AA Meetings
at Bethel United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall every Monday (closed meeting) and Friday (open meeting) at 8:00PM to 9:00PM. Contact the church office at 704-483-1366 for more information. Rev. Gary Fulker is pastor at Bethel UMC.

AA Meetings
at Fairfield United Methodist Church every Monday and Thursday at 8 p.m. 

Community Dinners at Salem United Methodist Church
every Wednesday beginning at 5:30 p.m. 

Walk indoors at the East Lincoln Recreation Center on Optimist Road
Gym open M-F at 8:30 a.m. for walking.

The Lake Norman Striper Swipers Club Meeting
2nd Thursday of each month, 7:00PM at the Midway Marina Restaurant.
704-664-4523

Kiwanis Club of Lake Norman
Every Thursday morning, 7:30AM at the Cornelius Town Hall.
Visitors and new members are welcome, for club information contact Richard Erckman.
704-662-6040

New Beginnings Singles Club of Lake Norman
If you enjoy movies, dining out, dancing, hiking...Don't stay home because you don't have a date! Call and start going places, do new things, meet new people and have fun!
704-662-1115 

Westport Garden Club
meets 1st Wednesday of the month, 10AM at a members home.
704-664-4523

The Computer Users Group of Lincolnton
1st Saturday of each month, 10:30AM at the Lincolnton County Library.
Guests and new members are welcome.

Singing & Sharing at Fairfield United Methodist Church
Meets the last Sunday of each month, 6:00PM
Fairfield UMC, 7960 Fairfield Forest Road, Denver, NC 28037
A time of praise, singing, witness, and testimony of, for and about Jesus!
Anyone who wishes to share in Christian Fellowship is invited to join us for this monthly celebration, which has no set format. There is no "preaching", just singing and sharing by anyone who will be heard,
704-483-5464 Call Mrs. Rita Lynch for more information

VFW Post 10962 Meetings
Meets the 1st Tuesday each month, 7:00PM meal, 8:00PM Meeting
Meeting is at "The Captain's Cap" Restaurant located at 1218 Highway 16, Denver, NC 28037
Contact Post Commander Carlton Starnes at 704-483-3223 for more information.

Jan 24th
ELBA Meeting; "East Lincoln's Future, It's in our Hands"
The East Lincoln Betterment Association's January General Meeting will begin a focus on East Lincoln's future. East Lincoln currently faces many challenges including rapid growth, zoning, Traffic and more. The local community has the collective power to insure that these issues are dealt with in a manner that adds to the area's Quality of Life. As a first step, the January meeting will bring focus on what constitutes a viable community and provide a concept of what makes community spirit, the different elements of community and how to go about achieving a unified and livable community for the future. Kris Krider, Planning Director for the city of Davidson will speak along with Randy Hawkins, Lincoln County's Zoning Administrator. Both speakers provide East Lincoln residents with more than 41 years of collective experience to answer questions and provide insight and guidance for the many changes currently underway that are affecting how Lincoln county develops. January's meeting will prove an exciting and thought provoking look into how East Lincoln can develop into the first class community its residents deserve. This will also be a beginning primer on how East Lincoln's residents can take active rolls in insuring this community has a future vision and insure its quality of life and future growth. Please mark your calendars.
7:00PM, Thursday, January 24th, Main Fellowship Hall of Unity Presbyterian Church
Unity Church road, just East of Hwy 16 in Denver.
For Information Contact Jack LaPointe at 704-489-001
or visit www.elbanc.org 

February 14th
Relay for Life Meeting
Open to anyone interested in participating in this year's Relay for Life event.
Westport Baptist Church at 6:30 PM
For information email Melanie Leone at melanieleone@hotmail.com

March 13th
Relay for Life Meeting
Open to anyone interested in participating in this year's Relay for Life event.
Westport Baptist Church at 6:30 PM
For information email Melanie Leone at melanieleone@hotmail.com

April 10th
Relay for Life Meeting
Open to anyone interested in participating in this year's Relay for Life event.
Westport Baptist Church at 6:30 PM
For information email Melanie Leone at melanieleone@hotmail.com

May 9th and 10th
Relay for Life
Come out to this year's Relay for Life event! Fun, food, activities for a great cause.
East Lincoln High School
For information email Melanie Leone at melanieleone@hotmail.com

