October 17th, 7:00-8:00pm at Prosperity Park Clubhouse

The topic will be “How to Choose the Best College for Your Student and Your Pocketbook.”

This will be a valuable class for all parents with college-bound students.  The course will focus on ALL High School Grade Levels.  Parents, bring your students!

In this informal class you will learn:

• How to help students decide which colleges to apply to.
• What the more selective colleges really want to see in your student’s application.
• The 5 questions to ask colleges before your student applies.
• How to maximize your student’s potential to receive scholarships, grants, and other forms of gift-aid.
• Is it possible to attend a PRIVATE COLLEGE for a Public College Price!!!
• Why procrastination can (and will most likely) cost a family thousands of dollars.
• Which open source information repositories should be consulted to make informed college decisions?
• We will provide a detailed timeline for success.
• Plan for a full one hour, we’ll use every minute of class time…and bring your student!

Reservations Required!  Limited to the first 20 families.  Email rclark@clarkcollegeconsulting.com or call 704-944-3543.  When registering, please include name, address and how many will be attending.

Join us October 26th, 2:00-5:00pm at Prosperity Park for a fun day for the whole family!  Festival activities, chili cook-off and hot dog eating contest!

Pumpkin Painting, 40’ Obstacle Challenge, 26’ Triple Lindy Slide, Halloween Bounce House Combo, Animal Land Toddler Combo, Carnival Tent, Pony Rides, Costume Contest (3:00pm), Mummy Wrap Contest (4:00pm and 4:15pm) and Taste & Vote “People’s Choice Award” for Chili Cook-Off at 2:00pm. Also enjoy free popcorn, cotton candy, ice cream and a “candy bar”!

Thank you Harvest Festival Sponsors!
Goodie bags – Michelle O’Connor, O’Connor Insurance Associates; pumpkin painting – Consuelo Souders, Keller Williams Realty; cotton candy – Mallard Creek Animal Hospital; ice cream – AT&T; popcorn – Zammitti and Gidaly Orthodontics; bottled water – Prosperity Chiropractic; “candy bar” – Food Lion; Chili Cook Off “Judges Choice” sponsored by Tijuana Flats; Best Booth Décor sponsored by Concord Children’s Academy; Leaf Raking contest sponsored by Leaf Burrito; Chili Cook-Off Logo sponsored by Kerrie Boys, Idesign2.

Chili Cook-Off – Highland Creek is looking for just the right spice and your culinary twist!  $15 to enter your best chili recipe (one entry per household).  Only 8 participants accepted.  THIS EVENT IS FULL!

$Cash$ or gift card prizes to winners for each chili category to include:  People’s Choice (1st & 2nd), Judges Choice, Just the Right Spice, Most Original Recipe and Best Booth Décor.  Chili Cook-Off tasting will run from 2:00pm – 4:00pm OR until chili runs out!

Hot Dog Eating Contest (sponsored by Brian Souders, Supreme Lending) – Participants will battle to eat 5 hot dogs with buns the fastest!  The winner leaves with a $50 gift card!  Ages 18 and up only.  Register here.

November 2nd, 10:00am – 12:00noon at the Sports Club

$45 per participant (ages 12 through Adults).  This course will cover adult, child and infant CPR/AED. Upon successful completion of class, each participant will receive a two year certification card. Click here to register.

November 2nd, 1:00pm – 3:30pm (snack & beverage provided) at the Sports Club.

Cost is $20.00 per child for ages 7-12.

Just in time for the holidays, have your children learn the do’s and don’ts at the dinner table. This class is based on proper etiquette, setting the table, phone manners and so much more!  Click here to register.

Co-Hosted by The Laurels and The Haven of Highland Creek and Highland Creek Activities.

Join us for food and fellowship as we celebrate the Veterans of Highland Creek, November 6th, 2:00-4:00pm, at the corner of Clarke Creek Parkway and Highland Creek Parkway by the gazebo. Parking will be at Clarke Creek Park.  Please bring folding chairs or blankets for a picnic style setup.  Wear your uniform, hat, shirts or any paraphernalia from your time in the service. Light snacks and drinks will be provided. Ladder 31 will be there with the giant American flag.  There will be a speech and pinning ceremony by Colonel Cristina M. Moore, 130^th MEB Brigade Commander, NC Army National Guard. Click here to register.

November 9th, 10:00am – 2:00pm at Cox Mill Elementary School.

Get an early start on all of your holiday shopping needs!  Over 60 vendors showcasing their items in one convenient location!  Shopping is open to the public; please help spread the world!  Overflow parking available at Cox Mill High School (located just across the street).  FREE shopping tote to the first 250 shoppers – sponsored by Highland Creek; Consuelo Souders, Keller Williams Realty; Michelle O’Connor, O’Connor Insurance Associates; Brian Souders, Supreme Lending; Fantastic Sams Cut & Color, Cheers Nutrition and Pet Supplies Plus.

A list of participating vendors will be posted as soon as it becomes available.

We are still looking for more vendors!  (No more openings for Jewelry businesses.)  To register as a vendor, please email rbeatty@highlandcreek.com for a registration form.

December 6th, 6:30–7:30pm at Prosperity Park

Join Highland Creek, The Hoban Family, and Highland Creek Elementary School Choir in celebrating the festive tree lighting at Prosperity Park!  Please have your child bring an ornament and/or decoration to hang on the tree; there will be ornaments given out as well.  Complimentary hot cocoa & cookies will be served.

December 7th, 11:00am–2:00pm at the Sports Club

Drop in anytime between 11:00am–2:00pm to visit with Santa.  He will be collecting your letters in person, so if your child would like to write him a letter, please bring it with you to the event.  Enjoy complimentary giveaways, face-painting, train rides, hot cocoa and cookies.

Toys for Tots Toy Drive: Sponsored by Consuelo Souders & Company, Keller Williams Realty.  The toy drive has become a Highland Creek tradition!  Have your child’s picture taken with members from the U.S. Marine Corps.  Toys must be new and unwrapped.

Enjoy special-offer pricing ($25 ea.) for Highland Creek residents!  Each ticket includes a free Checkers hat (pick up in section 107 at the game).  Come see the Calder Cup Champions, the Charlotte Checkers take on the WBS Penguins.

Click here to purchase tickets.

If you have any questions, please contact Jessica at jessica@tridentpoolgroup.com or David McAdams at dmcadams@gocheckers.com.

February 22, 2020, at 7:00 p.m.

Join us as the Hornets take on the Brooklyn Nets at Spectrum Center, 333 East Trade Street.  Tickets are $39.69 each plus fees.  Bring out family and friends for a fun evening!  Order today as the best available seats will sell out quickly.  Click here to purchase tickets.

For more information or questions, please contact Steven Tacchi at 704-688-9072 or stacchi@hornets.com.