Lake Norman Real Estate and Lake Norman, NC Homes for Sale » Town of Troutman http://bestrealestatelakenorman.com Lake Norman, NC real estate, homes, waterfront properties Mon, 21 May 2012 15:40:00 +0000 en hourly 1 Lake Norman’s 4th of July 2011; Lots of Ways to Celebrate! http://bestrealestatelakenorman.com/lake-normans-4th-of-july-2011-lots-of-ways-to-celebrate http://bestrealestatelakenorman.com/lake-normans-4th-of-july-2011-lots-of-ways-to-celebrate#comments Thu, 09 Jun 2011 12:19:41 +0000 Diane Aurit http://bestrealestatelakenorman.com/?p=6360

“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 is still just as true this year.  So, here is the run down on Lake Norman’s 4th of July festivities 2011:  

Saturday, July 2nd at 11:00am the 7th Annual Troutman Independence Celebration Parade  will be held on a 3-mile route from the Iredell County Fair Grounds ending at the Troutman Elementary School.  (Highway 21).If you want to experience a slice of true, old-fashion, small-town Americana, this is a must attend parade.  The streets are lined with flags, yellow ribbons and folks of all ages, many with signs honoring our military past and present.  The parade itself  has over one hundred entries including floats with United States Veterans from all of our wars, military units, WWII Vehicles, local clubs and civic organizations, beauty queens and just about any thing you can imagine including at least one John Deere Tractor!  This year they are honoring Purple Heart recipients as their Grand Marshals.  And they will have a special recognition of World War II Merchant Marines.  New this year the parade is followed by  the Town of Troutman’s Independance Celebration festival “ending with a breathtaking fireworks display!

 For the younger crowd, on Saturday, June 25th, Vinnie’s Raw Oyster Bar  is holding their popular annual bikini contest (it’s not too late to enter!). VIP Tables available.

Celebrate our country’s freedom at the Lowe’s YMCA’s Summer Celebration on July 3rd for one of the biggest, baddest Independence Day fireworks show in the area. 20,000 people are expected to gather at and around the Y for family fun, music, food vendors and – of course - FIREWORKS!   The celebration will kickoff at 4pm with activities for the kids including inflatables, face painting, games, and balloons.  Lowes Home Improvement is also providing ” Build and Grow” building kits for kids and families to work on together.  At 8:30 the Peninsula Baptist Church will present a flag ceremony which will be followed by the fireworks at 9:30pm. The event is free and open to the public but all proceeds from sponsors and vendors will benefit the Lowes Community Support Campaign.

The Town of Huntersville will be hosting their 9th Annual Fourth of July Celebration on Monday, July 4th from 10:00am – 1:00pm at Birkdale Village…a family-friendly celebration! Activities include a parade, a bike decorating contest, a water fight between the fire stations, childrens’ arts and crafts, face painting, a clown bounce, music, food and “A whole lot of fun!!!”.  For more details: 704.895.8744

The Town of Davidson will hold their annual Fourth of July Celebration on Sunday, July 3th from 5:15 – 8p.m.  Festivities include their annual small-town parade.  All are invited to “patriotically dress their bicycles, wagons, pets and strollers” and participate by meeting at Davidson Town Hall and lining up by 5:15pm.  Da Throwback Band will perform at The Concert on the Green beginning at 6pm.  Music and games for all ages will be set up on the Village Green and a children amusement area will be available for a $5 admission.  There will be no fireworks this year.  More information: 704.892.7591.

The Town of Cornelius will also be celebrating on July 4th in a “laid back” family-friendly way.  Starting at 6:30pm, families can play games, dance and picnic at this casual patriotic presentation.  At 6:30pm: Acoustic Soulution,  kids can ride the trackless train, concessions, Coca-Cola activities including touchscreen Coke games, wii games, free product samplings and more!  At 8:30pm the movie The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader will be shown on the blimp screen.  Located at the Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave.  704.892.6031 ext 160.

Just Confirmed: Fireworks displays are officially planned for Queens Landing on Lake Norman on Saturday, July 2nd. They are billing this “the largest fireworks celebration on the lake!” Fireworks are expected to begin at around 9:15pm.  For more information:  Queen’s Landing Website 

If you want to party, The Sandbar is always a lot of adult fun. Their party runs from 1:00pm – 9:00pm on July 4th.  For more information from their 2009 event: LKN Social.    Where is the Sandbar? Here are the  directions  to the Sandbar.  Be sure to check out LKNfun.com where you will find a great list of celebrations at our many restaurants and bars.

Coca Cola 4th of July Festival at the U.S. Whitewater Center: ” The Coca-Cola 4th of July Festival is the biggest event of the year with 3 consecutive days of free live music and fireworks. The weekend-long celebration will begin on Saturday, July 2 and conclude on Monday, July 4″.  Free!
 