May, Saturday
NASCAR Nextel All-Star Challenge
7:00 PM at Lowe's Motor Speedway
For Information Call 704-455-3200 or visit www.lowesmotorspeedway.com

May, Thursday
CTC Pole Night Cup Qualifying
7:00 PM at Lowe's Motor Speedway
For Information Call 704-455-3200 or visit www.lowesmotorspeedway.com

May, Saturday
CARQUEST 300
NASCAR 300 mile stock car race
Lowe's Motor Speedway
For Information Call 704-455-3200 or visit www.lowesmotorspeedway.com

May, Sunday
Coca-Cola 600
NASCAR 600 mile stock car race.
Building on a rich tradition of spectacular pre-race shows this year features an All-American Spectacular pre-race show that will include circus-style aerial thrill acts performed at heights exceeding a 14-story building.
Lowe's Motor Speedway
For Information Call 704-455-3200 or visit www.lowesmotorspeedway.com

June
Hog Happenin'
Downtown Lincolnton

August
ROCK SPRINGS CAMP MEETING
For more information Click HERE!

August
First Day of School for Students in the Lincoln County School System
For the complete Lincoln County School Calendar Click HERE!

September
Lincoln Apple Festival
Late each September the city of Lincolnton hosts the Lincoln County Apple festival. There are contests, games, food, crafts and more.
9:00AM to 4:00PM Downtown Lincolnton
For information call NC Cooperative Extension, 704-736-8452

September
DENVER DAYS
Huge Community festival in Denver!
For more information visit www.DenverDays.com

October  - Nov. 
The Carolina Renaissance Festival & Artisan Marketplace
A medieval amusement park, a nine stage theater, a twenty acre circus, an arts and crafts fair, a jousting tournament, and a feast - all rolled into one, non-stop day long adventure, located on it's fairgrounds between Concord and Huntersville. For more information click HERE.
The festival runs for seven weekends, Saturdays and Sundays through mid November

October
Killian Farm Antique Tractor & Engine Show
Hosted by the non-profit Stumptown Tractor Club, the Killian Farm Show features everything from kiddy tractor pull and lawn mower pull competitions to wood-sawing contests and a tractor rodeo. Antique cars, trucks, tractors and other items will be on display, and visitors can see old-time steam engines in action. Food and drinks will be available.
Killian Farm, near the intersection of Highways 16 & 150 (Killians Crossroads), Denver, NC
For Information Call:
Eddie Thompson 704-588-0191 or 704-572-5530
Robert W. Brown 704-875-6879 or 704-650-1671
Hugh Thompson 704-588-2417 or 704-351-3908
Robert M. Brown 704-875-6848
Tractor Pull: Allen Irvin 704-875-6668

October - November
Carolina Renaissance Festival
Step back into the 16th century to an outdoor market faire. Features artisans working at their crafts, games, people-powered rides, exhibits, music, comedy, food, jousting and more!
For more information click HERE.
The festival runs for seven weekends, Saturdays and Sundays through mid November.

November, Saturday
Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
Beginning November and continuing every Friday and Saturday throughout the holiday season you can enjoy Horse Drawn Carriage rides down main street Lincolnton from 6:00PM - 9:00PM.
Call 704-736-8915 for information

November, Sunday
Lincolnton Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting
The Holiday Season officially kicks off in Lincolnton with the annual Christmas parade down Main Street in down-town Lincolnton at 4:00PM. Immediately following the parade will be the lighting of the city's tree at the "Court Square" at around 6:00 PM . Parade floats will be judged for Best of Show, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place by the Lincoln Arts Council and will be judged on originality, best use of theme, effort, and entertainment value. It's rumored that Santa Claus himself may even make an appearance!
For more information call the Business and Community Development office at 704-736-8915.

Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
Beginning November and continuing every Friday and Saturday throughout the holiday season you can enjoy Horse Drawn Carriage rides down main street Lincolnton from 6:00PM - 9:00PM.
Call 704-736-8915 for information

December, Saturday
Cat Square Parade
Parade begins at 2:00PM
Call 704-276-1564 for information

December
Relay for Life Christmas Kick Off Meeting
Time: 6-8 pm
Located: Expressions Dance Studio at 1315-A South Highway 16 Stanley
Events: Pictures with Santa, Christmas Music, Items for Sale, Games for Kids,
and Information about the event and how to get involved!
More information: contact Melanie Leone 704-998-9153 or melanieleone@hotmail.com