Important Dates
Groceries for those in need
April 22. The Lake Norman YMCA/Loaves & Fishes “Food Share” will be held Friday April 23 at the Y in Cornelius from 10:30 am to 11:30 am. The exact address is 21300 Davidson St. Be prepared by clearing space appropriately. Opening the trunk prior to pulling up to the truck helps volunteers know where to […]
Car show May 15 at Rescue Ranch
April 21. Rescue Ranch is hosting a car show with classic cars and hot rods, including some NASCAR celebrities’ personal cars, 11 am to 4 pm May 15. Rescue Ranch is an animal welfare organization that uses educational programs to promote respect for animals and responsible pet ownership, as well as agricultural, environmental and wildlife […]
Ladies Night Out April 22
April 15. Birkdale Village is hosting a Ladies Night Out event from 5 pm to 9 pm April 22. There will be a “stroll map” that includes restaurant and retail specials, as well as a raffle. “We’re so excited to celebrate the ladies of Huntersville with an incredible evening dedicated to shopping and dining along […]
Smithville revitalization Zoom meetings
Smithville Community Coalition has scheduled three Revitalization Plan follow-up meetings via Zoom. More info: smithvillecommunitycoalition.org April 12, 2021 – 10 am Zoom ID: 896 5050 4440 Password: SAVE April 15, 2021 – 6:30 pm Zoom ID: 836 4059 2932 Password: SAVE April 17, 2021 – 11 am Zoom ID: 849 8040 7662 Password: SAVE
Update: Atrium mass vaccinations
April 9. Atrium Health will hold mass vaccination events through the end of April. Appointments are currently available at Bank of America Stadium through April 27. There is a one-shot Johnson & Johnson event today and a first-dose Pfizer event on Saturday as well as another Johnson & Johnson event Sunday. There are additional Pfizer […]
Symphony at the Explorium cancelled, but Bailey Road Park is a ‘go’ for June 19
April 7. An amazing Lake Norman tradition—the Charlotte Symphony performance at the Energy Explorium—has been cancelled for a second year due to the coronavirus epidemic, according to sources. In the past, thousands of people brought a picnic and a blanket to the annual event, some coming by land, some by the Inland Sea. McGuire […]
Saturdays in April are for Jazz
April 6. Enjoy the sultry tunes of artists from all over North Carolina and even the United States. Bring a chair, blanket or even snacks. The April 10 performance is sold out, but there are a few spots for April 17 – Sean Higgins; and April 24 – Holly Hopkins. Advance registration is required as […]
List of Easter services
April 2. Many churches have returned to in-person worship with varying capacity, and face mask and social distancing restrictions, while maintaining online options. Please check websites for online availability and advance in-person registration where required. Here is a list of services in Cornelius, unless noted: Bethel Presbyterian Church 19920 Bethel Church Road, 704-892-0546 Easter: Sunrise […]
Newsmakers Breakfast on rising sea levels
April 1. Count Otto von Bronksdorf PhD. is our Newsmakers Breakfast speaker April 31. The Cornelius resident has landed the $9 billion contract to lower sea levels by excavating the ocean floor up and down the east coast. The resulting underwater valleys will help drain prime waterfront real estate from Kennebunkport to Key West. He […]
‘Hooked on Cornelius’ April 17
April 1. Hooked on Cornelius returns April 17 for kids aged seven to 12 with sessions available at 10 am or 11 am. Registration opens today April 1 to Cornelius residents and April 5 to the general public. The Cornelius PARC Department and Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists will have fishing equipment available to use during […]
