Through March 4
Southern Spring Home and Garden Show: This year’s theme, Rhythm in Bloom, will showcase a musical twist for the Belgard Gardens Showcase. Browse hundreds of vendors including landscapers, interior designers, furniture, gardens and more. Enjoy food, arts and crafts, demonstrations and get expert advice. 10 a.m. $10 adults, free for children under 15 with paying adult. The Park Expo and Conference Center, 2500 E. Independence Blvd., Charlotte. www.southernspringhomeandgardenshow.com.

Through March 31
Registration for Spring Start Smart programs for Huntersville Parks and Recreation: Programs are for children ages 3-5 who want to learn basic soccer and baseball skills. $55- $65. 704-766-2220. For additional information contact jbrock@huntersville.org. www.huntersville.org.

March 1-29
Louise Gilbert Retrospective Art Exhibit: Opening reception Mar. 1, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Wallace House, Mitchell Community College, 420 Walnut Street, Statesville. 704-878-3310. www.iredellarts.org.

March 1
Ministry Management Workshop: Learn how to leverage technology for your ministry. The national Simplified Ministry Management workshop will demonstrate the Servant Keeper. 9 a.m. Huntersville United Methodist Church, 14005 Stumptown Road, Huntersville. 800-773-7570 ext. 4. For additional information email events@servantpc.com.

March 1
Body and Soul - Cardio/Strength: 30 Minutes of dance-style cardio combined with 30 minutes of strength training. 5:30 p.m. $3.75. Lake Norman Baptist Church, 7921 Sam Furr Road, Huntersville. 704-904-3086. www.bodyandsoul.org.

March 1
Spring Writers Series – Brenda Flanagan: Come meet the first American writer sent to read her work in Libya in 25 years. Also a winner of the N.C. Arts Council award for literary nonfiction. 7:30 p.m. Free. Mitchell Community College, Shearer Hall, 500 W. Broad Street, Statesville. 704- 978-1315. www.mitchellcc.edu.

March 2
Registration Ends for Huntersville Parks and Recreation Spring Leagues: Sign up for youth volleyball, adult softball and senior softball leagues. Prices vary depending on league. 704-766-2220. For additional information contact jbrock@huntersville.org. www.huntersville.org.

March 2-3
Unique Creations Arts & Crafts Festival: Over 70 local and regional vendors. Free admission. Kids area and food available. 5-9 p.m. Mar. 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mar. 3. Free. Charles Mack Citizen Center, 215 N. Main Street, Mooresville. 704-663-7026. www.mooresvillerecreation.org.

March 3
Summer Camp Crawl: The Community Arts Project offers more than 40 different themed art camps for ages 4-16. Features projects from the camps, hands-on art demos and art instructors. Registration available. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Free. The Cornelius Arts Center, 19725 Oak Street, Unit 1, Cornelius. 704-896-8823. www.thecommunityartsproject.org.

March 3-4
Art of the Blacksmith: See 19th century blacksmithing demonstrations, tour the plantation home, visit the farm animals and spend some time talking to the blacksmiths as they forge works of iron. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mar. 3, 1-4 p.m. Free with regular site admission. $7 Adults, $6 Seniors, $5 Students, free for children under 5 and members. Latta Plantation 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville. 704-875-2312. www.lattaplantation.org.

March 4
Yoon-Sun Song, Concert Pianist: Yoon-Sun Song earned a Master of Music at North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston-Salem and has won multiple awards for her musical talents. 2-3:30 p.m. Free. Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 19600 Zion Street, Cornelius. 704-892-8566. www.mtzionumc.net.

March 5
Lake Norman Business Expo: Lake Norman’s largest business trade show features 170 businesses and nonprofits representing a wide variety of service businesses including retail, healthcare and finance. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Baker Sports Complex, Davidson College, 102 North Main Street, Davidson. 704-892-1922. www.lakenormanexpo.com.

March 6
Intermediate Watercolor Painting: Instructor Carol Ann Whitmore Herring, a landscape and portrait professional. Limited to 15. Call to register. 1 p.m. $40. Iredell Senior Center, 344 E. Front Street, Statesville. 704-873-8568.

March 8
Phi Beat Open Mic/Coffeehouse: Come read or just listen to poetry by members of the community. 6:30- 8:30 p.m. Free. 203 S. Meeting Street, Statesville. www.iredellarts.org.

