Charity
Fundraiser for LKN Community Clinic
To commemorate its 18th anniversary, the Lake Norman Community Health Clinic has launched a “98 Donors, $98” capital campaign, with a goal of raising $9,600 by Sept. 4. The LNCHC, located on Hunters Road in Huntersville, is the oldest and largest medical provider serving the uninsured in North Mecklenburg and South Iredell counties. For more […]
100 Men who care has Cornelius connection
June 20. By Dave Vieser. A group called 100 Men Who Care Charlotte/LKN has recently been established and carries a strong connection with Cornelius: Board Chair Colin Furcht lives in Cornelius. The group is part of the 100 People Who Care Alliance, a group which brings together local men to give back to the local community. “We […]
Save A Life Golf Classic raises $38,500 for organ donation awareness
Dec. 5. The Save A Life Group has raised $38,500 for LifeShare Of The Carolinas thanks to the second annual Golf Classic at Trump National. These funds will be used by LifeShare to help increase awareness about organ donation. “We need everyone to say ‘yes’ to organ donation at the Division of Motor Vehicles, or […]
Kiwanis gave back for Thanksgiving
Nov. 30. The Kiwanis Club of Lake Norman assembled 75 Thanksgiving meals for distribution by the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry. The well-known service club, which meets each Thursday at lunchtime at Brooklyn South Pizza, also delivered 85 turkeys to Ada Jenkins in Davidson. Kiwanians put the meals together at the Publix on Gilead Road.
Davidson Rotary Christmas Tree Village
The Rotary Club of Davidson is accepting orders for Christmas trees that will be on the Davidson Town Green for display during the Christmas in Davidson 2015 celebration, Dec. 3-5. There are fewer than 10 remaining. Decorating the trees, which cost $250, is a great team-building event for businesses. More info: Call Tim Albertson at 336-314-7682
It’s a Can Castle
Oct. 27. The Town of Cornelius collected grocery 247 items from staff and the community for Strike out Hunger Nov. 9 at BB&T Ballpark. All the Can Castle pictures will be judged at a networking event; the winner will receive $500 to donate to a Week to Fight Hunger Partner Agency and that will be matched by […]
Fundraiser for cancer patient Oct. 28
A fund-raising event for Ashley Jones, a Cornelius mom who has been diagnosed with aggressive Stage 3 Breast Cancer, is Wednesday Oct. 28 at the Lake Norman Comedy Zone, starting at 8 pm. The show will feature award-winning stand-up comedian John Crist, who continues to gain momentum as one of America’s young rising stars of comedy. […]
LKN Chamber collecting for SC flood victims
Oct. 12. The Lake Norman Chamber is collecting relief supplies for victims of flooding in South Carolina. They are still in need of water, cleaning supplies (rubber gloves, trash bags, cleaners) and non-perishable food. Bill Russell, CEO of the chamber, is a former president of the South Carolina Jaycees, and has the connections to get […]
Taste Habitat Nov. 5
Tastes of Habitat, a fundraising event for Our Towns Habitat Women Build program, will feature specially prepared hors d’oeuvres, mini entrees and desserts from local chefs. The event will be held at the Charles Mack Citizens Center in Mooresville 6-9 pm Nov. 5. Tickets, at $50 each or $300 for a table of eight, are […]
‘Fire 2015’ BBQ is Oct. 24
The Ada Jenkins “Fire 2015” barbecue and cook-off competition is Saturday Oct. 24 at 212 Gamble St. in Davidson. There will be live music as well as food. More info: www.adajenkins.org
