The best things to do in Lake Norman | Nov. 11-17
Friday, Nov. 11
Try to win a $500 Visa gift card with an entry in the Visit Mooresville and MVL photo contest, which ends at 5 p.m. Nov. 13. Categories include Nature & Outdoors, Hangouts and Events. Simply post a photo on your Instagram, Facebook or Twitter feed, and use the hashtag #CVBMVL. (All photos must be taken in Mooresville or at attractions in close proximity, such as Lake Norman State Park, Zootastic Park, Lazy5 Ranch or Davesté Winery.)
[RELATED: Now, you can pair lobster with your wine at Davesté Vineyards in Lake Norman.]
Celebrate Veterans Day with a free meal if you’re a veteran or active duty service member. CharlotteFive’s list of Charlotte-area restaurants with deals includes local spots such as Mac’s Speed Shop and Choplin’s, along with national restaurant chains such as Bonefish Grill. Multiple locations, and prices and meals vary. https://bit.ly/3Ursd2Y
Saturday, Nov. 12
Learn self defense at Lake Norman Muay Thai with retired Detective Sgt. JT Smith. Smith has 20 years of experience in law enforcement and 38 years in martial arts, and he’s a defensive tactics instructor for the local police academy. The free class at 2 p.m. will combine martial arts techniques and a law enforcement prospective. Call to RSVP at 704-657-1080. 107 Commons Drive, Suite I, Mooresville.
Sunday, Nov. 13
Browse King Canary Brewing’s free Kind Market Co. event from 1-5 p.m. You can nosh on food truck bites from Muchachos Tacos or Rowdy Dogs and craft beer while you shop local vendors, listen to live music and play lawn games. 562 Williamson Road, Mooresville. https://bit.ly/3UqodPt
Monday, Nov. 14
Explore natural surroundings and learn more about the critters and creatures who make noises and leave tracks in our yards and around our neighborhoods at the Northern Regional Recreation Center’s Date with Nature: Urban Wildlife workshop from 1-2 p.m. Daily rates at the center are $8 for youth, $10 for adults and $8 for seniors 55+. Community Room B, 18121 Old Statesville Road, Cornelius.
Tuesday, Nov. 15
Practice brewing coffee using a pour-over device, find out more about coffee growing and processing, and practice sensory evaluation in a coffee cupping during the Barista Skills Camp Introduction to Coffee class. Completing the course and an online written exam qualifies you for the Specialty Coffee Association’s Introduction to Coffee certificate. $275. Noon-5 p.m. Trail Blaze Coffee Training Center, 20460 Chartwell Center Drive, Suite 1, Cornelius.
Play music bingo while you try a mimosa flight, a Lake Norman Sunrise cocktail or a beer at The Hideaway LKN. The newly opened full-service bar has 16 taps. 7-9 p.m. Free. 20910 Torrence Chapel Road, D7, Cornelius.
Wednesday, Nov. 16
Stop at Buddy’s Seafood Market to pick up North Carolina shrimp or another fresh catch for dinner. While you’re there, you can learn about Cornell “Buddy” Rashad Harris Jr., who died on June 20 before the family-owned seafood market named for him opened. Prices vary. 115 Commons Dr # C, Mooresville.
Thursday, Nov. 17
Get ready for the holidays. You can order a few milkbread loaves from Kindred ($6 per loaf) or some milkbread mini cinnies ($16 per order) from Milkbread to pair with your Thanksgiving meal. Online pre-order sales will end when they’re sold out, so don’t delay. Kindred: 131 N. Main St., Davidson; and Milkbread: 624 Jetton St., Davidson.
Meet Larry McReynolds, the two-time Daytona 500 champion crew chief and lead FOX Sports NASCAR analyst, who will appear as the final fall speaker in the Mooresville Public Library’s author series. McReynolds co-wrote “Larry McReynolds: The Big Picture: My Life from Pit Road to the Broadcast Booth.” Admission is free. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 304 S. Main St.
Joe Marusak contributed to this report.
This story was originally published November 9, 2022 at 5:45 AM.