March 10
Tea Time: Enjoy an afternoon of assorted tea and cupcakes from SweetCakes of Cornelius. 2-4 p.m. $8. Registration is required. Wooden Stone, 445 S. Main Street Suite 200, Davidson. 704-892-1449. www.woodenstonegallery.com.

March 13, 17
College Planning for Parents: College counselors from The Davidson Center will present this “Parents Only" workshop and cover the basics of college admissions and the parent's role in that process. 7-8 p.m. Mar. 13, 10-11 a.m. Mar. 17. $45-$50. The Davidson Center, 452 S. Main Street, Ste. 110, Davidson. 704-892-3349. www.d-recs.org.

March 14
Latta Labs: Designed to prepare students for the rigors of college science labs. Covers a broad range of topics including biology, chemistry and environmental science while learning how to design and implement scientific research projects. Ages 13-18. Meets twice a month on the second and fourth Wednesday. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. $100. Latta Plantation Nature Center, Sample Road, Huntersville. 704-875-1391. www.parkandrec.com.

March 15
Speed Networking Event: Mooresville-South Iredell Business Networking Community (BNC) hosts a monthly Speed Networking event the third Thursday of each month in Mooresville through the Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber of Commerce. Chamber membership is not required to participate. Open to all. Be sure to bring your business cards. 8-10 a.m. Free. Charles Mack Citizen Center, 215 N. Main Street, Mooresville. 704-664-3898. www.mooresvillenc.org.

March 15
New Beginnings Singles Club of Lake Norman: Monthly meeting for singles who are in the 50-plus age range. 6:30 p.m. Lone Star Steak House, 668 River Hwy., Mooresville. For additional information call 704-677-2331 or email pscats44@hotmail.com.

March 15-17
Green Jeans Consignment – Women and Teen 3-Day Upscale Event: New and recycled designer and brand name clothing, shoes and accessories from petite to plus sizes, including maternity. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Mar. 15, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Mar. 16, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Mar. 17. Kenton Place Shopping Center, 17105 Kenton Drive, Cornelius. www.greenjeanssale.com.

March 16
Strictly Dixie: Nine-member band plays Dixieland jazz, mostly from the era of the roaring twenties. 7 p.m. Free. Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 19600 Zion Street, Cornelius. 704-892-8566. www.mtzionumc.net.

March 17
Fantastic Sams Event: St. Baldrick’s Foundation teams up with Fantastic Sams to raise money for awareness of childhood cancer. There will be head shaving for the foundation, music, art, refreshments and more. 12 p.m. Mooresville Town Square, 126 Mooresville Commons Way, Suite D, Mooresville. For additional information contact Randy Wales at 704-660-1223. www.stbaldricks.org.

March 17
Intro to Bicycle Maintenance: In this one-day workshop, learn to adjust your bicycle for comfort and maximum performance and change and fix a flat tire. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $60 (plus materials). Activity Room, Lake Norman Charter Middle School, 12435 S. Old Statesville Road, Huntersville. For additional information contact Herb at 704-903-2652 or hlsj_99@yahoo.com.

March 19
New Frontiers Book Club: An adult science fiction, fantasy, and graphic novel book club that meets on the third Monday of every month. Free. Parker Banner Kent and Wayne, 21500 Catawba Ave., Cornelius. 704-892-4263. www.pbkwcomics.com.

March 22
“A Taste of Art”: Fifth annual fundraising party and art auction to benefit The Community Arts Project. Enjoy an evening of art, food, wine and fun. 7:30-9:30 p.m. $30. The Fresh Market, 20623 Torrence Chapel Road, Cornelius. 704-896-8823. www.thecommunityartsproject.org.

March 24
Sip & Shop: Taste assorted North Carolina wines accompanied by delicious appetizers while shopping our beautiful American Craft gallery. Enjoy a complimentary wine glass. 4-6 p.m. $8. Wooden Stone, 445 S. Main Street Suite 200, Davidson. 704- 892-1449. www.woodenstonegallery.com.

March 31
Easter Egg Hunt: Grades K- 3. Children must be able to hunt eggs on their own. Rain date is Sun. April 1. 2 p.m. Free. North Main Park, 1474 N. Main St., Mooresville. 704-663-2670. www.mooresvillerecreation.org.