Big Day At The Lake
WBTV’s Al Conklin named Official Weatherman for Big Day at the Lake July 24
July 12. WBTV meteorologist Al Conklin will be the Official Weatherman for Big Day at the Lake on July 24 when 75 kids from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas will come to Lake Norman for a day of fun on the water. They’ll be hosted by more than 50 Boat Hosts from all […]
July 24 is officially ‘Big Day at the Lake Day’
July 7. By Dave Vieser. Mayor Woody Washam and the Town Board have officially proclaimed Saturday July 24 as Big Day at the Lake in Cornelius. The official proclamation adopted on July 6 said “Big Day at the Lake provides a day of fun for at-risk youngsters in Big Brothers and Big Sisters…and that Cornelius […]
Big Day at the Lake on July 24 needs Boat Hosts
June 23. The 16th annual “Big Day at the Lake” event for at-risk kids in Big Brothers Big Sisters will be held Saturday, July 24 on Lake Norman. The day is filled with fun activities on the lake thanks to Boat Hosts. Not held last year due to the pandemic—2020 would have been Year 16—nearly […]
Big Day at the Lake aiming for July 24
March 31. Big Day at the Lake looks like it will be back this summer—July 24 to be exact, but somewhat streamlined. The event, which supports Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas, brings Boat Hosts and at-risk children together for a fun day on Lake Norman. The traditional picnic for 600 or more participants […]
Big Day at the Lake XIV was really BIG
June 27. The community was all in for Year 14 of Big Day at the Lake this past Saturday. More than 150 at-risk children from Big Brothers Big Sisters were treated to a really big day on the lake by 100 Boat Hosts. All told, an estimated 600 people participated. Stormy weather before and after […]
Local celebrities mix it up June 9 for Big Day @ the Lake
SAVE THE DATE: Local government representatives, business officials and others will duel for tips at the Seventh Annual Celebrity Bartending event for Big Day at the Lake on Thursday June 9 at Alton’s Kitchen & Cocktails. All tips go to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Charlotte (BBBS). The event begins at 5:30 p.m. Celebrities on deck during the […]
Big Day at the Lake XII off to a big start. Beach Bash is April 14 at Port City Club
The 12th year of Big Day at the Lake got under way in early February with a kickoff party that included remarks from Sen. Jeff Tarte, Cornelius Commissioner Jim Duke and a “Big” and a “Little” who shared the positive impact their mentoring experience had on their lives. Big Day at the Lake is at […]
July 18 really was a BIG day at the lake
By Dru Willis. More than 200 at-risk children dove into all things Lake Norman for Big Day at the Lake July 18, some of them experiencing tubing, swimming, and boating for the first time. A volunteer armada of Boat Hosts—more than 100 strong—and six dozen volunteers, as well as police and firefighters, made it all happen. […]
