Important Dates
Veterans Day is Wednesday
The American Legion Post 86 Veterans Day Program will be at the Veterans Monument at Rotary Plaza adjacent to Town Hall Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 11 am. The program, which includes a 21 gun salute, honors military veterans and those currently serving in the Armed Forces. American Legion Post 86 Commander Mike Puckett will lead […]
Community Thanksgiving Nov. 23
A great tradition, the Cornelius Community Thanksgiving service, will be hosted by Community in Christ Lutheran Church Monday, Nov. 23 at 7 pm. Pastor Joel Simpson of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church will be the preacher. Sandy Rogers will lead a special community choir made up of members of several churches and community members who […]
Newsmakers Breakfast Nov. 18 on Exit 27
Mike Griffin, a member of the Lake Norman Economic Development board of directors and an owner of Cornelius-based Griffin Brothers Cos., will be the speaker at the Cornelius Today and Business Today Newsmakers Breakfast Wednesday, Nov. 18 at The Peninsula Club. The topic will be the new “Cornelius Square” interchange that would create a signature […]
Covekeepers meet Nov. 19
The Lake Norman Covekeepers meeting is 7 pm Thursday, Nov. 19. The guest speakers are Tom Dyson, N.C. Cooperative Extension Service, and Rick Ross, Organic Footprint Lawn and Garden Center. They will discuss how to have a healthy lawn/garden with minimal negative impact on water quality and the environment. The meeting is at the East Lincoln Volunteer […]
Arts Center Trick or Treat Saturday!
Bring the kids to the Cornelius Arts Center 3-6 pm Saturday for trick-or-treating, photos and fun Halloween craft projects.This event is free and open to the public. Trick-or-treating will also take place at several businesses within the downtown area.
Halloween at Northlake
The Bailey Middle School Orchestra will perform at the Northlake Mall “Mall-O-Ween Celebration” Oct. 31. The event runs from 1 pm to 3 pm. Starting at 1, children 10 and younger are invited to show off their costumes during mall-wide trick-or-treating, which starts at the customer service desk. Attendees will receive a map of participating retailers.
Mt. Zion BBQ is Nov. 7
A long-running Cornelius tradition—the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Barbecue—is Saturday Nov. 7. A country style dining room aka the Family Life Center is the setting. There’s also a take-out line. Selections include: $9 BBQ Plate or three sandwiches; $10 per pound of BBQ; $2 per pound for slaw; and $5 Kid’s Meal. There will […]
Neil Simon comedy at Hough Nov. 5-7
The Hough High School Theatre Department will present the Neil Simon comedy “Fools” Nov. 5-7 at 7 pm nightly with a 3 pm matinee on the 7th. Tickets are available for purchase online at www.houghtheatre.org Student general admission is $6; adult is $8 and reserved section seating is $12. A limited number of general admission tickets […]
Free concert Nov. 6
The Hashbrown Belly Boys Bluegrass Band will present a free concert at 8 pm Friday, Nov. 6 at Point of Grace Church, 20700 N Main, Suite 104, in Cornelius. The church is almost across from Carolina Cones. More info: www.pogchurch.net or contact Pastor Fred Hoffman at fhoffman7@gmail.com or 704-305-0930.
Rural Hill oyster roast Nov. 15
The Rural Hill Oyster Roast on Sunday, Nov. 15 will help recoup losses from the drought which curtailed the corn maze at the historic plantation in Huntersville. The event runs from 2 pm to 6 pm. The corn maze has been its largest fundraiser for more than 10 years. It helps raise money to provide […]
