Calendar 09.19.09 Saturday Lake Norman Wildlife Cruise, 12:45-4 p.m. See nature’s wonders during Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists’ Lake Norman Wildlife Cruise. Participants should bring binoculars to enjoy the sights during this narrated cruise, which highlights Lake Norman’s island habitats, osprey platforms and other conservation projects supported by the N.C. Wildlife Federation. The cruise features heavy hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar as well as live and silent auctions. Tickets are $40 each or $75 for two. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.lakenormanwildlife.org. Queens Landing, N.C. 150 West, Mooresville Autumn on Main Festival, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Enjoy a fun-filled day in downtown Mount Holly when Main Street comes alive with activities for the whole family, including the Fall Harvest Farmers Market; Art on Main, a fine arts show featuring local artists; a wine garden, featuring wines from N.C. wineries; and the Kids Zone, with a rhythm booth, discover arts exhibit, face painting and storytelling. Main Street, Mount Holly 09.20.09 Sunday Hispanic Heritage Day at whitewater center, noon-8 p.m. The U.S. National Whitewater Center’s Hispanic Heritage Day will feature food, entertainment and activities celebrating the flavor of Hispanic culture. Hispanic Heritage Day is free. Parking is $5. 09.23.09 Wednesday Denver Days Gospel Night, 5 p.m. The seventh annual Denver Days Fall Festival opens with an evening of gospel, bluegrass and inspirational songs. Festival gates open at 5 p.m., and performances last from 6 to 9 p.m. Parking costs $5 per car. Church buses are allowed on Wednesday evening only. Parking costs $20 for a short bus and $40 for a full-size bus. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. More information, including schedules and driving directions, is available online at www. DenverDays.com. N.C. 16 at Triangle Circle Road, about 1 1/4 miles north of N.C. 73 09.24.09 Thursday <strong>Mountain</strong> <strong>Island</strong> Lake Readers Book Club, 2 p.m. <strong>Mountain</strong> <strong>Island</strong> Library staff members will lead a discussion of Kathryn Stockett’s “The Help.” For information, call 704-416-5600. 4420 Hoyt Galvin Way, Charlotte 09.26.09 Saturday Craft Sale and Country Store, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Homestead United Methodist Church is hosting its annual craft sale and country store event featuring a variety of craft items, homemade cakes, pies, canned goods, preserves, fruits and vegetables. The church will also have a drawing for a handmade quilt at 2 p.m. Sausage biscuits Page 18 • <strong>Mountain</strong> <strong>Island</strong> <strong>Weekly</strong> • Sept. 18-24, 2009 <strong>Mountain</strong> <strong>Island</strong> <strong>Weekly</strong> calendar events will be sold in the morning and hot dogs at lunch. 6729 Old Mt. Holly Road 09.30.09 Wednesday Fall Homeschool Day at Latta Plantation, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Celebrate the harvest and learn about fall on the plantation. Staff will give presentations throughout the day on short-staple cotton crops and the harvesting process; wood chopping and fire starting; and honeybee hives. Homeschoolers can also make corn art to keep and start their own farming weather journal, using quill pens. Families are invited to make a day of it and bring a picnic lunch, tour the circa 1800 plantation house and outbuildings and see endangered breeds of livestock. Admission is $5 per person, with children 4 and younger free. 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church as a fundraiser. Tickets are $8 for a halfchicken, beans, slaw and bread. Pick up from the pool, 1331 Watts Drive, or deliveries are available at lunch for six or more plates. Tickets are available at the local BB&T branch, 1814 Oakdale Road, or call 704-577-1365. 1915 Oakdale Road, Charlotte 10.03.09 Saturday Bluegrass and Barbecue, Latta Plantation, 4:30-8 p.m. A Mighty Fortress Lutheran Church Enjoy an evening on the plantation and hear barbecue live bluegrass by the Stevens Mill Band. Eat A Mighty Fortress Lutheran Church will barbecue and fixings (hot dogs available for hold its fall barbecue and blood drive. kids), a silent antiques auction, pony rides, Blood donations support the Community bounce house and other children’s activities. Blood Bank of the <strong>Carolina</strong>s. The Four All proceeds benefit Historic Latta Plantation, a for One gospel group also will perform, nonprofit historic site and farm. 10.02.09 and children can enjoy a bounce house. Tickets are $20 per person, and family tickets The New York Times Syndication Friday Sales Corporation Barbecue will be sold by the plate or in for four are $60. Call 704-875-2312 for tickets. 500 Seventh Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10018 bulk. For more information, call the church 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville Oakdale For Information Pool fundraiser, Call: 11 1-800-972-3550 a.m.–7 p.m. office at 704-392-214. 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