How would you like to be able to learn how to make pottery from the man who made this one, renowned Catawba Valley Potter Kim Ellington? Yes, I said make, not buy! For the past two years Kim has been working with the Catawba Valley Community College developing a pottery school “relevant to this area’s long standing [...]
Living in Lake Norman presents some interesting challenges regarding keeping up with local news and events because the 520 miles of Lake Norman shoreline fall in 4 counties and 10 towns. Before doing research for this Lake Norman Real Estate blog post I was actually contemplating creating a Facebook page for “Breaking News” and special coupon deals [...]
If you haven’t visited Historic Downtown Mooresville recently, this Saturday, May 14th, is a great opportunity to explore and enjoy the many new shops and restaurants while strolling down Main Street during the 29th annual Race City Festival. Formally called the Lake Norman Festival, this very local event has always been one of my favorites. It offers [...]
One of the best discoveries I have made since moving to Lake Norman NC has been the abundance of wildlife we have; from the gorgeous and great variety of birds to deer, squirrels, chipmunks, raccoons, bunnies, and even an occasional fox, beaver and muscrat to name a few. An avid gardener, I have such fun working [...]
Lake Norman’s 4th of July 2011; Lots of Ways to Celebrate!
“From nostalgic patriotic parades to community festivals with firework displays to myriad planned and spontaneous raft- up (boat) parties on Lake Norman, there truly is something for everyone here in the greater Lake Norman area this 4th of July. Get out of your home, save gas and have a great time!” I wrote this three years ago and it [...]