Important Dates
AmeriCarna Live is Nov. 25
Nov. 22. The 11th annual AmeriCarna LIVE! car show, hosted by Ray Evernham, will be Saturday, Nov. 25. at the Trane Technologies campus in Davidson. AmeriCarna LIVE! benefits IGNITE and the Autism Society of North Carolina’s community centers in Davidson, Greensboro and Raleigh. IGNITE offers programming that helps members work toward financial, educational, and employment […]
Christmas Market this Saturday
Nov. 22. Lost Worlds Brewing is holding their fourth annual Christmas Market on Saturday, Nov. 25 from 11 am-4 pm. Fifty local artists and makers will be on site including old favorites as well as new vendors. There will be live music, food trucks and cold beer. Lost Worlds will release a special Barrel Aged […]
Birkdale Village Tree Lighting Schedule
Nov. 17. If you got caught in the Christmas Tree lighting event traffic jam last year at Birkdale Village, they’re trying to alleviate some of the issues this year. The event kicks off at 2 pm Saturday Nov. 18, but parking is expected to fill up quickly. Birkdale Village management suggests car-pooling and ride sharing. […]
Country music star Rockie Lynn will perform at Veterans Day observance
Nov. 7. American Legion Post 86 will host a Veterans Day program at 11 am this Saturday at the Cornelius Veterans Monument at Rotary Plaza, located behind Cornelius Town Hall. Post 86 Commander Randy Wally will lead a ceremony that includes an address by Gen. Carlton W. Fulford, Jr., USMC (Ret.). There will be patriotic […]
Weekly calendar Nov. 6-12: Southern Christmas Show, Veterans Day events, lectures, music
Calendar Sponsors Monday, Nov. 6 Panel on Religion and Politics 7 – 8:30pm | Nov. 6. Featuring Besir Ceka, King Associate Professor of Political Science; Susan Roberts, Professor of Political Science; and Douglas Ottati, Craig Family Distinguished Professor of Reformed Theology and Justice. The event is free and open to the public. Davidson College, C. […]
Boutique, silent auction Nov. 3 benefit preschool
Oct. 31. The Cornelius Early Scholar’s Benefit Boutique, featuring jewelry, accessories and decor, will be held 1 pm to 7 pm this Friday in the fellowship hall of First Baptist Church of Cornelius, 21007 Catawba Ave. All proceeds benefit Cornelius Early Scholars preschool.
Community Thanksgiving service will be Nov. 19
Save the date: The traditional multi-church Community Thanksgiving service will be held Sunday Nov. 19 at the Cain Center for the Arts at 6 pm. The “Give Thanks LKN” event includes a community choir comprised of 11 participating churches. Those who attend are asked to bring canned goods.
Parks & Rec seeks citizen input, listening sessions on Nov. 2
Oct. 27. The Town of Cornelius Parks and Recreation Dept. will hold special meetings Thursday Nov. 2 to gather input on park and greenway needs. A new plan will identify current and emerging needs and allow the town to refine and develop its parks and greenways to help meet those needs over the next several […]
Hugh Torance House Halloween event Oct. 29 is steeped in history
Oct. 24. The Hugh Torance House and Store is hosting a free family-friendly Halloween Spirit Day event Oct. 29 from 1 pm to 4 pm. There will be pumpkin rolling races, crafts, an age-appropriate Spooky Trail, and some 19th-century Irish yard games that harken back to the misty legends of warriors and fairy tales. The […]
Davidson Cornelius Child Development Center breakfast is Friday
Oct. 23. The Davidson-Cornelius Child Development Center (DCCDC) will hold its annual fundraiser breakfast with community leaders Friday Oct. 27 at Davidson College Presbyterian Church Congregation House. The DCCDC mission is to provide high-quality, affordable early education for any child in our community ages six weeks to six years. Doors will open at 8 am, […]
