Important Dates
Band of Oz concert Sunday
June 10. The Band of Oz, a great beach band with its toes planted in Carolina sand, will perform Sunday on the Village Green in downtown Cornelius. The performance starts and 6 pm and runs to 8. Coolers and picnics are A-OK. By the way, the Davidson Public Library patio is the stage.
Public invited to Juneteenth gathering in Davidson
June 8. The Ada Jenkins Center invites the community to celebrate its second annual Juneteenth gathering on June 18. Juneteenth, a holiday originating in Galveston, Texas in 1865 and now recognized in North Carolina and forty-three other states, celebrates the emancipation of African Americans. The free celebration and family fun day runs 11:30 am until […]
Juneteenth comes back to Plaza Midwood June 16-19
June 6. The Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinas will be held June 16-19 in Plaza Midwood, where the festival began at Thomas and Commonwealth avenues. Multi-cultural vendors will showcase food, art, music and culturally relevant specialty items. Here’s how the event is shaping up: —On Thursday, June 16th from 9 am to 4 pm, children […]
Walk or bike a greenway on guided tour Saturday
June 3. Cornelius has been active in getting greenways in place in the past several years, focusing on its Emerald Necklace connecting where people live to where they shop, dine, recreate, and congregate. The town’s greenway plan counts on interconnectivity with Mecklenburg County and neighboring municipalities’ plans to broaden access for bicyclists and pedestrians. Join […]
Wheels turning for parade in Birkdale Village
June 2. Get your red, white and blue crew ready for a 4th of July celebration. Beginning at 10 am, kids are invited to deck their bikes out with stars and stripes decor provided by Birkdale Village to get ready for the big parade. At 11 am, the Huntersville Police Department will lead kids in […]
Audition next week for the Teen Summer Stock Series
May 31. The Teen Summer Stock Series is a two-week intensive production aimed at the advanced young adult performer. Actors will rehearse Monday-Friday 9 am-4 pm with one weekend of performances. All actors ages 14-22 are invited to audition. Details at DavidsonCommunityPlayers.org or 704-892-7953. There is a production fee associated with Teen Summer Stock Series. […]
Red, White & Bundled is Wednesday
May 25. The Susan M. Tillis Foundation’s Red, White and Bundled Baby Shower returns today after a two-year COVID absence. The goal: 1,200 baby bundles for junior enlisted at Fort Bragg. Bring baby items such as: —Newborn and preemie diapers, wipes, onesies (0-3) —Sleepers (0-3), bibs, blankets —Gift cards to purchase car seats and strollers. […]
Share your thoughts at a public meeting on Smithville Revitalization Plan
May 24. The Town of Cornelius will host a public meeting to present the Smithville Revitalization Plan to residents, property owners and businesses. The plan, which was developed by the Smithville Community Coalition, includes a mix of residential uses and businesses, as well as infrastructure improvements. The meeting will be held Tuesday, June 7, in […]
Mark you calendars: Memorial Day ceremonies in Cornelius, Huntersville
May 23. Both Huntersville and Cornelius are holding Memorial Day services in conjunction with local American Legion posts. Huntersville’s ceremony will be held at 11 am at Veterans’ Park downtown, while Cornelius’ will be held behind Town Hall, adjacent to Rotary Plaza, at 10 am. In both cases, seating is available on a first-come, first-served […]
Boesmiller family fundraiser May 22
May 19. There will be a fundraiser May 22 for the family of Jessica Boesmiller who passed away April 26 after a battle with ocular melanoma. The fundraiser, which runs from 1 pm to 7 pm at Eleven Lakes Brewery, will have an open mic provided by Eddie Kennedy and Ian Cunningham. All musicians and […]
