Lake Norman residents and residents of homes and apartments in Mooresville, NC can get a taste of New Orleans while helping their community at the second annual Hope Gala on Jan. 28.
The Hope at the Point Foundation will host “A Taste of New Orleans and All That Jazz” at the Charles Mack Citizen Center starting with cocktails at 6 pm.
In addition to the dancing and feasting, guests will help raise funds for the Mooresville/Lake Norman Christian Mission, Mooresville Soup Kitchen, Healthreach Clinic and the Purple Heart Homes.
“The Hope at the Point Foundation has three types of charities that we typically support, children, community and cancer,” said Bernard Ford, chairman for the Hope Gala and board member for the Hope at the Point Foundation.
Ford said the idea for a New Orleans-style party came to him while listening to the mayor of New Orleans speaking about what it takes to make a community, with the culture, flavors, music and cooking working together to make a diverse city.
The event will be “black tie optional,” with Kellie Patterson from WCNC-TV serving as emcee. Guests will enjoy passed hors d’oeuvres and an upscale catered meal with wine pairings while bidding on live and silent auction items.
All of the food and décor will have the New Orleans flair, so it’ll be a lot of fun. ‘Sign of the Times’ will be the band that performs during the event and they’re very popular in the Charlotte area.
Auction items include a Carolina Panthers football signed by Cam Newton, a balloon ride, large dinner parties cooked in your home, spa packages, a weekend in Asheville, a three hour cruise on a 120-foot yacht and a sea plane ride.
People who have never attended the Gala “are missing out on a great opportunity.”
Tickets for the Hope Gala must be bought in advance. Tables for eight can be purchased at a 10 percent discount. For ticket information, call Marjorie Smith at 704-799-9099 or email msmithbel@gmail.com. To buy tickets online, visit www.hope-point.org.
Living in an apartment in Mooresvilleand wondering how to make a difference this New Year? By taking a brisk dip into Lake Norman on New Year’s Day, you will be helping SCAN in its efforts to stop child abuse.
The Fourth Annual Polar Bear Plunge will take place at The Point Lake and Golf Club west of Mooresville at 11 a.m., and founder Bo Watson said he can’t wait to “help out such a great cause.”
Last year the event had over 100 people in attendance and more than $10,000 raised for SCAN.
Watson said. “Everyone has a great time. A lot of interest stems from local middle school and high school students, who think it’s a blast. They’re really the brave ones who splash around in the cold water of Lake Norman, while the adults run in and out pretty quickly.”
The mission of the Exchange SCAN Center is to prevent child abuse, whether by physical violence, inappropriate emotional demands, or the lack of physical and emotional care. SCAN is the sole beneficiary for the Polar Bear Plunge this year.
“The proceeds will help us pay for our parent aide program in the Mooresville area,” said SCAN director Amy Eisele. “This is the program where we visit families who are having difficulties with their children’s behavior. We visit weekly to give assistance with dealing with these behaviors and support as parents are learning these new techniques.”
With T-shirts giveaways and cases of beer from Mecklenburg Brewery for the best costumes and craziest hats, everyone will have a great time. If you’ve never participated, it’s a great way to start the New Year and the jump is really exciting.The event is family appropriate and tons of fun.
Watson said anyone who would like to come, whether they jump in or not, is welcome, as is any denomination donation toward SCAN.
“You’ll be having a great time while supporting a great cause, so come on out and enjoy,” he said.
The Polar Bear Plunge is $50 per adult and $10 per child (teachers and veterans get in free) registration begins at 11am. Music, food and spirits are available to participants.
At 4 p.m., the Polar Bear Party will kick off at Lake Norman Tavern, with live music from the Ethan Hanson Band.
We know there a lot of fishermen in our apartments in Mooresville, NC, so we thought we would share some advice from Captain Gus, a fisherman on Lake Norman.
Three simple things can help you catch more fish this fall. Fish in the right place, at the right time and with the right bait.
1. The right places and best spots to begin fishing on Lake Norman are in and around points. Points are extensions of land masses that jut into the lake. The best places to fish on an early fall morning are points that gradually drop off into a deep channel. Shorter points that dip quickly from shallow to deep are best when the sun is high or on windy days when the surrounding water is rough and rippled. Channel markers identify many of the best points on Lake Norman.
