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Pack the Patrol Car
Aug. 11. The Cornelius Police Department is accepting school supply donations for its Annual Pack the Patrol Car. Donations can be brought to the Cornelius Police Department through Aug. 21 and left in the box located in the breezeway of the lobby. Please drop off supplies 8 am to 5 pm Monday – Friday. We […]
Ceramic programs
Aug. 11. The Cornelius Arts Center is offering a limited number of adult arts education ceramics programs to begin the week of Aug.17. One program is teacher-led and the others self-directed. Because of modifications in accordance with state and local guidelines on the coronavirus pandemic, class sizes will be limited to no more than four […]
Is it allergies or the coronavirus? 4 ways to tell
Aug. 10. If you experience seasonal allergies, it can be difficult to tell the difference between typical allergy symptoms and COVID-19. There’s no reason to worry if you’re an allergy sufferer. Pediatric allergist Dr. Puja Rajani at Novant Health Pediatric Allergy & Immunology explains a few major differences between the two. 1. Rajani said […]
Visit Lake Norman has a summer bucket list for you
Aug. 10. Here’s their bucket list of 29 things to try around Cornelius, Davidson, and Huntersville.
Christmas Parade on hold for now
Aug. 10. The 38th Annual North Mecklenburg Christmas Parade is currently on hold. Organizers promise another update on Sept. 1 with new information. From the organizers: “The health and safety of our community is our top priority, and due to the uncertainly surrounding COVID-19, we have decided to hold off on making any decisions regarding […]
Perseid meteor showers at peak
Aug. 10. The annual Perseid Meteor Shower peaks Tuesday through Thursday Aug. 11-13 and is considered the best meteor shower of the year. Experts say between 50 up to 150 meteors per hour are expected to be visible in the Lake Norman region. The Perseids will be competing with the last quarter moon appearing on […]
School camp has maximum of 30 openings
Aug. 10. The Town of Cornelius on Friday launched PARCplus, a full school day in a safe camp setting with time for online learning plus art, exercise and homework. A maximum 30 children per week may be enrolled, beginning Monday, Aug. 24. “We are awaiting final direction from NCDHHS on how we may proceed safely. […]
Donate Life NC commemorates National Minority Donor Awareness Month
Aug. 10. The Decision Project, a program funded by Donate Life North Carolina to spread awareness about organ donation in multicultural communities, will join forces with other nationwide groups to commemorate National Minority Donor Awareness Month this month. With outreach in the Charlotte region and throughout the state, The Decision Project hopes to raise awareness […]
Beer here: NC Craft Brewers Guild offers State of Southern Beer Sampler
Aug. 7. The North Carolina Craft Brewers Guild, a not-for-profit advocacy group supporting North Carolina’s independent craft brewers, is offering an opportunity for beer fans to taste the State of Southern Beer through curated virtual events. The inaugural State of Southern Beer Sampler tasting experience will take place Aug. 21. Attendees can choose from two award-winning […]
CMS board asks state to relax childcare licensing procedures in light of pandemic
Aug. 7. By Dave Vieser. The Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education, along with elected members from all seven municipalities located within Mecklenburg County, are asking the State Health Department to streamline their childcare licensing procedures. The representatives said they are concerned about the long-term effects of the COVID-19 shutdown on local communities, particularly for […]
