Important Dates
Feedback sought on new rec center
The Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department, along with the parks departments from Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville, will host an open house at Bailey Middle School from 10 am to 1 pm Saturday, to discuss the planning process for the Northern Regional Recreation Center. The facility will be located at 18121 Old Statesville Road in […]
First Baptist pine needle sale
The Youth of First Baptist Church of Cornelius are having their annual pine needle sale fundraiser Saturday, March 10 and 17, from 8 am to noon at the church. Funds raised will support their summer camp. Pine needles are $4.75 per bale on-site, or $5.50 delivered. Pre-order by phone by calling the church office (704) […]
Affordable housing: What’s the impact of rising property values
Affordable housing—better known as workforce housing in the world of economic development—will be the topic of the Business Today Newsmakers Breakfast March 21 at The Peninsula Club. Workforce housing is a term used by planners and economic developers to describe suitable living accommodations for people like first responders, single parents, teachers and service workers whose […]
Coffee session with mayor, commissioners is Monday
“Connecting Cornelius,” a regular monthly discussion over coffee with Mayor Washam and town commissioners, will be Monday at Harvey’s in Cornelius, starting at 8:30 am. The conversation this month focuses on an anticipated $25 million for major road projects. Coffee will be provided, and breakfast may be purchased. “Stay informed, ask questions, and get to know […]
Civil rights leader to speak at Torrence Chapel AME Zion Church
Feb. 7. The Torrence Chapel AME Zion Church will celebrate Black History Month with a guest speaker who walked arm in arm with Martin Luther King during the historic Selma to Montgomery March 53 years ago. The Rev. Dr. Jesse Lee Douglas, Sr., an early leader in the Civil Rights movement who marched […]
Registration for 115+ camps opens March 1
Registration for the Cornelius PARC Department Summer Camp program opens Thursday March 1. Be sure to act fast; they fill up fast. The Summer Camp Guide is available online and in the PARC office. Brochures will go home with JV Washam and Cornelius Elementary students next week. There are 115 half-day and mini camps, as […]
Black History Month celebration Feb. 24 at Town Hall
Feb. 15 – The town of Cornelius PARC Department and the Smithville CommUNITY Coalition will host an annual Black History Month celebration February 24 from 1-3 p.m. at Cornelius Town Hall. The event is free and open to the public and will feature live performances from local historically-black churches and offer children’s activities and refreshments. […]
Volunteers needed for Smithville clean-up March 17
Feb. 15 – Operation Curbside Cleanup, an annual Smithville community clean-up event, is scheduled for March 17. Volunteers should meet at Smithville Park at 8 a.m. before setting out through the neighborhood to work. The clean-up event is organized by the Smithville Community Coalition in partnership with the North Catawba Neighborhood Association, the town of […]
Rotary Pancake Breakfast is Saturday
See and be seen at the North Meck Rotary Pancake Breakfast Saturday at Bethel Presbyterian Church. Hundreds of people turn out every year for breakfast in the church fellowship hall from 7 am to noon. There are always fun, fellowship, a silent auction, raffles and a chance to say hello to neighbors, elected officials and, […]
Come to Black History Month event at Town Hall Feb. 24
By Ron Potts. The Black History Month program at Town Hall each year looks at the history of families in and around the Smithville community. We’ve heard stories from the following families: Connor, Stinson, Grier, Nelson, Rivens, and Potts. We have also featured authors such as Lucy Withers McLean (No More Chicken Feet), Marshall Lowery (If […]
