Celebrity Bartender
ocal politicians, business professionals, andcelebrities try their hand at the art of mixology in support of a local eventbenefiting Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Greater Charlotte.
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Tarte Field Dedication
On June 14 former Cornelius Mayor, N.C. Sen. Jeff Tarte through the first pitch on the newly named Jeff Tarte Field at the Westmoreland Athletic Complex in Cornelius.
Summit Solstice
The second race in the Summit Twilight Racing Series broughtover 250 runners, volunteers, and spectators to Davidson on June 8—allcompeting in the 4-mile obstacle challenge. Summit Solstice had participantsrunning roads, trudging through a tire maze, hopscotching 100 yards,taste-testing Ben & Jerry’s concoctions and much more. For the second year in a row, Summit Coffee utilized therace to raise money for Nothing But Nets. The campaign extension of the UnitedNations Foundation was generated to raise awareness and funding to fightmalaria in Africa. Fundraising dollars go topurchasing and shipping long-lasting, insecticide-treated mosquito nets toAfrica—the goal of the grassroots campaign to cover Africawith lifesaving bed nets. Over $3,000 will be donated to Nothing But Nets from thisyear’s Summit Solstice.
Old Bags Luncheon
Patriot Charities hosted the first Old Bags Luncheon on May 23 at the Peninsula Clubin Cornelius. The trademarked event has been held in New York City, Los Angelesand other cities across the country. The event exceeded its goal of $100,000.More than 300 people attended the luncheon and participated in the large silentauction. The auction featured many new and gently used designer handbags, jewelry,designer shoes and other premium items.The auction items were donated by a varietyof vendors and individuals, including Neiman Marcus, Louis Vuitton, Coach,Kate Spade and Dillard’s. The Patriot Charities is a nonprofi t thatraises money to assist local programs and nonprofi ts in the Carolinas concerningwounded military and their families. Since 2006, the Patriot Charities has aided in thefunding of more than 15 local wounded warrior programs.
Obama visits MGSD, unveils wireless plan in Mooresville
Obama visits MGSD, unveils wireless plan in Mooresville
Kids compete in HFFA triathlon
Huntersville Family Fitness and Aquatic Center held the second race of the Birkdale Animal Hospital Kids Triathlon Series on May 19. Children competed in five age categories ranging from 4 to 14 years old. The length of each leg depended on the child's age group. Just under 200 kids participated in the race.
LKN Chambers 2013 Small Business of the Year
This year, the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce received nominations from Sweet Dreams Mattress and Furniture, Deborah Young Studios, Innovative Pest Management, Rural Hill, The Range at Lake Norman, Ferrucci's Old Tyme Italian Market, LKN Savings and CURRENTS Magazine for the 2013 Small Business of the Year.This year's winner was CURRENTS Magazine and the runner up was Innovative Pest Management.
Giving Them Hope - Annual Luncheon
The 5th Annual Giving Them Hope Luncheon was held on May 14 at The Cove Church in Mooresville.Barium Springs organizes this one hour program each year to educate the morethan 375 guests about their mission and successes. Barium Springs is a well-known and longstandingestablishment in North Carolina—providingsuffering children and families with a place of refuge as well as an array ofservices including: therapies, schooling, daycare, foster care services, andmore.
Catwalk for a Cause
The Martin Truex Jr. Foundation’s fourth annual fashion event, Catwalk for a Cause benefits Levine Children’s Hospital in Charlotte. The event was 6-9 p.m. May 15 at Michael Waltrip Racing in Cornelius.
N.C. Brewers and Music Festival at Rural Hill
About 3,000 people visited Rural Hill on May 11 for the North Carolina Brewers and Music Festival.
Ivory Layne releases EP with party at the palace
Denver resident andSouthLake Christian Academy senior Hannah Rhyne performs as Ivory Layne at her"Volume One" EP release party May 10 at the Cornelius Theatre. Layne performed for two sold-out crowds. Shedescribes her music as "quirky" and "different" as sheblends together thoughtful lyrics of the folk-music genre with the melodies ofpop music. "Volume One" consists of five songs Laynewrote and co-produced with Franklin, Tenn.-based music producer Ed Cash. Sheplans to release "Volume Two" later this year. Her album is available on iTunes and CDbaby.com.Her website is www.ivorylaynemusic.com. More than 4,800 people are followingher on Twitter, @ivorylayne. Read more about Ivory Layne at http://www.huntersvilleherald.com/news/2013/5/4/6990/local-student-turns-artist-sings-with-quirky-style
Duke Energy Merit Badge Encampment
About 500 Boy Scouts from24 area troops participated in the 25th annual Boy Scout Encampment on May10-11 at McGuire Nuclear Station. Scouts spent the night on the EnergyExploriumlawn and took part various merit badge classes on May 11. Scouts could choose from 20 class topics, including nuclear science, aviation, communications, railroading andmusic. On May 10, there was a short ceremony celebratingthe partnership between Duke Energy and the Boys Scouts that has allowedthousands of boys to learn from professionals from different fields and beexposed to potential career options.
