Important Dates
Happy Birthday Johann!
Johann Sebastian Bach came into the world 334 years ago on March 21, and every year people celebrate. City-dwellers celebrate “Bach in the Subways” March 21-24, and since we only have Subway restaurants, Davidson College Presbyterian Church is observing the composer’s special day March 11. The Organ at Davidson concert—featuring musicians Jane Cain, David Brinson, and Katie […]
Cain Center spring programming starts March 13
The Cain Center for the Arts will launch its 2019 spring programming with preschool classes taught by Charlotte Ballet. Registration is currently open for the classes, which will be held weekly on Wednesdays starting on March 13 and running through May 22 at the Lake Norman YMCA. In the 45-minute “First Steps Preschool” class, students […]
Mayor to Board: It’s time to address salary issue
March 1. By Dave Vieser. Mayor Woody Washam has put the Town Board on notice for their March 4 meeting: Be prepared to address the inequity in the town’s salary structure. “We’ve been studying this issue for many months especially as our salaries compare with those in neighboring communities, and we need to come up […]
Black History Month observed Feb. 23
Feb. 17. A celebration in honor of Black History Month will be held from 1 pm to 3 pm Feb. 23 at Cornelius Town Hall. There will be guest speakers, live performances, children’s activities and refreshments. The Smithville CommUNITY Coalition helps organize the event every year. Smithville is the historically black neighborhood just east of I-77 […]
Arts ‘Soiree’ Feb. 21
Cain Center for the Arts, in partnership with Bella Love and Old Town Public House, will hold the Cornelius Arts District Soiree, a free event to at Brick Row, 19725 Oak St. on Feb. 21, from 6 pm to 9 pm. The event will feature music by Rusty Knox and The HC Oakes Duo, food […]
Pancake Breakfast Saturday
The North Meck Rotary Club’s Annual Sam Wilson Sweetheart Pancake Breakfast is Saturday Feb. 16 from 7:30 am to 11 am at Bethel Presbyterian Church. The cost is $10. Rotary supports a wide range of community causes. Supporting the event supports the entire community. The Rotary Club of North Mecklenburg County meets at noon every Wednesday at The Peninsula Club.
LKN Covekeepers meet Feb. 28
The Lake Norman Covekeepers meeting Feb. 28 features Catawba Riverkeeper Brandon Jones. He will give a brief update on the storm water ordinance campaign, followed by hands-on training for the presence of bacteria in our water. The new location is St. Peter by-the-Lake Episcopal Church, 8433 Fairfield Forest Road in Denver. For more information, contact Ben […]
Chamber healthcare summit Feb. 21
The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce will host a Regional Healthcare Summit featuring the CEOs of Atrium Health University City, Lake Norman Regional Medical Center, and Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center. The event will take place Thursday, Feb. 21 from 11:45 am to 2 pm at Northstone Country Club in Huntersville. The event features William […]
NMWC Casino Night March 9
The North Mecklenburg Woman’s Club’s Denim & Diamonds Casino Night is March 9 at The City Club at Gibson Mill in Concord. Four primary beneficiaries include Angels and Sparrows, ANSWER Scholarship, Caterpillar Ministries and Hope House Foundation. The North Mecklenburg Woman’s Club’s mission is to bring women together to promote and support social, educational and […]
Newsmakers Breakfast Feb 20 with Meck County Tax Assessor
Ken Joyner, the Mecklenburg County Assessor, will be the Newsmakers Breakfast speaker Feb. 20 at The Peninsula Club hosted by Cornelius Today and Business Today. Joyner is responsible for the assessment of all real and personal property in Cornelius and throughout the county. The Newsmakers Breakfast Feb. 20 is an open forum Q&A with Cornelius […]