2. The right time is simple. It is just hard getting up early enough to be on the lake before sunrise. Most anglers agree that dawn and the hour or two after sunrise is the best time to catch fish. If getting up before breakfast is not for you, it’s not the end of the world. Fish feed several times daily, but remember, the sunrise bite is comparable to missing the first inning of a baseball game. On many occasions, that’s the whole ball game.
• The right bait choice is sometimes complicated. The choices vary, so first decide between natural or artificial. Live baits catch everything from stripers to bream. The live baits of choice are worms and crickets for bream, small minnows for crappie and perch, and medium to large shiners/shad for bass and stripers. Many anglers prefer casting artificial lures. They throw hard plastic lures that mirror the images of small-bait fish in mid-water depths. Most will agree that the bait of choice among bass fishermen is a plastic worm fished slowly on the bottom of a shallow point at Lake Norman.
Relocating to the Charlotte area is a great idea. With so much to see and do, North Carolina has much to offer. But if the city isn’t for you, we have the perfect apartments in Mooresville, NC. Scenic views and loads of space, but with an easy commute. Abberly Green represents an unmatched style of living in a beautiful, neighborly community with upscale offerings, a superb location at Lake Norman, and easy access to bustling Uptown Charlotte.
If you are looking for a one, two or three bedroom apartment with peace and quiet as standard features, look no further than Abberly Green. Our spacious apartment floor plans are beautifully finished with private entrances and attached garages; luxurious living is our goal.
Live here and sip your morning coffee on your enormous patio, soak in your garden tub or lounge by the elegant pool with a waterfall. Each apartment home features unique details with floor plan options to fit any budget. Abberly Green provides the community ambiance your lifestyle demands in a setting that has everything you need and want close at hand.
If your current employer is on our preferred employer list, then you will be eligible for special benefits and services. Contact us to find out about this and other specials and offers.
Home owners and residents of apartments in Mooresville and the Lake Norman area are pitching in on Oct. 1 to help keep Lake Norman beautiful.
The Big Sweep is an event where you can help pick up litter around local waterways and learn about environmental protection.
Last year in the Lake Norman area about 250 volunteers picked up 9,480 pounds of trash - including 32 tires.
The Big Sweep is a success because area residents come together to keep their community clean. This, in turn raises awareness of keeping the lake clean.
Litter is a problem on the lake's islands because boaters stop there for lunch. The Island Adoptionprogram, which allows people to adopt islands on the lake, tries to address that issue year-round.
The Island Adoption program compliments the Big Sweep event because it encourages the clean-up of all types of waterways, not just the lake.
Help make a difference in the community and our shores, participate in the Clean Sweep.
The start of the NFL regular season is finally here and what better place to enjoy Sunday afternoon than at Lake Norman's MJ’s Bar and Grill?
With 50 HDTVs and a 100" projection screen there is no better place in Mooresville to kick back and enjoy some good food while watching your favorite NFL team. MJ's Bar and Grill is a family friendly restaurant with a rockin' sports bar theme and as a resident of Abberly Green, enjoy $5.00 off any menu item any day of the week!!
Call (704) 799-4690 for directions and updates on special events.
After a long hot summer, fall is almost here, and fall fishing is great at Lake Norman. You couldn’t be luckier if you live in an apartment in Mooresville, NC and you want to fish. Fall fishing is great around here.
Here are the basics for the fishing novice:
Gander Mountain and Bass Pro Shops hold fishing clinics every month, and some local fishing clubs offer seminars and meetings to help you become a better angler.
If you are 16 or older, buy a fishing license. The lifetime license is a great deal if you are going to fish here in North Carolina for years.
Neighborhood docks, parks and the shoreline at Lake Norman are good for fishing. Some of the parks have fishing piers. Bank and pier anglers usually catch catfish, bream, white perch, carp and bass.
Look for places where the water is 2-3 feet deep and drops off deeper close to the shore. Bait the hook, attach a bobber about 2 feet above the bait, and cast. If you don't get a bite, move the bobber up the line about a foot at a time until you get a bite.
Try to use live bait; lively shiners and wiggling worms can't be beat.
Your options at Lake Norman are endless If you have access to a boat. Other anglers and the local bait shop can tell you some good spots to try. But, if you live near Mooresville, try near the Lake Norman Yacht Club. Catfish are consistent there.
The lake is full of spotted bass, but they move around every day. They chase bait right out of the water. Largemouth will be hanging around docks, points and close to deep water.
Early mornings fish on the top of the water, and as the sun gets higher you want to fish deeper.
