Important Dates
Fall events update for traditions in Davidson
Sept. 24. North Carolina remains in Phase 2.5, which limits outdoor gatherings to 50 people — along with the unpredictability of COVID-19 and potential moves to subsequent phases — makes it impractical to plan mass gatherings for the next couple of months. Here is a status update for Town of Davidson upcoming and/or annual events: Sidewalk […]
National Night Out update
Sept. 23. The Cornelius Police Department will conduct its Parade of Lights on Tuesday, Oct. 6, but has stopped taking online registrations from neighborhoods because of the overwhelming early response. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, National Night Out was moved to Oct. 6. Chances are someone from your neighborhood has registered your neighborhood, Police Cpl. Graham […]
Pounding for Parker Foundation blood drive is Sunday
The Pounding For Parker Foundation will host a blood drive at Lost Worlds Brewing Sunday, Sept. 27 between noon and 5 pm. OneBlood will follow social distancing protocols with only four donors allowed on the bus at a time with adequate space between them. While not required, you can sign up for a time slot […]
Organ at Davidson concerts are back
Sept. 21. Organ at Davidson begins its 2020-2021 season on October 12 at 7:30 p.m. at Davidson College Presbyterian Church, 100 N. Main St. in Davidson. Joby Bell from Appalachian State University will be playing. Bell is a scholar of the French Symphonic Organ and will present Charles-Marie Widor’s 7 th Symphony Organ at Davidson concerts are free […]
Tai Chi for Health classes returning
These sessions, led by certified Tai Chi instructor Joe Higgins, offer a health and fitness exercise as well as a moving meditation. Gentle, flowing movements stretch and strengthen muscles, tendons and joints while placing the least amount of stress and tension on the body. Choose Intro to Tai Chi classes for beginners or Intermediate Tai […]
Volunteers needed to help American Cancer Society light up neighborhoods
Sept. 14. COVID-19 has grounded the American Cancer Society’s events and community organizing, slicing annual fundraising efforts in half. Instead of large events and to ensure safety, the American Cancer Society is seeking volunteers to sell luminaria in every community across the state. North Carolinians will join together on September 20 and light these decorative keepsake […]
Suicide prevention, mental health awareness program set for Sept. 21
Sept. 11. Davidson Mayor Knox and the Board of Commissioners acknowledged the recent passing of a Davidson teen to suicide and the need for mental health awareness and resources. The board would like to continue the conversation in the community and at an upcoming board meeting with Davidson LifeLine and other area mental health resources […]
Blood drive Friday at Keller Williams
Sept. 10. On Friday, Sept. 11, Keller Williams Lake Norman will host a blood drive and vendor fair from 10 am to 3 pm. The outdoor event will take place in the Keller Williams parking lot at 19721 Bethel Church Road. Vendors will have tents around the lot, providing snacks and refreshments for blood donors. […]
Loaves & Fishes needs your help
Sept. 8. For families across Charlotte, this school year is unlike anything we have experienced before. In 2019, nearly 82,000 children were a part of the CMS Free and Reduced Lunch Program. This amount would overflow the Bank of America Stadium by 6,000 children. A story from Loaves & Fishes Genesis [no last name to […]
Save the date: Shred Event
Sept. 4. The Cornelius Police Department, Truliant Federal Credit Union and Shred-It will host a Community Document Shredding Event in the parking lot of Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave., 9 am to noon Saturday Sept. 26. The document shredding event is free to the community. If there is heavy volume, Truliant & Shred-it may […]