Presbyterian Hospital July 4th Spectacular  (Red White and BOOM!) will offer a spectacular fireworks display at the Memorial Stadium in Uptown Charlotte. From 4:00pm to 10:00pm on July 4th.  There will be plenty of “family-friendly activities including watermelon eating contests, sack races, tug-of-war and more!”  Live music.  At 9:30 p.m., one of the area’s biggest and longest fireworks displays begins so come early and bring a blanket.

Finally, if you want to have your own, legal, fireworks display, in past years they have set up a stand where they sell fireworks at the corner of Williamson Rd. and Brawley School Rd. about a week before the 4th. 

Have fun and be safe!

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This past week the Mooresville-South Irdell Chamber of Commerce launched a new program “Buy Local, Invest in Your Community” in an effort to raise awareness to the need,  especially during these financially challenging times, to support our local business.

Today I am launching my own effort to support our local businesses in the Lake Norman communities by creating a new weekly feature here on Lake Norman Real Estate:  Business of the Week.  Each week I will write an informative article about one business in our community including pictures, links and contact information so that all of my readers can support this business.

I have quite a few stores and restaurants that I would like to feature but I am also inviting you to submit your favorite local business or even your own business.  The only rule it that it must be owned, operated and located in Mooresville, Davidson, Cornelius, Huntersville, Troutman, Denver, Sherrills Ford or Terrell.  Either email me the information or leave it in the comment section.

These are tough times for everyone, even in our normally thriving Lake Norman communities.  It’s not just about housing and real estate anymore.  I have friends and clients in all kinds of businesses and industries that are struggling and I want to help!  By all of us working to support each other we CAN make a difference!

PREVIOUS ARTICLES ABOUT LAKE NORMAN BUSINESSES

What’s New in Mooresville, Lake Norman

Lake Norman’s Birkdale Village: Great Shopping, Dining and Housing!

Lake Norman’s New Mooresville Town Square is Coming to Life!

Mooresvile Lake Norman Has Plenty to Offer Wine Lovers!

Lake Norman Newcomers Bring Their Favorite Foods With Them!

Historic Downtown Mooresville: Mangan Martial Arts Gallery

New Lake Norman SK8 shop in Downtown Mooresville

Lake Norman’s Cool Breeze Cyclery:  It’s Not Just About the Bikes!

Ferrucci’s Market in Cornelius: Now That’s Italian Lake Norman!

Lake Norman Has Gone to the Dogs…and Cats!

Historic Downtown Mooresville: New Shops, Restaurants and Art Galleries!

Julia’s Talley House Restaurant:  One of Lake Norman’s Treasures

27 Reasons to Visit Historic Downtown Mooresville Part 1

Lake Norman: Where to Find Fresh Produce Stands and Farmers Markets

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To an outsider driving down Main Street in Troutman (on the northeast side of Lake Norman), population 1749, Julia’s Talley House Restaurant looks like just another charming older home in this quaint town. But, the locals know better! If you want to experience true, home-style Southern cooking in a cozy and even homey restaurant, there is simply no where better than Julia’s Talley House Restaurant.

 

Like many of the great eateries frequented by mostly long-time local residents around Lake Norman, Julia’s has wonderful, truly authentic, family-style Southern food and is one of THE places to go if you are from around these parts. I only found out about it because my SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Now) Board meetings are held there once of month. See, our board is half from Statesville (to the North) and Mooresville (to the South) so Julia’s Talley House is the perfect place to meet, have some crispy fried chicken, bisquits, mashed potatoes, green beans, sweet tea and pecan pie, and, of course, hold our meetings.

Julia’s Talley House is a caffateria-style restaurant whose menu varies very little but offers all you need in the way of comfort food. The fried chicken is so good it was mentioned by Kathleen Purvis of the Charlotte Observer as one of the things that “define the flavor of Charlotte”!

 

 

I don’t know how long Julia’s Talley House has been there but I do know it is still owned and operated by the family. There is a wonderful painting of Julia in the entry. The fact that it is located on the corner of Main and Talley Road tells me it has been there a LONG time!

 

One thing I have learned since moving here to Lake Norman from California is how important it is to get to know the locals. Not only are they warm, honest folks who care deeply for their community and it’s history, but they know all about the local restaurants that most people on Lake Norman will never find. They love food, especially good Southern food like you will find at Julia’s Talley House!

This is the first of a series about local eateries and shops…I have quite a list to share!

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When one thinks of our Lake Norman communities images of large estates on the water, new upscale shopping and restaurants, and a lifestyle revolving around the myriad lake recreational opportunities most likely come to mind . 

