Cornelius
And, in leaf and acorn news…
Oct. 18. By TL Bernthal. Acorns are the fruit of the oak tree. And it’s a fruitful season. So what should you do so you don’t have a bumper crop of oak saplings this spring? Bad as ice You definitely want to get the acorns off the driveway, especially if it has an incline, so […]
Weekly Agenda Oct. 17-23: Candidates forums, Christmas Made in the South; fundraisers, music
Here’s highlights of what is going on around Lake Norman in October. For events that repeat weekly, we’ve created an ONGOING category; scroll down and you’ll find it. Through Oct. 27 Annual Artoberfest Noon – 4 pm | Tuesday-Friday. 10am – 2pm | Saturday. Local artists’ work on displayat Mooresville Arts Depot, 103 W. Center […]
Laketoberfest Music & Brew Festival on tap Saturday
Oct. 14. The Laketoberfest Music & Brew Festival returns Saturday to Bailey Road Park. This 10th anniversary event runs from from 4-9 pm and features live music, more than a dozen local craft breweries, NC wine and cider, a variety of food trucks, the Cornelius Parks and Recreation Kids Zone, axe throwing, and more. Admission, […]
Want to vote, but not registered? Here’s what you need to know
Oct. 12. Eligible voters who want to cast a ballot in the 2022 General Election must register to vote on or before Friday, Oct. 14. If you miss that deadline, you can still register and vote at the same time during early voting Oct. 20 through Nov. 5. County-by-county early voting sites and schedules are […]
Registration open for arts classes
Oct. 10. Registration for Fall B is under way. These classes at the Cornelius Arts Center start Oct. 31. The full course schedule for the fall session is available online. If you’d like a printed brochure, please stop by the Cornelius Arts Center, 19725 Oak St., to pick one up.
Weekender Oct. 7-9: Asian festival, dog show, food drive and lots of music
Trying to figure out what to do? Here is what’s going on this weekend. For events that repeat weekly, we’ve created an ONGOING category; scroll down and you’ll find it. Here’s a look at what’s coming up: Through Nov. 11 Mud at the Mill Exhibition 10 am to 4:30 pm. Monday through Friday. Cornelius Art Center […]
Weekly Agenda Oct. 3-9: Dog show re-scheduled, fall plant sale, music
Trying to figure out what to do? This calendar, published weekly on Mondays, can point you to some of the best options in Lake Norman. For events that repeat weekly, we’ve created an ONGOING category; scroll down and you’ll find it. Here’s a look at what’s coming up: Through Nov. 11 Mud at the Mill […]
Monthly calendar: Check it out and save the dates for October
Here’s highlights of what is going on around Lake Norman in October. For events that repeat weekly, we’ve created an ONGOING category; scroll down and you’ll find it. Through Oct. 27 Annual Artoberfest Noon – 4 pm | Tuesday-Friday. 10am – 2pm | Saturday. Local artists’ work on displayat Mooresville Arts Depot, 103 W. Center […]
How to prepare for a storm
Sept. 29. As Ian makes its way to the Carolinas, the Greater Carolinas Region of the American Red Cross is encouraging communities to prepare for possible impacts here, including flooding and high winds. The following tips and steps are useful for any serious storm, including this coming winter. Action plan —Create an evacuation plan. […]
Multiple events cancelled ahead of Hurricane Ian’s arrival
Sept. 28. Updated Sept. 29. With Hurricane Ian coming on stronger in Florida than first expected—it’s a Category 4 storm—Gov. Roy Cooper has declared a State of Emergency in North Carolina. Meanwhile, multiple organizations are cancelling weekend events in and around Cornelius, while others are scrambling to figure out what to do as the storm […]
