Important Dates
Update on Huntersville’s holiday plans
Oct. 28. Christmas event details are still being worked out, according to Lindsay Small, Downtown Events & Facilities Coordinator for the Huntersville Parks & Recreation. “We have created a few different options to work with,” Small said. “A final decision will be made after Veterans Day.” Gov. Roy Cooper is expected to make an announcement Nov. […]
Town holiday traditions moving forward
Oct. 26. You’ve heard it before: Events will look different this year. Light Up Cornelius is likely to morph to a three-day event as PARC staff are trying to determine how to hold a tree lighting ceremony as well as bring in Santa and accommodate enough guests, says Parks, Arts, Recreation and Culture (PARC) Director Troy […]
Giving Tree Village will light up Davidson’s 12 Days of Christmas
Oct. 15. Because of ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, specifically those limiting outdoor gatherings, Christmas in Davidson will look a lot different for 2020. Details are being worked out for this year’s 12 Days of Christmas, which will run December 1-12 during normal business hours. The Rotary Club of Davidson’s Giving Tree Village will light up the Davidson […]
‘Community Conversation’ Oct. 22 via Zoom
Oct. 16. Mayor Woody Washam will lead an open floor Q&A session on Zoom Thursday, Oct. 22 at 6 pm. Elected officials and staff will be on deck as well to answer questions from residents and business owners. Questions may be submitted during the meeting or in advance to TownofCornelius@Cornelius.org. Click here for the Zoom […]
Annual Mooresville Christmas Parade won’t be held this year
Oct. 15. The 76th Annual Mooresville Christmas Parade for this year has been postponed until 2021, organizers say. The Mooresville Christmas Parade organizers notified the town on Monday, October 12, of the plan, said Kim Sellers, public information officer for Mooresville. The parade, traditionally held the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, features fantastic floats, marching bands, dance and […]
Cornelius Housing Study Committee holds inaugural meeting
Oct. 7. The Housing Study Committee will meet for the first time on Thursday, October 8, at 10:30 am via Zoom, and the general public is invited to view the meeting. Public comments may be submitted in advance to TownofCornelius@Cornelius.org. The Housing Study Committee was assembled this year to help explore affordable housing opportunities in […]
Veterans Day breakfast
Oct. 5. The North Mecklenburg Exchange Club is hosting a drive-through breakfast for veterans to honor veterans and thank them for their service. The breakfast for veterans plus one will be Saturday, November 14 from 9 am to 11 am at Hands-On Woodworking, 18626 Starcreek Drive, Cornelius. Veteran must RSVP by November 3 by calling […]
Cornelius Police to host Operation Medicine Drop
Oct. 5. On Saturday, October 24, 2020 from 10 am to 2 pm, the Cornelius Police Department will give the public an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your medications for disposal to the Cornelius Police Department side parking […]
Yes! The North Mecklenburg Parade and Christmas in Davidson are on; details to come
Oct. 2. Two favorite holiday traditions will be held this year, although exactly what they will look like and how the Elves will pull off the activities in a pandemic safe way are still being worked out. The 38th Annual North Mecklenburg Parade will be virtual Saturday, December 5, at 1 p.m., according to planners. […]
Blessing of the animals
Oct. 2. There will be a blessing of the animals service on the front lawn of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, weather permitting. Blessing of the animals services are traditionally held on or near the beginning of October because of it corresponds to the Feast Day of St. […]
