The forecast calls for clear skies Saturday, but there’s a good chance of rain Friday and Sunday. Sure doesn’t feel like a drought anymore. Hopefully wet weather won’t keep musical events from highlighting the weekend, with Davidson College alum Dustin Edge performing at Summit Coffee, Celtic music at the farmer’s market and the Lake Norman Orchestra taking the stage for Sunday’s concert on the green. Other activities to keep in mind include a benefit for the Cornelius Animal Shelter, the Bradford Store corn festival and a blood drive at Ben & Jerry’s.

Weekend of July 10-13

Jennifer Dean, who just started her new job as principal of Bailey Middle, will hold a “meet and greet” the community session at the Lake Norman YMCA from 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday.

The Ben & Jerry’s “Get a pint/give a pint” blood drive will be held Thursday through 7 p.m. The Red Cross bloodmobile will be parked in the lot next to the scoop shop at 202 South Main Street.

Live folk/Americana music this weekend at Summit Coffee includes Chicago blues with Matt Walsh Thursday, the Mike Strauss Trio Friday and a special performance Saturday by Dustin Edge, former Cast Iron Filter frontman and Davidson College graduate. This will be Dustin’s first Davidson performance in nearly three years, after a sojourn in Prague. He’ll play 10-11 p.m. Opening the evening will be Summit favorite and singer-songwriter Rick Spreitzer, from 8-9:45. Bands play on the back porch (or upstairs if there’s rain) from 8-11 p.m.

Happy hour to benefit the Cornelius Animal Shelter will be held from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Friday on the Kenton Place stage (at Catawba Avenue and Sam Furr Road). This is part of the 2008 Lake Norman FUN Bud Weekend, on the stage between La Chique Spa & Boutique and Galway Hooker restaurant. Donations and raffle proceeds will go toward construction of the new Cornelius animal shelter.

The new Davidson Farmers Market will continue Saturday, 8 a.m. – noon, off Main Street next to the Town Hall. This weekend will feature a chef demonstration, live Celtic and American folk music by Kate Minogue and Henry Lebedinsky.

The Bradford Store will celebrate the arrival of corn season with a Corn Festival Saturday, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The store will have fresh roasted corn and ears from the store fields. Plus there’s fresh items on the store shelves, including quail eggs, blackberries, beets and more. The store is located southwest of town at 15915 Davidson-Concord Road.

The Lake Norman Orchestra will take the stage Sunday, 6-8 p.m. for the latest Concert on the Green. The orchestra plays patriotic music and other favorites from classical to pop to Broadway. The free event, held on the Davidson village green, is sponsored by Downtown Davidson, which will be presenting an award for “most elegant” picnic.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

• MONDAY, JULY 14, noon, Davidson public library branch, on the Village Green – Lunch & A Movie program featuring “The Ant Bully,” 89 mins. For all ages. Free. Details: 704-892-8557.
• TUESDAY, JULY 15, 7 p.m., Davidson public library branch, on the Village Green – “Love Your Pet with Tellington T-Touch,” a program to help you out with that special dog or cat in your life, including such issues as barking, chewing, leash pulling or litter-box problems. With Christina Natichioni, certified practitioner of Tellington T-Touch. For adults and seniors. Free. Details: 704-892-8557.
• WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 1-3 p.m., Brooklyn South Pizzeria, Cornelius – Caring Hearts Foundation, a non-profit organization of women of faith, kicks off its 3rd annual Backpack Project, which will provide back-to-school clothing and supplies for Ada Jenkins Center After School Program in Davidson. Come to the kickoff to be matched with a student and get a supply list.
• SATURDAY, JULY 19, 10 a.m., Davidson College Presbyterian Church congregation house, 218 Concord Road – Elaine Howard, a frequent speaker and teacher, will be the guest speaker at a meeting of Davidson AGLOW. Coffee and fellowship starts at 9:30, meeting at 10. Details: Call Carol at 704-892-8235, or visit www.aglow.org.
• FRIDAY, JULY 25, 7 p.m., Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream parking lot, 202 S. Main St. – Ben & Jerry’s free summer movie series continues with “Shrek the Third.” Also, movie and Ben & Jerry’s trivia, name that tune contests and prizes. Festivities begin at 7, movie starts at dusk. Free, but bring a canned food donation for Loaves & Fishes pantry. Details: 704-892-0604. Future movies Aug. 11 (”Cars”), Aug. 25 (”National Treasure”), Aug. 26 (”The Water Horse”), Aug. 28 (”Finding Nemo”), Aug. 29 (”Monsters Ink”).
• SATURDAY, JULY 26, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream, 202 S. Main St. – Pet Party, to raise money and awareness for the Adkins Pet Center in Lincolnton. Ben & Jerry’s will donated 20 percent of sales during the event to support the center’s pet rescue efforts. Dogs and puppies from the center will be on hand, and information will be available about adoption. Co-sponsored by Ben & Jerry’s and Davidson Pet Sitters.
• MONDAY, JULY 28, noon, Davidson public library branch, on the Village Green – Lunch & A Movie program featuring “James and the Giant Peach,” 79 mins. For all ages. Free. Details: 704-892-8557.
• FRIDAY, AUG. 1, 11 p.m., Davidson public library branch, on the Village Green – “Breaking Dawn” lock-in, an overnight reading program for fans of the “Twilight” series. For teens, middle-school and high school students. To register: 704-892-8557.
• SUNDAY, AUG. 3, 6-8 p.m., Village Green – Downtown Davidson Inc. presents another Concert on the Green, with The Startdusters Swing Band. Free. Bring a picnic: this week’s award will be for “silliest picnic.” Details: www.downtowndavidson.org.
• SUNDAY, AUG. 24, 6-8 p.m., Village Green – Downtown Davidson Inc. presents another Concert on the Green with The Bad Daddies. Free. Picnic theme: “funkiest picnic.” Details: www.downtowndavidson.org
• SATURDAY, AUG. 30, 7:30 p.m., and SUNDAY, AUG. 31, 2 p.m., Davidson College Duke Family Performance Hall – annual Family Vaudeville Extravaganza, emceed by The Great Fettucini (Steve Langley of Huntersville) and including juggler Michael Karras, Japanese diabolo master Tempei, comedy magician Chris Hannibal and silent comic “Mr. Robb” Zeiser. Saturday night’s show is part of the 19th annual Hurricane Hugo Juggling Festival on the Village Green that morning from 9 a.m. to noon. Tickets to the Family Vaudeville Extravaganza are $5, available online anytime at www.davidson.edu/tickets or beginning Aug. 21 by phone at 704-894-2135.
• SUNDAY, SEPT 7, 6-8 p.m., Village Green – Concert on the Green, with the hometown bluegrass band Davidson Express. Free. Bring a picnic – they’ll give an award for “most colorful.” Details: www.downtowndavidson.org.
• SUNDAY, SEPT. 21, 4 p.m., Davidson United Methodist Church, 233 S. Main St. – “Gospels and Spirituals” concert with performances by the Adult and Youth Music Ministries of the church. Followed by an ice cream social in the Fellowship Hall. Donations accepted, with proceeds benefiting a new “Music Academy” outreach program for children in the Lake Norman area. More information is available by calling Kevin Turner, director of music and worship, 704-892-8277, ext. 281, or by email at kturner@davidsonumc.org.
• SUNDAY, SEPT. 21, 6-8 p.m., Village Green – Davidson College Symphony and Jazz Band play the season’s finale Concert on the Green. Free. Bring a picnic: they’ll have a contest for “most collegiate.” Details: www.downtowndavidson.org

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