The Mint Hill farmers market’s opening day is May 5. Local vendors, crafters, bakers and growers will sell their goods at the Carl J. McEwen Historical Village every Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm until September 29. The Charlotte Amateur Radio Club has set up an antenna, and Doc’s Front Porch will be playing folk music, joined by Dwight Moody and Bill Williams for opening day.
Coach Ken Orsilio has a lot to be proud of this year when it comes to his Independence girl’s softball team. The squad has a record of 16-2 overall and 13-1 in the conference with its last regular season game this past Monday night against longtime rival Butler High School, which they won 10-0.
As they end the year in conference play and head into playoff territory, Coach Orsilio has high hopes for the team and his two brightest stars, Erin Standley and Katie Pearsall. The two have played together for years now, and their chemistry and experience playing together has really uplifted the team this year. Continue reading »
Spring Fling for F.U.E.L – May 12 from 10 am to 2 pm to benefit Bryson’s FUEL (A non profit organization that helps kids and their families with childhood cancer by providing gas cards, copay assistance, care packages etc.). www.brysonsFUEL.org. Idlewild Volunteer Fire Department, 10241 Idlewild Road. Vendors, bake sale, raffles, and more. For more information, call Kristin at 704-493-5689.
East Carolina University Junior Sara Graves has been named 2012 Outstanding Undergraduate Student Member of the Year by the Council for Exceptional Children.
Graves plans to teach high school after graduating. “I knew I was going to be nominated, but then I got an email with an official letter in it.” she says, ” I kind of freaked out. I didn’t realize what a big deal it was.”
Graves graduated from Independence High School.
The 8th annual Mint Hill Highland Games will take place this Friday and Saturday. The event will be held at the Mint Hill Park on Hwy. 218 from 6-10 pm Friday and 9 am to 5 pm Saturday. Admission is free and animals are not permitted.
Friday night spectators can listen to the Celtic Concert and watch the Torchlight Ceremony and the Calling of the Clans.
Saturday’s events include Highland Athletics, Border Collie demonstrations, Celtic music, and a rugby game.
The sheep herding has always drawn a large crowd. The dogs and sheep are traveling from Murphy to put on half-hour demonstrations Saturday at 10 am, 12:30 pm, and 2:30 pm.
Children are invited to participate in miniature athletics, including a caber toss and tug-of-war. Children’s athletics are Saturday at 11:30 am and 1:30 pm.
The multi-instrumentalist musical group Maidens IV is new to the Highland Games this year. This four-sister group is traveling from Ohio to perform Celtic music. They can be seen Friday at 8 pm and Saturday at 11 am, 1:30 pm, and 3:30 pm.
Vendors are traveling from as far away as Canada, and will sell Scottish and Celtic jewelry, pottery, metalwork, stain glass, and swords. There will be 12 clan associations helping patrons trace their family name.
The Highland Games are sponsored by the Mint Hill Scottish Society, the Town of Mint Hill, the Arts & Science Council, the North Carolina Arts Council, Bojangles’, Dulin Mechanical Services, McWhirter Grading, Mini-Mac Storage Center, and The Mint Hill Times.
“I’m just excited for the community to have a day to come out,” said organizer Donna Rogers. “We’re now a free event, and with the economy and gas prices it’s a great day for a family to come out.”
Volunteering takes many forms. It has diverse motivations and creates different results.
In all respects volunteering makes a difference.
Mint Hill is a town of volunteers making good change in the world around them locally, nationally, and internationally, with individuals and on grand scales, inspired by humanity, loved ones, or their faith. Continue reading »
Dr. Earle Sullivan of Mint Hill Dentistry joined a team to raise money for pediatric cancer research by hiking the Foothills Trail along the Appalachian Mountains. Team Mint Hill is hiking for the CureSearch Charlotte event, and includes Sullivan, his wife Leigh Hutchinson, Jean Kreisher, and Sue Johnson.
The hike is a $10,000 commitment. Those who sign up hand over a credit card to be charged if fundraising does not reach the goal. Team Mint Hill has already passed their goal, and the CureSearch Charlotte hike has reached $120,000 so far. Continue reading »
The owners of Abbey Rose Florists and Gifts in Mint Hill have taken steps to ensure their business is eco-friendly. The mother-daughter team of Suzanne Wolf and Libby DeYoung have taken the slogan Reduce, Reuse, Recycle to heart, and to the shop.
Mint Hill Relay for Life is May 18 at the Mint Hill Park on Hwy. 218. Teams will spend the night walking for the cure. Each team will have a booth set up to show off their team and sell items to raise money. Vendors and Sponsors are also welcome to join and help raise money for the cure. A survivor dinner and survivor lap kickoff the night and luminaries are sold in honor and in memory of loved ones. There will be music, games, food and more during the night. The event will be May 18, 6 pm through May 19, 6 am.
The Independence HS Lacrosse program will have a fundraiser on Thursday, April 26 at Pizza and Beyond Express in Mint Hill. A portion of the day’s receipts will help grow the 2012-2013 athletic program. Stop by to dine-in, carry out or call for delivery 980-207-2690. The restaurant is open 11:30 am to 9 pm and located at 7427 Matthews Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill.
The Mint Hill Farmers Market will open its season May 5 with more than produce. Visitors can listen to folk music and learn about the history of Mint Hill. The market will be open Saturdays 9 am to 1 pm and run until September 29.