Davidson Town Day 2013
This year was marked the 42nd annual Davidson Town Day. Visitors enjoyed games, a bicycle tune-up station and obstacle course by The Spirited Cyclist, booths featuring Davidson organizations and businesses, as well as entertainment and food trucks. The Davidson Police Department will be registered dogs, cats and ferrets with proof of rabies inoculation, and will be educated citizens on pedestrian and driver safety.
Lake Norman Hospice Regatta Party
Hospice & Palliative Care Lake Norman hosted their 13th annual Lake Norman Hospice Regatta Party at The Peninsula Club on May 4. More than 200 guests enjoyed the festivities and participated in bidding for silent and live auction items. Approximately 190 tickets sold for the event, which raised more than $59,000 in conjunction with the silent auction, live auction and “raise your paddles.” The event is held each year to raise awareness and money for hospice care in the community. Care teams provide extraordinary end-of-life care to patients at the place they call home – whether in their own home, a hospital, or long-term care community. And when a greater level of care is required, Levine & Dickson Hospice House-Huntersville is available for them.
Charlotte Dragon Boat Festival Race and Asian Festival
Though the chilly weather kept many recreational boaters off the lake, it didn’t stop the 38 teams in this year’s Charlotte Dragon Boat Festival Race from competing. The boat race was part of this year’s Asian Festival, which took place May 4 at Ramsey Creek Park.The festivals were hosted by the Carolinas Asian-American Chamber of Commerce and included the Miss Asia Carolinas pageant with 23 contestants, cultural performances and traditional Asian food and crafts.
2013 Kids Triathlon #1
Huntersville Family Fitness and Aquatics - HFFA’s kids’ triathlon series, which comprises four events – April 24, May 16, June 13 and July 18 – began in 2009, one year after HFFA’s adult sprint triathlon event first took place. The goal is to encourage area youth to be physically active and fit, and to teach them there’s more to modern-day athletics than traditional stick-and-ball sports. The kids’ triathlons, expected to draw 1,100-1,200 participants per summer for the four events, are open for ages 4-14. They have become a regional attraction with participants from Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee and the Midwest. Visit http://www.hffa.com/2013KidsTriathlonSeries.html for more information.
Bark in the Park
This year’s festival featured several contests for dogs and humans. For information on volunteering at Bark in the Park, contactVolunteerServices@mecklenburgcountync.gov.
2013 Rural Hill Scottish Festival & Highland Games
Rural Hill held their 12th annual Scottish Festival & Highland Games on April 20 and 21. The festivities included traditional Scottish games, dancing and of course plenty of bagpiping.
An Evening for Dove House
The 12th Annual Evening for Dove House was held Saturday, April 20 at the Charles Mack Citizen Center in downtown Mooresville. Restaurant Row served cuisine from more than a dozen of the area's best restaurants. Hundreds of items were donated for both the silent and a live auctions. The live auction was run by Larry Sprinkle of NBC 6.
Lucky Dog Bark and Brew Facilities Overview
Photos of The Lucky Dog Bark and Brew Facilities. 20,000 Sq. Ft. of Space for your dogs to RUN! Indoor Playground, 2 Outdoor Playgrounds, indoor bar/dog owner playground, TV's lining the walls, and plenty of room for all the little dogs to familiarize themselves. If you own a dog and you haven't been to The Lucky Dog Bark and Brew... both of you are missing out on lots of fun!
Smithville builds community garden
The Smithville CommUNITY Coalition along with the Town of Cornelius PARC Department came together to create the Smithville Community Garden.
My Aloha partners with DLC for PaddleFest
The Davidson Land Conservancy and My Aloha Paddle Sports hosted Lake Davidson's PaddleFest on April 13.
Taste Of Art Wine Gala
Community Arts Project - Community Arts Project (CAP) in partnership with Fresh Market in Cornelius held the fourth annual Taste of Art Wine Gala on April 11. Food and paired wines were provided by Fresh Market for guests as they browsed the art created by local artists and CAP instructors. All art was on display for the silent auction. Local chef from Fox News Rising, Troy Gagliardo was apart of the evening’s festivities, along with a raffle. Fresh Market has been the exclusive partner for this event and CAP since its opening several years ago.
Dinner at Davidson
The fourth annual dinner at Davidson was held April 6. The student-run event raises money to help others who demonstrate financial need attend Davidson College. Last year's event raised $50,000.
Photo gallery for Hopewell High Schools Junior ROTC
HUNTERSVILLE – Hopewell High School’s Junior ROTC has proven itself a force to be reckoned with in the classroom and on the field.Not only does the group boast a 100 percent graduation rate and impressive grade point averages, they also hope to claim the top prize this year at the CMS Superintendent’s Cup competition at Bojangles Coliseum on April 18. Pictures are from this year's competition and from a ramp build the cadets did for Mrs. Julian. Photos courtesy of Hopewell High Junior ROTC and Jeff Greenberg. Special thanks to Catherine Greenberg, Michelle Wirth and 1st Sergeant Daniel Ferriero.