Author: Seven Lakes News Letter
Lawmakers in North Carolina’s state house are pushing for the legalization of happy hour. The state is one of only a few that block establishments from offering free or reduced priced drinks for specific hours. Currently, establishments can only offer happy hour specials on food. Bars and restaurants are not allowed to offer limited hours, ladies nights, 2 for 1 specials. State law restricts free standing marquees for advertising as well. House Bill 94, filed Monday, would loosen those restrictions. Sponsored by Representatives Jason Saine (R-Lincoln), Allison A. Dahle (D- Wake), David Willis (R-Union), Zack Hawkins (D-Durham)– the bills moves…
Here in Seven Lakes we eagerly wait to see hummingbirds every spring and summer. These tiny birds are known for their beautiful plumage and amazing aerial maneuvers. When Do Hummingbirds Arrive in North Carolina? As any birdwatcher knows, the arrival of hummingbirds signals the start of spring. These tiny birds are among the first to return from their winter migration, and their zippy flight and bright plumage are a welcome sight after a long winter. While the first hummingbirds typically arrive in North Carolina during the month of April, there is always a chance that you could see one earlier…
Kiwanis members come from all walks of life. Some are significantly different from the average Joe or Jane. Matt Tuttle qualifies as interesting. He grew up in California in entertainment. Google his parents and go on a tour of big names in mid-1900’s Country Music. Here is some of Matt’s story. Matt lives in the Charlotte area. He left California in 1996 and moved to Washington, where he opened a coffee roasting company in Port Angeles. Matt and his wife retired in 2017 and moved to North Carolina. They rented a house in Seven Lakes in the summer of 2019…
The Aloha Safari Zoo has so many exciting things to see. Listed below are some things you should definitely check out during your visit! Stop by our goat and pig field near the zoo entrance to feed our livestock animals some treats that you can purchase at the front entrance. Remember, we ask that you don’t feed the horses or giraffe any food from the feed bag. Head to the Giraffe House to feed Titus the giraffe some snacks! Make sure to keep hats, sunglasses, cell phones, cameras, and umbrellas out of his reach! He likes to take souvenirs from…