Important Dates
Four churches will hold joint musical worship service in June
May 18. In these troubling times, four churches in Cornelius are making a statement about peaceful co-existence and fellowship through worship and music. First Baptist Church of Cornelius, Revive Iglesia Cristiana, NC Kachin Baptist Church and Union Bethel AME Zion will hold a four-church musical worship service June 26 at 11 am at FBCC. Oriented […]
Davidson awards grant to produce play
May 16. The Town of Davidson has partnered with the Davidson Community Players by awarding the group a $4,000 grant to produce “Prophesy to the Bones and other stories black folx whisper,” an original script written by local playwright Nichole M. Palmer based on the life experiences of local residents. In this work, the main […]
RSVP now for Wildflowers and Bluegrass program on Saturday
May 11. Huntersville’s historic Hugh Torrance House and Store presents “Wildflowers and Bluegrass” on Saturday, May 14, from 1-6 pm. Free to the community, the event features historic connections to the plants and wildflowers of this historic site and our region. The 1779 Hugh Torance House and Store, the oldest standing store in North Carolina, […]
Lake Norman Bike Expo is Saturday
May 9. The Lake Norman Bike Expo will be held Saturday, May 14 from 10 am to noon at the Bailey Middle School Recreation Center in Cornelius. Participants can join the 10-mile guided greenway ride starting at 9:30 am. Anyone age 14 -17 must be accompanied by an adult. Bring the whole family for the […]
NC Brewers & Music fest is May 6-7
April 26. The North Carolina Brewers and Music Festival returns to the Rural Hill plantation in Huntersville May 6-7. The event, which features a variety of breweries, food, overnight camping and music, will honor tickets purchased in 2020. Click here for more info.
Coffee Chat May 2 online and in person
April 26. The Town of Cornelius will hold a Coffee Chat in person at H2 Public House at 8:30 am May 2. The event will be in person as well as streamed live on Facebook and Zoom. The agenda includes Small Business Week as well as a transportation update. To join via Zoom, click here. […]
2022 BrightFire Music & Arts Festival is Saturday
April 26. Celebrate Beltane and enjoy an evening of music, dance and more on Saturday at Rural Hill in Huntersville. Historically, Beltane marked the end of a life-threatening period of darkness (winter) and the beginning of summer with renewed life. The event runs 4-10 pm Saturday, April 30. For tickets click here. There will be […]
Chamber ‘lunch and learn’ on hiring adults with special needs is Tuesday
April 17. The Lake Norman Chamber will hold a “Lunch n’ Learn” on hiring special need adults Tuesday, April 19 from noon to 1:15 pm at the chamber. The panel discussion features several business owners/managers who employ special need adults as well as a local agency and parent of a special needs adult who is […]
RSVP for Newsmakers Breakfast Thursday
April 18. The challenges and benefits of historic preservation as well as new approaches to preservation will be the topic of a Newsmakers Breakfast at The Peninsula Club this Thursday. Speakers include Mecklenburg County forensic historian Michael Jeffcoat, historic preservation advocate Abigail Jennings and historian Dan Morrill. Jennings and her husband have restored the former […]
Happy Easter! Go to church, an egg roll, take a hike
Check back in as more items are included. Submit your Easter and spring events to corneliustoday@gmail.com. April 14 Outdoor Adventure: Spring Stroll 10-11:30 am at Robbins Park (meet at the shelter by the playground). Laura Domingo, a naturalist with Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation, will be leading the hike and providing information about the park’s […]
