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Field of Flags (July 1-5)
The Exchange Club of Mooresville / Lake Norman will honor and celebrate our great nation and the sacrifice of so many. More than 600 American-made American Flags will be displayed on the front lawn of the Lowe’s YMCA. Everyone is invited to visit the Field, walk to rows of flags and show gratitude to those who make our Freedom possible. On July 3rd at 5 p.m., the organization will hold the Field of Flags Ceremony. This will include a bag pipe rendition of “Amazing Grace”, each branch’s service song, and attendance of local dignitaries. At 6:15, country singer Rockie Lynne, founder of Tribute to the Troops, will perform. The evening will conclude with the fireworks show at 9:15. Lowe’s YMCA, 170 Joe Knox Ave., Mooresville, www. mooresvillelknexchange.org.
4th of July at Birkdale Village (July 4)
Grab your red, white and blue crew and join others for a 4th of July celebration! Have the kiddos bring their bikes to decorate before the bike parade around Birkdale Commons Parkway. Following the bike parade, will be a block party in the Grove with magicians, special performers, face painters and more. Free. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Birkdale Village, 8712 Lindholm Drive, Huntersville, www.birkdalevillage.com/ events/4th-of-july
4th of July in Downtown Davidson (July 4)
Residents are invited to celebrate our nation’s independence with a patriotic stroll along South Street to the town green and a concert on the green at 6 p.m. The parade will include a color guard, a fire engine, and lots of patriotic residents. There will be no fireworks at this event. Free. Downtown Davidson, www.ci.davidson. nc.us/865/4th-of-July.
Walk with a Doc (July 10)
Join Cornelius PARC and Novant Health’s Lakeside Family Physicians at Antiquity Greenway for the return of Walk with a Doc, a walking program for everyone interested in taking steps for a healthier lifestyle. Free. 9 a.m. Antiquity Greenway, 180 N. Zion Avenue, Cornelius, cornelius. org/parc
Mooresville Arts 17th Annual Judged Photography Show and Competition (Through July 29)
winning photographs. Free. Tues.-Fri., noon-4 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mooresville Arts, 103 W Center Avenue, Mooresville, mooresvillearts.org.
Lake Norman State Parks: Trail Tails (July 15)
Learn all about Lake Norman State Parks hiking trails, wildlife and other fantastic resources with Park Ranger, Amy Shepherd. Free. 6 p.m. Mooresville Public Library, 413 N. Main Street, /www.mooresvillenc. gov/693/Events-Calendar
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