Important Dates
Girl Scouts canned food drive Oct. 14
Girl Scout Troops in Huntersville, Cornelius and Davidson will go door to door Saturday, Oct. 14 to collect canned goods for Loaves & Fishes. The girls are hoping neighbors will donate “A Can if You Can” to help feed the hungry in their communities. Residents are also encouraged to drop off food donations at the […]
Honor Flight taking WWII, Korean, Vietnam vets to DC
Sept. 29. The Queen City Honor Flight, which flies its first mission one week from today, will take World War II, Korean War Vietnam War veterans, as well as those with a life-limiting illness, to visit their memorials in our nation’s capitol. Queen City Honor Flight is a member of the national Honor Flight Network, […]
East Cornelius Candidate Forum Oct. 3
The Smithville CommUNITY Coalition and the Catawba North Neighborhood Group will host an East Cornelius Candidates’ Forum on Tuesday, October 3rd, 7 pm at Union Bethel AME Zion Church. All 11 candidates for Cornelius Board of Commissioners have committed to attend. WFAE Radio’s David Boraks will serve as moderator and East Cornelius residents will provide the topics for discussion. […]
Bethel Presbyterian BBQ Thursday
The wooden BBQ signs around town are a sure indication that fall has arrived and the Bethel Presbyterian Church annual BBQ —complete with a bake sale, quilt sale and silent auction—is just around the corner. It’s this Thursday in fact. Barbecue meals will be available via drive-through or eat in, from 11 am through dinnertime. […]
Shred documents Oct. 14
The Cornelius Police Department will host a Document Shredding Event in the parking lot of Cornelius Town Hall on Saturday, Oct. 14, from 9 am to noon. Sponsored by Shred-It, the event is free. There will be a four bag or box maximum per resident or business. No 3-ring binders or metal binder clips are allowed. Bring documents […]
Sign up for American Legion Post 86 Golf Tournament
American Legion Post 86 in Cornelius will host a Captains Choice Golf Tournament fundraiser on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at the Mallard Head Golf Course in Mooresville. The proceeds from this event will go towards funding various Legion programs including Boy’s State sponsorships, Memorial and Veterans Day ceremonies at the Cornelius Veterans Memorial, and general operating […]
All American Dog Show Oct. 7
Get ready for the All American Dog Show Saturday, Oct. 7 at Robbins Park. This always fun event is a real tail-wagger. Registration opens at 3 pm; contests begin at 4. On-site registration is $10 per dog, which includes entry into two contests plus the All American Dog contest. Additional contests include Best Dressed, Best Kisser, […]
Little Smiles Golf Tournament Oct. 22
The Little Smiles Golf Tournament Oct. 22 at NorthStone Country Club is looking for golfers, sponsors, donors and volunteers. Little Smiles supports children in hospitals. Nurses and social workers submit requests on behalf of kids in their care. More info: littlesmilesgolfnc@gmail.com
Chamber Diversity Luncheon Thursday
Tim Worley, a former University of Georgia running back who was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers as the seventh overall pick in the first round of the 1989 NFL Draft, will speak at the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce Champions of Diversity luncheon at River Run Country Club Thursday Sept. 21. The Chamber will recognize […]
Twilight Rotary event benefits Animal Shelter
Twilight Rotary at The Lake—the new North Meck satellite club—is sponsoring a “Rotary Pup Crawl” with a number of local bar sponsors, including Kilted Buffalo, Fox & Hound, Lake Town Tavern and Jack’s Corner Tap. The crawl is Friday, Sept. 15 from 5:30 pm to 8 pm. Participants will meet at the Kilted Buffalo between 5:15 and 5:30. […]
