Summer camp registration opens today, March 1! Cornelius PARC Department is offering more than 100 camp options, but the spots fill quickly. While you’re planning the kids’ summer, register your budding veterinarians for Rescue Ranch’s 2018 Critter Camps, spring and summer camp sessions offering hands-on educational experiences with animal interactions. Speaking of warm fuzzy animals, bring the kids to feed the vultures this Saturday at the Carolina Raptor Center.
Thursday, March 1
Registration for the Cornelius PARC Department Summer Camp program opens at 7 a.m. today. There are 115 half-day and mini camps as well as eight weekly full-day camps.
Great deals at NorthCross restaurants plus discounts at select retailers with restaurant receipts. Feb. 23-March 4 at NorthCross Shopping Center in Huntersville.
Annual local art showcase featuring a variety of works by more than 125 artists from Cornelius and surrounding areas. Open through March 30 at the Cornelius Arts Center Gallery.
Davidson Community Players presents the story of a Jewish family in hiding during the Holocaust. Feb. 15-March 4 at the Armour Street Theatre in Davidson.
Friday, March 2
Preschoolers invited to join us as we celebrate the life of Dr. Theodor "Seuss" Geisel through stories, song and laughter. 11 a.m. at the Cornelius Branch Library.
To celebrate the National Education Association’s Read Across America, enjoy a giant cozy reading fort, snacks and book giveaways. 3-6 p.m. at Main Street Books in Davidson.
Parents can enjoy a night out while their pajama-clad kids have fun painting. Grades 1-5. 6-8 p.m. at Davidson Parks and Rec.
It’s "The Odd Couple" meets "Breaking Bad" in this play by Jen Silverman in which empty nester and recent divorcee Sharon begins to rethink her life after her new roommate moves in.Feb. 23-March 10 at The Warehouse Performing Arts Center in Cornelius.
Come hear the funniest comics in the Charlotte area. 8-10 p.m. at Oak Street Mill in Cornelius.
Saturday, March 3
Group explores nature preserves throughout Mecklenburg County. Join us at 10 a.m. at the West Branch Nature Preserve in Davidson.
Come see vultures play and eat at our weekly vulture feeding. Noon at the Carolina Raptor Center in Huntersville.
Joseph Galloway, former war correspondent, co-author of “We Were Soldiers Once… And Young” and consultant on Ken Burns’s “The Vietnam War,” will present his reflections on the Vietnam War and the men and women who served in it. 1-3 p.m. at the Mooresville Public Library.
Licensed psychotherapist and author Bryan Robinson will sign copies of his books and discuss resilience for aspiring writers and effective strategies for overcoming common barriers to a successful writing career. 4-5 p.m. at Main Street Books in Davidson.
Sunday, March 4
Food, games, face painting, bounce house, more. 10 a.m.-noon at Temple Kol Tikvah in Davidson. Carnival opens at 9:30 a.m. for preschoolers.
Couples and vendors meet in an intimate setting while enjoying complimentary wine, food and door prizes. 1-4 p.m. at Historic Rural Hill in Huntersville.
Monday, March 5
Mayor Woody Washam and the Town Board of Commissioners will be available for coffee, questions and conversation during this new monthly event. This month, the discussion is about the anticipated $25 million bond for major road projects in our area. 8:30 a.m. at Harvey’s in Cornelius.
A bass and percussion section will be ready to accompany your music. 7:30-10 p.m. at Old Town Public House in Cornelius.
Tuesday, March 6
Certified technicians will inspect your car seat, free of charge. 3-6 p.m. at the Cornelius-Lemley Fire Rescue Station 1.
Learn fun ideas and activities that you can use to support early literacy at home. 2 p.m. at the Cornelius Branch Library.
Wednesday, March 7
Learn about the current real estate market, the home buying process, inspection, pre-approval, mortgage financing and more. 6-8 p.m. at the Mooresville Public Library.
Thursday, March 8
Officials from Huntersville, Cornelius and Davidson discuss regionalism, communication among lake towns and transportation projects. Open to the public. 5:30 p.m. at Cornelius Town Hall.
Bestselling author and Davidson College graduate John Hart will read and sign copies of his newest book, "The Hush." 2-3 p.m. at Main Street Books in Davidson.
March 8-17 at Lake Norman High School in Mooresville.
Friday, March 9
Improve your Spanish reading, speaking, listening and grammar skills in a relaxed group setting. 9:30 a.m. at the Cornelius Branch Library.
Saturday, March 10
The Lake Norman Kiwanis will host a pancake breakfast with all proceeds going to children’s charities. 8 a.m.-noon at Lake Norman Charter Middle School in Huntersville.
The parks departments of Mecklenburg County, Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville will host an open house to discuss the planning process for the proposed Northern Regional Recreation Center. Share ideas, enjoy games, activities and refreshments. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Bailey Middle School in Cornelius.
Local restaurants will show off their soup creations at this fundraiser for the Davidson Housing Coalition. 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Lilly Family Gallery at Davidson College.
Annual parade features Irish pipe band, Irish dancers, green cars, family fun and more. 3 p.m. in downtown Mooresville.
Carolina Big Hearts Big Barks Rescue will take photos of your pups for donations. Ages 21 and up. All dogs must be fixed, friendly and current on vaccinations. 1-4 p.m. at Lucky Dog Bark and Brew in Cornelius.
Sunday, March 11
Davidson Parks and Rec and Davidson Lands Conservancy are offering a series of hikes led by expert naturalists. The next hike is 2-4 p.m. at Fisher Farm Park in Davidson.
The Alexander Community Concert Series welcomes award-winning sibling group Southern Raised, who will perform their unique blend of bluegrass, Celtic and Christian country. Reception follows the concert. 3 p.m. at The Episcopal Church of St. Peter by-the-Lake in Denver.
Charlotte bluegrass and folk music legend Jon Singleton will join Jon Hill and David Gilliland to perform Irish music for fiddle, mandolin and piano. Free. 3 p.m. in Tyler-Tallman Hall at Davidson College.
The Davidson Historical Society welcomes Jim and Ann Williams, who will portray Robert Hall Morrison, founder of Davidson College, and his wife, Mary Graham Morrison, daughter of General Joseph Graham. Free. 4 p.m. at the Davidson College Alumni House.
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