Charity
July 18 really was a BIG day at the lake
By Dru Willis. More than 200 at-risk children dove into all things Lake Norman for Big Day at the Lake July 18, some of them experiencing tubing, swimming, and boating for the first time. A volunteer armada of Boat Hosts—more than 100 strong—and six dozen volunteers, as well as police and firefighters, made it all happen. […]
Pawz Too Run is Oct. 10 in Davidson
Want to make a difference by walking your dog? Pawz Too Run on Saturday, Oct. 10 is a fun family on the Village Green in Davidson. The day starts off with a 3K Celebrated Dog Walk (1.5 K/ 1 mile optional) followed by dog contests and awards. Vendors will be on hand with items and […]
Kiwanis make a splash with golf
The annual LKN Kiwanis Club golf tournament will be held Aug. 17 at the Cowans Ford Golf Club in Stanley. Proceeds from this event, the club’s largest fundraising event of the year, will go towards the Smithville Splash Park and other local children’s charities. To register and/or to be sponsor, go to lakenormankiwanis.org
Bilodeau gets Rotary’s first Cashion service award
July 22. The Rotary Club of North Mecklenburg has announced the winner of the inaugural Robert T. Cashion Community Service Award: Denis Bilodeau, a North Meck Rotarian since 2006. He is the president of Aquesta Insurance Services and a candidate for the Cornelius Town Board. Bilodeau was president of the club in 2010-2011. In addition to […]
Peninsula Community Foundation announces gifts
July 14. The Peninsula Community Foundation (PCF) has given donations to three local North Mecklenburg charities. Lake Norman Kiwanis received a $10,000 check towards the new splash park in Smithville. The PCF also donated $7,250 for five scholarships to the Lake Norman YMCA-Readers’ Program, and $6,210 for the Community in Christ Preschool. Todd Wiebusch, chairman of […]
American Pit Bull fundraiser July 18
The American Pit Bull Foundation (APBF) will hold its second annual Spayghetti Dinner from 6 p.m until 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 18, 2015 at Lucky Dog Bark & Brew in Cornelius to benefit APBF’s spay/neuter initiative to combat overpopulation and euthanasia of adoptable dogs. Tickets are $15 each and include a plate of pasta […]
Kiwanis needs golfers and sponsors
Help support the new LKN Kiwanis Splash Park at Smithville and other local children’s charities by participating in the annual Lake Norman Kiwanis Golf Tournament Monday, Aug. 17, at Cowan’s Ford Golf Club. This is an opportunity to have fun while helping Kiwanis help the children in our community. Register online at www.lakenormankiwanis.org, click on Upcoming Events, then the Golf Tournament link. […]
First-ever Rotary community showcase is June 27
Rotary District 7680 will hold its annual District Assembly June 27 in Mooresville and, for the first time, is opening the event to the general public. The event at Historic Langtree Plantation in Mooresville will showcase how area residents can volunteer in their community, expand their business network, and make meaningful friendships through Rotary. The event […]
Cornelius Cares: $1,600 raised for officers involved in shooting
The town’s police force knows “Cornelius Cares” after one of the most devastating incidents in the department’s history May 2. Residents came together for police to the tune of $1,600 in nickels, dimes, tens and twenties during the Cornelius Cares police fund drive over the next 10 days. It all happened after a double shooting […]
Residents may contribute to fund for Lt. Quattlebaum
May 3. Jars for a special fund called Cornelius Cares will be placed at Aquesta Bank’s two branches in Cornelius as well as Bank of the Ozarks tomorrow for Cornelius Police Lt. James Quattlebaum who was shot in the line of duty on Saturday. Other locations for the Cornelius Cares account are being accepted at Acropolis Cafe, Brooklyn South, […]
