Important Dates
Anti-bullying fundraiser Oct. 8
Sept. 27. Thirteen-year-old Madison Reed of Cornelius will host “Stand for the Silent” at the Kendra Scott Jewelry Store in Birkdale Village from 11 am to 1 pm on Saturday Oct. 8. Twenty percent of all purchases will be directed to StandfortheSilent.org, an anti-bullying organization. Madison, who attends Lake Norman Charter Middle School, is the […]
Registration open for trick-or-treaters on Halloween Treat Trail
Sept. 23. Cornelius Parks & Recreation will host the 2nd Annual Halloween Treat Trail on Saturday, Oct. 29 at Bailey Road Park. Designed for children up to age 12 and their families, participants should dress up in their costumes to collect pre-packaged candy from local businesses along the trail. Trick-or-treaters must register. Other activities New […]
Girl Scout food drive coming up on Oct. 8
Sept. 23. Girl Scouts Troops 1236, 2303 and 864 have a goal of collecting 1,200 pounds of food from The Peninsula neighborhood. Donations benefit Loaves & Fishes and Ada Jenkins Center in Davidson. Details Two locations will be set up 9-11 am Saturday, Oct. 8, to collect non-perishable food; no glass containers. The Scouts will […]
EnergyUnited hosts EV Ride & Drive Saturday in Troutman
Sept. 22. EnergyUnited will host an Electric Vehicle Ride & Drive Event Saturday, Sept. 24 at the Career Academy and Technical School in Troutman. “Driving Change: EnergyUnited’s EV Event” will feature various exhibitors, including Plug In NC, ChargePoint Chargers, Centralina Clean Fuels Coalition, Huck Cycles and Forsyth Tech as well as local food truck Wrap […]
‘Praise in the Park’ is Saturday in Smithville
Sept. 15. Praise in the Park, a free, family-friendly festival, is this Saturday at Smithville Park. It will feature local, regional and national gospel artists along with food, educational and inspirational vendors. Performers include Jamal Davis, C Dwayne & The Voices, Gethsemane Gospel Singers, Christ Community Baptist Praise Ensemble, Kenny Curry, Zeb Harrison & The […]
Mark your calendar: Free chair massages for veterans, first-responders
Sept. 15. The state chapter of the American Massage Therapy Association is planning an event for veterans in conjunction with the American Legion Post 86 to offer chair massages and lunch to veterans and first-responders The event is 10 am – 2 pm Friday, Oct. 21, at the American Legion Post 86, 21215 Legion St. […]
It’s groovy baby!
Sept. 14. Hippie Fest is a grassroots festival featuring a weekend of entertainment, camaraderie and peaceful vibes. The festival will be held Oct. 22-23 at the Rowan County Fairground, 1560 Julian Road, Salisbury. Hours are noon to 7 pm both days. Attendees can expect live music, bohemian shopping, vintage hippie car show, DIY tie-dye, giant […]
Mud at the Mill exhibition: Experience the Wonder of Clay
Sept. 12. The Cain Center for the Arts announces the return of its annual juried show focusing on functional and sculptural works of clay. The exhibit opens today; works will be displayed at the Cornelius Art Center Gallery. Mud at the Mill presents an opportunity for local artists to exhibit their creations and for the […]
Lost Worlds Oktoberfest Sept. 10
Sept. 9. It’s time to don your finest lederhosen and get ready to polka ’til it hurts. The first of Lost Worlds Brewing’s Oktoberfest celebrations is this Saturday, Sept. 10 with doors opening at 11 am. The second Oktoberfest celebration will be Oct. 15. Admission is free to both events. Fill your steins with Lost […]
Boo: SCarowinds returns Sept. 16
Sept. 8. SCarowinds returns Sept. 16 with 19 terrifying nights prior to Halloween. All-new scares include five mazes, four ominous shows and 300 monsters nightly. Oh my “Only the bravest will venture inside the Hayden Hill Sanitarium to investigate where patients have been tortured for decades by deranged doctors. The evil medical staff prowls the […]