If you find schools of white perch you are in for some fun. Almost any bait will work.
Clean and lubricate your reels, clean your rods and put in a new line. Sharpen or replace the hooks on your lures and have some fun.
It is the last few weeks of summer; send it out with a bang. If you live in an apartment in Mooresville, NC you are conveniently located right near Lake Norman. With so many outside activities to do in the State Park and around the Lake, it will be easy to send the kids back to school with fun things to talk about and plenty of Vitamin D.
At Lake Norman State Park, fun is easy. This is the largest manmade lake in the state. When filled to capacity, its surface area is 32,510 acres with a shoreline of 520 miles, no wonder it is nicknamed the “Inland Sea”. Thirteen miles of the shoreline are in the state park, which provides boating access. Enjoy biking, swimming, boating and fishing all day, any day here.
The park also has its own 33-acre lake where people enjoy fishing and boating. And with hiking and biking trails, picnic areas, interpretive programs and campgrounds, there's more to Lake Norman State Park than just water.
Pedal boats and canoes are available for rent all summer long. Private boats can be put in the lake at the boat launch area at the south end of the lake. Popular game fish in Lake Norman include crappie, bluegill and yellow perch, as well as striped, largemouth and white bass. The smaller park lake also has some choice fishing spots.
A swim area is located in the south area of the park near an accessible fishing pier and the pier picnic area. The complex includes a 125-yard-long sand beach, parking area and bathhouse with concession stand, restrooms, changing stalls, warm showers and lockers. The swim complex is open daily through Oct. 31.
So before school begins, take advantage of all there is to do in your neighborhood.
However, if you are looking for fun, cocktails, friends and maybe some music, here are a couple of things we recommend.
"Sip & Shop" Wine Tasting:
Sip an assortment of local wine, shop the art gallery, and take home a complimentary Wooden Stone wine glass. The Wooden Stone Gallery on July 23, at 4pm. Admission is $8.
Jazz Cruise:
Enjoy a performance by the national recording artist, saxophonist Steve Cole. This is a three-hour cruise on Lake Norman with light hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. The first cruise will take place noon-3 p.m. with boarding at 11:30 a.m. The second cruise boards at 4:30 p.m. All guests should park at the Galway Hooker Irish Pub. Guests will be shuttled to the marina.
Friday Shag Nights
No cover charge. Great food and a full bar, music and plenty of dancing. Safe, fun and friendly environment where people start gathering at 7 p.m to eat and the music starts at 8.
The heat keeps getting hotter, and the summer is still here. Kids are getting a bit stir crazy and are looking for more things to do. Parents, are you looking for some ideas? If you live in an apartment in Mooresville, NC you probably want some other ideas for kids activities besides the community pool.
Here are some ideas for summer fun with your kids in the Lake Norman area:
Bella Pottery, Meg-Art or Studio B Pottery. If your kids are artistic, they’ll have a blast at one of these three area pottery studios! They can get “dirty” with paint and let their creative juices flow.
The Lake Norman area is home to 3 splash pads, Birkdale in Huntersville, Beatty’s Ford Park in Denver and, Hope Park in Mooresville. Put them in their swimsuits and slather on the sunscreen and let them splash away.
Village Park in Kannapolis. Just a hop and a skip away from Lake Norman is the activity-filled park in Cabarrus County. Along with an extensive playground, Village Park offers a splash pad, train rides, picnic areas and a large amphitheater with outdoor concerts.
Farms – or a farmers market. Kids are fascinated with food and animals, and the Lake Norman area has a variety of farms and farmers markets to satisfy their curiosity. Right outside of Mooresville, Patterson Farms offers a playground with play farm equipment, a petting zoo, a “cow” cart tram and a farmers market.
Zootastic. Just north of Lake Norman in Troutman, the park gives your kids a peek at exotic animals, lets them feed them at a petting zoo and offers special events all year long. And, kids 5 and older are eligible for one of the park’s zookeeper camps.
Lazy 5 Ranch. Just past the Rowan County line in Mooresville, Lazy 5 is home to more than 750 animals from six continents. They can pretend they’re on a safari with tours via either a horse-drawn carriage or the comfort of your own vehicle.
Author Squad. Help hone your child’s literary talents with a visit to the Huntersville children’s bookstore, which offers educational camps for kids 5 and older throughout the summer. Your kids can write and “publish” their own books.
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