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It’s Friday, Lake Norman! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: A candlelight Bridgerton concert, a flashlight egg scramble for adults, and a foraging walk with Robin Greenfield + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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📰 In the news
Elevated eats with character: This spring, Charlotte’s outdoor dining is calling. Twelve spots offer cozy patios, from uptown elegance to historic charm, with Italian classics, fresh oysters, and smoky barbecue — explore twelve Charlotte patio spots.
Where the church came first: Love Valley is the North Carolina town where cars are banned and horses take over, founded in 1954 with a cowboy vision, featuring riding trails and seasonal rodeos — see what makes it unique.
Leveling the playing field: A 20,000-square-foot Carolina Sports Medicine Center has opened in Charlotte, offering injury prevention, rehab, and performance training with SLAY Basketball for Lake Norman athletes, aiming to make elite care accessible — learn how it’s expanding access.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Fresh art fix: If your walls look bored, Mooresville Arts offers rotating exhibits, a gallery shop of local work, and classes that coax your creativity out of hibernation. It’s a space to wander, get inspired, and maybe find something that actually sparks joy.
Deck days ahead: If your backyard’s been giving you the side-eye, Lake Norman Deck and Porch turns that patch of possibility into a real hangout, with custom decks, porches, and outdoor kitchens, all built by people who care about the view and the details. Consider this your friendly nudge.
Seafood with lake views: Craving a midweek mood lift? Hello, Sailor channels breezy Lake Norman energy with a seafood-forward menu and easygoing cocktails, perfect for catching up with a friend and ignoring your inbox for an hour. When the weather behaves, nab a deck table and soak in the views.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🍽 Chef’s Table Tasting Menu Weekend @ Il Bosco Ristorante & Bar (Davidson) | Friday (3/13) at 6:00 PM – Ready to let someone else make all the dinner decisions? The Chef’s Table tasting is breaking out of its Tuesday rut for one weekend only, with five or seven chef-picked courses, plenty of bragging rights, and no menu second-guessing. Grab your spot on Resy.
🎻 Candlelight: The Best of Bridgerton on Strings @ Denver United Methodist Church | Friday (3/13) at 6:30 PM – Ready to swap your Netflix queue for actual candlelight? A local string quartet tackles Bridgerton’s greatest hits at Trinity United Methodist Church, all swoon, no spoilers. Dress Regency if you must, or just enjoy candles, crisp acoustics, and a rare quiet hour.
✂ Spring Craft Expo @ South Iredell High School (Statesville) | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Nothing says spring like wandering South Iredell’s shiny new gym in Statesville, coffee in hand, sniffing out local crafts, art, and dangerously good baked goods. Come browse, catch up with neighbors, and maybe spring-clean your walls. Makers, snag a 10×10 spot for $60, Wi-Fi included.
🚚 Touch a Truck @ Cornelius Road Park (Mooresville) | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Let the kids climb, honk, and explore the sanitation, water/sewer, and stormwater trucks and gear that actually keep Mooresville running. It is a hands-on peek behind the scenes, with friendly crews, big machines, and the rare chance to worship a garbage truck in daylight.
🚴 Pedal for Piper Bike-a-thon @ Rosedale Nature Park (Huntersville) | Saturday (3/14) at 3:00 PM – Family bike-a-thon at Rosedale Nature Park on Torrence Creek Greenway, with 100% of proceeds supporting pediatric palliative and hospice care. Ride five miles, then justify carbs at the food truck, browse vendors, and let the kids play; finishers enter a bike raffle.
🍄 Foraging Walk @ Davidson College | Sunday (3/15) at 10:00 AM – Skip the grocery line and let Robin Greenfield, who’s foraging every bite this year, walk you through the wild salad bar hiding around Davidson College. Learn safe IDs, sustainable harvesting, and simple tricks to spot edible, medicinal plants. Surprisingly practical, oddly delightful.
🐰 Pictures with the Easter Bunny @ Coldwell Banker Realty (Mooresville) | Sunday (3/15) at 1:00 PM – Nothing beats free Easter Bunny photos, cookies, and a prize-packed egg hunt to keep the grandkids busy while you enjoy the punch. It’s all at Coldwell Banker Realty, with crafts, coloring, food trucks, and raffle giveaways, because apparently even the Bunny appreciates curb appeal.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Lake Norman report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 59°F – Low: 41°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 59. South southwest wind 1 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. West southwest wind 1 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 69°F – Low: 46°F – Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. East northeast wind 0 to 3 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
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