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Good morning, Lake Norman! In today’s edition: A book club’s birthday mission, a candlelight tribute to Pink Floyd, a vegan seafood popup, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Book club spark to service: Dave and Dawn Burnworth in Mooresville started Bridge of Hearts in 2019 to give birthday celebrations to kids who never had one. The nonprofit now provides over 1,000 birthday bags a year from Huntersville to Harmony and has delivered at least 10,000 hygiene kits and healthy snack bags to schools. — read the full story.
Branding, parks and housing: From a $340 million Town1 project with Joey Logano to downtown rezonings and preservation plans, 2025 reshaped Huntersville. The town board meets today in the new Town Hall — explore the year’s changes.
Upscale housing market gains momentum: Charlotte’s luxury home prices have surged, ranking 10th among U.S. metros for growth since 2015, as Sunbelt markets lead the trend. Overall home prices in Charlotte also ticked up recently — see the numbers and trends.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per 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.
Protect your nest egg: Savvy investors are turning to gold amidst today’s inflation, national debt, and market uncertainty for a reason. It holds its value when everything else feels shaky. Case in point: it’s up ~62% since this month last year. If you’re curious about adding it and other precious metals to your portfolio, American Hartford has a super helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free, and definitely worth a read — check it out here.
*We do our best to avoid paywalled articles. If any slip through, let me know which ones and I’ll permanently remove them from our source list!
Highlights this week:
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🫶 We got your back
Explore civil rights history: Huntersville will honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, Jan. 19 from 3 to 5 p.m. at David B. Waymer Recreation Center. Light refreshments, a mobile museum with about 400 artifacts from Thankful Heritage Museum, and local speakers and performers begin at 4 p.m. Get all the event details.
Freshen up your nest: Whether you’re restyling a shelf or giving the coffee table a quick glow-up, Knotty & Board stocks a curated mix of decor, candles, seasonal accents, and kitchen finds. Friendly, low-key styling tips help when indecision hits… so your space feels polished without trying too hard.
Cider without the fuss: Whether you’re cider-first or cider-curious, Royal Bliss Brewing Co. pours crisp, naturally gluten-free ciders alongside its beers on tap. Bring a mixed crowd, and everyone, beer lovers, wine sippers, cider converts, finds something to smile about.
Thinning hair? Same: I’ve been shedding a lot, and recently noticed my ponytail feeling thinner. After way too much panic-Googling, I discovered Keranique’s hair regrowth system. Everything with them is surprisingly easy: no quizzes, no pills, no choosing between dozens of products. Just grab the kit and follow the instructions. The best part? It’s $75 off right now, you’ll get three free gifts, AND you’ll get your money back if you don’t love the results.
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📆 Around town this week
All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
This week
🏺 Pottery Wheel Class @ MakerSpace Charlotte | Wednesday (1/7) at 10:00 AM – Nothing beats getting your hands dirty in a six-week pottery wheel class, where beginners and seasoned dabblers spin their way to glory, or at least a lopsided mug. It’s equal parts zen, messy, and strangely satisfying, with results your shelves and relatives will eventually forgive.
🎤 Home Planet Comedy @ The Evening Muse | Wednesday (1/7) at 7:30 PM – Home Planet Comedy is bringing Ryan Cox to town, with Makenzie Manent and Paul Snyder sharpening the punchlines. Expect clever bits, crowd work that won’t ruin your week, and laughs big enough to count as cardio. Grab a seat, skip the small talk.
🏆 Poetry In Motion Competition January @ Heist Brewery and Barrel Arts | Thursday (1/8) at 7:00 PM – Poetry In Motion brings a monthly spoken word showdown where wordsmiths go head to head for the crown, courtesy of the Queen City Awards. Expect sharp tongues, clever jabs, that satisfying hush before a killer line, and plenty of side-eye judging from the crowd.
This weekend
👶 Healing Conversations: Sharing Our Birthing Stories @ Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture | Saturday (1/10) at 10:00 AM – When you need more than polite small talk, gather for a restorative circle where women share birth stories, learn practical mental health tools, and build community. It’s honest, warm, and powerful. Think less mommy blog, more neighborly wisdom, and support that actually sticks.
🌱 Vegan Seafood Popup @ Crafty Beer Guys | Saturday (1/10) at 1:00 PM – Vegan seafood pops up at Crafty Beer Guys in Huntersville, and not a gill in sight. Crispy fish and chips, lobsta mac, crabby cakes, and buffalo shrymp pair nicely with a pint, so bring a friend, claim a table, and call it self-care.
🎳 Bowling for Gold: 9-Pin No-Tap Fundraising Tournament @ Spare Time Bowling | Sunday (1/11) at 8:30 AM – If your strike game tops out at nine pins, congratulations, this 9-Pin No-Tap at SpareTime Huntersville is your moment. Help send our NC youth to Junior Gold Nationals while enjoying raffles, prizes, and solid grub, with divisions for kids and grown-ups, no handicap excuses.
🔑 Unlocking Home Ownership @ Private | Sunday (1/11) at 12:00 PM – If you’ve been treating open houses like free-cookie tours, this intimate session finally demystifies buying a first place in this town. Straight talk on mortgages, inspections, and offers, so first-time buyers leave confident, realistic, and ready to swap rentals for keys.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Lake Norman report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 66°F – Low: 48°F – Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Southwest wind 2 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
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Tomorrow – High: 70°F – Low: 45°F – Precip: 2%
Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
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