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Weekender Jan. 9-12: Community visioning, Bird-day and more

Thursday, Jan. 9

Community Visioning Workshop – North Mecklenburg County

6-7 pm | Jan. 9. Meck County invites residents to participate in the Consolidated Planning Process to inform the Community Development Block Grant Program. This plan will help determine community priorities for using Community Development Block Grant entitlement grant funding over the next five years and guide spending in affordable housing, public services, economic development, park improvements, public facilities and infrastructure improvements benefiting low- and moderate-income residents. Please register. North County Regional Library, 16500 Holly Crest Ln., Huntersville.

Knit, Chat, Read

1-3 pm | 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month.  Join fellow yarn and textile enthusiasts to share inspiration, ideas, and stories from our experiences as knitters, crocheters and crafters. This program is not led by an instructor; it’s a social circle for sharing, building understanding and community. Bring your own project to work on; no supplies are provided. Must register; space is limited. Davidson Branch Library Community Room, 119 S. Main St., Davidson.

Sip & Savor: Wine & Chocolate edition

6:30 pm | Jan. 9. Wine and chocolate pairing featuring four wines, each paired with a premium chocolate to enhance their flavors. $10 deposit is required to reserve your spot and can then be applied to your wine order. Event by Body & Vine Wellness and Lindsey Frank. Caldwell Station, 17320 Caldwell Rush Cir., Cornelius.

Friday, Jan. 10

Charly Lowry

Charly Lowry

Charly Lowry

POSTPONED:  Jan. 10. Charly Lowry stands as a soulful powerhouse in the realm of music, effortlessly enchanting audiences with her velvety vocals, heartfelt compositions, and commanding stage presence. Seamlessly traversing musical boundaries, Charly masterfully blends elements of Americana, folk, rock, blues, and soul into a rich and evocative tapestry of sound. Tickets start at $25. Cain Center for the Arts, 21348 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.

Saturday, Jan. 11
Lake Norman YMCA Chilly Plunge
11 am -1 pm | Jan. 11. Take the chilly plunge or just come enjoy homemade chili with your family at the Lake Norman YMCA waterfront. Participate as an individual or join a team. Proceeds support the YMCA Annual Campaign and help create opportunities for everyone in our community to reach their full potential. Lake Norman YMCA, 21300 Davidson St., Cornelius.

Bird-day Party for the Birds!

11 am – 3 pm | Jan. 11. Activities, games and special programs honoring our feathered friends. Explore the Raptor Trail to discover engaging and educational activities for all ages. Test your knowledge of raptor aging and learn how we provide special care throughout a bird’s life. Get creative by helping make enrichment for the birds to enjoy during the event or by contributing to our Bird-day card. Throughout the trail, interactive games will keep everyone entertained while learning all about raptors.

Scheduled Programs:

11:30 am – Meet a Raptor: Get up close with one of our avian ambassadors and learn about their unique adaptations.

1 pm – Fly-By: Watch our incredible avian ambassadors show off what makes them special.

2:30 pm – Hospital Keeper Chat: Meet the dedicated staff caring for the patients in our Raptor Hospital and learn how they treat these unique birds.

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