is ”Behind the Scenes of the New Arts Center,” led by Executive Director Justin Dione. There will be additional updates from Town Commissioners. Coffee will be provided, and breakfast may be purchased. Harvey’s is located at 19906 N Cove Rd […]
Davidson Farmer’s Market is 10!
March 29. Davidson Farmer’s Market officially opens for the spring April 7, with a series of events planned to celebrate 10 years of local food and community. “As the Lake Norman and greater Charlotte area continues to grow, we at the market are so grateful for our vendors and supporters who continue to support the […]
Stand Up Paddle Board Race returns May 5
Paddleboard entrepreneur Rob Bennett will hold the 7th Annual Stand Up Paddle Board Race and fundraiser May 5 at Port City Club in Cornelius. My Aloha Paddle & Surf, in partnership with Charlotte Cycleboats and the Southern Stoke Series, will host the event which will benefit six local charities and one International foundation. The events […]
Mental Health First Aid Training April 7 at Town Hall
.The Omega Iota Omega Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority will hold a special “Mental Health First Aid” training session April 7 at Cornelius Town Hall. The event, which runs from 8 am to 5 pm on a Saturday, comes in the wake of gun violence around the country. “Every new incidence of gun […]