 

But, on the east side of Lake Norman, the towns of Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson, Mooresville and Troutman truly have two distinct and very different personalities related to their location of the Interstate 77.

One has to remember that all 5 of these towns were originally founded along the path of the north/south railroad from Charlotte to Statesville long before Lake Norman was even created.

 

Today, these quaint Main Streets still exist along with their surrounding historic homes and memories of days gone by. Most of these towns’ civic centers and services are located on the east side of the I-77 and many of the native North Carolinians reside there as well.

It is on this side of the Interstate that you will experience the small-town festivals, parades and a glimpse into their history.

On the west side of the I-77 is the beautiful Lake Norman shoreline with upscale homes, resort-style housing developments complete with golf courses, yacht clubs and shopping.

In Huntersville there is the very hip Birkdale village where you will find fine dining at Red Rocks, Dresslers, shops like Williams Sonoma, Barnes and Nobles Book Store and charming urban village loft apartments and homes.

In Cornelius, the main thoroughfare, Catawba Rd, offers excellent restaurants and shopping catering to their prestigious upscale resort community: The Peninsula.

Davidson, a quaint College town on the east, on the west, albeit much smaller, you will find condominiums along the shoreline. 

 Mooresville is not only home to the mega resort community The Point and numerous other lovely waterfront homes, but is also where you will find most of the “Big Box” stores like Bed Bath and Beyond, Best Buy, Pet Smart and Pet Co, Super Target, Super WalMart to name a few. The growth of upscale shopping and restaurants is also going on simultaneously.

 In Troutman, the last of these communities to experience growth, the population is still only 1700 but commercial development is marching up the I-77. Their pipeline of growth is truly amazing, especially at Exit 42 and 45.

 

 

Whether you are searching for a small town and even country/farm lifestyle where you can feel a sense of history or an upscale Lake Norman housing development there truly is something for everyone!

 

 

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Researching the Lake Norman North Carolina area when contemplating a relocation or buying a vacation home is an exciting adventure and it is not all about real estate or homes for sale. Here is a comprehensive list of Lake Norman related website links to help you learn about our area; from town, county and state government sites to detailed information about golf, boating and recreation on the lake as well as plenty of just plain fun things to discover! Please search under CATAGORIES in the column on the left (above my photo) for articles about specific communities, schools and real estate related topics.

One of the most comprehensive sources of information is The Charlotte Observer. Their annual magazine Living Here at Lake Norman Magazine is an excellent resource. (If you would like a free copy email me…they are hard to come by but I have a few!)

Below are links to different sections of the paper as well as the name of the reporters for each area they cover:

 

 

TOWNS:

COUNTIES:

STATE:

SCHOOLS:

LAKE NORMAN:

Boat and Jet Ski Rentals and Charters:

Marinas

  • Long Island Marina: Catawba
  • Lake Norman Marina:Sherrills Ford
  • Mountain Creek Marina: Sherrills Ford
  • The Boat Rack Marina: Sherrills Ford
  • Midway Marina: Terrell
  • Westport Dry Storage and Marina: Denver
  • Holiday Marina: Cornelius
  • Queens Landing:Mooresville
  • North Bridge Marina: Mooresville
  • River City Marina-Sandbar: Mooresville
  • Inland Sea Marina: Mooresville
  • Stutts Marina: Mooresville
  • All Seasons Marina: Langtree – Mooresville
  • Skippers Dry Storage Marina: Troutman

Boating Safety:

 

OUTDOOR RECREATION AND WILDLIFE

FARMERS MARKETS

 

RECREATION:

 

 

GOLF COURSES

 

FUN and NIGHTLIFE

 

NEWCOMERS RESOURCES:

SHOPPING

HEALTH CARE/AREA HOSPITALS:

 

 

SENIOR SERVICES:

The Iredell Council on Aging:

  • Statesville: (704.873.5171)
  • Mooresville: (704.663.5112)
  • Troutman: (704.677.2386)

Services:

  • Congregate Meals
  • Home Delivered Meals
  • Chore Service
  • Respite Care
  • Transportation

Iredell Senior Center

South Iredell Senior Center, Mooresville: (704.662.3337)

  • SISC offers a wide variety of health, education, recreation and social activities for people who are 60 years of age or better
  • Located in the Charles Mack Citizen Center in downtown Mooresville
  • Senior citizens are involved at the Senior Center as participants, group leaders, instructors, volunteers, advisory council members, Title V personnel, and employees

Centralina Area Agency on Aging: (704.372.2416)

  • The Senior Community Service Employment Program
  • Developing the mature and older worker for meaningful employment

AARP

North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services

 

 

 

 

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